<h1 id="554b4192-fc94-43bc-a760-f5c15b7aa211" data-toc-id="554b4192-fc94-43bc-a760-f5c15b7aa211">….it is a LOT quicker than you might think</h1>Short answer? Less time than you think.Long answer? Let me show you…This entire post is based on a real-time demo I recorded (and yes, the whole thing was done in under 25 minutes). No overproduced, 47-module mega-course here — just a clean, simple way to get your knowledge online and making revenue.Let’s walk through it.<hr><h2 id="f0d1b4d6-2718-4483-a5aa-7a82d77a092a" data-toc-id="f0d1b4d6-2718-4483-a5aa-7a82d77a092a">You Don’t Need to Build the Sistine Chapel of Courses</h2>Most people think building a programme = months of work.But the truth is, that belief is exactly what’s keeping them stuck.You think you need:<ul><li>A polished curriculum</li><li>A full production setup</li><li>A full-on course portal with automations and email sequences</li></ul>Nope.You just need a clear focus, a structure that supports it, and a platform that lets you deliver value in a way that’s actually doable for you and useful for your client.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="true" autoplay="false" disablekbcontrols="false" enableiframeapi="false" endtime="0" ivloadpolicy="0" loop="false" modestbranding="false" origin="" playlist="" progressbarcolor="white" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z73xWPH9eio?color=white" start="0"></iframe></div><hr><h2 id="d65d0632-5594-4903-b368-9c5b296585f8" data-toc-id="d65d0632-5594-4903-b368-9c5b296585f8">I Built This in Real Time — Here’s What It Looked Like</h2>🎯 Objective: Create a bespoke 1:1 coaching programme — not a public course — to help one client:<ol><li>Build confidence and consistency on social media</li><li>Learn pro-level podcast editing techniques</li></ol>🛠️ Platform used: A private coaching portal (with habit tracking, lesson delivery, submission settings, etc.)🗓️ Duration: 4 weeks (with flexible access Mon–Sat)🎨 Visuals: Quick custom images built in Canva (square icon + header banner). Took &lt;5 mins total.📅 Start Date: Sept 1 🧘‍♀️ End Date: Sept 30 (with a couple buffer days tacked on)<hr><h2 id="23642013-6454-4263-9285-69737f96285d" data-toc-id="23642013-6454-4263-9285-69737f96285d">What Makes This Approach So Damn Effective?</h2>💥 It’s flexible 💥 It’s fast 💥 It gets your client results — without overwhelming either of youRather than dumping a load of content on your learner and hoping they don’t ghost you halfway through… You’re guiding them live, adapting as you go, and building assets and support content in response to what they need.And guess what?That means:<ul><li>No wasted effort on modules nobody watches</li><li>No extra tech headaches</li><li>Faster revenue</li><li>Wayyy more impact</li></ul>This is K2R in action.You're getting paid to teach what you know — while also building reusable content and assets for future offers.<hr><h2 id="c8cecc74-4425-4d74-85f7-77ecfde4828c" data-toc-id="c8cecc74-4425-4d74-85f7-77ecfde4828c">A Quick Tour of the Setup</h2>Here’s what the final setup includes:✅ Weekly structure ✅ Space to upload lessons (video, PDF, text, or links) ✅ Optional habit tracking ✅ Commenting + submission features ✅ Flexibility to go full-on live, fully on-demand, or hybridEach week, I can drop in:<ul><li>New videos</li><li>Personalised notes</li><li>Answers to common questions that pop up</li><li>Tools and downloads as needed</li></ul>And because it's private, I can tailor everything to this specific person.<hr><h2 id="cd01a696-4d28-48ea-89e9-4ad40fb55303" data-toc-id="cd01a696-4d28-48ea-89e9-4ad40fb55303">Stop Waiting Until It’s “Perfect”</h2>Honestly, most course creators I talk to are still where they were a year ago — stuck planning.They haven’t launched. They haven’t sold. They’re still tinkering with course outlines and trying to figure out Kajabi or Circle or some other beast.But when you ditch the perfectionism and build the thing as you deliver it, you win twice:<ol><li>You get paid sooner</li><li>You learn what actually works (vs guessing)</li></ol><hr><h2 id="fac6f1e2-72a2-4b61-900e-7f6467cc8c88" data-toc-id="fac6f1e2-72a2-4b61-900e-7f6467cc8c88">Final Word</h2>Online learning doesn’t have to suck.But it often does because people try to replicate the school model — dumping pre-written content on people instead of having real conversations, real feedback, and real flexibility.If you’re building something — start scrappy, start small, and start by actually working with people.That’s the fastest path from knowledge to revenue.Your coaching programme doesn’t need to be perfect.It just needs to start.<hr>P.S. If you found this but haven’t joined my list yet — head to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.helpwithdigital.com">www.helpwithdigital.com</a> to get free tutorials and updates when space opens up.

How to build a 1:1 coaching programme fast — get your knowledge online, start earning, and skip the overwhelm.

How Long Does It Really Take to Build a Coaching Programme?

….it is a LOT quicker than you might think

You Don’t Need to Build the Sistine Chapel of Courses

I Built This in Real Time — Here’s What It Looked Like

What Makes This Approach So Damn Effective?

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How Long Does It Really Take to Build a Coaching Programme?

How Long Does It Really Take to Build a Coaching Programme?

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