EP 5: Masterminds, Canva, and Career Pivots with Roger Coles

Podium to Profit

In this episode of Podium to Profit, Andrea Merrill shares Roger Coles' inspiring journey from being a youth pastor to becoming a successful designer and content creator. Together, they explore the transformative role of masterminds in Roger’s growth, the influential books that changed his life, and the rise of Canva as a design tool that made his work more accessible to non-designers.

Andrea and Roger discuss the importance of balancing family life with work and the productivity strategies Roger uses to stay focused on his long-term goals. They emphasize how continuous learning plays a crucial role in professional development and how navigating career changes can open doors to unexpected opportunities.

Reflecting on Roger’s achievements and the community he has built, Andrea underscores the importance of humility and genuine connections in true industry leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Masterminds create powerful support systems that foster growth and push you to new heights.
• Books can be life-changing, acting as tools for personal and professional breakthroughs.
• Canva revolutionized design, making it accessible to non-designers and empowering creatives like Roger.
• Career pivots often lead to exciting, unforeseen opportunities.
• Understanding your target audience is key to any business’s success.
• Balancing family and work takes intentional planning and prioritization.
• Productivity strategies help you stay focused on achieving long-term goals.
• Investing in learning ensures continued growth and success.
• Building a supportive community is one of Roger’s proudest achievements.
• Leadership in any industry is about humility, lifting others up, and making genuine connections.

Sound Bites:

• "I joined that mastermind and I'm surrounded by people who are further ahead than I am."
• "You're only one good book away from a breakthrough."
• "Canva stole my heart."

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Being an Industry Leader
• 00:28 – Membership and Masterminds
• 02:22 – Email Newsletters
• 03:20 – Life-Changing Books
• 04:19 – Choosing Canva
• 06:12 – Target Audience
• 11:20 – Balancing Work and Life
• 38:37 – Advice for Aspiring Industry Leaders
• 42:25 – Building a Course
• 43:51 – Refining the Course
• 44:43 – Creating Mini Courses for Different Industries
• 45:13 – The Value of Investing in Courses
• 46:38 – The Impact of Investing in a Course
• 47:52 – Greatest Achievements and Pride
• 49:27 – Building a Positive Community
• 52:37 – Go-To Platforms for Lead Generation
• 55:37 – Being an Industry Leader

In this episode, Roger shares the lessons he learned through his career journey, his achievements in building a supportive community, and his approach to balancing creativity and leadership with family life. Tune in to hear how Roger Coles went from youth pastor to design industry leader, all while maintaining humility and a commitment to uplifting others.

Links:

https://www.mysocialdesigner.com

https://www.mysocialdesigner.com/links

https://www.instagram.com/mysocialdesigner/