The Online Course Show 203: From Canvas to Cash: Inside a Thriving Course Business Helping Artists Profit (featuring Cory Huff)
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Jun 27, 2023 Cory Huff, founder of theabundantartist.com, helps artists monetize their art. He shares his journey from a marketing job to creating The Abundant Artist and the struggle of leaving his day job. The podcast also covers the evolution of the online course business, staying up-to-date with trends, taxes, hiring struggles, and staying relevant by connecting with customers.
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Accidental Beginning
- Cory Huff accidentally started his online course business after friends asked for marketing help.
- This led to consulting, then courses, and finally The Abundant Artist in 2009.
Just Start
- Start moving forward, even if you haven't figured out the entire path.
- Getting started removes mental barriers and reveals what works and what doesn't.
Early Tech Setup
- Cory Huff's first online course in 2009 was audio-only, hosted on password-protected WordPress pages.
- Students paid via PayPal and received a link to the audio files; there was no LMS.