How Sabado Walked Away From the Corporate Machine at 51

How Sabado Walked Away From the Corporate Machine at 51 Guest: Sabado, The Everyday Retiree After 25 years leading HR for Fortune 500 companies, Sabado walked away from corporate at 51 after realizing he was being paid 40 percent below market while the goalposts kept moving. Today, he is a University of California Certified Master Gardener and the voice behind Ask Sabado, where Gen Xers come for real retirement strategy, financial freedom, and the wellness side of building a life beyond the 9 to 5. His philosophy is simple: When you ditch the corporate calendar, Saturdays become a permanent state of mind. 🌐 asksabado.com 🎙️ YouTube: @asksabado The Diversified Game Podcast sits down with Sabado for a conversation about: Walking away from the corporate machine on your own terms Service-driven leadership Integrity and visibility Presence and personal branding Early retirement strategy Using your gifts to help others We also discuss the childhood moment that shaped his mindset forever: After a Bank of America near his home was robbed, his father pulled him aside and told him that because he was 6 foot 6, he could never hide, so integrity had to become his lifestyle. Sabado explains: Why he flies first class for productivity, not flexing Why his door stays open to anyone trying to improve their life How he discovered he was being paid below market Why he chose freedom over golden handcuffs How he turned 25 years in Fortune 500 HR into a permanent Saturday Pragmatic. Direct. No chaser. This conversation will challenge how you think about retirement, visibility, leadership, and freedom. Early retirement Gen X financial freedom Leaving corporate America Fortune 500 HR Integrity Service leadership Presence and star power Mentorship Productivity travel Master gardening Community building Millionaire Next Door mindset Golden handcuffs Knowing when to walk away Paid below market value Sabado joins Diversified Game Podcast host Kellen Coleman to break down his journey from 25 years in Fortune 500 HR to early retirement at 51 and a second chapter as a University of California Certified Master Gardener. He shares the story of his father teaching him that visibility demands integrity because at 6 foot 6 he could never hide from consequences. The episode explores: Leadership through service Using presence responsibly Productivity habits Wealth without ego Escaping corporate dependency Building freedom intentionally Sabado also explains why he walked away after discovering he was being paid 40 percent below market and why waiting for corporations to “do the right thing” can become a trap. The episode closes with Sabado inviting viewers to connect directly and Kellen Coleman reminding listeners that Diversified Game brings winners directly to the people so the audience can build their own version of success. MillionaireX.ai You tried it your way and you're still in debt. Or maybe you're doing okay but want to invest smarter and grow faster. MillionaireX.ai gives you step-by-step strategies to: Eliminate debt Build wealth Think long term Create financial freedom Stop dreaming. Start planning. 🔗 MillionaireX.ai The next millionaire next door could be you. Subscribe on: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podbean Connect with Coleman PR Firm: 🌐 cprfirm.com Like. Comment. Share. It can change somebody’s life. Y’all be blessed. 🙏🏿 DGP&x%