Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course Creators
Want to create a hugely successful online course, one that has a major impact on the lives of your students? If you want to learn how to create online courses from the best, you turn to Mirasee; and if you want to host that course, you can’t go wrong using the powerful platform, Ruzuku. Ruzuku co-founder Abe Crystal and Mirasee founder and CEO Danny Iny know what it takes to stand out and be successful in the online courses industry. And now they’re teaming up to share this intel with you in their new Course Lab podcast. In every episode, Course Lab showcases an entrepreneur/course creator who is nailing it with their online course -- and not because they’re teaching people how to make more money. In fact, most of these creators occupy unusual or overlooked niches, like music, writing for video games, overcoming inherent bias, and finding your life purpose. Turns out, the key to their success all comes down to their online course design. In this podcast, Danny and Abe reveal the most important design tactics that are making all the difference for these online course creators -- and how you can implement them in your own online course. So if you want to create a successful online course that changes the lives of your students, this is your big chance to learn how it’s done from the best in the industry!
Creating a Holistic Experience (Master Mingtong Gu)
March 18, 2024 • 20 MIN
With a large online membership community and a thriving in-person retreat, Mingtong Gu has created a perfect blend of virtual and real-world teaching and engagement. He shares what he’s learned and what he practices to support students at all levels.
Presenting Neuroscience of Coaching (Ari Iny)
March 11, 2024 • 25 MIN
Producer Cynthia Lamb introduces Neuroscience of Coaching, a new show on the Mirasee FM podcast network, hosted by Dr. Irena O’Brien. In this bonus episode, Ari Iny explores the “attention network” in our minds — where the secret to focus lies.
Composing Great Courses (Diana Rowan)
March 4, 2024 • 24 MIN
Starting with a niche topic — playing the harp — Diana Rowan proved that it’s possible to successfully expand to a broader scope (but not too broad!). She also gives us a blueprint for how to support your courses with an active and engaged community.
Less Is Best (Michael Bungay Stanier)
February 19, 2024 • 26 MIN
Renowned coach and author Michael Bungay Stanier takes us on a fascinating exploration of how people learn, course best practices, and incorporating coaching elements into online courses. Perhaps most importantly, he advocates: Less is best.
Presenting Teacher Tom’s Podcast (Lenore Skenazy)
February 12, 2024 • 33 MIN
Co-host Ari Iny introduces Teacher Tom’s Podcast, a new show on the Mirasee FM podcast network, hosted by “Teacher Tom” Hobson. In this bonus episode, Lenore Skenazy shares ways that parents harm their children’s development and what to do instead.
Cancer Survivor to Course Creator (Meg Cadoux)
February 5, 2024 • 25 MIN
After surviving breast cancer, Meg Cadoux started a nonprofit to promote anti-cancer lifestyles. Discover how she developed a successful online course, supporting content, and partnerships with insurance companies to empower health transformations.
Revenge of the Nerd (Steve Kamb)
January 22, 2024 • 30 MIN
From humble and geeky beginnings, Steve Kamb has built Nerd Fitness into an online empire of learning for tens of thousands of students. He shares what he’s learned about the importance of community, accountability, and avoiding the trap of perfection.
Presenting Consciousness Explored (Stephanie Red Feather)
January 15, 2024 • 36 MIN
Co-host Ari Iny introduces Consciousness Explored, a new show on the Mirasee FM podcast network, hosted by Melissa Deal. In this bonus episode, guest Stephanie Red Feather dives into what it’s like to live your life as an empath.
Fostering Connection (Jan Keck)
January 8, 2024 • 25 MIN
As a recovered “shy guy,” Jan Keck knows how hard connection can be for course students, especially online. In this conversation, he shares numerous tips for fostering connection among students, creating engaging events, and leading live experiences.
Team’s Pick: Tools for Training (Rob Witcher)
December 25, 2023 • 22 MIN
Course Lab producer Cynthia Lamb chooses a favorite episode of the season to run again during the holiday break. Hear how Rob Witcher developed smart tools to engage his students and enhance their experience.
Standing Out (Jeff Cobb)
December 11, 2023 • 24 MIN
With experience creating courses for businesses, individuals, and himself over two decades, Jeff Cobb shares his perspective on the crowded course landscape. Succeeding today takes more than it did just a few years ago, but Jeff will show you the way.
