Work with Daring Studios

Business & Strategy Coaching

1:1 Customized Coaching & Consulting Sessions

Build a right-fit, sustainable, and satisfying life and business.

Learn the basics you need to build a solo business for your life, brain, and bank account. Our human-centered approach to business-building provides a more holistic approach beyond the basic business plan.

We’ll explore business foundations for your solo biz, including:

  • Crafting a business model & offering(s).

  • Creating financial & admin foundations.

  • Building a simple brand, digital presence, and outreach strategy.

  • Creating a culture that integrates your life into your business strategy.

This is for solopreneurs, side hustlers, and creatives looking for a strategic and streamlined approach to business.

You’re in the right place if…

  • You’re curious about starting a freelancing side hustle or side gig to supplement (or eventually replace) your day job.

  • You’re exploring what it means to be self-employed to see if it’s a good fit for you, your goals, and your life.

  • You want to know more about what it takes to bootstrap a tiny business.

You might look elsewhere if…

  • You want to follow the venture funding, capital-seeking, start-up grind entrepreneur track.

  • You’re interested in getting into MLM (multi-level marketing). (MLMs are a scam.)

Options

Single Session

Book a 75-minute 1:1 Zoom session

Receive a post-session summary with resources to help you accomplish your goals.

$150

Coaching Package

  • Submit an inquiry form to get a custom package.

Example:

  • Five 90-minute 1:1 Zoom sessions over 6 - 8 weeks.

  • Pre-session worksheets and guides.

  • Post-session recap with Zoom recording and additional resources.

  • Weekday voice notes and email support.

  • Starting at $1,450

About

Hi, I’m Rachel Thompson.

Rachel Thompson is the Founder and Strategic Director of Daring Studios. She has over fifteen years of professional experience with human-centered design and design thinking, strategic facilitation, virtual facilitation, meeting design and production, experiential learning and teaching, communication, and coaching. She is well-versed in designing, facilitating, and supporting events, meetings, and workshops.

Rachel is a Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) through the International Association of Facilitators (IAF). She has a Certified Virtual Facilitator ™ (CVF ™) credential through the International Institute for Facilitation (INIFAC).

Rachel Thompson has a B.A. in Anthropology and French from Kansas State University. She was a Design Thinking Facilitator at the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland and an Adjunct Instructor for the Design Leadership MA/MBA program at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Rachel is an alum of Seth Godin’s Akimbo workshops including the Creative’s Workshop, The Podcasting Fellowship, and Writing in Community. Her training includes The Grove’s Designing and Leading Change Intensive and Facilitation Virtual Collaboration Workshop, Co-Active Coaching 2.5-day Fundamentals Course, and over sixty hours of independent study and completion of Brené Brown’s Courage Works Courses including The Gifts of Imperfection, The Anatomy of Trust, Self-Compassion, The Wisdom of Story, Living Brave Semester, Heartfelt: The Power of Apologizing.

She has been a part of the leadership team of the NOVAScribes Meetup, the DC Graphic Facilitation Meetup, the Design Thinking: DC Meetup, the Service Design DC Meetup, and the DC Service Jam. She is a member of the International Forum of Visual Practitioners (IFVP) and the International Association of Facilitators (IAF).

 FAQ

Q: What about payment plans?

Single sessions require full payment to book. Coaching packages and full-day intensives can have a payment plan.

Q: When do the sessions happen?

For a single session, you’ll be able to select a date and time when you book. Coaching package sessions will be scheduled in advance for times that work with everyone. Daring Studios is based in the US Eastern Time Zone. There is some but limited availability on evenings and weekends.

Q: Could we meet in person?

Yes, for the coaching packages and full-day intensive(s). The client will be responsible for travel costs beyond the general Raleigh/Cary, NC area.

Q: How do I book a session?

Single Session → Book Here.

Coaching Packages and Full-Day Intensives → Submit an inquiry form and I’ll reach out with more information.

Q: What if I have more questions?

Send me an email - hello @ daringstudios.com - I’d be delighted to answer any question you might have.

Let’s work together.

I’m delighted you are interested in building your solo business or side gig. Please fill out the inquiry form below and I’ll be in touch soon.