{"id":5941,"date":"2025-06-27T14:09:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T14:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/?p=5941"},"modified":"2025-07-02T04:38:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:38:38","slug":"sd-academia-resin-art-coaching-to-100000-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/creator-stories\/sd-academia-resin-art-coaching-to-100000-students\/","title":{"rendered":"How Shark Tank India Finalist SD Academia Scaled Their Resin Art Coaching to 100,000 Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-82b62229\">\n\n<p>In 2019, Sharad Dabra was experimenting with resin in a small studio in Chandigarh, India. Today, he leads SD Academia which is India\u2019s largest resin art education platform, empowering over 100,000 learners in 15+ countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What started as a personal creative outlet became SD Academia\u2014a coaching business that teaches people how to turn resin art into a profession, with support from courses, community, and tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And after appearing on Shark Tank India Season 1 in 2021, the brand saw a national spotlight\u2014but their real growth? It came from systems they had built well before the cameras rolled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the story of how one <a href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/sell-course-online\/find-your-niche-for-success-in-30-mins\/\">coach turned his niche knowledge<\/a> into a \u20b91 crore+ revenue coaching empire\u2014and what you can learn from it.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" 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href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/creator-stories\/sd-academia-resin-art-coaching-to-100000-students\/#From_Passion_Project_in_Chandigarh_to_a_Purpose-Led_Platform\" title=\"From Passion Project in Chandigarh to a Purpose-Led Platform\">From Passion Project in Chandigarh to a Purpose-Led Platform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/creator-stories\/sd-academia-resin-art-coaching-to-100000-students\/#The_Shark_Tank_Push%E2%80%94and_What_Came_After\" title=\"The Shark Tank Push\u2014and What Came After\">The Shark Tank Push\u2014and What Came After<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/creator-stories\/sd-academia-resin-art-coaching-to-100000-students\/#The_Model_Teach_Once_Serve_Forever\" title=\"The Model: Teach Once, Serve Forever\">The Model: Teach Once, Serve Forever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/creator-stories\/sd-academia-resin-art-coaching-to-100000-students\/#1M_Views_1_Cr_Revenue_1_Core_Message\" title=\"1M+ Views, 1 Cr+ Revenue, 1 Core Message\">1M+ Views, 1 Cr+ Revenue, 1 Core Message<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/creator-stories\/sd-academia-resin-art-coaching-to-100000-students\/#Selling_Products_Alongside_Knowledge\" title=\"Selling Products Alongside Knowledge\">Selling Products Alongside Knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/creator-stories\/sd-academia-resin-art-coaching-to-100000-students\/#From_Local_to_Global_Building_a_Community_of_Resinpreneurs\" title=\"From Local to Global: Building a Community of Resinpreneurs\">From Local to Global: Building a Community of Resinpreneurs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/creator-stories\/sd-academia-resin-art-coaching-to-100000-students\/#What_You_Can_Learn_from_SD_Academia\" title=\"What You Can Learn from SD Academia\">What You Can Learn from SD Academia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/creator-stories\/sd-academia-resin-art-coaching-to-100000-students\/#The_Blueprint_for_Building_Your_Own_Education_Empire\" title=\"The Blueprint for Building Your Own Education Empire\">The Blueprint for Building Your Own Education Empire<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-321ad998\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Passion_Project_in_Chandigarh_to_a_Purpose-Led_Platform\"><\/span><strong>From Passion Project in Chandigarh to a Purpose-Led Platform<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before SD Academia became a household name in resin art education, Sharad was creating pieces out of his small physical studio in Chandigarh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIf I look back I feel great about the fact that I chose what I thought was right and my vision of contributing to the art industry with my services is in process.\u201d \u2014 Sharad Dabra<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6bb55.jpg\" alt=\"Sharad Dabra In His Resin Art Course\" class=\"wp-image-5945\" style=\"width:318px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>That studio still stands today\u2014not just as a workspace, but as a community hub where learners can see, touch, and experience resin art before committing to online programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As word spread locally, more people walked in\u2014not just to buy art, but to learn how to make it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cArt is not just a passion. We can really make a living out of it and art is a therapy which heals a lot of stress and anxiety.\u201d&nbsp; \u2014 Sharad Dabra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What followed was the foundation of SD Academia, built in Chandigarh but scaled digitally across India and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe realized quickly\u2014people don\u2019t just want to learn resin art. They want a roadmap for independence.\u201d <br><br>\u2014 Sharad Dabra<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8d7e8cb7\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Shark_Tank_Push%E2%80%94and_What_Came_After\"><\/span><strong>The Shark Tank Push\u2014and What Came After<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, SD Academia appeared on Shark Tank India Season 1, pitching their growing resin art coaching business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exposure helped fuel momentum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A surge in website traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spike in course enrollments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follower growth on Instagram and YouTube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National credibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-24c3cd90\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Customer-Success-Story-Case-Study-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5954\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-abb66e7a\">\n\n<p>But what\u2019s more impressive is what happened after the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">\u201cShark Tank helped us reach more people, but our growth didn\u2019t rely on it. We were already building the foundation\u2014courses, community, and a strong subscription model.\u201d \u2014 Sharad<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, SD Academia had launched:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>250+ short courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>70+ curated bundles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hundreds of live sessions delivered to their growing community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 20-member team running content, support, product, and growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid ads running on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A full-fledged resin product line for learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They weren\u2019t just ready for growth\u2014they had designed for it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a6746ca3\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Model_Teach_Once_Serve_Forever\"><\/span><strong>The Model: Teach Once, Serve Forever<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdacademia.com\/\">SD Academia\u2019s<\/a> success didn\u2019t come from one viral course. It came from building a stacked content ecosystem that serves people at different stages of their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Subscriptions That Lower Entry Barriers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u20b9299\/month: Unlimited access to recorded sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20b9666\/month: Live + recorded sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual plans with cost savings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This subscription-first approach gives learners freedom and affordability while generating predictable revenue for the business.