Working with Artificial Intelligence (Alex Preis)
November 27, 2023 • 24 MIN
Drawing on his extensive engineering background, Alex Preis is developing course methodologies around AI that are cutting edge. As he sees it, course creators are only seeing and using a tiny fraction of what the technology has to offer.
Keeping It One-on-One (Sam Mahmoody)
November 13, 2023 • 21 MIN
Engineer by day, tutor by night, Sam Mahmoody came to realize teaching was his passion. Although he embraced online tutoring early, he mostly never sought to scale to group classes — preferring to keep the core business as teaching students one on one.
Painting as Personal Development (Laurie Anderson)
October 30, 2023 • 24 MIN
As steward of the longtime legendary company Alexander Art, Laurie Anderson sees her role as providing students with transformation. They’re not just painting — they’re creating a new self-identity and reawakening their inner artist from childhood.
Hybrid Courses Are a Dream Come True (Michael Sheridan)
October 16, 2023 • 21 MIN
With more than 30 years’ experience teaching courses, Michael Sheridan has settled into a successful hybrid model that serves his and his students’ needs well — and he has no interest in going back to his old way of teaching only in person.
Mastermind Parenting (Randi Rubenstein)
September 11, 2023 • 26 MIN
For parents with strong-willed children, Randi Rubenstein’s Mastermind Parenting makes all the difference. Randi shares how well-measured iteration of her programs unlocked possibilities for her business—and her students—that she’d never considered before.
Drawing New Conclusions (Tom Hart)
August 28, 2023 • 22 MIN
Many course topics are believed to be “unteachable” online. Tom Hart teaches one of them — cartooning. Not only that, his school operates as a nonprofit. But despite bucking conventional wisdom in both ways, Tom’s school has been comically successful.
Tools for Training (Rob Witcher)
August 14, 2023 • 25 MIN
Drawing on a strong tech and training background, Rob Witcher developed smart tools to engage his students and enhance their experience. And just as in tech, it’s all about iteration — so Rob never ceases to seek feedback and improve his courses.
Teaching Teams (Christina Becker)
July 31, 2023 • 27 MIN
By choosing to teach nonprofit boards, Christina Becker has had to build an unorthodox business model. Her students are usually not the purchasers, and her courses are taken by teams. Tune in to find out how this road less traveled led to success.
Going the Extra Mile (Debra Cady)
July 17, 2023 • 28 MIN
With a solid 30-plus-year career in mental health, Debra Cady pivoted into course creation for her next chapter. She became a Mirasee student for its education and a Ruzuku customer for its platform — and she’s now excited to be teaching her gift.
Courses for Coaches (Dr. Barbara Birsinger)
July 4, 2023 • 20 MIN
After years of working through her own body issues, Dr. Barbara Birsinger created a “behavior decoding” method that generated astonishing results for clients. She then took it to the next level as a certification course for coaches and practitioners.
Bridging the Gap (Stever Robbins)
June 19, 2023 • 24 MIN
With decades of experience and expertise in learning theory, Stever Robbins sees the “knowing-doing gap” as a major challenge in transformative course creation. He, Danny, and Abe discuss overcoming this with behavior-based instructional design.
Special: Ruzuku’s Instant Courses
June 5, 2023 • 21 MIN
The profit and brand center for most course creators is transformative courses that teach topics around their core expertise. But there’s great value in providing peripheral courses, and Danny and Abe discuss how to use Instant Courses to create them.
Styling for Confidence (Cyndy Porter)
May 22, 2023 • 26 MIN
Combining her love of photography and marketing, Cyndy Porter created a business helping people develop their personal brand. And she helps many more by making her expertise available through online courses, community, and coaching.
Building Lives of Significance (John Bowen)
May 8, 2023 • 23 MIN
Despite being in an “entrepreneurial fog” as a financial CEO, John Bowen saw a gap in his industry: Financial advisors to high-net-worth individuals needed coaching. And with that, John started and built the preeminent coaching firm for that market.
