Course Building Secrets® Podcast
398 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe Course Building Secrets® podcast is a weekly show hosted by Tara Bryan, Founder & CEO of TLS Learning & Learn Academy. Join us for actionable online business strategies, tips and tricks designed for service providers, coaches and consultants looking to build and scale a profitable online business that creates customers and profits for life.
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Episodes
Do You Have a Million Dollar Roadmap or a Mixed Bag of Tricks?
April 23, 2024 14:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, Tara shares how to create your own Million Dollar Roadmap™ as you grow and scale your online business. She will also show you how to create a standardized curriculum AND provide a personalized experience at the same time. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income...
Tips For Growing & Scaling Your Business From the Inside Out
April 18, 2024 14:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, Tara discusses the challenges that business owners have as they grow and how to evaluate your business systems so you are ready to grow with ease. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% focused on support, knowledge ...
Expand Your Reach, Not Your Time Commitment (When You Work With Customers)
April 11, 2024 14:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, Tara gives tips to create a consistent and predictable delivery system so you can continue to grow your online business creating a proactive roadmap instead of wasting time trying to react to each customer's questions, needs, and challenges. It will truly set you free... About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path ...
Are Your Customers Discussing Your Business (the good and the bad)?
April 09, 2024 14:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, Tara goes behind the scenes to share an experience about what happens when your customers start to notice that you are operating your business with duct tape and paper clips and what they do about it... About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tri...
Transitioning from Behind-The-Scenes to Growing Your Own Brand
April 04, 2024 16:30 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, Tara discusses practical tips for making the transition from being the one helping customers achieve results to stepping into the role of Attractive Character in growing your own personal/professional brand. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and yo...
Make $$ After Freelancing or Consulting
March 29, 2024 14:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week's episode answers the question that I often get when I am speaking to freelancers/consultants and service providers doing 1:1 work. Most often, the conversations are from people who have a great depth of experience in their field and are trying to figure out how to leverage what they do without always taking on new hourly gigs or projects. And build an alternative to continuously starting over with new projects and assignments. And let's talk about Legacy. It is never too early...
Don't Make Your Online Experience a Place Where Videos Go to Die
February 23, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode, Tara uncovers the dark side of online courses and why most will NOT produce the results you want in your business. She will give you a new model to use to determine what you need in your online business. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your t...
How to Avoid Death By Videos in Your Online Experiences
February 23, 2024 14:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode, Tara uncovers the dark side of online courses and why most will NOT produce the results you want in your business. She will give you a new model to use to determine what you need in your online business. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your t...
Top 5 Signs That Your Digital Business Is Ready to Scale
November 15, 2023 15:30 - 27 minutes - 38 MBIn today's episode, Tara shares her top 5 signs that your digital business may be ready to scale (and what to do about it) Schedule a no-pitch Discovery call with Tara About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% focused on support, know...
How to Build a Continuity 101
October 24, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, Tara breaks down the "how" to build a continuity program. In this year's FHL, Russell Brunson explains that "if you don't have a continuity program, you don't have a business". But the big question now is, how do you get started to build a continuity program? This episode will give you the answer.
Scaling Your Business Explained in 4 Levels
October 17, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, Tara breaks down the 4 levels or evolutions for scaling a service-based business. If you started a business or agency by completing projects for other companies and you have found yourself at a growth plateau or crossroads, this episode may give you the tips and tricks to send you into your next level of growth! About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my...
Books, Courses, Programs, Continuity, Oh My! What Do I Create First?
October 10, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, Tara reviews how to determine which delivery method works best to package your expertise or signature framework. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% focused on support, knowledge and example sharing, and building...
The Signature Framework - Where and How to Start?
October 04, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode, Tara comes live from FHL 2023 to help marketers, course creators, and others find the fast track to building and scaling your programs and delivery methods. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% focused on support,...
How to Hire the First (and Perfect) Employee
October 03, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Tara reveals the best first employee you need to grow your business and it isn't probably the one you think. Also, watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K5Gizm2ZpiY About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% ...
The What, The Why and the How of your Beta
September 26, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBLearn why you would create a beta version of your program - plus how to run it, how to price it, and why it matters. Plus watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mY9YLJuFsOw About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% focused on ...
Behind the Scenes of The Course Edit™
September 19, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode, Tara gives the 4 key sections in a digital experience (course or program) audit through the lens of the Learn Academy annual clean-up. Just like cleaning out the clutter of your house, it is best practice to take a critical look at your programs and products to ensure that they are serving your customers and providing the best experience possible. Interested in the team providing your digital program with an audit, it may be time for The Course Edit™. Check out details he...
Which Delivery Method Actually Sells Better?
August 29, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Tara takes you behind the scenes of a coaching call to learn which delivery method (online course, online program, hybrid experience) actually sells better. This is a common issue that business owners face as they search for their perfect buyers. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a g...
How Do You Build a Signature Sales Presentation THAT CONVERTS?
August 04, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this episode, Tara reveals a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of putting together a signature sales presentation (webinar). She includes secret ninja tricks that most people aren't revealing. Check it out here. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and y...
