For tradespeople who are ready to build something of their own.
You know your trade.
Now build the business.
BizFlint is a business training system built specifically for tradespeople, helping you make the leap, build a solid business, and grow beyond doing everything yourself.
No MBA required. No fluff. No guessing. Just a clear path from skilled tradesperson to business owner.
3
Phases. One roadmap.
From deciding whether to make the leap to building a business that can grow beyond you.
50%
About 50%
Of new businesses don't
make it to five years.
Being good at the work isn't enough. Building a business requires a different set of skills.
0
Fluff. No confusing theory.
We give you practical guidance so you can make better business decisions at every stage, from deciding whether to make the leap to building and growing the business.
THE HARD TRUTH
Being great at your trade is not the same as running a business
Going out on your own doesn't automatically teach you how to run a business.
- Working more hours than ever, but making less money than you did when you had a boss
- Pricing jobs by gut feeling and hoping it works out (it usually doesn't)
- Constantly chasing the next job instead of building a reliable customer base
- Drowning in taxes, paperwork, and systems you were never taught to handle
Without the right foundation, that business you dreamed about becomes just another stressful job, except now you're the one signing the paychecks. That's why we're here to help.
Get the business foundation you need to build something real.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
You already know your trade. I can help you learn the business side.
Hi, I'm Diane Hendrickson.
Hi, I'm Diane Hendrickson.
I've spent more than 25 years building and operating businesses and years teaching entrepreneurship at the community college level. I'm also an electrician's daughter, an electrician's wife, and a builder-entrepreneur's sister.
I've seen the trades from the inside, and I've seen what happens when talented tradespeople are expected to figure out the business side on their own.
They don't need more theory. They need practical guidance built around the realities of their business.
That's why I built BizFlint. Learn more about Diane.
-the Biz Flint Roadmap
Three Phases.
One Clear Path.
From deciding whether to make the leap to building a business that can grow beyond you.
IGNITE
pHASE 01
START WITH A PURPOSE
Determine whether your trade business can work before you risk your time, money, or livelihood.
- What do you actually bring to the table?
- What will it actually cost?
- Can you actually make money doing this?
bURN
PHASE 02
BUILD THE BUSINESS
You got your Go verdict. Now it's time to build the business.
- Legal structure & setup
- Profitable pricing systems
- Marketing foundation
- Simple financial systems
BLAZE
STAGE 03
SCALE BEYOND YOURSELF
You've built a business. Now it's time to grow beyond being the only person on the truck.
Hiring, managing, systemizing, and scaling without burning yourself out. This is where solo operators become actual business owners.
- Hiring your first employee
- Building systems that run without you
- Revenue growth
- Leadership
HOW IT WORKS
Wherever you are in the journey, there's a next step.
01
FIND OUT WHERE YOU STAND
Take the free Business Readiness Assessment to see where you are now and what you may need to work on.
02
BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION
If you're considering going out on your own, Start With a Purpose helps you work through the real questions and numbers before you make the leap.
03
KEEP BUILDING
WITH US
When you're ready, move into BURN to build the business, and eventually BLAZE to grow beyond yourself.
WHAT'S AT STAKE
Build a business that changes what your life looks like.
Don't learn it the expensive way.
BizFlint exists so you don't have to learn this the expensive way.
FREE RESOURCE
FIND OUT WHERE YOU STAND
Before you invest time, money, or put in your two weeks' notice, take the BizFlint Business Readiness Assessment.
It's a straight-talk assessment designed specifically for tradespeople. It looks at your readiness, skills and experience, financial situation, and market awareness, then gives you specific next steps based on your results.
Takes about 4 minutes. Completely free. No spam.
FREE DOWNLOAD
BIZFLINT BUSINESS READINESS ASSESSMENT
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT DIANE
"Diane is not only friendly and professional but she has a direct way of discovering the exact areas of my company that need attention. Her creative solutions provide tremendous value. I would recommend her programs wholeheartedly. Her expertise has been extremely helpful in expanding my company. I'm thankful to have Diane as a part of my business consulting team."
Lynette E. | Founder, Cardiac Bear
Healing Heart Pillow
"I have worked closely with Diane for several years on the development and facilitation of numerous business programs. She clearly understands how entrepreneurship can empower an individual to do great things. Her unique skill set, coupled with her own experience as an entrepreneur, allows her to teach, counsel, and connect with a broad audience. Her passion, work ethic, determination, and sheer grit has been nothing short of inspirational."
Duane A. | NC SBC Associate Director
Founder, Three Planes Functional Health
GET STARTED
You know your trade. Now build the business.
Wherever you are in the journey, BizFlint can help you take the next step.
Start with the free Business Readiness Assessment and find out where you stand.
COMPANY
Business Building System for the Trades
Helping tradespeople build businesses that work as hard as they do.
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