"On redefining success once you stop chasing a finish line"

Success isn't the finish line—it's the beginning of a more intentional life. David Phelps sits down with entrepreneur, author, and Dream Business Mastermind founder Jim Palmer to discuss purpose beyond business, redefining retirement, creating time freedom, and why the best chapter of life begins when you stop waiting for someday.

Connect with Jim
Website - https://www.getjimpalmer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-palmer-dream-business-coach-900a75/

Get David Phelps’ Book - https://exitoptional.com
Join David Phelps' Workshop - https://www.freedomfounders.com/freedom-number-method-workshop/

Timecodes:
00:00 – Life After Success
02:09 – Redefining Retirement
09:15 – Finding Purpose Without Pressure
13:11 – Lessons From Slowing Down
20:50 – Identity Beyond Business
25:07 – Advice for Your Younger Self
27:49 – Stop Waiting for Someday
31:21 – Health, Energy & Longevity
35:14 – Money, Marriage & Meaning
39:54 – Today Is Someday

"A Wall Street insider on choosing temperament over intelligence — and how your best business instincts work against you"

Successful business owners often become poor investors for one simple reason—they bring the wrong mindset. David Phelps sits down with investor and author David Leiter to unpack timeless investing principles, avoid costly mistakes, manage emotions through market cycles, and build lasting wealth through productive assets instead of hype.

Episode Links:
David Leiter's website - https://www.theultimateinvestor.com/
Pre-order David Leiter's book - https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Making-Stupid-Investments-Wealth/dp/1394377657
Get David Phelps’ Book - https://exitoptional.com
Join David Phelps' Workshop - https://www.freedomfounders.com/freedom-number-method-workshop/

Timecodes:
00:00 – Why Smart People Make Bad Investments
03:16 – Business Success vs Investing Success
09:24 – Evaluating Private Investment Deals
15:12 – Hype, Ego & Investment Scams
19:48 – The Power of Long-Term Compounding
23:57 – Real Estate Lessons & Market Cycles
31:39 – Debt, Risk & Protecting Wealth
37:03 – Investing vs Speculating
40:22 – Today's Biggest Investment Mistakes
45:35 – Building Real Wealth That Lasts

Mike Capuzzi—entrepreneur, author, publisher, and host of the Unstoppable After 50 podcast—shares what happens when success stops being about building more and starts being about living better. This candid conversation explores purpose, family, health, relationships, and why the second half of life may be the most meaningful chapter yet.

Episode Links:

Get David Phelps’ Book - https://exitoptional.com

Connect with Mike Capuzzi:
Website - https://mikecapuzzi.com/
Unstoppable After 50 Podcast - https://unstoppableafter50.com/

Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro
02:41 – What Am I Building It For?
06:53 – Building a Business That Has Value
09:56 – The Real Definition of Wealth
16:50 – Health, Fitness & Longevity After 50
22:13 – Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever
29:07 – Marriage, Family & Life Transitions
33:04 – Timeless Advice for Younger Generations
34:12 – The Biggest Mistakes After 50
36:18 – Finding Purpose Beyond Success