Major Mistakes Series (Part 1) - Planning Pitfalls

I'm excited to be starting this three-part series called "Major Mistakes," where we'll dive into the three phases of creating a course and the biggest mistakes that course creators make during those phases.

• Today's Topic: Planning Pitfalls
• Mistake #1: Choosing the Wrong Topic
• Importance of addressing the client's "migraine problem."
• Example: The struggle of getting Febreze smell out of a sofa.
• Emphasis on effective market research.
• Mistake #2: Lack of Clear Course Outcome
• Need for clear objectives and a step-by-step method.
• Example: Step-by-step process for removing odors from furniture.
• Importance of a linear progression in course content.
• Mistake #3: Overwhelming Course Outline
• Avoiding the "firehose" effect with too much information.
• Focus on solving one main problem efficiently.
• Example: Keeping the course content concise and targeted.

I hope today's episode helps you identify and avoid these planning pitfalls when creating your course. Remember, your goal is to provide a clear, step-by-step solution to your client's problem. Stay tuned for next week's episode, where we'll tackle the common mistakes in the development phase of course creation. Thanks for listening!

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About Donna Ashton

I'm Donna Ashton, sorceress, course expert and host of Mystic Mic: Turn Words into Wealth podcast.

I built a multiple 6-figure business entirely with courses and programs while working about 15 hours per week so I can have 4-Day weekends every week.

I wave my magic wand and reuse content (book, presentation, workbooks, etc.) of overwhelmed thought leaders, authors and speakers who want to monetize what they've already created into a program to make more income and impact.

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