Career Industry Accelerator Club
Group business coaching and training to accelerate success for resume writers and career coaches.
Your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to:
It’s time to strap in and ACCELERATE your success!
More than a think tank, career industry entrepreneurs flock to the Career Industry Accelerator Club (CIAC) – formerly known as the Fly Higher Tribe – to build deep industry connections, set AND achieve goals, get on the spot coaching, find the resources they need to succeed, celebrate their wins, and continue loving their career.
It’s the power of expert coaching, support, and engagement in your pocket to pull out whenever you need it for just pennies a day!
There’s NOTHING Like the Accelerator Club to Ensure Unlimited Success as a Career Industry Entrepreneur!
The Accelerator Club Allows Members to Rapidly Build Relationships & Heighten Their Results!
We invite you to experience just some of the energy, networking, and learning that goes on in an Accelerator Club Zoom meeting by watching our November 2022 meeting.
Reminder: It was called the Fly Higher Tribe at that time.
We started the session with an initial connect coaching activity that will get you thinking about a transition you are going through in your life currently and helping you find inspiration, support, and connection.
NOTE: Connection takes place in breakout sessions so you won’t get to see that but you can use the time to do the activity yourself and just imagine how powerful it would be to experience it with colleagues.
Also, it did not include a member-selected deep dive training segment, which is included monthly since January 2024. But it will give you a taste of the ROI of consulting and connecting!
Then you’ll experience the hot seat coaching and engagement section where we discuss:
- How to reinvent the client coaching feedback process to be far less time consuming and draining.
- Raising your rates today – when and how + a sneak peek at the 2023 resume pricing survey results.
- Changing how you process payments for one-off sessions so you aren’t chasing money.
- Packaging strategies and a la carte pricing wisdom.
You won’t see the downloadable on-the-go audio MP3 file or all the resources that are posted in our private member forum after the meeting so that you can deep-dive further into topics of choice.
But we expect you’ll still experience what gives our club such an energizing vibe!
Note that the video replay button only displays to existing members and requires login.
Live Trainings & Hot Seat Coaching In Every Session!! Just Some Topics That Have Come Up:
What Accelerator Club Members are Saying
“Let me just say that the Accelerator Club ROCKS! The value that I gain each time I participate MORE than pays for the monthly fee. Laura is a fantastic coach, and people pay her a premium for one-on-one sessions. With the club, you’re getting the benefit of Laura’s 1:1 coaching for a fraction of the fee. Plus, you get the input of other members who are incredibly generous with their knowledge and experience. My favorite sessions this year were the ones on AI and automation, productivity hacks, and niching. Each session included valuable handouts. (The AI session included a 13-page prompt guide!) The takeaways from these sessions have made me much more productive. If you’re on the fence … you seriously need to join!”
The LetterSmith
“The turning point in my career was about two years ago. I was burnt out. I had to do 20 resumes a month to just break even because my prices were so low. Truthfully, I was going to throw in the towel and just teach full-time as I am a college professor.
I told my husband about my plans and he looked at me and said, “you can’t quit yourself.”
It was then that things got real. I was a member of CDI so I started my growth path by joining the Fly Higher Tribe, now called the Career Industry Accelerator Club. I joined the group out of desperation but it was the best thing I ever did.
Laura got me straight and the feedback from my peers in the group made all the difference. I doubled the cost of my resumes, packaged my services, and found things I could add to my offerings.
A year later, I work half as much as I used to while making the money I need to grow. I still have work to do, but I can honestly say, I am glad I didn’t give up. CDI has made all the difference in my business. It has been a game changer for me.”
UPDATE:
“Being part of the Accelerator Club has been transformational for me. The combination of breakthrough strategies, peer insights, and direct support has saved me countless hours while opening doors to new opportunities. I even met two fellow members who later collaborated with me on my book, Brewing Success: A Job Seeker’s Guide to Networking, which not only remained a best seller on Amazon for months but also won a CDI Career Innovator Award. The value I’ve gained far exceeds the cost. It feels like having a full advisory board, ongoing training, and a powerhouse network all in one. Truly, it is one of the best investments I have ever made in my business.”
