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Phase 1: The Foundation - Course Curriculum and Structure Your rapid-learning plan is a perfect starting point. We'll expand on it to create a comprehensive curriculum. The goal is a clear, repeatable process that a student can follow to start their own company. Module 1: The Tender (Week 1). This module will focus on the support role. Lessons: Tools of the trade (hand and power), mortar mixing ratios, material handling and staging, scaffolding safety, and basic site preparation. Deliverable: A practical quiz on mortar ratios and a checklist for a safe and organized job site. Module 2: The Mason (Week 2). This is where they learn the craft. Lessons: Proper brick and block laying techniques, different bond patterns, working with a string line, striking joints, and basic repair work. Deliverable: A final project where students demonstrate laying a small, straight wall (using a video submission or photos). Module 3: The Foreman (Week 3). This module focuses on leadership and quality. Lessons: Crew management, scheduling, quality control inspections, communication with clients and other trades, and basic problem-solving on site. Deliverable: A case study where students outline how they would manage a crew for a sample project, including a timeline and a quality control plan. Module 4: The Estimator (Week 4). The business and profit module. Lessons: Reading blueprints and specifications, performing a quantity takeoff, calculating labor costs, understanding overhead and profit margins, and creating a professional bid. Deliverable: Students will complete an accurate bid for a provided set of simple blueprints. Phase 2: The Platform - Building the Online School You need a platform to host your content. There are many options, from all-in-one solutions to building your own. Choose a Platform: All-in-one platforms: These are the simplest to start with. Platforms like Teachable, Thinkific, or Kajabi handle everything—hosting your videos, taking payments, and providing a clean interface for students. Self-hosted platforms: For more control, you could use a learning management system (LMS) plugin for a WordPress site, like LearnDash. This gives you full ownership but requires more technical knowledge to set up. Create the Content: Videos: Record short, high-quality videos for each lesson. Show yourself demonstrating the skills (e.g., mixing mortar, laying a brick). Keep them concise and to the point. Written Content: Write clear, simple descriptions and instructions for each lesson. Include text-based versions of your video scripts. Quizzes and Assignments: Create quizzes to test knowledge and practical assignments to ensure students are applying what they learn. Downloads: Provide downloadable resources like bid templates, safety checklists, and material calculation worksheets. Phase 3: The Business - Marketing and Monetization This is how you turn your school into a profitable venture. Monetization Strategy: One-time fee: Sell the entire course for a single price. This is straightforward and easy to manage. Monthly subscription: Offer access to your course and ongoing content (like Q&A sessions or new lessons) for a recurring fee. Tiered Pricing: Offer a basic course for a lower price and a "Pro" version that includes one-on-one coaching with you for a premium price. Marketing Strategy: Content Marketing: Create valuable free content (short videos, blog posts) about masonry and entrepreneurship on platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and social media. This will build your brand and attract your target audience. Targeted Ads: Run ads on platforms like Google and Facebook, targeting people interested in construction, skilled trades, and starting a business. Community Building: Create a private Facebook group or a community forum for your students. This adds value to your course and encourages word-of-mouth marketing. By following this plan, you'll be able to create a professional, effective online school that shares your valuable experience and empowers a new generation of masonry business owners. Dlaczego ta aktywność? Ta aktywność została zapisana na Twoim koncie Google, ponieważ ustawienie Aktywność w aplikacjach z Gemini było włączone podczas korzystania z usługi Aplikacje z Gemini. info_filled Jeśli korzystasz z urządzenia wraz z innymi użytkownikami, możesz tu zobaczyć aktywność z innego konta. Więcej informacjiCapitalism is the social system based upon private ownership of the means of production which entails a completely uncontrolled and unregulated economy where all land is privately owned.