#17: You Don't Need a List. You Need a Strategy!

Still waiting to hit 500 subscribers before you launch your course? Let's rewrite that narrative. You don't need a massive list to get paid. You need a smart strategy to validate your offer with the people already paying attention. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to test your course idea, get early wins, and stop using your email list size as an excuse to delay success. In this episode, we cover: Why waiting for a "big list" is costing smart women money and momentum How to shift from seeking applause to testing for proof of concept 3 validation strategies that work (even with a tiny or nonexistent list) What different types of audience feedback really mean—and what to do with it How to know when it's time to launch, pivot, or dig deeper Resources mentioned: Take the free quiz: What's Your Genius Course Type? Save your seat for the free live class: 3 Simple Steps to Turn Your Degree Into a Profitable Online Course Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! If this episode helped you see that your success doesn't depend on a big audience, I'd love for you to leave a review! Reviews help more women discover The Educated CEO Podcast and start monetizing their genius. To leave a review: Go to The Educated CEO Podcast on Apple Podcasts Scroll to the bottom Tap five stars and select "Write a Review" Share what you loved most about this episode! And don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. I've got more behind-the-scenes strategies coming your way! Connect with me: Instagram: @symoneredmond Website: https://www.symoneredmond.com