Podcasts about life navigators

Editor-in-Chief Rob Thomas speaks with Jason Becker, PGA, CEO and Co-Founder of Golf Life Navigators, about a new trend — millennials flocking to golf communities. Among other topics, Becker addresses how the perception of private golf communities has shifted among millennials in recent years, as well as some common misconceptions or stereotypes about millennials in private golf communities, and how these communities are addressing or challenging them. Rob and Senior Editor Phil Keren also discussed a trio of major projects and the opening of an indoor golf instructional facility. They touched on the start of a $22.5 million amenity update at The Ford Field and River Club in Richmond Hill, Ga. The project will focus on enhancing and expanding key amenities, including the clubhouse, Lake Dye Grill, Sports Barn, and golf practice facility. Rob and Phil highlighted the groundbreaking ceremony for a new golf course being constructed at Travis Club Austin (Texas), Austin's newest 1,500-acre master-planned community west of Austin on Lake Travis. The championship course at the Travis Club is scheduled to debut in late 2025 along with the accompanying practice facility, comfort stations and initial social outlet, the Golf House. Jack's Bay, the 1,200-acre private club community nestled along the southern coast of Eleuthera (UH-LOOTH-RA) Island, Bahamas, initiated construction for the world's inaugural Jack Nicklaus Heritage championship golf course. This historic collaboration with Nicklaus Design marks a significant milestone for golf enthusiasts worldwide, with the course scheduled to open for play in 2025. Moving indoors, Phil and Rob shared some thoughts about Golfzon Range by Leadbetter opening its second facility, this time in Westbury, Long Island, N.Y. The recent opening ceremony was attended by renowned golf instructor David Leadbetter, the company's namesake. Among other things, the site offers golf simulators, Puttview interactive slopped putting green, and personal instruction from Leadbetter-accredited instructors.

In the past, choosing a golf club or second home community was largely based on word-of-mouth between friends. These days, with a premium on time and more of a focus on family, relying on a tip from your buddy can lead to a club or community that may work for him, but not you. Thanks to technology and club relationships nationwide, Golf Life Navigators has transformed this process. CEO Jason Becker joins Brian to share how tech takes this to another level, but it's still about old fashioned relationships and knowing the pros.

If you're a golfer, you've probably at least fantasized about living within a mid-iron of a golf course. Naples, Florida-based Golf Life Navigators works with avid golfers to identify their "best-fit" club and real estate situation as pertains to a golf-centric lifestyle. Senior Writer Tim Gavrich sat down with Becker and Mangan recently to talk about trends, Recession recovery and advice for those who want to make a home by a tee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Becker, CEO joins the show to talk about Golf Life Navigators: a company that specializes in helping you find the private country club or golf club that fits your lifestyle. Visit Golf Life Navigators at their website, www.golflifenavigators.com.

Many people are interested in joining a country club, but it's often very hard to find any information, let alone choose the right club.  Golf Life Navigators is a service - free to golfers - that's designed to make information accessible and pair golfers with the perfect club.  We speak with their CEO, Jason Becker, in this episode.

Jason Becker of Golf Life Navigators joins us to discuss the results of their 3rd quarter home buyers report. He shares some interesting and unexpected survey results.  Hannah Eanes also join us to recap some lessons gleaned from the social media panel at the Professional Club Marketing Association's National Conference. Find out what best practices your club should be undertaking online. 

