How to Successfully Launch a Pilot Course: Strategies and Benefits In this episode of the Scaling Therapy Practice, host James Marland discusses the concept of launching a pilot online course. He explains what a pilot course is, why it is necessary, and provides a step-by-step guide on how to run one. James also shares insights from his own experience in course creation, emphasizing the importance of feedback and overcoming technological challenges. Listeners are encouraged to share their technological hurdles with James to help develop better courses. The episode also highlights that launching a pilot course helps in gauging interest, refining the course content, and building confidence.

• 00:00 Introduction to Scaling Therapy Practice
• 00:31 Developing the Next Course: Overcoming Tech Challenges
• 03:26 The Importance of a Pilot Course
• 05:44 Why You Need a Pilot Course
• 13:36 How to Run a Pilot Course
• 19:51 Conclusion and Encouragement

Links and Resources

50 Questions People Ask About Online Courses: Living Document that will be updated as Season 3 progresses

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Course Creation Studio: https://www.coursecreationstudio.com/

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Identifying Your Ideal Online Course Topic with James Marland

In this episode of Scaling Your Therapy Practice, host James Marland guides mission-driven helpers and leaders on how to develop and launch impactful online courses. He shares a practical exercise using a Venn diagram that helps listeners identify their course topics by overlapping their expertise, passion, and their audience’s needs. James explains the importance of aligning these three elements to create authentic and sellable courses, offering specific examples and guidance to assist with brainstorming. He also discusses how bringing content to life with fervor and authenticity can attract and retain students.

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Welcome to Scaling Therapy Practice
• 00:43 Introduction to Course Content
• 01:08 Identifying Your Passion and Purpose
• 01:40 The Venn Diagram Exercise
• 03:40 Exploring Expertise and Passion
• 07:09 Finding Joy and Expertise
• 10:50 Understanding Student Needs
• 12:35 Combining Expertise, Passion, and Needs
• 14:16 Conclusion and Next Steps

Links and Resources:

• Get the Handout Here: https://courses.coursecreationstudio.com/blog/finding-your-perfect-course-topic-passion-expertise-and-student-needs

Discovering Your God-Given Purpose with John Rennie of Brushfire Ministries In this episode of Scaling Therapy Practice, host James Marland interviews John Rennie from Brushfire Ministries. They discuss John’s journey from running a business software company to founding a ministry aimed at helping believers find their God-given purpose. The conversation covers the significance of purpose statements, the role of identity in Christ, and the impact of fulfilling one's divine purpose for personal joy and broader church community benefits. John also shares insights into Brushfire Ministries' workshops and assessments used to uncover individual strengths and placements within the body of Christ.

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Introduction to Scaling Therapy Practice
• 00:21 Meet John Rennie of Brushfire Ministries
• 00:39 John's Journey from Business to Ministry
• 02:24 Discovering a New Purpose 03:00 The Power of Personality Assessments
• 04:44 Creating a Purpose Statement
• 06:39 The Importance of Identity in Christ
• 12:52 Joy and Fulfillment through Purpose 1
• 9:00 The Role of Psychometric Assessments
• 22:34 Encouraging Others to Find Their Purpose
• 36:27 John's Vision for the Church
• 37:30 Conclusion and How to Get Involved