Are Your Customers Confused By Your Offers?
August 02, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, Tara breaks down the challenges of building offers that don't match your value ladder. Using a client as an example, we explore 2 different approaches to use instead of making up something that will potentially serve 1 person but doesn't allow you to scale. Gamify My Course Camp About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fas...
What is GAMIFICATION? (& Why It Isn't About Just Badges and Leaderboards)
July 22, 2023 06:30 - 23 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode, Tara breaks down the details of what, why, and how you would incorporate GAMIFICATION into your programs. And it isn't just adding badges and leaderboards (as some would suggest) About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100...
Curious how AI can help you slash your time to create more ease and efficiency in your online course business?
July 11, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, Tara explores using AI (tools like chatGPT, etc) to speed up the online program creation and sales process. She will provide a roadmap for when to use it and how to leverage your existing roadmap/methodology. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and y...
Want to create an impact? Build a Hybrid Learning Program
June 27, 2023 16:15 - 15 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, Tara will break down the 'Hybrid' learning program to leverage automation and the live experience to move from 1:1 services to 1:many allowing you to show up AND leverage your time. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is...
Do You Have a Plan to Market Your Program ?
June 20, 2023 16:15 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, Tara will give you tips and tricks for marketing your online business. First, you need a plan because 'Hope marketing' is not a strategy! About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% focused on support, knowledge and examp...
What Is Your Problem? Focus on solving the biggest problem for your audience
June 13, 2023 16:15 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, Tara breaks down how to start putting together an AWESOME online course experience. Want to know why people will pay you? To help you solve the biggest problem they are having in their journey...tune in to learn more. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for ...
Want to Know the Top Question I Get Asked? The Answer Is Here...
June 06, 2023 16:30 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode, Tara shares the top question that she is asked when working with new expert business owners. If you are looking to 'Create Your Own Future' through an expert online business, this episode is for you. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe...
Are You Focused on the Transformation or the Information?
May 11, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, Tara describes the type of online program that is selling in today's marketplace. Did you know that 80% of the content in your program can/should be cut out of your program? This episode breaks down what the path is to create a transformation for your learners. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to result...
Tips to Productize Your Service-Based Business
May 09, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode, Tara answers a question that has been swirling around the community lately. How do you create a roadmap or framework for B2B done-for-you services? This is the question and this episode will give you the answer. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you an...
Do You Have a Program or Course To Sell? Or Are You Just Selling?
March 29, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBIn today's episode, Tara breaks down the difference between just selling to sell and selling a solution that helps people get results and helps you actually build a business. Marketing is a megaphone to your message or movement, not the goal of a business. Check out the details in today's episode. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fa...
Do You have a Framework? Here is how to create one
March 20, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, Tara gives actionable tips on how to create a framework to take your expert business to the next level. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% focused on support, knowledge and example sharing, and building a commun...
No, You Shouldn't Change Your Course Platform Like You Change Your Socks...
March 08, 2023 06:30 - 14 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, Tara gives it to you real and unscripted- how often should you change your tech stack and course platform? Just because there is a new shiny tool that someone is marketing, it doesn't mean you should jump ship- if there is something that isn't working in your tech stack- you don't start with the tool -- are you tempted? Sure- but this episode may give you another perspective. And it may not be what you expect... About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break...
Do You Have a Customer from Hell?
February 28, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, Tara gives tips and tricks for dealing with the not-so-awesome customer that tries to either take over your business or sabotage your energy. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% focused on support, knowledge and ...
Have We Met Before? How You Introduce Yourself Matters
February 23, 2023 15:30 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode, Tara gives a super tactical course experience tip and why it matters. Each week, you will get tips and tricks that will help you as you build your digital education empire! About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% focu...
How I Scaled My Digital Learning Agency to 7 Figures Without Ads
February 21, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, Tara shares her organic growth strategy that allowed her to build her agency past 7 figures without spending money on Ads. Ads can be a great megaphone for your business or a complete waste of money - this episode will help you so you don't get stuck with a money pit of a business. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the f...
Are You Doing the Right Things At the Right Time for Your Business?
February 14, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode, Tara gives tips on how to make sure you are doing the right activities in your business at the right time. Are you doing activities that don't match where you are in your business growth cycle? Too early & you will waste time and money - too late & you are dead in the water. Learn more in today's episode. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my pass...
Top Tips To Know BEFORE You Hire an Ads Agency
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Tara breaks down what you need to know before you hire an agency or team to promote your offer. The biggest challenge that we see people have when they are getting started is how to find leads for their program. (Aka future customers) This behind-the-scenes episode will help you get started. DO NOT hire without listening to it! About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course exp...
Want a Successful Program Launch? Start Here
February 06, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBWelcome to the 2023 version of the Course Building Secrets podcast! In this episode, Tara breaks down the exact steps you need BEFORE you spend money on an official launch. She works with hundreds of businesses and each one falls victim to the expert's conundrum- this episode will help you overcome this challenge. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to he...
