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900 million people are expected to use Buy Now Pay Later by 2027 (Juniper Research).

The question is whether people can use it with you.

There's a version of your business where students can pay the way they want, you get paid in full, and your B2B clients manage their own learners without you lifting a finger.

None of it requires building from scratch.

Today, we’ll explore how you can set up all of that and more on Teachable.

In this edition:

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Our weekly AMAs on Friday are wide open for any advice you need for your business (Teachable or non-Teachable related questions are welcome).

We know how helpful a second set of eyes can be when you’re facing pressing problems in your business and we’re here to help.

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Most creators spend weeks agonizing over their curriculum, their pricing, their launch strategy.

The platform decision gets about 20 minutes of research (ChatGPT-ing) and a quick sign-up.

That's backwards. The platform you choose determines how reliably students can access your content, how securely your intellectual property is protected, and whether your school lives at yourname.com or yourname.someplatformyoupayfor.com.

Get it wrong and you're rebuilding from scratch six months into your business.

Marketplaces like Udemy or Skillshare host your content, but they also set your pricing, take 30–50% of revenue, and own your student relationships.

Read the full platform evaluation guide, including a checklist to run through before you commit.

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