Business Class

Business Class offers a complete entrepreneurship program covering idea validation, brand building, fundraising, team leadership, marketing strategy, and scaling operations. Drawing from real-world experience in building successful companies, the course provides practical frameworks and actionable strategies for launching and growing sustainable businesses.

Created by Sophia Amoruso
Last updated 04/2026
English
$79.00
$1,997.00
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What you'll learn

Build and launch a business from scratch using proven frameworks and strategies.
Develop a strong brand identity that resonates with your target audience.
Master fundraising techniques and pitch your business to investors effectively.
Create sustainable growth strategies for scaling your business.
Navigate challenges and setbacks with resilience and strategic thinking.
Build and lead high-performing teams that align with your vision.
Leverage digital marketing and social media to grow your customer base.
Make confident business decisions using real-world case studies and frameworks.

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This course includes:

111.0 hours on-demand video
151 videos
191 documents
44.2 GB downloadable resources
Access on mobile and PC
Instant access after payment

Course content

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  • 01-BC_Welcome+Transcripts_Fasten+Your+Seatbelt
    05:00
  • 01-Fasten Your Seatbelt
    09:33
  • 01-Fasten Your Seatbelt
    05:00
  • 01-WelcomeToBusinessClass
    05:00
  • 02-A Word From Your Chief Flight Attendant
    07:27
  • 02-A Word From Your Chief Flight Attendant
    04:54
  • 02-BC_Reading+List
    03:59
  • 02-BC_Welcome+Transcripts_A+Word+From+Your+Chief+Flight+Attendant
    05:00
  • 03-Find Your Focus
    05:00
  • 03-FindYourFocus
    05:00
  • 01-BC_Reading+List_Flight+1
    03:13
  • 01-Boarding Instructions._converted
    02:50
  • 01-Boarding Instructions
    02:50
  • 01-Boarding Instructions
    05:00
  • 01-Flight+1_Transcripts_Wheels+Up_Intro
    04:36
  • 01-Flight_1_Worksheets_Wheels_Up_Boarding+Instructions
    03:12
  • 02-Flight+1_Transcripts_Wheels+Up_Leg+1
    05:00
  • 02-Flight_1_Worksheets_Wheels_Up_Leg+1
    05:00
  • 02-Leg 1 Name Your Strengths
    08:12
  • 02-Leg 1 Name Your Strengths
    05:00
  • 03-Flight+1_Transcripts_Wheels+Up_Leg+2
    05:00
  • 03-Flight_1_Worksheets_Wheels_Up_Leg+2
    05:00
  • 03-Leg 2 Define Your Peak Product
    07:45
  • 03-Leg 2 Define Your Peak Product
    05:00
  • 04-Flight+1_Transcripts_Wheels+Up_Leg+3
    05:00
  • 04-Flight_1_Worksheets_Wheels_Up_Leg+3
    05:00
  • 04-Leg 3 Competing For Airspace
    07:47
  • 04-Leg 3 Competing For Airspace
    05:00
  • 05-Flight+1_Transcripts_Wheels+Up_Leg+4
    05:00
  • 05-Flight_1_Worksheets_Wheels_Up_Leg+4
    05:00
  • 05-Leg 4 Lets Get Scrappy._converted
    05:36
  • 05-Leg 4 Letu2019s Get Scrappy
    05:36
  • 05-Leg 4 Letu2019s Get Scrappy
    05:00
  • 01-The Well-Connected Handbook
    05:00
  • 01-CraftingThePerfectBio
    05:00
  • 01-Finding+Business+Clarity+Worksheets
    05:00
  • 01-Finding+Business+Clarity_Sophia's+Answers
    05:00
  • 01-Welcome to Finding Business Clarity._converted
    04:05
  • 01-Welcome to Finding Business Clarity
    04:05
  • 01-Welcome to Finding Business Clarity
    03:56
  • 02-Welcome Transcript
    05:00
  • 01-Day1_Finding_Business_Clarity_Worksheet(Sophia+Answers)
    05:00
  • 01-Day1_Finding_Business_Clarity_Worksheet
    05:00
  • 01-Part 1 A Personal & Professional Inventory
    01:17
  • 01-Part 1 A Personal & Professional Inventory
    02:55
  • 01-Part 1 A Personal Professional Inventory._converted
    01:17
  • 02-Part 2 Defining the Life You Want
    06:12
  • 02-Part 2 Defining the Life You Want
    02:34
  • 03-Part 3 Identifying Your Strengths & Skills
    05:48
  • 03-Part 3 Identifying Your Strengths & Skills
    03:12
  • 04-Part 4 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Your Personal and Professional Inventory._converted
    00:28
  • 04-Part 4 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Your Personal and Professional Inventory
    00:28
  • 04-Part 4 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Your Personal and Professional Inventory
    02:37
  • 05-Daily Transcripts
    05:00
  • 01-Day2_Finding_Business_Clarity_Worksheet(Sophia+Answers)
    05:00
  • 01-Day2_Finding_Business_Clarity_Worksheet
    05:00
  • 01-Part 1 Products and Services._converted
    01:14
  • 01-Part 1 Products and Services
    01:14
  • 01-Part 1 Products and Services
    02:49
  • 02-Part 2 Identifying Your Offerings._converted
    03:39
  • 02-Part 2 Identifying Your Offerings
    03:39
  • 02-Part 2 Identifying Your Offerings
    02:45
  • 03-Part 3 Understanding the Marketplace._converted
    02:20
  • 03-Part 3 Understanding the Marketplace
    02:20
  • 03-Part 3 Understanding the Marketplace
    02:50
  • 04-Part 4 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Your Products or Services._converted
    01:08
  • 04-Part 4 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Your Products or Services
    01:08
  • 04-Part 4 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Your Products or Services
    02:36
  • 05-Daily Transcripts
    05:00
  • 01-Day3_Finding_Business_Clarity_Worksheet(Sophia+Answers)
    05:00
  • 01-Day3_Finding_Business_Clarity_Worksheet
    05:00
  • 01-Part 1 Core Mission & Purpose
    01:09
  • 01-Part 1 Core Mission & Purpose
    03:06
  • 01-Part 1 Core Mission Purpose._converted
    01:09
  • 02-Part 2 Identifying the Problem Youu2019re Solving
    06:26
  • 02-Part 2 Identifying the Problem Youu2019re Solving
    03:18
  • 03-Part 3 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Your Core Mission and Purpose._converted
    01:43
  • 03-Part 3 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Your Core Mission and Purpose
    01:43
  • 03-Part 3 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Your Core Mission and Purpose
    02:42
  • 04-Daily Transcripts
    05:00
  • 01-Day4_Finding_Business_Clarity_Worksheet(Sophia+Answers)
    05:00
  • 01-Day4_Finding_Business_Clarity_Worksheet
    05:00
  • 01-Part 1 Your Customer._converted
    01:08
  • 01-Part 1 Your Customer
    01:08
  • 01-Part 1 Your Customer
    02:48
  • 02-Part 2 Understanding Who Your Customer Is and Their Needs._converted
    01:49
  • 02-Part 2 Understanding Who Your Customer Is and Their Needs
    01:49
  • 02-Part 2 Understanding Who Your Customer Is and Their Needs
    02:53
  • 03-Part 3 Understanding How Youre Helping Your Customer._converted
    02:00
  • 03-Part 3 Understanding How Youu2019re Helping Your Customer
    02:00
  • 03-Part 3 Understanding How Youu2019re Helping Your Customer
    02:49
  • 04-Part 4 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Who Your Customer Is._converted
    00:55
  • 04-Part 4 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Who Your Customer Is
    00:55
  • 04-Part 4 Wrap Up - Business Clarity in Who Your Customer Is
    02:29
  • 05-Daily Transcripts
    05:00
  • 01-Day5_Finding_Business_Clarity_Worksheet(Sophia+Answers)
    05:00
  • 01-Day5_Finding_Business_Clarity_Worksheet
    05:00
  • 01-Part 1 A Vision for the Future
    01:13
  • 01-Part 1 A Vision for the Future
    02:50
  • 02-Part 2 Manifesting Financial Success
    02:04
  • 02-Part 2 Manifesting Financial Success
    02:33
  • 03-Part 3 Confidently Handling Business Logistics
    03:54
  • 03-Part 3 Confidently Handling Business Logistics
    02:55
  • 04-Part 4 Wrap Up - Business Clarity for Future Success
    01:47
