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In this episode, Yergz and Jane Stahl delve into the intricacies of retirement from the Secret Service, sharing personal anecdotes and insights. Yergz recounts his own retirement journey, highlighting the bureaucratic hurdles and the strategic maneuvers he employed to maximize his benefits. The conversation shifts to his post-retirement ventures, including his foray into day trading, cryptocurrency, and eventually, podcasting and broadcasting. Yergz discusses the creation of his first YouTube channel, "The Doggy Traders," and his political podcast, "Up the Middle." He also elaborates on launching Yergz Radio and Rainbow Radio, aimed at serving diverse communities, and his future plans for a sports station. The episode offers a blend of personal stories, professional advice, and entrepreneurial spirit.
0:01 Introduction and Retirement Discussion
1:41 Leave Policy and Secret Service Regulations
4:10 Retirement Preparation Course
5:30 Financial Planning and Government Liability
6:37 Learning from Mistakes and Management
7:44 Discrimination and Nepotism in the Secret Service
9:35 Transition to Broadcasting
11:21 Creation of the Doggy Traders and Podcasting
12:55 Political Commentary and Up the Middle
14:24 Collaborations and Expanding Audience
15:21 Favorite Part of Broadcasting
16:02 Rainbow Radio and LGBTQIA Community
18:28 Future Plans: Sports Station
19:45 Connections in Boyertown
20:00 Series Announcement
Welcome and Introduction
- Hosts Yergz and Jane Stahl kick off the episode with a discussion about retirement and transitioning from long-term careers.
Retirement from the Secret Service
- Yergz shares his experience of retiring from the Secret Service at 50.
- Discussion on the complexities of leave policies and how Yergz navigated them to maximize his benefits.
- The challenges and bureaucratic hurdles faced during the retirement process.
Learning from the Secret Service
- Yergz talks about the lessons learned from his time in the Secret Service, particularly in people management.
- Anecdotes about the inefficiencies and nepotism within the organization.
- The importance of learning from both positive and negative examples in leadership.
Transition to Broadcasting
- Yergz explains his journey from protective services to becoming a broadcaster.
- His initial foray into day trading and cryptocurrency investments, leading to the creation of a YouTube channel.
- The evolution from YouTube to podcasting and eventually starting his own radio station.
Creating Yergz Radio
- The inception of Yergz Radio and its focus on diverse and positive content.
- The strategic decision to avoid music licensing fees by focusing on talk shows and podcasts.
- The importance of community and audience engagement in growing the station.
Rainbow Radio and LGBTQIA Broadcasting
- The creation of Rainbow Radio to serve the LGBTQIA community.
- The unique Facebook group for LGBT broadcasters and podcasters.
- The mission to provide a platform for diverse voices and content.
Future Plans: Sports Broadcasting
- Yergz's vision for a sports-focused station to cover local high school and college sports.
- The goal to make local sports accessible to a wider audience through Internet radio and a developing app.
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