In this episode, host Julie Hood shares secrets to creating lead magnets that rock... what to do so you can build your email list and reach your students.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get on Julie's email list with Is Your Course Idea Any Good? Get the FREE training at https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com/idea Here are some more episodes to help you with  your lead magnets: 1. Understand Your Customer Journey – Episode 61 2. Funnels 101 - Episode 39 3. Landing Pages - Episode 15 Need some ideas for your lead magnets? Get 10 free credits to use for PLR at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/plr  KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS 5 Rules for Lead Magnets that Rock Rule #1 – Your Lead Magnet Needs to Be Easily and Quickly Used and Consumed Rule #2 – Your Lead Magnet Needs a Title that Intrigues Rule #3 – Your Lead Magnet Has to Solve ONE Problem  Rule #4 – Your Lead Magnets Can (and Should) Be Different Types Rule #5 – You Need Lots of Lead Magnets COME VISIT! Sign up for my free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here. Clubhouse Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood. Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQ Twitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ 

Here’s how to avoid some of the most common mistakes that new course creators make when trying to create their first online course. Listen in to make sure you avoid them!  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Is Your Course Idea Any Good? Get the FREE training at https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com/idea Want unlimited graphics projects? Fill out the application at https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com/kapa Can’t decide whether you should use Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific or even Wordpress? Get the FREE workbook and training at https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com/host KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS Six of the most common mistakes I see course creators making. Let’s recap: 1 – Don’t be Dug the Dog and get distracted. Stay focused! 2 – Don’t be a squirrel and finish before you jump to the next project.  3 – Don’t work with more than one expert at a time.  4 – Don’t put everything you know into your course.  5 – Don’t get stuck in the messy middle and 6 – Don’t try to do it all yourself!  COME VISITGet Julie’s help with your course with the 24 Hour Course Creator program -https://24HourCourseCreator.comWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQ/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

Guest Kimberly Weitkamp of The Audience Converter talks about how to write to sell more courses. She shares her secrets to writing conversationally to resonate with your audience. Get all the links in the show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/67 LINKS MENTIONEDSave your spot for Kim's FREE Masterclass,  Swipe Copy Secrets: How to Avoid Top Copy Mistakes that are Killing Conversions, Cashflow and Client Retention - https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/KimListen to Kim's podcast, The Audience Converter - https://coursecreatorshq.com/KimsPodcast KEY TAKEAWAYS Start at end.What is the call to action? What is the next step?The goal of your phrasing is to guide them.A "conversion" is not always just a "sale." It's just getting them to take action.Who are you talking with (your audience) and what journey do they need to go to take action.Don't start with a blank page (pull up something you've written in the past).Start with the details about the course - and then go back to the problem you are helping people solve.Don't try to write the headline first.Use standard formatting and structure (but don't use other people's words and marketing!)Write conversationally to get your reader to keep nodding their head and saying, "Yes, that's me."Use Otter.AI to transcribe your speaking and talk about your course.Remember who are you talking to, what is their problem, and what's in it for them?When you have multiple audiences, write to ONE person (and imagine you are having a one-to-one conversation).Your targeting is like a bulls eye: you just need to get close (like the concentric circles on a target).Niching is identifying the best people who are ready for you.Record yourself talking and use it as your starting point!People will want to work with you so make sure your marketing reflects you!COME VISIT!Sign up for my free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ  

Host Julie Hood discussed one of the epic online battles.... online courses vs. coaching. Which is better and why? Which should you be doing to build your online business? LINKS MENTIONEDGet the scoop on Kajabi and my $850 worth of free bonuses that I give away when you sign up with me for a 30-day trial (usually you only get 14 days)!https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/kajabi KEY TAKEAWAYSThe pros and cons of coaching vs. online courses. 5 Questions and Steps if you want to convert your coaching into an online course.  COME VISIT!Sign up for my free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.Websitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ   

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares 5 secrets to create partnerships that will grow your online course business for the long term... and what to think about along the way. KEY TAKEAWAYS5 Secrets for a Joint Venture Program That Works#1 – Start early. #2 – Remember you are in it for the long haul. #3 – Get organized! #4 – Use your customer’s journey to find the best partners. #5 – Make sure it’s a win-win for both of you.  LINKS MENTIONEDJoint Venture Secrets for Course Creators - The Secret Sauce to Use Other People's Lists to Find Your Perfect Studenthttps://coursecreatorshq.com/JointVentureSecretsWhat is a joint venture and how do I find partners? Check out episode 35:https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/35What is the customer journey map? Listen to episode 61:https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/61 COME VISIT!Sign up for my free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In today's episode, host Julie Hood shares some ideas if you wake up and you're not motivated to work on your business today. First, please, please get medical assistance if you are feeling depressed. Depression is a medical condition and the best thing you can do is get help from your doctor (here’s a link to symptoms). This episode isn’t meant as medical advice… these are just a few of the ideas I’ve gathered through the years when I’m having a bad day and want to shift out of it.  KEY TAKEAWAYS“We don’t want to think happy thoughts all the time because we live in a world that has a 50-50 experience provided for us.” ~ Brooke CastilloEat something healthy.Write and write and write (in a black notebook!)Stop trying to figure out why you feel this way today. Clear the decks… what is the bare minimum you need to do?Do something for yourself (self-care). Listen to what you’re thinking about.Get exercise (especially a short walk outside).Go to bed early. Make future plans. Check with doctor on vitamins, minerals, etc.Call a friend.Have a good cry. Do something for someone else. Get near water. Change your routine. Watch funny videos or TV shows. Remember who you are helping… get back to your mission. I hope one of these ideas helps you feel better! LINKS MENTIONEDThe Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo COME VISIT!Sign up for my free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares some secrets to working with outsourcers and virtual assistants. She talks techniques and tools to make your life a lot easier and set yourself up for success.  LINKS MENTIONEDSign up for the course: Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.KEY TAKEAWAYS5 Secrets to Get Yourself ReadyGet yourself ready!Just accept: It IS going to take longer to have someone else do the work.Plan ahead - way ahead!Determine your communication style for your team.What tool(s) will you use to track your projects? Here are a couple commonly used tools (Trello, Asana, Dubsado)What kind of help do you need?An expert who already knows what to do.Someone you are going to train - in your methodology.What kind of work will they be doing?One-time setup (outsource this when it will take you hours and hours to learn something you'll only have to do once).Repetitive projects (this can be the best place to outsource).Set up SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to document your process and hand off to your helpers.Be sure to check out the legal rules, payroll taxes and rules for hiring contractors. Get some help - a great place to start is with graphic design! COME VISIT!Sign up for my free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

