I’m proud of my clients’ success.

I had the pleasure of working with Janet through The Entrepreneur’s Source, and I can honestly say it was a truly meaningful experience.

From day one, Janet showed a level of professionalism, care, and genuine interest that is rare to find. Each session felt like a safe space to think, reflect, and gain clarity — something that is incredibly valuable in the often lonely journey of entrepreneurship.

What stood out the most was her ability to guide me in understanding not just my business goals, but myself — my strengths, my tendencies, and my style as both a professional and an entrepreneur. Through her thoughtful questions and perspective, she helped me explore, at a much deeper level, whether this path was truly aligned with who I am.

Entrepreneurship can be overwhelming, and at times, the pressure can make you question everything. Janet helped me reconnect with my confidence, reminding me why I started and helping me move forward with more clarity and intention.

I’m deeply grateful for her support, her warmth, and the energy she brought into every session. I would highly recommend Janet to anyone looking for guidance, clarity, and a truly human approach to navigating their next steps.

Camila Martínez-Salellas – Greater Tampa Bay Area

I had the opportunity to work with Janet a few months ago shortly after retiring from the military, and it was a great experience. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and easy to talk to. From the start, she took the time to really understand my background, goals, and what I was trying to accomplish.

What stood out most was how she helped me gain clarity. I had a lot of ideas and directions in mind, but Janet guided me through a structured process that helped me narrow things down and focus on a path that actually made sense for me and my situation. She asked the right questions, challenged my thinking when needed, and provided honest, practical insight.

Because of her guidance, I walked away with a much clearer vision of what I want to pursue and how to get there. If you’re trying to figure out your next step whether it’s business ownership or a career transition, I’d definitely recommend working with Janet.

Sang Lee – Haslet, Texas

I had the opportunity to work with Janet over the course of a few months, and while my path ultimately took a different direction, I’m truly grateful for the experience. She brought a level of patience, kindness, and encouragement that made it easy to explore ideas without pressure or judgment.

What stood out most was her ability to think creatively and challenge me to look beyond traditional career paths. She consistently came to our sessions with thoughtful insights and helpful resources, and she genuinely invested in helping me see possibilities I hadn’t considered before.

While I didn’t end up pursuing the small business direction we explored, I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who is open to thinking outside the box and wants guidance in exploring non-traditional or entrepreneurial paths. She creates a supportive space that allows you to reflect, grow, and consider what’s truly right for you.

Shannon W. – Fort Mill, South Carolina

Janet reached out to me when I was unemployed and a bit unsure of my next steps. While I didn’t end up going through the full process, Janet was extremely helpful in helping me ask myself the right questions and which ultimately guided me in the right direction. I appreciate her support during that period and her continuing to reach out to check in. It showed she truly cared.

Himamshu Dabir – Los Angeles, California

From Layoff Uncertainty to Business Clarity

When I was hit with a layoff, I did what most people do: I started the endless LinkedIn scroll. I stumbled upon a post about career coaching and, despite some initial skepticism about whether it was “the real deal,” I decided to take a meeting with Janet Bartholow. It was one of the best career moves I’ve made.

Janet is a phenomenal coach. Over several weeks, she guided me through a structured process designed to help me decide between returning to the corporate world or becoming my own boss. She was insightful, friendly, and provided the exact level of knowledge I needed at every stage to truly understand my options.

Her mantra was simple: “Trust the process; what you want will become clear.” She was right. By the time we reached the stage of reviewing franchises, the right path for me was obvious.

If you are considering a move from employee to entrepreneur, reach out to Janet. The program is legitimate, the earning potential of the opportunities is impressive, but it’s Janet’s coaching that truly makes the difference. She might just help you change your life.

Craig Krstolic – San Jose, California

Janet Bartholow has been an inspiration to work with! She is an excellent communicator and serves her entrepreneurial clients with an elegant balance of empathy and hard experience. If you are starting down the path as a new business owner, this is a great place to start.

Dirk Stockton – Greater Sacramento

It was a pleasure working with Janet. She’s professional, reliable, and brings a calm, thoughtful approach to her work. Our time collaborating was productive and positive, and I appreciated her clarity, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Phillip H. – Washington, District of Columbia

I highly recommend Janet as your next career coach. She is truly one of the best career coaches I’ve ever worked with. When Janet initially reached out to me on LinkedIn, I was a bit skeptical about what I might gain from working together. However, it quickly became clear that she genuinely had my best interests at heart.

Janet is not focused on selling a specific path or outcome. Instead, she takes the time to deeply understand your interests, values, and working style, then presents a range of thoughtful options tailored to you. Through our work together, I learned about a career ownership path I had never even considered, and I believe this perspective would be incredibly valuable for others exploring their career possibilities.

Additionally, the resources provided through The Entrepreneur’s eSource platform are top-notch. I trust that Janet supports every client with care, integrity, and insight, and I’m confident that anyone who works with her will benefit greatly from the experience.

Gabrielle Maylock, M.Ed. – Denver, Colorado

Janet has been an encouraging and guiding light during a difficult transitional period in my life. There are those who are trying to sell you a product or service, but then there are people like Janet who have the gift and purpose of coaching. She’s helped me to step into a mindset of victory, positivity, and possibilities after a stressful layoff situation that could have taken me off track. She is not only a caring source of hope, but has a wealth of knowledge about entrepreneurship, franchise development, and is well connected to the people and companies that can help you achieve your dream. I strongly recommend partnering with Janet, especially if you’re not sure where to start.

Sharina Menke, M.S. – San Diego, California

Janet is a wonderful guide for anyone considering becoming an entrepreneur! Through our 1 on 1 coaching sessions, I was able to gain a better understanding of just how achievable owning/running a business is in today’s world. I’d happily recommend her to those in a similar boat and wanting to see what’s out there that you may not have even considered before.

Jonathan Gray – Lexington, South Carolina

She excels at meeting you where you are, empowering you, and providing practical guidance that turns ambitious ideas into reality.

Kenneth Mok – San Francisco Bay Area

I highly recommend Janet to anyone looking to launch or grow their business. When I began my job hunt, I was not necessarily open to starting my own business. But Janet and the program she presents made it easy to explore the idea of starting my own company. I envisioned being overwhelmed by the operational, strategic, and financial pieces that needed to come together – but Janet immediately changed that.

From our very first conversation, she brought clarity, structure, and confidence to the entire process. She helped me validate my feelings and emotions, refine my value proposition, and navigate every step of the process. Her guidance was both practical and strategic, with an entrepreneurial mindset that made each decision feel intentional and achievable.

What really stands out about Janet is her ability to meet you exactly where you are. She don’t just give advice — they empower you to think like a owner. Her encouragement, holding me accountable, and the real-world examples discussed were instrumental in turning what felt like a absolute non-starter into reality. I actually did create a LLC and landed my first contract. Something I don’t think I would have done without Janet’s coaching and encouragement.

If you’re considering launching a business or taking your entrepreneurial journey to the next level, work with Janet. She was a game changer for me, and I’m grateful for the momentum they helped me build.

John Davis – San Diego, California

I so appreciate you and thank you for coming into my life because you truly inspired me to move forward as my career coach!!

Shekita Brown – Charlotte, North Carolina

“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