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Membership Site Success PodcastLearnDash Founder: Justin Ferriman on Listening to Customers, Branding, Subscriptions, and MoreIf you run a membership site or online course, this episode is for you. Justin Farriman, founder of LearnDash—one of the most popular integrations for Memberium users—shares his journey from building a WordPress LMS to exiting the company. Justin’s insights are invaluable for anyone growing a membership site. With years of experience in the e-learning space, he discusses community engagement, the subscription model, and key lessons learned along the way. Tune in for actionable advice on growing and potentially selling your membership business.2024-10-161h 09
Open ThreadsFrom Founder to Coaching Founders with Justin FerrimanJustin Ferriman returns and we discuss his post-exit transition to becoming a business coach for other founders. Brian and Justin’s conversation was recorded on November 10th, 2023.(00:00) - From Founder to Coaching Founders with Justin Ferriman
(01:26) - Justin's coaching story
(03:09) - The Know/Like/Trust list
(04:13) - Ideation to execution
(05:38) - How Justin is structuring his coaching offerings
(11:58) - Keeping room for growth
(13:35) - Justin on marketing his coaching business
(15:31) - Being active in a community > Hard sell
(18:20) - Using quality content to build trust
2024-03-2021 minOpen ThreadsFrom Selling a WordPress Business to SaaS with Justin FerrimanJustin Ferriman, founder of LearnDash, talks to me about how he started, grew, and exited from this WordPress business in the LMS space. Brian and Justin’s conversation was recorded on November 10th, 2023.(00:00) - From Selling a WordPress Business to SaaS with Justin Ferriman
(01:22) - Justin's business transition to coaching
(04:10) - Highlights of building a business
(05:58) - Taking advantage of untapped markets
(10:04) - Using your audience to promote your products
(12:11) - Know where your audience hangs out
(13:54) - Pricing *gasp* before subscriptions
(15:10) - Growing the LearnDash team
(16:33) - Biggest challenges growing LearnDash
(20:03) - Justin's Lear...2024-02-0736 min
The WP MinuteThe big impact of WordPress 6.4Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribeOn the latest WP Minute, we delve into the release of WordPress 6.4 RC 2, potential implications for the WordPress professional community, and a spotlight on the upcoming Twenty Twenty-Four theme. Is it set to revolutionize the market? The episode also touches upon the challenges in the WordPress arena – from declining sponsorship dollars for media to the broader perception of WordPress among end users. Moreover, the episode delves into the nuances of the WordPress market and the potential challenges and...2023-10-2607 min
The WP Minute+Burnt Out to Fired Up: Turning Defeat into SuccessIn this episode of WP Minute+, Justin Ferriman discusses his business ventures, including founding LearnDash and his latest project, BrightGrowth.We’ll also discuss GapScout, an AI tool for software businesses to analyze customer reviews, which didn’t go the way he had hoped. He’s now selling GapScout due to development hurdles and legal issues with review site policy changes, leaving him with a small taste of failure.Ferriman has pivoted to consulting, using his strengths in marketing and strategy to coach startup founders, offering personalized advice and roundtable discussions, despite the approach’s intentio...2023-10-2336 minThe WP MinuteWooCommerce increasing prices, $162k acquisition, BuddyPress is back!Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribeIt’s the WP Minute! Support independent WordPress news like this, join the Slack membership, or purchase a classified listing in the weekly newsletter at thewpminute.com/support And now a word from our sponsor. You know how it goes, everything I mention here will be linked up in the newsletter and the blog post. Check out thewpminute.com for the links.Most Impactful2023-04-1905 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Business Systems That Free Up Family TimeTop 10 Lessons from 300 Episodes (Plus the Future of this Show)It's episode 300! I thought I'd wax poetic on the top 10 things I've learned from both running this show, and the guests I've had on. After that, I talk a little bit about what's in store for How I Built It, and where I'd like it to go in the future. Plus, in the PRO show, I talk about what life without Twitter has been like. Become a ProTop 10 LessonsBuild Your Email ListTalk to your customersExperimentNiche/Specialize/FocusDon't be afraid to say noPeople care about the problem you're solving. Not you, not the t...2023-02-0633 min
Info Product MasteryEpisode 28 | Creating online courses with WordPress and LearnDash with Justin FerrimanIn this episode of Info Product Mastery, we have Justin Ferriman on the show, former CEO of LearnDash, the premier WordPress plugin for creating and selling online courses.
Topics covered
[02:11] Adrian asks Justin what his inspiration for LearnDash was initially.
[03:45] Justin talks about starting his blog and beginning to capture emails.
[05:04] Both PyImageSearch and LearnDash were acquired on the same day. Adrian remembers how he and Justin’s path have a lot of parallels.
[06:06] Justin discusses the benefits of LearnDash and why people should use it.
[07:42] “In a sent...2022-11-2934 minThe WP MinuteThe HangoverSupport our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribeOur episode is recorded this week by Michelle Frechette.
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Sarah Gooding over at the WP Tavern posted an article asking Gutenberg Contributors to test block-based templates in WordPress Classic Themes. During Matt Mullenweg’s Q&A session at WordCamp last week, there was a discussion about helping with block adoption. If you would like to see what this is all about and help test, jump over to make.wordpress.org.
Did you kno...2022-09-1406 minThe WP MinuteShopify down; WooCommerce feedback welcomeSupport our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribeWordPress.org is sporting a new design. This redesign leans on the aesthetics of jazz (of course) and leaves more space for content, new typefaces and color palettes. Go check out the new look.
The second major release of WordPress 6.0 is scheduled for beta on April 12th. This release will follow the same cadence as 5.9 and will aim to refine and iterate on the customization tools introduced earlier this year. The full proposed schedule is now available o...2022-02-2309 minThe WP MinuteStop, drop, and FSE?Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribeNews
There have been a lot of people working with the latest 5.9 WordPress release and reporting their successes and failures. Tammie Lister wrote a post about the features in the editor and would like people to quit using the term FSE - Full Site Editing in 2022. The release is not an all-or-nothing proposal yet.
Matt Medeiros created a video on the future of page builders with Gutenberg when a discussion on Discord started with Justin...2022-02-1608 min
Plesk Official PodcastA Look Back at eCommerce in 2021, and what to look for in 2022In this Episode: Where we Went, and Where we’re Going (and how you can best prepare!)We covered a whole host of topics this year, from omni-channel — the idea of selling your products directly on your own store, plus platforms like Facebook and Instagram — to performance, security, and effectively selling. We’ve extolled the virtues of being where your customers already are…which is the point of omni-channel: bring your products to the people. Before 2021, this was a difficult take and most store owners weren’t equipped to deliver such features. But that has gotten a lot...2021-12-1659 minThe WP MinuteJetpack settles back down to EarthSupport our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe It’s the WP Minute!
This episode is brought to you by FooGallery, check out their latest WooCommerce integration to start selling images right through WooCommerce, head on over to Foo.Gallery for more information!
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Robert Anderson provides the latest update for...2021-10-2707 min
WP-Tonic | WordPress | SaaS | Bootstrap SaaS | Startups#640 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & Tech Show on the 22th of October,, 2021 With Guest Chris Badgett CEO of LifterLMS640 This Week In WordPress & Tech on the 22nd of October, 2021 at 8:30 am PST
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2021-10-261h 00The WP MinuteAin't nobody gonna hold WordPress downSupport our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribeIt’s the WP Minute!
This episode is brought to you by FooGallery, check out their latest WooCommerce integration to start selling images right through WooCommerce, head on over to Foo.Gallery for more information!
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This week Project Huddle has joined the Brainstorm For...2021-10-0605 min
Freelandev - Vivir del desarrollo en WordPress#132 – [Perspectiva WP] – Especial adquisiciones WordPressSíguenos en:
Hoy traemos un episodio especial de Perspectiva WP donde analizamos, junto con Juan Hernando que ya nos acompañó en el último episodio, las últimas adquisiciones en el ecosistema WordPress.
Últimas adquisiciones en la esfera WordPress
StellarWP (LiquidWeb) adquiere LearnDash
Justin Ferriman proceso de 11 meses - Chris Lema pasa a ser General Manager
Así queda la cartera de productos de StellarWP:
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Awesome Motive adquiere todos los plugins de Sandhills Development
Pippin Willianson se retira pero el...2021-10-0458 minThe WP MinutePippin, LearnDash, Awesome Motive, Liquid Web all walk into a barSupport our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribeIt’s the WP Minute! This is Kathy Zant and I’m filling in for Matt.
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News time...2021-09-2206 minThe WP MinuteJustin Ferriman & Chris Lema on Liquid Web acquiring LearnDashSupport our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribeLiquid Web is acquiring again, this time in the popular WordPress LMS plugin space.
Justin Ferriman, Founder of LearnDash, penned the acquisition statement on the company blog. I invited him on to share what the process looked like from an owner’s perspective and how it impacts his day-to-day responsibilities.
https://twitter.com/chrislema/status/1440154950227546124?s=20
Chris Lema also makes a shift through this acquisition, becoming the General Manager of Learn Dash under the Liquid We...2021-09-2120 min
Unstoppable Business Podcast83 - Becoming #1 with Justin FerrimanJustin Ferriman is the co-founder of LearnDash - the most popular Wordpress LMS plugin.
He has made a career as an e-learning consultant where he has implemented global training programs for Fortune 500 companies.
In this episode, Justin dives into what allowed him to create the #1 Wordpress LMS plugin.
