Podcast appearances and mentions of olly richards

Imagine for a second that Eckhart Tolle wasn't a spiritual teacher, but a deep cover operative with a gun to his head. And just for a second, pretend that Tolle’s Power of Now wasn't a way to find peace, but a survival mechanism used to slow down time when your reality is collapsing. And your memory has been utterly destroyed by forces beyond your control. Until a good friend helps you rebuild it from the ground up. These are the exact feelings and sense of positive transformation I tried to capture in a project I believe is critical for future autodidacts, polymaths and traditional learners: Vitamin X, a novel in which the world’s only blind memory champion helps a detective use memory techniques and eventually achieve enlightenment. It’s also a story about accomplishing big goals, even in a fast-paced and incredibly challenging world. In the Magnetic Memory Method community at large, we talk a lot about the habits of geniuses like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. We obsess over their reading lists and their daily routines because we want that same level of clarity and intellectual power. But there's a trap in studying genius that too many people fall into: Passivity. And helping people escape passive learning is one of several reasons I’ve studied the science behind a variety of fictional learning projects where stories have been tested as agents of change. Ready to learn more about Vitamin X and the various scientific findings I’ve uncovered in order to better help you learn? Let’s dive in! Defeating the Many Traps of Passive Learning We can read about how Lincoln sharpened his axe for hours before trying to cut down a single tree. And that's great. But something's still not quite right. To this day, tons of people nod their heads at that famous old story about Lincoln. Yet, they still never sharpen their own axes, let alone swing them. Likewise, people email me every day regarding something I've taught about focus, concentration or a particular mnemonic device. They know the techniques work, including under extreme pressure. But their minds still fracture the instant they're faced with distraction. As a result, they never wind up getting the memory improvement results I know they can achieve. So, as happy as I am with all the help my books like The Victorious Mind and SMARTER have helped create in this world, I’m fairly confident that those titles will be my final memory improvement textbooks. Instead, I am now focused on creating what you might call learning simulations. Enter Vitamin X, the Memory Detective Series & Teaching Through Immersion Because here's the thing: If I really want to teach you how to become a polymath, I can't just carry on producing yet another list of tips. I have to drop you into scenarios where you actually feel what it's like to use memory techniques. That's why I started the Memory Detective initiative. It began with a novel called Flyboy. It’s been well-received and now part two is out. And it’s as close to Eckhart Tolle meeting a Spy Thriller on LSD as I could possibly make it. Why? To teach through immersion. Except, it's not really about LSD. No, the second Memory Detective novel centers around a substance called Vitamin X. On the surface, it's a thriller about a detective named David Williams going deep undercover. In actuality, it's a cognitive training protocol disguised as a novel. But one built on a body of research that shows stories can change what people remember, believe, and do. And that's both the opportunity and the danger. To give you the memory science and learning research in one sentence: Stories are a delivery system. We see this delivery system at work in the massive success of Olly Richards’ StoryLearning books for language learners. Richards built his empire on the same mechanism Pimsleur utilized to great effect long before their famous audio recordings became the industry standard: using narrative to make raw data stick. However, a quick distinction is necessary. In the memory world, we often talk about the Story Method. This approach involves linking disparate pieces of information together in a chain using a simple narrative vignette (e.g., a giant cat eating a toaster to remember a grocery list). That is a powerful mnemonic tool, and you will see Detective Williams use short vignettes in the Memory Detective series. But Vitamin X is what I call ‘Magnetic Fiction.’ It's not a vignette. It's a macro-narrative designed to carry the weight of many memory techniques itself. It simulates the pressure required to forge the skill, showing you how and why to use the story method within a larger, immersive context. So with that in mind, let's unpack the topic of fiction and teaching a bit further. That way, you'll know more of what I have in mind for my readers. And perhaps you'll become interested in some memory science experiments I plan to run in the near future. Illustration of “Cafe Mnemonic,” a fun memory training location the Memory Detective David Williams wants to establish once he has enough funds. Fiction as a Teaching Technology: What the Research Says This intersection of story and memory isn't new territory for me. Long before I gave my popular TEDx Talk on memory or helped thousands of people through the Magnetic Memory Method Masterclass, live workshops and my books, I served as a Mercator award-winning Film Studies professor. In this role, I often analyzed and published material regarding how narratives shape our cognition. Actually, my research into the persuasion of memory goes back to my scholarly contribution to the anthology The Theme of Cultural Adaptation in American History, Literature and Film. In my chapter, “Cryptomnesia or Cryptomancy? Subconscious Adaptations of 9/11,” I examined specifically how cultural narratives influence memory formation, forgetting, and the subconscious acceptance of information. That academic background drives the thinking and the learning protocols baked into Vitamin X. As does the work of researchers who have studied narrative influence for decades. Throughout their scientific findings, one idea keeps reappearing in different forms: When a story pulls you in, you experience some kind of “transportation.” It can be that you find yourself deeply immersed in the life of a character. Or you find your palms sweating as your brain tricks you into believing you're undergoing some kind of existential threat. When such experiences happen, you stop processing information like you would an argument through critical thinking. Instead, you start processing the information in the story almost as if they were really happening. As a result, these kinds of transportation can change beliefs and intentions, sometimes without the reader noticing the change happening. That's why fiction has been used for: teaching therapy religion civic formation advertising propaganda Even many national anthems contain stories that create change, something I experienced recently when I became an Australian citizen. As I was telling John Michael Greer during our latest podcast recording, I impulsively took both the atheist and the religious oath and sang the anthem at the ceremony. All of these pieces contain stories and those stories changed how I think, feel and process the world. Another way of looking at story is summed up in this simple statement: All stories have the same basic mechanism. But many stories have wildly different ethics. My ethics: Teach memory improvement methods robustly. Protect the tradition. And help people think for themselves using the best available critical thinking tools. And story is one of them. 6 Key Research Insights on Educational Fiction Now, when it comes to the research that shows just how powerful story is, we can break it down into buckets. Some of the main categories of research on fiction for pedagogy include: 1) Narrative transportation and persuasion As these researchers explain in The Role of Transportation in the Persuasiveness of Public Narratives, transportation describes how absorbed a reader becomes in a story. Psychologists use transportation models to show how story immersion drives belief change. It works because vivid imagery paired with emotion and focused attention make story-consistent ideas easier to accept. This study of how narratives were used in helping people improve their health support the basic point: Narratives produce average shifts in attitudes, beliefs, intentions, and sometimes behavior. Of course, the exact effects vary by topic and the design of the scientific study in question. But the point remains that fiction doesn't merely entertain. It can also train and persuade. 2) Entertainment-Education (EE) EE involves deliberately embedding education into popular media, often with pro-social aims. In another health-based study, researchers found that EE can influence knowledge, attitudes, intentions, behavior, and self-efficacy. Researchers in Brazil have also used large-scale observational work on soap operas and social outcomes (like fertility). As this study demonstrates, mass narrative exposure can shape real-world behavior at scale within a population. Stories can alter norms, not just transfer facts from one mind to another. You’ll encounter this theme throughout Vitamin X, especially when Detective Williams tangles with protestors who hold beliefs he does not share, but seem to be taking over the world. 3) Narrative vs expository learning (a key warning) Here's the part most “educational fiction” ignores: Informative narratives often increase interest, but they don't automatically improve comprehension. As this study found, entertainment can actually cause readers to overestimate how well they understood the material. This is why “edutainment” often produces big problems: You can wind up feeling smarter because you enjoyed an experience. But just because you feel that way doesn't mean you gain a skill you can reliably use. That’s why I have some suggestions for you below about how to make sure Vitamin X actually helps you learn to use memory techniques better. 4) Seductive details (another warning) There's also the problem of effects created by what scientists call seductive details. Unlike the “luminous details” I discussed with Brad Kelly on his Madness and Method podcast, seductive details are interesting but irrelevant material. They typically distract attention and reduce learning of what actually matters. As a result, these details divert attention through interference and by adding working memory demands. The research I’ve read suggests that when story authors don't engineer their work with learning targets in mind, their efforts backfire. What was intended to help learners actually becomes a sabotage device. I've done my best to avoid sabotaging my own pedagogical efforts in the Memory Detective stories so far. That's why they include study guides and simulations of using the Memory Palace technique, linking and number mnemonics like the Major System. In the series finale, which is just entering the third draft now, the 00-99 PAO and Giordano Bruno's Statue technique are the learning targets I’ve set up for you. They are much harder, and that’s why even though there are inevitable seductive details throughout the Memory Detective series, the focus on memory techniques gets increasingly more advanced. My hope is that your focus and attention will be sharpened as a result. 5) Learning misinformation from fiction (the dark side) People don't just learn from fiction. They learn false facts from fiction too. In this study, researchers found that participants often treated story-embedded misinformation as if it were true knowledge. This is one reason using narrative as a teaching tool is so ethically loaded. It can bypass the mental posture we use for skepticism. 