What happens when your L&D program is the only reason a $14,000 problem becomes a $1,000 fix?
Discover how making learning fun and memorable can lead to real-world business impact—like turning a $14,000 mistake into a $1,000 solution. In this episode of Rogue L&D Hotshots, you’ll hear a high-energy, insight-packed conversation about why behavior change matters more than ticking boxes, and how simple, well-designed digital training outperforms traditional methods.
Mark Eggers, co-founder of Yarno and lifelong advocate for engaging, impactful learning experiences, shares stories from cricket fields, digital agencies, and oil forecourts to reveal what actually makes a training program stick. Whether you’re tired of boring courses or looking for results that move the needle, this episode is packed with surprising lessons and inspiration.
Key Takeaways
- Behavior change and learner enjoyment aren't mutually exclusive—they’re essential to real business impact.
- Overcomplicated training is costing companies time, money, and attention—clarity wins.
- The best validation of training isn't awards—it's what learners say when no one's watching.
Timestamps:
- [00:00] Intro to Podcast & Host — Tom Bailey introduces the Rogue L&D Hotshot format and what to expect.
- [00:27] Meet Mark Eggers — Mark shares his background from project management to co-founding Yarno.
- [00:59] Why He’s Passionate — The joy of behavior change and positive feedback from learners.
- [01:15] $14,000 to $1,000 Case Study — A real-world example of how Yarno’s training saved a company money.
- [01:53] Favorite Hand Gesture — Mark introduces the quirky “Rigi Dig” from an ‘80s TV show.
- [02:00] One Thing He Didn’t Learn — Cricket, courage, and hitting sixes with your eyes closed.
- [02:41] Proudest Moment — Hearing that learners truly enjoy the training and want more.
- [02:55] Worst L&D Experience — A 45-minute online training that could’ve been five bullet points.
- [03:25] Celebrity Moment — A nostalgic childhood encounter with racing legend Dick Johnson.
- [03:46] When No One Believed Him — Predicting the failure of a funded platform no one else questioned.
- [04:16] Closing Thoughts & Call to Connect — Tom wraps up and invites listeners to connect via his website or LinkedIn.
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