BuilD YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS 

Build your dream without quitting your day job

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YOU WANT TO START A BUSINESS, BUT YOU'RE SCARED

You're a smart professional woman who's tried everything in her male-dominated industry.

You've worked hard.

You've changed jobs.

You've hunted for mentors.

You've watched people who aren't as smart as you get promoted.

You've done everything "right", but something is missing.

The role you have - you're good, great even, but you constantly have to leave pieces of yourself at home to fit in your work environment.

Your hours are inflexible and you can't live the lifestyle you want with the job you have...and in fact, you see virtually no one in your industry that CAN have the lifestyle you want.
You've thought to yourself, "What if I started my own thing?

Followed by just as quickly, "That's too risky, I can't quit my job, and I wouldn't know where to start."

YOU DON'T SEE YOURSELF AS 
A "TRADITIONAL" ENTREPRENEUR 

You're NOT AFRAID OF WORK...

Have you NOT started a business because you think you need to quit your current job to do so?

Do you want to start a business of your own, but haven't been able to find the time?

Do you struggle with a corporate culture that doesn't fit you, and think to yourself "If I was the boss, I could dictate the environment I work in and bring all of myself to work"?

Are you hesitating to start, because you've watched Shark Tank and you don't have a million dollar idea or funding, so you think "Entrepreneurship is not for me."

Have you googled "How to start an online business" and were quickly frustrated with all the internet-marketer-type websites that promise that you'll "get rich quick" with their magical social media formula or system?

Have you thought about starting your own business, but are overwhelmed as to where to start to be successful?
...But you're tired of building someone else's dream

YOU HAVE NO 
TIME TO SPARE

You've had ideas about starting a business, but you're really busy. You're motivated, but between everything you've got going on, your business ideas never seem to have a timeline, and as a result you fear you'll never get anything off the ground. 

YOU'RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START

You have a lot of ideas, but you don't feel like you have the "right one" yet. You're not entirely sure how to validate any of them, especially given the limited hours in your day. You've done research, but you're feeling overwhelmed with all the possibilities.

YOU FEAR FAILURE

You don't see yourself as a "risk-taking" kind of person, and are worried about launching something that fails. You don't want to quit your current job yet, but at the same time you worry that you can't be successful with your side business in the time you have available.
 

YOUR DREAM IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE RISK OF A TRADITIONAL ENTREPRENUERSHIP PATH

The secret to starting without the risk is to build a side business.
Look, I'm not going to bother you with a "rags to riches" story, or tell you that you can start a business this week and expect to make a profit in 90 days or less. Anyone who tells you that is lying, or they had many failed business attempts behind them BEFORE they finally launched attempt #20 that worked in that timeframe.

If you're looking to read about someone who always wanted to start their business, you're out of luck there too.
My entrepreneurial journey started with knowledge that I didn't fit in my male-dominated industry. 

I had the work ethic, the drive, the mentors, and a job where I was successful )by the outside world's definition)...and I wanted more.

I wanted more fulfillment, more impact, AND more flexibility in when and where I worked.

I looked for a new job that would fulfill those needs, but it didn't seem to exist. 

I was told by some mentors to suck it up and wait until I was eventually promoted to a leadership position, where I *might* be able to affect some real change. 

Not one of my peers or mentors suggested that I should consider entrepreneurship as a potential career path, probably because all they knew was the path of an employee.

Frustrated, I started to look outside my immediate circles for help and followed my curiousity about the business side of the industry. I joined a volunteer group that largely consisted of entreprenuers and busines owners.
Then, two good personal friends started their own businesses and I started to see what might be possible.

That was the tipping point, and the point where I realized how dependent your career "options" are on WHO is your circle.

My new business owner peers and mentors weren't smarter than everyone else. 

They didn't describe themselves as big risk takers. They didn't have venture capital funding or a patent to their names. Some of them were starting or growing businesses with young kids at home.

ALL of them shared a drive for growth and a passion for making an impact through their work.

I was intrigued by the whole idea of making money online, so I signed up for my first online course - at a cost of $2000 - where I learned how to write and self-publish the book that became the Amazon.com category bestselling book She Engineers. I spent an additional $5000 to attend a business intensive long weekend where I went from general idea to the makings of a business plan.

