My (honest) review: I took Sharan Hegde’s course ‘The 1% Club’

Summary

In this lively debate, the host and moderator welcome Karan and Charan to discuss whether buying a specific finance course is worthwhile. The debate covers five key parameters: course structure, user experience, teaching style, value for money, and community support. Karan, a 31-year-old corporate professional, appreciates the course's beginner-friendly content and comprehensive structure but criticizes its audio-visual quality. Charan, a recent college graduate, finds the course expensive and questions its value compared to free online content. Despite differing views, both agree on the importance of financial literacy, ultimately rating the course 8 out of 10.

Takeaways

• 🎙️ The speaker is a moderator and timekeeper, hosting a debate on whether a 'Cost One Person Club by Nan Adar' is worth it.
• 💼 The debate features a 31-year-old man from Detiyu MBA, who has spent all his money on bank accounts and luxury watches.
• 📈 The course is structured around five parameters and will be judged on a scale of 1 to 10 for its value.
• 📚 The speaker found the course structure and content quality to be comprehensive and beginner-friendly.
• 💹 The speaker emphasizes the importance of learning about investments like mutual funds and stocks, especially for beginners.
• 📊 The speaker appreciates the tools provided by the course, such as calculators and Excel sheets, which have been helpful in understanding financial concepts.
• 🎞️ The speaker is disappointed with the audio and video production quality, considering the high price they paid for the course.
• 👨‍🏫 The teaching style is praised as being the best, making finance simple and fun, which the speaker found engaging.
• 💰 The speaker questions the value for money of the course, suggesting that the content could be found for free on platforms like YouTube.
• 🤝 The community networking and support provided by the course are highlighted as a winning point, offering a platform to discuss and learn from peers.
• 📊 The speaker rates the course an 8 out of 10, suggesting it's a good starting point for those who are financially illiterate.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the debate in the provided script?

The main purpose of the debate is to settle whether it is worth buying the 'Cost One Person Club' course, which focuses on personal finance and investment education.

Who are the two participants in the debate, and what are their backgrounds?

The two participants are Karan, a 31-year-old B.Tech from DTU and MBA graduate who is married and has invested in traditional items like bank accounts and luxury goods, and Charan, a recent graduate from DU who spends on entertainment like parties and apps.

What are the five parameters on which the course is judged?

The course is judged on five parameters: course structure and content quality, user experience (audio and video production quality), teaching style, value for money, and community/networking interaction.

What did Karan appreciate about the course structure and content quality?

Karan appreciated the course structure, highlighting its comprehensive organization of lessons into stock market, mutual funds, taxes, and other personal finance topics. He found it beginner-friendly and well-organized based on difficulty levels.

What was Charan’s main criticism regarding the course's audio and video production quality?

Charan’s main criticism was that the audio and video production quality was below expectations, especially for the price. He felt that the course lacked the professional production values seen in other premium courses like Ali Abdaal’s.

How did Karan feel about the teaching style of the course?

Karan enjoyed the teaching style, saying it made finance simple and fun. He appreciated that the instructor taught in a way that felt like learning from an elder brother, rather than from a formal teacher or coach.

What concerns did Charan raise about the teaching style?

Charan felt that the course's teaching style was too casual and lacked professionalism. He believed that finance, being a serious subject, required a more mature and professional approach.

What is Charan's perspective on the course's value for money?

Charan felt the course was expensive, especially for someone just starting their career, like himself. He also pointed out that much of the information was available for free on platforms like YouTube.

How does Karan justify the course's value for money?

Karan justified the course’s cost by stating that it saved time by condensing years of content into a structured format, making it easier to learn quickly. He argued that the time saved was worth the price for working professionals.

Why did Karan rate the community and networking aspect of the course highly?

Karan valued the community and networking features of the course, as they allowed him to ask questions and engage with other learners on various financial topics. He believed that being part of a like-minded community helped enhance his learning experience.

What is Charan's opinion on the community aspect of the course?

Charan didn’t find the community aspect important. He preferred to study independently and felt that networking wasn’t necessary for learning personal finance.

What is the overall rating the participants gave to the course?

Overall, the participants gave the course an average rating of 8/10, with Karan leaning towards 8.5/10 for those with no financial literacy and Charan acknowledging its effectiveness despite some reservations.