#067: It's essential to have a list of people to launch to. But how do you get that without spending months or years on it, and not launching in the meantime? Today I share some tips that are going to fast track this process for you, so you can get your course out there much faster. 

In this episode, you will uncover: 

• How to fast track the process of growing your email list if you're starting from scratch 
• Things to consider when putting together a free lead magnet 
• Finding list growth opportunities that are right under your nose. 

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https://loublakely.com/email-list-jumpstart

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#066: Now that we've covered off what worked and what didn't in 2023 (see the previous episode), it's time to look at what's ahead! 

In this episode, you will uncover: 

• What’s IN for online course creators in 2024
  
  
• What’s OUT for online course creators in 2024
  
  
• My advice on what to focus on for the coming year, based on what I noticed in 2023 being behind the scenes in multiple launches.

View the shownotes here: 
https://loublakely.com/66

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#065: In this episode, I wrap up 2023 from an online course creators perspective. I review things that I saw working, and not working, in the year that was. This insight is based on the industry as a whole, but also what I saw behind the scenes in my clients launches.

I think it’s really important to look back at the big themes of the year, so you can gauge what’s changing in the industry, so that you can use these to your advantage in 2024! There’s no doubt things are changing, so tune in.

In this episode, I share: 

• The key themes I noticed in 2023 when it comes to creating, launching and scaling online courses, from behind the scenes with my clients, my own business and the industry as a whole.
• What worked really well in 2023 that you can use to your advantage to succeed in 2024.
• Things that online course creators really struggled with in 2023 that may have worked well in the past.

You can view the shownotes here, which include all the resources I mentioned on today's episode:
https://loublakely.com/65

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Lou xx 

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#064: I wrote this blog post back in 2016 which seems like an age ago (especially when it comes to the internet). When I re-read this post recently, I was shocked by how relevant nearly every single point was, considering the huge number of changes we've seen in that time.

It really does show that business fundamentals do not change.

In today's episode, I go through the 23 things and chat about from a course creator perspective.

There's some great nuggets in here, and business learnings you can use to grow your own business.

You can read the original blog post here:
https://loublakely.com/small-business-marketing-23-things

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Lou xx 

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#063: Launching by posting a few times, talking about your offer every day, and sending out emails is literally throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping it will stick. And for most people, it doesn't work. 

Instead, it's about creating a strategic journey for your potential customer...one where they are interested in what you have to say because it's relevant, one where they want to show up for your free event, because it delivers value, and one where your offer is an absolute no-brainer. 

This all comes back to strategy. 

In today's episode, I'm diving into launch strategy that sells! 

In this episode I share: 

• Key strategic decisions to craft a journey for your potential customer 
• What to do instead of simply showing up, creating hype and talking about your offer over and over again
• Ways you can improve the appeal of your offer without having to create another course

You can check out the VIP Launch Strategy Day here:
https://loublakely.com/vip-day

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Lou xx 

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#062: Are you wondering if creating an online course is the right move for you? 

There are some telltale signs if an online course is right for you, right now, and I share them with you in this short but punchy episode. 

In this episode, I share:

• Key signs that now is the right time to finally create that online course. 
• How an online course can help with a planned or unexpected time away from your business. 
• How I knew it was time to switch up my business model

Tune in if you're interested in creating an online course in your business! 

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Lou xx 

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#061: As a business owner, it's absolutely essential to be all over your numbers, to be able to pay yourself, make a profit, and pay yourself. But how exactly do you make sure all of this happens? 

On today's epsisode, I'm interviewing Amy Bett, Profit First professional, course creator and owner of Lady Without Limits. 

In this episode, Amy shares: 

• Why Profit First is a must-have business system for course creators, and how to implement it into your business. 
• How to achieve Cash Flow Clarity using Profit First. 
• Steps you can take to improve your business cash flow. 
• Her journey from creating her online course to now having over 300 students.

You can connect with Amy by going to her website:
https://amybett.com/

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Lou xx 

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#060: In this episode, I dive deep into resilience, consistency, and business upgrades from within my own business. Whether you're facing hurdles in your projects, and progress is slower than you imagined, or you're trying to get better at  "consistency", this episode is packed with insights to keep you on the path to success.

In this episode, I share: 

• The impact of making tweaks within your projects rather than throwing in the towel. 
• My visualisation technique I’ve used to become consistent with my podcast. 
• Behind-the-scenes insights into my new podcast and business branding. 

If you're after a dose of motivation today, this is the episode for you! 

Enjoy it! 

Lou xx 

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#059: Are you an online course creator struggling with low completion rates? In this episode, we dive deep into strategies that will not only boost your course completion rates but also leave your students raving about their learning experience.

In this episode, you will:

• How to set up and measure a course completion rate, giving you valuable insights into your students' progress.
• Discover different ways you can add rewards, accountability, and motivation into your course to keep your students engaged from start to finish.
• Explore various course structures that are guaranteed to help your students achieve the results they desire.

Don't miss out on these invaluable tips to uplevel your online course delivery and see your students succeed like never before.

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Lou xx 

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#058: If you sat down and brainstormed what you could create an online course about, you'd probably end up with 10 different options. 

So should you go ahead and create all 10 different courses, or are you better to focus on one? 

And what should that one course be? 

This is something I hear so often, so I'm diving into it in this podcast episode. 

You will learn: 

• The difficulties you will face if you have two many different online courses and offers in your business. 
• What kind of online course you should absolutely avoid if you want to see success.
• My step-by-step strategic approach to creating a product suite that will skyrocket your revenue. 

Enjoy! 

Lou Blakely 

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