Course Creators HQ...All About Online Courses

Join Julie Hood and her co-host Mimi Langley for this week's episode on the 5 things you should have for a course that sells. This is a longer episode (almost an hour) - because it is a replay from a Clubhouse room where we dug deep into what it takes to create an amazing online course. Get the links and full show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/163.  LINKS MENTIONED     Jump into the Topic and Title Challenge that starts on October 2, 2023. Save Your Spot Here:    https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastTTC  And don't forget - the 24 Hour Course Creator Daily course and coaching program starts October 11, 2023. Let's work together on your course! Get signed up here:https://24HourCourseCreator.com  KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS  The 5 Things (listen in for details - and for even more questions!) -1.      You need to know who you want to help.2.      You need a topic that people really want.  3.      You need a specific result that your course provides.  4.      You need a really good, intriguing title.  5.      Your course needs to be consumable - and not too long and not too short. Hope you got an idea or two you can use!COME VISIT!  FREE 2023 Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2023planner  Sign up for my email list and get this free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.   GoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Clubhouse Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/

Learn how to create an online course with a checklist covering audience, problem, solution, delivery methods, and more. Get tips on structuring content, equipment needs, marketing, and launching. Join a challenge to improve course titles and access bonus resources for success.

Discover 9 key elements to create exceptional online courses, from a strong desire to connect with students to using AI for inspiration. Learn to organize your content logically, infuse personal stories, and constantly improve your teaching approach. Join the course challenge and enhance your course creation skills today!

How do you use the gifts from a Giveaway? In this episode, host Julie Hood gives you a plan to know which gifts to use - and how not to get overwhelmed - so you can jumpstart your course business! Listen in and grab the show gifts at https://coursecreatorshq.com/UltimateGiveaway6  and get all the show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/160 LINKS MENTIONED     Jump into the Topic and Title Challenge that starts on October 2, 2023. Save Your Spot Here:    https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastTTC  And be sure to grab your gifts from the Ultimate Course Creators Giveaway Here:  https://coursecreatorshq.com/UltimateGiveaway6   KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   How to Choose the Best Gifts:  First, look through the gifts and see if any of them align with your current plans for this quarter.  Second, what can improve your current strategies you are already using?  Third, look for NEW ideas that have you intrigued?   Fourth, think longer term. Which things might you do in the next year or two? Get them now and save them in a safe place so you can get back to them.  Finally, group them into categories to see if any jump out for you – I did this for you below.     What's inside the Ultimate Course Creators Giveaway?   For Marketing Your Course:  - How to use Meetup to find your students  - List of 670 podcasts to guest on  - Kit to create a 7-day Challenge  - How to find students from your Network  - Blueprint to fill your workshop/webinar  - Two guides to usng AI in your course business  For Your Email List:  - Secrets to building your Email List that converts  - 5 Email Templates to nurture your leads  - How to write your Welcome Sequence  - 20 Ways to give away your Free Report  For Creating Your Content:  - A template for your Signature Program  - A guide to courses that captivate  - Course Creation Toolkit  - 21 Questions to improve your course homework  - 31 Day social media calendar  - Topic & Title Challenge  For Improving Your Skills:  - How to use YouTube  - A checklist for Search Engine Optimization (SEO)  - How to become a Better Speaker  - Communication Style Assessment  For Hosting Your Course:  - 30 Day Free Trial to Kajabi  And the best part? They are all FREE!  Jump in here and pick the ones you want -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/UltimateGiveaway6          COME VISIT!  FREE 2023 Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2023planner  Sign up for my email list and get this free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.   GoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Clubhouse Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/

Learn how to set up an effective email newsletter for course creators and why capturing leads is key. Discover tips on finding course ideas, creating valuable content, and dealing with an inactive email list.

This week I had 3 different people I respect say they were not posting on social anymore, or they thought social media was dying. So what's an online course creator supposed to do? Let's talk about it in today's episode! Get the links and full show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/158 CALENDAR REMINDERS  - all in 2023: Sept 5 – Effortless Email -  Setup of your email newsletter, landing page, your freebie, your routine and yourOct 2 – Topic and Title Challenge! FREEOctober 11 – 24 Hour Course Creator Daily starts LINKS MENTIONED     Find Your Profitable Course Idea - FREE mini-coursehttps://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastFindIdeaRELATED EPISODESE073: 6 Social Media Tools I Can’t Live WithoutE120: Pinterest Secrets for Online Course Creators with JanaKEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS  If social media reach is dying, what can you do about it?Double down on what IS workingFocus on building your email list – from your social media accountsAuto-postingGo all in on one platformDo more on platforms where the content lasts and lasts – YouTube, Pinterest, BloggingRepurpose – to ease your creative brainPlay where it’s fun for you!Find some new playgrounds! Maybe it’s being a guest on podcastsGive yourself permission to switch directions (human tendency to keep doing what we’re doing!) COME VISIT!  FREE 2023 Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2023planner  Sign up for my email list and get this free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.   GoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Clubhouse Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/  

Learn valuable lessons from Justin Welsh on achieving $3,394,480 in course sales, including building in public, word-of-mouth marketing, leveraging social proof, and the importance of brevity. Dive into effective strategies for pricing, social proof, and engagement in online courses, as well as key lessons in course creation and promotion.

In this podcast, they discuss the challenges of launching a course and offer 15 questions to consider for future launches, including reaching enough people, targeting the right audience, evaluating pricing, timing, effective communication, promise size, technology readiness, social proof, and unique audience factors.

Learn the 3 essentials to sell your online course: Sales Page, Email Newsletter, Collaborations. Get tips on building relationships, leveraging collaborations, and strengthening partnerships for successful online course sales.

Oh no! Not another social media website that you have to use! Should you be on Threads as a course creator? Let's talk about the pros and cons of the new platform, along with a few suggestions from host Julie Hood on how to best use this new tool. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/154.   LINKS MENTIONED     Connect with Julie on Threads at https://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Come join us to get your foundation in place with your own Course Sales Launchpad -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastLaunchpad  The keyboard I use to make it easy to post:  https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/keyboard  RELATED EPISODES  E121: Do you have enough Long-Term and Short-Term content?KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS  Threads is a text-based social media site, similar to Twitter, but with less negativity and up to 500 character posts. Pros of Threads:Text-based – so it’s super fast to postPeople are jumping in now and interested in building their followersBuilt-in base of users from InstagramSuggest accounts to you!User interface is very well thought out. Share links.Tag other people.  Cons of Threads (as of July 18, 2023. These could change!)Long-term? All social media sites right now are a bit perilousStruggling with what content to post – should it be different than IG?Only on your mobile device – no web interface right nowNo search for content Secrets to Success for Course Creators:Get a keyboard!Leave thoughtful comments – not just emojisFind people in your industry – follow then AND their commenters.Repurpose!!!Balance this shorter-term content with the longer-term content you are creatingMake sure you have a live link in your profile and use links strategically in your posts. Quote (and reshare) other’s posts.  NEXT WEEK... Let's talk about the foundation you need in place to sell your online course. There are 3 key pieces I will share with you.   COME VISIT!  FREE 2023 Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2023planner  Sign up for my email list and get this free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.   GoodPods Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Clubhouse Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq