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The Systems and Workflow Magic PodcastHow to Use a Private Audio Course to Warm Up Your Black Friday Audience w/ Kate Doster🎟️Get your free virtual ticket to the Black Friday 2025 Summit: https://blackfridaysummit.com/In this episode, I’m joined by Mara Kucirek and Rebekah Read as we chat with Kate Doster about how to use a private audio course to grow your Black Friday waitlist, deepen audience connection, and confidently stand out during a busy launch season.Read the ENTIRE blog post HEREResources & Links🎟️Get your free virtual ticket to the Black Friday 2025 Summit: https://blackfridaysummit.com/🎉 Emails needed for a launch (Free PDF) HERE🎉 Ar...2025-07-2836 min

The Kara Report | Online Marketing Tips and Candid Business Conversations43 | Black Friday Trends for 2024: Launching, Marketing Tips, and Low-Ticket Offers for Course Creators with Mara KucirekIn this episode, I got to sit down with Mara Kucirek, an online course specialist who helps other business owners create, sell, and improve their online courses. She brought a list of Black Friday Trends for 2024, and then we dive deep into Black Friday sales strategies, including why it's important to start planning early to avoid last-minute stress on Thanksgiving. We also talk about the importance of delivering a high-quality product, not just focusing on marketing, and why many online courses fail because they don’t help students implement the material. Mara shares SO much, so w...2024-10-1540 min

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast152: How To Design A High-Converting Black Friday Sales Page (Part 3 Of The Black Friday Series w/ Mara Kucirek & Bekah Read) 🎉 In this episode, Dolly DeLong, Mara Kucirek, and Bekah Read dive into the essential elements of designing a high-converting Black Friday sales page. This episode wraps up a three-part series, giving you the insights to create a strategic, simple, and compelling Black Friday campaign.Whether you’re planning your first Black Friday sale or looking to optimize your current sales page, this episode covers everything from refining your copy to enhancing your page design to convert more visitors into buyers. These expert tips will help you stand out and maximize your Black Friday sale on one of th...2024-10-0722 min

The Systems and Workflow Magic PodcastBlack Friday Trends of 2024 (part 2) featuring Mara Kucirek and Bekah Read🎉 In this episode, Dolly DeLong, Mara Kucirek, and Bekah Read dive into the key trends for Black Friday 2024 and share actionable strategies to help you plan a simple and stress-free Black Friday sale. This is part two of a three-part series designed to guide you through creating a standout Black Friday campaign that’s both strategic and impactful.Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Black Friday Trends 2024 – Discover the critical trends and strategies to help your business succeed during this year’s biggest shopping event.Avoid Last-Minute Stress – Learn how to plan early and avoid t...2024-09-3039 min

The Systems and Workflow Magic PodcastPlan a Black Friday 2024 Promotion w/ Mara Kucirek [Part 1]🎉In this episode, Dolly DeLong and Mara Kucirek discuss the key trends for Black Friday 2024 and share actionable strategies for creating a profitable, stress-free Black Friday sale. From planning ahead to leveraging proven products, this is part one of a three-part series designed to help you stand out and succeed during the biggest shopping season of the year.Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Critical Trends for Black Friday 2024 – Learn the latest trends and strategies to help your business stand out and thrive during the year's biggest shopping season.Stress-Free Planning – Discover how to plan...2024-09-2334 min

Creative Income Cure012: Profit First for Savers with Mara KucirekMy guest today is Mara Kucirek, an online course specialist. After trying to switch to the Profit First method several times over the course of a few years, Mara finally committed to it and experienced a ton of benefits. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the Profit Course method and don’t know how to make it work for you and your business, Mara’s story will inspire you to get started.See full show notes at valmarlene.com/podcast.This episode is brought to you by my Creative Income Cure Course.Are you re...2024-05-2841 min

