💸 How one creator built a 6-figure community

Purpose-driven tips for a thriving business as a creator ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     [In The Know](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0QnaHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFjaGFibGUuY29tLz9saWQ9YjVjMjRrcXZpMGljVwNzcGNCCmXV8k_iZREoGl5SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAENA~~) VOLUME 8 | MARCH 2024 [Create authentic connections with your community](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0S8aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFjaGFibGUuY29tL2Jsb2cvb25saW5lLWNvbW11bml0eS1lbmdhZ2VtZW50LXRpcHM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1icmF6ZSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9bmV3c2xldHRlci12b2wwOC0yMDI0JnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1icmFuZC1uZXdzbGV0dGVyLTIwMjQwMzAxJmxpZD02YjVuOWMxaW1rOGJXA3NwY0IKZdXyT-JlESgaXlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAQ0) Create authentic connections with your community Building a stand-out community often comes down to mastering meaningful engagement. But what does that really mean? Just because a community seems active, doesn’t mean it’s satisfying its members—here’s how you build a high-quality community. [Read more](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0S8aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFjaGFibGUuY29tL2Jsb2cvb25saW5lLWNvbW11bml0eS1lbmdhZ2VtZW50LXRpcHM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1icmF6ZSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9bmV3c2xldHRlci12b2wwOC0yMDI0JnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1icmFuZC1uZXdzbGV0dGVyLTIwMjQwMzAxJmxpZD05OXpma3hndTRkeHZXA3NwY0IKZdXyT-JlESgaXlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAQ0) [Creating a 6-figure creator business with Jay Clouse](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0S1aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS93OERYb1RzU3lQTT9zaT1XMkszX0dJaWdJYzM5WENsJTNGdXRtX3NvdXJjZSUzRGJyYXplJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fY29udGVudD1uZXdzbGV0dGVyLXZvbDA4LTIwMjQmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPWJyYW5kLW5ld3NsZXR0ZXItMjAyNDAzMDEmbGlkPWN2YWpmejZ2aTFjMVcDc3BjQgpl1fJP4mURKBpeUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAABDQ~) Creating a 6-figure creator business with Jay Clouse In a recent interview with Teachable, Jay Clouse revealed how he turned his passion and experience into a rapidly growing, multi-six-figure business. Click the link below to learn Jay’s secrets to scaling using a blend of digital products. [Watch now](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0S1aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS93OERYb1RzU3lQTT9zaT1XMkszX0dJaWdJYzM5WENsJTNGdXRtX3NvdXJjZSUzRGJyYXplJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fY29udGVudD1uZXdzbGV0dGVyLXZvbDA4LTIwMjQmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPWJyYW5kLW5ld3NsZXR0ZXItMjAyNDAzMDEmbGlkPTVlcGJ1eWpvNjh5YlcDc3BjQgpl1fJP4mURKBpeUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAABDQ~) [Do you actually need a business plan?](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0S8aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFjaGFibGUuY29tL2Jsb2cvYnVzaW5lc3MtcGxhbi1mb3Itb25saW5lLWNvdXJzZXM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1icmF6ZSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9bmV3c2xldHRlci12b2wwOC0yMDI0JnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1icmFuZC1uZXdzbGV0dGVyLTIwMjQwMzAxJmxpZD03cHZ0NDZocGJ1MjRXA3NwY0IKZdXyT-JlESgaXlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAQ0) Do you actually need a business plan? You may have heard the quote, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail” from Benjamin Franklin. That quote is especially true for online creators and educators. A solid business plan acts as your roadmap to success and can set you apart in crowded marketplaces. We put together a brief guide to getting started—or improving—your business plan. [Read more](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0S8aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFjaGFibGUuY29tL2Jsb2cvYnVzaW5lc3MtcGxhbi1mb3Itb25saW5lLWNvdXJzZXM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1icmF6ZSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9bmV3c2xldHRlci12b2wwOC0yMDI0JnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1icmFuZC1uZXdzbGV0dGVyLTIwMjQwMzAxJmxpZD00aXVuemZpM2Z0ZTdXA3NwY0IKZdXyT-JlESgaXlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAQ0) What we’re reading this week 👀.?lid=dxtr28psu0pf.?lid=cbb3585qlmjz - [Why reflecting on progress in your business matters and how to do it in 7 easy