Thread by @johndsaunders

My online course just got $100k, so I wanted to provide the keys to creating a quality online course. 🔑

A thread💯

1. Never ASSUME what your potential students want.

Create a google doc with each module and curriculum written out, it doesn’t have to be super detailed.

Here’s a brief breakdown.

Send this doc to potential students with a link to a google form and ask basic questions like:

🔑 would you take this course?
🔑 what’s missing?

Record your responses in a google sheet for later use.

When potential students say things are missing, edit your google doc to include popular curriculum and things needed.

2. Create a page to capture pre-sales

For those that said “hell yeah” create a landing page to capture them. Ask for a small deposit. $7 works.

By using @stripe they can add a deposit and you can charge them when you launch the course (with permission, of course)

3. If you hit a a solid benchmark, create your course! You now have the proof that the product works and it’s what folks want!

While creating, send emails...

...w updates to prospective students.

In your course:

1. Create all of your slides
2. Record your voice overs and video
3. Develop a content doc for easy access
4. Launch! (I use @podia)

If you want to add massive value, create an online community using @SlackHQ or @discord

On launch day, charge the remaking cost to you early sign ups.

I forgot to add, your early sign up hang should get a massive discount! Be sure it’s applied! It’s a great incentive for them to sign up early.

Be hands on with your students. Check in, ask questions & perfect...

the course over time. I’m still adding resources and curriculum. I hope this helps on your journey!