MCA is the ultimate platform for creative freelancers and agency owners. With a supportive community, expert coaching, and an ever-growing library of actionable content, MCA provides everything you need to overcome challenges, scale your business, and achieve your goals.
MCA is where creative freelancers and agency owners unite to connect, collaborate, and grow their businesses with Michael Janda as their guide.
Running a creative business can feel isolating and overwhelming.
Running a creative business can feel overwhelming and isolating. You’re juggling clients, pricing, sales, and growth strategies – all while wondering if you’re doing it right. I know what it’s like. I’ve been in your shoes.
Before selling my agency in 2015, I spent 13 years building a creative business from scratch. We worked with amazing clients – Disney, Google, ABC, NBC, Fox, and more. From the outside, it looked like my agency had it all figured out.
But behind the scenes? I was a designer turned business owner fumbling my way through the chaos of running a rapidly growing creative agency.
There was no one to call when a client relationship went sideways. No one to double-check my pricing or protect me from a bad client. I had no roadmap for scaling, no mentor to guide me, and limited creative business resources to help me navigate the challenges of running an agency.
I built my agenda without a mentor. I created MCA so you don’t have to do the same. MCA is an online community for creative freelancers and boutique agency owners ready to scale their businesses. Whether you’re a solo creative or managing a growing team, we’re here to help you build the business of your dreams – with guidance, support, and resources every step of the way.
It's everything you need to run a successful creative business.
Get real-time mentoring from Michael Janda to tackle challenges and seize opportunities with confidence.
Connect with fellow creative entrepreneurs and gain valuable insights to grow your business.
Access robust educational resources that feel like an MBA in creative business management.
Enjoy 24/7 access to all replays, exclusive course content, and invaluable learning tools.
Build lasting relationships and create unforgettable memories at MCA live retreats.
Find clients, new projects, and collaborate with creative partners to scale your business.
Community
Connect, collaborate, and grow with a cohort of creatives.
Join a thriving network of like-minded creatives and gain access to dynamic discussions, collaborative spaces, and opportunities to connect with peers who understand and are living through your same journey.
Discussion Board
Share your challenges, insights, and ideas in a collaborative forum where MCA members and Michael Janda provide solutions and inspiration.
Group Chat
Engage in real-time conversations with other members, ask questions, share updates, and build relationships in a dynamic, always-active chat space.
Gig Exchange
Find new opportunities or hire top creative talent through MCA’s job board – post jobs, showcase your skills, and connect with the right collaborators.
Accountability Hub
Stay on track with your goals through a dedicated space for accountability, where you can set milestones, share progress, and get support from the community.
Live In-Person Retreats
Step away from the daily grind and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience at MCA’s live in-person retreats. Join Michael Janda and fellow MCA members in inspiring locations for a perfect mix of learning, connection, and adventure. These exclusive gatherings include:
- Training Sessions: Gain valuable insights and strategies in workshops designed to elevate your business.
- Breakout Sessions: Collaborate with peers, tackle challenges, and share ideas in smaller, focused groups.
- Bonding Activities: Strengthen relationships and create unforgettable memories with activities like airboats in the Everglades, go-kart racing, sightseeing tours, shows, sporting events, chillin’ on the beach, and more.
- Shared Meals: Enjoy meals together to foster deeper connections and meaningful conversations.
MCA plans at least two retreats per year to help members recharge, learn, and grow.
Please Note: Travel, accommodations, and excursions are not included in the MCA membership fee. Cost vary depending on location and excursion choices.
Leaderboard Prizes (Get MCA for free!)
Interact with the community, earn points, climb the leaderboard and win prizes. Each month the first place winner on the leaderboard wins a custom bobblehead of themselves. If they have already won their bobblehead, they will receive a $100 gift card (Amazon or similar), 2nd place wins $50, and 3rd place gets $25. Win the leaderboard each month and you’re essentially getting MCA for free.
Mentoring
Navigate creative business challenges with a trusted mentor.
