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What thoughts are you repeating to yourself over and over all day long? Are they helping - or hurting - and keeping you stuck. In this episode, host Julie Hood helps you bust some of the most common myths and tells you the truth and the secrets behind many of the most common stories. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/243.

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9 Stories That Keep Course Creators Stuck

…and the truths that actually lead to more sales and success!

Story 1: I need to be an expert before I can teach.

Truth: You only need to be a few steps ahead. People buy shortcuts, not encyclopedias.

Story 2: I need a big audience to make sales.

Truth: You don’t need thousands — you need the right people, not more people. Even 100 engaged subscribers can convert.

Story 3: If my course is good, it will sell itself.

Truth: Great courses need great marketing. Visibility and messaging drive sales, not quality alone.

Story 4: I need everything perfect before I launch.

Truth: Perfection delays progress. Start with a beta course, test with real students, and improve as you go.

Story 5: People won’t pay premium prices.

Truth: People pay for speed, clarity, and results. Pricing reflects transformation — not the number of videos.

Story 6: I need to create more content before I can sell.

Truth: You don’t need more content — you need a clear promise and focused positioning. One great course beats ten scattered ones.

Story 7: Selling is sleazy — I don’t want to feel pushy.

Truth: Selling is helping when you believe in your offer. If your course solves a problem, not selling is a disservice.

Story 8: The market is too saturated — there’s no room for me.

Truth: Saturation = demand. Your story, style, and framework make your course one of a kind.

Story 9: I don’t have enough time to create a course. 

Truth: You don’t need endless hours — you need a clear plan and focused action. A simple framework lets you create and launch faster without burning out.

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When those marketing challenges hit, sometimes you just need some good old-fashioned advice on how to "think differently!" This episode gives you six mindset secrets gathered from 20 plus years of entrepreneurship. Enjoy and get the free mini-course, Is My Course Idea Any Good? here to jump on the newsletter - https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/idea

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KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      

Use these 6 mindset secrets (and listen in for the full details on each one!): 

1 - Remember your why. 
2 - Do hard things (from Amy Porterfield)
3 - Keep taking action and be resilient. 
4 - Be ready for the challenges.
5 - Provide prospective students lots of exposure. 
6 - Find your way to - build your list, connect with your students and to experiment! 


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If you're wondering how to get more people clicking to buy your course, this episode digs into some specific things you can change to make your course more attractive to potential students. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/241.
 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      

A great sales page speaks to your dream client like you know them inside and out.

Think less “features and modules”
More:

• Here’s your problem
• I get it
• This is how I can help
• Here’s what you’ll walk away with
• Let’s do this
   

ChatGPT Prompt:
Give me 10 persuasive headlines to sell my online course to (audience)___. The course helps them to ___(outcome)___. 

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How do you take strangers and turn them into superfans? It's one of those marketing challenges that once you master it, you can easily scale your course business. Catch this episode to talk funnels, the customer journey and the two key types of emails to send. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/240. 

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Customer Journey: 

Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -
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Where should I host my course? 
https://coursecreatorshq.com/how-to-choose-the-best-place-to-host-your-course-video/

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KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      

Think of your customer journey:

• First, they notice you (hello, lead magnet or post)
• Then they get curious (your emails & value)
• Finally, they feel ready to commit (your offer!)

To find the Customer Journey for your students:
- Find obstacles and questions that come up
- Supply resources at that point in the journey. 

Decide whether you will focus on 

• Autoresponder / Sequence / Funnel Vs. 
• Broadcast

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Imagine for a moment that building your email list was easy... how much bigger would your business be? In today's episode, host Julie Hood shares three of her favorite ways to grow your email list, along with why it's so important! Get all the links in the show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/239


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#1 - One of the cheapest, easiest and best ways to find your students and build your email list... Live Workshop on Monday, July 7th!  You'll be working with 5 other people and developing an incredible new tool to share with your perfect students. I'll show you exactly how to do it, including using my own custom templates, emails and checklists. We start on Monday, July 7th and then meet for 3 Saturdays to stay focused and finish! (Couple prerequisities - you need to have an email list and a way to set up an optin landing page.) 

I'm taking the rest of the time-consuming pieces out of way - with a little AI thrown in to make it fast! The goal is for you to get 100 to 500 new leads - and you can repeat this process as many times as you like - once you get the full system! Join us for brand-new workshop, The Playbook Path to More Leads & More Students the Easy Way...  Limited to 10 spots - save yours here! https://coursecreatorshq.com/PlaybookPath    
 

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#3 - Facebook and Instagram Ads Start with only $5 a day - https://coursecreatorshq.com/FBadsBootcamp    

BONUS #4 - 30 minutes a day to get booked as a speaker on 3 podcasts? Yes, please! My friend Larissa walks you through exactly what to do in her inexpensive program that gives you step-by-step instructions. Get your copy here! https://coursecreatorshq.com/podcastpalooza    
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KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      

To really succeed with selling your online course, build your own asset - your email list. 

Send helpful and educational emails consistently to earn the right to launch. 

During a launch, make sure your audience can see your offer multiple times. 

Email marketing is the one "must do" that Julie tells all her clients and students. 