  • 04-Part 4 Wrap Up - Business Clarity for Future Success
    02:37
  • 05-Daily Transcripts
    05:00
  • 01-Compile Your Complete Clarity Journal
    01:31
  • 01-Compile Your Complete Clarity Journal
    02:08
  • 02-Thank You Transcript
    04:25
  • 01-Live Call with Sophia Amoruso
    56:01
  • 01-Access your templates
    01:52
  • 01-Goals How to Set & Get Them
    05:00
  • 01-Mentorship for Introverts
    05:00
  • 01-Monetize+Your+Passion
    05:00
  • 01-Business Class Bonus Legal Documents
    05:00
  • 01_EmployeeHandbook
    05:00
  • 02_CIIAA
    04:24
  • 03_ConsultingAgreement
    02:30
  • 04_EmployeeOfferLetter
    02:26
  • 05_NDA
    02:32
  • 06_SeparationAgreement
    05:00
  • 07_PrenuptialAgreement
    04:07
  • 01-Sophia Amoruso (Flight 1, Fall 2020)
    58:39
  • 01-Sophia Amoruso (Flight 1, Fall 2020)
    05:00
  • 02-Sophia Amoruso (Flight 2, Fall 2020)
    1:31:40
  • 02-Sophia Amoruso (Flight 2, Fall 2020)
    05:00
  • 03-Linda Honan, Founder & Creative Director of Outset (Flight 3, Fall 2020)
    1:40:05
  • 03-Linda Honan, Founder & Creative Director of Outset (Flight 3, Fall 2020)
    03:46
  • 04-Farnoosh Torabi, Personal Finance Expert (Flight 4, Fall 2020)
    1:17:58
  • 04-Farnoosh Torabi, Personal Finance Expert (Flight 4, Fall 2020)
    05:00
  • 05-Workshop Showing Up On Social
    56:39
  • 05-Workshop Showing Up On Social
    03:36
  • 06-Dana Lindsay, VP of Operations at eero (Flight 6, Fall 2020)
    1:01:57
  • 06-Dana Lindsay, VP of Operations at eero (Flight 6, Fall 2020)
    05:00
  • 07-Musa Tariq, Chief Marketing Officer at GoFundMe (Bonus Call, Fall 2020)
    1:07:13
  • 07-Musa Tariq, Chief Marketing Officer at GoFundMe (Bonus Call, Fall 2020)
    05:00
  • 08-Jen Rubio, Co-Founder and CEO of Away (Bonus Call, Fall 2020)
    1:06:08
  • 08-Jen Rubio, Co-Founder and CEO of Away (Bonus Call, Fall 2020)
    05:00
  • 01-Suneera Madhani, Founder & CEO of Stax by Fattmerchant (Flight 4, Fall 2021)
    1:11:31
  • 01-Suneera Madhani, Founder & CEO of Stax by Fattmerchant (Flight 4, Fall 2021)
    05:00
  • 02-EFT Tapping Session with Gala Darling, Bestselling Author and Speaker (Bonus Call, Spring 2021)
    54:19
  • 02-EFT Tapping Session with Gala Darling, Bestselling Author and Speaker (Bonus Call, Spring 2021)
    05:00
  • 03-Norma Kamali, Legendary Fashion Designer (Bonus Call, Spring 2021)
    51:50
  • 03-Norma Kamali, Legendary Fashion Designer (Bonus Call, Spring 2021)
    05:00
  • 04-Nancy Twine, Founder and CEO of Briogeo Hair Care (Bonus Call, Spring 2021)
    1:01:05
  • 04-Nancy Twine, Founder and CEO of Briogeo Hair Care (Bonus Call, Spring 2021)
    05:00
  • 05-Natalie Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of BossBabe (Flight 5, Spring 2021)
    57:56
  • 05-Natalie Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of BossBabe (Flight 5, Spring 2021)
    02:48
  • 06-Payal Kadakia Pujji, Founder of ClassPass (Bonus Call, 2021)
    1:05:32
  • 06-Payal Kadakia Pujji, Founder of ClassPass (Bonus Call, 2021)
    04:25
  • 07-Puno, Founder & Executive Creative Director of ilovecreatives (Bonus Call, Spring 2021)
    1:02:05
  • 07-Puno, Founder & Executive Creative Director of ilovecreatives (Bonus Call, Spring 2021)
    04:59
  • 08-Daymond John, Founder & CEO of FUBU (Flight 7, Fall 2021)
    55:25
  • 08-Daymond John, Founder & CEO of FUBU (Flight 7, Fall 2021)
    05:00
  • 09-Becca Berg, Co-Founder & CEO of Dubsado (Bonus Call, Fall 2021)
    58:26
  • 09-Becca Berg, Co-Founder & CEO of Dubsado (Bonus Call, Fall 2021)
    03:00
  • 10-Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Co-Founder and CEO of Golde (Flight 2, Spring 2021)
    1:17:14
  • 10-Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Co-Founder and CEO of Golde (Flight 2, Spring 2021)
    02:48
