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The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Joint Venture Renovation : A Case Study
Discover how to build a successful joint venture renovation. Learn key steps, legal setup, and real results from Bernadette Janson’s case study.
Business Xcellence Awards
The School of Renovating is a proud finalist in the 2021 Business Xcellence Awards, empowering women to build wealth and confidence through renovating.
Bernadette Janson Meets With The Renovation Builder: Class Project Report
Bernadette Janson visits the renovation builder onsite to review open-plan design progress, beam installation, and updates on the Class Project renovation.
The Newcastle Class Project Catch up
Get the latest Newcastle Class Renovation Project update—demolition progress, builder plans, and smart design choices by Bernadette Janson’s team.
Class Project Update: The Demolition Project
Our class renovation demolition project is underway! See how Bernadette Janson and her team plan, manage, and prepare for this exciting stage.
Getting A Glimpse Of The Class Project Progress
See the latest update on our class renovation project — demolition done, builder ready, and exciting bathroom design ideas from Bernadette Janson!
Women, Learn to Replace Your Income with Property Renos
Discover how women can replace their income with smart property renovations, build wealth, and secure long-term financial freedom.
What To Do After You Learn How To Make A Profit From Renovating
Learn what to do after mastering renovating for profit—expand your impact, give back, and grow your renovation success with Bernadette Janson.
Catching Up With The Class Project
Catch up on the latest Class Renovation Project update—delays, plans, and progress as Bernadette Janson’s team pushes to finish before Christmas.
AusMumpreneur Awards 2021 – Celebrating A Finalist!
The School of Renovating is a finalist for the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards in the Business Pivot category. Learn about our successful shift to online renovation training during the pandemic.
Small Business Champions Award
The School Of Renovating is a finalist for the Small Business Champions Awards, recognizing their efforts in empowering women through renovation programs.
Reaching Out To Support Our Sisters
KOCO empowers women in South India by providing smartphones to overcome Covid lockdowns, enabling remote work and rebuilding their community and self-esteem.
The 5 Rookie Renovation Mistakes That Silently Destroy Your Profit (And How to Avoid Them)
Most first-time renovators fail by over-capitalizing and underestimating costs. Learn the 5 deadly renovation mistakes and the business mindset to fix them.
Why Speaking Tradie Language Is Your Secret Weapon for Renovation Success
top losing money on renos. Learn why “speaking tradie” and knowing standards like “the fall” (AS 3740) are your secret weapons for profit.
The Renovation Safety Checklist: A System to Prevent $50K Mistakes
Don’t start your renovation without this safety system. Discover the 5-step checklist to managing risk, feasibility, and budget buffers. Stop losing money; start profiting.
Strata Approval Renovation: The Brutal Truth About Delays
Waiting for strata approval? Discover why “winging it” costs $2,000/week in holding costs. Use our Velocity Strategy to fast-track approval and protect profit.
The System Wasn’t Broken. It Was Built This Way.
Australian women face a $90k super gap and a “Good Girl Tax.” Learn the 4 pillars of financial insecurity and how strategic renovation acts as the equity accelerator to fix it.
Renovation Project Funding: How to Start (Even With $0)
Don’t let a lack of cash stop you. Discover 5 renovation funding strategies from equity loans to JVs to build your project cash stash. Read now.
How to Start Renovating Without a Deposit: Creative Ways to Secure Your First Project
Think you need 20% down? Think again. Learn 3 creative ways to secure your first renovation project using equity, options, and JVs without a massive deposit.
How to Fund a Renovation With No Money: The Two-Puzzle Strategy
Stuck on funding? Discover the “Two-Puzzle” renovation funding strategy. Learn why 71% of renovators delay and how to separate Acquisition Finance from Project Cash Stash.
The Two Types of People Every Profitable Renovator Needs (And Why You’re Failing Without Both)
Most renovators fail because they lack balance. Learn why you need a “Cheerleader” AND a “Truth-Teller” to build wealth. Get the renovation mentor guide.
