Age is an advantage

in a world of incompetence

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Every time a part falls off an airplane we see another sign of the competence crisis.

And its partially related to Ageism.

The people who know stuff have been pushed to the margins.

And yet, 80% of corporate knowledge resides in people over the age of 45 (IBM).

There’s lots of lip service about knowledge transfer from corporate HR, but the reality is morale and competency inside U.S. organizations are declining.

Older, demoralized workers, especially those who are close to retirement, are unlikely to point out the decline in competency and risk it costing their jobs. Those who had a large enough nest egg simply left the work force as part of the Great Resignation.

Ageism is alive and well.

And whether you believe their data collection methodology or not, the Census Bureau claims all baby boomers will be older than 65 by 2030.

Boomer retirement will leave us less safe.

Where’s the upside?

Your age and experience are an entrepreneurial advantage.

Nearly 80% of family-owned businesses are not prepared for what happens when current management steps down. In the next few years, the top 500 companies in the world will lose a significant number of their top executives to retirement.

Don’t just retire to avoid the indignity of having to attend another Inclusive Leadership seminar.

Start something that you control.

One example where skilled folks are in short supply: Accounting.

Some 300,000 accountants have left the workforce in the last several years — chiefly due to retirements — and the pipeline of new accountants is dry. The talent is concentrated among older workers.

  • Fractional CFO

  • Accounting consultant

  • Part time solutions

All possible - and you get to choose the companies you work with.

That’s the case in many industries.

Do something with your valuable knowledge - build while your network can still help. Leverage your experience to create income.

We are living longer healthier lives and there is no reason to stop at a random number determined by HR.

There is also no reason to sit through one more of those meetings that have nothing to do with your success.

Competency has its advantages.

Now go launch something 🚀 

Ready to get started?

This Launch 🚀 kit guides you through market validation, customer definition and messaging examples to use your uncommon knowledge and create a standout product.

Frame up your unique experience and authentic voice.

Success is a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day

Jim Rohn

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Free Knowledge

The rate of 50+ entrepreneurs has been growing for more than 2 decades. And it shows no sign of slowing down.

Did you know?

The majority of startups in the U.S. are launched by people over 45?

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