196. Finding Your Perfect Retirement Location with Margaret Vandergriff, Founder of Your Place Finder
02/16/24 • 32 min
Have you been searching for the perfect retirement location, but aren't quite sure where that is or how to find it? Today's guest, Margaret Vandergriff, founder of Your Place Finder is here to help! Drawing on 30+ years of prospect research, strategic planning, and consulting/coaching experience, Margaret created the Spark System to guide retirees and almost retirees from deciding to move (or not), to finding their perfect retirement location, to smoothly navigating their move and transition to life in their new location.
0:00 Where to Retire with Margaret Vandergriff
00:03 Introduction and Guest Presentation
01:01 Margaret's Personal Journey and the Birth of 'Your Place Finder'
06:43 The Spark System: A Methodical Approach to Finding the Perfect Place
18:00 Understanding the Assessment Process
18:48 Exploring Potential Locations
25:16 Finalizing the Move and Post-Move Reflection
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Have you been searching for the perfect retirement location, but aren't quite sure where that is or how to find it? Today's guest, Margaret Vandergriff, founder of Your Place Finder is here to help! Drawing on 30+ years of prospect research, strategic planning, and consulting/coaching experience, Margaret created the Spark System to guide retirees and almost retirees from deciding to move (or not), to finding their perfect retirement location, to smoothly navigating their move and transition to life in their new location.
0:00 Where to Retire with Margaret Vandergriff
00:03 Introduction and Guest Presentation
01:01 Margaret's Personal Journey and the Birth of 'Your Place Finder'
06:43 The Spark System: A Methodical Approach to Finding the Perfect Place
18:00 Understanding the Assessment Process
18:48 Exploring Potential Locations
25:16 Finalizing the Move and Post-Move Reflection
Find Margaret & Your Place Finder:
Mix It Up with Us
Join the Mixing Up Midlife Discussion Facebook Group
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