Your Online Business Mentor

Lydia Martin | Online Business Mentor

If you’ve been waiting for clarity before you take action in your online business, this podcast is for you. Your Online Business Mentor is a podcast for course creators, coaches, and digital entrepreneurs who want to build an online business with intention, momentum, and sustainable revenue. Hosted by Lydia Martin, your online business mentor and founder of Launch with Lydia, this show is designed for entrepreneurs who care deeply about what they’re building, but feel stuck overthinking their next move.  Lydia brings real-world experience from building a profitable online business, mentoring hundreds of entrepreneurs, and helping ideas turn into clear, launchable offers. Each episode blends online business strategy, mindset, and practical guidance to help you stop waiting for perfect clarity and start moving forward with confidence.  You’ll hear conversations about launching offers, building sustainable income, creating digital products, simplifying systems, and designing an online business that supports your life and your family. In this podcast, you’ll get answers to questions like: • How do I start or grow an online business without feeling overwhelmed? • What should I launch first in my online business? • How do I stop overthinking and start taking action? • How do I build sustainable revenue with digital offers? • Do I need everything figured out before I launch? • How can my online business support my purpose and my life? Whether you’re launching your first offer or refining an existing online business, this podcast will help you create clarity through action and build momentum that lasts. Learn more at https://launchwithlydia.com

  1. 53: What Actually Worked After My First Launch (Real Numbers + Real Lessons)

    21시간 전

    53: What Actually Worked After My First Launch (Real Numbers + Real Lessons)

    After your first launch… then what? In this episode, Lydia shares what actually happened after her first $10K launch in 2020, including real revenue numbers, expenses, profit margin, and the lessons she learned from relaunching the same program multiple times. She walks through how launching the same digital course three times in one year built momentum, strengthened relationships, created coaching opportunities, and led to new paid workshops based on real student needs. This episode is part of the 21-day From Purpose to Impact series and is designed to show you what building an online business actually looks like in real time. That’s how purpose turns into impact. In this episode, Lydia covers: • What happened financially after her first $10K launch  • Why relaunching the same program quickly builds momentum  • How raising the price still produced strong revenue  • The power of cohort-style programs for building trust  • How one-on-one coaching and paid workshops emerged naturally  • Real revenue, expenses, and profit margin from her first year  • Why launching is a learning system, not a one-time event Reflection What would happen if you relaunched the same offer instead of creating something brand new? Where might momentum already exist in your business that you haven’t leveraged yet? Follow the podcast This is Day 6 of a 21-day series. Follow or subscribe to Your Online Business Mentor so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Submit your question for our From Purpose to Impact podcast series and be entered into a special listener giveaway. Share what's holding you back from launching your business, offer, or next idea. Selected questions will be answered on the podcast, and all submissions are entered for a chance to receive access to programs designed to support your journey. Submit your question at youronlinebusinessmentor.com Access resources and programs at https://launchwithlydia.com Looking for a platform to run your online business? Get a 30-Day Free Trial + training & support at https://launchwithlydia.com/kajabi Connect with me: https://instagram.com/lydiamartinbiz https://youtube.com/@lydiamartinbiz https://launchwithlydia.substack.com

