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Entrepreneurial Owner Training

Entrepreneurial Owner Training

Build Something That's Yours. A Business. A Legacy. A Life on Your Terms.

Are You the Person Who Sees a Business, Not Just a Job?

You have always been the one who thinks bigger. When you see a project, you do not just see the work. You see the opportunity. You see what could be built, who could be hired, how the whole thing could grow.

The Entrepreneurial Owner track is built for people like you. People who want to do more than work in the trades. People who want to own the company. Lead the team. Build something that lasts.

This is not a theory class. This is a structured, 3-year path from tradesperson to business owner, taught by people who have done exactly what you want to do.

Why the Trades Need Owners, Not Just Workers

The skilled trades are facing a massive leadership gap. Thousands of business owners are retiring every year, and there is no one trained to take their place. The demand for skilled trade services is not slowing down. It is accelerating.

But knowing a trade is not the same as knowing how to run a business. Most trade professionals never receive formal training in leadership, finance, marketing, or operations. They figure it out on the fly, or they never figure it out at all.

That is the gap the SOE Entrepreneurial Owner track was built to fill. We give you every skill you need to launch, grow, and lead a trades business, and we do it in 3 years, not a lifetime of trial and error.

What You'll Learn

Business Formation

Legal structure, licensing, insurance, and the fundamentals of launching a trades company from the ground up.

Financial Mastery

Pricing, estimating, cash flow management, profit and loss statements, and the money skills that keep businesses alive.

Team Building & Leadership

Recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining top talent. Build a team that runs without you in the room.

Sales & Marketing

Generate leads, close deals, build your brand, and create a marketing engine that drives consistent revenue.

Operations & Systems

Create repeatable processes, manage production, and build the systems that turn a job into a scalable company.

Risk Management

Protect what you build. Insurance, contracts, compliance, and the strategies that keep your business safe.

Your Training, in Your Pocket.

Access your full curriculum anytime, anywhere. Daily micro-lessons, progress tracking, mentor connection, and community forums, all from your phone.

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Is This Right for You?

You want to own your own trades business, not just work in one
You think like an entrepreneur and want the skills to match
You want to learn from people who have built what you want to build
You are ready to commit to a 3-year path to ownership
You want a structured program, not trial and error
You believe in building something that lasts

What Graduates Can Expect

Graduates of the Entrepreneurial Owner track are prepared to launch and lead their own trades businesses. With a complete foundation in operations, finance, sales, marketing, and team leadership, you will be ready for the real challenges of ownership.

Potential Roles

Business Owner, Franchise Operator, CEO of a trades company, General Contractor (with your own team)

Earning Potential

$80,000 to $250,000+ depending on market, trade, and business scale. Owners of established trades businesses often earn $150,000 or more.

Industry Demand

The trades are projected to add hundreds of thousands of positions over the next decade. Business owners who can hire, train, and lead are in critical demand.

SOE gave me the roadmap I never had. I went from working in someone else's company to building my own. The skills I learned here changed everything.

Austin Walker, SOE Graduate

Your Journey Through the SOE Program

The Entrepreneurial Owner track is a 3-year progression that builds on itself. Each year prepares you for the next.

1
Year 1

Department Manager

Master the fundamentals of leading a team and managing a division within a trades company.

2
Year 2

General Manager

Learn to run the full operations of a company, from finances to production to people management.

3
Year 3

Entrepreneurial Owner

Build your business plan, secure funding, launch your company, and step into ownership.

All Department Tracks

The SOE program covers every department of a trades business. As an Entrepreneurial Owner, you will develop fluency across all of them.

Accounting Manager

Master the financial engine of a trades business. Budgets, P&L, cash flow, and financial reporting.

Sales Manager

Lead a sales team, build revenue systems, and close deals that grow the business.

Marketing Manager

Build the brand, generate leads, and create the marketing strategy that drives growth.

Production & Service Manager

Run the field operations. Manage crews, schedules, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Recruiting Manager

Find, hire, and retain the people who make great companies possible.

Appointment Center Manager

Manage the front door of the business. Lead the team that books appointments and drives revenue.

General Manager

Oversee all departments. Coordinate operations, finances, and people to run a full company.

Entrepreneurial Owner

The full journey. Launch and lead your own trades business from the ground up.

“Keep Learning & Don't Quit.”

Larry Janesky, Founder

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply today, request more information, or speak with an advisor about the Entrepreneurial Owner Training track.

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