I told my husband about my plans and he looked at me and said, “you can’t quit yourself.”
It was then that things got real. I was a member of CDI so I started my growth path by joining the Fly Higher Tribe, now called the Career Industry Accelerator Club. I joined the group out of desperation but it was the best thing I ever did.
Laura got me straight and the feedback from my peers in the group made all the difference. I doubled the cost of my resumes, packaged my services, and found things I could add to my offerings.
A year later, I work half as much as I used to while making the money I need to grow. I still have work to do, but I can honestly say, I am glad I didn’t give up. CDI has made all the difference in my business. It has been a game changer for me.”
UPDATE:
“Being part of the Accelerator Club has been transformational for me. The combination of breakthrough strategies, peer insights, and direct support has saved me countless hours while opening doors to new opportunities. I even met two fellow members who later collaborated with me on my book, Brewing Success: A Job Seeker’s Guide to Networking, which not only remained a best seller on Amazon for months but also won a CDI Career Innovator Award. The value I’ve gained far exceeds the cost. It feels like having a full advisory board, ongoing training, and a powerhouse network all in one. Truly, it is one of the best investments I have ever made in my business.”
Vision to Purpose
“Laura’s work through and commitment to Career Directors International is a truly powerful resource for high-level career industry professionals.
If you are a resume writer or career coach intending to provide the best possible service to your clients, joining CDI’s “Fly Higher Tribe” is pretty much a “must.”
In fact, Laura produces so many resources and training opportunities that is hard to take advantage of everything offered.
I genuinely feel the Tribe lays out an entire road-map/blueprint to having a successful resume writing business – and I enjoy how you keep stressing the value of following and implementing what is recommended.”
If you are a resume writer or career coach intending to provide the best possible service to your clients, joining CDI’s “Fly Higher Tribe” is pretty much a “must.”
In fact, Laura produces so many resources and training opportunities that is hard to take advantage of everything offered.
I genuinely feel the Tribe lays out an entire road-map/blueprint to having a successful resume writing business – and I enjoy how you keep stressing the value of following and implementing what is recommended.”
Windhof Communications LLC
“Heed the wise words of our superhero goddess, Laura. She suggested I bundle my services to boost deal size in a Tribe call. It has totally worked. Actually, I haven’t bundled yet, but I added a recommendation engine to the checkout process and I’m surprised to see just how many clients (80%) are ordering Cover Letters, LinkedIn Profiles, and Resume Distribution. I guess the whole ‘you want fries with that?’ thing works.”
Brightside Resumes
And Just Who Am I to Lead The Accelerator Club?
Hi, I’m Laura DeCarlo, President of Career Directors International, multi-certified business success coach, award-winning resume writer and award-winning placement director, author of four books including Resumes for Dummies, and multi-certified professional.
I’m also currently a Certified Customer Acquisition Specialist, Certified Content Marketing Specialist, Money Breakthrough Method® Coach, Infinite Possibilities Certified Trainer, Certified XChange Guide, elite member of Forbes Coaches Council, and a Certified Money, Marketing and Soul Coach®.
But that’s the tip of the iceberg because I am ALWAYS learning what works in career services, resume writing, coaching, and business with ongoing training in areas of AI, copywriting, conversion funnels, email marketing, community marketing, SEO, social media marketing, video marketing, curriculum development, and more.
What matters is the results I help club members to attain!
For example, we’ve had members:
- Listen to one session and use the knowledge to launch a $3600/mo new revenue stream.
- Turn a potential chargeback into $1K added profitability.
- Overcome concerns and embrace AI tools like ChatGPT to speed up their work.
- Reduce grueling 14+ hour days to 4-day work weeks through more effective pricing, packaging, and consultations.
- Avoid pitfalls in start ups and slowdowns in existing businesses by leaning into best practices and emerging solutions.
- Identify new opportunities for products, programs, and solutions to work less and earn more.
