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What are some of Julie's favorite tools and gear to make you more efficient, more productive & learn even faster? Check out these 24 top ideas for tools and gear with links at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/214.  

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(Note: these are my Amazon affiliate links so I earn a small commission when you use them. Thank you!)  

Books and Audiobooks...    

1. Free Trial to Audible - https://coursecreatorshq.com/Audible     
2. YouTube Secrets book - https://amzn.to/3NfzuRi    
3. The Copywriter’s Handbook - https://amzn.to/3NhCxsf   
4. 12 Week Year Audiobook – https://amzn.to/3YbXYRE   
5. Getting Things Done - https://amzn.to/3zG2n6a   
6. Million Dollar Weekend - https://amzn.to/3NgboG1   
7. Start Ugly - https://coursecreatorshq.com/StartUgly   

For Recording Videos and Podcasts...

8. Use a laptop stand/riser.  https://coursecreatorshq.com/laptopriser   
9. Cell phone stand https://coursecreatorshq.com/PhoneStand   
10. Selfie ring light to hold your phone https://coursecreatorshq.com/selfieringlight1   
11. Make sure you have good lighting! Compare ring lights https://coursecreatorshq.com/ringlight   
12. Newerr Ring Light - https://coursecreatorshq.com/ringlight   
13. Remote Control Plug to turn on your lights - https://amzn.to/3NhKMEx   
14. Lavalier Mic for Iphone – https://coursecreatorshq.com/LavMicIphone   
15. Lavalier Mic for Android - https://amzn.to/4eUiqMi   
16. Lavalier Mic for USB port on computer - https://amzn.to/4gSII3z    
17. Samson Q2U microphone bundle - https://coursecreatorshq.com/samson   
18. Audio-Technica ATR2100 - https://coursecreatorshq.com/microphone   

Be More Efficient...   

19. Keyboard for your phone (and your Ipad and your computer) https://coursecreatorshq.com/keyboard   

Julie's Personal Items!  

20. Free year of GrubHub+  - https://coursecreatorshq.com/grubhub    
21. Air Fryers - https://amzn.to/4gSM32B    
22. True Lemon energy drinks - https://amzn.to/3BxtEIh   
23. Tulsa King - https://amzn.to/3ZU1Vf2    
24. For Halloween - Discovery of Witches - https://amzn.to/4dIEl8d    
 

RELATED EPISODES    

E198: 16 Video Recording Tools for Online Course Creators    
E191: 6 AI Tools for Online Course Creators to Save Time   
E051: 14 Favorite Tools for Creating & Marketing an Online Course    

Last week's episode:   

E213: Create and Sell More Courses with the “12 Week Year”
      

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What is the "12 Week Year?" Don't years have 52 weeks? This technique is a new way of planning to actually reach your goals... and it can help you create and sell more courses! Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/213    

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Get your custom, personalized plan from Julie - at an incredible price! I can't wait to work with you. Regularly $297. Only $97 with coupon code PLAN90 for a limited time:  
https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/Plan   

Get a copy of the book, The 12-Week Year (affiliate link):   
https://coursecreatorshq.com/12weekyear   

RELATED EPISODES    

E036: The Secrets to Planning 90 Day Sprints That Grow Your Business  

E021: 10 Time-Saving Secrets to Course Creation   

Last week's episode:
E212:  Remove This Phrase and Watch How Productive You Are    
 

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   

Three Big Ideas:
1)  Execute - ask yourself, "Where am I not executing?"
2) Tracking and Measurement - for accountability
3) Willingness to be  Uncomfortable - to do something new!

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Do you wish you could get more done? Check in and see if you are using this common phrase - and it's getting in your way to accomplishing your goals. Get the full links and shownotes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/212    

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If you missed the Mini-Course Magic Workshop and Facebook Ads Bootcamp, you can catch the replays here:  

Step 1: Sign up for the Mini-Course Magic workshop at  
https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastMiniCourse     

Step 2: Sign up for the Ads Workshop (affiliate link) at  
https://coursecreatorshq.com/FBadsBootcamp   

Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  
https://coursecreatorshq.com/2024PlannerPodcast   

  
RELATED EPISODES  

E086: Save Time with 9 Things Every Online Course Creator Should Automate  

E021: 10 Time-Saving Secrets to Course Creation   

Last week's episode:

E211: Your $200 Experiment and I’ll Promote Your Case Study  

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   

Check in to see if you are using the phrase mentioned (or a version of it) as an excuse not to take action. 

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Let's work together on a mini-course plus ads experiment! Business is just a series of experiments to find out what your customers (students) want and provide it for them... so join me for this MiniCourse + Ads $200 Experiment. Then I'll share your case study with my community. This will be a test with the first 10 people who sign up! Get all the links below or at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/211.   

