Conversations with 100 small business owners in western Colorado who want to grow revenue by $100K.

"I left with my head scrambled -- in the best kind of way."

“This was the most fun I've ever had talking about my business.”

"I had conversations I can never get with my friends and family."

"Feels like cheat codes."

There is nothing small about being a small business owner.

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Hi, I'm Spencer. Over the last decade I've helped business leaders around the world think wrong and win the market.Today, my wife is building a business, along with a growing number of friends.$100K in dependable new revenue is a game changer for the people I care about. That's why I'm hosting the West 100.Of course if I had the answers to unlocking $100K for 100 owners, then I'd be a wizard of economic development. What you will find here is an experiment. What might we learn after 100 conversations? Call me optimistic.

100K Audit

A free, 1-hour call to reveal what's holding back revenue so you can confidently change it.

how it works

The 100K Audit follows 25 questions to assess growth limits across the five M-Factors: Make, Market, Model, Money, Marketing.We'll talk through what’s working, what’s not, your bottlenecks, bandwidth, and blind spots.You'll leave with:

  • a vision for growth that makes you feel energized

  • where assumptions are hindering business potential

  • where to prioritize attention for greatest impact

  • practical experiments to get moving quickly

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Designed for owners working harder than ever, but not gaining ground. Give yourself a break to step back from the day-to-day.Audits are free, but only by invitation. submit a request below to get in the queue. If selected, you will receive a link to schedule a call.Read the about page for who you will be speaking with.

"The audit helped me see my business in a way that I felt excited about again."

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100K Hot Seat

Live business breakdowns in-front of experienced owners to help break through your growth ceiling.

May 13th : 5p - 8p
Blue Beryl Winery
3587 G 7/10 Rd, Palisade, CO
No RSVP // Just show up.

June
Date and venue TBD.

how it works

We invite one business owner at a time to sit in the 10-min 'hot seat' to breakdown your business across the five M-Factors: Make, Market, Model, Money, Marketing.We dive into:

  • the strength of you current offer

  • what your pricing signals to the market

  • how customers find you, and why they aren't finding you faster

  • where you are leaving value on the table

  • delivery bottlenecks

With help from the audience, we confront assumptions and under-realized value to help shape a path to $100K in new revenue; without big marketing budgets or burning out.

who this is for

You’ve built a profitable business and you have happy customers to show for it. But growth feels slow or stalled.You’re not sure if the problem is your offer, your pricing, your marketing, or simply a blind spot you can’t see from inside the business.If you are hungry for your next $100K, then join us for the chance to take the hot seat.

IYKYK

Owners only.
Grand Junction. Fall 2026.

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The 100K Audit is designed for owners working harder than ever, but not gaining ground

what to expect.

Part 1. Get Clear
We start with your $100K growth audit to get clear on your priorities, opportunities, and the limiting factors holding back growth.

Part 2. Think Wrong
Together we'll tackle the limiting factors with unconventional tactics to win your market without big marketing budgets.

Part 3. Bet Small
We'll align on the most inspired ideas of the day, so you leave with practical next steps and minimized risks so you can move fast.

Part 4. Table for 10
We set the dinner table and invite guidance from seasoned business owners who have been in your shoes.

2. 100K Camp
One-day retreats inviting you to show up with .... hands-on...obstacles and leave with a smart growth plan you can test quickly.

Building a business is hard. But this can be even harder in small-town Colorado where access to experienced funding guides and capital networks is often limited.That's why Startup Colorado created the Founder Coopetition combining cooperative learning with a competition for grant funding.Cooperation: You will join a select group of rural entrepreneurs in shared learning and accountability as you get clear on your funding needs, your best options, and your pitch.Competition: The course culminates in a funding pitch with both peer-review and expert reviewers to determine who receives a $5,000 grant (3 per cohort).

What you'll gain in 4-weeks.

  • Expert funding assessment for your business.

  • Pros & cons of different funding models to best-fit your business.

  • Where and how to access your funding options

  • unbiased guidance for best-fit capital providers in Colorado.

  • A supportive community of fellow small-town entrepreneurs

  • Pitch your funding needs to over 50 Startup Colorado partners

What to expect.

Part 1 : Assessment. We start with an assessment of your business to define your funding needs and recommend best-fit options for your business.

Part 2 : Access. You will learn where and how to access your funding options, connect with people who can help, and begin preparing your funding pitch.

Part 3 : Action. In the final week, we share your funding pitch with our extensive network of partners to attract the support and attention you need.

Weekly Interactive Learning

  • Zoom cohort discussions covering weekly assignments

  • 1:1 office hours with your Startup Colorado funding guide

  • Private discussion forum to share your work and ask questions

Built For Busy Founders

Are you excited about what you see here, but worried about the time commitment?We can't help you if we can't meet you where you are. That's why the Coopetition is designed to fit into your schedule, not compete with it.Weekly assignments are bite-size to avoid overthinking and to quickly gain feedback. Everything else in the program is opt-in as needed.

Meet Your Facilitator

👋 Hi, I'm Spencer Ingram. I've had the privilege of working around the world allocating capital to smart founders in under-invested markets. I love this work, and folks say I'm gosh-darn good at it.But I don't need to fly halfway around the world to tackle access to funding. We have this challenge right here at home. That's why I'm excited to join Startup Colorado on a mission to help you succeed wherever you grow your business.

Who can apply? Owners at any stage of your business who are located in western Colorado: defined as anywhere outside of the urban front range corridor.

Is any part of this program in-person? No. We are fully virtual. A virtual experience allows you to join from wherever you live with less demand on your time.

Can my business partner join? Yes. We encourage your co-founding teammates to participate.

Is there a financial or equity cost to participate? No. The only cost is the time you put in build a smart fundraising strategy and support fellow entrepreneurs in your cohort.

Are founders mostly working on tech businesses? We accept founders working across a wide range of industries.

If I'm already fundraising, can I participate? Yes, this is a great time to learn about how to increase your chances of scoring funding and discover funding options you may not be considering.

Are strings attached to the grant? No. You can use this money are you see fit. Startup Colorado will followup throughout the year. This helps us know how to continue supporting you.

Will you sign a non disclosure agreement?
No. You will need to interact with other entrepreneurs and funding experts without the need for NDAs.