{"product_id":"placeholder-course","title":"'The Course'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a 12-week, industry-led course for founders who want to build a business with clarity, confidence and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCreated by \u003cb\u003eSlow Coach Studio\u003c\/b\u003e, the course brings together decades of real-world experience across retail, product, brand and online business, alongside sessions with carefully selected industry experts. It’s designed for founders who want more than generic business advice, and who value depth, perspective and practical intelligence over hype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis course fills a clear gap in the market. Much of the business education available to small founders is either broad and theoretical, or narrowly focused on one area such as marketing. What’s often missing is joined-up, industry-informed thinking: how brand, product, pricing, marketing, selling and systems actually work together in a real business\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile our background is rooted in fashion and retail, the course is not limited to fashion founders. It’s suitable for any small business built primarily around an online website, particularly product-led brands where trust, quality and long-term customer relationships matter. We also explore the relationship between online presence and real-life connection, and how to use both with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe course runs over 12 weeks, giving you time to absorb, apply and reflect, rather than rushing through content. You’ll be learning alongside a small cohort of other founders, with space for discussion, shared experience and connection, as well as guided teaching and practical exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho its for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSlow Coach Studio is for  exisiting small, independent businesses who want to grow, but are often navigating that growth alongside uncertainty, overwhelm or a sense that they are making it up as they go. Many founders come to retail from adjacent or entirely different industries, bringing vision, values and ambition, but without the benefit of industry grounding or inherited knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur role is to offer steady perspective, informed challenge and reassurance. To help founders trust what they already know, ask better questions, and make decisions with greater confidence and clarity. Drawing on more than four decades of combined, current industry experience, we act as sounding board, guide and, at times, devil’s advocate, supporting businesses to become not just bigger, but more sustainable, more financially resilient and better to work within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat this course covers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRather than skimming lots of topics, we focus on the key building blocks that underpin a sustainable business, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrand foundations and positioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduct, pricing and commercial thinking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMarketing and visibility, without noise or burnout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSelling with integrity, both online and in real life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEmail as a long-term growth and stability tool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite essentials that support clarity, conversion and confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll teaching is grounded in lived industry experience, not theory alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you’ll come away with\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy the end of the course, you can expect to have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA clearer understanding of how your business works as a whole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGreater confidence in your decisions, backed by industry context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGaps in knowledge identified and addressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA more realistic, grounded view of growth and scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePractical frameworks you can return to as your business evolves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA stronger sense of how to build something that lasts, on your own terms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is not about chasing quick wins. It’s about building something viable, ethical and resilient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the course works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12-week programme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSix core learning phases delivered at a considered pace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLive sessions spaced to allow time for reflection and application\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuided exercises you complete in your own time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSessions with selected industry experts, bringing specialist insight where it matters most\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmall cohort for meaningful discussion, shared learning and connection. We limit the size of each cohort to ensure depth over noise, and to maximise the quality of the discussion for those involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Dates + Timings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe course runs for \u003cb\u003e12 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e, from wk commencing \u003cstrong\u003eWednesday 15th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e April \u003c\/b\u003eto \u003cstrong\u003eWednesday 2nd July\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLive weekly sessions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere will be \u003cb\u003eone live session each week\u003c\/b\u003e. We strongly encourage you to attend live wherever possible, as this is where discussion, shared learning and connection really come to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat said, we know life and business don’t always run to plan. If you’re unable to attend a session live, \u003cb\u003eall sessions are recorded\u003c\/b\u003e, and you’ll have full access to catch up in your own time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGetting started: discovery + preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnce you’ve booked your place, you’ll be invited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComplete a short \u003cb\u003epre-course questionnaire\u003c\/b\u003e, helping us understand your business, challenges and what you want to get from the course\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBook a \u003cb\u003e30-minute one-to-one discovery call\u003c\/b\u003e with us ahead of the course starting, so we can get to know you properly and ensure you’re supported from day one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis helps us shape the cohort and conversations in a way that’s genuinely useful for everyone involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLive weekly sessions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere will be \u003cb\u003eone live session each week\u003c\/b\u003e. We strongly encourage you to attend live wherever possible, as this is where discussion, shared learning and connection really come to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat said, we know life and business don’t always run to plan. If you’re unable to attend a session live, \u003cb\u003eall sessions are recorded\u003c\/b\u003e, and you’ll have full access to catch up in your own time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGetting started: discovery + preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnce you’ve booked your place, you’ll be invited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComplete a short \u003cb\u003epre-course questionnaire\u003c\/b\u003e, helping us understand your business, challenges and what you want to get from the course\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBook a \u003cb\u003e30-minute one-to-one discovery call\u003c\/b\u003e with us ahead of the course starting, so we can get to know you properly and ensure you’re supported from day one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis helps us get to know you better, shape the cohort and conversations in a way that’s genuinely useful for everyone involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePricing and tiers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe course will be offered in three tiers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly bird £1,700\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA limited number of places at a reduced rate for founders who commit amount ahead of the course starting in the Mid-April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e The Programme £1,950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFull access to all course content, live sessions, cohort discussions and industry expert contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium Package £2,150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIncludes everything in the Standard tier, plus two one-to-one Power Hour sessions with Nicci and or Leigh. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Individual sessions are normally valued at £150 each.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePower Hour\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e A 60-minute open conversation to sense-check ideas, talk through challenges and get clear, experienced guidance. 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