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. 1d ago

    103 - Calm is a Business Strategy (Unpopular Opinion)

    Most of us start online businesses for more freedom and of course... more money. Choosing our own schedule, who we work with, and how we spend our time.  But the trade off that most people don't talk about- That the "risky" side of entrepreneurship is stressful. You're responsible for revenue in your business. And if your ads suddenly get expensive, or a launch doesn't work the way you hoped it would, or you suddenly have a unusual number of refunds...  You're the one dealing with it. Now if you're anything like me, you know what you signed up for, and you know (most of the time) it's worth it. But what if on top of revenue and freedom you also prioritized calm?  Having a regulated business?  Like having revenue locked in for the next 6+ months so instead of staying in fight or flight, you can project and make safe, calm choices? That's what we're diving into in this week's episode. In this episode you'll hear: Why the very quality that makes you a great entrepreneur is the same one that stops you from scaling, and keeps your business feeling stressfulHow I prioritized not only a profitable and freedom based business, but a calm business too.How to identify the 1 main shift you need for a calmer business (it's usually either too much of one element, or not enough of 1 specific strategy) Signature Program Design Waitlist If you resonated with this week's episode and you know you want to bring in more calm in your business with a signature program, sign up for the Signature Program Design waitlist.  DM Lauren on instagram with the word WAITLIST and you'll be first to know when a spot opens up. 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. Jul 23

    102 - My Top Lesson From My Mastermind I Did Not Expect

    If you've been following me for a little while now, you might know that I joined my first high ticket mastermind this spring. It definitely felt stretchy, but I wanted to push myself outside my comfort zone and surround myself with entrepreneurs who are further along in business than me- some are at a similar phase as I'm in, and some members are running 7 figure businesses. Today I'm sharing... The 3 conversations I usually hear in coaching programs... That no one is mentioning in this one (and what that means for you) My top 3 takeaways after 6 weeks in the mastermind, and the top lesson I didn't expectDid 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. Jul 16

    101 - How To Fill Your Program Predictably in 2026 (Even If You Don't Have a Big Audience)

    One of the biggest fears I hear from my clients (that I know I've worried about in the past too): What if I put all this work into creating my program... and I can't fill it? What if it doesn't work? What if it doesn't sell?  And I absolutely get it. It's so much pressure to try to fill all your spots before your program starts. That you only have one shot to make your launch work. But the secret to filling your program without the stress isn't that you need to be a better marketer or you need a bigger audience (or that you're not good enough). It's actually shifting the model. In this episode you'll hear: The biggest mistake I see coaches when they create their group programs, and why it keeps you stuck in high effort, low pay off cycles (and what to do instead)Why traditional big launches are becoming less and less common, and what's working in 2026- especially for women and moms in business Why I went from launching to evergreen, and what it means to run an evergreen programHow to set up a repeatable, evergreen sales system to fill your launches consistently Resources: This month I'm running a brand new workshop to help you fill your programs using Repeatable Sales Systems.  It takes the pressure off launching, and allows you to actually fill your program consistently, even if you don't have a big audience. You'll walk away with a clear vision for your signature program, the big picture strategy for your sales system, and the right conversion mechanism for you (it's not about pushing people to buy- it's about inviting the right people in!) It's $27, but we only have 20 spots available. Sign up for the Fill Your Program Workshop 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. Jul 9

    100 - 10 Lessons After 100 Podcast Episodes

    Episode 100!  Whether you run your own podcast (or substack!) or are thinking about creating one, I'm sharing 10 lessons after 100 podcast episodes that you can apply to your own business too. In this episode, you'll hear: Why setting up a podcast is actually a lot simpler than you thinkWhy creating a system is key to getting it done weekly (and a lot faster than you might think)How to think of ideas (especially if you're worried you might run out!) that land with your ideal clientWhat to do to make sure your podcast doesn't lead to downloads, but to actual clients tooLinks mentioned in this episode: Episode 74: What I Would Prepare in Advance If I Was Launching a Program in 2026Curious about the Fill Your Program Framework masterclass I'm running July 21st? You'll learn how to fill your program without needing a big audience, big launches or big stress. Just DM me FILLED on Instagram @laurenmonique.business and I'll send you the details! 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. Jul 2

    99 - Why Your Helping Profession Background is Your Biggest Business Asset

    I hate to admit it, but for a while in business I regretted becoming a teacher. Not that I disliked teaching (I still enjoy it as a coach!) but I felt stuck.  I had been in business school... Why hadn't I stayed the course? Now "all I could do what help teachers". At least... That was the story I told myself. Not only was it completely untrue, my helping profession background is actually an ASSET as a business owner. I just didn't see it right away. In this episode, you'll hear: Why your helping profession background actually makes you a better marketer (if you do it right)How to use your strengths from your background to make more sales (it's not what you think) Why your helping profession background actually helps you run your business better as an entrepreneur (and gives you a leg up from people coming from corporate)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

  6. Jun 25

    98 - How to Price Your Program When You've Always Undercharged

    If you're anything like me, one challenge you may come up against a lot:  Undercharging. Friends and coaches might often tell you to raise your prices... But it feels uncomfortable. Or unfair. Or exclusive. Or maybe... You feel good about your price point, but you're not at point yet where your program or service is actually profitable. If that's you, you need to hear this episode. In this episode, we'll dive into... How one product I was charging $30 for 8 years ago eventually went on to make me over $40,000How to know if you're undercharging, and why you're doing it How to price your program from an energetic standpoint, and also from a strategic oneDid 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. Jun 18

    97 - Multiple Program Ideas? Here's How To Choose The Right One

    A common challenge that can come up for us when we go from working 1:1 to a more leveraged offer... Is choosing the right idea. Because when we start our businesses, we often think that it's about finding the "right" idea... the right one to be successful, right? But as you continue in business, you've likely noticed you have the opposite problem. It's not about having a great idea. For entrepreneurs... It's about choosing amidst all your possible ideas! So in this episode, you'll hear... Why it's not about finding the "right" idea for your program (but rather, why it's about a good idea, well executed)The mindset shift you need to make to find the right direction for you 3 questions to help you decide which idea to run withDid 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. Jun 11

    96 - I'm Taking 4 Weeks Off with My Kids This Summer (Here's How): Part 1

    I'm gonna be honest... Usually I don't actually want to take that much time off with my kids over the summer. I know. That sounds terrible. But not because I didn't want to spend time with them, but because I had always been at home part time with them in some way before they went to school. And kids under 5 are exhausting! I always wanted at least a little bit of childcare in the summer. But now that they're both in school... I wanted to find a way to have 4 weeks with them this summer. If you want to spend more time with your own kids this summer without sacrificing your revenue or supporting your clients, listen in! In this episode, you'll hear... What prompted the 4 weeks (and where we'll be going!)How I'll be supporting my clients while we're gone- and how to make that work in your business too What I'll be doing to continue bringing revenue in the business And what I'll be either prepping ahead of time or letting go of for now in order to make it happen Resources Mentioned In The Episode: We're running a brand new (paid) 90 minute workshop called Structured on June 17th. You'll nail your program promise, outline and project plan so you know exactly what to build before you launch your signature program. Click here to save your spot! 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

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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
    104
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