ISN'T IT TIME TO MAKE THIS BUSINESS OF YOURS TAKE OFF!
Imagine finally being the proud owner of a business that really works!
Yes that means you, doing something you love & that feels natural and actually makes money - not just the odd payment here & there but regular, repeatable, reliable money.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF...
- You've been struggling to get a business idea off the ground for some time, you've followed the marketing gurus, - perhaps spent money on courses that didn't take you anywhere - but nothing is really happening. And maybe your parter is starting to question whether you should just go get a job?
- OR You're currently stuck on the freelancing hamster-wheel - you know the routine: when you're on a project you're too busy to do marketing and when you come off a project you have time but now you're worried where the next piece of work will come from? And even when you are working you're finding people increasingly questioning your rate?
- OR You've desperately wanted to escape your job for some time but you can't afford to gamble on being left without a proper income
- OR You've got a working business and you want to launch something new - something to create recurring or passive income, or a new way of delivering what you provide, but you're afraid to mess up what is currently working
I WAS NOT A BORN ENTREPRENEUR!
When I quit Deloitte I simply wanted to escape the 9-5 and find the creativity, freedom and self-expression I craved.
For the first couple of years I didn't get very far trying to work it all out on my own and things got pretty stressful. The breakthrough was when I joined a programme to get direct input from an experiened entrepreneur. I paid £6,000 to join and it terrified me but I made an additional £60,000 back in a year on top of what I was already making and ever since then I have had a unique 6-figure business that fits like me like a glove.
What's your dream?
To escape your job? To step off the freelance hamster wheel? To finally do something with that good idea stuck in your head? To show the doubters and haters around you (and yourself!) that you really can do this? To do something for a living that lights you up? To reach 6 figures and beyond?
Let's make your dream a reality together.
The Pioneer Programme is not a course you follow on your own. It is a 3-month journey where I co-create your new business (or next phase of your current business if you have one), with you.
LET ME POSITION & PACKAGE YOU AS A ONE-OF-A-KIND
The world is a crowded place and the only way to stand out, attract people easily, and charge high prices is to position yourself as something unique, as one of a kind. That doesn't mean changing what you want to do, it's just a matter of creating the right spin - and that's what I do for you in the Pioneer Programme.
Join me to take what's different about you, your passions and geeky obsessions, your challenges and life experiences, and use them to create something no one else can - a unique brand and business that generates word-of-mouth buzz, exciting media coverage, and a steady flow of clients.
Right now this might seem far-fetched from where you sit but I've achieved all this multiple times - creating the Scanners Night event in London that got featured in the Daily Mail, Daily Express and multiple magazines, writing the book Screw Work Let's Play that defined its genre, was recommended by The Sunday Times and translated into 10 languages, and creating the online programme The Ideas Lab 30 Day Challenge with over 1300 participants generating 100s of 1000s of pounds in revenue.
And I've helped many clients to do the same - to quit their jobs, become famous in their field, attract press and TV coverage, and make their mark on the world. You can see some of them on this page.
Now I've distilled everything I've learned over 15 years into The Pioneer Programme.
"I have taken many marketing courses. They are all very good at giving you all sorts of stuff but for some reason, they (almost all of them anyway) seem to fall short of actually giving you the 'meat'. With John, I managed to get the mind shift I was looking for - a way of thinking, of understanding situations. My way of looking at things has changed and that is what a great program is able to do. It feels like I have reinvented myself :) And this happened because John is a natural at copywriting - something I aspire to become one day!" - Michel
THE 3 ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS I WILL BE CO-CREATING WITH YOU
YOUR VIRAL BRAND & NICHE
If you're concerned about standing out in a crowded field with many competitors (some of whom are much better known), we will solve that for you by creating your own unique brand that gets attention and makes you the go-to person for the thing you love doing (so that you can charge accordingly!).
More than that, you have the chance to spread a powerful message or idea and actually impact the world in a meaningful way – you get to leave a legacy.
YOUR 100K STANDOUT OFFER
Let's talk money! A cool brand is all very well but it's worthless without a way to make money from it.
In the Pioneer Programme we will create a standout offer/package/service/product/programme that we know can make you 100K - because that's something worth putting the marketing effort into.
And we'll prove it too - by selling it!
YOUR 100K PLAN
If you're running out of steam trying to get people to buy, you can relax now. Because you and I are going to be creating a simple personal plan to generate sales quickly, and build your brand without the overwhelm.
You'll know what you need to do - and what you don't need to worry about - to generate your first 20k of sales that proves your new offer really works. And you'll have a simple strategy to establish your brand and build your following at the same time so that you can scale up to making 100K+.
