Summary of “Community Training Site Software Secrets Revealed!”

• (00:02) James introduces a weekly Wednesday live session aimed at helping people build online education businesses by creating their own learning campuses.
• (01:07) He mentions the availability of a free platform called Training Sites, which includes resources, mini-courses, and a 10-step program for starting an education business.
• (02:19) Today’s focus is on platform selection, specifically discussing the new Fluent Community plugin for WordPress, which James recently integrated into Training Sites.
• (03:11) Training Sites has a searchable archive of over 3,000 YouTube videos, including tutorials and business tips for building an online campus.
• (04:53) James stresses the importance of owning your online campus and community (using WordPress) rather than renting, to gain full control and flexibility.
• (06:45) He highlights tools in the Fluent plugin suite: Fluent Community, Fluent CRM, and Fluent Forms, offering features like email marketing, community engagement, and payment processing.
• (13:18) Fluent’s Paymatic plugin simplifies payment processing, especially for one-time or subscription purchases, without replacing more complex systems like WooCommerce.
• (15:03) Fluent Community aims to provide a light, fast, and user-friendly community platform, making it easier to engage users without overwhelming them.
• (19:41) James discusses the importance of integrating various features such as resource management, membership access, and monetization tools.
• (48:22) He concludes with advice to build a community before focusing solely on selling courses, emphasizing that giving away free courses helps build trust and engagement.