Breakthrough Brand Podcast - Online Business Growth, Website Design Strategies, Grow a Podcast, Motherhood and Business, Passive Income, Christian Faith, Showit Templates264: Behind the Scenes of Building a Multi-Six-Figure Signature Online CourseToday, I’m doing something NEW on the podcast. I don’t think I’ve ever shared an interview from another person’s podcast with you, but this episode from Mara Kucirek’s podcast (Create a Better Course) was so good that I knew I wanted to share it with you today. If you want to see the nitty-gritty behind the scenes of launching an online course, this is one episode you do not want to miss.If you haven’t yet, make sure to also listen to episode 261 where I interviewed Mara about all the things “online courses...2024-04-2358 min

Breakthrough Brand Podcast - Online Business Growth, Website Design Strategies, Grow a Podcast, Motherhood and Business, Passive Income, Christian Faith, Showit Templates261: Strategies And Trends For Creating (And Selling) Successful Online Courses In 2024 With Mara KucirekWhether you're a brand new course creator or you've had lots of success in selling online courses already, this episode is for you. Mara really knows all the things about creating quality courses that give your students wins and help you ultimately grow your business. I learned a lot from this interview (as someone who's made courses already and has had success with online courses). So let me just say, that regardless of where you are in the “courses" stage of your business, you'll get a lot from this conversation as well. We talk about thi...2024-04-021h 04

Create a Better Course040. My First 3 Months Postpartum: The Highs, The Lows, and What I Was NOT Prepared ForToday, I'm sharing the joys and challenges of new motherhood, hoping it resonates with expecting or new moms. I'm spilling it all: from things I thought would be difficult, but were surprisingly easy, to the things I did not expect to be so hard (and that I wish I had prepared for). Episode Highlights: What recovery after an unmedicated birth was like for me My breastfeeding experience What I loved about being a new mom The exhausting reality of new parenthood (and tips for you!) Becoming the default parent Juggling motherhood and business Tips to...2024-03-1141 min

Create a Better Course039. I Grew My Affiliate Income by 200% by Following These 5 Simple StrategiesWant to know how I've tripled my affiliate income over the last year without being sleazy, spammy, or scammy? Today, I'm sharing all about how I've started sharing more about the products and tools I am using in my own business, what my affiliate income strategy is, and which programs I'm an affiliate for that make me the most money! Episode Highlights: What's affiliate marketing? Why I was initially resistant to making affiliate income and the mindset hurdle I overcame to start promoting other people's products How you can start building affiliate marketing income (ev...2024-03-0427 min

Create a Better Course038. Want Your Students to See Better Results? This ONE Thing Can Make a Big DifferenceToday, I'm sharing a really simple online course creation tip that will make your online course easier for students to take (and will also make people excited to buy your course). This course creation hack is so simple, but it's so effective if you want to help your students to see better results from your course! Episode Highlights: A quick online course creation tip 2 ways you can add THIS element to your online course to help your students see better results The one thing I always do as a student taking an online course! 2024-02-2609 min

Create a Better Course037. 5 Journaling Practices For People Who Hate JournalingToday, we're talking about journaling practices, specifically how to build a practice of journaling when you don't really like journaling. I personally find traditional journaling overwhelming (and a little bit boring!), so if you're like me, I think you're going to love these alternatives! Episode Highlights: 5 Journaling practices I like MORE than writing perfect sentences in a fancy journal Why I continue to make journaling a priority, especially during a hard season What topics I write about most of the time How to keep yourself accountable to journaling, even during busy seasons ...2024-02-1926 min

Business-First CreativesWhat Will Help You Create and Launch a Better Course with Mara KucirekIs creating an online course on your bucket list for 2024?In this episode Mara Kucirek chats with Colie about her experience in the course creation space.We talked about:- what current trends we are seeing in digital products- how to choose your online course platform (it's easier than you think)- what pre-launch strategies you can implement to have better sales - the importance of gathering student feedback- what I learned creating my course CRM Blueprint for Creatives and...2024-02-1242 min

