The Optimistic Entrepreneur Podcast

  In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Jerry Banfield, an extraordinary and very focussed entrepreneur and online course instructor. Jerry is building his online courses business quickly and he shares with us what he is doing, what is working for him and one amazingly simple strategy for really accelerating the growth of his business.  Find out all about how you could be growing your online courses business by trying some of Jerry's strategies  Special Exclusive Download - Find out how to use Fedora to make a Million Dollar Course with John Azzi   Get Your Exclusive Copy of the Detailed Show Notes from my interview with John Azzi with loads of extra information and links - Just click here to download!   In this Week's Episode: Jerry Banfield               Free Course Give Away! Jerry is GIVING away his Courses to you - just follow the links:   Facebook Ads Marketing = $0.01 Likes + 10x Profits                       https://www.udemy.com/advanced-facebook-advertisi

  In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to an amazing writer and online education who is also a very spiritual person, Nathan Segal.  Nathan's blog, "How to End Your Suffering" is pure inspiration.  There are always times when things don't go our way and Nathan shares his experiences and coping mechanisms to help you get through those dark days.  I am sure every entrepreneur at some time has felt depressed, anxious or stressed? or Worse!  Well listen to my conversation with Nathan and then check out his website for more help to overcome your suffering.  Special Exclusive Download     Get Your Exclusive Copy of the Detailed Show Notes with loads of extra information and links - Just click here to download!   In this Week's Episode: Nathan Segal               Spotlight Course: Not Yet, but I hope coming soon Discount Code: n/a Category: n/a Udemy Course Link: n/a Other Udemy Courses: n/a Learn More You can learn more about Nathan on his website at http://howtoendy

  In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to another amazingly successful online course instructor, John Aziz.  John and his partner Eliot Arntz have made over a million dollars in profits by selling their technology online courses on the Fedora platform.  Incidentally, they also have over 38,000 students on Udemy which goes to show that you can have your cake and eat it :)  Special Show Notes Download Get Your Exclusive Copy of the Detailed Show Notes with loads of extra information and links - Just click here to download!   In this Week's Episode: John Aziz                  Spotlight Course: Launch your Online Course - The Most Comprehensive Playbook to Develop and Grow a Successful Online Course; About to launch sign up here to be one of the first to take the course and benefit from early bird, launch pricing.  Discount Code: n/a Category: Marketing Udemy Course Link: http://milliondollarinstructor.com Other Udemy Courses: n/a Learn More You can learn more about

In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to best selling Udemy instructor Victor Bastos.  Victor's first course How to be a Web Developer from Scratch has been one of Udemy's all time best sellers with over 46,000 students.  His new course, How to create a Million Dollar Course on Udemy shares with us how he did it.  I could not wait to get Victor on the Podcast to find out.  Download the Exclusive Show Notes where I have captured all his tips and advice for you in a simple PDF!  Special Show Notes Download Get Your Exclusive Copy of the Detailed Show Notes with loads of extra information and links - Just click here to download!   In this Week's Episode: Victor Bastos                     Spotlight Course: How to Create a Million Dollar Course on Udemy: You can discover how Victor created his Million Dollar Course by enrolling today and taking advantage of an exclusive Online Learning Podcast 85% discount on the $299 price by clicking here  Alternatively go direct t

  This week's Influencer Interview is with Ben van Rooyen, Founder and CEO of HaveYouSeen.com, a new disruptive commerce site which enables you to make money online while just doing what you normally do!  Ben explains how his online service can help you to make money online simply doing what you do everyday! HaveYouSeen is a very powerful tool to take all your favourite items from all over the internet and create shoppable collections to view later or share with others. Make sure you download the Experts' Guide to HaveYouSeen.com which you can do by clicking on the link below. [leadplayer_vid id="5474B6F0ED395"]   Click on the Image above to Download the Experts' Guide to HaveYouSeen.com or follow this link Influencer Interview; Ben van Rooyen, Founder and CEO of HaveYouSeen.com                     In this Episode we discuss: The benefits to the users of HaveYouSeen.com How you find and curate offers How you can organise your online shopping in one place How to create wishlists How to get paid for shoppi