  • 11-Mood Board Review with Linda Honan, Founder & Creative Director at Outset (Flight 3, Spring 2021)
    1:36:28
  • 11-Mood Board Review with Linda Honan, Founder & Creative Director at Outset (Flight 3, Spring 2021)
    04:00
  • 12-Bryan Meehan, Executive Chair of Blue Bottle Coffee (Flight 6, Fall 2021)
    56:14
  • 12-Bryan Meehan, Executive Chair of Blue Bottle Coffee (Flight 6, Fall 2021)
    03:36
  • 13-Allyson Byrd, Money Mindset Strategist (Flight 1, Fall 2021)
    1:18:36
  • 13-Allyson Byrd, Money Mindset Strategist (Flight 1, Fall 2021)
    05:00
  • 14-Audra Lindsey, Senior Community Strategist at Mighty Networks (Flight 6, Spring 2021)
    1:05:16
  • 14-Audra Lindsey, Senior Community Strategist at Mighty Networks (Flight 6, Spring 2021)
    04:36
  • 14-Mighty_Guides_-_Moving_Your_Community_-_v2
    05:00
  • 15-Rahul Vohra, Founder & CEO of Superhuman (Flight 2, Fall 2021)
    1:00:52
  • 15-Rahul Vohra, Founder & CEO of Superhuman (Flight 2, Fall 2021)
    02:17
  • 16-Brooke Hammerling, Founder of The New New Thing (Flight 5, Fall 2021)
    1:01:34
  • 16-Brooke Hammerling, Founder of The New New Thing (Flight 5, Fall 2021)
    02:56
  • 17-Mood Board Review with Linda Honan
    1:20:05
  • 17-Mood Board Review with Linda Honan
    03:59
  • 18-Neha Gandhi, EVP of Digital and Strategy at PICTURESTART (Flight 7, Spring 2021)
    1:06:06
  • 18-Neha Gandhi, EVP of Digital and Strategy at PICTURESTART (Flight 7, Spring 2021)
    05:00
  • 19-Jessie Gabriel, Attorney and Founder of All Places (Flight 4, Spring 2021)
    1:03:33
  • 19-Jessie Gabriel, Attorney and Founder of All Places (Flight 4, Spring 2021)
    05:00
  • 20-Amy Porterfield, Online Marketing Expert & Educator (Bonus Call, Spring 2021)
    55:05
  • 20-Amy Porterfield, Online Marketing Expert & Educator (Bonus Call, Spring 2021)
    05:00
  • 21-Gabby Bernstein, New York Times Bestselling Author
    47:44
  • 21-Gabby Bernstein, New York Times Bestselling Author
    05:00
  • 01-Alex Lieberman, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Morning Brew (Flight 4, Fall 2022)
    1:03:42
  • 01-Alex Lieberman, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Morning Brew (Flight 4, Fall 2022)
    03:08
  • 02-Cami Tellez, Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Parade (Flight 6, Fall 2022)
    1:00:02
  • 02-Cami Tellez, Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Parade (Flight 6, Fall 2022)
    05:00
  • 03-Polina Veksler, CEO & Co-Founder of Universal Standard (Flight 2, Fall 2022)
    59:39
  • 03-Polina Veksler, CEO & Co-Founder of Universal Standard (Flight 2, Fall 2022)
    05:00
  • 04-Leland Drummond, Co-Founder of AZIONE and LDMA (Flight 3, Fall 2022)
    1:00:50
  • 04-Leland Drummond, Co-Founder of AZIONE and LDMA (Flight 3, Fall 2022)
    04:32
  • 05-Amanda Chantal Bacon, Founder of Moon Juice (Flight 3, Spring 2022)
    1:04:49
  • 05-Amanda Chantal Bacon, Founder of Moon Juice (Flight 3, Spring 2022)
    03:02
  • 06-Sam Parr, Founder of The Hustle (Flight 5, Fall 2022)
    1:01:24
  • 06-Sam Parr, Founder of The Hustle (Flight 5, Fall 2022)
    03:51
  • 07-Sarah Jones Simmer, CEO of Found and former executive at Bumble (Flight 7, Fall 2022)
    1:02:53
  • 07-Sarah Jones Simmer, CEO of Found and former executive at Bumble (Flight 7, Fall 2022)
    05:00
  • 08-Mood Board Review with Linda Honan, Founder & Creative Director of The Outset (Fall 2022)
    1:02:49
  • 08-Mood Board Review with Linda Honan, Founder & Creative Director of The Outset (Fall 2022)
    03:54
  • 09-Ryan Holiday, NYT Bestselling Author (Flight 1, Fall 2022)
    1:03:32
  • 09-Ryan Holiday, NYT Bestselling Author (Flight 1, Fall 2022)
    05:00
  • 10-Allyson Byrd, The Profit Acceleratoru2122 (Fall 2022)
    1:23:40
  • 10-Allyson Byrd, The Profit Acceleratoru2122 (Fall 2022)
    04:34
