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SweetLife Entrepreneur™ Podcast - 317: How To Add A Train The Trainer Program To Your Course

317: How To Add A Train The Trainer Program To Your Course

02/26/24 • 19 min

SweetLife Entrepreneur™ Podcast
Who This Show is For and Why It's Important You're in the perfect spot if you're a subject matter expert, coach, consultant, speaker, author, or leader contemplating or already developing a Train the Trainer program. Whether you're looking to license your content to other companies or elevate your existing certification program, this episode is a goldmine for you. April Beach, the founder and CEO of the SweetLife® Company, brings her expertise directly to your journey of expanding the reach and impact of your work. With a focus on strategic content structuring, this episode is not just about creating a program but ensuring it is profitable and impactful. What We Cover and What You Will Learn In this episode, April Beach delves deep into the intricacies of building an effective Train the Trainer program. You'll learn how to structure your content strategically to facilitate success for other trainers. This includes providing the necessary materials, such as outlines, speaking topics, benchmarks, training agendas, and the core content like PDFs, slides, and workbooks. More importantly, you will understand how to infuse your unique thinking and genius into these materials, elevating the trainers to deliver the content as effectively as you would. April doesn't stop at just content delivery; she also explores the importance of communication skills, the creation of a learning roadmap, user management, and internal marketing techniques. These insights will help trainers not only present the material effectively but also engage and inspire their audience, leading to a more impactful learning experience. Key Takeaways
  1. Content Foundation: Understand how to break down your program into manageable parts, focusing on both the core materials and the high-level strategic thinking behind each segment.
  2. Communication and Facilitation Skills: Equip your trainers with the necessary skills to handle sensitive topics and foster engaging, productive discussions.
  3. Visual Learning Roadmaps: Create visual aids to help trainers and learners track progress and understand the journey through the program.
  4. User Management Strategies: Learn to manage and track attendees effectively, ensuring a streamlined and accountable learning experience.
  5. Internal Marketing for Buy-In: Develop materials to help trainers advocate for your program, ensuring engagement and enthusiasm from participants, particularly in scenarios where they don't have a choice in their participation.
This episode is more than just a guide; it's an empowerment tool for you to elevate your program, making a profound impact while freeing you up to pursue your passions. Tune in to transform your Train the Trainer program into a dynamic, effective, and profitable venture. For the show notes and more visit https://sweetlifepodcast.com/317
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Who This Show is For and Why It's Important You're in the perfect spot if you're a subject matter expert, coach, consultant, speaker, author, or leader contemplating or already developing a Train the Trainer program. Whether you're looking to license your content to other companies or elevate your existing certification program, this episode is a goldmine for you. April Beach, the founder and CEO of the SweetLife® Company, brings her expertise directly to your journey of expanding the reach and impact of your work. With a focus on strategic content structuring, this episode is not just about creating a program but ensuring it is profitable and impactful. What We Cover and What You Will Learn In this episode, April Beach delves deep into the intricacies of building an effective Train the Trainer program. You'll learn how to structure your content strategically to facilitate success for other trainers. This includes providing the necessary materials, such as outlines, speaking topics, benchmarks, training agendas, and the core content like PDFs, slides, and workbooks. More importantly, you will understand how to infuse your unique thinking and genius into these materials, elevating the trainers to deliver the content as effectively as you would. April doesn't stop at just content delivery; she also explores the importance of communication skills, the creation of a learning roadmap, user management, and internal marketing techniques. These insights will help trainers not only present the material effectively but also engage and inspire their audience, leading to a more impactful learning experience. Key Takeaways
  1. Content Foundation: Understand how to break down your program into manageable parts, focusing on both the core materials and the high-level strategic thinking behind each segment.
  2. Communication and Facilitation Skills: Equip your trainers with the necessary skills to handle sensitive topics and foster engaging, productive discussions.
  3. Visual Learning Roadmaps: Create visual aids to help trainers and learners track progress and understand the journey through the program.
  4. User Management Strategies: Learn to manage and track attendees effectively, ensuring a streamlined and accountable learning experience.
  5. Internal Marketing for Buy-In: Develop materials to help trainers advocate for your program, ensuring engagement and enthusiasm from participants, particularly in scenarios where they don't have a choice in their participation.
This episode is more than just a guide; it's an empowerment tool for you to elevate your program, making a profound impact while freeing you up to pursue your passions. Tune in to transform your Train the Trainer program into a dynamic, effective, and profitable venture. For the show notes and more visit https://sweetlifepodcast.com/317

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undefined - 316: How to Price Your Content or Courses for Licensing

316: How to Price Your Content or Courses for Licensing

This episode is a must-listen for coaches, consultants, and content creators eager to explore the lucrative world of licensing. April Beach delves into the specialized area of licensing intellectual property, particularly focusing on content, trainings, systems, and courses. This topic is crucial as it unlocks new revenue streams and allows for the expansion of business reach and impact. April Beach guides you through the practical steps of pricing your curriculum for licensing. You'll learn the importance of understanding your operational costs, including software, team expenses, and the logistics of content distribution. The discussion goes further into calculating the Return on Investment (ROI) of your content, emphasizing both tangible training benefits and lifestyle improvements. April introduces two main pricing strategies: bulk pricing and 'Amplify ROI' pricing, explaining how these can be applied based on the specific needs and outcomes of potential licensees. Key Takeaways

  1. Understand Operational Costs: Know the expenses associated with licensing your content, like software and team support.
  2. Calculate the ROI: Assess both the tangible and lifestyle impacts of your content.
  3. Pricing Strategies: Learn two methods - bulk pricing and 'Amplify ROI' pricing.
  4. Customized Approach: Tailor the pricing based on the licensee's specific situation and outcomes.
  5. Value Communication: Communicate the measurable value and transformation your content brings to the licensee.
After listening to this episode, you'll be equipped with insights and strategies to confidently price and license your intellectual property, enhancing both your business growth and the value you deliver to your clients. For the show notes, visit https://sweetlifepodcast.com/316

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318: Navigating the Leap from B2C to B2B Effectively

This episode is tailored specifically for you if you're an established subject matter expert, coach, consultant, strategist, service provider, or if you're deeply entrenched in the B2C model but feel the pull towards transitioning to B2B. April Beach, a seasoned business strategist with over 27 years of experience, guides you through this critical juncture in your career. This episode is crucial because it addresses a common yet challenging pivot point: shifting your business model while leveraging your expertise and maintaining a balanced life. April Beach delves into the intricacies of transitioning from a B2C to a B2B business model. You will learn about:

  • Recognizing when you're ready for this shift and how to initiate the move.
  • Strategic questioning to align your future business goals with personal aspirations.
  • Techniques to repurpose your existing B2C offerings for a B2B audience, such as through licensing and embedded partnerships.
  • Exploring high-level strategic consulting for B2B, to understand and cater to the new audience's needs.
At the end of this episode you will: This episode is a deep dive into how you can redefine your business model while keeping true to your expertise and creating a work-life harmony.
  1. Self-Reflection is Key: Understand the importance of your legacy and how you want to be known in your industry. This will influence how you transition and what parts of your business you carry forward.
  2. Designing Your Future Work-Life: Consider who your new clients will be in a B2B context and how this will change your work dynamics, from daily interactions to the nature of your engagements.
  3. Leveraging Existing Assets: Explore how your current B2C offerings can be transformed into B2B solutions, such as through licensing or partnerships, allowing for a smoother transition.
  4. Embracing Strategic Relationships: Engage in high-level consulting in your new B2B sphere to build relationships and gain clarity on what these clients need and value.
  5. Simplicity and Impact: Learn how transitioning to B2B can often simplify business processes and amplify your impact, potentially leading to more significant results with less direct effort.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer vision of how to navigate the shift from B2C to B2B, making strategic decisions that align with your long-term goals and lifestyle aspirations. Tune in to uncover insights and strategies that will empower your journey into a new realm of business. For more, visit our show notes at https://sweetlifepodcast.com/318

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