Write • Build • Scale What You Need to Know Before Building Your First Course (From a 6-Figure Course Creator)
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Jan 26, 2026 Philipp Hofmacher, a course creator who turned simple Skillshare beginnings into multiple six-figure revenues. He recalls accidental discovery, low-fi recording setups, and the power of shipping over perfect. The conversation covers rapid growth strategies, platform risk vs owned email lists, and how to choose the right platform and goals before building a course.
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Accidental Start With Minimal Gear
- Philipp stumbled into course creation by joining Skillshare to practice English and keep courses private to friends.
- He recorded his first course with an iPhone 3G, a selfie stick and no mic, and still shipped it.
Ship With What You Already Own
- Use the equipment you already have like a smartphone or earbuds to start recording your course today.
- Focus on solving a real problem for students rather than chasing Hollywood production values.
Friend Forced The First Publish
- Philipp almost deleted his first course because he felt ashamed of the quality and English.
- A friend forced him to publish immediately, proving 'published over perfect' changed everything.