#17: You Don’t Need a List. You Need a Strategy!
Still waiting to hit 500 subscribers before you launch your course? Let’s rewrite that narrative. You don’t need a massive list to get paid. You need a smart strategy to validate your offer with the people already paying attention.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to test your course idea, get early wins, and stop using your email list size as an excuse to delay success.
In this episode, we cover:
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Why waiting for a “big list” is costing smart women money and momentum
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How to shift from seeking applause to testing for proof of concept
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3 validation strategies that work (even with a tiny or nonexistent list)
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What different types of audience feedback really mean—and what to do with it
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How to know when it’s time to launch, pivot, or dig deeper
Resources mentioned:
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Take the free quiz: What’s Your Genius Course Type?
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Save your seat for the free live class: 3 Simple Steps to Turn Your Degree Into a Profitable Online Course
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