Welcome to the Creative Business Accelerator

There has never been a better time to design, build & grow a creative business.

The Creative Business Accelerator is an interactive online community of inspired creatives who are passionate about our creative work and care about making a difference in the world. Our community includes artists, designers, writers, photographers, coaches, healers and educators.

If this is you, too, we welcome you with open arms to our creative business community.

I have found my tribe, sign me up!

If you're a Creative Entrepreneur on a mission, who...

has a big, bold vision for your business but you can’t see how to get there from where you are and you know you need a better plan

is committed to taking the daily actions needed to grow your business; you just wish you knew what the right actions are

wants to build a profitable creative around your big idea, gifts & talents

feels overwhelmed by the details of building a business and knows there must be an easier way than doing #allthethings

gets easily distracted by new ideas and needs support focusing in on one big idea at a time

is seeking the right systems and tools that work for your visionary, creative right-brain way of seeing the world

Bringing ideas to life takes courage…

and a smart plan to keep you going, even when the going gets rough.

Your dreams and gifts matter. You have been called to this creative journey and it can be challenging.

It's easy to get frustrated and overwhelmed by the seemingly endless list of to-dos. We are here to change that!

Now is your time!

It’s time to unleash your creative genius and share your unique magic with the world - and make great money doing it.

To do that, you need a step-by-step plan for getting from where you are to where you want to be. You also need accountability and support from creatives who think big like you do. You can't start a movement or make an impact by yourself.

Now is the time to accelerate your growth, spread the word faster and step into leadership of your creative business.

Yes, I want to join now!

What will it take?

Your gifts and talents, skills and abilities are only part of the equation of creating a wildly successful business.

You may be wondering:

How to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
What plans and structures you need to have in place.
How to learn to love marketing and sales (when all you want to do is focus on your work.)
How to sell your unique products and services, online or offline.

No matter how innovative or creative your ideas and plans are, it can be challenging to create the visibility you need to spread your ideas and build your business!

There are two essential parts to building a dynamic creative business:

1) You must have a rock solid plan for growing and scaling your vision.

2) You must have support & accountability. We grow faster when we grow together.

That’s why we built the Creative Business Accelerator.

Get the step-by-step plans, systems and support you need to spread your stories and make your magic happen.

What is the CBA?

The Creative Business Accelerator is a virtual learning environment which begins with our innovative Visual Business Mapping System™ - a step-by-step process on how to build a thriving, creative business on the unshakable foundation of YOU: Your Brilliance, Your Values and Your WHY. Plus, surround yourself with other creative entrepreneurs that ‘get it’ with our regular live office hours and Accelerated Action Days.

We call this the Creative Business Accelerator for a reason.

ac·cel·er·a·tor
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noun
1. a person or thing that causes something to happen or develop more quickly.
2. a device, typically a pedal, that controls the speed of a vehicle's engine.

The Creative Business Accelerator will help you grow faster by knowing exactly what steps to take from crafting the vision, setting goals, creating the action plan and breaking it down into what you need to do every single day to go from where you are to where you want to be.

No more wasting time trying to figure everything out, spinning your wheels and feeling overwhelmed and out of control.

We’ll help you decide how fast to go, when to step on the gas and which road to take to get to your destination faster.

How cool would it be to surrounded by a loving, supportive community and have access to a business expert with 18+ years experience who really sees you, gets you and is committed to your success?

This is not a business-in-a-box methodology - this is expert business building strategy you can use over and over. Build YOUR business, your way with the right building blocks.

There's deep wisdom and value in the CBA.
You will go at your pace and in your style.

Immediate Access to the Acceleration Library

For those of you who love DIY and self-study, you will get instant access to our library of courses, content and planners. I like to imagine it in my mind like a beautiful library with floor to ceiling shining wooden bookcases filled with tomes old and new with those cool rolling ladders that move around the room to help you reach the highest shelves… but every library needs an organizational system, right? We won’t let you get lost or overwhelmed by the content. In fact, we will help you pinpoint the exact training you need in the moment and design a customized success path just for you.

LIVE Bi-Weekly Coaching & Support

It takes a village... the old saying goes.
We believe that when it comes to starting a movement, growing a business or brainstorming your next big idea, book or project, you need a team in your back pocket. That's why twice a month we host live Zoom calls for training, support and doing the inner mindset work required to be a visionary leader in your business. This is your chance to get coached live by Minette and Brad.

Planning for Every Area of Your Business!

If I have learned anything in my 18 years of business it's that planning is the secret to rapid growth and productivity as well as the best way to eliminate procrastination and overwhelm.

Inside the CBA, we teach you how to design your best year ever by better planning

Visual Business Map (Your Business Vision)
90 Day Project Plans & Focus Guides
Monthly Marketing and Income Goals
Editorial and Promotional Calendars
Daily Task Lists

We also do the inner work

Because we believe that doing your most important work is an inside out job and sometimes the mindset is what is holding you back.

Through our course content and live calls, we combine artful, creative processes with practical actions to move through doubt, fear, or lack of belief.

Over and over again we find the biggest breakthroughs in our community come from being willing to explore the inner game of growing our creative businesses.

And let’s not forget the Accelerated Action Days

Join Minette for quarterly Accelerated Action playdates on topics like planning, money mindset, marketing and sales. We gather live on Zoom to get work done together. This is one of our most popular activities in the CBA community. Recent AADs have included clearing the money clutter, how to grow a Facebook group, designing an editorial calendar and more.

Or our growing creative community on Facebook

This is where you will:

Connect with Minette and get questions answered quickly.
Connect with each other
Find accountability buddies
Share your celebrations, trials and tribulations
(because there are always bumps on the creative road!)

What is the CBA Actually Worth?

