How I Built An EMPIRE And Moved To Thailand

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I interview Chris Parker from the RU-vid channel Retired Working For You about how he founded and grew a successful company. Chris worked in the film industry before moving to Thailand and through hard-work and business savvy was able to do quite well financially. He made a clever investment when he purchased and developed land on Koh Samui which helps him stay retired in Thailand.
It was a pleasure to hear his story. The reason why I do these interviews is so I can learn and develop new skills. I've always been fascinated by the mind of an entrepreneur and by interviewing them I aim to learn, grow and develop myself. #retiredworkingforyou #thairishtimes #thailand
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@ThairishTimes Год назад

here's part 2: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SCabwzQddmo.html

@techbilly 2 месяца назад

Always enjoyed working with Chris Parker

@petercross6960 2 года назад

Pete, you are the Michael Parkinson of RU-vid, you never interrupt, are patient and professional, letting the interviewee tell their story whilst posing the questions viewers want answers to. True investigative journalism

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks Peter, i’m glad you like this interview style

@BrandenBrazil 2 года назад

Retired Working For You is one of my go-to RU-vid channels. Chris is fantastic and always produces such fun and interesting content. He’s quite a character!

@BrandenBrazil 2 года назад

Love your interviews, too.

@ThailandThomas 2 года назад

"Retired Working For You" is one of my favorite channels. Great interview Pete, one of your best. I love Chris, He is brilliant, awesome and nuts! Love the deep dive into his life. I was a cameraman in Hollywood for many years, remember his company. Changed the movie Industry. Awesome video Pete!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Cheers Thomas

@beverlyweber4122 2 года назад

What Chris said about taking a 'mini-retirement', of unknown duration...that was me in 2019, quitting my job and heading off to Thailand as a widow. It's life-changing because it clears the cobwebs and freshens you up. His story has strands which are shared with many expats and nomads. Great interview!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

I bet you had a great adventure Beverly. All the best

@humbulanimulaudzi7185 Год назад

Let's interview her

@thestaffrockband 2 года назад

This was fascinating; I had no idea Chris was sooooo accomplished, but am even more impressed by how centrally grounded he is - great interview!

@seankeay3000 2 года назад

Chris has been a very good friend of mine since High school. He is truly a gentleman and a scholar. A great dad and husband and always fun to watch. I was able to watch his rise in every facet of his life. Filming parties. Life. Great video guys. Thanks Pete. Keep it up!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Sean. Chris is an inspirational fella that’s for sure

@Chai_Travel 2 года назад

Great interview mate! Chris is living the dream and he worked hard for it, like you Pete! You’re doing it! 💪🏼

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks mate you are too

@keef6586 2 года назад

What a guy! Amazing energy and enthusiasm. It’s like he’s still raving from the 90’s. Love his philosophy and what he said about “one more year” then you find out in your 70’s. Been having those same thoughts and discussions myself lately and he has confirmed any lingering doubts I had. Really looking forward to the next part. Great interview Pete. You allowed him speak freely without interruption and that 35 minutes just flew by. Well done mate.

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Glad you liked it mate and best of luck with your decision

@PaulWalliswriter 2 года назад

Hi Thairish times, love your videos. I've been here for 36 years and have some really, really wild stories, I was an extreme backpacker who arrived here one day and never left!!

@Adamsb250 2 месяца назад

Is this how Paul started on the show? No way!! 😅

@PaulWalliswriter 2 месяца назад

@@Adamsb250 Are you referring to me good sir?

@thanaang1455 2 года назад

This is one of your best interviewee!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

sure is

@Ross_SEA 2 года назад

My favorite interview so far, love Chris and all that he does for locals. Good stuff!

@GatorJake 2 года назад

Pete, I wish I could have given this interview TWO likes. I've followed Chris since he appeared on Jonny There's Something Happening's channel. In listening to Chris's story, it spoke to me. This year I found myself at a crossroads realizing I was miserable in what I was doing. So I walked away from it. It is one of the best decisions for me ever. Yes, people will question why you are closing the door on a lucrative job, but other doors open in due time. Thanks, Pete -- I look forward to part 2 of this interview. Cheers.

@iant45199 2 года назад

Another fantastic interview Pete, your cool, calm, and collected. you never interrupt or cut in, your patient and professional and it's showing, Chris seems a really lovely man, and deserves all he has, looking forward to round 2.

