ARTICLES

By Curt Roese | Published: January 27, 2025

You spent three decades building expertise. You know your field inside and out. But when it comes to landing consulting clients, you're competing against professionals who understand something you might have missed: the best proposals aren't the lon...

The Complete 2026 Guide to Your Second-Act Business

By Curt Roese, CPA | Published: January 22, 2026

Fifty-two point three percent of U.S. businesses are now owned by people 55 and older—and that number is growing faster than any other age group. If you thought retirement meant slowing down,...

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...

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...

 (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...

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...