Happy International Podcast Day! In this special episode, Julie Hood invites five of her favorite podcasting gurus to share their secrets and answer questions… all about podcasting for online course creators. Join Melanie Benson, Adam Schaeuble, Doug Sandler, Alex Sanfilippo and Travis Brown to discover the secrets to podcasting. If you have ever thought about creating a podcast… or just want to improve your podcast, there are so many incredible ideas (and links) in this episode!LINKS MENTIONEDBe sure to follow and subscribe to the podcasts from today's gurus and get their free gifts!  Melanie Benson - Amplify Your Success PodcastGet her free gift “How to Become a Highly Paid Authority” at AuthorityAmplifier.com. Adam Schaeuble - Podcasting Business School AND Podcast Launch Tips PodcastsConnect with Adam for the PodcastingBusiness.School.Doug Sandler - Nice Guys on Business PodcastGet his free Podcast Toolkit here. Travis Brown - Podcast Builder Club PodcastGrab your free PodDeck cards here. Alex Sanfilippo - Creating a Brand PodcastGet free advice from Alex in his Creating a Brand Inner Circle here. Find the perfect guests at PodMatch.com and help developing and PodcastSOP.com.KEY TAKEAWAYSPodcasting is a phenomenal way to build your authority and influence. (Melanie Benson)Start with the person you want to impact and create the show they want to listen to. (Adam Schaeuble)In addition to your online course, there are several other ways to make money from your podcast - without having to find sponsors. (Doug Sandler)Avoid podfade by reducing your output, take a break, reuse content and be authentic, transparent and vulnerable. (Travis Brown). New podcasters should have a narrow focus for your show and podcasters are serving the world. (Alex Sanfillippo)And way too many more to list them all! You'll just have to listen to the full episode. 😉 COME VISIT!Sign up for my free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood explains how to create and use a map of your customer's journey to find and support your perfect student. She also shares two bonus ways to get in front of your potential student and stand out as the expert they need.LINKS MENTIONEDLearn more at the Stand Out Online Summit starting on September 29, 2021. Julie will be a featured speaker. Save your free ticket here.Interested in a VIP Day with Julie? Message her on Facebook or Instagram here.Got a burning question you'd like to have answered? Go to AskJulieHood.com  to leave your audio questions.KEY TAKEAWAYS Use a map of your Customer's Journey to find the best places where your potential students are hanging out online... determine their questions and put yourself in front of them. You can also use Giveaways and Summits to stand out and be the expert they are looking for.  COME VISIT!Sign up for my free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares 10 key ways to not be boring! After two terrible experiences this past week, she shares how you can make your presentations more interesting to your students and listeners. Every course creator needs to use these 10 ideas to improve the way they teach! LINKS MENTIONEDInterested in a VIP Day with Julie? Message her on Facebook or Instagram here.Got a burning question you'd like to have answered? Go to AskJulieHood.com  to leave your audio questions.RELATED EPISODEEpisode 42: The Power of Design for Your Online Course Slides and Workbooks with Emily HallKEY TAKEAWAYS10 Ways to Not Be Boring!Speak to content in the first 15 minutes!Vary the tone of your voiceGive an overviewSpeak in sound bitesUse one point and one image per slideWhat can you cut?Eliminate content where listeners would respond, "Well I would hope so!" Do NOT read paragraphs off your slidesConsider the level of detail: high-level of specific detailDon't just run through testimonial results. Present them as case studies. BONUS: Be Funny! COME VISIT!Sign up for my free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares exactly what a sales page (or sales letter) is and how a course creator should use it. She also shares the 5 biggest mistakes she sees course creators making when they are trying to sell their online course.  LINKS MENTIONEDIf you enjoyed this episode, you'll love the full course on sales letters. For a few more days, you can jump in at HALF PRICE and get all the templates, worksheets and fill-in-the-blank pages you need to create your best sales letter for only $97. Get all the details here.RELATED EPISODEEpisode 015: Landing Page Design for Course CreatorsKEY TAKEAWAYSHere are two examples for you to compare a sales page and a shopping cart page from a company called Centerpointe which sells courses and meditations to improve peoples' lives. They have a product called "Youthful Mind":Sales PageShopping Cart Page The Biggest Mistakes Course Creators Make:1. Not spending enough time on their headline.2. Focusing on the content (also known as the features) and not enough on the benefits. 3. Not breaking up the text enough. 4. Not enough Buy buttons. 5. Not enough "transitions" to keep people reading.  COME VISIT!Sign up for my free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood gives her perspective on how Clubhouse has evolved over the past six months… and how online course creators should be using it.  LINKS MENTIONEDConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.Learn more about how to use Clubhouse using the Creator Commons here.This new tool called Backstage is currently in beta to record a Clubhouse room (but only if you tell everyone and include the red record icon in your room title). Message Julie on Facebook or Instagram for more details on a VIP Day to find your roadmap to marketing your course. RELATED EPISODEEpisode 030: 6 Reasons Clubhouse Is Perfect for Course CreatorsKEY TAKEAWAYSClubhouse now averages over 700,000 rooms each day... as a course creator, you should be there too. You can join as a listener (to hear more from your audience) or as a moderator (to host rooms and clubs). Use Clubhouse to build your reputation, your credibility, your authority and most of all, your audience's belief that you are the one to solve their problems.  COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

This episode discusses one of the hidden problems of course creation: getting your students to actually finish your course! Host Julie Hood shares 8 ways to you can help your students get all the way through your course.  LINKS MENTIONEDGet the free training, Is My Course Idea Any Good? when you sign up here (and you’ll get my weekly educational emails). Do you have a question about creating or marketing your online course? To get free coaching from Julie and be included in a future episode of the podcast, leave your audio question at AskJulieHood.com.KEY TAKEAWAYSHere are 8 things that impact whether or not your student finishes your course:1. The instructor - are they concise or are they wordy and disorganized?2. How big is the pain for the student?3. Is there a community around your course so the students are working together?4. Can you add gamification?5. Remember... you can lead a horse to water... 6. Create a schedule and have your students commit to time on their calendars.7. Use cheat sheets and templates to make completing the course easier. 8. Use your pricing to attract clients who are serious! COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

