I’m proud of my clients’ success.

Laura is nothing short of spectacular in every aspect of her coaching. Her calm demeanor, unflappable patience, depth, and breadth of expertise made what could have been an arduous journey through the franchise process an enjoyable, fruitful experience. Such a smart, compassionate, lovely person I feel so lucky to have had the pleasure of working with, she’ll forever be my go-to resource as a business coach and advisor. Thank you, Laura!

Jeanine Taylor – Chelan, Washington

After losing my job of over 12 years and nearing 60 years of age, I was thrown into a journey to find the next phase of my career. I knew the type of job I would like to have, and I also knew that I wanted to explore business ownership, but I was finding it difficult to navigate the new world job market and had no clue or help how to explore business ownership. Then as fate would have it, I was contacted by Laura Rau at The Entrepreneur’s Source.

Once I admitted to myself that I needed help and accepted it from Laura utilizing their proven methodologies and tools, she immediately started providing valuable information to help me understand my strengths and weaknesses. Utilizing the information the tools provided, she helped me work to my strengths and brand myself to the job market by revising my resume and public profiles which immediately started attracting attention. Additionally, using the information provided by the assessment tools, Laura presented business ownership opportunities in yet another tool that aligned to my interests and strengths and personally explained all the details you should consider to be a business owner. Once I targeted a business of interest, she made connections to explore the business further.

Laura immediately became my coach, a trusted confidant, and my friend. Laura and the whole experience have meant the world to me, and I am so thankful that I chose to trust Laura and The Entrepreneur’s Source’s methodologies and tools to help me.

If anyone is seeking the kind of help that I needed, I highly recommend this service. It does not cost you anything! All you need to do is say yes, be honest with yourself, be open minded, and put your all into the process because you will not regret what you receive in return!

Barron Hammock – Huntsville, Alabama

Laura Rau is a fantastic resource regarding the assessment of new business opportunities! Her friendly demeanor and long history of finance leadership enabled many strategic assessments of franchise companies.

Tony Hollis – Lakeland, Florida

Laura is a great business coach. She takes the time to educate her clients through the whole process, whether that’s information on options, how to think about present opportunities, or how to see one-self in a different lens. I would highly recommend anyone exploring their career potentials to connect with Laura.

Matias Wigozki – Greater Boston

Laura is a fantastic coach and resource for any entrepreneur. She provided me the confidence I needed as I explored franchise ownership as a possible investment. Her experience and wealth of knowledge allowed her to answer any questions I had and also provide other contacts in her network whenever I needed to dig a bit deeper.

Daniel Tjahjadi – Los Angeles, California

I highly recommend you spend a little time speaking with Laura. First, she is a great listener. Second, she may have some insights into opportunities in your career that you may not have ever considered. Whether you determine if entrepreneurship is right for you or not, through a few FREE coaching sessions you will learn more about strengths and areas where you can excel. Laura is skilled and knowledgeable and connects you with opportunities that match your skills and interests. I highly recommend initiating contact and strategically enhancing your career with Laura Rau! And did I mention Laura’s coaching service is FREE.

Donna Chase – Chico, California

If you have an opportunity to work with Laura, jump at the chance! She is reliable, trustworthy, and is armed with the knowledge and tools to help ANYONE in their entrepreneurial pursuits! She made our journey easier and much more enjoyable. I highly recommend working with Laura if given the chance!

Nick Callaway – Fayetteville, Arkansas

I had the privilege of working with Laura as my entrepreneurial coach, and I can confidently say she is exceptional. Laura’s candor is refreshing – she provides honest feedback with tact, guiding me to see opportunities in challenges. Her professionalism is evident in every interaction, showcasing a deep understanding of business dynamics. What sets Laura apart is her impeccable listening skills; she tunes in, grasps nuances, and tailors advice to my specific needs. Working with Laura has been great, and I highly recommend her to anyone considering entrepreneurship.

