Hello Reader, If you’re considering a pivot into consulting, freelancing, or purpose-led self-employment, here’s something to sit with: You don’t need to start over. You just need to see your experience differently. In the modern freelance economy, wisdom wins. Not hustle. Not credentials. But the ability to see patterns, offer clarity, and solve meaningful problems. Yet most professionals don’t know how to articulate their true value—and that’s where the opportunity lies. “You are not a commodity—you’re a custom solution.” “Mastery isn’t about what you know—it’s about how you apply it to help others.” In one of my recent blog articles I wrote about:
It’s also paired with two relevant Wisepreneurs podcast episodes to go deeper: Read it now → Leverage Your Know-How How to Turn Experience into Economic Power Want to Talk It Through? Let’s Meet If you’re unsure how to reposition your own expertise, or you’ve got a question about your next steps— No sales. No pitch. Just a conversation to help you move forward with some helpful advice. Book a free AMA here → https://meet.wiseprnr.com/WiseDiscovery Stay curious, stay healthy, and keep thriving Nigel Rawlins Wisepreneurs Check out all the Wisepreneurs Podcasts |
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Hello Reader, Returning to the Wisepreneurs podcast, LinkedIn expert Sue Ellson reveals the truth about building a solo venture—from the power of relationships to the essential, unpaid work that makes it all possible. What does it truly take to build a new career on your own terms after 60? It’s more than just a great idea; it’s a commitment of time, energy, and resilience. Sue Ellson joined me for a candid conversation about the realities of the "Geekster" lifestyle—for experienced...
Hello Reader,Your Career’s Next Chapter Starts with Who You KnowAt sixty, your decades of relationships and hard-won wisdom aren’t just memories—they’re a powerful foundation for launching a sustainable, fulfilling solo venture. In Wisepreneurs Podcast episode #71, out Friday, 20 June, feminist and work-revolution thinker Laetitia Vitaud returns for her third appearance to share a vital truth: “The most important asset to start a business isn’t cash—it’s the 150 relationships you’ve nurtured...
Hello Reader, Picture the 1950s, an Australia lit by kerosene lamps, where the ‘night man’ made his rounds, and a boy’s future seemed tied to the junkyard. That’s where Laurie Smale’s story begins—a childhood shaped by hardship, silence, and the warmth of an old junk dealer named Bill. At 13, after relentless humiliation by a maths teacher, Laurie fled school for the glow of a Frankston tile factory furnace. What followed wasn’t a straight path—but a journey of courage, setbacks, and...