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The $500 Retirement Business: From Career Expert to Paid Consultant in 90 Days

vlog Nov 07, 2025

Most people think starting a business after retirement requires tens of thousands in startup capital. The truth? You can launch a profitable home-based business for under $500—often in under 90 days—by leveraging the expertise you've built over decades. This isn't theory. It's the exact roadmap successful second-act entrepreneurs are using right now.

In this video, you'll discover:

  • Why home-based businesses save $1,500-$4,000 monthly compared to traditional models—becoming your instant profit margin
  • The Minimal Viable Tech Stack: free tools (Calendly, Zoom, Wave, Google Voice) that replace thousands in overhead
  • Three proven low-investment models: consulting/advisory ($125-150/hour), virtual services ($40+/hour), and knowledge products (build once, sell repeatedly)
  • The Knowledge Audit framework to transform your career experience into sellable services clients will pay premium rates for
  • The exact 90-Day Bootstrap Plan to go from idea to paying clients without risking your retirement savings

Harvard Business Review research shows founders over 50 are twice as likely to succeed compared to younger entrepreneurs. Your decades of experience aren't a disadvantage—they're your competitive edge.

About Retirepreneur

Retirepreneur helps professionals 55+ design purposeful, financially secure second acts through entrepreneurship, freelancing, and meaningful work.

Founded by Curt Roese, former CFO and University of Florida M.S. Entrepreneurship graduate (at age 63), we provide practical strategies, tools, and community support for building your next chapter.

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✍️ About the Author
Curt Roese is a CPA, entrepreneur, real estate broker, and a graduate student in entrepreneurship at the University of Florida. With over 40 years of experience in finance, small business, and real estate, Curt understands the challenges and opportunities that come with embarking on a new chapter after retirement.

He Founded Retirepreneur to help others navigate this transition, offering straightforward tools, honest advice, and practical strategies for launching second-act businesses.

His mission is to empower retirees to live a vibrant, fulfilling, financially secure future!