On today’s episode, Marshall sits down with Ralph Gorton of Just Looking Gallery in downtown San Luis Opisbo, California. Ralph has done it all - he was a highly successful college athlete, worked as a nuclear engineer, and scaled mountains - which ultimately led him to the art business and starting his art gallery. Ralph has stories to tell and advice to others are inspired by his story.

You’ll hear about:

- Ralph's early days as a high school and collegiate athlete

- His days as a nuclear engineer

- How scaling Mt. Hood and seeing the eruption of Mt. St. Helens ultimately led him to pursue a career in the art business

- His relationship with Patrick Nagel and his collection of his work

- Starting and scaling his art gallery

- Advice for others who are inspired

Timestamps

00:00 - Welcome

00:33 - How Ralph and Marshall met, Ralph’s background and introduction into the art business

08:59 - Ralph’s investment in Patrick Nagel and opening the gallery

10:59 - Ralph’s introduction to art galleries as a kid, Ralph’s first job

15:54 - Early lessons Ralph’s mom instilled in him

19:22 - Ralph’s days as a high school and collegiate athlete and later as a coach

29:15 - What keeps Ralph going

35:27 - What Just Looking Gallery does different, the story behind the name, what success means to Ralph

38:08 - Ralph’s biggest failures and how he learned from them, daily habits, importance of a good diet

43:39 - What Ralph does when he needs to recharge, what SLO used to be vs now

49:16 - Mentoring others, advice for others starting a business, life after the gallery

Check out Just Looking Gallery!

https://www.justlookinggallery.com/

https://www.instagram.com/justlookinggallery

https://www.facebook.com/JustLookingGallery/

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