#20 Redefining Success in Online Courses: Measuring Impact Beyond Metrics

What does success look like for you as a course creator?

As the year draws to a close, it's natural to reflect on your achievements, challenges, and vision for the future. But when it comes to your online course, how do you define success? Is it the number of enrollments? The revenue? Or is it something deeper—something more impactful?

In today’s episode of The Art of Online Course Creation, host Shannon Boyer dives into the first part of a powerful three-part series designed to help you redefine success. Moving beyond traditional metrics, Shannon challenges you to take a holistic look at what truly matters in your journey as a course creator.

In this episode, Shannon explores how to redefine success as a course creator, moving beyond surface-level metrics to uncover what truly matters. You’ll discover fresh perspectives on measuring your impact, creating a deeper connection with your students, and building a legacy that aligns with your mission.

Throughout the episode, Shannon shares actionable reflection prompts and inspiring examples that will leave you motivated to celebrate your wins, learn from your challenges, and approach the year ahead with clarity and purpose.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to chase vanity metrics or struggled to define your achievements in meaningful ways, this episode is for you. Shannon’s insights will leave you inspired to focus on what matters most: the lives you touch and the legacy you’re building through your course.

Resources & Links

• Explore Shannon’s signature program: Your Best Course Experience
• Connect with Shannon through Instagram @shannonlboyer

Next Week:
Join us for part two of this series, where we’ll dive deeper into redefining success for yourself—not just as a course creator, but as an entrepreneur with a vision. You won’t want to miss it!

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