I decided that my business would be an online business model from the beginning because I had watched many of my friends in professional services (accountants, lawyers, engineers, architects, doctors, teachers etc.) continue to trade dollars for hours, even into their 70's and older.

That's not my idea of success.

I wanted a flexible schedule, where I could work whenever and where ever I pleased.

I wanted autonomy over the type of work I did, so I could play to my own strengths instead of my role being dictated to me by other people.

I didn't want to have to tell my kids that mom was spending another weekend or evening in the office and wouldn't be home for dinner.

I didn't want to spent all my time and effort and energy building someone else's dream when I could build my own.

I wanted to have a bigger impact on the world.

But I'm also risk-adverse, so I needed a plan to validate my business idea while still working my full-time job.

I wrote She Engineers on lunch breaks, in early mornings, and on weekends so I could do just that.

It turns out that the "signs" that this was my path were there along, but I resisted seeing them. 

I didn't want (and couldn't afford) to quit my job to try something that might not work. 

I had smarts and a work ethic, but no idea how to start a business. 

I had even less than no idea when it came to the idea of marketing a business. 

I am an introvert, and definitely not a "natural" networker. 

I am a risk adverse person. I thought I had to have venture capital or at the very least a million dollar idea (ala Bill Gates) to start a business.

I was wrong.

Because I started a side business... today I work when and where I please, I have a completely flexible schedule, and I have an infinite income ceiling. 

Six months after I launched that book, I had validated my "side" business with that book launch and was able to quit my job and go "full-time" in my business.


I can't imagine where I would be now if I hadn't made that leap...because when the world shut down I didn't have to fight with my spouse over doing what was best for family with our three young children's school, as opposed to forcing them to go to school because I HAD to go into the office.

I didn't have to worry about getting laid off.

I didn't have to worry about being forced to go into the office in the middle of a pandemic.

My network started reaching out to me to pick my brain about starting or growing their own online ventures.

That was the reason for the launch of this program.

I learned that there is a systematic process to starting a business (if you're learning from the right person, that is), and that you don't have to be a big risk taker, have a million dollar idea, or venture capital funding to get started.

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REIMAGINE YOUR LIFE

What if you had the freedom to work when, where, and however much you wanted?

What if you were no longer dependent on an employer for your income?

How would you feel if you could have a bigger impact AND make money doing it?

What if you could start a business without the financial risks of quitting your job?

What if you had someone to walk you step by step through the process of starting your business in a supportive community, so you always knew what to do next and were supported every step of the way?


WANT TO KNOW tHE SECRET TO STARTING  YOUR SIDE BUSINESS?

Success has a pattern, and there's a process to it!

There are two false extremes floating around out there about starting a business.

MYTH 1 > > Being an entrepreneur is beyond the reach of the "normal" person. 

Shows like Shark Tank and the stories of unicorn entreprenuers like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos perpetuate the idea that you can't get started without a million dollar idea and large amounts of funding. 

When you look at social media personalities, you get that the idea that a magnetic instagram-worthy personality, a huge network, and a good bit of luck/market timing is also needed to launch your business.

MYTH 2 >> If you just put up a website and create a product, people will come banging down your door. 

I tried that with my first digital product following my book launch and guess how many people bought it? 

ZERO.

Yup, you got it. Cue crickets chirping.

Let's recap what happened: I have two engineering degrees, worked REALLY hard on that product, and done (what I thought) was plenty of research. 

"If you build it, they will come" is simply not true.

That's when I knew that despite my achievements and smarts in my professional field, I needed help if I wanted my business to succeed.

Since then, I have spent two years and tens of thousands of dollars in business and marketing coaching to learn what I did wrong. 

I have learned there is a repeatable process to starting your business or launching a product that sets you up for success.

I had to learn this the hard way, but you don't have to. 

