using our signature step by step framework
Teaching brand designers how to book high ticket clients in 90 days or less
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*11 spots left for semester 10*
From the moment the words “I want to be a designer” come out of your mouth, the starving artist mentality is shoved in your face (unless you’re exceptionally lucky). This type of mindset leads us to believe we must always discount our services, take low paying jobs, and work with difficult clients to simply make ends meet. But this is not our reality and it does not have to be yours.
In DBA University, we’ll show you how to attract high-ticket clients using the exact strategies that have fueled our own success, providing you with a clear, step-by-step plan to achieve the same.
wave goodbye to the "starving artist" lifestyle and hello to a FULFILLING DESIGN biz
sound familiar?
"No one would ever pay that much"
"i feel like i'm doing everything right and people still aren't booking"
"if i just had more followers and views I'd be booking design clients"
"booking a $10,000 design client feels impossible, i can barely book clients as is"
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This Is How We Help You Book Your First High Ticket Client:
For those of you that want to connect beyond business and enjoy virtual hangouts that feel like a sleepover with your besties
AN ONLINE DESIGN SORORITY
Filled with exclusive goodies handpicked by the coaches to motivate and support you on your design journey including our signature DBA workbook
HANDCRAFTED ACADEMY WELCOME BOX
To honor your hard work, creative expertise, and perseverance for completing our program and expanding your skillset
OFFICIAL DBA CEREMONY AND CERTIFICATION
Personalized feedback directly from us on your branding, messaging, website, and marketing to ensure you’re showing up like a high ticket designer plus a 1:1 call with us
TAILORED FEEDBACK + 1:1 coaching call
Where you can network with us and other like minded designers where we will grow our mindsets and business’s to high ticket projects 💸
A PRIVATE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY & BI-WEEKLY LIVE CALLS
Showing you how to attract and book 5 figure design projects using the same methods we use in our own businesses
20 + LESSONS AND DESIGNER TEMPLATES
At 17 I was kicked out and found myself living in a homeless shelter...
At 17 I was kicked out and found myself living in a homeless shelter while working 3 jobs to make ends meet. The grind didn’t stop and I had convinced myself that working the corporate ladder was my key to success. So for 12 years, I climbed thinking that if I got high enough eventually I’d be internally fulfilled.
Then Covid struck and suddenly my livelihood was on the line, I realized I was nothing but a number to the corporate world. I decided I was *done* working for “the man” and making him rich off my creative marketing ideas. Suddenly it felt easy to walk away from the most prestigious position I’ve ever known to go all in on myself and embrace my creativity.
So I walked away and told my husband, "Honey, give me 90 days, I know I can make my normal monthly wage." I left the company that day and got to work going all in on myself and focused on MY dreams for the first time ever.
Using my marketing skills acquired in the corporate world I doubled my salary in the first 90 days of opening MB Creative Agency. Not only did I increase my income but making that decisions allowed my husband and I to afford IVF which was completely unattainable previously.
Now, I have two beautiful twins, get to do what I love daily while being a mom and coaching others on creating luxury experiences that turn heads.
5 years ago I was sitting alone in my newly leased house panicking about next month's rent...
I had just graduated as a fully self employed freelancer and browsing Upwork applying to countless jobs.
I thought the only way to get clients was to lurk on freelancing platforms, cold email businesses that had no idea who I was, and hang out in Facebook groups all day waiting for someone to make a post saying “I’m looking for a designer” and pray I was one of the first few to comment.
That year I made a total of $20,000 by doing small one off projects, Upwork jobs, and logo designs. At that time I felt like it wasn’t bad for my first year in business but I also knew it wasn’t sustainable...
So, I made a promise to myself that I was going to show up nearly every day on social media, attend networking groups (even though I fu***** hated it), and absorb every ounce of information from the internet.
Fast forward to today, I have experienced a $30,000 month, $10,000 client projects, and no longer spend Sundays applying to freelance jobs. Now I get to wake up to the sound of my chickens, pretend I'm a barista with my fancy coffee machine, and be the mentor I always needed.
Peek inside the DBA University Curriculum...
the basics:
module 1
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design & strategy
module 2
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streamlining the process
module 3
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portfolio site
module 4
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attracting clients
module 5
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scaling
module 6
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30 day money back guarantee!
We’re so confident in the value of our program that we offer a 30-day, risk-free money-back guarantee. If, during your first 30 days of the semester, you’ve been attending the calls and completing the assignments but feel the experience isn’t meeting your expectations, simply reach out, and we’ll refund your entire investment.
