The Entrepreneur Readiness Program™
Should You Start a Business? Find Out Before You Risk Everything.
The Entrepreneur Readiness Program™ helps mid- to senior career professionals validate their business idea, de-risk their decision, and build a clear path forward in 1 to 2 weeks.
Book Your Free 15-Minute Discovery Call Schedule a Free Clarity Call50+ combined years of experience | Trusted by investors, VCs, and ecosystem partners | Results in 1 to 2 weeks
The Problem
Every Year, Thousands of Aspiring Entrepreneurs Make Costly Mistakes
It is not because they lack talent or drive. It is because they make big decisions before they have the evidence they need to make them well.
Spend months building products nobody wants
Buy expensive courses that do not fit their situation
Join accelerators before they are ready
Invest in websites and branding too early
Quit a secure job without a realistic plan
Follow advice that does not match their goals
The result: lost time, lost money, and lost confidence. There is a better way.
Is This Right for You?
This Program Is Designed for Professionals With Something at Stake
If you are mid- to senior career, it is not just the success of the business on the line. It is your time, your expertise, and your money. You deserve expert guidance before you commit.
Professionals considering a career change
Employees exploring a side business
Consultants wanting to launch their own practice
Mid- to senior corporate professionals
People approaching retirement seeking a second career
Anyone with an idea who does not know where to begin
How It Works
A Fast, Practical Process. Results in 1 to 2 Weeks.
Two focused Zoom sessions and a comprehensive written report give you the clarity to move forward with confidence or pivot before you lose time or money.
SESSION 1
Discovery Intake
We explore your entrepreneurial idea, background, and goals in depth. No judgment, no shortcuts. We ask the questions that matter.
THE REPORT
Your Custom Business Report
We prepare a 20+ page report covering your business idea evaluation, Capital Raise Toolkit, customer analysis, and a realistic roadmap with next steps.
SESSION 2
Debrief and Action Plan
We walk through the report together, answer your questions, and give you a 90-day action plan so you know exactly what to do next.
What You Will Gain
You Will Leave With Answers, Not Assumptions
A clear-eyed answer on whether entrepreneurship is right for you
An honest evaluation of your business idea
A better understanding of who your real customers are
A realistic roadmap based on your specific situation
A 90-day action plan with concrete next steps
Greater confidence in a decision you can defend with evidence
Sometimes the right answer is "Yes." Sometimes it is "Not yet." Sometimes it is "Let us improve the idea." Every outcome is progress because you are deciding based on evidence, not emotion.
Our Approach
We Will Not Tell You Every Idea Is Brilliant
The best businesses are built on expertise and evidence, not excitement. Our approach combines practical business experience with customer insight, market validation, strategic planning, and real-world mentoring.
We will not encourage you to quit your job. We will help you ask better questions, gather better evidence, and make smarter decisions. Our goal is not simply to help you become an entrepreneur. Our goal is to help you become a successful one.
Your Advisors
50+ Years of Combined Experience, Ready to Work for You
Randy Shawn Fisher, MA, OMD
CEO, Customer Discovery Pros and Appreciation Stories. 75+ organizations served across six continents. Expert in customer insight, market validation, and helping professionals build businesses that succeed.
Randall Reade, JD
Attorney and Executive VP, Washington DC Arch Angels. Advisor to 1,200+ funded companies. Deep expertise in investment readiness, legal strategy, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We are trusted by investors, VCs, attorneys, and ecosystem partners who value our methodology and refer people to us from their own networks.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the program structured?
Two 60-minute Zoom sessions with a written report delivered between them. Session 1 is an intake conversation. Session 2 is the presentation of your report, a Q&A, and your 90-day action plan. The report is 20+ pages and includes a business idea evaluation, Capital Raise Toolkit, and roadmap.
When can I expect results?
We can start as fast as you are ready. You can expect your full report and debrief session within 1 to 2 weeks.
Are you connected to investors and the entrepreneurial ecosystem?
Yes. We are trusted by investors, VCs, attorneys, and ecosystem partners who value our methodology and are willing to make introductions on behalf of people in our network.
What makes your report different from advice I could get from a mentor or accelerator?
Our report is fully up to date, actionable, and built specifically around your idea and situation. Mentors are valuable, but they often offer conflicting advice and may not have direct startup experience. We give you structured recommendations, not opinions, plus a real roadmap for moving forward. We can share a sample Capital Raise Toolkit if you want to see what to expect.
Are sessions recorded?
Yes. We provide a recording link for both sessions so you can refer back to them.
Stop Wondering. Start Discovering.
You do not need another course or another YouTube rabbit hole. You need clarity. Book your complimentary 15-minute discovery conversation today.
Book Your Free Discovery Call
Alimatu Dimonekene MBE
A Girl At A Time, UK / Sierra Leone
FORWARD UK -- MELINDA FRENCH GATES GRANTEE ($500K)
Global Human Rights Advocate
"Since I’ve worked with Randy, I have gained so much insight into how organizations like mine can bridge the gap between my vision and activities advocating for women and better health outcomes - and speaking the language of funders who want to make a difference.
Randy is an incredible mentor, and his commitment to helping me succeed is very motivating and inspiring. I’ve become more confident - and even though I am the founder of an NGO, I now see that I can be entrepreneurial too!"
He also helped me get a great job at FORWARD UK - A Melinda French Gates grantee organization.. ($500K)
Randy is an incredible mentor, and his commitment to helping me succeed is very motivating and inspiring. I’ve become more confident - and even though I am the founder of an NGO, I now see that I can be entrepreneurial too!"
He also helped me get a great job at FORWARD UK - A Melinda French Gates grantee organization.. ($500K)
