with Kady Sandel
Consistently attract top clients and maximize your design agency income in just 5 months.
GET $500 OFF WHEN YOU JOIN THE WAITLIST
I’ve worked with 5-figure clients who have been featured in:
In The Creative CEO Accelerator, I will show you how to consistently attract these types of high-paying clients and scale into a profitable design agency, so you can have the flexibility and freedom to live your life the way you want it.
How?
Consistently find wealthy design clients, build your dream team, and finally take your business to the next level as a creative entrepreneur?
Let me teach you the things nobody talks about:
Building a profitable design agency without a bunch of employees or a massive team!
I’ve been featured in…
DESIGN BUSINESS
WITHOUT WORKING MORE!
Getting consistent inquiries from dream clients who can afford to pay you.
Making $10k, $20k, or even $50k a month without chasing clients and working 24/7.
Never scrambling for one more logo this month, one more website, one more brand…
Building a profitable design business that others apply to work for.
Finally having the time for hobbies, travel, and side projects.
Or just going for a walk or to a nail salon in the middle of the day! Because #whynot
I know this is possible because that’s exactly how I live now, and I didn’t get here by magic! I will help you with the strategy, actions, & tools to get your design business to this point too.
Time for change?
level… so why are you still running your business like a freelancer?!
freelance level… so why are you still running your business like a freelancer?!
I remember the excitement of hitting my first $3k, $5k, and $9k months in my graphic design business. I celebrated and checked my PayPal constantly to ensure it was real. But despite these milestones, I was constantly working and heading towards burnout. I couldn’t handle another 14-hour day or miss another family event due to client deadlines. I hated scrambling for clients each month!
Something had to change.
Now, my life and business are completely different. I have the time and financial freedom to travel, buy properties, grow my family, and enjoy hobbies. After working with 300+ design clients, I discovered how to step into my role as a CEO and build a profitable design agency without working 24/7.
If you're not making enough money, struggling to grow your team, or not landing the $10-$20k clients you want, The Creative CEO program is for you! I’ll guide you on scaling to $100k (and beyond!), getting amazing clients, delegating work, and achieving the flexibility to live your dream life.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO SIMPLIFY AND LOVE YOUR BUSINESS AGAIN!
You don’t need another free workshop, another free YouTube video, or another free podcast episode. It’s time to stop DIYing it and doing everything alone!
Program Reviews
SARAH GOODELL
“Kady’s coaching has turned my business around. My messaging is on point, my portfolio is amazing, and I am starting to get the caliber of clients that I have dreamt of for years! I know that things will only continue to improve, and I have Aventive Academy and the amazing Mastermind to thank!”
FARRAH DODSON
"Since taking the Aventive Academy courses I have DOUBLED my prices and gained so much more confidence in myself and my business. I've just recently launched my rebranded business, but I'm already getting more leads than ever before because I am running my marketing in the right way and communicating my value to potential clients."
RENATA MCELVANY
"Through the Mastermind, I found lots of clarity on where to take my business next! It was so helpful to be surrounded by other creatives who have different experiences and ideas. I asked the group so many business questions that I wasn’t finding great answers to online. Being part of a creative community is always worth the money!"
THE CREATIVE CEO
ACCELERATOR
with Kady Sandel
The Creative CEO is a 5-month accelerator empowering ambitious brand, graphic and web design business owners & art directors to achieve financial success and time freedom!
The Creative CEO is a live incubator where ambitious and established graphic, brand, and web designers, as well as creative and art directors, meet over 5 months with the goal of growing their creative agencies.
Throughout the coaching & mastermind experience you will learn how to consistently book high-ticket clients, get to multiple 5-figure months ($20k+), and work less hours while making your business SIMPLE & SUSTAINABLE!
I personally scaled my solo freelance graphic design business into a successful branding agency that consistently books $12k, $15k, $20k and even $45k clients.
I will guide you through The Creative CEO Accelerator with actionable how-to’s from my own business journey, as well as personalized advice for your unique situation.
