I took the KTX over from Gwangmyeong. This afternoon was a new client, the 'Startup Incubation Association.' At the 'Daejeon Knowledge Industry Center,' I ran a 4-hour training on 'Digital Marketing and AI Tool Application' for startup incubation managers from organizations across the country. I have been doing startup marketing training, mentoring and consulting since 2012, so I had a good sense of their training needs even before the session.
At every break, managers came up with training requests, so the session felt a bit like a sales call. One organization also needs the 'Easy Semiconductors' course we launched yesterday, so we agreed to talk. April’s schedule is finally wrapped up, and revenue hit a six-month high.
My April, May, and June schedule is nearly full this year, and I’m truly grateful. Why is training demand growing in a weak economy? After a quick analysis, it seems the share of practical training you can apply right away (marketing, sales, AI tools) is rising sharply, while abstract or perk-style training is dropping fast. Have a great holiday!




30 Apr 2025
[ Instructor: John Kim ]