    8분
  2. 52: Launch to Learn – Why Your First Offer Isn’t Supposed to Be Perfect

    1일 전

    52: Launch to Learn – Why Your First Offer Isn’t Supposed to Be Perfect

    If you’re building an online business and waiting for your first offer to be completely finished before launching, this episode will challenge that belief. In this episode, Lydia shares the story of her very first launch, including how she sold her course before it was fully built, created a five-day challenge with zero email subscribers, grew her list from scratch, and welcomed 95 students into her first cohort. She explains why launching live shortened her learning curve, how real-time feedback strengthened her offer, and why cohort-style experiences are so powerful for digital entrepreneurs today. This conversation is part of the 21-day From Purpose to Impact series and is designed to help you move from perfectionism to progress as you build your digital offers. That’s how purpose turns into impact. In this episode, Lydia covers: • Why your first digital offer is not supposed to be perfect • How launching before something is fully built creates clarity • How a free five-day challenge helped grow her email list from zero • What she learned from welcoming 95 students into her first cohort • Why cohort-style programs create powerful feedback and transformation • How launching to learn builds sustainable momentum in your online business Reflection If you stopped waiting for perfection, what could you launch in the next 30 days? What would you learn if you allowed real people to walk through it with you? Follow the podcast This is Day 5 of a 21-day series. Follow or subscribe to Your Online Business Mentor so you don’t miss the conversations ahead. Submit your question for our From Purpose to Impact podcast series and be entered into a special listener giveaway. Share what's holding you back from launching your business, offer, or next idea. Selected questions will be answered on the podcast, and all submissions are entered for a chance to receive access to programs designed to support your journey. Submit your question at youronlinebusinessmentor.com Access resources and programs at https://launchwithlydia.com Looking for a platform to run your online business? Get a 30-Day Free Trial + training & support at https://launchwithlydia.com/kajabi Connect with me: https://instagram.com/lydiamartinbiz https://youtube.com/@lydiamartinbiz https://launchwithlydia.substack.com

    8분
  3. 51: You Don’t Need the Whole Plan to Take the First Step

    2일 전

    51: You Don’t Need the Whole Plan to Take the First Step

    If you’ve been waiting to feel clear before moving forward in your business, this episode speaks directly to that hesitation. In this episode, Lydia answers a listener question about long-term planning and explains why creating "a perfect plan" isn’t what actually creates momentum. She breaks down the assumption that clarity comes from having everything mapped out, and shares how real progress is made by choosing one clear priority and taking action. Drawing from her own business journey and a recent conversation in her local entrepreneur community, Lydia introduces a simple but powerful way to think about prioritization, identifying which responsibilities truly matter right now and which ones can wait. This conversation is part of the 21-day From Purpose to Impact series and is designed to help digital entrepreneurs stop waiting for certainty and start taking the next right step. That’s how purpose turns into impact. In this episode, Lydia covers: • Why a "perfect plan" doesn’t create clarity or momentum  • The assumption that planning equals progress  • How real clarity is created through action  • A practical way to prioritize what matters most right now  • Why focus, not certainty, is what actually moves your business forward Reflection What is the one priority in your business that truly needs your attention right now? What can wait without causing real harm? Follow the podcast This is Day 4 of a 21-day series. Follow or subscribe to Your Online Business Mentor so you don’t miss the conversations ahead. Submit your question for our From Purpose to Impact podcast series and be entered into a special listener giveaway. Share what's holding you back from launching your business, offer, or next idea. Selected questions will be answered on the podcast, and all submissions are entered for a chance to receive access to programs designed to support your journey. Submit your question at youronlinebusinessmentor.com Access resources and programs at https://launchwithlydia.com Looking for a platform to run your online business? Get a 30-Day Free Trial + training & support at https://launchwithlydia.com/kajabi Connect with me: https://instagram.com/lydiamartinbiz https://youtube.com/@lydiamartinbiz https://launchwithlydia.substack.com

