What if you could turn your business dream into a money-making reality in just 10 weeks?

The Academy is for Nashvillians who have a business idea they want to build right away.

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You have a great business idea, and maybe you are already making money, but you have bigger dreams of turning it into a full-time business

It's easy to become overwhelmed by questions...

🧭 Where do I even start?
💡 Is my idea good enough to make it…?
💼 How do I protect myself and my family legally?

What you need most is a reliable resource that will provide you the education and working knowledge to get started in your dream business.

Introducing

The Academy

The Academy, powered by Corner to Corner is a Nashville-based nonprofit that offers an exclusive program designed to equip under estimated entrepreneurs with the skills they need to plan, start, and grow their own small businesses.

The Academy is designed to help neighbors create a sustainable engine for their family and community. Corner to Corner has helped thousands of underestimated entrepreneurs with this program, and we can help you, too! Why? We want ALL of our Nashville neighbors to flourish.

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What's Included?

Practical, Applicable Business Curriculum

Commit to 10 weeks of class held once a week. We offer day and evening classes. The times vary and will be announced once the cohort is selected.
Step-by-step, practical business training, and 10 extensive modules designed specifically for those without business experience or education.
Apply the training real-time to YOUR business with practical application.
Get the exact framework to show you all of the pieces that go into growing your business.
Leave with a completed visual business plan you can follow.

Value: $500

Dynamic In-Person Instruction

Choose a Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday in person class, at locations in and around Nashville, Antioch and Murfreesboro
Put your training into practice with in-person workshops led by former graduates.
Attend convenient locations and places where you live, work and play.
Build relationships with other business owners in a small group setting.
Use our step-by-step, teaching method for foundational information such as accounting principles, legal structure, pitching your business and so much more!

Value: $1,200

Expert Guest Speakers

Get access to successful business owners who will share business tips, tricks, and advice for you to avoid early business pitfalls.
Be inspired and learn what is possible for you by learning from Nashville-based business owners, many of whom have grown million dollar companies.

Value: $2,000

Compassionate Pitch Contest

Pitch Contestants have a chance to pitch their business to a captive audience of thousands of potential customers.
Pitch Contestants have a chance to win cash to help go further in their business goals.
Gain exposure to our EXCLUSIVE network of Nashville businesses who utilize our graduates for corporate events, services, and experiences.

Value: $1,500

Graduation Celebration

Celebrate YOU in the biggest block party style graduation in Middle Tennessee!
Network with Nashville residents, including local business owners.

Value: $2,000

Total Value: $7,200

Your Price: $160

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*Because The Academy has more demand than spots available in each enrollment period, we use a computer-generated randomization process.

This allows all of our neighbors to be able to enroll easily and equitably.

Thanks to private funding available to us as a non-profit organization, The Academy is available to you at 90% off what programs like ours normally cost.

Corner to Corner has the secrets. A lot of the times we want to start a business and want it to be successful, but we don’t know how. We can read books and podcasts, but when it comes down to your break-even point, funding, business structures – these are secrets nobody tells you.

Chiquita, Sweet Rubies

I plan to make you guys proud! You guys came into my life and showed nothing but unconditional LOVE to me & my business.

Brittney Long-Coleman, K3 Lavish

Anyone and everyone who crosses paths with Corner to Corner walks away tremendously blessed and I’m thankful to be able to play a small role in that! So proud of all that we have been able to do and looking forward to what’s to come.

Johari Matthews, Board Member

I graduated from Corner to Corner in the Spring of 2019! And I’m still to this day reaping the benefits! If you’re wanting to start a business, or grow the business you already have. Sign up!

Tish Anderson, Extensions of You

This program is transforming entrepreneurs in Nashville, TN.

Writing by Design Media, Inc.

I came to one of their graduations. Then the next graduation was mine. Best 10-weeks ever! If you have an idea or even a business that’s running and you need help to succeed, then start with Corner to Corner!

Sherondia Sullivan, Therapeutic Solutions Mobile Massage

Y’all make God’s work look SO fun!

Heather Matulewicz

Don’t sleep on this program. It truly has changed my outlook on entrepreneurship (to focus on the grind, and not romanticize it). I had the honor of going through the program with Shana, and now she’s the Executive Director. Much deserved and she will definitely help take Corner to Corner to new heights! Congrats!

Amber Epperson

My experience from the day I signed up for class and up until this very moment has been life changing. I love that as a facilitator I have the opportunity to offer support and guidance to a new group of entrepreneurs! The most amazing part about being connected to The Academy is that Corner to Corner continues to invest in your growth, not only as an individual but as an entrepreneur and it’s done with so much love and grace!

Tiasha Nixon, Chosen Tops

Why wait?

Time to take the leap and bet on yourself!

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EXTREMELY IMPORTANT EARNINGS DISCLOSURE

As noted above, signing up does not guarantee you enrollment in the Academy. Because our demand exceeds the availability of the classes, we use a computer randomization selection process. This maintains equitable and fair enrollment practices. Basically, everybody is treated fairly and equally. If you are selected, you will pay your $25.00 seat deposit and have until the end of the cohort to pay the additional balance of $135.00 (NOTE: The TOTAL cost is $160.00)

Also, we love sharing the growth and success of our alumni. But we want to be clear that absolutely NOTHING on this web page should be considered as any type of earnings claim (implied or otherwise). Financial and non financial growth is based on the work you put in, the knowledge that you apply and many other factors. We always want to support and assist you, but we can not guarantee any monetary gain.

Please remember that all business entails RISK. During the class, facilitators will assist you in understanding foundational business concepts and principles. It is up to you to use their knowledge, the curriculum and our community to grow your business.

This will require what we know you already know inside of you which is commitment, perseverance, community, work and leaning in to all opportunities. We will help, but it is up to you to see it through. Your community is waiting, we hope to see you soon!