How to Launch a Encore Career as a Consultant at 50 Plus

Episode 22 of Late-Career Conversations with Fexingo tackles the practical side of becoming a consultant after 50. Lucas and Luna walk through the story of Diane, a former HR director at a mid-sized manufacturing firm who built a $200,000 consulting operation in 18 months after being laid off at 57. They break down the four steps she used: leveraging her network of former peers, pricing her first three projects below market rate to build a track record, creating a simple website and LinkedIn profile that positioned her as a fractional HR strategist, and setting up a monthly retainer model. Lucas explains why consulting is often a better financial fit for late-career professionals than traditional job hunting, given age discrimination and the demand for experienced, fractional help. Luna pushes back on the risk of inconsistent income, and Lucas shares how Diane structured a hybrid of retainers and project fees to smooth cash flow. The episode closes with a candid discussion of the emotional shift from employee to independent expert, and a donation segment that ties the ad-free mission to helping listeners make career transitions like Diane's. #LateCareerConversations #EncoreCareer #Consulting #CareerAfter50 #FractionalWork #IndependentConsultant #CareerPivot #SideHustle #RetirementPlanning #AgeDiscrimination #CareerAdvice #Business #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #CareerChange #ConsultingTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo