Your FAQ Answered On Influencer Marketing
Good Vibes Only for Influencer Marketing
On a regular workday, Nathan found himself in an unexpected situation while heading to his job, his trusty truck suddenly called it quits right there on the highway. Instead of letting this disastrous circumstance ruin his day, Nathan decided to roll with the punches. With his skateboard in one hand and a bottle of ocean spray cranberry juice in the other, he simply shrugged off the inconvenience and carried on toward his workplace.
As he glided through the streets on this exceptionally lovely morning, Nathan had a spontaneous idea. He pulled out his smartphone and decided to capture a brief video of himself cruising along, all to share on the social media platform. He chose the iconic tune “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac as the soundtrack to his impromptu ride. In this now-viral video, which has racked up an astonishing 30 million views and counting,
What followed was a brilliant influencer marketing move by Ocean Spray. The company decided to embrace the viral moment and collaborated with Nathan, gifting him a brand-new truck filled with Ocean Spray products. Nathan’s video had unintentionally become a marketing opportunity, showcasing the brand’s product in a casual and relatable, yet creating a “good vibes only” type of feel that creatives all around the globe followed suit. Check out this video that captures it all, including the Cover Song sung by Lanie Gardner (another influencer who became known through social media).
Debunking the Myth: Influencer marketing is accessible to businesses of all sizes. In fact, it often proves more cost-effective for smaller brands with limited resources. Micro-influencers, who have smaller but highly engaged followings, can be an excellent choice for small businesses. These influencers are often more affordable and can deliver highly targeted results. Additionally, influencers may be open to various forms of compensation, including product exchanges, making it accessible for brands with tight budgets.
Myth 2: Influencer Marketing Is Only About Instagram
Instagram is undoubtedly one of the most popular platforms for influencer marketing, and it’s where the concept gained significant traction. However, limiting influencer marketing to Instagram alone is a common misunderstanding.
Debunking the Myth: Influencer marketing spans multiple social media platforms and even extends to other digital channels. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn have all witnessed successful influencer campaigns. The choice of platform depends on the target audience and the nature of the brand or product. A well-executed influencer campaign can thrive on any platform where the audience is engaged and receptive.
Myth 3: Influencer Marketing Is All About Vanity Metrics
Another prevalent misconception is that influencer marketing is solely driven by vanity metrics such as likes, shares, and follower counts. Critics argue that these metrics do not translate into actual business outcomes.
Debunking the Myth: While vanity metrics can provide some insights, they are not the sole focus of influencer marketing campaigns. The real value lies in the ability of influencers to drive meaningful actions, such as website visits, conversions, and sales. Savvy marketers measure the ROI of influencer campaigns based on tangible results, using tracking links, promo codes, and other tools to gauge their impact on the bottom line.
Myth 4: Influencer Marketing Is Not Regulated
Some people believe that influencer marketing operates in a regulatory gray area and lacks oversight, leading to unethical practices.
Debunking the Myth: Influencer marketing is subject to regulations and guidelines in many countries. For instance, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States has specific rules governing influencer endorsements. Influencers are often required to disclose their partnerships with brands, ensuring transparency for consumers. Additionally, social media platforms themselves have policies and algorithms that combat deceptive practices. As influencer marketing matures, it is becoming more standardized and regulated to promote ethical practices and transparency.
Myth 5: Influencer Marketing Is Short-Lived and Unsustainable
Some skeptics view influencer marketing as a fleeting trend that will eventually lose its effectiveness.
Debunking the Myth: Influencer marketing has proven to be a robust and sustainable strategy. As long as there are social media platforms and digital communities, influencer marketing will have a place. Its adaptability is one of its strengths, allowing brands to evolve their approaches as consumer preferences and platforms change. Moreover, influencer marketing thrives on authenticity, and as long as influencers maintain genuine connections with their audiences, it will remain a powerful marketing tool.
By understanding these truths, we can navigate the influencer marketing landscape with confidence, embracing its power to connect with and influence audiences in meaningful ways. As the world of marketing continues to evolve, influencer marketing is likely to remain a vital and valuable tool for brands seeking to engage with their target audiences effectively. So, let’s just keep the good vibes going…and let’s just keep riding into the sunset. You won’t regret it.
