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James Liu

This Summer, Build Something That Pays You Back

Published 6 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader,

Summer is coming.

For many teachers, that means a much-needed break. Classroom teachers finally get time away from school, and independent teachers often experience a slowdown as students go on vacation. Either way, summer gives you something special: more time and headspace.

But what if this summer could do more than recharge you?

What if it could also set you up with an income stream that continues to pay you long after summer ends?

That’s the power of creating your own digital course.

What is a Digital Course (and Why Should You Care)?

A digital course is a pre-recorded, self-paced class that teaches something you already know and love. Students can access it anytime, from anywhere in the world. Once it’s built, it works for you 24/7—no live teaching, no fixed schedule, no extra hours.

Instead of trading your time for money, your course keeps delivering value (and income) without needing you to be there.

You can sell it through online marketplaces, your own website, or even simple email and social media marketing. Whether you want to reach 10 students or 10,000, your course can scale without additional time commitment.

In other words, it’s your chance to teach once, and earn again and again.

Why THIS Summer Is the Best Time to Start

What used to take months of planning, scripting, filming, and editing can now be done in just a few focused weeks, even if you’re not tech-savvy.

AI tools can help you:

  • Quickly brainstorm and validate a course idea
  • Plan your lessons step-by-step
  • Generate outlines, slides, and even example content

And with today’s platforms, you can record using your laptop or phone, upload your content, and publish it for sale all without hiring a designer or editor.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher with time off or an independent teacher in a dry season, this is your chance to work on your business and launch something meaningful.

Start now, and your course can be live and ready for students by the end of summer.

That means:

  • Passive income for the new school year
  • A global audience beyond your current students
  • A product that pays you again and again

You Already Have a Course Inside You

Most teachers don’t need to learn something new to build a course. You already teach it.

You already have lessons that resonate. You already have materials. You already know what students struggle with and how to help them succeed.

All you need is a little structure to turn that into a product:

  • Something students can buy
  • Something they can go through on their own
  • Something that delivers a real transformation

And we can help you make it happen.

Join the Free Webinar: Turn Your Existing Knowledge into Digital Courses

On June 14, 2025 (10am – 12pm ET), I’m hosting a free 2-hour webinar to walk you through exactly how to:

  • Plan a course you know inside and out, and also connects deeply with your heart
  • Use AI tools and popular tech platforms to streamline the course creation process
  • Package and present your course in a way that attracts students and drives real sales

Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the full recording afterward.

​>>> Clic here to register for free.​

Looking forward to seeing you at the webinar!

James

P.S. Want to talk through your course ideas or get personal guidance? You can book a free 1-on-1 call with me here.​

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