What’s Your Encore? Revolutionize Retirement Interview
Redefining Retirement: What’s Your Encore? Dorian Mintzer from Revolutionize Retirement, interviewing Larry Jacobson* * – Originally published in Revolutionize Retirement
Captain’s Blog
What’s in a Word?
The pen is mightier than the sword. We have heard that preached from the highest mountaintops. Words are indeed powerful. You can use them to promise, inspire, motivate, compliment, insult, remind, and words have even started wars and ended them. We are affected daily by words, so why not use words we choose to influence ourselves in a way we desire? Words can guide us if we give them that power. Back to CenterWith that in mind, rather than make New Year’s Resolutions I won’t keep because I put too high of demands on myself, I choose a new word each year to guide me. When I get off course in my […]
Announcing
Navigating Entrepreneurship
In my work as a non-financial retirement coach and entrepreneur coach, I have noticed a trend: Many retirees express interest in starting their own small business. Some worked for big companies in their career and want to try their hand at being the Chief of Everything. Others have an idea they “Just know will make a $Million$.” I also work with younger budding entrepreneurs and help them with their business plans, presentation, and public speaking skills for their pitches to investors. So it is with great fanfare (you have to make the trumpet noises yourself), I am pleased to announce my new online video course, NAVIGATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP. This new course sits […]
Navigating Entrepreneurship – Starting a New Business…?
Larry was recently interviewed by GOSOLO: Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Larry Jacobson, Founder of Buoy Coaching, located in Emeryville, CA, USA. What’s your business, and who are your customers? The number one question asked by retirement planners is, “Do you have the money to retire?” The second most important question that is rarely asked is, “What are you going to do with your time in retirement?” I am one of the early thought leaders on the topic of Non-financial Retirement Coaching. I started with higher-priced coaching of CEO’s, and have since produced a self-guided […]
Niche Marketing – How to Become Seen and Hired by Your Dream Clients
* Originally presented at the Retirement Coaches Association (RCA) fall conference; where Jacobson was also awarded the Catalyst Award for his relentless effort to raise awareness of Retirement Coaching. Choosing a niche, or a specific target audience, for your coaching (or any service) business is one of the greatest challenges for many. Watch as I talk about my experience with niching in my 30+ years of entrepreneurial journey. Own your niche! You can try to be the solution provider for everyone, and even though you may know a lot about many subjects, your customers don’t believe it. They want an expert in their particular area of need. Think of it this […]
What Will You Retire To? [PART 2] Three Stages to Transitioning Into Retirement
Ask Yourself these Questions: What are you going to do with your time in retirement? Who are you going to be when your career identity is gone? Saying, “I’m a retired teacher, or nurse, or cop” means you might be afraid to let go of your past identity. And for good reason…! Letting go of one’s identity is scary… Until you transition to a new identity.————————In this video I describe the three stages to transitioning to a new identity. Unless you are going to continue in your same profession until your last breath, you are all going to go through this RE-INVENTION process. Most do it unconsciously. I recommend being […]
What Will You Retire To? [PART 1] Three Stages to Transitioning Into Retirement
How to Create a Retirement with Purpose and Fulfillment Enjoying this topic? Make sure to also sign up for Larry’s FREE Three Part Video Course – Design a Life of Passion and Purpose – CLCK HERE to Get Started If I were to ask you to tell me something about yourself, say if we just met at a cocktail party, or a networking event, do you know what you would say? Of course you do. You might say, I’m a Dr. Lawyer, Police Officer, Artist, accountant… 2 out of 3 of you would include your career in your opening statement. If you’re retired, you might say, “I’m a retired carpenter, […]
Has Covid Put Your Hopes and Dreams on the Back Burner?
Here’s How to Recover Them
* [Edited version] originally published on NextAvenue.org, a PBS site Have your hopes and dreams been suspended during the pandemic? Even if you stayed physically healthy, it’s commonly recognized Covid took an emotional toll on all of us. Part of the price of the pandemic is its theft of so many dreams. Perhaps like me, you were forced to back-burner your long-range dreams and aspirations, while you focused solely on staying alive. And perhaps you postponed smaller, short-term dreams and plans. I had just joined a gym when Covid struck, and it closed the next week. Maybe your new weekly social group was just getting rolling and then was cancelled. Big […]
Surprise Recognition…! 🎈
Last week at the Retirement Coaches’ Association conference, I was surprised to be recognized with the coveted Retirement Catalyst award, which recognizes industry change agents and impactful contributors to the Retirement Coaching industry. I was humbled and honored by the words of Bob Laura, President of the Retirement Coaches’ Association: “Larry is opening new doors, creating new boundaries, influencing others, and is a major contributor to the field. He leads by example and walks the talk. We appreciate your contribution to the industry and in particular what you have done for RCA.” I was among the first members of the RCA, and my compliments to a great organization of people dedicated to […]
Can I Come Out of My House Now?
Do you have mixed feelings about getting back to post-pandemic “normal?” I do, and I have a lot of questions. The world outside my apartment seems like a big and scary place. Is it safe to go out? Go where and with whom? What activities are safe? My gym is open at limited capacity, but I remember hearing gyms were hotbeds of potential infection. They say it shouldn’t be a problem if I’m around others who are also fully vaccinated, but how do I know who is and who isn’t? What if they’re lying? The idea of going out to dinner and sitting in a crowded restaurant is now unsettling […]
OutBüro Interview – The #1 LGBT Podcast on the Net
In this episode of OutBüro Voices featuring LGBTQ professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from around the world, host Dennis Velco chats with out gay entrepreneur, adventurer, and author Larry Jacobson. During his six years sailing around the globe after departing corporate shores, Larry accumulated priceless and hard-won souvenirs — new insights on how to master your fears and limitations, persevere through the inevitable storms on the way to success, and live out your childhood dreams against all odds. Larry has the distinction of being the first out LGBT person to sail around the world flying a rainbow flag the entire way. Larry’s dynamic recounting of his incredible experiences and the lessons […]
Turn Your Dreams into Reality – FreedomSeries Interview with Barry Magliarditi
In this episode we discuss how I made my dream of sailing around the world come true, and the traits and disciplines needed to achieve great accomplishments in one’s own life. Learn more from these takeaways: the misconceptions and myths about retirement the mindset of most content and happy retirees how to create a retirement of passion and purpose a striking similarity in sailing a yacht or running a business: the “comfortable” trap Enjoy the interview! 🙂 An avid Sailor, Circumnavigator and Adventurer Larry Jacobson is a recognized thought leader in the field of retirement lifestyle planning, as well as an entrepreneurial and leadership speaker and coach. Larry authored the award […]