New Design Community Training
Paint Your Way To Profit$ Business Coaching Call w/CoachTobeyRenee - December 16,2024
Meeting Purpose
Key Takeaways
- Participants are transitioning to a new community platform in January, replacing Slack
- Focus on completing sample boards and social media setup before diving into business strategies in January
- Diamond glass technique requires specialized equipment (hopper gun) and careful preparation; beginners should start with the intro class
Topics
New Community Platform
- Moving from Slack to a new platform in January
- Platform includes various channels for learning, showcasing projects, and business discussions
- Access to locked channels for coaching program members
- Gamification feature to encourage participation
Sample Boards and Materials
- Polystyrene boards recommended for most samples; particle board for heavier textures
- Home Depot particle board (cut to size) is a cost-effective option
- Half-inch painter's tape recommended for creating borders on sample boards
Lime Wash Technique
- Roma Bio's lime wash product discussed; available at some Lowe's locations
- Technique creates subtle, faint effects; popular for current design trends
- 75% water, 25% lime wash mix for second coat to achieve desired effect
Diamond Glass Technique
- Requires specialized equipment (hopper gun) and careful preparation
- Beginners should start with the intro class before attempting advanced techniques
- Proper room preparation and glass recovery methods are crucial
- Potential for high revenue, but challenging to master
Holiday Decorations and Accessories
- Suggestion to practice techniques on wooden accessories from craft stores
- Opportunity to create and sell custom holiday decorations
Next Steps
- Participants to continue working on sample boards and social media setup
- Travonda to consider taking the intro diamond glass class
- Toby to provide discount code for the intro diamond glass class
- Participants to join and familiarize themselves with the new community platform
- Focus on business strategies and marketing to begin in January