For 40+ years, we've helped successful professionals explore alternate career paths so they can build a life of freedom, fulfillment, and financial opportunity.
You may never say it out loud, but you feel it.
The job is stable, the title sounds impressive, yet you're restless.
You catch yourself wondering what else is possible.
You sense there's a version of your life with more purpose, more space, more joy.
I've been there. I've had that feeling.
You are not alone.
And you don't have to figure it out alone.
“I knew there had to be more to life than climbing someone else's ladder. Now I help others find their own path forward.”
Real professionals who took the leap. Hear their stories in their own words.
“I worked with Josh last year during a time when I was out of work and genuinely unsure about what my next move should be. While we initially focused on exploring business ownership, he quickly showed that he was just as invested in my overall career and long-term success as he was in the entrepreneurial side of things. He took the time to really understand my background, what I enjoyed, and what I wanted next, and his advice always felt thoughtful and grounded in my actual experience and personal goals. When I decided that owning a business wasn’t the right path for me at that point, he helped me shift gears without any pressure or judgment. He supported me through interview prep, helped me clarify my story, and gave practical feedback that made a real difference. At a moment when I lacked focus and confidence, Josh helped me regain both. I’m very grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone navigating career transitions or considering entrepreneurship and wanting an advisor who truly listens and cares.”
“Working with Josh as I explored business ownership and entrepreneurship has been an incredibly positive and energizing experience.From the very beginning, Josh was transparent, thoughtful, and grounded in reality about what it takes to build something meaningful. The process has been exactly as described—no hype, no pressure. Instead, it’s a clear, well-structured path to real entrepreneurship.Josh brings a rare combination of practical insight, encouragement, accountability, and lots and lots of patience! His coaching has helped me gain clarity, confidence, and momentum, while still empowering me to make decisions independently and think long-term.For anyone seriously considering self-employment or business ownership and want guidance from someone who is honest, supportive, and genuinely invested in your success, I can’t recommend Josh highly enough.”
“I worked with Josh over the last year while exploring business ownership opportunities, and his guidance was invaluable. His approach is holistic but thorough, supported by a variety of effective tools and frameworks that gave me real clarity on my priorities and working style. Friendly, professional, and deeply committed, Josh is an excellent resource for anyone considering entrepreneurship.”
“Josh is an excellent coach; very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. He was a great resource and walked with us every step of the way, made finding the right new business for us possible and a very good experience.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend The Entrepreneur's Source to anyone seeking to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. It offers an exceptional platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to realize their dreams. Working with Josh Sklar has been an absolute pleasure. His unwavering dedication to understanding my unique circumstances and goals ensured that our collaboration was tailored to my specific needs. Josh consistently went above and beyond, making me feel valued and supported throughout the entire process. Thank you all for a great experience!”
“If you’re considering working with Josh as a business coach, I highly recommend him! I had the opportunity to work with him this past year, and it was an incredibly positive experience. Josh helped me explore business ownership, clarify my ‘why,’ and assess my strengths and weaknesses along the way. He is an excellent coach who is an attentive listener that truly understands how to guide you toward the right opportunities. If you’re looking for someone to support and challenge you in your business journey, Josh is the perfect choice!”
“I met Josh about a year ago while researching business options that exist outside of the ‘typical’ corporate growth structure. Initially skeptical, I was put at ease after a few discussions. Josh skillfully helps to organize strengths and passions and align them to compatible business opportunities. We have met several times since our introduction, and he is always flexible and reliable. Josh has opened my eyes to an array of opportunities that exist for the entrepreneurial spirit. With a successful business track record of his own, personal experience, connections, and recommendations Josh is a powerful ally. Josh is a valuable resource for anyone who is searching for the right career/business opportunity and desired lifestyle. In meeting with Josh on several occasions we have come to know each other personally. Josh is professional, caring, helpful, reliable, trustworthy – he has changed my outlook and increased my awareness of available options/opportunities.”
“Josh is very patient and full of useful information. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him, and getting to know him as a person!”
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Josh in his role as a Career Transition Coach at The Entrepreneur's Source. Josh is an excellent coach, and brings a wealth of knowledge to those looking for a career change. He devotes his utmost attention to each client he works with, and always displays the passion he has for helping others. I can confidently recommend Josh to anyone who is searching for new career opportunities!”
