The Program Design Podcast

Lauren Monique
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Welcome to the Program Design Podcast.  I'm your host, Lauren Monique- teacher and curriculum writer turned program mentor and business strategist for coaches, educators and online experts.  Whether you're looking to create your first ever group coaching program or scale your current offer for more freedom, revenue and consistent income, this is the podcast for you.  Here you'll find practical strategies and encouragement mixed with a bit of manifestation and intuition to help you design and grow a program you love.  encouragement and inspiration Let's dive in!

  1. 2d ago

    115 - Is It Time For a Pivot In Your Business?

    If you're an online entrepreneur, odds are you've thought about burning down your business or pivoting to a new idea... many times! And I get that. I've officially pivoted my niche twice, burned it down once (and contemplated burning my business down many times!) Now that I'm on the other side and feel very settled in my niche, my offer and my business model, let's dive into some questions to help you know whether it's time for a pivot in your business, or whether you just need to stay the course. In this episode, you'll hear: Why I pivoted my business model from a membership to a signature programWhy changing my niche didn't actually solve my problem- and what I had to learn instead3 main questions to ask yourself if you're contemplating a pivot in your businessResources Mentioned:  I'm going to be speaking at the ​Purpose-Fueled Pivot Summit​ happening in a  few weekw! This free online audio Summit features 20+ founders, speakers and female entrepreneurs. Whether you’re barely considering something new for your future, or you’re fully immersed in a season of change, pivoting, or re-branding (and don’t want to feel alone!), this Summit is for you. Grab your ​FREE TICKET HERE​. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

  2. Oct 15

    114 - Exactly What I'd Do If I Was Creating a Group Program... and Didn't Want to Burn Out

    If you know you want to create a more scalable offer to grow your revenue... but you also feel stuck on actually doing it, you might be thinking... "How do I create a program without feeling overwhelmed with notifications?" "What if I can't sustain it?" "What if I want to go on vacation?" If that's you, you're not alone! In this episode we're diving into what to consider when you create your signature program so that it's sustainable for you as the coach long term. In this episode, you'll hear... You take your habits with you: why creating a group program won't necessarily give you more freedom than you have 1:1How to look at your existing boundaries and beliefs with your current clients, and what might need to shift when you bring in more people- without sacrificing a quality client experienceHow to think about designing a program so that it works for you and your energy so that it's sustainable long term (and you don't end up overdelivering at your own expense!) Next week on Thursday, October 22nd at 10am PST, I'm running a live, paid workshop called Structured to Sell and Deliver to help you nail your program promise outline and project plan so that you can launch it in Q4.  I only have 16 spots available, so grab a spot before they fill up! Join us HERE: https://laurenmonique.mykajabi.com/structured Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

  3. Oct 9

    113 - How to Start and Run a Podcast: Team Series with Rebecca (Part 2)

    Before I started my podcast, the part that felt like a mystery was how a recording actually ends up on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It turns out to be a lot closer to publishing a blog post than you might think. In Part 2 of my series with Rebecca, my OBM and podcast editor, we get into the behind the scenes of how we produce the Program Design Podcast each week. Whether you're curious about starting your own podcast or wondering if it's time to hand off the editing, this one is for you. In this episode, you'll hear: What you really need to get startedWhy a specific podcast name helps the right people find you, and why you can always change it laterThe tools Rebecca uses to edit a 20 minute episode in less than 45 minutesHow to decide between doing it yourself and hiring it out (and why consistency builds trust)Simple SEO and GEO tips, from keywords to links, so people can find you organicallyIf you missed Part 1, where Rebecca and I talk about her journey from VA to OBM and how to build a supportive team, you can listen to it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2178629/episodes/19888423 Learn more about Rebecca HERE. I'm going to be running a live training called Structured to Sell and Deliver on Thursday, October 22nd at 10am PST to help you nail your program promise, outline and project plan so you can launch it in Q4. Interested in joining us? Register here: https://laurenmonique.mykajabi.com/structured. There's only 20 spots available! Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

  4. Oct 1

    112 - Hiring a VA vs. an OBM: Team Series with Rebecca (Part 1)