Get the personalized guidance you need with Michael Janda as your dedicated mentor. Through group coaching, live training, and daily direct message access, Michael offers actionable advice and real-world strategies to tackle your challenges and grow your creative business. With his decades of experience, you’ll gain tailored mentorship to help you succeed and thrive.
Live Lesson Attendance (2x/mo.)
Join live training sessions twice a month where Michael Janda (and occasional guest experts) teach actionable business strategies and answer your burning questions in real-time.
Group Coaching Attendance (2x/mo.)
Get personalized advice and problem-solving support during twice-monthly group coaching sessions with Michael Janda, designed to address your unique business needs.
Please Note: Live sessions typically occur Tuesdays or Thursdays at NOON EST. All session replays are posted “usually” within 24 hours of the live event.
Daily DM Access to Michael Janda
Message Michael directly for quick, personalized solutions to your challenges. He checks MCA messages daily to ensure you get timely, prioritized. expert advice for your day-to-day business challenges.
Discounted 1:1 Coaching
Dive deeper into your specific business challenges with personalized one-on-one coaching from Michael Janda at an exclusive discounted rate for MCA members.
Learn About 1:1 Coaching
Resources
Your ultimate toolkit for creative business success.
MCA equips you with everything you need to grow your business, including the Agency Steroids Course, Pricing Book (Digital), and a growing Script Library for handling tricky situations. Access hundreds of hours of live session replays, a searchable written lesson library, and 24/7 support from More Bot, an AI-powered resource packed with Michael’s expertise, templates, and strategies.
Live Lesson Replays
Access replays of all live training sessions, searchable by topic and transcript, with four new sessions added every month.
Watch Replays
Group Coaching Replays
Watch past group coaching sessions on demand, covering real-world business challenges and actionable solutions.
Pricing Book (Digital)
Get exclusive digital access to Michael’s book, The Psychology of Graphic Design Pricing, with downloadable worksheets.
Written Lesson Library
Explore a growing library of Michael’s written articles and lessons, fully searchable for quick access to insights.
Script Library
Access a curated collection of prewritten scripts to help you handle challenging business scenarios with confidence.
The Agency Steroids Course is the ultimate roadmap for creative entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses, close high-value clients, and operate with confidence. With 150+ lessons released weekly throughout 2025, this course provides everything you need to transform your freelance career or creative agency into a thriving, profitable enterprise.
From securing top-tier clients to mastering pricing, proposals, and business management, every module delivers actionable strategies, proven systems, and downloadable tools to ensure your success.
- Module 01: Prepare to Start a Creative Business or Build Your Dream Agency:
Set yourself up for success with strategies to prepare for self-employment, covering mindset, financial readiness, and marketing essentials. - Module 02: Learn How to Land Better Clients and Close Bigger Projects: Master the sales and marketing strategies Michael used to secure clients like Disney and Google. Learn how to sell with confidence and close deals effectively.
- Module 03: Create Proposals That Win and Contracts That Protect Your Business: Craft bulletproof proposals and contracts using the exact templates and strategies Michael perfected during his 15 years of agency ownership.
- Module 04: Learn How to Price Creative Services and Dramatically Increase Profits: Take the guesswork out of pricing with proven systems and tools to price projects ranging from $500 to $500,000.
- Module 05: Manage Creative Projects and Clients with Turnkey SOPs: Streamline project delivery with Michael’s agency SOPs and strategies to maximize profits, retain clients, and earn referrals.
- Module 06: Learn to Manage Your Creative Business Like a Seasoned MBA: Gain essential business knowledge to run your business profitably and stress-free, from scaling strategies to understanding financial data.
The Agency Steroids Course is your step-by-step guide to growing your creative business with less stress, more profit, and all the tools you need to succeed.
