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Online Course Masters

By Phil Ebiner

Online Course Masters is a podcast that gets inside the minds of online course creators successfully creating and selling courses on marketplaces like Udemy and Skillshare, as well as self-hosting courses on their on sites with tools like Teachable, Thinkific, and others.
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Udemy Live 2019: Recap & Takeaways

Online Course MastersOct 21, 2019

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Udemy Live 2019: Recap & Takeaways

Udemy Live 2019: Recap & Takeaways

What did Phil learn at #UdemyLive 2019? In this episode he recaps his experience and what he learned from the 4th annual Udemy Live conference!

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Oct 21, 201943:24
5 Questions: Sales Funnels, Membership Sites, Coaching, Course Bundles, Next-Level Business

5 Questions: Sales Funnels, Membership Sites, Coaching, Course Bundles, Next-Level Business

Welcome to an edition of 5 questions, where we answer listener-submitted questions related to teaching online. You can submit your own question at OnlineCourseMasters.com/question. Today's questions are:

  • What are your thoughts on using funnels to sell higher priced products?
  • Should you sell individual courses or create a membership on your own site?
  • How did you take your business to the next level?
  • How would you set up a bundle with one-on-one coaching options that are one-off sales?
  • What tools do you use to set up course bundles besides email and skype?
  • What terms and conditions need to be put in place to protect yourself and the student since the coaching will be one-time sales?

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Sep 30, 201929:03
How to Successfully Launch a Premium Course with Mai-kee Tsang

How to Successfully Launch a Premium Course with Mai-kee Tsang

If you want a masterclass on how to successfully launch an online course, this is the episode for you. Mai-kee Tsang walks us through the 5 phases of a successful course launch, which she’s created from her experience doing 13 live launches in 1 year that each earned her clients $30,000.

From building human to human connections and understanding your brand DNA, to the actual steps of a launch sequence, this is a must-listen episode!

How has teaching online changed your life?
Becoming active in the online course community has been an awesome benefit to my own podcast, and to my PR business. It's helped me train new talent so much faster. Sharing it with other professionals who need help in the podcast space has been so rewarding.

What is your #1 tip for new course creators?
Create a course YOU need for your own business--you're the expert

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Sep 23, 201901:01:09
The Jerry Banfield Interview

The Jerry Banfield Interview

If you’ve been on Udemy for a while, you probably know the name Jerry Banfield. Notorious in the Udemy circle for his rise and fall, we are excited to have Jerry on the Online Course Masters to share his entire story. From discovering passive income on Udemy to the truth about how he was able to scale his business so quickly, Jerry shares it all in this episode.

We dive into what happened when he suddenly disappeared from Udemy, and what happened afterwards including his recent ventures with cryptocurrency, a new online course platform, and so much more. We’re sure you’ll enjoy this episode!

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Sep 16, 201955:35
Everything You Need to Know About Audio for Course Creation with Tomas George

Everything You Need to Know About Audio for Course Creation with Tomas George

Tomas George is a music producer and audio expert who also teaches online courses. In this episode of the Online Course Masters show, he walks us through everything you need to record and edit great-sounding audio. From setting up your environment to choosing the right microphone, you’ll get expert tips, tools and advice for making your online course audio sound the best it can be.

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Sep 09, 201939:58
Building a 6-Figure Per Year Art Teaching Business with Rod Moore

Building a 6-Figure Per Year Art Teaching Business with Rod Moore

Rod Moore hadn’t stepped into an art gallery until 2008, let alone put paintbrush to canvas. Since then, he’s not only become an amazing painter, but has turned his passion and experience into a 10k/month art teaching business. With a combination of his own membership site and using course marketplaces like Udemy & Skillshare, he’s an incredible example of how perseverance and consistency create success. 

In this episode, you’ll hear how Rod uses Facebook Ads and YouTube to market his courses - including selling $247 lifetime subscriptions and access to his own $997 certification program. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Sep 02, 201948:15
Udemy's Pricing and Promotional Update 2019

Udemy's Pricing and Promotional Update 2019

Udemy is making changes to how they price courses and how instructors can promote courses, starting September 2019. In this episode, Phil shares what the updates are and how he feels about them. There are many pros and cons, and limitations to what instructors can do moving forward. Is it good? Is it bad? Listen to the entire episode to find out what Phil thinks!

