The Online Course Show

Jacques Hopkins
  • 5.0 (39)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Twice monthly

The Online Course Show is all about exchanging knowledge and helping course creators succeed. I LOVE going straight to the source and hearing people’s firsthand knowledge about what has worked for their business. And it’s always great to share my own observations and bounce ideas off other people in the same entrepreneurial space. There is something for everyone on the show. Funnel hacking, high level strategy, nitty gritty processes, book reviews, productivity tips… the list goes on. My guests and our discussions run the gamut: we leave no niche uncovered and no online course topic unexplored! Maybe you’re just starting to think about creating an online course. Or maybe you’re 15 years in with a flourishing membership and millions of YouTube views. No matter where you are in your journey, The Online Course Show is the best way to stay current on online course trends and learn from successful course creators.

  1. 1 day ago

    284: From Helping Babies Sleep to a $60K Month (Featuring Jayne Havens)

    What if your best course idea is hiding in the work you're already doing? Jayne Havens turned her sleep consulting experience into a certification program that reached about $60,000 in a peak month. But building a bigger business was never the whole goal: she wanted meaningful work that still left room for her kids and her life. In this episode, Jayne shares how she launched to a list of about 350 people, why community and referrals drive her sales, and why she hired experts instead of learning every technical skill herself. Jacques and Rocky also explore what her relationship-led approach means for course creators in the age of AI, with a practical exercise for reclaiming your time. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiQStc4D0G8 Jayne's Website: https://thecpsm.com/ Becoming a Sleep Consultant Podcast: https://thecpsm.com/podcast/ Join Jayne's Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant/ Sleep Consulting with Jayne: https://thesnoozefest.com/Check out the free workshop: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/workshopApply for Coaching: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/coachingWatch the Free Workshop: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/workshopFree Kajabi Course and 1 month Trial: http://everyclickkajabi.com/Free Skool Course and 14 day Trial: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=c725cf8892fe42c8bb37dd7e5ffc2575Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlinecourseguy/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theonlinecourseguyX: https://twitter.com/onlinecourseguy

    284: From Helping Babies Sleep to a $60K Month (Featuring Jayne Havens)

  2. 5 days ago

    283: The "One Podcast One Offer" Model Behind a Multi-Seven-Figure Business (Featuring Stefanie Gass)

    If your business gets more complicated every time you try to grow, Stefanie Gass's story offers a very different path. She built a multi-seven-figure business by stepping away from social media, committing to one podcast, and directing everything toward one clear offer. In this episode, Stefanie shares her one person, one problem, one offer model, why she recommends coaching before building a course, and how she turned a successful live launch into an evergreen funnel. Jacques and Rocky also unpack what her simplicity-first approach means for course creators now that AI makes it easier than ever to create more. Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90jw0Sp7OJA Get Stefanie's Profitable Podcast Bootcamp free: https://stefaniegass.com/giftsCoupon code: JACQUES Or use this link to apply the code automatically: https://stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/profitable-podcast-bootcamp-gift/?coupon=JACQUES Stefanie's Website: https://stefaniegass.com/ Check out the free workshop: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/workshopApply for Coaching: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/coachingWatch the Free Workshop: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/workshopFree Kajabi Course and 1 month Trial: http://everyclickkajabi.com/Free Skool Course and 14 day Trial: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=c725cf8892fe42c8bb37dd7e5ffc2575Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlinecourseguy/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theonlinecourseguyX: https://twitter.com/onlinecourseguy

    283: The "One Podcast One Offer" Model Behind a Multi-Seven-Figure Business (Featuring Stefanie Gass)

  3. 11 Aug

    282: He Didn't Want AI. Now His AI TEAM Gives Him His TIME BACK (Featuring Angelo Santiago)

    Angelo Santiago wanted nothing to do with AI. His business is built around human connection, and he worried AI would pull him away from the clients and mission he cares about. Instead, his AI operator, Terry, now handles recurring admin, tracks his business numbers, captures content ideas, and helps keep everything moving. That gives Angelo more time for his clients, his family, and the work only he can do. Angelo also shares how his own marriage struggles led him to create Better Husband, what he learned from his early podcast experiments and launch setbacks, and what finally changed his mind about AI. Listen to Better Husband: https://www.angelosantiago.com/podcast Watch Angelo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelosantiagocoach Learn more about Angelo: https://www.angelosantiago.com Apply for AI Operator Boot Camp: https://aioperatorbootcamp.com Watch The Online Course Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlineCourseGuy

  4. 9 Aug

    281: AI 101 - How AI Works, Explained Simply

    AI doesn't have to feel confusing. In this episode, Jacques goes back to the basics with his AI operator Rocky to explain how large language models work, why AI confidently gives wrong answers, and how to get more accurate results. They also explain the difference between a model and a harness, then walk through the progression from basic chat to automations, AI agents, and always-on AI operators. If you want to move beyond simply chatting with AI and start using it to do real work, this episode gives you the foundation.

