LUYC 091: Michelle Ward on How to Create a Fulfilling Business

LUYC 091: Michelle Ward on How to Create a Fulfilling Business

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur April 10, 2019 Duration: 38:23
What’s up, everybody! Joining me on the show today is Michelle Ward: former actress, entrepreneur, and certified coach. After making the tough choice to leave the world of theatre, and after choosing her health over a stressful job, she decided to stop playing by other people’s rules. Now as a career coach, she uses her program, Discover Your Dream Business, to help creative people find a business idea they can be passionate about. Listen to find out more about her online course, her journey and her advice for discovering your dream business. Your business shouldn’t just become another job; it needs to fulfill something in you Episode Quotes “I help my clients have their dream business that allows them to feel valued and fulfilled.” "No matter how long you're in this game, you got to evolve and not rely on what's worked in the past." "It was not acceptable for me to just find a job that was going to pay the bills and be a paycheck." "I realized that I was not going to be happy unless I worked for myself." "Pricing is a great way to make sure you attract committed people into your program." Listen to Learn 01:10 Getting to know Michelle Ward, Rapid Five Questions 04:25 Michelle's business journey 10:35 90 Day Business Launch and overview of Discover Your Dream Business 16:19 Discover Your Dream Business - program structure 19:20 Discover Your Dream Business - who is it for? 19:56 Pricing and why it is important 22:43 Michelle's testimony about her client 25:11 Where are the suck and stuck zones in your program? 29:57 Your business shouldn't become just another job 33:25 Exciting things coming up from Michelle, website/social media links Check out the show notes and more! Find out what Michelle is up to over at http://zencourses.co/091

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