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Maker Division

Create a portfolio you love, attract dream clients, and get off the revenue roller coaster

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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 the onion: finding my authentic voice, visualizing what I want for my future, and focusing on each step I need to take.” He’s closed two projects worth about $7K so far!

Join for as little as $2.73 per day, and start making real progress toward the business and life you’ve been dreaming about.

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

6 sections • 20 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

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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...

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