Mastering Exit Planning For Business Owners
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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Navigating Financial Wisdom: Quotes for Success
The Runway Decade Podcast
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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Preparing for Risks in Retirement
The Runway Decade Podcast
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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Play Ball!
The Runway Decade Podcast
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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New Year, New Focus
The Runway Decade Podcast
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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Year-End Mindset
The Runway Decade Podcast
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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The Road Diverges
The Runway Decade Podcast
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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Taking Action!
The Runway Decade Podcast
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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Ways To Get There
The Runway Decade Podcast
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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What's Working? What's Not?
The Runway Decade Podcast
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...
info_outlineIn today's episode of the "The Runway Decade Podcast," hosts Bill Bush and Pete Bush, advisors at Horizon Financial Group talk with Michael Papajohn, a former LSU baseball player who over the last 36 years has appeared in numerous Hollywood productions. He talks about his wonderful journey as a stuntman and actor.
Episode Highlights
· 01:18: Bill and Pete talk about their upcoming book signing event.
· 01:48: If people want to bring the book they already bought or buy one there and have them sign it, there will be food and drink and it will be awesome.
· 04:30: Bill and Pete talk about the foundation teams during the 80's.
· 05:07: Michael, grew up in Alabama and then he went to the State Hills High School, played for Sandy.
· 08.43: Michael shares how he got chances in a movie production house.
· 10:58: Michael talks about the fledgling broadcast career.
· 13:13: Whatever you decide to do, if you focus, get great mentors and coaching and look for the best and do what you did at LSU be a team player, give 110%.
· 15:23: Michael started out as a stunt double and later he is batting against Kevin Costner as Sam Tuttle.
· 17:42: Michael talks about the big franchise and stars that he has worked with.
· 21:08: Technical advisors are so important now because if you don't buy the home run, if you don't buy the Hollywood catch, then you don't buy the movie.
· 22:14: Most movies aren't shot in California; they are shot in tax incentive states.
· 22:23: Michael shares how production houses save money by filming outside New York and hiring local actors.
· 25:46: Michael talks how important relationship building is and how it has helped him in California because it is so competitive.
· 28:33: Michael gives detail insights of his work and how no one took more football hits than him in Hollywood.
· 30:13: Michael speaks about his most memorable on-screen line.
· 34:24: Everybody thinks when they graduate, they will go to California or New York, and they forget what they have in Louisiana, says Michael.
· 37:05: Michael shares how his dad was always healthy and always in the supplementation and always talked to them about what they ate at the table.
· 39:43: Michael shares how he watches actors get older and their life and how they come out in different ways and performances.
· 42:40: Michael has heard things are going to pick up in Louisiana after the first quarter, but that is part of the business.
· 44:16: Michael advises getting on a movie set even as an extra or production assistant. You are not going to get paid a lot of money, but a lot of times if you are a production assistant, you get to see the departments and how they work and going.
· 49:29: Michael shares what his first baseball memory was.
Three Key Points
1. Michael talks about the fateful event that launched him into the movie business.
2. Michael talks about his wonderful journey as a stunt man and actor and how he has worked in some of the big franchises.
3. Michael shares details of productions happening in Baton Rouge and surrounding area.
Tweetable Quotes
· "Let's think of the talent that enjoyed playing together…guys that are still great friends to this day, know that they still spend as much time off the field together as we did." – Pete
· "I played basketball up until my freshman year in high school, but I narrowed it down to football and baseball and I always just felt like I could go farther with baseball." – Michael
· "I was just a daredevil type of guy that just like to catch and run ..shocker… and LSU football actually talked to me about coming out and being a part of LSU football and returning kicks and punts." - Michael
· "I just remember being 22 hustling that extra job on Baywatch and what I was doing right is I was playing stuntman softball and I was meeting a lot of people really fast that knew I was athletic, and I wasn't a jerk and that really helped me a lot and the industry." - Michael
· "If I die in between action and cut, then I am living my life the way I want to." - Michael
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