Creating and selling an online course can be an excellent way to share your knowledge, make money, and help others achieve their goals.
However, it can be overwhelming to know where to start, especially if you’re low on funds.
In this article, I’ll walk you through the process of creating and selling an online course for free, using a three-step framework.
Let’s dive in!
The first step in creating and selling an online course is to find your course idea.
This doesn’t need to be complicated, all you need to do is identify where your audience is and where they want to be.
To do this, have conversations with your audience, and get clear on where they are, where...
Are you tired of obsessing over vanity metrics like likes and shares that do little to grow your online business?
Do you want to focus on metrics that actually matter when it comes to building an automated online business that runs even when you're not working?
In this article, I’m sharing with you the three key metrics that you need to focus on to grow your online business and I’ll provide examples of how they work in real life.
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The first key metric is traffic.
How many monthly users are you getting on your blog, podcast, and YouTube channel? And how many of those viewers are moving to your website and seeing your opt in page?
Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge, ideas, and skills online?
The Creator Economy has made it possible for anyone with a smartphone and an internet connection to become a content creator. It’s never been easier to get your name out there online and to start making money.
However, many people struggle to make a decent income from their content.
Imagine being able to monetize your content and turn it into a solid side or full-time income. What would that do for you? What kind of impact would that make in your life?
In this article, we'll explore six ways you can make money as a creator. The last two methods we'll discuss can even help you make big money with a small audience.
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In today’s digital age, content creation has become an important part of building your personal brand or business. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide which platform to focus on.
In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of three popular platforms: podcasts, blogs, and YouTube channels. We will also discuss how you can repurpose your content to get the most out of each platform.
Pros:
One of the biggest advantages of podcasts is that they have a highly engaged audience. People who listen to podcasts are often willing to listen to the entire episode, which can be 30 minutes or longer.
Additionally, podcasting is one of the easiest and cheapest forms of content creation. All you...
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the Kajabi Headquarters in Irvine, California. As a content creator and business owner, I was excited to learn more about the platform and the company behind it. During my visit, I gained three key takeaways that I believe can be valuable to anyone in the online business space.
One conversation in the event that stood out to me was when we talked about repurposing content with AI. Different audiences have different learning styles which is why we, as creators, should be giving them different ways to consume our content.
If you have a podcast for example, consider getting a camera and hitting record so you can upload it to YouTube. If you don't want...
Are you interested in creating an online course but feel overwhelmed by the idea of creating a lengthy and expensive course? If so, a mini course might be the perfect solution for you.
In this article, we will explore the differences between mini courses and online courses and provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to build, launch, and sell a mini course in 30 days or less.
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A mini course is typically 5-7 videos long and solves a single specific problem that your audience wants solved. The better you understand your audience's frustrations, hopes, dreams, challenges, and objections, the easier this will be.
As a great starting point,...
If you’re running an online business, the primary goal of your website & social channels should be to capture email subscribers.
The saying “the money is in the list” is one of the most important online business rules and it still applies today.
Problem is, so many people shoot themselves in the foot by putting a TEENY TINY box hidden in the bottom corner of their website that (of all things) says “Join our newsletter”.
As a consumer, I want you to solve my problems, not “update me”!
Here’s what to do instead.
Give people a good reason to subscribe that benefits THEM - make it a no-brainer for them.
That’s what today is about.
You...
So many people are starting online businesses and want to be seen as "experts" and be "polished" because that build credibility, right?
Kind of...
Today's piece of content is going to be more of a transparency post than anything.
I was hesitant to post this, but I knew it would be valuable for you, so I did it anyway.
My job isn't to make myself (or you) comfortable. It's to help you build an online business that you love and that helps a ton of other people.
I'm going to show you that you don't need to be a "world renowned expert" to start helping people and to build your online business.
What matters more than anything is that you just start, are consistent, and are willing to adapt and learn...
There’s nothing worse than putting a ton of time into building an online course, publishing it, and seeing zero sales - trust me, I know from experience.
I built 6 online courses before I was able to make one that sold itself on autopilot. During that time, I learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t.
Today, I’m sharing with you 6 reasons your online course most likely isn't selling along with how to fix each one of them.
Let’s dive in!
This is probably the biggest reason out of all 6. In order to sell products, we need to clearly understand who we serve and how we serve them.
The better you understand...