Build a business that actually makes money

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over 3,500 STUDENTS and counting

The complete step-by-step program that’s helped thousands of founders turn ideas into income — with the exact systems and tools to make it happen.

What’s inside Business Class

A proven framework for founders — including the full curriculum, practical playbooks, and private community that have helped over 3,500 entrepreneurs build thriving businesses.

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The Business Class course

Plot, plan, and build your business with 22 in-depth lessons taught by Sophia.

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Access to The Lounge

Our private community and social network with over 3,500 business owners.

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300+ interactive worksheets

Refine your unique business plan with over 300 pages of interactive worksheets.

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Over 100 videos with top founders

Stream over 100 hours of interviews and trainings from founders and experts.

The next generation of entrepreneurs.

From designers to coaches to consultants, our students are redefining what it means to build a business on their own terms.

Asia Hall
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MY REVENUE HAS GROWN OVER 216% SINCE JOINING

“Neon Cowboys’ revenue has grown over 216% since joining Business Class. We are proud to say that we’re growing as a company.”

Asia Hall

FASHION TECH
Kristen Alpaugh
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WE WENT FROM ZERO TO FIVE FIGURES IN SIX WEEKS

“I launched my business and went from zero to five figures in revenue within six weeks. Instead of starting from scratch, Business Class gave me the structure.”

Kristen Alpaugh

BOTANICAL ARTIST
Elisabeth Rose
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I'VE BOOKED MULTIPLE 6-FIGURE CONTRACTS

“I’ve had a 420% increase in e-commerce sales and overall revenue is up 82% since taking Business Class.”

Elisabeth Rose

E-COMMERCE & EVENTS

No matter what you do, you belong here.

Fashion Designers

Bakers

Consultants

Freelancers

Agency Owners

CPG Brands

Marketers

Beauty Brands

Photographers

Writers

Coaches

Artists

Real Estate Agents

Content Creators

Retail

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I've been there.

From eBay powerseller to $100 million in revenue — I’ve hit it big, messed up bigger, and wouldn’t change a thing. I had no degree, no network, and no mentors. Just trial, error, and persistence. After building three multimillion-dollar companies, I created Business Class to share what I’ve learned — for the founders who learn by doing, not by reading textbooks.

Inside, you’ll find real-world lessons, candid stories, and a community that makes building a business feel a little more human.

Founder Of:

As seen on NetflixNew York Times Best SellerForbes 30 Under 30Nasty GalGirlbossTrust Fund VC

18+ years in business

Real operating experience, not theory.

Scaled a company from zero to $100 million annually

Built and led one of fashion’s fastest-growing brands.

Invested $5 million into over 40 startups

A broad view across business models and industries.

Named to Forbes' America's Richest Self-Made Women

Recognized for building an unconventional career and company.

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Build with the right people

Connect with thousands of founders, freelancers, and creatives who are building businesses on their own terms. Ask questions, swap ideas, and share wins — no jargon, no ego.

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Stay focused and move forward

Use the structure and tools inside Business Class to set clear goals, track progress, and keep momentum — at your own pace.

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Refine your idea, create a plan, and execute

Start wherever you are. Define your offer, brand, and strategy with step-by-step lessons and real-world frameworks built for action, not theory.

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Learn what actually works

No hype, no filler — just the strategies, systems, and lessons that have helped thousands of founders build profitable, sustainable businesses.

Insider secrets from the very best

CREATIVEE-COMMERCEFOOD & BEVERAGETECHBEAUTYFINANCE

Representing experience across nearly every industry, you'll have access to over 100 hours of workshops and interviews with founders who've collectively created businesses worth over $10 billion.

Sam Parr

Sam Parr

Founder, The Hustle

The Hustle
Jen Rubio

Jen Rubio

Co-founder, Away

Away
Amanda Chantal Bacon

Amanda Chantal Bacon

Founder, Moon Juice

Moon Juice
Payal Kadakia

Payal Kadakia

Founder, ClassPass

ClassPass
Trinity Mouzon Wofford

Trinity Mouzon Wofford

Co-founder, Golde

Golde
Cami Téllez

Cami Téllez

Founder, Parade

Parade
Daymond John

Daymond John

Founder, FUBU

FUBU
Nancy Twine

Nancy Twine

Founder, Briogeo

Briogeo

The course curriculum

22 in-depth video lessonsTake on your own time300 worksheetsOn all devices
FLIGHT 01

The Jet Fuel

Clarify the problem you solve and define the product or service that can carry the business.

