Are You Ready to Finally Get Your Amazing Business Idea Out of Your Head and Into an Actionable Business Plan?
โฆ even if youโre โbad with numbersโ or break into a cold sweat when you hear the words โbusiness planโ?
The Dream
You dream of starting your businessโฆ with your offerings selling like hotcakes & being the envy of your competitors.
Thereโs just one huge elephant (in the room) blocking your way.
Youโll get your plan down on paper one day.
Youโll go after the funding you need one day.
Youโll figure it all out one day.
Have you ever wondered why it hasnโt happened yet?
Because โOne Dayโ ๐ is standing in your way.
Do you ever wish you could write a business plan the easier way โ without suffering your way through it?
How about starting today, not one day?
Even if you just take one stepโฆ
Today can either be DAY ONE or just another day to dream about the future.
I get it. Youโre definitely not the only person who ever dreaded writing a business plan. Heck, I hear it every day from other entrepreneurs just like you who say:
- โI know I need a business plan to be taken seriously by investors, but I have no idea where to even start.โ
- โI want to get all of my ideas out of my head and onto the page in an organized way, but Iโm overwhelmed.โ
- โIโve heard that a good business plan saves you a ton of work and headaches down the road, but writing one seems too complicated.โ
- โI want to make sure I do this right, but I canโt afford to pay a consultant to help me write my plan.โ
Hereโs what I know for sure after 20+ years of writing business plans for startups that grow and get fundedโฆ
It doesnโt have to be so complicated.
Sure, it takes some time and effort, but you handle it.
After all, thatโs the entrepreneurial stuff youโre made of.
It takes a bit of know-how, too โ but thatโs what Iโm here for.
Iโll walk you through this process one step at a time. Weโll do it togetherโฆ virtually. And it wonโt hurt a bit, I promise.
All you need to bring to the table is:
- A roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
- A hot cup of coffee (or other beverage of choice)
- Your entrepreneurial magic-making idea
- And your focused attention

