12. RICK TERRIEN - Entrepreneurship in the Second Half of Life

All The Best with John Chisum

Rick Terrien is a lifelong innovator and is now exploring entrepreneurship in the second half of life. Since age 45, Rick has earned nine patents and successfully launched multiple new for-profit and nonprofit enterprises, earning national and international awards. Rick was recognized as one of AARP’s Purpose Prize Fellows (Making A Difference is Ageless).

On today’s episode, Rick Terrien shares a lot of wisdom and encouragement as he advises individuals starting over their second half of life and explains what it takes to start and maintain a business. He makes three very impressive points to “Start Small, Start Smart & Smart Now” and reminds us that all individuals can add value at all ages.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EPISODE

• 04:46 It’s never too late to start something new
• 06:12 How it all started
• 07:45 A new market for talent and expertise
• 11:16 Start Small Start Smart and Smart Now
• 15:36 Businesses can make you resilient
• 16:09 Building a team never gets old
• 26:38 The age of small businesses and start-ups

GOLDEN NUGGET FROM TODAY’S SHOW

Rick says, “Although having a one-person business can make its owners very resilient, it is also crucial to build a network of people with a varied skill set."

CONNECT WITH RICK TERRIEN

• Website -https://www.agelessentrepreneurs.org
• LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/rickterrien
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rickterrien
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/RickTerrien

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