David Drazil is an architect who turned his passion for sketching into a profitable online business. He has created a community of over 240,000 Instagram followers, and leverages his years of experience teaching others how to Sketch Like an Architect.

In this episode, Chris and David discuss David’s journey from starting on Instagram sharing simple tips and tricks, to creating a diverse product suite. David shares how the pandemic shifted his business, the strategy behind generating 2 million impressions on a monthly basis via Pinterest, and the impact hosting virtual summits has had for his business!

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Episode Timestamps

[03:25] - The Power of Visual Communication in Business
[04:32] - Leveraging Social Media and Content Creation for Growth
[06:17] - The Impact of the Pandemic on Online Learning and Growth
[15:47] - Maximizing Pinterest for Business
[18:16] - Simplifying to Amplify
[21:50] - The Power of Doing the Work
[24:23] - The Magic of Virtual Summits
[28:04] - Evolving Your Niche for Greater Impact and Profit
[29:11] - Maximizing Post-Summit Engagement and Segmentation
[37:44] - The Challenge of Maintaining a Hobby as a Business
[40:12] - Chris' Coaching Corner: The Missing Piece in David's Ecosystem

Essential Learning Points From This Episode

The pivotal moment David realized he could monetize his expertise
Why ‘doing the work’ is the #1 key for business success
How David runs his virtual summits and the importance of the follow-up
Learning to separate the hobby and the business

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