It will be 100x easier to write your business plan with this kit
because Iโve given you a step-by-step, linear process + every template you need.
Are you ready to get started right away?
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The Secret
Want to know how all of those uber-successful founders do it โ without having friends in high places or going back to school for an MBA?
They werenโt winging it. They had a plan.
The unfortunate truth is, most founders fail to plan. Itโs why 7 in 10 startups donโt make it past five years โ and itโs why Iโve made it my mission to help entrepreneurs build a foundation that paves the way for profits.
If they do manage to actually launch their business without a solid plan, they hit the Giant Wall of Reality pretty quickly.
They get stuck in โfirefighter modeโ โ putting out whatever fires spring up that day while racing to meet the nonstop, day-to-day challenges of running their business.
They barely have time to catch their breath (or grab lunch), so forget about the big picture and thinking strategically.
Their mind is in overdrive wondering why customers arenโt buying their widgetsโฆ and wondering how much longer they can keep their head above water.
Instead of failing to plan, what if they had simply taken the time to do it right from the start?
Intentionally. Strategically. Proactively.
Writing a business plan is your golden opportunity to build a solid foundation for your startup. One thatโs designed for profitability & growth.
You want a business plan that...
Tells your compelling story.
A plan that clearly communicates your vision and persuasively spells out the whats, hows and whys behind it, so you can attract investors and customers.
Shows your roadmap to profitability.
A plan that shows how the numbers support your story and will ultimately lead to a profitable, growing business.
Acts as your operating blueprint.
A plan that demonstrates that youโve anticipated challenges โ because once you launch, youโll be shifting into โfirefighter mode,โ putting out the daily fires that naturally spring up. BUT unlike the other folks, youโll be prepared.
Serves as your foundation for growth.
A plan is your North Star when it comes to what helps your bottom line and what doesnโt. And when things change (as they naturally do), youโll be ready to adapt quickly and take advantage of opportunities as a result of the work youโve done.
A business plan like this is not only for those who can drop thousands of dollars on a consultant.
Thatโs why this kit is not just DIY. Its purpose is to make the starting-a-new-business experience accessible to virtually anyone โ including YOU.
Another thing โ I believe itโs our thinking that holds us back 99% of the time.
Thatโs why this kit was designed so that you not only walk away with a complete, actionable business plan, but learn how to think like a smart business owner.
I want this process to be easier for you.
Thatโs exactly why I createdโฆ
Distilling Your Dream
The Step-By-Step Kit for Business Plans
Created by a pro with 20-plus years of experience helping startups fast-track profitability and get funded.
A completely customizable do-it-yourself business plan kit for people who want to turn their big dreams into reality without breaking the bank.
Hereโs how it worksโฆ
This is the exact same process I use to help my private clients turn their business dreams into reality.
STEP 1: The Preparation
What to Expect and How the Process Works
Before you dive in, weโll set some expectations to help keep the process as stress-free and fun as possible. Yes, starting a business is fun!
If you follow along with me step by step, youโll be on your way to thinking like a successful business owner in no time.
Butโฆ you have to do your homework (that means reading the step-by-step guide and then doing the worksheets). A startup doesnโt grow by itself; you have to do the work. Iโve designed this kit to teach you not only WHAT you need to think about, but HOW to think about it.
STEP 2: The Distilling Process โ The Words
How to Write Your Narrative
Whether youโre writing a business plan to serve as an operating blueprint or to raise funds, spelling out what youโre going to do and how youโre going to do it is a crucial step before launching your business.
By the end of Step 2, youโll have a strong narrative that:
- Explains your concept in a compelling way
- Maps out your execution
- Drives your financial projections
STEP 3: The Distilling Process โ The Numbers
How to Prepare Realistic Financial Projections
In Step 3, I explain the nuts-and-bolts of financial projections in simple, easy-to-understand, plain English. I also detail how to prepare real, practical, defensible financials for your business. And donโt worryโฆ I give you customizable spreadsheets โ with formulas built in!
If the words are your story, then the numbers are there to support that story and show that your startup can grow into a profitable business. Get ready to impress your potential investors.
By the end of Step 3, youโll have buttoned-up financial projections for your business, including your:
- Sources & Uses of Funds
- Profit & Loss Forecast
- Cash Flow Projections
STEP 4: The Finish
Extras That Can Make Your Plan Irresistible
This step is all about using your business plan to do MORE โ such as creating a bulletproof pitch deck, developing irresistible messaging (elevator pitch, website, social media), attracting employees and securing credit from suppliers.
By the end of Step 4, youโll know how to:
- Add in valuable extras to make your vision irresistible to investors (and banks)
- Use your business plan to make other parts of your business much easier
Implementation Bundle
14 Customizable Worksheets
To guide you through each step of writing your business plan:
- Introductions
- Describe Your Business
- Products & Services Offered
- Market Analysis
- Business Location
- Competition
- Management Team
- Staffing
- Purpose & Uses of Funds
- Equipment List
- Balance Sheet
- Profit & Loss Forecast
- Cash Flow Projections
- Sources & Uses of Funds
PLUSโฆ 3 Customizable Templates
To help you put your narrative and financial projections into standard business plan and presentation-ready formats:
- The Narrative Template
- A Full Set of Excel Templates for Financial Projections (with built-in formulas!)*
- An Executive Summary / Pitch Deck Template
*Simple to upload to Google Sheets.
Ready to get started on your business plan today?
Hereโs a quick recap of everything you get:
1 Step-by-Step Guide
14 Worksheets
Step by step to carefully guide you through every part of the words and the numbers โ while also keeping you on track and organized.
3 Templates
Uniquely designed to help you build a strong narrative, realistic financial projections, and a persuasive executive summary and/or pitch deck.
Your investment = $199
Just for comparison โ my custom business plans start at $17,000.
But I wanted to make this all-in-one kit highly accessible. So Iโve packaged up the exact process I use with my private clients at a fraction of the investment.
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What other founders are saying about
the DIY Business Plan Kitโฆ

Without a doubt my favorite feature was the worksheets โ they helped me structure my writing and ensure I was asking myself the right questions.โ
Andrew Sacks
Cotacachi Honey Fund

โI love how this kit enables me to make small goals so Iโm not too overwhelmed.
Iโve really been able to make it my own. Keeping all my notes and thoughts together as I work has helped me stay organized for such a big project.โ
Amy Couey
Art Gym Collective