Let’s Explore Some Influencer Marketing Strategies
Video Product Review
One of the most effective influencer marketing strategies is creating engaging video product reviews. Whether presented as an Instagram story or a YouTube video, influencers provide an in-depth look at a brand’s product while sharing their genuine thoughts and experiences. This approach builds trust and authenticity with the audience. Instagram and YouTube influencers are particularly skilled at crafting compelling product reviews, but platforms like TikTok and Snapchat can also yield significant results.
Giveaway Campaigns
Running a giveaway campaign in collaboration with influencers can generate high levels of engagement. Many brands opt to partner with a group of influencers who promote the giveaway by sharing images of themselves with the product and encouraging their followers to participate. Such campaigns create excitement and buzz around the brand and product, resulting in increased brand visibility and potential customer acquisition.
Hashtag Campaign
Creating a campaign centered around a specific hashtag and enlisting influencers to produce content using that hashtag is a powerful way to amplify your brand’s message. National Geographic, for instance, has mastered this technique, becoming the first brand to amass 100 million followers on social media. They have successfully used influencer partnerships, such as a campaign celebrating International Women’s Day, which garnered over 3.5 million likes in a single day.
Unboxing Videos
Unboxing videos, especially on YouTube, hold significant sway over consumer purchasing decisions. Brands invest substantial resources in getting their products reviewed by influencers in these captivating videos. Unboxing content often garners hundreds of thousands of views, demonstrating the potential impact of this influencer marketing strategy.
Social Media Takeover
One of the most immersive ways for brands to collaborate with influencers is through a social media takeover. During a takeover, an influencer gains access to a brand’s social media account and temporarily assumes control over its content. Instagram story takeovers are a popular choice, offering an authentic and personal connection between the influencer and the brand’s audience.
User-Generated Content (UGC) Campaigns
Encouraging customers to create user-generated content, such as images and videos featuring the brand’s products, is a potent influencer marketing approach. To kickstart UGC campaigns, brands often utilize influencer content to inspire their customers. This strategy fosters a sense of community and trust among consumers while showcasing real-life product experiences.
As you can see, influencer marketing offers various approaches to engage and connect with audiences…the ideas are endless and it leaves so much room for creativity. Basically, it’s not going away, in fact, it’s growing. So, let’s get on the train ASAP and start brainstorming who your influencers can be and how they can impact your target market to help expand and scale your business. Choo choo.
Why and How Does Nike Implement Influencer Marketing?
I have a friend. I think he is on my email list so he might be reading this right now. He’s one of the most interesting and amazing humans I’ve ever met. One way we connected is through running. He runs. He runs a lot. In fact, he has created multiple running groups all over Orange County and continues to inspire people to stay healthy, stay happy, and run. A group of us out of curiosity looked up his running history on a Nike account – I was shocked by the miles he’s logged over the years. This was about 10 years ago, and he has exceeded the miles equivalent to the circumference of the earth. That’s 24,901 miles.
I wasn’t surprised when he became Nike’s Brand Ambassador. They had posters of him running all over the local Nike stores and he participated in different events promoting their shoes, apparel, and most of all, their lifestyle.
So, how do you become a Nike brand ambassador? You must first live and breathe the company’s core values. Athleticism, competitiveness, risk-taking, and tenacity are at the heart of Nike.
The question is, why does a powerhouse like Nike need someone like my friend to help represent their brand? I mean, don’t they have millions and billions of marketing dollars and top famous athletes all over the world that are representing them already? Why a local, unknown hero? Here are some strategic reasons:
Authenticity and Relatability: Local influencers often have a more authentic and relatable connection with their followers. They are seen as “real” people who have genuine experiences and interests in the local community. This authenticity can resonate with consumers who value genuine connections over celebrity endorsements.
Alignment with Core Values: Nike has a strong brand identity built around values like athleticism, diversity, and social justice. Working with local influencers who share these values and actively promote them in their communities can help reinforce and amplify Nike’s commitment to these principles.
