# Launch Interview Series: From Layoff to Building an Online Business — with Anne LaFollette

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Podcast: [Online Marketing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/online-marketing-podcast-3607993)
Published: 2026-04-22T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.onlinemarketingpodcast.com
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## Resource

Embracing a fresh start after an unexpected layoff from a prosperous corporate career spanning three decades is undeniably frightening. Especially when you find yourself in your late fifties, and the prospects of landing another job are pretty uncertain. But all of this didn’t stop Anne Lafollette to pivot and start all over. Although she never envisioned herself as an online entrepreneur, Anne courageously embraced the chance to create a business from the ground up that no one could ever take away from her. In this inspiring episode, we are talking with Anne about how she leaned into her creativity, discovered this cool niche called surface pattern design, and created a successful business as an online educator. Anne shares key lessons she learned on her transformative journey, how to gain the knowledge needed for a thriving online enterprise, how to build a devoted following, execute successful launches, and most importantly, embrace the grace of learning from your mistakes. Find the full show notes here: https://onlinemarketingpodcast.com/launch-interview-series-from-layoff-to-building-an-online-business-with-anne-lafollette/ Resources Anne LaFollette's Free Surface Pattern Design E-Book: Discover what Surface Pattern Design is and the seven big categories of opportunity to craft a career you love in this wonderful industry. You're unique and once you understand the possibilities, you'll learn which path is best for YOU. Let's get started! Launch List Building Planner : Grow your list quickly with the RIGHT audience with this FREE step-by-step strategy guide. This guide includes 21 ideas to convert those just looking at your opt-in page to enthusiastically signing up! Adaptive Marketing Program - The Adaptive Marketing Program is an exclusive opportunity for online…

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