The Program Design Podcast

Ready to create your online program… only you’re not sure how much time it’ll actually take to create?

If you're like many of my clients, you know you can help people in workshops and 1:1, and you're ready to leverage your time-

But knowing how much time to put aside, how much work there is involved... can stop you in your tracks!

Some people can get theirs launched in less than a month... but others take 3-4 months. 

Want to know how long it'll take you?

In this episode, I break down the main things to consider so that you can start planning your program launch for 2024. 

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Beta vs. full-course launches: Which path fits your goal, style and timeline?
• Do you need a big audience, or can you launch with the people already in your circle?
• How can you balance structure and flexibility in your program design?
• Should you start with live coaching or pre-recorded content and why?
• What’s the best way to create your course while managing everything else?

Ready to get your program created this year? Come to our upcoming free workshop! DM me "workshop" on Instagram for the details @laurenmonique.business.

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Ever feel like your business has hit a plateau? Like you’re putting in the effort, but the results aren’t growing the way you hoped? I’ve been there, and in this episode, I’m sharing my own story of hitting a wall in my business in 2023—and the key shifts that helped me break through in 2024.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• The story of my own business plateau and the challenges I overcame to create growth.
• The 3 things every online business needs- it always comes down to these! Do you have a plan for all 3?
• My surprising favourite attraction strategy in 2024
• Why focusing on one person as your niche isn't enough- you need to focus on another element too to make selling easier
• How to choose a sales mechanism that feels natural and aligned for you.
• The role of money stories in your business growth—and how to shift them to align with the results you want.

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Ever feel like you know you can help people, but when it comes to explaining it to potential clients, you struggle to find the right words? Or worry that you'll be misunderstood? Or maybe you’re finding that your audience doesn’t seem to get the value you bring to the table?

Here’s the thing: if you don’t know how to communicate what you do in a way that resonates with your audience and potential clients, they won’t know it’s for them—or that you can help them.

And the challenge- the more expertise you have, the more you can help your people- the more challenging it is to communicate it in a way that makes sense to them!

In this episode, I’ll walk you through five actionable tips to sharpen your messaging so it connects deeply with your ideal clients and positions you as the clear solution to their problems.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• Why using their words—not yours—can make all the difference in how your messaging lands.
• How to describe your audience’s current situation in a way that builds trust and connection.
• The importance of having a clear promise that highlights the transformation your clients will achieve.
• Why knowing the scope of your work and what you want to be known for is critical to your brand and messaging.
• How to test your messaging so you can refine it until it resonates and converts.

Let’s shift the way you communicate so your ideal clients see your offer and think, this is exactly what I need!

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Ever feel like you have a lot of projects you want to get to... but they always end up pushed to the back burner? Or maybe your business has grown, and now it feels like a bit of a... well, mess?

When you think about it, these are great problems to have! It means you're getting more clients and you need to create some SYSTEMS to better leverage your time.

In this episode, I’ll share actionable strategies to help you shift from being the bottleneck in your business to running a streamlined, scalable business that allows you to focus on the parts of your work that you love—and what generates revenue.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• How to recognize when your business needs better systems (hint: feeling pulled in all directions is often a clue!)
• The five key types of systems every online business needs: Attract, Nurture, Convert, Fulfill, and Operate.
• A step-by-step process to create systems that reduce stress, save time, and scale your impact.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• Miro – A fantastic tool for brainstorming and collaborating with your team.
• And if you'd like to learn how I can help you set up the right personalized systems for your business, DM me the word "systems" on Instagram @laurenmonique.business !

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If you're already an established business owner, you're likely not new to the idea of selling... but consistently filling your group program might be another story!

In this episode, we’ll explore the essential elements to fill your program reliably and consistently, from mindset shifts to the must-have systems that simplify the process.

In This Episode, You'll Hear...

• How to let go of selling feeling uncomfortable and how to move to the idea that selling is serving
• The 3 elements you need to sell your program consistently (instead of hitting a plateau or even a decline)
• The 3 ways to grow your audience- it always comes down to these!

Catch Up On the Series!

If you missed the earlier episodes, be sure to listen to the full series on creating a magnetic offer, designing a results-driven program, and setting up the right intuitive systems to give you more freedom as you grow your online program.

Resources Mentioned In The Episode

Don’t miss my upcoming workshop where we'll look at the 5 secrets to building and optimizing a group program that gets results every time. Click here to sign up!

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One of the stresses when you run a one to many program? Making sure everyone has everything they need. The more people you serve, the more details can fall through the cracks!

Today, we’re breaking down the 3 essential systems you need to run a group program well so that you can bring on more clients without sacrificing your freedom or a quality client experience. 

You'll hear...

• How to make systems work for you, even if you usually find them boring, restrictive or hard to keep up with
• The three core systems every scalable group program needs
• How to make your systems feel intuitive and aligned, not rigid

Next episode, we’ll wrap up the series with insights on how to actually sell and fill your group program- in a way that feels aligned for you.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Join me for my upcoming workshop on building and optimizing a quality group program! Click here to save your seat.

Grab the Optimized Onboarding Blueprint to set up your onboarding process in 4 hours or less.

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This is episode 2 of 4 in the Scalable Signature Program Series!

Today’s focus is program design: how to structure your group program in a way that feels intuitive (but without feeling like you're winging it!)

I’ll share insights and strategies to create a balanced, results-oriented program that feels aligned for you and engages your clients deeply. From choosing the right content to incorporating powerful modalities, this episode will help you build a framework that makes a lasting impact.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• How to balance structure with intuition to get your clients where they want to go (even as your group grows)
• How to decide what to include and what to leave out (so you don't end up being a firehose of information and overwhelming your students)
• How to balance your clients' "Learn Do Ratio" so they're not just taking notes, they're taking the right action too

Coming Up Next in the Series…

Next episode, we’ll dive into the systems that keep your program running smoothly and give you freedom as you grow.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Join my upcoming workshop, where we’ll go even deeper into building and optimizing your group program. Click here to save your seat!

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Transitioning to a group model might feel daunting, especially if you've already got an established 1:1 practice, but the key is creating what I call a Scalable Signature Program. This series will break down each essential element, starting today with the core of it all: your OFFER. This episode will show you what makes an offer magnetic, profitable, and perfectly designed to attract the right clients.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to articulate your program in a way that your people understand and know that it's right for them
• The main hurdle when you have very custom 1:1 offers and how to overcome it
• Common mistakes that can keep your offer from actually selling in the long run

Resources

• Download the Offer Suite Builder  – The step by step blueprint to map out your offers so that they flow together, feel aligned and are easy to sell
• Join the Upcoming Free Training – Sign up for Results on Repeat: 5 Secrets to Build and Optimize an Online Group Program that Delivers Every Time.

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In this episode, Lauren chats with Caroline Partridge, owner of Caroline Lynda Coaching and a mom of 2 living on the east coast of Australia. She shares her top tips to help entrepreneurs that feel overwhelmed and unfulfilled to get out of the "Do More To Make More" trap so they can create the impact and income they desire. You'll learn how you can use Human Design to deepen you and your team's energetic alignment and get back into your zone of genius.

Be sure to grab your copy of Caroline's free Human Design Starter Kit and give her a follow on IG @caroline_lynda_coach!

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In this episode, we're diving into the lessons I've learned after two years of running an evergreen group coaching program. 

But if you’re brand new to creating a group coaching program or course, try just taking ONE of these ideas and applying it. Don’t let perfectionism hold you back!

You’ll hear…

1. Why having structured pre-recorded lesson content made such a difference for me, even while running a live group coaching program 
2. Why matching your offer to your niche is so crucial - there isn’t one right way to grow your business!
3. Ideas on how to create a testimonial systems (so that you don’t go to sell your program again without any proof that it works!)
4. Why and how to take weeks off from your program (instead of running 55 out of 56 weeks like I did for 2 years!!)
5. How to create an onboarding system to help your clients get started (and avoid buyers remorse)

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