More Bot Access
More Bot is an AI-powered chatbot built to help you scale your business with confidence. Packed with over 500+ proposals and contracts, 10,000+ pages of coaching transcripts, articles, lectures, and Michael Janda’s books (Burn Your Portfolio and The Psychology of Graphic Design Pricing), More Bot is available 24/7 to provide you with actionable insights and proven strategies. Here’s what makes More Bot an essential tool for creative entrepreneurs:
- Coaching Transcripts: Access over 10,000 pages of real-life coaching conversations with strategies for scaling businesses, acquiring clients, and building your brand.
- Proposals and Contracts: Tap into 500+ of Michael’s agency-tested proposals and contracts, which helped generate over $30 million in revenue.
- Burn Your Portfolio: Leverage insights from Michael’s 400-page book to overcome challenges and grow your career.
- The Psychology of Graphic Design Pricing: Get guidance from Michael’s pricing strategies to confidently price projects and secure higher-paying clients.
- Articles and Presentations: Explore hundreds of articles and every presentation Michael has delivered, covering almost every topic a creative entrepreneur could face.
- Agency SOPs and Systems: Solve everyday business challenges with Michael’s agency SOPs and business systems documentation.
More Bot is your on-demand business resource, ready to help you price your work, craft bulletproof contracts, navigate tricky situations, and scale your creative business.
Creative business growth starts with MCA.
Growing a creative business isn’t just about hard work and it’s definitely not about “getting lucky” – it’s about having the right guidance, tools, and support. When you join MCA, you’re not just getting access to resources; you’re joining a team…a creative family…that celebrates your wins and helps you overcome challenges. Here’s what our members are saying:
Hi there, I'm Michael Janda, your creative business mentor.
For 13 years, I built and ran my creative agency, working with incredible clients like Disney, Google, and Fox, before successfully selling the business in 2015. But I did it all without a mentor to guide me, navigating pricing, client challenges, and scaling a business through trial and error. That experience inspired me to become the mentor I wish I had – writing books, creating courses, and sharing actionable strategies to help creative entrepreneurs thrive.
MCA is the next step in that mission – a community where I provide real-world mentorship, exclusive resources, and direct support to help you grow your business with more profit and less stress. This isn’t a side hustle – it’s my priority, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
I built my agency without a mentor. You don’t have to do the same. Let’s work together.
No more flying solo. Join MCA. Let's grow your business.
MCA BASIC
Gain instant access to replays of live sessions, curated courses, and essential resources to level up your creative business at your own pace.
$67/mo.
WHEN PAID QUARTERLY @ $201/qtr.
$87/mo.
WHEN PAID MONTHLY
RESOURCES
Agency Steroids Course
Live Lesson Replays
Group Coaching Replays
More Bot Access
Pricing Book (Digital)
Written Lesson Library
Script Library
COMMUNITY
Full Community Access
Discussion Board
Group Chat
Gig Exchange
Accountability Hub
Leaderboard Prizes
Live Retreat Invitation
MENTORING
Discounted 1:1 Coaching
Live Lesson Attendance (2x/mo.)
Group Coaching Attendance (2x/mo.)
Daily DM Access to Michael Janda
ADVISORY
Private 1:1 with Mike (1x/qtr.)
VIP Group Session (2x/mo.)
Mike’s Cell Phone Text Access
VIP Private Discussion Board Advisor Mike Janda in Marketing
MCA VIP Exclusive Retreat Invite
Custom Bobblehead
Please Note: Agency Steroids course begins dropping in February 2025 with new lessons each month throughout the year.
MCA PRO
Join live virtual lessons, exclusive in-person retreats, and benefit from real-time mentorship with Michael Janda to supercharge your growth.
$97/mo.
WHEN PAID QUARTERLY @ $291/qtr.
$127/mo.
WHEN PAID MONTHLY
RESOURCES
Agency Steroids Course
Live Lesson Replays
Group Coaching Replays
More Bot Access
Pricing Book (Digital)
Written Lesson Library
Script Library
COMMUNITY
Full Community Access
Discussion Board
Group Chat
Gig Exchange
Accountability Hub
Leaderboard Prizes
Live Retreat Invitation
MENTORING
Discounted 1:1 Coaching
Live Lesson Attendance (2x/mo.)