    5분
  4. 50: Overwhelm Isn’t About Time, It’s About Focus

    3일 전

    50: Overwhelm Isn’t About Time, It’s About Focus

    If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed in your business, this episode offers a powerful reframe. In this episode, Lydia shares why overwhelm is one of the most common challenges entrepreneurs face and why it usually has nothing to do with time management. Drawing from her own six-year journey, she explains how trying to do too many things, be in too many places, and pursue too many goals at once leads to feeling scattered and stuck. Lydia introduces a simple framework using the metaphor of fire, explaining the three elements every business needs to create momentum: fuel, oxygen, and heat. She breaks down how your offer, lead generation, and marketing strategy work together, and why focusing on one priority at a time is often the fastest way forward. This conversation is part of the 21-day From Purpose to Impact series and is designed to help digital entrepreneurs move out of overwhelm and into intentional, focused action. That’s how purpose turns into impact. In this episode, Lydia covers: • Why overwhelm is usually a focus problem, not a time problem  • How trying to do everything at once keeps entrepreneurs stuck  • The three elements every business needs to create momentum  • Why you can’t focus on your offer, leads, and marketing all at the same time  • How choosing one priority creates clarity and forward movement Reflection What is the one area of your business that needs your focus right now? What would need to pause in order for that one thing to move forward? Follow the podcast This is Day 3 of a 21-day series. Follow or subscribe to Your Online Business Mentor so you don’t miss the conversations ahead. Submit your question for our From Purpose to Impact podcast series and be entered into a special listener giveaway. Share what's holding you back from launching your business, offer, or next idea. Selected questions will be answered on the podcast, and all submissions are entered for a chance to receive access to programs designed to support your journey. Submit your question at youronlinebusinessmentor.com Access resources and programs at https://launchwithlydia.com Looking for a platform to run your online business? Get a 30-Day Free Trial + training & support at https://launchwithlydia.com/kajabi Connect with me: https://instagram.com/lydiamartinbiz https://youtube.com/@lydiamartinbiz https://launchwithlydia.substack.com

    7분
  5. 49: The Real Reason You're Procrastinating On Your Business

    4일 전

    49: The Real Reason You're Procrastinating On Your Business

    If you’ve been procrastinating on your business and telling yourself it’s a motivation or discipline issue, this episode offers a different perspective. In this episode, Lydia explores why procrastination is rarely about laziness or lack of follow-through, and is more often rooted in fear. Specifically, fear of failure and FOWOT, Fear Of What Others Think. Drawing from her own experience and listener-submitted questions, Lydia breaks down how these fears show up in everyday business decisions, how they quietly delay launches and visibility, and what it actually takes to move forward anyway. This conversation is part of the 21-day From Purpose to Impact series and is designed to help digital entrepreneurs stop hesitating and start taking honest action, even when fear is present. That’s how purpose turns into impact. In this episode, Lydia covers: • Why procrastination is usually a symptom, not the real problem  • The difference between fear of failure and fear of visibility  • What FOWOT, Fear Of What Others Think, really looks like in business  • Why procrastination feels protective but creates long-term stuckness  • How imperfect action builds confidence and momentum Reflection What are you more afraid of right now, failing quietly or being seen trying? And what would change if you just took one small step forward anyway? Follow the podcast This is Day 2 of a 21-day series. Follow or subscribe to Your Online Business Mentor so you don’t miss the conversations ahead. Submit your question for our From Purpose to Impact podcast series and be entered into a special listener giveaway. Share what's holding you back from launching your business, offer, or next idea. Selected questions will be answered on the podcast, and all submissions are entered for a chance to receive access to programs designed to support your journey. Submit your question at youronlinebusinessmentor.com Access resources and programs at https://launchwithlydia.com Looking for a platform to run your online business? Get a 30-Day Free Trial + training & support at https://launchwithlydia.com/kajabi Connect with me: https://instagram.com/lydiamartinbiz https://youtube.com/@lydiamartinbiz https://launchwithlydia.substack.com