- Navigate industry challenges like pandemic shutdowns to maintain profitability.
We’ve seen friendships, partnerships, accountability, and fun come about through our engagements.
Plus, so much more!
The Accelerator Club IS what you need to take big steps forward!
Sound expensive or too good to be true? It’s not.
The Accelerator Club Membership Add-On Tier Includes:
Show Prospects You’re Accelerated:
By displaying the member badge on print or digital media, you can demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning. Show job seekers (and the world) you’re focused on Accelerating your success and theirs!
What Accelerator Club Members are Saying
“Great call! Anyone wanting to do their best or increase revenue should be on these calls.”
Aricia Shaffer Coaching & Consulting
“The LinkedIn strategies suggested by you and other tribe members have added at least 2 sales a month to my business – a value of $3600+/month.”
Aspirations Career Services, Inc.
“I would be lost without your guidance, Laura. I plan to write you another testimonial soon to add to the one you have from our private coaching. (See her testimonial and results below).”
Piper Strategy Group
You pay a small amount to get BIG results!
The Career Industry Accelerator Club is an affordable add-on tier of membership. (Please be sure to be logged in to see member pricing.)
You won’t find this value and ROI in any other program in the career services industry!
There are no contracts and you can always cancel before your next renewal. (Although many of our 2014 Charter Members are still with the Club today!)
If you are ready to:
- Start finding LOTS more free time in your week…
- Love your clients again (or maybe for the first time, or maybe finally get clients)…
- Charge what you’re worth with total peace of mind (and likely far more than you expect)…
- Make more $$ per client…
- Get that project (or your business) off the ground…
- Build a strong network of colleagues and partners…
- Get in early on new industry opportunities…
- Feel recharged, revitalized, and ready to win…
- Enjoy your life and not just be run by your business….
Then the Career Industry Accelerator Club is for you!
Plus, Cyber Week only bonuses:
When you take advantage of the annual join special, you automatically gain access to these custom trainings and supporting resources (June-Sept club events). A $426 value, these four programs will be sold individually in Jan 2026 at the prices listed below:
- Where to Start with Corporate Retainers + Handouts & Worksheets – $129 value
- AI Training & 13-Page Prompt Guide – $119 value
- How to Stand Out as An Expert In Your Field + Brainstorming Guide – $89 value
- Selling Coaching Without Calling It Coaching + Cheat Sheet & Worksheet – $89 value
- Plus, a PR Agency AI Prompt, courtesy of Dr. Jeannine Bennett, Vision to Purpose – an invaluable gift
Don’t miss this chance to become an insider with the Career Industry Accelerator Club. Your future doesn’t have to be on hold any longer!
Now 2 Easy Ways to Join:
New to CDI? We have two tiers of membership.
The Accelerator+ is our coaching tier.
Learn more about both tiers here.
Existing members, please log in to see the pricing to add the Accelerator Club.
NOTE: This subscription auto renews. Cancel at any time.
More Client Success Stories
“I already am moving forward with some of the advice from the call this week!”
Robin’s Resumes®
“I raised my prices by double-digits last year with your help, and the world should know that!
When my executive resume writing and coaching business began breaking sales record after sales record, I needed help. I was elated. BUT, I’d never “played this big” before.
Laura gave me the tactical and mindset tools I needed to step up to the next level, build a team to support me, deal with ensuing revenue ebbs and flows, make time for key projects, and keep my sanity. She also gave me the insight to realign my packages with services I’m excited to offer while guiding me toward even greater revenue and profit margins (I was able to raise my prices 30%+ and set the stage for more growth down the road).
Laura is a true business expert and has the high EQ to zero in on exactly what you need most. She brings order to chaos, growth to stagnation, and renewed joy to entrepreneurs who need a new infusion of energy and strategy.”
When my executive resume writing and coaching business began breaking sales record after sales record, I needed help. I was elated. BUT, I’d never “played this big” before.
