247: Is My 7-Figure Piano Course Business FAILING?

247: Is My 7-Figure Piano Course Business FAILING?

Author: Jacques Hopkins January 30, 2025 Duration: 5:40

Ever wondered what it truly means to run a successful online course business? In this heartfelt episode, I get real about my journey with Piano in 21 Days, the online course that changed my life. Over a decade ago, this course allowed me to pivot from my career as an electrical engineer to creating a life I love—and it generated over $4 million along the way! But here’s the catch: the numbers have been declining recently. And today, I’m sharing why that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Join me as I unpack the lessons from my first course, why I’ve shifted focus to building The Online Course Guy, and how my experience can inspire you to create a business that aligns with your goals, values, and lifestyle. Whether you’re chasing seven figures or looking for a low-maintenance business that gives you freedom, this episode will help you reframe what success means in the online course world.

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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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