6) Narrative “correctives” (using story against misinformation) The good news is that narratives can also reduce misbelief. This study on “narrative correctives” found that stories can sometimes decrease false beliefs and misinformed intentions, though results are mixed. The key point is that story itself is neither “good” or “bad.” It's a tool for leverage, and this is one of the major themes I built into Vitamin X. My key concern is that people would confuse me with any of my characters. Rather, I was trying to create a portrait of our perilous world where many conflicts unfold every day. Some people use tools for bad, others for good, and even that binary can be difficult for people to agree upon. Pros & Cons of Teaching with Fiction Let’s start with the pros. Attention and completion: A good story can keep people engaged, which is a prerequisite for any learning to occur. The transportation model I cited above helps explain why. The Positive Side of Escapism Entering a simulation also creates escapism that is actually valuable. This is because fiction gives you “experience” without real-world consequences when it comes to facing judgment, ethics, identity, and pressure-handling. This is one reason why story has always been used for moral education, not just entertainment. However, I’ve also used story in my Memory Detective games, such as “The Velo Gang Murders.” Just because story was involved did not mean people did not face judgement. But it was lower than my experiments with “Magnetic Variety,” a non-narrative game I’ll be releasing in the future. Lower Reactance Stories can reduce counterarguing compared with overt persuasion, which can be useful for resistant audiences. In other words, you’re on your own in the narrative world. Worst case scenario, you’ll have a bone to pick with the author. This happened to me the other day when someone emailed to “complain” about how I sometimes discuss Sherlock Holmes. Fortunately, the exchange turned into a good-hearted debate, something I attribute to having story as the core foundation of our exchange. Compare this to Reddit discussions like this one, where discussing aspects of the techniques in a mostly abstract way leads to ad hominem attacks. Now for the cons: Propaganda Risk The same reduction in counterarguing and squabbling with groups that you experience when reading stories is exactly what makes narratives useful for manipulation. When you’re not discussing what you’re reading with others, you can wind up ruminating on certain ideas. This can lead to negative outcomes where people not only believe incorrect things. They sometimes act out negatively in the world. The Illusion of Understanding Informative narratives can produce high interest but weaker comprehension and inflated metacomprehension. I’ve certainly had this myself, thinking I understand various points in logic after reading Alice in Wonderland. In reality, I still needed to do a lot more study. And still need more. In fact, “understanding” is not a destination so much as it is a process. Misinformation Uptake People sometimes acquire false beliefs from stories and struggle to discount fiction as a source. We see this often in religion due to implicit memory. Darrel Ray has shown how this happens extensively in his book, The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture. His book helped explain something that happened to me after I first started memorizing Sanskrit phrases and feeling the benefits of long-form meditation. For a brief period, implicit memory and the primacy effect made me start to consider that the religion I’d grown up with was in fact true and real. Luckily, I shook that temporary effect. But many others aren’t quite so lucky. And in case it isn’t obvious, I’ll point out that the Bible is not only packed with stories. Some of those stories contain mnemonic properties, something Eran Katz pointed out in his excellent book, Where Did Noah Park the Ark? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhQlcMHhF3w The “Reefer Madness” Problem While working on Vitamin X, I thought often about Reefer Madness. In case you haven’t seen it, Reefer Madness began as an “educational” morality tale about cannabis. It's now famous largely because it's an over-the-top artifact of moral panic, an example of how fear-based fiction can be used to shape public belief under the guise of protection. I don’t want to make that mistake in my Memory Detective series. But there is a relationship because Vitamin X does tackle nootropics, a realm of substances for memory I am asked to comment on frequently. In this case, I'm not trying to protect people from nootropics, per se. But as I have regularly talked about over the years, tackling issues like brain fog by taking memory supplements or vitamins for memory is fraught with danger. And since fiction is one of the most efficient way to smuggle ideas past the mind's filters, I am trying to raise some critical thinking around supplementation for memory. But to do it in a way that's educational without trying to exploit anyone. I did my best to create the story so that you wind up thinking for yourself. What I'm doing differently with Vitamin X & the Memory Detective Series I'm not pretending fiction automatically teaches. I'm treating fiction as a delivery system for how various mnemonic methods work and as a kind of cheerleading mechanism that encourages you to engage in proper, deliberate practice. Practice of what? 1) Concentration meditation. Throughout the story, Detective Williams struggles to learn and embrace the memory-based meditation methods of his mentor, Jerome. You get to learn more about these as you read the story. 2) Memory Palaces as anchors for sanity, not party tricks. In the library sequence, Williams tries to launch a mnemonic “boomerang” into a Memory Palace while hallucinatory imagery floods the environment. Taking influence from the ancient mnemonist, Hugh of St. Victor, Noah's Ark becomes a mnemonic structure. Mnemonic images surge and help Detective Williams combat his PTSD. To make this concrete, I've utilized the illustrations within the book itself. Just as the ancients used paintings and architectural drawings to encode knowledge, the artwork in Vitamin X isn’t just decoration. During the live bootcamp I’m running to celebrate the launch, I show you how to treat the illustrations as ‘Painting Memory Palaces.’ This effectively turns the book in your hands into a functioning mnemonic device, allowing you to practice the method of loci on the page before you even step out into the real world. Then there’s the self-help element, which takes the form of how memory work can help restore sanity. A PTSD theme runs throughout the Memory Detective series for two deliberate reasons. First, Detective Williams is partly based on Nic Castle. He's a former police officer who found symptom relief for his PTSD from using memory techniques. He shared his story on this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast years ago. Second, Nic's anecdotal experience is backed up by research. And even if you don't have PTSD, the modern world is attacking many of us in ways that clearly create similar symptom-like issues far worse than the digital amnesia I've been warning about for years. We get mentally hijacked by feeds, anxiety loops, and synthetic urgency. We lose our grip on reality and wonder why we can't remember what we read five minutes ago. That's just one more reason I made memory techniques function as reality-tests inside Vitamin X. 3) The critical safeguard: I explicitly separate fiction from technique. In Flyboy's afterword, I put it plainly: The plot is fictional, but the memory techniques are real. And because they're real, they require study and practice. I believe this boundary matters because research shows how easily readers absorb false “facts” from fiction. 4) To help you practice, I included a study guide. At the end of both Flyboy and Vitamin X, there are study guides. In Vitamin X, you'll find a concrete method for creating a Mnemonic Calendar. This is not the world's most perfect memory technique. But it's helpful and a bit more advanced than a technique I learned from Jim Samuels many years ago. In his version, he had his clients divide the days of the week into a Memory Palace. For his senior citizens in particular, he had them divide the kitchen. So if they had to take a particular pill on Monday, they would imagine the pill as a giant moon in the sink. Using the method of loci, this location would always serve as their mnemonic station for Monday. In Vitamin X, the detective uses a number-shape system. Either way, these kinds of techniques for remembering schedules are the antidote to the “illusion of understanding” problem, provided that you put them to use. They can be very difficult to understand if you don't. Why My Magnetic Fiction Solves the “Hobbyist” Problem A lot of memory training fails for one reason: People treat it as a hobby. They “learn” techniques the way people “learn” guitar: By watching a few videos and buying a book. While the study material sits on a shelf or lost in a hard drive, the consumer winds up never rehearsing. Never putting any skill to the test. And as a result, never enjoying integration with the techniques. What fiction can do is create: emotional stakes situational context identity consistency (“this is what I do now”) and enough momentum to carry you into real practice That's the point of the simulation. You're not just reading about a detective and his mentor using Memory Palaces and other memory techniques. You're watching what happens when a mind uses a Memory Palace to stay oriented. And you can feel that urgency in your own nervous system while you read. That's the “cognitive gym” effect, I'm going for. It's also why I love this note from Andy, because it highlights the exact design target I'm going for: “I finished Flyboy last night. Great book! I thought it was eminently creative, working the memory lessons into a surprisingly intricate and entertaining crime mystery. Well done!” Or as the real-life Sherlock Holmes Ben Cardall put it the Memory Detective stories are: …rare pieces of fiction that encourages reflection in the reader. You don’t just get the drama, the tension and the excitement from the exploits of its characters. You also get a look at your own capabilities as though Anthony is able to make you hold a mirror up to yourself and think ‘what else am I capable of’? A Practical Way to Read These Novels for Memory Training If you want the benefits without the traps we've discussed today: Read Vitamin X for immersion first (let transportation do its job). Then read it again with a simple study goal. This re-reading strategy is important because study-goal framing will improve comprehension and reduce overconfidence. During this second read-through, actually use the Mnemonic Calendar. Then, test yourself by writing out what you remember from the story. If you make a mistake, don't judge yourself. Simply use analytical thinking to determine what went wrong and work out how you can improve. The Future: Learning Through Story is About to Intensify Here's the uncomfortable forecast: Even though I’m generally pro-AI for all kinds of outcomes and grateful for my discussions with Andrew Mayne about it (host of the OpenAI Podcast), AI could make the generation of personalized narratives that target your fears, identity, and desires trivial. That means there’s the risk that AI will also easily transform your beliefs. The same machinery that can create “education you can't stop reading” can also create persuasion you barely notice. Or, as Michael Connelly described in his novel, The Proving Ground, we might notice the effects of this persuasion far more than we’d like. My research on narrative persuasion and misinformation underscores why this potential outcome is not hypothetical. So the real question isn't “Should we teach with fiction?” The question is: Will we build fiction that creates personal agency… or engineer stories that steal it? My aim with Flyboy, Vitamin X and the series finale is simple and focused on optimizing your ability: to use story as a motivation engine to convert that motivation into deliberate practice to make a wide range of memory techniques feel as exciting for you as they are for me and to give your attention interesting tests in a world engineered to fragment it. If you want better memory, this is your challenge: Don't read Vitamin X for entertainment alone. Read it to see if you can hold on to reality while the world spins out of control. When you do, you'll be doing something far rarer than collecting tips. You'll be swinging the axe. A very sharp axe indeed. And best of all, your axe for learning and remembering more information at greater speed will be Magnetic.

