ENCORE: If I Were Launching An Online Course Soon, I'd Do This...

ENCORE: If I Were Launching An Online Course Soon, I'd Do This...

From Selling the Couch by Melvin Varghese, PhD

July 16, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

In this encore episode, Melvin Varghese shares key lessons and actionable advice for launching an online course successfully.

If you are considering launching an online course, today’s encore is for you! I’ve learned a lot as a course creator, and I’m sharing an honest look at my biggest lessons learned and what I would tell anyone on this course creation path. You’ll Learn: 5 things I want to share about launching an online course: Focus on what you already know and love to teach. (Stay within your niche!) Hear my thoughts on course creation and AI. Start small and build slowly. (Think about your “value ladder.”) Think about recurring offers related to your course. Validation is non-negotiable. (Validate your course idea before you proceed.) Download the free Course Creator Starter Kit . Embrace the tech, but don’t let it overwhelm you. Start with “good enough,” and upgrade your sound, lighting, and camera when you can. Hear my recommendations for basic tech for someone just starting out in course creation. Take a “defaulting to action” perspective rather than waiting for perfectionism. Build your audience early. Don’t wait until your course launch to build your email list. Use social media and discovery platforms. -- Ready to launch (or grow) your online course? Haven is our membership for therapists…

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Host: Melvin Varghese, PhD

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