276: The “Go Wide, Go Deep, Go Long” Model for Course Creators (Featuring John Meese)

276: The “Go Wide, Go Deep, Go Long” Model for Course Creators (Featuring John Meese)

Author: Jacques Hopkins February 19, 2026 Duration: 1:05:06

Most course creators think the path to success is to go wide first — build a big audience, create a big course, launch to the masses. But what if that’s actually the slowest way to build momentum?

In this episode, I sit down with John Meese from Sell Your Smarts to unpack his “Go Wide, Go Deep, Go Long” framework — and why starting with depth (not scale) is often the smartest move. We talk about how to land your first high-ticket clients without ads or social media, how to craft a 10x promise that cuts through the noise, and why we’ve officially entered what John calls “The Age of Insight.” If you’re building (or rebuilding) your online course business in 2026, this conversation will challenge the way you think about offers, audiences, and growth.

Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/1zvGy_pI1NE

John's Website: meese.gift/course

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Jacques Hopkins hosts The Online Course Show, a space built for the specific challenges and opportunities faced by people who teach what they know. This isn't about vague inspiration; it's a practical exchange drawn from real experience. Jacques believes in going straight to the source, so conversations here are fueled by firsthand accounts of what actually moves the needle for an online education business. You'll hear from fellow creators and experts who break down everything from high-level strategic vision to the nitty-gritty processes that make a course run smoothly. Episodes dive into topics like marketing funnels, content strategy, and the operational details many gloss over. The dialogue is a two-way street, with Jacques regularly sharing his own observations and testing ideas within this entrepreneurial community. If you're creating, launching, or scaling an online course, this podcast serves as a continual workshop. It’s where abstract concepts meet actionable plans, all aimed at helping you build something that resonates and succeeds.
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