Targeted Audience: Local influencers can have a niche and engaged audience within a specific geographic area or demographic. This can be particularly useful for Nike when they want to target a specific market or demographic group that may not be effectively reached by a globally famous celebrity.
Cultural Sensitivity: Local influencers are likely to have a deep understanding of their local culture and community. This is crucial for avoiding cultural missteps and ensuring that marketing campaigns resonate positively with the target audience.
Long-term Relationships: Local influencers may be more open to forming long-term partnerships with Nike, providing consistency in brand representation over time. In contrast, celebrity endorsements may be short-lived or dependent on the person’s fluctuating popularity.
Grassroots Marketing: Working with local influencers can help Nike tap into grassroots marketing efforts. These influencers may have strong ties to local sports teams, events, or organizations, allowing Nike to establish a more authentic presence within the community.
So then, how do we, as a non-powerhouse small business with a limited budget implement this strategy into our own influencer marketing? Great question!
- Identify Your Target Audience: Begin by understanding your target audience. Who are your ideal customers, and what are their interests and preferences? Knowing your audience will help you find influencers who can connect with them authentically.
- Define Your Core Values: Determine the core values and principles that your business represents. This will guide you in finding influencers who align with these values.
- Research Local Influencers: Look for local influencers in your area or within your target market. You can use social media platforms, influencer marketing platforms, or simply conduct online searches to find potential candidates.
- Assess Authenticity and Engagement: Evaluate the authenticity and engagement of potential influencers. Check their follower count, but also look at their engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares) to ensure they have an active and engaged audience.
- Reach Out and Build Relationships: Reach out to selected influencers with a personalized message. Express your interest in collaborating and explain how your business aligns with their interests and values. Building a genuine relationship is key.
- Collaborate on Content: Work with influencers to create content that showcases your products or services in an authentic way. Allow them creative freedom to present your offerings in a manner that suits their style and resonates with their audience.
The word I keep coming back to is “grassroots.” It’s funny, I have no idea how the roots of grass came to define an effort that starts small and local but ultimately builds momentum because of the authenticity and trust at the core of it, but I do know: that’s what I want for your business! Take some time to think about people in your context who might be the best ambassadors to represent your company – it could be the beginning of a movement.
I’ll be ready to address some more strategy questions for influencer marketing next week, but for now: be like Nike – just do it!
The Power of Influencer Marketing
If you are interested or involved in any type of marketing for your company or brand, you can’t ignore the phenomenon that has revolutionized the way businesses promote their products and services. Basically leveraging the credibility and reach of prominent individuals across various social media platforms. That’s right, we are talking about Influencer Marketing.
What is it? How does it work? How did it start? How will it end? Or, will it end? And who are they? For this new series, let’s do a deep dive and see what we can learn and how we can help implement it into our own entrepreneurial growth.
The Evolution of Influencer Marketing
Influencer marketing is not a new concept. It has its roots in celebrity endorsements, a strategy used for decades. However, what sets influencer marketing apart is its accessibility and the diverse range of influencers available to brands. This means you don’t really have to be a famous celebrity…you just have to have a decent following due to your content that people are willing to listen to and follow.
Traditional celebrity endorsements were also typically expensive and reserved for big-budget campaigns. With the rise of social media, the landscape shifted towards micro-influencers, individuals with smaller but highly engaged followers. This allowed brands to connect with niche audiences effectively.
The explosion of platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter provided an incredible foundation for influencer marketing to flourish. These platforms allowed influencers to create and share content directly with their followers, fostering a more personal connection.
Influencer marketing became more sophisticated as data analytics tools allowed brands to assess an influencer’s impact, engagement rates, and audience demographics. This data-driven approach enabled more effective collaboration and resource allocation.
The Role of Influencers
Influencers are individuals who have developed a substantial and engaged following on social media platforms. They can be categorized based on the size of their following:
Mega-Influencers: These are celebrities or individuals with millions of followers. They often collaborate with major brands for large-scale campaigns but may have a less personal connection with their audience.
