What do you do when you see your industry changing before everyone else does?In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with former Silicon Valley product designer Paul Paulino for a fascinating conversation about career reinvention, adapting before layoffs hit, and building a completely new chapter later in life.After decades working in tech with startups and major companies like Cisco, Paul saw the warning signs coming. But instead of waiting for disruption to happen to him, he prepared for it.In his 50s, he reinvented himself as a successful UGC and TikTok Shop creator — entering a world dominated by younger creators and proving that experience, strategy and consistency still matter.This is not a conversation about hype.It’s about intentional reinvention.In this episode we discuss:• Career change later in life• Preparing for layoffs before they happen• Reinvention in your 50s• Silicon Valley and the changing tech industry• The creator economy and TikTok Shop• UGC (User Generated Content)• Staying relevant in a fast-changing world• Why Gen X has an advantage online• Translating corporate skills into creator success• Building momentum from scratchPaul also shares:• The warning signs he noticed before layoffs hit tech• What corporate skills helped most in the creator economy• The mistakes he made early during reinvention• How to stay competitive without chasing trends• Why patience and strategy beat panic and hype• What success means to him now compared to Silicon ValleyThis episode is for:✅ Professionals facing uncertainty✅ People thinking about a career pivot✅ Anyone worried about layoffs or AI disruption✅ Gen X professionals feeling stuck✅ Creators and entrepreneurs building a second chapterIf you’ve ever wondered:“Am I too late to reinvent myself?”— this conversation will change your perspective.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, identity, career change, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we unpack what happens when people decide they are not done growing, evolving or starting again. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Paul PaulinoPaul Paulino is a former Silicon Valley product designer who reinvented himself in his 50s as a successful UGC and TikTok Shop creator. After years working in tech with startups and major corporations, Paul now helps people understand how to pivot careers with intention, stay relevant later in life, and build momentum in the modern creator economy.

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Most people don’t burn out because they fail.They burn out because they succeed at the wrong things.In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with former Google sales leader, four-time global C-suite executive, coach and author Chris Woods for a powerful conversation about fear, success, burnout and what happens when the life you’ve built no longer feels aligned.From the outside, Chris had everything many people chase:leadership, career success, status and achievement.But at 40 years old, everything changed when he flatlined in a hospital bed.That moment forced him to confront a question most people avoid:“What if success isn’t actually making you happy?”Now, through his book Balls & Brains, Chris helps people stop living from fear, maximise their strengths and build lives that feel as good as they look.In this episode we explore:• Burnout and high performance• Fear-driven success• Why successful people still feel stuck• Leadership, pressure and identity• The dangers of the “grind”• Playing offence with your strengths• Redefining success before crisis hits• Confidence, courage and fulfilment• How to stop playing small• Building a life aligned with who you really areChris also shares:• Lessons from leading at Google and C-suite level• What his near-death experience changed forever• The fears quietly holding most people back• Why fixing weaknesses can keep people trapped• His practical “Balls & Brains” framework• What alignment actually feels like in real lifeThis is a conversation for:✅ High performers✅ Leaders and executives✅ Entrepreneurs✅ People feeling stuck despite success✅ Anyone questioning whether the grind is worth itIf you’ve ever thought:“Why doesn’t success feel the way I expected?”— this episode will hit hard.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, identity, career change, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with people from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when life forces reflection — and how people rebuild stronger and more aligned. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Chris WoodsChris Woods is a Certified Professional Coach, former Google sales leader and four-time global C-suite executive. He is the author of Balls & Brains: A Framework for Living Your Best Life by Overcoming Fears and Maximizing Strengths, helping people break free from fear-driven patterns and start building lives aligned with their strengths and purpose.

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Most businesses don’t fail online because they lack effort.They fail because they focus on the wrong things.In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, for a practical, honest conversation about what actually works in marketing today — especially for builders, trades and real-world businesses trying to grow in an AI-driven world.Wes has spent more than 20 years helping businesses turn websites, SEO and online trust into real enquiries, real customers and measurable growth.No fluff.No jargon.No “guru” nonsense.Just practical strategies that work when the phones need to ring and the business needs to grow.In this episode we discuss:• Why most websites don’t generate leads• The biggest marketing mistakes businesses still make• SEO in the age of AI• How small businesses can beat bigger brands online• Trust, credibility and authority online• Search Everywhere Optimisation• Why reviews matter more than ever• What businesses should stop wasting money on• Simple fixes that create real momentumWes also shares:• Lessons from building a business over 20+ years• What resilience really looks like in tough markets• How to stay authentic in a world full of AI content• Why clarity and trust outperform clever marketing• The biggest opportunity most businesses are missing right nowThis episode is packed with practical advice for:✅ Builders✅ Trades businesses✅ Construction companies✅ Small business owners✅ Marketing teams✅ Entrepreneurs trying to stand out onlineIf you’ve ever wondered:“Why isn’t my website bringing in work?”or“What actually matters online now?”— this conversation is for you.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTNot Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, business growth, resilience, purpose and life transitions. Through honest conversations with people from different industries, we unpack real lessons, practical wisdom and the stories behind the success. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.📘 About Wes TowersWes Towers is the founder of Uplift 360, a digital agency helping builders and trades businesses generate more work through smarter websites, practical SEO and trust-driven marketing. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Wes focuses on real-world strategies that create measurable growth — without the fluff.👇 FOLLOW / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed the episode:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway📩 Share with a business owner who needs this🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about growth, reinvention and business#SEO #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #WesTowers #AI #SmallBusiness #MarketingStrategy #ConstructionMarketing #LeadGeneration #Entrepreneur #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #WebDesign #LocalSEO #TradesBusiness #ContentMarketing #GrowthStrategy #MarketingTips #NotFinishedYet #BusinessSuccess