FAQs

How does D-SOURCE work?

D-SOURCE is a membership site that hosts a series of courses, tools, resources, and coaching services, designed to help you transform your small business with tools, courses, and coaching. After registering, you'll have access to all of the courses in the D-SOURCE portal. These courses are designed and taught by Wendy Caldwell.

What types of courses are offered with my membership?

  • Pre-Recorded Courses: Pre-recorded courses include multiple lessons across our ten (10) modules. These lessons include brief videos, one or more downloadable resources, and a written component to help you apply lesson takeaways to your business.  Comprehensive action plans are included with each module.
  • Curated Expert Sessions: 1-hour long Q&A with a funding expert. These interactive lessons are in pre-recorded or live video format, and hosted once per month. Curated expert sessions may also include a comprehensive quiz, one or more downloadables, and/or online resources to help you apply takeaways to your business.
  • Live Courses: 1-hour growth or fund development lesson with a D-SOURCE Coach. These interactive lessons are in live video format, hosted twice per month and driven by current member input and questions. Live courses may also contain one or more downloadables and/or online resources to help you apply takeaways to your business.

What are some of the courses offered?

D-SOURCE modules and lessons cover the following topics:

  • Entrepreneurship Readiness;
  • Idea Cultivation;
  • Marketing Strategies;
  • Business Organizing;
  • Procuring Professional Services, Technical Assistance, and General Contractors;
  • Comprehensive Business Planning & Portfolio Development;
  • Commercial Leasing and Retail Buildout;
  • Small-Business Grantmaking, Traditional Lending, and Non-Traditional Lending

What does my membership include? Are there any perks or benefits?

In addition to the courses, tools, and resources provided in the D-SOURCE subscriber library, members will receive access to the following:

Members Only Facebook Group

The “D-SOURCE Dreamchasers” Facebook forum is for D-SOURCE members only. This private group will provide an intimate place for members to share, ask questions, receive encouragement, and hold each other accountable.

Live Learning

D-SOURCE one-hour Q&A sessions with funding experts once per month. D-SOURCE Coaches also conduct live learning sessions twice per month in response to popular questions or needs expressed by our members. During these events, members have the opportunity to watch, learn, interact, and probe the smartest minds in business coaching and fund development.

VIP Coaching Access

Receive VIP access to our "Growth Strategy" and "Funders Toolkit" coaching programs with Wendy Caldwell. Members have access to FREE coaching consultations, priority registration, and membership discounts.

Do you offer a free subscription?

Absolutely! Members who register by February 8, 2024, will have access to a FREE 7-day trial with their subscription.  This will be the only time that a free trial will be available for our site.

Do you offer a money-back guarantee?

You can cancel your D-SOURCE account anytime. And for annual plans paid upfront, we’ll also provide a full refund if you cancel within the first 14 days. You can learn more about our refund policy on our Terms and Conditions page.

What if I need help?

For account issues, technical assistance, or general information, send us an email at admin@d-src.com. Inquiries received before noon Monday - Friday will generally receive a response the same day. Inquiries received after noon Monday-Friday will generally receive a response by noon the next business day. Inquiries received after noon on Fridays, on weekends, and on holidays will receive a response the next business day.

You can also get community support by visiting the D-SOURCE Dreamchasers group on Facebook - a private community dedicated to uplifting and supporting our members in reaching their growth and funding goals.

Will D-SOURCE work for my business?

Whatever your stage of growth, D-SOURCE will help you get to the next level and make a path to funding. Guided courses and certified tools help you achieve specific goals no matter where you are in your entrepreneurship journey.

Am I locked into a contract?

You are never locked into a contract when you sign up for a membership. You can upgrade, downgrade, pause, or even cancel your account at any time.

Does D-SOURCE work with the resources or services I'm already using?

Yes! You can take D-SOURCE courses alongside other programs. Learn at your own pace and share your work with other professional service providers to leverage even more assistance.

Do I need an account to access course content and coaching?

Yes. Course content, funding resources, downloadable templates, and coaching consultations are available to members only.

Can I sign up at any time?

Registration for D-SOURCE Community Memberships is always open. You can enroll here http://www.d-src.com. Applications for coaching through our "Growth Strategy" and "Funders Toolkit" programs open periodically. To be notified of an open seat when applications are closed, create a D-SOURCE account and join the VIP Wait List inside the portal

Will the courses be available simultaneously or will we have to wait until after one course is over before accessing another?

D-SOURCE members will have access to all courses and downloadable content at all times, as long as they have an active membership subscription.

Are the courses self-paced?

The pre-recorded D-SOURCE courses are self-paced. You are able to work through as much or as little course material as you'd like. We recommend scheduling time for at least one lesson per week.

Are coaching services self-paced?

Coaching services through the "Growth Strategy" and "Funders Toolkit" are not self-paced. You will need to be able to work through all of the content in the specified 8-week timeframe(s). 

Once access has been established, how long are courses available? Will participants be able to go back and access a course again?

You will have unlimited access to all of the courses available to you for as long as you maintain your membership.

Will there be a Facebook group for members of the D-SOURCE?

Yes. Here’s the link to request access.

Is there access to more than just one class at a time or are they spread out over different months?

The courses will be available simultaneously. You can do one or more courses at the same time. Each course has multiple lessons and you have unlimited access to all of the lessons for as long as you maintain your membership.

If I end membership, will I still have access to courses released when I was an active member, but not access to new courses?

Once you end your membership, you will no longer have access to D-SOURCE courses and content. You may also lose access to priority seating and discounts for coaching programs. 

Are there any tools, or resources needed for D-SOURCE?

D-SOURCE provides all of the tools and resources that you need to navigate our modules, grow your company, build your business portfolio, and apply for funding.

I'd love to give memberships as gifts. Will you be offering gift membership options?

Unfortunately, we are unable to process memberships as gifts at this time.

How many courses will be made available in the one-month membership?

You will have access to the full D-SOURCE library with your active membership. See the membership plans and pricing page for more information.

What is the refund policy?

A money-back guarantee is offered to members within 14 days of your purchase. You have 14 days to cancel for a partial refund (full price – one month). 

Can I share my membership by giving someone else my login?

No, if your membership is shared by multiple people, the system will automatically lock one account out.

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