Division wins

I closed three new client projects in three days. I was able to clearly present my previous work through the capabilities deck... I was able to find collaborators who were the perfect fit for these projects... one of the clients was actually a contact I made through the Division community.Two out of these three are $6k projects. My previous highest project was just slightly below that, but for greater scope of work. I am greteful for Steph and Ben and the entire community. You guys have been nothing but caring and supportive. I am even more eager to learn more and keep on pushing towards my goal. Thank you for everything, much love!

When I saw the program and joined one your streams I couldn't be happier. I needed guidance to focus my efforts more efficiently, I was spending a lot of energy on many different venues to get better clients but wasn't getting results. I'm still working on my outreach skills but I feel more confident in my work, and I have a much better picture of how creatives do business in a profitable way. What I found here was a supportive community filled with hard-working artists just like me; here, I feel like I'm not alone in this process, Ben and Stephanie have turned this program into a big family where good advice and inspiration abound. The resources and the course content are top-notch, but the coaching calls have been crucial to making the teachings settle in.

Before joining, I left my corporate position because I was tired of the toxic environment and creating projects that didn't give me satisfaction. I wanted to work on my own terms. I have completed a project that I had only dreamed of before, for one of my favorite UFC fighters. I have created a website, I have contracts, I have started networking seriously. I have understood what I want to do (at least for the next year). What helped me the most was the course content and templates. The most difficult were some of the module checkpoints, like the website presentation.

I recently got a referral from someone in my Power 150 network. The referral turned into a $500/mo advertising management retainer and we're in discussion about creating a new website as well! When I joined, I struggled with pricing – I was priced way low for what I do, and learned that this may actually be hindering my sales because low price can be perceived as low value too. I do great work, and the Division mentors helped me recognize the value of my work!.. It's truly a great community, and having access to 2 great mentors (Ben and Stephanie) with such substantial experience and expertise is amazing!

I completed my first capabilities deck with clear steps of how to do that by Ben and Steph + community experiences. I closed my first 5-figure job before I even completed module three... Maker Division is nicely organized with clearly outlined steps, excellent mentorship, and a supportive community. Incredibly valuable.

I landed a $15k branding and packaging design project! No negotiation required, the client simply accepted my proposal and deposited the first set of payments for me to start his project. With everything I’m learning on here... and all you amazing people, I was able to own the Discovery Call with a client who reached out for some packaging design and a logo... This is huge for me because I only have jobby job experience. I’ve never landed a client myself, this is unbelievable to me and I’m so grateful to the A-Team and the future of my own design business!.. Love this community, not only am I learning how to build a solid design business and support on how to deal with the client side but the people here are so warm. Everyone from Stephanie and Ben to Lisa and the Division moderators and the community are always so helpful. I love that we get to share our designs with each other and get such great feedback to help us all become stronger designers, creatives and entrepreneurs. Everyone is happy for each other and roots each other on, there's no competition here. It's a wonderful community to be a part of.

I just did my first client outreach today, and just a few hours later, I’ve already scheduled a meeting with a potential client! The level of know-how and support we have here can't be found anywhere else. Without it, I wouldn’t have even started my outreach, nor would I have created a deck of this caliber... One of the best decision I made regarding No Agency ever.

Two clients reached out, one saying he was "drawn to my work", the other saying he thinks I'm a perfect fit … All coming from "getting forced" by Maker Division to work on my personal projects and give them extra care to prepare them for my cap deck. Giving extra attention to my personal projects, taking them more seriously … Maker Division forced me to take them to at least 60% each so I could submit them as part of my cap deck … seeing all the polished examples helped me realize that I really need to do the same. It's great to be part of the community, hearing other designers struggle with similar issues was huge for me … often we have the information but executing is really the hard part, and Maker Division is great at offering support in execution.

I got a five-figure website project through a methods I've learned inside the course... Maker Division isn't another course that you just do. I think it's the best way to start your career. With this, everyone will get a solid foundation to build up on. It's a supportive community. Right before I joined Maker Division I was quite lost in what I should do, or how I should do it, or how much.Now I'm feeling secure, calm & confident. I feel secure of knowing myself and my business better.I can't thank you enough, Ben & Stephanie, for that opportunity to grow (with you)!