Robert Moore – Tampa, Florida

It’s been a pleasure working with Laura exploring opportunities in the franchise industry. She is well organized and provides essential tools to enhance the decision making process through analysis. I recommend her entrepreneurial/ franchise coaching endeavors! Thanks

Michael H. Camarena – San Diego, California

Laura provided simply outstanding career path mentorship and coaching to me which proved invaluable in helping me crystallize my thoughts and develop a plan for the next phase of my career. Laura was patient, kind, insightful and had a solid approach towards helping me recognize my strengths and determine the path I would target for my next career move. At no time did I feel pushed, rushed or pressured down any path. I valued my weekly chats with Laura who was well prepared for each and every call. I would recommend Laura to anyone who is seeking assistance in assessing their career path and determining their next role.

Mark Halbish – Detroit, Michigan

I highly recommend connecting with Laura if you are exploring entrepreneurship. Over the past few months, Laura has been invaluable in educating me on buying, operating, and scaling businesses through sharing lessons from her experience and making introductions. Her extensive real-world knowledge has expanded my perspectives and given me a comprehensive framework to pursue acquisitions myself. I couldn’t ask for a better guide to raise my awareness and discover this new path. For anyone interested in buying businesses, connect with Laura to accelerate your knowledge.

Garry Young – Oakland, California

I had a wonderful experience working with Laura. She is a great resource to anyone who may be evaluating future opportunities.

Adam Alverson – San Francisco Bay Area

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Laura for approximately half a year, during which we delved into various business prospects. Laura demonstrated a remarkable level of professionalism and efficacy in curating businesses that aligned seamlessly with my requirements. Her profound understanding of business, bolstered by her background in accounting, allowed her to discern the qualities of a promising venture. Additionally, she equipped me with invaluable tools that empowered me to conduct my own comprehensive analyses.
In her role as a career counselor, Laura conducted thorough research to gain insights into my unique profile. This deep understanding enabled her to pinpoint businesses that were not only suitable for my skillset and aspirations but also resonated with my personal attributes.
Without reservation, I wholeheartedly endorse Laura to anyone contemplating self-employment as a viable career path. Her expertise and guidance are invaluable resources for those seeking to embark on this entrepreneurial journey.

Robert P. Flynn – Portland, Oregon

Laura is both an excellent resource in the search for entrepreneurship and a capable professional mentor. If you’ve ever considered promoting yourself to your own boss, Laura can help. If you’re transitioning from the military to a new trajectory, get in touch with Laura to explore all that is possible in franchise entrepreneurship. Laura’s approach skillfully connects the dots between existing skills/interests and individual desires for small business ownership.

Jonathan U. – Los Alamitos, California

I was fortunate to have been contacted by Laura as a potential entrepreneur candidate. Having recently transitioned from my corporate career, exploring the option running a business / franchise was not on my radar. With Laura’s expertise, she helped me navigate the options. Using a full complement of resources, she helped me with personal preference assessment (DISC) which I had not done in ~ 10ths. This was extremely helpful in understanding what type of interests & behaviors would best align with potential companies. Her integrity and depth of experience is what I valued most about this process. At no point did I feel manipulated or channeled into something that was undesirable.
I highly recommend any professional who is in transition to consider working with The Entrepreneurs Source and especially with Laura Rau as your coach.

M. (Marvin) Reggie Horne – Atlanta, Georgia

I am very happy to recommend Laura for her excellent services as an entrepreneurial coach. Laura is very pleasant to work with and exhibits integrity in what she does. I am transitioning out of the military and looking at various opportunities for paid employment. I had not considered franchising until I had a discussion with Laura. Over the course of six months she helped me explore the possibilities of franchising. Laura does not sell franchises and there is absolutely no pressure to enter the world of franchising or make investments, which I found to be refreshing. On the contrary, Laura helps her clients perform analysis of the business opportunities to identify any risks. I would recommend her to anyone considering franchising.

