VELMER GUARDIAN VST

12-Month Launch Execution Dashboard · Chess Moves LLC · July 2026 – June 2027
Status as of

Success Metric Targets (12 Months)

500–2,000
Beta users
250–1,000
Paying customers
10,000+
Email subscribers
25+
Influencer partnerships
100+
Educational content assets
Multiple
University & industry speaking slots

Phase Timeline

JulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
P1 · Foundation & Beta Launch
Jul–Aug
P2 · Public Product Launch
Sep–Oct
P3 · Authority & Market Expansion
Nov–Jan
P4 · Growth & Ecosystem
Feb–Jun
George Velmer Personal Brand
Ongoing — podcasts · webinars · Full Sail · articles · speaking

Deliverables by Phase (check items off — progress bars update)

Phase 1 — Foundation & Beta LaunchIn Progress

July – August 2026
0 of 10 complete

Phase 2 — Public Product LaunchNot Started

September – October 2026
0 of 8 complete

Phase 3 — Authority & Market ExpansionNot Started

November 2026 – January 2027
0 of 7 complete

Phase 4 — Growth & Ecosystem DevelopmentNot Started

February – June 2027
0 of 7 complete

Phase 1 — Week-by-Week Execution (Jul–Aug 2026)

WeekTaskWorkstream
Wk 1 · Jul 20–26Audit & optimize website (copy, SEO, conversion paths)Website
Wk 1 · Jul 20–26Set up beta application form & screening criteriaBeta Program
Wk 1 · Jul 20–26Configure email platform & 4-email welcome sequenceEmail
Wk 2 · Jul 27–Aug 2Stand up Discord server (channels, roles, moderation)Community
Wk 2 · Jul 27–Aug 2Write installation guides (Mac/Win, all major DAWs)Support
Wk 2 · Jul 27–Aug 2Build feedback collection system (forms + Discord + tagging)Beta Program
Wk 3 · Aug 3–9Launch beta recruitment campaign (forums, socials, email)Beta Program
Wk 3 · Aug 3–9Record founder introduction video (George Velmer)Content
Wk 3 · Aug 3–9Produce first before/after audio demo set (3 genres)Content
Wk 4 · Aug 10–16Onboard first beta cohort (target 100–250 testers)Beta Program
Wk 4 · Aug 10–16Build influencer target list (50+) & outreach templatesInfluencers
Wk 4 · Aug 10–16Publish first product demonstration videoContent
Wk 5 · Aug 17–23Configure analytics dashboard (site, email, community KPIs)Analytics
Wk 5 · Aug 17–23Begin influencer outreach (first 25 contacts)Influencers
Wk 5 · Aug 17–23Ship weekly beta feedback digest & triage bugsBeta Program
Wk 6 · Aug 24–31Onboard second beta cohort (scale toward 500+)Beta Program
Wk 6 · Aug 24–31Collect beta testimonials & early case-study candidatesCommunity
Wk 6 · Aug 24–31Phase 1 retro + lock Phase 2 launch plan & asset listAnalytics

KPI Tracker

MetricTarget (Low)Target (High)CadenceNotes
Beta users5002,000Weekly
Paying customers2501,000Monthly
Email subscribers10,000+Weekly
Influencer partnerships25+Monthly
Educational content assets100+Monthly
Speaking opportunities26QuarterlyFull Sail University presentation is the anchor
Active community members5002,000WeeklyDiscord
Active affiliates1050MonthlyLaunches Phase 2
Case studies & testimonials515Quarterly

Chess Moves LLC — Engagement Options

Option 1 · Strategic Roadmap Only

$7,500–$10,000
One-time

Complete 12-month roadmap, launch timeline, marketing & content strategy, beta rollout plan, quarterly milestones, executive planning session, final documentation. For teams executing internally.

Recommended

Option 2 · Strategic Advisory Partnership

$5,000 / month
$60,000 annually

Weekly strategy meetings, monthly executive planning, launch oversight, beta & marketing strategy, content planning, influencer & speaking strategy, KPI tracking, quarterly business reviews, unlimited strategic consultation.

Option 3 · Full Launch Execution Partnership

$7,500–$10,000 / month
$90,000–$120,000 annually

Everything in Advisory, plus campaign management, launch execution, PR coordination, partnership outreach, affiliate management, marketing ops, funnel optimization, team & vendor coordination, priority response.