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Aug 26, 201930:55
5 Questions: Launching a New Course, Lean Publishing, Leveraging Udemy, Reviews and Ads

5 Questions: Launching a New Course, Lean Publishing, Leveraging Udemy, Reviews and Ads

Welcome to an edition of 5 questions, where we answer listener-submitted questions related to teaching online. You can submit your own question at OnlineCourseMasters.com/question. Today's questions are:

  • How do you get the ball rolling on new courses, as it has become extremely difficult for new courses to gain momentum nowadays?
  • Do you or someone on your team actually read and respond to each review you get?
  • What are your thoughts on lean publishing on Udemy courses - meaning launching a course with just a few sections and outline of all sections, and then adding new sections each week?
  • How can we leverage Udemy to sell courses on our own site?
  • At which point did you trust your product enough to spend thousands of dollars advertising it?

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Aug 19, 201928:17
How to Crush it On YouTube with Jordy Vandeput and His 1+ Million Subscribers

How to Crush it On YouTube with Jordy Vandeput and His 1+ Million Subscribers

In this episode, we interview the founder of Cinecom.net, Jordy Vandeput who has seen tremendous growth on YouTube over the past several years. With over 1.4 million subscribers, he shares a lot of tips and tricks to help course creators find success on YouTube. He walks us back through his early days creating courses TutsPlus to how he discovered Udemy and Skillshare. You’ll also learn about how to expand your team, how to come up with great topics, and the importance of being authentic to your audience.

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Aug 12, 201948:54
From Best-Selling Author to Top Course Creator with Vocal Coach Robert Lunte

From Best-Selling Author to Top Course Creator with Vocal Coach Robert Lunte

In this episode of The Online Course Masters Show, you will hear how Robert Lunte built a solid business by creating massive amounts of content. Robert explains his beginning journey of creating a successful vocalist book to how he uses platforms like Udemy to draw people into his sales funnel. You will hear a lot of great tips and what it takes to hire a team, so be sure to listen in today!

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Aug 05, 201941:44
5 Questions: Co-instructors, Quizzes, Free Coupon Strategy, LinkedIn and Self-Help Courses

5 Questions: Co-instructors, Quizzes, Free Coupon Strategy, LinkedIn and Self-Help Courses

Welcome to an edition of 5 questions, where we answer listener-submitted questions related to teaching online. You can submit your own question at OnlineCourseMasters.com/question. Today's questions are:

What is the best advanced quiz app we can use in a course, compatible with teachable?
How do you decide which co-instructors to work with?
Is giving free coupons away still a good strategy?
Do you know of any course creators using LinkedIn Ads to drive traffic successfully?
What are the future of humanities and self-help courses? Are they going to be dominated by the programming, marketing and other tech courses?

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Jul 29, 201942:25
Breaking Into the Fitness Niche with Felix Harder

Breaking Into the Fitness Niche with Felix Harder

After writing books in the fitness niche, Felix Harder decided to switch to online courses. After having success with his first course, he went on to create a catalog of online courses and has seen major success in a niche most people would say is already too competitive. Listen to this episode of The Online Course Masters show to hear how Felix is using YouTube and Facebook groups to build a loyal fan base and his what his plans for the future are.

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Jul 22, 201949:29
How Neil Benson Made $20k+ Selling One Course with Teachable

How Neil Benson Made $20k+ Selling One Course with Teachable

In this episode of The Online Course Masters Show, we speak with Neil Benson who has made over $20,000 in the past year and a half with just one course! Neil will share with you his journey into becoming an online course creator and how he is using platforms like LinkedIn to build an audience.

