The Mind Your Business Podcast

For today’s #BizTipFriday edition of the podcast, I’m giving you a crash course on list building, as I reveal the power that can be found in leveraging an email list with the right people having opted in. I share how building a list is about so much more than just collecting email addresses, and so much more, in this jam-packed #BizTipFriday episode!  To go deeper and learn what type of content you should be creating to actually produce leads, head over to www.jameswedmore.com/100 to grab my 14-video mini-course that I talk about in this episode. Be prepared to get your mind blown by this free training, where I walk you through how to get your first 100 leads that actually want to buy stuff from you!  If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @jameswedmore. If you’re not already following me on Instagram, we’re releasing some really cool content there, including a channel called “Beyond The Podcast” that you’re going to want to check out.  Business By Design is coming June 1st! To join the priority notification list and to be the first in line when the doors open, go to www.jameswedmore.com/rise! To start thinking differently as an entrepreneur and to hardwire your own brain for success, my book, HARDWIRED for Entrepreneurship, was just updated for 2023. You can grab your copy and get a free audiobook version now at www.jameswedmore.com/hardwired, and don’t forget to let us know what you think!  Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to www.jameswedmore.com/itunes   and thanks for your support of this show.  I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for a #Q&AEdition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to www.jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode. In this episode you’ll hear: Why it’s so important to understand that your email list is an asset to your business, and the advantages using it has over just gathering more followers on social media  How building your list should be about more than just collecting email addresses  Something that is holding back a lot of entrepreneurs right now and keeping them stuck in this process [plus a reminder about “TLC”!] Specific ways to leverage and harness your launch in order to build your list More list building strategies we use that have given us super high conversion rates  How to effectively use your launch runway to build your email list and generate more leads One of the most under-utilized tools that we have at our disposal as online business owners   For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/613 

Today’s case study of the week showcases one entrepreneur that took his online business to over $30k a month in revenue - by selling just one $250 product!  You may already recognize Nick Smith, as he was part of our in-person studio audience last year when we hosted The Rise of the Digital CEO. If you’re in an obscure niche, or you have a lower ticket offer like Nick does (and you want to sell in an automated and consistent way) then you’ve got to listen to our conversation today!  If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @jameswedmore and @part.time.pilot.  Business By Design is coming June 1st! To join the priority notification list and to be the first in line when the doors open, go to www.jameswedmore.com/rise! To start thinking differently as an entrepreneur and to hardwire your own brain for success, my book, HARDWIRED for Entrepreneurship, was just updated for 2023. You can grab your copy and get a free audiobook version now at www.jameswedmore.com/hardwired, and don’t forget to let us know what you think!  Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/itunes, and thanks for your support of this show.  I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for a #Q&AEdition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode. In this episode you’ll hear: Nick’s very unique niche and how he decided to focus on the topic he teaches  The biggest takeaway he took from being in-person at last year’s The Rise of the Digital CEO  What’s changed and the results Nick has achieved in his business since last June  How doing the quick cart close that he learned in Business By Design led to massive results in his launch, and the way he has since applied this strategy to his evergreen cycle Common myths we hear that so many people believe around what it takes to be successful in business  How Nick managed to build his business to 6-figures while still holding a full-time job, and his advice for other people that are still working a job while building their online business  The big mindset shifts that he had to make to get to where he is today  What projects Nick is working and the next steps he’s taking to make them a reality  His best advice for someone who just joined Business By Design and is looking to get the most out of the program For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/612 

