Page 1 of 2

Manual Override Application

This application is for Manual Override, a 6 week, live online independent business accelerator from April 6 - May 15, 2026.
We're accepting up to 25 high potential operators who we think will best benefit from our approach and network, and this application helps us get to know you and your work.
Key dates:
1. Apply by Friday, March 27, 2026
2. Applications reviewed through Wednesday, April 1 — We’ll book a call with you if we think you're a great fit. On the call, we’ll talk about your application in depth, and answer any questions you have.
3. Final decisions by Friday, April 3, 2026 — At latest, you'll hear from us if you're accepted.
4. Payment due by Friday, April 3, 2026
5. Live, online cohort runs from Monday, April 6 - Friday, May 15, 2026
If you'd like to meet with us before applying, we're offering three info sessions: Tuesday, March 10, Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 26
Most questions here ask for freeform writing as a response. We expect that this application will take you about 20 minutes to complete. If you have questions, please email us at hello@hellogeneralist.com.

The basics

Where do you live?

How did you find out about us?

What's your job status?

What other commitments will you have during the accelerator?

Tell us about the launch status of your independent business.

About you

In a few sentences, tell us about your career.

What have you worked on? What are you proud of? What are you best known for?

What are your top 3 most impressive professional accomplishments?

Help us see the connection between what you're best known for, and what you now want to monetize.

In a few sentences, tell us about yourself more broadly.

Help us get to know you outside of the shiny-work-shell.

About what you're building

What service or product do you want to build, or are you already building?

If you envision a bigger portfolio of income streams, tell us about it here.

Tell us about your target customer. Who do you envision selling to?

What's the business model?

Fractional or consulting work where you sell your time? Project based? 1:1 coaching? A monthly retainer? Sponsorships? Multiple revenue streams? Help us see how you're thinking about your business.

If you’ve already launched, how long ago? Have you booked customers or generated revenue?

How do you find your customers?

About your motivations

Why do you want to start an independent business?

What does success look like for you?

Time, lifestyle, money, impact... help us see your vision.

What’s been the hardest part?

If you haven’t started working for yourself, what’s keeping you?