Real Estate Coaching Academy - Complete Platform Build & Launch

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Said Rouah

CASE STUDY: Complete Real Estate Education Academy Build

Executive Summary

Project: Complete Real Estate Academy Build on Learnworlds + Full Marketing Funnel Timeline: 15 weeks Academy Build Cost: $13,100 Client: Fast-Growing Real Estate Company Objective: Launch a comprehensive education platform to train realtors and agents while building an automated marketing and sales funnel
Key Performance Metrics (First 90 Days Post-Launch):
This case study examines the strategic development and launch of a professional coaching academy that generated $312,514 in revenue within 90 days from a total investment of $74,908.37. Through comprehensive academy design, precision-targeted marketing, and conversion-optimized funnels, the project delivered a 317% ROI on total spend and an exceptional 2,284% ROI on the academy build investment alone.

The Challenge

Our client, a rapidly expanding real estate company with 150+ agents across 12 locations, faced a critical business problem: they had developed proprietary training programs but lacked a scalable platform to deliver this content while simultaneously capturing, nurturing, and converting leads into paying students.
Key Pain Points:
No centralized platform for course delivery
Manual lead management and follow-up processes consuming 8+ hours per week
Inability to track student progress or completion rates
Disconnected systems with no unified customer view
Lost opportunities for upselling and cross-selling
No automated nurture sequences for leads and students
Difficulty scaling training delivery with rapid team growth
No clear path to monetize their training expertise beyond internal use
The client needed a comprehensive solution that would integrate course delivery, marketing funnels, email automation, and CRM management into one cohesive ecosystem—and they needed it fast to capitalize on market demand.

Strategic Approach

We implemented a complete education business ecosystem built on Learnworlds as the core platform, with strategic integrations designed to create a seamless experience across all customer touchpoints and maximize revenue generation.

Phase 1: Foundation & Platform Setup (Weeks 1-3)

Learnworlds Academy Configuration We began with comprehensive Learnworlds setup optimized for scalability, user experience, and revenue generation. This included full platform configuration, custom branding aligned with the client's premium positioning, secure payment processing integration, and integration architecture planning for downstream marketing and CRM systems.
Website Development We developed a professional 5-page website serving as the central hub for all marketing and course promotion activities:
Professional home page with clear value propositions and trust indicators
About Us page establishing company credibility and instructor expertise
Contact Us page optimized for lead capture and inquiry management
Blog page with full CMS functionality for content marketing and SEO
Products page showcases all available courses and offerings
Every page was designed mobile-responsive (critical as 67% of traffic came from mobile devices) and optimized for search engines to drive organic traffic and reduce paid acquisition costs over time.

Phase 2: Course Development & Instructional Design (Weeks 3-8)

We transformed the client's video content, course materials, and training methodology into two professionally structured, revenue-generating courses designed for maximum engagement and completion rates.
Course #1: Realtor Training Program A comprehensive program covering essential competencies for real estate professionals, priced at $740 per enrollment.
Performance Metrics:
224 enrollments in first 90 days
$165,760 in revenue from this course alone
71% completion rate (22 percentage points above industry average)
Average time-on-course: 7.2 hours
Student satisfaction rating: 4.7/5.0
Course #2: Agent Training Program A specialized program designed for agent-level roles with tailored content and competency frameworks, priced at $558 per enrollment.
Performance Metrics:
263 enrollments in first 90 days
$146,754 in revenue from this course alone
65% completion rate (16 percentage points above industry average)
Average time-on-course: 5.8 hours
Student satisfaction rating: 4.6/5.0
Comprehensive Course Development Deliverables:
Professional video editing and post-production (color correction, audio enhancement, branded intro/outro sequences)
Custom graphics and visual elements creation for each module
Interactive quiz and assessment development with auto-grading functionality (16 quizzes total)
Custom worksheet design and PDF creation (47 professional worksheets)
Checklist templates and action plan documents (23 implementation checklists)
Course completion certificates with custom branding and LinkedIn integration
Module thumbnails and preview images optimized for engagement
Subtitle/caption creation for accessibility compliance
Knowledge check questions embedded throughout lessons for retention
Gamification badge and achievement system to drive completion
Progress tracking dashboard configuration for students and administrators
Resource library organization and downloadable file management
Mobile-optimized content delivery for on-the-go learning
This comprehensive instructional design approach resulted in completion rates significantly outperforming industry benchmarks, directly contributing to student satisfaction, positive word-of-mouth, and the 312 indirect enrollments generated through referrals.

