Apply to the program · Current quarter

Five firms per quarter.
Our execution limit.

SMD is a desk, not an agency. Loan Forneris personally pilots every engagement. Five firms per quarter is the most one person can hold without delegating. Scarcity isn't a sales argument — it's our execution limit.

48hPersonal reply (business hours)
5Firms per quarter
€0Cost to apply
€1,800Entry SCOPE™ fee
01Your firm
02Reaching you
03Your project

Your data is sent directly to Loan Forneris. No commercial database, no automatic follow-up. Privacy

Frequently asked questions

Before you apply, the common-sense questions.

How long does it take to hear back on my application?
Loan replies personally within 48 business hours. Not an automated reply, not a robotic acknowledgement — a written response that addresses your situation. If Loan can't take your firm, he'll tell you and explain why.
What happens after I send the form?
Step 1 — Loan reads your application and decides whether SMD is the right partner for you. Step 2 — If he accepts, you're offered a discovery call (30 minutes, free). Step 3 — If the call confirms the fit, you start SCOPE™ (14 days, €1,800, fixed fee). No long-term commitment before SCOPE™.
What happens if I'm declined?
You get a written explanation of why. Often: quarter full, incompatible budget, or a firm outside our area of expertise. You can reapply next quarter if things change. No hard feelings, no 'blacklist'.
Does SMD work with professions other than lawyers?
Yes. SMD works with three regulated professions: lawyers, notaries and accountants. The SCOPE™ method applies to all three — each ethical framework (RIN for lawyers, RDN for notaries, the OEC code for accountants) is built into the deliverables. Published resources currently focus on the lawyers vertical — our lead vertical. Other regulated professions can apply case by case: Loan will personally assess whether SMD can help.
Is the €1,800 SCOPE™ fee really a mandatory entry point?
Yes, without exception. SCOPE™ exists precisely so no firm commits to a long program without validating the diagnosis first. It's a mutual safeguard: you avoid committing budget to a diagnosis that doesn't fit, and SMD avoids taking on an engagement before measuring the ground.
Can I apply even if I'm not sure I want to commit?
Yes. Applying commits you to nothing — it's the opposite of an aggressive sales funnel. You write, Loan replies. If you then decide not to continue, there's no cost and no follow-up. Many applicants write to us exploratorily — that's legitimate and welcome.