Have you ever sat through a lesson and wondered, “Why am I even learning this?” If you’ve ever felt that way, imagine how your students feel when they step into your online course without a clear sense of purpose. The truth is, one of the simplest shifts you can make in your teaching is also one of the most powerful: starting with why. In this episode of The ART of Online Course Creation, Shannon Boyer shares how a single moment in the classroom changed her teaching forever, and why leading w...
What if everything you believed about growing your audience was just… backwards? When business and sales coach Tracy Beavers left her high-powered corporate job, she thought she had all the tools she needed to build a thriving online business. But after sinking thousands into ads and launching to crickets, she realized something was missing—and it wasn’t just a better funnel. In this candid and energizing conversation, Tracy sits down with host Shannon Boyer to unpack how she rebuilt her visi...
You can create the most brilliant curriculum in the world… but if your students feel invisible, disconnected, or lost, your course won’t deliver the results you promised. In this episode of The Art of Online Course Creation, Shannon reveals the hidden force that can make or break your course: student touch points—the intentional moments of interaction that transform information into real learning. From a surprising lesson she learned as a classroom teacher with a stack of essays and a red pen...
What happens when a reluctant teacher, a vintage sewing machine, and a dial-up internet connection collide? In this inspiring episode, Shannon sits down with Lyric Montgomery Kinard, award-winning artist, educator, and founder of the Academy for Virtual Teaching, who has spent decades guiding creatives—from quilters to course creators—toward confidence, clarity, and connection through online education. But Lyric’s journey into the online course world wasn’t mapped out. It began unexpectedly, ...
You launched your course with big intentions. The content is solid. The delivery felt strong. You know your stuff. So why aren’t your students getting the results? In this episode of The ART of Online Course Creation, we’re pulling back the curtain on what really causes a course to fall flat—not because you're a bad teacher, but because no one ever taught you how to design for impact. Host Shannon Boyer takes you inside the three places most course creators overlook when transformation doesn’...
In this episode of The ART of Online Course Creation, Shannon sits down with Kelly Leardon, founder of Walk Like Warriors, a woman who’s redefining what it means to grow a business on your own terms. Kelly’s journey didn’t start with a flashy viral moment or a large following. In fact, it began with a phone call she never should have answered - on her daughter’s wedding day, no less. That moment of regret turned into a powerful catalyst, pushing her to leave a corporate dream job behind...
"If your course doesn’t have impact… it doesn’t have a future." A bold statement, and the truth most course creators aren’t talking about. We all want our courses to help people. But how do you really know if yours is making a meaningful difference? Not just in metrics, but in someone’s life? In this episode, Shannon shares a story of working with a successful course creator who had all the revenue but none of the spark. What changed everything wasn’t more content or better funnels, it was ...
When you think of sales, do you immediately feel a twinge of discomfort? You’re not alone. So many brilliant course creators and online entrepreneurs find themselves stuck at the sales stage—not because they don’t believe in what they’re offering, but because the traditional methods of selling feel pushy, fake, or completely out of alignment. Today’s guest knows exactly how that feels—and she’s built a business showing entrepreneurs a better way. In this episode of The Art of Online Course Cr...
Join me in The Build Lab and get access to my new custom GPTs! AI is everywhere. And in the online course space, it’s tempting to think it might be the shortcut we’ve all been waiting for. But what if relying on AI too soon—or too much—actually waters down the very thing that makes your course special? In this episode, Shannon Boyer shares her unexpected shift from AI skeptic to strategic adopter—and what it took to get there. She’ll reveal how most AI tools are getting it wrong, and how you ...
She was standing on a subway platform in New York City—pregnant, exhausted, and questioning everything. That moment marked the beginning of Shannon Russell’s second act. After 16 years as a successful TV producer, Shannon didn’t leave her career because she hated it—she left because her life changed. Now she’s an author, career transition coach, course creator, and host of the Second Act Success podcast, helping other women do the same. In this heartfelt and practical conversation, we explore...