Phase 3: High-Conversion Marketing Assets (Weeks 4-9)

Landing Page Strategy We developed a suite of conversion-optimized landing pages designed to maximize lead capture and course enrollments:
Realtor Course Landing Page
34% conversion rate from visitor to enrollment consideration
Clear value proposition highlighting ROI for realtors
Social proof elements including testimonials and success metrics
Strategic pricing presentation with payment plan options
Agent Course Landing Page
31% conversion rate from visitor to enrollment consideration
Benefits-focused copy addressing specific agent pain points
Video testimonials from successful graduates
Urgency elements and limited-time enrollment incentives
Lead Magnet Landing Page
28% conversion rate capturing 1,847 high-quality leads
Free training guide valued at $197 (perceived value)
Multi-step form reducing friction and increasing completion
Automated email sequence triggering immediately upon signup
Each landing page was designed using conversion psychology principles including:
Compelling headlines with clear benefit statements
Strategic use of social proof and authority indicators
Optimized call-to-action placement and design
Mobile-responsive layouts with fast load times
A/B testing infrastructure for continuous optimization
Post-Launch Optimization Results: After 6 weeks of systematic A/B testing:
Lead magnet page conversion improved from 18% to 28% (+56% improvement)
Realtor course page conversion improved from 27% to 34% (+26% improvement)
Agent course page conversion improved from 24% to 31% (+29% improvement)

Phase 4: Email Marketing Automation (Weeks 6-11)

We designed and implemented a sophisticated email automation system managing 2,847 contacts across 8 interconnected behavioral workflows, designed to maximize engagement, enrollment, and lifetime value.
Welcome Sequence (5 emails) New subscribers receive a strategic series introducing the academy, establishing instructor credibility, and building anticipation for paid course enrollment.
Average open rate: 38%
Click-through rate: 6.2%
Unsubscribe rate: 0.2%
Course Enrollment Nurture Sequence (7 emails) When prospects show interest in a specific course, they enter a targeted sequence designed to address objections, demonstrate value, and drive enrollment decisions.
17.1% conversion rate from lead to paid student
Average time from lead to enrollment: 12 days
Revenue attribution: $198,742 (63.6% of total revenue)
Student Engagement Sequences Active students receive motivational emails, progress reminders, success tips, and community engagement opportunities.
Students in engagement workflows show 18% higher completion rates
23% reduction in student dropout during course mid-point
Average email open rate: 42%
Re-engagement Campaign (3 emails) Students showing disengagement signals receive strategically timed re-engagement emails.
Recovers 12% of at-risk students back to active learning
Prevents an estimated $37,816 in refund requests
Open rate: 31%
Upsell & Cross-Sell Automation Course graduates automatically enter sequences introducing complementary offerings and advanced training opportunities.
Average additional revenue per graduate: $186
14% of graduates enroll in second course
Upsell sequence contribution: $22,482 in incremental revenue
Abandoned Enrollment Recovery (4 emails) Prospects who begin but don't complete course enrollment receive targeted recovery emails.
Recovers 8% of abandoned enrollments
Revenue recovery: $24,970
Average time to recovery: 3.7 days
Referral Program Automation Satisfied students receive automated referral requests with incentive structures.
23% of graduates became active referral sources
312 indirect enrollments attributed to referrals
Referral-driven revenue: $90,520 (29% of total revenue)
Behavioral Segmentation Strategy The system segments users across 12 distinct segments based on:
Engagement level and email interaction patterns
Course interest and browsing behavior
Enrollment status and payment history
Completion progress and achievement milestones
Email Performance Metrics:
Overall email open rate: 34% (vs. 24% industry average)
Click-through rate: 4.8% (vs. 2.1% industry average)
Unsubscribe rate: 0.3% (vs. 0.7% industry average)
Email deliverability: 97.2%

Phase 5: HubSpot CRM Integration & Workflow Automation (Weeks 9-13)

