Online Class Marketplace

An online platform where educators can offer live and pre-recorded classes in various subjects, particularly focusing on creative and gaming topics.

Commission-based model where the platform takes a percentage of the fees from each class sold, along with potential subscription options for teachers for additional features.

Problem Solved

Individuals looking to learn from skilled educators often find it difficult to connect with teachers who offer relevant and engaging online classes.

Skills Required

Educational content development, platform management, customer service, and marketing.

Why this works now

The rise of platforms like Zoom has made live online classes more accessible, allowing educators to connect with students in real time. A viable first-revenue move is to partner with niche communities on Reddit, such as r/learnprogramming or r/gaming, to promote classes that cater specifically to those interests. However, a significant risk is the dependency on the platform's algorithms for visibility, which can limit organic reach and require additional marketing spend to maintain consistent enrollment numbers.

Where this idea came from

16 more ideas and case studies from this episode

This was one of the business ideas discussed on 711: 8 Online Businesses You Can Start With (Almost) No Money. See every idea and case study pulled from this episode in one place.

See all 17 ideas from this episode →

More ideas from The Side Hustle Show

More from The Side Hustle Show

Browse every idea we've extracted from this show.

See all The Side Hustle Show ideas →