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Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives

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Janelle Allen from the Zen Courses blog interviews successful online course creators, sharing their stories, successes, and struggles. On the podcast, she also reveals her strategies for creating and growing an online learning business, based on her 9 years as an Instructional Design consultant. Discover how you can build a profitable online course that improves learning, increases revenue, and boosts your authority. Learn how to take your existing learning platform to the next level so you can better serve your audience. Hear stories from agencies, consultants, CEOs and founders who felt called to transform lives through education. Although a lot of podcasts focus on online courses as a means to passive income, you won’t find that here. Instead, you’ll hear from people driven to democratize education and deliver results. Instructional Design, video and audio, engagement, on-boarding, workshops, group programs, marketing your course, launching your course, automation, building authority and trust, social media, getting things done, outsourcing and everything that works (and doesn't work) to help you create a profitable online course that changes lives--including your own!

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United States

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Janelle Allen from the Zen Courses blog interviews successful online course creators, sharing their stories, successes, and struggles. On the podcast, she also reveals her strategies for creating and growing an online learning business, based on her 9 years as an Instructional Design consultant. Discover how you can build a profitable online course that improves learning, increases revenue, and boosts your authority. Learn how to take your existing learning platform to the next level so you can better serve your audience. Hear stories from agencies, consultants, CEOs and founders who felt called to transform lives through education. Although a lot of podcasts focus on online courses as a means to passive income, you won’t find that here. Instead, you’ll hear from people driven to democratize education and deliver results. Instructional Design, video and audio, engagement, on-boarding, workshops, group programs, marketing your course, launching your course, automation, building authority and trust, social media, getting things done, outsourcing and everything that works (and doesn't work) to help you create a profitable online course that changes lives--including your own!

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English


Episodes
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Writing Copy & Case Studies that Work for You with Joel Klettke

6/17/2020
What’s up everyone! We’re back this week with Joel Klettke, the founder of Business Casual Copywriting and Case Study Buddy. Joel has created very successful workshops and courses and he’s here to talk copywriting, course creation, and growing a client base. Joel launched Business Casual Copywriting in 2013, focusing on content marketing assets and website copy. He’s worked with clients like HubSpot, WP Engine, Safelite, and Ion Interactive. Two years later, he started helping clients...

Duration:00:51:56

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LUYC 129: Is YouTube Worth it for Course Creators?

5/27/2020
Hey family! I hope you are doing well. This week, we’re talking about another growth strategy: YOUTUBE. It actually took me six months to launch my YouTube channel. It wasn’t that it’s especially difficult, but I procrastinated. I found that I was stuck because of my own negative thoughts surrounding doing things that I’m not comfortable with. I mean, I’m really comfortable doing podcasts, but definitely not YouTube. There are things we procrastinate on because of this resistance within...

Duration:00:33:14

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LUYC 128: You are the Magic with Janelle Allen

5/20/2020
I shared something on Twitter recently: I don’t know who needs to hear this, but there is no magic genie that's going to help you start your thing. There is no moment when everything will feel easier. You just have to start. You are the magic. I believe this is so important for people who, for the longest time, have been wanting to start an online business or focus on something they love. I want to encourage you this week to start your thing. You and the actions you take are the magic....

Duration:00:29:28

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LUYC 127: Growth Strategies in the Wake of COVID-19 with Janelle Allen

5/13/2020
Hey family! How is everything going with you? Today’s episode is a solo show. I’m trying to do more of these so I can check in, especially as we all navigate how the pandemic is changing the landscape of our lives and businesses. It’s nice to be able to touch base with all of you. In this episode, I’ll chat about the COVID-19 situation, recap the big takeaways from recent interviews, discuss podcasting for your business, and dig into some lead generation tips. Make sure you stay tuned,...

Duration:00:25:50

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LUYC 126: Make Podcasting Work for You with Tara McMullin

5/6/2020
Hey, family! This week I’m joined by Tara McMullin, the founder and CEO of What Works, a top business podcast and community centered on the number one question business owners want answered. Tara is here to talk about her pivot from 1:1 consulting to facilitating honest conversations about what’s working in small businesses and discovering the real key: what works for you. Instead of thinking of podcasts as purely a marketing asset, think of it as part of your business model. One thing...

