LUYC 101: Overcoming Resistance to Launch Her Online Course with Victoria Stith

LUYC 101: Overcoming Resistance to Launch Her Online Course with Victoria Stith

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur August 14, 2019 Duration: 33:12
What’s up everyone! I am here today with Victoria Stith, a therapist, new course creator, and a recent graduate of my group program, Finish Your Damn Course! After many starts and stops on her own, Victoria joined Finish Your Damn Course to overcome her fears, get unstuck, and create her online course. In this episode, Victoria shares her experience in the program, how she overcame resistance, and what it was like to finish--and teach--her damn course. Let’s dig in! Creating the online course allowed me to be more accessible and help more people at once. After experiencing the struggle of online course creation, Victoria was motivated to join Finish Your Damn Course to overcome her fears, identify her needs, and move forward from the stuck zone. In this episode, Victoria discusses her experience joining the program and the results it brought her. You’ll hear how FYDC helped her start her LIVE course that helps parents learn the techniques of healthy communication with children suffering from substance abuse disorders. Let’s dig in! Episode Quotes “Finish Your Damn Course helped me be less anxious and not be stuck in creating my online course.” "Doing the LIVE course taught me that online projects can work." "The program helped me be less anxious, have more playful attitude, and not be shy with my audience." "It is important to identify what you need for yourself to keep you moving instead of staying stuck." "Invest in what your needs are and fulfill those needs." Listen to Learn 01:02 Getting to know Victoria Stith, Rapid Five Questions 05:17 Victoria's motivation in creating her online course 06:10 The challenges that motivated Victoria to join Finish Your Damn Course 10:21 Results after joining Finish Your Damn Course 13:04 Hardest part of the program and how Victoria pushed through it 15:43 Overview about Victoria's course - course goal and who it’s for 19:12 Importance of pre-validation with your audience 21:01 Victoria's experience in teaching the course LIVE 23:39 Benefits and insights from going through Finish Your Damn Course 26:35 Victoria's advice for those people stuck in creating online courses 27:41 Exciting things coming up from Victoria, website link and Facebook group Ready to finish your damn course? There are 8 spots left for my group program, Finish Your Damn Course. Early enrollment ends TOMORROW for those on the waitlist. Regular enrollment starts on August 21. Click here to learn more: https://get.zencourses.co/fydc-waitlist/

Behind every successful online course is a story, and Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives is where those stories are told. Host Janelle Allen, a Learning Designer and Online Course Coach with nearly a decade of experience as an Instructional Design consultant, goes beyond surface-level advice. In each episode, she sits down with entrepreneurs who have actually built impactful learning experiences, delving into the real journeys-the breakthroughs, the unexpected hurdles, and the lessons learned the hard way. This isn't just about inspiration; it's a practical resource. Janelle systematically unpacks her own proven strategies for designing courses that truly stick, building a sustainable business around them, and creating material that genuinely transforms students' lives. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct, honest conversation with a trusted mentor who has been in the trenches. You'll gather actionable insights on moving from idea to launch, structuring content for better learning outcomes, and establishing your own authority in a crowded market. If you're looking to create something that is both profitable and meaningful, this is the space for you.
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Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives
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