17. 3 Ways To Start Selling Online Even If You Don’t Have an Online Course

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Feeling like you don't have any “teachable” skills to create an online course? Think again! 🚀

Ever caught yourself thinking “I don't have anything valuable enough to teach”? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my own journey from confused wannabe course creator to successful online business owner. I'm sharing the exact strategies that helped me discover my teachable skills (hint: they were hiding in plain sight!) and how you can do the same – without waiting years to get started.

Through my own story of pivoting from sales coaching to Facebook Live expertise, I reveal how the skills you take for granted could be your golden ticket to course creation success. Plus, I'm dishing out three practical ways to start making money online while you're figuring out your signature course.

“Sometimes people see you do something with confidence, and they really just want to learn how you do it and feel good doing it.” ✨

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  • Discover how to identify your teachable skills (even if you think you don't have any!)
  • Learn to leverage existing knowledge by studying successful frameworks in your field
  • Transform your “taken for granted” talents into profitable teaching opportunities
  • Explore affiliate marketing as a strategic starting point for your online business
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⏱️ Episode Timestamps:

[00:00] – Introduction to Online Course Creation 

[02:52] – Overcoming Self-Doubt in Course Creation 

[08:21] – Identifying Your Teachings 

[14:02] – Leveraging Existing Knowledge 

[17:24] – Affiliate Marketing as a Starting Point 

[22:01] – Mindset and Reflection for Success


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>> Digital Course Academy by Amy Porterfield

>> Pat Flynn's “Will It Fly?” book

>> Free 5-Day Facebook & Instagram Ads Training

>> Other episodes you might like: 08. Online Courses That Shifted My Business Results

>> Other episodes you might like: 04. Why Goal Setting is Not Working For You and How to Change That

>> Other episodes you might like: 02. How To Get Started With Facebook Ads Without Wasting Your Money


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