I Used to be Somebody

I Used to be Somebody


Latest Episodes

Jordan (Doc G) Grumet: Former Doc Shares How to Live a Regret-Free Life
December 10, 2024

It took Carl 89 episodes but he finally found a former doctor who has created an amazing second act. Not just any doctor, "Doc G" has a super popular podcast (Earn & Invest) and is a best-selling auth

Steve Hoffman: Food Writer and Author of French Countryside Experience!
November 12, 2024

How does a Tax Preparer from Minnesota end up moving his family to a little village in the French Countryside end up becoming an award-winning food writer and publishing his memoir about the experienc

Suna Kneisley: "Kitty Hotel" Second Act Success Story!
October 08, 2024

We've gone CAT crazy this month on the podcast. They say cats have 9 lives. Our guest Suna Kneisley is probably on life #5. Her story starts in Korea where she was born. She was raised in a small town

Joe Saul-Sehy: "Stacking Benjamins" in his Mom's Basement!
September 05, 2024

Carl interviews "Stacking Benjamins" host Joe Saul-Sehy. Joe is a former financial advisor and has represented American Express and Ameriprise in media. He left his financial advisor career at age 40

Meet the (Un)Retirement Experts -- Paul Long, Gary Sirak and Dr. Ron Kaiser
August 27, 2024

THREE for the price of one! What a deal. Yes, we're shaking things up in this episode with a little different format. Instead of just one guest who's had a really interesting second act, we're talking

Edward Hechter: High School Dropout Hits it Big Time as an Entrepreneur and in Pickleball
August 13, 2024

Meet the remarkable Edward Hechter, a high school dropout full of surprises. Edward started his career in the high-tech world at 17 years old. He rose through the corporate ranks to executive level an

Mary-Lou Nash: Moves to South Africa and becomes a Winemaster!
July 09, 2024

In 1995, Mary-Lou Nash showed up in South Africa on a whim with just a backpack. And she never left. Today she is a Winemaster of her own brand, Black Pearl Wines, producing some of the best wines in

Stephanie Stuckey: Rebuilding Stuckey's a part of Americana
June 11, 2024

This month's guest Stephanie Stuckey brings Carl down memory lane. He has great childhood memories of begging his mom for a Stuckey's Stop, a popular roadside oasis in the 60's! Apparently, there are

Martinus Evans: Founder of Slow AF Run Club
May 14, 2024

The Martinus Evans story is a very surprising one. As an adult he had many jobs, including a career as a suit salesman at The Men's Warehouse. Being on his feet 10 hours a day caused him hip pain. He

Jeannine Barr: Here comes the Judge -- Now Singer / Songwriter!
April 09, 2024

Everyone please rise this week on I Used to be Somebody. Carl interviews his first judge ever! Jeannine Barr was an assistant district attorney who decided after 9 years to throw her hat in the politi