“I went into this process with zero understanding of how to even begin the process of owning a franchise/start a business, but Josh walked my wife and I through it and gave us the confidence on how to select the road we wanted to travel. Best part, he has firsthand experience, was candid with the ups and downs as well as the time requirements and how to approach the process objectively without allowing emotions to muddy the decision making. If you have the slightest interest in learning about how to be an entrepreneur, Josh will guide the ship without a sales pitch or unwanted pressure.”
“After working for 15 years and finding myself laid off as corporate choices led to restructuring in the harsh economy, I was faced with extreme uncertainty in a rough sea of having to reinvent myself and my goals at the tender age of 63. With a 401K spiraling downward, retirement looming somewhere at an ever growing distance away, I can honestly say I was scared. I received a note from Mr. Sklar through LinkedIn and felt unsure of the connection. Fortunately, I am an inquisitive type and I listened, learned, and then did a little research regarding his company. I found my due diligence paid off and as our conversations continued, I found Mr. Sklar was patient, thought provoking and allowed my curiosity as well as skepticism to play into each step we took. By searching through my real needs, desires, skills and challenges, Mr. Sklar showed me and my wife where my talents lie as a person and as a resource for my own future. With Mr. Sklar walking along side us we found the path was not going to be simple. We had much to consider once we determined his ability to bring out the best in us was spot on. With his continued assistance we narrowed down exactly where we were heading. He helped us chose a course, guided us through the parts that were our responsibility as far as due diligence. Roughly 6 months later, we made a choice that will forever mark one of the happiest days of our lives. Not that success has fallen in our lap. No, it was the fact we knew what we are capable of, we knew what we needed to make our dreams happen, and we knew that we will be successful. All of that was because of Mr. Sklar's ability to not tell us any of the details about ourselves, but to allow us to use tools that showed us about ourselves. In a nut shell, should you decided you need to look at the possibilities that you are capable of because you have been tossed into the sea of change, then climb aboard the ship of transition, take the wheel as the captain and allow your first officer and navigator, Mr. Sklar, advise you along the way. He will listen to your destination plans. He will ensure you reach that destination in one piece, all the smarter and all the wiser for having taken the journey. Do not hesitate, because if you start with Mr. Sklar today, you will be one day closer to reaching your destination.”
“Working with Josh was an excellent experience and extremely helpful for me. He had my best interest as the top priority even if that meant deciding not to move forward with any business opportunity. I have recommended him to several friends who are looking for their next opportunity.”
“Josh, was my career coach, and worked with me from start to finish. He helped me find businesses that best suited me, guided me through the selection process of each business, and continued to provide thoughtful insight and advice as I started my new business venture. It was great to always have someone in my corner that I could lean on when I wasn't sure what my next step should be. As an entrepreneur himself, he gave advice thru his own experience, and that was really helpful. I always looked forward to our weekly calls, and learned something new every time. One thing about Josh that stood out the most to me, was his patient and calm approach, I really appreciated that when at times things felt hectic trying to transition from one career to another, and start a new business. Thanks Josh for helping me and guiding me onto my new career path, as a new business owner.”
“I have immense respect for Josh. His calm, thorough, analytical approach and his thoughtfulness and patience resulted in me finding and landing an incredible opportunity that I feel is the perfect fit for me. Never during that time did I feel any pressure or frustration coming from him as he calmly and rationally helped guide me through the decision- making process (and navigating the fear and uncertainty). Josh is a wonderful coach who really does have your best interests at heart. I look forward to celebrating my future successes with him.”
“If you’re reading this, you have been lucky enough to have found your way to a person who is far more than a brilliant intellect. Josh obviously has the credentials to be credible, I am delighted to be able to confirm his professional integrity. However, I am not going to focus on his many accomplishments or how his intelligence is understated in my opinion (even with the multitude of accolades he receives). I am writing this to verify his genuine passion for helping people who are at a crossroads they may or may not recognize. This passion is what I believe was a vital part of my experience. Josh came to me in a very unprecedented time in my life; call it consequential or whatever the universe had planned. I was not expecting anything more than a new connection on a professional networking platform. Instantly as I engaged with Josh to learn about what he does; he explained the process of how he would invest his time for my discovery that has tangible opportunity potential. Explaining his time was mine to truly gain understanding of the path to future success—I knew I had found someone who was uniquely positioned to help. Genuine passion for your work is uncommon. Josh has it. He measures his success in the result for others to gain his level of fulfillment and joy. I am very proud to have been one fortunate to work with Josh. I am better in every aspect of life for having been given the opportunity to find his kind of true and genuine passion.”
