Business Accelerator Mastermind
For Freelancers
You don’t have to figure out your creative business alone.
Running a freelance creative business is harder than most people think.
Not because you’re doing it wrong…because you’re doing it without the right people around you.
This business mastermind for freelancers was built to change that.
The struggle is real.
You are a photographer, graphic designer, or other freelance creative, and you are already good at what you do. But the business side is a different story.
- Too many hats, not enough direction
- No clear picture of whether the business is actually profitable
- Pricing you actually want to raise…
- A fear that is stopping you
- Isolation: nobody around you really gets what this takes
- Hard work with no certainty that you are working on the right things
- Imposter syndrome: the quiet suspicion that everyone else has it figured out
- No one to think it through with
If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone, and you do not have to keep solving it by yourself.
A business mastermind is a group of individuals that come together to create more powerful results than by working alone.
The Business Accelerator Mastermind (BAM) is a small group mastermind specifically for freelance creatives.
2 x Masterminds
90-minute peer sessions
1st and 3rd Tuesday
1 x Ask Aura Anything
90-minute group coaching
2nd Tuesday
Weekly Co-working
Optional Monday Power Hour
Every Monday
Your Business Accelerator Membership Includes:
Mastermind Meetings
These are working sessions, not presentations. You show up with the real thing you are working on, struggling with, or avoiding. The group engages. You get peer feedback, fresh perspective, and the direct input of people who are navigating the same kind of business you are.
Full-session commitment is required. Arrive on time and stay for the full 90 minutes. These sessions work because everyone contributes.
Ask Aura Anything
No predetermined agenda. Real problems drive the session. This is where you get specific, grounded input on the exact thing you are stuck on. Pricing. Positioning. A difficult client situation. A decision you cannot make alone.
You ask your question. Aura responds directly with expert feedback specific to your situation. Others benefit from hearing the conversation.
Monday Power Hours
Every Monday, the BAM community gathers for a facilitated co-working session with Pomodoro timers. Optional attendance, but highly recommended and super effective. Showing up makes it easier to actually do the things you keep meaning to do.
Optional. Every Monday at 9am PST. 60 minutes. Approximately 4–5x per month.
Slack Community
Between sessions, the BAM community is active in Slack. Questions, wins, support, and connection, available when you need it, not just during scheduled meetings.
VIP Event Access
Business Accelerator Mastermind members get VIP rates or complimentary access to select BOC and Aura McKay events throughout the year.
“I had a potential client that I was in touch with last year reach out to see if I’m interested in working with them during their crunch time this year and what my rates are…I took the opportunity to bump up my rate and suggested we work out a retainer. They’re interested in working together and we’re chatting Monday! Thank you for the support, the practice and the encouragement BAM Fam!“
Your Business Accelerator Mastermind
Membership Options
Try BAM risk free.
Joining a new group program takes trust, and I want to earn that before you commit.
Here’s how the 30-day guarantee works:
- join BAM by paying for your first month (that’s $97 cdn, taxes included)
- attend all three of that month’s group sessions (that’s 2 Mastermind Meetings and 1 Ask Aura Anything)
Show up, participate fully, and if you decide BAM isn’t the right fit for your business, I’ll refund 100% of your first month. No questions, no hard feelings.
The attendance requirement isn’t a loophole. It’s the point. BAM works because people show up. If you give it a real chance and it’s still not for you, you deserve your money back.
Month to Month
No Long Term Commitment
$97/month
100% Money Back Guarantee if you attend all three group sessions and decide it’s not the right fit.
Commit to 6 Months
Get 1 Month Free
$485
Canadian $ – Tax Included
Best value and greatest ROI through building community and meaningful connections.
This Business Mastermind for Freelancers is a little different.
Most group programs and masterminds come with a predetermined curriculum. A list of modules. Topics someone else decided you needed, delivered in a sequence that may or may not be where you are right now.
BAM does not work that way. What the group brings is what we work on.
Your real challenges are the agenda. If you are stuck on a proposal, we talk about the proposal. If you are scared to raise your prices, we work through that. If you are not sure whether to hire help or how to find better clients, we get into it together.
You are also not just attending. You are contributing. The people on the other side of the screen are navigating the same kinds of decisions you are. Their experience is useful to you. Yours is useful to them. The group is smarter than any one person in it. That is the whole point.