Duration:00:44:32

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LUYC 125: Get Stronger with Python with Reuven Lerner

4/29/2020
What’s up everyone! This week’s guest is Reuven Lerner, full-time Python trainer, computer scientist, and author of Python Workout. If you are doing courses because you have expertise and enjoy sharing it with other people, let that show. Reuven teaches developers and corporate engineers around the world to become fluent in Python. In his corporate training, he serves top tier tech companies like Apple, Cisco, IBM, and Intel, but he also offers Weekly Python Exercises, a set of 15-week...

Duration:00:45:25

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LUYC 124: Pivot Strategies & Community Building with Alex Hillman

4/22/2020
Hey family! This week brings you a special episode. Alex Hillman and I teamed up for a live podcast interview and Q&A as COVID-19 was starting to take a toll on business owners. This is a tough time for most of us. Some online entrepreneurs are seeing a decline in revenue while several industries have been shut down completely. What do we do when we're facing uncertainty, struggling to figure out our next move, and are trying to avoid thoughts of giving up completely? We pivot. We lean...

Duration:01:10:36

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LUYC 123: Mastering Productivity & Virtual Consulting with Paul Minors

4/15/2020
Hey everyone! This week I’m joined by Paul Minors, productivity expert, virtual consultant, and founder of PaulMinors.com. He is here to talk about his course, How to Become a Virtual Consultant, and how he helps businesses set up and use tools like Asana, MailChimp, Pipedrive and Zapier. Productivity is the vehicle by which you can have a great life. As someone who is passionate about productivity and automation, Paul understands that setting up efficient systems is the key to success in...

Duration:00:51:32

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LUYC 122: Teaching Rent 2 Rent Success with Stephanie Taylor

4/8/2020
Hey everybody! This week, I’m joined by Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of Rent 2 Rent Success and HMO Heaven and creator of Rent 2 Rent Success Kickstarter. For your business to grow, you have to grow – dream bigger, be bolder, and be a game changer. Being a property investor, Stephanie believes in creating value for everyone she works with: tenants, landlords, investors, and partners. Her online course, Rent 2 Rent Success Kickstarter, helps people create and grow a profitable rent-to-rent...

Duration:00:54:16

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LUYC 121 - Courses, Coronavirus, and YouTube: Q1 Recap with Janelle Allen

4/1/2020
Hey family! I'm so excited to be back with you. It's been three months since the last episode because I took a bit of a hiatus. Thank you for hanging out and giving me the leeway to take that break and come back. In this solo episode, I’m going to report on what I did over these past three months, including finally launching my YouTube channel. I’m happy to say that it’s been up for almost a month now. In line with that, I’ll share my thoughts on YouTube for course creators. Is it really...

Duration:00:30:04

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LUYC 120: My 2019 Annual Review

1/1/2020
Hey family! This episode is going to be different because I’m doing it solo. It’s time for the annual review for 2019. I love doing this part because I’m such a nerd in reflection and planning, and this is the time of the year where things slow down and I can get really intentional about what I want to do and also express gratitude. So listen up as I share with you what went well, what didn’t go well, lessons learned, and what I’m focused on for 2020. Enjoy! Episode Quotes "Marketing...

Duration:00:43:17

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LUYC 119: Mastering Notion to Keep Productive with Francesco D'Alessio

12/18/2019
What’s up everyone! This week I’m joined by Francesco D'Alessio, productivity expert, YouTuber, and founder of Keep Productive. He’s here to talk about his course, Notion Made Simple, and how he’s helping people find the best productivity tools for their work and life. My mission is to help people find the right productivity software for their life and work. Francesco’s passion for tech and productivity tools paved the way for Keep Productive, a blog and YouTube channel that currently has...