Create a Better Course036. I Had An Unmedicated Birth On Purpose (This is Why + What it Looked Like)Today, I'm sharing something different, not about business or online courses, but the unmedicated birth story of my daughter, Hallie. She was exactly 3 months old at the time of recording! Episode Highlights: Why I chose my midwives (and to give birth at a birth center instead of a hospital) What made me decide to try for an unmedicated birth (and skip the epidural) How early labor went (it was not what I expected!) Having a water birth went at my birth center Recovering at home after baby Hallie joined the world! Li...2024-01-3136 min

Create a Better Course035. 5 Ways I'm Making More Money (Profit!) in 2024I'm sharing EXACTLY how I plan to make more money this year (one of the questions that was MOST common on my end of year survey!). It's something I have spent a lot of time thinking about, especially while I'm in this season of new motherhood (so I don't have all the time in the world). Tune in now to hear the 5 ways I'm focusing on increasing my revenue (and profit) in 2024! Episode Highlights: What I've previously done with client work, and how I'm shifting The not-so-new new offer I'm promoting How I'm adding m...2024-01-2426 min

Create a Better Course034. 2024 Online Course Trends That Will Make You More Money This Year (My Top 5!)In this episode, I’m sharing what I'm seeing emerge as the TOP 2024 online course trends that will make you more money this year (and offer a better experience for your students too!). Episode Highlights: One of the biggest trends I'm seeing (in ALL aspects of the course building and sales process) What my survey results showed me One online course trend that IS an investment... but something you may want to add to your course in the future My personal favorite online course trend (and easy ways to implement it) The biggest reason people are bu...2024-01-1725 min

Create a Better Course033. My #1 Productivity Hack: Eat the Teddy Bear, Not the FrogToday, I’m sharing a SUPER simple productivity hack that has helped me stop procrastinating, get more work done, and also find a lot more joy in the work that I'm doing. While you may have heard the term "eat the frog" in the popular Brian Tracy book, the truth is that did NOT work for me (I will explain why), so in this episode, I'm sharing what DID work for me instead! Episode highlights: What it means to "eat the frog" and how it boosts productivity My experience practicing this "hack" and why it...2024-01-1009 min

Create a Better Course032. Want to Know my 2024 Business Goals? Here’s What I’m Working Toward in 2024In this episode, I’m sharing my EXACT goals list for 2024. Curious what I'm planning and working on for the year? Listen to this episode to hear by 5 KEY goals for next year! Episode Highlights: My top goals for next year The WHY behind how I chose each one What I'm doing to keep my goals top of mind Action steps I'm taking next year to get closer to my goals Links Mentioned: Get the full show notes and listen to the blog post at https://marakucirek.com/32 Connect with Mara on Instagram: https://ma...2024-01-0329 min

Create a Better Course031. 8 Steps to Set Effective 2024 GoalsWho is ready to talk about goal setting? Because this episode is ALL about setting 2024 goals. I'm going to share the exact process I use to set my goals each year (and what I do to prepare for the next year ahead). I love goal setting and (and also consuming content on how others achieve their goals). That’s exactly what I’m exploring today. Over the years, I've followed a similar approach, and that core process is what I’m going to share with you today! Episode Highlights: My favorite goal setting tools (planners, workboo...2023-12-2029 min

Create a Better Course030. 2023 Recap: What Worked, What Sucked and My Plans for Next YearDo you love an honest look behind the scenes? That’s exactly what this year in review is. I'm really excited about today's episode because I'm sharing the highs (and lows) of 2023. I’m sharing what worked well in my life and business, as well as things that did not work. I’m also going to be sharing how much money I made this year, the best investments I made this year, and the WORST investments I made this year. My goal was to have this episode be candid and unscripted, just like friends chatting over coffee. If that’s what y...2023-12-1332 min

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast108: How to Host a Profitable Webinar in Order to Impact Your LaunchWelcome to the next episode of my ongoing series on getting the most out of your launch! Today I'm joined by course designer and launch strategist, Mara Kucirek. In this episode, Mara and I talk about how to have a big impact on your launch by hosting a profitable webinar.Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Whether or not you should include a masterclass in your launchWays to come up with a theme for your workshopHow to get people to show up to your masterclass even if you have a small email list 2023-12-1152 min

