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Class Project Report – Ready for Liftoff
Check out our latest Class Project update! Despite Sydney’s lockdown, progress in Newcastle continues with detailed planning and exciting design choices.

Podcast Highlights for Class Renovation Project
Discover the highlights of our Class Renovation Project, a joint learning venture to teach real-life renovating with shared profits and mentoring.

How to structure a joint venture renovation
Learn how to structure a successful joint venture renovation by leveraging time, cash, and borrowing capacity. Join our Wonder Women Renovators program!

Renovation Training Teamwork | Class Project Update Report
Learn about our renovation class project, including securing trades, legal structures, and project planning for success. Join our Wonder Women Renovators program!

Finding Renovation Trades | Class Project Update Report 2
Join Bernadette and Stephen Janson as they navigate finding the right renovation trades for the Class Project. Despite Sydney’s lockdown, they’re making progress! Learn more about their strategic approach and positive mindset.

Renovation Class Project Auction – The One That Got Away!
Failed to win the renovation class project auction in Newcastle but found a better property nearby. Lessons learned and next steps for the Class Project team.

Renovation Class Project | Update Report One
Bernadette Janson shares updates on the Renovation Class Project, covering funding, legal structure, property inspection, and project progress.

How To Replace Your Income To Finance A Renovation
Learn how to finance a renovation for profitable reno businesses with advice from Bernadette Janson. Build wealth and achieve your dream projects.

Renovating to Build Wealth During the Pandemic
Kickstarting our Class Project with a $100k Cosmetic Plus renovation system, transforming a New Lambton house for profit potential.

Successful Renovation Plans are Key to Class Project Success
Kickstarting our Class Project renovation plans with a $100k Cosmetic Plus renovation system, transforming a New Lambton house for profit potential.

Build Wealth With Renovations and Harness Your Passion
Learn how to build wealth with renovations. Take decisive action, get out of your comfort zone, and join our community of passionate renovators!

Renovation Planning Concept Session for the Class Project
Join our live renovation planning session with architect David Janson as he guides our Class Project team through reconfiguring floor plans for maximum value.

Hilary Saxton: From Divorced Single Mum To Successful Renovator
From single mum to renovator & coach—Hilary Saxton’s journey shows how mindset, strategy and renovating for profit can change your life.

Stephen Janson Tells Why Home Renovation Skills Are In High Demand
Discover why home renovation skills are in high demand and how The School of Renovating helps students build profitable renovation careers.

Inspiring Women In Renovating
Meet inspiring women in renovating who are turning passion into profit. Join our Wonder Women community and start your renovation journey today.

How To Use Renovating To Build A High Equity, High Cash Flow Portfolio Fast
Learn how to use renovating and micro developments to build a high-equity, high cash flow property portfolio fast and secure long-term wealth.

How To Renovate For Profit To Quit Your Day Job
Learn how to renovate for profit, quit your day job, and build a successful renovation business using Bernadette Janson’s proven three-step system.

Katrina Lumsden: Styling For Holiday Accommodations
Discover how Katrina Lumsden transforms holiday homes into stunning coastal-luxe retreats and earns income through creative styling and design.

How To Renovate Your Family Home Without Over Capitalising
Learn how to renovate your family home smartly, avoid overcapitalising, and create lasting value without blowing your budget.

Maggies at Trentham: From Renovation To Airbnb
Discover how Maggie’s in Trentham transformed from a simple renovation into a thriving Airbnb success story inspiring renovators and investors.

Foong Koh Buckland: Licensed Pharmacist To Renovator For Profit
Discover how Foong Koh Buckland transitioned from licensed pharmacist to a successful renovator for profit, managing multiple projects with purpose.