The Authority Based Business Mentoring & Coaching Program
Build a business around your expertise — lower risk, higher margins, highly mobile. The same system we have used at FIRMSconsulting for over 12 years, taught step by step, with us, in a small private group.
“My need at this time is how will I establish myself as an expert and, leveraging that, how can I move forward for the Green card.”
That is an actual quote from a client. He could see the link between becoming a recognized authority and securing permanent residency. The EB-1A remains the only visa category where no labor certification is required, no job offer is required, self-petition is allowed, and visas are current. That is what becoming an authority can do.
You must build your authority while you are employed. Done correctly, you and your employer both benefit. You set up the pieces of your business so they can be activated the day you choose to leave. Trying to build authority after you leave is a much harder, longer, more expensive road.
Building an authority-based business (a business built around your expertise) is what allowed me to pursue my own work while giving my family stability. And it works whether your reason is a visa, financial independence, or simply outgrowing the ceiling of working for someone else.
Becoming an owner
Most of our clients work for large companies and are very good at what they do. After going through our mentoring programs (like The MasterPlan) many reach the point where the possibilities of being owner and investor — rather than employee — become significantly more attractive.
That raises a question: how do you figure out the critical path to building a business? What business to build? Where the mines are buried? Which activities are wasted time and which are on the critical path? And what do you not know that you do not know?
Most business people “dabble.” Our clients don’t want to dabble. They want guidance and support so they can go through the process faster and get better results. Every business person I know who did exceptionally well learned from people who came before them, succeeded, and were willing and able to teach what they knew. You will never live long enough to learn everything you need about business by trial and error alone.
An authority-based business is one built around founder authority. It is lower risk, higher margin, highly mobile, and rewarding. Three skills you cannot outsource, delegate, or skip:
- Ability to speak
- Ability to write
- Ability to think
We assume foundational ability in each. We sharpen all three in our other programs — speaking in Executive Presence & Communication, thinking and writing in The MasterPlan, Consulting Sales Rainmaker, and Insider / Legacy.
A unique 4-part structure
12 months of mentorship (VIP Full Year), built on what our Insiders and Legacy members asked for.
Part 1 — Live small private group sessions (SPGs) with Kris & Michael
Also called results clinics. Three per month (weeks 1, 2, 3). Personalized attention from Michael and Kris. You progress through the critical path, submit work and questions, and get direct feedback — live, with video replays. You also watch us mentor other participants. Real breakthroughs often come from listening to someone else’s feedback.
Part 2 — Authority Based Business training series
The full critical path we developed over 12 years of running FIRMSconsulting, taught as structured lessons and released over 12 months for VIP Full Year. Plus 9 additional months of access to the training and SPG replays after the program ends.
Part 3 — One-on-one strategy sessions with Kris
Elite: one 55-minute strategy session. VIP: six monthly 55-minute deep-dive sessions. VIP Full Year: twelve monthly 55-minute deep-dive sessions. Optional add-on of six additional 1:1s strongly recommended.
Part 4 — Critical path downloadable resources
The same tools, templates, and resources we use to move clients through each step of the process.
Who this program is for
This is for you if any of the following are true:
- You want to be an expert in your field and build a business around that expertise.
- You want semi-passive to passive income, and you are willing to do the work to create it.
- You care about your level of contribution and want to make a positive impact.
- You feel you are not well compensated for the value you create.
- You are interested in exploring an expert-led immigration path.
- You want to be CEO of your own business — and ultimately leave a legacy.
- You understand this is a long-term play and you are not expecting to get rich quickly.
- You are willing to work with us to compress the learning curve and build with our guidance.
Program levels
12-month runway. Phases 1 & 2 lay the initial foundation.
Elite
- Initial steps in building a business
- 1 × 55-min strategy session with Kris
- Small private group results clinics
- Installment option available
VIP — 6 months
- 6 × 55-min 1:1 deep-dive mentoring with Kris
- All SPGs / results clinics
- Recommended add-on: +6 1:1s for $5,997
- Installment plans available
VIP — Full Year
- Monthly 55-min 1:1 with Kris (12 total)
- Full critical path training, released over 12 months
- +9 months of post-program access to training & replays
- Add-on +6 1:1s recommended ($5,997)
Total stated value: $18,500 (Elite) · $36,500 (VIP) · $68,000+ (VIP Full Year). Terms and conditions apply.
Build a business like us, with us
If you are inclined to embark on this transformational journey, apply above. If you have already submitted an application, email us so we can make sure it is reviewed promptly.