I've been in Instructional Design and Development world for a while helping people take their knowledge and turn it into a profitable course. In today's episode we are talking about the biggest mistakes I see in the course development world and with my clients. Some of them may surprise you. Tune in to hear my top 5 and what you can do about them to avoid these mistakes! Where to find me: Connect with your host, Katy Miller: IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠ W: ⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠ Work with me: https://themillersocial.com/  Join the waitlist for the next round of Course Creation Formula (and save $200!): https://themillersocial.com/course-creation-formula-waitlist

Chances are, you’re no stranger to imposter syndrome. You know…that feeling like you don’t know what you’re doing in your career and surely everyone is going to find out you’re a fraud (but you’re really super knowledgeable!)?! Yes, it sucks. But it doesn’t have to keep you stuck! So in today’s episode, we’re breaking down the different kinds of imposter syndrome, what drives it, and what to do about it. Mentioned in the episode: The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women (And Men): Why Capable People Suffer from Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive In Spite of It  Where to find me: Connect with your host, Katy Miller: IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠ W: ⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠ Work with me: https://themillersocial.com/  Join the waitlist for the next round of Course Creation Formula (and save $200!): https://themillersocial.com/course-creation-formula-waitlist 

I know you've heard this.  A course is a great source of passive income!  Well, yes and no. It can be but I think it depends on the type of course you create and how much effort you really want to put into it. Tune in to hear how we breakdown passive income and share tips to make your offer more passive. Connect with your host, Katy Miller: IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠ W: ⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠ Work with me: https://themillersocial.com/  Join the waitlist for the next round of Course Creation Formula 2.0 (and save $200!): https://themillersocial.com/course-creation-formula-waitlist

So you made a course, followed everything you’re “supposed to do”...and it still flopped? What should you do? The answer isn’t to burn it all down, and it’s not to scrap everything you created and start from scratch. Don’t miss this episode as I break down why this happens, call some BS on course launch talk in the online space, and walk you through the 3 things you should do after that course launch flop to make the next launch more effective. In this episode, you’ll hear: What to look at to know what to tweak for the next launch (hint: it probably ISN’T your course content that’s the problem) The thing I want you to remember when it comes to launching your first course These important mindset pieces when it comes to your course THIS piece so many people miss when launching a course The email sequence I use and recommend for a launch My own experience creating my first course 5 years ago Where to find me: Connect with your host, Katy Miller: IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠ W: ⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠ Work with me: https://themillersocial.com/ Join the waitlist for the next round of Course Creation Formula (and save $200!): https://themillersocial.com/course-creation-formula-waitlist

There’s so much BS in the health industry, and my guest and I are breaking it down for you today! Abby Pagud is the CEO and founder of Kapital Health, and she’s passionate about debunking the BS in the health industry while reeducating people how their bodies work and react to stress, food, and exercise. In this episode, we’re diving into: The injury that started her on this path Aging as women and learning to deal with our changing bodies How cortisol level testing should actually be done vs how it’s commonly done Adrenal fatigue and how to fix it Releasing trauma from our bodies Where to start if you’re ready to put good routines in place to manage your emotions Mentioned in the episode: Audible: The Medical Medium Check out Abby’s podcasts: Embracing the Wild The Kapitol Life Follow Abby on social and the web: https://www.facebook.com/abby.pagud https://www.instagram.com/abbypagud/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kapitolhealth https://kapitolhealth.com/  Where to find me: Connect with your host, Katy Miller: IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠W: ⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠

The need for good communication skills don’t stop when you leave corporate and start your own business, and there’s a lot that goes into hiring team that a lot of business owners don’t think about. That’s why I’m bringing you this conversation with Dustin Jones, owner and CEO of EncompassHR, to break down why communication has become such a huge problem at work, the biggest problems in the workplace today, and her best tips for interviewing your next team hire. In this episode you’ll hear: How Dustin went from politics to HR What to remember when you’re communicating via text or email The basics of communication skills that everyone needs to use Where communication breaks down in the hiring process Learn more about Dustin and her work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-jones-ma-9913929/ or https://www.linkedin.com/company/82851080/admin/feed/posts/ www.encompasshrllc.com Where to find me: Connect with your host, Katy Miller: IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠W: ⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠

It’s something no one thinks about when they create a course, but it’s so important…the psychology behind online learning. Understanding how your people learn and how to keep them engaged is the key to making your course the most effective it can be. Get ready for a little Psychology 101 for online courses in this episode as I break it down for you! I’m diving into: One of the biggest challenges as a course creator How to take this information and apply it to your course to make it more accessible and appealing The drastic drop in our attention spans over the last 20 years and why (it’s not what you think!) How to cover the learning styles of different students in your course while holding their attention The way to break down your course videos so you don’t overwhelm your people Why THIS step is so crucial to creating an effective course Articles referenced in the episode: LinkedIn Article: The Psychology of Online Courses UC interview Get on the waitlist for the next round of Course Creation Formula: https://themillersocial.com/course-creation-formula-waitlist  Where to find me: Connect with your host, Katy Miller: IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠W: ⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠

One of the biggest questions people have when it comes to creating their next course…should it be live or evergreen? In this episode, I’m breaking it down for you including what learners and business owners want in 2024, the pros and cons of live vs evergreen courses, and how to create a course that blends how you love to serve and what support your people need. I’m diving into: The difference between synchronous (live) and asynchronous (evergreen) learning What to think about if you’re creating an online course The benefits of live courses Why evergreen courses aren’t as passive as you’d think How to have an evergreen course that still has a community aspect (that won’t kill your schedule) What no one thinks about in course creation (but they should) THIS key piece to figuring out what live elements are best suited for your course Get on the waitlist for the next round of Course Creation Formula: https://themillersocial.com/course-creation-formula-waitlist  Where to find me: Connect with your host, Katy Miller: IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠W: ⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠

Creating a course that actually works for you and your business isn’t just “Do these 7 quick steps, then boom! You’re done!” There are a lot of pieces to creating a course that people don’t think about. So do you do it yourself and save money? Or hire someone to help and save time? Let’s break it down! In this episode you’ll hear: The biggest reasons people DIY their courses How long it actually takes to create a course What it costs to hire someone to build your course Where to focus your time—and potentially money—to create the best course, and where to avoid getting tripped up The ideal goal for your course THESE necessary nitty gritty course details no one talks about The biggest drawbacks of DIYing your course A breakdown of the difference between course creators, instructional designers, and course developers The key to a good course This question you should really be asking yourself when going to create a course How to find the right person to hire if you choose to outsource it  Where to find me: Connect with your host, Katy Miller: IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠ W: ⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠

I want you to save this mini episode and come back to it again and again whenever you’re feeling like your business is just kinda meh and you just wanna burn it all down. We’re gonna have a bit of a real talk today as I break down for you what could be underneath you not feeling confident in your offer, the crazy weird shit people sell out there, and what I want you to remember the next time you’re looking at your offer suite and feeling like it all sucks so you can start selling with confidence. Where to find me: Connect with your host, Katy Miller: IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠ W: ⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