Just The Tips, with James P. Friel and Dean Holland

You've seen them. Maybe you've even purchased one yourself. It's hard to deny the prevalence and power of online courses. They've opened up an entirely new and effective way of learning for the digital age. But you may have the idea that only "experts" create online courses. Nothing could be further from the truth - and on this episode of Just The Tips, Megan Harrison tells us why anyone can and should create an online course. You'll be surprised at the simple but powerful reasoning Megan uses to demonstrate why you (yes, YOU) have something inside you that others are dying to learn. Her advice is worth hearing and applying immediately because it could create a business and lifestyle you never thought possible.

Does developing an online course sound intimidating? You need just in time learning.

Lots of people who try to develop an online course on their own get bogged down in the details - and it's understandable, there are tons of things to keep track of - from technical aspects of website building, to video creation, to curriculum development. But the amount of stuff you need to learn doesn't have to overwhelm you. Megan Harrison says you can do it simply and powerfully through following the philosophy of "just in time learning." Never heard of it? Megan describes it in an easy-to-understand way on this episode and I think you'll agree, it's the approach that makes course creation possible for anyone. Yes, anyone.

Can anyone develop an online course?

You may not think you are enough of an "expert" to create an online course. But you are. There is something you know or something you've experienced that others are scouring the internet to learn at this very moment. And what's even more important is that some of those people are dying to hear that information presented through a perspective and personality just like yours. Really, it's true. If you don't believe me, listen to this conversation between Dean, myself, and Megan Harrison. She's an online course creation specialist who has not only built her own successful courses but has also helped others do the same thing, in all kinds of niches and industries. Megan knows how to help you get your special knowledge out of your head and into a course. Don't wait. This amazing woman can help you make the changes you're wanting to make.

The biggest benefit you provide by creating an online course is short-cutting the learning curve.

Why do people buy online courses? Have you ever given the question much thought? Of course, they want to learn things, but more importantly, they want to learn things quickly. That's why you should consider helping them do it. Your area of specialization or your experience is likely just the thing somebody out there is looking to learn, so why wouldn't you take 6 weeks to create a course that shows them exactly how to do it in record time? Megan Harrison is our guest on this episode of Just The Tips and she explains the step by step recipe she uses to help others build successful online courses. You'll learn a ton, so make the time to listen

If someone has already done what you want to do, seek them out and learn from them.

I hope you're convinced that you have something to offer the world because you do. But you may not have a clue about how to make that offer effectively and profitably. What do you do if that's the case? You learn from the people who have already accomplished what you want to accomplish. You follow their example. You do what they did to get to the place they are. Megan Harrison says that's what she did to become an expert in the development of online courses and insists that anyone can do the same thing. The internet has a lot to offer - and much of it for free. Why not take advantage, put that big old brain of yours to work, and leverage your learning into something great?

Outline of This Episode

• [0:40] Our expert on online courses: Megan Harrison.
• [2:20] Megan's journey from hospital administration into the entrepreneurial world.
• [10:18] How Megan jumped from social media management to course creation and membership sites.
• [14:04] Megan's recipe for creating an online course and WHO should create a course.
• [22:17] Tips for staying focused and getting it done once you start building your online course.

Resources & People Mentioned

• http://megankharrison.com/ - Megan's website
• www.OnlineCoursesAcademy.com
• Megan on Facebook
• Megan on YouTube
• Megan on Instagram
• Marie Forleo's B School
• 6 Figure Formula Launch
• Pat Flynn
• Amy Porterfield
• Infusionsoft
• Famously Single show on E!

Music for "Just The Tips" is titled, "Happy Happy Game Show" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Connect With James and Dean

James P. Friel:

• AutoPilot Entrepreneur Program: www.jamespfriel.com/autopilot
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autopilotentrepreneur
• Site: www.jamespfriel.com

Dean Holland:

• Blog: www.DeanHolland.com
• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ
• Digital Business Entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DigitalBusinessEntrepreneurs/

You’ve seen them. Maybe you’ve even purchased one yourself. It’s hard to deny the prevalence and power of online courses. They’ve opened up an entirely new and effective way of learning for the digital age. But you may have the idea that only “experts” create online courses. Nothing could be further from the truth - and on this episode of Just The Tips, Megan Harrison tells us why anyone can and should create an online course.