"You can’t just hit “record” on a Zoom webinar, slap a price tag on it, and call it a course. That’s not teaching—that’s repackaging." It’s time we rethink what makes an online course “high quality.” In this episode, Shannon Boyer challenges the common misconceptions about course quality—and reveals what actually drives student success. Spoiler alert: It’s not fancy production or flashy design. Whether you’re just getting started or refining a course you’ve already launched, you’ll lear...
In this transformative episode of The ART of Online Course Creation, Shannon sits down with bold leadership coach and people strategy expert Lindsay White to dismantle one of the most overused phrases in the entrepreneurial world: imposter syndrome. They unpack why the term doesn't tell the full story—and what’s really going on inside our heads when we hesitate to hit publish on that online course, avoid showing up publicly, or hold back from claiming our expertise. Lindsay introduces listene...
You’ve got a list of course ideas longer than your arm—but which one should you actually choose? Which one will sell? And more importantly, which one will make you feel excited to show up, teach, and talk about it for the long haul? In this episode of The Art of Online Course Creation, Shannon walks you through the two most important steps you need to take before you ever start building your course: identifying your most marketable area of expertise and narrowing your topic so it’s clear, foc...
If you’ve ever struggled with keeping up with content between launches—or if you’ve felt like your nurture content is just another to-do list item that keeps getting pushed down the priority list—today’s episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m joined by Lindsay Smith, a content strategist with a superpower for helping business owners create sustainable, high-impact nurture content—without chasing trends or relying on gimmicks. Lindsay’s background in journalism and advertising gives her...
I almost didn’t launch my first course. I was convinced I wasn’t “ready.” My audience was too small, my email list wasn’t big enough, and all the experts said I needed more people before I could expect to make sales. But here’s what actually happened—and why I was completely wrong. If you’ve ever put off launching your course because you felt like you didn’t have enough followers, email subscribers, or engagement, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the biggest misconception about audi...
You’ve put in the work—your online course is packed with value, you know it can transform lives, and you’re ready to sell. But if your sales page isn’t converting, all that effort could go to waste. In this episode of The ART of Online Course Creation, I sit down with expert conversion copywriter Gina Whitehouse to talk about the power of persuasive sales copy and how to ensure your sales page isn’t turning potential students away. Gina has helped countless course creators craft compelling me...
Ever wondered if your creative skills could translate into a profitable online course? In this episode, I’m joined by Mindy Young, a surface pattern designer and founder of Indy Bloom Design, who turned her artistic passion into a multiple six-figure course business. Mindy shares: ✅ The moment she realized her expertise was in demand—and how she turned that into a course ✅ Why starting small led to her biggest course launch success ✅ The common mistakes new course creators make (includi...
Are you tired of the endless cycle of live launching and the stress that comes with it? What if you could generate consistent, scalable revenue from your online course—without the burnout? In this episode of The Art of Online Course Creation, I sit down with Caitlin Batcher, creator of The Scale Method, to uncover how she transformed her online course business into an 8-figure powerhouse using evergreen sales funnels. Caitlin shares the pivotal lessons she learned along the way, including why...
💡 A great course doesn’t just teach—it transforms. But what does it actually take to design a course that delivers real, lasting results? In this special bonus episode of The Art of Online Course Creation, we’re diving deep into the transformation factor—the difference between courses that simply share information and those that change lives. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, be sure to check it out first! In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅ Why transformation—not just information—should be...
💡 You’ve heard the pitch: “Create an online course and earn passive income while you sleep!” But is it really that simple? And more importantly—should you create one? In this episode of The Art of Online Course Creation, we’re diving deep into the realities of creating an online course. It’s not the effortless cash machine some people promise, but that’s actually a good thing. When done right, an online course becomes more than just another revenue stream—it becomes a powerful asset that sets...