115. 5 Lies You Were Told About Launching a Digital Course and What to Believe Instead

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Busting the Myths That Keep You Stuck in Failed Launch Land

Ready to ditch the online course launch myths that are keeping you from consistent profits? 🚀

If you've been spinning your wheels trying to create a profitable online course business, you're not alone. After years of watching course creators struggle with the same roadblocks, I've identified five persistent lies that keep ambitious experts like you from getting the results you deserve.

These aren't just any myths – they're the exact limiting beliefs I personally had to overcome to build my own 7-figure business. And today, I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually works when you're trying to launch a course without burning out, breaking the bank, or feeling like you're constantly behind.

“The magic of creating profitable online courses doesn't lie in anybody's signature course or signature system. The magic lies in a few basic principles that underlie everything.” ✨

🔥 In This Episode:

  • Discover why you don't need a massive audience to launch profitably (and what you need instead)
  • Uncover the truth about launch budgets and where to reallocate funds you're likely wasting
  • Learn why building a team too early might be sabotaging your success
  • Transform how you interpret “failed” launches into valuable data for your next win
  • Break free from the isolation that comes from only seeing others' highlight reels

Grab your favorite beverage and a notebook – you'll want to capture these myth-busting insights! ☕️

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⏱️ Chapter Guide:

(00:00) Introduction to Launching Digital Courses 

(06:30) The Five Lies About Launching Courses 

(06:58) Lie #1: You Need a Large Audience 

(13:03) Lie #2: You Need a Large Budget 

(19:14) Lie #3: You Need a Team 

(23:04) Lie #4: If You Didn't Make Money, You Failed 

(29:07) Lie #5: You're All Alone in This


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