I’m proud of my clients’ success.

“Steve was there for me while I was thinking about my next role, but had not yet taken the first step. He is a great connector and mentor, and helped me create my post-corporate vision. He leverages a broad network of experts and leaders. So thankful for his help!”

COLLEEN THOMPSON, Program Management Executive

“Steve reached out to me at a time of professional transition in my life. I was so overwhelmed with the amount of paths I could choose. Steve provided structure, which helped me to sift through the mental clutter and start to uncover answers to the fundamental questions I should have been asking myself all along. With those answers in hand, I became fully equipped to choose the path that was best suited for me. And he did it all with an overall air of empathy and encouragement, which I greatly appreciated.”

BRIDGET MIKOLS, Marketing Executive

“Steve is an incredible resource. He listens to his clients. He took the time to take a deep-dive into my strengths, weaknesses and, more importantly, my goals and dreams. His consultative and educational approach gave me the ability to make a decision that was best for me, not him. That’s the definition of integrity, in my opinion. I highly recommend working with Steve. You won’t be disappointed.”

 

JIM ANGELE, Communications & Marketing Executive

“I offer the highest recommendation for Steve Ebben as an entrepreneur coach, business ownership resource, and career mentor. I came into my relationship with Steve having no expectations — or even real understanding — when we started working together, and he has come to play an incredibly impactful and positive role in the advancement of my career. Starting with personal and professional goal setting, identifying the best aligned opportunities that fit those goals, and then navigating through the process of discovery, Steve is extremely knowledgeable, communicative, patient and supportive. He truly created a safe space for me to explore multiple options, many of which I had never considered — not only because I never afforded myself the time to do so, but also because I didn’t really know where to start. It’s difficult to imagine trying to navigate your way through the multitude of options without some guidance, and Steve Ebben is one of the best guides imaginable. In less than five months my career has already been positively affected by working with Steve, and I look forward to continuing to work together in the future.”

KEVIN HENRY, Marketing Executive

 

 

“Steve Ebben is an amazingly patient career coach! He gingerly guided me through the process of self actualization as it relates to becoming an Entrepreneur. I really value and appreciate the guidance and insights that Steve shared as I explored various Entrepreneurial options.”

LESLEY EXUM, Oil & Gas Industry Executive

“Steve is one of the best human beings I’ve met! He is truly looking out for your interest and passionate about others success. That is a rare quality to have and makes Steve outstanding. He is an incredible career coach with deep experience and has helped many people. I would not hesitate to recommend Steve to anyone.”

ANKUR GARG, Data Science Leader

“Steve, somehow you found me when I was lost and had been put in a box. Thank you for ripping the tape off and opening that box up to whole new world of opportunity. If you ever had a dream, you want Steve on your side to help make it become a reality! He’s a true friend and trusted partner that will guide you down the path to possibilities!”

MEGAN WEBER, Executive Search Business Owner

“Steve seemed to good to be true in the beginning of our working relationship. I was struggling to keep my consulting business afloat during the pandemic and I was primed to consider other opportunities. As time progressed over the months that he coached me, it was clear that he was helping to guide me to a career that would be both fulfilling on a professional level and allow me the opportunity to explore the things I wanted to do on a personal level. I valued his guidance and belief in me and my skillset(s). He truly helped me to analyze my personal and professional vision and find the right opportunity for me to pursue and keep my consulting business afloat, at the same time. I truly value Steve and his coaching style, as I believed he genuinely cared about my future. I also gained a lifelong advocate and friend to boot! Can’t ask for a much better outcome.

I highly recommend reaching out to Steve, if you are feeling lost or curious about your professional journey.”

KELLY KASPER, Owner of The Alternative Board North Seattle

“I am appreciative of Steve’s straightforward approach to helping others consider what possibilities exist apart from what they are currently doing. More and more today we see solutions emerging to outsized corporate structures that have the potential to devalue the individual in a variety of ways. Steve sees the possibility of business ownership as an answer to this challenge, and goes about exploring this possibility in a direct manner without any pretense.

If you’re considering professional alternatives today, it wouldn’t hurt having a conversation with Steve to see what potential may exist within his sphere of influence.”

