LUYC 125: Get Stronger with Python with Reuven Lerner

LUYC 125: Get Stronger with Python with Reuven Lerner

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur April 29, 2020 Duration: 45:14
What’s up everyone! This week’s guest is Reuven Lerner, full-time Python trainer, computer scientist, and author of Python Workout. If you are doing courses because you have expertise and enjoy sharing it with other people, let that show. Reuven teaches developers and corporate engineers around the world to become fluent in Python. In his corporate training, he serves top tier tech companies like Apple, Cisco, IBM, and Intel, but he also offers Weekly Python Exercises, a set of 15-week courses to help learners become better Python developers. His online video courses consist of hands-on labs that empower his students to understand Python at a deeper level. Tune in to hear Reuven’s Python journey, plus how he creates engaging online trainings, creates his evergreen newsletters, and drives traffic to his website. Let’s dig in! Episode Quotes "There's a bunch of different ways to drive website traffic, so it's important not to put all of your eggs in one basket." "Narrowing down the service offerings on my website has been more effective." "If you are doing courses because you have expertise and enjoy sharing it with other people, let that show." "Informality is no longer seen as a bad thing, so be yourself and keep experimenting." Listen to Learn 01:28 - Rapid 5 Questions, Reuven's business journey 10:45 - Converting in-person to online training 14:40 - Tips for creating engaging online training 18:24 - How to build an evergreen newsletter 22:26 - Ways to increase website traffic 26:37 - Sales funnel and lead nurturing 29:25 - Importance of a customer-centric website 34:47 - The power of online courses during COVID-19 crisis 41:10 - Advice for online course creators 42:22 - Exciting things coming up from Reuven Connect with Reuven Check out Reuven’s Weekly Python Exercise Read Reuven’s book, Python Workout Lerner.co.il Follow Reuven 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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