Transform your expertise into a structured program that assists others in achieving their goals. Initially focus on honing your skills before attempting to monetize, and provide personal guidance through structured curriculums, weekly calls, and assigned tasks that yield results. While building an audience is crucial, you can start monetizing early by offering high-ticket services priced between $1,000 and $5,000, depending on your skills. As you accumulate client success stories, leverage these results to grow your audience and refine your product offerings. Once your audience is established, consider transitioning your proven curriculum into a digital product at a lower price point. This can take the form of a cohort-based course, where groups are guided through live sessions, or a traditional course that requires less maintenance. Continually improve and iterate on your product based on feedback and outcomes. After building a substantial audience and product acceptance, you can scale your efforts into a sustainable startup, solving common issues faced by new businesses regarding user acquisition and profitability. Successful models, like leveraging social media for growth, can provide the necessary traction to validate and fund your startup, as evidenced by significant financial achievements from high-ticket offerings.
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