Scale With Control
The Special Operations Approach to Business Execution
Before You Begin
This is not an open program.
We are selecting 20–40 veteran-owned, blue-collar businesses generating between $1M–$10M in revenue.
If accepted, you will:
- Commit to a 90-Day Execution Challenge
- Attend a 7-day in-person deployment in Traverse City
- Implement the 5 Paragraph Operating System
- Operate alongside a cohort of second-stage business owners
Not everyone will be accepted.
SECTION 1: OPERATOR INFORMATION
Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Business Name
Website (if applicable)
City / State
Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?
- Yes
- No
Branch of Service
Years of Service
SECTION 2: BUSINESS QUALIFICATION
Current Annual Revenue (Required)
- Under $1M
- $1M–$5M
- $5M–$10M
- $10M+
Number of Employees
Industry / Trade
(Be specific—this is a blue-collar focused cohort)
Which best describes your current stage?
- Growing but inconsistent
- Established but plateaued
- Scaling with some structure
- Fully structured and expanding
SECTION 3: EXECUTION REALITY
Where has your business hit a ceiling?
(Be specific—what is not working right now?)
Which of the following are currently limiting your growth? (Select all that apply)
- Team misalignment
- Lack of systems / processes
- Slow or unclear decision-making
- Inconsistent revenue / sales
- Leadership bandwidth
- Operational complexity
- Other: _______
How are you currently planning and executing your business strategy?
(Open response)
SECTION 4: SYSTEM COMMITMENT
The accelerator is built around the 5 Paragraph Operating System.
This is not optional.
Are you willing to:
- Replace your current planning and execution structure
- Apply the system daily for 90 days
- Use it to align your team and operations
Answer:
- Yes, fully committed
- Unsure
- No
SECTION 5: 90-DAY EXECUTION COMMITMENT
This is not a course.
This is a 90-day operational campaign.
Are you willing to:
- Commit weekly time to implementation
- Be held accountable to execution
- Operate with discipline for the full 90 days
Answer:
- Yes
- No
What would cause you to fail this 90-day challenge?
(Open response—be honest)
SECTION 6: IN-PERSON DEPLOYMENT
After the 90-day challenge, you will deploy in person.
Are you able to attend 7 days in Traverse City, Michigan?
- Yes
- No
What do you expect to gain from the in-person phase?
(Open response)
SECTION 7: SCALE INTENT
What does scaling with control look like for your business over the next 12–24 months?
(Be specific—revenue, team size, operations)
What are you ultimately trying to build?
(Open response)
SECTION 8: FINAL SELECTION
Why should you be selected for this cohort?
(Open response)
If you are not selected, what is your next move?
(This reveals urgency and intent)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By submitting this application, you acknowledge:
- This is a selective accelerator (20–40 businesses)
- Full participation in the 90-day execution phase is required
- Attendance at the 7-day in-person deployment is required
- Acceptance is not guaranteed
☐ I understand and commit
Submit Application
Applications are reviewed. Selected operators will be contacted directly.