Special: AI Meets Online Courses
April 24, 2023 • 30 MIN
Arriving seemingly out of nowhere, for most people, the artificial-intelligence tool ChatGPT is shaking up business everywhere. And course creation is no exception. Danny and Abe explore how this tool and AI overall will revolutionize our industry.
Supporting Large Cohorts Creatively (Heather E. Wilson)
April 10, 2023 • 23 MIN
As Mirasee’s Director of Education, Heather E. Wilson oversees programs that can total 900+ students at once. She provides key takeaways for maintaining and engaging large cohorts, while ensuring it all stays fun for students and course creators alike.
Learn to Teach (Jonathan Levi)
March 27, 2023 • 26 MIN
As a young adult, Jonathan Levi discovered he had a knack for learning and entrepreneurship. And in combining those, he found success as an online teacher. From Udemy to YouTube, Jonathan shares his experience engaging students in the learning journey.
Presenting Behind the Launch
March 20, 2023 • 23 MIN
Co-host Danny Iny introduces Behind the Launch, a new show on the Mirasee FM podcast network, hosted by Cynthia Lamb. In this bonus episode, we take a ride from the elation of a million-dollar launch to disappointment when the next launch falls short.
Voice of Reason (David H. Lawrence XVII)
March 13, 2023 • 28 MIN
David H. Lawrence XVII has built a huge course business around the high-demand topic of voiceover work. Leveraging decades of success in radio and TV, he challenges the separation of art and business, showing students how to make money with their voice.
Standing Out (Happi Leopold)
February 27, 2023 • 27 MIN
Happi Leopold transformed his years as a financial advisor to high-net-worth individuals into a lucrative course business. He offers numerous valuable insights for successful course creation — even when your market is highly saturated.
Presenting For Better or For Work
February 17, 2023 • 34 MIN
Producer Cynthia Lamb introduces For Better or For Work, a new show in the Mirasee FM podcast network, hosted by Danny Iny and Bhoomi Pathak. In this lively, bonus episode, guest hosts Michael and Amy Port discuss how they divvy up their business roles..
Tapping Into Your Strengths (Margaret Lynch Raniere)
February 13, 2023 • 29 MIN
For over 2 decades Margaret has trained thousands of women to start and improve their own practices. She shares valuable insight about how tapping into your strengths can help you overcome your struggles and guide your students through their own.
Facilitating Transformation (Melanie Benson)
January 30, 2023 • 24 MIN
With a focus on facilitating lasting transformation, Melanie Benson is not one to play by the rules. She shares how integrating creativity and intuition with a ‘facts and data’ approach has produced fulfilling and profitable outcomes for her clients.
Presenting Blowing Up (Donna Kozik)
January 23, 2023 • 21 MIN
Hosts Danny Iny and Abe Crystal introduce Blowing Up, a new podcast in the Mirasee FM podcast network. In this bonus episode, hosts Linda Claire Puig and Ari Iny talk with Donna Kozik about how she incorporates courses with weekend "get it done" events.
Tactical Learning (Ken Long)
January 16, 2023 • 24 MIN
When online learning rose in demand, Ken Long found that he had to adapt to the changes to stay head of the curve. He shares how his military experience and insight as an educator allowed him to better deliver course content through a hybrid approach.
Supplemental Courses (Pat Henseler)
January 2, 2023 • 28 MIN
In this episode, Danny and Abe talk with Connect 365’s Pat Henseler about how he uses courses to market and supplement his software business and gain trust and credibility with both clients and prospects.
Team’s Pick: Gina Bianchini
December 26, 2022 • 34 MIN
Mirasee FM’s Geoff Govertsen chose this episode to rerun during the holiday break. Gina Bianchini shares her passion and expertise in creating online communities and how that led to the all-in-one, community-centered platform she runs today.
Presenting To Lead Is Human
December 19, 2022 • 42 MIN
Co-host Danny Iny introduces To Lead Is Human, a new show in the Mirasee FM podcast network, hosted by Sharon Richmond. In this bonus episode, Dart Lindsley shares his progressive and very human ideas about his role as a leader in a major corporation.
Integrate & Create (Sean D Stewart)
December 12, 2022 • 26 MIN
Business coach and speaker Sean Stewart talks about helping students to break out of overthinking and into using their true gifts and talents. He shares an integrative and creative process to help them find their own genius zone energy.
