Testimonials

“I enjoyed the chance to hear from others in similar situations as mine like getting started, or continuing to build our business.”

AT, Landscape Designer, California

“Just thought I would give you an update on where I am in starting my business – I would not have been this accomplished without YOU! If I had not taken your class, I would be putzing around thinking about what to do!”

DS, Landscape Design Student, California

“I think for new business owners, this is a great course to get you thinking and setting goals for your business. It's a course that shows the ropes of becoming a smart business owner.   Mardi shared her expertise and practical knowledge that can be implemented quickly.”

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VF, Garden Designer, Virginia

“Mardi has a lot of great info figured out already that people getting into a business need to know or think about when building their businesses.  She has really thought through a lot of what it takes to be a successful Landscape Design business! It was great to be in a community of like-minded people who are all in various stages of growing their landscaping businesses. She has great systems and graphics to make it easy to understand how to think about all the things that go into running a business well.” 

SF, Landscape Designer, Massachuetts

“Mardi has a wealth of wisdom and practical experience to share, and it was very helpful as I needed to make decisions and changes in my landscape design business. I so enjoyed the small community of other designers to bounce ideas off of, and to give and recieve encouragement. I highly recommend the course, especially for designers getting their start or making a shift in their business.”

AT, Landscape Designer, California

“The course is very interactive and has good content.  I liked hearing about everyone's different business models and struggles and what works, the forum was helpful and the handouts are also going to really help me going forward.  Mardi is a lovely person and engaging teacher. She has many years of experience and helpful well organized content to share. The community was awesome, with people from all over the US focusing on different niches within the landscape design profession. I have already recommended the class to others.”

KB, Landscape Architect, California

“I would recommend it since the topics we covered were specific to our profession. Mardi has the nuts and bolts knowledge of the garden design business! This class is a must for anyone getting started in the business of garden design. The topics that Mardi covered made us all think about how we could structure our own businesses to incorporate systems that would streamline our workflow, develop lasting client and contractor relationships, and ensure that we have considered the various legal, professional, and licensure needs. Group discussions were an invaluable part of each class, and Mardi's experience and insight made the discourse so much more meaningful and worthwhile.”

RE, Landscape Designer, West Virginia

“Mardi is a wonderful coach. The information is clear and abundant.”

LL, Landscape Designer, Florida

“A great intro course and will provide the necessary pieces to get a new business owner organized.”

AK, Landscape Designer, California

“I would recommend this course for someone just starting out in this business, looking to understand the "how to run a business" side of landscape design. I love that it's tailored to our industry, that makes it feel super relevant. It's a good way to kick things off correctly. Mardi shares a good understanding of all the things to consider when starting a Landscape Design business. She covers details of the administration of a small business, but also guides students in what it takes to be successful in landscape design specifically. She shares practical tips that can be used immediately each week.”

AT, Landscape Architect, California

“This is good for colleagues in the start-up phase: it was manageable time-wise, nice to talk to other professionals in the same stage of establishing a design business and good content. This course was respectful of our busy schedules as startup businesses, keeping each class concise and focused. Each week was packed with useful information and relevant homework to help us work on and grow our businesses.” 

LE, Landscape Designer, Pennsylvania

“I would recommend the course to someone that is thinking about starting a business or is new to their business. A lot of great information in the course that would have been extremely helpful to me earlier on in my business. Foundation of a Garden Design Business is the perfect course to offer guidance as you begin to build your business. Community format of the class was enjoyable while hearing from others experiences was extremely helpful. Mardi is a great instructor with years of experience and valuable guidance. Her class notes were clear and are key resources as you work to implement the topics of  course.”

SB, Landscape Designer, Massachusetts

“This course has been very valuable in helping me see the path that I need to take to start my business.  I feel much more confident about doing so. If you are thinking of starting a business, or need a tune-up in your established landscape/garden design business, then this class is for you! It's packed full of useful and practical information, and it's fun to meet fellow garden designers from around the country that share their stories. You will feel better prepared and know where to go and what to do to make your business a success.”

DS, Landscape Designer, California