The Pandemic created an entrepreneurship boom, but many of these businesses are failing. I’m here to make sure you’re one of the few that truly succeed, but to truly make it work, we need to add a little bit of business knowledge to your creative right-brained noggin!

Sure, you could…

+ stay up until the wee hours of the morning googling everything

+ try to consume as much content as possible

+ stalk your competitors on social media to see if you can decipher what’s working for them

+ just keep trying things until something (hopefully) sticks

….but where will this get you?

A whole lot of random information from sources that may or may not be trustworthy, a jumbled list of to-do’s, and no clear action plan or roadmap to get you where you want to go.

THE CEA PROGRAM IS…

a dynamic and interactive live group coaching/cohort-style class experience designed for current and aspiring creative entrepreneurs who simply want to make money doing what they love, because around here, we believe in having fun at work.

THE CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATOR PROGRAM is led by a creative self-taught graphic designer (hi, me!) who transformed her college side hustle into a 6-figure business, doubling what she made in corporate within her first year of full time business ownership.

I understand exactly what it takes to grow a sustainable business that allows you to step into freedom through entrepreneurship––which is why I’m the perfect person to have in your corner, guiding you every step of the way.

I LIVE for educating other aspiring women business owners and sharing what I’ve learned about small business success with students who are in the same place that I was just 5 years ago.

Take it from one of my students…

“The CEA program was exactly what I needed to get my business moving”

“The CEA program was exactly what I needed to get my business moving beyond just a hobby or idea. Sophie gave so many practical tips and information throughout the course that really helped me gain clarity on the direction of my business and understanding what steps I needed to take to grow it. It was beyond helpful to get to ask Sophie questions during Office Hours, and Sophie was so gracious in answering all of my questions with validation and encouragement.”

Alyson W.

What’s Inside…

Classes begin January 22nd, 2024…During the CEA program, we’ll go through 12 weeks of live teaching, office hours for 1:1 mentorship with me, and educational resources for after class work that will help you to implement what you’re learning and turn your passion into more than just a hobby, but into a profitable business.

YOU WILL LEARN:
+ Cold pitching like a pro
+ Where to find clients
+ What your website should include
+ Mindset shifts for selling success
+ Word of mouth selling
+ Networking
+ Marketing materials to help make sales
+ Marketing products to your audience
+ Generating hype around your drops/launches
+ Using an email list to generate sales

YOU WILL LEARN:
+ Pricing Structures + Strategies
+ What should you charge?
+ What to consider when pricing your work?
+ When + how to raise your prices
+ Pricing for the income you want
+ Building a full time income with diversified revenue streams

YOU WILL LEARN:
+ Growing on the right social platforms for your business
+ Selling on social media
+ How many platforms should you be on? When should you post? How often?
+ Content creation strategies for when you feel like you have zero time—let’s ditch the content creation overwhelm!
+ Picking our content pillars
+ Setting up a content calendar and creating a month’s worth of content in HALF the time
+ Humanizing your brand with social media
+ Brand storytelling
+ Balancing social media with other small business demands

YOU WILL LEARN:
- Registering your business
- Becoming a Sole Proprietor vs LLC
- Setting up a business bank account
- Tracking revenue and expenses with Notion
- Tax Deductions + how to get organized for tax day and avoid stress
- Money Talk - LIVE Q&A with a Certified Financial Planner®

YOU WILL LEARN:
+ How to structure your week
+Staying motivated AND disciplined
+ Growing your business alongside another job
+ Time saving routines
+ Prioritizing mental health + small business dreams so you can be consistent and commit to your biz for the long haul

YOU WILL LEARN:
- Finding success and keeping it
- Closing review
- Final Class Live Q&A

A workshop dedicated to teaching you how to DIY your small business branding, because let’s face it—most of us are balling on a budget when we first start our businesses, and it can be hard to come up with the cash to outsource this. So I’m going to teach you how to do it yourself, because I understand humble beginnings, and you deserve more than a basic Canva logo. Need I say more?

FAVORITE CEA ALUMNI QUOTE

You’ll also get access to templates, worksheets and PDFS like the ones listed below!