Plus you will be part of an amazing creative community where you will make friends, send referrals to each other, and all grow your businesses together!
It’s time for you to scale your design business! Work smarter and not harder.
Ready to join us?
1
Private coaching &
Business Audit
- private call with me -
You'll receive a 1-2-1 private business audit with me. This private call will allow me to review your offers, website, sales process, proposals, portfolio, social media strategy, marketing strategy, and more. Together, we’ll ensure your design business is set up for growth and that you’re positioned to attract your dream clients. This personalized audit is designed to give you tailored feedback and actionable steps to help your business thrive.
2
Monthly Calls with
Industry Experts
- live, calls will be recorded -
Every month, an industry expert will join us for a live call where you can ask them any questions. You’ll have the opportunity to vote on who I should bring on, ensuring we cover a variety of valuable topics. We can bring in experts such as CPAs, business coaches, sales coaches, successful designers, YouTubers, and more. These sessions are designed to give you direct access to top professionals who can provide insights and guidance to help you grow your business.
3
Secret Podcast
- lifetime access -
I'm taking you behind the scenes in my design agency and sharing insights I don't share with anyone else, not even on social media. Imagine you're about to send a $20k proposal, but you're unsure about some sections. Or you keep posting on Instagram but aren't getting clients. Or you don't know how to structure your offer to increase sales? Whatever questions you may have, you can just send me a private message, and I will respond to you in a private podcast, helping you solve your problem. You will find it immensely beneficial!
4
Bonuses &
Workbooks
- downloadable PDFs -
Yep – we added in some value-packed video bonuses and easy-to-go-through workbooks to help you grow your business faster! These super-actionable resources give you everything you need to bring your dream agency to life.
*Extra bonuses are included when you pay in full.
3
Weekly Modules
with business lessons
- lifetime access -
Every week, for the first 3 months, you’ll get access to one pre-recorded module with lessons covering sales, marketing, attracting dream clients, building an agency, and more. This program provides everything you need to ensure your foundation is solid and you’re ready to book 5-figure projects and hire your team. After the initial 3 months of lessons, you'll have 2 months to implement what you've learned. The Creative CEO is a 5-month program, but you receive lifetime access to all materials.
reel that went viral?
It got over 240k views, 7,835 likes, 107 comments, and 7,699 saves!
All I did was share some real images from my proposals so designers like you, can see how much I charge.
Let me show you how to get these results in
your design business too!
Meet Your Facilitator
and I’m a brand designer and marketing strategist.
Nine years ago, I was a graphic designer in Las Vegas, working for $9 per hour. Now, I have my own 6-figure design agency, living in Austin, TX, while also traveling the world, taking two months off every year, and investing in real estate both in America and Europe.
I created The Creative CEO to show you how to build a profitable design agency without working more – in fact, by delegating the client work and working less!
Thanks to my business, I’ve been able to have the time flexibility and financial freedom to travel, save for investment properties, grow our family, and spend as much time as I want relaxing by the pool.
I will teach you how to attract dream clients, package your services effectively, and determine the right pricing to achieve the freedom and flexibility you desire in your own life.
You will work with me and the power of the group of other designers to brainstorm solutions, move forward, and scale your design agency in a non-traditional way.
Your future is NOW!
EXTENDED
12 Monthly Payments of
$1,250
$497
FLEXIBLE
5 Monthly Payments of
$2,550
$1,897
Best Value
1 Payment of
$10,324
$5,500
SEO & Profitable Blogging ($599)
Get Your Dream Client Blueprint ($767)
Even if you opt for a payment plan, you are still obligated to cover all the payments.
Program Reviews
Lauren McCune
"When I joined The Creative CEO, I was stuck in a dead-end job. The accelerator challenged me as a business owner. I learned networking, found my specialty, revamped my website, and completely transformed my portfolio. Now, I'm even discussing graphic design work with a well-know restaurant in California– all thanks to the business skills I learned from Kady. This mastermind sharpened my design skills, boosted my confidence to charge more, and empowered me to start my own business. I highly recommend The Creative CEO; it's where I gained the courage to hire a CPA and a social media manager. Put in the effort, and you'll see the results."
