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The Cool Grandpa Podcast

The Cool Grandpa Podcast

De: Greg Payne
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This podcast is about the influence that Cool Grandpa's can have on their grandchildren and families. This podcast contains great stories about the influence that grandpas have had on their grandchildren. We also interview grandpas to learn how they are developing and maintaining powerful connections with their grandchildren.Copyright 2020 Ciencias Sociales Relaciones
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  • From Author to Entrepreneur: Kevin Hall's Journey EP - 256

    From Author to Entrepreneur: Kevin Hall's Journey EP - 256
    Mar 6 2026
    Episode Summary What happens when a retired programmer decides he's not finished building? In this powerful and practical conversation, I welcome back author and marketing mentor Kevin M Hall to discuss: Reinventing yourself after retirement Building an author platform from scratch Marketing books without spending thousands Navigating AI in publishing The courage to ask (because when you don't ask, the answer is always no) And what 50 years of marriage can teach us about grace and love Kevin shares real-world strategies from his upcoming book Book Marketing on a Budget and gives listeners a heartfelt preview of his newest project, Grace and Love: A Marriage Outtakes, Family Bloopers and 50 Years of Heartwarming Moments. This episode is part practical masterclass, part legacy conversation, and fully aligned with what The Cool Grandpa Podcast is all about — building something meaningful in the second half of life. 💡 Key Takeaways Retirement is not the end; it's an opportunity to reinvent. Marketing is storytelling, not bragging. You don't need thousands of dollars to build book sales. Community beats "masterclasses" every time. AI is reshaping publishing, but organic growth still wins. Legacy writing gives your grandchildren something permanent. When you don't ask, the answer is always no. 🎯 Action Items for Listeners If you're writing, join one free author community this week. Add your book (or your "future book") to your email signature. Reach out to one podcast or alumni group and ask to share your story. Start writing one legacy story for your grandchildren. Remember: You're not selling — you're serving. 📢 Call to Action If this episode encouraged you: Subscribe to The Cool Grandpa Podcast Share this episode with someone writing their first book Leave a review — it helps grow the Cool Grandpa community Visit Kevin at Kevin-Hall.com to connect and learn more Links and Resources Use this link to listen to Kevin's and mine's first conversation: https://cool-grandpa.us/2025/05/01/writing-for-legacy-a-grandfathers-perspective-with-kevin-hall-ep-228/ Check out Kevin's website using this link: https://kevin-hall.com/ Here is the link for Book Launchers: https://booklaunchers.com/ Author Talk Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmQ6-7yys-9ifqdGm6eydgA Here are the links to Author Nation: https://www.authornation.live/ and Dale Roberts: https://linktr.ee/selfpubwithdale Buy Me a Coffee using this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/coolgrandpa Cool Grandpa merchandise store: https://cool-grandpa.us/shop/ You can watch this fun conversation on YouTube using this link: https://youtu.be/KYS9mvSMe1c
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  • Transitions Are the Curriculum EP - 255

    Transitions Are the Curriculum EP - 255
    Feb 27 2026
    🎙 The Magic of Transitions In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I explore the theme of transitions in life, particularly focusing on the journey from fatherhood to grandfatherhood and the responsibilities that come with these roles. My observations delve into the emotional and relational aspects of these transitions, emphasizing the importance of embracing new identities and the role of mentorship in guiding younger generations. T In this reflective solo episode, I also explore the truth every man eventually faces: Transitions are inevitable. From boy to man. From son to father. From father to grandfather. From ambition to legacy. Each stage requires us to let go of one identity and step courageously into another. In this conversation, we unpack: Why transitions feel uncomfortable (even when they're good) How adopting two young boys reshaped fatherhood and identity Why grandfatherhood is an elevation—not a downgrade How career shifts mirror personal identity shifts The hidden gift inside every life transition Why resisting change creates more suffering than the change itself This episode is about becoming, not clinging. 🧭 Key Themes 1️⃣ Becoming a Man Is Not Automatic Manhood is not an age. It's a responsibility. And many men are still navigating unfinished transitions from boyhood. 2️⃣ Fatherhood Changes Your Center of Gravity When you adopt a child, biology is replaced by choice. Choosing fatherhood is one of the most powerful transitions a man can experience. It shifts ambition into stewardship. It rewires purpose into protection. 3️⃣ Grandfatherhood Is a Strategic Role You are no longer building your résumé. You are building your legacy. Presence becomes more powerful than performance. 4️⃣ Career Transitions Mirror Identity Transitions Student → Professional → Leader → Mentor → Elder. Every career shift forces the same question: Who am I now? 5️⃣ The Mindset Shift Transitions = Loss + Opportunity. What we lose: Familiarity Status Certainty What we gain: Depth Wisdom Legacy Freedom Transitions are not interruptions. They are the curriculum. 🎯 ACTION ITEMS FOR YOU 1️⃣ Reflect Identify three major transitions in your life. What did each require you to release? What did each give you in return? 2️⃣ Initiate Have one conversation this week: With your son about becoming a man. With your adult child about fatherhood. With your grandchild, about a story from your past.
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    41 m
  • An Understanding Heart For Grandparents EP - 254

    An Understanding Heart For Grandparents EP - 254
    Feb 20 2026
    🧭 Episode Summary In this solo episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I explore insights from Dan Miller's book An Understanding Heart and apply them to modern grandfatherhood. Greg shares three powerful themes—listening as a legacy skill, curiosity over correction, and emotional presence in a distracted world—along with personal stories and practical steps grandfathers can use today to deepen relationships with their grandchildren. 👂 Listening as a Legacy Skill Listening isn't passive—it's an active gift that teaches empathy and builds lifelong connections. I reflect on the adults in my childhood who truly listened and how that shaped me to have an understanding heart. 🌉 Curiosity Over Correction Curiosity builds bridges; correction builds walls. I encourage grandfathers to ask reflective questions instead of jumping in with advice, especially with young children and teens. Show them that YOU offer them an understanding heart. 🧭 Emotional Presence in a Distracted World Phones, schedules, and multitasking compete for attention—but presence is what grandchildren crave. I share stories of grandparents who modeled full presence and a powerful personal memory of a long road trip with my grandfather, who truly had an understanding heart. 🛠️ Practical Steps for Cool Grandpas Follow the 2:1 rule—listen twice as much as you speak Ask one curious question in every conversation Pause before giving advice and ask if advice is wanted Mirror emotions: "That sounds exciting" or "That sounds hard." Schedule intentional one-on-one time with each grandchild 💡 Reflection Question What does your grandchild need from you right now—advice or understanding? 🚀 A Call to Action: 👴 For Grandfathers Practice listening without interrupting this week. Notice what you learn about your grandchildren's inner world. 👨‍👧 For Fathers Ask one curious question today that you've never asked before—and observe how your child responds. 📚 Resources Mentioned An Understanding Heart by Dan Miller, use this link to order this treasured book: https://www.48days.com/product/an-understanding-heart/ Here is the link to that amazing episode I had with my mentor, Dan Miller: https://cool-grandpa.us/2021/09/10/ep-48-growing-creativity-with-grandchildren/ Buy Me a Coffee by using this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/coolgrandpa Cool Grandpa merchandise store: https://cool-grandpa.us/shop/ You can watch this fun conversation on YouTube by using this link: https://youtu.be/B_ceCsH-zss
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    25 m
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