{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course Creators","title":"Daily Wins, Niching Down, and Course Creation That Works (James Marland)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1718,"description":"Course-creation expert James Marland shares how personal setbacks led him to empower therapists and educators through online courses. His experience highlights the value of niching down, embracing imperfection, and recording wins — with actionable wisdom for growing a mission-driven course business.\nJames Marland is the founder of Course Creation Studio and host of the Scaling Therapy Practice podcast.\nIn this episode, Ari, Abe, and James discuss:06:08 — The Importance of Niching06:54 — Attracting Your Ideal Client11:21 — Embracing Authenticity Through Storytelling14:17 — Passion Over Profit18:05 — Using a Cohort Model for Personalized Learning21:26 — Building Client Relationships Online25:30 — Joyful Niching in Work26:08 — Insightful Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs\n\n“Answer the question, not where are my clients, but how do I help them find me? Because they're already looking. Your ideal client is already looking for you.” — James Marland\nGuest Bio:\nJames Marland is the passionate founder of Course Creation Studio, where he empowers educators, therapists, and changemakers to amplify their impact through online courses. With a backstory marked by a transformative career shift, James turned a personal crisis into a calling—dedicating himself to helping others harness their potential. A believer in the power of starting small to achieve great things, James champions a practical, step-by-step approach to learning and innovation. At Course Creation Studio, he guides mission-driven professionals to craft compelling educational experiences and write their own success stories. Committed to lifelong learning and grounded in his faith, James inspires his audience to step out of their comfort zones and make a meaningful difference. To support his mission, he is also the founder and host of the Scaling Therapy Practice podcast.\nResources or websites mentioned in this episode:\nMirasee\nRuzuku\nCourse Creation Studio: CourseCreationStudio.com\nScaling Therapy Practice podcast:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RrUM3U4aqO18wub7c2UBNsWhOZ9YmgOHMfCFUQ85YtY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNTgz/MWU5Y2EwNjI5YTQy/YmE2NGJjYjFmMmRh/Mjc2Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}