Hosting Video Courses for Your Customers
Downloaded video courses from the Master Library? Here's how to deliver them to your paying customers.
Understanding the Setup
When you download videos from Entrepedia:
- Files are stored on YOUR device
- You need to host them somewhere for customer access
- Entrepedia doesn't host content for your customers
Hosting Options
Option 1: YouTube (Unlisted)
Best for: Simple setups, budget-conscious sellers
How it works:
- Upload videos to your YouTube channel
- Set each video to "Unlisted"
- Only people with the link can view
- Share links with paying customers
Pros:
- Free
- Reliable streaming
- Works on all devices
Cons:
- Less professional appearance
- Customers could share links
- No built-in payment integration
Option 2: Course Platforms (LMS)
Best for: Professional course delivery, memberships
Popular platforms:
- Teachable — Easy setup, built-in payments
- Thinkific — Similar to Teachable, good free tier
- Kajabi — All-in-one, premium option
- Podia — Simple, affordable
- Skool — Community-focused
How it works:
- Create account on platform
- Upload your videos
- Organize into courses/modules
- Set pricing and access rules
- Platform handles delivery
Pros:
- Professional appearance
- Built-in payments
- Student progress tracking
- Protected content
Cons:
- Monthly fees
- Some learning curve
Option 3: Cloud Storage + Access Links
Best for: Simple digital product delivery
Options:
- Google Drive — Upload, share links
- Dropbox — Similar to Drive
- Amazon S3 — More technical, scalable
How it works:
- Upload videos to cloud storage
- Create sharing links
- Deliver links after purchase (via email or platform)
Pros:
- Low/no cost
- Simple setup
Cons:
- Less professional
- No progress tracking
- Links could be shared
Option 4: All-in-One Platforms
Best for: Combining sales page + delivery + payments
Platforms:
- Systeme.io — Free tier available, full funnel builder
- Gumroad — Simple product pages with delivery
- Payhip — Easy setup, handles everything
How it works:
- Upload products to platform
- Create sales page
- Set price
- Platform handles payment + delivery
Recommended Setup by Experience Level
Beginner (Keep it Simple)
→ Gumroad or Payhip
- Upload videos as downloadable products
- Simple setup, handles everything
Intermediate (Course Structure)
→ Teachable or Thinkific
- Create proper course modules
- Student accounts and progress
Advanced (Full Business)
→ Kajabi or Systeme.io
- Complete funnel + course + email marketing
- Membership site capabilities
Protecting Your Content
Basic Protection
- Use unlisted YouTube links
- Deliver through platforms with login requirements
- Add watermarks to videos
Better Protection
- Use course platforms with student accounts
- Drip content (release over time)
- Include terms prohibiting sharing
Best Protection
- Platforms like Kajabi with built-in protection
- Video hosting with domain restrictions
- Legal terms + enforcement
Step-by-Step: YouTube Unlisted Method
- Download video from Master Library
- Upload to your YouTube channel
- Click Visibility → Unlisted
- Copy the video link
- Deliver link to customer after purchase
- Organize multiple videos into a playlist (also unlisted)
Step-by-Step: Teachable Method
- Create Teachable account (free tier available)
- Create a new course
- Add sections/modules
- Upload videos to each section
- Set pricing
- Publish and share your course URL
- Customers purchase and get instant access