Macro-Influencers: Macro-influencers have a significant following, typically in the hundreds of thousands. They provide a balance between reach and authenticity.
Micro-Influencers: Micro-influencers have a smaller but highly engaged following, usually ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands. They are known for their authenticity, niche focus, and stronger personal connections with their audience.
Nano-Influencers: Nano-influencers are individuals with a few hundred to a couple of thousand followers. They are often local or hyper-niche, making them suitable for specific, localized campaigns.
Do you personally know any of these influencers? Do you follow them? Why?
We’ll talk about some influencer marketing strategies next week and how with careful planning and strategy, you can boost your brand to a new level. But in the meantime, I hope I have helped pique enough interest for you to keep your mind open.
To be honest, I still have some mixed feelings about how much power we’ve given to those who are best able to curate their perfect social media persona. But I do believe there’s a way to embrace influencer marketing with authenticity and intentionality that fits your specific context, so you won’t miss out on the benefits it can bring your business.
Excited to talk more and figure it out together!
10 Digital Course Mistakes to Avoid
Picture this: You’re about to embark on a journey to teach others about quantum physics, yet your own understanding barely surpasses “The Big Bang Theory” TV show. Mistake number one is like trying to teach someone to swim when you’re still figuring out the backstroke. Before hitting that launch button, make sure you’re either an expert or have coached someone successfully. If not, you might as well be teaching rocket science to a group of cats – it won’t end well.
Mistake #2: Impostor syndrome. You can’t worry about what others think of you. Instead, you have to show up for yourself and make yourself proud.
Let’s face it; even the greatest minds have moments where they feel like a discounted version of themselves. But here’s the scoop: worrying about what others think is like trying to juggle flaming swords while riding a unicycle – it’s not going to end gracefully. Embrace your inner weirdo, drop the impostor syndrome at the door, and remember, the only person you truly need to impress is you. After all, self-confidence is the best accessory for any online course creator.
Mistake #3: Creating a course about something I had no passion or enthusiasm for instead of finding my sweet spot.
Imagine being stuck in a never-ending loop of watching paint dry. That’s what creating a course about something you have zero passion for feels like. If your heart isn’t in it, your students will notice, and they won’t hesitate to bail faster than you can say “boring.” Find your sweet spot, that magical intersection of passion and expertise, and build your course around it. Your enthusiasm will be contagious.
Mistake #4: Editing my own videos way longer than I should have. Once you have the ability to outsource, do it!
Remember the time you spent hours editing out every “um” and “uh” from your videos, only to realize it’s a never-ending battle? Yeah, mistake number four is the kind of self-inflicted torture you should avoid. Time is precious, and once you have the means, outsourcing your editing can free you up to focus on the core of your course. Plus, let’s face it, not everyone’s a Spielberg in the making.
Mistake #5: Thinking that the course you are creating is the end-all and be-all. Trust me when I say that you only need one profitable course that you can launch over and over again.
Imagine trying to be the Beyoncé of online courses, churning out hit after hit, only to end up in a creative rut. Your masterpiece should be just that—one masterpiece. Focus on crafting one course that stands the test of time and can be your golden goose for years to come. Don’t spread yourself thin; it’s the recipe for a burnt-out soufflé.
Mistake #6: Not going all in. I was getting ready to launch but decided I wouldn’t play full out. Don’t waste your time playing it small.
Dabbling in online course creation is like dipping your toes in a pool on a hot summer day and then walking away before you even get wet. Mistake number six is the hesitation that keeps you on the sidelines when you should be making a cannonball-sized splash. Playing it small won’t get you the results you desire, so dive headfirst and make waves in the world of online education.
Mistake #7: Not nurturing your list. I didn’t nurture my email list before I launched — don’t make this fatal mistake.
Imagine having a garden full of seeds but never watering them. Neglecting your email list is akin to letting your digital garden wither away. Before launching your course, tend to your list, nourish it with valuable content, and build a genuine connection with your subscribers. Neglecting this step is like starting a car without gasoline—you’re not going anywhere fast.