Somatic Course Design (Anne Bishop & Chantill Lopez)
November 28, 2022 • 33 MIN
In this episode, a dynamic duo offers a unique approach to course creation normally reserved for in-person classes. Anne Bishop and Chantill Lopez bring a fresh new perspective for helping students succeed using practices of mind-body connection.
Presenting The Self-Awakened Lifestyle (Ed)
November 21, 2022 • 47 MIN
Course Lab co-host Danny Iny introduces The Self-Awakened Lifestyle, a new podcast in the Mirasee FM podcast network. In this bonus episode, host Esco Wilson explores self-talk and the stories we tell ourselves with his high-achieving guest.
Audiovisual Upgrade (Johnny Beirne)
November 14, 2022 • 27 MIN
Johnny Beirne created a thriving business in the saturated industry of teaching course creation. In this episode, he talks with Danny and Abe about equipment needs, costs and production tips for delivering exceptional training videos.
Structural Evolution (Melissa Guller)
October 31, 2022 • 32 MIN
Course-creation expert Melissa Guller has an enormous amount of experience in teaching and course design. In this episode, she shares the evolution of structures and practices that have had a big impact on engagement and transformational success.
Transformation Power (Lisa Bloom)
October 17, 2022 • 28 MIN
In this episode, Danny and Abe talk to Lisa Bloom about her impressive new course, Story Power. Lisa’s unique hybrid design blends a number of effective methods other course creators can adopt to maximize transformational outcomes for their own students.
Courses for Executives (Susan Schramm)
October 3, 2022 • 19 MIN
Ever wanted to create a high-ticket course for high-powered executives? Marketing consultant Susan Schramm gives us an inside look at how she created successful online programs for senior executives that they not only pay for but actually engage in.
Presenting Soul Savvy Business (Rebecca Cuevas)
September 26, 2022 • 43 MIN
In this bonus episode, Course Lab co-host Danny Iny introduces a new show to the Mirasee FM podcast network. In Soul Savvy Business, Katy Valentine explores the intersection of business and spirituality. Her guest in this surprising and fascinating episode is course creator Rebecca Cuevas.
Outside the Box (Amy Whitney)
September 19, 2022 • 28 MIN
Amy Whitney created a niche in a saturated industry with her Spanish language courses for expats in Mexico. Her success stems from innovative methods of honing content combined with creative marketing.
Bold Business Model (Chris Badgett)
September 5, 2022 • 28 MIN
You may know Chris Badgett as the CEO of LifterLMS, but he's also the host of online permaculture courses. Learn how he worked collaboratively with experts to gain credibility and visibility in a small niche.
Tactile Learning Online (Cybele)
August 22, 2022 • 26 MIN
For healing practitioner Cybele, creating online courses is an ever-expanding experience. For her students, the courses become an ever-deepening and evolving journey. As a result, she has created a loyal base community that continues year after year.
Reiterate and Reframe (Linda Claire Puig)
August 8, 2022 • 29 MIN
In this episode, Danny and Abe talk with Linda Claire Puig about powerful and effective strategies for creating accountability and momentum. The best part is, they’re also easy and low-tech!
Expert or Visionary? (Michael Port)
July 25, 2022 • 30 MIN
The world of online content is saturated with expert advice and information. Michael Port encourages course creators to challenge the status quo. Making a difference requires changing the way your students think about the content and about themselves.
A Course-Building Formula (Dave Lakhani)
July 11, 2022 • 34 MIN
Dave Lakhani is an expert in learning design and building courses. He talks with Danny and Abe about his formulaic approach and the importance of starting strong. We also get insights into trends and in-course marketing techniques.
Challenge Accepted (Aron Croft)
June 27, 2022 • 28 MIN
Aron Croft, founder of Hidden ADHD, shares how he took a challenging topic and challenged students and created a win-win for transformation and success. Listen in to find out how a little creativity and resourcefulness can go a long way.
Cooking Up Courses (Meghan Telpner)
June 13, 2022 • 26 MIN
No matter the field of expertise, there’s always room for course creators who are willing to raise the bar. Nutritionist, best-selling author and course creator Meghan Telpner shares how she is finding continued success in a highly saturated niche.
