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Starting a landscape design business can feel overwhelming. Where do you go for expert help? In this 8-week online course, you'll get all the insider tips for running a successful landscape design business.
The Foundations of a Landscape Design Business is your roadmap for building, growing and nourishing a successful landscape design business.
The next foundations course starts on January 14th, 2025. Get registered today!
Learn How to Build a Profitable Business in 8 Weeks
The Foundations of a Landscape Design Business course is taught by industry expert Mardi Dover. She’s an award-winning certified designer with a thriving business – Gardens by Mardi – in Asheville, North Carolina.
Participate in weekly sessions with Mardi and get access to a community of like-minded business owners. At the end of the course, you’ll have built a solid foundation for your business, including systems for planning, schedules, client interactions, proposals and more.
During this course, you'll learn how to:
● Clarify your core values
● Create systems
● Establish your business model
● Manage your workday
● Develop a proposal
● Evaluate client fit
● Build your business framework
● Make space for creativity
Invest in your business success! This value-packed course is priced at $1,250. Join the next session on January 14th, 2025.
BONUS:
Graduates of this course are offered exclusive membership in The Community Exchange, an online coaching community.
How This Course Helped Students Just Like You
If you are thinking of starting a business, or you need a tune-up in your landscape/garden design business, then this class is for you! It's packed full of useful and practical information, and it's fun to meet fellow landscape designers from around the country that share their stories. You will feel better prepared and know where to go and what to do to make your business a success.”
D.S.
Landscape Designer, California
“A lot of great information in the course that would have been extremely helpful to me earlier on in my business. Foundation of a Landscape Design Business is the perfect course to offer guidance as you begin or build your business. Community format of the class was enjoyable - hearing about other’s experiences was extremely helpful. Mardi is a great instructor with years of experience and valuable guidance. Her class notes and resources help you implement the topics of the course.”
S.B.
Massachusetts
RELY ON SOMEONE WHO’S BEEN THERE
Building a Landscape Design Business You Love Doesn’t Have to Be Hard
Let me help you transform your business! Hi, I’m Mardi! Clients say I perform magic on their yards and flower beds, turning them into peaceful, eye-popping spaces. What if I could sprinkle a little magic dust on your landscape design business?
Think of that magic as the exact tools, resources, systems and processes you need to build a successful business. With a little “Mardi magic” and some hard work, I believe you can have a landscape design business you truly love.
Join me for my next live course, The Foundations of a Landscape Design Business, starting on January 14th, 2025. This course is only offered twice a year. You don’t want to miss it!
The Exact Systems, Tools and Structure You Need
Why start from scratch when you can learn from someone who’s gone before you? Learn how Mardi has set up her business to maximum profitability – and enjoyment.
Week 1- Defining your Core Values: How they impact your business model.
Week 2 - Creating Processes: Systems that will save you.
Week 3 - Defining your Business: The what, who, how, where and why?
Week 4 - The Workday: Schedules, time blocks, tracking work.
Week 5 - The Design Proposal: What to include, determining pricing, invoicing.
Week 6 - Clients: Evaluating fit, maintaining engagement, red flags.
Week 7 - Business Framework: Structure, licenses certification, insurance, accounting.
Week 8 - Creativity: Making time for design work and inspiration, staying motivated, dealing with overwhelm.
Plus, receive a digital workbook, templates and bonus content so you can progress faster in your business.
Sign up for the next course starting on January 14th, 2025. Registration is $1,250 [payment plan available].
Spaces are limited. Don’t let this incredible opportunity pass you by.
IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS
Design Your Business So You Can Do More of What You Love
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Register for the upcoming 8-week course.
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Attend each session and complete the homework.
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Have the foundations in place for a thriving business.
Be as confident running your business as you are designing a gorgeous garden.
Sign up for the next session of The Foundations of a Landscape Design Business in January 2025.
How is This Course Structured?
● The course meets once a week for 8 weeks via Zoom.