We are so excited to bring you this very special episode, which is Part 1 of 2 in a series showcasing the 15 most powerful principles that I’ve used in marketing. Pay close attention, because what we share in this episode is fundamental to crafting your message, fine-tuning your offer, and truly succeeding as a Digital CEO!  If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.  Business By Design is coming June 1st! To join the priority notification list and to be the first in line when the doors open, go to www.jameswedmore.com/rise! To start thinking differently as an entrepreneur and to hardwire your own brain for success, my book, HARDWIRED for Entrepreneurship, was just updated for 2023. You can grab your copy and get a free audiobook version now at www.jameswedmore.com/hardwired, and don’t forget to let us know what you think!  Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/itunes, and thanks for your support of this show.  I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for a #Q&AEdition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode. In this episode you’ll hear: Why I am sharing these principles with you right now and the definitions and terms we’ll be using in this mini-series  How marketing all starts with authority, and the ways to start communicating more of it to your audience  What to be aware of in regards to direct response marketing, plus a framework you can use for your own call-to-action  A look at the principle of “the one thing” and the do’s and don’ts around it  Why I say that it is impossible to operate and succeed in business today without social proof  Where the principle of logic comes into play in marketing  The ways in which the principle of reciprocity is so powerful and what this law will attract to you  What to be aware of when it comes to urgency and the way that you are prioritize things For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/611 

Unveiling the 4 phases of online business growth with key strategies for each stage. Emphasizing personal growth for business success and the importance of recognizing your current phase. Insights on in-person event experiences and community support.

Today’s episode is a special case study where I welcome back my little sister, Jill! You may remember that last year I interviewed Jill on the podcast and at that time she shared about her first 10 months of business after joining my signature program, Business By Design. Her story got so much positive feedback that I wanted her to come back to give an update on what’s happened since that episode aired, which you’ll hear today! If you’re inspired by what Jill has accomplished (so far!) as a busy mom of two kids under the age of 8, you’ll want to check out Business By Design, which is coming June 1st! To join the priority notification list and to be the first in line when the doors open, go to www.jameswedmore.com/rise! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jill_foubister.  To start thinking differently as an entrepreneur and to hardwire your own brain for success, my book, HARDWIRED for Entrepreneurship, was just updated for 2023. You can grab your copy and get a free audiobook version now at www.jameswedmore.com/hardwired, and don’t forget to let us know what you think!  Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/itunes, and thanks for your support of this show.  I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for a #Q&AEdition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode. In this episode you’ll hear: What’s new in Jill’s business since we recorded the episode last year How following Business By Design step-by-step for her latest launch resulted in generating 4x the revenue  The way that Jill overcame a last minute challenge and succeeded, while still having fun in the process   The type of launch she used for her latest launch and how her pricing has evolved since starting the business What’s next for Jill, including what she will do differently the next time she launches  For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/609 

If you want to hardwire your brain for success as an entrepreneur, the premise is simple. I took my business to 8-figures a year, and it’s been that way consistently for several years now. What did it take to do this? It’s because I think differently than most people, and this episode will help you open the door to start changing how you look at business, and how you look at yourself in the context of business!   To start thinking differently as an entrepreneur and to hardwire your own brain for success, my book, HARDWIRED for Entrepreneurship, was just updated for 2023. You can grab your copy and get a free audiobook version now at www.jameswedmore.com/hardwired, and don’t forget to let us know what you think! Take a screenshot of you reading the book, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.  Business By Design is coming June 1st! To join the priority notification list and to be the first in line when the doors open, go to www.jameswedmore.com/rise! Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/itunes, and thanks for your support of this show.  I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for a #Q&AEdition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode. In this episode you’ll hear: Why offering you a different perspective is the most valuable thing that I can offer you today  My thoughts on the role of mindset and what it’s really all about  The choice you have at this very moment to have a growth mindset versus a fixed one  How the public education system in the United States is not hardwiring students for success, and why I had to unlearn much of my schooling in order to get to where I am today  The way that the relationship between beliefs and identity is holding so many people back  Four liberating questions to ask yourself right now that will help change your beliefs Why I feel so strongly that business is simple, and the reasons I say that it’s all about “TLC”  Where most marketers are going wrong by making business much more complicated than it has to be  The magic that happens when you value your time more than money, and why focusing on money will keep you broke A powerful example of a company that thought differently and turned an obstacle into an opportunity in the process  For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/608 

