

The Art of Selling Online Courses
John Ainsworth
The Art of Selling Online Courses is all about online courses. The goal of this podcast is to share winning strategies and secret hacks from top performers in the online course industry. We are interviewing successful business owners, asking them questions on how they got to the point where they are right now, and checking how their ideas can help you improve your online course!
Episodes
Mentioned books

9 snips
Mar 14, 2025 • 22min
167 If You Write Copy Without Doing This, You're Insane
Josip Belina, a Funnel Strategy Lead with over $33 million in client revenue, shares invaluable insights on crafting customer avatars. He outlines the common misconceptions many course creators have about their audience and emphasizes the transformative power of data-driven understanding. The discussion covers critical mistakes in avatar creation and provides a step-by-step guide for building effective profiles. Josip also highlights the importance of tailored messaging that resonates with prospects, unlocking new levels of engagement and sales.

Mar 7, 2025 • 52min
166 How To Go From Zero to $1M/Year With a Facebook Group - with David Denning
David Denning, co-founder of Jumpstart Go, shares his journey from industry novice to building a thriving Facebook group of 35,000 insurance agents. He discusses key strategies for growing engaged communities and emphasizes the shift from low-ticket offers to high-ticket coaching, which skyrocketed his revenue. David also explains the importance of audience feedback for course validation, and the critical 1,000-member milestone that leads to sustainable groups. His insights offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to monetize their online community.

Feb 27, 2025 • 13min
165 How Elite Course Creators Price Differently
Unlock the secrets of high-ticket pricing strategies that can skyrocket your income without needing a larger audience. Discover how just 10% of your audience may pay significantly more for your offerings. Learn about the 'power curve' principle and hear success stories from niches as varied as bass guitar lessons. Get insights into a coaching structure that allows for charging 5-10 times higher prices while maintaining your lifestyle. Stop focusing solely on audience growth and start maximizing revenue from your existing followers!

5 snips
Feb 20, 2025 • 21min
164 How Small Course Creators Double Their Revenue - with Josip Belina
Josip Belina, a Funnel Strategy Lead at Data-Driven Marketing, specializes in boosting revenue for online course creators. He discusses a shocking truth: most creators already have what they need to double their income. Instead of creating more content or running ads, it's about streamlining systems. Josip reveals how efficient email campaigns can dramatically increase sign-ups and revenue. He emphasizes the importance of personalized strategies and community support in helping small course creators overcome revenue challenges and achieve consistent financial growth.

Feb 13, 2025 • 43min
163 How a Magician Built a 7-Figure YouTube Course Empire - with Oscar Owen
Oscar Owen, a full-time YouTuber and magic enthusiast, shares his journey to creating a 7-figure course empire from teaching card tricks. He reveals why chasing viral views may hurt course sales and emphasizes the value of quality over quantity in audience engagement. Oscar discusses his strategic shift to high-ticket offerings and how YouTube can function effectively like Facebook Ads for course creators. With insights on mastering high-ticket sales and content creation, he offers actionable tips for entrepreneurs ready to scale their online education businesses.

Feb 6, 2025 • 37min
162 $100K course sales in 30 Days (Complete Breakdown) - With Lindsay McMahon
Lindsay McMahon, CEO of All Ears English, reveals how she skyrocketed her course sales to $100,000 in just 30 days. She shares her strategic shift from random launches to structured monthly promotions and quarterly flash sales. Lindsay discusses the challenges in the ESL market, the significance of comprehensive sales pages, and her strategies for cleaning up email lists and refining video sales letters. With a focus on diversifying income through courses and a popular podcast, she highlights the importance of adaptation in today's online education landscape.

Jan 30, 2025 • 28min
161 Dog Trainer to $10k/ month Course Creator - Here’s How
Send us a textFrom £1,000 to consistent five-figure months - that's what happened when this dog trainer optimized his online course funnel. In this episode, Mark reveals how he doubled his revenue during Black Friday by implementing a proven funnel system, optimizing his sales page, and crafting high-converting email sequences.You'll discover how Mark built a 5,000+ email list using Instagram and Facebook, his exact tripwire funnel converting at 6%, and his strategy for growing to 500 customers in his flagship program. Learn how he's transitioning from doing everything himself to building a content team, and the specific changes he made to his sales page that drastically improved conversions.Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your existing course business, Mark's practical insights and proven strategies will show you exactly what's possible with the right system in place.Want results like Mark? Book a call at datadrivenmarketing.co/call

Jan 18, 2025 • 1h 7min
160 How Daniel Schreiber Made a $3M Sales Funnel (Genius Strategy)
Daniel Schreiber, a former PE teacher turned fitness entrepreneur, reveals his journey from a side hustle to a $3 million business. He discusses navigating the challenges of app development during the pandemic and pivoting to online coaching. Schreiber shares his insights on leveraging social media to build a massive following, using lead magnets to drive subscriptions, and the financial advantages of high-priced coaching. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and effective sales funnels in reducing churn and optimizing revenue.

Jan 10, 2025 • 54min
159 [CASE STUDY] How Andy Made $72,000 in Coaching Revenue in 1 week WITHOUT Any Calls
Andy Morgan, a renowned nutrition and training coach with over 2,000 clients, shares how he generated $72,000 in just one week without hopping on sales calls. He reveals his controversial 'no phone' policy and effective email strategies that drew clients in. Andy also discusses the importance of data-driven decisions for both fitness results and business success. Listeners will learn about the psychology behind New Year's resolutions and how to build trust through consistent content, making this a goldmine for aspiring coaches.

10 snips
Nov 25, 2024 • 43min
158 The One Email Sequence Every Course Creator Needs - With Eman Ismail
Eman Ismail, founder of imancopycode.com and a savvy email marketing strategist, shares her wisdom on essential welcome email sequences for course creators. She reveals how to structure these sequences to turn subscribers into engaged students. Eman discusses the power of automation, effective email timing, and smart segmentation techniques. Her practical tips for crafting compelling emails highlight the importance of resonating with your audience, ensuring they both read and take action. Get ready to transform your email marketing strategy!