Terry (TJ) Hamrick – Dayton, Ohio

Laura helped my wife and I explore new career and business opportunities that were quite valuable and tailored to our goals. Her way of getting to know people and identifying their strengths and ideal opportunities is refreshing and enlightening. I especially appreciate her honesty and integrity through out our interaction with her. Looking forward to working with her more in the future.

Jana (Mahen) Fernando – Torrance, California

I can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed working with Laura. She’s incredibly perceptive, quickly understands what her clients are looking for, and works tirelessly to help them gain that understanding themselves. She has a very deep pool of resources to pull from, and I think she can help anyone who is considering entrepreneurship.

Peter James – Denver, Colorado

As I am transitioning from a long military career and into a civilian job market, I was contacted by Laura. Laura was very gracious in offering to provide information on the process. During our conversations, Laura introduced me to the DISC profile and provided me the feedback that was helpful identifying some of my personality traits and how to apply them in future employment. She also provided this to my wife and daughter who both were impressed with the accuracy of the DISC profile and grateful for Laura’s feedback. I would like to also add that Laura was always available to answer any questions and was able to connect me with other resources as well. I am very grateful for having had the opportunity to connect with her and I will not hesitate to continue reach out to her in the future.

Paul Rivers – Fayetteville, North Carolina

Laura is a true professional and a powerful tool to utilize for transitioning service members and veterans alike. Her number one priority is taking care of you and helping you along the journey. Her integrity, warmth, and character shine through every time you speak with her.

Jason Filauro – Nampa, Idaho

Up until I found a role that I couldn’t pass up, I was working with Laura to learn more about getting into a franchise. She was knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. There was no selling – just education and opportunities presented. I’m grateful I worked with her and look forward to doing so again in the future when I’m ready to start looking at franchises again. Truly a great experience learning from her. Anyone considering working with her, please feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like any further details or just need a question answered. I’m happy to help. She’s the real deal.

Sean R. Treat – San Francisco Bay Area

Laura reached out while I was in job search mode. She ended up coaching both myself and my wife as we took a step back and reset our life and financial goals. The DISC profile that we did together was particularly helpful! Throughout the process she was empathetic, never pressured us, and opened our eyes to alternate ways of wealth creation. While we did not ultimately end up investing in a franchise given timing and current priorities, this will definitely be a compelling option later.

Dan Park – Washington DC-Baltimore Area

What an amazing experience! Laura helped me uncover my potential in areas I have not explored previously. She is knowledgeable, experienced, and a top-notch career coach. Laura used multiple tools to help me make an informed career choice. Such tools are financial planning, risk assessment, SWAT analysis, target market analysis, and several surveys to help me understand my strengths and goals. She is a great listener, and she took the time to understand my goals and challenges. I highly recommend Laura to anyone who needs help with their next career move. You’ll be in great hands!

Haris Papamichael, Ph.D. – Greater Boston

Working with Laura was an excellent experience. She gave me all the tools and materials I needed to do a proper evaluation. She never pressured and was helpful in answering questions. A person of integrity.

Jeffrey Jones – Deerfield, Illinois

Laura helped me uncover strengths and re-create my career focus! She utilizes proven assessment techniques to drive your innate power. Laura is a great listener, brilliant at coaching, and teaches how to direct your goals and aspirations. Laura is approachable, inspiring, and gifted! I highly recommend initiating contact and strategically enhancing your career with Laura Rau!

Alyson Jordan Lloyd – Newport Beach, California

Five-star service! Laura really helped me find my own potential and learn what opportunities work best for me. Her knowledge, flexibility, and willingness to educate me was only topped by her kindness and care for the transitioning service member. Thank you, Laura Rau.

Kyle Mueller – Avon Lake, Ohio

Whether you are currently looking to make a career change or not, I highly recommend you spend a little time speaking with Laura. First, she is a great listener. Second, she may have some insights into opportunities in your career that you may not have ever considered. She is clearly a caring person who wants to help and a professional that knows how to create that match with your goals and interests.