  • 11-Sophia & Jasmine Bina, Founder & CEO of Concept Bureau (Bonus Call, Spring 2022)
    51:13
  • 11-Sophia & Jasmine Bina, Founder & CEO of Concept Bureau (Bonus Call, Spring 2022)
    04:21
  • 12-Jennifer Justice, Founder & CEO of The Justice Dept (Flight 4, Spring 2022)
    56:13
  • 12-Jennifer Justice, Founder & CEO of The Justice Dept (Flight 4, Spring 2022)
    04:55
  • 13-Sophia & Sarah Paiji Yoo, Founder & CEO of Blueland (Flight 7, Spring 2022)
    1:00:38
  • 13-Sophia & Sarah Paiji Yoo, Founder & CEO of Blueland (Flight 7, Spring 2022)
    03:57
  • 14-Mood Board Review with Linda Honan
    1:18:13
  • 14-Mood Board Review with Linda Honan
    04:02
  • 15-Jonah Peretti, Founder & CEO of BuzzFeed (Flight 6, Spring 2022)
    1:02:26
  • 15-Jonah Peretti, Founder & CEO of BuzzFeed (Flight 6, Spring 2022)
    03:48
  • 16-Elise Darma, Instagram Marketing Educator (Flight 5, Spring 2022)
    1:06:20
  • 16-Elise Darma, Instagram Marketing Educator (Flight 5, Spring 2022)
    03:30
  • 17-Arian Simone, Co-Founder and CEO of Fearless Fund (Bonus Call, Spring 2022)
    1:02:37
  • 17-Arian Simone, Co-Founder and CEO of Fearless Fund (Bonus Call, Spring 2022)
    04:13
  • 17-Sophia_x_Arian_Simone_Chat
    01:00
  • 18-Cassandra Grey, Founder of VIOLET GREY (Flight 2, Spring 2022)
    59:51
  • 18-Cassandra Grey, Founder of VIOLET GREY (Flight 2, Spring 2022)
    02:44
  • 19-Allyson Byrd, The Profit Acceleratoru2122 (Flight 1, Spring 2022)
    1:04:52
  • 19-Allyson Byrd, The Profit Acceleratoru2122 (Flight 1, Spring 2022)
    05:00
  • 20-Moj Mahdara, Co-Founder of Beautycon (Bonus Call, Spring 2022)
    58:41
  • 20-Moj Mahdara, Co-Founder of Beautycon (Bonus Call, Spring 2022)
    04:53
  • 01-Jasmine Garnsworthy, Creator of Female Founder World
    1:01:06
  • 01-Jasmine Garnsworthy, Creator of Female Founder World
    03:24
  • 02-Danielle Canty, serial entrepreneur, investor, & former COO and President of BossBabe
    59:47
  • 02-Danielle Canty, serial entrepreneur, investor, & former COO and President of BossBabe
    04:43
  • 03-Sallie Krawcheck, Founder & CEO of Ellevest (Bonus Call)
    57:03
  • 03-Sallie Krawcheck, Founder & CEO of Ellevest (Bonus Call)
    05:00
  • 04-Jasmine Star, Founder & CEO of Social Curator (Flight 7, Spring 2023)
    1:01:16
  • 04-Jasmine Star, Founder & CEO of Social Curator (Flight 7, Spring 2023)
    04:00
  • 05-Nichole Wischoff, Founder & General Partner of Wischoff Ventures
    54:57
  • 05-Nichole Wischoff, Founder & General Partner of Wischoff Ventures
    04:45
  • 06-Babba Rivera, Founder & CEO of Ceremonia (Flight 6, Spring 2023)
    1:02:06
  • 06-Babba Rivera, Founder & CEO of Ceremonia (Flight 6, Spring 2023)
    05:00
  • 07-Katherine Power, Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, and CEO (Flight 5, Spring 2023)
    1:06:11
  • 07-Katherine Power, Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, and CEO (Flight 5, Spring 2023)
    03:44
  • 08-Jesse Pujji, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder, & Investor (Flight 4, Spring 2023)
    58:48
  • 08-Jesse Pujji, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder, & Investor (Flight 4, Spring 2023)
    03:45
  • 09-Mood Board Review with Linda Honan, Founder & Creative Director of The Outset (Spring 2023)
    1:03:48
  • 09-Mood Board Review with Linda Honan, Founder & Creative Director of The Outset (Spring 2023)
    03:56
  • 10-Ambika Pai, Chief Strategy Officer at Mekanism (Flight 3, Spring 2023)
    59:16
  • 10-Ambika Pai, Chief Strategy Officer at Mekanism (Flight 3, Spring 2023)
    05:00
  • 11-Megan Duong, Co-Founder & CEO of Plot (Flight 2, Spring 2023)
    1:15:15
  • 11-Megan Duong, Co-Founder & CEO of Plot (Flight 2, Spring 2023)
    04:41
  • 12-Steven Bartlett, Investor, Entrepreneur
    1:00:51
