Course Creators HQ...All About Online Courses

Discover the 5 T's for creating a terrific online course including targeting the audience, choosing the right topic for transformation, setting the ticket price, and crafting an intriguing title. Learn about the importance of pricing your course correctly and creating a captivating title to attract learners.

What type of content should you put into your course? In this episode, host Julie Hood breaks down 8 different types, including some of the newest and most advanced techniques for creating your lessons. Get the full show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/152 LINKS MENTIONED     Celebrate the 150th episode and join the drawing for a huge prize package!https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/drawingFinally get your course done (and add a new revenue stream)! Come join us for the 24 Hour Course Creator Intensive - July 12-15, 2023 -  let's get your course content together over one time, includes coaching calls and co-working times!https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastIntensive   KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORSHere are the 8 types of content - VideosPDFsAudios“Cheat Sheets”Workbooks – one for the whole course or one for each module? ChecklistsMessage Board Live Coaching Calls & ReplaysJulie has a special template that she uses with her 24 Hour Course Creator students to help them keep track of all their content. COME VISIT!  FREE 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/CourseHQ

Learn how to estimate the ideal length of your online course by counting hours of content and implementation time. Discover tips for simplifying the learning process and optimizing course timing efficiency. Get insights on managing time effectively, conducting beta tests, and providing valuable resources for students.

In this episode, host Julie Hood walks through the questions she used to reset for explosive growth in the rest of 2023. Get the full show notes and questions at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/150. LINKS MENTIONED     Celebrate the 150th episode and join the drawing for a huge prize package!https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/drawingCome join us for the 24 Hour Course Creator Intensive - July 12-15, 2023 -  let's get your course content together over one time, includes coaching calls and co-working times!https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastIntensive   Consider using Sure Payroll to process US payroll: https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/SurePayrollKEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   If you're ready to do your own reset, here are the 10 questions to ask: 1 – What do I want to change?2 – What’s working? What’s not working?3 – What is my launch schedule and pricing for the next 3-6 months?4 – Do I need to change anything about the way I sell?5 – What are my traffic sources / lead sources and lead generation? Which ones will I continue? Which new ones will I add?6 – What are my team members currently doing? What else could they do and take off my plate?7 – Do I need to change anything with the way I manage my money or cash flow? (For example, Julie added SurePayroll)8 – How do I track my “learning time” and make sure it doesn’t take over?9 – What could I change in my routine? Where could I add time blocking? 10 – What are my top 3-4 priorities moving forward? (Write them down every day, imagine what a successful outcome is, and determine my next step.)COME VISIT!  FREE 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/CourseHQ

Want some ideas to make video easier? Host Julie Hood interviews Lou Bortone to get 12 of his secrets to better videos and course lessons, including tools and resources for you. Get the full show notes and links at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/149 LINKS MENTIONED     Freebie - Lou's Video Planner  https://coursecreatorshq.com/LousVideoPlanner  Descript for Video Editing  https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/Descript  Lou's Discover Descript Course  https://coursecreatorshq.com/DiscoveringDescriptCourse  KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   Video Secrets from Lou  The Return on Time Investment is so great - for awareness, exposure, leads and conversionsWe have access to a global audience (it used to be only TV networks had that access)Easiest place to start is Facebook Live. You can download and upload into YouTube.Turn your current content and reuse as videos (use Descript to create videos from your audios - with slides, captions and images)YouTube requires consistency and you need 100 subscribers.YouTube sweet spot - between 3 to 8 minutes.YouTube Shorts - under 60 seconds.Record videos in batchesWhen doing voice-over slides, you don't have to be on-screen, but come on at the beginning and the end of the lesson.You can use Zoom to record your videos and saving to your hard drive will get better video (with higher resolution)YouTube is almost like TV now, with the way people watch.Remember your call to action in your videos!   Lou's Favorite Tool  Descript - for video and sound editing, transcript, and even have it read it in your voice. Edit the text (and not the video "wave.) It removes filler words. And don't miss his Discovering Descript course here: https://coursecreatorshq.com/DiscoveringDescriptCourse  Lou's Background People call him "The Video Godfather," because he's been doing this a long time. He spent 20 years in the television business and another 15 in digital marketing. He's worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, from tech averse newbies to online rockstars like Michael Port, Ali Brown, Mari Smith, Peter Shankman, Dr. KellyAnn Petrucci, and many more.Visit Lou's YouTube Channel Here:  https://www.youtube.com/@LouBortoneVideo   COME VISIT!  FREE 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/CourseHQ

Learn 7 tips for crafting a professional online course, including targeting a specific audience, creating a solid outline, and focusing on promoting early. Emphasize delivering results, testing the course, and overcoming challenges in starting a new division. Explore efficient course structuring and content organization, avoiding perfectionism, and utilizing beta launches for feedback and testimonials.

The podcast discusses time management strategies for busy course creators, including using calendars, setting deadlines, and optimizing productivity tools. Insights on transitioning to an empty nest, managing routines, and staying motivated during tough times are shared to inspire listeners.

Exploring the benefits of drastic discounts on online courses: when to use them, testing pricing with flash sales, filling programs strategically, and the power of timing. Discount with caution and focus on engaging new students while valuing your signature program

In this week's episode, host Julie Hood shares the podcast episode that grabbed her and how you can use it to think about your online course business. Get the links and full show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/145.  LINKS MENTIONED     Come join us for the 24 Hour Course Creator Intensive - Moved to July 12-15, 2023 https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastIntensive   Watch the full video from Dov on Youtube - Of Course It's Not Going to Work!  https://coursecreatorshq.com/DovVideo     KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   How would your mindset and approach change if you went into each launch or project with the mindset of "Of Course It's Not Going to Work!"?   Is this a learning experience instead of a Succeed vs. Failure situation?  Does this take the pressure off?  Does this help if you are a perfectionist?  From a practical perspective, what is the worst case scenario? How long can you afford to go if it isn't working?   What are some quick cash ideas you can use?  What is a test or experiment you can try next?  What can I learn?  Homework:   - At 0 sales, how long can you invest before you make sales?  - What can I try?  What are your core steps each week? Then what can you do extra and test?  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/CourseHQ

Should you pre-sell your course? Is this a good or a bad way to prevent creating a course that no one will buy? Also, what questions should you ask before you pre-sell? Host Julie Hood digs into all of this on today's episode. Get the full list of questions, the links and the show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/144.    LINKS MENTIONED     Set up your foundation for your online course business. For help, check out the Course Sales Launchpad – 90-day all access pass to set up your email, lead magnet, your sales page and your collaborations/joint ventures. Includes weekly coaching with Julie PLUS AI integration. We started May 2, 2023 but as a podcast VIP, you can jump in today and catch last night's replay at the discount price this week - https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/launchpad Interested in Kajabi Kickstart course that I mention in the podcast? https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/KK  KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS  Listen in to hear about what happened with my own "pre-sell" experience (and the gotchas!)Before you pre-sell your course, ask yourself these 8 questions:1. What content am I going to need each week?2. How fast am I at creating lessons?3. Is it super-detailed? Or fairly high-level?4. Am I good at finishing projects?5. Do I have a complete outline?6. How will I deliver the course?7. Can I create 3 lessons ahead?8. What kind of collateral materials will I need (workbook, checklist, anything else)? RELATED EPISODEE111: How I Created My Kajabi Course Fast!https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/111COME 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/CourseHQ