  5. 25 Jun

    280: I Interviewed My AI Employee Rocky

    I interviewed Rocky, my AI employee, about what he actually does for me, how AI operators are different from chatbots, and why the future of AI in business is not just better prompts.

  6. 2 Jun

    279: Beyond ChatGPT - My Simple 2026 AI Setup

    If ChatGPT is still the only AI tool you’re using, this episode will help you take the next step. In this episode of The Online Course Show, I’m sharing the AI tools I’m actually using in 2026. Not a giant list of random apps. Just the ones that are saving me time and changing how I work. I talk about why I’ve been using Claude as my daily driver AI, how to get better results with simple prompting habits, why “do research” is one of my favorite phrases to add to a prompt, and how Wispr Flow has made it much easier to give AI the context it needs. I also walk through Claude Cowork, how I use Rocky in my own business, why Pikzels has become part of my YouTube workflow, and why Claude Code is worth trying even if you don’t think of yourself as a coder. If AI feels overwhelming, don’t try to learn everything at once. Pick one tool. Try one workflow. Build from there. IN THIS EPISODE • Why ChatGPT is only the beginning • Why I’m using Claude as my main AI tool • How to use “do research” to get better answers • Why AI can sound confident and still be wrong • How to use ELI5 prompts • How to make AI review your work from your audience’s perspective • Why Wispr Flow makes prompting faster • What Claude Cowork does • How Pikzels helps with YouTube thumbnails • Why Claude Code is useful beyond coding CHAPTERS 00:00 Why ChatGPT is only the beginning 01:57 Claude as my daily driver AI 05:42 Prompting tips that make AI more useful 08:54 A simple demo of AI guessing confidently 11:15 ELI5 and audience-review prompts 15:45 Wispr Flow and voice-first prompting 19:24 Claude Cowork and AI agents 22:36 Pikzels for YouTube thumbnails 25:30 Claude Code for apps and bigger projects 29:15 Where to start if AI feels overwhelming   LINKS AND RESOURCES Claude: https://claude.com/download Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/r?JACQUES92 Pikzels: https://pikzels.com/?via=jacques63 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AzQiZEiQF-8 Get your Personalized AI Game Plan: https://jacqueshopkins.com/ai-start   Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

  7. 26 Mar

    278: Meet the AI Operator That Runs My Business

    I spent years in the online course world thinking ChatGPT was basically the whole AI story. It wasn't. In this episode, I talk about what changed when I finally went deeper and built a personal AI operator that helps run my business 24/7. I share what it actually does, why it has been such a game changer for me, and why I think this shift is going to matter for every digital product creator.

  8. 5 Mar

    277: The “One Video a Week” System That Built a Million-Dollar Course Business (Featuring Lauren Bateman)

    What does it actually look like to build a seven-figure course business that doesn’t depend on you being “on” all the time? In this episode, I sit down again with Lauren Bateman to talk about what’s changed since her last appearance—and how she’s grown to over $1M per year while keeping her workload lean. We break down her YouTube consistency, simple but powerful A/B testing wins, how she structures her funnel, and why chasing viral content can distract you from the audience that actually buys. If you want a more predictable, sustainable course business, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways. Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/VbDIaN68h_E Lauren's Website: https://www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/  🎓 Check out the free workshop: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/workshop Sign up for Jacques’ Journal: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/Apply for Coaching: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/coachingWatch the Free Workshop: https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/workshopFree Kajabi Course and 1 month Trial: http://everyclickkajabi.com/Free Skool Course and 14 day Trial: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=c725cf8892fe42c8bb37dd7e5ffc2575Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlinecourseguy/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theonlinecourseguyX: https://twitter.com/onlinecourseguy

    277: The “One Video a Week” System That Built a Million-Dollar Course Business (Featuring Lauren Bateman)
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The Online Course Show is all about exchanging knowledge and helping course creators succeed. I LOVE going straight to the source and hearing people’s firsthand knowledge about what has worked for their business. And it’s always great to share my own observations and bounce ideas off other people in the same entrepreneurial space. There is something for everyone on the show. Funnel hacking, high level strategy, nitty gritty processes, book reviews, productivity tips… the list goes on. My guests and our discussions run the gamut: we leave no niche uncovered and no online course topic unexplored! Maybe you’re just starting to think about creating an online course. Or maybe you’re 15 years in with a flourishing membership and millions of YouTube views. No matter where you are in your journey, The Online Course Show is the best way to stay current on online course trends and learn from successful course creators.

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  • Creator
    Jacques Hopkins
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    287
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Hopkins Media, LLC
  • Show Website
    The Online Course Show

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