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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.
Retirement Planning for Women Over 50: 3 Brutal Truths | School of Renovating
Worried about the retirement cliff? Discover the 3 brutal truths women over 50 must face to avoid poverty and build wealth through property. Read now.
Fast Track to Retirement Through Renovating: The Curry Method
Is the slow “Curry Method” of saving keeping you stuck? Discover how the fast track to retirement through renovating can condense years of profit into one deal.
How Women Renovators Command Respect in Construction: 4 Non-Negotiable Systems
Stop relying on “confidence.” Use these 4 proven renovation systems—tendering, payments, and contracts—to command respect and protect your profit.
Why Owning Renovation Styling Furniture Is Your Ultimate Insurance Policy
Stop bleeding profit on hire fees. Discover why owning renovation styling furniture is your ultimate insurance policy for timeline control and Airbnb pivots.
DIY Property Styling: Turn Your Creative Hobbies into Renovation Profit
Stop outsourcing your profit. Discover how your creative hobbies (quilting, gardening) are actually $8,000 renovation skills in disguise. Read more.
Renovating for Retirement: The “One Property” Wealth Strategy (Anti-Portfolio)
Stop chasing a massive property portfolio. Discover the “Anti-Portfolio” strategy: How to retire mortgage-free and generate $100k+ income by renovating just one home.
The Workaround Trap: Fixing Financial Problems with Renovation
Are you normalizing financial struggle? Discover the “Workaround Trap” and how to finally solve the root problem through profitable renovation. Fix the tank today.
Why Renovation Systems Matter More Than Your Design Skills (A $25,000 Lesson)
A $25,000 electrical disaster taught us that renovation systems matter more than design. Get the non-negotiable insurance checklist that saved our profit margin.
How to Eliminate Your Mortgage with Renovation: A Strategy for Women Over 50
Don’t pay your mortgage for another 20 years. Learn 3 strategic renovation pathways to turn home equity into a debt-busting weapon. Start your plan today.
