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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.

Benefits Of Underfloor Heating
Discover how underfloor heating adds warmth, luxury, and efficiency to your renovation. Learn costs, installation tips, and safety insights.

Mary Nieuwland Talks To Bernadette Janson About The Avocado Smash Approach To Renovating With Your Children
Discover how Mary Nieuwland used the Avocado Smash Approach to renovate with her children, build wealth, and inspire family property success.

Why Is Now The Right Time To Renovate
Now is the perfect time to renovate and build wealth. Learn why low interest rates and market shifts make renovating smarter than ever.

How To Get Started In Renovating When You Are Over Fifty
Discover how to start a renovation business after 50. Learn smart strategies to build profit, skip DIY stress, and grow wealth through property.

Bernadette Janson Tells How To Grow Your Successful Home Renovation Business
Learn Bernadette Janson’s top success principles for growing a profitable home renovation business inspired by Think and Grow Rich.

Bernadette Janson Shares Why She Doesn’t Do DIY Renovating
Discover why Bernadette Janson avoids DIY renovating and how outsourcing trades can boost your profits and quality of life as a renovator.

Bernadette Janson Discusses How To Boost Your Renovating Project Productivity
Learn Bernadette Janson’s proven strategy to boost renovating project productivity and connect emotionally with buyers for faster, more profitable results.

Bernadette Janson Shares The Fastest Way To Fail At Renovating For Profit
Avoid costly renovation mistakes! Bernadette Janson shares the fastest way to fail at renovating for profit—and how to build a successful, strategic team.

Are You Struggling To Make A Profit In Doing DIY Renovating?
Struggling to make a profit from DIY renovating? Bernadette Janson shares why DIY can kill your profits—and how to build a renovation business that works.