The Retirement Insiders

Have you ever struggled with putting your value in what you do rather than realizing the intrinsic worth within who you are? As you start out the New Year this episode of The Retirement Insiders featuring Author, Speaker, Executive Coach, and Podcast Host Jeff Koziatek is one you’ll want to hear. Since 2014 Jeff’s been working with retirees and business professionals to get energized, equipped, an...

As we wrap up the year we are excited to bring a special Retirement Insiders episode called the Best of Retirement Insiders 2021. In this special episode, you’ll hear from some of our incredible guests such as best-selling author, nationally syndicated columnist for Forbes.com Robert Laura , Derrik Kassebaum , an early retired leader that gives advice on handing the baton to the next generation, a...

Tune into this special episode featuring Dr. Douglas Pogue, President of BJC Medical Group. He leads more than 500 healthcare professionals who serve over 500,000 families in the St. Louis metropolitan area.  Dr. Pogue shares a vision for higher-quality, more personal, more convenient, and more cost-effective health care in the future.  He’ll suggest ways to raise your health and your immunity in...

In this episode of The Retirement Insiders podcast, you will meet Steve and Diane Darr. They are the founders of CTA Inc. Founded in 1990 CTA Inc has become a highly successful Christian gifts and resources company, which has resourced thousands of customers to encourage the world around them through Christ-centered gifts.  Today we learn from their professional journey with the varying challenges...

In this episode of The Retirement Insiders podcast, you'll hear from Robert Laura. In Part 1 we discussed key insights and lessons that few discuss around retirement age, its history, and takeaways on how to live an active lifestyle as a modern-day retiree in 2021. Now join us for part 2 of our interview with Robert Laura, best-selling author, and nationally syndicated columnist for our conve...

Join us for another episode of The Retirement Insiders. In this interview, we feature part 1 of a 2 part series with best-selling author and nationally syndicated columnist for Forbes.com and Financial Advisor Magazine Robert Laura. His work has reached millions of readers through five books, twelve guides, and over 500 articles. Robert’s 2019 article “What’s Wrong with the Traditional Retirement...

Mark Whitacre had the coveted seven-figure income and access to the corporate jet right before an unexpected “early” retirement. As a top up-and-coming executive at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) ,  youth and brilliance were his assets. He was being groomed to take on the role as the president of the firm when in a turn of events he exposed one of the largest international price-fixing conspiracies...

Jeannie Underwood is the Senior Vice President, Head of Global Atlantic-Consulting, a Practice Management Division of Global Atlantic Financial Group, she travels nationally presenting at conferences and special events helping financial professionals guide retired leaders through a curriculum she developed titled, “The Fragile Decade.” Join us for this special interview as she shares key lessons t...

Derrik Kassebaum is not the traditional retired leader. He is one of the owners of Cosmos Corporation, a family-run business operating globally in the pet care industry. The values of faith, prayer, and innovation are central to Derrik's journey. He prefers the word "retread" over retire. His passion is to make an impact in the second half. Cosmos Corporation has invested millions o...

Join us for a special interview featuring Sharon Husmann. As a former teacher, she finds purpose in her post-professional life as a board member and volunteer at Fathers and Family Support Center (FFSC). Since 1997 FFSC has become a national model which has served nearly 18,000 fathers by helping them become stronger dads for 45,000 children. Connect: Fathers Support Center Connect: Tony Kalinowsk...

2020 was a year that refined vision, refocused priorities, and created space for everyone to see the power of friendship and family. Today’s episode is a fun one. Join Co-Hosts Tony Kalinowski and David Alexander as they discuss Christmas traditions, friendship, and a favorite moment from The Retirement Insiders Show. 

Kyle and Bridget McClellan won a world championship, then launched Brace4Impact , nonprofit serving individuals in St. Louis and Haiti. They believe hope is essential and there’s an opportunity to give back in every season of life.  In this special episode, we announce a $50,000 matching grant through friends at The Retirement Insiders to support the incredible work of the Brace4Impact Foundation....

After 40 years helping leaders in the medical field Steve Henningsen is aiding in a different environment. He’s creating change in the prison system. After retiring in 2015 he started volunteering at Mission Gate Prison Ministry as a mentor and Bible study leader to serve men needing support in their transition back into civilian life. Join us for a conversation that will inspire, challenge, and p...

To find out more about the value of sleep, we went to a place where peak performance is a daily requirement: the world of professional sports and specifically the NBA where we discovered a ‘sleep guru’ who is a poster child for how sleep can change your life. Steve Reese is the CIO at the Phoenix Suns . The insights shared in this episode are powerful for any leader wanting to live a happier, heal...

Don Holt went from inner-city project housing to becoming a top tech Executive at Xerox, a father of successful children, a successful retiree and a man energizing his community.  He has spent the last 25 years serving people of all ages as the President and Executive Director of Computer Village. Under his leadership he's forged partnerships with organizations such as the Fathers and Familie...

Kenny Klimes served our nation as a fighter pilot in the United States Airforce.  Following his full military retirement, he flew commercial jets for a major airline. Today you won’t find Kenny in a pilot’s seat, but you might find him traveling somewhere to go fishing. Join us for an inspirational conversation as he shares his journey in launching Fly Fishers at the Crossing, a nonprofit organiza...

How do you stay healthy amidst COVID-19? In this episode, we feature expert Dale Huff , co-founder of Nutriformance , the premier health, and fitness facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Since 1997, NutriFormance has provided well over 1,000,000 personal training, nutrition coaching, sports conditioning service hours to clients. Currently, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with th...

How do you stay healthy amidst COVID-19?  In this episode we feature expert Ellie Huff , co-founder of Nutriformance , the premier health and fitness facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Her experience as a dietitian provides critical insights that can help you and your family maintain vitality and longevity.  Beginning in 1997, with a handful of clients and an office in a basement of a fitness equipm...

In this episode, you will hear from Jeff Bramstedt, a former US Navy SEAL who for the past 18 years has been a stuntman in feature films such as Transformers, Hancock, Lone Survivor, Deep Water Horizon, and many others. You may also recognize him from commercials and select fitness magazines. Jeff also formed and successfully led a skydiving team called VST or Valor Skydiving team. Today, they per...

Welcome to The Retirement Insiders, The Retirement Insiders is a podcast designed to inspire leaders in transition that desire meaning and purpose in this new season of life.  Join Tony Kalinowski, Founder & CEO of RBF Wealth Management on this incredible journey. With 30 years of experience in walking with individuals and families through their transition into retirement, he brings a powerful...