The Runway Decade Podcast
In this episode of The Runway Decade Podcast, Bill and Pete Bush dive into the vital subject of exit planning for business owners, particularly those in their fifties. Pete shares insights from earning his Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation and outlines how business owners can start planning for a successful exit—years in advance. They walk through the three-legged stool of readiness, the impact of intangible capital, the structure of a successful exit team, and the value acceleration methodology that helps business owners be always ready, not just at retirement. Whether...
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collection of quotes—from their book and beyond—that offer meaningful lessons about personal responsibility, discipline, investing, and long-term planning. Each quote sparks discussion on how these timeless insights apply to real financial life, especially for those in their 50s preparing for retirement. From Yogi Berra to Warren Buffett, the conversation is packed with wisdom and motivation to take action and shape your future today. ⏱ Time-Stamped Show Notes & Chapters: 00:00 – Preflight Announcement & Intro to the Theme The brothers set the tone with a fun “tray...
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In this episode, Bill and Pete Bush take a deep dive into the various risks associated with retirement. Drawing from their ongoing studies for the RICP (Retirement Income Certified Professional) designation, they unpack key categories of risk that can derail even the most well-thought-out retirement plans. From longevity and health concerns to market volatility and public policy shifts, they emphasize the need for proactive planning, emergency buffers, and a realistic outlook. This is not about fear—it’s about readiness. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps & Topics: 00:00 – Intro:...
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In this episode of The Runway Decade Podcast, Bill and Pete discuss the intersection of baseball and financial planning. They explore how teamwork, coaching, and early financial education shape success, drawing insightful parallels between the sport they love and the business they live in day-to-day. From the importance of visualization and mindset to the timeless principles that stand the test of time, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for both baseball enthusiasts and financial planners alike. Key Topics: 00:01 – Introduction Bill and Pete kick off the episode with the...
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Episode Highlights with Timestamps [00:00] Introduction: Cleared for Takeoff The episode begins with a friendly welcome from Bill and Pete Bush. Reflecting on the transition into 2025: New beginnings, fresh plans, and the excitement (and challenges) of the New Year. [02:00] Why New Year's Resolutions Fail Pete discusses Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art and the concept of “Resistance,” the internal force that challenges personal growth and improvement. How to recognize and overcome resistance to stay committed to your goals. [04:00] Start the Year with a Financial Check-In Bill...
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In this episode of The Runway Decade Podcast, Bill Bush and Brother Pete focus on the importance of adopting the right mindset as the year ends. They emphasize actionable steps for financial planning, highlight key year-end deadlines, and discuss how proactive health and financial practices overlap. Reflecting on their personal experiences and the importance of gratitude, they guide listeners on how to approach 2025 with clarity and intention. Key Discussion Points 00:00 – Introduction to the Runway Decade Podcast Bill kicks off the episode with a signature aviation-themed welcome....
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Introduction Hosts Bill and Pete Bush dive into a thought-provoking discussion about a pivotal moment in every financial journey where "the road diverges." This episode explores the crucial choice people face when determining their financial future—one path leading to confidence, success, and security, while the other leads to regret and missed opportunities. Bill and Pete share insights on why some struggle to choose the more secure path and how to build momentum toward financial confidence. Episode Highlights · [00:22] The Diverging...
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In this episode of The Runway Decade, Bill and Pete dive into the crucial topic of taking action in financial planning. They emphasize the importance of creating an actionable checklist and how an accountability partner can help keep you on track. The discussion highlights the psychological concept of visualizing your future self and its impact on your current financial decisions. Throughout the episode, Bill and Pete stress that planning without implementation is meaningless and that financial progress comes from adapting your plans to life's changing circumstances. They encourage listeners...
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Summary: In this episode of The Runway Decade Podcast, Bill and Pete Bush of Horizon Financial Group and authors of the book The Runway Decade, discuss the various strategies and financial vehicles available to help you achieve your retirement goals. They dive into the importance of planning for a potentially lengthy retirement, managing risk versus volatility, and the significance of having the right tools to ensure financial success. Key Topics Discussed: [00:00] Planning for Retirement: Funding Your Desired Lifestyle Understanding where you are now and where you want to go. The...
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In this episode of the Runway Decade Podcast, hosts Bill Bush and Brother Pete delve into the intricacies of managing finances as you approach the later stages of your career, emphasizing the common financial planning mistakes and how to correct them. Through engaging discussions and a client story, they explore the importance of auditing your financial health, the role of a financial advisor, and practical strategies for maximizing retirement savings and investment performance. Episode Highlights · 00:00:02 - The episode...
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In today's episode of the "The Runway Decade Podcast," hosts Bill Bush and Pete Bush, advisors at Horizon Financial Group talk to Justin Breen, a best-selling author and a guy who is helping other people lift their voices and their stories around the globe.
Episode Highlights
· 2.34; Justin shares his career journey and how he became an entrepreneur.
· 5.45: Justin went to the University of Illinois, grew up in the Chicago area, lived 2 miles South of where he grew up.
· 06.54: Justin talks about his journey as a journalist, and he shares about his experience.
· 07.02: Justin explains what separates entrepreneurs from humans, business owners, and consultants?
· 10.55: For most entrepreneurs, there is a chapter of survival, thrive and figure it out stage, says Pete.
· 11.55: As per Justin, it's funny when folks spend years and millions of dollars to come up with a brand and stuff.
· 13.21: Justin and Bill discuss how important it is to have a child like mindset.
· 16.20: If you go on LinkedIn and you follow Justin Breen, you're going to see the Gratitude journal and its things of that day.
· 18.00: Justin talks about the power of storytelling and how he uses that in his business and talking to his clients.
· 19.20: A person's story is the most essential thing because people want to know about who you are, and then they will care about what you do.
· 20.28: When you have a good family life, you have a good life, says Justin.
· 23.53: Justin shares how he just keeps making bigger investments to be in smaller rooms and the people in those rooms are making bigger impacts.
· 25.51: The purpose of Justin's life is to be a connecting superhero for every visionary, abundance, investment mindset, and entrepreneur.
· 28.25: Justin talks about his earliest football memory, how his dad used to take them to watch football.
· 31.10: Justin talked to one to two people like him every single week that have let entrepreneur life destroy their family life or prevented them from anything meaningful. So the book Epic is about how to build collaborative global companies while putting your loved ones first.
Three Key Points
1. In order to become successful, sometimes one has to overcome huge obstacles or challenges like bankruptcy or potential bankruptcy, depression, the highest level of anxiety and possible traumatic experiences as a child.
2. If you are constantly grateful, it's hard to be ungrateful and then that attracts grateful people, and it repels arrogant and ungrateful people.
3. Justin talks about what the next 40 years look like for him. He shares his plans and vision.
Tweetable Quotes
· "It's always nice to talk to an entrepreneur who happens to be a journalist. It's very rare. Most journalists are journalists who happen to be journalists, and people like us are usually aliens within our own family, community, and vertical." - Justin
· "When I have a great idea the only person, I ask that would use opinion actually matters is my wife." - Justin
· "You have mentioned your family quite a few times, and if you look on the cover of your latest book, there is the family holding hands and I think in that's not a subliminal thing, right. There is a sort of a secret to success involving that work-life balance." - Bill
· "When you are a journalist, it's really all about the purpose and then simplifying people's messages and then sharing it with the world." - Justin
· "I just keep making bigger investments to be in smaller rooms, but the people in those rooms are making bigger impacts." - Justin
Resources Mentioned
· runwaydecade.com
· https://kolbe.com/