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Cheers Ian, I appreciate that mate

@MrDanny2501 Год назад

Been watching Chris his channel for a while,....awesome hearing this side of his life story

@ThaiTalkwithPaddy 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this interview Pete! Very inspiring. Would love to catch up with both of you when I get back to Thailand this year

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks Paddy, give me a shout when you’re over mate

@TheThaiLife 2 года назад

Retired Working for You is the real deal. He is the ONLY one I trust for immigration and travel advice. He's positive and fun. Another great interview. Look forward to the interview with you and your wife.

@OneLifeTwoLive 2 года назад

“ can 1 more year into the 70’s “ Absolute reality for all of us that are doing exactly that

@kbhorizon7883 2 месяца назад

Great interview, keep up the good work.

@doingthingsdifferently 2 года назад

Always wanted to hear this story, thanks both

@ExploringBangkok 2 года назад

Awesome! Nice interview, as always. I like it how you let your guests speak without interrupting them.

@chestermosburger3113 2 года назад

absolutely the best thing about any interview.

@JBWanders73 2 года назад

Great stuff Pete... Chris has a very interesting story!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks mate, yeah it sure is an interesting one

@roybaht 2 года назад

Great interview with Chris Parker. Like Chris, most ex-pats who are successful in Thailand were successful before they came here. It's good that you're finding these stories 👍 👍 👍

@graerindley6312 2 года назад

It doesn't matter what happened before, you can do whatever you want starting from now😀

@digitalsamurai42 Год назад

Great episode! Have so much more respect for Chris after hearing his story.

@wytchend 2 года назад

You’ve done it again Pete! Awesome!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

☺️☺️☺️☺️

@MaNe0815 2 года назад

Impressive!

@baljitkaurbailey7084 2 года назад

Chris Parker....favorite in our household!!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

nice

@llttf 2 года назад

Have heard parts of Chris's story before but, as usual, you have brought it all together in a very interesting interview. Looking forward to part 2.

@1MinuteFlipDoc 2 года назад

please enable the upload date on your videos (so we know how old the video is...context helps!)

@pavankukreja6554 2 года назад

One of the BEST VLOGS Pete. 👍👏😊🏆🙏

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@Patrick-xo8ht 2 года назад

Great interview! Keep up the great work!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks 👍🏼

@SChen-ei8gx 2 года назад

GSD people! My people, great interview. He makes a good point; there is almost always a point where the technical leads that love what they do eject when the processes folks suck the point out of the mission.

@Mozzermarr10 2 года назад

Great deep dive into Chris’ life! We’re from a similar part of Ontario, went to the same uni (at the same time it seems) and share a love of travel and Thailand. I just need a small percentage of his success and I’d be a happy man. Looking forward to part 2 mate!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Cool, maybe you ran into each other back in the day

@TWCH 2 года назад

Great stuff Pete. I've heard luck defined as when preparedness meets opportunity. Chris' story is just that. He saw a golden opportunity and had a valuable skill along with the courage and ambition needed to take it all forward. I love stories like this.

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

That’s a cool definition Charlie

@shaunlaverty8898 2 года назад

Great interview. I’ve had a few beers with Chris and Adam (and a Jerome) in Toronto, Koh Samui, and Bangkok over the last year and Chris is a genuine guy. He’s just like his on camera “persona”, no BS, friendly, always willing to share a story and meet new people.

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Absolutely, two great guys who are the real deal

@bwoodyw2903 2 года назад

Great vid! Chris and Pete you’re awesome!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks so much mate!!

@cdnhawk65 2 года назад

As a Canadian that was super interesting. Chris is an awesome dude.

@JesseStLouis 2 года назад

Am I the only one who wants to see the '98 vlogs?

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

I want to see them

@SmokeDef 2 года назад

I've been looking forward to this interview finally happening. Great relaxed conversation in a very comfortable atmosphere. Don't keep us waiting for too long with part 2, Pete.

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it mate, part 2 coming very soon

@roni2715 2 года назад

Excellent interview Pete and thanks to Chris for being so open about his life (Part 2 should be humorous with a few more beers😉 ) . Well done and thanks to both of you.