KEVIN HUSTON, Human Resources Executive

 

“I had the opportunity to work with Steve when I found myself at a crossroad in my career. I was unhappy in a toxic culture, and I was not sure in which direction I wanted

to grow. Steve was patient and supportive as he coached me through self-discovery and discussed many potential options. He is very kind, and his methodical approach never came across as pushy or as high-pressure sales tactics. He is a thought leader in his field of coaching and mentoring, and he offers insightful perspective. He also asks great questions that challenged me to look with myself for my own truths, strengths, and authenticity. I highly recommend a conversation with Steve if you are lost in your career or looking for something more.”

 

BECKY BLANKENSHIP, National Sales Executive

In the world of business ownership consultants (and dare I say humans) Steve Ebben stands out as a true partner and coach. With Steve’s honesty, integrity, and kindness, I knew I was in the right hands as I explored business ownership opportunities. Steve’s step-by-step process is genius, and I would recommend Steve to anyone interested in exploring business ownership.

KAREN FULLER, Hospitality Sales Executive

Steve was incredible to work with as he helped me navigate multiple career path opportunities. He is patient, kind, and thoughtful. He puts incredible time and effort into supporting others. I highly recommend Steve for anyone interested in exploring business ownership.

CHRISTOPHER DOTSON, Human Resources Executive

 

“Steve was a very helpful, kind and encouraging consultant, who helped me gain a better understanding of what a Career 2.0 is all about. I’d encourage anyone who is interested in learning more about business ownership and entrepreneurship to work with Steve. You’ll enjoy the process, and the outcomes!”

JOHN TAYLOR, Marketing Executive

“Steve was very helpful to initiate and walk us through the vetting process of three different franchises. The meetings were very informative and answered all of the questions we had. Also, he set up consultation with financing options we reviewed. Without Steve, I would not have known where to start.”

STEVE VALESKO, Facilities Management Professional

Life overall, career growth, and a path to business ownership are full of twists. To be courageous means taking a leap of faith in the journey of life in its all forms. The idea of taking a leap of faith many times easier to grasp than to do. It is great when somebody could help to clarify this process, to cheer you up, and help to keep moving on when there is seemingly no way to remove roadblocks. Steve Ebben of Entrepreneurs Source helped me to achieve exactly this goal. My meetings with him, his gentle and tactful guidance tremendously helped to clarify my current life and career vision and my continuing journey toward business ownership. I am continuing moving ahead knowing there are much more resources and support available then I ever knew before. Thank you, Steve and Entrepreneurs Source.

SERGEY OSTROVSKY, Psychotherapist

“I can’t say enough about how helpful Steve has been. He clearly had my best interest in mind throughout the process and continues to be someone I feel comfortable confiding in regarding my career path. The conversations we had, and continue to have, helped to guide my decision making process. I can’t thank Steve enough!”

ADAM RANDELS, Account Manager, Construction Industry

“I found myself exploring opportunities about 6-8 months ago and Steve reached out to me. Admittedly, I was a little skeptical at first as I had no prior knowledge of The Entrepreneur’s Source. Steve quickly put my mind at ease. Every step of the way, it was clear that Steve had my best interests in mind. At no point did I ever feel pressured. Not once. That was a major concern of mine up front, but with Steve, it was an absolute non-issue. This was an amazing personal journey and I will be forever grateful to Steve for the insight and personal growth that the process provided. The exploration enabled me to get to the bottom of what type of work and work environment I would most enjoy and where I might possibly thrive.

If anyone out there is considering venturing out on their own and exploring life as an entrepreneur, I highly suggest you allow Steve to be your guide on that journey. I am really glad that I did!”

JOE VIOLI, Food & Beverage Executive

“Steve is an incredibly warm, caring and helpful career coach! He really takes the time to get to know you, and asks the right questions to get you thinking deeply about where you’ve been, where you are and where you want to go, both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a new career path – whether it is transitioning to entrepreneurship or further pursuing your area of expertise – Steve will help you focus your intention toward success!”

KEVIN JONES, Marketing & Sales Executive

“Steve is very knowledgeable and considerate. I would recommend anyone looking to start their own business or enter a franchise opportunity to work with him. He listens well and adapts well to the needs of his clients.”

CHRIS BALLOU, Hospitality Consultant

“I have worked with Steve the past few months. The process was enlightening and I enjoyed the experience. I wish Steve had come into my life 15-20 years ago, my career path would have been very different. Recommend to anyone looking for an alternative to the traditional corporate work life.”

RENEE BOUREN, Supply Chain Executive

“Steve was very helpful during our interactions and I found him to be very insightful. For anyone interested in looking into Entrepreneurship opportunities, I highly recommend that you connect with Steve.”

PHIL PONIKVAR, Director Technology & Engineering

“Steve is a tremendously genuine and helpful person. He takes the time to ask question and listen. I am extremely happy that Steve reached out to me, and I’ve always felt that he was genuinely happy to help me as well. He seems to take joy in the success of others and is darn good at helping them find that success. I would recommend Steve’s services to anyone looking to improve their professional life!”

MIKE MURTHA, President Green Home Solutions of West Des Moines

“I am very fortunate to have Steve as my coach, he helped me develop my career objectives, guided me with a very professionally done personality assessment, helped me understand my strength and areas of improvement and above all acted as my true friend being a patient listener offering me critical advice. I highly value his insights and guidance.”

SWAJIT SINHA, Global Procurement Executive

“Steve did a fantastic job of walking me through the career ownership process. He took the time to get to know me and learn what my strengths are. I never felt rushed in our session, and always felt supported in whatever decision I eventually came to. Once he knew my strengths, he provided well thought out career ownership options for me to research. I enjoyed working with Steve and would refer him to anyone that ends up in a period of career transition.”

ABBEY DIENES, Certified Professional Coach

“Steve is a wealth of information, easy to talk to, understanding, and a great resource for me. Highly recommend working with him if given the chance.”

OWEN ROSEN, Equity Partner

“I started with just me and one truck, working out of my garage. I now have four employees, and I am in a commercial space. The earnings potential is pretty well limitless at this point. I am busy. I do have to spend time away from my family just as I did before. But now, if I want to stay home and cook my kids breakfast, I can. On nice sunny days, if I want to cut out early to take the kids swimming, I do. I don’t just have weekends to choose from anymore.”

BRANDEN BOWDEN, New Business Owner

“After working as an executive in the Detroit area, I found myself at a crossroads. At the age of 64, many people are looking to wind down; but I was starting a whole new adventure. I considered taking another shot at the day-to-day corporate grind. I tried to find another position, but my wife and I have always dreamed of owning our own business, so we began to examine the possibilities. That’s when I found The Entrepreneur’s Source®. I feel my coach has developed his communication skills which allow him to listen with true empathy and I completely trusted The Entrepreneur’s Source process. Now I feel I have personal value in my work. I am loving being a business owner and can see the impact it can have on others. The Entrepreneur’s Source has a great process to help you explore self-sufficiency.”

RICK WEAVER, New Business Owner

“I was traveling across the country working in corporate sales and one day I realized that I didn’t want to travel anymore! That’s when I began to think about owning my own business. I began working with my Career Ownership Coach who helped me begin my Journey of Discovery. For me, it was a great process. I was learning about what excited and motivated me, but also what didn’t! That was just as important. I am so happy I went on the “journey,” and was also happy to have my coach along with me. He was a very good listener. He was genuinely interested in my long-term success. and he challenged me to see some things I didn’t even see in myself.”

LEE PUTNAM, New Business Owner

“I had worked for 15 years in the world of corporate finance when I was forced to make a sudden exit. I had always thought to myself, I have this great corporate job, I’m on easy street. But I was really in the wrong place at the wrong time. I had no control over my own destiny. My Career Ownership Coach helped me take a close look at Franchising to achieve self-sufficiency.  Franchising was a better choice for me rather than starting a business from the ground up. I have a good sense of how things should run and customer service but I tend not to be strong on the sales side and frankly, I am not the stereotypical idea-man. A franchise is giving you the playbook, and you have a product. In my mind a lot of the basics have been built, you just need to follow the proven system. When friends are approaching those exit ramps in life, the first thing I tell them to do is to connect with a Career Ownership Coach at The Entrepreneur’s source.”

ANDREW BROWN, New Business Owner

“The first time I met with my coach, I didn’t think I would walk out with a popcorn stand…Throughout my career, I never once dreamed I’d be in the place I’m in now. I thank E-Source for helping guide me.”

BILL BENTZ, New Business Owner

“Being an entrepreneur was always an idea in my head, but to be honest, I thought when I got to the point in my life that I had a family, that that ship had sailed. My wife and I met with our Career Ownership Coach and found The Entrepreneur’s Source® to be a valuable tool throughout our discovery process. Now, as a business owner I have not only raised nearly $1 million dollars for schools in my community, but I work hard, and I get the flexibility to do what I want to do when I want to do it.”

MICHAEL SCROOPE, New Business Owner