Financial Runway

Calculate how many months you can sustain yourself if your independent work generates zero revenue initially.

Current Accessible Savings

$

Monthly Minimum Living Expenses

$

Additional Household Income (Optional)

Monthly income from a spouse, rental, or other reliable source.

$

Your Value Pattern

Identify the friction you naturally solve for others without forcing yourself into a strict "niche".

1. When do people typically ask you for help? (Select all that apply)

When a decision needs to be made When something is unclear/confusing When teams are stuck or misaligned When a plan needs to be created When something needs fixing quickly When a project needs structure When leaders need perspective When difficult conversations arise

2. What is your primary action in those situations?

I map out a strategy and create a step-by-step plan. I act as a sounding board and facilitate difficult conversations. I audit their current setup and find the hidden leaks. I step in to manage the project and align the team. I build or fix the underlying systems and processes.

3. What is the primary outcome after you help?

They have a clear roadmap and know exactly what to do next. Team friction drops and momentum is restored. They stop leaking money/time and operate more efficiently. A stalled project successfully crosses the finish line. Leadership feels confident and less overwhelmed.

Market Validation Signals

Assess whether there is actual demand for your value pattern, not just internal interest.

1. In the past 6 months, how many times has someone asked you for professional help in this area?

2. In the past 6 months, how many times has someone suggested you "should go independent" or "do this as a business"?

0 times 1-2 times 3-5 times 6+ times

3. Have you ever done paid work (consulting, freelance, contract) in this area?

Yes - multiple paid engagements Yes - 1-2 paid engagements Yes - unpaid/volunteer only No - never tested

4. If you went independent tomorrow, how many potential clients do you have in mind? (Risk Tolerance & Pipeline)

3+ confirmed or highly likely 1-2 confirmed or highly likely A few possibilities, nothing confirmed None yet

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Stage: Early Exploration

Readiness Breakdown

Financial Runway 0/40 ⚠️

Problem Clarity 0/30 ⚠️

Market Validation 0/20 ⚠️

Risk Tolerance & Pipeline 0/10 ⚠️

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Your Value Pattern

This pattern is the foundation of your independent consulting work. In Meso Compass, we refine this into a clearly defined problem and service structure.

Bookmark this page. Most people revisit this assessment every 3-6 months to track progress. Your readiness score should improve over time as you build runway, refine your pattern, and gain validation.

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