Training includes a monthly live seminar followed by group coaching/Q&A. This will be a small-group cohort. This cohort joins a larger alumni group from all over the world. These professionals often attend our live classes to brush up and add richness to the discussion.
There is also an extensive on-demand learning library of resources and tutorial replays.
A huge part of the benefit is becoming part of a professional network where you can ask questions, bounce ideas, get referrals, and benchmark what other professionals are doing in this space. This is a generous, supportive community of colleagues.
The monthly classes are taught by Rhonda Lauritzen, who shares what it takes to run a thriving, profitable life story business.
Once a year, students also get to attend a high-end, 5-week live class on how to do professional interviews (included).
Professional students are also invited to drop in on any classes we teach within our personal track.
You will receive a wealth of knowledge that will shave years from your learning curve
Checklists
Legal forms
Questions to ask
Strategic planning resources
Storyboards & writing structure
Marketing plans
Market research
Product packages
Best practices
Pricing strategies & data
Pitfalls to avoid
Ethics & boundaries
Client relationship management
Proven tools & tech tips
Workflow strategies
Your Questions answered
Lessons learned the hard way
A community
Encouragement & inspiration
Planning for profit and pricing strategies to focus on the biggest impact. Don't major in the minors!
An extended workshop to help you write compelling stories without overstepping the truth.
Maximizing the upcoming holiday season to gain new clients and generate revenue during this critical season.
Book layout tips, working with designers, and current printing options.
Researching and telling the stories of buildings & places. Class includes research methodology & story structure.
Manage client expectations, boundaries, and budgets. Learn practical wisdom in keeping clients (and yourself) happy.
This class provides a wealth of forms and templates with examples for different project types.
Learn the editing styles for different project phases, types of editors, costs, and practical tips regarding feedback.
What is happening in the industry, competition, and forward movement? Rhonda's analysis following RootsTech.
Learn what's new in the publishing world with Amazon's KDP, print-on-demand, and traditional publishing options.
A live 5-week course on professional interviewing. Starts mid-April and runs through mid-May. (Dates tentative)
Speaking in your community as an effective way to gain new clients.
Legal considerations to protect your for a thriving business.
Guest presenter Everett O'Keefe on the pros & cons of publishing options.