ZCS 061: Creating in Public with Matt Ragland
Hey, hey! I am excited to have Matt Ragland on the show today. Matt is the creator of the Sketchnote Starter Course. He\u2019s also a member of ConvertKit\u2019s team. In this interview, Matt and I talk about his work, how he created his sketchnote course, and what it\u2019s like being part of ConvertKit. I know you\u2019ll love this episode! \n\nA quick note:\n- Matt references the course platform Coach, which is now Podia\n- Listen to the end to get access to the video walkthrough of Matt\u2019s course!\n\nIdeas not art\u2026 It\u2019s really about connecting with people and solving problems\n\nTo start off with, Matt discusses how he got started with sketchnotes and the three books that helped him create his first sketchnotes. He also shares his vision of connecting people over big ideas, and solving problems. \n\nI want students to feel comfortable putting their ideas down on paper\n\nMatt and I talk about his launch of \u2018Sketchnote Starter Course\u2019 which helps people who think they can\u2019t draw at all realize their potential. The course starts with simple lessons on basic concepts about shapes, then explores deeper topics like how to put your creation into production, social media, and visual libraries, etc. \n\nWhen asked \u201cWhat is the goal of your course?\u201d, Matt simply said, \u201cI want the students to feel comfortable putting their ideas on paper.\u201d He believes that his students are on a journey in doing sketchnotes. It\u2019s about what makes the most sense to students, putting their creations down without shame or hindrance, remembering more ideas and, as a result, solving more problems. \n\nWant learn more about Matt\u2019s course? Head over to zencourses.co/061 to read the full show notes and check out the video of this interview. \n\nEpisode Quotes\n\n"Sketchnotes has been a great connector for me with different types of work."\n\n"Just give yourself some grace and stop comparing yourself"\n\n"The only person that you need to sketchnote for is yourself"\n\nListen to Learn\n\n00:19\tGetting to know Matt \n02:23\tRapid 5 Questions\n05:13\tHow did Matt get into teaching Sketchnotes?\n08:00\tBalancing work, sketchnotes and family \n12:14\tOverview about the Sketchnote Starter Course\t\n16:34\tWhat were some things that happened that you didn't plan on?\n22:00\tWhere did the idea for the course come from?\t\n28:20\tWhat is the goal for your learners after completing the course?\n29:58\tA peek inside the Sketchnote Starter Course\n35:36\tWhat are the things that you would do differently or adjust and tweak? \n39:09\tComing up: Exciting things to look forward to from Matt, plus final announcements