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ec253b01\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Bundles That Drive Upgrades<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Their bestseller? The Resin Art Business Course\u2014a \u20b92,000\u2013\u20b92,900 bundled with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25 chapters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dozens of business-use techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifetime access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonus sessions on entrepreneurship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-735e43e3\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Live Sessions for High-Touch Learners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Live workshops with instructors offer community, accountability, and mentorship\u2014backed by a thriving WhatsApp support group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1M_Views_1_Cr_Revenue_1_Core_Message\"><\/span><strong>1M+ Views, 1 Cr+ Revenue, 1 Core Message<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many coaches struggle to scale content, SD Academia doubled down on content-led marketing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fea8bba3\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-78.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5950\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77f9cce0\">\n\n<p>Their Reels regularly cross 1 million views. They use tutorial-style content combining satisfying visuals with step-by-step walkthroughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their <a href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/funnels\/strategies-to-run-facebook-ad-funnels-that-drive-conversions\/\">paid ads highlight transformation<\/a>, use coupon codes for urgency, and direct people into subscriptions or flagship bundles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind the scenes? The engine is built on Knorish\u2014which powers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website and landing pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment gateways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automated WhatsApp + email follow-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t want to rely on freelancers or agencies to manage everything. We needed a platform where we could do it ourselves, launch fast, and keep control.\u201d \u2014 Sharad Dabra<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d8a653fb\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selling_Products_Alongside_Knowledge\"><\/span><strong>Selling Products Alongside Knowledge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment people started asking, \u201cWhere do I buy the materials?\u201d\u2014Sharad knew it was time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They launched resin art kits, tools, and material bundles that align directly with their courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students learn \u2192 need tools \u2192 buy from SD Academia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat loop = higher average order value and stickier retention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This move turned SD Academia from a course provider into a learning + commerce platform.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a3cc6150\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Local_to_Global_Building_a_Community_of_Resinpreneurs\"><\/span><strong>From Local to Global: Building a Community of Resinpreneurs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, SD Academia has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100,000+ students<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>15+ countries reached<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>99% positive reviews<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A thriving WhatsApp support network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>20-person team<\/strong> powering content, education, and growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And they\u2019re not stopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re not here to be just another course company. We\u2019re here to help people create income, joy, and impact through their creativity.\u201d \u2014 Sharad Dabra<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ba0f8584\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Can_Learn_from_SD_Academia\"><\/span><strong>What You Can Learn from SD Academia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SD Academia didn\u2019t just create courses\u2014they built a <strong>business ecosystem<\/strong> that lets them <a href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/grow-your-business\/generate-organic-leads\/\">increase customer value<\/a>, fuels retention, and empowers real-world results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how they did it (and how you can too):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Increase Lifetime Value with a Value Ladder System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every customer starts at the top\u2014and SD Academia knows it. That\u2019s why they offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-time bundles for high-value transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry-level subscriptions at just \u20b9299\/month<br>Premium business courses that serve as upsells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This value ladder lets learners start small and invest more as their confidence (and results) grow. Over time, that \u20b9299 subscription compounds into high lifetime value\u2014without relying on ads alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Build a Real Community, Not Just a Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For SD Academia, community isn\u2019t a passive Facebook group\u2014it\u2019s a <strong>living, breathing learning environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frequent live sessions for interaction and accountability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New content drops and ongoing recorded access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learner support via WhatsApp and team touchpoints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ve created a culture of learning, sharing, and growth\u2014something most online educators overlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Monetize What Learners Need Next<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching resin art is only half the journey. Learners also need tools to practice it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SD Academia smartly added resin kits, tools, and materials\u2014products their audience already planned to buy. By solving that need, they increased order value, built trust, and became a one-stop solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Focus on Outcomes, Not Just Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The real win? SD Academia doesn\u2019t just teach techniques. They help students start their own resin art businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Courses cover branding, pricing, marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification builds credibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live mentorship bridges the execution gap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By aligning education with entrepreneurship, they turn learners into creators\u2014and customers into success stories.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fa5f58e0\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Blueprint_for_Building_Your_Own_Education_Empire\"><\/span><strong>The Blueprint for Building Your Own Education Empire<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SD Academia&#8217;s journey from a small Chandigarh studio to a \u20b91 crore+ coaching business offers a clear roadmap for anyone sitting on valuable knowledge. The key isn&#8217;t having the biggest audience or the most polished content\u2014it&#8217;s about <a href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/blog\/funnels\/generate-leads-ebook-funnel\/\">building systems that scale your business<\/a> and serve your students at every stage of their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your expertise lies in cooking, fitness, design, or any other skill, the principles remain the same: start with subscription accessibility, create a genuine learning community, solve adjacent problems your students face, and focus relentlessly on helping them achieve real outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">\"You don't need a studio or a big team to start. You just need the right system, a camera, and the will to teach.\" \u2014 Sharad Dabra<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The question isn&#8217;t whether you can build the next SD Academia. The question is: what&#8217;s stopping you from starting today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in starting your own coaching business? Try Knorish today. <a href=\"https:\/\/knorish.com\/pricing.html\">Start your free trial here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2019, Sharad Dabra was experimenting with resin in a small studio in Chandigarh, India. Today, he leads SD Academia which is India\u2019s largest resin art education platform, empowering over 100,000 learners in 15+ countries. 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