Today’s #BizTipFriday edition of the podcast was inspired by a question from a listener who is currently using a webinar strategy and is looking for a different way to do things that won’t overwhelm her audience. In this episode, I share a strategy for creating more engaging content that converts more sales, without overwhelming and confusing your audience, and we’ve seen our clients and students at all levels do this and achieve amazing results in the process!  If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @jameswedmore.  Business By Design is coming June 1st! To join the priority notification list and to be the first in line when the doors open, go to www.jameswedmore.com/rise! Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/itunes, and thanks for your support of this show! I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for a #Q&AEdition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode. In this episode you’ll hear: How the 3-part live launch has proven to be one of the most successful strategies for both our business and for our clients and students  The most common misconception I see when it comes to messaging, the ways that a 3-part live launch helps overcome this  What the different phases of a webinar are, plus how they can be turned into a 3-part mini-training used to sell your products and services An example that illustrates what the messaging could look like for a 3-part mini-series For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/607 

Want to know what it really takes to run an 8-figure digital business in 2023? In today’s episode, I share the 4 most powerful business principles (plus a few bonus ones) that completely changed my life and have allowed my team and I to do it!   If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.     Business By Design is coming June 1st! To join the priority notification list and to be the first in line when the doors open, go to www.jameswedmore.com/rise! Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/itunes, and thanks for your support of this show! I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for a #Q&AEdition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode. In this episode you’ll hear: How entrepreneurs think differently and what has happened in my own life when I haven’t honored the entrepreneurial side of myself  What the Law of Compensation entails and how it relates to the fact that we are all in the business of solving problems for others  The concept of prioritization and the way it can help you determine the significance of your offer Why the role you fill determines the results you get in business, plus how to know if you are in a role that you shouldn’t be in Three skills that every entrepreneur needs to develop  What I mean when I say that “more structure in the business equals more freedom”  The reasons that great businesses are built by great teams An important distinction about how we do things here as an 8-figure company and why it is relevant for you as you scale your business Why maintaining gratitude and respect for others (and the process) as you grow is such a big responsibility  For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/606 

What would I do if I were starting over in business? What are the initial steps I would take and how would I approach things if I had no audience, no reputation and no results? These are some of the most common questions I get from a lot of newer entrepreneurs who are just getting started, which is why I wanted to answer them today on the podcast!  If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.     Business By Design is coming June 1st! To join the priority notification list and to be the first in line when the doors open, go to www.jameswedmore.com/rise! Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/itunes, and thanks for your support of this show! I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for a #Q&AEdition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode. In this episode you’ll hear: The two big reasons I love the online expert business so much, and why it would be my choice of business to do if I were to start all over right now  Why it’s key to realize the value of your name, reputation and personal brand  How teaching others would still be a central piece of what I do if I were starting over today Some other ways that you can help people that isn’t directly through teaching  The steps I’d take if I were starting an online business in 2023, including the very first question that I would ask myself  Why niching down and being very specific about who you serve is so powerful as a new entrepreneur What can be your competitive advantage if you are just getting started versus being a larger, more established business  The two strategies that are proving to be the most successful to use in 2023  What should be the next steps to take once you get to the point where you are 90 days out from your launch  The main thing I would make sure to do right after completing my beta launch  For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/605 

If you want to escape suffering, one way is to learn how to detach. In today’s world this can be tricky, as so many of us are attached to the outcomes we want and needing to know the “how” we are going to get them. What if we told you there was a better way? In this episode, Jen and I reveal the magical art of detachment and share the ways in which we’ve learned to detach, in order to experience all that life has to offer!  If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.     Business By Design is coming June 1st! To join the priority notification list and to be the first in line when the doors open, go to www.jameswedmore.com/rise! Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/itunes, and thanks for your support of this show! I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for a #Q&AEdition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode. For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/604