You didn't leave a career to drown in admin, second-guess your pricing, and wing it every month. The Independent Operator gives you the systems, clarity, and confidence to run a premium business, without building an agency you'd hate.
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"I've hit a revenue ceiling. I've been at that revenue for probably three years."
"The management, the admin side — I'm terrible at it and I hate it. I sometimes feel like a 10-year-old impersonating a business person."
"I've been pulling numbers out of thin air. I was coached to price on value — but I don't know how to quantify that."
"I don't have leads coming in. I prefer to have more than I need, but right now I'm just meeting with everyone I know."
You want to grow, but not by building an agency. You want freedom, but every day off costs you income. You want clarity, but you're winging it and you know it.
You're not alone. This is the gap between being a great practitioner and running a great business. And it's exactly what The Independent Operator is built to close.
No more guessing what to charge or discounting to close. You'll have a value-based pricing framework that feels right and earns what you're worth.
Package your expertise into 1-3 clear offers that prospects immediately understand, and happily pay premium for.
Build a lead generation engine that keeps your pipeline full so you always have more opportunities than you need.
Systems for operations, delivery, and client management so the business runs smoothly, even when you take two weeks off.
Business owners who have implemented these systems routinely see a doubling of their revenue in 6-18 months while enjoying more profit, fun, and freedom in their business.
You already know how to do great work. This curriculum teaches you the business side (pricing, sales, operations, delegation) so you can stop being buried in admin and start building a business that runs smoothly while you focus on the work you love.
Outcome: "I know exactly what I keep, where the leaks are, and what to fix first."
Outcome: "I know exactly what to sell, what to charge, and why."
Outcome: "I can attract and close the right clients without chasing."
Take time to implement what you've learned so far.
Outcome: "The business runs smoothly, even without me watching it."
Outcome: "My clients stick longer, and I deliver without burning out."
Outcome: "I can run a business that scales, while focusing on work I love."
Connect one last time to answer questions and celebrate progress.
90 minutes each, recorded for later review.
Ready-to-use systems worth $5,000+.
You're not alone anymore. Connect with other independent operators at your stage who actually get it.
One-on-one work with me to map your path.
Lifetime access to all session recordings.
Guidance as you implement what you've learned.
Winging it every month and hoping the numbers work out
Pulling pricing numbers out of thin air and second-guessing every proposal
The loneliness of running a business without peers who understand your stage
The anxiety of wondering whether you'll have enough clients next month
John Doherty has been where you are. He built two businesses from solo operator to successful exit, not by working 80-hour weeks, but by building the systems that let him work 20-30 hours per week with plenty of profit and freedom left over.
After talking with dozens of independent operators, he kept hearing the same things: stuck at a revenue ceiling, drowning in admin, unsure what to charge, and scared that growing means losing the lifestyle they went independent for in the first place.
This program is the answer to all of that. Whether your goal is to double your revenue, reclaim your time, or finally feel like a business owner instead of just a freelancer, this is the framework that gets you there.
Dates
Launching Fall 2026
Max Attendees
15
Cost
$6,000
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