Beyond Structure (Corrie Melanson)
May 30, 2022 • 25 MIN
Student interaction often leads to more overall engagement and transformation, but it can be tricky to get it right. Corrie Melanson shares how she leveraged her background as a process facilitator to create dynamic systems for effective peer interaction.
Q & A with Danny and Abe
May 16, 2022 • 28 MIN
As promised, one last surprise before we head into the new season. This week, Danny and Abe offer in-depth insight with answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Get ready, you’re going to want to hit that repeat button!
Planting or Harvesting? (Danny Iny)
May 9, 2022 • 32 MIN
We’ve wrapped up our special 4-part series on course-building platforms. Before we head into the new season, Danny and Abe have a couple of surprises. This week, Abe interviews Course Lab’s own co-host, Danny Iny, course pioneer and CEO of Mirasee.
Know Your Audience (Abe Crystal)
May 2, 2022 • 28 MIN
For this special 4-part series, Danny and Abe have been interviewing CEOs of successful course-building platforms. This week, Danny talks with Course Lab’s own co-host, Abe Crystal, co-founder and CEO of Ruzuku.
Limitless Opportunity (Greg Smith)
April 25, 2022 • 35 MIN
For this special 4-part series, Danny and Abe interview CEOs of successful course-building platforms. This week, we talked with Greg Smith, co-founder and CEO of Thinkific.
Courses & Community (Gina Bianchini)
April 18, 2022 • 33 MIN
For this special 4-part series, Danny and Abe interview CEOs of successful course-building platforms. This week, they talk with Gina Bianchini, co-founder and CEO of Mighty Networks.
Spooling Up (Chris Badgett)
April 11, 2022 • 29 MIN
For this special 4-part series, Danny and Abe interview CEOs of successful course-building platforms. First up is Chris Badgett, founder and CEO of WordPress®-based LifterLMS.
How to Profit From Course Lab (Danny Iny)
April 10, 2022 • 6 MIN
Mirasee FM’s director introduces this bonus clip, where Danny Iny, co-host of Course Lab, explains how to profit from the special four-part series on course platforms that begins tomorrow. Hint: It’s not a buyer’s guide.
The Flywheel Effect (Patty Block)
March 14, 2022 • 26 MIN
Course Creator Patty Block creates hybrid courses that help female business owners get out of their own way and get results - fast! Listen in to find out how she is creating powerful and profitable momentum by trusting the process.
Über-Niche Success (Anke Herrmann)
March 7, 2022 • 25 MIN
Think niching down is too limiting? Think again. Seamstress and course builder Anke Herrmann finds success teaching Flamenco dressmaking via online courses. Tune in to learn how she turned her passion into income.
Build Better Beta (Ellen Finkelstein)
February 28, 2022 • 25 MIN
We may know that it’s vital to pilot our courses, but how can we get the most out of that initial testing? That’s what Ellen Finkelstein, founder of Change the World Marketing, set out to discover. Tune in to hear her unique approach to course piloting.
Binge-Worthy Content (Bradley Morris)
February 21, 2022 • 31 MIN
If you’ve ever struggled with creating engaging content, then this is the episode for you! Bradley Morris, founder and CEO of Majik Media, is a wizard when it comes to creating the ultimate course experience, and it’s more simple than you might think.
High-Ticket Power (Joel Erway)
February 14, 2022 • 33 MIN
Want to scale your online course business, generate more revenue and reach more people without longer hours or a bigger marketing budget? Course-selling expert Joel Erway explains how to do it in this compelling, can’t-miss, mini-masterclass episode.
Course Cred (Gini Dietrich)
February 7, 2022 • 25 MIN
How do you solve for legitimacy, credibility and industry recognition? Course creator and PR visionary Gini Dietrich literally wrote the book on it! Listen in as the creator of the PESO PR Model shares invaluable insights for course success.
Hip Course Vibes (Tad Hargrave)
January 31, 2022 • 27 MIN
Get in the groove with course creator Tad Hargrave’s unconventional marketing strategies and course structures. From pay-what-you-can workshops to clean-your-room homework, Tad’s non-traditional approach proves you don’t have to sell your soul for success.