steps](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0SvaHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFjaGFibGUuY29tL2Jsb2cvYnVzaW5lc3MtcmVmbGVjdGlvbj91dG1fc291cmNlPWJyYXplJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fY29udGVudD1uZXdzbGV0dGVyLXZvbDA4LTIwMjQmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPWJyYW5kLW5ld3NsZXR0ZXItMjAyNDAzMDEmbGlkPWVreDkwcWRiZDBjalcDc3BjQgpl1fJP4mURKBpeUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAABDQ~) - [200+ must-know digital marketing terms & vocabulary words](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0SzaHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFjaGFibGUuY29tL2Jsb2cvZGlnaXRhbC1tYXJrZXRpbmctdGVybXM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1icmF6ZSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9bmV3c2xldHRlci12b2wwOC0yMDI0JnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1icmFuZC1uZXdzbGV0dGVyLTIwMjQwMzAxJmxpZD1qZTFvdGZvdTVwemVXA3NwY0IKZdXyT-JlESgaXlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAQ0) - [How to price your products with tax-inclusive pricing, with examples and formula](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0S8aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFjaGFibGUuY29tL2Jsb2cvdGF4LWluY2x1c2l2ZS1wcmljaW5nLWFkdmFudGFnZXM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1icmF6ZSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9bmV3c2xldHRlci12b2wwOC0yMDI0JnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1icmFuZC1uZXdzbGV0dGVyLTIwMjQwMzAxJmxpZD0ybG96Z3M3cXNjeGxXA3NwY0IKZdXyT-JlESgaXlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAQ0) Tip of the week Intentionally designing offers for your business is a big effort—but it’s worth it. Jay Clouse used a combination of courses, coupons, upsells, paid memberships, and community to take his business to multiple six figures. Take 10 minutes this week to lay out your current offers and brainstorm promo ideas. You could be leaving money on the table. Can't wait for next week's newsletter for more content? Join us online: [Instagram](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0Q1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS90ZWFjaGFibGUvP2xpZD1zeHJoaGQwN3lwZ3hXA3NwY0IKZdXyT-JlESgaXlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAQ0) [Youtube](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0Q1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vQFRlYWNoYWJsZVRWP2xpZD1jeWFiaG1jYTBlM3dXA3NwY0IKZdXyT-JlESgaXlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAQ0) [Teachable blog](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0QraHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFjaGFibGUuY29tL2Jsb2c_bGlkPWZkYWxndDF6NTlpblcDc3BjQgpl1fJP4mURKBpeUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAABDQ~) [teach:able](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0QnaHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFjaGFibGUuY29tLz9saWQ9czRsaTc2Z2ljMzRwVwNzcGNCCmXV8k_iZREoGl5SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAENA~~) Copyright @2024 Teachable, Inc. All Rights Reserved 470 Park Ave South New York, NY, 10016 US [Change Your Preferences](~/AAQRxQA~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_iZREoGl5SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAENA~~) or [Unsubscribe](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP4TOAWh0dHBzOi8vMDcuZW1haWxpbmJvdW5kcHJvY2Vzc2luZy5jb20vZW5jX3VzZXIvdW5zdWJzY3JpYmU_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~) at any time. [Facebook](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0Q2aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmFjZWJvb2suY29tL3RlYWNoYWJsZUhRLz9saWQ9MXFjdzIycml4bWJmVwNzcGNCCmXV8k_iZREoGl5SG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAENA~~) [Twitter](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0QvaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS90ZWFjaGFibGUvP2xpZD16M3llMHlndnAxbzFXA3NwY0IKZdXyT-JlESgaXlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAQ0) [Instagram](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0Q1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS90ZWFjaGFibGUvP2xpZD1pcWNkYnNvaHRmYmZXA3NwY0IKZdXyT-JlESgaXlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAQ0) [YouTube](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0Q0aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vdGVhY2hhYmxlaHE_bGlkPW54Ym5mcW84OHg4bVcDc3BjQgpl1fJP4mURKBpeUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAABDQ~) [Pinterest](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0Q3aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGludGVyZXN0LmNvbS90ZWFjaGFibGVocS8_bGlkPTg1d2tlbXE4bzFsZlcDc3BjQgpl1fJP4mURKBpeUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAABDQ~) [LinkedIn](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRnxNTxP0Q7aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGlua2VkaW4uY29tL2NvbXBhbnkvdGVhY2hhYmxlP2xpZD0wZjB6NnIxOHh4MTVXA3NwY0IKZdXyT-JlESgaXlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAQ0)