How long does each stage take?
It depends on the founder and how fast you move. Ignition runs three days, Launch Pad three months, Rocket Fuel five months.
Revenue OperationsThe Short Answer
It depends on the founder, the business, and how fast you move. But the framework is designed for weeks, not months. Ignition happens in three days. Launch Pad runs three months. Rocket Fuel runs five months. The Growth Navigator runs on your schedule.
Why There's No Standard Timeline
A corporate escapee with deep expertise might lock their offer in a single session and be pitching within a week. A coach with a scattered message might need 3 weeks to narrow down their ICP and build the right messaging. A $2M service business with founder dependency might need 60 days to install SOPs, scorecards, and a leadership rhythm across the team.
The variables are: how clear is your starting point, how complex is your business, and how much time you're willing to invest each week.
What the Sprints Look Like
If you want speed, the Growth Sprints set fixed timelines. Ignition: three days, finished assets in hand. Launch Pad: three months, eight finished artifacts. Rocket Fuel: five months, a complete operating system installed.
The Growth Navigator runs asynchronously on your schedule. Some founders complete their first session in 15 minutes and upgrade to Core the same day. Others take a week. There's no deadline because the system is designed to be used when you're ready.
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