Stop Being The Background Singer
After years in in the corporate rat race, you deserve to be the lead singer of your own success story.
Discover how to transition your experience into a thriving business - without giving up your paycheck.
Join 34 million Americans over 50 who want to start their own business!
Based on proven strategies from rock legends and successful entrepreneurs
“If you're tired of dry business advice and want something that will actually inspire you while providing practical wisdom, I highly recommend giving this book a read. It's like having a conversation with a business mentor who happens to have an amazing vinyl collection!”
~Ronnie Michael, Solopreneur Business Strategist
Does This Sound Familiar?
If you're a seasoned corporate professional, you've probably felt this way...
You've spent years building someone else's dream while your own gets pushed to "someday."
You're tired of being overlooked despite your experience and missing family moments for a job that no longer fulfills you.
You want to build something meaningful—your own legacy—but you're trapped between needing financial security and craving real purpose.
You've thought about starting your own business, but you don't know how to begin without risking everything you've worked so hard to build.
You're Not Alone - And You're Not Too Late
2.8x
A 50-year-old founder is 2.8x more likely to succeed than a 25-year-old
25.8%
Of all new businesses are started by people 55-64 (up from 14% in 1996)
34M
Americans over 50 want to start their own business
54%
Of all small business owners in America are over 50
Your experience isn't baggage—it's your competitive advantage.
Your time is NOW.
Six Decades of Rock Knowledge
Four Decades of Business Experience
One Unforgettable Speaking Style
Meet Alan McKee
Entrepreneur, author, educator, amateur musician, and business strategist with a passion for helping business owners rock their ventures.
With experience founding multiple companies including Netwurx Technology Group and Acurata Hospice Software Solutions, Alan brings real-world insights combined with a rock 'n' roll spirit to help entrepreneurs break through barriers and build businesses that truly rock.
Get Your FREE Copy of the Amazon #1 Hot New Release in Business Education, “The Amplified Entrepreneur"
Discover the 5-part framework that rock legends use to stay relevant, overcome setbacks, and continuously reinvent themselves—and how the same principles will transform your corporate experience into entrepreneurial gold.
Part I: Help! Overcoming The Inner Critic
Part II: Tomorrow Never Knows: The Innovation Mindset
Part III: Do You Love Me?: Seizing Unexpected Opportunities
Part IV: Time Waits for No One: Building Sustainable Success
Part V: We Are The Champions: Rocking Your Promotion
"Like the Rolling Stones' six-decade career, learn how to evolve while staying true to your authentic core—turning your decades of experience into a thriving practice."
Watch “Amplified Insights"
90-second videos that transform rock legend wisdom into business breakthrough moments
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Ready to Go Deeper?
The Complete Career Transition Masterclass
More than 2-hours of video course with workbooks, that takes you from "Background Singer" to "Lead Singer" with a step-by-step action plan
Section 1: Confidence
Overcome imposter syndrome with specific strategies for your personality type
Section 2: Innovation
Define your unique value proposition and develop your signature approach
Section 3: Opportunities
Learn to recognize and seize pivotal moments for your business
Section 4: Resilience
Build sustainable systems and bounce back from setbacks
Section 5: Promotion
Master authentic marketing that feels natural, not pushy
Bonus: Action Plan
Complete workbook with exercises, templates, and 30-day implementation guides
Includes: More than 2 hours of video content + Comprehensive workbooks + Templates + 30-day action plan
14-day money-back guarantee • Immediate access • Study at your own pace
Work With Me Directly
Accelerate your transition with personalized guidance and proven strategies
One-on-One Coaching
Private Zoom sessions to accelerate your transition from corporate to consulting. Get personalized strategies, overcome specific obstacles, and build your business with expert guidance.
Perfect for: Executives ready for intensive, customized support
Speaking & Workshops
Inspire your organization with engaging presentations on entrepreneurship after 50, career transitions, and turning experience into opportunity. Available for conferences, associations, and corporate events.
Popular Topics: "From Background Singer to Lead Singer" • "The Encore Career" • "Entrepreneurship After 50"
Free Resources to Help You Rock Your Business!
Transform concepts into action with our detailed, practical workbooks designed to guide your entrepreneurial journey
Every groundbreaking business begins with vision—a clear, compelling image of what could be. Your entrepreneurial vision sets the stage for innovation that others haven't yet conceived.
This canvas will guide you through developing a powerful, distinctive vision for your business using the same principles that rock legends used to create their most innovative work. By challenging conventions, making your vision vivid and specific, and connecting it to deeper purpose, you'll create a foundation for breakthrough entrepreneurship.
The Vision Development Canvas Workbook
Discover Your Imposter Syndrome Type With This Free Online Survey
The American Psychological Association found that over 80% of people struggle with Imposter Syndrome—that persistent feeling you haven't earned what you've achieved. Even John Lennon admitted: "Part of me suspects that I'm a loser and the other part of me thinks I'm God Almighty."
It hits entrepreneurs especially hard. Whether you're a Perfectionist, Soloist, Superman, Natural Genius, or Expert, understanding your specific type is the first step to conquering self-doubt. Take this quick assessment to identify your pattern and use the free E-Book to get personalized strategies to finally step into the spotlight.
Create Your Own Brand Story Using Our Free Online Tool!
What is a brand story, and why is it important to my business?
A brand story is a structured narrative that explains what a business is about, where it came from, and how it relates to its customers.
It aims to evoke emotions and resonate with the audience, making them feel connected to the brand and its values.
It helps define a brand's personality, values, and overall image, differentiating it from competitors.
It encourages customers to engage with the brand, build trust, and ultimately become loyal advocates.
Brand storytelling can be used in various marketing channels, including websites, social media, and advertisements, to convey the brand's message effectively.
A strong brand story focuses on the customer's experience and needs, rather than just highlighting product features.
The Amplified Entrepreneur in the News
The word is spreading—and the reviews are rocking! The Amplified Entrepreneur: Building a Business That Rocks has been generating buzz across podcasts, magazines, and business publications.
From feature articles exploring how rock and roll wisdom translates to entrepreneurial success, to podcast conversations about why professionals over 50 are uniquely positioned to thrive as business owners, the book's message is resonating with audiences ready to step from background singer to headliner. Check out some of the recent coverage below.
What Readers Are Saying
Alan has a great perspective on business, the human condition and life. Love the rock references as it keeps it interesting throughout. Makes anyone in business examine themselves, their methods, and relationships. So true about imposter syndrome, which I have dealt with, and how collaboration with others and mentoring others has helped me overcome much of that. Great read (you may want to queue up the rock classics on your phone).
Steve O. Senior Sales Professional
You walk around with this great idea for quite a while, but need that extra last push to get started - well here you go! All the right, basic best practices, enveloped in a comprehensive fun quick read!!!
Rolf V. Property Management Professional
What I appreciate most is that Alan shares real stories from his own journey - from watching his dad run a small-town gas station to founding multiple successful companies. His candid stories about facing his wife's cancer diagnosis while launching a business and overcoming self-doubt show the human side of entrepreneurship that many books gloss over.
Ronnie M. Solopreneuer Business Strategist