  • 12-Steven Bartlett, Investor, Entrepreneur
    05:00
  • 01-How To Navigate The NEW Lounge with Jasmine Mamon from the Flight Crew
    26:21
  • 01-How To Navigate The NEW Lounge with Jasmine Mamon from the Flight Crew
    02:17
  • 02-Your Next Era Workshop Visioning Your Time, Money
    1:01:04
  • 02-Your Next Era Workshop Visioning Your Time, Money
    05:00
  • 03-Personal Finance with Sallie Krawcheck, Founder & CEO of Ellevest
    55:40
  • 03-Personal Finance with Sallie Krawcheck, Founder & CEO of Ellevest
    05:00
  • 04-How to Plan Your Launch
    1:04:03
  • 04-How to Plan Your Launch
    05:00
  • 05-Elevating Your Business with Kajabi The All-In-One Solution
    04:09
  • 06-PR 101 Workshop How to Tell Your Story, Work with Media
    56:53
  • 06-PR 101 Workshop How to Tell Your Story, Work with Media
    05:00
  • 07-Brand Messaging 101 Craft Your Voice, Define Your Communication
    45:59
  • 07-Brand Messaging 101 Craft Your Voice, Define Your Communication
    05:00
  • 08-Mood Board Review with Sophia Amoruso and Linda Honan (Summer 2024)
    1:07:43
  • 08-Mood Board Review with Sophia Amoruso and Linda Honan (Summer 2024)
    05:00
  • 09-First Rodeo Navigating Mistakes & Tough Decisions First-Time Founders Face
    58:00
  • 09-First Rodeo Navigating Mistakes & Tough Decisions First-Time Founders Face
    04:54
  • 10-How to Develop a Content Strategy (That Actually Works) on a Budget
    1:03:56
  • 10-How to Develop a Content Strategy (That Actually Works) on a Budget
    05:00
  • 11-Hiring with Intention Unlock Your Company's Potential Through People
    53:17
  • 11-Hiring with Intention Unlock Your Company's Potential Through People
    05:00
  • 12-Owning Your Gen Z Audience How to Build Communities Inside Out
    56:25
  • 12-Owning Your Gen Z Audience How to Build Communities Inside Out
    05:00
  • 13-Self-Care for Busy Entrepreneurs 3 Steps To Prevent Burnout
    49:12
  • 13-Self-Care for Busy Entrepreneurs 3 Steps To Prevent Burnout
    05:00
  • 14-How To Get Out of Your Head & Into Your Body A Somatic Approach to Business
    51:55
  • 14-How To Get Out of Your Head & Into Your Body A Somatic Approach to Business
    05:00
  • 15-Ask Sophia Anything... About Fundraising
    53:25
  • 15-Ask Sophia Anything... About Fundraising
    03:12
  • 16-Digital Organization Coaching From Calendar to Life Planner
    54:21
  • 16-Digital Organization Coaching From Calendar to Life Planner
    05:00
  • 17-How Creators Can Launch (and Monetize) Their Entrepreneurial Journey
    1:02:18
  • 17-How Creators Can Launch (and Monetize) Their Entrepreneurial Journey
    05:00
  • 18-Brand Community 101 Finding Your People + Amplifying Your Message
    1:01:37
  • 18-Brand Community 101 Finding Your People + Amplifying Your Message
    05:00
  • 19-Legal 101 for Entrepreneurs Master Contracts and LLCs to Run a Legit Business
    58:03
  • 19-Legal 101 for Entrepreneurs Master Contracts and LLCs to Run a Legit Business
    05:00
  • 20-Tax Saving Tips for New Entrepreneurs
    40:06
  • 20-Tax Saving Tips for New Entrepreneurs
    05:00
  • 21-DIY Your Website Educate, Spark Emotion and Convert with Ease
    54:53
  • 21-DIY Your Website Educate, Spark Emotion and Convert with Ease
    05:00
  • 22-The Ultimate Email Relationship Keep Your Audience Engaged and Conversions High
    1:04:04
  • 22-The Ultimate Email Relationship Keep Your Audience Engaged and Conversions High
    05:00
  • 23-Holiday Buzz Press and Influencer Success for the Holidays
    1:04:50
  • 23-Holiday Buzz Press and Influencer Success for the Holidays
    05:00
  • 24-Confidently Charging What Youu2019re Worth Pricing Strategies for Entrepreneurs
    1:03:44
  • 24-Confidently Charging What Youu2019re Worth Pricing Strategies for Entrepreneurs
    05:00
  • 25-Genius Mode Activated How To Adopt the Everyday Habits of Top Performers
