The Greatness Garage Podcast Episode 152 - Bill Putsis

🎙️ Episode Title: Disrupt Yourself, Stay Rooted – A Conversation with Dr. William “Bill” Putsis

In this episode of The Greatness Garage, we sit down with Dr. William “Bill” Putsis — economist, author, executive, and professor — for a powerhouse conversation on risk, reinvention, and resilience. Bill pulls back the curtain on his unique journey from academia to industry, from traditional business books to a bold fiction release (Scarlet’s Revenge), and how embracing disruption has led to some of his greatest personal and professional growth.

We explore:

• The “What If” of a near-career in professional baseball

• Why fear of failure can sometimes override passion — and what to do about it

• How to lead with values when the stakes are high

• Lessons from writing a fiction business book… and accidentally getting lost in the romance section

• The importance of defining your “tree trunk” — the unshakable core of your values and purpose

Plus, Bill shares the mindset that helped his firm launch over $15 billion in development projects and how he’s redefining strategy, joy, and balance in the second act of his career.

🔑 Key Quote: “Have fun with it. And be a tree trunk. Your leaves may sway, but your roots shouldn’t move.”

This episode is a must-listen for anyone standing at a crossroads — whether you’re thinking about a pivot, facing burnout, or just wondering what’s next.

📕 Check out Scarlet’s Revenge — available now on Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble. (Spoiler: It's not a romance novel!)