for designers
Mentorship &
Creative Resources
for aspiring designers and creative service providers
“Serena challenged me to look at new aspects of my business” — Lauryn
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“She helped me really fall in love with my brand and business again” — Rosa
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“Serena challenged me to look at new aspects of my business” — Lauryn ・ “She helped me really fall in love with my brand and business again” — Rosa ・
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Design your dream studio
RUN A CREATIVE BUSINESS ON YOUR TERMS
STAND OUT AND THRIVE AS AN INDIVIDUAL IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY
FIND THE CONFIDENCE TO BE AN INDEPENDeNT EXPERT AS A CREATIVE
Graphic Designers
Brand Designers
Web Designers
Creative Professionals
A 1:1 Mentorship Program designed for
The Independent Creative
for the ones who desire freedom in their job as a creative and are seeking to build a fufilling life on their terms.
I’ve been exactly where you are...
struggling to consistently find dreamy clients who trust your expertise
sticky processes that make client relationships hard
unclear on how to build your own unique voice and brand online
feeling like an imposter on sales calls and marketing channels
not being compensated for the hard work you do
feeling alone and unsupported in industry specific challenges
stuck on next steps to grow a creative business & lifestyle you love
I went from a design student with no industry experience – to building my dream boutique studio & brand agency in a small rural Montana town.
Over then span of 5 years, I’ve worked with dozens of reputable businesses from local startups to million dollar companies and influencers. I have built my own unique style, client systems and offers that allow me to maintain a highly organized and professional customer experience for my clients, that has resulted in raving referrals, transformed businesses and a community that really has my back. I want to help you by sharing everything I’ve learned because I know that if this has been possible for me, its %1000 possible for you as well.
If you are ready to turn your passion into a successful business and build the independent studio you desire, read on.
What to expect from
The Independent Creative 1:1 Mentorship Program
Approachable guidance tailored to your goals, ambitions and lifestyle desires.
Create offers that resonate with your audience, increasing profitability, and attract ideal clients.
Personal brand development through positioning and content strategy.
Support in setting boundaries, creating systems, managing work-life balance, and avoiding burnout.
Actionable prompts and daily accountability for consistent progress toward your goals.
Gentle support in mindset shifts, sales strategies, and personal growth.
The possibilities for your growth...
Confidence in your skills and expertise: Gain the confidence to share your abilities and book higher-paying clients that recognize the value you bring.
Customized offerings and a streamlined process: Develop your own unique client process and set of offerings that will increase your profit and reduce client friction to create a seamless, enjoyable working experience for both you and your clients.
Taking steps to create growth: Define an actionable roadmap to push yourself to the next level in business with daily accountability and support.
Effective and efficient decision-making: Gaining clarity on your vision and getting a plan to grow your business will help collapse your timeline and spedn time on things that move the needle
Time and financial freedom: Design a business that gives you what you want in your life - inside and out of work. By defining your own levels of success, you get to prioritize what you actually need to live an abundant life.
Embodying your goals: By acknowledging your vision and stepping into what makes you brilliant, you will be taking bold steps to create the success you envision for your creative business.
Clarity in your own brand & positioning: Develop your own personal brand that you are excited to embrace. Come away with clarity on the value you provide and a clear content strategy to communicate what you bring to the table.
TOPIC AREAS
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Create a vision for your life & business
Create a roadmap to plan and envision what your own business goals, creative aspirations and lifestyle desires are so that you can start working towards creating a business that helps you get where you want to be. Not just where everyone else tells you to be.
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Build Your Personal Brand
Having a third party perspective into your business and brand will help you gain confidence and insight into your strengths, where your expertise lies and identify ways your personal brand can thrive by creating your very own positioning & differentiation strategy.
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Client Experience & Business Systems
Elevate your customer experience and find ways to keep customers coming back and happy while creating ease in running your business by reducing your time to manage projects, and organizing information.
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Find & Attract Dream Clients
Dive into outreach strategies, relationship building and defining who you want to work with and why. Together we will find ways to attract your dream clients and position you as the best fit to land projects.