The Science of Change (John Austin)
January 24, 2022 • 25 MIN
Course creator and behavioral scientist Dr. John Austin shares his perspective on using his scientific expertise to help clients implement real, meaningful change. His unique blend of combining expectations, choices and consequences can actually save lives!
Leveling Up (Jeff Perry)
January 17, 2022 • 24 MIN
Course creator Jeff Perry talks about leveraging time to meet demand and increase revenue by creating a course with varying support options. His success lies in avoiding stereotypes and getting feedback from clients to take them to the next level.
A Personal Approach (Mary Duggan)
January 10, 2022 • 25 MIN
Course creator Mary Duggan explains how initial market research and a deep understanding of her ideal client contributed not only to igniting her passion for helping those clients but also to a 100% completion rate on her first course!
Staggering Engagement (Ian Roberts)
January 3, 2022 • 29 MIN
Course creator Ian Roberts breaks down the key elements that contribute to his courses’ staggering engagement and completion rates. Danny, Abe and Ian discuss the importance of a strong foundation, small wins, and preserving quality in growth.
Team’s Pick: Your DNA Results
December 20, 2021 • 35 MIN
Mirasee FM producer Cynthia Lamb chooses her favorite episode of the season to run again during the holiday break. Hear how industry pioneer Diahan Southard created an online course about DNA results that was fascinating and understandable.
The Missing Piece (Mary Williams)
December 6, 2021 • 25 MIN
In this episode of Course Lab, Mary Williams, founder of Sensible Woo, shares course-creation gold with her story of tech meets woo-woo. Listen in as Danny, Abe and Mary discuss how to find the missing piece for developing a uniquely marketable course.
Course Lab Presents Once Upon a Business
November 29, 2021 • 18 MIN
In this bonus episode of Course Lab, Abe Crystal introduces a new show to the Mirasee FM podcast network. In Once Upon a Business, Lisa Bloom, the Story Coach, reads a folk tale and pulls out business lessons that you can apply to your own course and course business.
Create Transformative Learning Journeys (Mel Stanley)
November 22, 2021 • 22 MIN
Mel Stanley, founder of FirstWoman.rocks, takes a hammer to the glass ceiling with her course and coaching practice for women. Not only that, but in this episode of Course Lab, that hammer is aimed at the concept of “online courses” itself. Listen in as Abe and Danny coin a new term.
Start by Tackling the Important Problem (Sharon Richmond)
November 8, 2021 • 26 MIN
Sharon Richmond, founder of Leading Large, starts with defining the hard and meaningful problem before creating a course. In this episode of Course Lab, Danny and Abe talk to Sharon about Candid Conversation, a very focused course to help senior leadership begin to build a candid culture in their business.
Bold Business Model Levels the Playing Field (Trevor Page)
October 25, 2021 • 33 MIN
In this episode of Course Lab, Danny and Abe talk to Trevor Page, founder of Crafty Codr Inc., about his Java Bootcamp and his bold business model, which levels the playing field and creates employable students.
A Fresh Approach for Adding Online Courses to Your Business (Abe Crystal)
October 18, 2021 • 21 MIN
In this special episode Abe Crystal, CEO of the online course platform Ruzuku, shares with co-host Danny Iny a fresh approach for adding online courses to your business. A detailed description of this approach can be found in Abe’s new book, The Business of Courses.
All the Necessary Elements for Transformation (Melinda Cohan)
October 11, 2021 • 29 MIN
Most coaches don't like running a business, says Melinda Cohan, CEO of The Coaches Console. Her online course, The Coaching Business System, runs students through the groundwork of setting up business systems, providing them with all the necessary elements for their transformation. In this episode of Course Lab, Danny and Abe dive into the expert design of Melinda’s course; its mixture of content and community and its rare results guarantee.
How Students’ Lived Experiences Lead to Innovative Course Design (Sara Eisenberg)
September 20, 2021 • 26 MIN
It can be hard to talk about racial and gender equality. But Sara’s course, Radical Inclusion Immersion, creates an in-depth curriculum based upon students’ lived memories and experiences, leading to transformation and empathy. In this episode of Course Lab, Danny and Abe talk to Sara Eisenberg about her course and its innovative course design.