On the podcast, special guest Chris Doughty, a Financial Advisor and President of Gentian Financial, joins us to talk about rethinking retirement when you plan to live to 120 years old. They consider the mindset you need to cultivate to be able to fund your longer life and the difficulty in dealing with the rules in place for traditional retirement funding like Social Security, 401K plans and Roth IRA. Having a plan that considers health, wealth, retirement, mindset and your priorities is very important when thinking finances for a longer lifespan. Invest in your health, plans for re-education and other ways to maintain a longer life. Find who you can collaborate with to lift yourself up to achieve these goals. Special Guest:  Chris Doughty is a Certified Financial Planner™ and President of Gentian Financial, who is also focused on longevity for himself and his clients. Chris has specialized in retirement planning ever since he began his career in the financial services industry in 1996. As a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, he has in-depth knowledge of the needs individual face both before and after retirement. Using customized tax mitigation planning, retirement income forecasting, distribution planning and estate planning, he endeavors to help his clients derive income from their savings, maximize asset growth while mitigating tax liability, and pass their wealth to succeeding generations in accordance with their wishes. Chris has also attained the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, one of the most respected financial planning credentials among consumers and a recognized standard of excellence in personal financial planning. “It was a desire to help people with one of the most important, yet underserved aspects of their lives – their finances – that inspired me to begin working in financial planning,” said Chris. Chris builds strong, close client relationships with the families and individuals he serves. “I seek to understand them first and discover what they really want out of life, and then help them pursue this. If you can find out what people really want and need, you help them accomplish something great, whether it’s in retirement or in life,” Chris added. Before establishing Gentian Financial, Chris worked with many of his team members at another Raymond James group, Alliance Wealth Management in Milwaukee, which he co-founded and served as vice president and financial advisor. Earlier career stops include financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, vice president and financial advisor at Cleary Gull Advisors, and first vice president and financial advisor at B.C. Ziegler & Co., all in the Greater Milwaukee area. Chris studied economics at University of Northern Iowa, and business at the University of Iowa. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the National Notary Association. Chris considers himself a lifelong learner, always seeking wisdom and discernment and dedicated to continuing education. He works with strategic coaches and elite advisors to enhance his knowledge. Chris is a Christian businessman and believes in serving the world in impactful ways. He has gratitude and appreciation for the blessings in his life, which have compelled him to give back. He is the co-founder of GloBall Giving, a nonprofit that provides healthy lifestyle options to underprivileged children by donating new and used sports equipment. He has supported or volunteered with many other charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Rawhide Boys Ranch, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Milwaukee Rescue Mission, The Parenting Network, Life Navigators and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Chris was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, but lived most of his life in Cedar Falls. He now lives in Mequon with his wife, Deborah, and daughters, Isabelle and Samantha. In his free time, Chris enjoys golfing, hiking, traveling, playing volleyball, continuing his volunteer work and spending time with his family.      

TONI T. ELLIS, Creator of www.soulsparking.com, CEO of Soul Sparking Worldwide, LLC, Soul Sparker and Clarity Coach has a raw, real, honest and unscripted conversation about diverse issues involving blended families with Edward and Debbie Smith. Edward and Debbie Smith give new meaning to the term Power Couple. With a foundation built on their belief in God, they enthusiastically embrace their mission to help others reach their full potential in life. Edward and Debbie are business partners, friends, and lovers. Together, they are raising three children while building two businesses, leading out Couples Ministry in their church, and growing as Life Navigators. www.meetthesmiths.org  

TONI T. ELLIS, Creator of www.soulsparking.com, CEO of Soul Sparking Worldwide, LLC, Soul Sparker and Clarity Coach has a raw, real, honest and unscripted conversation about diverse issues involving blended families with Edward and Debbie Smith. Edward and Debbie Smith give new meaning to the term Power Couple. With a foundation built on their belief in God, they enthusiastically embrace their mission to help others reach their full potential in life. Edward and Debbie are business partners, friends, and lovers. Together, they are raising three children while building two businesses, leading out Couples Ministry in their church, and growing as Life Navigators. www.meetthesmiths.org  

