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Travel Like a Boss

Ep 211 - Freelancer to Passive Income with Online Courses

Nov 19, 2018
Sean shares his journey from freelancer to earning passive income through online courses and sponsorships. They discuss strategies to improve Instagram pages and compare SkillShare, Udemy, and YouTube. Coffee culture in Chiang Mai is explored. Tips on creating appealing SkillShare courses and the importance of good audio quality are shared.
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Quick takeaways

  • Creating a visually consistent Instagram theme helps attract and retain followers, contributing to building an influencer brand.
  • Skillshare's monthly subscription model and creative focus make it an ideal platform to reach a broad audience and generate passive income.

Deep dives

Transitioning from Photographer to Online Course Creator

In this podcast episode, the host interviews Sean, a photographer who has successfully transitioned his income from photography to online courses and Instagram sponsorships. Sean discusses how he initially lacked confidence in teaching and identifying as a photographer, but with encouragement from a friend, he started creating online courses. Despite his first course being underwhelming, Sean persevered and continued to produce courses, ultimately finding success and eventually generating most of his income through online courses and sponsorships.

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