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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 those who are ready to add a program to their business and want to know what that would look like. All leading up to working a lot less in your business so you have time to explore passions, and live to the fullest.

Let’s take all those years of expertise and experience and package them into an online course that leverages you business! Courses allow you to reach and help more people (wherever they live!) and provide the freedom to step away from your business.

4 Day Weekends: Magically Monetize and Leverage Your Content Donna Ashton

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 25 Ratings

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 those who are ready to add a program to their business and want to know what that would look like. All leading up to working a lot less in your business so you have time to explore passions, and live to the fullest.

Let’s take all those years of expertise and experience and package them into an online course that leverages you business! Courses allow you to reach and help more people (wherever they live!) and provide the freedom to step away from your business.

    Courses in 2024? Why now is the time.

    Courses in 2024? Why now is the time.

    Today, we're diving into why selling courses remains a smart move in 2024 and beyond. With over 14 years of experience in creating and selling online courses, I'll be sharing insights on how this business model can bring you leveraged income, time freedom, and global reach.
    You’ll Learn:
    The Power of Courses: How creating a course once can lead to repeated sales and leveraged income, saving you time and energy.Evolving Strategies: Why the way you market and sell courses today needs to adapt from methods used in the past, and how to keep your course content relevant.Global Reach and Flexibility: The benefits of e-learning allowing you to teach and impact students worldwide, on their own time, without time zone constraints.Updating Your Content: Tips on refreshing your course material to keep it current and engaging, incorporating new technologies like AI.Scalability and Flexibility: How courses can offer both scalability and flexibility in your business, allowing you to work less while earning more.Real-Life Examples: Stories from clients who have successfully transitioned from hands-on work to generating income through courses.
    As you listen, think about where you are with your course. Whether you’re just starting out, have a half-finished project, or need to boost your sales, there’s always a next step to take. I’m here to help you navigate that journey and achieve your goals.
    Ready to Get Started?
    If you're ready to take your course to the next level, grab a call with me. We'll discuss your goals, dreams, and the best next steps to turn your course into a powerful tool for your business.
    Click this link to schedule your Course Concept Call.
    Get the Words to Wealth guide (7 ways to monetize what you already created)
    About Donna Ashton
    I'm Donna Ashton, sorceress, course expert and host of Mystic Mic: Turn Words into Wealth podcast.
    I built a multiple 6-figure business entirely with courses and programs while working about 15 hours per week so I can have 4-Day weekends every week.
    I wave my magic wand and reuse content (book, presentation, workbooks, etc.) of overwhelmed thought leaders, authors and speakers who want to monetize what they've already created into a program to make more income and impact.
    Which course is best for your business? Take my quiz.

    • 11 min
    What if Working Less was Easier?

    What if Working Less was Easier?

    Today we’re exploring a concept that’s been a game-changer for me for about 15 years: what if working less was actually easier?
    A lot of entrepreneurs get caught up in daily tasks without stopping to create a clear path towards their desired outcomes.
    It’s totally possible to simplify your business, maintain or even increase your income, and still make a significant impact.
    What if you didn’t have to do all those little daily tasks? What if you could simplify your business to support your income and life goals?
    Get the Words to Wealth guide (7 ways to monetize what you already created)
    About Donna Ashton
    I'm Donna Ashton, sorceress, course expert and host of Mystic Mic: Turn Words into Wealth podcast.
    I built a multiple 6-figure business entirely with courses and programs while working about 15 hours per week so I can have 4-Day weekends every week.
    I wave my magic wand and reuse content (book, presentation, workbooks, etc.) of overwhelmed thought leaders, authors and speakers who want to monetize what they've already created into a program to make more income and impact.
    Which course is best for your business? Take my quiz.

    • 7 min
    Turning Your Content Into a Digital Library with Jemima Blazdell

    Turning Your Content Into a Digital Library with Jemima Blazdell

    Let's welcome our special guest Jemima Blazdell. In this exciting interview we debrief Jemima's history of how she started her business, her passion for helping others, and her experience with transforming her content into a digital self-help library!
    Jemima is an alternative therapist, coach and author and has been working 1:1 with clients, running workshops and teaching self-help techniques since 2010. She is passionate about helping people to lead calmer, happier and more successful lives.
    Jemima is experienced, empathic and extremely effective. She primarily uses EFT/Tapping, NLP, TimeLine Therapy and hypnotherapy in her sessions. All of these are incredibly powerful processes that work to resolve and remove past issues and create a new way of being in the future.
    She is a therapist and coach, specializing in anxiety and stress issues. Jemima works with people to remove 'splinters' of pain from their past and helps them to make new choices.
    She is truly amazing and I am so grateful to have this opportunity to interview her and have her on my podcast!
    Check out her website
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    Get her book - 100 Stress Free days
    Listen to her podcast - Emotions: Unlocked
    About Donna Ashton
    I'm Donna Ashton, sorceress, course expert and host of Mystic Mic: Turn Words into Wealth podcast.
    I built a multiple 6-figure business entirely with courses and programs while working about 15 hours per week so I can have 4-Day weekends every week.
    I wave my magic wand and reuse content (book, presentation, workbooks, etc.) of overwhelmed thought leaders, authors and speakers who want to monetize what they've already created into a program to make more income and impact.
    Get the Words to Wealth guide (7 ways to monetize what you already created)
    Which course is best for your business? Take my quiz.