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

hehe you got that right Roni hehe

@masterofthecranium 2 года назад

This was a brilliant interview, it seems like he has a real Midas touch. I was enraptured with that, some sage knowledge. What a legend!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Niceeeee

@Mitro.t 7 месяцев назад

Had no idea about his backstory in the film industry . One of the most underrated interviews I've watched so far with two Legends! Thanks Pete 🙏 Now time to watch part 2

@AcmeRocket 2 года назад

We demand part 2 immediately!!! 🥳🥳

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

😂😂😂

@metalextras 2 года назад

Thank you Pete, and many thanks Chris for sharing!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

You’re welcome ☺️

@francisinghels9765 2 года назад

We love Chris and the flow he's proposing; plenty variety of subjects with tempo and humor. My fav with Paddy D. Thairish Times;....I will explore your channel!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks, I hope you like it

@DavidGridley 2 года назад

I worked at a major photo studio as they transitioned to digital.. pretty cool

@dontlookeast 2 года назад

25 minutes in and it feels like Chris has barely started - glad there's a part 2!

@jakkrawutw4654 2 года назад

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@scottDchicago 2 года назад

Awesome interview! I really enjoyed this!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks Scott mate

@pumcarrillo6065 2 года назад

Just grate, both of yall ,I watch Chris for a while what a grate interview keep up the good work ,thanks

@billybasu3900 2 года назад

Great video.It looks like that you have found a niche in Thailand as a youtuber.Well done. It is also obvious that this guy is exceptionally talented even though he won't admit it. The best insight he gave was that he fell in love with Thailand but did not give up his "day job" for 20 years and did not move to Thailand until after 25 years of first visiting.For the vast majority of people that is how to do it.The words to the song, Dignity by Deacon Blue ring true for the vast majority of people who end up successfully, living the dream permanently. The "one more year" dilemma is a real one but intuitively, one will sense when it is time to make the move irrespective of how much you have been earning. Life is too short particularly when you hit your fifties.

@mikeagresta 2 года назад

I live in Burbank California work in the movie industry. Excellent interview. Love your show I just subscribed and shared with my 34 year old son who lives in Colorado. With great interviews like this you’ll hit 100k in no time at all. Keep up the good work👍

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Nice Michael, glad to have you here. You work in a great industry

@snox7320 2 года назад

Great interview . Really enjoy Chris's channel and nice to hear his story ..... Oh and now a subscriber with your content .

@gerardwise67 2 года назад

Brilliant interview 👏 👌 👍 Chris is a sensational player of inspirational insights. Looking forward to part two. 🙏

@johnnyralston4696 2 года назад

One more year starts to feel meaningful

@brendanrowell4977 2 года назад

Awesome video love Peter

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks Brendan

@nevillewilkinson2444 2 года назад

Very interesting you say about all the Dreams

@barrylerose7997 2 года назад

Nice video. Excellent interview. Thanks Chris, keep stirring up awesome work, Thailand needed your spirit during these times.

@gertdrok 2 года назад

Very Interesting interview with Chris. He is a very nice, sympathetic and Normal person, with all his success. These kind of people are always successful, easy talking. His business was a success and Now also his You Tube channel is huge. You make a Very Good and interesting interview Pete. Thanks. 🙏

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

thanks Gert, glad you liked it

@eleanorclarke2055 2 года назад

Pete, just loved the interview with Chris and looking forward to the next half Well done Chris is inspiring

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks Eleanor, coming soon

@mobpsy1526 2 года назад

A sense of progress is one of the biggest predictors for life satisfaction, Chris is a good example.

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

I enjoyed that part about forward progress

@agentm83 2 года назад

Two of my favourite Thailand RU-vidrs getting together, awesome!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks ☺️☺️☺️☺️

@0T7VK 2 года назад

Chris spoke my mind. 25:49...another year...It's wonderful hearing your story.

@HelnoIaint 2 года назад

Great interview! Much love and respect for both of you .

@harrywissink842 2 года назад

Such a great interviewer! Really! Very engaging! Time flies ! Also Chris is a very authentic person ! Really liked it a lot THANKS

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks very much Harry, glad you enjoyed it

@harrywissink842 2 года назад

@@ThairishTimes I really did and do ! And shared it on Twitter! Lots of success

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

@@harrywissink842 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@kjensen7819 2 года назад

I really like Chris Parker. His channel was the first one I started to follow about Thailand, just before Covid. It has honestly been difficult for other youtubers to live up to his quality. But he has another background than most of the others, so that is part of it. I will start following you also Paddy, as you have a good attitude, and I am sure you will be succesful like Chris.