💭Imagine waking up in the morning feeling excited and ready to face your day. You have plenty of time built into your schedule for play, rest and connection with family and friends.

💭Imagine sitting down at your desk or in your studio with creative ideas pouring through you onto the page, the canvas or your computer and plenty of time to stay in your creative flow.

💭Imagine lying on a beach somewhere, or going for a hike in the mountains, and feeling strong and alive. You are enjoying this sacred quiet creative time by yourself to dream, brainstorm and plan.

💭Imagine walking into an event where they are celebrating YOU and you smiling, feeling confident and ready. A book signing, an art gallery, a stage… how big do you dare to dream?

💭Imagine not hesitating or feeling nervous every time someone asks you how much you charge. Imagine stating your prices with GRACE and EASE.

This is not a pipe-dream.

This is my reality, and I want you to have it too.

I am so ready, sign me up!

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION: Who is Minette Riordan?
ANSWER: I am serial entrepreneur with a PhD from Stanford who has built two successful businesses. I have won awards, published three books, and fallen flat on my face more times than I care to admit. After 11 years in the publishing industry I realized I was building the wrong business, ugh! And it was hard to get out, hard to start over but now I am living my dream life working with other creatives who want to get paid well for their gifts and talents and who want to avoid making rookie mistakes on their journey. When I’m not working I make art, write, walk on the beach and watch too much Netflix. I am a wee bit obsessed with dragons, but that’s not important right now :-)

QUESTION: What if I don't think I am creative?
ANSWER: We define a creative as someone who sees her creativity as the core of the work she does in the world. You could be a designer, freelancer, artist, coach or consultant. And if you answer YES! to at least three of the following statements, you are a creative entrepreneur:
• I am a visual or kinesthetic learner.
• I consider myself to be right-brained.
• I am always so full of ideas I feel like I can barely contain them.
• I can see connections between people or ideas that other people don’t see.
• I consider myself to be highly creative in my work and in my life.
• I am passionate about what I do.
• I am not a linear thinker. I struggle with structure and systems.
• I love to go with the flow and not follow a rigid schedule.
• I find certain aspects of building a business—like creating a budget or selling my services—to be frustrating.
• I am easily overwhelmed by too many details

QUESTION: Is the Creative Business Accelerator right for me?
ANSWER: This question is super-important, both for you and for us. We want you to succeed! This program is not for everyone. The Creative Business Accelerator is an online learning platform where you will be doing much of the work on your own through short videos and worksheets. You will have access to us through monthly office hours and a private Facebook group for asking questions and connecting to our community but no 1-1 coaching with Minette or her team is included. The CBA is ideal for people who are comfortable with technology, online learning and are self-starters comfortable working on their own. That said, you will always have access to Minette to ask questions! Plus, you can add on discounted private coaching session with Minette as a member of this community.

QUESTION: Does Minette Riordan offer 1-on-1 business coaching?
ANSWER: Yes. If your business is ready for some laser-focus, we can help with that too. Send us an email at minette@minetteriordan.com and we will get back to you promptly to schedule a consultation with Minette.

QUESTION: How much time do I need to set aside for this program?

ANSWER: You will definitely want to make time for the live calls each month which will last about an hour. How long you spend exploring outside of the live calls is up to you! You can truly spend as little or as much time as you choose with our library of courses.

When we are learning something new, we usually get out of the experience what we put in. There is no perfect amount of time or energy required for going through the program. Each participant will have their own rhythm and you will be supported in following your own.

QUESTION: Do you have a guarantee?
ANSWER: Yes! It's our 30 Day Money-Back Happiness Guarantee. Start the program. Experience the Creative Business Accelerator's rich course content. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, notify us in writing before 30 days is up. I will gladly refund your money – every penny! No hassles and we can part as friends.

QUESTION: How long does the membership last?
ANSWER: As long as you want it to. You can stay for a month, a quarter or a year. Although most of our members stay for years!

Question: What do I need to access the Creative Business Accelerator content?
ANSWER:
• You will need a high speed internet connection to be able to watch the videos, listen to the audios, and participate fully in video calls.
• It will be helpful to have a basic understanding of IT, like reading emails, navigating sites like Facebook and logging in to online platforms, etc. If you’re having trouble with some IT related stuff some help can be given, but in depth IT guidance cannot be given.
• You will need to download Zoom (zoom.us) to participate in the live training calls. This is a free application and is easy to use. You can access Zoom on a computer, smart phone or tablet.

QUESTION: Are there any physical products included?
ANSWER: No, everything in this program is a digital download and easily printable at home.

QUESTION: I have another question ... is there a way to get it answered?
ANSWER: Definitely. Send us an email at minette@minetteriordan.com and we will get back to you promptly.

Join for the Skills & Tools, Stay for the Community!

Here's what you get for just $1 in the 14-day trial of the Creative Business Accelerator:

(Online Membership billed at $49/mo after the trial ends if you decide to continue)

✅ Full access to our signature Creative Freedom Formula and Creative Money Mastery courses - multi-module video courses designed specifically for Creative Businesses.

✅ Full access to our epic project planners for everything from time management to budgets and blogs

✅ New Live Training every month on the skills you need to grow your business

✅ Monthly LIVE office hours – ask us anything and get 1-1 laser coaching

✅ An easy to use online calendar so you never miss a live event!

✅ New courses, planners and resources added monthly

✅ A library of e-books, checklists and templates of done for you systems for your business – stop guessing and start growing!

✅ A library of all trainings and Q&A calls – got questions? We’ve got answers!

✅ Full access to our CBA Facebook community (and to Minette & Brad – we love FB!)

✅ Discounts on our private retreats in Santa Barbara or 1-1 coaching.

I want to join now for just $1!