41: Digital Course Creation Simplified: Answers to Your Biggest Questions
08/30/24 • 49 min
Are you ready to create your first digital course but feeling a bit overwhelmed by the process? You’re not alone. During a recent live Q&A session, I tackled some of the most common questions about digital course creation, from choosing the right topic to overcoming the fear of competition. Below, you’ll find a recap of the key questions I answered, along with a list of resources that can help you kickstart your course creation journey.
Tools, Resources, Programs, and Links Shared:
Free Resources:
Get Amy's Free Guide: Surprisingly Simple Ways to Turn Your Knowledge Into a Digital Course
Podcast Episodes:
🎧 Brainstorm Your Course Idea with AI and ChatGPT
🎧 How to Create an Online Course with Kajabi
Recommended Tools:
All-In-One Business Platform: Kajabi
A robust all-in-one platform for course creation, marketing, and delivery. Sign up through my link to get a 30-day free trial.
Email Service Provider: ConvertKit
Resource: A free email service provider that allows you to build an email list and create landing pages with a Buy Now button.
Video Editing Tool: Descript
A powerful tool for editing videos and podcasts by text, making it easy to clean up your recordings.
Recommended Programs:
Amy Porterfield’s Course Confident Bootcamp
Join this bootcamp to gain clarity on your course idea and get support from both Amy Porterfield and myself. As a bonus, you’ll receive an exclusive invitation to my Course Clarity Q&A session.
Open just once a year, Digital Course Academy is the only implementation program of its kind that not only shows you exactly how to create your digital course like a pro — but how to market your course in a way that ethically (and authentically) enrolls more students than you ever thought possible every time you deliver it.
Get ongoing support, monthly masterclasses, tech tutorials, templates, and access to a community of like-minded course creators.
Click here to watch the video for this episode.
Connect with us:
Are you ready to create your first digital course but feeling a bit overwhelmed by the process? You’re not alone. During a recent live Q&A session, I tackled some of the most common questions about digital course creation, from choosing the right topic to overcoming the fear of competition. Below, you’ll find a recap of the key questions I answered, along with a list of resources that can help you kickstart your course creation journey.
Tools, Resources, Programs, and Links Shared:
Free Resources:
Get Amy's Free Guide: Surprisingly Simple Ways to Turn Your Knowledge Into a Digital Course
Podcast Episodes:
🎧 Brainstorm Your Course Idea with AI and ChatGPT
🎧 How to Create an Online Course with Kajabi
Recommended Tools:
All-In-One Business Platform: Kajabi
A robust all-in-one platform for course creation, marketing, and delivery. Sign up through my link to get a 30-day free trial.
Email Service Provider: ConvertKit
Resource: A free email service provider that allows you to build an email list and create landing pages with a Buy Now button.
Video Editing Tool: Descript
A powerful tool for editing videos and podcasts by text, making it easy to clean up your recordings.
Recommended Programs:
Amy Porterfield’s Course Confident Bootcamp
Join this bootcamp to gain clarity on your course idea and get support from both Amy Porterfield and myself. As a bonus, you’ll receive an exclusive invitation to my Course Clarity Q&A session.
Open just once a year, Digital Course Academy is the only implementation program of its kind that not only shows you exactly how to create your digital course like a pro — but how to market your course in a way that ethically (and authentically) enrolls more students than you ever thought possible every time you deliver it.
Get ongoing support, monthly masterclasses, tech tutorials, templates, and access to a community of like-minded course creators.
Click here to watch the video for this episode.
Connect with us:
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40: Ten Ways to Make Money with Kajabi
Wondering how to make money online? Having the right strategy and tools can make all the difference. In this episode you'll discover 10 ways to monetize coaching programs, online courses, membership sites, digital products, live workshops, blogs, podcasts, and more. We'll guide you through choosing the right Kajabi plan and maximizing its tools for your business growth.
