There's no denying it: AI has completely transformed how we create online courses. What used to take weeks of outlining, months of content creation, and endless hours of slide design can now be done in days.

The AI Revolution is Real:

• Course outlines that once took 20 hours can be generated in 20 minutes
• Slide decks that required design skills can be created instantly
• Content ideas that demanded brainstorming sessions now flow from simple prompts
• Marketing copy that stumped even experienced creators gets written in seconds

In my Impact & Income Accelerator program, I've built custom AI tools that help my students do exactly this - turning their expertise into structured, professional courses faster than ever before.

But here's where it gets interesting...

The AI Paradox: Why AI Can't Replace Online Programs

You'd think with AI making information so accessible, people would stop buying online programs, right?

The problem is that AI has created a new problem: information overwhelm with zero accountability.

The Three Problems AI Can't Solve

1. AI Doesn't Have a Proven Track Record

Ask ChatGPT how to launch a course and you'll get a generic 10-step process that sounds logical but has never actually worked for anyone. Ask me the same question and I'll tell you exactly how Lou generated $7000+ in her first launch, or how Pete built his wait list before he even created his course.

AI gives you theory. Humans give you proven results.

2. AI Gives Contradictory Answers

Try this experiment: Ask three different AI tools the same course creation question. You'll get three different answers, each sounding equally confident and completely contradictory. 

• One will tell you to create 40 hours of content
• Another will say 4 hours is optimal
• A third will insist on live-only delivery

Interrogate each AI with the answers from the other AI's and they'll change their answers over and over again!

Which one is right? Without real-world experience, you'll never know. You'll just waste months testing theories that may have never worked for anyone.

AI is the ultimate Frankenstein builder - it bolts things together than should work. But will they have any life? Who knows!

3. AI Can't Provide Human Connection

This is the big one. AI can create content, but it can't create community. It can generate ideas, but it can't provide accountability. It can write scripts, but it can't give you encouragement through the vulnerable moments of putting yourself out there as an expert.

People don't just want information. They want transformation. And transformation requires human connection.

Why Testimonials Matter More Than Ever

In a world where anyone can generate "expert" content with AI, how do you know who to trust?

Testimonials.

Real people. Real results. Real transformations.

When Lou says "I have to say that I've totally enjoyed working with Simon. I would highly recommend joining with him if he's got a course that is suitable for you. He is the man to join," that carries weight no AI-generated review ever could.

When Pete shares how I helped him "nail down the niche for my online course" and that he already has "people on my waiting list when the course launches," you know you're getting proven strategies, not theoretical frameworks.

The Transformation Triad: Why Human-Centered Courses Will Win

This is why I built the Impact & Income Accelerator around what I call the Transformation Triad:

1. Course Content (Enhanced by AI)

Yes, we use AI tools to help you outline faster and create better. But the content comes from your proven expertise, not generic algorithms.

2. Coaching (Purely Human)

Bi-weekly Impact Huddles where you get real feedback, work through real challenges, and celebrate real wins with other course creators on the same journey. There's also a 1-1 option if you prefer that.

3. Community (Connection-Focused)

Our Discord community where students share struggles, celebrate breakthroughs, and build relationships that last beyond the course. Try getting that from ChatGPT.

The New Reality: AI + Human = Unstoppable

Here's what I've learned helping many professionals create their courses:

AI makes the mechanics easier. Course outlines, slide creation, content ideas - all faster than ever.

But humans make the transformation possible. The accountability, the proven strategies, the community support, the real-world feedback - that's where the magic happens.

The most successful course creators aren't choosing between AI and human support. They're using both.

They're leveraging AI tools to create faster, but they're learning from humans who've actually done it successfully. They're using technology to build better, but they're surrounding themselves with community to stay accountable.

What This Means for You

If you're thinking about creating an online course, you have two choices:

Option 1: Try to figure it out with AI alone. Spend months testing contradictory advice, building in isolation, and hoping your course actually transforms lives.

Option 2: Combine the speed of AI with the wisdom of proven experience. Use technology to build faster, but learn from someone who's actually helped hundreds of people do this successfully.

Your Next Step

I've created a free masterclass that shows you exactly how the Transformation Triad works - how to combine course content, coaching elements, and community building to create programs that actually change lives (and generate real income).

Watch the masterclass here and discover how to package your knowledge into transformation for others and make scalable income at the same time.

Because here's the truth: AI has made course creation easier, but it hasn't made course success automatic.

That still requires human wisdom, proven strategies, and real community.

And that's exactly what we provide.

Ready to combine the best of AI with proven human expertise?

Your course creation journey doesn't have to be a solo mission powered by contradictory AI advice. Join numbers of other professionals who've chosen the human + AI approach.

Simon

The Raw Leader

Helping professionals transform raw expertise into profitable and scalable impact and income in their spare time