Starting Block: Practical Steps to Start Your Business Today

WELCOME TO STARTING BLOCK

A SIMPLE STEP BY STEP COURSE DESIGNED TO GET YOU FROM AN IDEA TO IN BUSINESS.
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"It's refreshing to see an entrepreneurship course that doesn't feel like it's just bros focused on sales and the get rich quick side of things."

Sonya P.

You might be asking yourself...

How do I Form an LLC? Do I really need one?
What Kind of Business Model Should I Use?
How Do I Pay Self-Employment Taxes?

When do I hire someone?
Do I Need a Brand and what exactly is it?
How Am I Supposed to Market My New Business?

We get it!

There are so many questions when it comes to starting your own business.
Most people start with an idea or have something they are particularly good at but as soon as they start to Google the answers to the questions above, they just give up.

That’s why we created Starting Block! To help people just like you think through some of these questions above and show you how to find the answers.

This isn’t some get rich quick scheme with videos of us stepping out of rented Lambo’s and wearing big chunky watches.

Starting Block is two normal guys who have started a few businesses in their lifetime and just want to share what we’ve learned through hard earned experience.

No bullshit. So salesy bro crap. Just some simple knowledge paired with our personal stories of success and some failures thrown in for good measure.

Let's go!

Welcome to Starting Block.

If you are a budding entrepreneur, brimming with ideas but unsure how to turn them into a thriving business, you're in the right place. We know that googling “how to start a business” and looking at the results can feel disheartening. Lots of people are trying to sell some get-rich quick scheme. Other people tell you that you’re gonna need to spend thousands of dollars on attorneys and consultants and employees.

It can be incredibly overwhelming and confusing.

That’s where we come in. Just a couple of punk rock, do-it-yourself guys who have started a few businesses, learned a lot along the way, and have a good strategy to help you build a small, sustainable business that can generate profit and set you on the path to freedom from being an employee for the rest of your life.

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Why this course is different

Tailored for Beginners: This course assumes no prior business knowledge. We start from the basics and build up your expertise.

Fun: There are some extremely dry and boring guides to entrepreneurship out there. Why? Entrepreneurship is a creative act and our videos reflect that!

No hustle culture

Focus on Sustainability: Learn how to create a business that’s not just profitable, but also sustainable and enjoyable.

Hands-On Approach: This is a video course paired with practical exercises and real-world examples to help you apply what you learn immediately.

What this course offers

This 8-part video course course is designed to be your step-by-step guide from idea to execution. Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll learn:

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What’s Your Why + Choosing a Business Model:
We discuss the importance of understanding WHY you want to build a business. This will be important when things get tough!

We also discuss the need to choose the business model that’s right for you and your idea.

Building and Testing is where we show you how to create low resolution prototypes of your idea to test and iterate on.

Stay Scrappy:
Creating a solid business plan that outlines your vision, goals, and strategies.

The importance of staying scrappy in the beginning. No need to hire people and spend a bunch of money before you know if your idea is viable.

Branding and Messaging:
Names, logos, communication with your customers, and other marketing related activities.

Setting Up Your Business:
Legal, accounting, banking, etc. We walk you through the the backend necessities of getting a business of the ground.

Working With Others:
This is where we discuss when to pull the trigger on hiring employees, working with contractors, and potentially building a business with a partner or partners.

Betting On You:
More than any of the practical topics above, this is where we talk about what it takes to be an entrepreneur. The grit and determination. The vision and inspiration. And the showing up every day and doing the thing!

Your Instructors: Jacob + Parker

We have been serial entrepreneurs in one form or another since our early 20’s. We’ve built businesses that succeeded and built others that crashed and burned.

We believe in the power of entrepreneurship to change people's lives for the better and set them free from the grind of corporate life.

We also believe that small businesses can be started easily and sustainably. We don’t sell that hustle culture shit here. We want you to build something that allows you to take care of yourself and your family first.

We genuinely enjoy helping people build businesses that they love and want to work on for years to come.

We've seen firsthand the challenges and triumphs that come with building a business from scratch.

Our approach is practical, grounded, and focused on sustainable success—no get-rich-quick schemes.

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We are your perfect guides.

Experience and Expertise: With a successful track record in launching and growing businesses, we bring real-world insights and actionable advice to the table.

Passion for Teaching: We've both coached and mentored countless entrepreneurs, helping them transform their ideas into profitable businesses. Our teaching style is fun, engaging, and no bullshit.

Commitment to Your Success: Your success is our success. We’re dedicated to providing you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to start your business journey.

Ready to Get Started?
Transform your idea into a thriving business with the guidance and support you need. Enroll now and take the first step towards a sustainable and fun entrepreneurial journey!

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