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| 250: The Secret to Building the Go-To Course in Any Niche (Featuring Jasmine Jonte) | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:53:15 | |
In this episode, I sat down with Jasmine Jonte, a true expert in course creation and founder of Cre8tion Co. Jasmine has helped top consultants, speakers, and coaches craft online courses that are not only engaging but also deliver powerful results. She shared her secrets for building courses that students rave about, explaining the key elements that make a course impactful, actionable, and unforgettable. We dove deep into topics like how to structure a course for maximum engagement, common mistakes to avoid, and what separates a successful course from the rest. Whether you’re creating your very first course or looking to revamp an existing one, Jasmine’s insights will inspire you to level up your course game and stand out in your niche. 🎓 Watch the Free Workshop: https://oc.show/workshop 📹 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mxnExF9YXPk 📦 Links & Resources:
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| 249: Maximize Productivity & Ditch Stress: My 7 Rules That Work Every Time | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:11:30 | |
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or like there’s never enough time in the day? In this episode, I share the exact system that transformed my productivity and helped me reclaim my time while staying fully present with my family. These seven powerful rules, refined through my own trial and error, will help you go from spinning your wheels to crushing your goals. Plus, I’m introducing you to two game-changing tools that can take your productivity to the next level. Whether you’re scaling your online course business or simply looking to get more done with less stress, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you thrive. 🎓 Watch the Free Workshop: https://oc.show/workshop 📹 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4S4udbuNo2w 📦 Links & Resources: David Allen’s Book: Getting Things Done Sign up for Jacques’ Journal: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/ | |||
| 241: How To Have a Killer LOGO For Your Brand | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:05:40 | |
Crafting a killer logo doesn’t have to be daunting! Whether you're starting out or revamping your brand, discover practical tips and tools to design a logo that stands out. Episode Highlights:
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BY1gF-iQx4Q Jacques’ affiliate link for 48 Hours Logo: https://oc.show/logo
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| 153: Putting Student Experience First & The Pain Of Getting an iPhone App Approved (featuring Chris Benetti) | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:01:28 | |
For those of you who have been listening to the podcast for a while, you know that I’ve been on the hunt researching a ton of new platforms for the reboot of my online piano course. On today’s episode, I interviewed with Chris Benetti from Members Pro - one of these many platforms I’ve been looking into. Chris and I had a great chat about what it takes to create a new online course-focused platform, how to ensure student success, the pain of creating Apple apps, and much more. “If you don’t have people coming through your course and having success, you don’t really have a proper business… Do everything you can help people to have success with your programs and to create raving fans with what you’ve built for them.” -Chris Benetti In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show. Links Offers and Tools: Guest Links: Books and Resources: Jacques’ Courses: David’s Courses: | |||
| 152: Better Business Model: Online Courses or SaaS? (featuring Brennan Dunn) | 20 Oct 2020 | 01:27:09 | |
If you know anything about how I run my online course business, you know I love automation, segmentation, and all the behind-the-scenes processes that lead to having a successful online course. Brennan Dunn is a master of these topics and has done extremely well in his niche, so I’ve been looking forward to interviewing him. But Brennan is not a one-trick pony: in his “spare time” he has a successful Saas business and flies planes for fun! It was great to get his perspective on what works for him, how he juggles different passions, and hear his advice for new and aspiring course creators. “The best courses are reactions to what people are already telling you.” - Brennan Dunn In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show. Links Offers and Tools: Guest Links: Books and Resources: Jacques’ Courses: David’s Courses: | |||
| 151: Courses Change Lives – A Success Story from Jacques’ Piano Course (featuring Ken Richard) | 13 Oct 2020 | 01:14:17 | |
