The Amy Porterfield Show

Curious to know how my team and I are leveraging the incredible power of AI to supercharge our strategies?  From community engagement to content creation, marketing, and operations, you better believe that we are leveraging this powerhouse technology to the max.  You’re going to hear:  The exact AI-powered tasks that are doing wonders in my company Specific ways different departments within my com...

Making your DCA investment back is easy -- here’s how Lisa Nunamaker did it in her first launch Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to create a digital course, but it costs too much money?” Maybe you think it’s too expensive, or that you’d have to quit your full time job, or you’re concerned you won’t get any return on your upfront investments. I get it!  Whatever it is for you, you’re fe...

I had the incredible opportunity to speak at the renowned Powerhouse Women event, and let me tell you, it was an absolute game-changer. Picture this: A gathering of fierce and fabulous female entrepreneurs, all on a mission to skyrocket their success. This event is the brainchild of my wonderful friend and founder of Powerhouse Women, Lindsey Schwartz, and let me tell you, she knows how to put on...

Spoiler alert: You don’t need a ton of content to launch a digital course If you’re like a lot of people, you might have thought “I’d love to create a digital course, but I don’t have enough content!” And if that’s you, friend, you’re not alone! This is a really common roadblock when it comes to digital course creation. But here’s the thing. Needing a lot of content to launch a digital course is a...

A deep dive into Accountability Pods (& how they’ve helped my digital course students succeed) Agree or disagree: As a digital course creator, you want your students to thrive in your course and go on to accomplish whatever goals they set out to achieve using the information that you’ve taught them. I’d hedge a bet that you agree.  That’s why it’s so important as the captain of your digital course...

Concerned about credibility? Hear why “I’m not credible enough” to launch a course is a total myth Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to create a digital course, but I don’t have the credibility to teach it?” Maybe you have a lot of knowledge in a certain area, but you don’t have a formal education in it… Or maybe you’re an expert in something, but you’ve never taught it before… Whatever...

A foolproof way to validate your digital course idea BEFORE launching Did you know that I only made $267 in my first digital course launch? I spent so much time, money, and energy into it, for just a couple hundred dollars.  One of the biggest mistakes leading to this low revenue launch was that I didn’t check if my course was something my audience would actually purchase. It was a lesson learned...

How a busy toddler parent created a remarkable digital course with limited time Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to create a digital course, but I don’t have enough time?” Maybe you have a 9 to 5 job…  Maybe you’re a full-time parent… Maybe you are so busy with your current business that you can’t fathom taking anything else on.  Whatever it is for you, you’re feeling hesitant about st...

Pull out your smartphone: Easy ways to boost digital course sales with video (with Nicole Burke) Ever wonder what the big deal is about using video in your business?  In this episode, I delve into the incredible success story of Nicole Burke, one of my standout Digital Course Academy students.  Nicole, the brilliant mind behind Gardenary, has taken her business to new heights by harnessing the pow...

Small list, big Revenue: Jan Ditchfield's path to digital course success Ever found yourself thinking you don't have enough time, money, credibility, or a large enough audience to create a successful digital course? Well, you're not alone.  Over the years I’ve found that many of my Digital Course Academy students started off feeling this way -- but still go on to create wildly successful digital c...

These are the 5 biggest mistakes I see course creators make (plus ways you can avoid making them) I’ve been in digital marketing for a while now, and over the years I’ve noticed that there are five errors that digital course creators commonly make when they’re first getting started.  Now, making mistakes is a part of the entrepreneurial game. I’ve made plenty, and I know that I’ll keep making more...

Unsure about switching your business niche? Here’s what you need to know There’s a five-letter word that gets thrown around all the time in the entrepreneurial world, and for good reason. The word I’m referring to is N-I-C-H-E, and the reason that it’s talked about so much is that having a niche -- or a thing that you’re known for in business -- is incredibly important if you want to stand out fro...

