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Q&A: “Why did you give away your ‘Doing Things’ course?”

In today’s episode, we dive into the strategy behind giving away an online course for free. Was this a crazy idea, a strategic plan, or something else?

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Episode 2920

Hey there! Today’s question comes from Tyler in Nashville, who’s wondering why I decided to give away an online course instead of selling it. We’ll talk through the strategy behind that decision, what I hoped to accomplish, and how giving away something valuable can sometimes be more beneficial than charging for it.
"I noticed that you’ve given away an online course before, and I’m curious—what was the strategy behind that? Most people sell their courses to make money, but I’d love to understand why you chose to give it away and what you hoped to achieve. Was it about growing your audience, building trust, or something else?"
Listen to today's episode to learn more...

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