If you’re an online course creator, you know that hearing from successful students about their progress is one of the best feelings in the world! Today’s interview wasn’t originally destined for this show, but talking to my former student Ken Richard reminded me how powerful it is to hear when your resources have made an impact on someone’s life. At the end of the day, student success is the most important goal of any online course, so I hope you feel inspired by what you hear today. ;) “With all the noise in our lives, you just don’t know what you can do… Push yourself. If it’s uncomfortable, that’s where you’ve got to go.” - Ken Richard In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show. Links Offers and Tools: Guest Links: Books and Resources: Jacques’ Courses: David’s Courses: | |||
| 150: A Launch That Loses Money to a 6-Figure Launch 3 Months Later – What Changed? (Featuring Kate Kordsmeier) | 06 Oct 2020 | 01:46:52 | |
If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you know that my first online course was not an instant success. That’s why I love hearing from other course creators about the highs and lows of their own online course journeys. Guest Kate Kordsmeier has a fascinating tale of successful blogging, making money, losing money, and turning it all around. “What I liked about courses was that it was a way to reach many more people, i.e. have a bigger impact but without having to do more work. I was trying to find something that was a little bit more scaleable, a little bit more passive...” - Kate Kordsmeier In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show. Links Offers and Tools: Guest Links: Books and Resources: Jacques’ Courses: David’s Courses: | |||
| 149: Nate Dodson is Back with Updates on his 7-Figure Microgreens Course Business | 29 Sep 2020 | 00:57:50 | |
Hands down, today’s guest has been the most-requested by my podcast listeners for quite some time. Way back when I first started The Online Course Show, Nate Dodson joined me each week as co-host and new course creator. The rest is history! And at long last here we are with an update of where Nate’s at with his course business, what’s changed for him (and what hasn’t), plus a fun bonus story that may call into question the definition of “takeout.” “There was a huge demand for this, and no one was filling the demand. I jumped right in… If you’re going to get started in an online business, being smart about it, doing some research, and finding areas of unfulfilled demand will make it feel more like luck.” - Nate Dodson In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show. Links Offers and Tools: Guest Links: Books and Resources: Podcasts: Jacques’ Courses: David’s Courses: | |||
| 148: 7 Figures Teaching Photography by Focusing on Transformation (Featuring Tim Shields) | 22 Sep 2020 | 02:24:31 | |
Just like anything else in life, not everyone in the online course community is the same or does things the same way. And that’s a good thing, because it means I get to interview other course creators and find how they’ve achieved success - even if their approach differs in some ways than mine. Today’s guest Tim Shields is the perfect example of this, and we had a great discussion about what works for him and his business. “You have to take the first step… Stop dreaming and start taking action.” - Tim Shields This episode is chock-full of interesting tidbits and inspiring stories, so I hope you enjoy tuning in! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show. Links | |||
| 147: How to Run a Successful MEMBERSHIP with over 2,500 Active Members (Featuring Dr. Marnie Ginsberg) | 15 Sep 2020 | 01:33:01 | |
When I first started researching Dr. Marnie Ginsberg’s story, I was blown away by the success she’d had in helping teachers help their students improve their reading literacy. It was a no-brainer that I had to have her on The Online Course Show to talk about how her membership model course has worked, what she’s learned on her online course journey, and why she’s so passionate about what she does. “Don’t get overwhelmed by all the things. No one can do all the things, [so] focus on finding the core things… Consistency and persistence and listening to your community will teach you to provide what they want.” - Dr. Marnie Ginsberg It was fantastic to hear about the impact that Dr. Marnie’s resources are making on the world. Chatting with her was super-inspiring, and I think you’re going to really enjoy hearing what has worked for her business as it's grown! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show. Links | |||
| 146: How Just $10 in Startup Costs Led to a Ultra Successful Online Course Business (featuring Jono Petrohilos) | 08 Sep 2020 | 02:08:57 | |
We’re back with another exciting interview from a successful online course creator! Guest Jono Petrohilos has an amazing story of bootstrapping his way from a tiny course investment to a thriving business in his fitness education niche. I loved hearing how Jono’s openness and drive made all the difference in his online course’s success, and we had a great chat on best practices for people at different stages in their own journey. “‘Build it and they will come’... is just about the worst marketing strategy there is.” - Jono Petrohilos Without further ado, it’s time for a deep dive into what has worked for Jono and his online course business. Get your notebook and pen ready - there’s lots of great food for thought here! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show. LinksJacques’ Courses: | |||
