Without rewriting your identity, begging recruiters, or figuring it out alone—
The Entrepreneur’s Job Search Playbook is your full system for overcoming hiring bias, mastering modern tools (like AI), and landing the role you actually want—without starting over from scratch.
Michael P.,
Former SaaS Founder, Austin TX
“I’ve spent over a decade running companies but hadn’t touched a resume since 2008. This PDF gave me more clarity in 48 hours than I got from 3 months of networking and online job boards. The role mapping tool alone helped me figure out exactly what I should be applying for — and I had interviews booked the same week.”
💼 IS YOUR BUSINESS EXPERIENCE ACTUALLY HURTING YOUR JOB SEARCH?
Every year, tens of thousands of ex-founders and business owners try to re-enter the workforce… and quietly struggle.
They scroll job boards, rewrite resumes, and wonder why they’re being ignored—even after years of real results.
The truth?
Former entrepreneurs are 43% less likely to get a job interview
compared to traditional candidates.
Not because they’re underqualified—but because most employers don’t know how to understand their experience
That means years of leadership, problem-solving, and business growth are getting lost in translation…
While “team players” with less skill get the job.
The Founder2Hired Job Search Playbook shows you how to:
✅ Translate your founder journey into job titles companies are actually hiring for
✅ Pass the resume filters that block 75% of applications
✅ Overcome bias & prove you’re the best person in the room—even if they assume you’re a “flight risk”
✅ Use AI to shortcut job searching, prep interviews, and apply 10x faster
✅ Rebuild your confidence and learn what to say when they ask “Why did you leave your business?”
📈 You don’t need to “start over.” You need a better system.
This isn’t corporate fluff or generic career advice.
It’s built for business owners
—by people who’ve made the same transition.
Whether you left your business by choice or not, you’re still a builder, a leader, and a problem-solver.
This guide will show you how to turn that into a high-paying, meaningful career move —without begging recruiters, rewriting your identity, or getting lost in the noise.
Former entrepreneurs are 43% less likely to get a callback from hiring managers compared to traditional candidates (Harvard Business Review). This playbook shows you how to flip the script—with proven resume templates, role translation tools, and interview tactics that position your founder experience as your biggest asset, not a red flag.
Most resumes from ex-founders get rejected because they’re written like bios, not applications.
This playbook includes battle-tested templates and translation tools to turn your founder experience into keywords and metrics hiring systems understand—and recruiters want to see.
While the average applicant sends generic resumes into the void, you’ll use AI-powered job tools to match roles, write custom resumes, and prep interviews in minutes—not weeks.
We show you how to leverage the same tech that 82% of top job seekers use to land interviews faster (Indeed Hiring Lab, 2024).
You don’t need to spend hours guessing where you fit or rewriting resumes from scratch.
We give you a step-by-step system and modern tools to clarify your role targets, optimize your job search, and regain momentum—even if it’s been years since your last real job hunt.
Right after your purchase, you’ll instantly receive the full 67-page digital playbook packed with real-world tools built for founders. From resume templates and role-mapping frameworks to AI job search scripts and interview strategies — every section is built to move you forward, fast.
Part 1: Understand the Founder Grief Cycle and why your confusion is completely normal (Journal of Business Venturing)
Part 2: Guided identity recalibration: “Who am I now?” journaling + reflection template
Part 3: Let go of shame, reframe your story, and start believing you still bring massive value
Part 4: Learn how to shift from “I used to be…” to “Here’s what I bring next”
Intro: Discover why traditional job titles don’t fit — and what to do instead
Part 1: Use our Job Role Matrix & Skills Translation Grid to find your fit (e.g., Operations Lead, Product Manager, Strategy Consultant)
Part 2: Visual flowchart: how to go from “Founder” to your next best-fit role
Part 3: Leverage LinkedIn Career Explorer + Teal HQ to explore aligned opportunities
Intro: Use our time-blocked job search calendar and company shortlisting method
Part 1: Stop resume spamming — focus only on roles that fit your profile (McKinsey: 61% of job changers lack focus)
Part 2: Checklist: how to find hidden jobs, insider leads, and higher-reply companies
Part 3: Templates and checklists to build a focused, repeatable system — not job hunt roulette
Intro: 75% of resumes get rejected by AI filters — here’s how to beat the system (Jobscan, 2024)
Part 1: Use our Founder-to-Employee Resume Conversion Template to rewrite your career story
Part 2: LinkedIn Optimization Plan: get up to 40% more recruiter messages with small profile changes (LinkedIn Data)
Part 3: Headline, summary & storytelling scripts built just for founders in transition
Bonus: ResumAI, Teal, and other tools to build modern assets in minutes
Part 1: AI tools that cut job search time by 50%+
Part 2: Anti-bias storytelling techniques to overcome hiring stigma (Academy of Management Journal)
Part 3: Our 5 Founders’ Interview Traps — and exactly how to avoid them
Part 4: Mental fitness & wellness systems to keep you grounded
Part 5: How to sell “proof of value creation” in a world shifting toward skills-based hiring
Along with the Course, get special bonuses that turbocharge your online success. These extras are designed to complement your learning and give you an edge in the digital marketplace. Act now to unlock these invaluable tools!