    

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What price should you sell your course? It sounds like an easy question - but it's actually not. In this episode, get the scoop on how to think about the price of your course - and where to start with finding your perfect price. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/238

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Catch the entire series: 
E237: Course Mkt Challenge #4 – Lost in a Sea of Sameness
E236: Course Mkt Challenge #3 – You Didn’t Fail. Here’s What Happened with Your Launch
E235: Course Mkt Challenge #2 – The Messaging Mistake That’s Costing You Sales
E234: Course Mkt Challenge #1 – Marketing Brain Fog? Start Here

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      

7 Secrets to Better Pricing

1. You Must Believe in Your Price!
2. Leave Room for Specials and Discounts
3. Price the Outcome, Not the Modules
4. Match Your Price to Where They Are in the Journey
5. Use “Future You” Anchoring
6. Add a Higher-Touch Tier for Fast ROI Buyers
7. Don’t Be Afraid to Raise Your Price After First Launch

ChatGPT prompt:  
My online course helps [your audience] to [result/outcome]. Research 5 similar courses and share their prices and major selling points 

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Ever feel like your messaging is getting lost - because everyone is talking about your topic? In today's episode, host Julie Hood shares how to stand out in a sea of sameness. These 7 steps will take you from boring and bland to unique and intriguing. Get the full list at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/237.   

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Start planning your Sept/October launches now. This gives you lots of time to pull them together! Need some inspiration? Get the Ultimate course Launch Handbook to plan your two-week launch. It's on Flash Sale pricing this week of only $37... https://coursecreatorshq.com/WHWElaunch
   
Join the Course Creators Launchpad to get your foundation in place! Join the membership. Includes weekly Live coaching. Let’s figure out your best partner plan to get traffic and find your students. Jump in now!   
 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      

Here are 7 steps to help you stand out (listen in to the full episode for more details) - 

Step 1 - Develop signature frameworks or methodologies.

Step 2 - Specialize in emerging niches. 

Step 3 - Share your failures and lessons learned. 

Step 4 - Use ideas from other fields. 

Step 5 - Build a consistent content look, voice and style. 

Step 6 - Focus on outcomes and results you for your unique clients. 

Step 7 - Engage in discussions and conversations in your industry or with your potential students. 

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Failed Launch? All that work and only a few sales? Don't give up. It happens to nearly every course creator at some point (even the 7-figure ones)! In this episode, host Julie Hood shares 10 questions you can ask about your launch to know what to change for the next one - and yes, you need to launch again! Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/236.    

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Be sure to check out AppSumo Days... for discounted and lifetime software offers.  https://coursecreatorshq.com/AppSumoDays2025

Join the Course Creators Launchpad to get your foundation in place! Join the membership. Includes weekly Live coaching. Let’s figure out your best partner plan to get traffic and find your students. Jump in now!   
 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS      

Here are some questions to ask (and hopefully you have the data to answer these questions):   

1. How many people saw your offer? Rule of 97 - where 3 people buy out of every 100.  
2. How many times did they see your offer? At least 11 and maybe more!  
3. How many clicks did you get to your sales page? Compare to the number of buyers. Are you anywhere close to the 3 out of 100?  
4. How were the opens on your emails? Maybe you need to work on your subject lines?  
5. How were the clicks in your emails? Maybe the emails weren’t persuasive enough?  
6. Do you have any more data to review?  
7. Did you get any comments from potential customers?  
8. What did your launch sequence look like?  
9. Did you help your audience believe you are the perfect person to solve this problem?  
10. What are the students who did sign up saying?  

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Wondering why your course isn't selling? It's probably one of two things. In this episode, get the scoop on what you can change to make your messaging land with the perfect student. The good news is that you can build this skill! Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/235. 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS    

You want to be crystal clear about -  

• WHO your course is for,  
• WHAT specific problem it solves, and    
• HOW to talk about it in their language.   

 Three tips for finding your WHO:   

1. Describe yourself.   
2. Describe your favorite client/customer.   
3. Describe common characteristics (not everyone - but commonly)  

ChatGPT prompt: I have an online course about X, who would be the perfect person to take this course?  

Three tips for finding your WHAT:  

1. You need to start here.  
2. Focus on the Problem / Outcome / Transformation / Result / Objective - find your word.   
3. Make it unique - add adjectives. It’s not just help people write a book: help people write a memoir, help women over 50 tell their story  

Three tips for HOW to talk in their language:  

1. Find message boards, Facebook and LinkedIn groups, Reddit boards  
2. Find industry experts and look for phrases in their posts or comments  
3. Visit books on Amazon and read reviews - note the phrasing, especially for the low-star reviews   

ChatGPT prompt -  I want to help women write a book. If I'm speaking to women in their 20s explain how it would be different than if I'm speaking to women in their 50s.   

The prompt explains how the following items are different for each group (listen in for the full details):   

• Tone  
• Example messaging  
• What they’re thinking  
• Common motivations  
• Fears and obstacles  
• How to help them  

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Feeling lost about how to market your course? This episode will help! Use the five action steps to get out of the marketing fog and into clarity about what to do next with host Julie Hood. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/234    
 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS    

🎯 1. Run the "Sticky Note Clarity Test"
🧭 2. Use the "One-Person Rule"
🚦 3. Pick Your “Green Light” Platform
🔧 4. Create a Digital Center
🔁 5. Create a “Tiny But Mighty” Weekly Routine
 

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