Join us to celebrate one year of the Course Creators HQ podcast with Julie Hood! Thank you for listening this past year, and let’s talk about whether you should create a podcast to promote and sell your course. LINKS MENTIONEDConsidering Kajabi for your course hosting and for your podcast hosting? Be sure to get my bonuses when you sign up through my link. Get my 5 Secret Strategies to Success with Kajabi here.To get free coaching from Julie and be included in a future episode of the podcast, leave your audio question at AskJulieHood.com.To listen into Adam Schaeuble’s podcast, check out the Podcasting Business School or visit his website at PodcastingBusiness.SCHOOLGet the free training, Is My Course Idea Any Good? when you sign up here (and you’ll get my weekly educational emails). KEY TAKEAWAYSPodcasting is an amazing way to connect with your potential students. It's a long game (and not a quick home run) and does require some commitment of your marketing time. If you like to talk, podcasting can be an outstanding way to build your relationship with your audience.  COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares one of the most important ways to track your success… this is the secret sauce of many of the top course creators so you can start today with your own tracking project.LINKS MENTIONEDWant to get your question answered on a future episode of the podcast? Leave your short audio question at AskJulieHood.com.The three tools for tracking:Pretty Links Plugin for WordpressRebrandlyClickMagickUse this spreadsheet to help you record your numbers. (Some of these are affiliate links and I earn a commission when you sign up. I only recommend partners I have vetted and tools I personally use.) KEY TAKEAWAYSWhat should you be tracking?Email:Number of subscribersOpen ratesClick ratesAdvanced: how many buyers you get from an emailTool for this is your email newsletter program.Social media:EngagementClicksTool for this is the Insights/Analytics on the different social media tools For your course:Number of visitors to your sales pageHow many sales you makeTool is hopefully your course hosting software.  Affiliate program:Clicks from your affiliatesSales from your affiliatesPayments needed and payments madeTool is whatever program you are using to manage your affiliate program.  Podcast:Downloads an episode getsUnique listenersDownloads per episodeMy software hosting tool – Simplecast – tracks all this for me.  Links:How many clicks a link getsWhat actions are takenThis is a big project to set this all up so just start with a small piece and get going with one of the link tracking tools. It will evolve and build over time.  COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ 

In this episode, host Julie Hood helps you connect with your potential students… she has 9 ways you can connect, reach and share more so that your students believe you are the teacher for them. Pick one and two to build your online course business today. LINKS MENTIONEDGet the free training, Is My Course Idea Any Good? when you sign up here (and you’ll get my weekly educational emails). Ready to jump into Clubhouse? Get this free guide to help you:  Crushing It With Clubhouse Guide.  Get Your Guide Here KEY TAKEAWAYS9 Ways Course Creators Can Build Belief with Potential StudentsSend weekly educational emailsCreate a podcastPost testimonials & case studiesGet referrals and word-of-mouth mentionsHost and co-moderate rooms on ClubhouseHost Facebook LivesHost a challengeUse direct messagesPost on social mediaRemember the goal: give your students easy ways to get to know you. COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares some of her biggest pet peeves (rants) and some of her most exciting things (raves) about course creation and marketing. LINKS MENTIONEDFind out more about the Kajabi Special of 90 days for $99:This is the link to get all the details and find out about Julie’s irresistible offer and bonuses.This is the link to sign up at Kajabi (then make sure you message her so she can get you the bonuses).  Check out the photos of Julie’s kids playing volleyball here.(Some of these are affiliate links and I earn a commission when you sign up. I only recommend partners I have vetted and tools I personally use.) KEY TAKEAWAYS“You don’t need to be amazing to start, but you need to start to be amazing.” ~ Toyota“Work the way we want to.” ~ Slack“Start Your Impossible.” ~ ToyotaCOME VISIT!Sign up for my free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.Websitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares 6 pieces of the puzzle for email marketing… because the most successful online course marketers use this marketing channel really well. In fact, a 2019 study from the Direct Marketing Association shared that for every dollar invested in email marketing, marketers see a result of 42 pounds (which converts into $57 US Dollars)! So let’s talk about email marketing…  LINKS MENTIONEDCheck out the show notes at CourseCreatorsHQ.com/52Be sure to catch the July 2021 Kajabi special pricing… get 3 months for only $99 (that’s just $33 a month) & get Julie’s bonuses to get your course business up and running!This includes the Effortless Email marketing workshop.What are the bonuses?A one-on-one coaching call with me to discuss your business ($150 value)6 Steps to Build Your Perfect Mini-Course ($97 value)90 days of workshops with me for free:July, 2021 – Effortless Email Marketing for Course Creators: What to Send, How to Send It and Secrets for Making It Work ($197 value)August, 2021 – Sales Page Creation Secrets for Course Creators: How to Create and Design a Page That Wows Your Students ($197 value)September, 2021 – Joint Ventures for Course Creators: The Secret Sauce to Use Other People’s Lists to Find Your Perfect Students  ($197 value)Sign up here for Kajabi and then get on the list here for the bonuses from Julie!Want to know more? Watch the replay here. KEY TAKEAWAYSThe 6 Cs of Email Marketing for Course Creators:ContentClick!CRMConversionsConnectionCoursesCOME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares her 14 favorite tools for creating your online course (and videos) and then marketing it. Bookmark this list because you’ll come back to it over and over again. Be sure to catch the July 2021 Kajabi special pricing… get 3 months for only $99 (that’s just $33 a month) & get Julie’s bonuses to get your course business up and running!What are the bonuses?A one-on-one coaching call with me to discuss your business ($150 value)6 Steps to Build Your Perfect Mini-Course ($97 value)90 days of workshops with me for free:July, 2021 – Effortless Email Marketing for Course Creators: What to Send, How to Send It and Secrets for Making It Work ($197 value)August, 2021 – Sales Page Creation Secrets for Course Creators: How to Create and Design a Page That Wows Your Students ($197 value)September, 2021 – Joint Ventures for Course Creators: The Secret Sauce to Use Other People’s Lists to Find Your Perfect Students  ($197 value)Sign up here for Kajabi and then get on the list here for the bonuses from Julie!Creating Your CourseTo host your course:Kajabi – Julie’s favorite all-in-one and student experience.Or Thinkific – if you’re on a tight budget and need to get started with one course for free.To record and edit videos:Mac: ScreenflowPC: CamtasiaBoth: Adobe Creative CloudBoth: Movavi Video SuiteBoth: Zoom (for recording only)Google Docs and Google SlidesRing Light to improve your videosEnvato Elements for presentation templatesFunnel Gorgeous for slide decks and presentation templatesMicrophoneIrig (for recording from your phone)ATR 2100 USB (for recording from your computerMarketing Your CourseConvertKit for an email newsletterAudacity for audio editingMissingLettr for a year’s worth of social media postsSocial Bee for recurring social media postsSnappa for creating graphics (yes, instead of Canva!)For tracking links:Use Pretty Links Lite for WordPress sitesUse Rebrandly to set up your own link trackerFor a project management tool, consider Trello