This episode covers one of those topics that I don't fully understand but I have to admit impresses me by the results it achieves. Sheevaun Moran is a woman who does something very unique in the business world - she applies what she calls "energy work" to the lives and businesses of entrepreneurs and business leaders - and the stories of success you'll hear from her clients are nothing short of amazing. Be sure you listen to hear how Sheevaun has made a tremendous difference to the bottom line of some pretty high-level people.

Sheevaun's experience isn't only new-age stuff. She's got solid business experience.

When you hear about someone who wants to help you "tap into energy" to accelerate your business you may dismiss them right way. But don't do it. Sheevaun Moran spent many years in the pharmaceutical industry and she knows the challenge of long hours and the sacrifices it takes to be successful in business. She's also worked alongside many startups to help them grow and become established. Her unique combination of those experiences with her study of energy work gives her a unique approach to move entrepreneurs from struggle to profits. It sounds too good to be true, but you've got to listen to this episode to hear what she's got to share.

Sheevaun didn't decide to hang out with Richard Branson until the 5th invite.

You've probably heard that Richard Branson, CEO of Virgin America has incredible hang-out parties on Necker Island (his private island). You'd think anyone who got an invite would be there when the next party started - but that's not the case for Sheevaun Moran. She was invited 5 times before she decided that she'd take Richard up on his offer. She finally went because she wanted to know more about how Richard has been so successful. What she saw in the way he does business and thinks about life confirmed much of what she teaches and practices. You can hear the story of her time on Necker Island and the things she learned, on this episode of Just The Tips.

Your personality is going to get in the way of your soul until you refuse to let it.

It sounds strange to talk about issues of the soul in a business context, but Sheevaun Moran does it all the time. She brings her study and specialization in energy work to the business realm to help entrepreneurs level up. She says that most people who hear what she does are skeptical at first - and that's their personality getting in the way of their soul, the part of them that intuitively knows that operating at a higher level of energy is what they really need. It's a fascinating subject that I honestly don't really get - but I feel there's a lot for me to learn by pursuing it. So take some time and listen. I'd love to hear what you think.

The majority of people mute their access to the energy they need.

Sheevaun Moran says that the majority of people mute the access to the energy they need. I guess you could say that up to this point I've been one of them. Tapping into energy is not something I'd typically think of when I face an obstacle or challenge in business. But she says it's exactly what we need to do instead of trying to logic everything to death. It's a strange approach, but the results she gets for her clients is undeniable and intriguing. So, Dean and I dive into the conversation with Sheevaun on this episode of Just the Tips, and she jackhammers away at my resistance in more ways than one. Be sure you listen.

Outline of This Episode

• [2:07] Sheevaun operates in a realm that impacts all entrepreneurs but that they don't know much about.
• [6:01] The experience Sheevaun had hanging out with Richard Branson.
• [11:08] The unique recipe used to build success.
• [15:16] How the majority of people mute their access to the energy they need.
• [21:05] The best ways to explore what Sheevaun provides for her clients.
• [26:22] The scenarios that you could find yourself in after this episode.

Resources & People Mentioned

• www.5EssentialEnergies.com
• www.FreeKickstarter.com
• http://sheevaunmoran.com/
• BOOK: 5 Essential Energies for Immediate Success
• Genius on National Geographic

Music for "Just The Tips" is titled, "Happy Happy Game Show" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Connect With James and Dean

James P. Friel:

• AutoPilot Entrepreneur Program: www.jamespfriel.com/autopilot
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autopilotentrepreneur
• Site: www.jamespfriel.com

Dean Holland:

• Blog: www.DeanHolland.com
• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ
• Digital Business Entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DigitalBusinessEntrepreneurs/

This episode covers one of those topics that I don’t fully understand but I have to admit impresses me by the results it achieves. Sheevaun Moran is a woman who does something very unique in the business world - she applies what she calls “energy work” to the lives and businesses of entrepreneurs and business leaders - and the stories of success you’ll hear from her clients are nothing short of amazing.