    • 32 min
    Traits for Being an Amazing Course Creator

    Traits for Being an Amazing Course Creator

    What makes someone an exceptional course creator?
    Creating an online course can be a fantastic way to generate leveraged income, but it's not as simple as just putting a course out there and expecting it to sell.
    These qualities can help guide you in becoming a successful course creator:
    Good knowledge and expertise Passion and purposeAudience EngagementDigital marketing skills Confidence and Commitment
    The art of making impactful courses goes beyond just sharing information—it's about delivering transformation and lasting results.
    Let's explore how we can elevate your content into a transformative course that impacts lives and boosts your revenue!
    Get the Words to Wealth guide (7 ways to monetize what you already created)
    About Donna Ashton
    I'm Donna Ashton, sorceress, course expert and host of Mystic Mic: Turn Words into Wealth podcast.
    I built a multiple 6-figure business entirely with courses and programs while working about 15 hours per week so I can have 4-Day weekends every week.
    I wave my magic wand and reuse content (book, presentation, workbooks, etc.) of overwhelmed thought leaders, authors and speakers who want to monetize what they've already created into a program to make more income and impact.
    Which course is best for your business? Take my quiz.

    • 12 min
    Selling Your Courses with Organic Traffic

    Selling Your Courses with Organic Traffic

    Selling courses can be challenging, especially if you're not seeing the returns you expected.
    Many people put in a lot of effort to create courses only to earn less than $500 in sales.
    If this sounds like you, don't miss out on these key strategies for selling your program with organic traffic and maximizing your return on investment.
    Upgrading to a premium course allows you to:
    Require fewer sales to reach revenue targets.Leverage existing networks and resources to promote high-priced courses effectively.Reflect the value of your content and expertise, attracting committed clientsHave a sustainable revenue stream alongside your existing business activities.
    By valuing your expertise and content appropriately, you can achieve your revenue goals more efficiently and sustainably.
    Get the Words to Wealth guide (7 ways to monetize what you already created)
    About Donna Ashton
    I'm Donna Ashton, sorceress, course expert and host of Mystic Mic: Turn Words into Wealth podcast.
    I built a multiple 6-figure business entirely with courses and programs while working about 15 hours per week so I can have 4-Day weekends every week.
    I wave my magic wand and reuse content (book, presentation, workbooks, etc.) of overwhelmed thought leaders, authors and speakers who want to monetize what they've already created into a program to make more income and impact.
    Which course is best for your business? Take my quiz.

    • 13 min
    Refining a Human Design Course to Sell- Hot Seat with Kristi Sullivan

    Refining a Human Design Course to Sell- Hot Seat with Kristi Sullivan

    Today's special guest Kristi Sullivan, will be diving into the world of human design with me in this exciting interview.
    Kristi H. Sullivan is a Human Design and Self Care expert, speaker and lead author of the best-selling Amazon book Stop Overworking & Start Overflowing: 25 Ways to Transform Your Life Using Human Design.
    She hosts a virtual community for spiritually-minded females to create better wellness, improve relationships, shift mindsets, and manifest more success, wealth and freedom - to live their best life “by design.”
    If you are interested and want to learn more or connect with her, check out the links below!
    Intro to Human Design (my 101 talk)
    Connect with Kristi - Visit HDwithKristi.com or KristiHSullivan.com
    Join her Facebook /Follow her Instagram
    About Donna Ashton
    I'm Donna Ashton, sorceress, course expert and host of Mystic Mic: Turn Words into Wealth podcast.
    I built a multiple 6-figure business entirely with courses and programs while working about 15 hours per week so I can have 4-Day weekends every week.
    I wave my magic wand and reuse content (book, presentation, workbooks, etc.) of overwhelmed thought leaders, authors and speakers who want to monetize what they've already created into a program to make more income and impact.
    Get the Words to Wealth guide (7 ways to monetize what you already created)
    Which course is best for your business? Take my quiz.

    • 35 min

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Donna is so engaged and entertaining. I get at least one tip I can implement immediately after listening to her podcast. Keep up the great work!

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Very helpful and inspiring!

The podcast covers a wide range of wonderful topics. Each episode is an opportunity to learn and explore a new thing about working less and making more money.

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I love Donna’s show. She is so knowledgeable about how to run a biz that involves less work and makes you more. She’s relatable and has great tips. Def a must listen.

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