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What thoughts are you repeating to yourself over and over all day long? Are they helping - or hurting - and keeping you stuck. In this episode, host Julie Hood helps you bust some of the most common myths and tells you the truth and the secrets behind many of the most common stories. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/243. RELATED EPISODES   E045: Tame the Perfection Monster When Working on Your Course  E021: 10 Time-Saving Secrets to Course Creation  E111: How I Created My Kajabi Course Fast!  E125: 7 Steps to Map Your Online Course Business in 30 Minutes  E128: Create Online Course Videos More Quickly   KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      9 Stories That Keep Course Creators Stuck…and the truths that actually lead to more sales and success!Story 1: I need to be an expert before I can teach.Truth: You only need to be a few steps ahead. People buy shortcuts, not encyclopedias.Story 2: I need a big audience to make sales.Truth: You don’t need thousands — you need the right people, not more people. Even 100 engaged subscribers can convert.Story 3: If my course is good, it will sell itself.Truth: Great courses need great marketing. Visibility and messaging drive sales, not quality alone.Story 4: I need everything perfect before I launch.Truth: Perfection delays progress. Start with a beta course, test with real students, and improve as you go.Story 5: People won’t pay premium prices.Truth: People pay for speed, clarity, and results. Pricing reflects transformation — not the number of videos.Story 6: I need to create more content before I can sell.Truth: You don’t need more content — you need a clear promise and focused positioning. One great course beats ten scattered ones.Story 7: Selling is sleazy — I don’t want to feel pushy.Truth: Selling is helping when you believe in your offer. If your course solves a problem, not selling is a disservice.Story 8: The market is too saturated — there’s no room for me.Truth: Saturation = demand. Your story, style, and framework make your course one of a kind.Story 9: I don’t have enough time to create a course. Truth: You don’t need endless hours — you need a clear plan and focused action. A simple framework lets you create and launch faster without burning out. COME VISIT JULIE!  Join the newsletter and get the free mini-course, Is My Course Idea Any Good? here – https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/ideaGet on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2025PlannerPodcast   Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/ideaGoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comYouTube  https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubePodcast   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/

When those marketing challenges hit, sometimes you just need some good old-fashioned advice on how to "think differently!" This episode gives you six mindset secrets gathered from 20 plus years of entrepreneurship. Enjoy and get the free mini-course, Is My Course Idea Any Good? here to jump on the newsletter - https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/idea RELATED EPISODES   E179: Are These 4 Thoughts Holding You Back from Creating Your Online Course?E104: Jumpstart Your Money Mindset for Online Course CreatorsE072: Mindset Matters – How Brooke Castillo Used a Mini-Course to Find Her Perfect StudentsE028: How Mindset Stops Your Success with Erica Ross-KriegerKEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      Use these 6 mindset secrets (and listen in for the full details on each one!): 1 - Remember your why. 2 - Do hard things (from Amy Porterfield)3 - Keep taking action and be resilient. 4 - Be ready for the challenges.5 - Provide prospective students lots of exposure. 6 - Find your way to - build your list, connect with your students and to experiment! COME VISIT JULIE!  Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2025PlannerPodcast   Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/ideaGoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comYouTube  https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubePodcast   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/

If you're wondering how to get more people clicking to buy your course, this episode digs into some specific things you can change to make your course more attractive to potential students. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/241. LINKS MENTIONED / RECOMMENDED    Join the Course Creators Launchpad to get your foundation in place! Join the membership. Includes weekly Live coaching. Let’s work together on the best way to find your students. Jump in now!    https://coursecreatorshq.com/launchpad RELATED EPISODES   E059: Sales Page Design for Online CoursesE187: Funnels, Email & Better Messaging… Oh My!E067: Sales Messaging Secrets for Your Course with Kim WeitkampE097: How to Make Irresistible Offers for Your CoursesKEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      A great sales page speaks to your dream client like you know them inside and out.Think less “features and modules”More:Here’s your problemI get itThis is how I can helpHere’s what you’ll walk away withLet’s do this ChatGPT Prompt:Give me 10 persuasive headlines to sell my online course to (audience)___. The course helps them to ___(outcome)___.  COME VISIT JULIE!  Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2025PlannerPodcast   Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/ideaGoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comYouTube  https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubePodcast   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/