Polyglot and internationally recognized language expert Olly Richards, who has learned over 10 languages and founded the popular platform StoryLearning, shares his proven approach that leverages the power of storytelling to make language acquisition more natural and enjoyable. Whether you're a student juggling multiple responsibilities or a lifelong learner looking to sharpen your skills, Olly's insights will help you embrace mistakes, build confidence, and stay consistent.Listen to this episode to learn about...> > [1:22] Why making mistakes is essential to learning> > [10:16] Why confidence trumps grammar drills> > [20:55] The science behind how people naturally acquire languageTraditional language learning often relies on memorizing grammar rules and vocabulary lists, but Olly believes that approach misses the mark. Instead, he champions contextual learning through immersive storytelling.By reading or listening to stories in your target language, you absorb grammar and vocabulary naturally—just like how children learn their first language. This method boosts memory retention and makes learning more fun and intuitive. Olly encourages language enthusiasts to not put it off, use his methods, and start learning a new language today!This week you'll learn why making mistakes is essential to learning, why confidence trumps grammar drills, and the science behind how people naturally acquire language.LEARN MORE:> > Olly's Website and Case Study: https://ollyrichards.co> > StoryLearning: https://storylearning.com> > Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrollyrichards> > LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollyrichards> > IG: https://www.instagram.com/realollyrichards> > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTz3Np62RSDc8XneG9avrANSLS MEMBERS ONLY:> > Listen to the bonus episode to learn how to build internal confidence and stop relying on external validation—a must-hear for any student preparing to step into leadership (https://members.nsls.org/audio/olly-richards)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

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A personal-finance obsessed former jazz musician, who speaks eight languages, and now runs one of the most successful education businesses in the country, Olly Richards (@storylearning) is the perfect example of why you should never stop learning.

In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Olly Richards, who turned his passion for language learning into a $10 million business. Olly shares his journey from random careers to blogger and entrepreneur. He now runs multiple businesses and helps online entrepreneurs scale up using his Story Learning method. We discuss starting a business around your passion, building brands, and the importance of mentors. Olly also provides insights on investing and leveraging AI in business. Tune in to get inspired and learn practical steps from someone who made it big in the creator economy.

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In this episode of the Maximize Your Brand Podcast, we dive into brand positioning and the cover the steps to build a profitable online education business. My special guest Olly Richards shares his inspiring journey from a jazz musician to a successful entrepreneur in language learning. Olly, discusses the importance of having a passion people are willing to pay for and offers practical advice on starting an online business, including building a foundation while maintaining a day job and learning from industry leaders. You will learn: How to position your brand with a unique selling proposition (USP) How to build an audience How to scale your business effectively. Olly Richards emphasizes the value of creating content with a purpose and shares strategies for choosing the right content format to engage audiences. With insights on focusing efforts and leveraging resources, this episode is packed with actionable tips for anyone looking to build a profitable personal brand business. Ready To Build Your Brand? Schedule a consultation below. https://markeithbraden.as.me/consultation

Want to discover the secret to mastering languages through storytelling?In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Olly Richards. Olly had a series of random careers, from jazz musician to English teacher, before eventually starting a blog on his passion – language learning – and growing itinto a $10 million business. Today, he writes a newsletter teaching other online entrepreneurs how to scale their businesses to 7+ figures, using StoryLearning as a “living case study”.As he was scaling StoryLearning, Olly constantly struggled to find other successful entrepreneurs who taught freely how they were growing their businesses. In the end, he had to figure it all out for himself, and committed to, one day, providing mentorship to others looking to navigate the perils of scaling. When StoryLearning turned 10, Olly launched his newsletter,teaching strategy and mindset to scale education companies to 7+ figures.Throughout all this time, Olly's passion was learning foreign languages, and he taught himself eight languages. While living in the Middle East, he decided to channel this passion into creative output, and started a Wordpress blog teaching others techniques for learning foreign languages. Over the next 10 years, Olly grew his business from fledgling blog to multi-million dollar business, publishing dozens of books and becoming one of the most renowned language companies on the internet.Today, Olly is involved in multiple successful education companies as an investor, mentor and advisor, but his passion is still teaching and working with others. His newsletter focuses specifically on helping 6-figure business owners make the leap to 7+ figures and beyond. Unlock the secrets of successful language learning and business growth. Check this out!Show Links:Olly Richards Website: https://ollyrichards.co/Olly Richards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollyrichards/Book a call with Michelle: https://go.appointmentcore.com/book/IcFD4cGJoin our Facebook group for business owners to get help or help other business owners!The Business Ownership Group - Secrets to Scaling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessownershipsecretstoscalingLooking to scale your business? Get free gifts here to help you on your way: https://www.awarenessstrategies.com/

