Creator Empires Podcast
Jan van der Aa
The Creator Empires podcast is all about helping you turn your successful brand into a strong, future-proof online business so you can reclaim your time, build wealth, and grow your impact in the world. Join our community!
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Nov 24, 2020 • 7min
55. How do you know that you have Traction in your Online Business?
In order to grow your business you should be doing more of what's working, but how do you know what's working? How can you know you got traction?
For the full article go to:
https://langpreneur.com/speak-english-with-christina/
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Nov 17, 2020 • 7min
53. Annoucement: Changes on the Langpreneur Podcast
We're going to make two big changes on our Podcast:
- Not one but TWO episodes per week
- Regularly also interview ''non-Langpreneurs''
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Our course - Learn to build your own successful online language business:
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Nov 13, 2020 • 49min
52. Top 7 Online Business-Building Lessons that I Learned Building Langpreneur
For the full article:
https://langpreneur.com/seven-online-business-lessons/
Sign up for the newsletter and join one of our future events:
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Discover our coaching programmes:
https://langpreneur.com/coaching
Our course - Learn to build your own successful online language business:
https://langpreneur.com/lbb

Nov 6, 2020 • 33min
51. From Zero to 200K Instagram Followers with Stefanie Röher from LerneDeutsch
Stefanie (or Steffi) has gained 200,000 keen Instagram followers since she started LerneDeutsch in 2016.
Her website tagline declares that “German is like a never-ending adventure,” and even though Steffi and her partner Shlomi monetize LerneDeutsch, they don’t see themselves as teachers.
What started as a hobby has grown into a full-time business, but the vibe is deliberately still “friends hanging out and having fun.”
What you’ll learn in this interview:
- Steffi’s story
- The three essentials for growing an Instagram audience
- Adding platforms increases your reach
- Sponsorship can be a viable strategy on Instagram
- Monetizing with packages on Patreon
- Think differently — Steffi starts a bookclub
Steffi’s tips for LangpreneursFor the full article go to:
https://langpreneur.com/lernedeutsch/
Discover our coaching programmes:
https://langpreneur.com/coaching
Our course - Learn to build your own successful online language business:
https://langpreneur.com/lbb
Join our annual Mastermind Retreat with other like-minded entrepreneurs:
https://langpreneur.com/mastermind

Oct 30, 2020 • 47min
50. Building a Thriving Business by Trial and Error with Justin from RealLife English
Justin Murray of RealLife English is focused on a mission to bring innovation, adventure, and fun into every language lesson his company produces.
That innovative vision was always in the background, but RealLife English has indeed travelled a long and winding road to success. Justin and his co-founders Chad (who left the project in 2017) and Ethan failed, succeeded and failed again before they finally learned to focus on the unique products and channels that resonate with their 3-million strong audience.
What you’ll learn in this interview:
- Nothing ventured, nothing gained
- Lessons learned from building a startup
- Creating a community
- What you need for a successful product launch
- The need for a great team
- Hire team members using the WHO method
- Justin’s best tips for Langpreneurs
For the full article go to:
https://langpreneur.com/real-life-english/
Discover our coaching programmes:
https://langpreneur.com/coaching
Our course - Learn to build your own successful online language business:
https://langpreneur.com/lbb
Join our annual Mastermind Retreat with other like-minded entrepreneurs:
https://langpreneur.com/mastermind

Oct 23, 2020 • 45min
49. Podcasting as a Tool to Build a Language Side Hustle with Tamara Marie from Spanish con Salsa
Tamara Marie hosts the popular podcast Spanish Con Salsa which funnels a horde of keen salsa and music lovers into her membership programs.
Tamara adores podcasting and coaching, but she also loves her day job. So, she’s created a system that makes the best of both businesses in her life.
What you’ll learn in this interview:
- Tamara’s story
- Why you might consider having a podcast
- The best way to grow a podcast audience
- Should you monetise your podcast?
- Podcasting advice for beginners
- Find a business system that works for you
- The advantages of having a side hustle business
- Tamara’s tips for Langpreneurs
For the full article go to:
https://langpreneur.com/spanish-with-salsa/
Join Langpreneur Accelerator (Group coaching)
https://langpreneur.com/accelerator
Learn more about our Langpreneur 1:1 coaching program:
https://langpreneur.com/coaching
Learn to build your own successful online language business
https://langpreneur.com/lbb
Join our annual Mastermind Retreat with other like-minded entrepreneurs:
https://langpreneur.com/mastermind

