ZCS 056: Why your idea doesn't matter with designer Jarrod Drysdale

ZCS 056: Why your idea doesn't matter with designer Jarrod Drysdale

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur June 14, 2017 Duration: 56:07
Welcome to episode 056 of The Zen Courses Show! My guest for this episode is Jarrod Drysdale, visual designer and new course creator. In this interview, Jarrod shares how he launched his first course and what he's learned from ten years of designing and entrepreneur-ing. Enjoy! **In This Episode, You'll Learn:** - What he learned from his first failed business - Why he launched his course on a weekend—when everyone says not to! - The incentives that motivated Jarrod’s audience to buy his course - How he balances consulting with creating products - How consulting and design have made him a better course creator - The three teaching components he uses in his course - Why you don’t need to focus on web design when you’re starting out **References and Tools Mentioned:** Show notes - [http://zencourses.co/056](http://zencourses.co/056) Zen Courses on Patreon! - [https://www.patreon.com/zencourses](https://www.patreon.com/zencourses)  **Thanks for Listening!** If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving an honest review for The Zen Courses Show on iTunes! Ratings and reviews boost ratings & help new listeners find the show. I read every review and I'd love to read yours. Click here to leave a review. 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. Lastly, I want to say THANK YOU to Jarrod for sharing her story with us on 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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