This week's Influencer Interview is with Ken Allen Morris interviews me!  We have a discussion which covers some of my backstory, what my Six Minute Strategist brand is all about.  I share my views on Online Education and Online Course Creation.  Discover too my favourite brands, why I am passionate about learning and teaching.  I share my favourite quotation and a brilliant book which you probably have never heard of!  [leadplayer_vid id="546B7D892B3DF"] Influencer Interview; Ken Allen Morris of the Dumb Teacher Podcast interviews Me!                     In this Episode we discuss: My backstory in the military, corporate finance My passion for learning and teaching Why the Six Minute Strategist Methodology does everything in sixes My favourite brands My favourite quotation from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst A brilliant book you should read (and probably have never heard of)   Find Out More You can find out more about Ken Allen Morris and the Dumb Teacher Podcast by visiting his website at http://

This week's Influencer Interview is with John Sortino and Mychal Connolly, the founders of the Cambridge Entrepreneur Academy.  Both John and Mychal have founded previous businesses, John the Vermont Teddy Bear Company and Mychal a company called Stinky Cakes which he founded with his wife.  Together John and Mychal have a huge amount of Entrepreneurship experience and we discuss their stories and their experience in this stimulating interview. I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now! Influencer Interview; John Sortino and Mychal Connolly           John Sortino           Mychal Connolly In this Episode we discuss: How John founded the Vermont Teddy Bear Company and

In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Sharon Ramel who is a healer, a shaman and a sage.  She shares with us her considerable knowledge of spirituality and of the ancient MunayKi.  This podcast will really open your eyes to the power of healing wisdom.       I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now!   In this Week's Episode: Sharon Ramel               Spotlight Course:    This course is normally $99 but Sharon is offering a 72% reduction for just $27.  Use coupon code OLP27 or just click on this link. Alternatively go direct to Udemy.com and use Coupon Code "OLP27   " to get the same price without going through the Affi

    I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now! Influencer Interview This week's Influencer Interview is with Tim Forrest.  Tim is a food marketing and distribution consultant and is expert in all areas of product marketing.  He explains his top six tips for product marketing for your business; product marketing, promotions, samples, photography, sales presentations and success with 3rd party sales teams.     In this Episode we discuss: Why you should physically understand your products Be able to explain why your products meet your client needs Why Tim has a Product Marketing Sheet Check List Why you should NEVER lower your price for promotions What is a 50,000 unit sam

     I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now! Influencer Interview This week's Influencer Interview is with Daniel Koek, a star of the West End Stage, Actor and Singer.  We met Daniel at a recent private event and he kindly agreed to an interview for the podcast.  We discuss the business of Show Business and the six things he wishes he had known about the business when he was starting out.     In this Episode we discuss: The business of show business What Daniel Koek wished he had known about the business of show business when he was starting out Why you cannot rest on your laurels the importance of great managerial and agent representation marketing your self the import

  In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to video producer and technology entrepreneur who is also the master of DSLR Video Making, Jonathan Acosta.  We discuss a wide range of DSLR related topics and Jon shares a lot of tips from his excellent DSLR Video making course       I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now! In this Week's Episode: Jonathan Acosta                 Spotlight Course: Video Marketing: Learn DSLR Video and Start Making Money:  This course is normally $499 but Jon is offering a 90% reduction for just $49.  Use coupon code OLP49 or just click on this link Alternatively go direct to Udemy.com and use Coupon Co

In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ben Tristam, a business systems expert.  Ben and his partner successfully launched a Kickstarter to get their amazing programming course pre-funded.  We discuss his kickstarter experience and some key lessons which you can learn.     I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now!   In this Week's Episode: Ben Tristam                 Spotlight Course:    Complete Unity 3D Developer Course - Learn Coding in C#: This course is normally $99 but Ben is offering a 50% reduction for just $49.  Use coupon code "OLP49" or click on this link. Alternatively go direct to Udemy.com and use Coupon Code

