A massive layoff after a successful career in Radio left Todd Studer with a critical choice to make, was this the time to start his own business? Todd and Vivian discuss what it was like to make that decision, especially later in his career, how pressure makes you hyper-focused and living life in forward motion. 

 Unpacking this episode min by min:
1:55- Introducing Todd Studer
 3:10-  About The Studios on S 4th Street
4:04- Todd's past radio career led to a layoff
6:16- The way things begin is seldom how they end up; failure is a baseline
7:52- Going from painting houses and radio to being self-employed
8:05- The difference between working for yourself and growing a business
8:20- Growing a business is not just adding things to your to-do list
9:42- Focus under pressure led to being hyper-focused
10:56- Feeling jaded with the layoff led to starting a business
12:07- Technology has allowed more possibilities in podcast recording anywhere
12:43- Now is the time to start a podcast
13:30- How do you decide to make a move from employment to owning your own business
13:55- Comfort can hold you back
15:00- Letting go of perfection when stepping out on your own, failure is the base-line
15:42- Meeting your client's needs and how Todd works with new clients
17:42- Designing your destiny allows for fulfillment and impact
19:30- The feeling of seeing your name on the door
20:00- The impact of turning 50 and losing a parent
21:00- The dreams that drive us toward success
23:57 -Starting or growing a new business idea at age 50
27:00- Life has to be lived in forward motion
 
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