LUYC 075: Alex Hillman on Trust, Community, and 30x500

LUYC 075: Alex Hillman on Trust, Community, and 30x500

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur December 19, 2018 Duration: 54:54
Hey everybody! We have Alex Hillman on the show today. Alex is the founder of Indy Hall, a coworking community in Philadelphia; he’s also the co-founder of StackingtheBricks.com, along with Amy Hoy. In this episode, Alex and I discuss the essence of trust in relationship building and community building, the story behind 30x500 (he and Amy’s flagship course), and how to identify and close the gap between what is obvious to you and what is obvious to your students. There’s always going to be a gap, your job is to identify that gap and close it one step at a time Episode Quotes "Relationship building and community building is all about trust." "There is a range of what teaching really means but at the heart of it I think it's really understanding how to help people." "We are so used to being self-focused and wanting to be seen as that creative inspired genius." Listen to Learn 00:20 Getting to know Alex, Rapid 5 Questions 03:21 Alex's business journey: web development to co-working 09:47 The essence of TRUST in community and relationship building 15:32 Alex's teaching journey: HOW and WHY? 18:37 Overview of Alex and Amy’s flagship course, 30x500 22:53 Why people have the tendency to put the course before the audience? 25:15 Overhauling the bad habits, challenges faced, breaking down how to do things 32:09 A practical example: Sales Safari 35:12 Figuring out the "Stuck Zone" 39:15 Addressing the bad habits and changes that happened after 47:22 Alex's tips for course creators 51:50 Exciting things coming up from Alex, links and announcements Want More? Alex and I recorded a bonus segment on how to build community online, which tools work best, and more. You can grab it here: https://get.zencourses.co/extra

Behind every successful online course is a story, and Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives is where those stories are told. Host Janelle Allen, a Learning Designer and Online Course Coach with nearly a decade of experience as an Instructional Design consultant, goes beyond surface-level advice. In each episode, she sits down with entrepreneurs who have actually built impactful learning experiences, delving into the real journeys-the breakthroughs, the unexpected hurdles, and the lessons learned the hard way. This isn't just about inspiration; it's a practical resource. Janelle systematically unpacks her own proven strategies for designing courses that truly stick, building a sustainable business around them, and creating material that genuinely transforms students' lives. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct, honest conversation with a trusted mentor who has been in the trenches. You'll gather actionable insights on moving from idea to launch, structuring content for better learning outcomes, and establishing your own authority in a crowded market. If you're looking to create something that is both profitable and meaningful, this is the space for you.
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