Online course creation is an excellent revenue stream for service-based businesses and brick-and-mortar. Many entrepreneurs desire to generate passive income, however they fail to get their online course finished, much less make it available for sale.
Why is that? What's holding them back from creating the freedom and passive income that they desire?
I've found that there are 5 common myths about online course creation that keep entrepreneurs on the time for money hamster wheel.
Myth #1 It Takes a Long Time to Create an Online Course
Truth: You can knock out an online course in one weekend. You already have the content in your blog posts, workshop material, and book. Record 10-15 minute videos for each topic and you'll end up with a 2-3 hour course before Monday morning.
Myth #2 I Have to Be a Techie to Create an Online Course
Truth: If you know how to record video on your smartphone, then those are the only technical skills needed. You can even record your voice only if you're a little camera shy.
Myth #3 I Should Complete My Entire Course Before Selling It Online
Truth: Many entrepreneurs build their course as they go. The course can be offered live and recorded or pre-recorded and delivered weekly. You can create the first module (training) and start selling the course immediately. The sales coming in and weekly deadline will keep you motivated.
Myth #4 I'm Not an Expert
Truth: You are an expert! There's something you do extremely well that others struggle with. Your natural talents make you an expert. What's easy for you is hard for another. Don't ever underestimate yourself or your gifts.
Myth #5 I Need an Expensive Online Training Platform
Truth: You can publish your free or paid course at no charge using Udemy or Odijoo. Udemy and Odijoo are successful online training platforms that host and manage your courses for you. They take a percentage of each sale (10%-25%).
Now, that I've busted some of the myths about online course creation, are you ready to launch your course? Comment below and let me know which myth has been holding you back.
Why is that? What's holding them back from creating the freedom and passive income that they desire?
I've found that there are 5 common myths about online course creation that keep entrepreneurs on the time for money hamster wheel.
Myth #1 It Takes a Long Time to Create an Online Course
Truth: You can knock out an online course in one weekend. You already have the content in your blog posts, workshop material, and book. Record 10-15 minute videos for each topic and you'll end up with a 2-3 hour course before Monday morning.
Myth #2 I Have to Be a Techie to Create an Online Course
Truth: If you know how to record video on your smartphone, then those are the only technical skills needed. You can even record your voice only if you're a little camera shy.
Myth #3 I Should Complete My Entire Course Before Selling It Online
Truth: Many entrepreneurs build their course as they go. The course can be offered live and recorded or pre-recorded and delivered weekly. You can create the first module (training) and start selling the course immediately. The sales coming in and weekly deadline will keep you motivated.
Myth #4 I'm Not an Expert
Truth: You are an expert! There's something you do extremely well that others struggle with. Your natural talents make you an expert. What's easy for you is hard for another. Don't ever underestimate yourself or your gifts.
Myth #5 I Need an Expensive Online Training Platform
Truth: You can publish your free or paid course at no charge using Udemy or Odijoo. Udemy and Odijoo are successful online training platforms that host and manage your courses for you. They take a percentage of each sale (10%-25%).
Now, that I've busted some of the myths about online course creation, are you ready to launch your course? Comment below and let me know which myth has been holding you back.
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Sarah Aderson is an international speaker, Leg-a-SHE Strategist, and co-author of the international bestselling book Motherhood Dreams & Success: You Can Have It All! She empowers women entrepreneurs to charge what they're worth so they can leave a legacy not only for their family, but the world. Sarah transforms your business into an empire. Sarah packages your passion into digital and physical products.
Learn more about Sarah's work at www.expandyourheart.org
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