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2 TIME EDUCATION BUSINESS FOUNDER & LEAD GENERATION COACH

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Hey I’m Josh

2 TIME EDUCATION BUSINESS FOUNDER

& LEAD GENERATION COACH

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From Struggling StartUp To Successful Exit

— Now, I Help Education Entrepreneurs Do The Same

Starting a business is exciting—until reality hits. You have a great idea, but getting clients, making sales, and scaling? That’s a whole different game.

I learned this firsthand when I built, scaled, and sold Flex Academies, an education business that went from struggling to thriving—partnering with 82 schools and working with 500+ providers. But the journey wasn’t easy.

The Harsh Truth:

A Good Idea Isn’t Enough

When I launched Flex Academies, I thought my ideal clients were schools without after school programs. Seemed logical, right? But after launching my first program, I hit a wall —parents weren’t signing up. They already had trusted providers and didn’t need my service. Instead of giving up, I dug deeper and realized my real clients were schools with programs—ones that were failing because they were run by overwhelmed volunteers. They needed structure, reliability, and better results.

I listened to their pain points, adjusted my offer, and suddenly, schools were lining up to work with me.

Figuring Out What Actually Sells

My first mistake? Thinking I needed to “sell” my program. The truth? If your offer is clear, compelling, and directly solves your client’s problem, it sells itself.

Once I nailed my messaging and addressed the exact pain points schools were facing, the sales process became effortless. I’d walk into meetings and answer their biggest concerns before they even asked.

From Struggling StartUp To Successful Exit

—And Now, I Help Education Entrepreneurs Do The Same

Starting a business is exciting—until reality hits. You have a great idea, but getting clients,

making sales, and scaling? That’s a whole different game.

I learned this firsthand when I built, scaled, and sold Flex Academies, an education

business that went from struggling to thriving—partnering with 82 schools and working

with 500+ providers. But the journey wasn’t easy.

The Harsh Truth: A Good Idea Isn’t Enough

When I launched Flex Academies, I thought my ideal clients were schools without after-

school programs. Seemed logical, right? But after launching my first program, I hit a wall

—parents weren’t signing up. They already had trusted providers and didn’t need my

service. Instead of giving up, I dug deeper and realized my real clients were schools with

programs—ones that were failing because they were run by overwhelmed volunteers.

They needed structure, reliability, and better results.

I listened to their pain points, adjusted my offer,

and suddenly, schools were lining up to work with me.

Figuring Out What Actually Sells

My first mistake? Thinking I needed to “sell” my program. The truth? If your offer is clear,

compelling, and directly solves your client’s problem, it sells itself.

Once I nailed my messaging and addressed the exact pain points schools were facing, the

sales process became effortless. I’d walk into meetings and answer their biggest concerns

before they even asked.

That level of clarity builds trust —and trust closes deals.

New Clients On Tap...

Early on, I relied on word-of-mouth. It worked—until it didn’t. Growth stalled because I had no system to consistently attract and convert new clients.

That’s when I developed a lead generation strategy that worked on autopilot. I used LinkedIn, email outreach, and content marketing to get in front of the right people.

Instead of chasing clients, they started coming to me.

Scaling Without Chaos

Growing a business isn’t just about sales—it’s about systems. I brought in the right people, streamlined operations, and automated processes so the business could run without me.

That’s when

true scaling happens.

New Clients On Tap...

Early on, I relied on word-of-mouth. It worked—until it didn’t. Growth stalled because I

had no system to consistently attract and convert new clients.

That’s when I developed a lead generation strategy that worked on autopilot. I used

LinkedIn, email outreach, and content marketing to get in front of the right people.

Instead of chasing clients, they started coming to me.

Scaling Without Chaos

Growing a business isn’t just about sales—it’s about systems. I brought in the right people,

streamlined operations, and automated processes so the business could run without me.

That’s when true scaling happens.

Eventually, I exited the business, selling Flex Academies and leaving it in the hands of my trusted COO, who continues its success today.

FAST FORWARD TO NOW

Today, I Help Education Companies Scale Fast

After my exit, I realized too many education founders were stuck—offering great services but struggling to generate consistent leads and sales.

That’s why I started coaching.

Today, I work directly with education business owners to help them:

Craft a no-brainer offer that attracts the right clients

Build a lead generation system that fills their pipeline weekly

Develop scalable systems that eliminate bottlenecks and maximize profits.

I'm ready! Let's do this...

FAST FORWARD TO NOW

Today, I Help Education Companies Scale Fast

After my exit, I realized too many education founders were stuck—offering great

services but struggling to generate consistent leads and sales.

That’s why I started coaching.

Today, I work directly with education business owners to help them:

Craft a no-brainer offer that attracts the right clients

Build a lead generation system that fills their pipeline weekly

Develop scalable systems that eliminate bottlenecks and maximize profits.

I'm ready! Let's do this...

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BOOK A FREE STRATEGY CALL WITH ME

Ready to stop guessing and start growing?

In just 30 minutes, we’ll map out a clear, step-by-step plan to get you

high-quality leads and predictable sales.

BOOK YOUR FREE CALL

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME

JOSH BEHIND THE COACH AND BUSINESS OWNER

Josh Chernikoff’s career started behind the mic as a sports broadcaster before he transitioned into the education space. With a passion for sales, marketing, and communications, he went on to found, grow, and successfully exit two education companies—proving he doesn’t just talk about scaling businesses; he’s done it himself.

His expertise in storytelling and messaging, shaped by his background in journalism, now helps EdTech founders crack the code on lead generation and sales.

NOW FOR THE FUN FACTS...

I'm an avid golfer who can turn any business lesson into a sports analogy.

A family man at heart, I love traveling with my wife and daughter as much as possible.

I'm currently building my dream home in Mexico, which means I split my time between Mexico and DC.

I love the entrepreneur life because it means more time at home for those priceless moments with my daughter!

Want to chat about working together?

BOOK YOUR FREE CALL

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME

JOSH BEHIND THE COACH AND BUSINESS OWNER

Josh Chernikoff’s career started behind the mic as a sports broadcaster before he transitioned into the education space. With a passion for sales, marketing, and communications, he went on to found, grow, and successfully exit two education companies—proving he doesn’t just talk about scaling businesses; he’s done it himself.

His expertise in storytelling and messaging, shaped by his background in journalism, now helps EdTech founders crack the code on lead generation and sales.

NOW FOR THE FUN FACTS...

I'm an avid golfer who can turn any business lesson into a sports analogy.

A family man at heart, I loves traveling with my wife and daughter as much as possible.

I'm currently building my dream home in Mexico, which means I split my time between Mexico and DC.

I love the entrepreneur life because it means more time at home for those priceless moments with my daughter!

Want to chat about working together?

BOOK YOUR FREE CALL

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