Launch Strong — BizCoach | Build the Foundation Right
Launch Strong · BizCoach · Stages 1–2

Build the
foundation right.
The first time.

Most businesses are built on guesswork — the wrong structure, the wrong name, the wrong assumptions. Launch Strong is the 12-session program that changes that. From your first decision to your first marketing campaign, every step is structured, guided, and done right from the start.

Format
Done With You
Sessions
12 Live
Duration
12 Weeks
Stages
Spark → Ignite
Community
Focus Forum
Launch Strong · BizCoach
What's Included
12 sessions. 3 phases. 9 steps. Everything your business needs to start right.
Program Includes
  • 12 live Zoom sessions with Ferdinand Risco
  • 3-phase Phoenix Method™ curriculum
  • Session recordings and reference materials
  • Business plan framework and templates
  • Entity formation and registration guide
  • Marketing plan and lead generation template
  • Email support between sessions
  • Focus Forum community access — free
Enroll in Launch Strong
Questions? Book a free discovery call before you enroll.
3 PhasesDefine · Design · Deliver
9 Steps3 steps per phase — no gaps
27 ActionsSpecific tasks completed each session
Who This Program Is For

The right foundation
for the right founder.

This Program Is For You
If this is where you are —
  • You have an idea and you're ready to build a real business around it — not just a side project
  • You've started something but you're not sure if it's structured correctly — entity, banking, documents, or all three
  • You're tired of guessing what to do next and you want a clear, structured path that doesn't leave gaps
  • You want to build it right the first time instead of rebuilding it after a costly mistake
  • You're a solo founder or small team at Stage 1 or 2 — Spark or Ignite — on the Enterprise Journey™
  • You're ready to do the work — not just consume content — and you want a guide who has been at every stage
This Program Is Not For You
If this describes you —
  • You're already generating consistent revenue and looking to scale — that's Scale Smart
  • You're pursuing government contracts — that's B2G Coach
  • You want someone to build your business for you — this is a coaching program, not a done-for-you service
  • You're not ready to commit to 12 sessions and the work between them
  • You're looking for motivation — what you'll get here is structure, which is different
The Curriculum

3 phases. 9 steps.
27 actions.

The Phoenix Method™ 3×3×3 framework. Every session is structured. Every step produces a specific output. Nothing is left to guesswork — including what you do between sessions.

Phase 01
Define
Sessions 1–4 · Foundation
Phase 02
Design
Sessions 5–8 · Structure
Phase 03
Deliver
Sessions 9–12 · Operation
What You Walk Away With

Not notes.
A business.

A Legally Formed Business
The right entity structure, formation documents, EIN, and registration — built correctly from the start, not patched together after the fact.
Business Banking & Financial Setup
Business banking accounts open, funding sources identified, and accounting system in place. Your money and your personal finances are separated correctly.
A Written Business Plan
A complete business plan with executive summary, structure, operations, milestones, and financial projections — not a template, a real plan for your business.
Team Structure Defined
W2, 1099, or freelance — the right structure for your business, with job descriptions, payroll setup, and employer responsibilities understood and documented.
A Marketing Plan Running
Branding assets, a marketing plan built on real market research, and a lead generation strategy that's active — not planned, running.
A Clear Path to Stage 3
You finish Launch Strong at Stage 2 — Ignite — with a complete foundation and a clear path to Momentum. The next step on the Enterprise Journey™ is visible.
What's Included

Everything you need.
Nothing extra.

Program Includes
  • 12 live Zoom sessions with Ferdinand Risco — not a facilitator, not a group moderator. Ferdinand.
  • The full Phoenix Method™ 3×3×3 curriculum — Define, Design, Deliver
  • Session recordings — every session available to revisit
  • Reference materials, frameworks, and templates for each session
  • Business plan framework — built during the program, not assigned as homework
  • Entity formation and registration step-by-step guide
  • Operating agreement and by-laws templates
  • Marketing plan and lead generation strategy template
  • Email support between sessions — questions don't wait until next week
The Ferdinand Difference
Ferdinand doesn't teach business from a whiteboard. He has been at every stage of this journey — from enlisted soldier to agency CEO. The structure he teaches is the structure he used. That's the difference between a coach who knows the path and one who has walked it.
Community
Included · Free · Always Open
Focus Forum

The BizCoach community. Every Launch Strong client gets access to Focus Forum — a space to connect with other founders at the same stage, ask questions between sessions, share wins, and stay accountable. Not a passive feed. An active community of founders who are building.

Free with every BizCoach program
The Natural Next Step
Scale Smart
Launch Strong builds your foundation. Scale Smart adds the systems — financial infrastructure, team management, risk protection, and sales acceleration. When you're ready for Stage 3, Scale Smart picks up exactly where this program leaves off.
Explore Scale Smart
Investment

One program.
One foundation.

Launch Strong · BizCoach
$1,497
One-Time · Full Program Access
12 live sessions · 12 weeks · Focus Forum access included · Email support
The Foundation Starts Here

Build it right.
The first time.

Twelve sessions. Three phases. One complete foundation — built with the person who has been at every stage of this journey.