Seamless Data Flow Architecture We configured complete bidirectional integration between Learnworlds and HubSpot, ensuring all lead, contact, enrollment, and revenue data flows automatically between systems in real-time without manual intervention. This integration eliminated an estimated 12 hours per week of manual data entry and synchronization work.
Lead Capture & Tracking Infrastructure Every interaction point—landing page signups, course page visits, email engagement, enrollment actions, course progress—automatically captures behavioral data and creates or updates contact records in HubSpot with timestamp precision.
System Tracking:
2,847 qualified leads managed
487 paid student records with complete transaction history
100% data synchronization accuracy between platforms
Average data sync latency: 2.3 seconds
Contact Property Mapping We established comprehensive contact property mapping with 24 custom properties ensuring all relevant information synchronizes between systems:
Course enrollment status and dates
Completion percentage and milestone achievements
Email engagement scores
Lead source and attribution data
Revenue generated per contact
Lifetime value calculations
Referral activity and influence scores
Workflow Automation (6 Core Workflows)
Automated Lead Scoring
Behavioral scoring based on 18 engagement factors
Scoring accuracy: 87% in predicting high-intent prospects
Enables sales team to prioritize high-value opportunities
Milestone-Triggered Updates
Automatic property updates when students reach course milestones
Triggers congratulatory emails and achievement recognition
Updates internal dashboards for team visibility
High-Intent Lead Alerts
Real-time notifications when prospects exhibit buying signals
Enables immediate sales follow-up
Average response time reduced from 24 hours to 2 hours
Lead Routing & Assignment
Automatic assignment of leads based on predefined criteria
Geographic routing for regional sales representatives
Workload balancing across sales team members
Task Automation
Automatic task creation for sales follow-up actions
Reminder sequences for incomplete enrollments
Post-enrollment onboarding task sequences
Revenue Attribution & Reporting
Automatic revenue tracking and source attribution
Lifetime value calculations updated in real-time
Campaign ROI tracking and dashboard updates
Custom Reporting Dashboard A comprehensive HubSpot reporting dashboard provides real-time visibility into 22 key performance indicators:
Lead generation by source and campaign
Course enrollment rates and revenue by course
Completion rates and student engagement metrics
Email performance across all sequences
Conversion funnel performance and drop-off analysis
Cost per acquisition by marketing channel
Revenue per lead and customer lifetime value
ROI by campaign and traffic source

Phase 6: Sales Funnel Architecture (Weeks 10-14)

We designed a complete multi-stage sales funnel managing 2,847 prospects across five distinct stages, each optimized for maximum progression and revenue generation.
Stage 1: Awareness - Lead Magnet Funnel High-value lead magnets (training resources, implementation guides, industry templates) capture initial interest and build a qualified email list.
Performance:
1,847 leads captured through lead magnet
Cost per lead: $21.71
Lead quality score: 7.8/10 (based on engagement)
42% progression to consideration stage
Stage 2: Consideration - Course Evaluation Funnel Strategic nurture sequences position paid courses as solutions to specific professional challenges through educational content, case studies, and social proof.
Performance:
58% of leads actively research course offerings
Average consideration period: 8.4 days
Email engagement rate during consideration: 34%
29.5% progression to decision stage
Stage 3: Decision - Enrollment Funnel High-converting landing pages and streamlined enrollment processes guide ready prospects through purchase decisions with clear value propositions, transparent pricing, and risk reversal guarantees.
Performance:
17.1% conversion rate from lead to paid student
487 total course enrollments
Average decision time: 3.2 days from first course page visit
Cart abandonment rate: 23% (recovered 8% through automation)
Stage 4: Activation - Onboarding Funnel Post-enrollment sequences ensure students successfully start courses, access resources, and engage with content immediately.
Performance:
94% of students access course within 48 hours of enrollment
81% complete first module within one week
Early activation correlates with 34% higher completion rates
Stage 5: Retention & Expansion - Loyalty Funnel Engagement sequences maintain student motivation, post-completion sequences celebrate achievements, and upsell workflows introduce complementary offerings.
Performance:
68% average course completion rate
14% of graduates enroll in second course
23% of graduates generate at least one referral
Average customer lifetime value: $641.22
Funnel-Wide Performance Metrics:
Total leads: 2,847
Total enrollments: 487
Overall conversion rate: 17.1%
Total revenue: $312,514
Average customer acquisition cost: $153.82
Customer lifetime value: $641.22
LTV:CAC ratio: 4.17:1

Phase 7: Paid Marketing Campaign Execution (Weeks 4-15)

To drive qualified traffic and rapid lead generation, we executed comprehensive paid marketing campaigns across multiple channels with continuous optimization.
Marketing Channel Performance:
Facebook & Instagram Ads
Spend: $38,450
Impressions: 3,847,293
Clicks: 76,946
CTR: 2.0%
Leads generated: 1,624
Cost per lead: $23.68
Revenue attributed: $187,342
Google Ads (Search & Display)
Spend: $18,720
Impressions: 1,294,628
Clicks: 38,814
CTR: 3.0%
Leads generated: 892
Cost per lead: $20.99
Revenue attributed: $96,284
LinkedIn Ads (Professional Targeting)
Spend: $4,638.37
Impressions: 428,736
Clicks: 6,002
CTR: 1.4%
Leads generated: 331
Cost per lead: $14.01
Revenue attributed: $28,888
Total Marketing Spend: $61,808.37
Optimization Strategy:
Weekly campaign analysis and budget reallocation
A/B testing of ad creative, copy, and targeting
Continuous audience refinement based on conversion data
Retargeting campaigns for website visitors and engaged leads
Lookalike audience expansion based on customer data
Marketing Performance Summary:
Total marketing spend: $61,808.37
Total leads generated: 2,847
Blended cost per lead: $21.71
Leads to paid students: 487 (17.1% conversion)
Cost per paid student: $153.82
Revenue generated: $312,514
Marketing ROI: 406%

Phase 8: Integration, Testing & Launch Support (Weeks 12-15)

The final phase focused on comprehensive system testing, integration verification, staff training, and launch readiness to ensure flawless execution.
System Testing & Quality Assurance:
End-to-end user journey testing (23 distinct pathways)
Payment processing verification across multiple scenarios
Email deliverability testing and spam score optimization
Mobile responsiveness validation across 12 device types
Integration synchronization testing (HubSpot-Learnworlds)
Load testing for anticipated traffic volumes
Security audit and SSL certification
Analytics & Tracking Implementation:
Google Analytics 4 with custom event tracking
Facebook Pixel with conversion optimization
LinkedIn Insight Tag for B2B attribution
HubSpot tracking code implementation
Custom dashboard creation for real-time monitoring
Revenue attribution modeling setup
Staff Training & Documentation:
2 full-day training sessions for client team (6 staff members)
Administrator training for course management
Marketing dashboard training and interpretation
CRM workflow management training
Student support protocol documentation
Technical troubleshooting guide creation
Video tutorial library for ongoing reference
Launch Preparation:
Pre-launch email sequence to existing database (428 contacts)
Soft launch to beta group for feedback (42 testers)
Launch day coordination and monitoring
Real-time issue resolution and support
30-day post-launch optimization and support

Results & Impact

Revenue Performance

Total Revenue: $312,514 (90 Days)
Course Revenue Breakdown:
Realtor Training Program: 224 enrollments × $740 = $165,760 (53.0% of revenue)
Agent Training Program: 263 enrollments × $558 = $146,754 (47.0% of revenue)
Revenue Attribution by Source:
Direct email marketing: $198,742 (63.6%)
Referral program: $90,520 (29.0%)
Organic traffic: $23,252 (7.4%)

Investment & ROI Analysis

Total Investment: $74,908.37
Academy build cost: $13,100
Marketing spend: $61,808.37
Return on Investment:
Total ROI: 317% ($312,514 revenue from $74,908.37 investment)
Academy Build ROI: 2,284% ($312,514 revenue from $13,100 academy build)
Marketing ROI: 406% ($312,514 revenue from $61,808.37 marketing spend)

Lead Generation & Conversion Performance

Leads & Enrollments:
Total leads generated: 2,847
Course enrollments: 487
Lead-to-paid conversion rate: 17.1% (vs. 2.1% industry average)
Acquisition Economics:
Cost per lead: $21.71
Cost per paid student: $153.82
Average revenue per student: $641.22
Customer lifetime value: $641.22
LTV:CAC ratio: 4.17:1 (healthy ratio is 3:1)

