I’m proud of my clients’ success.

I worked with Stephanie while I was going through a career transition. She is part guide, part therapist and part excellent listener. She listened to what my goals were (financial, professional and personal) and helped me think through the right next step in my career. She introduced me to four different franchising options and we met regularly to chat through which, if any, was the right fit. I ultimately decided to pursue a more traditional career opportunity and strongly believe that Stephanie helped me pick the right opportunity with her insightful questions and spot-on guidance. If you have any interest in a non-W2 role I highly recommend you talk to her.

Blythe Jeckel – Greater Chicago Area

I worked with Stephanie for a couple of months after I was laid off and she was an amazing thought partner. Her methods got me to think about what I was looking to do and what I may need to achieve my goals. She took time to analyze my background, align it with my goals, and think about areas that might be a fit. She also took time to understand my non-negotiables and factored those into her suggestions and coaching as well. During the process, she took care of all the introductions and made it clear that I was in the driver’s seat. She was professional and courteous from start to finish. When I ultimately decided not to pursue any of the franchising opportunities and mentioned I was looking to start my own company, she suggested a few different resources to help me think through that option.
I am grateful for her time and would recommend that anyone wanting to know more, engage with her.

Brian Tuomy – San Francisco Bay Area

Thank you so much! I’m sure this wouldn’t have been possible without engaging with you and learning more about business ownership and my potential. We worked very well together to figure out what I really wanted and developed the NorthStar diagram together. You brought out the best in me and helped me think outside the box to realize my potential and meet my goals. It makes me feel great that you are proud of me; it’s truly the ultimate compliment, and I value it highly. You encouraged me by providing examples of what could be accomplished and helped me break down barriers I needed to overcome to move forward. I really can’t express my gratitude enough for what you opened my mind to.

Mike R. – Texas

I have been talking to Stephanie about franchising opportunities for the past couple of months. I had no knowledge of this possible career path until she contacted me. I was very honest with her about merely wanting to explore the possibilities. She made it very easy for me to simply sit back and learn. There was no pressure and she made me feel relaxed to go at my own pace. She genuinely wanted to help me learn and make the best decision for me. I’m grateful for Stephanie’s knowledge and expertise and all that she’s done for me.
You can trust her to do the same for you.

Erin Bjornberg – Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Stephanie is a great coach! She worked so diligently to provide me with several options to investigate. She helped me to think through the process and my reasons for my searches. She aimed in in the right direction to consider how the option could help me obtain my goals. She was never tired of my concerns and many calls. I would not be in the position I am in today without her diligence, advice, questions and support.
She is awesome!!!

Scott Blomgren

I had a great experience working with Stephanie over the course of a couple months while investigating opportunities of starting my own business. During these months, I found her to be very knowledgeable, down-to-earth and easy to talk to. Stephanie worked hard to get to know me, determine my strengths/weakness, define my goals, and find opportunities that matched. I would highly recommend anybody who is investigating business ownership to work with Stephanie. You won’t be disappointed!

Laurence Brandon

I had the privilege of working closely with Stephanie as I explored the realm of franchise and entrepreneurial opportunities. I had never even considered a career in this area and she made the exploration process very enjoyable. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone seeking expert guidance in this field.

Stephanie possesses a depth of knowledge, which she generously shares with clarity and enthusiasm. Her insights were instrumental in helping me understand the intricacies of the entrepreneurial landscape. What sets her apart is not just her expertise, but her genuine passion for empowering others and encouraging them in a positive way as they learn and explore entrepreneurial avenues.

She was a great guide and tailored it to my specific needs and “speed” of learning. She is an exceptional communicator and a pleasure to work with. She is patient, approachable, and genuinely invested in the success of those she mentors. I am very grateful for the time and effort she dedicated to helping me, and I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and supportive guide in the entrepreneurial journey.

If you have the opportunity to work with Stephanie, I’m confident you will benefit from her expertise and dedication.

Barbara Dye – Kansas City

Amazing experience. Stephanie took the time to walk through the process and was incredibly responsive to any questions I had throughout the process. I highly recommend her-she is a great advocate!

Jeff B.

I’ve been talking to Stephanie over the past couple of months to understand my goals and learn about franchising opportunities. My time with her was of tremendous value as I learned so much while attempting to navigate a new career. She provided so much insight and I will forever be grateful for my time talking her. She is very professional, organized, knowledgeable and kind.

