This is the complete, proven playbook to take you from a 9-5 to a sovereign, global freelance business. It's your step-by-step exit strategy.
Nothing about you says stuck in a cubicle.
The path from your 9-to-5 to a life of global freedom feels massive. It’s not a fantasy, but it’s not magic—it’s a process. Praxis is the only program designed to guide you through the entire journey: from identifying your marketable skills and landing your first client, all the way to scaling into a full-fledged agency when you’re ready. No hype, no “7-figure” promises. Just the complete, proven playbook.
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Heyo, I'm HLB. I'm not just the founder of Praxis - I'm the first graduate.
I’m a former Fortune-5 corporate escapee with 20 years of people, project management, and entrepreneurship experience. I took that expertise and built my own operations agency, The Clover Collective, from scratch. I scaled it to 20 employees and managed over $20MM in client portfolios. I achieved the “7-figure dream”… and then, in a classic tale of entrepreneurial burnout, I shut it all down.
Praxis is the result of that fire. It’s the playbook I wish I’d had. It contains all the proven strategies I used to build my agency, but this time, it’s rebuilt on a foundation of sovereignty and sustainability. It’s the “how-to” for building a global freelance business without sacrificing yourself – right down to the practical logistics of a global life, which I’ve been navigating since I originally left the US in 2009.
My approach is simple: I’m a champion, not a cheerleader. I won’t just prop you up. I will fiercely believe in you and give you the playbook, but I expect you to show up and do the work. That’s what gets the results.
Praxis is your complete roadmap from corporate life to global freedom
This isn’t just a course; it’s a complete, proven curriculum built from my 20 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. We give you the exact framework to build a sovereign freelance business so you can finally achieve the global freedom you deserve. With Praxis, you’ll:
Launch your freedom
Build your sovereign business
Unlock your global lifestyle
For those of you who love a breakdown
This isn’t a rigid ’12-month syllabus.’ This is the practical ‘how’ for the promise we just made. It’s the complete, multi-stage curriculum designed to give you the exact playbook to build the sovereign freelance business that unlocks your global freedom – from your first day as a founder to your first day as a CEO.
Your business foundation. This is your “leaving the 9-to-5” blueprint. We’ll walk you through the entire process of setting up your new business with confidence, covering the logistics, the tech, and the crucial mindset work, including:
Filing your LLC & setting up a professional email.
Choosing the right project management tools.
Mastering pricing, finances, contracts, and CRMs.
Moving through the fear of judgment, failure, and “getting uncomfortable.”
For those who want a quick entry into freelancing.
This is the 8-module deep-dive course that will make you an indispensable, high-value professional. Instead of just “doing tasks,” you’ll learn how to be a “proactive partner” that clients rely on. This curriculum includes:
The “Partner vs. Employee” mindset.
Our “Virtual Admin Sorter Quiz” to find your niche.
Mastering the tech stack: PM tools, file management, and security.
Flawless client onboarding, inbox, and calendar management.
Creating SOPs to become the “how-to” bible for your clients.
As you grow with Praxis, your goals evolve and change. This is your scaling plan; the advanced playbook for when you’re ready to grow beyond yourself.
This curriculum shows you how to stop being a “solopreneur” and start being a true CEO, covering:
The mindset shifts required for leadership.
How to audit your business and map the client experience.
Hiring, training, and setting staff KPIs.
Leadership philosophy, fostering psychological safety, and building company culture.
Management processes, giving feedback, and necessary documentation.
Time to talk tools.
You get our complete, 40+ resource library to accelerate your progress. You don’t need to build from scratch. Just copy, paste, and customize. This library includes:
Legal: Contract templates, Operating Agreement templates, website policies.
Operations: SOP templates, client onboarding checklists, project plans.
Finance: Pricing calculators, P&L spreadsheets, financial goal trackers.
Marketing & Sales: Pitch deck templates, service guides, client acquisition trackers.
