Quarter One Review: Inside My Podcast Monetization Strategy + Course Launch Wins

Business

Welcome back to another episode of The Jasmine Star Show, where I pull back the curtain and walk you through the messy, beautiful, and sometimes confusing process of building a business from the ground up.

This isn’t a highlight reel. This isn’t a strategy masterclass. This is me, sharing the bricks I’m laying—one by one—as I build the next version of my business.

In this Laying Bricks episode, I walk you through what happened in Q1 of 2025—January through March. From assembling an unconventional sales team to launching a course in a whole new way, this episode is about the wins, the pivots, and the “wait… are we really doing this?” moments.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

💡 How I launched the second cohort of “Your Biggest Launch Ever”—including why I added alumni entrepreneurs as our sales team (yup, really!) and paid them per call instead of commission.

💡 Why we brought in professional sales trainers to train our team… and what I learned by watching both as a CEO and as a participant.

💡 The exact reason I decided to test podcast monetization—including my honest feelings about the investment, ROI, and the unglamorous parts no one sees.

💡 What made this quarter feel different: The shifting energy in my business, how I’m thinking more long-term, and what “playing above the forest” really means for me right now.

This is a raw and real account of what it means to take risks, get in the weeds, zoom out, and stay in alignment with your vision—even when you’re still figuring it all out.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind-the-scenes of a multi-business founder’s life… this is it. No gatekeeping. No fluff. Just the bricks I’m laying.

Whether you’re here to learn, be inspired, or simply feel less alone in the journey—you’re in the right place.

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[00:00] Why staying “above the forest” is key to starting the year strong

[02:00] The real reason I started the “Laying Bricks” series—and why I’m documenting this journey

[03:45] Inside the course launch: why we added alumni entrepreneurs to our sales team

[04:36] How I decided to compensate the sales team—and what changed when we removed commission incentives

[06:20] The unexpected bonus our alumni sales team got (hint: it’s not just the pay!)

[07:20] How this nine-day sales experience turned into a mastermind-level think tank

[08:30] The honest truth behind why I started taking podcast monetization calls in January

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Other links mentioned:

  • Join the waitlist for my mastermind so you’re first to know when we start accepting applications for the next cohort: JasmineStar.com/mastermind
  • Scaling to hit 7-figures? Apply for my brand new program, First Million Framework, to help you reach the next level in your business: Jasminestar.com/million

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