How do you take strangers and turn them into superfans? It's one of those marketing challenges that once you master it, you can easily scale your course business. Catch this episode to talk funnels, the customer journey and the two key types of emails to send. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/240.  LINKS MENTIONED / RECOMMENDED   Just in time for Amazon Prime Days - 24 Top Tools & Gear for Online Course Creatorshttps://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/214Get 30 free days of Kajabi + 10 weeks of free coaching when you sign up using this link (pick your plan) - https://coursecreatorshq.com/kajabisignup  Customer Journey: Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/idea   Where should I host my course? https://coursecreatorshq.com/how-to-choose-the-best-place-to-host-your-course-video/Join us for weekly live coaching - https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/launchpad RELATED EPISODES   E061: Use This Tool to Find Your Perfect StudentsE187: Funnels, Email & Better Messaging… Oh My!E039: Funnels 101 – Strategies for Online Course CreatorsE065: 5 Ways to Create Partnerships That Lead to Five- and Six-FiguresE175: 12 Questions to Build Your Online Course Business in 2024 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      Think of your customer journey:First, they notice you (hello, lead magnet or post)Then they get curious (your emails & value)Finally, they feel ready to commit (your offer!)To find the Customer Journey for your students:- Find obstacles and questions that come up- Supply resources at that point in the journey. Decide whether you will focus on Autoresponder / Sequence / Funnel Vs. Broadcast COME VISIT JULIE!  Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2025PlannerPodcast   GoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comYouTube  https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubePodcast   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/

Imagine for a moment that building your email list was easy... how much bigger would your business be? In today's episode, host Julie Hood shares three of her favorite ways to grow your email list, along with why it's so important! Get all the links in the show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/239LINKS MENTIONED / RECOMMENDED   List-Building Methods#1 - One of the cheapest, easiest and best ways to find your students and build your email list... Live Workshop on Monday, July 7th!  You'll be working with 5 other people and developing an incredible new tool to share with your perfect students. I'll show you exactly how to do it, including using my own custom templates, emails and checklists. We start on Monday, July 7th and then meet for 3 Saturdays to stay focused and finish! (Couple prerequisities - you need to have an email list and a way to set up an optin landing page.) I'm taking the rest of the time-consuming pieces out of way - with a little AI thrown in to make it fast! The goal is for you to get 100 to 500 new leads - and you can repeat this process as many times as you like - once you get the full system! Join us for brand-new workshop, The Playbook Path to More Leads & More Students the Easy Way...  Limited to 10 spots - save yours here! https://coursecreatorshq.com/PlaybookPath     #2 - Quiz Creator - focus your leads (and learn about them using a quiz!) This course walks you through exactly what to do, how to setup your quiz, and what software to use so you only have a single one-time payment. Save $400 here: https://coursecreatorshq.com/QuizCreatorOffer    #3 - Facebook and Instagram Ads Start with only $5 a day - https://coursecreatorshq.com/FBadsBootcamp    BONUS #4 - 30 minutes a day to get booked as a speaker on 3 podcasts? Yes, please! My friend Larissa walks you through exactly what to do in her inexpensive program that gives you step-by-step instructions. Get your copy here! https://coursecreatorshq.com/podcastpalooza    Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/idea RELATED EPISODES   E112: How I Doubled My List with Giveaways Bundles and SummitsE225: 6 Facebook and Instagram Ads Mistakes Course Creators Often MakeE221: Secrets to Quizzes that Connect and Convert for Course CreatorsE227: 3 Essentials for Course Creators Learned from the TikTok ShutdownE211: Your $200 Experiment and I’ll Promote Your Case StudyKEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      To really succeed with selling your online course, build your own asset - your email list. Send helpful and educational emails consistently to earn the right to launch. During a launch, make sure your audience can see your offer multiple times. Email marketing is the one "must do" that Julie tells all her clients and students.     COME VISIT JULIE!  Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2025PlannerPodcast   GoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comYouTube  https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubePodcast   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/

What price should you sell your course? It sounds like an easy question - but it's actually not. In this episode, get the scoop on how to think about the price of your course - and where to start with finding your perfect price. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/238 LINKS MENTIONED / RECOMMENDED   Join the Course Creators Launchpad to get your foundation in place! Join the membership. Includes weekly Live coaching. Let’s figure out your best partner plan to get traffic and find your students. Jump in now!    RELATED EPISODES   Catch the entire series: E237: Course Mkt Challenge #4 – Lost in a Sea of SamenessE236: Course Mkt Challenge #3 – You Didn’t Fail. Here’s What Happened with Your LaunchE235: Course Mkt Challenge #2 – The Messaging Mistake That’s Costing You SalesE234: Course Mkt Challenge #1 – Marketing Brain Fog? Start Here KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      7 Secrets to Better PricingYou Must Believe in Your Price!Leave Room for Specials and DiscountsPrice the Outcome, Not the ModulesMatch Your Price to Where They Are in the JourneyUse “Future You” AnchoringAdd a Higher-Touch Tier for Fast ROI BuyersDon’t Be Afraid to Raise Your Price After First LaunchChatGPT prompt:  My online course helps [your audience] to [result/outcome]. Research 5 similar courses and share their prices and major selling points COME VISIT JULIE!  Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2025PlannerPodcast   Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/ideaGoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comYouTube  https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubePodcast   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/   