Mistake #8: Avoid the kitchen sink syndrome. I threw every single thing I possibly knew into the course. More is not always better. Your job is to give them the fastest line from point A to B.
Remember that time you ordered a burger and it came with every topping imaginable, including a kitchen sink? Yeah, mistake number eight is the course equivalent of that. More doesn’t always mean better. Your students want a streamlined journey from point A to B, not a detour through the alphabet. Trim the fat, focus on what matters, and save the kitchen sink for home renovations.
Mistake #9: Lack of a webinar onboarding process. Be intentional with your onboarding process and send a series of emails to everyone who registers.
Launching your course without an onboarding process is like inviting guests to a party but forgetting to give them directions. Mistake number nine is the failure to guide your audience into your course seamlessly. Create a well-thought-out webinar onboarding process, complete with a series of engaging emails, to ensure your students arrive at the virtual party with the right mindset and excitement.
Mistake #10: Waiting too long to embrace video.
Ah, video—once feared, now loved by content creators everywhere. Mistake number ten is clinging to the days of text-only courses when the world is craving visual engagement. Embrace video early in your course creation journey. It’s like switching from a black and white TV to 4K Ultra HD—your content will come alive, and your students will thank you for it.
Solution to Your Online Creation Challenges
- Content Quality and Organization: Developing high-quality content that effectively communicates your knowledge can be challenging. Organizing your content in a structured and engaging manner can also be difficult, as you need to strike a balance between depth and simplicity. Ensuring that your course covers the right topics and delivers clear learning outcomes requires careful planning.
- Technical Challenges: Online courses often involve using various technologies such as video recording, editing software, learning management systems (LMS), and multimedia tools. Dealing with technical issues, troubleshooting software glitches, and ensuring a seamless user experience can be frustrating, especially if you’re not familiar with these technologies.
- Marketing and Promotion: Even if you create a fantastic course, getting it in front of the right audience can be a significant challenge. Effective marketing and promotion are essential to attract potential students. Standing out in a crowded market and convincing people of the value your course offers can be time-consuming and complex.
How to Build an Audience to Buy Your Online Course
- Why an Online Digital Course is the best idea for passive income
- How to turn your knowledge into an online course
- What platform to use
- I first created a name and a brand for my project. I called it Better Golf Academy and the logo that I created is simple 3 different color circles: Orange, Black, and Red. The order of the colors is significant, as for most golf apps, if you bogey a hole, the default color of the score is orange, the par is black and the birdie is red. So, these colors represent a progression of someone improving from bogey to a birdie.
- I created a website. This is where I keep all my content, links to social media, and all my landing pages. I am bringing in traffic to my site through SEO as well.
- I created a Podcast. Basically, it’s just me on a mic for 20-30 minutes telling stories and teaching an audience about mental and game strategy. I try to be as entertaining as possible. This has become somewhat popular with thousands of downloads from all over the world. People reach out to me once in a while to thank me or just to encourage me. It’s been a fun experience. Here’s the link.
- I created a social media presence. I do Golf News videos and post them on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. I only started this about 3 months ago and I am organically reaching close to 1000 subscribers on Youtube and Instagram. I am having a hard time with TikTok, I only have 85 followers and the views on my videos aren’t as high. I think my audience is too young…lol.
- I collect emails. I created a handful of landing pages and incentivize people to download a lead magnet (some type of drill, check sheet, charts…) – giving resources to help people in their game as a trade for their email.
Best Platforms to Create and Sell Online Courses
- Udemy: Udemy is one of the largest online learning platforms, allowing instructors to create and sell courses on a wide range of topics. It provides a vast user base and a relatively straightforward course creation process. However, Udemy often runs promotions and discounts, which can impact your course pricing.
- Teachable: Teachable is a user-friendly platform that lets you create and customize your own branded online school. It offers various features for course creation, marketing, and student engagement. Teachable also provides the ability to have more control over your pricing and branding.
- Thinkific: Thinkific is another platform that offers course creation, customization, and marketing tools. It provides a flexible pricing structure and supports different types of content, including videos, quizzes, and assignments.