| 145: Is Mighty Networks the New GOLD STANDARD as an Online Course Platform? (Featuring Gina Bianchini) | 25 Aug 2020 | 01:33:32 | |
Lately I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz around new community-building platforms, and rightfully so. Community is so important to almost every aspect of life and that includes the online course world! As my business grows, my perspective on community has definitely evolved, and that’s why I found it so interesting to speak with guest Gina Bianchini on today’s episode. As founder of Mighty Networks, Gina is clearly passionate about this topic and had some great tips to share. "When I started with a community… everything changed." - Gina Bianchini No matter what stage you are in on your online course journey, considering how you build your community is time well-spent. What platforms seem like a good fit for your audience? What makes sense for your niche? I’d love to hear what has worked for you. In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Guy. Links
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| 144: £20,000 a Month in Courses, Audience ONLY in the UK, and KNOWING You Can Do It (Featuring Stephanie Taylor) | 18 Aug 2020 | 02:02:06 | |
It’s time to get back into interviewing successful course creators and hearing what makes them tick. Today’s guest Stephanie Taylor is new to the show and relatively new to the online course world, but she already has a fantastic story and some important lessons to share. And as one of my former coaching students, it’s super-fun to get Stephanie’s perspective on things since we first started working to take her course to the next level. "You have everything you need within you to be successful. You just have to believe it." - Stephanie Taylor It was awesome to catch up with Stephanie, hear how her business has been growing, and learn what she’s doing to keep her course successful and her students happy. Enjoy! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Guy. Links
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| 240: The Secret to Consistent Sales WITHOUT Live Launches (Featuring Abi Prendergast) | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:50:07 | |
In today’s episode, we’re exploring how to achieve consistent sales without the stress of live launches. Joining us is the brilliant Abi Prendergast, Evergreen funnel expert and author of 'Day 1 Evergreen'. Abi shares her strategies for building authentic evergreen webinar funnels that generate steady income while enhancing the customer experience. We’ll cover her top tips for driving sales, creating genuine urgency, scaling with ads, and crafting high-converting, long-form sales pages - all with simple and effective tech solutions. If you’re ready to embrace a stress-free, scalable approach to online sales, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your course business! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4AWlOv9fM8Y Abi's Website: https://www.aptcontent.co.uk/ Sign up for Jacques’ Journal: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/
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| 143: Road Trip Recap and The Online Course Guy CANCELLED? | 04 Aug 2020 | 00:35:53 | |
At long last I’m back with my co-host, Dr. David Krohse. On today’s episode we’re talking all things road trip plus discussing why I recently had to take a step back and reassess my goals for The Online Course Guy and this podcast. We also got into our top podcast and audiobook recommendations… and David’s favorite song to mop to. ;) " Trips like these are why I wanted to create this kind of online business." - Jacques Hopkins We enjoyed catching up and filling each other in on what’s been going on over the last several weeks. Buckle up, and whatever you do, don’t rent a Ford F 150 for a long road trip! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Guy. Links
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| 142: Ask The Online Course Guy | 28 Jul 2020 | 00:05:22 | |
We’re keeping things short and sweet on this last episode before I return to my typical show format with co-host Dr. David Krohse. Today, I want to give you an opportunity to have your most pressing question about online course businesses answered. Make sure you stay all the way through to the end! "Now is your chance. Now is your opportunity." - Jacques Hopkins In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Guy. Links | |||
| 141: Week 4 & 5 of 5- Running an Online Course Business from the Road | 21 Jul 2020 | 01:24:47 | |
I’m back with another on-the-road episode of The Online Course Show, this time coming to you all the way from Sedona, Arizona! Like the last several weeks, I’m recording this episode on my phone and keep things pretty simple since I’m traveling with my family.
