Greg Smith

CEO of Thinkific at Thinkific

Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor

Greg Smith is the founder and CEO of Thinkific, a learning commerce platform powering business growth through courses and community. Greg is passionate about ensuring academies, experts, and businesses can create and sell online learning experiences, build communities, and grow their revenue.

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Business Model

You Can Let This Common AI-Related Fear Ruin Your Business — Or Turn It Into Revenue

As AI accelerates change at work, the "fear of becoming obsolete" (FOBO) is spiking. Brands with trusted learning programs can reduce anxiety, build loyalty and unlock new revenue streams.

Human Resources

I Used to Think Time Was the Problem. Here’s Why Managing My Energy Was the Real Fix

Energy management is one of the most important factors for business success – yet most entrepreneurs focus on time management. Here are four ways to boost your energy (and get more done).

Building a Business

I Turned My Passion Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business — These 4 Hacks Helped Keep My Joy Alive

Many entrepreneurs launch their businesses buoyed by a passion for their work, but time, burnout and boredom eventually erode it. Here are four happiness hacks that helped me stay engaged and inspired.

Human Resources

I’ve Worked with Hundreds of Entrepreneurs to Scale Their Teams. Here’s How to Get the Right People Onboard

One of the biggest mistakes I've seen small business owners make is putting off their first hire. Here's how to know when you're ready to scale – and how to get the right candidates.

Entrepreneurs

4 Habits I Cultivated to Become a Healthier, More Effective Entrepreneur

By the time I hit mid-life, some of my bad habits were becoming a risk to my long-term business goals — and my health. Here's how I was able to change them.

Human Resources

Most Business Partnerships Fail — 5 Hacks to Make Sure Yours Stays Intact

Collabs may be all the rage, but whether or not they succeed comes down to the ability to forge strong and mutually beneficial business relationships.

Business Ideas

Need to Supercharge Innovation at Your Company? Try This.

We tried everything from hackathons to Google's "20% time." Here's why we landed on "Blue Sky Week" as the biggest innovation payoff.

Building a Business

How Creators Can Thrive as Advertisers Are Cutting Back

As social media companies and advertisers feel the squeeze of recession, creators must diversify their revenue streams and take control of their audiences to survive.

Tech

Creators Shouldn’t Overlook These Powerful Uses for AI Like ChatGPT

Tools like ChatGPT can be like an extra pair of hands (or three) for creators — but they come with important caveats.

Online Presence

3 Creator Economy Myths Debunked

Content creation is a viable career for anyone and at any age — as long as they're willing to put in the work.

Thought Leaders

Online Learning Is Evolving to Finally Put Community First

From static and solitary, online learning is evolving to a more dynamic future: one that starts with genuine connection.

Thought Leaders

Regaining Control of Your Sleep Life…From a (Recovering) Insomniac Entrepreneur

I never had trouble leaving things at the office -- until I started building my own business.

Thought Leaders

Can The Creator Economy Help Democratize Entrepreneurship?

In the midst of a crisis that has disproportionately impacted women and people of color, we're seeing a surge of entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds entering -- and thriving in -- the creator economy. Here's why.

Thought Leaders

Why ‘Knowledge Entrepreneurship’ Is Taking Off

A new class of entrepreneurs has emerged with technological advances in online learning and connectivity.

Greg Smith

More From Greg Smith

You Can Let This Common AI-Related Fear Ruin Your Business — Or Turn It Into Revenue

I Used to Think Time Was the Problem. Here’s Why Managing My Energy Was the Real Fix

I Turned My Passion Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business — These 4 Hacks Helped Keep My Joy Alive

I’ve Worked with Hundreds of Entrepreneurs to Scale Their Teams. Here’s How to Get the Right People Onboard

4 Habits I Cultivated to Become a Healthier, More Effective Entrepreneur

Most Business Partnerships Fail — 5 Hacks to Make Sure Yours Stays Intact

Need to Supercharge Innovation at Your Company? Try This.

How Creators Can Thrive as Advertisers Are Cutting Back

Creators Shouldn’t Overlook These Powerful Uses for AI Like ChatGPT

3 Creator Economy Myths Debunked

Online Learning Is Evolving to Finally Put Community First

Regaining Control of Your Sleep Life…From a (Recovering) Insomniac Entrepreneur

Can The Creator Economy Help Democratize Entrepreneurship?

Why ‘Knowledge Entrepreneurship’ Is Taking Off

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