LUYC 100: Managing Personal & Business Growth with Janelle Allen

LUYC 100: Managing Personal & Business Growth with Janelle Allen

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur August 7, 2019 Duration: 29:08
What’s up, everybody! It is great to be back! For those just tuning in, I’m back from a two-month summer break and I’m excited to be doing the show again. Before we start this episode, I want to thank my listeners. We’re on the 100th episode of Level Up Your Course! Thank you so much for being here and being part of the Zen Courses family. Business is just about solving problems. During my summer hiatus, I realized that I’m in a personal growth period. In this episode, I share the key things I’ve done to embrace this transition and my thoughts on why delegation is a vital part of the growth process. I also dig into how the course stratosphere is changing, too, and give you a sneak peek into next week’s episode. New things are coming up for Zen Courses, so get pumped! Join the Zen Courses family here: https://www.zencourses.co/newsletter Episode Quotes "One of the key things that I did was automating a lot of repetitive tasks that I was doing, and it saved me so much time." "Learning how to delegate is a big part of growth." "There is an alternative to burning out and it is called delegation." "Before you automate or delegate anything you need to be able to map out the process." “I’m back, and I’ve learned a lot! Get ready for the exciting things coming up.” Listen to Learn 00:56 I'm back! It was a great summer break! 02:18 Embracing the growth period - "I hired a business coach and had therapy" 06:42 Why and when to delegate? Importance of delegation/automation in the growth process 10:40 Exciting things coming up for Zen Courses 18:01 What is the state of online courses? 25:52 A peek about the next episode coming up next week 27:27 Happy 100th episode! My thank you message for you

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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