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Pricing & Offer Building
Figure out how to bundle and create offers that serve your customers well, meet them where they are at, all while being compensated and creating work on your terms. We will bridge the gap between your needs and your clients desires to sustainably scale your business.
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Mindset, Boundaries & Leading Projects
Gain a whole new level of confidence and be challenged by new mindset shifts that will transform your communication, leadership, and approach to sales, marketing, client relationships. Reduce the toll that running a business can take on your health and energy.
Program Options
The Independent Creative
a 12-Week Individualized Mentorship Program
Designed for aspiring designers and creatives who want to turn their passion into a successful business, this mentorship provides personalized guidance to build your dream creative studio. Whether you're looking to transition into full-time entrepreneurship or are in the first years of business, 1:1 mentorship offers the accountability and tools you need to take the next steps forward in your business journey. Start dates kick off the beginning of every quarter.
8 X MENTORSHIP SESSIONS (90 min each)
SCHEDULED EVERY TWO WEEKS OVER 3 MONTHS
UNLIMITED VOXER SUPPORT BETWEEN CALLS
CALL NOTES & ACTION STEPS AFTER EACH CALL
Investment: $3,000
One-Off Calls
Support when you need it most.
Book a 1-hour mentorship session to dive into a specific topic, map out a business goal, or if you just have a tricky situation you need support with, I will be your designated friend to phone.
Schedule an intro call to get access to my exclusive mentorship call schedule so you can have support as you need it, when you need it.
Investment: $400
Ready to build the design business you’ve been dreaming of?
01. Step One
Decide how you would like to work together
op. 1 : The Independant Creative 12-week program.
op. 2 : One-off mentorship calls
02. Step Two
Book an intro call with me & fill out the application form below to apply and get to know each other better.
03. Step Three
Following this call, you will receive a detailed proposal and links to book your calls to get the party started!
This mentorship is a great fit if...
You are ready to take your design business seriously and build a professional presence where people trust you as the expert.
You desire personalized business support and insight that is specific & relevant to designers and creatives as we build systems, offers and marketing strategies.
You are wanting an approachable and gentle space to invest in your personal & professional growth, try new things, and expand what’s possible for you. You are prepared to make an investment in both yourself and your brand, knowing that doing so will propel your growth.
You are interested in building a business on YOUR goals, vision and values to define success and not quick fix solutions or arbitrary financial benchmarks others define for you.
You want a comprehensive understanding of running a creative business from building your own brand, and your own tried and true processes & offers, to scheduling projects and managing clients & communications.
You are tired of DIY courses and workbooks to get results. You want 1:1 live support to give an outside perspective, create momentum, and accountability to accelerate your growth.
Sound like you?
Building my own design business, means I get the freedom to live the lifestyle I always dreamed of.
Living in a small town in Montana has greatly influenced and inspired my entrepreneurial journey. It was the very reason I embarked on this path in the first place. With only 1,000 residents in my town, and no opportunities to pursue a career in design with an agency, I didn’t want to sacrifice my vision of building a house on land, outdoor pursuits and a slower way of living. So I took matters into my own hands and started Gossack Creative, where I now have incredible clients all accross the country, helping their business by doing what I love without sacrificing the lifestyle that’s the best fit for my life. Since founding Gossack Creative in 2019, continued education and supportive mentorships have played a pivotal role in my growth and understanding of running a sustainable creative business.
I believe now more than ever, designers and creative service professionals are essential to the modern world of business and I want to help support other designers become confident and epuipped to show up as the experts they are, while also being able pursuing a lifestyle they love. Now, I’m able to offer that same support to other creatives and studio owners. Though at times challenging, I love embracing and pursuing the unconventional path, as it has brought more alignment and growth than I could have dreamed. I want to inspire others that this is possible for them and want to help support them in their extraordinary achievements as designers.
Serena Gossack
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“She helped me really fall in love with my brand & business again”
“I am so, so glad I finally took the steps to outsource my business’s brand design to Serena. She made everything about the process simple, professional, and so inspiring! She helped me really fall in love with my brand and business again, and feel excited to show my branding to the world! Serena created an identity that perfectly reflects my business as well as helping me create a much needed brand strategy. I am very excited to work with her again in the future!”