Laura gave me the tactical and mindset tools I needed to step up to the next level, build a team to support me, deal with ensuing revenue ebbs and flows, make time for key projects, and keep my sanity. She also gave me the insight to realign my packages with services I’m excited to offer while guiding me toward even greater revenue and profit margins (I was able to raise my prices 30%+ and set the stage for more growth down the road).
Laura is a true business expert and has the high EQ to zero in on exactly what you need most. She brings order to chaos, growth to stagnation, and renewed joy to entrepreneurs who need a new infusion of energy and strategy.”
Movin’ On Up Resumes
“I JUST sold another VIP package. So – you helped me increase my prices by 1/3 and for other packages 100% respectively.
I recouped my coaching investment with you within the first week of raising my prices, we are now ahead of schedule for our annual financial goals (and it is only Jan 9th!) and these changes will empower me with more free time to create more information products for my business.
Thank you!!! I could not have figured this out as easily or as quickly without your help, and that’s the truth.
Last year, thanks to you, we had a 30% increase in revenue and a 30% decrease in clients. I look at the client decrease as a very good thing – it gives me room to strategically grow while we make more and spend more energy on our deserving clients.
Additionally, I did go ahead with your idea to bring a service in house last year that had previously been outsourced. We dramatically increased the quality of the results we were achieving for our clients and we captured about another $7K in revenue.
I recouped my coaching investment with you within the first week of raising my prices, we are now ahead of schedule for our annual financial goals (and it is only Jan 9th!) and these changes will empower me with more free time to create more information products for my business.
Thank you!!! I could not have figured this out as easily or as quickly without your help, and that’s the truth.
Last year, thanks to you, we had a 30% increase in revenue and a 30% decrease in clients. I look at the client decrease as a very good thing – it gives me room to strategically grow while we make more and spend more energy on our deserving clients.
Additionally, I did go ahead with your idea to bring a service in house last year that had previously been outsourced. We dramatically increased the quality of the results we were achieving for our clients and we captured about another $7K in revenue.
MaryElizabethBradford.com
“I tried your 97% close rate script and it was like some kind of magic. I went into the spiel with the prospect, “3 different audiences, keywords, etc”.
I described my packages (which thanks to you are now delineated and a choice between “Yes” and “Yes” instead of between “Yes” and some other writer) and pitched them $300 higher than previously. He acted like he couldn’t get out his credit card fast enough; like he was afraid I would go away.
He tried to give me his credit card while driving! In the past they used to tell me they were driving as a way to get off the phone. But, by using your tried-and-true method, driving was not an object, it’s like I was giving away gold.
UPDATE…
Well, another amazing event! I had a consult call with a client early in their career using your magic spiel. I quoted and sold him my “Deluxe” package for double the price I would have charged someone at his level before.
I sold him the $1165 “Deluxe” package that includes LinkedIn…this is double the price I would have charged someone at his level before! He told me he was honored to work with me.
This all means that now I can make the sale, at double the price, and the privilege is theirs!”
I described my packages (which thanks to you are now delineated and a choice between “Yes” and “Yes” instead of between “Yes” and some other writer) and pitched them $300 higher than previously. He acted like he couldn’t get out his credit card fast enough; like he was afraid I would go away.
He tried to give me his credit card while driving! In the past they used to tell me they were driving as a way to get off the phone. But, by using your tried-and-true method, driving was not an object, it’s like I was giving away gold.
UPDATE…
Well, another amazing event! I had a consult call with a client early in their career using your magic spiel. I quoted and sold him my “Deluxe” package for double the price I would have charged someone at his level before.
I sold him the $1165 “Deluxe” package that includes LinkedIn…this is double the price I would have charged someone at his level before! He told me he was honored to work with me.
This all means that now I can make the sale, at double the price, and the privilege is theirs!”
Best-in-Class Resumes
“Working with Laura has transformed my sales process. Through use of her methodology I’m now closing sales at slightly more than double my former prices. Her wisdom and guidance also allowed me to begin experiencing sales breakthroughs with a particularly challenging population and even better, let me take a 2-week vacation while still having the largest revenue month of the year. I am excited about what success 2020 will bring!”
