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Brent Underwood joins Chase Jarvis on the Chase Jarvis LIVE podcast to discuss his extraordinary journey of purchasing and living in a ghost town. chasejarvis.lnk.to/BrentUnderwood
Brent, the owner of Cerro Gordo, a historic silver mine, has made the choice to live an extraordinary life, trading his comfortable existence in Austin for the challenging but fulfilling task of bringing a dead town back to life. In this clip, Brent shares his motivations for buying the town, which include a deep love for history and a desire for a creative outlet. He also discusses his commitment to reviving the town and the unique challenges and rewards of his unconventional lifestyle.
Some topics we dig into in the full episode we explore:
- Brent's decision to purchase Cerro Gordo and his initial expectations for life in a ghost town.
- The challenges of living in an isolated location, and how Brent has adapted to his new circumstances.
- The importance of finding a creative outlet and pursuing a life that is genuinely fulfilling.
- Brent's reflections on the history and legacy of Cerro Gordo, and his hopes for its future.
- The role that community and mentorship have played in Brent's journey.
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ABOUT BRENT UNDERWOOD:
**Brent Underwood** is the owner of Cerro Gordo, an original boomtown silver mine, established in 1865. Brent currently lives on a mountain above Death Valley with no running water, seven cats, six goats, and at least one ghost.
ABOUT GHOST TOWN LIVING:
Brent Underwood's book, "Ghost Town Living," is about his unique journey of moving to Cerro Gordo, a desolate ghost town perched high above Death Valley. The town, once the largest silver mine in California, has a rich history but fell into abandonment. Underwood took up the challenge of reviving this town and making it his home. The book narrates his experiences with fires, floods, earthquakes, and even fame. It serves as a call to action to seek adventure, build something original, redefine work, and embrace the unknown. The story is as much about the town's revival as it is about Underwood's personal growth and the lessons he learned about self-sufficiency and problem-solving.
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Brent Underwood joins Chase Jarvis on the Chase Jarvis LIVE podcast to discuss his extraordinary journey of purchasing and living in a ghost town. chasejarvis.lnk.to/BrentUnderwood
Brent, the owner of Cerro Gordo, a historic silver mine, has made the choice to live an extraordinary life, trading his comfortable existence in Austin for the challenging but fulfilling task of bringing a dead town back to life. In this clip, Brent shares his motivations for buying the town, which include a deep love for history and a desire for a creative outlet. He also discusses his commitment to reviving the town and the unique challenges and rewards of his unconventional lifestyle.
Some topics we dig into in the full episode we explore:
- Brent's decision to purchase Cerro Gordo and his initial expectations for life in a ghost town.
- The challenges of living in an isolated location, and how Brent has adapted to his new circumstances.
- The importance of finding a creative outlet and pursuing a life that is genuinely fulfilling.
- Brent's reflections on the history and legacy of Cerro Gordo, and his hopes for its future.
- The role that community and mentorship have played in Brent's journey.
chasejarvis.lnk.to/BrentUnderwood
Enjoy!
ABOUT BRENT UNDERWOOD:
**Brent Underwood** is the owner of Cerro Gordo, an original boomtown silver mine, established in 1865. Brent currently lives on a mountain above Death Valley with no running water, seven cats, six goats, and at least one ghost.
ABOUT GHOST TOWN LIVING:
Brent Underwood's book, "Ghost Town Living," is about his unique journey of moving to Cerro Gordo, a desolate ghost town perched high above Death Valley. The town, once the largest silver mine in California, has a rich history but fell into abandonment. Underwood took up the challenge of reviving this town and making it his home. The book narrates his experiences with fires, floods, earthquakes, and even fame. It serves as a call to action to seek adventure, build something original, redefine work, and embrace the unknown. The story is as much about the town's revival as it is about Underwood's personal growth and the lessons he learned about self-sufficiency and problem-solving.
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Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, fine artist and entrepreneur. Chase is cited as one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. As an entrepreneur, Chase created Best Camera - the world's first mobile photo app to share images direct to social networks - sparking the global photo sharing craze. He is currently the founder & CEO of CreativeLive, the world's largest live-streaming online education company, having delivered more than a billion minutes of free live education worldwide.