The Laylee Emadi Podcast — For Speakers, Coaches, and Course CreatorsEpisode 138: Mastering Course Creation: Maximize Student Engagement & Avoid Common Pitfalls with Mara Kucirek If you’re feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by low student engagement and lack of success in your online courses, despite your efforts to create quality content and meaningful interactions, then you are not alone! In today’s episode, Mara Kucirek joins us to highlight how you can create an engaging course that encourages student interactions while also dissolving a few myths you may believe. The Struggle Most Creative Educators Face As you’re introduced to the realm of online course creation, you may have a deep-rooted desire to share your expertise and knowledge with o...2023-12-1132 min

Create a Better Course029. How to Plan Your Week to Maximize Productivity and Minimize StressWho else loves productivity tips and weekly planning? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing all about how I plan my week (and how you can plan your week) to maximize productivity and efficiency while minimizing stress, because like you, I don't like feeling stressed out and overwhelmed every week! I'm going to walk you through my weekly planning routine (that I do every single week to make sure my week runs smoothly!) to make sure I accomplish as much as possible in the hours I have. Episode Highlights: Exactly how I plan...2023-12-0633 min

The Homemakers in Business Podcast: Branding, Websites, Marketing, and Business with Stephanie Duke23. Navigating Motherhood as an Entrepreneur: Setting Your Business Up for Freedom and Flexibility | A Kitchen Table Chat with Mara KucirekIn this episode, I'm delighted to have Mara Kucirek. Mara is an online course designer, launch strategist and host of the Create a Better Course Podcast. She’s helped over 150+ entrepreneurs launch online courses and digital products. Mara lives in Tampa, Florida with her husband, two dogs and brand new baby girl! Mara shares her journey from being a middle school teacher and corporate marketer to an online entrepreneur. With a passion for learning and diverse industries, she highlights the joy of working with different personalities and businesses. She emphasizes that your niche can be based on th...2023-11-241h 04

Create a Better Course028. 4 of My Most Controversial Opinions About Online CoursesLet’s get a little bit controversial. Over the last 5 years, I’ve worked on over 150 online courses and in that time I’ve learned a lot about what I think works and doesn’t work so today we’re exploring 4 of my most unpopular opinions about the online course world. Episode Highlights: My honest opinions on what makes a good teacher in an online course Why course software doesn't matter nearly as much as you think it does The #1 thing most course creators skip My least favorite way to record lessons Links Mentioned: Read the full...2023-11-1521 min

Create a Better Course027. 8 Simple Tricks to Overcome Procrastination and Boost Productivity Confession time: I am a HUGE procrastinator. Most people don’t know this about me, since on the surface it can seem like I have everything figured out in my business, but I’ve battled procrastination for years and worked to find the right strategies that help me overcome procrastination. In this episode I share eight of my biggest hacks to overcome procrastination and be more productive. Episode Highlights Why I sometimes give into procrastination and how it can help How to use your friends as accountability buddies My hack...2023-11-0830 min

Create a Better Course026. How Much Money Can You Make Selling Online Courses?Online courses and money - if you’re in the online or digital marketing world you may have wondered if it’s truly possible to make money from an online course. Today I’m breaking down how much money course creators earn, the different income levels, and the results you can expect to see when you launch an online course. Episode Highlights: The different types of money course creators make Why income varies and what you should focus on to make more Reasons people sometimes don't make any money with their online course and how to fix it...2023-11-0123 min

Create a Better Course025. Six Things That Helped Me Get to Six Figures in Online BusinessMaking six figures is one of THE big goals everyone wants to hit in online business, and getting there feels pretty dang incredible (though it’s not all sunshine and rainbows all the time)! Today I'm sharing the biggest things that helped me grow and sustain my business at the six-figure mark. Episode Highlights: A full recap of starting my business, how much money I make and how long it took to get to six figures How I got my very first clients Time management strategies that helped me grow my income Turning my busine...2023-10-2536 min