    57:37
  • 25-Genius Mode Activated How To Adopt the Everyday Habits of Top Performers
    05:00
  • 26-BizOriginStory_MadLib_2_
    05:00
  • 26-How to Craft Your Business Origin Story (and Why You Need One)
    1:01:12
  • 26-How to Craft Your Business Origin Story (and Why You Need One)
    05:00
  • 27-How To Find and Work With Suppliers To Get Your Product Made
    57:50
  • 27-How To Find and Work With Suppliers To Get Your Product Made
    05:00
  • 28-From Invisible to Irresistible Build a Content Ecosystem for Your Brand in 5 Easy Steps
    1:04:38
  • 28-From Invisible to Irresistible Build a Content Ecosystem for Your Brand in 5 Easy Steps
    05:00
  • 29-Creative Mapping How to Develop Authentic Content for Yourself and Your Brand
    55:40
  • 29-Creative Mapping How to Develop Authentic Content for Yourself and Your Brand
    05:00
  • 30-Kickstart Your 2025 PR and Influencer Marketing Strategy
    57:56
  • 30-Kickstart Your 2025 PR and Influencer Marketing Strategy
    05:00
  • 01-Block Out External Noise Energy Mastery to 10X Your Growth
    1:24:51
  • 01-Block Out External Noise Energy Mastery to 10X Your Growth
    05:00
  • 01-Energy_Mastery
    05:00
  • 02-How to Create a Winning Pitch Deck and Investor Strategy
    59:52
  • 02-How to Create a Winning Pitch Deck and Investor Strategy
    05:00
  • 03-How to Start a Newsletter An AMA for Entrepreneurs and Brands
    1:01:55
  • 03-How to Start a Newsletter An AMA for Entrepreneurs and Brands
    05:00
  • 04-Kickoff Call with Sophia Amoruso (Flight 1)
    36:16
  • 04-Kickoff Call with Sophia Amoruso (Flight 1)
    04:18
  • 05-Clarity That Converts Define Your Ideal Customer Profile
    51:03
  • 05-Clarity That Converts Define Your Ideal Customer Profile
    04:31
  • 06-Spy Like an Operator Using AI for Competitor Intel & Ideal Customer Clarity
    56:19
  • 06-Spy Like an Operator Using AI for Competitor Intel & Ideal Customer Clarity
    05:00
  • 07-Whatu2019s in a Name Rebranding Girls That Invest to Friends That Invest with Simran Kaur
    57:45
  • 07-Whatu2019s in a Name Rebranding Girls That Invest to Friends That Invest with Simran Kaur
    05:00
  • 08-Mood Board Review with Sophia Amoruso and Linda Honan (Summer 2025)
    1:10:01
  • 08-Mood Board Review with Sophia Amoruso and Linda Honan (Summer 2025)
    05:00
  • 09-Inbox Gold How to Win in a Crowded Market
    43:12
  • 09-Inbox Gold How to Win in a Crowded Market
    05:00
  • 10-Build the Loop Referral Magic for Early-Stage Founders
    25:48
  • 10-Build the Loop Referral Magic for Early-Stage Founders
    04:41
  • 11-Money Moves Building a Financial Strategy That Matches Your Growth Game
    35:59
  • 11-Money Moves Building a Financial Strategy That Matches Your Growth Game
    05:00
  • 12-Building Purpose-Led Communities That Actually Convert with Jaclyn Johnson
    54:26
  • 12-Building Purpose-Led Communities That Actually Convert with Jaclyn Johnson
    05:00
  • 13-Your Next Best Hire
    48:58
  • 13-Your Next Best Hire
    05:00
  • 14-Get Your Sht Together A Planning Session for Sustainable Productivity
    54:15
  • 14-Get Your Sht Together A Planning Session for Sustainable Productivity
    05:00
  • 15-Work Smarter, Post Faster The Content Repurposing System That Actually Saves You Time
    45:20
  • 15-Work Smarter, Post Faster The Content Repurposing System That Actually Saves You Time
    05:00
  • 16-Trendspotting for Founders How to Ride Social Media Waves Before They Crash
    53:04
  • 16-Trendspotting for Founders How to Ride Social Media Waves Before They Crash
    05:00
  • 17-From Expert to Authority
    05:00
  • 17-Icon Status Building a Thought Leadership Brand That Lasts
    57:55
  • 17-Icon Status Building a Thought Leadership Brand That Lasts
    05:00

