288: How to go from Idea To Income with your online course

In this episode, Tina Tower walks you through the journey from
having a simple idea to generating income with your first online
course. Recognizing that many in her audience are at the very
beginning of their course creation journey, Tina focuses on the
essential first steps to help you confidently go from
brainstorming to launching and selling your online course.


Key Topics Covered:




Start Before You’re Ready: Don’t let
indecision stall your progress. Choose one idea and get
started — it’s better to begin than to wait for the “perfect”
inspiration.




Find Your Winning Idea: The best course
topics sit at the intersection of what you love, what you're
great at, what people want, and what they’re willing to pay
for.




Validate Before You Build: Instead of
working in isolation, validate your idea by offering a live,
short course (like 6-8 weeks) to a small group before
creating polished course content.




Launch Small, Learn Fast: Your first
sales are likely to come from people you know. Make a list of
potential buyers in your network, and focus on serving them
well.




Start Simple: Don’t get bogged down in
complex business models. Begin with one straightforward
offering and let your audience’s needs guide your evolution.




Embrace Vulnerability: Selling a course
is personal. Be prepared for vulnerability and judgment, but
also for the massive rewards and personal growth that come
from showing up authentically.




Stay Focused on Your 'Why': Course creation
is challenging, but keeping your end goal and impact in mind
will help push you through the tougher moments.




By focusing on clarity, simplicity, and connection, your first
online course can be the foundation of a thriving business. Trust
yourself, start where you are, and remember — progress is far
more powerful than perfection.


Resources Mentioned:


3 Day Idea To Income Challenge:
https://www.herempirebuilder.com/income for your free guide on
How to Start Your Online Course Business.


 


Where to find Tina:


Her Empire Builder: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder