There's been a lot of noise this week in the online space with industry names making big moves. And the internet loves to spin that into hot takes, panic, and personal drama.

In this episode of Katy Calls BS, I'm cutting through the noise. These closures aren't random. They definitely aren't "personal choices." They're market signals.

If you are running an online business, especially with learning based offers, you need to pay attention. This episode is about what's actually changing in buyer behavior, why engagement and retention matter more than ever, and why quality learning experiences beat massive content libraries every time.

You'll hear:

• How buyer behavior has shifted
• Why "more content" is no longer the answer
• The difference between selling access and designing learning
• Why quality learning will always win

Market shifts don't mean learning experiences are done. Courses, memberships, digital products, or other education-based offers can either adapt and respond strategically or get left behind.

Because the businesses that last aren't louder. They're better designed.

Listen now and learn what the current shifts in online business are really telling you.

If January hit and you already feel behind, overwhelmed, or like you should be doing more, welcome back to Katy Calls BS!

We are kicking off 2026 by calling out the BS on this new year energy. The pressure to be fully motivated and executing at full speed by January 2 is one of the fastest ways to burn out before the year even starts.

In this episode, I'm talking about the myth that January is for pushing harder. This conversation is about re-entry NOT acceleration. We're talking about stabilizing before you strategize and easing back into business without the full panic and blowing up your year before we hit February.

Highlights:

• Why January feels heavier than expected (and why it's not just you)
• The lie of "new year momentum" and why it backfires
• How to lower output but not direction
• A simple 3 week framework to ease back into things
• What to ignore in January to keep your sanity

If you've been feeling the post holiday blues, a little foggy, or like you are already behind, this episode will help you breathe, reset, and move forward without forcing energy you don't have yet.

And if you are ready to go, we talk about that too!

The goal isn't motivation, it's steadiness. Listen now and give yourself permission to start 2026 without panic.

Connect with your host, Katy Miller:

IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠ and @katycallsbs

W:⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠

Let’s call it what it is: Course bloat is killing your digital product.

In this episode, I’m calling BS on the myth that stuffing your course with more content automatically makes it more valuable.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to over-deliver to justify your price or that your course isn’t “worth it” unless it’s packed with hours of video and endless bonuses - this is the wake-up call you need.

I’m breaking down:

• Why more content doesn’t mean more value for your buyer

• How info overload leads to lower completion rates and less impact

• The power of good instructional design (and how it changes everything)

• How to simplify your product while still raising your prices

• The real reason quality over quantity wins every time in course design

This one’s a must-listen if you’re creating digital products or courses and want them to actually work for your clients and your business.

Want to learn how to create an aligned digital product that sells? Check out Digital Product Formula, a self-paced mini-course designed to help you cut the fluff while giving tons of value. Find Digital Product Formula here

Connect with your host, Katy Miller:

IG: ⁠@themillersocial⁠

W: ⁠https://themillersocial.com/⁠