Are You the Architect of Your Own L.I.F.E.? Join Martin Salama for this lively conversation
December 29, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode, Tara introduces you to Martin Salama, he is the architect of the LIFE code - Live Incredibly Full Every day. Martin Salama is known as the Architect of The Warriors L.I.F.E. Code. He specializes in helping people frustrated in their life quickly shift their mindset to UNCOVER their greatness so they can live their true potential and enjoy LIFE! An example of what he’s achieved is a client like Roberta, who lost her 6-figure job due to COVID and came to Martin depressed an...
Do You Know Your Zone of Genius? Learn More with Guest Krystal Vernee’
December 22, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, Tara introduces you to Krystal Vernee’, a serial entrepreneur who specializes in helping her clients find their zone of genius to build their presence. Krystal Vernee’ is a serial womenpreneur, author, speaker, business coach, and brand strategist. She owns Divas & Dolls Fitness, a pole, and sensual dance studio; Cirque Sensual, a sensual aerial dance brand; Simply SHE, a coaching business and podcast; and Krystal Vernee’ is her personal brand. An engineer by trade, Kr...
Do You Need Better Boundaries? Setting Boundaries In Your Work
December 20, 2022 07:30 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBIn today's episode, Tara gives an important reminder about the importance of setting your own boundaries, both work and personal especially during holidays and other busy times of the year. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% foc...
6 Tips to Engage Your Prospects in 6 Seconds or Less - With James Hipkin
December 15, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode, Tara introduces you to James Hipkin. James helps business owners can engage their prospective customers in 6 seconds or less! Six-figure business owners who are or who want to be using digital marketing to drive growth. James is an accomplished, forward-thinking marketing professional with 30+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in marketing and marketing communications companies serving high-profile, global brands and B2C clients in consumer packaged goods, durables, t...
Want to Add 1:1 Times to Your Online Program? Here's WHEN to Add Them
December 13, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBHave you ever wanted to add in 1:1 times to your online program? This hybrid approach is a great way to create more connection, impact, and relationship with your customers. But how do you know WHEN it makes sense to add in to your program without adding more work for you and your team? In this episode, Tara shows the two main places within your program that will give you the biggest bang for your buck! About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of s...
Is Your Vision for Your Life Connected To the Vision of Your Business?
December 08, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode, Tara welcomes Sherri Coffelt to talk about online courses and coaching and to connect your life vision with your business vision. Sherri Coffelt partners with service-based entrepreneurs to attract high-quality leads they can turn into high-paying clients…all while they live the life of freedom and flexibility they crave. Sherri is living her bucket list now, having sold her home and most of her possessions to travel the world, taking her Coaching/Consulting business with...
How Many Levels Are in Your Online Program?
December 06, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MBIn today's episode, Tara shows how to go from a topic-based online course to an education empire using a 'level-up approach'. This is the best way to build a sustainable and scalable online business that takes your customers from 'one and done' to 'customers for life'. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to crea...
The 4 Days To Never Book an Event or Course Every Year with Kathleen Whalen
December 01, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode, learn how Kathleen M. Whalen has created a thriving online business around helping others make decisions based on Conscious Calendars. Imagine if you could know the best days to make a big decision, flow with work or launch a program and could almost guarantee its success. Using Kathleen's 5 color-coded system, you can confidently make important decisions instantly. From Red to Purple and Green Days, know immediately how to use each day in this annual calendar system. Get...
How Do I Know What To Put into My Course? - Get The Answer Here!
November 29, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBIn today's episode, Tara addresses one of the biggest questions in the online learning space, How do you know what to put into your course? The answer becomes EASY when you determine the one thing that she shares in today's episode. You will not want to start or grow your online program without this key ingredient. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to h...
How Do You Know Which KIND of Online Course, Program or Experience Is Best to Create?
November 17, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode, Tara invites you into a conversation she had to help someone who was struggling with that very question. Get tactical and actionable advice on what questions to ask, and what steps to take to know EXACTLY which model is best for you. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact...
Here's How to Fix It When No One is Engaging in Your Program
November 16, 2022 07:15 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode, Tara breaks down the EXACT agenda and steps to not only plan for what to teach when in your live or virtual beta but a number of times to up your game. Listen in for this pro tip- because when people don't engage and participate - they don't show up. And when they don't show up, they don't stay. Here is how to get out of that trap! About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course...
What Do Page Numbers Say About Your Business?
November 10, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, Tara talks about workbook page numbers and why they make a difference in the experience you provide for your customers. Page numbers are a small detail with a BIG message... About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you and your tribe. This podcast is 100% foc...
What If I Don't Have Any Sales For My Launch?
November 08, 2022 15:30 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, Tara talks about your course launch and how to make sure that it is 'successful' as there is ONE key activity that needs to happen first. Before you launch or even create your beta course, check out this episode. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a greater impact and income for you a...
To BETA or Not To BETA? How to Get Started with Your MVP
October 27, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, Tara gives actionable tips for running your BETA program, including how to remember to stay in MVP mode and the 4 phases of the Beta process. Come behind the scenes in a customer example to learn how to successfully navigate through this phase. About Me: My name is Tara Bryan. I help business owners break into the next level of success by packaging their expertise into an online course experience. It's my passion to help to find the fastest path to results to create a gre...