“I met Josh in June of 2022 as I was on a journey to find a new career path, after nearly 22 years working in the healthcare insurance industry. We collaborated to find out my strengths and weaknesses, what motivates me and gives me purpose and meaning. This was helpful in my pursuit of business ownership, which is something I've dreamt about for many many years. Josh is a great person to work with and has a Zen like persona that puts you at ease and I can say I'm grateful that he and I crossed paths.”
“Josh reached out to me on LinkedIn back in June of 2022. I was pretty skeptical at first and had my doubts about talking to him since at first I didn't really understand what he did or what he could do for me. I had no way of knowing how he would change our lives. One of the best decisions I have made in my life was to make that first appointment. Josh is a very patience, sympathetic and understanding person. By following his process he was able to identify why I kept changing employers. He was also able to identify why my husband was so unhappy with his current job. Josh saw us all the way through the process of my husband and I starting our own business. Something I had been dreaming about for many years but didn't even know how to begin or which direction to go. He somehow also helped my husband overcome his worries about letting go of the corporate world to go at this on our own. His coaching was invaluable to our journey and we couldn't have made it without him. We highly recommend him to anyone who is ready to take control of their own future. There's not enough words for us to express how immensely grateful we are. Thank you Josh!”
“Josh has been outstanding as my wife and I have started our small business. He has provided great insight into not only creating the right fit but into our own needs and values. Plus he is an all around great guy. We fully recommend him with out reservation for all your coaching and business needs.”
“I had reached a point in my career where I wanted to enjoy the fruits of my labor - to be my own boss. I should have made the decision at least 10 years earlier, but Josh guided me through the analysis and decision process that ultimately resulted in the start of an exciting new business. I started discussions with Josh in late 2021. Josh is very talented at driving enough to keep you on track without being annoying. To continue to remind you of your vision while allowing you to work through the stress and fears of the unknowns that always accompany significant changes like career changes (especially as significant as taking on your own business). If you even have a modicum of interest or thought of pursuing the path of an Entrepreneur, I HIGHLY recommend Josh. He will provide very worthwhile coaching and guidance to help you come to the best conclusion that is RIGHT FOR YOU. He will help you on your journey with professionalism and patience.”
“It is with great pleasure that I highly recommend Josh Sklar to anyone considering a transition into business ownership or self-employment. Josh is first of all an incredibly decent, sincere and caring individual who focuses tirelessly on the personal needs and desires of his clients and their families first and foremost. Josh’s ability to align personality, competencies and objectives with relevant opportunities in the marketplace is remarkably well informed, thoughtful and thorough. Josh is a true professional in every sense of the word! If the right career match is out there for you, Josh will help you find it!”
“I’ve been considering starting my own business for years. But each time I didn’t embrace the fear I felt. I covered it with legitimate, yet easy excuses: having a known and steady income is better for my family, the economy is too chaotic right now, the devil you understand (current job) is better than the devil you don’t... Josh came in with a great blend of empathy, experience, pragmatism and precision. He showed me how fear is just the edge of my comfort zone, and to grow, I should explore the fears more. He gave me various tools and reminded me regular of the bigger goal and journey I want to take. I’ve since taken the first steps to being my own boss. The fears are still there (albeit much less), but now I look forward to becoming friends with them. I am excited about what the future holds, but most importantly, to show my kids what true passion looks like. That you don't just have to trade time for money.”
“I met Josh through a mutual connection on LinkedIn. When we first spoke, he was very professional and offered great advice on how to approach business ownership. His process helped me gain perspective on the types of business where my strengths and passions would be most applicable. Josh was able to connect me with a wide range of unique opportunities that I would not have been able to do on my own. It has been great working with Josh, I highly recommend his free services for any entrepreneur out there looking for your path to self-employment.”
“No matter where you are in your career journey, Josh is a great sounding board and advisor who keeps your focus on track. He provides you with the chance to explore opportunities that you may not have considered previously yet align well with your strengths and interests. Josh is always calm, patient and objective, and keeps your best interest in mind. I recommend him to anyone looking to explore a new path.”
