Send us a text If you’ve ever looked at your course and thought, “Why isn’t it selling? It’s actually good…” this one’s for you. In this episode, we unpack the four biggest blind spots that quietly sabotage even the best courses (and how to fix them). From selling features instead of freedom, to waiting for “perfect,” to comparing yourself into paralysis, we’ll help you pinpoint what’s holding you back and get your course moving again. It’s equal parts mindset and messaging, with real t...

Send us a text Every course has a first version… and let’s be honest, it’s usually a little bit cringe. In this fun (and slightly vulnerable) episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the three different versions of the Online Course School, from scrappy orange slides filmed in a living room to the streamlined, action-first program we run today. We’re sharing exactly how the program evolved over time, why we stopped overcomplicating things, and how every iteration helped us build somet...

Send us a text Ready to launch your course but not sure if you've covered all your bases? In this actionable episode, we are sharing the exact 5-step checklist we give to every single course student before launch - and now it's yours to steal! No more wondering if you're ready or second-guessing your preparation. We're breaking down the essential elements that separate successful launches from flops, giving you a clear roadmap to follow. In This Episode: The 5 non-negotiable steps before any...

Send us a text We're back from Dette's baby break and spilling ALL the tea! In this completely transparent episode, we're lifting the curtain on exactly what it's like to run a successful course business - the real hours, the actual numbers, and the honest truth about balancing business with new babies! From working just 5-10 hours per week to building a business that started with $100, we're sharing the behind-the-scenes reality that most course creators never talk about. No fluff, no fake i...

Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by student questions? Worried that without 1:1 calls, your students won't succeed? In this practical episode, Odette and Aimee tackle the support dilemma that every course creator faces: how to provide exceptional student care without sacrificing your sanity! We're breaking down innovative support strategies that both scale your impact AND improve student results. Because contrary to popular belief, more of your personal time isn't always what students need ...

Send us a text Stuck in the endless cycle of tweaking, refining, and never launching? In this permission-giving episode, we are tackling the number one course creator killer: perfectionism! Get ready for some tough love (and encouragement) as we share why your "not-quite-perfect" course could be exactly what your audience needs right now. Plus, we'll reveal the inspiring journey of a Japanese language course that started on a 2011 laptop and grew into a million-dollar empire - all because we ...

Send us a text Drowning in tasks but seeing minimal growth? Spending hours tweaking your course while your marketing gathers dust? In this eye-opening episode, we're tackle the number one silent killer of course businesses: spending your precious time on the wrong things! We're exposing the "busy work trap" that keeps so many course creators stuck, and revealing the simple time audit that's transforming how successful creators structure their days. In This Episode: Why perfecting your PDFs is...

Send us a text Giving away too much for free? Feeling like you have nothing left to sell? In this strategic episode, we're tackling one of the most common dilemmas course creators face - knowing exactly what content to give away and what to charge for! We're breaking down the content hierarchy that successful course creators use to build awareness, generate interest, and convert followers into paying students. No more guesswork about what goes where! In This Episode: Why your best content mig...

Send us a text Are you stuck in the endless cycle of perfecting your course... that no one's buying? In this game-changing episode, Odette and Aimee reveal why creating your entire course before launching might be the biggest mistake you're making (and yes, we learned this the hard way - wait until you hear our landscaping story! 😅) Get ready for a major perspective shift: what if we told you you only need 30% of your course to launch successfully? We're breaking down our "beta before perfect...

Send us a text Is your course community feeling more like a ghost town than a thriving hub? Are you drowning in notifications or struggling to keep conversations flowing? In this game-changing episode, we're spilling ALL the tea on what it really takes to build a course community that doesn't burn you out! Get ready for some truth bombs about why most course communities fail (and how to make sure yours doesn't). Plus, we're sharing our tried-and-tested 80/20 rule that turns struggling communi...

Send us a textStuck in the "I need better equipment" trap? Been telling yourself you'll start your course once you can afford a fancy camera? In this myth-busting episode, we're exposing one of the biggest lies in course creation - that you need professional video equipment to succeed.In This Episode:Real examples of successful courses filmed on phonesWhen to upgrade (and when to keep it simple)The truth about what equipment you actually needHow to make the most of what you already haveWhethe...

Send us a text Stuck in the pricing paralysis? Worried about charging "too much"? In this value-packed episode, we're tackling the episode that most course creators need but few dare to make - how to actually price your course! Get ready for a perspective shift that might shock you: If people are saying your course is too expensive... it's probably too cheap! We're breaking down why undercharging isn't just hurting your bank account - it's actually doing your students a disservice. In This E...

Send us a text We're back after the holidays and are so excited to get back into another year of creating amazing courses! Is your course feeling more like a content dump than a transformational experience? In this game-changing episode, we reveal why most courses fail to engage students (and how to make sure yours doesn't)! We're diving deep into the three biggest experience killers that turn eager students into ghost town residents. From the dreaded "silent treatment" to the soul-crushin...

Send us a text Stuck in the "I need more followers" trap? Waiting to hit that magical 10K follower list before launching your course? Time for a reality check! In this myth-busting episode, we're calling out one of the biggest lies in the course creation industry: that you need a massive following to succeed. Think about it - do restaurants wait for 10,000 Instagram followers before opening their doors? Neither should you! We're exposing why this toxic myth persists (spoiler: it's making cert...

Send us a text Struggling with imposter syndrome? Worried you don't have enough letters after your name to teach? In this eye-opening episode, we're tackling the age-old question that keeps so many course creators stuck: Do you really need traditional qualifications to be qualified? And how qualified do you really need to be to create an online course? Through personal stories (including Odette's journey from 12-year-old seamstress to successful course creator) and real-world examples, we're ...

Send us a text Ready to launch your course but worried your tech isn't fancy enough? In this myth-busting episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest fears holding new course creators back - the tech stack myth! Leave your tech anxiety at the door as we expose why you DON'T need expensive equipment or complicated platforms to create a successful online course. We're busting open the false belief that high-end tech equals high revenue (spoiler alert: it doesn't!), and showing you exactly what y...

Send us a text Sick of complicated funnels and fancy marketing strategies that take forever to implement? This episode is your fast-track to getting more students THIS month! 🚀 Join Odette & Aimee as they break down three simple, ethical, and ACTIONABLE strategies you can use right now to boost your course sales. In This Episode You'll Learn: 1. The "one question" email technique that starts sales conversations naturally 2. How to create irresistible "this month only" bonuses that overc...

Send us a text Ever catch yourself staring at your incredible course content, wondering why it isn't selling itself? (Yep, we've been there too.) This week on The Course Mentors Show, Aimee and Odette are tackling the elephant in the zoom room: how to market your course without losing yourself in the process. Drawing from real experience (including some spectacular failures and surprising wins), we're sharing what actually works - and more importantly, what feels right. You'll discover: • ...

Send us a text Hey there, course creators! Aimee and Odette here, ready to spill the beans on how we've cracked the code for selling online courses without losing our minds (or our humanity). In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on our own wild ride through the world of course sales. Trust us, we've been through it all - the adrenaline-fueled launches, the "set it and forget it" automations, and everything in between. Ever wondered why some strategies feel impersonal and ov...

Send us a text Hey hey, future (or current) course creator! In this ep, Aimee Hill and Odette Ede are about to break down the BIG question: “with so many shiny objects in the course creation world, where exactly are you supposed to focus your energy?” After coaching hundreds of incredible women on course creation, we've seen every shiny-object-trap, rabbit-hole and side-quest imaginable. Today we're cutting through the noise to simplify your approach to course creation. In this no-fluff, a...