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Beyond the Paycheck

Because Success Isn’t the Destination. It’s the Beginning.

Live Beyond the Paycheck

Where Overworked Solopreneurs Step Into True CEO Mode.

LET'S MAKE WAVES

Money Up / Time Back

Why Beyond the Paycheck Exists

▻ You built the business.
▻ You crossed six figures.
▻ Your clients love you.

But the truth?

❌You’re tired.

❌You’re wearing every hat — CEO, sales rep, assistant, marketer, and sometimes janitor.
❌You’re working harder than ever, and though the money looks better on paper… it doesn’t feel like freedom.

And what you want now is simple: ease.

✔More time with your family.

✔More margin for yourself.
✔More income without more hours.

Here’s what I know for sure:
You didn’t leave corporate just to chain yourself to another 50+ hour workweek.

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Your Six-Figure Life Was Just the Beginning

You’ve built the career.

You’ve created the success.

You’ve checked the boxes most people only dream about.

And yet—quietly, within—you know there’s more.

Not more grind. Not more proving.

But more impact. More fulfillment. More intentionality.

A way of serving others that honors your gifts while leaving a legacy that outlives you.

If that’s where you are, you’re in the right place.

What The Process Promises

Clarity: Uncover the deeper “why” driving your next season of success.
Structure: Build a business model that honors both impact and your lifestyle.
Positioning: Step into your market as the authority you already are—without the noise, the gimmicks, or the hustle.
Legacy: Align your success with a higher vision that will outlive you.

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You’ve built the career.

You’ve created the success.

You’ve checked the boxes most people only dream about.

And yet—quietly, within—you know there’s more.

Not more grind. Not more proving.

But more impact. More fulfillment. More intentionality.

A way of serving others that honors your gifts while leaving a legacy that outlives you.

If that’s where you are, you’re in the right place.

Adrian Franco

Entrepreneur & Father

I have learned how to release all resistance from my past. I believe in myself more than I have ever before. I have learned that I always have a choice. I have increased my yearly income by at least 50%. I have learned the importance of letting go. I understand that showing myself grace is important.

The truth is...

Success shouldn't cost
you your freedom...it should
fund it

ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR NEXT LEVEL?

What Beyond the Paycheck Delivers

Beyond the Paycheck is a selective, intimate container for just 10 entrepreneurs ready to scale their business into consistent multi–six figures part-time.

It’s where we:

Take what’s working.
Cut what’s draining.
Install the structure, strategy, and systems you need to scale with ease.

High on impact.
High on freedom.
High on strategy.

So you can (re) build the business and the life you actually wanted when you started this journey.

The Timeline

Three trimesters, with a month-long break in between each.

That’s 9 months of deep work, spread across 11 months of the year — designed for real humans with real lives.

You’ll move through a proven path of business evolution with the space to breathe, implement, and integrate.

Weekly Live Coaching

Every week, you’ll meet with me, Pepz, for high-touch coaching (normally $3,500/month outside this program).

You’ll also hear from my mentors — multi-7 and 8-figure leaders who have walked this path before you.

Each session will last between 60 and 120 minutes.

Community & Daily Support

You’ll never walk this road alone.

Private group chat with daily voice notes, prompts, and bonus trainings.
Workbooks designed for real-time implementation.
A curated circle of fellow CEOs who get it — the wins, the doubts, the pressure.
Online portal to submit homework and documents for review.

Because change is easier in community.

Do I Qualify?

Who This is For:

Beyond the Paycheck is for You if:

You are an entrepreneur who:
✔ Already built a six-figure business (or close to it) but are maxed out on time.
✔ Know their craft but want scalability, consistency, and peace.
✔ Are coachable, even when it’s uncomfortable.
✔ Are done hustling for every dollar and want a business that works for them.

This is not for:

❌ Dreamers who aren’t ready to take action.
❌ Hustlers who think more hours = more money.
❌ People who want hype, shortcuts, or hand-holding.

Beyond the Paycheck is selective, because

I work with people who want results.

You must apply for the program in order to ensure that this is mutually beneficial and that this experience remains a productive and safe space.

There are three qualities I look for — let’s review them:

This Is Me!

1. You’re No Longer Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You’ve built the career, the business, the reputation. People look at your accomplishments with admiration — but you know there’s more. You’re ready to channel your experience, wisdom, and drive into something that feels deeper, more intentional, and undeniably yours.

2. You’re Open to Growth — Even if it Challenges You.

You don’t need cheerleading. You need a partner who can see your blind spots, challenge your perspective, and call you into the next level of leadership and legacy. You’ve mentored others, and now you’re ready for that same kind of refinement in your own life.

3. You’re Ready for Fulfillment, Not Just More Work.

The grind has gotten you here — but it won’t get you where you want to go next. You’re no longer interested in working harder for the sake of it. You want structure, clarity, and strategy that keep your success intact while giving you more freedom, more joy, and more impact.

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What You’ll Walk Away With Through The Process

Finally feel at home within yourself — no longer second-guessing, no longer carrying the old resistance or doubts that kept you up at night. You’ll learn to let go of what no longer serves you and step into a grounded, graceful confidence.
After years of putting everyone else first, you’ll uncover what you truly want next. You’ll gain clarity around your goals, legacy, and impact — and the confidence to pursue them with joy and certainty.
My clients consistently increase their income by 30–50% while stepping into new roles, businesses, and opportunities that actually light them up. You’ll stop hustling for survival and start building wealth that supports the life you want to live.
You’ll stop being your own harshest critic and start becoming your own biggest cheerleader. That shift ripples outward — deepening your relationships, attracting the right people, and creating more space for love, respect, and fulfillment in every area of life.

The key to your next level

My Framework

Trimester 1: From Entrepreneur to CEO

Trimester 2: Systems & Scaling

Trimester 3: Scaling & Legacy

Awareness

Pepz will guide you through an introspective and thought-provoking process to discover your deepest desires and fears. You will gain clarity on how to maximize your strengths and navigate areas for improvement. Through this path of clarity, you will develop a detailed understanding of your vision for the future and the person you need to become to achieve it.

Acceptance

As a results-oriented coach committed to your holistic well-being, Pepz will help you understand and accept all aspects of yourself and your life - the good, the bad, the peaceful, the challenging, the functioning, and the dysfunctional. By achieving inner peace and acceptance, you will gain maximum momentum to reach your next level.

Action

Pepz will provide you with clear, specific, and strategic, actionable steps tailored to your goals. These steps are rooted in scientific and psychological research and customized to your unique journey. Transformation can only be achieved by gaining awareness, practicing acceptance, and most importantly to act on those findings.

My Process

WHAT DO I COVER

BUSINESS | MINDSET | PROSPERITY

Business Development

For Latino creatives and professionals who are done playing small.

You don’t need another free webinar.
You don’t need to “manifest harder.”
And you definitely don’t need to be convinced your dreams matter.

You’re ready to build.

And I’m here to help you launch a profitable, freedom-based business—one that aligns with your passion, pays you well, and lets you live on your terms.

This program is not for the hesitant.

Not for people still debating their potential or waiting for perfect timing.

It’s for the resourceful.
The ones who figure it out.
The ones who are tired of spinning their wheels and ready to make money from what they love—part-time, low-cost, and with real strategy.

You bring your ambition.
I’ll bring the blueprint.

Let's build.

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The Process

Did you know that your level of confidence affects your commitment, behavior, and ultimately, your results? I used to be the most unconfident person in the room at one point in my life and it severely limited my income, my relationships, my world-view, and my happiness.

When I realized all that it was costing me, I decided to dive deep into changing my mindset and my belief system, because everything truly does begin and end with the mind. With my confidence coaching we will focus on:

Creating your life's vision
Identifying what your current mindset is
Transform it
Master goal setting and accomplishment
Create your success roadmap

Ready to boost your confidence and transform your life?

The Process is by application only. Click below to learn more and apply for a spot for The Process.

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Path to Prosperity

The premiere three- week lifestyle overhaul program that introduces you to Pepz's seven-key pillars of success. The bootcamp will guide and equip you to transform your mindset, while learning's personal success-proven process that took him broke, unhealthy, and unhappy to growing, satisfied, and successful in entrepreneurism and entertainment.

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What Happens If You Don't Join?

Nothing.

And that’s the problem.

Because NOTHING will change.

The Truth Most Won’t Tell You

Less than 10% of entrepreneurs ever take real action toward their dreams.

Waiting becomes a habit.

“Now’s not the right time” becomes the default.

Before you know it, another year flies by — and you’re still exhausted, underpaid for your effort, and no closer to the freedom you wanted.

But maybe you’ll choose different.

But maybe you’ll be like:

Alejandra, who went from $0 in her first 18 months to her first two paid-in-full clients after just 2 weeks.
Mark, who landed a $30,000 deal with ease.
Adrian, who turned his DJing and event planning passion into a multiple 6-figure business.

Or maybe you’ll just keep doing what you’re doing.

But if you were fully satisfied, you wouldn’t be here, reading this, now would you?

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Why Me?

Dímelo! I'm Pepz

I know what it feels like to do all the “right things”—work harder, achieve more—and still feel like something’s missing.

I’ve built success that looked great on paper but felt empty inside. What I’ve learned is this: the real breakthrough isn’t about chasing more, it’s about aligning with who you’re meant to be.

I’m Pepz—entertainer, business and mindset coach, and founder of Pep Talk with Pepz. With 16+ years in Human Resources and Sales (NYU, Columbia University, Oaktree Capital Management), I blend strategy with soul to create results that last.

My clients often:

Increase income by 50% within 6–9 months
Land six-figure jobs or clients
Launch businesses that close $30K–$48K deals in weeks
Gain peace, confidence, and purpose after years of feeling stuck

This isn’t about hype or hustle. It’s about real transformation—done your way.

If you’re tired of shrinking yourself, drained by work that doesn’t fulfill you, or simply ready for your next chapter—it’s time for a shift.

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Why Choose Us

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Mark Figueroa
Artist

"Pepz is the mentor every young Latino needs—his honesty, compassion, and tough love inspire confidence and guide us to reach our full potential."

Sarah Markham
Data Analyst

"Through Pepz’s Career Creator program, I revamped my resume, created a standout portfolio, and gained the confidence to transition into data analytics, fully recognizing the value of my past experience."

Mike Labathe
Cybersecurity Analyst

"With Pepz’s support, I polished my resume, built my confidence, and negotiated a raise in my current role as lead technician, all while preparing for even greater opportunities ahead."

Elizaveta Usacheva
Data Analyst

"Thanks to Pepz's guidance, I landed a new job in data analytics, significantly improving my confidence and interview skills while elevating my resume, cover letter, and portfolio."

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Your Next Move

If you’re fully satisfied, you wouldn’t be here.

But if you’re ready to step into your next level — one with money, time, and freedom in balance — apply now.

This is a limited container for just 10 entrepreneurs.

Because freedom isn’t found in hustling harder.

It’s built in the systems, strategy, and identity shift that takes you Beyond the Paycheck.