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Most professionals over 55 make the same costly mistake when launching their consulting practice: they divide their old salary by 2,080 hours and call it their rate.
That formula ignores the invisible paycheck (benefits worth 30-40% of salary), the reality of billable hours (you'll bill 1,000-1,...
By Curt Roese | Published: January 17, 2025
Introduction
You've spent three decades mastering your craft. Now you're ready to turn that expertise into consulting income. But when a potential client asks, "What's your rate?" do you have a confident answer—or do you panic and undercharge?
Man...
You've managed budgets, led teams, and navigated crises for 20-30 years. But the moment you consider coaching, you suddenly feel unqualified without expensive certifications. This video destroys that myth with data and frameworks.
Learn why only 2.5% of practicing coaches hold formal credentials...
Why Decades Beat Certifications
By Curt Roese | Published: January 6, 2026
You've spent 25 years climbing the corporate ladder. You've mentored direct reports who became VPs. You've navigated mergers, turned around underperforming divisions, and built teams from scratch.
Now you're consider...
You've chosen your Big Rock.
Now you need the system to turn that intention into daily action.
This video breaks down the exact 30-day framework designed for professionals 55+ building expertise-based businesses—from Week One infrastructure to the Week Four checkpoint that adjusts your process ...
(A System for 55+ Entrepreneurs)
By Curt Roese | Published: January 6, 2025
You've made the decision. You've identified your Big Rock—the one business goal that matters most this quarter. You've cleared mental clutter and committed to action.
Now you're staring at a blank calendar on Monda...
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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!