"The Pioneer Programme provided the structure, accountability and social support I needed to keep going. Making this career change was both exciting and terrifying... There's a lot of different aspects to running your own company and John gives you the essentials in the areas that make the biggest impact...
Without the course, I don't think I would have had the bravery to go it alone. Thank you, John and team." - Mary
Discover The 6-Step Pioneer Process
The Pioneeer Programme syllabus walks you through the 6 steps fo the Pioneer Process. John covers a topic in each and then helps you apply it to your business. Here's what we cover:
YOUR VIRAL BRAND & NICHE
I walk you through finding the unique message, niche & brand inside what you do so that you stand out, get remembered, and win press coverage.
YOUR 100K STANDOUT OFFER
Discover how to create one thing that you would love to do & that others will be eager to buy. And when you've done that once, you can do it again!
YOUR COPY THAT SELLS
Discover the secrets to describing what you offer in a way that makes it irresistible to buyers - without being cheesy or salesy.
MAKE YOUR FIRST 20K - FAST
Discover the faster way to get buyers without elaborate social media and marketing funnels
YOUR 100K MARKETING PLAN
Create a one-page marketing plan with the minimum number of marketing tasks to make your first 100K
YOUR 30-MINUTE CHUNK CHECKLIST
You'll go away with a simple list of tasks you can do in 30 minutes or less so you can make progress even when you're busy
I've been doing sustainability consultancy & bespoke training development. I've been invited to speak at events and I've even started career coaching for sustainability professionals. I'm pleased to say that it is already profitable for me with a gross income close to £33k. Thank you John, because a lot of the ground work was done in the Pioneer Programme. - Virginia
About John
John is bestselling author of two books translated into ten languages and his advice has been featured in numerous newspapers & magazines.
John's entire career has been in innovation - Senior Managing Consultant at Deloitte, special effects software developer for Disney, independent consultant to the BBC.
He is founder of The Ideas Lab, has run one-of-a-kind sell-out events for creative people in London for 12 years, and created programmes with 1000s of global participants making 100s of 1000s of pounds.
Whether it's technology, consulting, freelancing, writing or business coaching, John has proved himself as a pioneer.
Feedback from past clients...
Rik Spruyt on the key to his 7-figure business
"The past 5 years wouldn’t have been possible if we hadn't met."
Rik Spruyt Founder & Managing Director - CrossTrades OBL
"The Pioneer Programme provided the structure, accountability and social support I needed to keep going. Making this career change was both exciting and terrifying and having people alongside you having done it and others going through it keeps you going when the fear sets in. There's a lot of different aspects to running your own company and John gives you the essentials in the areas that make the biggest impact. This team is hugely encouraging and I have been exposed to people from all walks of life and industries I would not have had insight into without this programme. Without the course, I don't think I would have had the bravery to go it alone. Thanks a million for believing in me John, when I wasn't 100% sure in myself." - Mary Doyle, Rocket Girl Coaching
Mary Doyle Founder - Rocket Girl Coaching
"I have taken many marketing courses. They are all very good at giving you all sorts of stuff but for some reason, they (almost all of them anyway) seem to fall short of actually giving you the 'meat'. With John, I managed to get the mind shift I was looking for - a way of thinking, of understanding situations. My way of looking at things has changed and that is what a great program is able to do. It feels like I have reinvented myself :) And this happened because John is a natural at copywriting - something I aspire to become one day!" -
Michel
"Thought I'd let you know my successes:
- Just about to hit my first £10K - My first client - the London Transport Museum - has asked me to bid for supporting them - Been commissioned by the South London Gallery to help orientate their senior leadership team on their Diversity & Inclusion journey - Did a pro bono one hour consultation for a household name campaigning charity yesterday which looks likely lead to work next year - Am now a regular columnist for Charity Times and was a judge in their Charity of the Year awards this year - Been invited already to speak at two events next year"
Srabani Sen OBE Full Colour
"John doesn't just deliver you a load of videos and leave you to get on with it. He is invested in your success."
