Stop Working for Someone Else's Dream.

Your Skills Built It. Now Build the Business.

Empowering tradespeople to climb higher.

Start Your Climb
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Who This Is For

This is for the tradesperson who is tired of making someone else's business look good with their hands. You have the skills, the reputation, and the work ethic that most people only talk about. What you have not had is a trusted advisor who actually understands the trades and knows how to build a real business around what you already do well.

Fresh Start Consulting exists for remote installers, tradespeople, and independent operators who are ready to own their income, protect their time, and build something that outlasts any job site. If you are done working for a paycheck and ready to start building a legacy, you are in the right place. Let's talk.

The Independent Builder

You want independence and freedom from the constraints of working for others. You're ready to take control of your future.

The Growth-Minded

You've proven yourself with proven skills. You're not afraid of hard work, but you're smart enough to get straight talk and proven guidance.

Legacy Creation

This isn't just about income. You want to build something meaningful—a business that stands on its own, built for the trades and built to last.

Our Seven Service Pillars

Everything you need to own your business and build your legacy

Delivered by Evan

Digital Services

Your website. Your social presence. Your automated content. We build your digital foundation from scratch so you can focus on the work you do best.

Partnership + Licensed

Insurance Programs

Business liability, corporate coverage, E&O, and health insurance through trusted partnerships. Life insurance delivered directly by Evan, licensed in Colorado. Comprehensive protection.

Delivered by Evan

AI Literacy & Implementation

Discover which AI tools your business actually needs. We set them up and train you to use them, no complex jargon, just practical tools that save you time and money.

Partnership

Business Formation

LLC, Corporation, and Trust setup made simple. Trademark and copyright registration to protect what's yours. We partner with trusted specialists to get your structure right.

Partnership

Business Banking

Separate your business from your life. We connect you with checking, savings, and retirement accounts tailored to your business stage. Smart banking. Right from the start.

Partnership

Legal Services

Contracts written for trades. Ongoing legal protection and support. We've partnered with top legal services so you get sophisticated protection without the big price tag.

Self-Paced Courses

Business & AI Courses

Learn the fundamentals of running a trades business. Master the AI tools that accelerate growth. Courses designed for tradespeople who want to own their education.

Three Steps to Freedom

Your path to owning it starts here

1

Build Your Foundation

Get incorporated the right way. Set up your banking, protect your assets, and nail the legal structure that keeps you safe and in control.

2

Launch with Confidence

Follow our proven system for trades. Pricing, processes, marketing—everything you need to start strong and grow smart. No guesswork.

3

Build Your Legacy

Scale what works. Keep more of what you earn. Own a business that works for you, that your family is proud of, that lasts.

Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Building?

One free call. No pitch, no pressure. Just a straight conversation about where you are and what it takes to get where you want to go.

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About Evan

Evan Lightner, Fresh Start Consulting

Your Guide to Business Freedom

Evan has helped hundreds of tradespeople stop working for someone else's dream and start building their own. He's been there—he knows the grind, the frustration, and the potential that's hiding inside every skilled tradesperson who's ready to take control.

With proven experience in business formation, legal protection, and scaling trades-based companies, Evan delivers straight talk without the BS. His approach is simple: give you the real framework, the proven systems, and the guidance you need to own your business and build your legacy.

This is about freedom. Independence. Building something that reflects your skills and your values. Let's climb higher together.

Your Next Move Starts with One Conversation.

Book your free 30-minute call. We'll talk about your business, your goals, and exactly what it takes to get you there.

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