Today I’m talking to some of the best online course creators that I know. So many indie hackers got started and became successful because they found ways to teach others online. So I invited Andrew Barry (@Bazzaruto), who runs the On Deck Course Creators Fellowship, Marie Poulin (@mariepoulin), who runs an online course called Notion Mastery, and Ali Abdaal (@AliAbdaal), who runs Part Time YouTuber Academy. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to get started, overcome imposter syndrome, and how everyone has something to teach.   • Build a Transformative Online Course: https://www.beondeck.com/course-creators • Master Your Life and Business Workflows with Notion: https://notionmastery.com/ • Learn How To Grow Your YouTube Channel: https://academy.aliabdaal.com/

Aaron Francis, co-founder of TryHard Studios, creates engaging video courses and open-source software, while Marie Poulin, founder of Notion Mastery, excels in teaching through courses and workshops. They delve into the dynamics of building creator-driven businesses, sharing insights on how YouTube has helped them grow. They challenge the idea of sticking to a single niche, arguing that variety prevents burnout. The duo also discusses balancing marketing with creative content, the impact of personality on branding, and the emotional challenges of content creation.

Marie Poulin, creator of Notion Mastery, helps business owners streamline their systems using Notion. She shares her journey from agency work to a full-time freelance career and the creation of her online course. Marie discusses the challenges of course pricing and the significance of real-time feedback in evolving her offerings. She emphasizes the importance of adapting content to market needs and finding personal fulfillment in teaching. Additionally, her insights on productivity tools and community engagement highlight her unique approach to course creation.

Marie and Ben are a power couple. Together, they run Notion Mastery, an intense workshop for people who want to use Notion professionally and productively. In our conversation, we'll dive into platform risk, building a sustainable educational business, how to work together as a couple, and why social media distribution matters a lot to educational founders. Enjoy!00:00:00 What can we learn from permaculture? 00:04:55 How do you make it profitable?00:10:57 Building an info product on top of a shifting platform?00:13:28 How do you keep your courses relevant in the future?00:19:14 Perfectionism is a huge problem00:22:12 How do you speak to an audience that is so diverse?00:27:33 Are you a user or are you a builder? 00:29:52 Channels that have worked the best.00:33:55 Partnerships00:37:16 How to build a business with yout partner.00:43:08 What is needed to keep a long-term event like this running?00:46:34 The breathing businessMy new podcast project: Arvid & Tyler Catch Up / https://catchup.fmThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/marie-poulin-benjamin-borowski-digital-permaculture/The podcast episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/faf48b60The video: https://youtu.be/Dr0Uty8heyo You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comFind me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arvidkahl/

Marie Poulin discusses the concept of digital fitness, messy thinking, and the importance of choosing and sticking with tools. She shares her journey with digital tools, the use of AI in Notion, and managing ADHD with Notion. Marie emphasizes the value of finding the right combination of tools and personalizing digital fitness routines.