When it comes to running your business effectively you want to learn from people who have done it themselves. But you also want to listen carefully to the lessons they've learned along the way. That's what enables you to improve upon their success and avoid their mistakes as you build your own business. Today's guest is Edward Elliott, an amazing entrepreneur who build a business right out of grad school that he later sold for $80 million. If you want to take your business to the next level, Edward is a guy who can help you do it. Listen to this episode to hear his story and the tips and strategies he's learned. He's passing them along to you so you don't have to learn them the hard way.

When Edward saw the future coming, he convinced his university to back his idea.

While he was still in grad school, Edward Elliott was working alongside a professor and another student to commercialize some ideas they had, but it wasn't until he was about to wrap up grad school - in 1998 - that Edward and a partner started driving around North America with a big screen TV in the backseat of their car trying to convince companies that they'd seen the future and were going to be the ones to make it a reality. What did the big screen TV have to do with it? You've got to hear Edward's story to believe it, and once you hear it you'll see what a visionary he was.

A business is a vehicle you create to achieve a certain outcome. It's not who you are.

If you've spent a lot of time building a business it naturally takes up a big place in your life. The blood, sweat, and tears it takes to build it can create an emotional bond between you and your business if you're not careful. Edward Elliott explains that in his case, it was hard for him to break that bond when the time came. He didn't want to. He didn't think he should. But everyone around him could see it was time. What happened? Edward finally took their advice and moved on to other endeavors… and he learned a significant lesson about himself in the process. If you don't take the time to listen to this episode you could wind up walking the same path Edward did and making the same mistake he made.

Why emotional decisions don't have a place in business.

When you become invested in the success of a business endeavor it's easy to lose track of what's really important. Edward Elliott says a business is a vehicle you design to take you where you want to go - and that's the thing you can't lose sight of. When you do, you begin to make decisions out of emotion - what you feel about the business - rather than out of what is best in the particular circumstances you face. Emotional decisions have no place in business and in this episode, Edward explains why and what happens when you allow your emotions to call the shots.

He sold the company he started in grad school for $80 Million.

It turns out Edward Elliott did see the future. So much so that after 8 years of hustle he and a partner built a huge business that provided services to major companies like Wal-Mart. It was a long hard road that wound him up right where he wanted to be, with an asset worth selling. In the end, Edward walked away with an $80 million check to show for all his work. Find out how Edward and his partner created such an amazing business and what he's doing today to help business owners build their own successful business, on this episode of Just The Tips.

Outline of This Episode

• [1:11] Who is this guy, Edward Elliott? A TRUE serial entrepreneur.
• [2:54] Edward didn't want a job, so he created a business.
• [5:40] When he saw the future, Edward convinced his University to back his project.
• [12:45] Lessons learned from the hard work of door to door sales.
• [16:20] When the big deal came through: what then?
• [22:26] Two reasons Edward had to pull himself away from the business.
• [27:22] Things Edward wishes he'd known sooner.
• [31:33] How others made Edward's toughest decision for him.

Resources & People Mentioned

• www.RightMindLeadership.com - Edward's site
• Tim Horton's Donuts
• Gary Vaynerchuk

Music for "Just The Tips" is titled, "Happy Happy Game Show" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Connect With James and Dean

James P. Friel:

• AutoPilot Entrepreneur Program: www.jamespfriel.com/autopilot
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autopilotentrepreneur
• Site: www.jamespfriel.com

Dean Holland:

• Blog: www.DeanHolland.com
• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ
• Digital Business Entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DigitalBusinessEntrepreneurs/

When it comes to running your business effectively you want to learn from people who have done it themselves. But you also want to listen carefully to the lessons they’ve learned along the way. That’s what enables you to improve upon their success and avoid their mistakes as you build your own business. Today’s guest is Edward Elliott, an amazing entrepreneur who build a business right out of grad school that he later sold for $80 million.

