33: Course Creation with Liz Kohler Brown

Startist Society

Laura and Nikki introduce you to Liz Kohler Brown, an artist, designer, author and top Skillshare teacher who not only has 50 plus courses on Skillshare, but teaches others how to become a course creator. She's been painting, collaging and drawing since she was old enough to hold scissors and pencils without adult supervision. Liz earned an MFA in art in 2013 and since then, she's been teaching around the world online and in person.

In this episode, Liz shares great advice about getting started teaching online and diversifying your income streams through courses, print on demand, licensing, and book publishing. We know you'll be inspired by her incredible Startist journey!

TOPICS DISCUSSED

• Liz's Startist story, going from teaching students 1:1 to becoming the powerhouse online educator that she is today
• Filming and editing her first class in a 1-bedroom apartment in Thailand
• Growing her course catalog after discovering iPad art
• Juggling a new baby with a creative career
• Getting her first book deal
• Diversifying income through Print on Demand websites
• Filling a gap in the marketplace on Spoonflower
• Getting found on Print on Demand sites (using techniques from her Society6 Skillshare class).
• Liz's Course Creator’s Masterclass that shows you exactly how to create online classes from start to finish (and Laura’s review of it!)
• The importance of multiple income streams (and a breakdown of Liz’s income sources throughout the year)
• How the pandemic affected her business
• Advice for those just getting started and where to focus your time and energy when marketing
• Can you be a course creator if you don't have a background in teaching?
• Will anyone want to watch my classes when there are so many others on the topic already out there?

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