    8분
  6. 48: Why Waiting for Clarity Is Keeping You Stuck in Your Online Business

    5일 전

    48: Why Waiting for Clarity Is Keeping You Stuck in Your Online Business

    This episode marks the beginning of a new chapter for the podcast and the start of a 21-day series called From Purpose to Impact. In this first episode, Lydia shares why she decided to reboot the show, looks back on nearly six years of business ownership, and explains why she created this series to help digital entrepreneurs stop hesitating and start moving forward. If you’ve been waiting to feel clearer, more confident, or more ready before launching your business, your offer, or your next idea, this conversation is for you. Drawing from her own journey, including years of overthinking before finally taking action in 2020, Lydia explains why clarity rarely comes before action, and how momentum, confidence, and direction are built by moving first. Over the next 21 days, this series will explore the fears, doubts, and real questions that hold people back from launching what’s been on their heart, using listener-submitted questions and honest reflection to guide the way. That’s how purpose turns into impact. In this episode, Lydia covers: • Why waiting for clarity often leads to staying stuck • How fear and overthinking can disguise themselves as being responsible • Lessons learned from six years of building an online business • Why clarity comes from action, not before it • What it really takes to move from purpose to impact Reflection If clarity can only come after action, what is one small step you’re willing to take this week? Follow the podcast This is Day 1 of a 21-day series. Follow or subscribe to Your Online Business Mentor so you don’t miss the conversations ahead. Submit your question for our From Purpose to Impact podcast series and be entered into a special listener giveaway. Share what's holding you back from launching your business, offer, or next idea. Selected questions will be answered on the podcast, and all submissions are entered for a chance to receive access to programs designed to support your journey. Submit your question at youronlinebusinessmentor.com Access resources and programs at https://launchwithlydia.com Looking for a platform to run your online business? Get a 30-Day Free Trial + training & support at https://launchwithlydia.com/kajabi Connect with me: https://instagram.com/lydiamartinbiz https://youtube.com/@lydiamartinbiz https://launchwithlydia.substack.com

    8분
  7. 47: Why Your Course Isn’t Selling (and What’s Working Now)

    2025. 10. 26.

    47: Why Your Course Isn’t Selling (and What’s Working Now)

    If your course sales have slowed down or your evergreen programs aren’t converting like they used to, you’re not alone. In this episode, I share why the online education space has shifted from an information economy to a trust and transformation economy and how you can adapt your offers to thrive in 2025 and beyond. You’ll learn why traditional evergreen models are struggling, what’s behind the current trust recession, and how cohort-style experiences are helping course creators, coaches, and membership owners boost conversions, increase engagement, and actually help their students finish what they start. This increased focus led to a 50% increase in business revenue in 2025, and in this episode, I share key strategies that have helped me create results-driven offers that sell. You’ll Learn: What the “trust recession” is and how it’s impacting digital entrepreneursWhy AI has changed how people buy and what to do about itThe difference between selling information and selling transformationHow to design a cohort-style course or membership that converts and delivers resultsWhy simplifying your framework helps students take action (and actually finish!)The phrases and positioning shifts that make your offer stand out todayHow I increased my business revenue by 50% this year through live, community-driven experiencesThe key to turning your expertise into a clear, profitable offer that builds trust“AI can replicate information, but it can’t replicate transformation. People don’t want more content, they want connection, community, and clarity.” — Lydia Martin Next steps... Want to learn how to package your expertise into one powerful, profitable offer that sells in today's market and generates over 6-figures annually?  🎟 Get the Workshop: How to Package, Position & Price Your 6-Figure Offer Includes lifetime replay access, a bonus Q&A, and my 6-Figure Offer GPT. 🔥 Learn More About Kajabi: banishbusinessclutter.com/kajabi This is the all-in-one platform I use and recommend for hosting courses, memberships, and digital offers. It's also your website, email service provider, payment processor, and so much more. 💡 Explore my Ignite Membership: banishbusinessclutter.com/ignite IGNITE is designed to help entrepreneurs simplify, scale, and build sustainable income with clarity, strategy, and community. Submit your question for our From Purpose to Impact podcast series and be entered into a special listener giveaway. Share what's holding you back from launching your business, offer, or next idea. Selected questions will be answered on the podcast, and all submissions are entered for a chance to receive access to programs designed to support your journey. Submit your question at youronlinebusinessmentor.com Access resources and programs at https://launchwithlydia.com Looking for a platform to run your online business? Get a 30-Day Free Trial + training & support at https://launchwithlydia.com/kajabi Connect with me: https://instagram.com/lydiamartinbiz https://youtube.com/@lydiamartinbiz https://launchwithlydia.substack.com

    21분
  8. 46: From AI Overload to Authentic Impact — Why Courses Still Win with Amy Porterfield

    2025. 09. 02.

