A CURATED COLLECTIVE with MICHELLE MARTELLO
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I’ve been a designer for over 20 years - and I’ve run my own business since 2006.
I’ve worked on teams, I’ve gone solo, I’ve been part of multi-million dollar projects and I’ve been on projects that have massively flopped. I’ve had clients that dropped off the face of the earth - and clients that pay as soon as the invoice hits their inbox.
I know what it's like to deal with deadlines and drama. And I know what it feels like when you're ready to chuck it all and find a 9-5.
I'm not a fly-by-night internet marketer who slaps a stock photo on a page and calls it a day. I get what it means to create premium work - and experiences - for high-end clients.
And I know you can make it as a 6 figure (and beyond) business owner - without a fancy office, huge team or crazy social media stats.
STOP OVERTHINKING. START DOING.
Maybe you’ve been at this awhile and you’re tired of seeing the insta “flavor of the month” get all the attention (and cash) while you’re slogging away pushing the pixels.
Maybe you've been getting steady work, but you’re not sure where to go next or how to change everything (without losing all your income).
You thought once you had a few projects under your belt that things would change. That things would magically fall into place and money would fall from the sky. But instead you don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.
You’ve got a portfolio and you’ve done your share of projects - but you’re ready to make more money and do less of the things that annoy you.
Maybe you're in career transition - you've been downsized or you started this business after years of working for someone else - but things just aren't turning out the way you expected. You're not sure what to offer - or how to price and position yourself in this crowded marketplace.
Maybe you're a service provider who always puts your client first - and you're not sure where you fit in the equation. You're ready to stop doing busy work and find the joy in your business again.
Maybe you're ready to start building your own products and courses for yourself (or for your clients) and you want guidance from someone who's been in the trenches.
You're looking for a private space where you can ask ALL the questions in a judgement-free zone. An idea incubator where you can test out new strategies and offerings with people who actually understand what you do for a living.
EXPERT SUPPORT + ADVICE
Your ability to focus, concentrate and be held accountable.
I’m here to help you with that.
I’m living proof that you can run a successful and fulfilling business and:
• Be respected by peers and influencers
• Not live on social media 24/7
• Work with clients who trust your insight
• Determine how much you want to make (and how much you want to work)
• Work on projects that truly make a difference
THE COLLECTIVE ORIGINS
A half a dozen years ago I massively burned out. I was a decent designer and had work coming in, but I was tired of doing the same projects over and over. I couldn’t hear one more person say “my dog trainer thinks you should make the logo bigger.”
I felt like I’d hit a price ceiling with my target audience. I wanted to increase my revenue, but I didn’t want to build an agency with dozens of employees. I lived that life and knew it wasn’t how I wanted to operate (plus I’d seen way too many friends not be able to pay themselves when they scaled up). I didn’t want to have so much overhead that I’d never be able to pay myself a living wage.
It was then that I joined my first mastermind with Marie Forleo - and my eyes opened up to what was possible. I started consulting, massively raised my rates, built my own products, learned how to network and started putting my business first.
I had a renewed sense of purpose and a vitality I hadn't felt since the early days of my business.
Now I'm ready to help you build your business your way - and give you the support you need to finally shift your business.
THE MINIMA MASTERMIND EXPERIENCE
THE MINIMA MASTERMIND EXPERIENCE
For years I've offered 1-1 consulting sessions.
I love going deep into someone's business and helping them solve vexing problems and offer strategic suggestions.
But there's only so much ground you can cover in a single session. It can be overwhelming to change direction and implement significant changes without additional feedback and support.
That's why I've created this collective with regular, consistent check-ins.
I KNOW the only way I've seen progress with my own business is by having someone else that I'm accountable to. You get out what you put in - and the greatest successes I've seen with myself and with my clients comes with consistency.
When you dedicate time for you and your business, good things start to happen - like getting connected to amazing opportunites, higher paydays and a clearer sense of purpose.