“I found Josh to be wholly professional with great insight and perspective on helping me properly focus on what’s best for me. Though my own professional situation evolved during the course of our talks resulting in another path, I got a lot out of my discussions with Josh and he gave me a framework for making things happen. While initially a bit skeptical on the coaching without obligation model I can honestly say that I felt no pressure from Josh only support and I would highly recommend at least an initial chat with him if one is thinking about exploring his services.”
“My wife and I were seeking a new direction in our lives during the Pandemic. Josh was introduced to us through the Austin Digital Jobs forum on FB. After an initial phone call with Josh, we knew that he was the one to help us. Over the next several weeks, Josh patiently and diligently led us through an entrepreneurial discovery journey in weekly calls. After analyzing and evaluating our strengths and weaknesses, Josh presented several business opportunities for us. He then assisted us through the process of choosing and launching the best business opportunity for us which was in property management. Thank you for all you've done for us, Josh! I highly recommend Josh as a professional, knowledgeable, kind, and effective business coach to anyone seeking a better future!”
“Josh is our business coach, but now we consider him a dear friend. I'm just so grateful to Josh for his help in helping us find the new business that we purchased yesterday. You may hear a lot of verbiage that sounds too good to be true, but in Josh's case, it is true. He is the real deal. He gave us free business coaching for as long as we needed it to find the next opportunity that fit us. In our case, it took about three months. We took different tests to find our strengths, to find what we enjoy doing, what we don't enjoy doing, our weaknesses. I say ‘our’ because my husband and I did this process together. After taking these tests including the DISC test, Josh presented us with five business opportunities based on our results, then we narrowed those down to three. The three businesses were favorites for us, it was very hard to choose, but eventually, after speaking with several business owners of the three choices, we decided on the one and could not be happier. This business fits our strengths and interests as individuals and as a couple. Josh was never motivated by a commission, in fact, he doesn't know the commission amount for these businesses, so he never steered us in any direction. Another great thing is that Josh's company has already vetted these businesses, and continues to make sure that they keep their promises. He has a fiduciary duty to his clients and if you speak with him you will know that to be true. He is brilliant, authentic, funny, and truly cares about his clients. I can't recommend Josh enough! Talk with Josh, you won't regret it!”
“Josh is very easy to work with. His approach to the process of exploring business opportunities is very low pressure, but super supportive and highly informative. I would definitely recommend working with Josh.”
“If you are interested in exploring new business ownership opportunities, I highly recommend Josh Sklar. I worked with Josh for many months to identify the perfect business match for my desires, skills, interests and passion. Not only was he very patient and extremely informative, he also acted as a sounding board as we explored many various opportunities. There was absolutely no pressure and our regular touch points were there to assist me on my journey all the way up to the point of starting my new business. If you want to open a new business, Josh Sklar is the person to speak to!”
“As you explore potential business opportunities, I recommend Josh. He is professional, easy to talk with, and extremely knowledgeable. Josh is focused on providing options and exploring those options thoroughly. The experience I had with Josh was outstanding and you will find working with him to be a rewarding experience.”
“From the moment that Josh first contacted me, asking if I would be interested in exploring potential franchising opportunities, he was nothing short of caring and professional. Josh possesses many varying strengths which all have common traits. He is caring and keeps in mind what is best for all involved. Of the many strengths Josh has, his ability to listen is high up on the list for me. Josh has mastered the art of speaking by listening. All of my conversations with Josh were fun and engaging and were based on a variety of topics including current events, and our personal lives. Josh, as he said from the outset, was always neutral in any opportunity he would present, always sharing his pro’s and con’s. While I did not elect to go the business ownership route, I would strongly suggest that anyone interested in exploring that type of opportunity speak with Josh. While I was thrilled to have a top-notch coach/advisor in my corner, I am more excited to say I have made a new friend.”
“I know Josh Sklar in the capacity of my Transition Coach. I reached out to Josh at a point where I was contemplating what I should do in the future. If I should go into business entirely or do a combination of professional work and business. At the onset, I was a bit skeptical about the free entrepreneurial transition coaching process. But from the get-go, I found Josh to be an excellent transparent communicator. Everything he said was consistent with what I experienced with him. His wealth of knowledge and business acumen were absolutely flowing. He was able to understand my business needs and gave me good guidance. He was always respectful and professional in his coaching style and at no point was he assertive trying to push a product or service. His approach was always customized according to my needs. We worked for a period of a month, where we went through all aspects…my professional experiences to date, academic background, strengths, and passion in various areas of entrepreneurial business. After this time, we were able to narrow down about three business models that aligned well with my future aspirations, skills set, and financial commitment. Even raising the required financial capital was coordinated through the coaching and review process. He has excellent Transition Coaching Skills and they are certainly effective. His diverse industry and global experience make his guidance very precise and pragmatic. So if you are seriously contemplating on becoming an entrepreneur, need an experienced Transition Coach who can give concise guidance, there is no better person to take you through an enriching journey towards a better future than Josh Sklar.”