BONUS 1: Cover Letter Template for Former Founders
A proven plug-and-play structure that helps you reframe your founder story into what recruiters actually want to hear — without sounding overqualified, vague, or like a risk.
BONUS 2: Resume Template Designed for Entrepreneurs
Built to bypass the ATS wall and highlight your experience in the language companies understand. Formats your achievements to showcase leadership, problem-solving, and measurable results.
BONUS 3: LinkedIn Headline & About Section Generator
Stand out in search results and recruiter DMs with a compelling, high-conversion headline and summary — without the awkward corporate jargon.
BONUS 4: AI Job Search Cheat Sheet
Discover exactly how to use ChatGPT, LinkedIn AI, and other tools to identify jobs, write personalized applications, and prep for interviews 10x faster.
BONUS 5: Founder Job Search Tracker
Stay organized with a simple Kanban-style tracker. Know what’s applied, what’s pending, and where to follow up — without drowning in spreadsheets.
BONUS 6: Weekly Job Search Planner
A day-by-day framework to focus your job hunt around deep work, outreach, and prep — not burnout. Get more done in less time, while staying emotionally steady.
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ex-agency owner, Los Angeles CA
“After selling my business, I was totally burnt out and unsure what came next. I knew I needed a job—but I didn’t know how to even begin. This guide didn’t just give me templates, it gave me direction, confidence, and a system. The mindset section was a game-changer.”
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Startup founder turned Director of Ops
“This isn’t a fluffy ebook. It’s a legit toolkit. From AI job search tips to real interview scripts, it walks you through every uncomfortable part of getting hired again. I finally stopped guessing and started getting traction.”
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eCom brand owner turned marketing exec
“Most career stuff doesn’t apply to business owners. This one does. It helped me beat the stigma (yes, that’s real) and position my background without feeling like I had to downplay it.”
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Former logistics entrepreneur
“I followed the system exactly. Rewrote my resume with their format. Used their job search flow. Got 3 interviews in 2 weeks. Hired by week six. Worth every cent.”
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ex-consulting business owner, now Strategic Partnerships Manager
“Before this playbook, I had no idea how to present my experience. I just kept applying and hearing nothing back. The resume conversion template, the LinkedIn checklist, even the AI job search walkthroughs — it was all incredibly practical. I applied with a new resume and landed 2 interviews within a week.”
Verified Review
Former DTC brand founder
“I’ve spent months feeling completely lost trying to fit into job listings that made no sense. This guide didn’t just help me find roles — it showed me how to speak the language of employers without losing who I am. It gave me clarity, confidence, and — within three weeks — a serious offer.”
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BONUS 1: Cover Letter Template for Former Founders
A proven plug-and-play structure that helps you reframe your founder story into what recruiters actually want to hear — without sounding overqualified, vague, or like a risk.
BONUS 2: Resume Template Designed for Entrepreneurs
Built to bypass the ATS wall and highlight your experience in the language companies understand. Formats your achievements to showcase leadership, problem-solving, and measurable results.
BONUS 3: LinkedIn Headline & About Section Generator
Stand out in search results and recruiter DMs with a compelling, high-conversion headline and summary — without the awkward corporate jargon.
BONUS 4: AI Job Search Cheat Sheet
Discover exactly how to use ChatGPT, LinkedIn AI, and other tools to identify jobs, write personalized applications, and prep for interviews 10x faster.
BONUS 5: Founder Job Search Tracker
Stay organized with a simple Kanban-style tracker. Know what’s applied, what’s pending, and where to follow up — without drowning in spreadsheets.
BONUS 6: Weekly Job Search Planner
A day-by-day framework to focus your job hunt around deep work, outreach, and prep — not burnout. Get more done in less time, while staying emotionally steady.
What exactly is the Founder2Hired Job Search Playbook?
Founder2Hired is a 67-page digital guide designed specifically for entrepreneurs, former founders, and business owners who want to transition into traditional employment roles. It includes proven resume templates, AI-powered job search tools, mindset training, interview prep, and more — all tailored for people who haven’t job hunted in years.
This isn’t “how to get a job” advice written for new grads or mid-level employees. This is built for people who’ve led companies — and now need help positioning that experience to get hired. It tackles real founder-specific issues: hiring bias, unclear job titles, burnout, identity loss, and navigating AI-driven application systems.
Yes — this is one of the biggest pain points we address. Inside the playbook, you’ll find frameworks and worksheets that help you translate your entrepreneurial background into real corporate roles that match your skills, values, and earning potential.
Absolutely. The PDF includes done-for-you templates and detailed prompts to help you build a modern, ATS-friendly resume and LinkedIn profile — even if you’re starting from scratch.
You don’t have to. The strategies in this guide are designed to help you land roles that respect your leadership and business experience. We show you how to frame your story so employers see your entrepreneurial past as an asset, not a liability.
Yes — whether you built a SaaS product, ran a retail store, or freelanced for 15 years, this playbook helps you extract the skills that matter to employers today and position them correctly.
This is a written, self-paced PDF playbook — designed so you can take action immediately, without waiting for scheduled sessions. Everything inside is step-by-step, easy to follow, and built to help you get results fast.
Many readers begin rewriting their resume or LinkedIn profile the same day they download it. You can realistically be applying to better-fit roles within 48 hours of reading.
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