What inspires a journey into the unknown?

In this episode, Mike welcomes local business owner Bob Gibson to share his thrilling voyage, commonly known as the “Great Loop.” Discover how a simple boat ride turned into a life-altering adventure, circumnavigating the eastern United States by water. Bob recounts the ups and downs of this daring escape from daily routines, all underscored by the lessons learned about resilience and self-discovery.

Mike and Bob discuss: 

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• What sparked Bob’s desire for such a grand adventure
  
• The preparation and transformation from dream to reality
  
• The unexpected challenges and their intense learning curve during the voyage
  
• Bob’s favorite moments from the journey and plans for the future
  
• And more
  

Tune in to explore the concept of chasing freedom beyond the conventional lifestyle and understand how uncharted waters can redefine retirement.

Resources:

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• Meet the Team at Sable Point Wealth Management
  
• YouTube: Cruising Andromeda – The Great Loop
  

Connect with Mike Heckman: 

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• LinkedIn: Mike Heckman MS, CFP®, CEPA®
  
• mike@sablepointwm.com
  
• Sable Point Wealth Management
  
• (231) 425-4308
  

Connect with Bob Gibson:

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• LinkedIn: Bob Gibson
  
• Gibson Capital Management
  

About Our Guest: 

Gibson Capital’s story began with Bob Gibson, a visionary financial planner whose career spanned over 40 years. Bob traveled the country, partnering with the best money managers to help protect clients from major market downturns, including the 1987 crash, the tech bubble of 2000, the Great Recession of 2008, and the COVID crash of 2020. His investment mantra was simple but profound: “Defense is more important than offense.”

Bob’s dedication laid the foundation for Gibson Capital’s philosophy of capital preservation, thoughtful growth, and client-first service. After Bob’s passing in November 2021, Steve took the helm, rebranding the firm while honoring its founding values. Today, Gibson Capital continues to thrive, blending time-tested strategies with modern innovation.