The BAM Community is:
- A curated group of working freelance creatives. Photographers, graphic designers, videographers, copywriters, web designers, illustrators, and other creative services providers.
- A place where your real business challenges are the agenda.
- A commitment. Members are expected to contribute, not just observe. There is a code of conduct, and it exists for a reason.
- Sessions are recorded and stored in your member dashboard so you can revisit them whenever you need to.
- A consistent structure that creates the habit of working ON your business, whether you feel like it or not.
- Safe places to deal with challenges, experience breakthroughs, and feel connected to community
The BAM Community is not:
- In-depth training. If you want to go deep on pricing strategy, marketing, or time management, that is what the mini-courses and private coaching are for.
- A casual, low-commitment group with no expectations. The structure is intentional. That is what makes it work.
- Therapy or support for deep personal and emotional work. We care about you. We are just not equipped to support that kind of healing, and we will not pretend otherwise.
- A quick fix. BAM is ongoing support. The people who get the most out of it are the ones who stay.
“Every single week I get something valuable from this group. Often the feeling of connection and not being so alone is worth showing up for on its own! The weekly 2 minute tweaks to my business and marketing are starting to pay off.”
Hi. I’m Aura McKay.
I founded Business of Creativity because I have lived the exact problem my clients face now.
I know what it feels like to be excellent at your craft and uncertain about the business side. I also know what changes when you have clarity, direction, and people who actually understand your world.
I have been facilitating mastermind and group coaching sessions for years. I believe the group knows more than any one person in it, including me. My job is to draw that out, keep things focused, and bring in expertise where it is needed.
My background spans financial management, marketing communications, and over a decade of coaching creative freelancers and entrepreneurs. I have seen the patterns. I understand the specific weight of running a solo creative business.
And…I know that most of the struggle is not a talent problem or an effort problem. Freelance creatives are often already excellent at what they do. What they are missing is the structure, the perspective, and the community to achieve excellence in their business.
The Business Accelerator Mastermind was built to fix that.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Business Accelerator Mastermind
What is the Business Accelerator Mastermind?
The Business Accelerator Mastermind (BAM) is a small group mastermind for freelance creatives. Members meet three times per month for peer accountability, group problem-solving, and direct coaching with Aura McKay. It is a month-to-month membership with no long-term commitment required.
Who is this business mastermind for?
It is designed for photographers, graphic designers, videographers, copywriters, web designers, illustrators, and other freelancers who sell creative services. If you run a solo or small creative services business and want consistent peer support and expert group coaching, this is for you.
How is this different from a course or group program?
There is no predetermined curriculum. The agenda is driven by what members bring to each session. Your real challenges, questions, and decisions are what we work on together. It is ongoing support, not a fixed program with a start and end date.
How much does it cost?
Membership is $97 per month CAD, tax included, with no long-term commitment. A 6-month option is available for $485 CAD, which is equivalent to one month free.
When do the sessions take place?
Mastermind meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9am PDT. Ask Aura Anything sessions are on the 2nd Tuesday at 9am PDT. Optional Monday Power Hours run every Monday at 9am PDT.
Can I join at any time?
Yes. Enrolment is open and you can start any time.
Is there a money back guarantee?
Yes. Your first month is backed by a 30-day guarantee. Join, pay for your first month ($97 cdn, taxes included), and attend all three group sessions that month; both Mastermind meetings and the Ask Aura Anything session. If you show up for all three and decide BAM isn’t the right fit, I’ll refund 100% of your first month. The attendance requirement is there because BAM is a participation-based programme. You need to actually try it to know if it works for you.
What if I can’t make a session?
Sessions are recorded and stored in your member dashboard so you can revisit them whenever you need to. The Monday Power Hours are optional. The Tuesday sessions have a full-session commitment expectation, but life happens so let your BAM Fam know by dropping a note in the Slack Community.
Ready to Stop Figuring It Out Alone?
Month to Month
No Long Term Commitment
$97/month
100% Money Back Guarantee if you attend all three group sessions and decide it’s not the right fit.
Commit to 6 Months
Get 1 Month Free
$485
Canadian $ – Tax Included
Best value and greatest ROI through building community and meaningful connections.
“Shout out the BAM Fam for the practice on introductions and talking about my passion and owning it, because I nailed my “elevator pitch” intro at the beginning of the meeting and it led to so much awesome conversation and further questions!”