In this episode of Grow Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Olly Richards, founder of Story Learning. Olly shares his journey from solo entrepreneur to managing a team of 14 and achieving seven-figure revenue. He emphasizes the importance of personal development in navigating business challenges, offering valuable insights into scaling a business effectively. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Olly Richards, the hardest thing in growing a small business is managing oneself. He highlights the challenge of maintaining personal balance and clarity amidst the pressures of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of self-management and mindset in achieving sustained growth and success. What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Olly Richards mentioned that his favorite business book, which has had a profound impact on him, is "The Surrender Experiment" by Michael Singer. He shared that while not traditionally categorized as a business book, its teachings on detachment from outcomes and managing one's mindset have significantly influenced his approach to business and life. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Olly Richards mentioned that he used to listen to podcasts extensively but has now stopped, preferring to focus intensely on his current tasks without distraction. He emphasized the importance of managing one's information intake carefully. Therefore, he did not recommend any specific podcasts or online learning resources for growing a small business during his interview. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Olly Richards recommends using Trello for its visual and straightforward approach to project and task management. He also values traditional tools like pen and paper and Apple Notes for their simplicity and effectiveness in personal organization and productivity. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? On day one of starting out in business, Olly Richards would advise himself to relax and enjoy the journey more. He would emphasize not taking everything too seriously and trusting that time will take care of everything, reminding himself that nothing matters as much as it seems in the moment.   Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Detachment from outcomes is key to entrepreneurial happiness and success – Olly Richards Enjoy the journey, because time takes care of everything else – Olly Richards Personal growth fuels business growth; invest in yourself – Olly Richards    

Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to build a thriving business in today's competitive landscape?   If you are seeking insights into navigating the complex world of entrepreneurship, then join us in a candid conversation with Olly Richards, founder of StoryLearning.com, to uncover the truths, challenges, and triumphs of his entrepreneurial journey.   ⚉  Transforming an idea into a revenue-generating powerhouse   ⚉  Navigating "10 million challenges"   ⚉  What is the significance of education and experimentation?   ⚉  Recognizing signs of progress and knowing when to pivot   ⚉  Advice for beginners   ⚉  Branding, positioning, and attracting ideal customers   ⚉  Defining Success on Your Own Terms Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations   ⚉  Fast talk    Olly Richards had a series of random careers, from jazz musician to English teacher, before eventually starting a blog on his passion – language learning – and growing it into a $10 million business. Today, he writes a newsletter teaching other online entrepreneurs how to scale their businesses to 7+ figures, using StoryLearning as a “living case study”.  As he was scaling StoryLearning, Olly constantly struggled to find other successful entrepreneurs who taught freely how they were growing their businesses. In the end, he had to figure it all out for himself, and committed to, one day, providing mentorship to others looking to navigate the perils of scaling. When StoryLearning turned 10, Olly launched his newsletter, teaching strategy and mindset to scale education companies to 7+ figures.  Olly, from the UK, started his career as a jazz musician in the UK, playing professionally for seven years. He decided that career wasn't for him, and instead trained as an English teacher. At 28, he took a teaching job in Japan and started a new career, later moving to Qatar and Egypt.  Throughout all this time, Olly's passion was learning foreign languages, and he taught himself eight languages. While living in the Middle East, he decided to channel this passion into creative output, and started a Wordpress blog teaching others techniques for learning foreign languages. Over the next 10 years, Olly grew his business from fledgling blog to multi-million dollar business, publishing dozens of books and becoming one of the most renowned language companies on the internet.  Today, Olly is involved in multiple successful education companies as an investor, mentor and advisor, but his passion is still teaching and working with others. His newsletter focuses specifically on helping 6-figure business owners make the leap to 7+ figures and beyond.     RESOURCES:   ⚉ [Case Study] Anatomy of a $10M Online Education Business - https://ollyrichards.co/   ⚉ [Book] The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer - https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/080414110X     CONNECT WITH OLLY: 

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Olly Richards.  Olly Richards had a series of random careers, from jazz musician to English teacher, before eventually starting a blog on his passion – language learning – and growing it into a $10 million business. Today, he writes a newsletter teaching other online entrepreneurs how to scale their businesses to 7+ figures, using StoryLearning as a “living case study”.    As he was scaling StoryLearning, Olly constantly struggled to find other successful entrepreneurs who taught freely how they were growing their businesses. In the end, he had to figure it all out for himself, and committed to, one day, providing mentorship to others looking to navigate the perils of scaling. When StoryLearning turned 10, Olly launched his newsletter, teaching strategy and mindset to scale education companies to 7+ figures.    Olly, from the UK, started his career as a jazz musician in the UK, playing professionally for seven years. He decided that career wasn't for him, and instead trained as an English teacher. At 28, he took a teaching job in Japan and started a new career, later moving to Qatar and Egypt.    Throughout all this time, Olly's passion was learning foreign languages, and he taught himself eight languages. While living in the Middle East, he decided to channel this passion into creative output, and started a Wordpress blog teaching others techniques for learning foreign languages. Over the next 10 years, Olly grew his business from fledgling blog to multi-million dollar business, publishing dozens of books and becoming one of the most renowned language companies on the internet.    Today, Olly is involved in multiple successful education companies as an investor, mentor and advisor, but his passion is still teaching and working with others. His newsletter focuses specifically on helping 6-figure business owners make the leap to 7+ figures and beyond.       We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more.  Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE.  Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-walter/support

#175: Olly Richards went from being a professional jazz musician to starting a multi-million dollar language learning business.  He explains why he changed careers, how he knew what to do next, and the ways he identified where he had an unfair advantage. What you'll learn[1:59] The different key transitions in Olly's career. [4:08] Common thought patterns that indicate a career change is a good move. [5:55] The frame of mind you need to start a career as a professional jazz musician. [7:06] What made Olly stop playing jazz professionally. [10:23] The benefits of teaching jazz instead of performing live music. [12:10] Why people want to teach English abroad. [15:15] The differences between teaching in the UK and teaching abroad. [17:47] How Olly chose where to teach English abroad. [19:25] The benefits of working in the Middle East as an English teacher. [20:10] How the evolution of the internet has created business opportunities. [24:15] The problem with comparing your career to your friends'. [25:07] How to stand out and identify your unique skills.  [28:47] Ways of turning a hobby blog into a business. [31:55] Where to learn the essentials of making money from a blog. [34:32] How and why to build a business personal brand.  [40:15] What all of Olly's jobs have had in common. [41:53] Olly's plans for the future. [45:25] Why Olly decided to start a blog. Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.The Seven Year ItchThe $100 Startup, Chris GuillebeauStoryLearningFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/teaching-online-business-and-all-that-jazz-transferable-skills-and-finding-your-personal-store-of-value/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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It's another jam-packed episode of the Empire Podcast this week, folks. Our guest cup certainly overfloweth, as Olly Richards sits down on Zoom with Memory stars Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard (21:17 - 37:40 approx.), Ian Freer talks Kurosawa, Columbo, German goalkeepers and Japanese toilets with the legendary director Wim Wenders (58:36 - 1:14:11 approx), and Dan Jolin gushes liberally all over City Of God in a 21st anniversary re-release chat with that film's director, Fernando Meirelles (1:30:51 - 1:48:04 approx). Either side of those, Chris Hewitt hosts and is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer for a fun episode in which they discuss their best ever days as film fans, their favourite queer films, the week's movie news including the announcement of Sam Mendes' wildly ambitious Beatles biopics, and review Memory, Wim Wenders' Perfect Days, Wicked Little Letters, and American Star. Oh, and James and Helen try to remember the names of the Goonies, with predictably disastrous results. Enjoy.