    Most of my clients tell me the same thing... they know they need help, but handing over the first task feels scary. This week, my online business manager (OBM) Rebecca Quirie joins me to pull back the curtain on how we work together. She started as my VA four years ago and has grown into running my marketing, funnels, and ads. We talk about what that looks like behind the scenes, and how you can build a team that supports you (without the boomerang tasks), as well as who does what around here! In this episode, you'll learn: What a VA actually does, and how to decide what to hand off firstWhy repeatable tasks and clear structure make delegating so much easierWhere to find great team members, from word of mouth to your own communityHow the role shifts from VA to OBM (project management, strategy, and troubleshooting)What helps a team member thrive: SOPs, a home base for tasks, clear deadlines, and knowing the "why" behind the workIf you’ve ever wondered how to effectively lead your team or want actionable insights into creating clearer roles in your business, this episode is for you! Tune in next week for Part 2, where we get into creating and running your podcast. Learn more about Rebecca HERE. Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

  5. Sep 24

    111 - If You Can't Seem To Narrow Down To Solving One Problem, This Might Be Why (and it's not what you think)

    You've likely heard by now that you need to choose a problem your program will solve. Now this might make sense logically, but when you actually go to narrow it down? Especially if you've been working with 1:1 clients with a number of years, and have solved a number of different problems? It can feel way too vague. Like there's this fogginess in the way that you can't clear though.  Or the result you're promising people... can feel just way too generic. In this episode, we're diving into: The reason this might be coming up for you, and it's not about being stuck in perfectionism or overthinkingHow to balance what your clients want... with what you know they need (especially if they feel very different)3 concrete strategies to help you choose and own the problem you solveDid you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

  6. Sep 21

    110 - You Have a Few Members in Your Group... but You're Meant to Have a Thriving Program

    One of the most common challenges I hear from entrepreneurs in my world - It's not that their program doesn't sell. It did! It just didn't sell as well as they wanted it to. The challenge with that is the work level is the same. You can put a ton into a program, make less than you did 1:1, feel completely done in... And fall back to 1:1's. It does not have to be that way! In this episode, you'll hear: Why I deeply believe you're meant to have a thriving group program (and how to borrow that belief for yourself)The 3 main reasons coaches in my world only have a few members in their group... (number 3 is the often most overlooked)And what you can do to shift thatDid you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

  7. Sep 10

    109 - I Took 4 Weeks Off with My Kids This Summer (Here's How): Part 2

    I took a whole 4 weeks off with my family this summer (mostly)... How did I do? This is Part 2 of a series I started in July when I shared with you that I would be going away with my family to Europe for a month, and how I was prepping the business to do it. You can catch Part 1 here. In this episode, you'll hear how it went, so you can use my lessons in your own business! How I supported clients while I was away- what worked, and what I'd do differently next timeHow I continued bringing in revenue, and how you can make that work in your business tooWhy I suddenly worried my business would come crashing down (it didn't!) and what I did to prevent thatDid you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

  8. Sep 3

    108 - 3 Reasons Not To Launch the Traditional Way (and What I Do Instead)

    If you've been in the online space for a little while and have launched programs before, you likely know there there are... a lot of moving pieces. And a lot of pressure! But if you don't love a traditional launch to sell your program... What can you do instead? That's what we're diving into today! In this episode, you'll hear: What I mean by "traditional launch" and why online programs don't sell themselves (you generally can't just post about it on social media or put it up on your website and make sales)The 3 reasons why I don't do a usual launch, and why I don't recommend traditional launches for my clients How I fill my program instead- and how you can think about filling yours on a more regular basis tooDid you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one! Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

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Welcome to the Program Design Podcast.  I'm your host, Lauren Monique- teacher and curriculum writer turned program mentor and business strategist for coaches, educators and online experts.  Whether you're looking to create your first ever group coaching program or scale your current offer for more freedom, revenue and consistent income, this is the podcast for you.  Here you'll find practical strategies and encouragement mixed with a bit of manifestation and intuition to help you design and grow a program you love.  encouragement and inspiration Let's dive in!

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  • Creator
    Lauren Monique
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
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