● Each session is 1.5 hours.
● The classes are recorded, although students are encouraged to attend live so they can ask questions and interact with the other students.
● Weekly homework assignments allow you to put into practice what you’ve learned.
● Students have access to an online forum so they can engage with each other and ask questions between the live sessions.
● Approved for 12 CEU hours through APLD.
Is This Course for Me?
If you’re launching a landscape design business, this course is a must! Specifically designed for the landscape design industry, you’ll get practical advice and actionable tools for setting your business up for success from the start.
This class is perfect for:
● Students and recent graduates of design programs
● Emerging professionals
● Garden and landscape designers
● Landscape architects
● Design-build professionals
● Current designers who are experiencing overwhelm
● Creative entrepreneurs who want to grow their business
● Designers who are ready to launch their own firm
Mardi is an Approved Continuing Education Provider For...
"Many thanks, Mardi, for taking on this course and helping so many of us bring into focus a path to bring our dreams to fruition. I really appreciate your time and attention to detail, and relaying real practical experience."
A.F. Maryland
Bonus:
A Special Invitation to The Community Exchange
Graduates of The Foundations of a Landscape Design Business course are offered exclusive membership in The Community Exchange, an online coaching community.
Everyone who completes the live course can continue to apply everything they learned with the added bonus of ongoing accountability and education.
With 24/7 access to the online forum, you can:
● Stay connected to your classmates.
● Get peer support and accountability.
● Ask questions and interact with Mardi.
● Access bonus content, worksheets and resources.
● Hear from guest speakers on such topics as insurance, marketing and finances.
● Incorporate the course content into your design business.
● Learn from other creative design professionals.
Register for the next 8-week live course, The Foundations of a Landscape Design Business, beginning in January. Then, keep the support, connection and accountability going in The Community Exchange.
Remember, only those who complete the live course are invited to participate in the high-level conversations and additional trainings available in the forum.
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Who will benefit from this course?Students and recent graduates of design programs Emerging professionals Garden and landscape designers Landscape architects Design-build professionals Current designers who are experiencing overwhelm Creative entrepreneurs who want to grow their business Designers who are ready to launch their own firm
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What does this course cover?Why start from scratch when you can learn from someone who’s gone before you? Learn how Mardi has set up her business to maximum profitability – and enjoyment. Week 1- Defining your Core Values: How they impact your business model. Week 2 - Creating Processes: Systems that will save you. Week 3 - Defining your Business: The what, who, how, where and why? Week 4 - The Workday: Schedules, time blocks, tracking work. Week 5 - The Design Proposal: What to include, determining pricing, invoicing. Week 6 - Clients: Evaluating fit, maintaining engagement, red flags. Week 7 - Business Framework: Structure, licenses, insurance, accounting. Week 8 - Creativity: Making time for design work and inspiration, staying motivated, dealing with overwhelm. Plus, receive a digital workbook, templates and bonus content so you can progress faster in your business.
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What is the class format and how long is each class?The course meets once a week for 8 weeks via Zoom.
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Will there be homework?Yes! Completing the homework is key to getting the most from the Foundations Course. Assignments will be directly relevant to the development of your business, and you will be able to implement this information immediately into your business.
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Will this course be recorded?The course sessions are recorded, although students are encouraged to attend live so they can ask questions and interact with the other students.
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Are other classes available, beyond the Foundation Course?Yes! (see the answer on the on demand Q&A)
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What is the Community Exchange?The Community Exchange is a private community to support your design business. This membership is offered exclusively to graduates of the Foundation Course, so we are all working from a common base of information about our businesses. Monthly meetings will help you integrate the Foundation Course content into your business. Get behind the scenes glimpses into a garden design practice and access to Mardi's experience and support. Click here for more information.
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What is the refund policy?If canceled 14 days prior to the start of the first class, your tuition for live classes will be refunded minus a 12% administrative fee ($100 minimum).