{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"331. If I Had to Start Over Again: What I'd Do Differently in 2025","description":"What if you could keep all your skills and lessons but rebuild your business the smarter way? \ud83d\ude80 I've been playing with a fantasy lately: burning it all down and starting fresh. Because if I had to rebuild my online courses business from scratch in 2026, I absolutely would not do it the same way I did in 2016. The market has changed. Launches have changed. People have changed. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact five pillars I'd focus on if I were starting over today. The best part? You don't have to torch your business to use this. Think of it as a lens for seeing what's working, what's dragging you down, and where a few strategic shifts could change everything for your course creator business. \ud83d\udd25 In This Episode: Get painfully specific about who you help (vague doesn't sell anymore) Flip the script on list building so it's your focus, not an afterthought Build a simple evergreen funnel before relying on big live launches Use paid traffic like a calculator, not a casino Create support and systems early so you're not the entire business forever \u2728 Ready to get my brain + my AI system (built from 7 years of scaling knowledge) in YOUR business? One-on-one mentoring spots just opened - we'll fix your funnels, stop ad costs eating profit, and make AI work FOR you. Includes Scale with Ads course ($5K value). Apply at thelaunchlounge.com\/mentorme \ud83d\udcab   \ud83d\udc9a \ud83d\udc9a \ud83d\udc9a  Salome Get full show notes here Follow The Launch Lounge on Instagram. ","author_name":"The Launch Lounge Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/thelaunchlounge.com\/category\/podcast\/","html":"