“I recently found myself in transition between opportunities and came across Josh here on LinkedIn. Josh’s title of “career transition coach” was very intriguing to me and his expertise was just what I needed to get me to view my next career step in a fresh new light. Josh invested countless hours coaching me during our weekly calls. I count Josh now not only as a coach but also as a friend that I am confident I can reach out to in the future for solid advice.”
“From the moment that Josh first contacted me to explore potential business opportunities, he was nothing but a consummate professional. He is easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and fun to engage with. Working with Josh never felt like I was being sold on anything. True to his word, he created a safe space for me to explore my options without feeling like I was being pushed to make a decision. I could not have asked for a better experience when it came to exploring entrepreneurship, and anyone who works with Josh will be getting a top-notch coach who will walk them through every step of their journey.”
“If you're looking for someone to help you navigate your career transition. If you're looking for a personal touch. You will find that with Josh Sklar. Josh really listens to what you think and feel and then gives you the tools to assess what's a best fit for you and your family. He will send you some select options that represent what you want while saving you the time and frustration of having to review hundreds of options that just aren't right for you. I'm so glad we had all the tools and continued support through the entire process. It made a scary time just a bit less scary.”
“Josh worked with me for five weeks, and he was everything he says he is. He was a coach that came alongside me when I had many questions about my job/income future. Josh led me through a thoughtful process that allowed me to select the future that fits my lifestyle and income goals. In the end, I did not choose a path that earned Josh a commission, but I think he was genuinely pleased to assist me. I will recommend that others facing an employment/income crossroads talk to Josh.”
“Having recently moved back to the USA after a long time in Europe, I was in search of a way to secure a better future for myself. Our paths crossed and although I was quite skeptical about the proposal I decided to follow through. It turned out Josh delivered exactly what he promised, several different options for opening a new business with sound financial advise to ensure sustainability in the first steps. If you are looking for a change in your professional life, Josh can be very helpful in figuring out a reasonable course towards achieving your goals.”
“Josh, thank you for all of your help, patience, and support throughout my transition to business ownership. In looking back, it basically took me year to take the plunge and you supported me throughout the entire process. I really appreciate your advice and coaching along the way. Your processes provided me the best data to make the overall decision and you were very honest with me along the way. I also appreciated the follow ups with the selected vendors to ensure that I was being supported the way I needed to be. In closing, I would highly recommend Josh to support your personal growth into business ownership if the opportunity presents itself. He is very good at matching your skill set with companies that need leadership to operate successful business models. Good luck and God Bless!”
“My wife and I have had the pleasure of working with Josh for the past several months as we have evaluated the right business opportunity for us. He is patient, knowledgeable, doesn't apply any ‘pressure’ and is truly vested in what the best decision for us is based on our passions, skill set and long term goals. The value proposition he offers is immeasurable. We've selected a business (the right one) and Josh was extremely instrumental in that decision.”
“If you have ever considered self-employment (aka: Business Ownership), then you need to spend some time with Josh Sklar at The Entrepreneurs’ Source. Josh will consult with you in your exploratory process of all the options that are available to you. As you will experience, Josh has an approach that is very comfortable, low to no stress, with the only real goal of helping you get the information you need. He has been a real business partner to me in my search for a new business to the point that I really want him involved! I cannot stress enough that if you are considering going into business, AT ALL, you really need to spend some time with Josh. The rest will take care of itself.”
“Working with Josh enabled me to start the next chapter in my career. I knew I wanted to get back into business for myself but wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. After connecting with Josh and discussing several business opportunities together he helped me select a business and a career that complemented my skills. His feedback and advice throughout the process was always helpful and I never felt pressured to make a decision. With so many different opportunities out there it was difficult to sift through all the noise. Josh helped me clear a lot of that noise and discover the right opportunity. I would recommend to anyone thinking of going into business for themselves that they connect with Josh.”
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