• Ch 8. Developing Your Mini-Course (Teachers)
    Dec 20 2024

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    Developing Your First Mini Course: From Idea to Launch

    In this chapter, learn how to rapidly create and launch your first mini course by focusing on solving a single specific problem. The script explores the history of song pluggers and how their method of offering quick previews can be applied to mini courses. Key instructions provided include picking a super-niche topic, structuring the course with actionable steps, and targeting a compelling before-and-after transformation. The chapter also covers common pitfalls, like the 'Sistine Chapel Trap,' and offers a 15-minute exercise to help you choose your mini course topic and outline it. This approach ensures ease of creation and maximizes value by focusing on a specific outcome.

    00:00 Introduction to Mini Course Development
    00:04 The Role of Song Pluggers in Music History
    01:35 Applying Song Plugger Principles to Online Courses
    02:46 Avoiding the Mega Course Trap
    06:17 Crafting a Laser-Focused Mini Course
    10:14 Today's Exercise: Finding Your Mini Course Sweet Spot
    13:05 Key Takeaways for Mini Course Success

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    15 mins
  • Ch 7. Creating Low-Content Books (How and Why)
    Nov 23 2024

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    Creating Impactful Low Content Books: A Strategic Approach for Aspiring Writers

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    In this episode of 'The Market. Your Message Show,' host Jonathan Milligan delves into Chapter 7 of his book 'Validate Your Offer,' focusing on the strategy of creating low content books. The episode begins with a history lesson about Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac, highlighting how low content books can help writers build a reputation and test their ideas without significant risk. Jonathan outlines the step-by-step process to create and refine a low content book, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right niche, designing a user-friendly template, and generating valuable content. He concludes with an exercise to brainstorm low content book ideas, encouraging listeners to start small and test the market before investing heavily in a full-length book.

    00:00 Introduction to the Series
    00:16 The Importance of Validating Your Offer
    01:17 Chapter 7: Creating Your Low Content Book
    01:22 The Story of Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac
    02:35 Why Low Content Books Matter Today
    06:17 Steps to Create Your Low Content Book
    11:15 Brainstorming Your Low Content Book Ideas
    13:40 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

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    15 mins
  • Ch. 6: The Disney Trick for Irresistible Offers (Offer Clarity Grid)
    Nov 8 2024

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    Validate Your Offer: The Offer Clarity Grid

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    In this episode of 'Market Your Message Show' with Jonathan Milligan, we delve into the third book in his series, 'Validate Your Offer,' focusing on 'The Offer Clarity Grid' from Chapter 6. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of creating structured offers to captivate and persuade your audience effectively. Drawing parallels with Walt Disney's storytelling principles, this session highlights the need for clarity in designing an offer. Learn about the four key components: plot, problem, promise, and path. Jonathan explains how to utilize these elements to transform your audience's journey from confusion to clarity, ensuring they achieve their desired outcome. Apply these insights and create compelling offers that stand out in the overcrowded market.

    00:00 Introduction to the Series
    01:17 Chapter 6: Pillar 2 - Design the Offer Clarity Grid
    02:18 The Power of a Clear Structure
    03:24 The Offer Clarity Grid Explained
    05:56 Steps to Create a Compelling Offer
    09:35 Today's Exercise: Complete the Offer Clarity Grid
    12:00 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

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    13 mins
  • Ch. 5: Select Your Rapid Validation Timeline
    Oct 25 2024

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    Rapid Validation: Master the Art of Short Timelines

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    In this episode of 'Market Your Message' hosted by Jonathan Milligan, listeners are guided through Chapter 5 of the book 'Validate Your Offer'. The focus is on utilizing Parkinson's Law to embrace tight deadlines for rapid offer validation. Jonathan discusses the pitfalls of extended timelines like procrastination and paralysis, and introduces three rapid validation timelines: the Weekend Warrior (14 days), the Weekly Sprinter (21 days), and the Steady Pacer (28 days). The episode explores how short deadlines can lead to better results by fostering real-world testing and decision-making. Listeners are encouraged to choose and commit to a timeline that suits their working style, ensuring accountability and progress. Key takeaways emphasize combating perfectionism and prioritizing impactful actions.

    00:00 Introduction to the Series
    00:11 The Importance of Validating Your Offer
    01:18 Parkinson's Law and Rapid Validation
    02:18 Embracing Short Timelines
    06:07 Three Rapid Validation Timelines
    08:46 Choosing Your RVP Timeline
    11:06 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

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    12 mins
  • Ch. 4: The 4 Secrets to Finding Your Killer Topic Idea
    Oct 18 2024

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    Unleashing Your Business Potential: Finding Your Killer Topic Idea

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    In this episode of 'The Market. Your Message Show', Jonathan Milligan explores Chapter 4 of his book 'Validate Your Offer,' emphasizing the importance of finding a killer topic idea in business. He shares the story of Walt Disney and provides insights into identifying market needs, avoiding common pitfalls like shiny object syndrome, and using empathy to connect with audiences. The episode breaks down four proven methods to create compelling topic ideas: solving the first problem, addressing common challenges, providing quick wins, and splintering larger projects. Listeners are encouraged to brainstorm multiple ideas using these methods to ensure business success.

