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Grit Works · Founder Check-In Are you ready for Grit Works?

Start with an honest look at where you stand.

The Founder Check-In is a one-on-one conversation with Charlene Dance about your business today, what's holding it back, and the clearest path forward.

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Complimentary · 30 minutes · Virtual
A founder leading her team in a workshop
What is Grit Works?

Where visionary hustle meets strategic leadership.

You built your business from the ground up on grit and conviction. Now it's time to build the infrastructure that lets you step into the CEO seat.

Grit Works gives brave, non-traditional founders the network, clarity, and foundational tools needed to move from operator to executive:

  • Master core business fundamentals and financial modeling.
  • Surround yourself with trusted advisors and high-performing staff.
  • Get your company ready for the right partners and investors.
  • Lead with confidence, and take care of yourself and your team along the way.

You've proven you can build it. Now let's scale it, sustainably.

What the check-in includes

Thirty minutes. A clearer view of your business.

01

A one-on-one conversation

Thirty focused minutes with Charlene about where your business is today and where you want it to go.

02

The Founder Self-Assessment

A short assessment that reveals your founder type and how your leadership style shapes the business.

03

Your top gaps, named

Leave knowing the two or three gaps holding your business back, and what to tackle first.

The check-in is for you if:

  • You built your business on hustle and want the structure to grow it.
  • You're doing everything yourself and need to know what to hand off first.
  • You're thinking about investors, partners, or a future sale.
  • You want an honest outside view, not a pep talk.

What's on every founder's mind

Marketing01
Sales02
Regulatory03
Manufacturing04
Accounting05
Staffing06
Brokers07
Distributors08
How it works

Three simple steps.

  1. STEP 01

    Share your details

    Fill out the short form below so Charlene can prepare.

  2. STEP 02

    Schedule your check-in

    You'll get a follow-up email to pick a time that works for you.

  3. STEP 03

    Leave with a clear next step

    Know your founder type, your top gaps, and where to focus first.

Request your check-in

Tell us about your business.

A few details help Charlene prepare for your conversation. Every request gets a personal follow-up.

Prefer email? Write to info@themasterplanpartners.com

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