Going Long Podcast with Billy Keels

Billy Keels

Are you a high-performing executive who wants to earn freedom while keeping your professional edge? Then the Going Long Podcast with Billy Keels is for you. This podcast shares the actionable insights you want to make more money, build more freedom, and maintain the career you've built. Whether you're building a business on the side, investing your capital, or identifying your passion project, you'll get real stories and tactical strategies from others who've done the same on their terms. Hosted by international advisor and founder of The Executive Edge Advisory™️ Program, Billy Keels, this is your blueprint for creating income optionality, growing with intention, and protecting the professional momentum you've earned. With over 550 episodes and more than five years of insights, this show delivers a mix of solo episodes and expert guest interviews.

  1. Episode 611: This Is The Hard Decision Strong Leaders Make

    3D AGO

    Episode 611: This Is The Hard Decision Strong Leaders Make

    Going Long Podcast Episode 611: This Is The Hard Decision Strong Leaders Make  ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following:   [00:24 - 00:52] Billy welcomes us to, and introduces, today's show. [00:52 - 10:03] Billy describes the reality of what you need to do as someone in a "comfortable" corporate position who wants to have more control and optionality in life.  [10:03 - 11:12] Billy wraps up the show   If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

    11 min
  2. Episode 610: Native Aerospace & Defense - Kenny Williams

    4D AGO

    Episode 610: Native Aerospace & Defense - Kenny Williams

    Going Long Podcast Episode 610: Native Aerospace & Defense - Kenny Williams  ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following:   [00:24 - 02:06] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Kenny Williams. [02:06 - 14:02] Billy asks Kenny to share more about himself in his own words. [14:02 - 18:53] Kenny describes the impact that his parents had on his trajectory. [18:53 - 25:30] Billy asks Kenny to explain how he was able to take challenges and learning experiences and leverage them into creating and achieving new goals. [25:30 - 32:25] Kenny describes the reasoning behind why he chose to move on from a well-paid, secure corporate role to go it alone.  [32:25 - 40:11] Kenny explains how he was able to identify what unique problems he wanted to solve for clients as a service. [40:11 - 44:27] Billy asks Kenny to share the message she would like to hear from herself 3 years from now. [44:27 - 48:07] Billy sums up all we've learned from Kenny today and asks him to share the best ways we can get in contact and find him online. [48:07 - 49:28] Billy wraps up the show   How best to get in touch with and find out more about Kenny Williams: Website: https://nativeaerodef.com/    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennyw2    If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

    49 min
  3. Episode 609: Here's the Truth About What Money Will Buy You

    MAR 5

    Episode 609: Here's the Truth About What Money Will Buy You

    Going Long Podcast Episode 609: Here's the Truth About What Money Will Buy You  ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following:   [00:24 - 01:04] Billy welcomes us to, and introduces, today's show. [01:04 - 08:16] Billy takes a closer look at what money actually can and will buy you - versus what it will not. [08:16 - 09:38] Billy wraps up the show   If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

    10 min
  4. Episode 608: LinkedIn for GovCon - Cecilia McDonnell

    MAR 3

    Episode 608: LinkedIn for GovCon - Cecilia McDonnell

    Going Long Podcast Episode 608: LinkedIn for GovCon - Cecilia McDonnell   ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following:   [00:24 - 02:26] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Cecilia McDonnell. [02:26 - 06:22] Billy asks Cecilia to share more about herself in her own words. [06:22 - 09:50] Cecilia shares insights of the experience and positive aspects of having an international and multicultural family life. [09:50 - 15:27] Billy asks Cecilia to describe how her earlier corporate life influenced and informed her later actions, experiences and successes. [15:27 - 24:39] Cecilia describes the process of realising she wanted to serve others in her own ways and on her own terms and how she made the break from corporate. [24:39 - 31:25] Cecilia shares with us all about her passion project and service, LinkedInforGovCon.  [31:25 - 36:19] Billy asks Cecilia to share the message she would like to hear from herself 3 years from now. [36:19 - 38:54] Billy sums up all we've learned from Cecilia today and asks her to share the best ways we can get in contact and find her online. [38:54 - 39:46] Billy wraps up the show   How best to get in touch with and find out more about Cecilia McDonnell: Website: https://www.linkedinforgovcon.com/    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-mcdonnell n-clarity    If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