    00:00 Welcome to the Market Show
    00:05 Introduction to 'Validate Your Offer'
    00:30 Exclusive Offer for Podcast Listeners
    01:13 Chapter Four: Finding Your Killer Topic Idea
    01:18 The Walt Disney Inspiration
    02:29 Identifying Your Audience's Problems
    03:32 Breaking Through Idea Blocks
    06:30 The Four Methods for Killer Topic Ideas
    11:19 Today's Exercise: Brainstorming Session
    13:01 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

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    14 mins
  • Ch. 3: The 4 Irresistible Offers That Will Skyrocket Your Success
    Oct 11 2024

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    Validation Offers: Test Your Idea Before Going All In

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    In this episode of 'The Market. Your Message Show' hosted by Jonathan Milligan, listeners are introduced to the third book in the series 'Validate Your Offer.' The book provides insight into how entrepreneurs can effectively create products that people want without wasting time by using validation offers. Jonathan uses the Pony Express as a historical example of a validation offer that assessed demand for faster communication, leading to the development of the telegraph. The episode discusses four specific validation offers: low content books, mini-courses, four-week boot camps, and one-day virtual workshops. These serve as tools to test ideas and gather real-world feedback. Jonathan outlines a practical exercise for listeners to apply these concepts, aiding them in launching a successful product by identifying and catering to their audience's needs.

    00:00 Introduction to the Series
    01:18 The Power of Validation Offers
    03:29 Why Validation Offers Matter
    06:11 The Four Validation Offers
    09:22 Exercise: Choose Your Validation Offer
    11:35 Key Takeaways

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    13 mins
  • Ch. 2: The 3 Game-Changing Decisions You Must Make to Succeed
    Oct 4 2024

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    Validate Your Offer: Keys to Business Success

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    In this episode of 'The Market. Your Message Show', host Jonathan Milligan discusses the importance of validating your business offer before fully committing. Drawing inspiration from Sal Khan's journey with Khan Academy, Jonathan introduces three critical decisions for validating your offer: choosing the right offer type, selecting a focused topic, and setting a tight timeline. He emphasizes the potential pitfalls of creating without validation and provides a step-by-step guide to effectively test your idea using a minimum viable product. Additionally, listeners are encouraged to reflect on past failures to improve future ventures. This episode urges entrepreneurs to work smarter, not harder, by aligning with their strengths and following a targeted approach to market validation.

    00:00 Welcome to the Market Show
    00:11 Introduction to 'Validate Your Offer'
    00:30 Special Offer for Podcast Listeners
    01:13 Chapter Two: Pillar One - Decide Your Three Key Decisions
    01:19 The Story of Sal Khan and Khan Academy
    02:34 The Importance of Validating Your Offer
    03:22 Common Pitfalls in Product Creation
    04:50 The Savvy Shortcut to Success
    05:46 Three Key Decisions for Validation
    09:29 Reflection Exercise
    12:04 Key Takeaways

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    13 mins
  • Validate Your Offer Audiobook: Ch 1. The RVP Framework
    Sep 27 2024

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    Validating Your Business Idea: The Rapid Validation Product Framework

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    In this episode, Jonathan Milligan introduces the 'Rapid Validation Product Framework' from his book series aimed at helping creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs build successful solo businesses without major investments. Jonathan discusses the critical steps to validate business ideas quickly, including creating, testing, and iterating offers based on market feedback.

    Drawing from historical examples like the development of the Super Marine Spitfire, he highlights the importance of a fail-fast approach. He also provides actionable strategies to implement the framework in just 28 days through four pillars: Decide, Design, Deploy, and Debrief. Additionally, Jonathan shares exercises to help you brainstorm and validate your own business ideas effectively.

    00:00 Welcome to the Market: Introduction and Goals
    00:08 Introducing the Book Series and Platform Growth
    01:17 The Importance of Validating Your Offer
    02:52 Chapter 1: The Rapid Validation Product Framework
    02:59 The Spitfire Story: A Lesson in Rapid Validation
    05:03 The Pitfalls of Creating Without Validating
    06:23 The Power of Rapid Validation
    08:05 The Four Pillars of Rapid Validation
    14:44 Today's Exercise: The RVP Brainstorming Blitz
    18:40 Key Takeaways and Next Steps

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    20 mins