29 - How to Cut Your Offering, Triple Your Prices & Thrive with Dave Kline

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In this episode, we dive into the world of management training with Dave Kline, the founder of a company dedicated to developing effective leaders and managers. Dave shares his journey from being an engineer to working at top-tier companies like PwC, Moody's, and Bridgewater Associates, where he honed his skills in leadership and talent management.

Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I explore Dave's entrepreneurial leap into buying and transforming a digital asset into a thriving management training business. Dave discusses how he successfully doubled the revenue of this business within a year and the pivotal moment when he decided to triple the course price while removing content, which led to even higher customer satisfaction.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills or grow a successful business. Don't miss Dave's actionable advice and unique approach to management training.

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00:31 Meet Dave Kline: From Viral Post to Management Accelerator

02:29 Dave's Professional Journey: From Engineer to Leadership Roles

06:23 Transition to Entrepreneurship: Buying and Starting a Business

08:40 Launching the Management Accelerator

14:54 Iterating and Improving the Program

18:13 Building Trust and Handling Conflict in Leadership

22:09 Experimenting with New Formats and Feedback Loops

24:26 The Importance of Diversifying Platforms

26:15 Insights on Management Training

28:31 Creating Effective Training Modules

31:44 Course Structure and Post-Course Engagement

35:49 Exploring New Ideas and Future Plans

40:23 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts