Designing for Impact Over Profit

In this episode, I sit down with Rob Jentsch, an education leader and consultant, to discuss his mission of providing remarkable education to more students globally.

We dive deep into his journey from volunteer work in El Salvador to becoming a high school teacher, and then into management consulting, all driven by a desire to improve educational outcomes.

Rob shares his current business model, which balances high-ticket consulting with a passion for serving smaller, impactful organizations. We explore strategies for him to scale his impact, build an online presence, productize his services, and optimize his time through a powerful "flywheel" approach, all while maintaining his commitment to his family and personal well-being.

Viewers will learn about user-centered design in curriculum, effective strategies for growing an online audience, and how to balance purpose-driven work with business growth.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:10 Rob's transformational experience
04:09 Obsession with high-quality education access
12:40 Rob's business journey and desire for change
14:40 Shifting from workaholism to more time with family
16:01 Current business revenue and growth
26:40 Productizing services to scale impact
29:27 Standardizing offers and cohort-based learning
32:45 The challenge of onboarding superintendents
36:58 Setting boundaries for optimal impact
41:40 The power of high standards and belief
44:10 Fueling content from client insights
46:12 Choosing LinkedIn as the primary platform
54:15 Creating a feedback loop for content
56:29 The art of reposting successful content
58:30 Promotion strategies: comments, partners, email lists
1:01:05 The virtuous cycle of the flywheel
1:03:00 Iterating and measuring the flywheel
1:05:00 Key takeaways and future plans
1:07:05 The power of sequential skill-building

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