KRISTAN MCARTHUR
“I've used the program to assist with proposals and sales calls and it's been so helpful! I'm currently working on a full branding package for a construction company - a $10k+ client contract. Thank you for what you've helped me to achieve!”
ESTEPHANIA GARCIA
“Before joining The Creative CEO, I felt overwhelmed and lost in my design business. I lacked clarity on how to level up. With 10 years of graphic design experience and 5 years of running my own business, I wanted to work less and earn more. That's when I discovered The Creative CEO. Kady’s guidance helped me confidently raise my rates and book clients who pay my new rates + they value my work. If you're a stuck design business owner, I highly recommend joining The Creative CEO. It offers a safe space, valuable lessons, examples, and live calls to support your business growth and establish yourself successfully in the industry.”
in our previous Accelerators have:
- Raised their rates to hit their income goals
- Restructured their entire design businesses
- Made clear action plans & steps (no more wishing and hoping!)
- Created focused & personalized marketing strategies
- Figured out what social media platforms to use (and which to stop using)
- Learned how to communicate with & sell to high-ticket clients
- Revamped their offers, pricing, & packages
- Improved their websites to attract & convert their dream clients
- Developed amazing case studies and portfolios
- And much more!
+ YOU GET THESE BONUSES:
- Professional Design Agency Email Templates
- Content & Social Media Planner
- Developing an eBook for Passive Income
- How to Grow Your Email List
- Grow Your Business with Melinda Livsey
- Growth Tracker & Organizer
- SEO & Profitable Blogging
- Get Your Dream Client Blueprint
Your profitable design agency is closer than you think!
Our students
LAURA AGAFITEI
"The Aventive Academy Mastermind helped me gain clarity on where my brand design business is going. Through the Mastermind, I made a new marketing plan, restructured my portfolio, and raised my prices. If you’re facing ANY problems in your design business, and you’re looking for results, this Mastermind is the place to be. It's worth every single penny."
EMIR KUDIC
"I ALMOST had a $10k month! The client paid two days later, so it wasn’t technically in one month, but it was still an amazing feeling to make that much money at once. Previously, I made around $3-4k per month, and through the course I increased my monthly income by an additional $2-3k monthly.”
MORGAN PANTOJA
“Since starting Aventive Academy, I have raised my rates for branding considerably. I used to offer logo design, and I now offer 3 larger branding packages for clients to choose from. These packages range from 5x to 10x higher than what I used to charge!”
Why now?
You could wait another year or two to raise your rates, book dream ($10k+) clients, and have more control of your life.
You could.
But you could also join The Creative CEO and start applying the information right now!
Five months from now, you could be fully in your power as a CEO, on track to hit $20k+ per month, with a team of amazing people who you trust (while you keep the profit).
Why wait any longer for that?!
What do you say? What is your choice? 😊
the money, but…
more $$$$ gives you:
I know you’re ready to become the 2.0 version of yourself!
If you get just one client from this coaching & mastermind experience, you already made your money back.
But let me ask you this: what will it cost you if you
DON’T invest in yourself?
Also, previous students have doubled their rates in just a few weeks and gone from struggling to hitting $10k months… #justsaying
I’m not offering you a miracle cure.
It takes time to build a sustainable design agency. It’s not an overnight thing.
But I’m giving you the real, proven strategies that you can use to consistently sign high-paying clients, and find a team of people who can help you build a profitable & sustainable design business, just like I did.
However, it’s UP TO YOU to apply the things you learn & put in the hard work upfront to see the success you’re looking for.
The results are individual, but we give you everything to help you get to where YOU WANT to be.
Ready to join us?
Not sure if The Creative CEO is for you?
Not sure if The Creative CEO is for you?
DM me on Instagram (@aventiveacademy) or read the FAQs below.