Content Pillars Exercise

Developing Your Target Audience Worksheet

Weekly Content Calendar

Social Media Audit

Launch Guide/Marketing Plan Free Resource

Pricing/Revenue Evaluation + Goal Setting Guide

Tax Day Cheat Cheet

I WANT IN

PERMISSION TO GIVE YOU SOME TOUGH LOVE?

How would you feel if you…

Gained new opportunities for your business like new clients, customers, social media followers, partnerships and the overall gift of true confidence that you’re doing what’s right and what works to grow a profitable small business…no more wasting time with guessing games!

Half the battle of being an entrepreneur is believing in yourself and your business. This course will give you just that AND more.

I’m your open book regarding anything business, if you’ve got a question, I’ll answer it. This is exactly what our office hours are for! Office hours are a chunk of time we get every other week (in between classes which are also bi-weekly for 12 weeks total) to talk through any questions you have during our program.

We’ll use the Voxer app to communicate back and forth, and you’ll get direct access to me to get your questions answered, in addition to the time you’ll have in class to discuss questions and learning opportunities with both me and your peers.

This is a LIVE cohort style group class setting, where you’re met with a built in, supportive accountability group. Community is key for aspiring creative entrepreneurs, and this program has no shortage of that.

You are a current or aspiring business owner looking to take your small business seriously
You want to make money doing something creative
You don’t know where to start or how to grow and scale your business
You’re ready to believe in yourself and gain practical tools to work on making your dream business a reality, this course is for you
You feel stressed and overwhelmed by your business because you love what you do but you have no idea how to make it more profitable
You’re tired of your small business feeling like “just a side gig”

Let’s turn your passions into profit!

I’m Sophie, self taught graphic designer and ex-corporate cubicle-hater, that turned a college side hustle into a full-time career that gives me freedom with my time, finances, and the ability to wake up each day doing what I love, and feeling excited about Monday mornings (something I never thought I would say).

I want to help you do the same.

You’re feeling burned out, wondering if your business will ever truly take off. You’re exhausted by your corporate job and feel like you need a win. You need a glimmer of hope that there’s more to life than getting up every day with a feeling of dread during your morning commute.

You’ve listened to all the podcasts, but you need a little bit of virtual hand holding to get this thing off the ground.

I’ve been there too, any given day you could have found me on my way to work listening to a podcast about how somebody else quit their job to go full time with their business.

I’ve listened to allll the podcasts, read all the articles and watched allll the youtube videos. But there’s something about real life experience and an honest coach that gives it to you straight that can give you the roadmap and confidence you need to ACTUALLY make it happen this year.

The reality is, the less time you spend googling all your questions (because with this program, you’ll have the answers right in front of you), the more time you can spend actually DOING not just learning and consuming content all day long that you may or may not put into action.

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What do I need to put on my website?

How do I legally register my business?

How often should I be posting on social media? What should I be posting?

How do I find clients?

What do I need to do to get customers to buy my products?

What should I put in my contracts?

How do I truly find balance in the midst of working a full time job alongside my business?

What do price my work at?

When do I raise my prices?

How do I structure my offers?

Along with all your other burning questions around how to make it big with a small business.

Financial freedom
Make meaningful additional income for your family
Ditch corporate and become your own boss
Freedom to set your own schedule
The list goes on…

Take it from one of my students…

“CEA was the class I was looking for when I was feeling low in my small business.”

“I felt like for months, I hadn’t had any movement in my business and I thought I was doing something wrong. This class taught me that, first, I was doing most everything right, but I needed to improve on the way things were handled. This class helped me streamline everything there is with running a small business! The classes were easy to follow and the knowledge was priceless. If I could take this class over I would because of Sophie! She made the daunting process of helping your small business grow into a more manageable task!!”

Julia W.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

We will meet for a combination of LIVE classes (bi-weekly) and office hours sessions for 12 weeks total. During the off weeks for classes, you’ll have access to my office hours during specific times of the week to ask questions. You’ll also be encouraged to work on different things during the off weeks so we can keep learning and keep our momentum going. You are always encouraged to attend classes LIVE, but if you have a conflict, you will have access to class recordings to watch back after class.

WHY IS THIS PROGRAM 12 WEEKS? WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE TIME?

