LUYC 123: Mastering Productivity & Virtual Consulting with Paul Minors

LUYC 123: Mastering Productivity & Virtual Consulting with Paul Minors

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur April 15, 2020 Duration: 51:21
Hey everyone! This week I’m joined by Paul Minors, productivity expert, virtual consultant, and founder of PaulMinors.com. He is here to talk about his course, How to Become a Virtual Consultant, and how he helps businesses set up and use tools like Asana, MailChimp, Pipedrive and Zapier. Productivity is the vehicle by which you can have a great life. As someone who is passionate about productivity and automation, Paul understands that setting up efficient systems is the key to success in any business. His course, How to Become A Virtual Consultant, enables clients to learn the processes and tools he uses to be more organized and achieve more in both business and life. Paul has helped more than 400 clients create more effective businesses using the best tools to get them results. Tune in to hear Paul’s transition process from one-on-one work to an online course, plus his productivity and marketing hacks and how to build an online community. Episode Quotes "Surveying your audience is always a good idea." "Community is the X factor when building your business online." - Janelle "You're going to have a load of failure, so patience is really important." "You will always be rewarded for being consistent." "The success of a business comes down to how clearly you can communicate an idea." Listen to Learn 01:43 - Rapid 5 Questions 07:28 - Paul's career and business journey 11:24 - Initial steps and transition to course creation 16:28 - Ways to build an online audience 18:41 - Course launching and audience survey 25:42 - Creating the course structure 27:51 - Marketing channels, why YouTube is worth it 32:21 - How to build and personalize marketing funnels 39:10 - LinkedIn, Google AdWords, and other marketing tips 41:31 - How to price online courses 45:50 - Paul's advice for online creators 48:29 - Exciting things coming up from Paul Connect with Paul Check out How to Become a Virtual Consultant PaulMinors.com Follow Paul on Twitter! Looking for the Transcript? Episode 123

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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