LUYC 118: Strengthening Local Entrepreneurship with Pamela Slim

LUYC 118: Strengthening Local Entrepreneurship with Pamela Slim

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur December 11, 2019 Duration: 53:08
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 businesses. Even with the evolution of online courses, many business owners are still stuck with the same problems Pam has been helping them solve for years. In 2016, she started the K’é Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona, which is a community-based leadership development lab that supports and strengthens local small businesses. Since launching the Learning Lab, Pam has hosted over 200 events led by 38 community leaders for her more than 4,000 community members. Listen as Pamela shares her insights about building a community, being physically present with your members, and small business solutions. Episode Quotes "Never trust short term success and never assume that short term failure lasts forever." "There is huge power in physically being present." "Our problems as business owners are large and varied and they require a lot of solutions." "The core of everything is we realize that we all need each other and we work together from all different sectors of our communities. " Listen to Learn 00:56 - Getting to know Pamela Slim, Rapid 5 Questions 05:31 - Pamela's entrepreneurial journey 12:23 - Impetus of creating The Main Street Learning Lab 17:27 - Physical space vs. online courses 28:49 - The power of interdependent ecosystems over empire culture 35:36 - Practical tips for course creators 46:34 - Awesome things coming up from Pamela Connect with Pam PamelaSlim.com The Main Street Learning Lab Learn more about Pam’s books Follow Pam on Twitter! Looking for the Transcript? Episode 118

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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