E105: 7 Biggest Mistakes When Choosing a Course Host

07/26/22 • 22 min

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Course Creators HQ...All About Online Courses

In this episode, host Julie Hood shares 7 pieces of advice to consider when choosing the best online course platform or host for you and your business. Get the full show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/105.

LINKS MENTIONED
Join the Kajabi Kickstart training with Julie in August and Sept 2022. Use coupon code KICKSTART to save over 90% and only pay $100!

https://coursecreatorshq.com/KajabiKickstart
E089: Why I Bailed on WordPress for My Next Website

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS
The 7 Big Mistakes:

Just using what their friends are using
Not considering the cost of video hosting
Worried too much (or not enough!) about the student experience
Looking for the cheapest option
Not checking out support
Considering the cost (and loss) of integration or tech issues
Not looking at THEIR full picture!

COME VISIT!

Sign up for my email list and get this free course Is My Course Idea Any Good? here:
https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/idea

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Clubhouse
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Website
https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com

Facebook
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Twitter
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LINKS MENTIONED
Join the Kajabi Kickstart training with Julie in August and Sept 2022. Use coupon code KICKSTART to save over 90% and only pay $100!

https://coursecreatorshq.com/KajabiKickstart
E089: Why I Bailed on WordPress for My Next Website

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS
The 7 Big Mistakes:

Just using what their friends are using
Not considering the cost of video hosting
Worried too much (or not enough!) about the student experience
Looking for the cheapest option
Not checking out support
Considering the cost (and loss) of integration or tech issues
Not looking at THEIR full picture!

COME VISIT!

Sign up for my email list and get this free course Is My Course Idea Any Good? here:
https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/idea

GoodPods
Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first)

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

Previous Episode

E104 - Jumpstart Your Money Mindset for Online Course Creators

Get the inside secrets from Julie's money mindset coach, Erica Ross-Krieger, in this episode where she shares a few easy ways to improve your thoughts about money. Visit the full show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/104

LINKS MENTIONED
Erica is hosting her 10-Day Money Mindset Challenge on July 25, 2022... check it out here: https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/Erica10Day

and you can join her for a free Introductory Session at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/Erica10DayIntro

Also check out Erica's Entrepreneur's Cafe podcast:
https://coursecreatorshq.com/EricasPodcast

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS

When it comes to money, I wish ________.

7 Secrets for Clearing Lack, Scarcity & Bad Manifesting Habits

1. Use responsible powerful semantics

2. Declutter your spaces

3. Spend with intention & respect

4. Consume mindfully (food, drink, news)

5. Connect with nature, source - meditate moments & outdoors

6. Don't believe saboteur lies (trust your sage's inner knowing)

7. Practice gratitude

COME VISIT!

Sign up for my email list and get this free course Is My Course Idea Any Good? here:
https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/idea

GoodPods
Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first)

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

Next Episode

E106: High Ticket vs. Low Ticket Online Courses

In this episode, host Julie Hood gives the scoop on what’s better... high ticket vs. low ticket online courses and coaching. Which one should you be using? Get the full show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/106

LINKS MENTIONED

Join the Kajabi Kickstart training for 9 weeks to work together with Julie in August and Sept 2022 and get your online business up and running! It's the best offer you will ever see for this much time together - so don't miss out. Use coupon code KICKSTART to save over 90% and only pay $100!

https://coursecreatorshq.com/KajabiKickstart

Kajabi is offering 3 months at $99 to get started with this all-in-one-tool for your business.... it's their very best offer of the year so now's the time to take it for a test-drive. I personally think it's one of the best student experiences. They also have really good customer support. So get started here -

https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/Kajabi99

Other episodes mentioned:
E033: Revenue Models That Rock for Course Creators
E091: Master Your Money for Online Course Creators

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS

For the purpose of this episode, low ticket is between $27 and $97 and high ticket is $1,000 and up.

Remember: people have been successful at all of these price points!

Some of the things to think about when considering low ticket vs. high ticket:

#1 – You have to 200% confident in your price!

#2 – Ease of selling

#3 – How you want to sell

#4 – Your expenses and profitability

#5 – Chasing payment plans

#6 – Your audience