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Jul 15, 201943:21
Starting an Online Course Business for Musicians with Jonny Armandary

Starting an Online Course Business for Musicians with Jonny Armandary

After his wife suffered a severe cardiac arrest, Jonny Armandary knew that he needed to make some drastic changes in his life. Soon afterwards, he discovered online courses through a fellow mate and was soon on his way to success. Though Jonny is still relatively new in the online course world, make no mistake that he has done everything right in setting up his courses, website, social media platforms, and online presence. He shares his methods, plans, goals, and even some extra audio knowledge which he is experienced in. Listen to this episode of the Online Course Masters Podcast to hear how Jonny changed his life and where he plans to take it.

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Jul 08, 201955:44
5 Question: Updating Old Courses, Topic Validation, Outsourcing, Udemy’s Longterm Growth

5 Question: Updating Old Courses, Topic Validation, Outsourcing, Udemy’s Longterm Growth

Welcome to an edition of 5 questions, where we answer listener-submitted questions related to teaching online. You can submit your own question at OnlineCourseMasters.com/question. Today's questions are:

1: How do you make sure that your older courses keep earning revenue?
2: Is it better to upgrade an existing course that’s not performing anymore or to reuse and improve the material, publish a new course and retire the old course?
3: What is the best way to validate a course idea: Start with my own platform built in Wordpress or use a turnkey platform like Teachable?
4. Is Udemy still experimenting with raising prices for popular instructors in select markets? Do you see Udemy increasing profit per instructor longterm? I think we’re still at the beginning of Udemy growth and I’d love your thoughts!
5. Did you hire employees or VAs?

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Jul 01, 201935:36
2 Years to 10K Monthly with Graphic Designer Lindsay Marsh

2 Years to 10K Monthly with Graphic Designer Lindsay Marsh

In this episode of the Online Course Masters Podcast, you will hear from Lindsay Marsh who is dominating graphic design courses both on Udemy and Skillshare. Her passion (and almost obsession) for creating professional and engaging content has brought her to the top of online instructors. You will hear some of her best strategies for building an engaging community and her future plans for expanding her online course creation empire.

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Jun 24, 201947:50
A Deep Dive into the Beginner’s Journey with Trumpet Player Chris Still

A Deep Dive into the Beginner’s Journey with Trumpet Player Chris Still

Though Chris Still is still in the early stages of course creation, he hasn’t hesitated to take action and work hard to make his dreams come to a reality. As a trumpet player and teacher, Chris plans on taking the information he knows specifically about helping musicians audition for parts and putting it together in an online course. You will also hear how Chris plans to give back to the community and also some of the things he has learned in the early stages of his journey. Subscribe and listen to this episode of the Online Course Creation Podcast today.

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Jun 17, 201946:55
Teaching Online Courses as a Side Hustle with Mohammad Azam

Teaching Online Courses as a Side Hustle with Mohammad Azam

In this episode of the Online Course Masters Podcast, you will hear how Mohammad Azam builds programming courses on very specific niches to create a portfolio of diverse information. Mohammad also leverages teaching boot camps in person which provides real-time feedback and also gives him more exposure both offline and online. You will definitely want to listen to this episode if you have ever wanted to create a live event experience!

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Jun 10, 201939:01
Growing to 20k Recurring Revenue Thanks to Killer Lead Magnets with Neil Anderson

Growing to 20k Recurring Revenue Thanks to Killer Lead Magnets with Neil Anderson

Neil Anderson has some unconventional ways of sending traffic to his courses, and in this episode of the Online Course Masters Podcast, you will hear exactly how he is leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube for better reach. Listen in to hear how Neil has built a successful business and brand in the technology space.

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

Jun 03, 201945:49
Creating The Perfect $10k Per Month Online Course Business with Ranga Karanam

Creating The Perfect $10k Per Month Online Course Business with Ranga Karanam

In this episode of the Online Course Masters Podcast, we are joined by Ranga Karanam who is crushing it in the online course industry. Since English isn’t Ranga’s first language, he had to overcome an initial hesitation creating English-based courses but today has thousands of students from over 200 countries watching his programming and development courses. Tune in to the episode to hear Ranga’s story and the methods he is using to get more students and generate more revenue.