Robin Flint – Bath, New Hampshire

Laura Rau is amazing! The path she walked me through has taught me so much about what I WANT to do in my career, and how to describe it in words and form ideas around. I highly recommend returning her call if she reaches out! There WILL be something of value to learn from the process.
FIVE STARS!!

John Covelli, MBA – Greater St. Louis

Laura provided me with a unique chance to discover possibilities that were a fit for me.

Elizabeth Gatto – United States

Laura was an absolute blessing. I had never seriously considered franchising and, honestly, I was reluctant to speak to Laura when she initially reached out via LinkedIn because I was “busy and thought it would be a waste of time” – However, I could not have been more wrong. It was evident from our first conversation that Laura honestly cared about those she works with and is truly focused on informing and educating her clients of the opportunities. Then once she gains a grasp on what her clients’ wants and needs, she is able to pinpoint the opportunities that meet her clients’ requirements; this was certainly the case for my wife and me. Now, we are proud owners of a franchise and yet Laura remains engaged; she has remained committed to our success and has continued to educate to allow us to flourish immediately. She has been an exceptional mentor and coach but more importantly an even better friend. My wife and I genuinely believe any person (or in our case couple) looking for new opportunities should reach out to Laura immediately – you certainly won’t regret it.

Thomas Evers Jr., San Clemente

Laura provided so many resources and tips for discovering what strengths I had and how to best leverage them in my career opportunities going forward. She takes the time to listen to where you are and what you hope to achieve professionally as well as personally and helps you discover those paths. Whether you end up taking some of the opportunities identified during the initial meeting or not, Laura is concerned about you and the life that you want to achieve. I have enjoyed my time working with her tremendously.

Michael Larson, CPA, Chicago

Cannot say enough great things about Laura. When I was “wandering through the wilderness” trying to figure out my next business move, we connected and she spent hours working with me to help me identify the franchise we’ve now purchased, and couldn’t be more thrilled!

Laura’s seemingly endless resources, and her natural ability to draw from someone what it is they really want to accomplish, made the entire process a true pleasure.

I strongly recommend anyone go through this process with her if you’re unsure about what you want to do next.

Feel free to ask me anything. I went from ignorant about what’s involved to a real believer in the value of a great coach to help me out.Cannot say enough great things about Laura. When I was “wandering through the wilderness” trying to figure out my next business move, we connected and she spent hours working with me to help me identify the franchise we’ve now purchased, and couldn’t be more thrilled! Laura’s seemingly endless resources, and her natural ability to draw from someone what it is they really want to accomplish, made the entire process a true pleasure. I strongly recommend anyone go through this process with her if you’re unsure about what you want to do next. Feel free to ask me anything. I went from ignorant about what’s involved to a real believer in the value of a great coach to help me out.

Brad Fry, Mansfield

Laura provides invaluable insight on potential opportunities for someone interested in going into business for themselves. Her passion and genuine love to help others can be easily observed as you wind down the road of discovery. Thank you Laura…5 Stars!!!

James Teters, Seaside

I highly recommend transitioning military members (or anyone going through a career transition) have a conversation with Laura. She has a WEALTH of expertise to offer and a wonderful disposition. We had a 30 minute phone call and she followed up with some great advice and resources via email. Thank you, Laura! It was a pleasure to get to know you.

Charles (Andy) McElvaine, MS, MPhil, MA

I had the pleasure to work with Laura Rau from the Entrepreneur Source and was extremely impressed by her professionalism, insights and options provided. She really took the time to better understand me and my family goals and helped explore options I never knew existed. I would highly recommend Laura and the Entrepreneur Source for anyone who wants to keep an open mind and weigh various options when planning for their financial independence.