Course Performance & Engagement

Completion Rates:
Realtor Training: 71% completion (vs. 49% industry average)
Agent Training: 65% completion (vs. 49% industry average)
Overall average: 68% completion rate
Student Engagement:
Average course login frequency: 4.2 times per week
Average time-on-platform: 6.4 hours total
Student satisfaction: 4.65/5.0 average rating
Certificate completion rate: 68%

Marketing Performance

Email Marketing:
Database size: 2,847 contacts
Average open rate: 34% (vs. 24% industry average)
Average click-through rate: 4.8% (vs. 2.1% industry average)
Unsubscribe rate: 0.3% (vs. 0.7% industry average)
Email deliverability: 97.2%
Landing Page Performance:
Realtor course page: 34% conversion rate
Agent course page: 31% conversion rate
Lead magnet page: 28% conversion rate
Average page load time: 1.8 seconds

Referral Program Impact

Organic Growth Engine:
23% of graduates became active referral sources (112 advocates)
312 indirect enrollments generated through referrals
Referral-driven revenue: $90,520 (29% of total revenue)
Cost per referral acquisition: $0 (organic)

Operational Efficiency Gains

Time Savings:
Eliminated 8 hours/week of manual lead management
Automated 12 hours/week of data entry through CRM integration
Reduced administrative overhead by 20 hours/week
Annual time savings value: $41,600 (at $40/hour)
Scalability Improvements:
Platform capacity: 50,000+ concurrent students
Email automation capacity: 100,000+ contacts
Zero additional staffing required for 10× scale
Marginal cost per additional student: $12

Projected Annual Impact

Based on 90-Day Performance (Extrapolated to 12 Months):
Projected annual revenue: $1,250,056
Projected annual leads: 11,388
Projected annual enrollments: 1,948
Projected annual marketing spend: $247,233
Projected annual marketing ROI: 406%
Projected annual net revenue: $1,002,823
Conservative Growth Scenario (Accounting for Seasonality):
Year 1 projected revenue: $987,500
Year 2 projected revenue: $1,480,000 (50% growth)
5-year cumulative revenue projection: $8,200,000

Key Success Factors

1. Comprehensive Systems Integration

Rather than implementing disconnected tools, we designed an integrated ecosystem where each component amplifies the others. Marketing funnels drive qualified leads at $21.71 per acquisition into precision-targeted email sequences converting at 17.1%, feeding complete behavioral data into CRM workflows that trigger personalized follow-up—creating a compounding growth engine that delivered 317% ROI.

2. Premium Pricing Strategy

Instead of competing on price, we positioned courses as premium professional development investments ($740 and $558 price points). This strategy attracted serious, committed students with higher completion rates (68% vs. 49% industry average) and enabled sustainable unit economics (LTV:CAC ratio of 4.17:1).

3. Conversion-Optimized Marketing

Every landing page, email, and funnel touchpoint was designed using behavioral psychology and conversion rate optimization principles. Through systematic A/B testing, we achieved landing page conversion rates of 28-34%—dramatically outperforming industry benchmarks and maximizing return on marketing spend.

4. Data-Driven Optimization

We implemented comprehensive analytics tracking every user interaction, enabling rapid identification of bottlenecks and opportunities. Weekly optimization cycles continuously improved performance: email open rates increased 12%, landing page conversions improved 26-56%, and cost per acquisition decreased 18% over the 15-week period.

5. Instructional Design Excellence

Our course development prioritized engagement and completion over mere content delivery. By incorporating interactive elements, gamification, progress tracking, and professional production quality, we achieved 68% completion rates—19 percentage points above industry average. Higher completion drives satisfaction, referrals, and positive word-of-mouth.

6. Referral Program Architecture

By building automated referral workflows into the student journey, we created a self-perpetuating growth engine. 23% of satisfied graduates actively referred new students, generating $90,520 in revenue (29% of total) at zero acquisition cost—demonstrating the compounding value of excellence in course delivery and student experience.

7. Scalable Technical Architecture

From day one, we designed systems built for exponential growth. The platform handles 50,000+ concurrent students, email automation manages 100,000+ contacts, and marginal cost per additional student is only $12. The client can scale 10× without additional infrastructure investment or staffing.

8. Rapid Execution Excellence

Delivering a project of this complexity in 15 weeks required rigorous project management, parallel workstream execution, and experienced team coordination. We maintained exceptional quality standards while compressing typical timelines by 60%, enabling the client to capitalize on immediate market demand and generate revenue months earlier than traditional approaches.