Michael MacMahon Public Speaking Coach & Radio Host
"I found my 1:1 consultations with John on the Pioneer Programme extremely useful for moving past points where I felt stuck. John has a real knack of looking at your jumbled up thoughts that are all over the place and then summarising them concisely." - Sarah Rogers-Hart, Kids Screw You Up
"John helped me right from the start to narrow down all my ideas to focus on the one that really excited me. He helped me take it further from a concept to being something tangible and used his network of contacts to help provide direction and guidance in a completely new area for me. John has a wealth of experience related to starting up businesses and helped inspire confidence for me to keep going with my new venture." - Sanjay Sony, Naturalworks Nutrition Bars
"Working with John gave me a real confidence boost and a clearly defined plan that produced my first four figure executive career coaching sale. His ongoing support and advice have proved invaluable." - Amechi Udo, Career Change Strategist
"Working with John helped me dig out this formerly 'crazy idea' that I was secretly excited about but too scared to actually do. John encouraged me to launch it as a play project which was a blast and I really got to experience the value my 'crazy idea' brought to people! Without John's no-nonsense straight-talking input Colour the City may still be a 'crazy idea' in the back of my cupboard - and I'm so pleased it isn't!" - Debbie Warrener
"John gave me inspiration, opened my mind to more ideas, and I left the meeting with a concrete plan of what to do next. He helped me to package my ideas and my unique selling points in a way that doesn't sound 'salesy' which is something very important to me and why I chose to work with him in the first place." - Adele de Caso
"Trust in the Pioneer Programme process. Put the work in and you will make & get results." - Sarah
The 3-month programme to co-create a business you love with bestselling author John Williams in rapid time
- Lifetime access to the 6-step Pioneer Process syllabus of John walking through creating your brand, offer, copy, quick sales and your 100k plan with simple fill-in-the-blanks worksheets for every step
- A one-to-one deep-dive consultation every month with John to nail your niche & Viral Brand, your 100K Standout offer AND your fast sales strategy
- 3 months' support in The Pioneer Programme online community
- Weekly 'Office Hours' sessions which you can drop into whenever you need extra direct input from John
- Weekly checkins with our accountability coach to keep you on track and make sure you get the important stuff done that is all too easy to put off
- Training on how to keep making progress even when you have very little time (and energy!)
- Strategies that work without you needing buckets of confidence!
- You... with a business you love that is as unique as
your fingerprint and that is making real revenue
£10,000 Worth of Business Mentorship
Join now for just:
£2,475 plus VAT*
*For those outside the EU, price is approx. US$3,243 (since you do not need to pay our 20% VAT sales tax)
Not sure if the Pioneer Programme is right for you?
"Without the course, I don't think I would have had the bravery to go it alone. Thanks a million for believing in me John, when I wasn't 100% sure in myself." Mary Doyle Rocket Girl Coaching
Got a question?
"I’ve bought other courses and not really got anywhere - and sometimes not even completed them so I'm worried about buying another one"
I confess I've bought courses I have never even looked at! But do you know the ones that I actually used and got massive value out of? The ones that weren't just home study courses but had direct input from people with a lot of expertise.
And that's why I created the Pioneer Programme not as a course but as a business co-creation programme where I work on your business throughout.
"Will this work for my business?"
The Pioneer Programme contains fundamental principles that work with pretty much any business. If you're in any doubt, complete the form and book a call to talk it over.
I will be honest with you if I think your business is not a good fit or you're not at the right stage.
"I don't have time right now. I'll do it another time..."
From the thousands of peopel I have helped over the last 15 years I guarantee you are wasting 50-90% of your time right now on things that will never pay off for you.
This is painful for me to see!
Let's speed the whole thing up and finally create you a business that works and make you some money!
You can take part in the Pioneer Programme in just hour or two a week.
"I don't have the money right now."
The first programme of this kind that I took cost me £6,000. Now I see people at my level charge £10,000+ and you don't even get to speak to the leader personally!
I appreciate that the Pioneer Programme investment is not trivial but for the time being this is a remarkable opportunity to have me work on your business for a fraction of what most people charge. (Over time I will move towards having other people deliver parts of the programme so join now and get the real deal!)
Also consider this: we will create a product that we know will make 100K at least and we'll get you making sales FAST.
How many sales would you need to make at least your money back? There's a good chance that after the Pioneer Programme (when I've shown you how to put your prices up!) it might be one sale! If you're selling at a lower price point, it might be five or ten.
If I couldn't get you one, five or ten sales quickly, I wouldn't still in business!
Remember that you can pay in one instalment or in 3 and you can pay by credit card or PayPal.
Ultimately if you're concerned, book a call with me and if I don't think you can easily make ten times your money back pretty quickly I will say so and will recommend you don't join.
"Trust in the Pioneer Programme process. Put the work in and you will make & get results." - Sarah
"I'M READY TO BUY!"
"The past 5 years wouldn’t have been possible if we hadn't met."
Rik Spruyt Founder & Managing Director - CrossTrades OBL Hit 6 figures in 8 months, now a 7-figure business
Still don't see how the Pioneer Programme will help you?
Click the button to book a call. If I think you could be a good fit for the Pioneer Programme you will be offered the chance to have a FREE phone consultation with me [valued at £450] where we will discuss your business/idea and your suitability for the Pioneer Programme.
"John doesn't just deliver you a load of videos and leave you to get on with it. He is invested in your success." - Michael MacMahon, Public Speaking Coach & Radio Host