Chorles Worman, Milwaukee

I enthusiastically recommend working with Laura Rau! Laura effectively guides those in career transition, helping you think and gain clarity. She genuinely listens – patiently and keenly. Laura provides you the opportunity to take several self-assessments, including the DiSC self-assessment which is invaluable. She combines insights from the assessment tools with her perceptive listening to draw out insights that enable objective assessments of your strengths and key motivators. Her skills and experience will help anyone on a career transition journey gain clarity and think through options, including ones you might not have considered previously. She will give you a different perspective on possibilities.

Laura helped me to more clearly and succinctly describe my strengths and what I can uniquely offer any professional endeavor. She will do the same for you. Time spent with Laura is a worthy investment in your professional and personal development. Seek her out if you are at a career pivot point.

Jeff Jarosz, San Diego

Laura is a talented and experienced coach who takes the time to get to know you and your needs intricately. I worked with her to make some of the greatest entrepreneurial decisions of my career, and she is an expert in assessing your potential risks, as well as diving into the details that matter to you. I am especially impressed with her ability to be relatable and patient during stressful situations. Laura has the ability to be an effectively supportive and non-judgmental part of your team. I highly recommend Laura Rau for any one who is serious about considering a professional change or a deep dive into an entrepreneurial journey. Working with Laura may be one of the best professional decisions I have made to date! Thank you, Laura.

Stephy Opatola, Washington, DC

Laura is an wonderful business coach that offers insightful and progressive advice as it relates to growing your business. I was super impressed with her organizational skills, timeliness with appointments, and attention to detail as it relates to marketing your ideas to potential clients. The recommendations provided led to me scheduling appointments with leading private schools and attracting new clients to my existing business. I would highly recommend Laura Rau for your business needs. Laura is truly a diamond in the rough…it was such a pleasure to work with a seasoned business coach.

Chabonik Sweet, Los Angeles

If you are an entrepreneur and looking to start or grow your business, I highly recommend working with Ms. Laura Rau, she has helped me out so much with my journey to becoming a business owner and leaving behind the daily grind of working for someone else’s business. She will challenge you to bring out the best in you and meet your goals and exceed your own expectations when it comes to being your own boss. I couldn’t have come this far in my journey without her weekly calls, coaching, giving me constant praise and positive feedback as well as introducing me to a wide network of people just like me experiencing their own journeys and dreams. Thank you Laura for everything, I’ve come a long way since our first phone call and still have quite a journey ahead.

Eugenio Vera, San Diego

Laura is an excellent Franchise-Entrepreneur coach, as well provided a tool to increase self-awareness and understand strengths and weaknesses relating to new opportunities. She had great patience and offered detailed guidance on franchising options and available opportunities. She provided a couple of exciting opportunities and ensured that I got the information I needed to make an educated decision.

Mukund Kshirsagar, Germantown

I am a transitioning service member and Laura reached out to me. I can tell you transitioning out of the military after 23 years is one of the scariest things I have ever done in my life; thankfully Laura was there every step of the way to help me focus and break down the steps into small manageable tasks. She opened up the idea of entrepreneurship to me, and even though I am not ready to make that leap right now, it is now a goal I am working towards because of Laura’s mentorship.

Jason Filauro, San Diego

Laura Rau is a phenomenal entrepreneur coach! She brings to the table a perfect balance of expertise, kindness, and patience. My wife Amy and I worked with Laura over the past 1.5 years. No matter where we were in our journey towards self-employment, Laura was always willing to help. She helped us discover our strengths, weaknesses, and the life we wanted to live as a family. At every step of the way, Laura provided insight that we did not or could not think of on our own. In the end, we were able to explore business opportunities that we never knew existed. If you are a seasoned business owner or a person trying to figure out what you want to do next, consider giving Laura a call. I am an Air Force Veteran and Laura opened my eyes to resources I never knew existed for the military community. You will not be disappointed if you have the chance to work with Laura! We hope you enjoy the process and working with a true professional as much as we did – we fully endorse Laura Rau as an entrepreneur coach!

