Build Business Models That Actually Work
Six-month intensive starting September 2025. We're helping business owners in Australia understand finance through practical scenarios and real-world challenges. No theory-only lectures here.
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Where Are You Right Now?
Different starting points need different approaches. Pick what sounds closest to your situation and we'll guide you from there.
Just Getting Started
You've got an idea but the numbers part feels overwhelming. We start with basics—cash flow, pricing structure, what actually matters when you're new.
Already Running
Business is going but you're not sure if the model's sustainable. We look at what's working, what's draining resources, and how to adjust without starting over.
Ready to Scale
Things are stable but growth means new complexity. We work through expansion scenarios, funding options, and structural changes that support what comes next.
Most participants spend about 12-15 hours weekly on coursework. That includes live sessions on Tuesday evenings and self-paced work you can fit around your schedule. Program runs from September through February 2026.
How We Structure the Journey
The program adapts based on where you're at. But everyone goes through these core areas because they're the foundation that holds up everything else.
Model Fundamentals
Revenue streams, cost structures, unit economics. We break down what makes a business model viable and how to test assumptions before they become expensive mistakes.
Financial Planning Reality
Forecasting that accounts for uncertainty. Cash reserves that actually make sense. Building financial buffers into your model instead of hoping things work out.
Pricing Psychology
Why some prices feel right and others don't. How to position value without underselling. The relationship between pricing structure and customer perception.
Growth Mechanics
When expansion makes sense versus when it doesn't. Capital requirements for different growth strategies. How to scale without breaking what's already working.
Who You'll Work With
Small groups mean you get actual attention. These are the people leading sessions, reviewing your work, and available when you're stuck on something specific to your situation.
Vaughn Stillwell
Model Strategy
Spent 14 years helping businesses figure out sustainable models. Former CFO who got tired of watching good ideas fail because the numbers didn't add up from the start.
Tamsin Bardwell
Financial Planning
Runs financial planning workshops across Sydney and Melbourne. Known for making forecasting feel less scary. Has a way of explaining complex scenarios that actually sticks.
Rhiannon Lydgate
Growth Systems
Built and scaled three businesses in retail and services. Now focuses on helping others avoid the scaling mistakes she made. Direct feedback style—tells you what you need to hear.