AHS's current revenue model is geographically constrained to the Madison, WI area. This initiative proposes a scalable online course platform that would allow AHS to sell certified training content nationwide, breaking the geographic ceiling on revenue.
The core idea: film AHS's existing in-person training courses once, package them with an exam and certificate, and sell them indefinitely through a platform like LearnDash — analogous to writing a book and selling it forever.
AHS delivers high-value training on mold, asbestos, and environmental hazards, but every dollar of revenue requires physical presence in Madison. There is no mechanism to monetize their expertise outside their local market.
Use LearnDash (a WordPress LMS plugin) to host and deliver courses. The workflow:
This is a one-time production cost with indefinite revenue potential.
| Audience | Course Topic | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | Mold & asbestos awareness | Schools are legally required to have trained staff on environmental hazards; AHS already runs in-person versions of this training |
| Realtors | Environmental hazard awareness | Realtors must disclose known hazards (lead paint, mold, asbestos) when listing properties; training on what to look for and what to disclose is a natural fit |
Potential content areas for a realtor-focused course:
- Lead paint disclosure rules (homes built before ~1978)
- Mold and asbestos disclosure obligations
- How to identify red flags during a listing walkthrough
- What remediation history must be disclosed
The biggest open question is certification validity across state lines. Specific unknowns:
Recommended approach: Use AI to research state-by-state regulations for mold/asbestos training requirements. Ask: What does the course need to cover? Are certifications state-specific? Which states can we serve immediately vs. which require customization?
Some states may require only informal training documentation rather than a formal license — which would make nationwide rollout more feasible than it initially appears.
Even before nationwide rollout, the online course format can serve AHS's existing local market — realtors and schools in Wisconsin who prefer self-paced learning over attending in-person sessions.
AHS is currently focused on filling upcoming in-person training sessions (December session targets schools). A Department of Health email list and a "pass list" are being used for outreach. The online course initiative is a longer-term parallel track — the video production project planned for late November could serve double duty as course content.
See also: [1] for current AHS status and active projects.
Discussed in [2] — Mark Hope proposed the concept; Sebastian Gant assigned to research and develop.