Ep 183 - Work a Little, Live a Lot - Reinventing Retirement with Chris and Susan Beesley
Release Date: 08/28/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode, I am joined by Chris and Susan Beasley, former accountants and management consultants to share how they have completely redefined the idea of retirement.
Rather than treating retirement as a time to slow down, Chris and Susan have created a hybrid lifestyle that blends fulfilling work, plenty of travel, and personal choice.
Throughout their conversation they offer personal stories, practical steps, and fresh perspectives for anyone who feels that the traditional approach to retirement just doesn’t fit anymore.
Listeners will hear why retirement in the conventional sense, isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution and how Chris and Susan decided to shape a life that balances flexibility, purpose, and financial well-being.
They recount the pivotal moment when they realised they needed a change, and share exactly how they went about building a life and business they love.
Mindset shifts played a crucial role in moving from long careers to a more flexible and passionate way of living.
The episode also explores different ways to structure your days around what matters most, offering practical advice on making choices that increase daily joy and satisfaction.
They discuss the importance of having financial security, but also address that money is only one piece of a happy, meaningful retirement.
Listeners are encouraged to give themselves permission to rewrite the script of their own “second act,” regardless of age or circumstance.
If you’re curious about new possibilities after full-time work - whether that means travel, launching a side business, volunteering, or something else entirely - this episode provides encouragement, inspiration, and real-life experience.
Retirement, as Chris and Susan show us, doesn’t have to mean winding down. Instead, it can be the beginning of a vibrant and meaningful new chapter that's entirely on your terms.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) - Hybrid Retirement and Financial Readiness
(13:43) - Flexible Hybrid Business Lifestyle
(30:18) - Creating a Purposeful Retirement Life
(34:09) - Taking the First Step Towards Change
(41:38) - Embracing Choices in Retirement
(49:55) - Sustaining Energy in Retirement
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Browse Books by Vicki:
Using Other People’s Money: How to invest in property 4th edition
Make More Money from Property: From investor thinking to a business mindset 2nd Edition
Property for the Next Generation: Securing your future in uncertain times 2nd Edition
The New Estate: Insights from the 22nd century
The Wealthy Retirement Plan: A revolutionary guide to living the rest of your in style
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9 Critical Property Principles
The De-Job Yourself Manual: Break your reliance on a monthly wage
The Values Manual: Understand what your values are and how they can be key to a successful business
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