Oct 16, 2020 • 46min
48. Expanding your Online Language Business to China with Chris Parker
Chris Parker's first business, Fluent in Mandarin is humming but, after six years living in China, he's seen the vast potential that exists in a country where millions want to learn English.
So, his second language business, Speak English With Chris, focuses on the particular demands of the Chinese market.
In this interview, Chris shares how he got started in China and the pitfalls to avoid if you're looking to do the same.
What you'll learn in this interview:
- Chris's story
- The huge potential for teaching English in China
- Why you must have a local partner
- Navigating Chinese social media
- Use live streams to sell your products
- Choose your niche carefully
- Essential advice for those who are risk-averse
- Diversify your income
- Chris's tips for Langpreneurs
For the full article and contact information:
https://langpreneur.com/chris-parker/

Oct 9, 2020 • 56min
47. The Ingredients for a Great Language Startup with Dimitris Polychronopoulos
Dimitris Polychronopoulos of the Founder Institute — the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator — says vision, problem, solution and customer validation are vital components for success.
In this podcast episode, Dimitris shares his insights into the world of language startups and warns of pitfalls you should avoid.
What you’ll learn in this interview:
- A successful business solves a problem
- Validating your idea
- Why you need a vision
- What makes a good team?
- Do you need finance to scale?
- The anatomy of a successful pitch
- Dimitris’ tips for Langpreneurs
For the full article go to:
https://langpreneur.com/dimitris-polychronopoulos/
Join Langpreneur Accelerator (Group coaching)
https://langpreneur.com/accelerator
Learn more about our Langpreneur 1:1 coaching program:
https://langpreneur.com/coaching
Learn to build your own successful online language business
https://langpreneur.com/lbb
Join our annual Mastermind Retreat with other like-minded entrepreneurs:
https://langpreneur.com/mastermind

Oct 2, 2020 • 50min
46. Behind the Scenes of a Full-time Language Influencer with AndyGM en Berlín
Andy Gimenez has built her successful YouTube channel, AndyGM en Berlin over 650K YouTube subscribers in six years.
But, even with a highly engaged audience, Andy had to throw caution to the wind a year ago when she decided to make the business her full-time gig.
For the full article go to:
https://langpreneur.com/andygm-en-berlin/
Join Langpreneur Accelerator (Group coaching)
https://langpreneur.com/accelerator
Learn more about our Langpreneur 1:1 coaching program:
https://langpreneur.com/coaching
Learn to build your own successful online language business
https://langpreneur.com/lbb
Join our annual Mastermind Retreat with other like-minded entrepreneurs:
https://langpreneur.com/mastermind
Andy has plenty of wisdom to share about the work it takes to grow a strong channel and generate a liveable income.
What you'll learn in this interview:
- Create a niche which meets your audience's needs
- Why it's essential to build an engaged community
- Why YouTube business partnerships matter
- Create a webinar when you can't make a course
- Three vital questions to ask before you quit your day job
- Andy's best tips for Langpreneurs

Sep 25, 2020 • 43min
45. Creating a Movement and Crushing it on Patreon with Matt vs. Japan
Matt popular YouTube channel Matt vs Japan has a loyal following of people who share his ideas on language learning through immersion.
Matt says that to truly master a new language, you must surround yourself with it for a long time. Matt doesn’t sell any courses yet, but the membership programmes that he offers on Patreon, provide him with a very good living. Let’s learn how he does it.
What you’ll learn in this interview:
- Matt’s story
- How Matt created a language learning movement
- How Matt monetizes his channel through Patreon
- Pros and cons of Patreon
- Matt’s best tips for Langpreneurs
For the full article go to:
https://langpreneur.com/matt-vs-japan/
Learn more about our Langpreneur 1:1 coaching program:
https://langpreneur.com/coaching
Learn to build your own successful online language business
https://langpreneur.com/lbb
Join our annual Mastermind Retreat with other like-minded entrepreneurs:
https://langpreneur.com/mastermind


