We all remember certain advice that changed the way we think about business. What's the best business advice you've ever received? Who gave it to you? How did it change your results? I'll start: One of the most important lessons I learned is that sales solves most business problems. A great product with no customers struggles. A good product with strong sales often succeeds. What advice made the biggest difference in your life? — Ken Queen

10 years ago I interviewed some of the top minds in business, marketing, and personal growth. Now I’m bringing those conversations back for a new generation navigating reinvention, purpose, AI, and income in their second act. One of my past guests was Lou Bortone — long before AI became mainstream. Interesting how fast the world changes… and how important experience becomes. 👉 Join my free Second Act community — link in profile.

Every business starts with the first customer. Tell us: • What business were you in? • How did you find your first customer? • What lesson did you learn from the experience? If you haven't started a business yet, tell us how you think you'll get your first customer. I'll start: One of the biggest lessons I learned is that selling is the foundation of every business. Once you learn how to get customers, almost any business becomes possible. — Ken Queen

Welcome. If you're over 45 and wondering what comes next, you're in the right place. This community is for people who want to build a business, create income from their experience, and do work they actually enjoy. I'm Ken Queen. Over the years I've started more than 30 businesses. I've had failures. I've had successes. I've made mistakes that cost money and lessons that made money. What I've learned is this: You don't need another guru. You don't need another complicated course. You don't need another year of research. You need clarity. You need a business that fits who you are. And you need to find out whether customers will actually pay for it before you spend months or years building it. My goal is simple: Help you discover a business you'd be excited to get up on Monday morning and work on. Then help you test it in the real world. Not with opinions. Not with guesses. With actual potential customers. Introduce Yourself Please tell us: • Your name • Where you live • Your career or business background • A business you'd like to start • Your biggest challenge right now I'll personally read introductions and help point you in the right direction. Welcome to Second Act Nation. Let's build your Second Act together.

Ken’s focus on a business that fits your experience speaks to me. I’m 54 with contracting and graphic design behind me, and I’m learning sales and AI. The new tools are interesting, but I’d like to get better at deciding which skills deserve my attention right now. For those building a second act, how do you choose what to learn yourself and what can wait? Do you start with the next real task, the gap in your experience, or the part of the work you most enjoy?