The Digital Course Assistant Podcast

Julie Ball
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Ready to launch faster, market better, and stress less as a course creator? You’re in the right place. Hosted by Julie Ball—marketing and tech strategist, business cheerleader, and your go-to girl for simplifying the techy stuff—the Digital Course Assistant Podcast delivers bite-sized, practical episodes to help you grow your course business smarter and simpler. Get ready for AI-powered shortcuts, marketing strategies that actually work, and behind-the-scenes tips to build a business that supports your life, not the other way around. Whether you’re mapping out your first course or scaling your signature offer, you’ll find the clarity and encouragement you need right here. Hit follow, and let’s take your course business to the next level—one smart, simple step at a time.

Episodes

  1. JUL 14

    (Ep 5 of 5) Digital Course Marketing with AI — What to Automate and What to Write Yourself

    AI can save you hours in your business—but it shouldn’t replace you. In this episode, we’re talking about how to use AI in a smart, strategic way to simplify your marketing without losing your voice. In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ Why not all AI is equal (and the difference between generic ChatGPT and custom AI Assistants)  ✅ How to use AI to speed up brainstorming, outlines, and drafts  ✅ What you should always write yourself to keep your personality and connection front and center ✅ Pro tips to get better results from AI (better input = better output) ✅ How the output from one AI Assistant can become the input for another—so you build marketing momentum faster Plus, I’ll show you how the Digital Course Assistant membership gives you custom AI Assistants designed specifically for course creators—making it easier to launch faster, market better, and stress less. 🎁 Want to market smarter using AI—without sounding like a robot? Check out everything inside Digital Course Assistant at digitalcourseassistant.com ✨ Announcement: The Digital Course Assistant membership is now open! Become a founding member and lock in lifetime price protection, plus get listed in our members-only directory to connect with other course creators. 👉 Join today at DigitalCourseAssistant.com — founding member perks are available through August 31st! Support the show

    12 min

  2. JUL 14

    (Ep 4 of 5) Sales Pages That Convert (Without the Sleaze)

    Writing your sales page doesn’t have to feel like a cringe-fest. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to write a sales page that actually converts—without resorting to hype or hard sells. In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ Why most sales pages flop (hint: it’s usually vague copy or over-the-top promises)  ✅ The simple anatomy of a high-converting sales page—hook, transformation, proof, offer, CTA  ✅ Two questions you should ask while writing your copy: “So what?” and “Now what?”  ✅ Why you should never bury your buy button—and how to confidently invite people to join ✅ Why done is better than perfect (your sales page can evolve after launch!) Plus, you’ll hear how the Sales Page Generator Assistant inside Digital Course Assistant helps you write a solid draft in under an hour, so you can get your course into the world faster. 🎁 Ready to write a sales page that actually sells your course? Learn more about Digital Course Assistant at digitalcourseassistant.com ✨ Announcement: The Digital Course Assistant membership is now open! Become a founding member and lock in lifetime price protection, plus get listed in our members-only directory to connect with other course creators. 👉 Join today at DigitalCourseAssistant.com — founding member perks are available through August 31st! Support the show

    9 min

  3. JUL 14

    (Ep 3 of 5) Funnels Aren’t Dead — But Yours Might Be

    If you’ve ever felt stuck or overwhelmed trying to set up a sales funnel, this episode is for you. We’re breaking it all down step-by-step—no tech headaches required. In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ What a sales funnel actually is (for the newbies, we’re keeping it simple)  ✅ The core elements of a sales funnel tied to top, middle, and bottom of funnel strategy  ✅ Common places course creators get stuck (and how to avoid them)  ✅ Why your funnel doesn’t need to be perfect to start enrolling students  ✅ A smarter way to map and build your funnel without overthinking every step Plus, I’ll introduce you to the Sales Funnel Architect Assistant inside Digital Course Assistant—designed to help you organize your funnel and build out aligned assets faster. 🎁 Want to build a sales funnel that feels simple and aligned? Learn more about Digital Course Assistant at digitalcourseassistant.com ✨ Announcement: The Digital Course Assistant membership is now open! Become a founding member and lock in lifetime price protection, plus get listed in our members-only directory to connect with other course creators. 👉 Join today at DigitalCourseAssistant.com — founding member perks are available through August 31st! Support the show

