Welcome to Coach Listens with Coach Pete

Meet Coach Pete and hear why he shares these conversations. This short introduction features archive highlights from retirement author Tom Hegna, Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis, and bestselling author Jen Sincero—on income for life, consistency, and taking action. Call 800-661-7383 or te…

Tom Hegna: Paychecks, Playchecks, and a Retirement You Can Enjoy

Tom Hegna joins Coach Pete D’Arruda to explain the difference between the income that covers everyday expenses and the money that lets you enjoy retirement. They discuss the shift from accumulating savings to spending with a plan, the go-go, slow-go, and no-go phases of retirement, and why withdraw…

David Walker: National Debt, Social Security, and Your Retirement

Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker joins Coach Pete D’Arruda to discuss America’s debt, the pressures facing Social Security and Medicare, and why fiscal decisions in Washington matter to families preparing for retirement. They explore Walker’s proposals for reform, his concerns for futur…

Cam Harvey: Market Noise, Passive Investing, and Crypto (Part 1)

Duke University professor Cam Harvey joins Coach Pete D’Arruda to examine how fast-moving headlines and online trading can influence investment decisions. They discuss market noise, the growth of passive investing, the information advantage of institutional traders, and why patience matters. Harvey…

Cam Harvey: Diversification, Gold, and Retirement Income (Part 2)

Cam Harvey returns with Coach Pete D’Arruda to discuss the challenge of turning accumulated savings into retirement income. They explore diversification, the balance between growth and protected money, precious metals, tokenized gold, and the temptation to chase a hot investment. The conversation c…

Bob Burg: The Go-Giver Influencer

Bob Burg joins Steve Sedahl for the Financial Safari News Network to discuss The Go-Giver Influencer. They explore emotional control, listening, understanding another person's perspective, and influencing others without manipulation. Recorded May 2018. Call 800-661-7383 or text PLAN to 600-700. T…

Barbara Corcoran: Entrepreneurship, Cash Flow, and Small Business

Barbara Corcoran joins Coach Pete to discuss competition on Shark Tank, the cash-flow challenges of a growing business, and small-business financing. Their October 2016 conversation also explores what makes an entrepreneur's pitch compelling. Recorded October 2016. Call 800-661-7383 or text PLAN t…

Joe Casey: CES 2026, AI, and the Next Wave of Technology

Joe Casey shares his impressions of CES 2026 with Coach Pete and Thomas Lipscomb. They discuss artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, blockchain, and how emerging technology could change work and investing. Call 800-661-7383 or text PLAN to 600-700. Transcript Automatically transc…

Nile Nickel: AI, Robotics, and the Technology Changing Everyday Life

Technology expert Nile Nickel joins Coach Pete D’Arruda for a conversation about artificial intelligence and what the next wave of technology could mean for work, healthcare, transportation, and life at home. Nickel explains why he treats AI as an assistant whose answers still need review, then dis…

Sully Sullenberger: Making a Difference

Captain Sully Sullenberger joins Coach Pete and Peter Richon for the June 2012 Father’s Day edition of Financial Safari. They discuss Flight 1549, teamwork, and Making a Difference: Stories of Vision and Courage from America’s Leaders. Call 800-661-7383 or text PLAN to 600-700. Transcript Automa…