Requirements

  • No prior business experience required, suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs at any stage.
  • A computer with internet access to complete coursework and access materials.
  • Willingness to take action and apply lessons to your own business ideas.
  • Openness to learning from failures and iterating on your approach.

Description

Business Class provides a comprehensive foundation in entrepreneurship, taking you from initial concept through launch and growth. This program is structured around real-world experience and practical frameworks that have been tested in building successful companies. You will learn how to transform ideas into viable businesses while developing the mindset and skills necessary to navigate the entrepreneurial journey.

The course begins by helping you identify and validate your business idea. You will explore how to recognize opportunities in the market, assess their viability, and understand what it takes to build something people actually want. This foundation emphasizes the importance of solving real problems and creating value rather than simply chasing trends. You will learn to test assumptions early and often, saving time and resources by validating concepts before making significant investments.

Once you have clarity on your business concept, the course moves into brand building. You will discover how to craft a compelling brand identity that goes beyond logos and color schemes. This section teaches you to define your brand values, voice, and positioning in a way that creates emotional connections with customers. You will understand how to differentiate yourself in crowded markets and build a brand that people remember and trust. Practical exercises guide you through developing brand guidelines and messaging frameworks that can be applied immediately.

The fundraising module provides essential knowledge for entrepreneurs seeking capital. You will learn about different funding options including bootstrapping, angel investment, venture capital, and alternative financing methods. The course breaks down how to prepare for investor meetings, create compelling pitch decks, and tell your story in a way that captures investor interest. You will understand what investors look for, how to value your company, and how to negotiate terms that protect your interests while securing the resources you need to grow.

Building and managing teams represents another critical component. You will explore how to identify the talent your business needs at different stages, how to recruit people who share your vision, and how to create a culture that drives performance. The course addresses common leadership challenges including delegation, conflict resolution, and maintaining team motivation during difficult periods. You will learn frameworks for effective communication, setting expectations, and holding people accountable while fostering an environment where creativity and innovation can thrive.

The marketing and customer acquisition section teaches you how to reach your target audience effectively. You will learn to develop marketing strategies that align with your business goals and budget constraints. The course covers both digital and traditional marketing channels, helping you understand where to focus your efforts for maximum impact. You will explore content marketing, social media strategy, community building, and customer retention tactics. Emphasis is placed on building authentic connections rather than relying solely on paid advertising.

Growth and scaling strategies form another essential element of the curriculum. You will learn how to identify growth opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and execute expansion plans without losing the essence of what made your business successful initially. The course addresses operational challenges that arise during scaling, including systems development, process optimization, and maintaining quality as you grow. You will understand when to scale and when to focus on strengthening your foundation.

Throughout the program, resilience and adaptability are recurring themes. You will learn how to handle rejection, pivot when necessary, and maintain momentum during challenging periods. The course includes lessons on managing stress, making decisions under uncertainty, and learning from failures. Real examples illustrate how setbacks can become opportunities when approached with the right mindset and strategy.

The program concludes with frameworks for sustainable business development. You will learn to balance short-term demands with long-term vision, make strategic decisions about partnerships and opportunities, and build a business that aligns with your personal values and lifestyle goals. By the end of the course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to build, launch, and grow a successful business along with practical tools and frameworks you can apply immediately to your own entrepreneurial journey.

Who this course is for:

Business Class is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start their own companies, creatives looking to turn their passion into a sustainable business, early-stage founders seeking frameworks to scale their ventures, professionals considering a career transition into entrepreneurship, and anyone who wants to learn business fundamentals from someone who has built multiple successful brands from the ground up.

Instructor

Sophia Amoruso
Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder
Sophia Amoruso

About Me

I built my first company, Nasty Gal, from a vintage clothing eBay store into a business that generated over 100 million dollars in revenue. That journey taught me everything about entrepreneurship the hard way, through trial and error, failures and successes, and countless lessons that no traditional business school could have provided. I went from selling vintage clothes online to leading a team of hundreds and navigating the complexities of rapid growth, venture capital, and building a brand that resonated with millions.

After Nasty Gal, I founded Girlboss, a community and content platform designed to redefine success for a new generation of women in business. Through Girlboss, I created conferences, podcasts, and content that reached millions of ambitious individuals looking to take control of their careers and build something meaningful. I also wrote the New York Times bestselling book Girlboss, which became a cultural phenomenon and was later adapted into a Netflix series.

My approach to business has always been unconventional. I did not follow a traditional path, and I do not believe there is only one way to build something successful. I have learned that authenticity, resilience, and a willingness to take risks are far more valuable than any formal credential. I have experienced both incredible highs and devastating lows, and those experiences shaped my understanding of what it really takes to build and sustain a business.

Today, I focus on sharing the lessons I have learned with aspiring entrepreneurs who want to create businesses on their own terms. I believe in practical education over theory, in learning by doing rather than just studying, and in the power of community and shared experience. My work centers on empowering others to trust their instincts, embrace their unique perspectives, and build businesses that reflect their values and vision.

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