Introducing...
The BuildHER BuSINESS MASTERMIND

Here is a taste of what you'll discover in this program:
  • ​Step-by-step resources to go from idea overwhelm to a plan so you can launch your side business
  • How to make time in your day so you can work on your side business idea
  • ​How to stay motivated to work on your side business, even after a long day at work 
  • ​How to identify your entrepreneurial superpowers so you can create a business you love  ​
  • ​How to determine your target customer 
  • ​How to conduct market research and presell a product BEFORE you create it, so that you don't waste precious time and energy on business idea that won't work
  • ​How to determine which marketing assets to use (social media platforms, websites, and more) to get results quickly
  • Creating a business plan so you can confidently launch your business.
* BuildHER is a paid, application-only program. Submit your application for consideration by clicking on the button above!

HERE's WhAT's INCLUDED...

LIVE! BuildHER Business Mastermind 
This a 3-month Mastermind program teaches you the tools you need to go from idea to a business plan so you are ready to launch your business.

Bi-weekly during the three months of the program, join our live group calls (via Zoom). Each month includes one training call followed by one implementation call where we workshop your business. 
1:1 Coaching Support
Every business is different. That's why we've included two 1:1 business vision and strategy calls in this program! Get personalized insight to get started as soon as you sign up for the program, and close the program with a 1:1 that maps out your strategy for the 30 days following the Mastermind.
Unlimited Email Support
We understand that everyone's needs are unique. That's why our program includes unlimited email support with direct access to me (Stephanie)! Use as much as you need! My responses often include video tutorials and customized video or audio responses as your particular question requires.
Private Virtual Community Support 
Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey, but not anymore!  Get access to our private Slack channel in a social-media free environment because we know how important it is to avoid distractions when you're building your business!
If you are a professional woman ready to turn your business idea into a fully fleshed out plan ready to launch, this transformational program is for you! 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

* BuildHER is a paid, application-only program. Submit your application for consideration by clicking on the button above!
Don't Wait!

It's YOUR TIME

The pandemic has given you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to launch your business as internet spending explodes.

Did you know...in 2019 there were two days when online spending exceeded $2 Billion: Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and in 2020 there have already been 130 days that exceeded this amount?

Did you know that for those that want to start an online coaching or consulting side business, that this market is already a billion dollar market in personal coaching alone and expected to continue to grow?   
Did you also know...that many of the companies that are now household names (HP, Microsoft, Hyatt, Uber, Airbnb, and Slack to name a few) were launched DURING a time of economic uncertainty because someone saw an opportunity and seized it?

Whichever type of side business you want to start, your time is NOW!

You might have extra time (for the time being) because you're working from home in the pandemic, your hours have been cut back, or you've been laid off. 

This program is DESIGNED for someone who has little time but wants to seize the opportunity to start her own business.

Don't miss your chance!

For me, my only regret right now it that I didn't start my business earlier in my career!

Are you ready to get that business of yours finally started so you can have the freedom and impact you want in the world? 

This program will teach you the tools you need so you can do just that. If I can learn them, so can you. Can't wait to see you in the program!

-Stephanie Slocum   

Here's a Recap of

EVERYTHING YOU'LL GET

When Your Purchase this Program!

  • LIVE BuildHER Business Mastermind  ($2997 Value)
  • ​Virtual Slack Community Access ($97 Value)
  • ​Unlimited Email Support ($497 Value)
  • ​Two VIP 1:1 Business Coaching Calls ($497 Value)
Total Value: $4088
But today, you're getting all of this...
For Only $1497
* BuildHER is a paid, application-only program. Submit your application for consideration by clicking on the button above!

fREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIons

1. What topics are covered? What is the format?
BuildHER is a 3-month workshop format that takes you from idea to a fully fleshed out business plan that is ready to launch. It includes two-90 minute sessions per month with homework to be completed on your own time between each session. 

The curriculum is as follows:
  • Month 1 - Vision:  Go from overwhelm to a clear vision of your business and identification of your ideal client.
  • ​Month 2 - Idea: Turn your vision into a business. Complete market research, identify client pain points, and determine your product
  • ​Month 3 - Plan: Turn your idea into a business plan ready to launch. Learn which tools you need and which you don't including websites, social media, marketing strategies, and legal concerns. 
2. When are the Sessions? What if I can't make it to them live?
Schedule is as follows. Group calls are from 11:30am-1:00 pm E.S.T.

