Create a Better Course

Want to take a peek behind the curtains to see what it's like running a business full-time? This week I'm taking you along and walking you through day by day of exactly what a typical week looks like for me. I personally love listening to behind-the-scenes episodes like this. I think it's so interesting to hear exactly how other people are spending their time. On this episode you'll hear me talk a...

Online courses vs memberships - are you wondering which one is better? So many people get stuck on figuring out which one is the best option for their needs, so I made an episode to help with that decision! Today, I'm sharing the ins and outs of an online course vs membership site, the pros and cons, and who I think would be an ideal fit for each one. Plus, I talk about some strategies to help you...

It's true! We're expecting a baby girl in October and we're over the moon with excitement and joy! This episode covers all the behind-the-scenes details of pregnancy so far! Episode Highlights: How we first found out we were expecting a baby (and how I told my husband) My BIGGEST fears around having kids and how I'm navigating them Creating a business over the last few years that has given me more...

Do you make income from affiliate marketing in your business? For the first four years of my business, I didn't - and I regret it! I wish I'd started sooner. Anyone can get started with affiliate marketing income - no matter what stage you are at in your business! In this episode, I'm sharing how I finally got over my big hang-ups around affiliate marketing income and five simple strategies that h...

So, you're building an online course, and the time has come to film the videos (cue the dramatic music!) Obviously, if you're launching an online course, the videos are a huge part of how you'll connect with students and, well…actually teach them something. So, how do you do it?   Episode Highlights: Your options for the recording process (and my top pick on how to get your videos done!)  The best...

Pre-launching a course is one of those things that can have a HUGE impact on your success, but so many people skip over it entirely. Amanda Warfield (an incredible content and marketing strategist) is joining me to spill all the secrets on how to create a pre-launch runway and create buzz about your course before launch day!   Episode Highlights: Why pre-launching is important The basics of pre-la...

After designing and launching online courses for entrepreneurs for over five years, I've seen it all and used SO many different softwares as new companies pop up and different ones shift to the forefront of the market. Over the past year and a half, I've had a lot of clients switch up their courses to ThriveCart Learn. So, is it right for you, too? Let's unpack all the details on ThriveCart to fin...

Ready to take more time off this year? I'm here to help! I'm sharing practical tips for business owners to plan yearly holidays, vacations, and breaks! Plus some insight on how to make sure you don't accidentally spend your entire vacation working (which I've been guilty of way too many times) Episode Highlights:  Four tricks I use to take more time off My time off schedule How I communicate time...

In this episode, Elizabeth McCravy chats with us about the beta launch and marketing secrets behind her six-figure course, Booked Out Designer! This is a real and raw peek at what it takes to create, launch and manage a successful and profitable online course.  In this episode, we talked about: -How long the course creation process takes and EXACTLY how to finally take action on getting your cours...

Today, we're talking about the nitty-gritty details of productivity and time management. As my business has grown, time has become one of my most valuable resources, and one of the things that has helped me grow my business to where I am today is learning how to manage my time efficiently. I've definitely had my fair share of battling procrastination and distraction (we're all human, right?!) But...

Today, we're talking all about business bundles with Dolly Delong . Dolly is a Nashville-based branding and family milestone photographer and an incredible systems and workflow educator. Dolly also recently hosted a FIVE-FIGURE launch with her bundle, The Systems Workflow and Magic Bundle. Today Dolly is spilling all the details about how to use bundles to grow your business and create powerful co...

The number one question I get in my business every single day is, "Which online course creation platform should I use for my course?" In this episode, I'm spilling the details on what you should look for in an online course platform, how to decide the right one for you and three of my favorite options!    Episode Highlights:  In this episode, I talked about:  How to choose the right online course...

Are you guilty of any of these mistakes? After four years of working as an online course creator and strategist (and over a decade of working in one way or another with curriculum and education), I've definitely learned a thing or two about the little things that can make your course successful…and what can hold you back from making more sales. This week on the podcast, we're talking about the fiv...

Wanna talk about money? I always love it when other entrepreneurs share the details of how they make money in their business so in this episode I'm getting specific about how much money I made last year, all the ways my business makes money, and my best tips for growing your business income.    Episode Highlights:  How Much Money I Made Last Year  Alllll of my income streams and exactly how much e...

It's podcast launch day and in this first episode of Create a Better Course I'm sharing my online business story - from stuffy, exhausting corporate jobs to leaving my day job and starting a business in my 20's. I'm sharing all the details and the winding journey of how my business grew over the years. Episode Highlights:  -Being an entrepreneur at heart but feeling like the journey to grow a busi...

Ready to learn what it takes to create a phenomenal and profitable online course? I'm Mara Kucirek - an online course and instructional designer for entrepreneurs and small business owners! Together we're going to unpack how to grow your passive income through online courses that have a lasting impact on your students too!    On this podcast, you'll find solo episodes filled with actionable advice...