Single-Problem Mini Course
Single-problem mini course taught with slides, voice-over or screen recording
Video published Sep 6, 2026 by Ritah Speaks Digital
Startup cost: Near-zero cost (screen recorder and a course or product platform) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
Ritah Speaks Digital · 5 Digital Products which You can sell on Selar Beyond Ebooks ↗
One of 5 gigs covered in this video
What It Is
You make a short course that solves one specific problem instead of a large multi-module program. For example, rather than 'social media marketing', you teach how to create carousels that turn content into sales. Lessons can be slides with voice-over, screen recordings or demonstrations, so you do not have to show your face. The creator sells a mini course called the 24-hour sales machine that teaches people to build sales pages.
The Pitch
The creator says people often overcomplicate courses, and a mini course is quicker to make and easier for buyers to finish. She suggests finding your topic by asking what people constantly ask you to teach or help with.
Who It’s Best For
People who have a practical skill others regularly ask them about and can explain it clearly in a short format.
The Truth (as we see it)
Mini courses are a realistic first course because they take less time to build, and a narrow promise is easier to sell. The hard part, finding buyers who trust you, is not covered in detail. No sales figures are shared for her own course. The creator is promoting a waitlist for her own paid annual membership, the Digital Gold Mine Club, which teaches these formats.
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