Invest In Learning

Nobody has time to learn!

I used to be the one saying that.

In truth, I felt like I didn’t have enough money or time.

As a result, my business suffered.

Don’t be like me!

Here’s what I used to continue my learning during the pandemic (when I almost went broke and was on a tight budget).

1. Udemy

This site gets a lot of flack for selling cheap courses. You need to rise above these judgments.

I took a LinkedIn marketing course on Udemy that cost $12 and then a week later landed a $12,000 deal with a large Fortune 500 company headquartered in New York City.

How’s that for ROI?

Yes, the courses aren’t polished. And not everyone is a native English speaker.

But that shouldn’t stop you. Get over it.

Consider that you can learn EXACTLY what you need for around $12. This is a steal.

2. Libby

Libby is an app that lets you check out ebooks and audio books from your local library.

I used this app religiously during the pandemic.

I checked out a lot of great business books both in ebook and audio format.

3. Streaming services

I used my then-girlfriend’s Hulu password to get access.

I watched past episodes of Shark Tank, The Hustle, and The Profit–all terrific business shows.

I also watched the amazing documentary The Entrepreneur which was streaming for free on Pluto and Tubi.

4. Kindle Monthly Subscription

Amazon offers an inexpensive monthly subscription that allows you to download many of their Kindle books for free.

While there are some big name authors on there, your focus should be on reading books by self-published entrepreneurs.

Although these are amateur writers, there’s always tons of information within them. And if the book doesn’t strike you - or has, say, too many stories - pick another one and move on.