https://www.madetomatter.coach/
In this episode of Made to Matter, host Adam Landrum sits down with Walker McKay, founder of No BS Sales School and host of the No BS Sales School Podcast. Walker opens up about what he calls “The 47-Year-Old Problem” — that moment in midlife when success on paper no longer feels fulfilling and you know something has to change.
Walker shares his powerful journey of walking away from a comfortable career at 48 years old with a house, kids in private school, and a three-year non-compete — and how that leap of faith led him to build a thriving business rooted in authenticity, accountability, and purpose.
This conversation dives deep into what it really takes to reinvent yourself in midlife, the mindset required to start over, and why humility and radical responsibility are the keys to sustainable success.
You’ll learn:
What the “47-Year-Old Problem” is — and how to recognize it in your own life
How to shift from midlife crisis to midlife clarity
Why taking 100% responsibility changes everything
The mindset shifts needed to move from employee to entrepreneur
How to build a business around impact, not just income
The role of mentors and coaches in personal growth and reinvention
Whether you’re 35 or 55, this episode will challenge you to rethink what fulfillment means and inspire you to take bold ownership of your next chapter.
Connect with Walker McKay:
Website: https://www.walkermckay.com/
Podcast: https://www.walkermckay.com/podcast
midlife clarity, entrepreneurship, purpose, sales coaching, leadership, personal growth, mindset, reinvention, business transformation, No BS Sales School, Made to Matter Podcast, Adam Landrum, Walker McKay
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to Made to Matter
02:30 – Meet Walker McKay and his journey into sales
07:45 – Leaving comfort for purpose
12:10 – The power of taking full responsibility
18:00 – The 47-Year-Old Problem explained
26:45 – From midlife crisis to midlife clarity
34:20 – Building a business from scratch
41:00 – The mentors who changed everything
49:00 – Lessons in humility and persistence
56:15 – Advice for those feeling stuck in midlife
1:02:00 – Where to find Walker and closing thoughts
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