There are people who work hard. And then there are people who work HARD. Trevor Chapman's story is right next door to unbelievable, except he's not the kind of guy to exaggerate, so you know this one is solid truth. Trevor schooled Dean and me on how he learned that quitting is not an option. It was one of the main lessons he learned as he grew up in Alaska in a family that truly was working just to survive. But it's not only Trevor's stories that are fascinating, his experience and success are too - and he shares how he got to the point that he's rocking the ecommerce world in less than a year after getting into it, on this episode of Just The Tips.

Everyone has thoughts that stop them from doing the work.

When Trevor Chapman finally left his family home and started working to support himself he took a job doing door to door sales. He wanted to be the best he could be so he learned how to sell and how to work hard. But he discovered that all of us have thoughts that stop us from moving forward, from doing the hard work required to be successful - so he took steps to equip himself every day by listening to books on tape. He had to get himself into a state where, in his own mind, success was not only possible but was inevitable. You can hear what books he listened to, how he knew to do it, and the result it had on him by listening to this episode.

When life is too easy we don't recognize the value of every second.

Trevor Chapman credits his upbringing with the development of a super strong work ethic, the reason that he believes quitting is not an option. He says the one thing he's most afraid of is that his own kids will grow up with so much ease that they are not able to develop that same type of work ethic. In his words, "When life is too easy we don't recognize the value of every second." On this episode, you can find out what he's doing to keep his kids aware of that danger and teach them the kind of work ethic that will enable them to pursue success and add great things to the world.

Focus on industries that are necessities rather than luxuries.

One of the lessons Trevor Chapman learned as he grew a number of businesses was that not every industry is stable in difficult economic conditions. For example, few people buy hot tubs when the economy is in a recession. Why? Hot tubs are luxury items and few people have extra cash on hand to purchase one. Noticing this phenomenon Trevor learned to choose industries for his businesses that were essentially recession-proof, meaning they provide products people need in any economic situation. You can hear what Trevor did to pivot his existing businesses in that direction and how he recommends you choose a business based on its industry on this episode, so be sure you listen.

A 9 day live streaming event in e-commerce history - absolutely free.

Trevor Chapman believes that people in every industry become insular, speaking their own language and thinking only like others in the industry think. He realizes that innovation happens when people are able to get outside that echo chamber and discover new ways of approaching problems. That's why he's created EcommCon - a 9-day online event with no sales pitches, only great content to help anyone learn how to become successful in ecommerce. Even if you're not in the ecommerce space you'll want to know about this event. It will feature some of the best and most successful people in ecommerce in the world.

Outline of This Episode

• [0:39] Why James and Dean are having Trevor Chapman on the show today.
• [4:32] The way Trevor discovered what a work ethic really is.
• [11:44] How the work ethic Trevor learned equipped him for his entrepreneurial success.
• [17:09] From door to door sales to owning a successful solar energy company.
• [23:00] Moving from physical products offline to e commerce.
• [26:40] The virtual summit Trevor has organized and how you can attend for free.
• [32:37] How podcasts are changing history.

Resources & People Mentioned

• https://ecommcon.com/ - Trevor's event - get registered
• Trevor on Facebook
• Trevor on LinkedIn
• BOOK: The Richest Man in Babylon
• BOOK: Think and Grow Rich

Music for "Just The Tips" is titled, "Happy Happy Game Show" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Connect With James and Dean

James P. Friel:

• AutoPilot Entrepreneur Program: www.jamespfriel.com/autopilot
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autopilotentrepreneur
• Site: www.jamespfriel.com

Dean Holland:

• Blog: www.DeanHolland.com
• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ
• Digital Business Entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DigitalBusinessEntrepreneurs/

There are people who work hard. And then there are people who work HARD. Trevor Chapman’s story is right next door to unbelievable, except he’s not the kind of guy to exaggerate, so you know this one is solid truth. Trevor schooled Dean and me on how he learned that quitting is not an option.

