Clocking Out with Raymond Lee

In this episode of Clocking Out, we meet Rick Bleiweiss, a man who has reinvented himself not once, but five times.

Rick’s career reads like a masterclass in creative evolution: rock musician, record producer, senior music executive, publishing leader, and at age 77, debut novelist. Today, he has added podcaster and award-winning author to the list. What makes Rick’s story remarkable isn’t just the titles. It’s the mindset behind them.

Raised in New York by parents who encouraged him to follow his passion, Rick fell in love with music at an early age. That love led to a 15-year run as a professional musician before he transitioned into the business side of the industry, helping break major artists and producing hit records. Over time, he rose through the ranks of record labels, blending creativity with corporate leadership.

When Napster and industry consolidation transformed the music business into something unrecognizable, Rick made a bold decision. He retired.

It didn’t stick.

After volunteering, serving on nonprofit boards, and doing retirement “right,” he realized something important: creative energy doesn’t expire. In his late seventies, Rick published his first novel. It became an award-winning, number one Amazon bestseller. He hasn’t slowed down since.

Now Head of New Business Development at Blackstone Publishing and an acclaimed novelist, Rick proves that meaningful work, impact, and reinvention are available at every age.

This conversation is about curiosity, courage, and refusing to let a number define your next chapter.