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🧠 The Startup Playbook I Wish I Had 10 Years Ago
I built the course I needed when I was just starting out. Now it’s yours.
(Total read time: 5 minutes)
There’s something that doesn’t get talked about enough in the startup world:
👉 Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy.
👉 They fail because they have no structure.
No map. No clarity. Just vibes, screenshots, and overcomplicated Notion boards that never get used.
I know because I’ve been there.
And I kept asking myself:
Why isn’t there a straightforward, no-BS system to actually build something that works?
Not a $10K mastermind.
Not a 50-hour YouTube spiral.
Just a battle-tested system that helps you go from:
“I have an idea” → “I have a business that makes money.”
So I Built It.
It’s called Business in a Box — and it’s built for the founders doing this after work.
The ones juggling real life while trying to build something real.
Not content creators pretending to be operators — actual builders.

What’s Inside:
✅ SEO-Driven MicroSaaS & Side Hustle Idea Vault
Pre-validated, keyword-backed startup ideas so you’re not starting from scratch.
✅ Financial Model Templates for SaaS, Ecomm & Service Businesses
Plug-and-play models to forecast cash, plan spend, and stay out of the red.
✅ Top VC + Investor Contact Database
Curated list of real names, emails, and funds so you’re not guessing who to pitch.
✅ Pitch Deck Templates (That Don’t Suck)
Designed for clarity, not fluff — the only slide template you’ll ever need.
✅ Brand Kit Template
Visual identity and messaging guidelines — ready to go from day one.
✅ Revenue Roadmap + Founder Fit Tools
Because if it doesn’t make money and fit your lifestyle, it’s just another job.

Who It’s For:
📈 Aspiring founders with 9–5s and 2–5 business ideas they can’t shake
🧠 Professionals building a side hustle they want to take seriously
💬 Indie creators tired of winging it and ready for a system
🤝 Early-stage startup teams that need a clear go-to-market plan
Final Thoughts:
You don’t need another idea.
You need a system to build the damn thing.
If you’re tired of second-guessing, delaying, or downloading another "how to start" PDF… I’ll walk you through it step-by-step.
No fluff. No theory.
Just the playbook I wish someone gave me before I learned it the hard way.
-Patrick
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Let’s make sure you’re building the right thing, for the right market, in the right way.
-Patrick
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