Days 1 & 2 of Launching an Online Course: Forming an Idea and Taking the First Steps (Blog Series)

How I go from idea to finished product in a single week

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As a 13-year veteran wedding officiant with close to 5,000 weddings under my belt, I have seen the need for proper training and guidance for those who have been asked to perform a wedding ceremony by friends or family.

With more and more people opting for intimate, personal weddings, it’s becoming increasingly common for friends and relatives to be asked to step in as the officiant. However, many of these individuals have little to no public speaking experience or training, let alone experience performing weddings.

Day 1: Forming The Idea

This is where the idea for my online course comes in. My course will provide the proper training and guidance for performing a wedding ceremony, complete with the very same ceremony script that I have used throughout my career.

Not only is there a clear demand for this type of training, launching an online course is a great business idea for several reasons:

First, it allows for a wider reach, as the course can be taken by anyone with an internet connection. I can market to the entire country at a price point…