How to prompt ChatGPT to brainstorm topic ideas for your digital course In this episode, I’m diving deep into one of the most common questions I get from you all - how to pick that *perfect* topic for your digital course. Don't worry; it's totally normal to feel a bit overwhelmed but trust me, it's not as scary as it seems! So, get ready to unleash the power of the "Sweet Spot Test"! It's a proven...

Say bye-bye to business burnout with these 4 strategies Burnout. It’s the dreaded B word that most entrepreneurs experience at one point in their business journey or another, and it’s not a fun place to be.  Not only do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, but the passion you once had for your business -- and that drive to move forward -- seems to totally dissipate because y...

I get these questions alllll the time... Do courses work in my industry? Is a digital course right for my business? Or is my teaching better suited to a membership? Or coaching? Would my 1-1 service translate into a course? How the heck do I move from 1-1 to a course when I’m already working 70-hour weeks? If any of those Q’s feel familiar, this episode is a “How I Created This” style exposé on re...

What 2 of my students have done to create profitable, sustainable businesses by creating a digital course If you’re anything like me, you like to have all of your facts straight before making any big business decisions.  In fact, a big part of my decision-making process is learning about other business owners who’ve done something similar, and what their experience was like.  I always find that he...

Predict your digital course profit potential in 4 easy steps Have you ever wondered how much money you could actually make from creating a digital course?  You already know that a digital course can help free up more of your time, allow you to work from anywhere, and scale your business -- but by how much? If you wonder, then pay close attention to this episode, sweet friend – because I’m going to...

Scale your impact without maxing out your calendar Imagine this scenario. You’re a business owner who works one-on-one with clients. You love what you do, you have a lot of knowledge to share, and you’re making money. Most of all, you love the feeling you get from helping your clients achieve their goals.  But the thing is, you’re starting to get the feeling that one-on-one work is holding back yo...

The 3 types of people that make the best digital course creators Have you ever wondered if a digital course is right for you?  Maybe you’re working a 9 to 5 job, and although you love what you do, you feel like a cog in the wheel -- and know you’re cut out for much more.  Or maybe you’ve already started your own business, but feel so overwhelmed by your day-to-day workload that you question whethe...

From flipping cars to fitness empire & beyond: How Chalene Johnson continues to build multi-million dollar businesses Today I have a guest on the show who truly knocks my socks off (in the best way possible). Chalene Johnson has been building businesses since she was a college student at Michigan State University, where she launched an auto swap meet in order to pay for her tuition.  Now I don’t k...

How to deal with imposter syndrome when you’re teaching other people Have you ever questioned whether you’re qualified enough to teach a digital course? Or worried that your students might already know all the good stuff. As an online educator, I’ve felt this way many times -- and it’s something that I still have to consciously work on, even 14 years into my business. The truth is, I know I don’t...

>>> HEAD HERE TO GRAB THE FREEBIE FOR THIS EPISODE: Your Course Update Bundle! Need a content update? Here’s my simple 5-phase process for updating course content The thought of updating your course content can be daunting. I know that because I’ve felt this way many times before.  Sometimes the thought of giving your course content a refresh can feel so overwhelming that you start to question whe...

The lessons my new CEO & I have learned as we’ve both transitioned into new roles I have exciting news to share -- and it’s that I have a brand new CEO! Her name is Jenn, but we call her Jawesy, and she’s my former content director.  If you’ve been listening for a while, you probably know that I have been serving as the acting CEO, taking on the day-to-day operations of running the business.  I’ll...

Curious about making the switch? Here’s what you need to know about transitioning from a personal brand to a company brand (with Clint Salter) Have you ever wondered what it would look like to make the switch from having a personal brand to a company brand? I’m right there with you. There are so many great things about being the face of my business, but I’ll be honest -- I don’t really see myself...

If you have two ears and a scrolling thumb… Odds are you’ve heard of Meta launching its Twitter-competitor “Threads.” 🤳 Well, my favorite social media maven, Jasmine Star, and I jumped in front of the mics for an impromptu conversation about what we’re making of the platform so far. Click here to listen to this week’s bonus episode! Spoiler alert: Jasmine and I are not claiming to be Threads expe...