Mystic Mic: Turn Your Words Into Wealth

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By: Donna Ashton

You started your visibility strategies in your business to get your message out there, reach more people and make a difference with your work. But the reality is... you work too hard for not enough revenue; your passion is strong but you need to pay your bills until you make it big. You love what you do, but you want to make more impact. Each week Donna Ashton shares tips and strategies to take what you've already created and quickly make money with courses or programs. Plus, you'll hear interviews with powerful entrepreneurs using courses successfully in their businesses and...

How I've Monetized with Courses Since 2009
#177
Last Thursday at 10:00 AM

Let's go back in time to when I started my first business in 2009.

I want to share the story of how I have used courses to monetize my businesses and walk you through exactly how to do it, and how to keep on expanding your business.

I strongly encourage you to incorporate courses into your business - It's the secret to growth and scalability.

By leveraging my courses, my business grew like magic achieving six figure success!

If you are interested in learning how to make this your reality, join me...


Introducing The Mystic Mic: Turn Words Into Wealth
#176
04/10/2024

I am back with an entirely revamped podcast, not only has the name changed, but the format has changed as well. We are diving into the world of courses and programs, exploring how they can be powerful tools to monetize your business and create recurring revenue streams.

The new name, The Mystic Mic: Turn Your Words into Wealth, symbolizes the transformation we're undergoing. This isn't just about practical strategies; it's about infusing magic into our business approach.

I'm thrilled about the upcoming interviews and valuable insights that will guide you in leveraging your time effectively...


Building a Community Around Your Brand
#175
02/29/2024

It's so important to surround yourself with like-minded people who can understand, support and uplift you, especially in your business.

If you're totally lost on how to begin building your community, a great way to start is by organizing fun and engaging activities to deeper connect with your clients and really bond with them.

Building a community has so many benefits including:

Deeper audience engagement Customer retentionShared learning experiencesA supportive environment Long-Lasting friendships

Never forget the importance of human connection, its so powerful!

So let's learn from each other and...


Lasting transformation: Designing Effective Workbooks
#174
02/22/2024

Wondering how to spice up your modules to make learning more fun and engaging?

Adding interactive activities is a great way to bring excitement into your course and guide your students to their goal without overwhelming them.

Don't miss these tips on how to create worksheets and activities that increase comprehension and retention of course material, are fun and engaging, and lead your students to success and lasting transformation.

Empower your learners and keep them motivated by designing a fun and effective workbook!

Take the Course Quiz!

About Donna...


Monetize Visibility and Increase Impact
#173
02/15/2024

A one time speech might not leave the impact you hoped it would on the world.

If you're a speaker, get ready to elevate your speaking opportunities and audience impact with these strategies for maximizing visibility, engagement, and revenue.

Through the addition of complementary programs or courses you can:

Create deeper engagement Have a consistent revenueReach a larger audienceAttract new clientsAmplify your impact

And much more!

It's time to step into the spotlight and discover just how powerful your message can be!

Take the Course Quiz!

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Repurposing Your Course Content
#172
02/08/2024

If you are only using your content for courses then listen up! You are missing out on so much more.

There are a multitude of options for repurposing content, including social media posts, webinars, workshops, lead magnets, retreats, and group coaching programs.

By reusing your content, not only can you save time but also grow your business, expand your content to a larger audience, and increase your revenue

Don't let your time and effort go to waste by only using your content once.

Let me show you how to get the...


From Pages to Profit
#171
02/01/2024

Ever feel like your book should earn more than just coffee money?

Maybe it's finally time to give your content that needed makeover and transform it into a fun and exciting course!

Unlike books or other content, courses allow you to engage with your audience, weaving in exercises, meditations, and even a touch of gamification for a fun and exciting experience.

By transitioning your work into a course you can:

Better engage with your audience Make learning fun and excitingBuild a communityEasily guide your clients to their goalsIncrease your revenue Create more...


Course Creation Myths - Fact vs Fiction
#170
01/25/2024

When things seem too good to be true, don't believe everything that you hear! (especially when creating your own course).

I want to clarify some facts vs fiction by debunking the top four myths about building a course

Myth 1: You Need to Be an Expert

Myth 2: You Can Get Quick Money with Courses

Myth 3: Course Building is Time-Consuming

Myth 4: Build It and They Will Come

Courses are powerful tools for income and impact, but in order for realistic expectations and successful outcomes, we must bust these myths!<...


Using AI Tools for Editing
#169
01/18/2024

The process of editing videos and audios for courses can be extremely tedious which is why I'd like to introduce you to a great AI tool called Descript!

It simplifies both audio and video editing, making it accessible for those with minimal editing experience.It generates accurate scripts, allowing easy removal of filler words like 'ums' and efficient content editing.The tool handles video editing smoothly, addressing concerns about choppiness, making it valuable for content creators.Descript facilitates content repurposing by providing a script that can be used for various purposes, such as creating social media posts.It...


Want to sell more courses?
#168
01/11/2024

Hey there, listeners!

Welcome back to another exciting season of our podcast, which we've renamed "Sell More Courses." It's a new year, and we're all about creating courses that not only sell but truly change lives. Let's dive into what we've got lined up for you in this episode:

Big News:

We've changed our podcast name from "4-Day Weekends" to "Sell More Courses." It's all about aligning with our renewed focus!

Expertise in Course Creation: Since 2010, I've been all about crafting courses, memberships, and everything in-between. This season, we're tapping into that experience...