When I started, the goal was to better my business within a year, a long time in my eyes but worth it. Little did I know that the energy of a dynamic group of creatives would propel me to milestones I've only dreamt of. I have applied for a speaking role at a premier national design conference and landed my first 5-figure client. Within two months, my whole perspective has changed, and I'm not even halfway through this program. It's great sharing this with people who want each other to succeed! I'm so glad I’ve invested in myself and my business. The community is incredible, and being global, someone is always up and helping, but Ben and Stephanie make the sessions welcoming and productive. It's so great sometimes you show up just to be on the call... the atmosphere just makes you want to jump in!

An author reached out to me to design and illustrate his book cover … I completed my first illustrated book cover with zero revisions. The author trusted my work 100%. The book is expected to reach nearly 1 million of the author's followers. My first book cover, 100% my creation, 0 revisions. $2,500 I've learned a lot about maintaining good relationships from Steph and Ben … Listening to these coaching calls over the past three years has truly changed the way I do business and has helped me respect myself as a solo creative entrepreneur. This gave me confidence and added a portfolio project that lets me reach out to the editorial industry. This win has helped me feel more confident to approach new people and showcase my work. 🌸

I started in Maker Division with no clue what I was really planning on doing … Their leadership, wisdom, patience, and clear guidance helped me shuffle through all the clutter of my make-shift career, and eventually set a new path … After waves of cold emails, and ever-warming outreach, I was able to officially land my first paid professional soccer player as a client in brand strategy. The key switch happened when narrowing down my potential clientele with Ben's practice of 100 possible clients and finding the patterns in them. That combined with Steph's cocktails … And lastly it was the continued email outreach, setting new standards for my own approach to business.

I met a guy at a networking event who mentioned his girlfriend, who worked at AXA, was launching an RFP to find a studio … I binge-watched all the videos Stephanie and Ben had made about crafting a killer proposal, and guess what? We won. Last year, we secured an annual retainer worth $80K. After reviewing the contract this year, we renegotiated it to $88K. I watch the chapter (I can't remember the number) about crafting a proposal like a thousand times, and used a document you had with proposal, timelines and so on with really useful templates.

I recently solidified a $90k+ annual contract with a client for web strategy, development, and maintenance services. With the ability to ask questions from experienced creatives in my field and be guided on a structured path, I was able to improve my focus and move my business forward at a faster pace. This was the biggest job closed to date. The ability to follow the course at my own pace has allowed me to build the personal lifestyle I desire while enjoying growth in my business when needed. Access to the community alone has been a fantastic resource for partnerships, accountability partners, and support. This has been the best investment I have purchased in years!

After 8 years of trying and failing to go full-time with my business, Maker Division gave me the tools, confidence, and community to make it a reality. Granted I was let go from my job so I was kind of forced into full-time, but I was literally 1 day away from putting in my 2 weeks' notice. Without Maker Division I wouldn’t have had the tools to land the clients I have, the financial knowledge to know I was ready, or the community to back me up. I saved $10k of revenue to transition to full time. And closed on 2 6 month design contracts. I have yet to find a better community when it comes to support and comradery

Last week, one of my clients referred me to a friend, and two other clients entrusted me with new projects. I'm now juggling multiple projects. The course really taught me how to be more intentional in networking and nurturing relationship with my clients. And just having clarity in what my goals are and what I have to do to reach them... I am slowly increasing my monthly earnings from continuous projects. The Division course really helped me to have a clearer goal and to have a roadmap to that goal. I'm spending less time overthinking and am focus on my work. Steph and Ben are the best coaches!

I just signed a 5-figure retainer contract as fractional CBO of a startup I'd been doing a one-off branding project for. Two days before that meeting, I got extensive and invaluable support from Ben and Steph on the Friday coaching call to prepare for it … $5k/mo for quarter-time work, for 7 months. The frameworks and processes that showed me how to run my business — how to approach leads, how to talk about money, and how to work with clients … The discussions and chats that allow us to interact with, help out, learn from, and ultimately form a family with our fellow designers and solopreneurs. Maker Division??? More like Maker Multiplication! $$$

One of my AI films got featured on the curious refuge website... Thanks for all of the good content, it's been a blast.