Back to Episodes
#239July 28, 202155:01

#204 - Behind-the-Scenes of Shaan's Power Writing Course

About This Episode

Shaan breaks down the $127,000 launch of his power writing course and the specific 'Do, Learn, Redo' teaching framework he used to achieve high student satisfaction. The hosts also brainstorm various marketplace businesses, including a training program for smart contract developers and a 'Class Pass' model for creator-led online courses.

Episode Description

In this episode Shaan (@ShaanVP) breaks down all the numbers behind his Power Writing course (course link --> https://hi.switchy.io/5Cir) and gives Sam (@theSamParr) a walkthrough on how short squeezes work. The two of them later discuss the unbundling of YC, on-demand rental companies, and the future of gas stations. --------- * Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/ * Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million * Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas. ---------

Show Notes

  • * (:47) Intro
  • * (1:49) Sam's bullish on America
  • * (5:52) A beginner's guide to short squeezes
  • * (8:35) The programming language behind Ethereum smart contracts
  • * (16:09) Meet Greg16676935420
  • * (19:27) The unbundling of YC
  • * (22:37) A breakdown of Shaan's Power Writing course
  • * (32:55) Swimply and other rent-on-demand companies
  • * (43:17) The future of gas stations

Key Takeaways

1

Utilize the 'Do, Learn, Redo' framework for teaching: have students attempt a task first to establish a baseline before providing instruction and a second attempt.

2

Market education products based on 'transformation' rather than 'information'; customers are buying a specific outcome, such as moving from unfunded to funded.

3

Capitalize on the talent shortage in niche technical fields by creating specialized bootcamps that convert existing high-level talent into specialized roles like Solidity developers.

Business Ideas Mentioned

Solidity Smart Contract Developer Bootcamp

Agency

The Startup Funding Transformation Program

Agency

Class Pass for Online Courses

Marketplace

Modernized EV Charging Entertainment Hubs

Boring Business

View all ideas

Guest Graveyard Mentions

B

Ben

View guest graveyard

Featuring

Hosts

SP

Sam Parr

Host

SP

Shaan Puri

Host

Share Episode

Quick Stats

Duration55:01
Guests0
Ideas Discussed4
Topics0