Entrepreneurial creativity is one of those things that isn't right when the two words are split apart - like peanut butter and jelly - like Dean Holland and "beard." Our guest on this episode is a guy who lives out what it means to be a creative entrepreneur. Brian Burt oozes entrepreneurialism. As the owner of 8 successful businesses he knows a thing or two about building and sustaining companies and on this episode of Just The Tips, Dean and I did our best to squeeze that information out of him. And he didn't even cry - much. You've got to hear this guy's entrepreneurial stories, they start way back from when he was a kid running a lemonade stand in his neighborhood.

This guy was born an entrepreneur. He actually franchised lemonade stands as a kid.

Brian Burt is somebody I knew was a great entrepreneur the first time I met him. But I didn't know HOW great he is until he told us this story: When he was a kid, like a lot of us, he set up a pretty cool lemonade stand, complete with Paula Abdul songs blasting from a boombox. He did so well the first year he decided to franchise his ideas and approach to the kids in his neighborhood and wound up buying a car for his mom. No kidding. This guy was born to build businesses and on this episode, he gives us a peek into the mind of a business-building master. You'll enjoy this one.

He got so good at ranking his auto glass website he was accused of monopolizing Google.

When Brian Burt first started his own auto glass business he was doing very well through door to door marketing. Then he heard about the internet and started exploring how he could use it to get even more business. That's when he discovered how to rank his sites for top page exposure on Google. His competition didn't like how much business he was getting so they threatened to sue him for monopolizing Google. Can you imagine? This guy's entrepreneurial creativity knows no bounds, and in this conversation, he reveals how he does it, so be sure you listen.

If you want to unleash your entrepreneurial creativity, become a ruthless executer.

When Dean asked Brian Burt what he does to be so successful day to day as he runs his 8 businesses (Yes, I said 8) - he said he's simply learned that his success is not at all about how many great ideas he has, it's about how many of them he actually takes action on. In his words, you have to become a "ruthless executer" - putting action behind the things that will move your business forward. Of course, you have to learn how to do that with wisdom and effectiveness, but action is typically the missing part for aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs. You can hear how he applies it in Brian's own words on this episode of Just The Tips.

Building a productivity snowball by ignoring Brian Tracy's advice.

What's a day in the life of a creative entrepreneur like? Brian Burt says he has to start out by getting the smaller things out of the way first. That enables him to create momentum - a productivity snowball is what he calls it - and it carries him on to the bigger, more important things and he's really able to get important stuff done. That flies in the face of what Brian Tracy wrote in "Eat That Frog" - and he knows it. But he says Tracy's approach simply doesn't work for him and suspects that many other entrepreneurs are the same way. You can find out why he's willing to buck conventional business advice and go his own way, and how it's been so successful for him, on this episode.

Outline of This Episode

• [2:16] Brian Burt: introducing the legend who franchised lemonade stands as a kid.
• [7:30] Building an auto glass company and being sued for monopolization of Google.
• [10:28] How Brian has faced the challenges of entrepreneurial ADD.
• [15:15] Brian's fundamental tips for how to start and sustain a successful business.
• [17:28] A day in the life of a guy who owns and runs 8 companies.
• [20:34] Learning to offload the minutia to unleash entrepreneurial creativity.
• [24:34] Why Brian is making a focus on communities his retirement plan.

Resources & People Mentioned

• Brian(at)Overgrowth(dot)com
• Overgrowth for Amazon Sellers
• The Overgrowth Facebook Group
• The PPL Army Facebook Group
• PPL Empire
• Russell Brunson
• BOOK: Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy

Music for "Just The Tips" is titled, "Happy Happy Game Show" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Connect With James and Dean

James P. Friel:

• AutoPilot Entrepreneur Program: www.jamespfriel.com/autopilot
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autopilotentrepreneur
• Site: www.jamespfriel.com

Dean Holland:

• Blog: www.DeanHolland.com
• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ
• Digital Business Entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DigitalBusinessEntrepreneurs/

Entrepreneurial creativity is one of those things that isn’t right when the two words are split apart - like peanut butter and jelly - like Dean Holland and “beard.” Our guest on this episode is a guy who lives out what it means to be a creative entrepreneur. Brian Burt oozes entrepreneurialism.