Starting a Business After 60

In this episode of Sixtysomething, your host, Grace Taylor Segal, explores the exciting prospect of starting and running a business after age 60.

Drawing from her own experiences, she provides actionable steps and advice for newly retired individuals or those seeking a passion project to generate extra income.

Grace discusses the benefits of late-life entrepreneurship, offers business ideas such as consulting, coaching, e-commerce, and service-based businesses, and covers essential steps like market research, business planning, and building an online presence.

She addresses common challenges including technology and imposter syndrome, emphasizing that age is not a barrier to success. Listeners are invited to download a free 'Entrepreneur After 60 Brainstorm Worksheet and join the podcast's Facebook group to share ideas.

The episode concludes with a teaser for next week's topic: ChatGPT.

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Hey Friends! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you for listening. I hope you’ll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you.

Listed just below here is my contact information and all of the social channels where you can find me, as well as the link to our Facebook Group. 

Contact Info

Grace Taylor Segal

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: 60something Page 

(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)

Instagram: @60somethingpod

Facebook Group: 60Something Pod

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326354000332

The Sixtysomething YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@60something_pod

RESOURCES

1. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) – Offers free mentoring, workshops, and online resources for entrepreneurs.
2. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Provides various free resources and loans for small businesses.
3. Udemy or Coursera – If you want to learn new skills or enhance your existing knowledge, these platforms have affordable courses.
4. QuickBooks or FreshBooks – For managing your finances.

LINKS

Sixtysomething Podcast - Episode 7 - Worksheet

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bwyWLmYTcfWYbfY0LaKhoL7yKW2jfzmu/view?usp=sharing

Credits

Sixtysomething Theme Song

Music & lyrics by Lizzy Sanford

Vocals by Lizzy Sanford

Guitar: Lizzy & Coco Sanford

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Host's Background

01:25 Why Entrepreneurship After 60?

02:34 Personal Journey: Starting a Business

03:47 Finding the Right Business Idea

04:22 Inspiration from a Lunch Conversation

06:39 Business Ideas for People Over 60

08:07 Popular Home-Based Businesses for 60+

09:16 Steps to Start Your Home-Based Business

11:49 Overcoming Common Challenges

13:10 Inspiration and Personal Story

14:25 Free Resources and Final Thoughts