54. The Definitive Guide to Launching an Online Course with Facebook and Instagram Ads

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Your First $10K Online Course Launch

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I love helping course creators advertise and market their courses well!

I created The Launch Lounge to provide training and coaching resources to help you master marketing so you can make a global impact, build a highly profitable business, and live life on your own terms.

Hi, I'm Salome

Get Your First List Building Ad Up Without Wasting Time Or Money

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Your First $10K Online Course Launch

A Step-By-Step Guide To Launching Your Online Course Profitably The First Time

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follow @the_launch_lounge

I love helping course creators advertise and market their courses well!

I created The Launch Lounge to provide training and coaching resources to help you master marketing so you can make a global impact, build a highly profitable business, and live life on your own terms.

Hi, I'm Salome

Discover The Gap In Your Online Course Marketing And Unlock Its Full Earning Potential

Take The Most-Profitable
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Take The Quiz

follow @the_launch_lounge

I love helping course creators advertise and market their courses well!

I created The Launch Lounge to provide training and coaching resources to help you master marketing so you can make a global impact, build a highly profitable business, and live life on your own terms.

Hi, I'm Salome

Your First $10K Online Course Launch

A Step-By-Step Guide To Launching Your Online Course Profitably The First Time

Sign Me Up

follow @the_launch_lounge

I love helping course creators advertise and market their courses well!

I created The Launch Lounge to provide training and coaching resources to help you master marketing so you can make a global impact, build a highly profitable business, and live life on your own terms.

Hi, I'm Salome

Get Your First List Building Ad Up Without Wasting Time Or Money

Get Started

FREE Facebook and Instagram Ads Training

follow @the_launch_lounge

I love helping course creators advertise and market their courses well!

I created The Launch Lounge to provide training and coaching resources to help you master marketing so you can make a global impact, build a highly profitable business, and live life on your own terms.

Hi, I'm Salome

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Turn Your Launch Dreams into Launch Reality: A Five-Phase Framework for Success

Ready to crack the code on profitable course launches without drowning in confusing tactics or burning through your ad budget? 🚀

Ever notice how everyone talks about their six-figure launches, but nobody mentions the roadmap that actually got them there? In this value-packed episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my journey from crying in a McDonald's parking lot (yes, really!) to developing the five-phase framework that's helped countless course creators achieve consistent launch success. No more confusion, no more scattered strategies – just a clear path forward.

This isn't just another “how I made six figures” story. It's your complete blueprint for launching with confidence, whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale your existing course.

“The secret is… that there is no one secret to building a successful online course business. And you already have enough information in your head to build that business successfully.” ✨

🔥 In This Episode:

  • Discover why your “failed” launch might actually be a goldmine of valuable data
  • Master the five critical phases every profitable course launch needs
  • Learn how to build an engaged audience for less than one cent per engagement
  • Transform your social media presence from crickets to conversations
  • Get the exact framework for turning warm audiences into eager buyers
  • Understand why timing your ad strategies is just as crucial as the ads themselves

Grab your favorite notebook and get cozy – you'll want to take notes on this framework that's changing the game for course creators! ☕️

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⏱️ Episode Timestamps:

[00:00] – Introduction and personal story 

[12:52] – The Five Phase Framework overview 

[14:46] – Phase 1: Building Your Audience 

[25:08] – Phase 2: Building Your Email List 

[30:20] – Phase 3: The Pre-Launch Phase 

[34:06] – Phase 4: The Launch Phase 

[40:11] – The Rewards of a Successful Launch


📚 Resources Mentioned:

>> Go to The Launch Lounge

>> Facebook & Instagram Ads Training

>> Other episodes you might like: 53. How She Did It – Tweaking Your Message Between Launches To Build Long Term Success with Sue Monhait

>> Other episodes you might like: 52. How She Did It – Donna Mavromates Shares How She Built Her Massively Successful Evergreen Funnel

>> Other episodes you might like: 51. Launch Debrief: Everything That Worked and That Didn't Work During Our A-Lister Launch


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