Tango Talks - S2E5 - Start with What If

Tango Talks - S2E5 - Start with What If

Author: Angela & Tango January 30, 2026 Duration: 1:10:23

Doug Fleener’s story shows how small shifts can completely redirect a day and a life.

He went from bankrupting his family business because of addiction to rebuilding his life and career — eventually becoming the Director of Retail for Bose Corporation and later a CEO. 

That journey taught him the power of reframing challenges with one simple tool he now calls The What If Rule.

Doug’s upcoming book, Start With What If: Weekly Questions to Spark Immediate Change and Growth, helps people turn everyday struggles into opportunities — at home, at work, and in life.

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At Tango Talks, the conversation starts where the usual scripts end. Hosts Angela and Tango bring their distinct voices to a table that welcomes guest speakers from all corners of society, culture, and tech, fostering discussions that are as open and honest as they are unpredictable. Recorded from their home base, the podcast feels less like a formal interview and more like pulling up a chair for a genuine talk among friends. You’ll hear explorations of practical business wisdom and the entrepreneurial spirit, balanced with down-to-earth chats about cultivating a garden, making a home, and the simple joys of leisure. The range is deliberate, reflecting a belief that life’s most valuable lessons are found in the blend of the professional and the personal, the high-tech and the hands-in-the-soil. Each episode navigates this spectrum, from the nostalgia of bygone eras to the complexities of our digital present, all with a relatable and often witty perspective. This is a podcast built on the idea that meaningful connection happens when we talk openly about everything we do, make, and think. Listen for stories, insights, and conversations that remind you of the rich texture of everyday life, all delivered with straightforward authenticity.
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