Duration:00:33:55

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LUYC 118: Strengthening Local Entrepreneurship with Pamela Slim

12/11/2019
What’s up everyone! In this episode, I am joined by Pamela Slim, speaker, business coach and award-winning author of Escape from Cubicle Nation and Body of Work. Pamela joins me to share her story and how her brick and mortar learning lab empowers diverse entrepreneurs. The core of everything is that we all need each other and we work together from our diverse ecosystems. For over 20 years, Pamela has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs to support them in launching and growing their...

Duration:00:53:19

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LUYC 117: The Peer-Driven Secret to Supercharging Your Business with Ken Wallace

12/4/2019
What’s up everyone! I am joined today by Ken Wallace, online course creator and the brain behind MastermindJam. He’s here to share how he created MastermindJam and discuss the value of peer-led mastermind groups. Mastermind groups help you to have another set of eyes on the problems about your business. The idea for MastermindJam came after Ken joined the the 2015 MicroConf. After some some customer feedback and a few tweaks in pricing, Ken created MastermindJam in 2019. MastermindJam is a...

Duration:00:46:27

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LUYC 116: How to Finish Your Projects and Do Your Best Work with Charlie Gilkey

11/27/2019
Hey family! This week’s episode is the live interview from my workshop with Charlie GIlkey, logistics expert turned executive coach, author, and founder of Productive Flourishing. He’s here to talk about his new book, Start Finishing, and how you can finally finish all of those projects you’ve been wanting to dig into. All great ideas don't matter. What matters is our execution, our ability to pull them into light, ship them in the marketplace, and make the difference that they are going to...

Duration:00:29:00

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LUYC 115: Gareth Pronovost on How to Run Your Business on Autopilot with Airtable

11/20/2019
What’s up everybody! This week I’m joined by Gareth Pronovost, Airtable consultant, founder of GAP Consulting, and creator of Airtable Automation Machine. He’s here to share his course creation story and how Airtable Automation Machine helps businesses build databases and automate their workflows. When we automate processes we can focus on doing the stuff that we love and work less. Having been a financial analyst in a billion-dollar public company, Gareth knows the burden of spending...

Duration:00:43:20

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LUYC 114: Creating Purpose and Profit with Lydia Lee

11/13/2019
What’s up, everybody? This week, I’m joined by Lydia Lee, founder of Screw the Cubicle and creator of 90 Day Launch. She’s here to share how she transitioned from the corporate world to living a life of purpose and doing work that matters, and how she’s helping her students do the same. Stop trying to look good in your business, and start being good. Six years ago, Lydia had hustled her way up the corporate ladder and landed a comfortable six-figure job. Despite her success, she knew she...

Duration:00:51:44

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LUYC 113: Take Control of Your Online Presence with Louise Henry

11/6/2019
What’s up, family! In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Louise Henry, web designer and founder of Solopreneur Sidekick. She’s also the Squarespace specialist behind Website that Wows, a course that helps “non-techie” entrepreneurs build their own website in as little as one week. Having a website is important because it is your digital home. Being a digital nomad herself, Louise knows how important it is to have a digital home that represents who you are and what you do. In Website that...

Duration:00:32:40

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LUYC 112: Say Yes to Your Calling with Alisha Robertson

10/30/2019
What’s up everyone! Today I am joined by Alisha Robertson, founder of Living Over Existing and author of a book by the same title. She’s also the creator of Brand with Purpose, a ten-week mentorship program for women entrepreneurs. Know what it is you want to do - passion, skills, and interest - then build your brand on that. After all the pivots she made, Alisha finally said yes to her calling to write. For over 6 years, she has worked with women entrepreneurs teaching them how to gain...

Duration:00:42:25

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LUYC 111: Impacting Lives with the Magic of Music with David Charrier

10/23/2019
What’s up, family? In this episode, we have David Charrier, multi-instrumentalist, handpan enthusiast, and founder of the online school, Master the Handpan. I love watching my students blossom in their musical journey As a musician, David has always been passionate about rhythms and melodies. In 2004, he discovered a unique-looking percussion instrument called the handpan. After traveling to host handpan masterclasses, David created Master the Handpan to bring the joys of the handpan right...

Duration:00:42:51