In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with the queen of online course creation herself, Amy Porterfield.
For those who don’t know who Amy is, she’s an ex-corporate girl turned CEO of a multi-7 figure business which has now made over $82 million dollars in revenue. Her top ranking podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy, has over 54 million downloads, and in 2022 she released her first book “Two Weeks Notice” which teaches you how to find the Courage to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World. Amy’s been featured in notable publications like Forbes and in 2021 her company was listed on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America.
I have been a HUGE fan of Amy’s since 2019 when I started my own entrepreneurial journey and I am so beyond honoured that she’s my very first guest on The Business Gay podcast.
Together we dive into using generative AI like ChatGPT to help you with creating your online course as well as the importance of standing true to your morals when it comes to doing the work around DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
[02:30] Amy's entrepreneurial dream was driven by a desire for more freedom, breaking free from traditional employment hierarchy and limitations.[04:25] Amy's business growth and recognition, including making the Inc 5000 list, are significant achievements, but she values creating a fulfilling work environment for her team even more.[06:53] Amy explores the use of AI in various aspects of her business, finding it especially helpful for generating titles, subtitles, and content hooks, but emphasizes the importance of infusing personal stories and authenticity.[13:47] Amy highlights the importance of inclusivity in her business and the significance of creating a safe space for her LGBTQ+ team members and students.[20:28] Handling pushback and negativity when discussing important topics is a learning experience. Amy recommends standing up for beliefs with kindness, learning from it, and growing as a result.[22:37] Understand where you stand in DEI personally and as a company.[23:33] Be open to being humbled and making mistakes in learning about DEI.[24:13] Strive for genuine diversity in your team to enrich perspectives, not just for appearances.[25:05] Embrace discomfort and understanding in discussions, even without agreement.[28:05] Amy's plan to transition from a personal brand to a company brand to promote diversity of voices and perspectives moving into the future.► Today’s Sponsor is ThriveCart
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The Course Confident Bootcamp3 Steps To Unlock Your Digital Course Idea Using AIDigital Course AcademyThis 2-minute Quiz Will Reveal If You're Already Sitting On Serious Digital Course Potential (+ How To Start From There)Two Weeks Notice BookCalanBreckon.comMy Full Digital Course Academy Review