ZCS 042: You've Got to Teach to Learn with Mackenzie Child

ZCS 042: You've Got to Teach to Learn with Mackenzie Child

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur December 14, 2016 Duration: 40:59
Welcome to another episode of The Zen Courses Show! My guest for this episode is Mackenzie Child, designer and creator of Design for Developers. In this interview we talk about his course-building process, how he uses YouTube for marketing and why he uses Coach to deliver his online course. **In This Episode, You'll Learn:** - Who Mackenzie is and why he started teaching design online - The big mistake that delayed his course launch (and how he recovered from it) - Why he does things before he's any good at them - Why Mackenzie uses Coach for his online course; plus, what he likes & where there's room for improvement - How to streamline your video production - How to use YouTube to build your brand - What equipment he recommends for quality videos **Sites Mentioned:** - Mackenzie's course, [Design for Developers](https://mackenziechild.withcoach.com/design-for-developers) - [Mackenzie's YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/mackenziechild) **Video Equipment Mackenzie Uses:** - [Shure KM32](http://amzn.to/2htbxFV) - [Focusrite USB interface](http://amzn.to/2gJie8N) - [Canon 80D DSLR camera](http://amzn.to/2hriQRo) - [Blue Yeti Microphone](http://amzn.to/2hr6mt8) - Final Cut Pro \*The links above are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase these items, you'll help Zen Courses continue to create awesome content like this podcast. **Thanks For Listening!** Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! **If you enjoyed this episode, please share it.** Also, please leave an honest review for The Zen Courses Show on iTunes! Ratings and reviews help the show's rankings. Plus, they help me improve the show so I can bring you more value. If you have any questions, shoot me an email at hello@zencourses.co. I read every email and I'd love to read yours. And, finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. If you have an Android phone, you can subscribe on Stitcher. Huge thanks to Mackenzie for sharing his story on the The Zen Courses Show!

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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