How to find a PROFITABLE online course idea (from an 8 figure course creator)

Опубликовано: 11 Март 2026
на канале: Sarah Turner Agency
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Ever wonder how to find a profitable course topic you're excited to get in front of people? Sharing my expertise with others is one of the most fulfilling parts of my business. 😊

And when you create an online course, you get to enjoy the benefits of…

🧘‍♀️ Time freedom
🏝️ Location freedom
💸 Financial freedom

But how do you know if your course idea is actually profitable?

Whether you have one topic idea in mind or a few, I’m going over what to consider so you can feel confident moving forward with something people actually want.

And yes, it’s ok—better, even!—if similar courses already exist. 👀

Spoiler alert! Your course can be profitable and something you’re genuinely passionate about—no matter how much “competition” there is.

Want an overview of each step you need to take to create your own online course?

Check out “How to Create An Online Course That Actually SELLS” here:
   • How To Create an Online Course that Sells ...  

And for pricing and structuring tips check out “How to price and structure your online course” here:
   • How To Price Your Online Course (And Make ...  

Trying to grow your audience from zero? Check out “If I Wanted to Grow an Audience for My Online Course, I’d Do This” here:
   • If I Wanted to Grow an Audience for My Onl...  

To create a successful course curriculum, watch “How to Create a Successful Online Course” here:
   • How to Create a Successful Online Course (...  

And grab tips for marketing your course with “The Best Way to Sell Online Courses in 2025” here:
   • The Secret To Selling Online Courses Revea...  

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Chapters:
00:00 How to choose a profitable course topic
00:54 Get clear on your course's transformation
03:46 Have a specific ICA (ideal customer avatar)
06:53 Does your idea already exist?
09:55 Basic keyword research
11:14 Create a minimum viable product (MVP)
11:54 Beta testing your online course

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Are you an aspiring or expert course creator who’s ready to reach the next level with an online program?

I’m so excited to be letting you in on what I’ve learned over the last 11+ years in online business so you can build or refine an online program that has true impact and helps you create the life you want, too. 🙌

With Coursea Collective (formerly Let’s Build Your Online Business) you get…

✅ Josie, a proprietary AI tool helping you refine and scale your program while drastically slashing your work hours (one of my students even said, “this tool would have saved me a year and a half”)
✅ A step-by-step course with all the information you need to refine, price, structure, and sell your offer
✅ Weekly, live coaching calls to get feedback and advice about anything you’re working on
✅ A supportive community of business owners and thought leaders on a similar path

This is truly everything you need to excel in course creation.

💫 Want to see Josie in action? 💫

Our AI mentor is available now! 🤩🤩

Find out how you can let Josie help you refine your course topic, nail down a price and structure, choose a top of funnel strategy, and more!

Plus, access my free masterclass, “How to Turn Your Experience Into Life-Changing Profit & Impact (On Your Terms),” showing you how to get started.

Click the link below to learn more. 👇
https://www.courseacollective.com/lby...