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The Traditional Business Plan Is Broken: Introducing the Regenerative Culinary Business Plan
Most business plans were built for a world you’re trying to dismantle. They prioritize extraction, externalize harm, and assume that low wages, burnout, and environmental damage are simply “the cost of doing business.” If you’re building a food enterprise rooted in justice — one that honors workers, land, culture, and community — you already know the traditional business plan model cannot hold your vision. The Regenerative Culinary Business Plan: Fifth Element Framework is t
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What is a Business Plan?
A business plan is a structured document that explains what your business does, who it serves, how it operates, and how it intends to remain financially viable. When people search for how to write a business plan or small business plan, they’re usually looking for a roadmap that helps them: Define their business model Understand their market Clarify their offerings Plan their operations Forecast their financial needs Make strategic decisions A traditional business plan is bui
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From Burnout to Blueprint: Why Fifth Element exists
I didn’t create Fifth Element because I had a clear path. I created it because I didn’t.
Jodene Hager, LMT, MBA
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What I bring to the table as a Master Business Coach
What makes Dene different as a Master Business Coach?
Jodene Hager, LMT, MBA
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