50+ Years Old and Just Starting? Do This First Steps

50+ Years Old and Just Starting? Do This First Steps

March 16, 2026 · 19 min · Season 10 · Episode 396

About this episode

Sergio Gomez discusses how individuals over 50 can successfully start an art career by leveraging their life experience and focusing on actionable business tips.

Is it too late to be an artist? If you are considering starting an art career at 50, 60, or beyond, the answer is a resounding NO—but you can't follow the same rules as a 20-year-old. In this podcast, I break down the specific roadmap for the midlife artist who wants to turn a passion into a professional, income-generating business without wasting time. Starting a second career as an artist comes with unique advantages, but also specific challenges regarding time management and marketing. We will move past the fear of "being too late" and focus on actionable art business tips that leverage your life experience. In this podcast, we cover: 🎨 The 3 specific paths for building an art career later in life 🎨 How to perform a "Time Audit" to find studio time amidst adult responsibilities 🎨 The "90-Day Rule" to build a portfolio that actually helps you sell art 🎨 Much more It is never too late to build the creative life you want. Let's get to work! 🚀 READY TO LEVEL UP? Join the Art NXT Level Coaching Program: https://www.theartistnextlevel.com/

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