So you want to own your own business

Overview


Tom and I break down where to begin if you want to start a
business. We keep it simple. One person. One problem. One
promise. You will leave with a 7-day starter sprint, two easy
templates, and a clear path to your first sales.


Key takeaways


Start with a real problem you can solve

Choose a tiny market you can reach this week

Write a one line offer and price the outcome

Ask for help early. Then ask for the sale

Track simple metrics. Conversations. Offers. Yes responses.
Delivery. One result






Tool by Friday


One line offer templateI help [who] get [result] in [time] with
[method].


Price: [fixed or tiered]. Start: [date]. Guarantee: [clear
promise].


First five sales checklist
List ten names you could helpAsk for a ten minute callShare
your one line offer Ask for the sale or a specific referral Book
delivery and send a simple welcome note




The 7 day starter sprint


Day 1: Pick one person and one problem


Day 2: Do three short interviews. What hurts. What they tried.
What a win looks like


Day 3: Draft your one line offer. Make a simple page with a
calendar link


Day 4: Ask five people for feedback or a paid pilot


Day 5: Write a one page delivery plan


Day 6: Deliver a sample or first session


Day 7: Capture one testimonial and one metric





Links & Resources


Human and AI Field Notes newsletter


Edwards Advisory Group site: https://www.edwardsadvisorygroup.us


Start here. 5 minute AI assessment:
https://www.edwardsadvisorygroup.us/ai-assessment





Connect with us:


tom.tobinteam@gmail.com

mde@edwardsgrouptx.com






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