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Summary:
Here's a summary of the 10 Ways You Can Make Money with Kajabi, including links mentioned in this episode. (Complete transcript of this episode is below.)
1. Coaching
Kajabi provides robust tools for creating a coaching program. From scheduling sessions to invoicing, you can manage your entire coaching business on this platform.
Sample Coaching Checkout Page in Kajabi
2. Courses
Create and sell online courses with ease. Kajabi allows you to build structured lessons and modules, complete with quizzes and multimedia.
Digital course example: The Digital Clutter Cure
3. Live Workshops
Host live workshops to engage directly with your audience. Use Kajabi’s event management and email marketing tools to promote and run your live events.
Workshop examples: Maximize Your Mac | Make the Most of Canva | Affiliate Marketing Workshop
4. Membership
Build a membership site where subscribers can access exclusive content.
Membership example: Ignite
5. Digital Products
Sell eBooks, templates, printables, and other digital downloads.
Digital Product Example: Business Profitability Tracker
6. Affiliate Marketing
As you build your audience, use Kajabi to share affiliate links with products, people, and programs you've partnered with. By sharing these recommended resources, you earn an affiliate commission.
7. Blog
A blog can drive traffic to your website and converts visitors into customers. Kajabi’s blogging capabilities integrate well with their other tools.
8. Podcast
Host a podcast directly on Kajabi. Manage your episodes, show notes, and even monetize your podcast through sponsorships and listener support.
See how I promote my podcast on Kajabi
9. Create Your Own Affiliate Program
Create your own affiliate program where others can promote your Kajabi products. This incentivizes your audience to spread the word and earns them a commission.
Learn more about our Partner Program10. Kajabi's Partner Program
Join Kajabi’s Partner Program to earn a commission by referring new users to Kajabi. Promote Kajabi itself and earn recurring revenue.
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42: Effortless Email Marketing: Turn Followers into Customers Without the Headache
Join me and email marketing expert, Liz Wilcox, as we uncover the secrets to effortless email marketing. Liz shares her proven "Email Staircase" framework, practical strategies for crafting engaging newsletters, and tips for turning followers into paying customers without overthinking.
From her Survivor experience to her $9 membership packed with resources, Liz will inspire you to take imperfect action, ditch perfectionism, and build authentic connections through email. Whether you are new to email marketing or looking to up your game, this episode is packed with actionable insights!
Click here to watch the video version of this episode.
Episode Highlights:
- How Liz transitioned from RV travel blogger to email marketing powerhouse.
- The "Email Staircase" framework: turning followers into friends and friends into customers.
- Why overthinking is holding you back—and how to “just hit send.”
- A simple 20-minute newsletter writing framework that works every time.
- Using GIFs, visuals, and videos to build trust and engagement.
- The importance of consistency in email marketing.
- Key takeaways from Liz’s Survivor experience that entrepreneurs can apply to their email strategy.
Links & Resources Mentioned:
- Liz’s $9 Email Marketing Membership: lydiamartin.info/emailmembership
- CLICK HERE to get Liz’s Annual Pass from Nov 25-29, 2024.
- Get on my Email List for future episode notifications and resrouces: launchperspective.com
- Tools Mentioned:
Disclaimer: Some links may be affiliate links which means we earn a commission should you decide to make a purchase. We only share tools and programs we use and love.
Action Steps:
- Start emailing! Even if it’s been a while, don’t overthink it—just write.
- Try Liz’s simple framework for newsletters: Personal update → Segue → Content → Call to action.
- Consider joining Liz’s membership or annual pass for templates, resources, and support.
Launch Perspective - 41: Digital Course Creation Simplified: Answers to Your Biggest Questions
Transcript
Questions Answered in This Q&A Session:
1. How do you figure out what idea to turn into a course?
- Finding the right course idea can feel daunting, especially with so many options available. I shared strategies for narrowing down your ideas by considering what you're passionate about, what you're knowledgeable in, and what your audience needs. I also recommended using ChatGPT as a brainstorming t
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