The Exponential Power of a Group (Jackie Roberge)
September 6, 2021 • 28 MIN
Are you afraid to lose the intimacy of one-to-one coaching? Jackie was, until she discovered that working with a group was even more powerful. In today’s episode of Course Lab, Danny and Abe talk to Jackie Roberge about her online course, “Purpose, Values & Vision,” which uses group coaching, laser-focused sessions, and guided visualization to help clients tap into their life purpose.
Bite-Sized Modules Create a Distilled and Actionable Course (Gayle Van Gils)
August 23, 2021 • 22 MIN
Do you want to create an engaging course that students will actually complete? Then join Danny and Abe when they talk to Gayle Van Gils about her course “Smart Tips: Wellness,” which teaches people how to infuse awareness into every aspect of wellness. In this episode, you’ll discover how Gayle created a binge-worthy course with a remarkable student retention rate.
How To Streamline Your Course For Optimized Learning (Rebecca Cuevas)
August 9, 2021 • 23 MIN
You want to create an impactful and engaging online course that transforms the lives of your students, but don’t know where to start. Rebecca Cuevas has discovered a method for making your course design as seamless and easy as possible, using the tools YOU prefer - and today she’s here to show you exactly how it’s done.
Unlock Your Best Music Performance (ft. Mark Morley-Fletcher)
July 30, 2021 • 29 MIN
Mark Morley-Fletcher set out to solve a problem for himself and, in the process, developed a goldmine of techniques that he had to share with other musicians. Turns out, other course creators can also learn from his seamless hybrid of evergreen and bootcamp with 1,000 students and counting.
Natural Weight Loss to Achieve Sustainable Results (ft. Jill Cruz)
July 30, 2021 • 29 MIN
Weight loss is one of the most saturated niches, yet online course creator Jill Cruz has created a very successful high-ticket course. How exactly has she done that? Danny and Abe take a closer look at her course “Work With Your Nature Weight Loss” and share her most efficient strategies.
Develop Resilience to Change ANY Behavior (ft. Dr. G)
July 27, 2021 • 27 MIN
Course creators know that behavior change is a key component of successful course design. The question is, how exactly do you help your students attain that change? Danny and Abe interview course creator, resilience expert, and on-camera personality, Dr. G, to find out.
Getting the Most Out of Your DNA Results (ft. Diahan Southard)
July 19, 2021 • 33 MIN
How do you create an online course about DNA and make it interesting and understandable? In this episode of Course Lab, Mirasee’s Danny Iny and Ruzuku’s Abe Crystal talk with course creator and industry pioneer, Diahan Southard, about her course “Your DNA Guide.”
Writing for Video Games (ft. Susan O’Connor)
July 17, 2021 • 30 MIN
How has Susan O’Connor achieved “pinnacle results” for her students in her online course, “How to write for video games”? As Mirasee’s Danny Iny and Ruzuku’s Abe Crystal found out, it was through her willingness to innovate, iterate, and go with the flow.
Trailer for Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course Creators with Mirasee’s Danny Iny and Ruzuku’s Abe Crystal
July 17, 2021 • 3 MIN
Want to create a hugely successful online course, one that has a major impact on the lives of your students? If you want to learn how to create online courses from the best, you turn to Mirasee; and if you want to host that course, you can’t go wrong using the powerful platform, Ruzuku. Ruzuku co-founder Abe Crystal and Mirasee founder and CEO Danny Iny know what it takes to stand out and be successful in the online courses industry. And now they’re teaming up to share this intel with you in their new Course Lab podcast. In every episode, Course Lab showcases an entrepreneur/course creator who is nailing it with their online course -- and not because they’re teaching people how to make more money. In fact, most of these creators occupy unusual or overlooked niches, like music, writing for video games, overcoming inherent bias, and finding your life purpose. Turns out, the key to their success all comes down to their online course design. In this program, Danny and Abe reveal the most important design tactics that are making all the difference for these online course creators - and how you can implement them in your own online course. So if you want to create a successful online course that changes the lives of your students, this is your big chance to learn how it’s done from the best in the industry!