Create a portfolio you love, attract dream clients, and get off the revenue roller coaster.
Maker Division
The Accelerator is part business coaching, part community, and part creative kick in the pants.
It’s where creative professionals go to get unstuck, get focused, and start building a business that actually works. One that fits your goals, your lifestyle, and your version of success.
Inside, you get access to proven systems, live coaching, and a private network of like‑minded creatives. No gatekeeping. No fluff. Just the support and structure you need to grow.
But this isn’t about hustle culture. It’s about building something sustainable. Something you’re proud of. Something that helps you make a living and a life.
Take Saral Kumar, a web designer and no‑code developer from India, who said Accelerator helped him “peel the layers of th...
Outcomes
- Build a portfolio you love
- Attract your dream clients
- Streamline your sales process
- Price your work profitably
- Get off the revenue roller coaster
- Finally ditch the imposter syndrome
What's included?
Action-Oriented Curriculum
A step-by-step, self-paced roadmap designed to help you build a thriving creative business from A-Z. Over 100 videos across ten modules. Battle-tested by makers, for makers.
Weekly Group Coaching: Live
Whether you're stuck on an assignment, want feedback on your progress, or have a client hurdle in your way, you can join a weekly group coaching call and get unstuck. Zoom calls every Friday with Ben and Steph.
Private 1:1 Feedback
Our team personally looks at your work at key points during the curriculum, giving your customized, private, 1:1 feedback before you hit publish or send.
Safe & Encouraging Community
You won't go it alone on this business-building journey. Share your wins, stay motivated, get help, and hold each other accountable inside our private online community.
Templates, Tutorials, & Resources
Get a library of templates, tutorials, digital resources, and pre-written copy including: proposal templates, invoices, emails, case studies, AI prompts, project management templates, spreadsheets, scripts, and more.
Courses
M01 Get Started
3 sections • 11 lessons
M02 Build Your Portfolio
6 sections • 24 lessons
M03 Case Studies & Capabilities
7 sections • 14 lessons
M04 Networking and Outreach
6 sections • 7 lessons
M05 Business Foundations
5 sections • 13 lessons
Who is this for?
- Creative Service Professionals
- Designers
- Photographers & Videographers
- Illustrators
- Lettering Artists
About the creator
Ben Burns
Founder. Designer. Maker. Dad. If you're growing a creative business, I can help.
Ben Burns is a designer, entrepreneur, and author who has spent the last decade helping creative professionals thrive by building tools, companies, and communities designed just for them. He’s the co-founder of Maker Division, a program that helps c...
