Dana Whitfield
Dana Whitfield spent eight years running operations and instructor management for a mid-sized US test-prep company, where she built the pricing and onboarding systems that took it from 40 to 900 active students. She now advises independent tutors and course creators on the unglamorous parts: churn math, refund policy, platform costs, and when a cohort model beats a self-paced one.
How to Start an Online School: Steps, Costs and Business Models
10/29/2026Starting an online school takes more than software. Learn the steps, real cost drivers and business models that fit a paid school or course business.
Platform Selection and Tech Setup for a Paid Online School
10/29/2026Most people building a course business lose weeks to the platform question. They compare feature grids, watch a dozen demo videos, and still feel unsure. The...