“I make up to $15,000 a year empowering women!”
“Several years ago, I hired a contractor to remodel my home with an addition so I could take care of my mother. The job went sour and after a 3-year litigation, we settled. I launched a website, ContractorsFromHell.com, as a place for my attorneys to keep track of all the information in the case, but then I added tips for consumers who were going through the same thing. And when readers started to ask me for advice, I realized so many people, women in particular, were being taken advantage of by their contractors. Some of the construction consultants and lawyers I was working with were teaching people how to avoid these nightmares, so I decided to develop my own online course, Home Remodeling Bootcamp For Women.
“To create it, I thought about the process a homeowner goes through and developed modules that teach them how to avoid remodeling disasters, properly vet and hire an ethical, competent contractor and successfully navigate the contracting process. I also educate them about things like how much of a deposit you should pay, why you should get lien releases, what legal documents you need and how to be on top of inspections. I even give my students assignments.
“I’ve taken some classes myself to learn how to promote the course, but social media has really helped me find new students.
“Empowering women with the knowledge to help them avoid getting burned is so rewarding. I charge $97 for the course and make between $12,000 and $15,000 a year—money that goes back into the business—or for extras like spa days!”