your dream business
is a series of
daring steps away

 a monthly membership that guides you
to take those steps every month

 

hey creative! *wave* is this you?

  • you set goals for your business but you just don’t know how to get there

  • you never seem to make the time to work on your business

  • you want to feel like you’re confidently taking the right steps

  • you would love some guidance in your business but don't feel ready for 1:1

how would it feel to be here?

  • you’re consistently taking intentional action to reach your goals

  • you have the support of a mentor that fits around your schedule

  • you know that the things you’re working on are moving you forward

  • you’re refining every part of your business to be more & more aligned

Cat’s support and guidance has helped me to take my business full-time which was a huge goal of mine when we started working together. I have developed a deeper understanding of running my own business and how to manage everything from pricing, process, finding my dream clients, and much more! I love Cat’s approach to running a design business and it now doesn’t feel so overwhelming! Cat’s wisdom is unparalleled and I can’t thank her enough for bringing together such a wonderful community of designers and like-minded people. Thank you, Cat!

- Cassie, CK Studio

daring steps is a monthly mentoring membership that helps you take intentional action to build a sustainable creative business

here’s how you get your intentional action…

  • monthly workshop & resources with an actionable task

  • rolling access to six actions steps at a time

  • bi-weekly drops of the daring steps private podcast

  • submit your questions for personalised podcast answers

hey, i’m cat!

I’ve been running my design studio for a decade, and in that time, I’ve learnt how to build a creative business that not only helps you do what you love every day but also brings you joy in the rest of your life too.

I started off overwhelmed - juggling client work, trying to make progress on my own business goals, and not quite knowing how to get where I wanted to be. Through lots of trial and error (and highs and lows!), I figured out a way to make intentional, small steps that took me to the thriving business I run today.

Now, I work just two days a week, running three businesses that allow me to work consistently with dream clients, all while having the time and energy for a balanced life.

But getting here wasn’t a straight path. It took years of prioritising my own progress, getting clear on my goals, and taking those daring steps - one small task at a time.

I want to help other creative business owners like you experience that same sense of direction, progress, and joy in a business that is truly and uniquely yours. My approach means you’ll never feel boxed into a generic formula your business is unique, and I’ll help you build it in a way that works for you.

Each step moulds to work for you and your business and I can’t wait for us to take these steps together…

monthly workshop and matching resource

learn whilst tailoring the content for your personal business

Each month, we will have a theme that we are working on that will help you progress your business with the help of a workshop and resource that you can fit into your month (even if you’re a busy bee!)

monthly actionable task

your daring steps doesn’t have to come from thin air

Along with our monthly theme, you will have one actionable task that you can fit into your business to give you accountability and give you a guide to what will push your business forward.

You will have access to three months of themes at a time to give you flexibility!

the bi-weekly private podcast

behind the scenes of a decade of running a sustainable, dreamy creative business

Every other week, you will get a drop of episodes about my experience in my design studio, what I’m going through and working on at the time and answering your questions to support you in your business

creative submissions

get tailored support whenever you need it

At any point, you can submit your own questions, problems and requests for guidance in any area of your business. This is how I can guide and mentor you in your creative business and nothing is off limits!

 

ready to take intentional steps
to a sustainable creative business?

dreamy clients with less stress!

Working with Cat helped keep my momentum up and to reinforce everything I had learnt so far running my business. It’s great to know you have that resource to dip into when a question pops up about project work, client processes or really anything around running a design business.

You know you are always welcome at ask Cat anything and she will give you fab advice!

- Kirsty, Kirsty M Design

here are your current monthly modules!

Each month, we dive into a different core area of your business. By focusing on just one area at a time, you’ll make meaningful progress without feeling overwhelmed. These monthly themes are designed to help you move the needle in the areas that matter most.

set your pricing to work alongside your income goals and learn how to consistently raise your prices

plan your big picture goals to guide you through how to get there and what to focus on

build a consistent marketing plan that works with your ideal work week and alongside projects

I’ve gone from always chasing my next project to work on to being booked out for two months in advance! I feel so much more like I’m running my business rather than my business running me and I can’t thanks Cat enough for that! I love how you promote running your business in a way that works for you and not to feel pressured to be doing the same things as everyone else.

- Ellie, Joyful Creative

who is daring steps perfect for?

 
 

✔︎ daring steps is perfect if...

  • You run your own creative business and are ready to feel more in control
  • You struggle to know what to work on to help you grow your business and be where you want to be
  • You would like some support in your business without an intense program or 1:1
  • You want to build a business on your own terms that fits your version of success

✘ This won’t work if…

  • You don't have a particular direction for your business, you just want to make money
  • You would struggle to keep up with one focus or task each month
  • You don't think guidance via voice recordings (i.e. podcast) would work for you
  • You want an immersive mentoring experience with calls and a community
 

drop me a dm @thedaringdesignersclub with
any questions about daring steps!

the daring steps private podcast

Get exclusive access to a private podcast where I’ll share behind-the-scenes insights, tips, and stories from my own business journey. Learn from my highs and lows, and get guidance on navigating niche areas of creative entrepreneurship. Plus, you can submit questions for direct support on topics you need help with!

Currently on the feed...

  • Project Insights: Underpaying Clients Have the Biggest Expectations
  • When Should I Raise My Prices?
  • Studio BTS: Relaunching The Studio
  • How Can I Be More Visible to Dream Clients?
  • Is It Possible to Get Client Feedback On Time?

daring steps is a monthly mentoring membership that helps you take intentional action to build a sustainable creative business

 
 

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Cat has a great way of making you figure out how to solve your problems instead of offering the solution on a plate. This really helps with confidence but also to find out what I want instead of what someone says I should do.

- Emmelie, Emmelie Coulson Design

here are your biggest questions
answered

drop me a dm over on @thedaringdesignersclub
if you have more things to discuss!

 

  • This program can suit you whatever stage your creative business is in! The monthly themes can be used whether you are in your first year or ten years in. What's important is that you're looking to make time to work on your business to make consistent and steady progress

  • I support you as a mentor through guided, pre-recorded workshop once per month and through the weekly private podcast which you can submit questions to.

  • You can join for one month, three months or six months and then you can decide whether to stick with it on a rolling basis! The longer you stay, the more you can work on and the more progress you can make

  • Daring Steps is for any creative service provider looking for consistent progress and time to work ON the business instead of getting wrapped up in client work.

  • This program is completely flexible to work around your time, client delivery and lifestyle. If you can set aside one hour a month, you can work through the workshop and resource and then you can listen to the private podcast whilst you're working!

  • Daring Steps has been designed to support you to make progress in your business even when you're busy, even when you're overwhelmed and even when you have zero motivation.

    Each month you can make one, impactful change and each step gets you closer to your dream business