In this episode, you’ll learn 9 questions to ask before you pick your online course hosting platform. This is one of those things you want to get right from the beginning. Changing later could create a huge headache… not only for you, but also for any students who are halfway through your course. Should you use Kajabi, Thinkific, Teachable, Wordpress or something else? This episode will help you decide! LINKS MENTIONEDGet the scoop on Kajabi and the free bonuses I give away when you sign up using my partner link. Go here and get on the list.Really on a super tight budget? Then check out Thinkific's option to sign up to host one course for free (as of July, 2021. It may change in the future.).Considering Wordpress? Make sure you get Wordpress managed hosting with really good support. Here's the host that I have used for years - LiquidWeb. Their phone support is amazing! KEY TAKEAWAYSAsk yourself these 9 questions when you are picking a course host:Does it host your video? Does the tool work with your email software?Does the tool have an affiliate program? What is your break-even point? What is the student experience?What kind of support? Is there a trial period (or even a free period)? What ongoing maintenance is needed? What other features does the tool have (or do I need)? COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares the secrets to pricing your online course… including her ideas on what it takes to have a high-priced course. LINKS MENTIONEDWant to know more about Russell Brunson's Value Ladder and creating an Irresistible Offer? Get his Dot Com Secrets book & sign up for the next One Funnel Away challenge. Find Alma Bradford on Clubhouse at @almajbradford.KEY TAKEAWAYSYou must be 100 percent comfortable with your price.Consider starting low & raising your prices with each launch.Determine what price you need to make a living.Higher priced courses may need a different sales process.Plan your sequence of prices (this is your value ladder).Make your offer irresistible, add personalized advice & get results so you can have a higher price.Play with your pricing. It's your decision! COMING SOONAn amazing special on July 8, 2021 on one of my favorite tools (it's so tough to keep this a secret!) and I'm doing an email marketing workshop in July so watch for that too! COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ 

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares the 4 systems you need to create and manage an online course business. Use these systems to plan your next steps and where you need to expand.  LINKS MENTIONEDBe sure to grab the planning guide and workbook that goes with this episode here.For royalty-free images:Pixabay.comPexels.comKEY TAKEAWAYSThe four key systems you need are your:Creation System - how you create content and coursesDiscovery System - how people find youRelationship System - how you connect with potential studentsSales System - how students sign upCOMING SOONAn amazing special on July 8, 2021 on one of my favorite tools (it's so tough to keep this a secret!) and I'm doing an email marketing workshop in July so watch for that too! COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ  

In this episode, get 5 ideas to improve your videos, including your course videos, your Lives, and your YouTube videos… from a very special guest! LINKS MENTIONEDJoin us for the  24 Hour Course Creator Daily group coaching starting on June 14, 2021 with group coaching to help you get your first (or your next!) course finished in just 24 hours. It will not run again until 2022 so now is the time to jump in! Find out more here. Use these laptop risers to raise your computer higher when you are on video or doing Zoom calls.Use this Newerr Ring Light to improve your video lighting. Watch Emily's original Instagram video here.  KEY TAKEAWAYSSpeak really enthusiastically (“play a character”)Make sure you are smiling! Check your appearance (wear solid colors and women may need extra makeup on camera)Use a flattering camera angle (shoot slightly above or at eye level). Do not shoot from below and have the camera pointing “up at your face” especially with web cams. Use a laptop stand to get your web cam higher. Be yourself on camera. Plus a couple bonus tips:Use a laptop stand/riser.  Link to AmazonMake sure you have good lighting. Link to Newerr Ring Light.COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood helps you decide out of all the course ideas and topics you have… which one should you choose? LINKS MENTIONEDJump into the FREE 5 day challenge at TopicAndTitleChallenge.com to find your rockstar course idea and name your course!Mark your calendars to join us for the next 24 Hour Course Creator Daily session starting on June 14th with group coaching to help you get your first (or your next!) course finished in just 24 hours. Find out more here. Erica Ross-Krieger, Mental Fitness & Mindset Coach for Entrepreneurs – Join her for The Entrepreneur’s Café podcast here.  KEY TAKEAWAYS7 Questions to Ask Yourself When Picking the Perfect Topic1. Do you have experience solving this problem? 2. Do you know how to reach this audience?3. Are you passionate about this audience?4. Where does this fall on the Customer Journey? Nuanced and advanced way to look at it.5. How difficult will this be to create? What is your “Fastest Path to Cash”?6. Can you start with a mini-course?7. Where can people enter your “arena”? Listen in to the end to hear Erica's concept and how to apply it to your ideas. COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