Soon I’ll be back to my normal setup in my home office and my normal interview format along with co-host Dr. David Krohse. But right now I want to share with you some content from my “Simple Path to Online Course Success” webinar. I’m sharing this for two reasons: because the content itself is very valuable and because it’s the best way for you to understand the structure and flow of how my evergreen webinars work. " I had no idea what I was doing when I got started and I was not an overnight success story… but eventually I figured it out and got results that were better and better. January 2017 brought in $22,000 in revenue and I have not gone below that in a single month since then." - Jacques Hopkins I appreciate you being here whether you’re a new listener or someone who’s been tuning all along! And I hope the info I share in this week’s episode sparks some food for thought about how your online course business can excel. In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Guy. Links | |||
| 140: Week 3 of 5 – Running an Online Course Business from the Road | 14 Jul 2020 | 00:15:21 | |
What a week it has been! I literally recorded this episode standing in the middle of Yellowstone National Park while my kids were napping. My family is on week three of a summer roadtrip, and while that’s leading me to do some unconventional podcast episodes, it’s also reminding me just how much I enjoy being my own boss. ;)
"This is not a magic pill… but every day that passes I get better and better at this stuff." - Jacques Hopkins I hope you enjoy catching a glimpse of the freedom that having a successful online course can provide! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Guy. Links
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| 139: Week 2 of 5 – Running an Online Course Business from the Road | 07 Jul 2020 | 00:27:27 | |
One of the big reasons I always wanted to start my own online business was to allow my family more freedom to travel and see the world. Right now we’re on the road for a 5-week trip, but that doesn’t mean that things aren’t still humming along for my business! I’m still checking in with my team, sales are still coming in, and I still have a whole lot of thoughts that may be helpful no matter where you are on your online course journey. ;)
"The allure of passive income is great… but it’s very rare where you’ve got that situation and don’t have to do some regular maintenance." - Jacques Hopkins I’m excited to share my thoughts on this short-and-sweet solo episode, so I hope you like what you hear! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of the “out of office” version of my The Online Course Show. Links | |||
| 138: Week 1 of 5 – Running an Online Course Business from the Road | 30 Jun 2020 | 00:14:41 | |
I’m on the road with my family and chronicling how I run my online course business at the very same time! This and the next few episodes is going to be short and sweet, because as much as I love my Online Course Show audience, I love my family more. ;) But that doesn’t mean we can’t dive into how my business and my work process functions while I’m away from home. "Being able to do something like this and still be able to run my business and serve others is one of the main reasons I got into this." - Jacques Hopkins I hope you enjoy catching a glimpse of the freedom that having a successful online course can provide! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Guy. Links | |||
| 137: What I Spend Each Month In My Online Course Business | 23 Jun 2020 | 00:48:44 | |
When you’re starting an online course business, you probably have a lot of questions about what it will take to keep that course running smoothly every month. My business has evolved a lot over time, and that means my expenses have evolved too. And that’s what we’re here to talk about today!
"You have to be your own CFO" - David Krohse No matter what stage your business is in, you probably have expenses! In this episode we’re taking a look at all the essential tools and services I pay for - and why I think they’re worth it. In This Episode, We Talked About:
Thank you for listening in – I hope you enjoyed what you learned! We’ll be back with another episode soon of The Online Course Show soon. Links
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| 136: Webinar CONTENT – How to Structure Your Webinar to SELL Your Online Course | 16 Jun 2020 | 00:51:30 | |
Stacks and secrets and sales - oh my! We’re talking all about webinar content today, because I firmly believe that your webinar can be a huge driver of sales if you set it up right. If they check certain boxes for the audience and are structured in a certain way, they can really help your audience break their false beliefs about your niche.
"You’ve got to help people break through objections." - Jacques Hopkins David and I had a lot of fun discussing the ins and outs of my webinar and what I’ve learned over the years of working on it. Once you understand the basic structure of how to do an effective webinar presentation, you can apply this knowledge to just about any niche! In This Episode, We Talked About:
Thank you for listening in – I hope you enjoyed what you learned! We’ll be back with another episode soon of The Online Course Show soon. Links | |||
| 135: The ULTIMATE Online Course Funnel | 09 Jun 2020 | 00:46:45 | |
When I first started my online course business, I didn’t even really know what a “funnel” was. Sales funnels can be confusing, even for people who are a bit savvier than I was back then! And that’s why David and I are doing a deep-dive into the why and what of funnels – plus how I’ve set mine up to drive sales for my online piano course. "The importance of a funnel is really building a rapport and a relationship with your prospective customer." - Jacques Hopkins Wherever you’re at on your online course journey, you can benefit from taking a close look at your sales funnel (or lack thereof)! And you just may want to break out the notepad and pen for this one. ???? In This Episode, We Talked About:
Thank you for listening in – I hope you enjoyed what you learned! We’ll be back with another episode soon of The Online Course Show soon. Links | |||
| 134: Privacy Policies, Terms of Use, and Other LEGAL Considerations for Course Creators | 02 Jun 2020 | 00:58:10 | |
If you’re like me, the legal side of an online course business can be intimidating. Privacy policies, trademarks, pirating… so many legal concerns to consider! Fortunately, lawyer and course creator Autumn Witt is here on today’s episode to break down some of the most important considerations in this topic for online course businesses.