As soon as you sign up: Schedule VIP Coaching Call 1 (must be completed prior to Dec 1st kickoff) 
Dec 1 – Kickoff/Clarity Training (Group call 1)
Dec 15 – Clarity Workshop (Group call 2)
Dec 29 – Idea teaching (Group call 3)
Jan 12 – Idea Workshop MM (Group call 4)
Jan 26 – Plan Teaching (Group call 5)
Feb 9 – Plan Workshop MM (Group call 6)
Week of Feb 23rd  – VIP Coaching Call 2 (to define next steps)

All sessions are recorded so you can watch them at your convenience if you can't make them live. If you have a particular question about a session you missed, you can email your instructor (me!) at any time.
2. What if I can't make the live sessions?
All sessions are recorded so you can watch them at your convenience if you can't make them live. If you have a particular question about a session you missed, you can email your instructor (me!) at any time.
3. How long do I have access to this program? 
You have lifetime access to all program materials, including replays, the slack channel, and unlimited email support. 
4. Why should I do this program with you specifically? 

It's a bit of a Wild West out there when it comes to starting an online business. There's some good people, but there are also a number of unethical folks promising they can help you start your business in 30 days using a specific social media platform and some sleezy tactics to get customers. They use fake deadlines to encourage you to sign up for their self-guided program and then dump the information on you with little support. They'll say this will work for everyone, when in reality it won't. 

There's no lack of free information on starting a business out there. Most free stuff doesn't actually work, works only in one specific instance, or works in theory but doesn't give you enough detail to implement it quickly.

I've signed up for plenty of those programs. In fact, that's what led me to my first online course launch with ZERO buyers! 

I refuse to operate like that. I believe that if you actually want to run a real, professional business that you can be proud of, you need to be honest with your customers and focus on serving them first (before you ever make your first dollar). You need to build something sustainable that actually provides value to those who you want to serve. 

That's why this program is application only. I only work with those who want to make a difference through their businesses and are willing to do the work to get there....not just the make-a-profit-overnight types.

I have invested years and tens of thousands of dollars learning from the best in the business on how to run an online business in order to bring this program to you. You get the benefit of all that training without the price tag.
5. Is there an application fee?
We are currently waiving all application fees. Should we offer this program again in the future, we expect this to change.
6. Can you walk me through the application process? What happens after I apply?
Click the red button at the bottom of this page to be taken to the application page.

After completing the short application, we will review the application and will typically respond either way within 2 business days. 

If you are accepted into one of the limited program spots, you will receive an email with logistical details about the program and will book a call with Stephanie to get any questions you may have about the program answered. 

Following this call, you will be asked to make a final decision as to if you will enroll and complete payment (either paid in full option or first installment of payment plan). As a courtesy and in fairness to other potential participants, we ask that you make your decision within 48 hours following our call. This enables us to open up the limited pilot openings to other qualified participants should you decide the program is not a good fit for you at this time.
7. When does the next cohort start?
We currently expect the next BuildHER Business Mastermind cohort to start September 2022. 

If you don't want to wait or want an entirely customized one-on-one coaching option, we also offer BuildHER Elite. More info and pricing for BuildHER Elite is on the application page. BuildHER Elite offers the same content as the BuildHER Business Mastermind in a 1:1 coaching format so it can be tailored to your unique needs. Each session is scheduled individually based on your personal schedule. You also get access to everything else you see on this page.   
8. I've already started my business. Is this program for me?
This depends on how far along you are in your business. If you've been in business less than one year and/or are not profitable, this program may be a great fit. We also offer 1:1 business coaching for established businesses and/or individuals who want to do this program outside of a cohort-based group program. Please email me directly at stephanie@engineersrising.com to set up a consultation to discuss the best options for you.
9. Can you guarantee that my business will be successful?
No one can ethically guarantee that a brand new business will be successful. There are some folks out there will say this in their advertising, but when push comes to shove they are covering their you-know-what's with fine legal print that says you shouldn't expect the same results.

Here's what I will say: If you show up and do the work, I guarantee you will have a fully fleshed out business plan ready to launch at the end of the three months, and you will have grown and changed so much that you will barely recognize where you started. 

One other thing: Your success is my success. I take your success as personally as you do, because I believe starting your own business is THE ticket to financial and schedule freedom, and I wish I had known that before spending 15 years in corporate.   
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