As a “recovering perfectionist,” host Julie Hood shares what she has done to get past the perfection monster and get stuff done anyway!LINKS MENTIONEDJump into the FREE 5 day challenge at TopicAndTitleChallenge.com to find your rockstar course idea and name your course!Mark your calendars to join us for the next 24 Hour Course Creator Daily session starting on June 14th with group coaching to help you get your first (or your next!) course finished in just 24 hours. Find out more here. Start Ugly book by Chris Krimitsos(Some of these are affiliate links and I earn a commission when you sign up. I only recommend partners I have vetted and tools I personally use.) KEY TAKEAWAYS6 Ways to Battle the Perfection Monster 1. Set a deadline. 2. Step back and evaluate – is it bad, good, or good enough? Notice I didn’t say “perfect”. Things are never perfect. 3. Get some outside feedback. 4. Remember that “money loves speed.”5. Consider the end goal. 6. Hire it out. 7. Start Ugly book. Be sure to listen in for the story about when I finally shifted away from thinking everything had to be perfect.  COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood breaks the “cone of silence” on what it really takes to create and market an online course. Use these 7 secrets to help you get your course up and running without getting stuck in these pitfalls. LINKS MENTIONEDJump into the FREE 5 day challenge at TopicAndTitleChallenge.com to find your rockstar course idea and name your course!Mark your calendars to join us for the next 24 Hour Course Creator Daily session starting on June 14th with group coaching to help you get your first (or your next!) course finished in just 24 hours. Find out more here. Episode 21 -  10 Time-Saving Secrets to Course CreationGet the free training on where to host your course here.Tracking tools:RebrandlyLeadpagesOnline.comWordpress Plugin Pretty Links LiteKEY TAKEAWAYS1. It will probably take you longer than you think. 2. It’s tougher to keep it simple.   3. You need either time OR money. 4. You can waste a lot of time figuring out the tech. 5.  Little things can make a big difference.   6. Tracking is your friend.7. The rewards from seeing your first sale and the first student succeed are like no other. COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares her Top 10 List for course creators... including the 10 things that will make your students love (and finish!) your course.  LINKS MENTIONEDJump into the FREE 5 day challenge at TopicAndTitleChallenge.com to find your rockstar course idea and name your course! KEY TAKEAWAYSThe Top 10 List for an Amazing Online Course:#10 An audience that needs your course... and knows it!#9 A topic that's focused. #8 A title that wows. #7 Modules and lessons that flow logically. #6 Checklists that simplify. #5 Lesson summaries that surprise and delight your students. #4 Coaching that answers questions from your students. #3 A sales page that grabs attention.#2 An email newsletter that nurtures potential students.And the #1 thing you need for an amazing online course...#1 A student experience that impresses.  COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In today’s episode, guest Emily Hall shares some amazing advice on how to create slides and workbooks for your course so that they enhance your course – and don’t distract your students! Emily is “passionate about communicating powerful messages in beautiful and authentic ways.” LINKS MENTIONEDJoin us for the Topic and Title Challenge for a Rockstar Course at TopicAndTitleChallenge.com. Get Emily’s help with your slides and workbooks at this link. KEY TAKEAWAYS“Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But of course, if you dig deeper, it’s really how it works.” ~ Steve JobsDon’t forget the visuals!Plan everything out first. How can I visualize this message?You have 3-4 seconds to use your slide as a “billboard” to give the message.You want your students to listen to you and use the slide to reinforce your message.Break free of the templates!Keep it minimal and avoid the extras (page numbers and logos are not needed on every slide). Make sure each slide has ONE idea on it. Ask yourself, “Am I communicating only one idea here?”You’ll have a lot more slides than you think. The number of slides does not equal the amount of time it takes to get through the presentation. For pacing, try for about 30 seconds to a 1 minute per slide. The most important thought is to stay fairly consistent per slide for a cadence that feels balanced. Text vs. Pictures vs. Both… “None of them are wrong as long as they are relevant.” “If it doesn’t add to the message, it doesn’t belong there.”Scripting can be helpful if you struggle with recording. Tie your information together and connect the dots for yourself to organize your thoughts. Bring in storytelling to increase memory retention.  Emily works on content development with her clients… new information should be tied to a story with story-telling elements. You want to tie your stories to the types of experiences your audience has already had. Ask yourself, “How did I learn this?” because that story can be powerful. We draw connections to things they have already experienced.Use examples, metaphors and references to pop culture.Your students will visualize themselves as the hero in the story and it will decrease their objections to implementing your course. Make sure your images are licensed correctly for the way you are using them. Even when you work with a designer, get the licenses for the images used. (You can’t just pull random images from Google!) Consult your attorney to get specific advice. Make sure your workbooks are printer-friendly (so you don’t use all the ink for your students)! Use colors as accents. Give people enough space to do the assignment in the workbook. Consider adding fillable PDFs so students can type directly into PDF. Top 3 Pieces of Advice:Plan Your Content FirstLess Is MoreEverything You Include Applies to EveryoneThere’s no one right way to do your slides! 

Considering an online course? Here are 6 questions that every course creator should answer before they start their next course. Host Julie Hood is helping aspiring course creators answer them as part of her 5-day challenge at TopicAndTitleChallenge.com. LINKS MENTIONEDJump into the FREE 5 day challenge at TopicAndTitleChallenge.com to find your rockstar course idea and name your course!Join us for the next round of group coaching for the 24 Hour Course Creator DAILY program… spend an hour a day to create your online course. Save your spot at https://www.24HourCourseCreator.com/DailyGet your free course,  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here. KEY TAKEAWAYS6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Your Next Online CourseWho do I want to help or serve?What problems do they have?What result or transformation can I provide?Are people paying for the answer to this problem?What title will grab their attention?What modules, lessons and content need to be included? COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

Host Julie Hood shares in this episode how she is using affiliates (also known as joint venture partners) to launch her course, the 24 Hour Course Creator. This episode shares the tools you need, along with the decisions you need to make and the materials you need to gather. It’s a jam-packed masterclass episode on partnering with others to sell your online course.   LINKS MENTIONEDJump into the FREE 5 day challenge at TopicAndTitleChallenge.com to find your rockstar course idea and name your course!Get my Sunday night calendar emails when you sign up for my free course – Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.Tools with affiliate programs built in:KajabiThinkificTeachableSamCartCreate Add to Calendar links at Eventable.Listen to this episode on joint ventures:E035: Using Joint Ventures to Catapult Your Online Course Business(Some of these are affiliate links and I earn a commission when you sign up. I only recommend partners I have vetted and tools I personally use.) KEY TAKEAWAYSUsing an affiliate program where you pay others to promote your launch, your freebies and your course can be a really lucrative way to find more students. Some key decisions you need to make:Which tracking tool should I use? (See links above)What commission percentage am I offering?How long will leads be cookied?What is my launch calendar?What swipe emails and social media images can I create for my affiliates?Will I offer prizes? COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com)Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

