LUYC 109: Doing Less, Better: Quarterly Review and Looking Ahead

LUYC 109: Doing Less, Better: Quarterly Review and Looking Ahead

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur October 9, 2019 Duration: 37:02
Hey everyone! It’s time to review Q3 and look ahead to the last quarter of the year. I’m excited to share what worked, what I plan on changing, and the awesome things you can expect before 2020. Focus, take action that is intentional and effective, and keep doing it If you tuned in to Episode 100, you know I had three focus areas for Q3: to double down on my group program, Finish Your Damn Course; to increase the top-of-funnel traffic on my site; and to finish setting up my email marketing systems. Did I do everything I set out to last quarter? What pivots did I make in my strategy? What am I doing to wrap up 2019? Tune in to hear the highlights and big lessons of the last few months, and then join me to dig into my Big Three for Q4. Let’s do it! Episode Quotes "It is not about creating a course... it is about building a business." "Focus on actions that are going to generate long term returns." "Momentum matters." "You got to have the systems in place to be able to scale." "One of the key things that helped me grow is forming relationships." Listen to Learn 0:55 Episode Intro, Recap on my three focus areas last Q3 3:00 #1 - Double down to my group program (Finish Your Damn Course) 7:29 #2 - Increase the top-of-funnel traffic 10:43 #3 - Dig deep on my email marketing systems 14:05 Wins and lessons learned in Q3 29:31 Exciting things coming up for Q4

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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