#110 – Cultivating Community and Challenging Retirement Myths with Derek Coburn

**Thrilled to have interviewed Derek Coburn on the latest episode of the Top Advisor Podcast!** **Derek built and sold a thriving financial practice, created the renowned networking community *Cadre*, and is a bestselling author challenging the conventional views on retirement.** Whether you’re a financial advisor or a growth-minded professional, his journey and perspectives are a must-listen. Here are 3 key takeaways for you: 1. **Curated Networking Beats Cold Outreach:** Derek found greater success – and deeper relationships – by moving away from mass networking events and instead hosting highly curated, small-group gatherings that create meaningful connections.Tired of large, impersonal networking events? Derek shares how hosting smaller, curated roundtable lunches led to deeper connections and eventually grew into *Cadre*, a thriving community for entrepreneurs and business leaders 2. **Redefining Retirement:** Question the traditional model of retirement. The story of Derek’s Dad and his book *Let’s Retire Retirement* shows that maintaining purpose beyond 65 can not only improve well-being but also offer financial flexibility.Derek challenges traditional thinking about retirement, asking: Should we be steering clients toward a destination they may not truly want? 3. **It’s About Being Present, Not Just Planning:**True wealth is about maximizing meaningful moments with family and friends throughout life—not deferring them until “someday.” Don’t underestimate the value of $50,000 moments.Check out this episode for practical ideas on building your network, challenging outdated industry advice, and living life more fully now and later! * * * **Episode Sponsors:**  - Nexruto - The Cates Academy for Relationship Marketing .  !https://referralcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/CatesAcademy_MasterLogo_FINAL-1024x256.png **Connect with Derek Coburn:** - www.DerekCoburn.com - https://www.cadredc.com/ - linkedin.com/in/derekcoburn - Book:  Let’s Retire Retirement **Resources:** - RapidFire Referrals - Get a copy of “The Language of Referrals” - Get a copy of “Radical Relevance” - Grab your copy of The Hidden Heist today! **Connect With Bill Cates:** - [BillCates@referralcoach.com](mailto:BillCates@referralcoach.com) - Referral Coach Homepage - Hire Bill for Coaching - Enroll in The Cates Academy