    46: From AI Overload to Authentic Impact — Why Courses Still Win with Amy Porterfield

    Have you been wondering if digital courses are “dead” in today’s AI-driven world? With so much content available at our fingertips, it’s easy to question if creating a course is still worth it. In this episode, I sit down with the one and only Amy Porterfield, bestselling author, host of Online Marketing Made Easy & The Amy Porterfield Podcast, and creator of Digital Course Academy.  Over the past 16 years, Amy has built a $120 million business serving over 100,000 students through her programs. She knows exactly what’s working (and what’s not) in the online course industry right now. We talk about: Why courses are not only alive but evolving in exciting waysHow to stand out in an AI-saturated world with authenticity, support, and accountabilityThe course trends that are thriving in 2025 (hint: it’s not about creating a 12-module “monster”!)The biggest mistakes new course creators make and how to avoid themWhy now is actually the best time to create your digital courseIf you’ve been sitting on an idea, letting fear, perfectionism, or “waiting for the right time” hold you back, this conversation is your green light to get started. 👉 Amy is also hosting her once-a-year Course Confident Bootcamp, designed to help you choose your course topic, price it, and start building an audience all with her signature step-by-step guidance. I highly recommend joining us there! 🔗 Join the Course Confident Bootcamp here This episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and a fresh perspective on why courses still win... even in the age of AI. You’ll walk away knowing that the world needs your knowledge, your voice, and your story. Watch the video/read the blog for this episode here. Learn more about how DCA impacted my business at https://www.banishbusinessclutter.com/digital-course-academy  Already launched a course? Check out this free quiz from Amy and discover The Hidden Bottleneck Blocking Your Next $100K. Spot (and Fix!) The Problem Costing Your Money, Time, and Heartache. TAKE THE QUIZ Submit your question for our From Purpose to Impact podcast series and be entered into a special listener giveaway. Share what's holding you back from launching your business, offer, or next idea. Selected questions will be answered on the podcast, and all submissions are entered for a chance to receive access to programs designed to support your journey. Submit your question at youronlinebusinessmentor.com Access resources and programs at https://launchwithlydia.com Looking for a platform to run your online business? Get a 30-Day Free Trial + training & support at https://launchwithlydia.com/kajabi Connect with me: https://instagram.com/lydiamartinbiz https://youtube.com/@lydiamartinbiz https://launchwithlydia.substack.com

    40분

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If you’ve been waiting for clarity before you take action in your online business, this podcast is for you. Your Online Business Mentor is a podcast for course creators, coaches, and digital entrepreneurs who want to build an online business with intention, momentum, and sustainable revenue. Hosted by Lydia Martin, your online business mentor and founder of Launch with Lydia, this show is designed for entrepreneurs who care deeply about what they’re building, but feel stuck overthinking their next move.  Lydia brings real-world experience from building a profitable online business, mentoring hundreds of entrepreneurs, and helping ideas turn into clear, launchable offers. Each episode blends online business strategy, mindset, and practical guidance to help you stop waiting for perfect clarity and start moving forward with confidence.  You’ll hear conversations about launching offers, building sustainable income, creating digital products, simplifying systems, and designing an online business that supports your life and your family. In this podcast, you’ll get answers to questions like: • How do I start or grow an online business without feeling overwhelmed? • What should I launch first in my online business? • How do I stop overthinking and start taking action? • How do I build sustainable revenue with digital offers? • Do I need everything figured out before I launch? • How can my online business support my purpose and my life? Whether you’re launching your first offer or refining an existing online business, this podcast will help you create clarity through action and build momentum that lasts. Learn more at https://launchwithlydia.com