Wayne Kinsel, Sylvania

If you are transitioning out of the Military and is thinking about starting your own business, or even if you just would like to know a little more about this pathway, Laura is the person to go to. She is an extremely qualified professional with an amazing understanding of the corporate world. You will not regret any minute you spend learning from her. Thank you so much for your guidance and mentorship.

Israel Saraiva, Lutz

Laura was and continues to be an invaluable mentor and coach in my pursuit of becoming a financially secure entrepreneur. Additionally, Laura has provided me with a great sense confidence and understanding in my transition to the private sector. Her knowledge has enabled me to view the next chapter of my life with ease and comfortability. Her plans are magnificently organized, easy to digest and amazingly informative, I enthusiastically recommend Laura Rau to anyone that is seeking their financial freedom and entrepreneual success.

Roy Moore, Los Angeles

Laura delivered a strategic plan for me to follow as we explored possible franchise and additional business opportunities she represents. The process is thorough and I appreciate her professionalism and transparency as we delved into a “Right Fit” for me. This included assessments (behavioral, personality, and cognitive), as well as interviews to flesh out a profile of me to business opportunities.

She deftly managed her organization’s education process, which adds clarity, helps discover possibilities not previously considered, and answers questions regarding franchise ownership. Time well spent and the new insights she provided for me… amazing added value!! Thank You!

Anthony Campbell, Orange

Working with Laura was a very positive and rewarding experience. Her process really helped me focus in on my most valuable skills and how to find the right entrepreneurship opportunity for me based on my needs and wants for my future. The strategies she employed were amazing and I so appreciate her level of integrity and professionalism.

Allison Ellington, Grand Junction

I had an incredible experience working together with Laura Rau. I was incredibly pleased at her ability get to know one’s ambitions and what inspires you. Looking back at our sessions, I can honestly say that Laura is a person of Integrity, Good Will, and above all, she is truly knowledgeable when it comes to entrepreneurship. The amazing part of Laura’s process is that it helps people take control of their professional destiny all while working with a wonderful person.

Frank MacLean Jr., Los Angeles

Laura has been an amazing partner in my network during my transition from the public to private sectors. I highly recommend her for her unique mentorship skills as they relate to strategy, entrepreneurship, and coaching.

Ryan Bauernschmidt, Cary

Laura is a great person to talk to if you are interested in pursuing your own company.
– Diligent in understanding who you are to help match a right opportunity for you
– Lots of business tools to help you understand financials, risks, opportunities, etc.
– Meets routinely to address questions and concerns
– Walks with you at your pace to help you navigate through the complex business world
– Well connected with others to get you the resources you need to launch your business

Laura can help you find the business opportunity that’s right for you.

Brian Richmond, Denver

I am very pleased to write this recommendation for Laura. At a time when I was trying to weigh my options for my last career before full retirement, Laura came into my life. She explained our relationship up front and said she would work with me as long as needed to help me find what would work best for me. We started with a series of questions and worksheets to help me determine what I might like. This was surely instrumental in helping me determine what I definitely would not like. We narrowed some option down over multiple sessions.

Laura is a pleasure to work with. She is pleasant, fun, upbeat, patient and has a fantastic personality. She is prompt and professional . Laura is very knowledgeable about many professions and opportunities. She went above and beyond sending me info to help me even though it might not have benefited her. I truly miss our coaching and guidance sessions. I highly recommend Laura as a professional and person if you are looking for a change of career or coaching in your existing career.

Rick Freistat, Port St. Lucie

t was truly a pleasure to work with Laura. She is very kind and reassuring during what is a difficult and scary time for many folks – making a career transition to business ownership. Throughout the process Laura was not only extremely knowledgeable but also very patient and understanding. She offered solutions that were truly customized to meet my unique needs. Laura also possesses great follow-up and follow-through discipline – she keeps her promises and commitments! I highly recommend working with Laura Rau.

James Hinds, Cleveland