This is not a “do it alone” program. You get live, ongoing support from me and a community of peers. This is where the theory turns into practice. This includes:
Live Monthly Masterclasses: Deep-dive trainings on the emerging topics you need to know, from advanced marketing to global business logistics.
Twice-Monthly Co-working Sessions: This is your space for focused work and real-time support. You can work quietly alongside your peers, or you can grab the mic, share your screen, and get my eyes directly on whatever you’re building—your proposals, your website, your offers—for on-the-spot feedback.
The Private Discord Server: Your 24/7 brain trust for questions, wins, and support from a community of queer folks on the same journey.
How we deliver
Building a business is hard work. You’ll have ongoing access to all our available resources to set you up for continuous, sustainable success. To fast-track your results, we use a killer combination of:
Self Study & Resource Library
3 separate courses with impactful video lessons, practical exercises, and action plans for you to complete. Expert insights at your fingertips.
Masterclasses & Working Sessions
Live masterclasses jammed with value. We talk to lawyers, designers, finance individuals, oh my. Bi-monthly co-working sessions also included
Cohort Community
Access to an exclusive Discord community full of entrepreneurs on the same journey you are. Community builds sustainability!
Let’s talk results!
It’s why you’re here after all
I know you’re excited, but let’s be real for a minute.
Integrity is really important to me. If you’re not the right fit, I – will – not – take – your – money. I’m looking for a special kind of entrepreneur, and my entry criteria are SUPER specific.
So, total transparency. Praxis is not for you if →
- You’re looking for an overnight fantasy, not a real business plan.
- You're already a 6-figure agency: this program is for the start of the journey and the arc from there.
- You're not willing to show up and do the work that this path requires.
- You're 100% happy in your 9-to-5 and have no desire to be your own boss.
- You don't want a supportive community. We build and succeed together.
- Still think you're a good fit? Let's do this thing!
Your Investment
Your Inner Planner Will Appreciate This.
A smart decision is an informed one. Quitting your 9-to-5 is a big deal, and I know you have questions (I would too).
Here are the clear, no-bullshit answers to the ones I get most frequently.
Praxis is built for this. While the “Fresh Entrepreneur” curriculum guides you through setting up your business, the “Essential VA” course is included for this very reason. It’s an 8-module deep-dive that gives you a complete, high-demand skill set from scratch. You don’t need to come in with an idea—we’ll give you a proven, in-demand one. You’ll learn the exact skills that clients are desperate to hire for right now.
Let’s be real: this is not a get rich quick scheme. This is a plan for building a real, sustainable business. Some members land their first client in a few weeks; for others, it takes a few months. My strong advice, which we cover inside, is to build this on the side until your freelance income is stable. We’re building a smart escape plan, not a reckless leap.
This program was designed to be built alongside your full-time job. The curriculum is self-paced, so you can’t “fall behind.” You can get your business launched with a focused 5-10 hours a week. The live sessions (Masterclasses & Co-working) are there for you when you need them, and all masterclasses are recorded. You get out what you put in.
My “champion” philosophy is all about accountability, and that starts here. When you join, I expect you to be committed to the work. Due to the immediate, full access you get to our entire 3-phase curriculum and 40+ resource-deep “Playbook,” we do not offer refunds. However, you are in complete control of your monthly membership and can cancel at any time, no questions asked.
The moment you check out, you’ll get an email with your login details for the curriculum and an instant invitation to our private Discord server. Once inside, you’ll be guided to our #intros channel to say hi, and you can dive right into “Phase 1: The Fresh Entrepreneur.”
Three reasons.
1) This isn’t just a “starter” course; it’s a complete 3-phase curriculum that takes you from your first client to your first hire when you’re ready.
2) It’s built by me – someone who actually used this framework to escape the 9-to-5, build a multi-7-figure agency, and create a global life. This is all practice, no theory.
3) We are a supportive, queer-led community. We get the unique challenges and opportunities of building our own tables.
Let’s chat here.
