In this Chills episode, we sit down with Andy Schmidt, a former CFO at Siemens, who reveals his journey from climbing the corporate ladder to retiring at 44. After spending over two decades in the corporate world, Andy realized the importance of family time, having heard from retiring colleagues about their biggest regret—neglecting their children. Determined to avoid the same mistake, he left his job with a well-planned financial foundation, including a $1-2 million investment portfolio. Andy also explores the emotional aspects of investing and frugality, emphasizing that true financial freedom isn’t just about wealth but having the freedom to control your time. Now, he’s an entrepreneur promoting the Beekeeper app to improve communication for frontline workers. Curious to learn more about how Andy transitioned out of corporate life and built a life of balance and purpose? Keep watching to find out! 00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - Andy's Introduction 05:50 - After climbing all the way to the top in the corporate life, what changed that made you leave? 09:01 - After you retired from corporate grind, what was your financial situation, how did you prepare, and how was the transition? 15:08 - After leaving the corporate world and delving into personal finance, what ideas did you find most intriguing? 25:29 - Why have you returned to business and work after retiring? 31:17 - In hindsight, how would you approach this arc differently if given the chance to do it again? 33:55 - What advice do you have for those financially stable but hesitant to leave the corporate grind? --- Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut [Podcast, Vodcast] Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotify Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcast YouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube [Connect with us] Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagram Tik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktok Telegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegram Whatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channel Newsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Newsletter Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.