For the tradesperson ready to go out
on their own.
You know your trade.
Now build the business.
BizFlint is a business training system designed specifically for tradespeople who are ready to build a business that works as hard as they do. There's no MBA required, no fluff and no guessing. We give you a clear path from where you are to where you want to be.
3
Stages. One roadmap.
From idea to launch to scale, our system is built for tradespeople and skilled professionals, no MBA required.
50%
Of small businesses are gone
within five years.
Most of them were great at their trade. What they didn't have was a solid foundation.
0
Fluff. No confusing theory.
We give you real guidance so you can make the right decisions, starting with whether this business makes sense for you.
-THE HARD TRUTH
Being great at your trade is not the same as running a business
Most tradespeople who go out on their own hit a wall fast, because
nobody ever taught them the business side. We don't want you caught in this trap:
- Working more hours than ever, but making less money than when you had a boss
- Pricing jobs by gut feeling and hoping it works out (it usually doesn't)
- Constantly chasing after the next job instead of customers coming to you
- 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 Plan you need to grow your small business
-MEET YOUR GUIDE
I've taught business to tradespeople who were great at their trade But had never been taught the business side.
Hi, I'm Diane Hendrickson.
Small business and the trades are my heart. My dad's an electrician. So is my husband. My brother is a builder who also owns his own trades businesses. I know this world from the inside, and I know what it takes to build something from nothing.
I spent years teaching entrepreneurship at the community college level, watching trades students learn their craft with no one telling them that many of them would graduate into a world where they'd be independent contractors or business owners whether they planned for it or not. Nobody was preparing them for that reality.
Talented, hardworking people fail in business not because they aren't good enough, but because nobody ever showed them the ropes.
I believe starting a business has the ability to dramatically change lives and families. The people who go after it deserve the right information and the support they need to build something real.
So I built BizFlint. A business training system designed specifically for tradespeople who are ready to do exactly that.
-the Biz Flint Roadmap
Three Stages.
One Clear Path.
Every successful trade business starts with a spark and grows with the right fuel.
Our program guides you through each stage in order, without skipping steps.
IGNITE
STAGE 01
NEW BUSINESS
START WITH A PURPOSE
Before you file the paperwork, buy the truck, or kiss your boss goodbye, you need to answer three questions: What do you actually bring to the table? What will it really take? And can you make money doing this?
This course is the honest starting point most people skip, and why so many businesses fail in the first year. We'll look at your skills, your personality, your resources, your market, and your numbers. No cheerleading. Just clarity.
- Personal strengths audit
- Business readiness evaluation
- Profitability reality check
- Purpose-driven business foundation
bURN
STAGE 02
SET UP SHOP
BUILD THE THING
You've got the green light. Now it's time to actually build a business and not just work a job under your own name. BURN walks you through every system a real business needs to survive: legal structure, pricing, marketing, finances, and how to find and keep customers.
This is the stage where most DIY business owners cut corners and pay for it later. We'll make sure you don't.
- Business structure & legal setup
- Profitable pricing systems
- Marketing that actually works
- Simple financial systems
BLAZE
STAGE 03
SCALE AND GROW
GROW THE CREW
You've built something real. Now the question is: do you want to keep doing everything yourself forever? BLAZE is for business owners who are ready to stop being the only person on the truck and start building a team.
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 strategies
- Leadership for small business
-HOW IT WORKS
Getting Started is Easy
01
take the assessment
Find out exactly where you stand before you spend a dime. The Business Readiness Assessment will tell you whether you're ready to launch, and what gaps you need to close first.
02
Start With Ignite
Work through Start With a Purpose and get clarity on your strengths, your business idea, and whether it can actually make money. No fluff, no filler, just the questions that matter.
03
build With Us
When you're ready, move into BURN to set up your business the right way, and eventually BLAZE when it's time to scale up and grow your team beyond yourself.
-WHAT'S AT STAKE
Get This Right and Your Life Looks Different
Don't do this the Hard Way
BizFlint exists so you don't have to learn this the expensive way.
FREE RESOURCE
FIND OUT IF YOU'RE READY TO GO OUT ON YOUR OWN
Before you invest time, money, or put in your two weeks' notice, take the BizFlint Business Readiness Assessment.
It's a no-BS self-evaluation that looks at your mindset, your skills, and your financial situation. You'll walk away knowing exactly where you stand and what to tackle next.
Takes about 4 minutes. It's completely free, and contains no fluff.
FREE DOWNLOAD
BIZFLINT BUSINESS READINESS ASSESSMENT
-TESTIMONIALS
"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
Spark Your Business, Build Your Future
Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Take the free assessment and find out exactly what your next step is.
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Business Building System for the Trades
Helping tradespeople build businesses that work as hard as they do.
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