Thomas Frank: Channel Break Boosts Income; Notion, Programming, Startup Journey

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In a triumphant return to his channel, Thomas Frank reveals the astonishing twist of fate that doubled his income during a lengthy hiatus. Venturing into the realms of no code, Notion, and programming, he unveils the journey of building a new startup and overseeing a team expansion to 12 members. Reflecting on the philosophy of pivots and side quests, Thomas Frank recounts the deliberate decision to bid farewell to his podcast and embark on new projects, including the creation of the Thomas Frank Explains channel dedicated to the intricacies of Notion.
Inspired by a fellow creator's success with Evernote, Thomas Frank dives headfirst into producing content centered around Notion, a productivity app that captured his fascination. The inception of a second channel dedicated solely to Notion marks a pivotal moment in his career, sparking excitement and experimentation with niche content creation. Through meticulous content strategy development, Thomas Frank sets out to establish a niche side business alongside his primary channel, setting ambitious goals for the future.
Amidst the landscape of mid-2021, Thomas Frank explores the potential of cohort-based courses as a lucrative monetization avenue for his burgeoning side channel. Enrolling in a course for course builders, he experiences a revelation that alters his course of action, shifting from creating a course on Notion for Creators to transforming his internal Notion system into a marketable product. The narrative unfolds with Thomas Frank's decision to package and sell the custom Notion template and system developed for managing his channels, scripts, research, and editing processes, signaling a new chapter in his entrepreneurial journey.

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