    40 min
  5. Episode 607: The Painful Reality of Being a Corporate Number

    FEB 26

    Episode 607: The Painful Reality of Being a Corporate Number

    Going Long Podcast Episode 607: The Painful Reality of Being a Corporate Number  ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following:   [00:24 - 01:02] Billy welcomes us to, and introduces, today's show. [01:02 - 09:39] Billy shares insights into the lived truth of being a corporate number and somewhat dispensable cog in the company machine, and what can be done to move towards an alternative and brighter future. [09:39 - 11:23] Billy wraps up the show   Featured "Look-Back" Episode -   GLP EPISODE 481 - The 3 Important Inputs You Need To Gain Clarity: https://going-long-podcast.libsyn.com/episode-481-the-3-important-inputs-you-need-to-gain-clarity    If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

    11 min
  6. FEB 24

    Episode 606: Step Back and Leap - Patrick Mork

    Going Long Podcast Episode 606: Step Back and Leap - Patrick Mork  ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following:   [00:24 - 02:02] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Patrick Mork. [02:02 - 07:57] Billy asks Patrick to share more about himself in his own words. [07:57 - 16:50] Patrick shares insights into what he learned from the process of attempting two start-ups before building the one that achieved the level of success he wanted. [16:50 - 20:50] Billy asks Patrick to describe his stance on leadership and what makes a leader. [20:50 - 35:21] Patrick describes the role of international cultural living experience and fluency in multiple languages in increasing opportunities and abilities. [35:21 - 40:04] Patrick shares the message she would like to hear from herself three years from now. [40:04 - 42:12] Billy sums up all we've learned from Patrick today and asks hom to share the best ways we can get in contact and find him online. [42:12 - 43:14] Billy wraps up the show   How best to get in touch with and find out more about Patrick Mork: Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmorkofficial/    Website: https://patrickmork.com/    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolson23/    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mork-unfiltered/id1824866742    If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

    43 min
  7. Going Long Podcast_Episode_605_Billy Keels

    FEB 19

    Going Long Podcast_Episode_605_Billy Keels

    Going Long Podcast Episode 605: When You Actually Experience The Ultimate ROI - Billy Keels  ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following:   [00:24 - 01:02] Billy welcomes us to, and introduces, today's show. [01:02 - 09:42] Billy shares a story that takes a look at and describes what the ultimate return on investment is, and what you'll actually experience in the lived process of achieving this. [09:42 - 11:12] Billy wraps up the show   If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

    11 min
  8. FEB 17

    Episode 604: The Corporate Alchemist - Rae Kyriazis

    Going Long Podcast Episode 604: The Corporate Alchemist - Rae Kyriazis ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following: [00:24 - 01:59] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Rae Kyriazis. [01:59 - 08:27] Billy asks Rae to tell us more about herself in her own words. [08:27 - 11:40] Rae shares what it was that gave her the fortitude to go against the grain and trailblaze. [11:40 - 24:16] Rae shares insights into how personal and family life interacted and influenced her corporate work-life and experience, and shares details of her experience and work in contributing to global corporate transformation. [24:16 - 29:23] Rae describes the story and process of how she moved away from corporate. [29:23 - 32:00] Billy asks Rae the role mindset plays in self leadership. [32:00 - 34:27] Rae describes what commonly holds people back from instantiating self leadership. [34:27 - 36:36] Rae shares the message she would like to hear from herself three years from now. [36:36 - 39:34] Billy sums up all we've learned from Rae today and asks her to share the best ways we can get in contact with her and find her online. [39:34 - 40:25] Billy wraps up the show   How best to get in touch with and find out more about Rae Kyriazis:   Email: rae@raekyriazis.com     Website: https://www.raekyriazis.com/     If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com   Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm    To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

    40 min
5
out of 5
120 Ratings

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Are you a high-performing executive who wants to earn freedom while keeping your professional edge? Then the Going Long Podcast with Billy Keels is for you. This podcast shares the actionable insights you want to make more money, build more freedom, and maintain the career you've built. Whether you're building a business on the side, investing your capital, or identifying your passion project, you'll get real stories and tactical strategies from others who've done the same on their terms. Hosted by international advisor and founder of The Executive Edge Advisory™️ Program, Billy Keels, this is your blueprint for creating income optionality, growing with intention, and protecting the professional momentum you've earned. With over 550 episodes and more than five years of insights, this show delivers a mix of solo episodes and expert guest interviews.