Redefining Retirement: How Joanne Clark Broke Stereotypes To Become A Thriving Entrepreneur

In this episode, Joanne Clark joins Dave Gulas to share her real-world journey from a 30+ year corporate career to entrepreneurship, after retiring from the marketing and advertising industry. If you’re a business owner, startup founder, or aspiring entrepreneur seeking practical business strategies and inspiration, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Joanne Clark dives into the unexpected reality of retirement, revealing how her pivot led to founding her company, Exquisitely Bored, and writing a book that’s resonating across generations of small business owners.

Hear honest conversations about redefining your value proposition, leveraging decades of experience, and breaking out of “fixed income, fixed thinking.” Learn why routine and identity matter as you navigate business transitions, and how flexing your unique skill set can open doors to consulting, content creation, and even new revenue streams in the later chapters of your career.

Discover practical ideas for harnessing your passion—whether you’re starting something new after corporate life or expanding your independent business. Joanne Clark also discusses the power of thought leadership, book publishing, and building community through speaking engagements. If you’re driven by personal growth, sustainable business models, and meaningful work, this conversation provides fresh motivation and real stories you can relate to and put into practice.

Connect with Joanne:

https://www.instagram.com/exquisitely.bored/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne2/

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