Want to make additional income, but not sure where to start?
In this course, you'll learn about common passive income streams, tips to get started and real-life success stories.
This course is for:
- Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start their own business but aren’t sure where to begin
- Side hustlers who want to explore ways to generate additional income outside of their regular job
- Anyone seeking alternative income options who is open to exploring the world of passive income
What you'll get:
- 90 minutes of instructional video content, broken into digestible lessons
- A workbook with additional exercises and resources
- Real-life case studies of people who’ve done it themselves
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Instant access to watch and read at your own pace. Our courses are pre-recorded videos, and you can watch them whenever you want (as many times as you want!) on your own schedule
In this course, you will:
- Gain a better understanding of common passive income streams and how to get started
- Get insights and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs who turned side hustles into thriving businesses
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Learn practical tips and strategies to kickstart your business ideas and how to overcome common challenges
Why choose Smarter by CNBC Make It:
Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from successful entrepreneurs who have brought in six and seven figures through passive income streams
Actionable Insights: Our course is packed with practical tips, case studies and step-by-step guidance to help you get started
Comprehensive Curriculum: A deep dive into marketplaces and tools you can use to reach your customers
Your Instructors:
Amy Landino
Amy Landino is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and award-winning host of the popular YouTube series AmyTV. For over a decade, Amy has been a leading educator and authority on getting digital attention. Amy travels worldwide to teach businesses how to leverage digital tools to increase brand awareness and promote a positive image that uplifts and motivates their communities.
Ryan Hogue
Ryan Hogue is an e-commerce seller and educator who started multiple successful online businesses while simultaneously working two day jobs. He teaches his approach to making passive income online on his YouTube channel and his online school at RyansMethod.com.
Bradley Sutton
Bradley Sutton is the director of training and chief evangelist at Helium 10, a suite of e-commerce tools that help optimize sales on Amazon. He is also the host of the Serious Sellers Podcast, which has over 4 million downloads. He has over 20 years of experience in the e-commerce industry and has launched over 500 products on Amazon for himself and his clients.
Example Curriculum
- Getting Started: Common Income Streams (0:24)
- Printables (7:25)
- Case Study: Printables (4:50)
- Video Courses (8:47)
- Case Study: Video Courses (5:55)
- Self-Publishing A Book (3:16)
- Case Study: Self-Publishing (4:49)
- Selling Other Digital Products (3:42)
- Case Study: Creating A Membership Model (6:01)
- Case Study: Selling Software (5:17)
- Print-On-Demand (4:41)
- Case Study: Print-On-Demand (4:30)
- Print-On-Demand: Choosing A Marketplace (5:08)
- Case Study: Marketplaces (5:40)
- Getting More Advanced (0:28)
- Dropshipping (8:58)
- Case Study: Shopify Store (6:02)
- Dropshipping: Taxes and Permits (3:45)
- Social Media and Building an Audience (4:00)
- Case Study: Earning From Social Media (3:30)
- Earning Passive Income From Social Media (3:06)
- Case Study: Income From Social Media (7:21)
- Practical Tips to Get Started (1:36)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smarter by CNBC Make It a subscription?
Smarter by CNBC Make it is not a subscription.
This means that you will be charged only once for the course you select, and you will not be charged again on an ongoing basis.
After your initial purchase, the course will be available to you for as long as you need it, and you will be able to re-take the course as often as you want.
How many times can I take a Smarter course?
Smarter by CNBC Make It courses are pre-recorded videos, and you can watch them whenever you want (as many times as you want!) on your own schedule.
Do Smarter courses have subtitles?
All Smarter by CNBC Make It courses have subtitles available.
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Can I take Smarter classes outside of the US?
Yes, you should be able to access Smarter courses outside of the U.S., but let us know if you run into any issues. Course lessons apply to people living in the U.S. and outside the U.S. Please note that course materials are in English.
How do I download the workbook for my Smarter course?
Once you are enrolled in the course, you will have the option to download the course workbook as a PDF.
You will find the download button at the bottom of the Workbook lesson.
Can I purchase a Smarter by CNBC Make It course as a gift?
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What is the refund policy for Smarter courses?
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