The Jasmine Star Show

I gotta admit: I was nervous to record this episode. So nervous that I actually delayed recording this for two days. My mouth felt pasty as I talked. But I knew I needed to speak my truth and share with you how to NOT get business.So if you’re ready to learn from my mistakes and save yourself a little time, heartache, pain, and resentment, click play now to hear:- [02:32] What prompted me to record this episode- [04:04] How I felt when I was second shooting a wedding and the photographer asked me to hand out her business cards- [05:41] The very important lesson I learned about reputation and trust- [08:53] My guiding rule when deciding to work with someone (*hint*: how they treat others is likely the way they will treat you)- [13:29] The importance of clearly stating your terms and never apologizing for them- [14:32] Why I believe your work ethic and ability will be the things that set you apartFor full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode341a

When I started my career years ago, I made a promise to God that if I got to where I wanted I would always share as much as I could of the journey it took to get there. I would do this as a give back - a true testament to pave the way for others.This podcast episode is just that - it’s a recording of a session I had with Rory Vaden, Co-Founder of the Brand Builders Group, and the work we’re doing together to define my brand even further.It’s raw, it’s vulnerable, and it’s not all tied up in a cute bow. I cringe when I think about how awkward it is.This episode isn’t just about me though - in fact, it’s quite the opposite. Rory breaks down a very specific framework that anyone can use as they build their business and expand their impact and influence. If you’re ready to get clear on exactly what your uniqueness is so that you can gain the recognition you deserve, grab something to take notes with and click play right now to hear:[01:04] The importance of starting with the end in mind[03:02] Why I’m sharing this conversation with Rory[07:17] Why building a brand is central to building a business[08:37] How to break through the “noise” of others doing what you do (hint: diluted focus leads to diluted results)[11:11] How to figure out the problem you solve for others[35:26] What uniqueness is and how to figure out yours[45:46] Understanding the “cause” and how it relates to the problem you solve[50:38] A summation of the framework Rory uses to help define your brand[57:23] How to get a free call with Rory’s team to dive deep on this framework for yourselfIf you’d like to connect further with Rory and his team, visit freebrandcall.com/jasminestar to sign up for a free call. You can also follow Rory on Instagram at @roryvaden and @brandbuildersgroup and listen to his previous episode on the Jasmine Star Show right >>HERE<<.For complete show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode341You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

When she said this phrase during our conversation, I scribbled it down as fast as I could. It was truth… with a capital T.I know mindset is trendy and sounds like a “nice to have” in the way that extra guac is always a “nice to have” - but here’s what I’ve learned: it’s a necessity.(So is extra guac… but I digress).In fact, when I started focusing on my mindset several years ago, everything changed in my business and my life. If you’re intrigued by this idea of mindset and want to learn why it’s so powerful and how to get started, then I’d love to invite you to click play and listen to this conversation with Megan Hyatt Miller, CEO of Full Focus. You’ll learn:[02:30] Megan’s story of how she overcame her fear of public speaking by learning to retell the story she had been telling herself about it[07:44] The 3 steps you need to take to stop living a small life and start changing your mindset[10:20] Practical guidance on how to address and move past your limiting beliefs[16:24] How to have access to the kind of actions that will get you the results you want[19:45] How mindset and productivity work together[24:58] What to do when the story you’re telling yourself is holding you back but feels incredibly true[28:11] What to do when something unexpected happens and you get knocked off track[30:58] How to inspire others to work on their mindset[32:24] Swipe copy you can use to encourage others, including your kids and your team.Megan’s new book - Mind Your Mindset - is available wherever books are sold. You can access the free bonuses she mentions at the end of our conversation by going to mindyourmindset.com/jasmine. Full podcast show notes can be found at: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode340You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

Have you ever found yourself comparing your journey or your results to someone else’s? Have asked yourself questions like: Why hasn’t it happened yet? What am I doing wrong? Why does it feel so hard?If so: you’re not alone. It’s common to use other people’s timelines or results as a measure of what we should do or should have in a certain amount of time.But here’s what I’ve learned about this: I have NO idea how someone got their results. None. And so to compare myself and what I have (or don’t have) is simply a waste of time, energy and focus.Instead of asking “why not me?” I’ve learned to ask different questions - questions like “who must I become to get what I want? What must I learn to get what I want? How must I be patient to get what I want?If you want to know my exact process for getting out of the comparison trap and staying focused on what matters, click play now to hear me share:[00:20] The common questions that we ask when we’re comparing ourselves[02:02] The reality of what we see v. what we don’t see[03:42] The questions that can help us refocus and get results[07:47] The importance of celebrating others[08:29] “What is this all for?” - the question I asked myself a few weeks ago in yoga class and how I answered it[10:36] How to enjoy the process, even when it’s hard[15:16] A summary of the three-step framework I use to move out of comparison quicklyFor full show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode339

Have you ever wanted to have an honest conversation on what it looks like to find contentment as a business owner, especially when others seem to have more and do more? If so, you’re gonna want to click play right now and listen in on the conversation that I recently had with Lindsey Schwartz on the Powerhouse Women podcast.(We also chatted about experiencing and redefining overwhelm, embracing the power of choice, and what friendship looks like for us as introverted business women who care deeply about our families and our businesses… it was one of those conversations you just don’t want to end).For complete show notes for this episode, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode338.You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

