Module 3 Cheat Sheet:
Effective Online
Teaching Models
Teach and Profit
MODULE 3
Effective Online
Teaching Models
The move that almost
ended my teaching
business… before it even
got started!
The Online Teaching Business Ladder
Small Group Mastermind & Coaching Programs Small Group Mastermind & Coaching Programs
Advanced Training Courses (201, 301)
Advanced Training Courses (201, 301)
Flagship Training Program Flagship Training Program
Low Cost Courses (Clinics, Webinars, Email Courses)
Low Cost Courses (Clinics, Webinars, Email Courses)
Free Online Courses (Lead Generation, Educational Resources)
Free Online Courses (Lead Generation, Educational Resources)
Does FREE really mean FREE?
A Deep Thought…
My Webinar Frenzy
of 2008!
Psychological Trigger
The Power of Reciprocity
If you do something for me that has
value, I’ll return the favor
Hubspot: Two Types of Free
Lead Generation Training Model
Ed Dale’s 30 Day Challenge
Ed Dale’s Ladder Progression
Small Group Mastermind & Coaching Programs Small Group Mastermind & Coaching Programs
Advanced Training Courses (201, 301)
Advanced Training Courses (201, 301)
Flagship Training Program Flagship Training Program
Low Cost Courses (Clinics, Webinars, Email Courses)
Low Cost Courses (Clinics, Webinars, Email Courses)
Free Online Courses (Lead Generation, Educational Resources)
Free Online Courses (Lead Generation, Educational Resources)
Lead Generation for Products & Services
Lead Generation for Products & Services
The MOOC Revolution
Any free web-based
course that is aimed at
large scale participation
and is provided on an
open-access basis.
The Kahn Academy
Quick Assessment
What is your end goal for
creating a free course?
Quick Assessment
Generate leads for products & services
Generate leads for premium training courses
Retain customers and clients
Brand recognition
Low Cost Courses
Small Group Mastermind & Coaching Programs Small Group Mastermind & Coaching Programs
Advanced Training Courses (201, 301)
Advanced Training Courses (201, 301)
Flagship Training Program Flagship Training Program
Low Cost Courses (Clinics, Webinars, Email Courses)
Low Cost Courses (Clinics, Webinars, Email Courses)
Free Online Courses (Lead Generation, Educational Resources)
Free Online Courses (Lead Generation, Educational Resources)
Low Cost Courses
VALUE PERCEPTION
Are paid courses perceived to be more valuable
than free courses?
VideoGenesis.com
VAClassroom.com
Flagship Product
Small Group Mastermind & Coaching Programs Small Group Mastermind & Coaching Programs
Advanced Training Courses (201, 301)
Advanced Training Courses (201, 301)
Flagship Training Program Flagship Training Program
Low Cost Courses (Clinics, Webinars, Email Courses)
Low Cost Courses (Clinics, Webinars, Email Courses)
Free Online Courses (Lead Generation, Educational Resources)
Free Online Courses (Lead Generation, Educational Resources)
Marie Forleo’s B-School
Benefits of Flagship Programs
Build a strong and reputable brand around one
main training course
Create a long-term income stream
Establish longer term joint venture partnerships
Great focus on improving one program (as opposed
to updating many)
Advanced Training
Small Group Mastermind & Coaching Programs Small Group Mastermind & Coaching Programs
Advanced Training Courses (201, 301)
Advanced Training Courses (201, 301)
Flagship Training Program Flagship Training Program
Low Cost Courses (Clinics, Webinars, Email Courses)
Low Cost Courses (Clinics, Webinars, Email Courses)
Free Online Courses (Lead Generation, Educational Resources)
Free Online Courses (Lead Generation, Educational Resources)
InfusionSoft Training
Benefits of Advanced Programs
Additional income streams
Opportunity to build more specialized, focused
training programs
Able to offer more of an “Online University” feel
Brendon Burchard’s Mastermind Group
Benefits of Mastermind & Coaching Programs
Offers a more intimate, intensive and interactive
training experience
Lucrative, ongoing income stream for your business
Tangibly see the impact your teaching makes in
individual’s lives.
Lead
Generation
Model
Lead
Generation
Model
Flagship
Model
Flagship
Model
University
Model
University
Model
3 Primary Teaching Business Models
Other Related Products & Services
One (or Two) Primary Programs
Multiple levels of courses
Action Step
Download Your Online
Teaching Business Planner!
Teaching Business Planner
2. Using the Teaching Business Ladder, what
initial course would you first create and
why?
3. Thinking long-term, what direction would
you envision your teaching business going
in the next couple years?
Live Live On-Demand On-Demand Blended Blended Evergreen Evergreen Continuity Continuity
5 Online Teaching Delivery Models
Adoption Training 101
2. On-Demand (Asynchronous)
Self-study, work at your own pace model
Self directed learning with less real-time engagement
Flexible option to accommodate busy schedules
Automated… YOU do not have to be there while your students learn!
Less accountability
Easier to minimize tech issues
3. Blended Training
Self-scheduled component with some live training
Perfect complement of flexible and interactive learning
Example #1: On-demand training modules with live Q&A Coaching
Example #2:Live training sessions with on-demand library of tutorial videos
5. Continuity Training
Fixed OR ongoing monthly training
Offer consistent training materials and resources each month (webinars, videos, articles etc…)
Membership, Mastermind or Coaching Pr
ograms
Example: “EQUIP” Adoption Skills Membership Program
Live Live On-Demand On-Demand Blended Blended Evergreen Evergreen Continuity Continuity
5 Online Teaching Delivery Models
Lead
Generation
Model
Lead
Generation
Model
Flagship
Model
Flagship
Model
University
Model
University
Model
Three Primary Teaching Business Models
Other Related Products & Services
One (or Two) Primary Programs
Multiple levels of courses
Teaching Techniques
Ask counter-intuitive questions (Free question)
Personal, relevant stories and examples (Denny’s)
Relevant case examples for each step of the Teaching Ladder
Use illustrations that have personal meaning (more believable)