Feeling stuck? Overcome course creation paralysis and finally launch your course! This episode reveals 3 powerful strategies to break free from analysis paralysis, mindset blocks, and overwhelm. Learn how to move from stuck to started and share your expertise with the world.

Learn how to:

• Acknowledge the overwhelm and cognitive distortions: Identify and challenge negative thought patterns.
• Break down the process and get support: Divide tasks into manageable steps and seek community.
• Set realistic goals and celebrate small wins: Use SMART goals and acknowledge your progress.

Weekly Action Item:

• Choose one strategy from this episode to implement today:
• Begin identifying your cognitive distortions.
• Break down your course creation process into smaller tasks.
• Set a SMART goal for your course creation.
• Consider joining the Office Hours group coaching program for ongoing support: https://digitalcourse.pro/officehours

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Starter Kit for Online Creators micro course. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)
• Join me for our monthly workshop. April is all about creating your digital course outline in 90 minutes. (https://digitalcourse.pro/monthly-workshop)

Launching a course? Don't let legal & technical details derail your success! This episode covers GDPR compliance, email deliverability, and accessibility – essential steps to protect your course and your students. Learn how to avoid headaches and build a sustainable, ethical business.

Learn how to:

• Implement GDPR and ethical email etiquette: Obtain consent, provide opt-outs, and be transparent.
• Improve email deliverability: Authenticate emails, maintain clean lists, and avoid spam triggers.
• Ensure course accessibility: Provide captions, use proper color contrast, and design for keyboard navigation.

Weekly Action Item:

• Choose one of the following to implement this week:
• Review your email opt-in process and privacy policy.
• Check your email authentication settings (DKIM, SPF, DMARC).
• Get started on Accessibility with the Accessibility Starter Kit at https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Starter Kit for Online Creators micro course. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)
• Join me for our monthly workshop. April is all about creating your digital course outline in 90 minutes. (https://digitalcourse.pro/monthly-workshop)

Tired of unrealistic course promises? This episode cuts through the hype and reveals how a strategic course outline drives student results and profits. Learn to build a solid framework, moving beyond quick wins to create a truly impactful course.

Learn how to:

• Acknowledge the hype problem: Recognize the unrealistic expectations surrounding online courses.
• Understand the power of a detailed outline: Discover how it benefits both you and your students.
• Structure your course for success: Learn the key components of a well-designed outline.

Weekly Action Item:

• Enroll in the 90-Minute Course Outline Workshop at https://digitalcourse.pro/outline.
• If not enrolling in the workshop, begin creating a detailed outline for your course, focusing on clear objectives, modules, and lessons.

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Starter Kit for Online Creators micro course. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)
• Join me for our monthly workshop. April is all about creating your digital course outline in 90 minutes. (https://digitalcourse.pro/monthly-workshop)

Don't let your course get stale! 😩 This episode reveals the action plan for a high-impact course revision, moving beyond simple updates to create a course that continues to sell and deliver results. Learn how to strategically evolve your course!

Learn how to:

• Revalidate your course idea: Understand your students' current needs and industry trends.
• Re-outline your course from scratch: Identify gaps and improve the student journey.
• Gather feedback from current students: Use surveys and interviews to make concrete improvements.

Weekly Action Item:

• Schedule time to review your course content.
• Choose one strategy from this episode to implement.
• If you want a structured way to outline or re-outline your course, register for the 90-Minute Course Outline workshop: https://digitalcourse.pro/course-outline-workshop

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Journey Begins

00:09 The Importance of Course Evolution

00:17 Personal Experience and Initial Resistance

01:34 Strategic Revisions for Success

02:03 Welcome to the Digital Course Creator Podcast

02:42 Adapting to Change: Why Revisions Matter

04:32 Three Strategies for Effective Course Revisions

05:02 Strategy 1: Revalidate Your Course Idea

07:57 Strategy 2: Outline Your Course Anew

13:07 Strategy 3: Gather Feedback from Current Students

16:10 Taking Action and Mindset

18:50 Conclusion and Next Steps

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Starter Kit for Online Creators micro course. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)
• Join me for our monthly workshop. April is all about creating your digital course outline in 90 minutes. (https://digitalcourse.pro/monthly-workshop)

Stuck in the big course trap? 😫 Discover the power of micro-courses and mini-offers to supercharge your business! Learn how these smaller, targeted offerings can attract new students, build trust, and boost your overall revenue.

Learn how to:

• Capitalize on timely information: Create relevant and in-demand mini-courses quickly.
• Simplify your delivery: Utilize written content and audio to create effective offers fast.
• Build your course creation skills: Use mini-offers as a low-risk way to practice and gather data.

Weekly Action Item:

• Brainstorm an idea for a mini-course based on a current trend or audience problem.
• Create a simple outline and choose a delivery format.
• Set up a way to collect payment and share your mini-offer.