Did you know that our brains are more inclined to avoid pain than work towards the thing that we want? In fact - our brains will often do everything they can to “keep us safe” from perceived discomfort or pain.That’s right - as you’re thinking about all the things you wanna do this year and the big ways you want your business to grow, your brain is actually sending out blaring signs like “AVOID THAT. IT MIGHT BE PAINFUL.”In this episode, I walk through the 10 sneaky messages the brain often sends us to keep us stuck - and then I share how we can actually achieve progress by doing the exact opposite of what our brains tell us.Click PLAY now to hear:[0:46] A short story about the time my mentor talked to Gene Kranz without knowing it - and the one lesson he learned[02:36] Why our brains are more inclined to avoid pain than achieve progress[3:13] 10 ways to ensure your business stays stuck in 2023[05:03] What to do if you want to get unstuck[05:49] 10 ways to ensure your business does NOT stay stuck in 2023[08:07] Why we must have the courage to take actionFor complete show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode337

Want to build a wildly successful business? Then you’re gonna want to click play on this episode with Leila Hormozi NOW and be prepared to take notes.(I’m not kidding - this might be one of the most practical episodes you listen to all year).Leila Hormozi is the CEO of Acquisiton.com (a $200 million portfolio company) and in this episode she walks through what she does, how she builds her teams, and what it looks like to embrace the ever-present uncomfortableness of running a business.Intrigued? Click play now to hear:[04:22] What Leila does as CEO of Acquistion.com[10:43] Where business owners get stuck as they build to six figures (and how to move past it)[13:43] Where business owners get stuck as they build to seven figures (and how to move past it)[16:28] How to approach building a team (who do you hire first?)[19:32] The importance of setting expectations about the company culture and work required for a role[30:03] How Leila led her team through COVID, while asking them to work nights and weekends[36:17] How to lead from a place of authenticity[40:39} What led Leila to start creating content[44:48] The mindset shift Leila chose that enables her to handle stress in a more productive way[47:09] Why Leila actively seeks to practice things that make her uncomfortable[49:42] What Leila learned after a piece of content went viral and wasn’t received as she intendedIf you want to learn more and connect with Leila, you can find her on Instagram at @leilanhormozi.For complete show notes, go to jasminestar.com/podcast/episode337You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

If you’ve listened to the Jasmine Star Show for awhile, you may remember our Crypto Curious series in early 2022 where I - along with my favorite crypto-savvy co host Daniel DiVenere - talked about cryptocurrency, NFTs, web3 and what they could mean for business owners.It’s been a year since our last conversation and things have changed: crypto is currently in a bear market and AI is now the darling of the tech world. I invited Daniel back on the show to have an honest conversation about how we’re thinking about crypto and ways we’ve seen business owners use AI to empower their growth.If you’re curious about AI, crypto, or simply want to be challenged to think in different ways, click play and listen in. You’ll hear us talk about:[00:53] The status of the crypto market[02:09] How much crypto money Daniel lost[03:42] Our current thoughts about the crypto space[07:00] How we see AI being leveraged by businesses right now[10:50] The difference between making AI your business v. incorporating some element of it into your business[12:33] Our experiments with AI so far and how “good” we think it is in providing what we ask for[17:55] What constraints are and how they can be used to grow your business[19:49] Platforms we’ve seen pop up that sell constraints[25:23] How a local business selling donuts could use DALLE-E to get better product photos[27:40] How a business owner could use ChatGPT to write emailsYou know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

Have you ever gotten a negative or just downright rude comment?If you have, you know the feeling you get when you read it - it just sucks the energy straight out of you.And then you have to decide - do I respond? And if so - how?I was recently asked this very question - How do you respond to rude comments? - during the Q&A portion of a live speaking event.Little did the person asking the question know that I had JUST received a negative comment that morning and had to decide if and how to respond.I shared with this person the three-part framework I’ve developed for responding (your girl is no stranger to negative comments) and in this episode, I’m breaking it down for you.Click play to learn:[00:13] The behind the scenes of how I got invited to this incredible speaking event [JD said the room felt like we were in a bottle of shaken champagne!][04:04] The question I was asked that quieted the entire room[04:23] The rude comment I had received on Facebook that morning[04:51] The three-part framework I use to deal with negative comments[06:44] Why I hope negative comments come your way[07:23] How I actually responded to the negative comment I received that morningFor complete show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode335.

We were sitting in a podcast studio in LA when he said these words:“Healing is a journey of facing yourself consistently.”Lewis Howes is a friend, a brilliant mind, and a living testament to how to move from a place of fear, discouragement, and stuck-ness to a place where you’re truly living in your purpose. When he said these words in this conversation about his new book (The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today), I just had to pause.He was right.Overcoming fear and embracing your worthiness is not easy work, but it is possible work - and in this conversation, Lewis shares a process for doing so that you can begin today.Click play now to learn:[03:29] What to do if you feel stuck (in life, business, love, etc)[07:00] The new contract Lewis wrote for himself that enabled him to embrace a new identity that served him - and how you can do the same[17:33] The importance of getting mental and emotional support to do the hard work of navigating our lives and the world we live in[22:29] How to overcome the fear of “what if this doesn’t work out?”[26:00] The practical way Lewis acts on his fears to overcome them[31:34] How to do the work and ask for what you want, but remain unattached to the results[45:20] What to do with the fear of “I’m not enough”[51:59] How to apply a different story to hard seasonsFriend, whether you doubt if you can truly get unstuck or believe you can but just need some practical steps to get there, today’s conversation with Lewis Howes is exactly what you need. Click play right now to get started.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Art of Asking for What You Want with Lewis Howes (Episode 5 of the Jasmine Star Show)Recommended Resources for Therapy: Better Help, TalkSpace, Nami (specifically for those with limited financial resources) (these are NOT affiliate links)You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!