You’re about to learn exactly, step-by-step, how I made $3k from an online course that wasn’t even built yet—using Kartra. No big email list, no course recorded yet, no perfection required, and definitely no so-pushy-that-makes-you-feel-embarassed sales approach. Just a simple, smart process that works, even if you’re starting from scratch.

I know what it feels like to have a great course idea but no clue where to start. You might be thinking, “But I’m not tech-savvy. What if no one buys? Can I really pull this off?” 

My friend, I’ve been there. I remember staring at my screen before my first launch, doubting whether I could actually sell something that wasn’t fully created yet. Spoiler: Not only did I sell it, but I also proved to myself—and now to you—that it’s possible.

Here’s the best part: You don’t need to be tech-savvy, have a massive email list, or even a finished course to start seeing results. Kartra simplifies everything, from creating landing pages and sending emails to handling payments and even automating your sales.

Here’s what I’ll share with you in this blog:

• Step 1 – Creating something small that gets big results (without overthinking) with Kartra

• Step 2 – Building connections with your audience made easy with Kartra forms and Kartra email marketing

• Step 3 – Launching without perfection (or a finished course!) with Kartra Pages, Kartra checkouts and Kartra memberships

• Step 4 – Making sales while you sleep with Kartra funnels

• Bonus: The secret to selling online courses with confidence (yes, even if selling makes you feel “icky”).

• FAQ about Kartra and online course creation: I’ll answer the questions you’ve probably been Googling, like:

  • What is Kartra used for?

  • How can you start selling a course that isn’t finished yet? Can I really make money before creating my course?

  • Is Kartra beginner-friendly for people who aren’t tech-savvy?

  • Kartra vs Kajabi, what is the difference between ?

  • And so much more

When I launched my first course idea, I didn’t have a polished product or hundreds of subscribers—just 300 people on my email list and a whole lot of doubts. 

But with Kartra’s easy-to-use tools, I created a simple landing page, sent out a few emails, and made $3k in my very first launch. It wasn’t perfect, but it worked.

There is nothing better than seeing the sales notification popping up on your phone. Look at mine:

As an online entrepreneur with 30 years of business strategy experience, I’ve seen the challenges that trip people up—and the tools that simplify the process. Kartra is hands-down one of the most beginner-friendly, no-fluff-but-still-super-powerful platforms I’ve used.

So if you’ve been holding back because you’re unsure where to start, this blog is for you. Grab your coffee, and let’s turn your course idea into real results. It’s time to take that first step.