    10 min

  4. JUL 14

    (Ep 2 of 5) The One Lead Magnet That’s Still Working

    Struggling to grow your email list? You’re not alone—and your problem probably isn’t your email platform… it’s your lead magnet. In this episode, we’ll break down: ✅ What a lead magnet really is (especially if you’re new to list-building) ✅ How to come up with the right lead magnet idea for your course audience ✅ Lead magnet examples ✅ Smart ways to validate your freebie idea before you spend hours building it ✅ Why your lead magnet should naturally lead into your paid course You’ll also hear how the List Builder Assistant inside Digital Course Assistant helps you come up with aligned, strategic lead magnets that attract the right students for your course. 🎁 Ready to grow your list with smarter lead magnets? Learn more about Digital Course Assistant at digitalcourseassistant.com ✨ Announcement: The Digital Course Assistant membership is now open! Become a founding member and lock in lifetime price protection, plus get listed in our members-only directory to connect with other course creators. 👉 Join today at DigitalCourseAssistant.com — founding member perks are available through August 31st! Support the show

    10 min

  5. JUL 14

    (Ep 1 of 5) Writing Emails That Actually Convert (Without Feeling Spammy)

    Ready to write emails that actually connect with your audience and drive sales—without feeling spammy? In this episode, we’re kicking off Season 1 with a fresh look at email marketing for course creators. I’ll walk you through:  ✅ Why your emails aren’t converting (and the #1 mistake most course creators make)  ✅ My simple Value, Tease, Pitch framework for writing emails that feel natural, not pushy ✅ How to sell with confidence—whether you’re launching, nurturing, or just getting started Plus, I’ll introduce you to the Email Marketing Copywriter Assistant inside Digital Course Assistant—a smarter, faster way to write revenue-generating emails that sound like you. 🎁 Want to write emails faster with AI? Check out everything inside Digital Course Assistant at digitalcourseassistant.com ✨ Announcement: The Digital Course Assistant membership is now open! Become a founding member and lock in lifetime price protection, plus get listed in our members-only directory to connect with other course creators. 👉 Join today at DigitalCourseAssistant.com — founding member perks are available through August 31st! Support the show

    9 min

  6. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    🎙️ Trailer: Welcome to the Digital Course Assistant Podcast

    Welcome to the Digital Course Assistant Podcast—the show for course creators who want to launch faster, market better, and stress less. Hosted by Julie Ball, a marketing and tech strategist with over a decade in the online business world, this podcast is your go-to for practical tools, AI-powered shortcuts, and strategies to grow your course business smarter and simpler. If you’re a course creator juggling a million tasks, wishing you could clone yourself just to get it all done—you’re in the right place. Each bite-sized episode will help you simplify your systems, save time, and confidently market your course, so you can grow your business without burning out. And when you’re ready for the next step, check out the Digital Course Assistant Membership, where you’ll get access to custom AI tools built specifically for course creators to help you implement what you learn here on the podcast. Hit follow so you don’t miss an episode—Season One drops soon! What to do next: ✅ Hit Follow in your podcast app so you don’t miss Season One. ✅ Share this trailer with a course creator friend who needs practical support. ✅ ENTER TO WIN a full year of the Digital Course Assistant Membership ✨ Support the show

    1 min

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Ready to launch faster, market better, and stress less as a course creator? You’re in the right place. Hosted by Julie Ball—marketing and tech strategist, business cheerleader, and your go-to girl for simplifying the techy stuff—the Digital Course Assistant Podcast delivers bite-sized, practical episodes to help you grow your course business smarter and simpler. Get ready for AI-powered shortcuts, marketing strategies that actually work, and behind-the-scenes tips to build a business that supports your life, not the other way around. Whether you’re mapping out your first course or scaling your signature offer, you’ll find the clarity and encouragement you need right here. Hit follow, and let’s take your course business to the next level—one smart, simple step at a time.

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