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Founders in the First MileTM

About us

You have the spark. I’ll help you build the fire.

Join a proven mentorship program for solo founders and early-stage entrepreneurs ready to build with confidence.

We’re here to help you take the first step
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Who It’s For

Is This You?

If you’re building something from scratch and feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. This mentorship program is designed for early-stage founders and solo entrepreneurs who are ready to stop second-guessing and start building with clarity, structure, and support. 

First-year founders

You are in your early business days

Solo entrepreneurs

creatives, and consultants

Idea & dream

You have an idea and a dream—but no roadmap

Vision to traction

You’re ready to move from vision to traction

What we are offering

Services We Provide

01

Founder Vision Statement

Clarify your purpose and long-term vision so every step forward aligns with your goals.

02

Buyer Persona Map

Identify and understand your ideal customer so you can speak directly to their needs.

03

Messaging Templates

Plug-and-play messaging tools to help you communicate your value with clarity and confidence.

04

Minimum Viable Offer (MVO)

Define a simple, sellable version of your offer to validate your idea and start generating revenue.

05

Go-To-Market Plan

Craft a focused strategy to launch, market, and sell your product or service effectively.

06

90-Day Roadmap

A clear, step-by-step action plan to build momentum and stay on track over the next three months.

Why choose us

Why Work with Arlen?

Founder, mentor, and trusted advisor—Arlen Bartsch brings over 30 years of real-world entrepreneurial experience to help you move from idea to execution with confidence. Having built and advised multiple successful ventures, Arlen understands the early-stage challenges solo founders face. His mentorship goes beyond theory, offering practical guidance, strategic clarity, and the kind of support that helps you get unstuck and gain momentum—faster. If you’re serious about building a strong foundation and avoiding the common pitfalls, you’re in the right hands.
Start Today

This isn’t a course. It’s a co-building experience.

When asked by others who are starting a business what my best advice is for them, I always say that finding the right advisors who truly understand the risks, highs, lows, and mistakes that come with building a business is invaluable. We are grateful that Arlen is part of that network for us and would highly recommend working with him!

- Amanda Douglas-Young, President
KnowledgeNow Inc.

What differentiates Arlen

What differentiates Arlen, and why he’s a coach rather than just an advisor, has been his adeptness in building up the confidence of members of the revenue team. He instills in teams the faith that they can accomplish their objectives in the face of the inevitable hurdles of proving product-market-fit. Lots of people can teach sales; few can build people up to meet the task. Arlen is one of the few.
Sebastian Murdoch-Gibson
Cofounder, QualRecruit

Arlen is the real deal

Arlen is the real deal. Not only has he helped us build a repeatable and scalable process, but he’s helped us execute it on a weekly basis as well – keeping us accountable, and providing insights and advice where needed. I would highly recommend him.
Nic Boileau, CEO
Ekidna Sensing

Strategies from Arlen have been a game changer

Strategies from Arlen have been a game changer for MPM’s growth. From fixing our value proposition to polishing our product pricing, we have exceeded our revenue forecast and it is all possible just because of his 1:1 sessions. Arlen has pushed our limits and guided us toward greater heights and taught us the magic of thinking big. We are planning our 2024 sales strategies with Arlen and I can certainly say that he has put us at least 6 months ahead with our business growth! Grateful to have him as our coach!
Chetanya Sharma, Co-founder
My Personal Mentor

We have had the privilege of working with Arlen

We have had the privilege of working with Arlen as our business traction mentor, and the experience has been excellent. Arlen uses an exceptional blend of strategic insight, practical wisdom, and a strong passion and commitment to our business’s success. His supportive guidance has provided us with an understanding of how to navigate challenges in this phase of our business and capitalize on opportunities. Arlen brings his wealth of experience and knowledge to support our business growth and is a valuable asset for any entrepreneur seeking to propel their business forward. Highly recommended!
Sandra and Idana
I.Liv Co-Founders
Got any Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

This program is designed for first-year founders, solo entrepreneurs, creatives, and consultants who are in the early stages of building their business and want expert guidance to gain traction.
No! Whether you’re refining an existing idea or starting with just a dream, the program helps you clarify your vision and build a roadmap to launch with confidence.
This is hands-on mentorship, not just passive learning. You get direct guidance, personalised feedback, and structured support tailored to your unique journey—no fluff or filler.
By the end of the program, you’ll have a clear founder vision, a validated offer, a defined customer persona, messaging that resonates, and a practical go-to-market plan to move forward.
Expect to spend around 3–5 hours per week on mentoring sessions, strategy development, and action tasks. The program is designed to fit into a busy founder’s schedule.
Yes, the program is delivered entirely online, making it accessible no matter where you’re based.

Program Fee: $1,200 CAD

This includes:

  • Full 6-week mentorship program tailored to your business
  • Access to exclusive tools, templates, and playbooks
  • 1-on-1 coaching and feedback from Arlen Bartsch throughout
  • Ongoing access to session recordings and materials
  • Personalized support on your go-to-market strategy, pricing, and positioning

Split Payment Option
 We offer a two-payment option (2 x $600) by request to help founders manage cash flow.

Money-Back Guarantee
 If you complete the program and don’t feel it delivered meaningful value, we’ll refund your fee—no hard feelings.

Spots are limited.
 We only take on a few founders at a time to ensure high-quality, personalized mentorship.

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