1. Bridging the Generational Divide Sirmon Training & Consultant Group July 20, 2010

2. US Census Bureau data 2010: 310,232,863 2020: 341,386,665 2030: 373,503,674 2040: 405,655,295 2050: 439,010,253

3. In 2009, Time Magazine reported that 40% of births were to unmarried women

4. Defining Characteristics of Generations

5. So What? Increase life expectancy Crossing generational lines Key events to indentify

6. Generational Grouping G.I. Generation 1901-1926 Silent Generation 1927-1945 Baby boomer 1946-1964 Gen X 1965 -1976 Gen Y 1977-1994 Gen Z 1995 - Matures Millennia's Echo Boomer Nexters

7. Generational Grouping

8. Generational Grouping

9. CUSPER CLUB

10. The 55+ generation is responsible for 48% of Internet searches for cruises (source: Hitwise).

11. Famous Matures

12. Baby Boomers Born 1946 – 1964 76 million Age 46 – 64 Variety Freedom Individuality Achievement Credit savvy Brand switchers College degree 6 career positions Hate rule Were born to have it Competitive Self-absorbed Materialistic

13. Famous Boomers

14. Gen X’s Born 1965 – 1976 60 million Age 34- 45 4 plus yrs of college Skeptical Entrepreneurs Independent Self – discovery Family vs. career Single parents or blended families

15. Famous Gen X’s

16. Millennial’s Famous People

17. Americans age 75+ In 2006, about 7.4% lived in a nursing home 8.1% in 2000 10.2% on 1990 More seniors are choosing assisted-living or at-home care

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19. Thank You Jason Sirmon 704-458-5295 Sirmon Training & Consulting Group Jason@JasonSirmon.com