How do you build a successful career that stays aligned with your passions without leading to burnout? Darin Roberge, an entrepreneur who has navigated about 15 different businesses, joins Harmonious at Lunch to discuss his journey of constant evolution. From the music industry to the high-end collector car world, Darin shares how he has used his passions as a compass for his career transitions.

Discover how to handle the common challenge of a passion turning into "work" by evolving your interests and finding new outlets. Darin also dives into his unique model of blending his for-profit companies with a mission to help nonprofits, explaining how creating a larger purpose helps prevent burnout and makes business more fulfilling. This is a crucial conversation for any leader looking to build a sustainable and personally rewarding career.

Chapters:

• [00:00] - Welcome: Business Transitions & The Entrepreneurial Journey
• [01:05] - Darin Roberge on His Path Through 15 Different Businesses
• [02:15] - Using Passion as Your Career's Guiding Compass
• [03:45] - The Inevitable Tradeoff: When Your Passion Becomes "Work"
• [05:00] - Strategy: How to Evolve Your Passions to Keep Them Fresh & Engaging
• [06:30] - Blending For-Profit Success with a Nonprofit Mission
• [08:00] - Why Helping Nonprofits (Zoos, Museums) Creates a Deeper Purpose
• [11:15] - A Unique Model for Helping Nonprofits Leverage Their Existing Assets
• [14:00] - Darin's Next Transition: Focusing More on the Nonprofit Side
• [16:00] - Burnout is the Ultimate Enemy: The Critical Need for Hobbies
• [18:15] - How Hobbies (Boxing, Guitar) "Reset" Your Brain for Better Business Performance
• [19:45] - How to Connect with Darin & His Motorworks Companies

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Learn more from Darin Roberge & Motorworks:

• Visit the Motorworks Companies website to see the intersection of his passions for collector cars and nonprofits: https://motorwerkscompanies.com/

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinroberge/
• Instagram: Search for "darinmotorwerks"

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