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Today’s guest is Jim Boad, and his story is a reminder that it’s never too late to shift from success to significance.
Jim spent more than 25 years in real estate investing and building a profitable business.
But, after turning 50 and going through the disruptions of COVID, he realized something was missing. That led him to create and scale sober living homes that are helping people rebuild their lives after addiction.
In this episode, we talk about how he made that pivot and what he’s learned along the way. Here are a few things you’ll take away from our conversation.
First, how a long-delayed desire to give back finally became Jim’s full-time mission after 50, and why he wishes he had started much sooner.
Second, the powerful role sober living homes play in helping people stay clean after treatment, and why the need for this kind of support in communities of all sizes is greater than ever.
Third, how Jim turned this into a scalable model that not only creates income, but also changes lives in a meaningful way.
Finally, why purpose-driven work can become the most fulfilling chapter of your life, even if it looks very different from what you built before.
What stands out most about Jim’s story is how he turned a successful career into something deeply meaningful after 50.
For years, he had the desire to give back, but like many of us, he kept pushing it off for “someday.”
It wasn’t until life disrupted his plans that he finally acted. And now, helping people stay sober and rebuild their lives has become the most fulfilling work he has ever done.
Jim found purpose not just in providing housing, but in creating structure, accountability and hope for people who truly want a second chance.
In doing so, he discovered that impact and income don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
His story is a great reminder that the second half of life can be about more than just building off a successful foundation. It can be about significance, contribution and doing work that truly matters.
If you’d like to learn more about what Jim is doing, you can find him online through his Group Home Accelerator program, or visit his website at jimboad.com.
People can connect with Jim on YouTube, LinkedIn and Skool.
If you’re someone who has been thinking about making a difference, but keeps putting it off, Jim’s story might be the nudge you need to start today.
That’s all for this week’s show. If you’d like to start living a more meaningful life, I encourage you to download our free guide to finding purpose, which is available at www.forwardfrom50.com.
I’ll have another inspirational interview on the next episode of the Forward From 50 podcast. Thanks for listening. If you like this show, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes.
If you’re someone who has been thinking about making a difference, but keeps putting it off, Jim’s story might be the nudge you need to start today.
That’s all for this week’s show. If you’d like to start living a more meaningful life, I encourage you to download our free guide to finding purpose, which is available at www.forwardfrom50.com.
I’ll have another inspirational interview on the next episode of the Forward From 50 podcast. Thanks for listening. If you like this show, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes.