Create a Better Course024. How to Collect Powerful Customer Testimonials and Case Studies That Help You Sell with Brittany Herzberg Looking to get more testimonials for your online course? Brittany Herzberg is here to make it easier to gather customer testimonials and turn them into case studies that people love to read. If you've ever wanted to get more testimonials for your products or you're feeling unsure of what to do with the current testimonials that you have this episode is for you! Episode Highlights The differences between testimonials and case studies Simple ways to gather testimonials from your clients Questions you can ask to get great testimonials How to use case s...2023-10-1854 min

Create a Better Course023. Sales Down Right Now? 5 Reasons No One is Buying Your Online Course The economy is super weird right now. I know personally I have been extra stressed out about money and it’s something a lot of business owners are feeling right now too. I’ve had a lot of people ask me if online courses aren’t worth selling right now and if people just aren’t buying right now. The answer is people are STILL buying, but their purchasing habits have changed. If you’re seeing a dip in sales it’s probably time to rethink your strategy and change up some of your offers...2023-10-1132 min

Create a Better Course022. An Honest Conversation with My First Business Coach Meg Smidt: Finding Your Lifetime Vision, Getting Unstuck and Growing Your BusinessIn this episode, I sat down with one of the few people who was there alllll the way at the beginning of my business... Before there even really was a business! Meg Smidt of Your Coach Meg has worked with so many different business owners, moms, and creatives from every industry and niche, and she's here to share some of her wisdom and experience on achieving your goals and creating a strong lifetime vision. Episode Highlights: My coaching experience with Meg How we worked together to set my lifetime vision Practical life goals planning tips fr...2023-10-0455 min

Create a Better Course021. Mastering the Art of Sales Page Copywriting: Tips and Tricks for Converting Visitors into Customers with Emily ConleySales page copy can be one of the most frustrating and overwhelming parts of online course creation. Today I'm chatting with Emily Conley, an incredible copywriter and business friend who knows the ins and outs of writing a sales page that leaves people clicking that "buy" button! Episode Highlights: The biggest mistakes business owners and course creators make on their sales pages Tips for DIY copy Finding your brand voice Brand voice vs. your personal voice Writing a sales page that converts Writing killer headlines How to use and edit testimonials for your sa...2023-09-2757 min

Create a Better Course020. How I’m Planning a Profitable and Restful Self-employed Maternity LeaveI’m officially on maternity leave! Don’t worry, I recorded this episode before baby Kucirek officially arrived. Actually, as you read this, she might not be here yet…but I’m already winding things down and taking a step back in my business to make the most of the final weeks before baby arrives. This episode is all about my maternity leave plans and how to plan a maternity leave when you're self employed. Episode Highlights: How I've been prepping for maternity leave the last several months How much time I plan to take off...2023-09-2032 min

Chasing Simple Marketing for EntrepreneursEpisode 178: Create a Course Your Students Actually Complete with Mara Kucirek Create A Course Online with Mara Kucirek Too often, the focus of adding a course to our businesses is what that course can do for us – how it will improve our businesses, and how we can ensure we have the best course launch ever. And while I am really passionate about helping other educators have the best course launch ever, the former teacher in me is also really passionate about ensuring that our courses are the best they can be for our students as well. Which is why I knew I NEEDED to bring my fr...2023-09-1948 min

Create a Better Course019. Money Making Black Friday Strategy Tips with Nicole BoucherThat’s right, it’s already time to start thinking about Black Friday strategy! For so many business owners Black Friday ends up being a last minute idea and super stressful to plan. This year I want to help you avoid all of the Black Friday stress which is why I asked Nicole Boucher to join us and talk about Black Friday marketing ideas! Nicole is an incredible operations and business manager who runs the behind-the-scenes strategy for multiple online businesses. She’s also an absolute genius when it comes to planning and executing all things Black Friday. Whe...2023-09-1354 min

