#40: What No One Tells You About Starting Your First Online Course (and What I Wish I Knew)

Let's be real—starting your first online course can feel like a messy maze full of second-guessing, imposter syndrome, and "what ifs." If you've ever felt scared to start, this episode is your reminder that you're not behind… you're just beginning. I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing what I wish I knew when I was launching my very first course—so you don't have to make the same mistakes. This is the pep talk and truth session I wish someone had given me back in 2016.   In this episode, we cover: The emotional rollercoaster of launching your first course Why waiting for the "perfect" time or follower count is a trap The 3 truths no one tells you about course creation:   You'll want to quit before you even start You don't need a fancy funnel to make money Your course doesn't have to be perfect—it just has to be published How I built confidence (and cash flow) while figuring it all out A journal prompt that'll help you move from fear to CEO energy   Resources mentioned: 🎓 Join the BBA Waitlist: symoneredmond.com/bba-waitlist ✨ Take the Quiz: What's Your Genius Course Type?   Your action step: Take 10 minutes and journal your answer to this prompt: "What fears come up when I think about creating my course?" Then, reframe each fear into a truth that supports your CEO energy.   Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!   If this episode helped you feel seen or gave you permission to finally start, I'd love for you to leave a review! Your words help more women like you find the show and finally say YES to building the business they were born to lead.   To leave a review: Open The Educated CEO Podcast on Apple Podcasts Scroll to the bottom Tap five stars and select "Write a Review" Share your biggest takeaway from this episode!   Connect with me: Instagram: @symoneredmond Website: www.symoneredmond.com