The Program Design Podcast

The idea of having your own IP gets thrown around a lot in the online space. 

It can absolutely set you apart, build trust in potential clients, help you feel more confident in your program...

But how do you actually build out that IP?

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The difference between a Signature Process, a Signature Framework, and Mini Result Milestones
• The mistake people make when using a Signature Framework instead of Mini Result Milestones
• Which to use in your free content, and which to include in your paid content
• How to start developing your own Signature Process to use with clients (without overwhelming them... or you!)

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Your beliefs around money are running the show.

They dictate how much you charge, how you invest, what's possible for you in your business. 

And the wild thing is... We either have no idea they're there, or you have done some work on your money mindset, but there's always more to uncover.

In this episode, I'm sharing...

• The #1 belief that stopped me from making more money for YEARS in my business- it's the same one that stops many of my clients too
• How to know if it's getting in your way too
• 3 practical strategies for moving past this block in your business

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If you've been listening for a while, you likely know I was a teacher, but you may not know I came very close to becoming a therapist.

Now I'm glad ended up choosing coaching instead, but I also know that many of my listeners come from a background in therapy- counselling, psychology, dietetics, speech pathology...

So if that's you, you may not realize how much it helps you in business as a coach- It's absolutely a strength for you!

And if you don't, I'll still be sharing my lessons with you that can support you in your business too.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Why I almost became a therapist... but the universe had other plans 
• The belief I first learned in becoming a therapist that I anchor into with every failure, every setback, every stumble that I know can serve you too 
• The 3 advantages therapists have in sales (that you may not have thought realized) 

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Most of us start online businesses for more freedom and of course... more money. Choosing our own schedule, who we work with, and how we spend our time. 

But the trade off that most people don't talk about-

That the "risky" side of entrepreneurship is stressful.

You're responsible for revenue in your business. And if your ads suddenly get expensive, or a launch doesn't work the way you hoped it would, or you suddenly have a unusual number of refunds... 

You're the one dealing with it.

Now if you're anything like me, you know what you signed up for, and you know (most of the time) it's worth it.

But what if on top of revenue and freedom you also prioritized calm? 

Having a regulated business? 

Like having revenue locked in for the next 6+ months so instead of staying in fight or flight, you can project and make safe, calm choices?

That's what we're diving into in this week's episode.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Why the very quality that makes you a great entrepreneur is the same one that stops you from scaling, and keeps your business feeling stressful
• How I prioritized not only a profitable and freedom based business, but a calm business too.
• How to identify the 1 main shift you need for a calmer business (it's usually either too much of one element, or not enough of 1 specific strategy)

Signature Program Design Waitlist

If you resonated with this week's episode and you know you want to bring in more calm in your business with a signature program, sign up for the Signature Program Design waitlist. 

DM Lauren on instagram with the word WAITLIST and you'll be first to know when a spot opens up.

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If you've been following me for a little while now, you might know that I joined my first high ticket mastermind this spring.

It definitely felt stretchy, but I wanted to push myself outside my comfort zone and surround myself with entrepreneurs who are further along in business than me- some are at a similar phase as I'm in, and some members are running 7 figure businesses.

Today I'm sharing...

• The 3 conversations I usually hear in coaching programs... That no one is mentioning in this one (and what that means for you) 
• My top 3 takeaways after 6 weeks in the mastermind, and the top lesson I didn't expect

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One of the biggest fears I hear from my clients (that I know I've worried about in the past too):

What if I put all this work into creating my program... and I can't fill it?

What if it doesn't work? What if it doesn't sell? 

And I absolutely get it. It's so much pressure to try to fill all your spots before your program starts. That you only have one shot to make your launch work.

But the secret to filling your program without the stress isn't that you need to be a better marketer or you need a bigger audience (or that you're not good enough).

It's actually shifting the model.

In this episode you'll hear:

• The biggest mistake I see coaches when they create their group programs, and why it keeps you stuck in high effort, low pay off cycles (and what to do instead)
• Why traditional big launches are becoming less and less common, and what's working in 2026- especially for women and moms in business 
• Why I went from launching to evergreen, and what it means to run an evergreen program
• How to set up a repeatable, evergreen sales system to fill your launches consistently

Resources:

This month I'm running a brand new workshop to help you fill your programs using Repeatable Sales Systems. 

It takes the pressure off launching, and allows you to actually fill your program consistently, even if you don't have a big audience.

You'll walk away with a clear vision for your signature program, the big picture strategy for your sales system, and the right conversion mechanism for you (it's not about pushing people to buy- it's about inviting the right people in!)

It's $27, but we only have 20 spots available.

Sign up for the Fill Your Program Workshop

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Episode 100! 

Whether you run your own podcast (or substack!) or are thinking about creating one, I'm sharing 10 lessons after 100 podcast episodes that you can apply to your own business too.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why setting up a podcast is actually a lot simpler than you think
• Why creating a system is key to getting it done weekly (and a lot faster than you might think)
• How to think of ideas (especially if you're worried you might run out!) that land with your ideal client
• What to do to make sure your podcast doesn't lead to downloads, but to actual clients too

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 74: What I Would Prepare in Advance If I Was Launching a Program in 2026

Curious about the Fill Your Program Framework masterclass I'm running July 21st? You'll learn how to fill your program without needing a big audience, big launches or big stress. Just DM me FILLED on Instagram @laurenmonique.business and I'll send you the details!

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I hate to admit it, but for a while in business I regretted becoming a teacher.

Not that I disliked teaching (I still enjoy it as a coach!) but I felt stuck. 

I had been in business school... Why hadn't I stayed the course? Now "all I could do what help teachers". At least... That was the story I told myself.

Not only was it completely untrue, my helping profession background is actually an ASSET as a business owner. I just didn't see it right away.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why your helping profession background actually makes you a better marketer (if you do it right)
• How to use your strengths from your background to make more sales (it's not what you think) 
• Why your helping profession background actually helps you run your business better as an entrepreneur (and gives you a leg up from people coming from corporate)

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If you're anything like me, one challenge you may come up against a lot: 

Undercharging.

Friends and coaches might often tell you to raise your prices... But it feels uncomfortable. Or unfair. Or exclusive.

Or maybe... You feel good about your price point, but you're not at point yet where your program or service is actually profitable.

If that's you, you need to hear this episode.

In this episode, we'll dive into...

• How one product I was charging $30 for 8 years ago eventually went on to make me over $40,000
• How to know if you're undercharging, and why you're doing it 
• How to price your program from an energetic standpoint, and also from a strategic one

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A common challenge that can come up for us when we go from working 1:1 to a more leveraged offer...

Is choosing the right idea.

Because when we start our businesses, we often think that it's about finding the "right" idea... the right one to be successful, right?

But as you continue in business, you've likely noticed you have the opposite problem. It's not about having a great idea.

For entrepreneurs... It's about choosing amidst all your possible ideas!

So in this episode, you'll hear...

• Why it's not about finding the "right" idea for your program (but rather, why it's about a good idea, well executed)
• The mindset shift you need to make to find the right direction for you 
• 3 questions to help you decide which idea to run with

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