Reprogram Your Future
with M.A.C.H.™
Turn laptops and late nights into lasting equity. Veteran grit fused with AI-driven leverage for entrepreneurs, veterans, and tech professionals.
Framework
Our signature system for helping veterans, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals build freedom, ownership, and impact.
Mindset
Develop clarity, conviction, and resilience to overcome obstacles and stay focused on your vision.
- • Mental frameworks
- • Decision making
- • Resilience training
Automation
Create AI-powered workflows and systems that scale your impact without scaling your time investment.
- • AI assistants
- • Workflow optimization
- • No-code tools
Community
Build meaningful connections for collaboration, accountability, and accelerated growth.
- • Peer networks
- • Accountability systems
- • Resource sharing
Hustle
Execute strategically with focused effort and continuous motion toward your goals.
- • Strategic planning
- • Rapid execution
- • Goal achievement
Deploy M.A.C.H.™ in Your Life
The M.A.C.H.™ framework is designed to help you build sustainable success with a balance of inner work and practical skills.
Start with one small project
Complete it within 48 hours to build momentum
Automate one repetitive task
Use AI tools to create leverage in your workflow
Share your progress
Join our community to accelerate your growth
"Where you started doesn't define where you finish."
— John Thomas
About
We reshape how people define success by teaching veterans, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals to build freedom, ownership, and impact.
Where Street-Smart Meets System-Smart
Alternative Programming helps underestimated builders turn laptops and late nights into lasting equity. We combine veteran grit with AI-driven leverage to create practical systems that deliver real-world results.
Veterans in Transition
Providing clarity, community, and a civilian roadmap
Scrappy Entrepreneurs
Building systems for scaling and sustainable growth
Tech Professionals
Providing accessible AI and automation skills
"Possibility Begins With Action"
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Our Vision
Inspire and empower people—especially from underserved communities—to take control of their lives through mindset, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Our Mission
Reshape how people define success by teaching anyone to build freedom, ownership, and impact with M.A.C.H.™ (Mindset, Automation, Community, Hustle).
Services
We provide proven frameworks and systems that help veterans, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals create freedom and impact.
Digital Templates
Ready-to-use frameworks for business systems, automation workflows, and productivity.
Micro-Courses
Focused training programs that deliver specific skills in under 90 minutes.
GPT Toolkits
Custom AI assistants designed to automate specific workflows and create leverage.
One-on-One Coaching
Personalized guidance to apply the M.A.C.H.™ framework to your specific goals.
Cohort Bootcamps
8-week intensive group programs with accountability partners and live coaching.
Private Mastermind
Exclusive high-level community for peer support, accountability, and idea exchange.
M.A.C.H.™ Framework Bootcamp
Our flagship 8-week program that guides you through implementing all four pillars of the M.A.C.H.™ framework in your life or business. With weekly live coaching, a private community, and practical exercises, you'll create measurable momentum in just 60 days.
Weekly live coaching sessions with Q&A
Private community for accountability and support
Practical exercises and implementation templates
Custom AI toolkit for your specific needs
Need a custom solution?
We work with organizations of all sizes to create tailored programs that meet your specific needs and goals.
Schedule a ConsultationTestimonials
See how veterans, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals are transforming their lives with the M.A.C.H.™ framework.
"After 12 years in the Army, I felt lost in the civilian world. The M.A.C.H.™ framework gave me clarity and a roadmap. Within 3 months, I built an automated lead system for my consulting business and landed my first 5-figure client."
Michael Rivera
Army Veteran, Cybersecurity Consultant
"I was drowning in operational tasks for my ecommerce business. John's automation systems changed everything. I built an AI assistant that handles 80% of customer service, and now I'm scaling without burning out."
Sarah Johnson
Founder, Sustainable Home Goods
"As a developer wanting to pivot into AI, I needed practical skills fast. The GPT toolkits and community support helped me implement AI solutions immediately. I've since launched 3 AI tools and doubled my consulting rates."
David Chen
Senior Developer, AI Consultant
300+
M.A.C.H.™ Graduates
87%
Increased Productivity
92%
Implement Within 48hrs
2.5x
Average Revenue Growth
Products
Digital tools and resources built to help you implement the M.A.C.H.™ framework and achieve rapid results.
AI Automation Toolkit
$99A complete set of AI prompts, workflows, and templates to automate your business operations.
Business Systems Template
$49Ready-to-use templates for building efficient systems and workflows for your business.
AI Mastery Course
$79Learn to leverage AI tools to automate tasks and create powerful workflows for your business.
Mindset Mastery Course
$59Develop clarity, conviction, and resilience to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.
Custom GPT Builder
29Build custom AI assistants for your business without writing code. Includes templates and tutorials.
Marketing Templates
$39Ready-to-use marketing templates for social media, email campaigns, and content creation.
Accelerate Growth Through Community
Surround yourself with people who share resources, celebrate progress, and call out blind spots. You'll learn in weeks what takes others years.
Skool Hub
Connect with like-minded builders in our dedicated community platform for daily support and accountability.
Join the HubCohort Programs
Join structured 6-week sprints with fellow builders to make tangible progress on your projects and skills.
Browse ProgramsLive Q&A Sessions
Get unstuck with weekly group calls where John and team answer your most pressing questions in real-time.
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Why Community Matters
Shared Resources
Access vetted tools, templates, and shortcuts other members have already tested.
Accountability
Stay on track with check-ins and dedicated accountability partners.
Blind Spot Detection
Get honest feedback from peers who want to see you succeed.
What Our Community Says
"The community helped me launch my first automation tool just 3 weeks after joining. The feedback and encouragement were game-changing."
Mark S.
Veteran Entrepreneur
"The cohort program gave me structure and a roadmap when I felt completely stuck on where to focus my energy. Worth every penny."
Jessica R.
Tech Career Pivoting
"Going from military to civilian life was tough. This community gave me more than just skills—it gave me a new mission and purpose."
David H.
Veteran in Transition
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Tactical Takeaways
Bite-sized action steps in every issue you can implement immediately.
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Join 10,000+ veterans, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals who get actionable strategies every Monday morning.
AI & automation shortcuts that save hours
Case studies of real-world M.A.C.H.™ applications
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