Is Marie Forleo’s B-School Right for You? My Honest Review

Have you ever thought about creating a brand, launching a product, or taking the business you have to the next level? 

If the answer is yes, then B-School may be right for you.

Today I want to share my experience as an alumni and give you a little insight on how B-School can help you reach your goals in business or jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey.

B-School is short for Business School and is an online academy by Marie Forleo that only launches once a year in February.

As a B-Schooler myself and a serious fan of Marie Forleo, I have a lot of personal experience to share and am really excited to partner with Marie for B-School this year.*

But don’t take it from me, there are thousands of amazing testimonials to check out, too!

WHY DID I CHOOSE B-SCHOOL?

First, I have been an entrepreneur for 18 years now and currently own 3 businesses; one of which is my personal brand, along with a product brokerage business of 18 years, and a marketing agency with my husband.
I decided to go through B-School to do a deep dive with my new personal brand and stay current with marketing tools as well as join the most amazing community on the planet (20,000 members.)

I knew there was a lot more I could be doing to grow my new brand and I also knew that traditional business school wasn’t the place to learn it. (Besides, where would I get the time??)

I wasn’t looking for a degree, I was looking for my brand to grow faster and master online marketing with the best education, in the shortest period of time.

WHO IS B-SCHOOL FOR?

Whether you currently own a business or have been dreaming of starting your own business, B-School will give you the most current knowledge with actionable steps for the digital marketing age. B-School is for all kinds of entrepreneurs – product based or not.

1. For the person who is just starting out, Marie offers a free intro course called Start the Right Business as a bonus to kick-off your B-School experience . It is perfect if you are dying to start a business but unsure of what kind of business you’d like to start.
2. For the seasoned entrepreneur, who is not an expert on digital marketing yet, B-School is an excellent place to not only get your feet wet, but to fall in love with marketing and grow your business the right way.

​​​​The program is designed for the modern entrepreneur, male or female, who is ready to start a new venture on the web, or who has an existing product, service, or brick and mortar company and wants to take their business to the next level.

Who doesn’t want that?

WHO TEACHES B-SCHOOL?

Marie Forleo

Well, Marie Forleo of course! But she has also brought the best experts in the field of online marketing to teach inside of B-School.

​​​​​​​When looking into education, not only for personal growth, but also for business, I am very picky and very serious about who I want to learn from. They must be the best in their field and successful at what they are teaching. Marie fits the bill all the way around, besides she is very entertaining and easy to learn from.

​​​​​​​In college I found it very interesting that the people who were teaching business courses didn’t even own businesses!

​​How does this make sense?

​​​​​​​What I love about Marie is that she practices what she preaches. She has been operating B-School for over 10 years and has created a 7 figure global business from the ground up.

​​​​​​​With humor and a no-nonsense approach, B-School is very easy to understand and to complete, even for someone with a busy schedule and a busy family. With Marie having experience in not only business but also coaching, you will get a healthy dose of both. Knowledge is nothing without action and this is one of the critical differences in B-School. You will be moved to action in each module.

THE B SCHOOL COMMUNITY

​​​​​​​I have been through my fair share of online courses but nothing compares to B-School and the rich global community you get to be a part of. I would say one of my favorite perks is the private Facebook groups and all of the global networking. I have made life-long friends, as well as received critical feedback on my website, my brand, and learned A LOT from more than 20,000 members.

​​​​​​​As a member of B-School, there are mentor coaches on Marie’s team to help participants get the most out of the program and get answers to their specific questions. You are never alone in your B-School experience.

​​​​​​​Every year, Marie Forleo’s B-School evolves along with the marketing world! This year was no exception. Each year there are updates to bonuses, videos, course content and the user experience. Having lifetime access to B-School and the community is a value you can’t put a price tag on. I totally intend to participate in B-School each year as my business evolves.

THE CURRICULUM

​​​​​​​There are 6 modules which are designed to take a new or existing business through the steps to really leverage online marketing with easy to follow videos, tutorials and worksheets (which Marie calls Fun Sheets). These fun sheets are critical to help you get clarity on the specific needs of your business and actually do the work to implement what you are learning into YOUR business.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Here is a look at the 6 modules with each one having 4 to 6 video sessions inside each module.

1. Profit Plan: Set a Solid Foundation For Your Long Term Success
2. Websites: Create a Website That Converts
3. Communication: Design A Strategic Plan To Consistently Connect With Your Market
4. List Building: How To Strategically And Intelligently Grow Your Audience
5. Offerings: Create Outstanding Products & Services That Practically Sell Themselves
6. Marketing: Leverage Timeless, Proven Principles To Skyrocket Your Sales

These modules are covered over a 6-week time period with 2 extra weeks, for a total of 8 weeks, to catch up on implementation. Marie also has office hours with live calls for participants to get their questions answered and get clarity by learning from the rest of the community.

I would set aside 1 to 2 hours per week for watching the modules, and maybe another hour or two for doing the fun sheets and implementation. You will find there is an answer vault and a massive amount of resources in a beautifully designed B-School back end. It is nothing short of amazing how organized, beautiful and user friendly the student portal of B-School has become over time. Marie and her team make sure to update B-School each and every year.

After the course is complete, Marie will release many bonuses to continue your education after B-School. Below you’ll find a comprehensive library of advanced business trainings and master classes to develop additional skills to grow a business that matters.

• Start the Right Business
• The Follow-Through Formula
• Strategies For Unstoppable Success
• Getting Started with WordPress
• Getting Started with Squarespace
• Getting Started with Shopify
• All About Opt-Ins
• Getting Started with Facebook Ads
• Danielle La Porte Audio Series
• How to Get Fantastic Testimonials
• SEO Basics, Optimize Your Site For Search
• Google Analytics
• PR Strategies to Make you a Business Celebrity
• Social Media That Sells
• How to Grow from Six to Seven Figures

WHAT’S THE COST OF B-SCHOOL?

​​​​​​​I totally get it. This was the biggest question for me as well. It’s not a decision anyone will take lightly. B-School is a one time cost of $1999 for lifetime access, or $199 a month for 12 months, charged on the same date each month. This is incredibly more affordable than getting an MBA or a college degree that’s definitely not kept up to date with the changes in the online marketing landscape.

I will also be doing a Facebook live to answer all your questions, so make sure you follow me and click “see first” @LauraLaire.

CLICK HERE to watch all the free training videos from Marie Forleo if you missed them or email me at Laura AT LauraLaire DOT com to get on my wait list for 2019.

To help you get the most out of B-school, I have a very special bonus when you purchase through my link:

-One full year of mentoring, accountability and coaching (an $1800 value) = One call per month for 12 months.

-Bonus: Access to my new course THRIVE – valued at $199.

This is a total value of $1999 for free! It’s like 2 for 1!

When you enroll in B School you get personal coaching from me to help you make the most out of your journey. As an entrepreneur for over 20 years and currently the owner of 3 businesses including a marketing agency with my husband, and as a professional life and business coach, I have a lot of insight and experience to help you in your journey.

Still have questions? You will probably find the answer here.

I look forward to working with you!