Funnels don't have to be complex or difficult! Use these funnel strategies to reach your students. A marketing funnel is just a series of communications that convince someone to do something.  The "do something" part can be a lot of things: buy your course, sign up for your freebie, follow you on Instagram, or any other action that you want someone to take. So let's talk about it! LINKS MENTIONEDGet on Julie’s email newsletter to see how she sends emails when you sign up for this free training. Is My Course Idea Any Good? Get the free training here. Top Tools for Creating FunnelsLeadpagesClickfunnelsGrooveFunnelsFunnelGorgeousOne Funnel Away training(Some of these are affiliate links and I earn a commission when you sign up. I only recommend partners I have vetted and tools I personally use.) KEY TAKEAWAYSEvery funnel also has two parts: the funnel strategy and then the funnel tools. Today we are only talking about the strategy behind your funnels...Funnel Secret #1: Start with the Action You WantFunnel Secret #2: Snag Their Attention with Your HookFunnel Secret #3: You Need to Try Lots of HooksFunnel Secret #4: Every Funnel or Mini-Funnel Needs a Hook, Story and an Offer/ActionFunnel Secret #5: Course Funnels Make Your Prospective Student Comfortable and ConfidentLet's start thinking about what your funnel should look like! COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com)Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares secrets to email marketing and the 7 types of emails that all course creators should send (and talks about why and when email marketing doesn’t work)! LINKS MENTIONED100 Done-For-You Rockstar Email Templates – just download and edit.Perfect Welcome Series Guide from Kim Weitkamp - get this free guide to help with your welcome series.Email Welcome Series Workshop with Kim Weitkamp – offered periodically through the year. Get on Julie’s email newsletter to see how she sends emails when you sign up for this free training. Is My Course Idea Any Good? Get the free training here.(Some of these are affiliate links and I earn a commission when you sign up. I only recommend partners I have vetted and tools I personally use.) KEY TAKEAWAYSFor every $1 spent on email marketing, you can get $42 back according to research by Litmus. The 7 types of emails you should be sending:#1 - Welcome Emails for Your New Subscribers#2 - Promotional Emails#3 - Nurturing Emails#4 - New Student Emails #5 - Affiliate Emails#6 - Special Offer and Flash Sales Emails#7 - Specialized Emails COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com)Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares the five things every course creator needs to consider to make their online course one of the best ones out there.  LINKS MENTIONEDIs My Course Idea Any Good? Get the free training here.Where Should I Host My Course? Sign up here. The 5 Things:1. You need to know exactly who you are helping.2. You need a specific result that your course provides. 3. You need a really good, intriguing title. 4. Your course needs to be consumable – and not too long and not too short. 5. You’ll need to get in front of a lot of people.  COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com)Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, you’ll get the secrets from host Julie Hood on how to plan your next 90 days to keep you moving forward on the most important projects to grow your course business. This masterclass may require a 2nd listen… the first listen to understand the concepts and a second listen to sit down and implement them!  LINKS MENTIONEDSee the template links below in Key Takeaways. Danielle LaPorte’s book, The Desire MapDavid Allen’s book Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free ProductivityGet my Sunday night calendar emails when you sign up for my free course – Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.(Some of these are affiliate links and I earn a commission when you sign up. I only recommend partners I have vetted and tools I personally use.) KEY TAKEAWAYSThe 7 Key Steps:Take a look backward… what worked or didn’t work last quarter? Review (or create!) your goals for 2021 using this Goal Tracking Sheet.What are your big projects for 2nd quarter? Do some brainstorming of next steps for each one of your projects.Update your tracking stats for the quarter.What is my content plan for each week? What am I promoting? Use this calendar.What does my time map  look like for a normal week? COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.See my upcoming rooms here.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com)Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ 

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares secrets to successful joint ventures – including what they are, how to use them, and what to watch out for when connecting with others.   LINKSSee the upcoming Joint Venture events on the CourseCreatorsHQ.com calendar.Use Calendly to set up meetings more easily – without all the back and forth. Use Zoom meetings to connect. Get my Sunday night calendar emails when you sign up for my free course – Is Your Course Idea Any Good? here.(Some of these are affiliate links and I earn a commission when you sign up. I only recommend partners I have vetted or tools I personally use.)KEY TAKEAWAYSJoint ventures can be one of the most powerful ways to build your course business. What is a Joint Venture?Here is the official “Julie Hood” definition. "A joint venture is any time you work with someone else to connect with their audience."Joint Ventures give you…Instant credibility and authority,A way to connect that’s cheaper than advertising andAccess to your perfect target audience.It's a long-term game so start right now:Get your email list set upSet up Calendly and Zoom for meetingsKnow (or develop) who your perfect audience isLong term: setup your affiliate tracking systemHave a special notebook for tracking partners and conversationsJump into the joint venture events and just get started!COME VISIT!ClubhouseConnect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.See my upcoming rooms here.CourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com)Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, publicity guru Beth Nydick shares her secrets to getting media and publicity that actually works to build your course business and leverage your media appearances. LINKSGet Beth’s free media workbook and sign up to hear more about her 3-Day Bootcamp: Media Spotlight Magazine.Beth can coach you with the Media Spotlight Accelerator.BethNydick.comListen to her podcast: Behind the Spotlight (Who really is behind the brand?)Beth’s Book: Clean Cocktails: Righteous Recipes for the Modernist MixologistHARO: HelpAReporter.comYour Fully Charged Life book by Meaghan Murphy KEY TAKEAWAYSMedia is not that hard to obtain!Media gets you credibility; what you do with it gets you clients and cash.Build the foundation of your publicity with your local media… and use Beth’s approach to be a repeat guest.Why it’s easier than ever to be a “remote guest.”The easy way to find media contacts in your local area.The huge lesson Beth learned from being on the Dr. Oz Show (and the website she used to find out about it).Why you must “define your objective” for your media.How to make sure your messaging addresses the emotions and feelings of the audience to create opportunities for your business.The business side of guesting on podcasts.What are your goals and calls to action (CTAs) for your media appearances – and how you must use them!Make sure your messaging is congruent and clear. Have a real, succinct and clear message for this season of your business (you can shift in the future).Why you don’t have to talk about everything you do when you have a media appearance.How to have interesting media – even if your business is more focused on concepts and ideas rather than concrete activities (for example, creating courses instead of baking bread).How to match your media to your message and the right audience.Answer these questions: Where is your audience reading, listening and watching? Who are you going to communicate with? What is the key message? What media platforms are you going to use? How are you going to gain the consumer’s attention? What imagery are you going to put out with it?What’s your identifier?How are you going to evaluate your success?Stop listening and actually get work done!How Beth met Jay Leno and what she said to him – and what happened when she met Rita Wilson and Harry Connick, Jr.Social media isn’t about the number of followers. It’s all about the engagement.Grab Beth’s Media Workbook, and then join her for the 3-Day Bootcamp and her Accelerator program!COME VISIT!Connect with Julie on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHoodCourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares how to create a Revenue Model for your course creation business - and what you should consider along the way. She shares her hard-won experience from years of building online businesses AND gives you a tool to create your own Revenue Model. LINKS MENTIONEDGet your copy of the Revenue Model Spreadsheet (use File > Make a Copy). Get Russell Brunson's Dot Com Secrets book (page 46 talks about the Value Ladder). Melanie Benson's Profit Explosion Toolkit also discusses revenue models at a deeper level.  KEY TAKEAWAYSAs a business owner, you get to decide what your Revenue Model is... what products you will offer and at what price points. This episode walks through some of the decisions to make. “When you focus on the outcome rather than the obstacle, your life will never be the same.” - Dean Graziosi COME VISIT!Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHoodCourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

