{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course Creators","title":"Teaching Accent Confidence: Creating an Impactful Course (Donna Durbin)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1726,"description":"Hear the intriguing journey of Donna Durbin, a pronunciation expert who transitioned from art to online teaching. Discover how she combines innovation and connection, offering tailored courses and global corporate support. She also emphasizes the importance of visibility and being bold in marketing.\nDonna Durbin is an artist and a Clear English Pronunciation Coach.\nIn this episode, Ari, Abe, and Donna discuss:Donna’s journey from being an artist to developing online coursesThe importance of entrepreneurship and self-promotion in establishing a successful businessThe challenges and strategies in transitioning from in-person to online teachingHer focus on pronunciation and accent reduction for non-native English speakersThe evolution of her teaching method to include a combination of videos, online lessons, and live coachingThe role of digital tools and platforms like Zoom and YouTube in expanding her reachInsights into marketing strategies for growing an online course businessThe significance of embracing new technology and continuous learningHer target audience which consists of professionals seeking to advance their communication skillsThe importance of being visible and proactive in promoting her services\n“It’s not selling, it’s celebrating. You’ve got to celebrate what you do and share it with people or they don’t know.”  — Donna Durbin\nGuest Bio:\nDonna Durbin started her entrepreneurial lifestyle at age 25 when she bought her first house in Houston, Texas. This turned into a nine-year creative project of hands-on design, construction, and remodeling. With a “can-do” spirit, Donna learned to refinish floors, lay tile, construct lattice fencing, install A/C ductwork, install a roof, plus float and tape sheetrock. Through that, she built the home of her dreams, complete with a second-story art studio space, swimming pool, and deck — while being married and raising two sons.\nShe launched her first hybrid online course, “The ABCs of an American Accent,” on Ruzuku...","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}