Golden handcuffs.
Golden bridge.
You know you're leaving. The question isn't “if”—it's “when” and “how.” The smartest move is to build the bridge while you still have the paycheck.
Most people quit and then figure it out.
You're smarter than that.
The ones who land smoothly don't leap blindly. They spend 8–12 weeks building positioning, a target list, and warm outreach. All while the direct deposit keeps hitting.
By the time they give notice, they've already had three discovery calls and have a pipeline forming. That's not luck. That's a system.
The best time to build your independent practice is while someone else is still paying your bills.
Your 90-day exit runway.
Assess & Position
Complete your readiness assessment. Define your positioning, target market, and unique value proposition. Nights and weekends—no one at work needs to know.
Build Your Target List
20+ companies that need what you do. Start warm introductions through The Crew’s referral network. Still employed.
Outreach & Discovery Calls
Systematic outreach begins. First conversations happen. By Week 8 you have 3–5 companies in your pipeline. Confidence builds.
Give Notice with a Net
You resign knowing you have clients forming, a community behind you, and a system that keeps working.
Build with people doing the same thing.
The Crew is where smart exiters build their bridge together. Weekly calls. Peer accountability. A system to follow while the direct deposit keeps hitting.
Locked forever. Standard rate after founding cohort: $129/month
- Weekly Deck Calls — work your plan with Kirk
- Slack community — others building their exit
- First Mate CRM — track your pipeline before you need it
- Build in stealth — no one at work needs to know
Every member is personally vetted by Kirk.
Ready to stop applying?
Start building.
$99/month, locked forever.
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30-second signup. Cancel anytime.
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