070: Katelyn Bourgoin - Stop Selling Courses & Start Selling These

070: Katelyn Bourgoin - Stop Selling Courses & Start Selling These

Author: Nathan Barry: Author, Designer, Marketer May 9, 2022 Duration: 59:13

In this episode I talk to Katelyn Bourgoin. Katelyn is a creator and entrepreneur. She’s built several successful companies and agencies, and built a consultant company that she later sold.

We dive into why customers buy, and how to market and sell to them through the Jobs-to-be-Done framework. Katelyn has a wealth of marketing knowledge she shares with us today.

We talk about different business models. We get into why you should focus on selling checklists, cheat sheets, and outcomes rather than the traditional video courses. We also talk about how she grew her newsletter to 10,000 subscribers, and got to over 50,000 followers on Twitter.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Tips and strategies for acquiring more users
  • A subtle mindset shift to make your marketing more effective
  • What content should be free, and what should be paid for
  • Why Katelyn transitioned away from launches and courses

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Dive into the archives of Nathan Barry Archive, a collection of insights from an author and designer who traded pure aesthetics for the gritty, rewarding work of building things. Nathan Barry’s journey from design into the world of product launches and self-publishing forms the core of this conversation. You’ll hear frank discussions that treat marketing not as a mystery, but as a practical craft, and explore what it genuinely takes to create a sustainable online business. The topics naturally span from the tactical details of launching a book to the broader principles of designing a life that isn't just profitable, but also fulfilling. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a recorded chronicle of applied knowledge, filled with lessons learned from real successes and stumbles. For anyone curious about the intersection of creativity and commerce, this podcast offers a long-form, thoughtful perspective. Tune in for episodes that feel like a series of focused conversations with a practitioner who is deeply invested in the process, not just the outcome. The Nathan Barry Archive serves as a valuable resource for designers, writers, and founders looking to navigate their own path toward building something meaningful on their own terms.
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