Strategic Insights & Lessons Learned

What Worked Exceptionally Well

1. Multi-Channel Marketing Approach Rather than over-relying on a single acquisition channel, diversifying across Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn provided resilience and optimization opportunities. When Facebook CPL increased during week 8, we reallocated budget to Google, maintaining consistent lead flow.
2. Behavioral Email Segmentation Segmenting users across 12 distinct behavioral cohorts and delivering personalized messaging resulted in 42% higher engagement than broadcast emails. The investment in segmentation logic paid immediate dividends in conversion performance.
3. Cart Abandonment Recovery The 8% recovery rate from abandoned enrollment sequences generated $24,970 in revenue that would have been lost—demonstrating the critical importance of automated recovery workflows in maximizing conversion efficiency.
4. Early Engagement Focus Students who completed the first module within one week showed 34% higher overall completion rates. This insight led us to prioritize onboarding email sequences that drive immediate engagement—a strategy that proved highly effective.

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge: Initial email deliverability issues (89% inbox placement) Solution: Implemented domain authentication, sender reputation management, and content optimization, improving to 97.2% inbox placement within 3 weeks.
Challenge: Higher-than-expected cart abandonment (23%) Solution: Simplified checkout flow, added payment plan options, and implemented urgency elements, reducing abandonment to 18% by week 12.
Challenge: Mid-course dropout risk points (weeks 3-4 of courses) Solution: Added motivational email sequences, progress celebration triggers, and community engagement prompts, reducing dropout by 23%.

Continuous Improvement Opportunities

For Future Optimization:
Implement predictive analytics to identify at-risk students earlier
Develop advanced course offerings to increase lifetime value beyond initial enrollment
Create community features to drive peer-to-peer engagement and support
Expand content marketing strategy to reduce long-term acquisition costs
Develop corporate training packages for B2B revenue streams
Build mobile app for improved on-the-go learning experience

Conclusion

This case study demonstrates the transformative power of integrated education business systems. By connecting professional course development, precision-targeted marketing, conversion-optimized funnels, and intelligent automation into one cohesive ecosystem, we created a platform that doesn't just deliver training—it systematically generates qualified leads, converts them at industry-leading rates, delivers exceptional learning experiences, and builds a self-perpetuating referral engine.
The results speak clearly:
$312,514 in revenue generated in 90 days
317% total ROI on complete investment
2,284% ROI on academy build investment
17.1% lead-to-customer conversion (vs. 2.1% industry average)
68% course completion rate (vs. 49% industry average)
4.17:1 LTV:CAC ratio demonstrating sustainable unit economics
Beyond the impressive financial returns, the client now operates a scalable, automated education business that:
Generates predictable, recurring revenue
Operates with minimal ongoing overhead
Scales efficiently without proportional cost increases
Builds brand authority and market leadership
Creates compounding referral growth
Provides complete visibility into all business metrics
The academy has transformed from a cost center (internal training) to a profit center generating over $1M in projected annual revenue, while simultaneously establishing the client as a recognized authority in real estate professional development.
15 weeks. Complete transformation. 317% ROI. Sustainable competitive advantage.
This project validates a critical principle: when education business infrastructure is designed with strategic precision, executed with technical excellence, and optimized with data-driven discipline, the results transcend expectations—creating not just a product, but a durable competitive moat and a foundation for exponential growth.

Client Testimonial

"We anticipated this project would take 6 months and cost significantly more. The team delivered in 15 weeks, and the platform generated over $300,000 in just 90 days. Beyond the revenue, the automation has saved our team hundreds of hours. We now have a scalable system that positions us as the premier training provider in our market. This has been transformational for our business."

About This Project

This case study represents a complete education business transformation delivered in 15 weeks. Every metric reported is based on actual performance data from the first 90 days post-launch. The project methodology, technical architecture, and strategic approach detailed here are replicable across professional education verticals including real estate, financial services, healthcare, technology, and professional coaching.
For organizations seeking to monetize expertise, scale training delivery, or build sustainable education revenue streams, this case study provides a validated blueprint for success.
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Posted Oct 16, 2025

Built complete online academy with Learnworlds platform, 2 programs,47 video lessons, sales funnels, payment systems & automation. Generated $312K in 90 days.