Tim Strifler & David Blackmon – WPGears – Divi Business Expert Course

Master Divi and Build a Profitable Web Design Business

Welcome to the WPGears – Divi Business Expert Course, your comprehensive guide to building a profitable WordPress + Divi web design business from the ground up. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale your existing business, this course is designed to equip you with the technical skills and business strategies needed to attract and retain high-value clients.

What is the WPGears – Divi Business Expert Course About?

This flagship program from WP Gears, created by Tim Strifler (Divi Life) and David Blackmon (Divi Space), goes beyond the technicalities of the Divi theme. You’ll learn how to run a sustainable design agency around Divi, from design systems to recurring revenue models. This course is not just about building websites; it’s about building a business.

What You Will Learn

This course covers a wide range of topics to ensure you have a well-rounded understanding of both the technical and business aspects of running a Divi web design business:

• Efficient Website Building: Learn how to build Divi websites efficiently using streamlined workflows, templates, and best practices.
• Client Acquisition and Sales: Discover how to find, pitch, close, and maintain high-paying clients.
• Recurring Revenue Strategies: Explore maintenance plans, hosting, and retainer models to ensure a steady income.
• Business Operations: Master project management, client communication, and scope control.
• Scalable Systems: Learn about outsourcing, standard operating procedures, tools, and automation to scale your business.
• Bonuses and Extras: Gain access to startup kits, “Docs in a Box” templates, legal contracts, and child themes.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for anyone looking to turn their Divi and WordPress skills into a real, paying business. Whether you’re new to Divi, stuck in design-only work, or looking to scale your agency into recurring income, this course is structured to move you from a solo designer to a business owner.

How Does It Work?

Upon accessing the course, you’ll gain entry to pre-recorded modules delivered digitally. The course also includes live coaching calls, a private community (Facebook group), and bonus materials. The content is dripped over time to keep you focused, but you’ll have lifetime access to all materials.

Benefits of the Course

By completing this course, you can expect to:

• Earn reliably through retained income rather than one-off builds.
• Attract clients who value quality and are willing to pay premium rates.
• Reduce time per project via systems, templates, and automation.
• Scale your business by outsourcing parts of the workflow without losing quality.
• Tap into a community of Divi designers to learn, collaborate, and network.

Prerequisites

No deep coding experience is required for this course. You should at least know basic WordPress site usage. The course is friendly even if you’re new to Divi, but it will move quickly, so be prepared to keep up.

About the Instructors

Tim Strifler runs Divi Life, a leading Divi product company. David Blackmon runs Divi Space/Aspen Grove Studios. Together, they launched WP Gears—a learning hub for WordPress & Divi professionals. Their combined experience includes scaling client services, creating plugins/themes, and teaching web design.

Why Choose Our Platform?

By offering this course on our platform, we provide a seamless, centralized access point for all your learning needs. No scattered logins or broken bonus links—just one place to access all modules, coaching call archives, templates, updates, and community access.

Downloadable Course Content

• Understanding Divi & Effective Site Building (theme framework, hosting, templates)
• Running a Divi Business: operations, project flow, client management
• Sales & Marketing: lead generation, closing, proposals
• Recurring Revenue & Client Retention (maintenance, hosting)
• Bonus features: Docs in a Box, child themes, coaching calls, templates, community

Downloadable Course Content