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By Curt Roese | Published: December 23, 2025

Introduction

I'm looking at a folder on my desktop called "Business Ideas 2019." I haven't opened it in three years. It's taking up 47MB of space—and about 47 pounds of mental weight.

If you're among the 11,200 Americans turning 65 every single d...

By Curt Roese | Published: December 8, 2025

Every single day, 11,200 Americans turn 65—and an increasing number are choosing entrepreneurship over traditional retirement. In fact, people 55+ now own 52.3% of all businesses in the United States, with the share of new entrepreneurs aged 55-64 r...

After decades in the corporate world, you've accumulated something more valuable than any certification: lived experience navigating real challenges in real organizations.

This video walks you through the complete transition from corporate professional to career coach—addressing the doubt, build...

Retirement Coach Income Guide

By Curt Roese

Published: December 1, 2025

Retirement looks different today than it did even a decade ago. Many professionals step away from full-time roles only to realize they're not done contributing—they're just done with the corporate grind.

If you've spent 30...

After decades building professional credibility, the last thing that should derail your consulting practice is missing paperwork. Yet experienced professionals make one critical mistake: relying on handshake deals that worked inside corporations but leave independent consultants completely expose...