327. Are Online Courses Dead? What's Really Happening in the Course Creation Space with Jasmine Jonte

Are online courses dead? It's the question everyone in the online business world has been asking — especially after some very big names stepped away from courses over the past couple of years. In this episode, I sit down with Jasmine Jonte — founder of CRE8TION and one of the sharpest minds in course creation — to talk about what's actually happening, what it means for the rest of us, and what it takes to build a course that delivers real results for students. Jasmine has built over 140 programs and 1,600+ lessons for clients. She started her career teaching kindergarten and first grade in Detroit's lowest-performing school, and that experience shaped everything she does now. She believes students deserve more than they're getting—and that belief drives every course her agency builds. Here's what I love about this conversation: Jasmine does not sugarcoat it. She talks about why some self-paced courses are losing their appeal, what the market is actually demanding now, and why clarity on your niche is the foundation for everything else. She also gets real about the part most course creators avoid — the marketing piece that determines whether a great course sells or sits. If you've been sitting on a course idea, wondering whether it is still worth offering, or just trying to make sense of all the noise around this topic, this episode will give you a much clearer picture.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why online courses aren't dead — but the standard is higher now, and what that actually means for you How to use AI well in course creation (and why a ChatGPT course outline is about 15% good on a good day) What makes a course genuinely great — and why it has everything to do with the student and almost nothing to do with you Why getting hyper-specific on your niche is the most important thing you can do right now Why selling a course means either becoming a digital marketer or hiring one   FREE GIFT FROM JASMINE JONTE 10 Next-Level Strategies to Make Your Course as Bingeworthy as Netflix — PDF Guide + Custom GPT (CourseFlix): → http://sarahwalton.com/are-online-courses-dead CONNECT WITH JASMINE JONTE Website: https://www.cre8tion.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminejonte YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JasmineJonteCRE8TION ABOUT JASMINE JONTE Jasmine Jonte is a sought-after expert in course creation, online learning, and client experience, known for transforming expertise into engaging, revenue-generating programs. Starting from an award-winning teaching career in Detroit's lowest-performing school, she shifted to creating over 140 programs and 1,600+ lessons, reaching thousands of students and generating millions in revenue. As the founder of CRE8TION, she helps professionals streamline course creation through her Course Flow to Cash Flow Process.   READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at → https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. 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