  In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Richard Lock, a presentation skills expert.  With all his experience and expertise Richard knows a great deal of successful business and people management comes down to effective communication. In theory this appears straight forward, yet the reality is frequently much more challenging. This is summed up by one of his favorite quotes; 'the single biggest problem with communication is the illusion it is taking place' from George Bernard Shaw. When asked about what he does, Richard has been known to say he is an interpreter, and when asked about which languages he says English to English.       I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online

        I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now!   In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Public Speaking Ambassador and Presentation Expert, Paolo Pelloni. In this Week's Episode: Interview: Paolo Pelloni                 Spotlight Course:    Successful Presentation -  This course is normally $199 but Paolo is offering a 75% reduction for just $49.  Alternatively go direct to Udemy.com and use Coupon Code "OLP49" to get the same price without going through the Affiliate Programme.             Discount Code: OLP49 Category: Business Udemy Course Link: https://www.udemy.com/successful-presentation Other Udemy Courses: n/a  

    I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now!   In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Rachel Leroy,` English Professor, Writer and Personal Growth Expert.  Rachel has an excellent course on Udemy which helps you discover how to transform your writing style In this Week's Episode: Interview: Rachel Leroy               Spotlight Course:  Transform Your Writing Style and Get Results You Really Want  - This course is normally $97 but Rachel is offering a 50% reduction for just $47.  Use coupon code OLP47 Alternatively go direct to Udemy.com and use Coupon Code "OLP47" to get the same price without going through the Affiliate Pr

      I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now! Influencer Interview This week's Influencer Interview is with William Buist.  William specialises in Business Clarity using his Collaborative Consulting approach and has helped innumerable businesses over the years to grow and become more successful.  William shares some of his strategies for running a mastermind group and explains how you can put yourself in the same position to become an influencer within your network Find Out More You can find out more about William by visiting his website at http://abelard-uk.com.  William also has a personal website at http://williambuist.com 12 Essential Principles of Great Copywriti

    I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now!   In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I have the pleasure of discussing Italian and Online Language Courses with Manu Venditti.  He is a poly-linguist and therefore excellently placed to help us learn Italian. In this Week's Episode: Interview: Manu Venditti                   Spotlight Course:  Italy's Survivor Kit - Italian for Travellers in just 6 weeks.  This course is normally $199 but Manu is offering a 50% reduction for just $97.  Use coupon code OLP97 Alternatively go direct to Udemy.com and use Coupon Code "OLP97" to get the same price without going through the Affiliate Programme.               Discoun

    I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now! Influencer Interview This week's Influencer Interview is with Angus Ferguson, the Founder of DemiJohns - the Liquid Deli.  Angus, a former army officer like me, got the idea from a German Farmers' Market back in the 1990s and when he left the Army, he was inspired to set up DemiJohns.  The company sells hand made liquers, oils and vinegars.  Angus first came across the idea in Italy when he was living in Naples as a Student and then saw it again in Germany when he was in the Army.  Customers would bring their own containers to be filled when buying locally made wines.  Angus and his wife, Frances, founded the business in Edin

    I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now!   In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I am speaking I have the pleasure of speaking with Kerstin Hammes, an accomplished online language tutor.  Kerstin is fluent in English, German and French and is tackling Russian and thinking about Welsh - impressive!  We have a great chat about online language learning and she has some great tips and advice if you are considering learning a foreign language. In this Week's Episode: Interview: Kertsin Hammes                 Spotlight Course:  The Complete & Easy French Grammar for Beginners - Level A1 - With easy English explanations and examples, this video course cov

        I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now! Influencer Interview This week's Influencer Interview is with Jared Easley with the support of co-host for this episode, Ani Alexander.  Jared is the co-founder of Podcast Movement, a US Conference focused on Podcasting and also the author of "Podcasting Good to Great - How to Grow your Audience Through Collaboration".  It was great fun to co-host this episode with Ani Alexander, the host of the Write 2B Read podcast and I hope you enjoy learning from both Jared and Ani.  One of the most inciteful things Jared says in the interview is "Don't over think Perfection, it will ruin you every time!"