Welcome Medicare Nation!  Today’s discussion spells out the essential elements of Elder Law, and how the specialty is necessary for so many circumstances.  That’s why I am talking to an expert in the field today, who can help us clarify some common misconceptions, and also point us to the right resources to make sure you and your family are protected.   My guest today is Andrew Brusky, who is an attorney who specializes in elder law, offering services designed to provide greater options and security for the elderly and disabled.  Mr. Brusky regularly handles cases and is a frequent speaker on issues involving Medicaid eligibility, health care and financial powers of attorney, trust documents, as well as long-term care options for the elderly.  Andrew has worked for Legal Assistance to the Elderly in San Francisco, California and as an intern with the Center for Public Representation in Madison, Wisconsin.  Mr. Brusky received his Undergraduate degree in psychology and gerontology from Santa Clara University and his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School.  He is a member of the Milwaukee and Wisconsin Bar Associations (State Bar Elder Law Section Board Member and Past Chair, founding member of the Milwaukee Bar Elder Law Section serving as its Past Chair), the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, past chair and board member for the Greater Milwaukee Interfaith Older Adult Program, and is currently a member of the Life Navigators trust committee in Wauwatosa.  Andrew has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty area of Elder Law and Wisconsin Super Lawyer.   What is Elder Law and the difference between estate planners, etc?   Elder law attorneys are looking at your estate, looking at what counts and what doesn’t.  They determine what needs to be spent down, and what steps you need to take for estate recovery.  There are also considerations for post-eligibility estate planning as well.  There are so many nuances to the law for each specific situation, such as considering what happens if the healthy spouse passes prior to the nursing home spouse, so it really is imperative to have a specialist to make sure there are no surprises down the road.  You want to leave yourself and your estate in the best situation possible in regards to taxation, etc.   What is Divestment and how is that associated with Elder Law?   It helps to think of it in terms of gifting, because you are not getting anything in return for the asset you transfer.  It’s problematic because it can be a barrier to qualifying for Medicaid.  Currently there is a 5 year period prior to eligibility that you cannot conduct these transactions.  An elder law attorney will be able to do things on the front end to make sure you aren’t losing your option for Medicaid.  There are many mitigating actions if this isn’t done correctly from the start, but it takes more time and money than if you did it the right way from the beginning.   Can Financial Powers of Attorney be helpful in the context of Elder Law?   Yes, many times the spouse who has all or part of ownership, isn’t able to administer it themselves, so someone else will need to do it for them.  Many of the pitfalls can be alleviated with a well drafted Financial Power of Attorney.   Are there times when a court guardianship may be necessary?   In cases of abuse, this frequently happens.  If there is mismanagement , there isn’t any family to handle the responsibility or even if there is a dispute about the existing Financial Powers.  It is always a last resort when there are problems with the administration of the directives.   Can having all the documentation in place ahead of time avoid Probate court?   Yes, and no, but while you are already putting steps into place, there is no harm in putting probate avoidance tactics into place.  Good advanced directives and financial power of attorney documents can go a long way in avoiding probation.   Will Medicare cover Long Term Care?   Medicare was not designed for long term care.  It is rehabilitative, and designed to help short term with injury or illness.  It doesn’t have the funds to pay for it ether.  The chronic issues that require custodial care are generally not going to be covered by Medicare.  Lawyers, discharge planners, and geriatric case managers can all be helpful in navigating these complex issues.  If you need monitoring of the care provided, these case managers can be extremely helpful.  It’s as if they are your eyes and ears on the ground, when you can’t always be present to intercede for your loved one.   You can pay your relatives to provide care for you.  Many times it has to be structured and done at fair market value, but there is no reason not to utilize it.  You cannot give away money to your children, but you can pay for them to take care of your, without ruining your eligibility.     What does the future of Elder Care look like?   Baby boomers are just now starting to retire.  Government is trying to get out of the business of providing long term care.  So, there are lots of changes on the horizon.  As more people become eligible, it may bring down the cost of providing care.  It’s important to have funds available to get yourself into an institution, if necessary.  Families are becoming more fractured and living in different locations, so more than ever we will be dependent on these types of programs.  The spectrum continues to swing back and forth between, people needing help and private planning for the financial burdens associated with these services.   Resources:   You can reach Andrew at apb@bruskylaw.com   NAELA - National Association of Elder Law Attorneys lawyers.com - referrals Local bar association can provide referrals Alzheimers Associations will have referral lists Consult neighbors and friends for referrals    Andrew speaks and the NAELA chapters and the Local Bar Association in the Milwaukee area.   Got questions about elder law?  Send them to support@medicarenation.com.  We will address them in future episodes.   Thank you for listening! 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We wrap up the love and relationships month with a Power Couple. Meet the Smiths. Life Navigators, business partners, friends, lovers, and the authors of The 5 Star Marriage. On this interview, you will discover what a 5 star marriage is. How to communicate effectively. And one thing you can do, to go from a place of "Am right, and you are wrong" to a place of resolution when in a potential conflict situation. You will also hear why hanging out with other couples is really good for your relationships. Visit www.LBSuccess.com today for The Smith´s Links and to claim your free CD: 5 Steps To Designing The Life Of Your Dreams.