  • Clarify the problem you’re solving for your clients or customers to create the exact solution to fit their needs
  • Define and refine your Peak Product—the product or service that will skyrocket your business to new heights
  • Map out where your business sits among your competition—and how to take advantage of the white space
  • Discover your unique Jet Fuel—what sets you and your unique business apart and how to leverage those strengths
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FLIGHT 02

Passenger Check-In

Know exactly who you serve, where to find them, and what they genuinely want.

  • Discover where to find your dream customer by reverse engineering the competition and hacking the system to identify exactly who you’re selling to
  • Clarify who your customers are, where to find them, what they love, and how to reach them
  • Glean priceless insights through user interviews and validate whether your product or service is what they actually want
  • Attract customer love by defining the feelings your brand will evoke—the root of all great marketing
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FLIGHT 03

A Brand That Soars

Create a recognizable, differentiated brand people can remember and trust.

  • Create a premium brand identity—from logos to typefaces to color palettes and beyond
  • Nail a compelling and memorable business name
  • Strategize how you’ll cut through the noise; to zag when everyone else is zigging
  • Clarify an internal brand that reflects your external brand values to build a business with real integrity
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FLIGHT 04

Ground Control

Build the legal and financial foundation that keeps the business stable.

  • Choose the right business entity—from corporation to LLC to sole proprietor, and discover the path that’s right for you
  • Learn the step-by-step methods you need to trademark your brand name and logo and protect your ideas
  • Understand the tax implications for your unique business and avoid common pitfalls
  • Gain confidence with the foundations of financial literacy—and figure out how much money you need to run your business
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FLIGHT 05

Hark! It’s Marketing

Turn the value of your offer into stories and campaigns customers care about.

  • Discover how great marketers leverage storytelling to make even basic products sexy—and how you can too
  • Gain skills to leverage paid media, earned media, and owned media
  • Establish why your customers should care about you—as well as how and where you’ll reach them
  • Learn and implement best practices for social, email, and paid marketing
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FLIGHT 06

Loyalty Points

Create a customer experience worth returning to and talking about.

  • Learn how to craft an above-and-beyond customer experience that cultivates brand obsession, word-of-mouth, and major loyalty
  • Understand how to handle challenging customers and complaints with grace, and use pre-written scripts to make it easier
  • Know the tricks to creating delightful, unexpected, and memorable moments for your customers
  • Discover how to measure customer sentiment without lifting a finger
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FLIGHT 07

Team On The Ground

Hire well, lead clearly, and create a culture people can do great work inside.

  • Know when it’s time to hire, how to find and recruit great talent, and provide a great candidate experience
  • Gain skills in leadership and learn how to build a healthy, happy internal culture
  • Get schooled on people management, payroll, project management, and all the fine print
  • Learn how to build a transparent culture rooted in trust and accountability
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8 more in-depth trainings

Learn from experts in digital marketing, community building, influencer marketing, fundraising, and more.

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Goal setting

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Pitching press & media

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Pro negotiation tactics

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Venture fundraising

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Influencer marketing

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Building communities

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Selling on social

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Copywriting

Oh yeah, even more insane bonuses

Receive over $3,500 in additional bonuses

Essential Legal Documents
($3,000 value)

Essential Legal Documents

Keep yourself covered with seven essential legal documents, from client relations to employee and contractor agreements.

Pitch Presentation + Client Proposal Templates
($297 value)

Pitch Presentation + Client Proposal Templates

Stand out from the competition with two polished presentation templates. Add your pictures, paste your text, and make the pitch yours.

The Finding Business Clarity Course
($250 value)

The Finding Business Clarity Course

Get clear on the life you want and structure your business around that vision, before momentum makes changing direction harder.

The Well-Connected Handbook
($97 value)

The Well-Connected Handbook

Learn the frameworks used to grow an online presence from zero to more than a million followers, plus copy-and-paste networking templates.

Knowledge is power. Community is insurance.

Business Class will help you overcome...

