# Is College Still Necessary in the Age of AI, Influencers, and Online Learning (with John Frost)

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Podcast: [The Hidden Entrepreneur Show with Josh Cary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582)
Published: 2026-01-30T12:24:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this thought-provoking episode, John Frost , Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Doane University , joins Josh Cary for a dynamic conversation about the evolving landscape of higher education. Is college still necessary in the age of AI, influencers, and online learning? John brings clarity, passion, and a fresh perspective to the table, challenging outdated assumptions and spotlighting the real value of a college education today. From redefining what it means to "help people," to teaching kids to build a brand before high school, this episode goes far beyond academics; it's a roadmap for how to raise capable, purpose-driven individuals in a fast-changing world. What You’ll Learn: Why college isn’t dead but its purpose has evolved The real-world skills higher ed must deliver in today’s workforce How AI and YouTube are pushing universities to teach deeper, not just wider Why Doane’s motto is “ We don’t take orders, we make dreams ” How parents can prepare their kids (mentally and emotionally) for the future Why what your child posts online now could impact college admissions later The incredible story of a student mom whose life was transformed by being told, “You can do this.”

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