The Grace-Filled CEO PodcastEp 36: How A VA Can Transform Your Course Based Business Mara KucirekIn this episode, host Jillian Dolberry interviews Mara Kucirek, an online course expert. They discuss the importance of boundaries, especially for pregnant individuals, and then delve into the role of virtual assistants (VAs) in supporting course creation and business owners. Mara shares examples of clients she has worked with and highlights the mindset issues that arise when creating online courses. They also discuss the challenges of course creation and the value of having support. Mara provides a comprehensive list of tasks VAs can handle, including video-related tasks, generating transcripts, creating worksheets, and providing customer support. They emphasize the importance...2023-09-1253 min

Create a Better Course018. Unveiling the Biggest Black Friday Trends of 2023: Steal These Ideas for Your Own Promotions!Black Friday will be here before you know it, which is why NOW is the perfect time to start planning your Black Friday promotions. Today I’m sharing a roundup of the biggest Black Friday trends we’re seeing this year! Use these trends to plan your own promotions this year and get ahead of the curve. Episode Highlights: How to start planning your 2023 Black Friday sales 5 Black Friday trends to help you inspire your own sales Customer shopping habits this year and ideas to help boost your sales! How to communicate your Black Friday sales p...2023-09-0624 min

Starting a Business Simplified: For Healthcare EntrepreneursEp. 29: Step into the World of Selling Digital Products: Simple Ways to Get Started Today with Mara KucirekWelcome to another episode of Starting a Business Simplified, the podcast that takes the overwhelm out of entrepreneurship. In today's episode, we are diving into the inspiring story of Mara Kucirek, a successful entrepreneur who turned her passion into a thriving online business. Mara shares her journey from a corporate marketing job to becoming a middle school teacher, and ultimately finding her true calling as a business owner. We'll discover Mara's secrets to success, including how she started selling digital products, the importance of referrals, and the power of passive income. Whether...2023-09-0529 min

Create a Better Course017. My Biggest Business Mistakes (All of My Regrets and Embarrassing Secrets)Today I’m getting vulnerable and sharing all of my BIGGEST business mistakes and regrets. These are the things I would have done differently in business, ways I’ve wasted money and the behind-the-scenes details of my biggest self-sabotaging habits. Episode Highlights: The things that were a complete waste of money early on in my business How I self-sabotaged by charging really low prices and having a terrible money mindset My big regrets about growing an email list Passive income mistakes How I let imposter syndrome hold me b...2023-08-3025 min

Create a Better Course016. 8 Secrets to a Powerful and Profitable Launch Strategy with Carolyn O'BrienWhen it comes down to it, the biggest thing everyone wants to get out of a launch is for it to be successful. After all, you decided to put in all that work to create a course or product in the first place because you had something to share with people, and you knew there was an audience who would find it helpful. And, of course, whether you're launching something for the first time or the 20th time, it's pretty dang important that you actually make money during your launch. That's precisely why I invited Carolyn O'Brien to be...2023-08-2351 min

Create a Better Course015. A Week in My Life: A Behind the Scenes Look at Business, Pregnancy, Health and More!Want to take a peek behind the curtains to see what it’s like running a business full-time? This week I’m taking you along and walking you through day by day of exactly what a typical week looks like for me. I personally love listening to behind-the-scenes episodes like this. I think it’s so interesting to hear exactly how other people are spending their time. On this episode you’ll hear me talk about my morning routine, what my client work looks like, some of the goals I’m working on in my business a...2023-08-161h 04

Create a Better Course014. Online Courses Vs Memberships: Which One is Right for You?Online courses vs memberships - are you wondering which one is better? So many people get stuck on figuring out which one is the best option for their needs, so I made an episode to help with that decision! Today, I'm sharing the ins and outs of an online course vs membership site, the pros and cons, and who I think would be an ideal fit for each one. Plus, I talk about some strategies to help you to make the decision (and the first action steps to get you started, no matter which one you choose!)2023-08-0930 min

