January 05, 2021

162: From MTV Show to YouTube Star to Course Creator (Featuring Mike Greenfield)

2 hours

Welcome to the very first episode of the year! Here’s to hoping that 2021 is one where the days are a bit brighter. And I’m feeling great about starting off the year with today’s interview: Mike Greenfield and I had a great conversation about how he’s helping home cooks up their game at a time when more people than ever are making their meals at home.

“Don’t listen to anyone who says there is one perfect way… Trust yourself. Do it.”

- Mike Greenfield

In This Episode, We Talked About:

(0:39) Gearing up for the new year with a book recommendation I’m very excited about

(9:05) Our take on New Year resolutions

(10:26) Reading goals

(12:16) David’s first virtual lunch-and-learn and the importance of live feedback

(15:50) Setting the stage for today’s interview

(17:21) Introducing Mike Greenfield and thinking about modern “celebrity”

(21:22) When courses came into the picture for Mike

(24:55) His business structure and timeline

(27:45) Talking sponsorships

(30:10) How Mike created his first course

(33:09) Mindset and why his approach resonates with me

(37:55) Cook vs. chef

(38:59) Launching and learning lessons along the way

(45:22) Where he crossed paths with people who could help

(47:07) Pricing and revenue decisions

(50:49) Thoughts on social media

(51:55) Mike’s upcoming launch

(54:14) Why I’m interested in his course offerings

(57:12) What he’s doing differently this time

(59:37) Funnels and email lists

(1:02:46) Talking Active Campaign

(1:03:53) Teams and evolving work responsibilities

(1:08:43) Our roles as course creators

(1:13:04) Risk and entrepreneurship

(1:16:12) The one thing that made the biggest difference for my business

(1:18:24) Talking parenting, balance, and creating space for breaks

(1:21:47) Being in the right place at the right time

(1:24:40) Mike’s advice for new and aspiring course creators

(1:26:46) License to do things

(1:28:11) Where to find Mike outside of YouTube

(1:28:43) Why I appreciate hearing David’s perspective on interviews

(1:29:22) Who gets a pass on marketing?

(1:30:36) Building assets

(1:32:26) Am I still doing personalized coaching?

(1:34:14) YouTube revenue

(1:35:51) The best way to contact celebrities

(1:37:35) Takeaways from Social Dilemma

(1:39:43) Transitioning a community from one platform to another

(1:43:24) A rabbit hole that led David to my long-defunct music podcast

(1:48:48) Our potluck dishes of choice

(1:50:02) Why I now have a full-time transcriptionist

(1:52:54) Email lists, funnels, and design inspiration

(1:56:02) Enjoying different stages of life and business + teasing for an upcoming episode

(1:58:57) Wrapping up with how you can help the podcast

That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show.

Links

Offers and Tools:

Bonjoro Free Trial

ClickFunnels Free Trial

Active Campaign Free Trial

Win of the Week

Guest Links:

Mike’s website

Resources and Recommendations:

From 6 to 7 Figures

E-Myth Revisited

2X Business Coaching

The 12-Week Year

The 90-Day Life

Think and Grow Rich

Traction

Clockwork

12 Rules for Life

Love You Forever

Jacques’ Courses:

The Online Course Accelerator

Next Level Courses

Piano in 21 Days

David’s Courses:

Wellness Program Expert

...more

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January 05, 2021

162: From MTV Show to YouTube Star to Course Creator (Featuring Mike Greenfield)

2 hours

“Don’t listen to anyone who says there is one perfect way… Trust yourself. Do it.”

- Mike Greenfield

In This Episode, We Talked About:

(0:39) Gearing up for the new year with a book recommendation I’m very excited about

(9:05) Our take on New Year resolutions

(10:26) Reading goals

(12:16) David’s first virtual lunch-and-learn and the importance of live feedback

(15:50) Setting the stage for today’s interview

(17:21) Introducing Mike Greenfield and thinking about modern “celebrity”

(21:22) When courses came into the picture for Mike

(24:55) His business structure and timeline

(27:45) Talking sponsorships

(30:10) How Mike created his first course

(33:09) Mindset and why his approach resonates with me

(37:55) Cook vs. chef

(38:59) Launching and learning lessons along the way

(45:22) Where he crossed paths with people who could help

(47:07) Pricing and revenue decisions

(50:49) Thoughts on social media

(51:55) Mike’s upcoming launch

(54:14) Why I’m interested in his course offerings

(57:12) What he’s doing differently this time

(59:37) Funnels and email lists

(1:02:46) Talking Active Campaign

(1:03:53) Teams and evolving work responsibilities

(1:08:43) Our roles as course creators

(1:13:04) Risk and entrepreneurship

(1:16:12) The one thing that made the biggest difference for my business

(1:18:24) Talking parenting, balance, and creating space for breaks

(1:21:47) Being in the right place at the right time

(1:24:40) Mike’s advice for new and aspiring course creators

(1:26:46) License to do things

(1:28:11) Where to find Mike outside of YouTube

(1:28:43) Why I appreciate hearing David’s perspective on interviews

(1:29:22) Who gets a pass on marketing?

(1:30:36) Building assets

(1:32:26) Am I still doing personalized coaching?

(1:34:14) YouTube revenue

(1:35:51) The best way to contact celebrities

(1:37:35) Takeaways from Social Dilemma

(1:39:43) Transitioning a community from one platform to another

(1:43:24) A rabbit hole that led David to my long-defunct music podcast

(1:48:48) Our potluck dishes of choice

(1:50:02) Why I now have a full-time transcriptionist

(1:52:54) Email lists, funnels, and design inspiration

(1:56:02) Enjoying different stages of life and business + teasing for an upcoming episode

(1:58:57) Wrapping up with how you can help the podcast

That’s all for now, folks! See you on the next episode of The Online Course Show.

Links

Offers and Tools:

Bonjoro Free Trial

ClickFunnels Free Trial

Active Campaign Free Trial

Win of the Week

Guest Links:

Mike’s website

Resources and Recommendations:

From 6 to 7 Figures

E-Myth Revisited

2X Business Coaching

The 12-Week Year

The 90-Day Life

Think and Grow Rich

Traction

Clockwork

12 Rules for Life

Love You Forever

Jacques’ Courses:

The Online Course Accelerator

Next Level Courses

Piano in 21 Days

David’s Courses:

Wellness Program Expert

...more

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