How Summiting Mt. Hood Led to Starting an Art Gallery (with Ralph Gorton of Just Looking Gallery)

On today’s episode, Marshall sits down with Ralph Gorton of Just Looking Gallery in downtown San Luis Opisbo, California. Ralph has done it all - he was a highly successful college athlete, worked as a nuclear engineer, and scaled mountains - which ultimately led him to the art business and starting his art gallery. Ralph has stories to tell and advice to others are inspired by his story.You’ll hear about:- Ralph's early days as a high school and collegiate athlete- His days as a nuclear engineer- How scaling Mt. Hood and seeing the eruption of Mt. St. Helens ultimately led him to pursue a career in the art business- His relationship with Patrick Nagel and his collection of his work- Starting and scaling his art gallery- Advice for others who are inspiredTimestamps00:00 - Welcome00:33 - How Ralph and Marshall met, Ralph’s background and introduction into the art business08:59 - Ralph’s investment in Patrick Nagel and opening the gallery10:59 - Ralph’s introduction to art galleries as a kid, Ralph’s first job15:54 - Early lessons Ralph’s mom instilled in him19:22 - Ralph’s days as a high school and collegiate athlete and later as a coach29:15 - What keeps Ralph going35:27 - What Just Looking Gallery does different, the story behind the name, what success means to Ralph38:08 - Ralph’s biggest failures and how he learned from them, daily habits, importance of a good diet43:39 - What Ralph does when he needs to recharge, what SLO used to be vs now49:16 - Mentoring others, advice for others starting a business, life after the galleryCheck out Just Looking Gallery!https://www.justlookinggallery.com/https://www.instagram.com/justlookinggalleryhttps://www.facebook.com/JustLookingGallery/-#MarshallsMic #MarshallsMicPodcast #RalphGorton #PatrickNagel #JustLookingGallery #businesspodcast #artgallery #SLO #SanLuisObispo #SLOCounty