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The fear of not knowing where to start

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The fear of your business failing

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The fear of doing it alone, without support

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The fear of thinking you’re unqualified

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The fear of not having enough time

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The fear of not having enough money

Learn from someone who actually built a $100 million business

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Access to Sophia's proven business framework
×Generic advice pieced together from random sources
A complete start-to-scale curriculum
×A narrow course that solves one isolated problem
A private community of serious founders
×Building alone without feedback or accountability
Lifetime access to updates and resources
×Short-term access that expires
Expert interviews across industries
×One person’s limited point of view

Choose Your Plan

Choose the payment option that works best for you.

Give it two weeks. Not for you? We'll refund you.

MOST FLEXIBLE

3 monthly payments

$185

per month

  • Lifetime access
  • All 7 Flights
  • The Lounge community
  • 300+ worksheets
  • Expert trainings and bonuses
ENROLL NOW

Includes lifetime access

All of our material is digital. Learn at your own leisure.

Business Class is entirely digital, giving you the freedom to learn from anywhere, whether you're in your PJs or a fresh-pressed pantsuit. Move through the curriculum at your own pace and return whenever your business reaches a new stage.

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What students are saying:

★★★★★

“I've been through so much school, went through an MBA many years ago, and have worked in corporate and small companies through continued education — and nothing compares to this.”

Heather LaCouture

Heather LaCouture

CONSULTING

★★★★★

“As a CEO of five brands and ventures, I carve out time and really invest in learning. Business Class is not like any other program on the market. It is really worth the investment!”

Rizza Lana

Rizza Lana

BEAUTY

★★★★★

“The relief I felt after the live calls has already been worth the price of admission. I finally feel like I can confidently fly solo.”

Amanda Bird

Amanda Bird

THEATER

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“I've invested in other learning channels and courses. None have helped me the way Business Class has. I've already increased my client base by pivoting.”

Summer Bennett

Summer Bennett

INTERIOR DESIGN

★★★★★

“I just quit my day job and feel super liberated. I’m so excited to have my own business be my main focus moving forward. Thank you, Business Class, for changing my life!”

Tammy Lung

Tammy Lung

WELLNESS

★★★★★

“Business Class is amazing, and I highly recommend it for every business owner — whether you are just starting out or already making millions a year.”

Whitney Osei-Akintaju

Whitney Osei-Akintaju

E-COMMERCE

Satisfaction guarantee

Try Business Class risk-free

Give it a week. If you don’t feel we’ve delivered on our promise, simply email us within 7 days and we'll give you your money back.

Have questions? crew@businessclass.co

Business Class is for you if:

You're inspired by a business idea you want to validate and pursue

You’re an existing business owner ready to professionalize and grow

You've been seeking a community of other business owners

You’re ready to commit to yourself and your dreams

You’re ready to nerd out on strategy, marketing, finance, leadership, and more

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Business Class is not for you if:

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You prefer a cheesy get-rich-quick scheme over putting in the real work

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You have absolutely no business idea and no interest in finding one

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You are not committed to personal or professional development

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You expect one-on-one coaching instead of a robust self-led program and community

Your most frequently asked questions:

Yes, and also if you have an existing business. Business Class is designed for founders-to-be refining an idea and established founders who want to professionalize, grow, and find community.

Almost certainly. The program includes product, service, digital, creative, and local business examples, and the community spans a wide variety of industries.

Students range from solopreneurs and freelancers to agencies and companies doing millions in revenue.

No. Enrollment is licensed to the purchaser and login sharing is prohibited.

Yes. Students join from around the world, and the core business principles apply internationally.

This is not a one-on-one coaching program. It is a robust self-led curriculum with group learning, community support, live sessions, and expert workshops.

Seven core modules, expert interviews, interactive worksheets, private community access, bonus trainings, and lifetime access.

No. You do not need a website, LLC, logo, or finished offer. The first module helps you develop and validate the right idea.

Plan for roughly three hours per module, but move at your own pace. Lifetime access lets you revisit the work as the business evolves.

Nothing expires. The program is designed for real life, and you can pause, return, and continue whenever you are ready.

Go ahead, write us off. Literally.

This program isn't free. But for eligible business owners, professional education may be a deductible business expense. Ask your tax professional what applies to you.

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Need assistance?

Chat with the Flight Crew!

Have a question about Business Class? Email our Flight Crew and we'll get right back.

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You won't regret starting, but you will regret waiting. You'll never know what you're truly capable of achieving without taking the first step.

It's time for you to soar.