Jacquelyn Chambers – Dallas, Texas

Stephanie and I had worked in the same department at Elevance Health. We reconnected after her and I both left the company: I was so happy that we did! Stephanie was incredibly kind and helpful as I explored my next steps. The self-evaluations she walked me through were invaluable as I sought meaningful work.

The opportunities (and the associated people) that Stephanie presented to me were perfect fits. While I ended up pursuing another position, I truly felt like Stephanie got to know me and put me in a position to succeed. I would reach out to Stephanie in a split second if my circumstances become better aligned with the partnerships she facilitated.

Andrew Price – Chicago, Illinois

While I didn’t end up going all the way down the path with Stephanie, I did enjoy working with her. She was engaging, courteous, and really respectful of where I was in my career and my exploration of the options available.

Rhiannon Gallagher – Golden, Colorado

Stephanie is extremely knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to helping individuals realize their dreams of owning a franchise. I highly recommend her, as she was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with.

Darius Roberson

Stephanie Lessick is fantastic! She is kind, patient, and genuinely interested in helping her clients identify the best path to achieve their life goals. I highly recommend her services.

Chante Martin

Stephanie is a great sounding board. She took the time to get to know me and present a number of good opportunities. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to change career or for that next step. Thank you Stephanie.

Ralph Williams

“I started with just me and one truck, working out of my garage. I now have four employees, and I am in a commercial space. The earnings potential is pretty well limitless at this point. I am busy. I do have to spend time away from my family just as I did before. But now, if I want to stay home and cook my kids breakfast, I can. On nice sunny days, if I want to cut out early to take the kids swimming, I do. I don’t just have weekends to choose from anymore.”

BRANDEN BOWDEN, New Business Owner

“After working as an executive in the Detroit area, I found myself at a crossroads. At the age of 64, many people are looking to wind down; but I was starting a whole new adventure. I considered taking another shot at the day-to-day corporate grind. I tried to find another position, but my wife and I have always dreamed of owning our own business, so we began to examine the possibilities. That’s when I found The Entrepreneur’s Source®. I feel my coach has developed his communication skills which allow him to listen with true empathy and I completely trusted The Entrepreneur’s Source process. Now I feel I have personal value in my work. I am loving being a business owner and can see the impact it can have on others. The Entrepreneur’s Source has a great process to help you explore self-sufficiency.”

RICK WEAVER, New Business Owner

“I was traveling across the country working in corporate sales and one day I realized that I didn’t want to travel anymore! That’s when I began to think about owning my own business. I began working with my Career Ownership Coach who helped me begin my Journey of Discovery. For me, it was a great process. I was learning about what excited and motivated me, but also what didn’t! That was just as important. I am so happy I went on the “journey,” and was also happy to have my coach along with me. He was a very good listener. He was genuinely interested in my long-term success. and he challenged me to see some things I didn’t even see in myself.”

LEE PUTNAM, New Business Owner

“I had worked for 15 years in the world of corporate finance when I was forced to make a sudden exit. I had always thought to myself, I have this great corporate job, I’m on easy street. But I was really in the wrong place at the wrong time. I had no control over my own destiny. My Career Ownership Coach helped me take a close look at Franchising to achieve self-sufficiency.  Franchising was a better choice for me rather than starting a business from the ground up. I have a good sense of how things should run and customer service but I tend not to be strong on the sales side and frankly, I am not the stereotypical idea-man. A franchise is giving you the playbook, and you have a product. In my mind a lot of the basics have been built, you just need to follow the proven system. When friends are approaching those exit ramps in life, the first thing I tell them to do is to connect with a Career Ownership Coach at The Entrepreneur’s source.”

ANDREW BROWN, New Business Owner

“The first time I met with my coach, I didn’t think I would walk out with a popcorn stand…Throughout my career, I never once dreamed I’d be in the place I’m in now. I thank E-Source for helping guide me.”

BILL BENTZ, New Business Owner

“Being an entrepreneur was always an idea in my head, but to be honest, I thought when I got to the point in my life that I had a family, that that ship had sailed. My wife and I met with our Career Ownership Coach and found The Entrepreneur’s Source® to be a valuable tool throughout our discovery process. Now, as a business owner I have not only raised nearly $1 million dollars for schools in my community, but I work hard, and I get the flexibility to do what I want to do when I want to do it.”

MICHAEL SCROOPE, New Business Owner