Aged 18-30.
Recently started your own business in the creative industries?
From hosting events to running a music label, a production company or something else entirely – the foundations of your business remain the same. Our masterclass series is designed to give you all the essential knowledge and practical skills you need to launch and grow your business.
You’ll learn directly from established industry leaders to master business planning, values-led marketing, finance management, and confident pitching.
This programme is entirely flexible depending on your needs – you can choose to attend one online session, or join all six – for just £5 per masterclass.
ABOUT THE SESSIONS:
This series is perfect for aspiring creative entrepreneurs who are just starting out. If you are between the ages of 18-30 and have an idea for a creative business but need guidance on how to get started, these masterclasses are for you.
Already got the foundations for your business and looking to scale it? We also run an intensive programme once a year – Roundhouse Creative Business Accelerator.
Business Planning with Isabel Sachs (Founder, I LIKE NETWORKING): Wednesday 23 September at 2pm
Get clarity on your vision and turn it into a realistic, achievable plan. Learn how to set goals, test your idea, budget, and build your support network. Drawing on two decades of experience leading projects for Converse, Red Bull and Lollapalooza, Isabel shows you how to turn big creative ambition into practical business plans that work.
Business Models with Isabel Sachs (Founder, I LIKE NETWORKING): Wednesday 30 September at 2pm
Explore different business models and income streams — and learn how to choose the one that fits your idea. Isabel shares lessons from founding the award-winning I LIKE NETWORKING – a platform that transformed from a lockdown project into an international brand – to help you build a structure that’s sustainable and scalable.
Marketing with Daisy Morris (Founder, The Selfhood): Wednesday 7 October at 2pm
Define what your brand stands for and how to talk about it. Learn how to position yourself in a crowded market and build a practical marketing strategy using the right platforms for your business. Having built a loyal audience and client base for The Selfhood using authentic, values-led marketing, Daisy helps you cut through the noise and market your work in a way that feels true to you.
Sales with Daisy Morris (Founder, The Selfhood): Wednesday 14 October at 2pm
Get to grips with the sales funnel and learn how to build relationships that convert into paying clients. Daisy will walk you through how she’s helped creative businesses and founders turn community into customers, showing you how to sell without selling out
Money with Coco Financial: Wednesday 21 October at 2pm
Set yourself up for financial success with this two-part session. Learn how to manage business finances, master budgeting, understand tax basics, and build financial resilience in uncertain times. Coco brings their experience supporting hundreds of UK creatives to help you avoid common money mistakes and build a business that supports both your art and your life.
Pitching with Tope Chiedozie (aka Icie, Founder of The Sitdown UK): Wednesday 28 October at 2pm
Learn how to craft and deliver a confident, compelling pitch. Get to grips with the structure, story and delivery — whether you’re speaking to funders, clients or collaborators. Tope draws from years of experience hosting live Q&As with icons like JME and Mo Gilligan, helping you refine your message and pitch with confidence, clarity and charisma.
ESSENTIAL INFO:
For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Aged 18-30.