"I put a lot [of my audience's feedback] into packaging up what needed to be in my course." - Autumn Witt Autumn shared a wealth of insight on how new and old course creators alike can identify legal concerns and take action no matter what stage your business is in. I’m still mulling over what I learned in today’s episode, and I’m definitely going to be taking some of Autumn’s advice for my own online course business. In This Episode, We Talked About:
Whew, that about does it for today! Thanks so much for tuning in! Links | |||
| 239: The ONE Book That Changed Everything For Me | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:18:57 | |
Today, I’m taking you back to a pivotal moment in my entrepreneurial journey. A moment that completely flipped my understanding of business. It all began with one game-changing book that reshaped how I saw entrepreneurship and paved the way for building a $4 million business that gives me the freedom to live life on my terms. In this episode, I’ll reveal which book transformed my mindset and led me to create a thriving online course business. I’ll also share my top three takeaways from this life-changing book, plus other must-reads that played a key role in my success.
Books mentioned in the episode: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z74vz68ntO4
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| 133: Gina Horkey Returns | 26 May 2020 | 01:09:24 | |
One of my favorite types of interviews are the ones where we catch up with past guests and see where their online course journey has been taking them over time. Today we’ve got Gina Horkey back with us! Gina always has a lot of great insights and updates on her online course business, so it was great to have her back on The Online Course Show.
"Invest in student success." - Gina Horkey It was great to get Gina’s perspective on the past year of her business and what she’s working on! I hope you enjoy the conversation. In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Guy. Links | |||
| 132: Paul Lipsky Returns to Talk WEBINARS | 19 May 2020 | 00:56:49 | |
We’re back, and catching up with a course creator who I interviewed all the way back in episode 80! Paul Lipsky is a successful drop-shipping business owner and course creator who teaches others how to run their own Ebay drop-shipping business. It was great to speak with Paul again and hear all his latest and greatest online course news. "Now that I’m focusing on less, we’re seeing better results… Focus down on what’s really working." - Paul Lipsky It was very cool to hear how Paul’s been doing with his course and recent changes. Make sure you check out the other episodes we mention during today’s interview! In This Episode, We Talked About:
Thanks for listening and learning along with us today. Stay tuned for another great episode coming soon! Links | |||
| 131: Why Make the Switch from Udemy? | 12 May 2020 | 00:53:26 | |
If you are new to the online course world, you’ve probably been wondering if a platform like Udemy could be a good place to start. There’s probably no one-size-fits-all answer on, but my guest today had some great insights that are definitely worth considering. Tracy Goodwin is a successful course creator who specialized in helping people get their message across more effectively. It was great to hear her perspective on all things online course-related and to learn what has worked best for her.
"Give yourself a little bit more credit than you might be giving yourself… someone out there is waiting for your message." - Tracy Goodwin I couldn’t have said it better myself! And I hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show. Links | |||
| 130: Use the LACEY Framework for Every Video You Make | 05 May 2020 | 00:53:22 | |
If there’s one thing that’s true for nearly all online course creators, it’s that your course content includes at least some video components. On today’s episode I had the chance to speak with Demelza Marie, who is all about helping course creators make the best possible impression with video.
"People tend to focus a lot more on the camera and equipment, and not how to use it." - Demelza Marie Demelza provided some valuable food for thought about how to improve video production no matter whether you’re a new course creator or someone who’s been doing this for years. It was great to hear the tips and tricks she shared! In This Episode, We Talked About:
We covered a lot of important ground on video production today, so I hope you’ll drop me a line and let me know your favorite part of the conversation! Links | |||
| 129: Success with ONE Launch a Year, Only 30 Seats, And a Huge Waiting List | 28 Apr 2020 | 00:47:55 | |
Here on The Online Course Show, we’re all about learning from successful course creators and keeping an open mind. That’s why I’m super excited to share this episode with you! My guest Alison Beere has a pretty unorthodox approach to teaching in her niche online, and our conversation was definitely thought-provoking. "Find one person who wants you to teach them, and find out what their questions are." - Alison Beere David and I had a lot of fun hearing what’s been working for Alison and discussing her business model. I hope you enjoy listening in! In This Episode, We Talked About:
Thanks for listening and learning along with us today. Stay tuned for another great episode coming soon! Links | |||
| 128: The Millennial Money Man & Courses | 21 Apr 2020 | 00:57:02 | |
Spoiler alert: this episode involves money, wine, and some big ups and downs to go along with that! Bobby Hoyt was our guest and he is not called the Millennial Money Man for nothing. We had a super-fun conversation and I think there is a lot to be learned here no matter how much online course experience you do or don’t have.