Inspire Careers
“I’ve received great support from your 1-on-1 coaching in the past, among other things (and I’ve done a testimonial for that). The CDI Tribe carries on that tradition with access to some highly practical, focused information and advice. It’s a bargain now and will continue to be when the investment, inevitably, increases from its current low level.”
A Successful Career
“As soon as I got off of the phone with you after our third coaching session, I increased my prices and revised my packages based on your suggestions. I got an inquiry that night, used your 3 step process and the client invested for double what I was charging!
I am glad I invested in your services. I made that money back and then some!”
I am glad I invested in your services. I made that money back and then some!”
The Career Coach
“I would be absolutely lost without your coaching!
Everyone is unique in where they get “stuck” in growing their practice. For me, I struggled with being true and authentic in owning my unique brand in the market. I also struggled with structuring my programs and creating full-service solutions with pricing that made sense for the level of involvement and expertise I was providing, as well as shaping boundaries around my services so that I could regain a sense of balance in my personal life.
Laura’s program and coaching – and unwavering, relentless commitment to supporting my growth as a successful practitioner and business owner – has helped to address all these pain points – and so much more. I now head into the market with a new level of confidence, empowerment and structure that has helped me to grow by business by 30% within only a few short months.“
Everyone is unique in where they get “stuck” in growing their practice. For me, I struggled with being true and authentic in owning my unique brand in the market. I also struggled with structuring my programs and creating full-service solutions with pricing that made sense for the level of involvement and expertise I was providing, as well as shaping boundaries around my services so that I could regain a sense of balance in my personal life.
Laura’s program and coaching – and unwavering, relentless commitment to supporting my growth as a successful practitioner and business owner – has helped to address all these pain points – and so much more. I now head into the market with a new level of confidence, empowerment and structure that has helped me to grow by business by 30% within only a few short months.“
Piper Strategy Group
“Laura DeCarlo is an amazing mentor and coach. She pushed me hard and with love, and, to be honest, it was not always easy to take her laser coaching. But I almost felt I owed it to her to follow her advice since she was putting in such effort on her end. Once I implemented Laura’s suggestions, my game jumped up many levels. The investment of time and money was well worth the effort; I got way more than I bargained for.”
www.TheEssayExpert.com
“Laura DeCarlo provided me with the insight and direction I needed to move my business forward. Her ideas, encouragement, and practical solutions to the challenges I was facing inspired me to take action, resulting in immense personal and professional growth.
Laura motivated me to pursue my CMRW and identified numerous other avenues to gain publicity, build awareness, and take my business to the next level. I can’t place a high enough value on her one-on-one coaching skills and her insight into the resume writing business!”
Laura motivated me to pursue my CMRW and identified numerous other avenues to gain publicity, build awareness, and take my business to the next level. I can’t place a high enough value on her one-on-one coaching skills and her insight into the resume writing business!”
Career Communication Strategies
“Working with Laura is like having a 9-course feast when you only expected a snack!
Seriously, in just one 90-minute session, she gave me more practical ideas and tips than I could wrap my brain around, but I’m already putting one or two of them into practice and have a string of them lined up to execute next.
If I don’t see a huge difference in my business over the coming months, it will be because I wasn’t smart enough to take the actions Laura recommended!”
Seriously, in just one 90-minute session, she gave me more practical ideas and tips than I could wrap my brain around, but I’m already putting one or two of them into practice and have a string of them lined up to execute next.
If I don’t see a huge difference in my business over the coming months, it will be because I wasn’t smart enough to take the actions Laura recommended!”
A Successful Career
“As a career advisor to others (in addition to resume writer, etc.), I believe highly in the value of coaching and had been looking for my own coach for some time.
When I came across Laura and Career Directors International, it felt like career advisory kismet! From our very first conversation to the work we still do today, she has been instrumental in helping me take my business from successful to super-successful.
Laura’s guidance, perspective, and ability to see things from a strategic and pragmatic place helped me make decisions that paid off big-time with consistently higher profit coupled with more time freedom.