Create a Better Course013. Surprise! We’re Having a Baby! (How We Found Out, Symptoms, Maternity Leave Plans and More!)It’s true! We’re expecting a baby girl in October and we’re over the moon with excitement and joy! This episode covers all the behind-the-scenes details of pregnancy so far! Episode Highlights: How we first found out we were expecting a baby (and how I told my husband) My BIGGEST fears around having kids and how I’m navigating them Creating a business over the last few years that has given me more space and freedom for family time How we told our friends and family Findi...2023-08-0243 min

Create a Better Course012. 5 Strategies That Tripled My Affiliate Marketing Income This YearDo you make income from affiliate marketing in your business? For the first four years of my business, I didn’t - and I regret it! I wish I’d started sooner. Anyone can get started with affiliate marketing income - no matter what stage you are at in your business! In this episode, I’m sharing how I finally got over my big hang-ups around affiliate marketing income and five simple strategies that helped me TRIPLE my affiliate marketing passive income. Episode Highlights: What affiliate marketing is How I worked past my...2023-07-2628 min

Create a Better Course011. How to Film Your Online Course VideosSo, you’re building an online course, and the time has come to film the videos (cue the dramatic music!) Obviously, if you’re launching an online course, the videos are a huge part of how you’ll connect with students and, well…actually teach them something. So, how do you do it? Episode Highlights: Your options for the recording process (and my top pick on how to get your videos done!) The best tools and software to make the recording process as smooth as possible How to prep for your videos and write your scripts The best ways to cr...2023-07-1935 min

Business-First CreativesToo much visibility is exhaustingMagic of Automated Emails Webinar (YouTube Live Recording)Automate Your Sales (FREE 3-Day Challenge)This is happening July 18, 19, 20th. Grab your seat at coliejames.com/challengeSimple SEO Series is happening here on the podcast July 24-27th 🎉Amanda Warfield's Episode on Business-First CreativesAmanda Warfield's Episode on Create a Better Course with Mara KucirekThe Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to...2023-07-1808 min

Create a Better Course010. Pre-launch Secrets with Amanda Warfield: How to Create Buzz, Make $$$ and Get Ready to Sell Your Course! Pre-launching a course is one of those things that can have a HUGE impact on your success, but so many people skip over it entirely. Amanda Warfield (an incredible content and marketing strategist) is joining me to spill all the secrets on how to create a pre-launch runway and create buzz about your course before launch day! Episode Highlights: Why pre-launching is important The basics of pre-launch runways Each phase of pre-launch and what you should do Amanda’s tips for pre-launching with less stress Segmenting your pre-launch email marketing...2023-07-121h 07

Create a Better Course009. Is ThriveCart Learn Right for Your Online Course? After designing and launching online courses for entrepreneurs for over five years, I've seen it all and used SO many different softwares as new companies pop up and different ones shift to the forefront of the market. Over the past year and a half, I've had a lot of clients switch up their courses to ThriveCart Learn. So, is it right for you, too? Let's unpack all the details on ThriveCart to find out! Episode Highlights: What is ThriveCart? What can you sell on ThriveCart? The basics of ThriveCart Learn 2023-07-0528 min

Create a Better Course008. 4 Surprising Ways I’ve Taken More Time Off in My Business This Year and How You Can Too! Ready to take more time off this year? I'm here to help! I'm sharing practical tips for business owners to plan yearly holidays, vacations, and breaks! Plus some insight on how to make sure you don't accidentally spend your entire vacation working (which I've been guilty of way too many times) Episode Highlights: Four tricks I use to take more time off My time off schedule How I communicate time off with my clients How I hold myself accountable for taking time off Three ways to make sure you don’t end up working on vacation Link...2023-06-2825 min

Create a Better Course007. How Elizabeth McCravy Built a Six-Figure Course and Sold Out Her Beta Launch in 1 HOUR!In this episode, Elizabeth McCravy chats with us about the beta launch and marketing secrets behind her six-figure course, Booked Out Designer! This is a real and raw peek at what it takes to create, launch and manage a successful and profitable online course. In this episode, we talked about: -How long the course creation process takes and EXACTLY how to finally take action on getting your course done! -Running a successful beta launch and SELLING OUT in 1 hour! -Live launching vs evergreen launch strategies -How to provide an inc...2023-06-2152 min

