What it feels like
You carry the idea in your head. You need to say it out loud. But the wrong person either panics, flatters you, or gives advice that misses the point.
Richard Kappel
You should not have to think through your business alone.
I work with solopreneurs, founders, and small team operators who need a trusted person to think with. Bring the idea, the pressure, the vent, or the decision. We turn the conversation into clearer options and useful next moves.
Francesco Rocca
Managing Director, Impact Hub Lisbon
“Richard's Project Management support, using tools like Trello, Slack, and Google Calendar, transformed our operations at Impact Hub by unifying activities on a single platform and customizing solutions to our needs. His hands on approach and adaptability were invaluable, fostering a transparent, constructive culture that strengthened team unity. Richard's commitment to understanding both professional and emotional challenges made a significant impact.”
The real need
Most founders are missing a trusted room to think in.
What changes
A good conversation gives the pressure a shape. We name what matters, look for better angles, and leave with a move you can make.
How I help
Conversations that make the business lighter and sharper.
This is not a deck factory. It is direct support for the moments when you need better thinking, fresh energy, and someone who can stay with the real problem.
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Brainstorming partner
Turn loose ideas, half formed plans, and strange hunches into options you can actually test.
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Founder pressure room
Say the messy part out loud with someone who can hold the pressure and help sort the signal.
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Creative problem solving
Find new angles when the obvious choices feel stale, forced, or too small for the moment.
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Operator clarity
Turn scattered priorities, team noise, and repeat questions into a cleaner next move.
Outside perspective
The best work often starts before a project has a clean name.
Why conversation works
Trusted outside input makes the work easier to act on.
Survival
Outside support changes business outcomes
U.S. firms receiving ongoing SBDC counseling showed stronger survival and sales growth than comparable firms.
Growth
Better thinking input compounds
A randomized study of 432 Mexican SMEs found professional consulting improved productivity, assets, and employment.
Lift
Mentorship beats resources alone
Structured accelerator mentorship helped companies raise more funding and hire more people than cash or workspace alone.
What people say
People usually come for clarity. They stay for trust.
Lauren Miller
Community Lead makesense
“Richard brought structure, clarity, and energy to the makesense Lisbon community. He co created a clear strategy, implemented project management systems, and led in person sessions that united volunteers around a shared vision.”
Pedro Coelho
Founder & CEO Dumagi
“Richard helped us define the direction of our company, structure our digital presence, and build the content that truly reflects who we are today. His contribution went far beyond strategy.”
Camille Bouchard
Founder & CEO L.A. Studio
“Working with Richard exceeded my expectations. He custom designed a system that helped me organize years of business information, clear my mind, and focus on growth.”
How it works
A simple way to get the amount of time you need.
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15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes
Start with one conversation
Book the amount of time the issue deserves. Use 15 minutes for quick feedback or an hour for a deeper session.
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Use it in 15 minute blocks
Work from a 10 hour package
The package gives you room to call when the issue is small or stay longer when the work needs space. The hours do not expire.
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50% deposit to start
Begin with the first five hours
You start with the first five hours. If the work is useful, we keep going with the second five inside the same package.
FAQ
Questions before the first call.
Who is this for? + -
Solopreneurs, founders, operators, and small teams who need a trusted person to think with. The fit is strongest when you are carrying too much in your own head.
What can we talk about? + -
Ideas, offers, hiring, team tension, growth, systems, positioning, product direction, or the thing you need to vent about before you can see it clearly.
Can I book short calls? + -
Yes. Most work sits inside a 10 hour package, but you can use the time in 15 minute blocks. Some calls are quick. Some need a full hour.
Do the hours expire? + -
No. The point is useful access, not pressure to use time before a deadline. You use the package when the business needs the conversation.
What happens after the first five hours? + -
You start with a 50% deposit for the first five hours. If it feels useful, we continue into the second five hours. If not, we stop cleanly.
Start here
Bring the thing you keep turning over in your head.
You do not need the polished version. You need a trusted conversation that helps you see what is actually there.