There are 7 P's to online course marketing... and in this episode, host Julie Hood explains the first two and how to use them: Problem and Promise. You'll sell more courses when you work out these two items to describe your online course. LINKS MENTIONEDListen to Episode 6 to hear about all 7 P's.Get your copy of the training, Is My Course Idea Any Good? here:https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com/ideaFind out more about the 24 Hour Course Creator program at:https://www.24HourCourseCreator.comKEY TAKEAWAYSLet’s start by recapping the 7 P’s of online course marketing:ProblemPromisePricingPositivityPatiencePagePartyThis episode explains how to create and use a Problem Statement and a Promise Statement to reach your ideal student. For example, for Julie's 24 Hour Course Creator program, her Problem Statement is:Experts think they don’t have time to create a course.Her Promise Statement is:At the end of 24 hours, you will have a completed course (if you do the work).COME VISIT!Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHoodCourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

Imagine if you had the 17 steps you needed to go from where you are today to phenomenal success with your online business! In this episode, John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs On Fire shares success secrets for course creators - from his new book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success.LINKS MENTIONEDGet The Common Path to Uncommon Success book (and all the pre-launch bonuses and 3 journals if you are listening before March 23, 2021). http://www.FreePodcastCourse.com - John's free course on podcasting. KEY TAKEAWAYSHere are some of the success secrets from John:The one thing that makes a course work (and sell!)How John’s number 1 funnel is actually a course…and fills in the blanks for his customers along their journey.What you need to create momentum.How he found his big idea.John’s answer to “I don’t want to niche down. I want to serve everybody.”How he broke up the writing of his book… to make it happen in only two hours a day!“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” ~ Einstein“Success leaves clues.” ~ Tony RobbinsCOME VISIT!Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHoodCourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist  for my upcoming Clubhouse courseFree Training: Is Your Course Idea Any Good?   https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/ideaWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ 

What? Another social media site? In this episode host Julie Hood explains why course creators really need to be on the new social media app, Clubhouse.LINKS MENTIONEDCourseCreatorsHQ.club – to join the waitlist JoinClubhouse.com – to save your user name (handle) and sign up. Follow Julie at @JulieHood Follow Shereese Alexander at @ShereeseAKEY TAKEAWAYSEven though none of us have time for another social media network, here are 6 reasons why you should be on Clubhouse. Clubhouse is new so you can get in at the beginning and reap the benefits.Clubhouse is all audio (no prepping for video).Clubhouse lets you talk to your potential students (a lot!).Clubhouse moderation lets you be the expert in the room (with a whole bunch of other experts).Clubhouse notifications automatically notify your followers.Clubhouse clubs gather your potential students all in one place.Reasons Not to Use ClubhouseRight now it’s only for iPhones and iPads that can run iOS 13.You do need an invitation.You’ll need some discipline!It’s a bit of the Wild West right now.You don’t like audio.COME VISIT!Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHoodFree Training: Is Your Course Idea Any Good?   https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/ideaWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ 

