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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 Finance A Renovation

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 Pandemic

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.

Renovation Plans Key Class Project Success

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.

Suzanne Flanders receiving the Freedom Flyer Award for her success as a prolific renovator

From Funeral Director to Prolific Renovator

Discover how Suzanne turned crisis into success — from funeral director to prolific renovator building $300K equity and financial freedom in one year.

Speaker presenting The Art of Finding Deals workshop on renovation and property strategy.

Invisible at Work? Here’s How Jane Turned That Into Power

At 60+, Jane built 3 Airbnbs, 4 businesses & 16 renos. Discover her blueprint for women over 50 to reinvent their life, wealth & confidence.
Then, in her early 40s, doctors delivered devastating news: she had an autoimmune disease attacking her liver. Without intervention, she would need a liver transplant within 10 years.