Group Coaching Attendance (2x/mo.)
Daily DM Access to Michael Janda
ADVISORY
Private 1:1 with Mike (1x/qtr.)
VIP Group Session (2x/mo.)
Mike’s Cell Phone Text Access
VIP Private Discussion Board Advisor Mike Janda in Marketing
MCA VIP Exclusive Retreat Invite
Custom Bobblehead
Please Note: Live sessions typically occur Tuesdays or Thursdays at NOON EST.
MCA VIP
Step into the ultimate agency mastermind, a group of ten elite agency owners, with unmatched access to Michael Janda as your mentor.
$1500/mo.
PAID MONTHLY VIA AUTOPAY
RESOURCES
Agency Steroids Course
Live Lesson Replays
Group Coaching Replays
More Bot Access
Pricing Book (Digital)
Written Lesson Library
Script Library
COMMUNITY
Full Community Access
Discussion Board
Group Chat
Gig Exchange
Accountability Hub
Leaderboard Prizes
Live Retreat Invitation
MENTORING
Discounted 1:1 Coaching
Live Lesson Attendance (2x/mo.)
Group Coaching Attendance (2x/mo.)
Daily DM Access to Michael Janda
ADVISORY
Private 1:1 with Mike (1x/qtr.)
VIP Group Session (2x/mo.)
Mike’s Cell Phone Text Access
VIP Private Discussion Board
Advisor Mike Janda in Marketing
MCA VIP Exclusive Retreat Invite
Custom Bobblehead
10 spots available.
Six month commitment required.
Still thinking it over?
Below you’ll find some frequently asked questions about the community.
What platform is the community built on and how can I access it?
More Creative Academy is built on the Circle platform. The community can be accessed via any web browser and through a downloadable mobile app.
Are your courses included in the community?
My courses are separate from the community content. You will find that most of the community members have taken the courses and enjoy the community for ongoing support and feedback as they implement course content.
Additionally, the course “Agency Steroids” is rolling out throughout 2025 exclusively to MCA members. This course includes all of the content found in The Ultimate Freelance Course with new and improved instruction, lessons, and templates to help your creative business.
Is there a discount for people who have taken your courses?
Creating affordable products to help as many creatives as I can is at the heart of my mission. My courses are packed with value as is the community. In my perspective both are already offered at a discount in comparison to other comparable courses and communities you will find in the creative industry.
Do you offer parity pricing?
I am very aware that not all creatives in the world are privileged with strong economic conditions. I offer an enormous amount of free content in support of everyone I can help. I also strive to keep my premium content offerings (including MCA) priced at a reasonable enrollment fee when compared to other communities you may find in the industry and in relation to the value of the content offered.
What types of people are in the community? Is it just designers?
The community includes creative entrepreneurs from many different fields including design, UX, development, photography, videography, copywriting, marketers, content creators and others. The content and conversation inside the community can be applied to nearly any service based business.
Do I have to have taken your courses to be able to join the community?
Taking my courses is not a requirement for enrollment in the community. However, many of the community members have enrolled in my courses and use the community as a support system as they implement the content in their creative businesses. The courses are recommended, but not required.
How much access will I have to Michael Janda?
The community includes live lesson events each month. I host and attend all of those events and teach most of them. There are guest speakers who teach inside the community, but it is not in lieu of me, it is in addition to me. I have a lot of massively talented friends that have value to share with you.
I also run all of the group coaching sessions and answer community questions in that format. Those are hosted and run by me personally.
Perhaps best of all, I am available daily via direct message and the community discussion board providing you with as much value as I can to help your creative business.
What time of day are the live sessions?
Live sessions are typically held on Tuesdays or Thursdays at NOON EST. We have found that this time accommodates the most amount of community members.Replays are available within 24 hours inside the community for any events you may have missed.