Olly Richards of StoryLearning runs a $10M online education business. (Working only 6 days a month.) What are some of his secrets? How did he get started? Where does he think you should build your online audience today? Get the scoop in this episode and get the show notes & links at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/177   LINKS MENTIONED    Get his FREE Case Study on how he grew StoryLearning -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/OllyRichardsEbook  Subscribe to his YouTube channels –  StoryLearning - https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubeStoryLearning  Online Business - https://coursecreatorshq.com/YouTubeOllyBusiness  Follow Olly on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/mrollyrichards    KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS     Here are Julie's Notes:  Olly started with his blog, then YouTube and a podcast.  YouTube notes -He learned it himself first, spending two days a week doing it all. Now he has outsourced a team to help.Model what's already working on YouTube.Get his YouTube training when you invite friends to sign up for his newsletter.An educational channel is different than an entertainment channel (like Mr. Beast). Shorts may or may not be the best.Each YouTube channel should offer a certain “type” of content – with a similar length to each video. For different types, create different channels.He predicts growth as the first two years of mostly flat growth, then more of a hockey-stick type growth.Typically production quality is not as important as the quality and uniqueness of your content. How are you going to be different?You may want to start with audience building before you create your course.  Focus on two things for a successful business: copywriting for sales & audience building for students.  Create content on the platform that you are willing to stick to – especially for the long term!    COME VISIT JULIE!  Get on the email list AND get the FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2024PlannerPodcast  Get this free course -  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here -https://www.coursecreatorshq.com/ideaGoodPods Let's talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Disclaimers  https://coursecreatorshq.com/disclaimers/(Listen to the full episode for Olly's advice on how long it typically takes to replace a full-time income and why your students may not succeed – no matter how good your course is!)

Beaucoup d'entre vous nous demandent des recommandations de livres à lire pour progresser en français. Alors, on vous donne plein de conseils : des histoires courtes, des livres en français facile, des romans contemporains... prenez des notes ! Interactive Transcript and Vocab Helper Support Easy French and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content for all our episodes: easyfrench.fm/membership Show Notes Short Stories in French for Beginners, Olly Richards & Richard Simcott Collection « Lire en français facile » de chez Hachette Les Misérables, Victor Hugo Les Trois Mousquetaires, Alexandre Dumas Les cahiers d'exercices Assimil Le Petit Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exépury Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Coran, Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt Marc Lévy David Foenkinos Méditer jour après jour, Christophe André Les cinq blessures qui empêchent d'être soi-même, Lise Bourbeau Ta deuxième vie commence quand tu comprends que tu n'en as qu'une, Raphaëlle Giordano Tintin, Hergé Gaston Lagaffe, André Franquin & Yves Delporte Astérix, René Goscinny & Albert Uderzo Joséphine, Pénélope Bagieu Culottées, Pénélope Bagieu La femme gelée, Annie Ernaux Le pays des autres, Leïla Simani Chanson douce, Leïla Simani D'après une histoire vraie, Delphine de Vigan Petit pays, Gaël Faye Beyrouth-sur-Seine, Sabyl Ghoussoub La vérité sur l'affaire Harry Quebert, Joël Dicker Instruments des ténèbres, Nancy Huston Les Impatientes, Djaïli Amadou Amal Transcript Intro Hélène: [0:17] Salut ! Judith: [0:18] Salut Hélène, ça va ? Hélène: [0:20] Ça va et toi ? Judith: [0:21] Très bien ! Hélène: [0:22] Alors aujourd'hui, pour cet épisode, on va parler d'un sujet qui me fait très plaisir, dont je voulais parler depuis longtemps, c'est la lecture et les livres qu'on peut conseiller aux apprenants, donc à vous les amis, pour progresser en français. Ça te dit ? Judith: [0:43] Oui, ça me dit et ça me fait rire parce que toi, les sujets qui te font plaisir sont les sujets qui me mettent en difficulté. Mais c'est parti ! Hélène: [0:50] C'est pas pour ça que j'aime bien. (Je sais.) Allez, on y va ! Support Easy French and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content for all our episodes: easyfrench.fm/membership

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Welcome to "The Art of Selling Online Courses" podcast! Today's guest is Olly Richards, a distinguished individual who wears multiple hats as a teacher, author, speaker, and passionate language learner.Olly teaches languages through the power of storytelling which stemmed from a riveting near-death experience atop a mountain. Throughout his remarkable journey, Olly has left an indelible mark, having authored over 30 language books, forged collaborations with prestigious universities, and earned recognition through appearances in BBC documentaries. Visitors to his platform are treated to a wealth of resources, including language tutorials, captivating videos documenting his language-learning endeavours, engaging podcasts, and exclusive access to his premium courses. Beyond his educational pursuits, Olly is also the driving force behind a thriving $10 million education business where he helps content creators to build courses just like his!Olly's Website: https://ollyrichards.co/Olly's Language Learning Website: https://storylearning.com/If you're interested in growing your online course sales and funnel optimisation contact us at https://datadrivenmarketing.co/Transcript

In this captivating episode of our podcast, we journey through the extraordinary world of language learning with Olly Richards, the mastermind behind a $10 million online education empire. Olly's linguistic achievements encompass fluency in eight languages and authoring a prolific 30+ language learning books, but it's his innovative StoryLearning approach that has truly revolutionized the way we learn languages. The seeds of this empire were sown following a harrowing near-death experience on a mountain, which led Olly to a profound realization about the transformative power of storytelling in language education. From this epiphany, he has crafted not only a successful methodology but a burgeoning business that has redefined educational paradigms. In his conversation with our host, Olly recounts his unlikely foray into the linguistic landscape—beginning with a bold solo trip to Paris at 19, armed with nothing but determination. With no early language exposure and self-acknowledged lack of innate linguistic ability, Olly's narrative is a testament to the potential within us all to surpass our limitations through innovation and perseverance. Listeners will be engrossed by Olly's account of evolving from a novice in French to a polyglot and an industry leader, challenging the traditional drill-and-kill methods with his story-driven techniques. His StoryLearning approach leverages the captivating nature of stories to make language acquisition not just effective but truly captivating. Beyond the mechanics of language learning, this episode delves into the entrepreneurial spirit that transformed Olly's educational philosophy into a thriving business. With his strategies and resources, many freely available through his newsletter and at StoryLearning.com, Olly is at the forefront of an educational movement, proving that passion and storytelling can indeed build empires. Whether you're a language enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, this podcast is an exploration of how the art of storytelling can create not just linguistic bridges but also monumental business success. Join us as we dissect the intricacies of StoryLearning and discover how Olly Richards turned the narrative of language education into a multimillion-dollar reality. In this captivating episode of our podcast, we journey through the extraordinary world of language learning with Olly Richards, the mastermind behind a $10 million online education empire. Olly's linguistic achievements encompass fluency in eight languages and authoring a prolific 30+ language learning books, but it's his innovative StoryLearning approach that has truly revolutionized the way we learn languages. The seeds of this empire were sown following a harrowing near-death experience on a mountain, which led Olly to a profound realization about the transformative power of storytelling in language education. From this epiphany, he has crafted not only a successful methodology but a burgeoning business that has redefined educational paradigms. In his conversation with our host, Olly recounts his unlikely foray into the linguistic landscape—beginning with a bold solo trip to Paris at 19, armed with nothing but determination. With no early language exposure and self-acknowledged lack of innate linguistic ability, Olly's narrative is a testament to the potential within us all to surpass our limitations through innovation and perseverance. Listeners will be engrossed by Olly's account of evolving from a novice in French to a polyglot and an industry leader, challenging the traditional drill-and-kill methods with his story-driven techniques. His StoryLearning approach leverages the captivating nature of stories to make language acquisition not just effective but truly captivating. Beyond the mechanics of language learning, this episode delves into the entrepreneurial spirit that transformed Olly's educational philosophy into a thriving business. With his strategies and resources, many freely available through his newsletter and at StoryLearning.com, Olly is at the forefront of an educational movement, proving that passion and storytelling can indeed build empires. Whether you're a language enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, this podcast is an exploration of how the art of storytelling can create not just linguistic bridges but also monumental business success. Join us as we dissect the intricacies of StoryLearning and discover how Olly Richards turned the narrative of language education into a multimillion-dollar reality. Learn more at: https://ollyrichards.co