"It was the right product for the right audience at the right time." - Bobby Hoyt I had a great time chatting with Bobby and hearing his insights into what it takes to run a successful online course and more. In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show. Links | |||
| 127: To Succeed with Courses, You Need the Right MINDSET (Part 2) | 14 Apr 2020 | 00:56:57 | |
We’re back, and we’re still talking about mindset! It was great to debunk common mindset myths for online course creators last week, and I really felt we needed to continue our conversation
"If you’re afraid to ask for reviews, you need to reevaluate your course and the quality you are providing." - Jacques Hopkins It’s always a good time to refocus, challenge limiting beliefs, and adjust your mindset. I really enjoyed my conversation with David, and I think you will too! In This Episode, We Talked About:
Whew! That about does it for today - don’t forget to join us for the next episode! We’ll be back to our regular interview format and I’m really looking forward to this one. Have a safe and healthy week! Links | |||
| 126: To Succeed with Courses, You Need the Right MINDSET (Part 1) | 07 Apr 2020 | 00:48:38 | |
It’s time for a deep dive into a topic that very relevant to all online course creators. In fact, it's one of the biggest keys to making your online course business the best (and most successful) it can be. That’s right: we’re talking mindset!
"Making money isn’t inherently bad: it’s all about how you use it." - Jacques Hopkins I enjoyed our conversation and I think you will too! Mindset is so important and it’s definitely worth talking about. In This Episode, We Talked About:
What do you think - would you make the switch from webinar software to something simpler? Feel free to drop me a line and let me know. And make sure you tune in again next week for another more traditional episode of The Online Course Guy! Links | |||
| 125: How to do EVERGREEN WEBINARS Right in 2020 (without EverWebinar) | 31 Mar 2020 | 00:15:39 | |
We’re doing something a bit different today: I’m the only voice you're going to hear on this episode. In this short and sweet edition of The Online Course Guy, I’m going to be sharing a big change I’ve recently made in my funnel: and why I’m so excited about it! "The more you put in between your customer and your message, the less customers you will have." - Dan Henry Some of what I’m sharing today might seem to go against the mainstream, or it might even seem too simple to make a difference. But hear me out, because this is worth a try. In This Episode, We Talked About:
What do you think - would you make the switch from webinar software to something simpler? Feel free to drop me a line and let me know. And make sure you tune in again next week for another more traditional episode of The Online Course Guy! Links | |||
| 124: From Cookies to Mega Online Course Success (with Anton Kraly) | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:45:24 | |
What do cookies have to do with online course creation? That’s what we find out today with my guest Anton Kraly, founder of Drop Ship Lifestyle. Not only does he have a unique story, but he’s become a very successful creator teaching people how to set up their own successful businesses in a non-traditional way.
"Give [your course students] a clear path to success." - Anton Kraly We delved into some important insights on this episode, so I think you’re going to find Anton’s interview very enlightening! In This Episode, We Talked About:
Thanks for listening and learning along with me today. Stay tuned for another great episode coming soon! Links | |||
| 238: How She Built a 6-Figure Course Business With Only 3k IG Followers (Featuring Claire Ellerbrock) | 14 Nov 2024 | 01:01:17 | |
Today we dive into the journey of Claire Ellerbrock, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has built a successful online course business in just 18 months. In this episode, Claire shares how she transformed her course from being a nice-to-have "vitamin" to a must-have "painkiller" for her audience, achieving remarkable milestones along the way. From earning nearly $12,000 monthly and paying off her student loan to leading boot camps and engaging her audience through strategic social media and community-building efforts, Claire's story is nothing short of inspirational. Get ready for a motivating conversation about resilience, the power of community, and making an impact in the online course industry! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VIYVi3sBE74 Claire’s Website: https://stressfreepsychnp.com/ Claire’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stressfreepsychnp Sign up for Jacques’ Journal: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/ | |||
| 123: What Your Online Course WEBSITE Should Look Like | 17 Mar 2020 | 00:51:10 | |
Websites: if you don’t have one already, you probably are thinking about creating one. Having your own website is an important part of building your web presence, but not every course creator approaches this the same way. My website has evolved a lot over time, in part thanks to Greg Merrilees and his team at Studio1Design. That’s why I had Greg on the show today. We’re talking all things related to online course websites!
"Look at your data to figure what’s working… and be prepared for it to change." - Greg Merrilees Greg had some awesome tips about how to identify your website needs as an online course creator. I hope you enjoy what you hear! In This Episode, We Talked About:
Thanks for listening and learning along with me today. Stay tuned for another great episode coming soon! Links | |||
| 122: The Dance Between Artist and Manager | 10 Mar 2020 | 00:52:50 | |
We’re doubling up for today’s episode and interviewing not one, but two course creators! Ksenia Parkhatskaya and David Duffy have a successful online course story that is very inspiring. Most online courses start out as a one-man/woman show, but it was super-cool to hear how Ksenia and David’s different talents and strengths have made their partnership work so well. "Don’t be afraid to experiment. Don’t be afraid to start." - Ksenia Parkhatskaya It was awesome to hear all this duo’s insights from two perspectives. Enjoy listening in! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Guy. Thanks for listening and learning along with us today. Links | |||
| 121: About to Give Up and This One Thing Changed Everything | 03 Mar 2020 | 00:50:48 | |
This week we’re hearing from Matt Santry, who is all about helping musicians earn more consistent income. While he’s a relative newcomer to the online course world, I think there’s plenty to learn from his story so far! Also, David turned the tables on me during today’s episode by asking me some questions about my life as an online course creator that I haven’t really shared before. "I had an epiphany – the mini-training I was doing was essentially giving away my course." Matt Santry Matt provided some great food for thought, including how my own resources have made a difference in his online course journey. Needless to say, hearing that made my day! In This Episode, We Talked About:
We covered a lot of ground today, so I hope you’ll drop me a line and let me know your favorite part of the conversation!! Links | |||
| 120: How to Make 6-Figures from 2 Live Launches a Year (Featuring Hadar Shemesh) | 25 Feb 2020 | 00:49:25 | |
If you’ve ever studied a foreign language, you’ll be able to appreciate my guest today! Hadar Shemesh is a language coach, public speaker, and online course creator who’s on a mission to help ESL/EFL-learners with one of the more challenging aspects of being a non-native speaker: accents. You can always start small. Hadar Shemesh Hadar provided some great food for thought about why some online course creators might go the route of live launches instead of an evergreen model. I enjoyed our conversation and I think you will too! In This Episode, We Talked About:
Thank you for listening in – I hope you enjoyed what you heard! We’ll be back with another episode soon. Links | |||
| 119: A YouTube Ads Success Story | 18 Feb 2020 | 00:53:54 | |
If you’ve ever studied a foreign language, you’ll be able to appreciate my guest today! Hadar Shemesh is a language coach, public speaker, and online course creator who’s on a mission to help ESL/EFL-learners with one of the more challenging aspects of being a non-native speaker: accents. "You can always start small." -Hadar Shemesh Hadar provided some great food for thought about why some online course creators might go the route of live launches instead of an evergreen model. I enjoyed our conversation and I think you will too! In This Episode, We Talked About:
Thank you for listening in – I hope you enjoyed what you heard! We’ll be back with another episode soon. Links | |||
| 118: Busy? Here’s How to “Make Time” | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:45:45 | |
Time – it’s always running away from us. One of the perks of owning my own business is that I am in charge of my own schedule, but it’s still a challenge to make the most of every day. And that’s why I’ve been reading “Make Time” by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky along with my co-host, David Krohse! "It’s about slowing down and making time for what matters most." - Jacques Hopkins We had a great chat about our favorite tips from the book, what we’ve tried so far, and what we’re thinking about as we face the challenge of making time head-on. In This Episode, We Talked About:
So what about you – what are you doing to make time in your own schedule? If you’d like to share, make sure you join my free Facebook group for online course creators. I’d love to hear from you there! Links | |||
| 117: Is This Guy My Competition or Mentor? | 04 Feb 2020 | 00:42:27 | |
Today we’re chatting with Steve Nixon, a successful online piano course creator who played an interesting role in my own course creation journey. He’s got a wealth of experience in his niche and is on a mission to teach people what online businesses actually need to become successful.
"It’s better to get feedback from people right away… real people with real problems that you can serve right away." - Steve Nixon It was awesome to hear Steve’s perspective on over a decade of successful online courses, plus hear where he is branching out into new territory. I’m feeling inspired and I think you will be, too! In This Episode, We Talked About:
We covered a lot of interesting ground today, so I hope you’ll drop me a line and let me know your favorite part of the conversation! And make sure you check out the great tools and freebies linked below. Links | |||
| 116: How to Get 10,000 Students in Your Online Course | 28 Jan 2020 | 00:56:46 | |
We’re back with an all-new interview, this time with artist Angela Fehr! Angela recently hit an awesome milestone with her online course business, and it was great to get to know her a bit and chat about her online course journey.
