ZCS 041: The Secret to Loving Your Launch with Dave Graham

ZCS 041: The Secret to Loving Your Launch with Dave Graham

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur December 8, 2016 Duration: 50:41
Welcome to another episode of The Zen Courses Show! My guest for this episode is Dave Graham, musician and founder of Music Theory is Your Friend. Dave just had his first successful launch for his newest course, The Music Creator’s Toolkit—after many failed course launches. Today, he shares what he did differently to succeed. **In This Episode, You'll Learn:** - How Dave got started teaching music theory - The secret mindset you need as an entrepreneur to keep going - The one thing he changed that led to a successful course launch - How to keep going even if you think you’re doing everything wrong - Alternatives to having an email list **References and Tools Mentioned:** - [The Music Creator’s Toolkit](http://musictheoryisyourfriend.com/products-and-services/) - [Fizzle - Online Training for Business Builders](http://fizzle.co?aid=232) - [Teachable](https://teachable.com/) - [Thinkific](https://www.thinkific.com/) - [Coach](https://www.withcoach.com/) **Thanks for Listening!** If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving an honest review for The Zen Courses Show on iTunes! Ratings and reviews boost ratings & help new listeners find the show. I read every review and I'd love to read yours.  And, finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. If you have an Android phone, you can subscribe on Stitcher. Lastly, I want to say THANK YOU to Dave for sharing his story with us on The Zen Courses Show!

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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