THE MINIMA MASTERMIND EXPERIENCE
I've been at this a LONG time and I've seen radical changes in the online business landscape and web design field. I've been designing since way before WordPress, Squarespace and YouTube were even a thing. I know how quickly this world moves - and I know how to adapt and evolve.
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I just ran the numbers. From the time we began working with each other to now, my average monthly income has grown 35% and that’s just in 3 months! I’ve seen a noticeable increase in my inquiries as well.
Your coaching offer for designers is what prompted me to [work with you]. You not only provided actionable advice that I could take action on immediately but you also helped prioritize the actions which was a huge benefit for me, eliminating any chance of overwhelm.
You have been so generous with your time, advice and even sending referrals my way. You really understood my target market and helped me find ways to reach them. An unexpected benefit is you helped reveal an added service that I LOVE to do but never offered it before as a stand alone service.
Amanda K.
(Web Designer)
You are a beautiful, giving and soulful person and genuinely care about others. You shared freely and your mentorship was a very natural and organic experience.
Working with you has helped us clarify what we actually want to be doing in our business, and what doesn’t inspire us – where our conversations started to where we ended up in our business was a transformation. You have also given us a big list of passive income ideas to stretch ourselves and our business so we don’t entirely trade time for money.
You are a fountain of ideas, supportive and you follow through. You have done the hard yards so speaking with you was comforting that you started out just like us and how it’s possible to transform your business whilst blending your passions.
Rosie L.
(Graphic Designer)
THE MINIMA MASTERMIND EXPERIENCE
This program is ideal for designers, developers and other service providers. It’s also a great fit if you’re ready to build your online products and programs and want my support as you create, market and deliver your offerings (or if you’re looking to offer this service to your clients).
Michelle is structured, organized, and brings so much experience to the table.
We know Michelle does great work and could totally justify the cost by asking ourselves “if this saves us or earns us x amount down the road, it will be worth it!” All of the tools [she suggested] were implemented immediately and we are definitely seeing the payout. I also appreciated the way she was able to keep the conversation free-flowing so nothing got stagnant or felt stiff, the whole process felt very organic.
ELIZABETH SOBKA
(Web + Graphic Designer)
[I loved] how relaxed, real and genuine you are. (And encouraging and supportive!)
I also appreciated how focused your advice was, with concrete actions, and that you took the time afterward to help guide me through the execution of what we discussed. I took action immediately and the result was positive.
You’re kind, but honest and direct. You’re positive, but you don’t sugarcoat. You have a wealth of knowledge and experience and you’re great at what you do. We all need guidance sometimes, whether we’re just starting out or have been at it for a decade. I would refer old and new designers or other business owners to you.
EMILY FRENCH
(WEB DESIGNER)
I was a little nervous about opening myself up to critique, but because I’ve followed Michelle for some time and know she walks her talk, I knew she was the right person to trust.
I can already tell this is one of the best things I’ve done for my business this year- a game changer! I got permission to make some hard decisions and strategies to up level in the way I want to. Michelle identified several opportunities for my business and really encouraged me in my personal potential. I could tell she could see my strengths as a person, and not just as a business.
I’ve looked at coaching for designers before, and none were as individual, for people like me who aren’t just starting out, or run by people who seemed like they still actually enjoyed what they were doing! You were kind, honest, direct, specific. I was nervous going into it and you made me immediately feel at ease and like you were my ally.
I’m just so confident coming away from this. I’ve never been coached in a way that made me feel like 1) I’m not “behind” at my current stage, but I have permission to pivot 2) I don’t have to give up other things I’m passionate about for my business 3) Just such specific, actionable feedback in general. The fact that you KNOW this business and are aware of how much it’s changed and its pain points was helpful. I think a lot about the future of the internet and the way you helped me think about my skillset and role as the face of my business was huge.
KRISTEN ESTES
(WEB DESIGNER / AGENCY OWNER)
A CURATED COLLECTIVE with MICHELLE MARTELLO
The Minima Mastermind is small, intimate and curated. If you've ever wanted a constant, trustworthy mentor for your business, this is the time.
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