#7 Nat Comisar - Music, Alcoholism, and Reinventing Yourself at 50

Grab a snack, and get ready for another fantastic episode of Everyday Insights! Today, we're hanging out with the man, the myth, the legend: Nat Comisar. Nat's worn a lot of hats—restaurant mogul, music enthusiast, sober hero, and a total boss in real estate. We're going to deep-dive into his wild ride running Cincinnati's Maisonette, how he's jammed out with life with music as his soundtrack, his epic sobriety journey of 26 years (and counting!), and his unexpected plot twist into real estate. Trust us, you're not going to want to miss this! *Key Takeaways* 🎵 A Life Tuned to Music: Nat's life has been a nonstop jam session, with music as his trusty companion. Learn how the power of music got him through the tough times in work and life. 🍾 Knocking out the Bottle: Nat's knockout punch to alcoholism is straight-up Rocky-level inspiring. For 26 years, he's been rocking the sober life and we're here for all the gritty details. 🏠 From Aprons to Open Houses: If you think you've seen it all, wait till you hear about Nat's career switchup! Spoiler Alert: He's crushing it in the real estate game. Buckle up and let's get into it! *Links* Soul Criminal https://youtube.com/@soulcriminal1053 https://www.facebook.com/soulcriminal/ Soul. Funk. Blues. Roots. Rock. Reggae. Out of Cincinnati, OH. Maisonette: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Maisonette A renowned restaurant in Cincinnati where Nat Comisar honed his culinary and business skills. Cornell's Touchtones: https://www.thetouchtones.com/ A music group that Nat Comisar helped start, blending his love for music with his ability to bring people together. Cayuga's Waiters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayuga%27s_Waiters A musical group that Nat was part of, emphasizing the bond between music and camaraderie. *Chapters* 00:00 Introduction 05:25 Music has been foundational to Nat's life 09:10 Helping start Cornell's Touchtones 09:30 ADD, hyperfocus, and self-medicating with alcohol 12:17 Relating Grades and Extracurricular Activities 13:15 The fraternal bond of music 15:36 Getting pulled over with the Cayuga's Waiters 18:09 Mixing Music and the restaurant business 22:46 Prepping the Star Spangled Banner for Stadiums 25:02 Changing the way we learn and arranging a cappella music 28:00 Leveraging your special skills to leave a mark 30:06 Ignoring haters and finding confidence in yourself 34:32 Dealing with Alcoholism 39:13 Dealing with major relationship and business problems 43:02 When your bankruptcy is front-page news 44:38 Reinventing yourself at 50 46:19 Service work ethic brings real estate success 49:17 What is success in the restaurant business 54:00 Working for yourself in real estate 55:18 What do you miss when working so hard 58:05 Waiter reunion 58:45 Struggle finding partnerships that are well matched 01:02:43 Can you find a balance between work and family? 01:05:58 Defining success for yourself and your kids 01:10:19 Each kid following their dream 01:11:56 Will AI impact the real estate business 01:14:09 The best servers trick to make huge tips Other things I've made: F is for Fan https://amzn.to/3mF6o3R - an activity and learning book for kids who love ceiling fans, windmills, and all spinning objects Ship It https://store.steampowered.com/app/511700/ - Fast-paced block stacking VR fun in a playful factory setting. Pack a box with colorful shapes, then ship it to earn your wage. https://Everyday-Insights.com - learn more about the podcast and join the community https://ThinkOnLabs.com - my house for game development, market insights, marketing strategy, and other creative endeavors --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-insights/support