After our very first session, I made one tweak to my business structure (per Laura’s suggestion) and the investment I made into coaching with her paid itself off in less than a week – our most profitable week at the time but now definitely the standard.“
When I came across Laura and Career Directors International, it felt like career advisory kismet! From our very first conversation to the work we still do today, she has been instrumental in helping me take my business from successful to super-successful.
Laura’s guidance, perspective, and ability to see things from a strategic and pragmatic place helped me make decisions that paid off big-time with consistently higher profit coupled with more time freedom.
After our very first session, I made one tweak to my business structure (per Laura’s suggestion) and the investment I made into coaching with her paid itself off in less than a week – our most profitable week at the time but now definitely the standard.“
ReFresh Your Step Coaching & Consulting
“Laura’s guidance has had more of an impact on growing my business than anyone else in the business.
As a result, I’ve watched my business grow from a tiny, local business to a key player in the industry.
In the past year I have more than tripled my revenue!
I’ve now had clients invest as much as $800 in career services, and that’s in a small city with a 4% unemployment rate and where my previous competitors charged $75 (for a resume and cover letter).
I certainly couldn’t have accomplished all that I have without your support and guidance. You are AMAZING!”
As a result, I’ve watched my business grow from a tiny, local business to a key player in the industry.
In the past year I have more than tripled my revenue!
I’ve now had clients invest as much as $800 in career services, and that’s in a small city with a 4% unemployment rate and where my previous competitors charged $75 (for a resume and cover letter).
I certainly couldn’t have accomplished all that I have without your support and guidance. You are AMAZING!”
Haute Resume & Career Services LLC
“Based on your advice in our first session yesterday, I changed my approach to the consultation and increased my quote to a senior executive prospect last night. I offered him a resume and LinkedIn profile at an increase of more than 400% over the rates I’ve been quoting (and not always successfully closing). He paid and we’re off and running!
When I stepped back and thought about our conversation, I really know that I’m worth to my clients. Thank you for helping me to remember that and to begin quoting properly for the value I offer.
As an aside, I shared your strategies with my VA who is excellent but undercharging. As a result, she too increased her price and had no problem closing the next prospect who came along at her higher rates!
This is all because of your influence and deserves a happy dance for you!”
When I stepped back and thought about our conversation, I really know that I’m worth to my clients. Thank you for helping me to remember that and to begin quoting properly for the value I offer.
As an aside, I shared your strategies with my VA who is excellent but undercharging. As a result, she too increased her price and had no problem closing the next prospect who came along at her higher rates!
This is all because of your influence and deserves a happy dance for you!”
Tools for Transition
“In the two weeks since working with Laura (and Pat) I have closed 60% of my consults with two more still pending – my best win ratio ever. Plus, I increased each of my quotes and captured bigger packages and larger sales with each, to the tune of nearly $9K. That also represents an all-time high, which includes my single biggest sale to date.
Thank you for an exceptional return on my training investment in this CDI program!!!”
Thank you for an exceptional return on my training investment in this CDI program!!!”
Executive Resume Rescue
“Working with Laura as a business consultant helped me get very clear on my own resume writing standards to be able to convey specific expectations to my team. As a result, my process to exceed my client’s high expectations has now been streamlined, contributing more to my bottom line and those of my partners/affiliates, while continually making my clients happier.
What amazed me was how much could be covered and addressed in three calls. Laura’s generosity with her knowledge, time and commitment to me truly blew me away. I came to her with specific initiatives to streamline the process of my business and…voila!…that’s what I got and more.
This money spent has returned on itself already in additional revenues, profits and time saved that I can use to invest in myself and my business.”
What amazed me was how much could be covered and addressed in three calls. Laura’s generosity with her knowledge, time and commitment to me truly blew me away. I came to her with specific initiatives to streamline the process of my business and…voila!…that’s what I got and more.
This money spent has returned on itself already in additional revenues, profits and time saved that I can use to invest in myself and my business.”
Chameleon Resumes TM LLC