The New Way to Create Online Courses Going Into 2026

Sean Cannell interviews Marisa Murgatroyd about creating successful online courses that deliver real results and avoid the pitfalls of scammy or ineffective courses. Marisa shares insights on identifying red flags when purchasing courses, such as outrageous promises and lack of testimonials, and emphasizes the importance of creating a "minimum viable product" to gain experience and build trust. She highlights the shift from information-based courses to experience-based courses, focusing on guiding students to specific outcomes and providing support along the way. Marisa also offers a free five-day challenge to help people develop profitable course ideas, emphasizing the need to solve real problems and provide clear paths to success.