Maven
Host and sell cohort-based courses to professionals. Access Maven's network of learners seeking live, interactive educational experiences.
What is Maven?
Maven is a platform for cohort-based online courses where students learn together through live sessions, community interaction, and structured curriculum. Unlike self-paced courses, Maven courses run on specific dates with real-time instruction and peer learning.
For experts with valuable knowledge, Maven offers a premium path to monetizing expertise through engaging, high-touch education.
Why Teach on Maven
Premium Pricing Model
Cohort-based commands higher prices:
| Course Type | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-level | $300-750 |
| Professional | $750-1,500 |
| Executive | $1,500-3,500+ |
Live, interactive learning justifies premium pricing.
Platform Support
Maven helps you succeed:
- Marketing assistance
- Platform discovery
- Course design guidance
- Community of instructors
- Payment and enrollment handling
Transformational Outcomes
Better results than passive courses:
- Live accountability
- Peer learning
- Direct instructor access
- Structured progression
- Community support
Maven Course Economics
Revenue Structure
Understanding your earnings:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Course price | You set (typically $500-3,000+) |
| Maven fee | 10-20% of revenue |
| Your share | 80-90% of enrollment revenue |
Earnings Potential
Building real income:
| Students | Price | Your Share (85%) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | $750 | $12,750 |
| 40 | $1,000 | $34,000 |
| 60 | $1,500 | $76,500 |
| 100 | $2,000 | $170,000 |
Multiple cohorts per year multiply these numbers.
Creating a Maven Course
Course Development
Build compelling curriculum:
- Define transformation (what students achieve)
- Structure weekly modules
- Design live session format
- Create supporting materials
- Plan community engagement
- Develop assignments and projects
Live Session Design
Make sessions valuable:
- Interactive, not lecture-heavy
- Breakout discussions
- Live Q&A
- Real-time feedback
- Guest experts when relevant
Community Building
Between-session engagement:
- Discussion forums
- Peer accountability groups
- Office hours
- Resource sharing
- Alumni community
Launching on Maven
Course Application
Getting accepted:
- Demonstrate expertise
- Show course concept
- Prove market demand
- Outline curriculum
- Highlight your credibility
First Cohort Strategy
Launch successfully:
Start small. 15-30 students for first cohort.
Price moderately. Build testimonials before raising prices.
Over-deliver. First cohort success drives future growth.
Collect feedback. Iterate based on student input.
Scaling Cohorts
Grow your course business:
- Raise prices with proven results
- Increase cohort sizes
- Run more cohorts annually
- Add assistant instructors
- Create advanced courses
Maven for Digital Nomads
Flexible But Scheduled
Live teaching with location freedom:
- Run sessions from anywhere
- Consistent timezone commitment required
- Plan travel around cohort dates
- Asynchronous work between sessions
Time Investment Reality
Understand the commitment:
| Phase | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|
| Course development | 20-40 |
| Active cohort | 10-20 |
| Between cohorts | 2-5 |
| Marketing | 5-10 |
Not passive, but highly flexible.
Income Timing
Plan for irregular earnings:
- Large payments at cohort start
- Gaps between cohorts
- Budget for variable income
- Multiple cohorts improve consistency
Course Topics That Work
Popular Categories
High-demand subjects:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Career skills | Leadership, management, communication |
| Professional skills | Writing, design, marketing |
| Technical skills | Coding, data, no-code |
| Entrepreneurship | Startups, freelancing, creator economy |
| Personal development | Productivity, habits, mindset |
Finding Your Topic
Identify your expertise:
- What do people ask your advice on?
- What have you achieved that others want?
- Where do you have unique insight?
- What transformation can you enable?
Maven vs. Alternatives
| Factor | Maven | Teachable | Udemy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Live cohorts | Self-paced | Self-paced |
| Pricing | Premium ($500+) | You set | Low ($10-200) |
| Platform Fee | 10-20% | $0-249/mo + 0-5% | 63-97% |
| Discovery | Growing | None | High |
| Best For | Premium live courses | Owned audience | Volume/discovery |
Tips for Maven Success
Start with transformation. Define the outcome students will achieve.
Engage live. Make sessions interactive, not passive lectures.
Build community. Peer connections increase completion and satisfaction.
Iterate constantly. Improve based on feedback every cohort.
Collect testimonials. Success stories drive future enrollment.
Price with confidence. Premium pricing attracts committed students.
The Bottom Line
Maven offers experts a premium platform for monetizing knowledge through engaging, cohort-based education. The live format commands higher prices and creates better outcomes than passive courses.
Success requires genuine expertise, strong course design, and commitment to live teaching. This is not passive income, but the earnings per time invested can be exceptional for those who create transformational learning experiences.
For digital nomad experts, Maven provides substantial income with geographic flexibility. Plan travel around cohort dates, deliver excellent live education from anywhere, and build a course business that scales with your reputation and results.
Pros
- Premium pricing accepted for quality courses
- Platform helps with marketing and discovery
- Live format commands higher prices than recorded
- Build expertise reputation
- Strong community of instructors
Cons
- Requires significant time per cohort
- Platform takes revenue share
- Need expertise and credibility to launch
- Not passive income (live teaching required)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much can you earn teaching on Maven?
What makes Maven different from Teachable or Udemy?
Do I need a large following to teach on Maven?
How much time does running a Maven course take?
How You Can Earn
- Per Sale
- Subscription Revenue
Best For
- Educators 📚
- Coaches 🧠
- Entrepreneurs 🚀
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