COHORT PROGRAMS

CREDIT COMPASS

Charting Your Path to Financial Power

Duration: 8 Weeks

Format: Hybrid (In-Person + Virtual)

Who It's For: Individuals & Entrepreneurs

Level: Foundational to Intermediate

The Detroit Wealth Club’s CREDIT COMPASS is your guided journey through the world of personal credit, designed to help you turn credit knowledge into real-life opportunity. Whether your goals include buying a home, launching a business, securing employment, or simply gaining financial control, this 8-week cohort is the roadmap to get you there.

You’ll walk away with more than knowledge; you’ll gain the tools to take real action. From building your credit profile to repairing past damage, CREDIT COMPASS empowers you to take ownership of your financial story.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How it works, why it matters

The Foundation Formula

Build It Right from Day One

Duration: 6 Weeks

Format: In Person

Who It's For: New & Growing Entrepreneurs

Level: Foundational

Before you chase grants, credit, or capital, make sure your business is built on solid ground. The Foundation Formula is an 8-week, hands-on course designed to help entrepreneurs lay the essential groundwork for long-term growth and credibility in the business world.

This course is ideal for both new startups and existing businesses looking to clean up, catch up, or legitimize their foundation. You’ll walk away with your filings in order, your documents prepared, and your visibility and credibility ready to scale.

What You’ll Learn:

Course Deliverables:

  • Completion of state and federal business filings

  • Custom business foundation checklist

  • Vendor account application support

  • Document templates (operating agreement, business plan overview, etc.)

  • Secondary business report ordering (NAV, CreditSignal, etc.)

  • Grant and funding source directory

  • Curated referrals for service providers (CPAs, attorneys, graphic designers & more)

Whether you’re just getting started or tightening up your business backend, The Foundation Formula will ensure your business is not just running, but ready for funding, partnerships, and growth.

Entrepreneur Credit Blueprint: Business Credit Accelerator 

Charting Your Path to Financial Power

Duration: 8 Weeks

Format: Hybrid (In-Person + Virtual)

Who It's For: Startups, Small Business Owners & Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Level: Foundational to Intermediate

Course Overview:

Ready to unlock capital and credit for your business the right way? The Entrepreneur Credit Blueprint is an 8-week, hybrid course designed to help entrepreneurs build a strong business foundation and confidently pursue credit opportunities from banks, fintechs, and community lenders.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, this course will demystify the business credit process and help you prepare, apply, and qualify for funding that fits your goals. You'll gain insider knowledge on what lenders really look for—and how to meet those expectations.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Course Deliverables:

  • Weekly expert-led workshops and Q&A sessions

  • Business credit roadmap tailored to your industry

  • Application walkthroughs for real lenders and funding platforms

  • Templates for business financials and documentation checklists

  • Guidance on selecting the right credit products for your business needs

  • Access to a supportive peer community and local funding resource guide

Whether you need working capital, equipment financing, or growth funding—Entrepreneur Credit Blueprint will help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and credibility.

BUY‑BUILD‑BANK

Flip for Cash, Hold for Wealth

Duration: 8 Weeks  

Format: In‑Person (Detroit classroom + field trips)

Who It’s For: Aspiring & active investors, homeowners, rehabbers

Level: Foundational → Intermediate

BUY‑BUILD‑BANK turns abandoned houses and hidden listings into wealth‑building opportunities. Over eight weeks—through immersive classroom sessions and optional site visits—you’ll analyze live deals, tour active rehabs, meet lenders, and gain a full understanding of how to package your deals to close.

Whether you want a quick flip payday or a long‑term rental portfolio, this hands‑on program gives you the confidence, contacts, and checklists to move from scrolling Zillow to holding deeds—all taught by a licensed Detroit real‑estate agent who has completed multiple fix‑and‑flips and maintains her rental holdings.

Course Deliverables:

  • Deal‑Finding Power – MLS, Detroit Land Bank, county tax auctions, wholesalers & off‑market leads

  • Numbers That Work – Pull razor‑sharp comps, lock in ARV & MAO, and stress‑test rehab budgets

  • Funding Toolkit – Conventional, 203k, HomeStyle, hard‑money, CDFIs, private partners, business credit & more

  • Renovation Road‑Map – Create iron‑clad scopes, draw schedules, and manage contractors without drama

  • Exit Like a Pro – Flip for profit or BRRRR into cash‑flow rentals—refi math, landlord law & Detroit compliance