Reinventing at 73: George McGillivray's Lifelong Learning Journey
From Tea Party Media by Martin Lindeskog
May 28, 2026 · 20 min · Season 1 · Episode 21
About this episode
George McGillivray shares his journey of lifelong learning and adapting to changing industries at the age of 73.
In this episode of Tea Party Media, George McGillivray shares his remarkable journey from the oil-rich regions of Aberdeen to becoming a 73-year-old author advocating for lifelong learning. With over 50 years in business and 25 years as a digital marketer, George discusses the impact of changing industries and how adapting to AI is crucial for businesses today. He emphasizes the importance of referral marketing and the role of networks like Circle Networks in nurturing business relationships. His passion for storytelling, drawn from decades of experience, offers listeners a unique perspective on evolving with age and technology. Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services: George McGillivray's book, The Book on Lifelong Learning: 10 Reasons Why You Are Never Too Old To Learn Unique Value Proposition - Harvard Business School Martin's website, TeaParty.Media Referral Marketing - Wikipedia Episode 18: Circle Networks and Referral Marketing Episode 19: Friendship Fuels Business David Bayer's website David Bayer's podcast, A Changed Mind Six degrees of separation - Wikipedia Raymond Aaron's website Raymond Aaron shares how to write a book - Dr. Ivan Misner…
People in this episode
Host: Martin Lindeskog
Guest: George McGillivray
Topics covered
- lifelong learning
- digital marketing
- AI adaptation
- referral marketing
- storytelling
- business relationships
Keywords
- lifelong learning
- digital marketing
- AI
- referral marketing
- business relationships
- storytelling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Circle Networks, Harvard Business School, Webecom Marketing, David Bayer, TeaParty.Media, A Changed Mind, Respark Your Life
Books & works: The Book on Lifelong Learning: 10 Reasons Why You Are Never Too Old To Learn
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