The Fastest Way to Turn Your Expertise Into a $1M/Year Business
Tue Jan 27 2026
Traditional online courses are dead. People don’t need more information. They need execution. In this video, I break down why live cohort-based programs are the fastest way to turn your expertise into a $100K+ offer and eventually a $1M/year business. You’ll learn how to craft your cohort in 8 simple steps, even if you have no audience, testimonials, or teaching experience.
Get the full guide and next steps here.
Timestamps:
01:35 Introduction
3:00 Why courses are dead
5:25 The execution problem
5:48 Why cohorts win
7:22 Step 1: Pick the outcome
10:45 Step 2: Structure it
14:22 Step 3: Homework plan
15:06 Step 4: Build the system
16:11 Step 5: Gamify + track
19:40 Step 6: Track results
20:43 Step 7: Scarcity
21:22 Step 8: Social proof
26:58 Step 9: Cohort outline
30:15 Step 10: Build anticipation
31:17 Step 11: Always sell, then build
31:55 Step 12: Marketing schedule
Want to learn what's working in media right now? New Media Summit brings together 500+ founders in Austin Feb 26-27 with Codie Sanchez, Ryan Deiss, Matt Paulson, and more. Get tickets here!
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Traditional online courses are dead. People don’t need more information. They need execution. In this video, I break down why live cohort-based programs are the fastest way to turn your expertise into a $100K+ offer and eventually a $1M/year business. You’ll learn how to craft your cohort in 8 simple steps, even if you have no audience, testimonials, or teaching experience. Get the full guide and next steps here. Timestamps: 01:35 Introduction 3:00 Why courses are dead 5:25 The execution problem 5:48 Why cohorts win 7:22 Step 1: Pick the outcome 10:45 Step 2: Structure it 14:22 Step 3: Homework plan 15:06 Step 4: Build the system 16:11 Step 5: Gamify + track 19:40 Step 6: Track results 20:43 Step 7: Scarcity 21:22 Step 8: Social proof 26:58 Step 9: Cohort outline 30:15 Step 10: Build anticipation 31:17 Step 11: Always sell, then build 31:55 Step 12: Marketing schedule Want to learn what's working in media right now? New Media Summit brings together 500+ founders in Austin Feb 26-27 with Codie Sanchez, Ryan Deiss, Matt Paulson, and more. Get tickets here!