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks mate, I appreciate the great comment

@Ulbre 2 года назад

What an insight to an absolute ripper bloke. You did well Thairish, very well. Thank you

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Cheers mate 👍🏼

@HighlightsVideoBlog 2 года назад

Inspirational Chris, thank you Pete!

@lesleylambert16 2 года назад

Chris is great...found him when he started as I was missing Thailand so much...he's a very lucky guy or should I say someone who has put in the work and had a very interesting life with a good heart...

@lollofunky 2 года назад

woah i remember the excitement when the RED camera come out!! Great interview!! I didnt know the guy was the founder of such an important company !

@GapBahnDirk 2 года назад

This is great! Fascinating to find out what is behind Chris, his channel and his success.

@slybrethren3252 2 года назад

i'm from petrborough living in thaiand too. go petes go !!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks ☺️☺️

@siegfriedruckel7284 2 года назад

The Interviews are the most valuable content, they are the topics I am looking for. Well done, go in like that.

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Cheers mate, loads more to come

@RobBeMe 2 года назад

& to think I had an opportunity to go work in Phuket in 92/3 for the Co I was working for at the time (in the Sports Resort/Health Club/Hospitality Industry) in the SFO Bay Area > chickened out....& now here I am looking to get over there for the 1st time 3 Decades later > something's telling me if I woulda gone in the early 90's I woulda grown those Island Life roots that look so good on those who took the plunge.

@Photojouralist123 2 года назад

I've been following Chris for a long time , great interview. I even bought his T shirt

@kingmaafa120 2 года назад

I watch him daily Great interview as usual

@andrewstoran3630 2 года назад

Great interview with Chris, he's got a great attitude to life

@CAM-fk7fd 2 года назад

Hey top interview.. been following you both for some time now.. keep the excellent vids coming.. Cant wait to holiday back in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket.. All the best from New Zealand, Cheers!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks mate

@petercross6960 2 года назад

at 25:53 I loved the quote "a lot of people can one more year themselves into their seventies" that quote has nudged me nearer the decision to live in Thailand before my best days are over - thanks Chris & Pete

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

I enjoyed that quote too. Glad you liked it Peter

@cherylkelly8009 2 года назад

Awesome interview ! Thanks

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

you're very welcome

@jeffcahill5722 2 года назад

Chris is a legend and a saint. I'm a new subscriber to this channel. Great interviews!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks Jeff, welcome 🙏🙏

@stephenschneider5644 2 года назад

So cool to hear Chris's story! Great content!

@RalphBaumgartl 2 года назад

I really like Chris' style of presentation and editing! Nice interviews Pete. Greetings from Germany!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks Ralph

@Sukhumvit246 2 года назад

Wow what a unbelievable story, Brilliant interview 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks ☺️☺️

@richardhaughton4303 2 года назад

Great video Chris Parker is an awesome character

@cyberfox843 2 года назад

Thank you Pete this video was really awesome and thank Chris too for sharing his story its truly an awesome story

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

You’re very welcome ☺️

@GoWithChalida 2 года назад

Wow thank you for sharing

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

You’re very welcome Chalida

@wesgraham2262 3 месяца назад

Great story!

@dreamcatalyst 2 года назад

Love this guy! Such good energy!

@ovrcmng 2 года назад

do more interviews we love them

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

loads more to come

@BigRockNor 2 года назад

Excellent!

@robertmaddelena530 2 года назад

Great interview into the life of a good guy and successful you tuber. He is very humble I did not know the details. Congrats to both of you guys.

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Glad you liked it

@davidheaslip4413 2 года назад

Another fantastic video Pete , it is amazing what lady luck together with hard work can bring to the table .

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks David, well said too

@mrdarcy9158 2 года назад

Great score. Grabbing a drink and sitting down to enjoy this one!

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Enjoy mate

@markscott5257 2 года назад

Great Interview Pete ! Love the conversational connect you both have and I look forward not to just part 2 but more of your content. Have a great day !

@ThairishTimes 2 года назад

Thanks very much Mark, more to come