Diane Walters
Diane Walters
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Artist, Teacher, Entrepreneur

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Laura Onyi Ibikunle-Kareem
Learner
April 2, 2025
Project feedback
Through this collaboration i gained essential viewpoints that allowed me and members of my team to develop market positioning and competitive differentiation as well as growth strategies specific to Art Escape’s unique offerings. The engagement included a thorough competitive analysis of Art Escape, highlighting its unique features like individualized mentoring and community integration. Insights into market expansion revealed exciting prospects in wellness-focused events, corporate retreats, and digital program creation. In order to maintain a strong market position, it is advised that future initiatives create organized implementation plans, specify key performance indicators for market expansion activities, and guarantee continuous competitive benchmarking. Overall, this collaboration has been quite fruitful, demonstrating the importance of strategic thinking in promoting corporate expansion. I value the chance to help shape Art Escape's strategic direction and I am eager for possible future partnerships to expand on these discoveries.
University Canada West
Strategic Management (Winter 2025.3)
University Canada West
Earth studios
Competitive Landscape and Market Expansion Analysis for Earth Studios
Earth studios
Katherine Lamothe
Learner
February 24, 2025
Project feedback
Diane was a great employer! As a first time Riipen employee, I have nothing but positive things to say about the program. eARth studios is an incredible business that is multifaceted, accessible, enjoyable, and easy to support. Diane was an incredible teacher and I learned a lot, about not only potential career options, but ceramics, art, and the importance of having a job that you are passionate about.
Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Level UP: Thompson Rivers University (September - February 2025)
Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Earth studios
Ceramic Arts Fusion Marketing Strategy
Earth studios
Zeeshan Gazi
Learner
August 20, 2025
Project feedback
I had a great time working with Diane and am grateful to have contributed to a project I truly believe has great potential!
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Level UP July 2025 Cohort
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Teachinngintothefuture.com
Online Course Market Expansion Analysis
Teachinngintothefuture.com

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Earth studios
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Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

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Earth studios
Earth studios
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

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Earth studios
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Category Market research + 3
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Teachinngintothefuture.com
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Category Market research + 3
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