It's important to remember that habits don't form overnight. In fact, research suggests that it takes an average 50-79 days to establish a new habit. That's why I’ve designed these bi-weekly live classes and training sessions to help you build a strong foundation for growth in your small business.

With a LIVE class every other week and office hours/growth prompts for each off week (non-class weeks), you'll have ample opportunity to learn new skills, ask questions, and engage with other business owners. Plus, you'll have plenty of time to absorb what you learn and put it into practice before the next session. It's a process that takes time, but I’m committed to supporting you every step of the way on your journey towards building a successful business.

CEA Alumni, Alyson, says…

IS THIS REALLY FOR ME? I’M ON THE FENCE…

This course is for anyone who is…

full of self-doubt
doesn’t know where to start or how to grow and scale their business to where they want it to be
In need of a plan to follow but feels overwhelmed.

If this sounds familiar, you’ve come to the right place.

Small business success is not a one-size-fits-all; there are no quick fixes and overnight successes. It takes hard work, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely journey that you travel by yourself.

If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed and ready to become a confident creative entrepreneur and see your small business dreams come to life, it’s time to invest in yourself and the future you want to have. Your dreams are worth investing in!

WHY LIVE CLASSES?

Everyone learns at their own pace. While self-paced courses work for some, others need the accountability and community that comes with live classes and having classmates. These live classes also provide the opportunity to connect and network with other small business owners. Having community in entrepreneurship is valuable, but can be hard to find. Live classes give you access to a network of creative individuals with whom you can relate, ask questions, bounce ideas off of, and receive support and encouragement from others on similar paths.

HOW WILL I AFFORD IT?

To participate in the live classes and trainings of the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator, the cost is either three payments of $281 or a one-time payment of $769. I understand the significance of this investment and take it seriously. The goal of this class is to equip you with the tools to succeed, enabling you to grow a profitable business that leads you to financial freedom.

I am passionate about investing in yourself and your business because I know firsthand how difficult it is to be successful without doing so. Finding success and achieving your goals is challenging when you have spent too much time and energy on the wrong things because you're not sure what the right strategies are for your business. The journey of a small business owner is not meant to be a constant frantic search on the internet to figure out what's next. While that can work in a pinch, it ultimately costs valuable time and energy that you can't afford to lose.

Instead of asking yourself, "Can I afford this?" I challenge you to consider, "Can I afford NOT to make this investment in my business?" In the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program, I will teach you how to make your small business dreams a reality. I started my business out of a college dorm room and turned it into a full-time income that allowed me to quit corporate and realize my dream of achieving financial freedom and flexibility that I didn't know was possible for so long. If you’re ready to start succeeding, I will teach you everything I know without gatekeeping or secrets.

-Faith B.

But why listen to me when you could hear it directly from one of my past students?

You'll join a supportive cohort of like-minded individuals, learning from someone who knows firsthand what it takes to build a sustainable, profitable creative business. Through engaging live sessions, you'll gain the practical knowledge and confidence to elevate your business from a mere hobby or side gig to a serious and profitable business.

Imagine having the tools and guidance to make money doing what you love, whether it's quitting your corporate job, providing for your family, or simply finding financial freedom.

This program will equip you with the essential skills to build a profitable business, attract a loyal customer base, and enjoy the work-life balance you've always hoped for.

→ No more aimless Googling or feeling lost in a sea of information.

With the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, you'll receive a clear action plan, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of fellow creative entrepreneurs.

Say goodbye to the frustration of not knowing what steps to take next and embrace the confidence and mindset shifts you need for the long-term success you’ve dreamed of in your business.

Like past students in this program, you’ll gain new clients, customers, social media followers, and partnerships while cultivating the true confidence that comes from knowing you're on the right path.

→ Your small business can be more than just grocery money. It can be career-altering.

If you're ready to go all-in and see real growth in your business, don't miss out on this opportunity. Let's build your brand from the ground up and ensure your small business thrives against the competition!

→ No more late-night Googling or scattered to-do lists.

Are you ready to make your creative dreams a reality? Join the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program and let's embark on this exciting journey together. Say goodbye to the cubicle and step into the freedom of entrepreneurship!

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