A 12-week Business Planning Intensive for Rising Entrepreneurs
Transform your business idea into a clear, actionable plan, gain practical insights, and connect with a supportive community of like-minded entrepreneurs working to bring their ideas to life.
Starting a Business Can Feel Impossible
Starting a business can sometimes feel like an insurmountable task. New entrepreneurs face a range of challenges and uncertainties that make the journey seem daunting and, at times, nearly impossible. As budding business owners, we encounter obstacles like:
Not Knowing Where to begin
With so many pieces involved in building a business, figuring out the first steps can feel paralyzing.
Lack of Confidence in your skills
Self-doubt can creep in, making it easy to question if you have what it takes to succeed.
Facing Financial Uncertainty
Concerns about budgeting, funding, and profitability can make launching feel risky and unpredictable.
Feeling overwhelmed by information
With countless resources, advice, and business models out there, knowing what’s relevant and reliable is a challenge in itself.
Struggling to Find Focus
With limited time and resources, deciding where to concentrate your efforts can abe a constant battle.
Navigating Alone
Without a community or mentor, the journey can feel isolating, leaving you without guidance when you need it most.
Without a clear plan, support, and guidance, the journey to building your business can feel overwhelming, leaving you stuck, second-guessing decisions, and uncertain about how to bring your vision to life.
Hi, I’m Kathy Rasmussen, serial entrepreneur
and founder of Breakthrough Co Lab.
For over 20 years, I’ve honed my skills as an entrepreneur by launching, growing, and refining businesses across multiple industries. I’ve pursued e-commerce, event planning, magazine publishing, community building, graphic design, marketing, and business consulting. Today, I own three active businesses in Springfield, Oregon, including a third-party logistics company and a tech startup. Each venture has deepened my understanding of what it takes to turn an idea into a sustainable, successful business.
Over the years, I’ve discovered that starting a business doesn’t get easier with experience—it gets more intentional. Building a thriving business requires skill, focus, resilience, and a clear plan. LEAP is my way of helping aspiring entrepreneurs navigate this journey with confidence and clarity, backed by the real-world insights I’ve gained through decades of doing what I love most: creating businesses from the ground up.
Are you ready to turn your business idea into a clear, actionable plan with expert guidance?
Do you want the confidence and skills to navigate the challenges of launching and growing a business?
Are you seeking a supportive community of fellow entrepreneurs who understand the journey and can help you stay focused and motivated?
introducing…
A 12-week Business Planning Intensive for Rising Entrepreneurs
LEAP is a hands-on group program designed to guide new or evolving entrepreneurs from idea to actionable business plan. Through weekly workshops, dynamic tools, and a supportive community, LEAP equips you with the resources, insights, and confidence to launch your business with clarity and purpose.
The program includes:
- Weekly Group Call — guided sessions that provide a clear, step-by-step blueprint to help you build your business with confidence and clarity
- Comprehensive Workbook — structured companion to the group calls designed to guide you through each step in a manageable, actionable way
- LivePlan Subscription — 3-months of industry-leading business planning software to develop, refine, and structure your business plan.
- 1-to1 Strategy Session — personalized guidance in a private session with Kathy, tailored to your specific business goals and challenges
- Breakthrough Co Lab Membership — supportive coworking space and community to stay motivated and connected throughout the program
- Private LEAP Community — lifetime access to exclusive, ongoing network of fellow LEAP alumni for continued support, resources, and connection
Enrollment is open now through January 29. The program begins February 5, 2025.
Your Path to a Complete Business Plan
Over the course of 12 weeks, LEAP will guide you through each essential step of building a comprehensive business plan. From defining your vision to crafting a launch strategy, each week is designed to move you closer to confidently bringing your business to life. Weekly topics include:
Week 1
Vision, Goals + Mindset
Week 2
Identifying Your Ideal Customer + Problem Validation
Week 3
Developing the Product or Service
Week 4
Validating Product-Market Fit
Week 5
Understanding the Competitive Landscape
Week 6
Refining the Value Proposition + Branding
Week 7
Building a Business Model
Week 8
Pricing Strategy + Revenue Forecasting
Week 9
Crafting a Marketing Plan
Week 10
Sales Strategy + Customer Acquisition
Week 11
Operational Setup + Launch Planning
Week 12
Launch, Measure + Iterate
Stop wondering where to begin — Join LEAP and Start Building.
LEAP gives you the structure, support, and confidence to turn your business idea into reality. Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and take the first concrete steps toward building the business you’ve been dreaming about.
Enrollment is open now through January 29. The program begins February 5, 2025.
Sign up before December 31, 2024 and get $100 off when you pay in full.
Pay-In-Full
$550 $450
(Enroll before December 31, 2024)
Payment Plan
3 Payments of $200
(First payment today, subsequent payments monthly for 2 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is LEAP for?
LEAP is for those with a new business idea or those with an existing business in need of a recharge. Even if you’ve already completed some of the business exercises we go through in the course, LEAP will give you a new perspective and a chance to look at everything with fresh eyes.
When are the weekly group calls?
As people sign up, we will survey participants to determine the times that best accommodate the most people. All the calls will take place on Zoom and recorded so you can watch the replay if you can’t join live.
Do I have to live in Eugene/Springfield?
No, you don’t have to be a local to enroll in LEAP. Breakthrough Co Lab is located in Springfield, Oregon, so it would be necessary to be local to take advantage of the coworking membership. However, you can still participate in all the other aspects of LEAP virtually.
What is the private LEAP community?
The program includes lifetime access to our private Discord server where you can chat, brainstorm, share, and connect with other members of LEAP. You’ll get to stay in the community as long as LEAP is around so you’ll continue to meet new entrepreneurs as they begin their business building journeys.
When does LEAP start?
We will kick off LEAP on February 5, 2025. We will send emails with all the details well in advance to give you plenty of notice.