In this episode, I’m sharing my journey from being a photographer to building a thriving online course business. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned? Working fast is the key to success. While I struggle with ADHD and sometimes my brain moves faster than my fingers can type, I’ve come to realize that this fast-paced way of thinking has been a huge advantage in the online business world.

When I created my first mini course, I spent months perfecting it, thinking it would be the one course that changed everything. It didn’t take off the way I had hoped, but I didn’t let that stop me. I took what I learned and launched Photography Business Boot Camp—but this time, instead of months, I built it in just a few weeks. And when my sales page wasn’t converting the way I wanted, I got feedback from a coach and had a brand-new page up and running within a day. That’s when I realized: working fast isn’t about rushing—it’s about testing, learning, and adjusting quickly.

I see this same quality in my entrepreneur friends, like Megan, who quickly implements ideas without second-guessing herself. We were brainstorming ways to boost her membership, and within hours, she had announced a contest, set up Instagram stories, and put her plan into action. That’s the kind of speed that leads to success!

I recently had another lightning-bolt idea for a new membership and immediately reached out to my friend Allie, who I knew would be the perfect person to run it. Within weeks, we mapped everything out, set a launch date, and even finalized the branding. Instead of overthinking, we took action. That’s what moves the needle in business.

The truth is, nothing I’ve ever launched has stayed exactly the same as it was on day one. Every offer evolves as I get feedback and make improvements. If I had waited until everything was perfect, I would have failed slowly instead of learning fast. That’s why I encourage you to work fast, test things out, pivot quickly, and trust yourself.

So here’s your permission to take action today. Don’t let fear hold you back—because success is inevitable when you keep moving forward.

Today on Chill the Champagne, we’re diving into a game-changing marketing hack that can help you sell more—without reading every marketing book on the planet. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to market your online course, membership, or offer, this episode is for you.

Here’s the reality: we’re not just course creators or entrepreneurs—we’re all marketers. No matter what you sell, marketing comes first. So if you’ve poured your heart into creating something amazing, but it’s just sitting there collecting dust, it’s time to change that.

In this episode, I share my #1 place to learn marketing fast—and it might surprise you. It’s YouTube! But not in the way you think. Instead of watching marketing tutorials, I study video titles and thumbnails from the best YouTubers out there. These creators are masters at grabbing attention because they’re competing for free views in a crowded space. Their headlines and hooks are goldmines of marketing wisdom that you can apply to your own business.

I break down exactly how to use this strategy to sharpen your marketing edge. Whether you’re looking at content in your niche or completely unrelated industries (like dieting or finance), you can tweak those high-performing hooks to create powerful headlines, email subject lines, social media posts, and sales page copy.

Marketing isn’t just about running ads—it’s about positioning and visibility. And once you start studying these winning YouTube strategies, you’ll begin to see a difference in how people engage with your offers.

So, here’s your homework: spend 10 minutes a day on YouTube, scan the top-performing videos in any niche, and take note of their titles. You’ll start to recognize patterns and learn what makes people click—so you can apply it to your own business.

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to check out my free resources to help you create a mini course that fuels your online business

, I want to talk about what it means to have something in your business that’s low lift. This actually came up in my membership, Prep School, when someone asked about podcasting. And I told her—for me—podcasting is such a low-lift activity with a great return. But then she asked, “Well, what does low lift even mean?”

So here’s my take. Low lift means I can do it easily, without a ton of setup or effort, and it still pays off big time. For example, my podcast? I literally speak into my phone for 10-15 minutes, sometimes with a planned topic—like launching a program or pushing people into Prep School or an ads course—but other times, I just talk about whatever’s on my mind or what people keep asking me. There’s no fancy setup. Sometimes I record in my car, sometimes in my office, and yes, sometimes even from my bed.

Once I’ve recorded, I drop the file into Descript. I love Descript because I can use Studio Sound to clean up the audio and remove all my "ums" with just one button. Then, I quickly add my intro and outro, and upload it to Libsyn, which is super easy—just drag, drop, type a short summary (or use AI for that), add links, and hit publish. From there, my assistant or I create an email, social media posts, and an audiogram to share.

It might sound like a lot, but really? The whole process takes 45 minutes tops. And that’s why it’s a low-lift activity in my business—minimal effort, consistent impact.

Another example of a low-lift product? Workshops. I’ve been running workshops since day one, and while I’m known for mini courses, workshops are a simple way to deliver value with minimal ongoing effort. You create them once, they live on your website, in your emails, on social media—constantly working for you. And with AI, it’s even faster. I can map out a workshop in minutes, make the slides, record, and upload it. Done.

Low-lift strategies like this keep me moving fast, and that’s been key to my success. So if you’re overcomplicating things—thinking you need a podcast studio or a 3-hour live workshop with 1,000 people—stop. Keep it simple. The goal is to create things that don’t drain your time but still bring results.

Oh! One last thing—I’ve started a private podcast inside Prep School. It’s raw, unedited, and straight from my phone—because again, low lift! Members can ask me business questions, and I’ll respond with a voice note-style podcast. No intro, no outro, just straight answers.

So, if you’re looking for ways to simplify your business while still growing, think about what you can make low lift. Trust me—it pays off.

peoples attention spans are getting shorter and free content is growing. We all know webinars got too long, and people now want real value fast. So instead, create a short, under-one-hour workshop that highlights a key problem, teaches three micro topics from your offer, and naturally leads into your paid program. You can run it live for higher conversions, set it up as an evergreen funnel, or give it a launch date for urgency. I’ve done this and even had a workshop sitting on my website, converting at 5% without any ads! So if you have a course or membership collecting dust, this is your way to bring it back to life. I’m creating a mini course on this soon, but in the meantime, start mapping it out.

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It is so inspiring to see low ticket memberships grow over time and I love the ease of setting them up.

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In this episode, I’m diving into my personal journey with hiring business coaches and joining coaching containers. I’ll share my experiences with two very different high-ticket programs—one that was a complete disaster and another that truly changed the game for me.

After taking a long break from coaching containers and embracing what I call the “University of Me”—self-paced learning through books, podcasts, and courses—I recently decided to invest in a year-long program. I’ll talk about why I made this decision, what I’m hoping to gain, and how it aligns with my dream of building a low-ticket, high-volume business.

I’m also breaking down three key questions to ask yourself before hiring a coach or joining a program:

1. Does the program align with your goals and challenges?
2. Do you resonate with the coach’s teaching style and values?
3. Are you ready to commit fully—both financially and with your time?

If you’ve ever wondered whether coaching is worth it—or if you’ve had good or bad experiences with containers—this episode is for you. Let’s talk about what to look for, what to avoid, and how to make the most of these investments.

The fires in LA county actually shocked me. If you saw any social media you would see that many didn't feel sorry for people who were wealthy that lost their homes.

In this episode I chat about how theses beliefs could actually be holding you back in your online business and reaching your financial goals.

Inside we talk about how to remove these blocks quickly.

Unsure of when to start a membership or paid community?? Afraid no one will join, in this episode we chat about the right way to launch at the right time.