203: From Canvas to Cash: Inside a Thriving Course Business Helping Artists Profit (featuring Cory Huff)

203: From Canvas to Cash: Inside a Thriving Course Business Helping Artists Profit (featuring Cory Huff)

Author: Jacques Hopkins June 27, 2023 Duration: 1:11:30

On this episode of The Online Course Show, host Jacques Hopkins talks to Cory Huff, founder of theabundantartist.com, about how he has been helping artists monetize their art through his courses since 2009. Cory shares his journey from a marketing job to creating The Abundant Artist and his struggle with leaving his day job to focus on his business. He also talks about the evolution of the online course business, staying up-to-date with the latest trends, and regularly updating his courses. The episode also covers taxes, hiring struggles, and how to stay relevant by regularly connecting with customers.


Jacques Hopkins hosts The Online Course Show, a space built for the specific challenges and opportunities faced by people who teach what they know. This isn't about vague inspiration; it's a practical exchange drawn from real experience. Jacques believes in going straight to the source, so conversations here are fueled by firsthand accounts of what actually moves the needle for an online education business. You'll hear from fellow creators and experts who break down everything from high-level strategic vision to the nitty-gritty processes that make a course run smoothly. Episodes dive into topics like marketing funnels, content strategy, and the operational details many gloss over. The dialogue is a two-way street, with Jacques regularly sharing his own observations and testing ideas within this entrepreneurial community. If you're creating, launching, or scaling an online course, this podcast serves as a continual workshop. It’s where abstract concepts meet actionable plans, all aimed at helping you build something that resonates and succeeds.
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