- Skillshare: Skillshare is more focused on creative and hands-on classes. It operates on a subscription model where students pay a monthly fee to access the entire library of courses. Instructors receive royalties based on the number of minutes watched by premium students.
- Podia: Podia is a platform that lets you create and sell online courses, digital downloads, and memberships. It’s known for its simplicity and all-in-one approach, making it suitable for solo entrepreneurs.
- Kajabi: Kajabi is a comprehensive platform that includes tools for course creation, marketing, and sales funnels. It’s often chosen by professionals looking to create a full online business, including courses, membership sites, and more.
- Coursera: Coursera partners with universities and institutions to offer more structured and academically-oriented courses. If you’re looking to create content with a more formal and academic approach, Coursera could be a good fit.
- EdX: Similar to Coursera, edX partners with universities to offer a wide range of courses. If you have an educational background and want to offer more in-depth, university-style courses, edX might be worth considering.
- Course Creation: Thinkific provides an intuitive course builder that allows you to create courses using videos, audio files, PDFs, quizzes, surveys, and more. You can organize your content into sections and modules to create a structured learning experience.
- Customization: Thinkific offers customization options to help you brand your course site. You can choose from various themes, customize colors, fonts, and upload your own logo to create a consistent look and feel.
- Sales and Marketing: Thinkific allows you to create customizable sales pages to effectively showcase your courses. You can set up pricing options, payment gateways (such as Stripe and PayPal), and offer coupons and promotions to attract students.
- Student Engagement: Thinkific offers features like discussions, comments, and assignments to encourage student interaction and engagement. You can create assignments for students to complete and submit for assessment.
- Quizzes and Assessments: The platform allows you to create quizzes and assessments to gauge student understanding. You can choose from various question types and set passing grades.
- Certificates: Thinkific enables you to issue completion certificates to students who successfully complete your courses. This can provide a sense of accomplishment and value to your students.
- Analytics and Insights: Thinkific provides analytics and reporting tools to track enrollment, completion rates, revenue, and other metrics. These insights help you understand the performance of your courses and make informed decisions.
- Membership and Subscription Models: In addition to individual courses, Thinkific allows you to create membership and subscription-based models for ongoing access to content. This is useful for creating recurring revenue streams.
- Pricing: Start Package at $74/month and Grow Package at $149/month
- Customer Support: Thinkific offers customer support to assist you with technical issues, questions, and concerns as you set up and manage your courses.
- Ease of Use: Thinkific is designed to be user-friendly, with a straightforward interface that simplifies the process of creating and managing courses. It provides step-by-step guidance to help you get started.
- Course Creation: Teachable provides a straightforward course creation process that allows you to structure your content using lectures, sections, and modules. You can add various multimedia elements such as videos, PDFs, quizzes, and more. The platform supports both video hosting and embedding from external sources like YouTube and Vimeo.
- Customization: Teachable offers customization options to ensure your course site aligns with your branding. You can choose from various themes, customize colors, fonts, and even use your own domain name for a professional look.
- Sales and Marketing: Teachable provides tools for creating compelling sales pages to showcase your courses. You can add pricing options, set up payment gateways (such as PayPal or Stripe), and offer discounts and promotions. The platform also allows you to implement affiliate marketing programs to encourage others to promote your courses.
- Student Engagement: Teachable offers engagement features like discussions and comments within course modules. This helps foster a sense of community and interaction among your students.
- Quizzes and Assessments: You can create quizzes and assessments to gauge your students’ understanding of the material. Teachable’s quiz builder allows you to create multiple-choice questions and other question types.
- Completion Certificates: Teachable enables you to issue completion certificates to students who finish your courses, which can add value to their learning experience.
- Analytics and Insights: The platform provides insights into your course’s performance, including enrollment rates, completion rates, revenue, and more. These analytics can help you refine your courses and marketing strategies.
- Pricing: Free Version, Basic $39month, Pro $119/month and Pro+ $199/month
- Customer Support: Teachable offers customer support to help you navigate any technical issues or questions you might have while setting up and managing your courses.
- Ease of Use: Teachable is designed to be user-friendly, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced course creators. Its drag-and-drop interface and step-by-step guides simplify the course creation process.
- Course Creation: Kajabi offers a robust course creation tool that allows you to create engaging and interactive courses. You can incorporate videos, quizzes, assignments, downloadable resources, and drip content to deliver a structured learning experience.
- Website and Branding: Kajabi provides website building capabilities, enabling you to create a fully branded online presence. You can customize templates, colors, fonts, and more to match your branding.
- Sales and Marketing: Kajabi offers advanced sales and marketing features, including customizable landing pages, sales funnels, and email marketing campaigns. It allows you to set up pricing options, offer upsells, and implement affiliate marketing programs.
- Membership and Community: In addition to courses, Kajabi allows you to create membership sites and communities. You can offer tiered access to different content and provide a space for students to interact and engage.
- Automation: Kajabi includes automation features that allow you to set up workflows and sequences. This can help automate tasks like sending welcome emails, delivering content, and following up with customers.
- Analytics and Insights: Kajabi provides detailed analytics and reporting to track your business performance. You can monitor metrics such as sales, revenue, engagement, and more to make informed decisions.
- Integrations: While Kajabi aims to be an all-in-one solution, it also offers integrations with popular tools such as email marketing platforms, payment gateways, and third-party apps.
- Pricing: Basic Package $149/month, Growth Package $199/month, Pro Package $399/month
- Customer Support: Kajabi offers customer support to assist you with technical issues, questions, and concerns as you set up and manage your online courses and digital products.
- Ease of Use: Kajabi is known for its user-friendly interface and the ability to consolidate multiple tools into one platform. Its intuitive design allows users to create and manage their online business without needing extensive technical skills.
Let’s Turn Your Knowledge Into A Digital Course
We are living in the digital age right now where millions are making a full-time living (and beyond) through passive income. And according to our research, online courses are really making an impact without any hint of slowing down.
So, where do we even begin? How do we take our experience and translate it into Digital Course Content?
Before we start, a quick personal story. If you’ve been following my emails over the years, I’ve shared my obsession with camper van conversions and van lifers. Here’s the link. Do you know what else I did with that obsession? I purchased an online digital van conversion course. I wanted to know everything about van life to make sure I am fully prepared for what’s ahead…gruesome hours of laboring to build my van and even get a glimpse of what the journey would look like. This course gave me full confidence that I can do it and now, I know how to get from point A to my freedom of Van Life. Was the course worth it? Absolutely.
So, know this. You are not only teaching something you already know, you can be someone’s source of freedom. You can make a difference. Your knowledge can not only be valuable, but essential to others.
Here we go. Here are some steps to consider as you turn your knowledge into a course:
- First, list out the unique experiences, skills, or transformations you’ve undergone that others can benefit from learning.
- Jot down what exact steps you took for your own transformation (these will form the foundation and a framework for your course content).
- Structure your course to map your own transformational journey – where you started, the obstacles you faced, how you overcame them, and where you are now.
- These steps or phases will be your modules and the how-to will be your lessons.
- Create practical exercises, cheat sheets, checklists, worksheets, planners, and/or resource guides to elaborate on what you teach.
To give you a real-life example, here’s a broken-down structure module from the Vanlife Academy Course I purchased:
- Welcome (Course outline and intro)
- Preparing for Van Life (Budget, finding the right van, expectations..etc)
- Planning Van Build (Priorities, layouts, scheduling…etc)
- Van Build Theory (Electrical, Insulation, Plumbing..etc)
- Van Build (Interior, exterior, solar, wiring, windows…etc)
- Life on the Road (tips, issues, legal)
Can you imagine creating a course like this and selling it over and over again? I can. And I think you can too.
As we said last week, you are an expert. I keep repeating that because so many of us tend to sell ourselves short. We don’t value our knowledge enough, but trust me: the stuff that seems obvious to you can be a revelation to someone else.
Don’t underestimate what you know. Seriously. You have something in you that will stop customers in their tracks. Stop depriving them of the opportunity to learn – and pay you for it!
