In this confidence-boosting solo episode of Unlock Course Creation, Cassandra is tackling two of the most common myths that hold aspiring course creators back. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not expert enough,” or “Why would someone pay for something they can find for free online?”—this one’s for you.

Cassandra breaks down exactly why you don’t need a PhD to teach what you know, and she shares why structured, guided transformation is what people are actually paying for—not just information. Plus, in the Instructional Design in the Real World segment, she shares a hilarious and inspiring list of ultra-niche online courses that prove you have something valuable to teach too.

Key Takeaways:

• Myth 1: You don’t need to be a top-level expert to create a course—just a few steps ahead of your ideal learner.
• Myth 2: People aren’t paying for information—they’re paying for transformation, clarity, and a faster path to results.
• The “A to B” mindset: You’re not responsible for teaching the whole alphabet—just helping learners move forward.
• The riches are in the niches: Specificity sells. The more niche, the better.
• Real-world proof: From buttercream coloring to goat-raising to square-foot gardening, niche courses are everywhere—and they’re selling.

Timestamps:

• [06:00] Why traditional education & social media make us doubt ourselves
• [08:35] You only need to teach your learners from A to B
• [10:47] The “riches are in the niches” mindset shift
• [12:44] Busting the second myth: Why people won’t just go find it for free
• [14:58] People pay to save time, gain clarity, and achieve transformation
• [17:14] Instructional Design in the Real World: 10+ niche courses that prove your idea is worth selling
• [25:09] Final reminders: You’ve got what it takes—take the next step
• [26:14] How to stay connected through the Unlock Course Creation email list & Instagram

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