Learning Path 02

Marketing & Growth

The playbooks behind real audience growth.

Lessons 10
Estimated Time 8-10 Hours
Level Beginner to Advanced
Instructors David & April Hall
Curriculum

10 Lessons. Zero Filler.

01
The YouTube Algorithm Decoded
How discovery, ranking, and recommendation actually work. The 75/25 rule, satisfaction-weighted signals, and what matters in 2026.
60 min

What You Will Learn

How the YouTube algorithm actually ranks and recommends content. The 75/25 rule between satisfaction signals and engagement metrics. How to reverse-engineer discovery for your niche.

Tools Covered

YouTube Studio TubeBuddy VidIQ

Key Resource

YouTube Formula Research + Official Creator Playbook -- the foundational documents for understanding how discovery works on the platform.

Action Step

Audit your last 10 videos (or 10 competitor videos) against the satisfaction-weighted signal framework and identify the top 3 improvement areas.

02
Content Architecture for 5 Channels
Building a multi-channel strategy with the C-suite framework. CAI, CFO, CEO, COO, CHRO explained and applied.
60 min

What You Will Learn

How to design a content strategy that spans 5 channels without burning out. The C-suite framework assigns each channel a role -- CAI, CFO, CEO, COO, CHRO -- so every piece of content has a purpose.

Frameworks

C-Suite Framework Channel Mapping Content Repurposing

Key Resource

Multi-Channel Content Architecture Guide -- maps each channel to its strategic role and content cadence.

Action Step

Map your 5 channels to the C-suite framework and define the role, cadence, and content type for each one.

03
The Advertising Mastery Playbook
Ogilvy, Bernbach, Hopkins applied to modern platforms. Copywriting formulas, testing methodology, and what the legends got right.
60 min

What You Will Learn

The advertising principles of Ogilvy, Bernbach, and Hopkins translated to digital platforms. Copywriting formulas that have worked for a century and how to apply them to ads, landing pages, and social content.

Tools Covered

Google Ads Meta Ads A/B Testing

Key Resource

Advertising Mastery Playbook -- copywriting formulas, testing methodology, and campaign design principles from the best in the business.

Action Step

Rewrite 3 of your existing ads or landing pages using the copywriting formulas covered in this lesson, then set up an A/B test.

04
Social Media Growth from Zero
Hormozi, Kallaway, Dan Martell frameworks compiled. Hero platform selection, Rule of 100, batching systems.
60 min

What You Will Learn

How to grow a social media presence from zero using the frameworks of Hormozi, Kallaway, and Dan Martell. Picking a hero platform, applying the Rule of 100, and building batching systems that make consistency possible.

Frameworks

Rule of 100 Hero Platform Content Batching Audience Flywheel

Key Resource

Social Media Growth Compilation -- distilled frameworks from Hormozi, Kallaway, and Martell with actionable templates.

Action Step

Select your hero platform, commit to the Rule of 100, and batch your first week of content in a single session.

05
Scripting Videos That Retain
Hook/Retain/Reward framework. Second-by-second script templates for 7 video formats.
45 min

What You Will Learn

The Hook/Retain/Reward framework for scripting videos that hold attention. Second-by-second script templates for 7 video formats -- from tutorials to listicles to opinion pieces.

Frameworks

Hook/Retain/Reward 7 Video Formats Retention Mapping

Key Resource

Video Script Template Library -- second-by-second templates for each format with retention benchmarks at every stage.

Action Step

Script one video using the Hook/Retain/Reward framework and map every 15-second block to a retention strategy.

06
Thumbnails and Titles That Click
CTR benchmarks, the IMPACT formula, A/B testing methodology, and scoring criteria for thumbnails and titles.
45 min

What You Will Learn

CTR benchmarks by niche and how to consistently beat them. The IMPACT formula for designing thumbnails that stop the scroll. A/B testing methodology and scoring criteria for both thumbnails and titles.

Tools Covered

Canva Photoshop TubeBuddy A/B

Key Resource

IMPACT Formula Scorecard -- a repeatable scoring system for evaluating thumbnails and titles before publishing.

Action Step

Redesign 3 existing thumbnails using the IMPACT formula and score each one against the criteria before publishing.

07
Content Calendars That Scale
90-day content calendar design. Cross-platform repurposing strategy that turns one piece into many.
45 min

What You Will Learn

How to design a 90-day content calendar that scales without adding headcount. Cross-platform repurposing strategy that turns one long-form piece into 10+ distribution assets.

Tools Covered

Notion Google Sheets Repurpose.io

Key Resource

90-Day Content Calendar Template -- a ready-to-use framework with platform-specific cadences and repurposing workflows.

Action Step

Build your 90-day content calendar and map each piece to at least 3 repurposed formats across different platforms.

08
Email Marketing and Newsletters
List building, sequence design, Beehiiv setup, and conversion optimization for email-first businesses.
60 min

What You Will Learn

How to build an email list from scratch, design sequences that convert, set up Beehiiv for newsletter monetization, and optimize every step of the email funnel.

Tools Covered

Beehiiv ConvertKit Mailchimp

Key Resource

Email Sequence Blueprint -- welcome sequences, nurture sequences, and sales sequences with templates for each stage.

Action Step

Set up your email platform, create a lead magnet, and build a 5-email welcome sequence.

09
The Hormozi Social Strategy 2026
RPM over views, education vs entertainment, content repurposing, and strategic pivot analysis.
45 min

What You Will Learn

Why RPM matters more than views. The education vs entertainment spectrum and where your content should land. How Hormozi approaches content repurposing, strategic pivots, and audience monetization in 2026.

Frameworks

RPM Analysis Content Matrix Pivot Strategy

Key Resource

Hormozi Content Strategy Analysis -- a breakdown of the strategic pivots, repurposing systems, and monetization framework.

Action Step

Calculate your RPM across all content channels and identify the highest-revenue content type to double down on.

10
Measuring What Matters
KPI frameworks, attribution modeling, and channel performance analysis that drives real decisions.
60 min

What You Will Learn

How to build KPI frameworks that actually inform decisions. Attribution modeling for multi-channel businesses. How to analyze channel performance and reallocate resources based on data, not gut feeling.

Tools Covered

Google Analytics Looker Studio YouTube Analytics

Key Resource

KPI Dashboard Template -- a ready-to-use framework for tracking the metrics that matter across all channels.

Action Step

Build your KPI dashboard with the 5 most important metrics per channel and set up weekly review cadence.

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