Just The Tips, with James P. Friel and Dean Holland

Lots of people who try to develop an online course on their own get bogged down in the details - and it’s understandable, there are tons of things to keep track of - from technical aspects of website building, to video creation, to curriculum development. But the amount of stuff you need to learn doesn’t have to overwhelm you. Megan Harrison says you can do it simply and powerfully through following the philosophy of “just in time learning.” Never heard of it? Megan describes it in an easy-to-understand way on this episode and I think you’ll agree, it’s the approach that makes course creation possible for anyone. Yes, anyone.

You may not think you are enough of an “expert” to create an online course. But you are. There is something you know or something you’ve experienced that others are scouring the internet to learn at this very moment. And what’s even more important is that some of those people are dying to hear that information presented through a perspective and personality just like yours. Really, it’s true. If you don’t believe me, listen to this conversation between Dean, myself, and Megan Harrison. She’s an online course creation specialist who has not only built her own successful courses but has also helped others do the same thing, in all kinds of niches and industries. Megan knows how to help you get your special knowledge out of your head and into a course. Don’t wait. This amazing woman can help you make the changes you’re wanting to make.

Why do people buy online courses? Have you ever given the question much thought? Of course, they want to learn things, but more importantly, they want to learn things quickly. That’s why you should consider helping them do it. Your area of specialization or your experience is likely just the thing somebody out there is looking to learn, so why wouldn’t you take 6 weeks to create a course that shows them exactly how to do it in record time? Megan Harrison is our guest on this episode of Just The Tips and she explains the step by step recipe she uses to help others build successful online courses. You’ll learn a ton, so make the time to listen

I hope you’re convinced that you have something to offer the world because you do. But you may not have a clue about how to make that offer effectively and profitably. What do you do if that’s the case? You learn from the people who have already accomplished what you want to accomplish. You follow their example. You do what they did to get to the place they are. Megan Harrison says that’s what she did to become an expert in the development of online courses and insists that anyone can do the same thing. The internet has a lot to offer - and much of it for free. Why not take advantage, put that big old brain of yours to work, and leverage your learning into something great?

• [0:40] Our expert on online courses: Megan Harrison.
• [2:20] Megan’s journey from hospital administration into the entrepreneurial world.
• [10:18] How Megan jumped from social media management to course creation and membership sites.
• [14:04] Megan’s recipe for creating an online course and WHO should create a course.
• [22:17] Tips for staying focused and getting it done once you start building your online course.

• http://megankharrison.com/ - Megan’s website
• www.OnlineCoursesAcademy.com
• Megan on Facebook
• Megan on YouTube
• Megan on Instagram
• Marie Forleo’s B School
• 6 Figure Formula Launch
• Pat Flynn
• Amy Porterfield
• Infusionsoft
• Famously Single show on E!

Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License