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Let me share your case study... of a mini-course + ads to find your perfect students. Here's what to do - 

Step 1: Sign up for the Mini-Course Magic workshop at 
https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastMiniCourse     

Step 2: Sign up for the Ads Workshop (affiliate link) at  
https://coursecreatorshq.com/FBadsBootcamp   

Step 3: Fill out this form to be one of the first 10 creators featured 
https://coursecreatorshq.com/CaseStudyForm1

Step 4: After your ads promotion completes, there will be another form to fill out with details!

  
RELATED EPISODES  

E208: Mini-Course Brainstorming Ideas for You  

E169: Mastering the Art of Mini Courses: How to Leverage Them for Leads & Revenue  

E072: Mindset Matters – How Brooke Castillo Used a Mini-Course to Find Her Perfect Students

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   

You can use a mini-course to build your email list of prospective students for your main course - or as another revenue generator. 

It should cover a very small topic and get a specific result for the student. 

I have a tool I recommend that is free for your first 500 students, and creates a mini-course specifically to be taken on your phone. Get the scoop in the Mini-Course Magic workshop

Then you can use ads to get this offer in front of the right people. Zach Spuckler's Facebook and Instagram Ads training is one of my favorites for helping you get started.

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In this episode let’s talk about exactly what you need to get going selling your course – including what you DO need to build your online business. Host Julie Hood also shares what should be added to an online course creator’s website. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/210.   

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Join the Mini-Course Magic Workshop - it's the perfect way to add a new revenue stream or use it as an incredible lead magnet:  https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastMiniCourse    

Got Questions? We've got answers. Join us for the Best Next Step Workshops with Julie Hood - every Friday in September 2024. Save Your Spot Here:   
https://coursecreatorshq.com/YourBestNextStepPodcast    

For simple pages (landing pages, optin pages, thank you pages – using my affiliate link):  
http://leadpagesonline.com/   

Ruby’s new website – built with a gorgeous template:  
http://RubyWilliamsCoaching.com    

Launchpad Weekly Coaching with host, Julie Hood:  
https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/launchpad   

RELATED EPISODES  

E171: Do you need a Website as an Online Course Creator?

E121: Do you have enough Long-Term and Short-Term content?

E081: Where Should You Broadcast Your Message?   

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   

Do you need a website? Not at first. 

But you do need a couple things:

1. An email newsletter plus a way to get subscribers (free gift, landing page to optin, thank you page, download page/option)
2. A way to get paid
3. A way to share your content – lots of ways to do this

Be sure to check out Mini-Course Magic to get started. 

Eventually you do want a website – and here’s why:

1. A central hub for your online presence
2. Make you look more professional and credible
3. Some people do still check websites
4. One of the most visited pages is the About page
5. Blog – to share new content, and as a long-term content
6. Determine WHERE are you sending visitors? (for example, Pinterest)
7. Remember, social media is rented real estate!
8. Give people a place to binge your content!

When you want to add a website:

1. Where will you host it? (Some all-in-one tools give you a website too)
2. What pages will you include? 
3. What will the branding look like? (just redid a client’s website)
4. Is there a template you can use? 
5. What’s your budget? Is it DIY or will you hire help?
6. What’s essential to include on the home page?
7. What pages will you need to sell?
8. What pages will you need to optin? 
9. What domain name will you use?

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In this special bonus episode, we chat with Sarahjane West-Watson of FitFannyAdams.com on how she has been building her online business - especially how she is using a waitlist for her latest launch and the power of having a plan (even if you don't execute everything!). Get the links and full show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/209. 

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Get the special 50% off deal for the 6 Weeks to Transform Your Core and Pelvic Floor with Sarahjane - this is a special offer just for the Course Creators HQ followers!   
https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/TransformYourCore     

Want to get 1 on 1 coaching with Julie like Sarahjane does? Follow up with Julie here:  
https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/Contact  

RELATED EPISODES   

E102: Ask Julie – Sarahjane West-Watson Returns with 4X Sales
E023: AskJulie: Where Should I Focus? (Part 1 of 2)
E024: AskJulie: How Do I Prioritize? (Part 2 of 2)

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   

Consider using a waitlist for your next launch - they could be some of your best buyers. 

Put together a plan. Even if you don't do everything, just having a plan will help you be so much more focused when you do have time to work. 

Balancing a business with being a mom is tough - and give yourself a pat on the back for juggling it all!

COME VISIT JULIE!  

Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  
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Not sure what to create as a mini-course? This episode gives you tons of ideas and inspiration that you can use for your next mini-course. Then make sure you join Mini-Course Magic and create your mini-course. All the links are at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/208

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Join the Mini-Course Magic Workshop - it's the perfect way to add a new revenue stream or use it as an incredible lead magnet:  https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastMiniCourse    

Got Questions? We've got answers. Join us for the Best Next Step Workshops with Julie Hood - every Friday in September 2024. Save Your Spot Here:   
https://coursecreatorshq.com/YourBestNextStepPodcast  

RELATED EPISODES   

E169: Mastering the Art of Mini Courses: How to Leverage Them for Leads & Revenue   

E072: Mindset Matters – How Brooke Castillo Used a Mini-Course to Find Her Perfect Students   

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   

Host Julie Hood brainstorms mini-courses for these types of coaches:

1 ADHD Coach

2 Weight Loss Coach

3 Career Coach

4 Team Coach – game

5 Family Coach

6 Health & Wellness Coach

7 Money and Finance Coach

8 Relationship Coach

9 Retirement Coach

10 Website Coach

COME VISIT JULIE!  

Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  
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Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -
https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/idea

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Have you tried podcast guesting to find more students? Make sure you follow these steps when you pitch podcast hosts. Host Julie Hood shares the key things she wants to see from a podcast pitch. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/207   

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Join the Mini-Course Magic Workshop - it's the perfect way to pull podcast listeners into your orbit:    
https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastMiniCourse    

Switchy - to track link clicks. Message me when you've purchased and I'll send you my course on how to setup the tool (one-time payment of $39):   
https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/Switchy  

Catch the podcast episode with Erica Ross-Krieger,  How Mini-Courses Create Quick Wins:  
https://coursecreatorshq.com/EricaMiniCourseEpisode   

 

RELATED EPISODES  

Use the Customer Journey to Pick Your Topic:
E061: Use This Tool to Find Your Perfect Students   

About Podcasting:
E200: 23 Tips for Course Creators Who Want to Podcast & Reach More Students

E100: 100th Episode Celebration + Podcast Lessons No One Else Will Tell You!

E056: Should Course Creators Have a Podcast?

E062: Podcast Secrets for Online Course Creators from the Gurus


KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   

Step 1: Have an intriguing topic – with a fascinating title!

Step 2: Find podcasts serving your students – in a different method

Step 3: Pitch the host – in the right way

Step 4: Give the host key info  – and Give a Gift!

Step 5: Advanced – track how many click you get

Step 6: Promote the episode

  COME VISIT JULIE!  

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Do you feel like you are constantly racing to build your online course and coaching business? You probably are. There's one big thing that could be getting in your way. In this episode, let's talk about it and what you can do. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/206   

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Social Bee tool to queue up and reuse your content:    
https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/SocialBee   

Use this FREE Time Map:   
https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/TimeMap    

Want help deciding on where to spend your time? Join the Launchpad coaching program with Julie here:  
https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/Launchpad   

 

RELATED EPISODES  

Customer Journey: 
E061: Use This Tool to Find Your Perfect Students

Long-term and Short-term Content:
E121: Do you have enough Long-Term and Short-Term content?

How long does it actually take to build an online business? Get the scoop from Olly Richards:  
E177: Olly Richards of StoryLearning Shares His Course-Selling Secrets

More time episodes:
E191: 6 AI Tools for Online Course Creators to Save Time

E086: Save Time with 9 Things Every Online Course Creator Should Automate

E021: 10 Time-Saving Secrets to Course Creation

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   

OPINION #1 - Our lives and our time are already really full! 
Big Solution: Pay attention to where you are spending your time now. 

OPINION #2 - It takes time to get to know your customer’s journey.
Big Solution: Set aside a few hours to find out where your audience is hanging out online and go read what they are saying. 

OPINION #3 - It takes time to build an audience. 
Big Solution: Constantly be building and don’t get discouraged if it’s taking awhile. Always be on the lookout for new ways to build. 

OPINION #4 - It takes time to create. 
Big Solution: Create in the right order and the right long- and short-term content. 

OPINION #5 - It takes time to market. 
Big Solution: Find ways to make this simpler and easier on yourself (listen in to find out what Julie does!). 

OPINION #6 – It takes time to learn all this stuff. 
Big Solution: Get some help to speed up the process!

COME VISIT JULIE!  

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Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -
https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/idea

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If you aren't doing 1-to-1 coaching yet for your clients, should you consider adding it? In this episode, host Julie Hood talks about some of the considerations to making it work for you - and keeping it easy! Plus the pros of working with clients. Get the links and the full show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/205    

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Get on the email newsletter list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  
https://coursecreatorshq.com/2024PlannerPodcast   

Use Kajabi to help organize and connect with your 1:1 clients using the "Coaching" product - FREE 30-day Trial - https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.com/KajabiSignup   

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS   

One-to-one Coaching is: 

1. Nice, new revenue stream – generally you can charge more
2. Usually recurring 
3. Always folks who have more money than time and want to move faster by paying you more
4. More direct results for your clients – hone in on their issues
5. What do you need? 
   1. How will you use your current frameworks and courses with 1:1 clients?
   2. How will you sell 1:1 coaching?
   3. How will you find 1:1 clients?
   4. What will your price it?
   5. How will you track results? 
6. One tip: I use my Google calendar invite to track all of our important links and our agendas. This helps us stay focused. 
7. Advanced – new way of doing this where you don’t meet on Zoom. You use a tool like Voxer or What’s App to communicate with clients asynchronously. I’m still experimenting with the concept – but just wanted to mention in case it’s helpful for you. 

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Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -
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