I opened the email, and it said that words are the only difference between a 7 and 8-figure business. My immediate reaction was, “Nope!”. But in reality, words impact our business greatly from social media to email language, website to course content, sales pages to webinar slides.

Words are critical when we want to sell digital courses without thousands of dollars on paid ads. Words will still matter even if we want to spend thousands on ads.

Words impact everything that we do. So is that the only thing that is different between a 7 and 8-figure business? Not necessarily. Still, it is an incredibly important piece that must be mastered, regardless of income level. It is for more than just 6, 7, and 8 figure business owners. It matters even before turning a profit.

But how do we get the words working? Based on my 15+ years in psychology and my experience as a StoryBrand Certified Guide. Today I’m going to share 5 adjustments that we can make to any piece of copy so that by the end of today’s episode you’ll be set up to make your messaging more magnetic and not reliant on wasted advertising dollars.

And the 3rd adjustment feels the strangest to implement, so I’ll share my favorite way to implement the third adjustment to take away the potential embarrassment that can happen.

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It is frustrating when you have barely finished doing a happy dance over your digital course sale Stripe notifications only to open your email and see course refund requests. Sometimes before the course has even started!

How can we live in the excitement and success of the moment if we are dreading the refund requests that we feel are sure to come?

In today’s episode I’ll give you 5 steps to minimize the refund requests you receive for your digital course. After all, we want to keep those funds heading from Stripe into your bank account not back into theirs.

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It is frustrating when you spend hours, weeks, and even months perfecting your course and the messaging only to hear crickets when you put it all out into the world. All too often we create messaging and course content based on a few conversations with our ideal client. We get those first few sales and then everything comes to a grinding halt. 

There are no more sales or they slow down so far we can’t even call it a trickle of sales. It leaves us feeling unsure about the next steps or even if our course idea is still valid. How are we supposed to figure out what to do when we can’t get any attention from our posts, webinars, and course content?

Today I’m going to share with you 5 reasons that this is happening and they all center around the word purpose. Having been in this exact position in the past and helped other course creators through this phase, I can share with you what makes a difference and it isn’t what you expect. In fact, the 4th and 5th reasons are really meta, but I trust that it will be the missing component that brings things together for you and creates a shift in your messaging both in your sales process and in your course itself so that you can bring in happy students who get engaged and stay until the end AND then ask what they can purchase from you next! 

The 3rd reason that I’m going to share can be tricky to uncover, so at the end of the episode, I’ll walk you through the exact steps that I use to simplify the process and get to the root of the reason faster.

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It can be time consuming to edit the videos inside our digital courses trying to make them engaging for our students. Videos are an important part of nearly every digital course these days, but that doesn’t mean that they have to cost a ton of time or money to create and edit. Thank goodness engaging videos aren’t really about our editing skills at all! 

Today I’m going to share with you 5 tips for editing your video content to be more engaging for your students. These are the same tips that I've been using for over 15 years in my courses and none of them involve video editing techniques. By the end of the episode you’ll have 5 new ways to engage your students with your video lessons. After all, video editing really doesn’t engage your students, it is the content and presentation that draws them in and keeps them learning, so let’s jump into what really matters. And the 4th tip can create a lot of angst for course creators, so at the end of the episode I’ll share my favorite ways to make a course more accessible for any type of learner.

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You’ve finally decided to create a digital course for your business, but when you look on YouTube or do a Google search about what you need to do, there are endless lists that all say something different. Suddenly adding a course doesn’t seem like a good idea, it feels overwhelming and downright messy. The reality is that a lot of people have put together lists of things to do to create a course based on their experience instead of research and proven practices. Creating a profitable course can be your reality and today we will cover the first 5 steps you need to take. Without these 5 steps any course will fail to gain traction and become a profitable piece of a business.

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Getting your students to finish your digital course is tricky. In the post-COVID world, it isn’t enough to have an interesting course idea, catchy sales page, and some video modules. Your course has to be designed to not only help students move through the content, but to skip binging Netflix in favor of your lessons. While this isn’t always easy, today I’m sharing 3 ideas that you can implement to boost your course completion rates and have students hiring you again.

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AI in digital course creation has many capabilities and many limitations. So many people are saying that you can simply put your digital course idea into an AI generator like ChatGPT with a few parameters and it will write your whole course for you.

While that is technically true, you won't end up with a digital course that delivers on the course promise, is designed with solid learning principles in mind, and might even have inaccurate information.

It is worth the time to create your course without relying heavily on AI.

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As a digital course creator, it is easy to fall into myth traps as you search Google, scroll on Facebook, and even sink into YouTube videos. There are countless "to-good-to-be-true" stories out there that our brains have trouble alerting us to.

In today's episode, I'll walk you through 5 myths to keep your eyes open for as a digital course creator and the truth behind each.

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From Entrepreneur Mindset to Digital Course Creator Podcast. Find out how I’ll be supporting you, the Digital Course Creator in 2024 with this podcast. We’ll dive into myths, technology, teaching techniques, launching, and more all with the goal of supporting you more fully.

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Immerse yourself in the world of course creation with 'The Course Creator Podcast', expertly guided by Dr. Moira, a seasoned psychology professor and course creation expert. Each episode is a journey through the multifaceted aspects of creating, developing, and refining online courses. We cover a wide range of topics including crafting compelling content, implementing effective teaching strategies, selecting the right technological tools, and marketing your courses to attract the right students.

Dr. Moira brings over a decade of experience in education and entrepreneurship, combining insights from her academic background with real-world application. This podcast is more than just a series of tips; it's a comprehensive guide to building a successful and impactful course creation business. From addressing the challenges of engaging student interaction to mastering the art of persuasive messaging, the podcast provides actionable insights for course creators at all levels.

When you subscribe to 'The Course Creator Podcast' you are joining a community dedicated to excellence and innovation. Each episode promises to deliver valuable knowledge, whether you're in the early stages of course development or looking to scale and expand your offerings. Stay tuned for our weekly episodes, where we dive into new perspectives, explore the latest technologies, and discuss trending ideas in the industry, all while maintaining a focus on mindset, action, and effective messaging.