How I Built An EMPIRE And Moved To Thailand

I interview Chris Parker from the KZbin 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]

here's part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXTEk6qwhsmXo9E

[@ElBrandenBrazil]

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

[@ElBrandenBrazil]

Love your interviews, too.

[@petercross6960]

Pete, you are the Michael Parkinson of KZbin, 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]

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

[@ThailandThomas]

"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]

Cheers Thomas

[@PaulWalliswriter]

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!!

[@thestaffrockband]

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

[@beverlyweber4122]

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]

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

[@humbulanimulaudzi7185]

Let's interview her

[@Mitro.t]

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

[@seankeay3000]

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]

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

[@thanaang1455]

This is one of your best interviewee!

[@ThairishTimes]

sure is

[@OneLifeTwoLive]

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

[@Chai_Travel]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate you are too

[@GatorJake]

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.

[@kenswift12345]

This was great. I thought he was just some nutty Canadian vlogger. Great backstory

[@DavidGridley]

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

[@JesseStLouis]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

I want to see them

[@keef6586]

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]

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

[@Ross_SEA]

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

[@MrDanny2501]

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

[@JBWanders73]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate, yeah it sure is an interesting one

[@baljitkaurbailey7084]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

nice

[@johnnyralston4696]

One more year starts to feel meaningful

[@slybrethren3252]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks ☺️☺️

[@TransparentMediaTruth]

& 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.

[@iant45199]

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]

Cheers Ian, I appreciate that mate

[@roybaht]

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]

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

[@kingmaafa120]

I watch him daily Great interview as usual

[@pavankukreja6554]

One of the BEST VLOGS Pete. 👍👏😊🏆🙏

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheLungNuad]

Hi Chris have a nice day.

[@TicketToRideAsia]

"Some people telling whacky stories" lol, so true, I visited Koh Phangan in 1999 based on hearing whacky stories, too! Funny!

[@SChen-ei8gx]

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.

[@doingthingsdifferently]

Always wanted to hear this story, thanks both

[@mikeagresta]

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]

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

[@ExploringBangkok]

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

[@chestermosburger3113]

absolutely the best thing about any interview.

[@cdnhawk65]

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

[@wytchend]

You’ve done it again Pete! Awesome!

[@ThairishTimes]

☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@williamhartz8707]

The “video bombers” are fun to watch. Especially the guy who walks out with a cast on. ( Interesting interview btw Chris has an approachable, common sense, relaxed positive personality. A person I could easily have a beer with.)

[@ThairishTimes]

Haha great comment. The guy with the cast purposely sat there so he could listen. Then he came up to us when we stopped for a break. He had a bike accident and broke his collar bone

[@williamhartz8707]

@@ThairishTimes ouch

[@shaunlaverty8898]

Can confirm, Chris is a good guy to kick back with and have a few beers. 😁🍻

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

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

[@mikkohautala550]

Great stuff. Very interesting. Keep them coming.

[@nevillewilkinson2444]

Very interesting you say about all the Dreams

[@ruthbanon6049]

Great interview. Very inspiring.

[@masterofthecranium]

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]

Niceeeee

[@jefflinton]

This was 4 months ago and now he's progressing into what he left behind. He sounds like he's simply changed tack with staff. He is enjoying himself but I don't believe a lot of what he's saying.I have looked at your interviews and you really have developed a style. Get in touch with RTE Pete.

[@lawrencesedillo4864]

Brilliant!

[@davidduxbury9246]

Very inspiring by Chris, great interview!

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

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]

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

[@brunocorreia8941]

As always, great interview!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks ☺️

[@stephenschneider5644]

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

[@HelnoIaint]

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

[@llttf]

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.

[@BigRockNor]

Excellent!

[@digitalsamurai42]

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

[@barrylerose7997]

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

[@gerardwise67]

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

[@GapBahnDirk]

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

[@BrandenLesko]

Good stuff! I really enjoyed hearing about Chris' journey to where he is today.

[@ericcoyle5184]

A good guy to interview , Chris has energy and that positive attitude which shows out but also he is honest and has a close connection with the Thai people which he propmotes and has helped out financially especially with this pandemic and the financial strain on many Thais'' , just subscribed today and want to visit Phuket at some time this year , cheers from N Z .