Our guest today is Olly Richards, a former jazz musician turned English teacher who transformed his passion for language learning into a $10 million business called StoryLearning. He now shares his expertise through a newsletter, guiding online entrepreneurs to scale their businesses while serving as a living case study of success. His mission is to provide mentorship and strategic insights to help 6-figure business owners reach 7+ figures and beyond. Throughout the episode, Olly shares his insights on various topics, including the importance of building a traffic source and an audience before launching a product, the balance between living in the present and planning for the future as an entrepreneur, and the role of mentors in the creative journey. Learn more about Olly Richards: http://ollyrichards.co

ENTREPRENUR INTERVIEW: How To Build A $10M Language Business Welcome to the Join Up Dots podcast, where we bring you stories of inspiration, resilience, and success that will leave you motivated and eager to share with your friends and loved ones.  I'm your host, and today we have a truly exceptional guest with us. Olly Richards, a man whose journey from Jazz Musician to English Teacher to the founder of a $10 million online education business is nothing short of remarkable. Imagine going from the world of music to teaching English, and then transitioning to creating a thriving online education empire. That's exactly what Olly did, and today, we're going to dive deep into his incredible story. But before we do, let me ask you this: Have you ever had a moment in your life when everything changed? Well, Olly did. After a terrifying near-death experience on top of a mountain, he discovered the transformative power of learning through stories. This life-altering moment set him on a path that would ignite a global community of language enthusiasts. Olly is the founder of OllyRichards.co, where he empowers people with innovative language learning techniques that make the process enjoyable and accessible. As he says, he's building a business, storylearning.com, that works on his terms, generating millions of dollars every year with an eye-watering profit margin. He's living the dream of near-total time-freedom and impacting millions of people every month, all while owning a business he's immensely proud of. But here's the twist: Olly realized that most business advice out there is geared towards one thing – making more money right now. And while that might bring short-term gains, it can lead you away from what you truly want in the long run.  Olly's journey teaches us that business decisions aligned with your true self lead to a stronger, more profitable, and more valuable business over time. From his humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in language education, Olly embodies dedication and creativity. His storytelling approach revolutionizes how we connect with languages, fostering not just communication but also deep cultural appreciation and connection. In this episode, we'll delve into Olly's insights and experiences, uncovering invaluable lessons he's gathered along the way. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a storytelling aficionado, or simply intrigued by the fusion of education and creativity, this conversation promises fresh perspectives and sparks of inspiration.  So, as the world continues to learn languages every day, what made Olly stop and think that he could add something new to the pool? Grab your favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and get ready to join up some dots with the one and only Olly Richards. In our conversation, we discussed a range of weighty subjects with Olly, including: Olly's incredible journey to find his happy place in life, a journey that was as unexpected to him as anyone. Why so many people make the mistake of throwing everything at their work, hoping for something magical to occur, instead of focusing on commitment, passion, and showing up every day. And lastly, Olly shares two powerful stories that are packed with amazing business insights that you simply have to hear. So, get ready to be inspired by Olly Richards and his journey from music to language education, where he's changing lives, one story at a time. Share this podcast with your friends and family because it's a story that deserves to be heard. Thank you for joining us on this episode of Join Up Dots, and remember, your own journey can be as remarkable as Olly's when you embrace your true self and follow your passions.

In this episode, Olly Richards shares his unique approach to marketing and sales in the language learning industry. He discusses the importance of branding, offering valuable products, and nurturing long-term relationships with customers through content marketing. Discover how to create a strong brand and engage customers through storytelling. Don't miss out on valuable insights that can help your business thrive!

Building an 8-figure business can feel out of reach for many Online Business Owners. For most of us, we can't even begin to wrap our heads around the complexity from operations and team to cashflow and marketing…. Today's guest will take us behind the scenes of his $10m dollar education business he built from zero.Olly Richards is the founder of storylearning.com, a $10M online education business in the language learning niche. He is a mentor and investor in many online education businesses and writes about business strategy at ollyrichards.co. In today's episode, we discuss the origins of Storylearning.com, how to start your online business by starting with nights and weekends, why scaling is a knowledge problem, and so much more!Time Stamps:(0:38) Building an 8 Figure Company(2:08) The Origin of Story Learning(5:17) Olly's Marketing Strategy(14:00) Starting on Nights and Weekends(17:150) Olly Richard's World Class Newsletter(18:22) Solopreurship to Having a Team(20:45) What to Outsource(24:00) Scaling is a Knowledge Problem(28:48) Building a Media Platform(32:30) Where to Find Ollie——————————Check Out Olly Richard's World Class Newsletter at: www.obowner.com/ollie10——————————Check Out Online Business Owner at https://onlinebusinessowner.com

In the second part of this interview with Olly Richards, we continue talking about the relationship we have with money as business owners and the anxiety that can result. He shares insights from his journey to separate his feelings of self-worth from the expectations of others and describes the benefits of non-attachment. He concludes by sharing how we can do our best work when we're in alignment with ourselves, our business, and our students to create the kind of energy which leads to great things.   Olly Richard's website: StoryLearning

Summary of this interview in French is available in Episode 11 Today, I have a guest. Leanne is exactly the kind of person I have in mind when I record the podcast. That's the strange thing about podcasting, I'm talking to you, but I don't know who you are. Leanne is typically the person I imagine listening to it. She is from Malaysia, so she grew up in a multicultural country surrounded by several languages. She went backpacking for a while after finishing her studies, crossed path with a man and eventually moved to France to be with him. She has been in France for almost ten years now. I've had countless conversations with her about what it feels like to be a foreigner and about the duality of nationalities. So, I said to her, let's just switch the mike on and record some of it… Unfortunately, I didn't plan it very well on the day that I recorded and the sound for my voice is quite poor. So, I edited out quite a bit of my questions, but in the end, it doesn't matter, because we get to hear Leanne's voice clearly and you'll get to enjoy listening to her accent which I personally love. Quick reminder, if you're learning French, then go to my website connect2french.com Today's episode is sponsored by Story Learning. Olly Richards just launched his new INTERMEDIATE French uncovered course! Finally! If you enjoy reading, then you'll love the Story Learning courses, they are based on short stories and you get to learn the language within context. All the info are available on my website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connect2french/message