Connect with us:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigitalCourseCreatorGuide/

Additional Resources:

• Mini Workshop Magic: Gives you the exact model for creating your own mini workshops that you can present live or as a recorded resource.
• Repeatable Revenue: New Wake Up to Freedom Offer that pulls together an exact roadmap to generate repeatable revenue.
• Captivate: Allows for public and private podcasts

Check out these Episodes:

• Episode 215: Ditch the $2000 Course? Rethinking Pricing & Your Offer Suite
• Episode 182: How to Create a Quarterly Plan the Fast Way as a Digital Course Creator

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Big Course Trap

00:30 The Power of Micro Courses

01:29 Instant Gratification and Micro Courses

03:14 Defining Mini and Micro Courses

05:19 Strategy 1: Capitalize on Timely Information

08:52 Strategy 2: Simplify Your Delivery

12:38 Strategy 3: Build Your Course Creation Skills

14:29 Challenge: Create Your Mini Offer

15:49 Addressing Objections and Building Trust

17:36 Conclusion and Additional Resources

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to...

Overwhelmed by tech? 🤯 This episode cuts through the noise and reveals the only tools you need to create and sell your online course. Ditch the complex software and start simple!

Learn how to:

• Choose a simple email marketing platform: Focus on sending valuable content and building relationships.
• Set up a simple way to collect payments: Use Stripe and a basic sales page to get started.
• Share your course content effectively: Leverage free tools like Google Docs and unlisted YouTube videos.

Weekly Action Item:

• Choose a simple email marketing platform.
• Set up a Stripe account.
• Create a Google Doc course outline and start building your course.

Tools Mentioned:

• ActiveCampaign: https://ActiveCampaign.referralrock.com/l/17BQRPDDODA/
• MailerLite: https://www.mailerlite.com/a/kvboajjevdgd

Keep Listening:

• Episode 230: 3 Things I ALWAYS Do to Keep My Digital Course Students Engaged in a Video Lesson.
• Episode 223: The Overlooked Part of Your Course that can Increase Success and Reduce Refunds.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Tech Overwhelm

00:10 The Secret to a Successful Course

01:00 Welcome to the Digital Course Creator Podcast

01:28 The Problem with Overcomplicating Tech

03:38 Essential Tool #1: Simple Email Marketing

10:10 Essential Tool #2: Easy Payment Collection

12:47 Essential Tool #3: Sharing Course Content

15:26 Action Steps to Simplify Your Tech Stack

17:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

19:44 Conclusion and Additional Resources

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Starter Kit for Online Creators micro course. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)
• Join me for our monthly workshop. April is all about creating your digital course outline in 90 minutes. (https://digitalcourse.pro/monthly-workshop)

Dream of passive income from your online course? 😴 This episode reveals the secrets to building a successful evergreen course that automates sales and generates consistent revenue, year after year. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and create a truly evergreen empire!

Learn how to:

• Master lead generation: Build a reliable system to attract new students to your evergreen course.
• Infuse energy with strategic live promotions: Boost engagement and sales with occasional live events and interaction.
• Dial in your messaging and content: Ensure your course is tested and refined before going fully evergreen.

Action Item: Choose a strategy that fits your needs right now.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Evergreen Courses

00:23 Common Pitfalls of Evergreen Courses

00:34 The Importance of Strategic Planning

01:05 Welcome to the Digital Course Creator Podcast

01:23 The Reality of Evergreen Success

02:10 The Need for a Sustainable Growth Plan

03:44 Three Key Strategies for Evergreen Success

04:03 Strategy 1: Master Lead Generation

08:50 Strategy 2: Infuse Energy with Live Promotions

13:58 Strategy 3: Dial in Your Messaging and Content

18:34 The Benefits of Live Launches

19:19 Low-Key Live Launch Options

22:22 Taking Action Towards Evergreen Success

23:55 The Misleading Concept of Passive Income

25:31 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Starter Kit for Online Creators micro course. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)
• Join me for our monthly workshop. April is all about creating your digital course outline in 90 minutes. (https://digitalcourse.pro/monthly-workshop)

Tired of launching courses to crickets? 🦗 This episode reveals the foolproof guide to validating your course idea before you build it, ensuring a profitable and impactful launch. Learn how to stop guessing and start selling!

Learn how to:

• Tap into industry insights: Leverage the knowledge of your peers to identify real market needs.
• Dive deep with your ideal client: Conduct interviews and gather direct feedback to understand their pain points.
• Run a pilot program: Test your course idea with a smaller audience and refine it based on real-time feedback.

Action Item: Choose one strategy and begin validating your course today.

Connect with us:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigitalCourseCreatorGuide/

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Excitement and Disappointment of Course Creation

00:37 The Importance of Validation

01:23 Welcome to the Digital Course Creator Podcast

02:01 The Pain of Launching Without Validation

04:20 Three Strategies for Validating Your Course Idea

04:29 Strategy 1: Tapping into Industry Insights

09:45 Strategy 2: Deep Dive with Ideal Clients

17:14 Strategy 3: Running a Pilot Program

23:12 Action Steps and Encouragement

27:51 Conclusion and Next Steps