[@AcmeRocket]

We demand part 2 immediately!!! 🥳🥳

[@ThairishTimes]

😂😂😂

[@CouncilCollective]

Cheers for this Pete fantastic interview Chris is a nice fella,,,

[@ronleunis]

Very good ! Thanks. Can’t wait for the follow up.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewstoran3630]

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

[@thethairishsun]

Good stuff mate 👍🙂 looking forward to part 2!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate 🙏🙏

[@HighlightsVideoBlog]

Inspirational Chris, thank you Pete!

[@jakkrawutw4654]

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[@pumcarrillo6065]

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

[@zannybc]

Love Chris Parker’s videos,Subscribed to you a few weeks ago.🥰

[@0T7VK]

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

[@markscott5257]

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]

Thanks very much Mark, more to come

[@cherylkelly8009]

Awesome interview ! Thanks

[@ThairishTimes]

you're very welcome

[@aggiet4545]

Great interview. Well done

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Aggie

[@billybasu3900]

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.

[@joemann2178]

Great stuff Pete, really looking forward to more of your videos!

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Joe

[@richardhaughton4303]

Great video Chris Parker is an awesome character

[@SmokeDef]

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]

Glad you enjoyed it mate, part 2 coming very soon

[@jesselondon72]

Great work! Can’t wait for part 2! Thanks 🙏🏼 Get that 20k sub happening! You’re doing a great job.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Jesse, let's go for it hehe

[@Ihateniga]

thank you Thairish

[@cddc9310]

Being prepared when an opportunity comes along is the key. Many losers believe that it's all about being lucky. Opportunities surround all of us constantly, if your not prepared it just passes by.

[@ThairishTimes]

nicely said

[@cddc9310]

@@Resmith18SR there are many who would like to be a KZbin vlogger but aren't prepared and not successful. Most anyone can play basketball but to be successful isn't just luck.

[@dreamcatalyst]

Love this guy! Such good energy!

[@DNorman]

Awesome interview Pete. I figured this was coming when you said you were interviewing a couple of people in Samui. Look forward to part 2.

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you like it Dion. Such an interesting story. Part 2 coming soon

[@jimmybarrymcsean5299]

Interersting guy and great stories.I like this channel Peter.Keep up the good work.Subbed!

[@bwoodyw2903]

Great vid! Chris and Pete you’re awesome!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks so much mate!!

[@mobpsy1526]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

I enjoyed that part about forward progress

[@clintsheehan2535]

Awesome interview 👌

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kaynesheenan]

this was great!!!

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@scottDchicago]

Awesome interview! I really enjoyed this!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Scott mate

[@metalextras]

Thank you Pete, and many thanks Chris for sharing!

[@ThairishTimes]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@hilltribelife3843]

Such a likable man !

[@Photojouralist123]

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

[@paymans1153]

Wonderful interview Pete! Also a big fan of both of you guys' channel! Chris, shout out from fellow Torontonian! You're doing a lot of good out there! Really loved your videos going around Thailand and helping people and businesses in those islands, that was beyond beautiful and inspiring! Well done my friend! Keep it up! :) Pete, looking for part II mate! :)

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate, part 2 coming very soon

[@freelancetravels]

Enjoyed the interview and subscribed. Cheers from Okinawa!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks guys

[@lollofunky]

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 !

[@yanoftheworld]

Awesome Pete! Looking toward to the next one mate. Chris is a legend.

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers mate ☺️☺️

[@AbroadInThailand]

Great interview with Chris! Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Koh Samui. 🏝️

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks for watching

[@bkkdavidg]

Great interview! I tickled the LIKE button and I’m subscribed. I’m looking forward to the next video.

[@ThairishTimes]

Diamond Dave in the house

[@davidheaslip4413]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks David, well said too

[@gertdrok]

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]

thanks Gert, glad you liked it

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Another great interview. I really was interested to know how Chris Parker got to where he was at the age of 50. Looking forward to part 2.

[@bengunn4373]

fascinating, well done

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks ☺️

[@francisinghels9765]

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]

Thanks, I hope you like it

[@chrisk6935]

Great work, keep it up. You’ve really found your feet with KZbin and it’s great seeing your well deserved success blossoming 👍🏻

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks very much Chris