"Marketing your course is like parenting or saving money: you could always be doing it better." - Angela Fehr Angela has approached certain aspects of her course very differently than me, but we also have had a lot of similarities in starting out. It’s always great to hear what works for other course creators, and I think you’re going to enjoy our conversation! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show, and don’t forget to sign up for my Online Course Community (link below) if you haven’t already. Links | |||
| 115: David Wallimann Returns to Talk YouTube + Online Course | 21 Jan 2020 | 01:00:00 | |
One of my favorite episodes from last year was Episode #57 with David Walliman, so in this new year I was excited to have him back on the show with me. There was a lot to talk about and some interesting epiphanies David had that we all can learn from.
"Look at the trends… Look at the bigger picture. That’s the wiser approach." - David Walliman It was great to get David’s perspective on what worked (and didn’t) for him in the last six months. I hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation! In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show (and don’t forget to check out the Facebook group link below if you haven’t already). Links | |||
| 114: Podcasting for Course Creators | 14 Jan 2020 | 00:26:23 | |
We’re changing things up a bit today: on this episode of The Online Course Guy, I am the guest, and the host and interviewer is actually Evan Johnson of Path to Podcast Success! I had the pleasure of chatting with Evan a short while ago, and thought that the topics we covered could be of value not only to his audience but to mine. "Be consistent and stick with it." - Jacques Hopkins I hope you enjoy this role-reversal interview, and hopefully learn something you can use in your own online business or podcast. In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for today, but Nate and I will be back soon with more cool tips and great insights from the world of online business and courses! Links | |||
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| 113: Bookkeeping for Course Creators | 07 Jan 2020 | 01:01:13 | |
Happy New Year from The Online Course Show! David and I are excited to be back with a new year full of awesome upcoming content for course creators, and a big goal for 2020. I’m planning on putting out an episode every week, rain or shine, which means 52 episodes chock full of important info and helpful insights into the world of online courses. It’s a tall order, but I’m feeling confident!Kicking off this first episode of the year we have Parker Stevenson as our guest. Parker is co-founder of Evolved Finance, and he’s all about bringing course creators up to speed in an area that is extremely important to maintaining a healthy business: bookkeeping "The whole point is to run a business that makes profit so that you as a business owner can live a lifestyle you want to live." - Parker Stevenson Parker provided some great food for thought on how to deal with finances within the world of online courses. I’m definitely taking his advice into consideration, and I hope you do, too!] In This Episode, We Talked About:
We covered a lot of ground today, and I think there was plenty for new and growing business owners to consider. I hope you’ll drop me a line to let me know what aspect of today’s conversation was the most eye-opening to you. And stay tuned for another episode coming next week! Links | |||
| 112: Why I Started The Online Course Show & How I Can Help You in 2020 | 17 Dec 2019 | 00:18:04 | |
It’s just me and you today – that’s right, it’s time for one of those rare solo episodes where the only person talking is me, myself and I. (Not for too long though, I promise). ????As 2019 comes to a close, I want to give you a glimpse into the inspiration behind this show, some things I’m planning for next year, and even ways that I can help you with your own online course. “You’ve really helped pull it all together for me… I went through your course and redid my whole funnel, and I’ve done $1200 in three days!” -Student feedback from my Online Course Accelerator In This Episode, We Talked About:
That about does it for this year! Don’t forget to join me and my co-host David in January 2020 – we have a bunch of great interviews and discussions lined up and coming soon. Happy New Year! Links | |||
| 111: The 5 Love Languages for Course Creators | 10 Dec 2019 | 01:02:10 | |
Yes, you read that episode title correctly! We are taking a short break from our standard interview format to discuss a very popular book from a unique perspective. While some of you may have heard of the concepts explained in The Five Love Languages, I’m willing to bet you haven’t thought too much about how to apply those principles to the world of online courses. But that’s exactly what we’re doing today.
"If someone’s love language is [being used, hopefully] they’re seeing that I’m taking the time to respond and help them" - Jacques Hopkins In This Episode, We Talked About:
That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Guy. Links | |||