Create a Better Course006. Steal These 8 Productivity Tips to Work Smarter, Not Harder and Maximize Your TimeToday, we're talking about the nitty-gritty details of productivity and time management. As my business has grown, time has become one of my most valuable resources, and one of the things that has helped me grow my business to where I am today is learning how to manage my time efficiently. I've definitely had my fair share of battling procrastination and distraction (we're all human, right?!) But I've also managed to make some really good habits along the way that help me work smarter and push through those days when I need to get things done (even if I...2023-06-1435 min

Create a Better Course005. A Cheat Sheet for Hosting and Selling Online Business Bundles That Lead to Cash, Collaboration and Massive Growth with Dolly DelongToday, we're talking all about business bundles with Dolly Delong. Dolly is a Nashville-based branding and family milestone photographer and an incredible systems and workflow educator. Dolly also recently hosted a FIVE-FIGURE launch with her bundle, The Systems Workflow and Magic Bundle. Today Dolly is spilling all the details about how to use bundles to grow your business and create powerful collaborations. Episode Highlights: -What is an online business bundle and why you might want to run or participate in one -How to use bundles to grow your income and make long-term friendships 2023-06-071h 08

Create a Better Course004. How to Choose the Best Online Course Creation Platform for Your Business (My Top Software Recommendations!)The number one question I get in my business every single day is, "Which online course creation platform should I use for my course?" In this episode, I’m spilling the details on what you should look for in an online course platform, how to decide the right one for you and three of my favorite options! Episode Highlights: In this episode, I talked about: How to choose the right online course platform for you and your business (spoiler alert: the answer isn't the same for everyone) Why you actually might want t...2023-05-3137 min

Create a Better Course003. 5 Big Course Creation Mistakes Holding You Back from Making More SalesAre you guilty of any of these mistakes? After four years of working as an online course creator and strategist (and over a decade of working in one way or another with curriculum and education), I've definitely learned a thing or two about the little things that can make your course successful…and what can hold you back from making more sales. This week on the podcast, we're talking about the five biggest course creation mistakes I see in online business and how to avoid them in your own course. Episode Highlights: How Impos...2023-05-2436 min

Create a Better Course002. Exactly How My Business Makes Money (A Behind-the-Scenes Look at My Income Streams and Revenue)Wanna talk about money? I always love it when other entrepreneurs share the details of how they make money in their business so in this episode I’m getting specific about how much money I made last year, all the ways my business makes money, and my best tips for growing your business income. Episode Highlights: How Much Money I Made Last Year Alllll of my income streams and exactly how much each stream makes up of my total income My future plans for passive income and growth How m...2023-05-2341 min

Create a Better Course001. My Online Business Story: Quitting My 9 to 5, Earning Six Figures, and Creating More Freedom in My LifeIt’s podcast launch day and in this first episode of Create a Better Course I’m sharing my online business story - from stuffy, exhausting corporate jobs to leaving my day job and starting a business in my 20’s. I’m sharing all the details and the winding journey of how my business grew over the years. Episode Highlights: -Being an entrepreneur at heart but feeling like the journey to grow a business that actually created income took a LONG TIME -All of my side hustles over the years -Trying to force...2023-05-2230 min

Create a Better CourseOfficial Trailer - Welcome and Stay Tuned!Ready to learn what it takes to create a phenomenal and profitable online course? I’m Mara Kucirek - an online course and instructional designer for entrepreneurs and small business owners! Together we’re going to unpack how to grow your passive income through online courses that have a lasting impact on your students too! On this podcast, you’ll find solo episodes filled with actionable advice around launch strategy, marketing online courses and digital products. We’ll also talk about what it takes to start and grow a six-figure business that gives you more freedom an...2023-05-1101 min