By Application Only...
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After enrolling you'll receive your official handbook and student welcome box by mail to help you prepare for orientation!
We reserve our limited spots for A-players who are ready to put in the work to transform their business. 11 spots are left for semester 10, view schedule & apply below!
After submitting your application, you'll immediately be prompted to schedule your qualification call with us. During this call, we’ll dive into your goals and determine if DBA is the right fit.
*12 spots left for semester 10*
It's no secret that the design industry is f****d...
So, we're changing it.
We've both heard clients say... "it can't take that long"
"why is it so expensive?"
"can I get a discount?"
Yet no other industry gets treated this way and it doesn't HAVE to be like this but change starts with us.
Our community is breaking the starving artist mentality by setting new standards for creatives, charging high ticket prices, and delivering on their promises creating a healthier industry for both clients and designers.
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semester 10 call schedule
*11 spots left for semester 10*
Enroll In Design Biz Academy University
25 payments of:
$200
Our signature program plus VIP entry to Sorority After Dark parties, extra support from past Sorority Sister graduates, and transform from a struggling creative to a high-ticket designer in just 90 days or less.
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*11 spots left for semester 10 which starts may 8th, 2025*
or
$5000
one time payment of:
Wait... hold the phone your creative besties are calling...
From inside DBA sorority, our sisterhood where we cherish each other's accomplishments, watch movies together, play games, and make genuine friendships.
If you're a woman in business... you know how hard it is to find like minded sisters to share your successes (and losses) with.
You know it's tough...
working alone day in and day out
not having anyone to talk to that "gets it"
finding support from other creative women
BUT, the good news is you can find all of this inside our program with our Sorority. We've had students make lifelong friends and breakthrough major mindset barriers with the support of their sisterhood.
I need this right now!
The only online design sorority
Enroll In Design Biz Academy University
25 payments of:
$200
Our signature program plus VIP entry to Sorority After Dark parties, extra support from past Sorority Sister graduates, and transform from a struggling creative to a high-ticket designer in just 90 days or less.
apply for dba now
*11 spots left for semester 10 which starts may 8th, 2025*
or
$5000
one time payment of:
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Plans can start as low as $200/month but may be limited depending on your location and financial institution.
All course curriculum is hosted inside our special Academy member portal that you'll gain access to when your semester starts. Member portal access expires after 1 year.
We’re so confident in the value of our program that we offer a 30-day, risk-free money-back guarantee. If, during your first 30 days of the semester, you’ve been attending the calls and completing the assignments but feel the experience isn’t meeting your expectations, simply reach out, and we’ll refund your entire investment.
Yes, we provide a student handbook with assignments that correspond with our group coaching call dates. Your DBA homework will help you establish credibility, attract clients, and grow your business.
Our group coaching calls are typically every other Thursday at 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time. Your student handbook will include your entire semester schedule so you can plan accordingly. View the call schedule above.
All group coaching calls are recorded and uploaded to the member portal within 1 - 3 business days. Sorority members will be able to schedule their 1:1 coaching session with their design coach directly.
No, we welcome students from all over the world. Please be aware that our group coaching calls are in Eastern Standard Time & our pricing modules are in USD currency.
University is on a 3 month schedule, you will have one year of access to the student member portal but all group coaching calls, homework, and feedback takes place during the first 3 months of your enrollment.
We value your time—and ours. Our application fee ensures we’re reviewing applications from designers who are serious about breaking the starving artist mentality and growing their businesses.
Rsults vary based on your current skill set and effort! Some students book high ticket clients within their first few weeks of joining DBA and some students don't participate or complete their homework resulting in no clients.
No, we expect you to understand the basics of Adobe Illustrator at the bare minimum. In DBA University, our emphasis is on empowering you to brand your business effectively, optimize your workflow, and secure clients, rather than solely focusing on software proficiency.
Absolutely! Our course follows a hybrid model tailored to accommodate diverse lifestyles. At DBA, we take pride in having catered to a wide range of attendees, including new mothers, full-time professionals, traditional college students, and part-time freelancers.
DBA Sorority is our standard DBA University program PLUS a sisterhood. This program contains exclusive perks like extra mentorship, after dark calls, and a 1:1 coaching call with the TBC coaches, learn more here.
Enroll In Design Biz Academy University
25 payments of:
$200
Our signature program plus VIP entry to Sorority After Dark parties, extra support from past Sorority Sister graduates, and transform from a struggling creative to a high-ticket designer in just 90 days or less.