Ever feel like your messaging is getting lost - because everyone is talking about your topic? In today's episode, host Julie Hood shares how to stand out in a sea of sameness. These 7 steps will take you from boring and bland to unique and intriguing. Get the full list at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/237.   LINKS MENTIONED / RECOMMENDED   Start planning your Sept/October launches now. This gives you lots of time to pull them together! Need some inspiration? Get the Ultimate course Launch Handbook to plan your two-week launch. It's on Flash Sale pricing this week of only $37... https://coursecreatorshq.com/WHWElaunch   Join the Course Creators Launchpad to get your foundation in place! Join the membership. Includes weekly Live coaching. Let’s figure out your best partner plan to get traffic and find your students. Jump in now!    RELATED EPISODES   E123: Super Easy Way to Get Unique Content IdeasE129: 6 Move-The-Needle Steps for Your Online Course BusinessE115: 3 Tools to Help Course Creators with Writer’s Block & TrackingE112: How I Doubled My List with Giveaways Bundles and Summits KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      Here are 7 steps to help you stand out (listen in to the full episode for more details) - Step 1 - Develop signature frameworks or methodologies.Step 2 - Specialize in emerging niches. Step 3 - Share your failures and lessons learned. Step 4 - Use ideas from other fields. Step 5 - Build a consistent content look, voice and style. Step 6 - Focus on outcomes and results you for your unique clients. Step 7 - Engage in discussions and conversations in your industry or with your potential students.  COME VISIT JULIE!  Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2025PlannerPodcast   Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/ideaGoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comYouTube  https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubePodcast   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/ 

Feeling bummed after a lackluster launch? You’re not alone! The host shares ten powerful questions to analyze what went wrong and pivot for future success. Discover how to turn setbacks into opportunities for growth and engagement. Resilience is key, and there's plenty of strategic insight to help you bounce back stronger. Plus, valuable tips on planning upcoming launches to ensure you’re ready for a comeback!

Wondering why your course isn't selling? It's probably one of two things. In this episode, get the scoop on what you can change to make your messaging land with the perfect student. The good news is that you can build this skill! Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/235.  RELATED EPISODES   E079: Who Does Your Online Course Help?  E197: One Offer + One Lead Magnet + One List-Building Technique for Sales  E196: 5 Secrets to CONVERT and Reach More Online Course Students  E187: Funnels, Email & Better Messaging… Oh My!   KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS    You want to be crystal clear about -  WHO your course is for,  WHAT specific problem it solves, and    HOW to talk about it in their language.    Three tips for finding your WHO:   Describe yourself.   Describe your favorite client/customer.   Describe common characteristics (not everyone - but commonly)  ChatGPT prompt: I have an online course about X, who would be the perfect person to take this course?  Three tips for finding your WHAT:  You need to start here.  Focus on the Problem / Outcome / Transformation / Result / Objective - find your word.   Make it unique - add adjectives. It’s not just help people write a book: help people write a memoir, help women over 50 tell their story  Three tips for HOW to talk in their language:  Find message boards, Facebook and LinkedIn groups, Reddit boards  Find industry experts and look for phrases in their posts or comments  Visit books on Amazon and read reviews - note the phrasing, especially for the low-star reviews   ChatGPT prompt -  I want to help women write a book. If I'm speaking to women in their 20s explain how it would be different than if I'm speaking to women in their 50s.   The prompt explains how the following items are different for each group (listen in for the full details):   Tone  Example messaging  What they’re thinking  Common motivations  Fears and obstacles  How to help them   COME VISIT JULIE!  Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2025PlannerPodcast   Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/ideaGoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comYouTube  https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubePodcast   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/

Feeling lost about how to market your course? This episode will help! Use the five action steps to get out of the marketing fog and into clarity about what to do next with host Julie Hood. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/234     RELATED EPISODES   E229: Challenge to Take On a New Channel as a Course Creator  E223: 3 Key Decisions for Online Course Creators in 2025  E222: 7 P’s of Marketing an Online Course to Skyrocket Sales  E194: Braindumping to Sell More Online Courses  E170: Are you a Visionary or an Implementer?    KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS    🎯 1. Run the "Sticky Note Clarity Test"🧭 2. Use the "One-Person Rule"🚦 3. Pick Your “Green Light” Platform🔧 4. Create a Digital Center🔁 5. Create a “Tiny But Mighty” Weekly Routine COME VISIT JULIE!  Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2025PlannerPodcast   Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/ideaGoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comYouTube  https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubePodcast   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/