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Summary

Matt, a self-proclaimed "extremely successful" individual, details his journey of making $100,000 by creating and selling an online course, emphasizing the use of consumer psychology in pricing and marketing strategies influenced by YouTube "gurus."

Abstract

Matt shares his experience of earning a significant income from an online course, priced at $4,999, by utilizing psychological pricing strategies and leveraging social media promotion through his connection with Mark Zuckerberg. He outlines his path to success, which began with studying the tactics of questionable online gurus and applying consumer psychology to maximize sales. Despite the tongue-in-cheek tone of the article, Matt underscores the potential for online financial success through strategic course creation and marketing. He concludes by encouraging readers to start their own journey, while also clarifying that the article is intended for entertainment and should not be taken as financial advice.

Opinions

  • Matt humorously suggests that he achieved success by learning from "sketchy gurus" on YouTube, implying skepticism about their authenticity.
  • He emphasizes the importance of pricing psychology, noting that a price point of 4,999 is more appealing than 5,000 due to the initial digit being a '4'.
  • Matt claims to have used his personal connection with Mark Zuckerberg to promote his course on Facebook, which he credits for quickly reaching his sales targets.
  • The article is presented as a humorous and fictional account, not to be mistaken for genuine financial advice.
  • Matt encourages readers to pursue their own paths to success, suggesting that his achievements are replicable.
  • He recommends an AI service

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How I Made $100,000 From An Online Course

It’s easier than you think to make money online

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When I was born, everyone called me Matt. But now, they call me “extremely successful.” The reason? I recently made $100,000 from selling an online course.

If you’re reading this, you probably want to make money online. So, below is a step-by-step breakdown of how I made $100k:

I Took Notes From Sketchy Gurus On YouTube

For a long time, I had nothing better to do.

I lived in my mom’s basement and hissed at sunlight because I wasn’t used to spending time outside. I also ate pop tarts for breakfast, lunch, and dinner because they taste incredible.

Anyway, I spent several hours per day taking notes from sketchy gurus on YouTube who claimed to be millionaires. Whenever they tried to sell me an overpriced course, I wrote down their sales tactics for future reference. Heck, I even learned about consumer psychology to optimize my sales numbers whenever people clicked on my site.

We all know that a lot of people on the internet want to get rich quick. But after taking notes from shady YouTube gurus, I realized that the only person getting rich quick on the internet would be me.

I Sold My Online Course For The Cheap Price Of $4,999

Do you want to learn a fun fact? Businesses harness consumer psychology all the time so they can manipulate customers into buying their products.

Although the price of my course is close to $5,000, having a four at the beginning gives customers the impression that the price is reasonable because that’s the first thing they see. Quoting an article by CBS News:

“When professor Robert Schindler of the Rutgers Business School studied prices at a women’s clothing store, he found the 1 cent difference between prices ending in .99 and .00 had a considerable effect on sales, with prices ending with .99 far outselling those ending with .00.”

Anyway, to make $100,000, I only needed twenty people to buy my course. And since I’m friends with Mark Zuckerberg, he put my course at the top of everyone’s newsfeed on Facebook. As you can imagine, it didn’t take long to make lots of money.

I made over $100k by studying sketchy YouTube gurus and selling an online course for a few thousand bucks. Of course, becoming extremely wealthy and successful is difficult. But I’ve done it. Which means you can, as well. So what are you waiting for?

Start now.

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Disclaimer: This article is a joke, fictional, and for entertainment purposes only. Please don’t take it seriously. Therefore, it should not be considered financial or legal advice.

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