If I had a dollar for every time someone in their 50s or 60s asked me, "But what would I even do?"—well, I'd have a pretty solid consulting fee by now.
Here's the truth: You're not short on ideas. You're buried under them. The real issue isn't
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Your Next Great Idea Is Already in Your Head
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The IDEATE Framework for Second-Act Entrepreneurs
How to Start a Business After Retirement: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Second Act
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Why Start a Business in Retirement?
Why do so many retirees start businesses?
Because it offers a way to stay engaged, earn income, and create something meaningful, on your terms.
Here’s why starting a business after retirement makes sense:
- It gives you purpose beyond leisure and conti...
Consulting After Retirement: How to Turn Your Experience into Income and Impact
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Why Consulting Is a Smart Second Act for Retirees
Why is consulting such a popular second act for retirees?
Because it lets you turn decades of experience into flexible, purpose-driven income, without starting over.
Here’s why more retirees are launching consulting careers after 50:
- Yo...
The Best Franchises for Retirees: Low-Stress, High-Reward Options for 2025
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Why Franchising Works Well in Retirement
Why consider a franchise after retirement?
Because it offers the freedom of ownership with the structure of a proven
system, perfect for your next chapter.
Here’s why many retirees choose franchising:
- It offers a ready-made business model that...
How to Start a Business After Retirement: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Wondering how to start a business after retirement?
Here’s a quick overview:
- Choose a simple, low-risk business idea
- Validate the demand (before spending money)
- Set up your legal structure and finances
- Build an online presence
- Get your first paying customer
Each of these s...
Finding Your First 10 Customers After Retirement: A Simple Guide for Retiree Entrepreneurs
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Why Getting Your First Customers is the Real Win
Every business has to start somewhere—and for retiree entrepreneurs, that “somewhere” is often a blend of excitement and hesitation.
The most common fear?
“What if no one buys?”
That fear can be paralyzing. But the truth is, your first few c...
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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!
