Idea to reality

A VIP one-to-one mentoring day to bring your new product or path idea to life

You’re done with selling your time.
You know there’s a more effortless way to do business.
The answer isn’t selling more hours.
It’s understanding your unique value and monetising it.

Let’s turn your ideas into action in just one day.
No more procrastinating or trying to do this on your own.

An immersive day of tailored support just for you

Mentoring and making with Laurence McCahill, co-founder of The Happy Startup School.

Are you a creative, coach or solopreneur that wants to create new product or chart a new path, but don’t know where to start?

This VIP in-person day is perfect for experienced coaches, practitioners and professionals who need help bringing their ideas to life.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to expand your offerings, this hands-on tailored immersive will give you the tools and guidance to make your product vision a reality.

What you'll get

  • Exclusive one-to-one mentoring for a whole day from Laurence McCahill, co-founder of The Happy Startup School

  • Guided exercises to clarify your unique value and product idea

  • Collaborative brainstorming to refine your concept and zone in on your authentic niche

  • Step-by-step instruction using cutting edge AI tools to ‘thingify’ your ideas

  • A compelling value proposition that clearly communicates the value you bring

  • A simple landing page or vision deck you come away with by the end of the day

  • Follow-on support via Zoom and Whatsapp

  • A supportive community of likeminded people that you can plug into after

Curious to learn more?

Make months of progress in just one day

Clearing the path

We’ll start the day with an energising walk before getting down to work and brainstorming ideas together.

Fuel for the mind

After a creative morning we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch by the sea before moving on to making your ideas real in the afternoon.

Making it real

We’ll move from Post-its to AI tools and thingify your ideas in no time, crafting a brand and product landing page together.

Your guide: Laurence McCahill

I’m an experienced coach, mentor, designer and co-founder of The Happy Startup School. Over the last 12 years I’ve helped thousands of entrepreneurs to find purpose, build clarity and realise their ideas through our transformational programs, events and retreats. Prior to that I ran a successful web design studio for 10 years and freelanced for 5 years as a designer in some of London’s top agencies.

I now feel drawn to working one-to-one in person with visionaries that want to make happy money – where income and impact flow more effortlessly.

6 years ago we launched Vision 20/20, our online group coaching program which has revolutionised our business, bringing in half a million in revenues over that time and countless spin-off products and collaborations.

I’ve created this day for you to to build clarity on your boldest ideas, get excited about what’s possible and launch your minimum loveable product, all in just a day.

🌍 Connect with me on Linkedin

📗 Download my book 50 Ideas on the Business of Life

“Laurence helped me to develop a product mindset, and supported me to launch my first group coaching program which has radically transformed my business and also freed up more time.”

— Beccie D’Cunha, founder of Courage Lab

How it works

Location

In-person in Rottingdean, near Brighton (1 hour from London). If you’re not local I can pick you up from Brighton station, 20 mins away.

Schedule

  • 8am pick up at Brighton station (if required)

  • 8.30am
    ☕️ Arrive / check-ins
    Coffee/tea/pastries at mine, setting some intentions for the day.

  • 9.00am
    🌳 Nature time
    Walkshop on the South Downs with sea views, a stone’s throw from my house. We’ll walk and talk, and through various prompts and questions I’ll better understand you and your business/work and what you’re looking to achieve.

  • 10.00am
    ✏️ Workshop time

    We head back indoors and start capturing your product ideas and vision on the wall using various tried and tested tools, lots of post-its and sharpies.

  • 12.30pm
    🥙 Lunch time

    We head for a delicious lunch overlooking the sea in Rottingdean

  • 2.00pm
    💻 Maker time
    Return back to turn the morning’s brainstorming into tangible assets. You’ll learn some incredible AI tools and together we’ll turn your ideas into reality.

  • 5.00pm
    ✅ Planning / next steps
    We’ll wrap things up, agree an action plan and give you access to everything you need to take the project forward.

  • 5.30pm close

Deliverables

  • A landing page which captures your vision and value

  • Sign up form so you can gather early interest and start building your list

  • Any assets we create on the day capturing your vision and ideas

Price

£2400+vat all-inclusive of lunch and all refreshments
Either pay in full or 3 monthly payments of £800+vat

As well as the VIP day, the fee also includes:

  • A follow-up Zoom call a month later to help you maintain progress and stay accountable

  • Access via Whatsapp should you have any questions for me after the day

  • Full copyright of any materials or assets created on the day

Just 3 spots available in 2026

Or book in a 15 min call with Laurence