The Future Is Digital - And That Is Good For Your Wallet

The Pandemic of 2020 will go down as what is called a disruptor event. An event in human society that fundamentally changes the course of human progression. The Spanish Flu, World War I, and World War II are all disruptor events.

Covid 19 has radically changed the world within the last 12 - 18 months. One of the most obvious ways is transforming to a more digital world, a world where the need to go into an office or a classroom is no longer the only way to work or learn. Goodbye, snow days.

Fear not; we will not be banished to our houses forever. Humans will always need to see each other face to face. What has happened is the opening up of a whole world of extra income opportunities for those looking for extra (or much needed) cash.

People are comfortable learning and working online. Most have likely upgraded their internet speed and equipment and have dedicated spaces in their houses for learning and working.

One of the hottest trends is online courses, courses created by people like you and me to teach regular people like you and me anything at all, from special certifications to gardening. Online courses are a great way to learn something new and also make money.

My favorite online course platform (for learning and teaching) is Udemy (www.udemy.com). With 35 million students and 400 million course enrollments, Udemy gives you the audience you need without putting thousands of dollars into advertising and marketing. They also have guides to help you through the process of making your first course. The catch? Udemy does take a 50% commission, but remember, you are creating passive income, so once you develop your course, you only need to update it when you deem it necessary.

Creating a course can be as long and short as you want it; the duration and complexity are entirely up to you. You create your content, record your videos, and grow your community by interacting with your students. Udemy provides all the tools for messaging, quizzes, Q & As, and course announcements. The hardest part for you is creating the content and shooting the videos, which Udemy also provides support.

CHECK OUT THESE POPULAR COURSES ON Udemy: 1. Simple Solutions for Common Dog Behavior & Training Problems. 2. Complete Guitar Lessons System: Beginner to Advanced. 3. BEGINNERS Watercolor. Get Clear On The Basics and Paint. 4. Travel Photography: Take Beautiful Photos on Your Adventures.

Don’t think you have anything to share 5. Soil, The Key To Organic Gardening. with the world? Anything that will make people feel, “I need that. Where is my wallet?” Trust me. You have something.

I suggest you go online and take a look at Udemy and see if there is an opportunity for you to make some extra cash. Take advantage of the disrupter event that is COVID-19 and come out ahead of the curve.

Kimberly Watkins-Swenk is a social media professional and also OTM’s Digital Content Director & Editor. Kimberly and her family split their time between Smyrna and Durango, Colorado. She is married to Jason and has two sons, Luke and Chase, and two cats she loves more than anything.