In this episode host Julie Hood shares 11 secrets to selling your online course – the Super Bowl way!Brands spend millions of dollars to show a short commercial so they need them to work. Today let's talk about the techniques you can use to sell your online courses. LINKS MENTIONEDWatch the commercials here. Dawn and Swiffer pre-game commercial.Is Your Course Idea Any Good?   https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/idea  KEY TAKEAWAYSThe 11 sales secrets from the Super Bowl are:Know Your Buyer!Build AnticipationUse contrast and juxataposition!Save the message for the end.Support a charity.Make me laugh! Repeat Your Message (a lot!)Include a Call to Action.Have a clear slogan/message that attracts your audience. Tell stories that engage. Tap into emotions. Inspire me.  COME VISIT!Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHoodWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, Erica Ross-Krieger talks about how your mindset gets in your own way… and leads to failed launches and lower course sales, plus what you can do about it.  LINKS MENTIONEDUncover your key money blocks in Erica’s free masterclass, Tapping into Wealth, at https://coursecreatorshq.com/EricaMasterclassThen join her 10-Day Money Mindset Makeover experiential game at https://coursecreatorshq.com/10DayMMM KEY TAKEAWAYSTwo course creators can be doing all the right “things” to build their business, and one will get results but the other one will not.  Why is that?Step one is figuring out where they are getting in their own way (and hear about Julie’s key block that showed up during her January launch).Some of the blocks Erica sees with course creators:Perfectionism.Self-Doubt.Fear of Success or Failure (but people don’t actually say, “I’m afraid of success!”).Pricing (and the question you must ask about your price).Erica explains EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) also known as “tapping” and how you can use it to lower your fight or flight hormone!Listen to the end when Erica shares a specific exercise to help you identify your money blocks… so grab a piece of paper. She also shares her two power words you need to use to help with your specific mindset blocks.  COME VISIT!Julie Hood, Course Creators HQhttps://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/idea - Is Your Course Idea Any Good? Clubhouse with @JulieHoodWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this bonus episode, you’ll learn six of the biggest mistakes that experts make – so you can avoid them! Julie and her guests are doing a best seller book launch for their anthology “Engaging Experts” on January 27, 2021 so be sure to grab your copy!LINKS MENTIONEDGet the Engaging Experts ebook for only $1.99 today (and no, you don’t have to have a Kindle! You can read the book on your phone or computer.). This dynamic book is your guide to the people and connections you need to go from ordinary and extraordinary!Get your book here– https://coursecreatorshq.com/BookEE-USKimberly Weitkamp, Audience Converterhttp://AudienceConverter.com/giveaway  – Get the Perfect Welcome SeriesConnie Whitman, Whitman Associateshttps://WhitmanAssoc.com/csa - Assessment of your communication superpowersJulie Hood, Course Creators HQhttps://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/idea - Is Your Course Idea Any Good? KEY TAKEAWAYSThe 6 Biggest Mistakes Experts Make:Marketing (Kim)They don’t figure out exactly who their audience is.They forget to tell people how to take the next step.Content Creation  (Julie)They don’t build their email list – early and use it regularly to contact their subscribers.They don’t create an online course soon enough (and it can even be a mini-course as a free gift).Sales (Connie)They don’t prepare for how to connect during networking events.They don’t follow up. Only 2% of business owners follow up past the 5th-13th touch. 98% of the time, they stop at the 4th touch.COME VISITWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares three big ideas to help you sell more courses in the year ahead. LINKS MENTIONEDSeasons of Love – from the musical Renthttps://coursecreatorshq.com/525600Is Your Course Idea Any Good? Get the FREE training at https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com/idea KEY TAKEAWAYS3 Big Ideas to Help You Sell More Courses525,600. You’d be surprised what you can do with this number.Don’t Sell From Where You Buy! (This idea will help you set your pricing.)Create simple “Get to Know You” products to build your email list. COME VISITWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

If you are considering whether or not you should create an online course, this episode may inspire you. Host Julie Hood shares 5 reasons the world need you to share your knowledge!LINKS MENTIONEDStarting January 25, 2021 – please join us to get your first course in just 24 days, with one hour a day! https://24HourCourseCreator.com/dailyTake a pound of plastic out of the ocean with your purchases from 4Ocean.com. KEY TAKEAWAYS5 Reasons We Need Your Course Now!You can change the world.Your unique technique, method and most of all, your experiences… will make sure your course resonates with the right people, and the ones who need it the most.As your own online “insurance policy.”Not only will your students benefit, but your friends, family and your community will benefit too.It’s fun to share and connect – and make someone a little bit happier, a little bit wealthier, a little bit more connected.Author Daniel H. Pink wrote To Sell Is Human and Free Agent Nation.COME VISITIs Your Course Idea Any Good? Get the FREE training at https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com/ideaWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

In this episode, host Julie Hood gives advice to course creator SarahJane West-Watson of FitFannyAdams.com. She’s juggling home, a family with young children, a brick-and-mortar business, and a course creation business… all in the middle of the lockdown!Join Julie on Monday, January 25, 2021 to create your first (or next!) course in just an hour a day. Visit 24HourCourseCreator.com/daily to get more details and sign up!KEY TAKEAWAYSTo get more clarity, consider:What parents need to consider – and what they need to tell themselves about what they are doing! This is really important.One of the easiest and best ways to get in front of new audiences.How to tease your audience to build anticipation for an upcoming course.The best way to position a LIVE course for more sales.When you should switch platforms and hosting, and when to stay where you are.What your emails should include – and when you should send them (and how often my high-end clients email!)LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEhttps://24HourCourseCreator.com/daily - Let's create your course. Starts January 25 and runs through February 26, 2021.Connect with Sarah Jane West-Watson at https://www.FitFannyAdams.comFacebook at https://www.Facebook.com/FitFannyAdamsInstagram at https://www.Instagram.com/FitFannyAdamsBe a Great Podcast Guest - https://coursecreatorshq.com/beaguestCOME VISITIs Your Course Idea Any Good? Get the FREE training at https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com/ideaWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQ/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQ\Twitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ\

In this episode, host Julie Hood gives advice to course creator SarahJane West-Watson of FitFannyAdams.com. She’s juggling home, a family with young children, a brick-and-mortar business, and a course creation business… all in the middle of the lockdown!Join Julie on Monday, January 25, 2021 to create your first (or next!) course in just an hour a day. Visit 24HourCourseCreator.com/daily to get more details and sign up!KEY TAKEAWAYSWhy perfection can stop you in your tracks – and what really is the minimum you need, rather than making you perfect.What Julie did to make more time when her children were small.How finding your best time to be creative can transform your time.Embracing the fact that you can get help.How a five-minute list can move you forward!LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEhttps://24HourCourseCreator.com/daily - Let's create your course. Starts January 25 and runs through February 26, 2021.Connect with Sarah Jane West-Watson at https://www.FitFannyAdams.comFacebook at https://www.Facebook.com/FitFannyAdamsInstagram at https://www.Instagram.com/FitFannyAdamsBe a Great Podcast Guest - https://coursecreatorshq.com/beaguestCOME VISITIs Your Course Idea Any Good? Get the FREE training at https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com/ideaWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQ/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQ\Twitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ\

In this episode, host Julie Hood gives you 4 techniques for handling conflicting advice from experts and gurus. Then join Julie on Monday, January 11, 2021 to create your first (or next!) course in just an hour a day. Visit 24HourCourseCreator.com/daily to get more details and sign up!LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEhttps://24HourCourseCreator.com/daily - Let's create your course. Starts January 11 and runs through February 15, 2021.COME VISITIs Your Course Idea Any Good? Get the FREE training at https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com/ideaWebsitehttps://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQ/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQ\Twitterhttps://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ\