Course Wizards

Many people feel "insufficient" to create courses, but the truth is, YOU are an expert! This week, Chris talks about how to set yourself up as an expert in your field, no matter what it is you want to teach. A special "crossover episode" with the Writing Momentum podcast. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler 5K Course Launch Blueprint

When you create your course, you want a low dollar product -- a Trip Wire -- to get people used to purchasing from you...so you can sell them your course! In this episode, Amit and Chris discuss some of their favorite low dollar trip wires you can offer to get the ball rolling. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler 5K Course Launch Blueprint

As your course offerings grow, so will your need for support. In this episode, Amit and Chris talk about the best ways to support your online courses with technology that won't break the bank...or your clock! Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler 5K Course Launch Blueprint

Oh, great! Zoom has announced a 40-minute call limit for one-on-one meetings starting this month. In this episode, Amit and Chris discuss this news and several affordable alternatives available to you when you're meeting with students. Links: * [Original Story on BetaNews](https://betanews.com/2022/04/26/zoom-is-slashing-the-length-of-free-1-on-1-meetings-from-may/) * [Apps for Authors](https://wr...

A white paper has just been released revealing best conversion practices for landing pages and Search Engine Journal is covering it. In this episode, Amit and Chris discuss the best practices they've recommended for landing page conversion....so you can make course sales like never before! Links: * [Original Story on Search Engine Journal](https://www.searchenginejournal.com/meta-conversion-whitep...

Your courses are MORE than just courses. They can become content you offer EVERYWHERE! In this episode, Amit and Chris talk about ways you can repurpose your course content--and why you'd want to in 2022. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler 5K Course Launch Blueprint

Pinterest is a search engine platform people go to when they're looking for solutions--and that includes online courses! Amit and Chris talk about the draw of Pinterest and why it may be a good support for your course. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler 5K Course Launch Blueprint

Many course creators have a common fear: Speaking in front of a camera. But it doesn't have to be scary! In this episode, Amit and Chris share their camera tips and tricks to help you appear natural and welcoming in front of your camera. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler 5K Course Launch Blueprint

So you've created an online course and now you're looking for ways to sell it. Well, don't worry, because in this episode Amit and Chris share different ways that you can sell your course without any special tools or equipment!  Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler Teachable 5K Course Launch Blueprint

A powerful marketing tool for selling courses is the Evergreen Launch. In this episode, Amit and Chris talk about what an Evergreen Launch is, how you can create one, and the tools you need for the greatest effectiveness. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler ActiveCampaign ConvertKit DeadlineFunnel 5K Course Launch Blueprint

New Zenler is regularly improving their product with strong development. In this episode, Amit and Chris discuss some of the latest product improvements and how they might benefit you. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler Help for Ukraine

How would you like to have a full-time copyrighter on staff whether you need descriptions, social posts, or even full blogs written? With the newest AI-driven apps, you can have just that – and they make course creating and marketing easier than ever. Amit and Chris discuss. Don't try to do everything yourself! You can hire a virtual assistant; it's easier than you think. In this episode, Amit and...

Amit is creating his membership funnel...and Chris is going to interview him off the cuff! Listen in to see how your membership funnel can be created, too! Links: Apps for Authors

Chris is creating his course funnel...and Amit is going to interview him off the cuff! Listen in to see how your course funnel can be created, too! Links: Apps for Authors

Don't try to do everything yourself! You can hire a virtual assistant; it's easier than you think. In this episode, Amit and Chris talk about how they hire and train VAs. Links: Apps for Authors Fiverr Loom OnlineJobs.ph

You can use a course platform for more than just courses! Amit and Chris discuss how to turn your course platform into a membership platform with monthly, recurring charges. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler Pabbly

When you are building your marketing funnel, after you have a Lead Magnet and Trip Wire, you need a Core Product...but what are its characteristics? Amit and Chris discuss how to determine your Core Product for your course. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler

If you want to keep a close connection with your audience as well as make more sales, you need a course newsletter. In this session, Amit and Chris talk about email newsletters, why you need one, and what to offer. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler uCalc GetGist Mailerlite

When you get an idea for a course, do yo build the whole thing out...or start selling and THEN build? In this episode, Amit and Chris discuss this chicken-or-egg issue, sharing what they've done for the best success. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler

After you've created a course, your work's not done yet! Maximize your landing page by split testing and then figuring out which one converts the best. Amit and Chris discuss in this episode. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler GuessTheTest Swiped.co Facebook Ads Library SimilarWeb

Have an idea for a podcast to support your course creation? This week, Amit and Chris talk about how to create your own podcast – exactly what you need for success! Apps for Authors Zencastr.com Podcast.co

Amit and Chris each successfully create courses using different tech stacks. Listen to what works for Chris this week. Apps for Authors New Zenler

Amit and Chris each successfully create courses using different tech stacks. Listen to what works for Amit this week. Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler Thrivecart

If you're not in the course creation game, there's no better time than THIS YEAR! Amit and Chris talk about the basics you need for online course creation in 2022...and beyond! Links: Apps for Authors New Zenler Teachable Thinkific Kajabi 10xPro.io Thrivecart Learn+

Need insight into your course pages and platform? Today, Amit and Chris talk about Microsoft Clarity – a (relatively) newcomer on the market that can change everything for your analytics. Links: Apps for Authors Microsoft Clarity