โI used Dianeโs Business Plan Kit with great success.
- The kit really helped me channel the information in my head onto paper.
- The templates were sophisticated, yet easy to use.
- The worksheets were especially helpful.โ
Michael Henszey
The Jam House
Meet Diane
Hi, Iโm Diane โ Founder & Principal of Startup Distillery.
Distilling Your Dream is the result of my work with countless startups over the last 20-plus years.
Since I launched Startup Distillery, I have worked with entrepreneurs in industries ranging from clean energy to consumer products, retail to food & beverage, tech of all kinds and more.
Iโve worked with startups of all sizes, too. Some were designed to remain small, while others laid the groundwork for growth.
Some chose to bootstrap, while others secured outside investors.
Still others opted for bank loans or more creative financing options.
Iโve learned a lot about what it takes to build a profitable, successful business, as well as what investors look for in a startup.
Yet in all my years of working with inspiring, passionate founders, one frustration remained: I didnโt have an effective way to help people with unlimited dedication, commitment and passion, but limited budgets.
Until nowโฆ
Modern tech has made it easy for me to share what Iโve learned in a way that wonโt blow your budget.
Distilling Your Dream takes my decades of experience and puts it right in your hands. Iโm giving you everything you need and not holding back a single thing.
This is the same guidance I give my private 1:1 clients โ at a fraction of the investment.
And guess what?
While this is a DIY kit, youโre not on your own. As a special bonus, I include a free 45-minute SOS call with me to give you personalized help (Not to sell you anything else, but to help you!)
So if you hit a snag, you can book a call with me (as my schedule allows) to get unstuck absolutely free.
Backed by my โCall Me If Youโre Stuckโ Guarantee*
By now, you may be wondering why you shouldnโt go buy a cheap template or search for (yet another) free resource.
Before creating this all-in-one DIY Business Plan Kit, I did my research.
The market is flooded with cheap options that describe themselves as step-by-step and easy-to-use, just as I do.
Having bought and read many of them myself, I respectfully disagree. I designed Distilling Your Dream to offer more, which is why it costs more.
If youโre looking for the most complete, streamlined, easy-to-understand long-term solutionโฆ created by an expert with 20-plus years of real startup experience, then Distilling Your Dream is the best choice for you.
Is DYD right for you?
Distilling Your Dream
is a smart investment for you ifโฆ
- You want to turn your passion into a successful business โ and you know you need a plan to do it.
- Youโre brand new to this, and you want to do things the right way.
- You want to accelerate your learning curve and avoid expensive mistakes.
- You want to clearly communicate your vision, so you can attract investors, customers, partners โ even employees.
- You want to hit the ground running when you launch, anticipate challenges and save yourself a lot of heartache.
- You want a step-by-step, custom roadmap for launching a growing, profitable business โ without a 4- or 5-figure price tag.
If you answered yes to any of the above, you are ready to go!
Instant Access
1. What do I get with the DIY Business Plan Kit?
You get instant access to:
- Distilling Your Dream: The Step-by-Step Kit for Business Plans, a 108-page ebook thatโs easy to understand, written in plain English and shows you exactly how to write a compelling business plan for any industry (plus an audio version of the ebook if youโd rather listen).
- 14 step-by-step worksheets to guide you through every part of the words and the numbers.
- 3 easy-to-use templates to help you build a compelling narrative, realistic financial projections, and a persuasive executive summary.
2. Can I see some sample chapters before I purchase?
Yes! You can click here or you can scroll down to the very bottom of this page, where youโll find a link that says, โDownload Sample Chapters.โ Youโll be able to see the full table of contents, sample chapters and a sample worksheet, too.
3. How is Distilling Your Dream delivered?
About 10 minutes (or less) after your purchase, youโll receive an email confirmation with download instructions on how to access the zip file containing:
- The ebook and worksheets, which are PDFs.
- The Narrative and Pitch Deck templates, which are editable Word documents.
- The financial templates, which are editable Excel spreadsheets with built-in formulas.
4. How long will I have access?
5. Can I reach out if I have questions or get stuck?
Absolutely! You can email me or book time on my calendar any time โ you can even call me during normal business hours (and leave a message if you donโt reach me).
6. What if I donโt receive the email after purchase?
Be sure to check your spam folder and promo tab. If you still canโt find it, email me directly at diane@startupdistillery.com. REMEMBER: Download links are only good for one week.
โ๏ธ The โCall Me If Youโre Stuckโ Guarantee โ๏ธ

Diane here. Real person. Hi ๐
Look, I get it. Writing your business plan can be tricky. While Iโve done everything in my power to make the process as simple as possible with this kit, you may get stuck.
Totally normal. So I want you to call me if you get stuck. Seriously, I will give you my phone number. Or you can take advantage of the free 45-minute call you get as a bonus with your purchase. (Available until my calendar gets unsustainably booked-up.)
Letโs get your amazing idea out of your head and into an actionable business plan, so you can launch a growing business.
Start Today!
Hereโs a quick recap of everything you get:
1 Step-by-Step Guide
Shows you how to write a compelling business plan for any industry. Written in plain English, without buzzwords and jargon. (Plus an audio version if youโd rather listen.)
14 Worksheets
Step by step to carefully guide you through every part of the words and the numbers โ while also keeping you on track and organized.
3 Templates
Uniquely designed to help you build a strong narrative, realistic financial projections, and a persuasive executive summary and/or pitch deck.
Your investment = $199
Just for comparison โ my custom business plans start at $17,000.
But I wanted to make this all-in-one kit highly accessible. So Iโve packaged up the exact process I use with private clients at a fraction of the investment.
Safe and Secure Checkout