What can glass art teach you about running a successful online course business? This episode shares 3 surprising lessons learned from a Chihuly exhibit, offering valuable insights for course creators and entrepreneurs.

Learn how to:

• Embrace last-minute customers: Understand why people procrastinate and how to effectively connect with them.
• Offer valuable upgrades: Don't be afraid to provide premium options and personalized experiences.
• Accept that not everyone will love your work: Focus on your ideal audience and stay true to your mission.

Action Item: Choose a time to be fully present.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions

01:21 Welcome to the Digital Course Creator Podcast

01:35 The Chihuly Exhibit Experience

03:34 Lesson 1: People Wait Until the Last Minute

05:31 Lesson 2: People Will Pay for Upgrades

10:13 Lesson 3: Not Everyone Will Love Your Stuff

12:39 Living in the Moment

16:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Struggling to keep your students engaged in your online course videos? 😩 This episode reveals 3 powerful strategies to create captivating video lessons that grab attention, deliver content concisely, and boost student success.

Learn how to:

• Hook them from the start: Use relatable stories and anecdotes to immediately grab your students' attention.
• Prioritize relatable examples and active learning: Connect your content to real-world scenarios and provide opportunities for action and reflection.
• Keep it concise and actionable: Deliver key information in bite-sized chunks and end with clear calls to action.

Action Item: Analyze the likelihood of engagement for one of your course videos using the process we discuss in the Action Item section of the episode.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: Building Demand for Your Online Course

00:54 The Weekly Content Myth

02:23 Creating True Connections

04:42 Engaging in Groups

09:22 The Power of Coffee Chats

17:27 Exploring Paid Ads

24:28 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Goal Setting for Busy Entrepreneurs: Planning for Success Without Burnout

Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and unrealistic expectations? 🤯 This episode shares practical strategies for setting and achieving goals as a busy entrepreneur, homeschooling parent, or college professor.

Learn how to:

• Prioritize quarterly goals
• Embrace weekly planning
• Focus on progress, not perfection

Action Item: Explore what planning approach works for you and why

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Traditional Goal Setting

01:15 Balancing Multiple Roles: A Personal Journey

02:03 Strategic Planning for Limited Time

03:54 Quarterly Planning: Setting Realistic Goals

06:58 Weekly Planning: Flexibility and Energy Alignment

09:53 Conservative Goal Setting: Avoiding Burnout

11:43 Conclusion: Personalizing Your Planning Approach

Show Resources:

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