47. How to Start a $480K/Year Online Course Business

11/21/22 • 37 min

An online course is an appealing way to earn passive income, or add an extra revenue stream to an existing business. You don’t need any special expertise to do it, either, and Jacques Hopkins is proof. He turned his hobby playing piano into a $40,000 a month business when he started Piano in 21 Days, and you’ll hear how in this interview.

Jacques had a traditional career as an engineer but wanted a job that would give him more free time. He realized he used practicing piano to procrastinate, and decided to make that passion the heart of his new business. He’ll be the first to tell you he’s not a piano virtuoso, but he does know how to build an evergreen sales funnel, and knowing how to sell online course content proved to be the key to unlocking his business growth.

One of the best things about an online course business is its low barrier to entry. Jacques started his with a budget of around $150 a month, and those costs have stayed low as he’s grown, meaning about 50% of his revenue is profit. He’ll explain the main costs an entrepreneur should budget for and how to make the most of that investment, along with how to set up smart systems and build a team to make your income as passive as possible. If you want to know how to create an online course, this is the podcast episode for you!

Resources

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Piano in 21 Days - See Jacques’ course

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Resources

https://bit.ly/4f2u7Bl Start your ecommerce business today
Piano in 21 Days - See Jacques’ course

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46. How to Start a T-Shirt Printing Business (And Scale It to 7-Figures)

Kerry Egeler started Shirt School in 2019 to help other t-shirt printing business owners start their store and grow revenue. In three years, the Shirt School has grown into a $50,000 a month business, and there’s no telling how much revenue it’s helped to generate for those who use the knowledge to start t-shirt printing online.

Kerry’s marketing expertise is central to his success both with t-shirt printing and his online course. He’ll share his marketing insights today, along with his advice on how to choose the right niche, connect with your target customers, and everything else you need to know to start a profitable online t-shirt business.

Along with his knowledge, Kerry will share some of his favorite tools, software, and platforms for growing an online t-shirt business. This includes resources for where to find designs, the best sites for selling t-shirts, and the best places to advertise to grow a customer base quickly.

Resources

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Kerry Egeler on YouTube - Hear more insights and advice from Kerry

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48. From $1K to $30K+/Month Selling on eBay

Mike Wilson wasn’t done being an entrepreneur when he retired after 30 years owning a retail furniture store. Now, he’s doing the same thing but from his home, bringing in a revenue of $30,000-$35,000 a month selling on eBay, and he shares his tips for success in this interview.

One of the great things about eBay selling as a business is its low barrier to entry. You can even get started by selling things you already have around your house, and Mike invested just $1,000 to build Golden State Picker. He’ll explain how he spent that investment to grow the business and where he finds the items he sells today, along with helpful tips on how to decide how much to sell them for and how to attract customers to your online store.

Just like in any business, keeping costs low can help your revenue soar as an eBay seller. Mike will share how he finds items for dirt cheap, or sometimes even free, to maximize his profits. If you’ve ever wondered how to start selling on eBay, you’ll get a lot of your questions answered in this interview!

Resources

https://bit.ly/48o2WhR Get 500 free business ideas
Golden State Picker on Instagram - Connect with Mike and see pics of fun picks

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