Banter Business Lab
Create your dream business in just 6 weeks
A group mentorship program for designers who are ready to stop operating like an underpaid freelancer and become a booked-out business owner.
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Does your business feel like it's about to implode?
You’re a great designer.
Clients say it. Projects prove it.
But the business part still feels a little wobbly.
You’re undercharging, taking on too much work for not enough money.
You say yes to projects that drain you because you’re not sure when the next one is coming.
You’re never quite sure if the business you’re building is sustainable or going to work.
You’re scared to raise your prices because your business feels messy and not built to scale.
You’ve tried piecing together Instagram advice, free downloads, and more conversations with ChatGPT than you’d like to admit…
But nothing’s helped because you don’t need better design skills or better carousels for Instagram.
Your business needs structure, and without it, even good businesses feel fragile.
This mentorship program is your exit plan from running constant experiments on your business to finally getting repeatable results.
what’s the gossip?
“This mentorship has been a game-changer for me.”
“The biggest shift, has been in my confidence. Nikki pushed me to take action, and now I feel more equipped to sell my services, charge what I’m worth, and step into my role as the expert.”
katie
“Nikki is so insanely smart in this space. Every single question I had, she had answers to.”
“I respect her in this space so much so signing up for her mentorship was a no brainer for me… and I’m so grateful I had the opportunity.
I now feel confident in showing up on social, confidence in my back end systems, and just excited for all that I can do and for what my business will look like in the future!”
sam
“I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor.”
”Nikki’s guidance brought clarity to the overwhelming aspects of running a business and simplified my goals, helping me stay focused and on track.
Her expertise and the accountability she provided were exactly what I needed to move forward with confidence."
mikayla
Hey I’m Nikki
Meet your lab instructor
After leading marketing at a tech company and getting laid off at 28, I realized I was done building someone else’s dream. I wanted to build mine and help other creatives do the same.
In fall 2023, I launched my first offer and made $10K in two weeks while still working my 9–5. Four months later, I quit my job and went full-time. Since then, I’ve doubled my corporate income, launched 3 sold-out beta offers, and built a studio that’s booked out with aligned clients.
I’ve tested the formulas, streamlined the workflows, and built the systems. Now I’m handing over the lab notes so you can build a business that works without burning out or second-guessing every move.
Designer, business mentor, and ex-corporate marketer turned booked-out business owner.
This isn’t a hypothesis, it’s field-tested experience
Years in
Marketing
clients in one year
sold out beta launches
10+
100+
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What’s brewin’ in the lab
Banter Business Lab is a six-week group mentorship for designers who want to go full-time or scale sustainably. It helps you build a business around the design skills you already have, so your income becomes stable and built to last.
6 pre-recorded core trainings
Each session breaks down one critical part of your business, from offers and pricing to systems and tracking, so you’re not guessing what to focus on next.
Weekly live office hours + guest sessions
Bring your real questions, current decisions, and roadblocks. Get clear answers and direction in real time, so you can move forward without the overthinking.
Homework assignments + resource library
Each session breaks down one critical part of your business, from offers and pricing to systems and tracking, so you’re not guessing what to focus on next.
Private Slack community
Ongoing support, feedback, and accountability inside the lab, so you’re not running experiments alone or getting stuck in your own head.
Two private 1:1 coaching calls to pressure-test your decisions, customize your plan, and move faster with personalized support.
Optional VIP upgrade
How
the lab
flows
SUN
Weekly coaching call drops so you can watch it on your own time
THURS
Homework is due, and I have live office hours so you can pop in and ask any questions you have on either the homework or general business
FRI
Homework reviews go out, so you get real-time feedback and tips on how to implement
Banter Business Lab isn’t another place to gather theories.
It’s a working lab where systems get built, success has been proven, and momentum is real.
No design lessons, no generic business advice, and no pressure to have things figured out.
This mentorship meets you where you are and focuses on practical next steps so you can move your business forward and start seeing real traction, without getting buried in theory.
Real Results From Inside The Lab
After hitting six figures and booking out her business months in advance, Katie said: “What would have taken me a year on my own took only a few weeks with you.”
“Nikki outlining the homework so well and specifically was huge. The accountability was everything. I crushed my to-do list and finally took action on things that had been sitting untouched forever.”
“She simplified my goals, provided the clarity I needed, and helped me take meaningful action. It was 100% worth it.”
“My favorite part of the mentorship was how Nikki truly met me where I was in my business. The personalized support made all the difference.”
“Nikki is so insanely smart in this space. Every question I had, she had answers for. I now feel confident in showing up, confident in my backend systems, and excited for my business future.”
My client journey is now fully streamlined thanks to this mentorship. Nikki helped me set up my entire workflow in Dubsado — something that would have taken me years to do on my own.”
Your Formula For Success
Positioning & Brand Strategy
Clarify your niche, refine your voice, and position yourself so the right clients immediately understand your value.
week 1
Pricing & Services Strategy
Set pricing that supports your goals and design a service suite that’s clear, profitable, and repeatable.
week 2
Marketing & Offer Testing
Build an actionable plan to attract aligned clients, test new offers, and run smart beta launches, including an Instagram deep dive that serves your business.
week 3
Tech Stack & Client Experience
Audit your tools and build a smooth, professional client journey from first inquiry to final offboarding.
week 4
Sales Systems & Getting Booked
Lead sales conversations with confidence and learn to build a solid booking system so you can stop leaving money on the table.
week 5
Growth & Scaling
Track what actually matters, identify your best growth paths, and map your next chapter as a studio owner.
week 6
Guest Experts
You’ll Meet In The Lab
How to get client content, streamline the process, and manage it well.
Sara of
BTL Copy
Using Dubsado to offer a seamless client experience and systems that make you look premium.
Taylor of
Chanel and Lee
Contracts, trademarks, and protecting your intellectual property.
Amber of The
Boutique Lawyer
Step Into My Laboratory
The Lab Tech
6 Month Access to the full program (dripped out over the course of six weeks)
Self-paced
Access to the Buzz & Banter Resource Library with guides and templates
All guest expert trainings and recordings
Weekly homework assignments
3 month payment plan available
$799 OR 3x $266
MAD SCIENTIST
Everything inside The Lab Tech, PLUS:
VIP SUPPORT
Live weekly office hours
Live attendance to guest trainings
Weekly homework reviews
4 month payment plan available
$1,399 OR 4x $350
ONLY 10
SPOTS!
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And just a few
Frequently
Asked questions
“My experience with the Banter Business Lab mentorship program was amazing.”
“I walked away with so much clarity, real strategies I could actually use (not just theory), and a whole lot more confidence in running my business. It pushed me in the best way, and I always felt supported. 20/10, would sign up again!”
lauren
”I was able to dial my business in to focus more on the clients I love to serve and how I can best help them.”
“I also was able to break down my entire backend system from inquiry to onboarding to the design process to offboarding and really optimize my entire client experience while also saving more of my time in the future by automating a lot of my processes now.”
haylee