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources. You can join the Academy - the one and only place you need to become an online course masters yourself. Or, start with our free 5-day course creation challenge.

Let's teach the world together!

May 27, 201942:15
We're Back, Welcome to Season 3

We're Back, Welcome to Season 3

Welcome to the Online Course Masters show, where we you learn how to create, launch and grow your own online course business.

In this episode, Phil and Jeremy ring in the new season. They chat about what they've been up to during the break, the state of the online course world in 2019, and what's new with OCM including a new website, Academy and free 5 Day Challenge.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources.

May 20, 201936:11
78 Writing Udemy Promo Announcements that Convert

78 Writing Udemy Promo Announcements that Convert

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan break down how to write a promotional announcement that converts and actually makes sales. This is great for Udemy instructors, and can also be beneficial for any other email marketing of your online courses.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Sep 24, 201838:03
77 Launching Your Online Course

77 Launching Your Online Course

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan walk through how to launch an online course. They break down everything you need to do on launch day, and beyond to have the most successful online course launch.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Sep 17, 201843:42
76 Pricing Your Online Course

76 Pricing Your Online Course

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about how to set prices for your online course. We talk about pricing on Udemy, including how to deal with the constant discounts. We talk about setting prices on your own site, as well as how to set prices for subscriptions.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Sep 10, 201852:34
75 Design a Landing Page That Sells

75 Design a Landing Page That Sells

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan walk you through designing a course landing page that makes sales - perfect for anyone self-hosting courses with platforms like Teachable or Thinkific.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Sep 03, 201828:08
74 Putting Together Your Udemy Course

74 Putting Together Your Udemy Course

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan walk you through all of the steps to putting your course together on Udemy - including things like course messages, course goals, target audience, description, and more!

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Aug 27, 201846:22
73 Choosing an Online Course Platform

73 Choosing an Online Course Platform

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about choosing an online course platform. Should you use Udemy? Skillshare? Self-host on Teachable or Thinkific? We'll break down all of the pros and cons in this episode.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Aug 20, 201853:58
72 Design Your Course Graphics and Promo Videos

72 Design Your Course Graphics and Promo Videos

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about how to create amazing course graphics - the tools we use and best practices we follow. Also, we'll cover a step-by-step template for creating an amazing promo video.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Aug 13, 201842:33
71 Course Extras that Make Super Happy Learners

71 Course Extras that Make Super Happy Learners

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about things you can add to your course to make super happy learners, and in return get better reviews, and ultimately make more sales.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Aug 06, 201850:45
70 Writing Better Course Titles & Sales Copy

70 Writing Better Course Titles & Sales Copy

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about how to write a great course title and description to better entice people to purchase your courses.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Jul 30, 201851:00
69 Tips for Editing Your Online Courses

69 Tips for Editing Your Online Courses

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about tips for editing your online course videos.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Jul 23, 201837:60
68 9 Tips for Recording Your Online Course

68 9 Tips for Recording Your Online Course

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about tips for recording your online courses - to make it higher quality and more efficient.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Jul 16, 201838:03
67 Time Management, Work-Life Balance, Going Full Time

67 Time Management, Work-Life Balance, Going Full Time

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about productivity tips, work/life balance, time management best practices, and when is the right time to go full time as an online course creator.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Jul 09, 201827:25
66 Video and Lighting Equipment and Tips

66 Video and Lighting Equipment and Tips

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about their recommended video equipment including cameras and lighting kits.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Jul 02, 201801:00:11
65 Audio Equipment for Online Course Creators

65 Audio Equipment for Online Course Creators

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about their recommended audio equipment, microphones, and recording devices for creating online courses.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Jun 25, 201801:02:08
Special Announcement: The Mentorship Program is Open

Special Announcement: The Mentorship Program is Open

Do you want one-on-one coaching with Phil & Jeremy? We're opening up a new mentorship program that gives you a private coaching call and weekly office hours during the month of July. Head to https://bit.ly/coursemaster to get $100 and join the mentorship program. We're only accepting new students until next Monday - June 25 - so don't delay!