INSIDE THE EPISODE:
[01:10] Growing up Justin was attracted to the idea of teaching
[04:26] How Justin realized his entrepreneurial mindset
[16:18] How competition drives Justin to want to be #1
[21:02] Pro Tip: “If you make people money, they’ll like you”...2020-06-0325 min
The Duct Tape Marketing PodcastCreating Online Courses That Work for Your Students and Your BusinessJustin Ferriman is co-founder and CEO of the learning management system LearnDash. Lots of businesses today are creating courses online. Whether they're using them as a lead generation tool or are selling the course to generate revenue, businesses are eager to get into the online learning space. As the space has become more crowded, though, it takes more effort to create courses that stand out. Ferriman shares how to build courses that provide real value to learners and generate positive results for the businesses who create them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...2020-02-2623 min
getoptionspodcast's podcastThe Get Options Podcast - E113 - What Site Health warnings are present on your highest priority sites right now?The Get Options Podcast - Episode 113 Life Updates Kyle: Watched some movies recently. Adam: Delvis The Dog on instagram! Wearing/Drinking/Reading? Adam: Pressable + WCCHI / coffee / I will teach you to be rich! -by Ramit Sethi Kyle: WCUS 2019 St Louis t-shirt, Real Big Marketing hoodie / Coffee / Star Wars: The Rule of Two Question 1: What decisions now can WP plugin companies make to be relevant 3yrs from now? Your personal opinion and th...2019-12-2542 min
WP-Tonic | WordPress | SaaS | Bootstrap SaaS | Startups#405 WP-Tonic Show With Special Guest Justin Ferriman Founder of LearnDash In this episode we discuss LearnDash 3.0 which is a major upgrade and what are some of the new powerful improvements Justin Ferriman Founder of LearnDash https://www.learndash.com Cindy Nicholson Co-Host of WP-Tonic https://www.thecoursewhisperer.co 2019-06-2029 min
Press This WordPress Community PodcastSuccessful Strategies for Launching Online Courses with WordPressAre you one of the tens of thousands of businesses using WordPress to power online courses to generate revenue or to train your staff? Join us for this episode of Press This as we interview LearnDash's Justin Ferriman. Justin will be sharing strategies you can use to launch a successful online course using WordPress to help grow your business or help your best get better. If you're running an online course product or thinking about it, don't miss this episode. Listen now!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...2018-02-2734 min
Press This WordPress Community PodcastSuccessful Strategies for Launching Online Courses with WordPressAre you one of the tens of thousands of businesses using WordPress to power online courses to generate revenue or to train your staff? Join us for this episode of Press This as we interview LearnDash's Justin Ferriman. Justin will be sharing strategies you can use to launch a successful online course using WordPress to help grow your business or help your best get better. If you're running an online course product or thinking about it, don't miss this episode. Listen now!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/press-this-wordpress-community-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...2018-02-2734 min
silverliningproductions's podcastPodcast E203 – 5 things to consider when asking for helpThis week I share 5 things to consider when asking for help Upcoming Events WordCamp Albuquerque January 19–21, 2018 Segment 1: In the News Matt’s 34th Birthday blog post Segment 2: 5 things to consider when asking for help Segment 3: Tool of the Week Justin Ferriman: Insider Secrets For Getting Timely Support For Premium Themes and Plugins2018-01-1509 minWP-Tonic | WordPress | SaaS | Bootstrap SaaS | Startups#251 WP-Tonic Show: What Are The Best Fully Hosted & WordPress LMS Solutions? This week, host Jonathan Denwood and co-host Kim Shivler discussed learning management systems including fully-hosted third party platforms like Thinkific and Kajabi and WordPress Learning Management System (LMS) plugins like LearnDash and LifterLMS. In other show episodes, Jonathan and Kim have interviewed Justin Ferriman of LearnDash and Chris Badgett from LifterLMS to discuss their products. This time they ventured beyond self-hosted platforms into fully configured and hosted options including Kajabi, Thinkific, Teachable, and Udemy. For many people, a self-hosted plan is a better option. It does provide the limitations of working in someone else’s platform and provides the freedom to...2017-12-0830 min
How I Built ItEpisode 52: Brian Hogg & Plugin Development, Part 2Brian Hogg is a Canadian, WordPress Plugin Developer, Educator, and more. He has a few great courses on how to create WordPress plugins and a very informative newsletter to go with them. In part 2, we talk all about what to put in free vs. paid, build tools, and more.
