Distance Learning Media, LLC

04/16/2025

Want to level up your business skills without breaking the bank? During Austin Small Business Week, we're offering our entire Business Skills Certificate Program for FREE (normally $20 per class)!

In just one week, you can complete all 6 classes needed to earn your City of Austin Business Skills Certificate. Perfect for small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and creative professionals looking to strengthen their foundation.

Classes include:

- Starting Your Own Small Business (May 5th, 9:00 AM)
- Explore Funding Options for Your Small Business (May 5th, 1 PM)
- Getting Started with AI for Small Business (May 7th, 9 AM)
- Intro to Bookkeeping (May 7th, 1 PM)
- Sales & Negotiation (May 8th, 9 AM)
- Marketing 101: Building A Strong Brand (May 8th, 1 PM)
- Write an Effective Business Plan (May 9th, 10 AM)

All classes held in-person at 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Suite 400.

Seats filling quickly. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/austin-business-skills-certificate-program-2649559

04/02/2025

❗️ Three more classes this week; LAST CHANCE to gain certification credits for the May 5th graduation!

Wednesday 4/2 (6PM-9PM): Simple Fundraising [VIRTUAL ONLY]
Thursday 4/3 (9AM-12PM): Small Business HR Guide [Hybrid]
Thursday 4/3 (1-4PM): Your Website Made Easy [Hybrid]

All participants will receive a toolkit packed with digital assets & resources! Join us & the City of Austin this week to transform your business.

Tap the link to find out more: http://bit.ly/AustinSkillsCertificate

10/20/2024

Sign up to attend VetBizWeek! Live, online training for veterans and their family members.

Registration is now open for our VetBizWeek 2024 series of free Virtual Entrepreneur Training sessions for National Veterans Small Business Week! Six 90-minute training sessions on marketing, funding, artificial intelligence (Ai), tax prep and more. Every class will include a free toolkit of resources, guides, templates and software.

All instructors are veterans or from military families and running a successful small business of their own. Nonprofit orgs are also welcome. This year, you can register one time, and come to all the sessions that make sense for you. Go to http://vetbizweek.com and get your name on the list.

Thank you to our partners and sponsors for helping make VetBizWeek a success every year - thank you to Texas Veterans Commission, Distance Learning Media, LLC, Skills After Service, Uber Eats, Google, LoneStar Foundation, Grady Tax Plus LLC, and Alignable.

09/04/2024

I'm teaching a class tomorrow afternoon that is for called Simple Fundraising Strategies. Hosted by the city of Austin, It is both in person and virtual, for those who prefer to learn online instead of coming to the class. Tickets are $19.99 and includes a Toolkit with templates, guides and software so you can hit the ground running after class. Sign Up Here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundraising-strategies-for-nonprofits-in-person-online-tickets-886520224857?aff=DLM

05/02/2024

Small Business Week is almost over, we’re still teaching classes and celebrating lean teams across the country. Today we want to highlight a special client, we’ve been working alongside each other for several years, they inspire us every day with measured, sustainable growth on their own terms. Meet Corwin & Kim McCormick of A2D Addicted2Decor Home Staging & Design. This vet-led, and woman-owned firm started as a side-hustle, but quickly grew into a full-on business and together they’ve scaled it into one of the leading home staging companies in the real estate hotbed of Central Texas. These are great people doing great work and reminding us why we do what we do. They’re a real life success story and perfect example of our ongoing mission, vision and mantra to - Happy Small Business Week to all who celebrate!
Check out A2D at http://addicted2decor.com

04/25/2024

❗️Attention CenTex Business Owners! As part of Austin Small Business Week (Apr 29 - May 3), DLM & the City of Austin invite you to a full day of learning on May 1st. Join us for TWO FREE in-person workshops designed to enhance your business acumen.

Morning Session with Sloan Foster: 'Fundamentals of Pricing & Negotiation'

🗓 Date: May 1
⏰ Time: 9 AM - 12 PM CDT
📍 Location: Economic Development Department - Small Business Program, Austin, TX
🛠 Focus: Master pricing and negotiation strategies to elevate your business. Participants will receive a free toolkit and workbook to seamlessly apply what you learn.

Afternoon Session with Vicky Valdez: 'Explore Funding Options for Your Small Business'

🗓 Date: May 1
⏰ Time: 1 PM - 4 PM CDT
📍 Location: Same as morning session
🛠 Focus: Explore a variety of funding opportunities to launch & grow your small business. This class includes a follow-along workbook and toolkit, providing insights into bootstrapping, crowdfunding, and more.

Don’t miss your chance to learn from the best.
🔗⬇️ Reserve the last few spots now:

Link for Morning Session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundamentals-of-pricing-negotiation-tickets-814413501707?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Link for Night Session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-funding-options-for-your-small-business-tickets-804335498127?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

This 3-hour session will breakdown the mysterious world of pricing and negotiation, you will learn ways to navigate with confidence.

03/14/2024

Hi friends, I'm teaching this virtual class tomorrow at 11:30am - Use promo code 10Spot to save $10 on the $29.95 ticket price. If you are a veteran or from a military family, message me privately because we have some scholarships available.

Learn How To Use Today's Artificial Intelligence Tools for Professional Growth at Lightspeed (90-minute Live, Virtual Class)

03/01/2024

We're looking for leaders. Austin Fire Department will open up fire fighter applications this month. AFD is seeking highly motivated persons interested in joining a group of highly trained individuals that serve the Austin community and surrounding area. If you are interested in helping keep our citizens safe and participating in community service work, now is your chance. Training is provided. Would you make a good first responder? Learn more about what it takes to become an Austin Fire Fighter https://fs25.formsite.com/AustinFire/CIC/ Click the link to get hiring updates. This form is not your application. AFD will send you detailed information about what to expect from the hiring process as well as helpful guidance on how best to prepare for a successful application. Maybe it's time to climb a whole different kind of career ladder.

02/23/2024

Is anyone here an Alignable member? If yes, we are in a tight race for Business of the Year and I'm not above asking for your vote. :)
I don't expect anyone who isn't already on the site to sign up - though it is free - but I sure would appreciate a vote from you if you have a moment. Takes just a click on this page. https://www.alignable.com/lakeway-tx/julie-niehoff-education-technology-consultant OK, that's all. Thank you. And sorry for being quiet lately, terrible allergies. :( Down for the count.

Highly Recommended: 106 local business owners recommend Distance Learning Media, LLC . Visit this page to learn about the business and what locals in Lakeway have to say.

02/22/2024

As small businesses strive for growth amidst rising costs, AI emerges as a game-changer. Our AI classes, spotlighted by KXAN News, are empowering local businesses like Franklin Music Academy to streamline operations and cut costs. Discover how AI can transform your business with our classes and resources, including our book 'Demystifying AI.' Join us to future proof your business. Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/demystifying-ai-for-small-business-nonprofits-3108799

Sarah Al-Shaikh

02/06/2024

Veteran Entrepreneurs! Don't let complexity hinder your marketing success. Join our co-founder, Julie Niehoff, on Feb 7 at 12 PM for a virtual Lunch & Learn session with the Texas Veterans Commission. Gain insights into condensing your marketing strategies and walk away with a handy toolkit. More info: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufumqqj4tGNRCjnRamtkVRfX-MzX7bs6W?fbclid=IwAR0xcGg1dqRG0JkE0NEALkwPVTKmkurO952J082SkN0fcxMrCplUKm9nn0M #/registration