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Jun 19, 201807:53
64 Building the Ultimate Course Creator Dashboard with InstructorHQ

64 Building the Ultimate Course Creator Dashboard with InstructorHQ

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat talk to Daniel Walter Scott, founder of InstructorHQ - a new online dashboard meant to help online course creators improve their course creation and efficiency.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Jun 18, 201847:38
63 Recording & Editing Applications for Online Course Creators

63 Recording & Editing Applications for Online Course Creators

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode of the Online Course Masters show (Season 2, Episode 11), Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about choosing a course format and style.
Should your course be ​screencast, slideshow-based, talking head, or demonstration?
​What equipment do you need for each style?

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Jun 11, 201839:24
62 Choosing a Course Format & Style

62 Choosing a Course Format & Style

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode of the Online Course Masters show (Season 2, Episode 10), Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about choosing a course format and style.

Should your course be ​screencast, slideshow-based, talking head, or demonstration?
​What equipment do you need for each style?

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Jun 04, 201840:50
61 To Script or Not to Script Your Online Course

61 To Script or Not to Script Your Online Course

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about scripting and outlining your online course. Should you write out an entire script? Or should you just write an outline?

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

May 28, 201836:16
60 How Long Should Your Online Course Be?

60 How Long Should Your Online Course Be?

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about how long your online course should be - including lecture length and total length of the course.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

May 21, 201834:15
59 Setting Goals for Your Students

59 Setting Goals for Your Students

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode of the Online Course Masters show (Season 2, Episode 7), Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about how to set better goals for your online students.
We'll cover why goals are important, how to set a good goal for your course and individual course sections, and much more!

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

May 14, 201833:22
58 Structuring an Engaging Online Course

58 Structuring an Engaging Online Course

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode of the Online Course Masters show (Season 2, Episode 6), Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about how to structure an engaging course including:
​how to brainstorm all of the course topic ideas
researching your course
outlining a course
what to include at the start of a course
how to make each section more entertaining
and more

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

May 07, 201836:28
57 Avoiding & Embracing Perfectionism

57 Avoiding & Embracing Perfectionism

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about why avoiding perfectionism is okay - and when it's okay to try to be perfect.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Apr 30, 201837:54
56 Who Should Teach Online Courses?

56 Who Should Teach Online Courses?

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode of the Online Course Masters show (Season 2, Episode 2), Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about who should teach online courses (what kinds of businesses or people should consider it), including:

existing online businesses
brands
brick and mortar businesses
products
and more

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Apr 22, 201826:04
55 Researching & Validating a Course Topic

55 Researching & Validating a Course Topic

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about what topics you should & shouldn't teach, especially if just starting out.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Apr 16, 201846:30
54 What Topic Should You Teach?

54 What Topic Should You Teach?

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about what topics you should & shouldn't teach, especially if just starting out.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Apr 09, 201838:10
53 Season 2 Premiere & Why You Should Create Online Courses

53 Season 2 Premiere & Why You Should Create Online Courses

This is the Online Course Masters show, where we help you become a better online course creator. In this season of the podcast, we're diving into all the different aspects of course creation, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode, Phil Ebiner and Jeremy Deighan chat about why you should start teaching online courses in 2018, even if you haven't started yet.

Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes, to view the video version of this episode, and to get more online teaching resources.

Apr 02, 201840:46
52 Phil's 2017 Highlights and 2018 Goals

52 Phil's 2017 Highlights and 2018 Goals

In this episode of the Online Course Masters show, Phil Ebiner shares the highlights fro Online Course Masters and Video School Online from 2017, and sets out goals for 2018. Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources.

Jan 01, 201850:30
51 Advertising Your Online Courses with PPC Expert Ilana Wechsler

51 Advertising Your Online Courses with PPC Expert Ilana Wechsler

In this episode of the Online Course Masters show, Phil Ebiner interview Ilana Wechsler a PPC (pay per click) expert about how to advertise your online course business. We dive into the entire process from choosing what to advertise and how to do it. Visit http://onlinecoursemasters.com for show notes and more online teaching resources.

Dec 25, 201757:57