In this episode, I'm speaking with Olly Richards, the founder of StoryLearning. In this first half of our interview, we discuss the importance of stories and the stress of growing a business. Olly describes the role of storytelling in language learning and how he built his methodology around it. He also shares what makes it so effective as a marketing tool for small businesses. Learn about the mindset shifts Olly made to scale his business, how he managed his anxieties throughout the process, and his thoughts on being successful yet small.   Olly Richard's website: StoryLearning

It's time for one of the big ones! The Muppet Christmas Carol turns 30 this year so podcaster Tom Salinsky and film critic Olly Richards dropped in to explain why it's one of the absolutely nailed on Christmas classics. Does it need the extra song that's been added back in? What's it like to meet Kermit? All these and more questions will be answered. If you've enjoyed listening to “BAH HUMBUG”, please take a moment to give us a lovely 5 STAR rating on Apple Podcasts. It really helps other people to find the show. If you haven't done so already please subscribe to this podcast so you auto-magically get the next episodes for free and do tell all your friends and family about it too.  If you want to read or hear more from Helen, you can order her book "Women Vs Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women in Film" which is out now in The UK and comes out on 16th December in the USA and Canada.  Helen O'Hara is also on the Empire podcast every week and hosts the Podcast "His Darker Materials" to coincide with the BBC/HBO TV drama "His Dark Materials". You can find Helen on Twitter @HelenLOHara This pod was edited by Ben Williams and produced by Helen O'Hara and Stripped Media. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media to find out more or email producers@Stripped.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Is Christmas is the heartwarming story of what might happen if you stood up and talked to some strangers on the train. No, it's not about murder! People can be nice. Joining your host, Helen O'Hara, is guest Christmas expert and journalist Olly Richards. We're also joined by the star of the film, Alfred Enoch, who has perhaps the most unusual taste in Christmas movies you'll ever hear..." If you've enjoyed listening to “BAH HUMBUG”, please take a moment to give us a lovely 5 STAR rating on Apple Podcasts. It really helps other people to find the show. If you haven't done so already please subscribe to this podcast so you auto-magically get the next episodes for free and do tell all your friends and family about it too.  If you want to read or hear more from Helen, you can order her book "Women Vs Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women in Film" which is out now in The UK and comes out on 16th December in the USA and Canada.  Helen O'Hara is also on the Empire podcast every week and hosts the Podcast "His Darker Materials" to coincide with the BBC/HBO TV drama "His Dark Materials". You can find Helen on Twitter @HelenLOHara This pod was edited by Ben Williams and produced by Helen O'Hara and Stripped Media. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media to find out more or email producers@Stripped.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode includes a Black Friday promotion. Follow this link to get the Black Friday price.Check out all our Black Friday deals on 50+ languages here.How can language learning happen through reading stories?Olly Richards, creator of the Uncovered Language Courses, is back on the Language Hacking Podcast to answer the question above.Olly shares his story and explains how he combined his background in education, his polyglot skills, and his passion for writing in order to make language learning more accessible to the everyday language learner. He explains how there is more to language learning than just passive absorptionBenny and Elizabeth encourage Olly to talk about the structure of his courses, how they cover microskills needed by beginners to build solid bases in a new language, and the struggle to find the right native tutor to support the courses' development.The discussion also covers Olly's recently released intermediate-level Uncovered courses and how they follow the same methodology as his beginner courses.If you're interested in testing out Olly's Uncovered method, take advantage of the Uncovered Courses Black Friday promotion going on right now!Follow this link to get the Black Friday price.Mentioned in this Episode Uncovered Language Courses Black Friday Deals Olly's first podcast episode: #005 | Olly Richards on Living Abroad and Story Learning French Uncovered review: French Uncovered Italian Uncovered review: Italian Uncovered German Uncovered review: German Uncovered Spanish Uncovered review: Spanish Uncovered Japanese Uncovered review: Japanese Uncovered Join Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do!Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

We all love a good zero-to-hero story… Welcome to the 45th episode of The Growth Booth Podcast, a show focused on supporting budding entrepreneurs and established business owners alike, towards achieving lifestyle freedom through building successful online businesses.This week, Aidan is joined by Olly Richards of StoryLearning.com as he shares how a near-death experience led him to building a business with 100,000+ books sold, hundreds of thousands of YouTube subscribers, and a dozen courses on different languages. Find out how StoryLearning came to be, and how it is currently growing using Olly's unique business model.Whether you're looking for step-by-step strategies to start building an online business, simple game plans to grow your business, or proven lifestyle freedom frameworks, you're in the right place.Stay tuned and be sure to join the thousands of listeners already in growth mode!Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:14 Behind StoryLearning06:55 How StoryLearning Works10:50 How To Market A Blog12:43 How Long It Takes To Build Traction17:42 Episode Sponsor18:11 Managing Content Writing and Marketing22:39 Where Does the Money Come From?29:08 The Entrepreneur's Trap33:27 Where To From Here?37:31 OutroLinks and Resources Mentioned:Float Hosting - https://thegrowthbooth.com/float StoryLearning - https://storylearning.com/ The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future, Chris Guillebeau - https://amzn.to/3GflTqM About Our Host:Aidan Booth is passionate about lifestyle freedom and has focused on building online businesses to achieve this since 2005. From affiliate marketing to eCommerce, small business marketing to SAAS (software as a service), online education to speaking at seminars, the journey has been a rollercoaster ride with plenty of thrills along the way. Aidan is proud to have helped thousands of entrepreneurs earn their first dollar online, and coached many people to build million-dollar businesses. Aidan and his business partner (Steven Clayton) are the #1 ranked vendors on Clickbank.com, and sell their products in over 100 countries globally, as well as in 20,000+ stores across the USA, to generate 8-figures annually.Away from the online world, Aidan is a proud Dad of two young kids, an avid investor, a swimming enthusiast, and a nomadic traveler.Let's Connect!●  Visit the website: https://thegrowthbooth.com/ ●  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aidanboothonline ●  Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidanboothonline/ ●  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGrowthBooth Connect with Olly through StoryLearning.com or via OllyRichards.co!Thanks for tuning in! Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian. Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners has been written specifically for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly—enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when listening. What does this audiobook give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller—making listening fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying learning in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration—'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you listening, Short Stories in Italian will take your grasp of Italian to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying listening, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language all without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners uses listening as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Italian, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.

He is the Lord Of The Dance. The Riveriest of dancers. A man who scares the bejesus out of Chandler Bing. But now Michael Flatley has made the most talked-about movie of the week: his long-awaited motion picture debut, Blackbird, which he also wrote and directed. In a fun and candid interview, Flatley tells Chris Hewitt all about the motivation to make a movie now that his dancing career is behind him, the long delay in getting a release date, and his awareness of the critics lying in wait. Check it out from 00:34:34.00 - 00:52:03.00 (approx.). Then, in the virtual podbooth this week, Helen O'Hara hosts Sophie Butcher and Olly Richards, as they talk about movie pets and the greatest fake ears in movies (yet somehow don't mention Spock; highly illogical), natter about the week's movie news, and review Me Time, George Miller's Three Thousand Years Of Longing, Blackbird, and more. Enjoy.

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Japanese. Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from low-mid intermediate (ACTFL) level of Japanese. Mapped to B1 and approaching B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening, and most importantly, enjoyment! What does this audiobook give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary. Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently. Spoken dialogues in a range of polite and casual forms in real settings to help you to improve the flow and accuracy of your spoken Japanese. To help you advance your kanji recognition skills, furigana is used to support reading higher level or unusual kanji and for the first appearance for common kanji. Common vocabulary from levels four and five of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) along with vocabulary carefully chosen from the higher levels help you learn useful new expressions and progress through the intermediate reading levels. Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, without feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. Practical tips help you to unlock the meaning of Japanese sentences and new kanji words successfully. Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you listening, Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of Japanese to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including: Full plot summary. A bilingual word list. Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying listening and reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners will accelerate you journey towards fluency.

