Susan Osborne, a successful entrepreneur, launched an online bookkeeping course, earning $30K monthly in under a year. She shares her savvy use of Facebook ads, starting with a budget-friendly boot camp that led to higher-priced courses. Overcoming imposter syndrome and managing pricing perceptions are discussed, alongside the importance of community support for students. Susan emphasizes the tech tools and strategies that enhance course creation, all while focusing on her mission to empower women entrepreneurs in the freelance bookkeeping space.

In today’s episode, we're talking with the incredibly insightful Kevin Chemidlin, about how to explode your course sales with podcasting. Kevin embarked on his entrepreneurial journey from scratch – no email list, no following, no audience, and no budget. Fast forward to today, and he’s achieved incredible success. Kevin credits his growth to a single transformative strategy: The Podcast Ladder. It's a powerful approach used for podcasts, YouTube, and other long-form platforms that catapulted his business to new heights. He give us a detailed walkthrough of each of the 4 steps. We also tackle the hot debate of repurposed content versus catchy, bespoke short-form clips, to drive engagement and explore how the right strategy can hook listeners and turn them into course customers. Even if you’re not a podcaster, you won't want to miss Kevin's key insights on using strategic calls to action to guide listeners through different sales processes. So get ready to ascend Kevin's "podcast ladder," and tune in to this masterclass as a launchpad for your online course success! Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I1L2fIvg3DE   👉 Grow the Show Live Summit (April 1st - 5th): https://www.growtheshowlive.com/jacques   Grow the Show Website: https://growtheshow.com/ Grow the Show Podcast (Episode 4) - Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/04-how-to-hook-your-podcast-listeners-in-the-first-5-minutes/id1534942246?i=1000496218340 Grow the Show Podcast (Episode 4) - Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16KHPs6RwIl5jjitfPM0L6?si=8b1dae83d5fa4d61   Sign up for Jacques’ Journal: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/ Apply for Coaching: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/coaching Watch the Free Workshop: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/workshop Free Kajabi Course and 1 month Trial: http://everyclickkajabi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlinecourseguy/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theonlinecourseguy X: https://twitter.com/onlinecourseguy  

Aiko Hemingway, an English pronunciation coach for Japanese executives, shares her remarkable journey to building a six-figure online course business with a tiny email list. She emphasizes the importance of niche marketing and reveals how strategic targeting has driven her success. Aiko discusses her transition from one-on-one coaching to automated courses, effective use of YouTube, and evergreen webinars. She also opens up about preparing for her TEDx talk, demonstrating how personal storytelling can overcome language barriers. Her insights offer actionable strategies for maximizing income with a small audience.

Discover the futuristic world of AI for course creators with a 4 Part Framework by Bryan McAnulty. From AI chatbots to personalized coaching at scale, learn how to revolutionize your online courses. Explore custom GPT models, AI integration in Heights Platform, and the potential impact of AI on future content creation. Don't miss out on harnessing the power of AI for your digital assistant strategy.

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Special guest John Bura shares his journey of selling 6 million courses and his strategies for course creation and marketing. He discusses transitioning from Udemy to his own website, developing a custom LMS, and building a team. Insights on balancing work, family, and entrepreneurship, revenue strategies, and predicting future trends in online course platforms.

In this episode, we hear from Kate McKenzie, a professional photographer who embarked on her online course creation journey just two months ago. We’ll dive into Kate's incredible success so far, from a booming Instagram following to creating an online course for parents interested in baby photography. Discover the challenges Kate encountered, her experiments with Instagram growth, her experiences with pilot courses, and her valuable insights on pricing, accountability, and course curriculum. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice as a beginner course creator, Kate's story is sure to resonate and motivate. So, buckle up as we explore Kate McKenzie's remarkable story! Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FMG3mwnLv1M Kate's website: https://www.diybabyphoto.com/ Amy’s Fraughton (life coach): https://www.amyfraughtoncoaching.com/ Kate’s Instagram: @diy_baby_photography   Sign up for Jacques’ Journal: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/ Apply for Coaching: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/coaching Watch the Free Workshop: https://ocformula.com/ Free Kajabi Course and 1 month Trial: http://everyclickkajabi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlinecourseguy/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theonlinecourseguy X: https://twitter.com/onlinecourseguy    

In this episode, we welcome our guest Michael Tucker, and dive into the exciting world of 5-day challenge funnels and how they can revolutionize online course sales. Michael shares his proven 5-day teaching model for virtual events, outlining the structure from storytelling to offer presentations and discussing its potential for high-ticket products. We explore our own successes and failures in course creation and marketing, revealing invaluable insights for course creators and online coaches. Join us as we uncover the power of strategic partnerships, the importance of thinking 10x, and the practical tools and strategies to implement challenge funnels in your own business! Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2d6JpoBhMFk Find Michael on: https://thefunnelpros.com/https://www.virtualstagesecrets.com/   Sign up for Jacques’ Journal: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/ Apply for Coaching: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/coaching Watch the Free Workshop: https://ocformula.com/ Free Kajabi Course and 1 month Trial: http://everyclickkajabi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlinecourseguy/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theonlinecourseguy X: https://twitter.com/onlinecourseguy   

In today's episode, we are joined by special guest, Andy Guttormsen, one of the co-founders of Circle, a leading community platform. We explore the key elements of building and maintaining successful online communities. We discuss the importance of the onboarding processes, the shift in the popularity of recurring revenue models, and the integration of community features within course platforms. With insights into the evolving landscape of online communities and practical advice for engaging and retaining members, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their online course business through the power of community. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JiMPjTtHyEM Today’s sponsor is BonjoroGet 20% off for life: https://bonjoro.com/ocg   Circle: https://circle.so/ Circle Community: https://community.circle.so/home   Sign up for Jacques’ Journal: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/ Apply for Coaching: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/coaching Watch the Free Workshop: https://ocformula.com/ Free Kajabi Course and 1 month Trial: http://everyclickkajabi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlinecourseguy/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theonlinecourseguy X: https://twitter.com/onlinecourseguy  

In this episode, our guest is Tim Topham, an experienced entrepreneur with a thriving membership-based business. Tim discusses his recent venture into writing a book and reveals how it has become an integral part of his successful course business strategy. From effective conversion techniques to the strategic use of a book as a marketing tool, Tim shares valuable insights that will resonate with our audience of online course creators and entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the transformative power of adding a book into a successful course business with Tim Topham. Top Music: https://topmusic.co/ No Book Beginners: https://topmusic.co/no-book-beginners-by-tim-topham/ Cardiofit: https://cardiofit.app/ Episode 69 with Tim: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/podcasts/the-online-course-show/episodes/2147640290   Sign up for Jacques’ Journal: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/ Apply for Coaching: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/coaching Watch the Free Workshop: https://ocformula.com/ Free Kajabi Course and 1 month Trial: http://everyclickkajabi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlinecourseguy/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theonlinecourseguy X: https://twitter.com/onlinecourseguy