Show Notes
* Brian Hogg
* Event Calendar Newsletter
* Brian’s Courses
* Using Git with the WordPress Plugin Repository
* Ways to Handle Pro and Free Versions of Your WordPress Plugin
* Episode 43 – Justin Ferriman & LearnDash
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The Events Calendar: Save 20% o...2017-09-2640 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Business Systems That Free Up Family TimeBecoming a WordPress Plugin Developer with Brian Hogg, Part 2Brian Hogg is a Canadian, WordPress Plugin Developer, Educator, and more. He has a few great courses on how to create WordPress plugins and a very informative newsletter to go with them. In part 2, we talk all about what to put in free vs. paid, build tools, and more. Show NotesBrian HoggEvent Calendar NewsletterBrian's CoursesUsing Git with the WordPress Plugin RepositoryWays to Handle Pro and Free Versions of Your WordPress PluginEpisode 43 - Justin Ferriman & LearnDashSponsored by: The Events Calendar | Liquid Web
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2017-09-2640 minWP-Tonic | WordPress | SaaS | Bootstrap SaaS | Startups#230: WP-Tonic Show We Interview Justin Ferriman Co Founder CEO of LearnDashJustin has made a career as an e-learning consultant where he has implemented global training programs for Fortune 500 companies. Passionate about e-learning and WordPress, both Justin and LearnDash have been featured in multiple industry publications, including Forbes.com, ELearning! Magazine, Training Magazine, INTERCOM Magazine, EdTech Magazine, Chief Learning Officer, and Learning Technologies by the Association for Talent Development. Justin’s experience-based vision has helped make LearnDash the most trusted WordPress LMS plugin for major universities, continuing education providers, and entrepreneurs world-wide. Justin Ferriman https://www.learndash.com/about/ Kimberly Sh...2017-09-2331 minHow I Built ItEpisode 43: Justin Ferriman & LearnDashThis is the second of a 2-part series called Educational WordPress!
In the last episode, I spoke to Chris Badgett. Today, it’s Justin Ferriman
Justin Ferriman is the owner of the LearnDash LMS for WordPress. In this episode we talk about building an audience first, scratching your own itch, and listening to your customers. He provides some great advice on making sure you have people to sell to before selling, and lots more!
Show Notes
* Justin Ferriman
* LearnDash
* Moodle
* Video Course Progression
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WP Site Care2017-07-2534 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Business Systems That Free Up Family TimeLearning Management and WordPress: LearnDash with Justin FerrimanThis is the second of a 2-part series called Educational WordPress! In the last episode, I spoke to Chris Badgett. Today, it's Justin Ferriman Justin Ferriman is the owner of the LearnDash LMS for WordPress. In this episode we talk about building an audience first, scratching your own itch, and listening to your customers. He provides some great advice on making sure you have people to sell to before selling, and lots more! Show Notes Justin FerrimanLearnDashMoodleVideo Course ProgressionSponsored by: WP Site Care | Liquid Web
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The Online Course Coach Podcast | Tips & Interviews on How to Create Online Courses, eLearning, Video Training & Membership SitesHow to build online courses with LearnDash and WordPress by Justin FerrimanI've been using LearnDash on several projects over the years, so I wanted to get the founder on the podcast to talk. In this week's Online Course Coach Podcast, Justin Ferriman talks about what this LMS plugin...
The post How to build online courses with LearnDash and WordPress by Justin Ferriman appeared first on Online Course Coach.2017-03-1900 min
WP Elevation WordPress Business PodcastEpisode #112 - Justin Ferriman from LearnDashJustin Ferriman is a passionate expert on all things e-learning. He made his bones early on as an e-learning consultant setting up global training programs and services for Fortune 500 companies. WordPress had always been a hobby on the side until one day a typical conversation changed all of that.He was discussing what learning management system to use on a particular project, Moodle was given as one among others. And that gave Justin an idea, he wondered if there was a learning management system for WordPress. Later he looked online and found nothing. Acting on...2017-02-0928 min
The Online Course Coach PodcastHow to build online courses with LearnDash and WordPress by Justin FerrimanI've been using LearnDash on several projects over the years, so I wanted to get the founder on the podcast to talk. In this week's Online Course Coach Podcast, Justin Ferriman talks about what this LMS plugin is, what markets can benefit from it and some good marketing strategies. I like this LMS for its flexibility, quiz features, gamification (badges, points, leaderboard, etc) and that they are constantly coming out with new features. I'm using LearnDash on a current project which will have 5 full video-based courses on it and we'll be adding more courses in the future.
C...2015-10-2246 minWP Elevation WordPress Business PodcastEpisode #66 Justin Ferriman from LearnDash Justin began his career selling learning management systems to Fortune 500 companies. Then he fell in love with WordPress. The natural progression that was to build a learning management system for WordPress. Hence the birth of LearnDash. We use it here at WP Elevation and we love it. I met Justin at WordCamp Chicago in 2013 and I'm now thrilled to have him on the podcast. The post Episode #66 Justin Ferriman from LearnDash appeared first on WP Elevation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2015-01-291h 00