Compelling input is increasingly recognized as the sine qua non of language learning. So where does grammar instruction or grammar learning fit in? Olly and Steve discuss this.

Recorded in lockdown last year, I've been saving this one - Olly Richards is a linguistic powerhouse. What better person to ask about language learning? Do your students read? Do they dislike reading? Why? Olly gives you real food for thought on this fascinating episode. We covered so much ground. This episode may well change your approach to reading and you may want to give it more priority. But Erin, isn't speaking and listening the best thing to do? Possibly, but this episode will give you a valuable insight into learning through reading, what extensive reading is, and its benefits. We also discuss the age-old question: do students really need teachers? This episode is gold. Dive in and be inspired! Olly Richards is a teacher, author, speaker and language learner. He promotes the use of reading to learn languages and has a podcast and regular blog on his website. Check him out on his website: https://storylearning.com/ (the name has changed since this episode was recorded) https://www.youtube.com/c/OllyRichards for a literal donkeyload of useful content Sign up to my twice-monthly newsletter for more teachy stuff: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l5f8v6 Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram). Like, share, DM me and follow me on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/everythingeflteacher/ and on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeflteacherdevelopment Subscribe to Youtube @Everything EFL for teaching tip videos and full podcast episodes with Closed Captions. Email me at showandtelleverythingefl@gmail.com. Connect with me on LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-o-byrne-90b58a55/ Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple.... and don't forget to tell your colleagues. Share the love. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/everything-efl/message

Olly Richards of storytelling.com and I compare notes on the technology we use to set up for our videos. Language learning has become more easier through technology, but making videos for YouTube has become more technically demanding.

Olly Richards is an author, entrepreneur, teacher, youtuber, speaker and language learner. Olly has published over 30 plus language learning books, worked with major universities, and featured in documentaries on the BBC.    Connect With Olly https://storylearning.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSSLq4KYuztsj6ch2RbqoIg https://twitter.com/Olly_IWTYAL?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/iwillteachyoualanguage/ https://www.amazon.com/Olly-Richards/e/B0106FXD2U%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

This episode is a hefty one, take out your notebook. I sit down and chat with my good friend, inspiration, and leader in the language learning publishing world, Olly Richards, and we talk about how he went from blogger in his basement to sitting at a table with millionaires. This is the episode if you've wanted to start your own side hustle, or have something in your mind you want to execute. For more on Olly, visit https://www.youtube.com/c/ollyrichards and https://storylearning.com/. Follow me for daily updates: www.youtube.com/jofranco and www.instagram.com/jo_franco and the pod has an instagram too: www.instagram.com/notyouraveragejopod! Don't forget to share with a friend who could find this useful and rate us 5 stars ❤️! Join my journal club if you want to take these conversations to the next level: www.joclub.world. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen and try to comprehend the short story "La Paella Loca" by Olly Richards. Spanish lessons can be found on The Language Tutor YouTube channel found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GFwrcNlXh92xA8iKFT2WA You can purchase your own copy of this book at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Short-Stories-Spanish-Beginners-Yourself/dp/1473683254/ref=sr_1_2?crid=12U5MMHVJWGIG&dchild=1&keywords=short+stories+in+spanish&qid=1626918796&sprefix=Short+stories+in+Spanish%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danny-evans/support

Listen and try to comprehend the short story "La Paella Loca" by Olly Richards. Spanish lessons can be found on The Language Tutor YouTube channel found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GFwrcNlXh92xA8iKFT2WA You can purchase your own copy of this book at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Short-Stories-Spanish-Beginners-Yourself/dp/1473683254/ref=sr_1_2?crid=12U5MMHVJWGIG&dchild=1&keywords=short+stories+in+spanish&qid=1626918796&sprefix=Short+stories+in+Spanish%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danny-evans/support

Listen and try to comprehend the short story "La Paella Loca" by Olly Richards. Spanish lessons can be found on The Language Tutor YouTube channel found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GFwrcNlXh92xA8iKFT2WA You can purchase your own copy of this book at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Short-Stories-Spanish-Beginners-Yourself/dp/1473683254/ref=sr_1_2?crid=12U5MMHVJWGIG&dchild=1&keywords=short+stories+in+spanish&qid=1626918796&sprefix=Short+stories+in+Spanish%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danny-evans/support

Listen and try to comprehend the short story "La Paella Loca" by Olly Richards. Spanish lessons can be found on The Language Tutor YouTube channel found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GFwrcNlXh92xA8iKFT2WA You can purchase your own copy of this book at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Short-Stories-Spanish-Beginners-Yourself/dp/1473683254/ref=sr_1_2?crid=12U5MMHVJWGIG&dchild=1&keywords=short+stories+in+spanish&qid=1626918796&sprefix=Short+stories+in+Spanish%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danny-evans/support

Listen and try to comprehend the short story "La Paella Loca" by Olly Richards. Spanish lessons can be found on The Language Tutor YouTube channel found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GFwrcNlXh92xA8iKFT2WA You can purchase your own copy of this book at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Short-Stories-Spanish-Beginners-Yourself/dp/1473683254/ref=sr_1_2?crid=12U5MMHVJWGIG&dchild=1&keywords=short+stories+in+spanish&qid=1626918796&sprefix=Short+stories+in+Spanish%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danny-evans/support

Listen and try to comprehend the short story "La Paella Loca" by Olly Richards. Spanish lessons can be found on The Language Tutor YouTube channel found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GFwrcNlXh92xA8iKFT2WA You can purchase your own copy of this book at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Short-Stories-Spanish-Beginners-Yourself/dp/1473683254/ref=sr_1_2?crid=12U5MMHVJWGIG&dchild=1&keywords=short+stories+in+spanish&qid=1626918796&sprefix=Short+stories+in+Spanish%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danny-evans/support

Listen and try to comprehend the short story "La Paella Loca" by Olly Richards. Spanish lessons can be found on The Language Tutor YouTube channel found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GFwrcNlXh92xA8iKFT2WA You can purchase your own copy of this book at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Short-Stories-Spanish-Beginners-Yourself/dp/1473683254/ref=sr_1_2?crid=12U5MMHVJWGIG&dchild=1&keywords=short+stories+in+spanish&qid=1626918796&sprefix=Short+stories+in+Spanish%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danny-evans/support

Listen and try to comprehend the short story "La Paella Loca" by Olly Richards. Spanish lessons can be found on The Language Tutor YouTube channel found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GFwrcNlXh92xA8iKFT2WA You can purchase your own copy of this book at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Short-Stories-Spanish-Beginners-Yourself/dp/1473683254/ref=sr_1_2?crid=12U5MMHVJWGIG&dchild=1&keywords=short+stories+in+spanish&qid=1626918796&sprefix=Short+stories+in+Spanish%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danny-evans/support

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Olly Richards is a polyglot who speaks eight languages. He runs a site called I Will Teach You a Language which offers a series of books and courses to aspiring language learners. He is also the host of the I Will Teach You A Language Podcast. Olly believes in the power to stories in learning languages and has dedicated his life to teaching people languages through stories. He has published a series of books with basic stories geared to the language learner's level, covering every language from Turkish to Russian to Chinese. Website: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iwillteachyoualanguage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwillteachyoualanguage More about Olly here: https://www.rolliepeterkin.com/olly-richards-polyglot ------ As always feel free to reach out to me on social media! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rolliepeterkin Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/rolliepeterkin Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rollie.peterkin Website - https://www.rolliepeterkin.com My book - The Cage: Escaping the American Dream http://amzn.to/1Y0xbzD