The Mind Your Business Podcast

Over the years I've been asked many times if Business By Design is a good fit for someone running a different type of business, one not selling courses or coaching. In today's case study episode, we showcase a dynamic duo of two extraordinary women, Jasmine Shea and Kat Herro, who share how the principles they learned in BBD have helped skyrocket their service-based business in less than 18 months! 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 @theyesandco. I'm doing something that I've never done before, and for a limited time only! I've created a second, behind-the-scenes podcast, called The SourcererCEO Series, and in it, I break down a series of the most powerful distinctions, concepts and exercises that have helped me thrust onto a path that has allowed me to learn more and awaken spiritually. This is a secret podcast, and the best part is that it's absolutely free. To get signed up and granted immediate access to this very special series right now, head over to www.jameswedmore.com/secret. I'm so excited to start the journey with you! The Rise of the Digital CEO 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: The beginning of Jasmine and Kat's business and how it evolved into The YES & Co Some of the ways in which BBD helped them grow their service-based business A behind-the-scenes look at Kat's decision to work with a business partner in a new business What are the characteristics of their partnership that makes it work for them Something people are often overlooking when it comes to entrepreneurship How Jasmine and Kat create cash flow in their business, and the very first strategy they would use if they needed money on demand What it really looks like building their business as mothers with small children Their advice to other young moms looking to start and run their own business while raising children Helpful tips to remember for a person who is doing any type of sales calls For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/619

Imposter syndrome is something that course creators and online experts experience, especially when in the beginning phases of business. In fact, I would say that feeling this way is a right of passage for entrepreneurs! That's why in this episode, we want to give you an instant cure for imposter syndrome to help you when you feel this way. If you are dealing with, or have ever dealt with imposter syndrome, this episode is for you! I'm doing something that I've never done before, and for a limited time only! I've created a second, behind-the-scenes podcast, called The SourcererCEO Series, and in it, I break down a series of the most powerful distinctions, concepts and exercises that have helped me thrust onto a path that has allowed me to learn more and awaken spiritually. This is a secret podcast, and the best part is that it's absolutely free. To get signed up and granted immediate access to this very special series right now, head over to www.jameswedmore.com/secret. I'm so excited to start the journey with 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 us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. The Rise of the Digital CEO 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 I say that dealing with imposter syndrome is actually a good thing What The Dunning-Kruger effect is all about, how it relates to this topic and the paradox it presents How you can tell if you're in imposter syndrome and some of the things that you be saying to yourself What happened to my business when I finally overcame the need to be liked The main question to be asking yourself right now: are you qualified or not? How I launched my beta program and the way that I overcame imposter syndrome in the process What the "Paradigm of Permission" has to do with all of this Why you don't need to be the best to be teaching something to others The reasons you don't need to know it all, but you do need to be focusing on helping people For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/618

I always tell my Business By Design students that they should be looking at turning their businesses into a machine, and in this case study episode, you're going to hear how one entrepreneur has done just that! Today, Angela Jackson shares how she's built a business machine that is now making about $30,000 a month, and Angela's story is an inspiring one that has so many valuable lessons in it! I'm doing something that I've never done before, and for a limited time only! I've created a second, behind-the-scenes podcast, called The SourcererCEO Series, and in it, I break down a series of the most powerful distinctions, concepts and exercises that have helped me thrust onto a path that has allowed me to learn more and awaken spiritually. This is a secret podcast, and the best part is that it's absolutely free. To get signed up and granted immediate access to this very special series right now, head over to www.jameswedmore.com/secret. I'm so excited to start the journey with 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 us, @jameswedmore and @itsangelajackson. The Rise of the Digital CEO 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: Angela journey's of how and why she joined Business By Design, and what she made happen soon after doing this The ways that her life has changed now due to the success of her business going from about $2000 a month to $28,000 month in revenue What results she is seeing by using an Instagram Live strategy coupled with running paid ads How Angela uses breakout rooms to promote taking action directly from her live trainings Why you don't need huge numbers to make life changing money - if you know your worth and you are consistent Three things you can do that will get you more visibility, more reach and push you forward to success Her thoughts on having a desire to serve gracefully while owning your expertise Tips for getting inspired to create content that walks your people through the buyer's journey For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/617

Spirituality is something I get asked about….a lot! That's why today I wanted to share the unique ways I integrate spirituality into my life and business, and reveal how I bridge the gap between what's happening in the mind and what's happening in the 3D reality, and I also give the details on something new and exciting we're doing that you're going to want to hear about! I'm doing something that I've never done before, and for a limited time only! I've created a second, behind-the-scenes podcast, called The Sourcerer CEO Series, and in it, I break down a series of the most powerful distinctions, concepts and exercises that have helped me thrust onto a path that has allowed me to learn more and awaken spiritually. This is a secret podcast, and the best part is that it's absolutely free. To get signed up and granted immediate access to this very special series right now, head over to www.jameswedmore.com/secret. I'm so excited to start the journey with 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 us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. The Rise of the Digital CEO 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: Where my spiritual journey began and why I had no choice at that time to begin adopting a different paradigm What it meant for me to break the link that hard work and hustle would lead to more success The amazing things that started to happen once I broke this link A profound spiritual awakening that Jen had by cultivating more presence into her life What I began doing to integrate more spirituality into my business and a few of the big realizations that I made along the way by doing this How spirituality changed the context through my life unfolded The default approach to problems that most people are programmed to take, and what to understand about the danger of "victim mentality" A painful experience I had that literally formed the foundation for everything we now teach in Business By Design The tool that Jen uses to place herself in the mindset that everything is happening for her, not to her How releasing the 3D structure around manifesting can lead you to what you really desire Details of something new and exciting we're starting this week For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/616

Today's case study details the incredible journey of one artist entrepreneur who has taken her business to multiple 7-figures in revenue, in just one year! You may remember Jess Hughes as one of the in-person studio audience members at The Rise of the Digital CEO training I did last year, and in this episode, she gives a lot of specifics of what she's doing now that you're going to want to pay close attention to. I can't wait for you to hear about Jess's journey and her inspiring story, in her own words! 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 @jessicahughesfineart. 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 too. 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: Jess shares about where her business was just a short time ago, before she attended the 2022 Rise of Digital training The incredible results she had achieved just by using video, an email, social posts and sales page Why the cost of inaction is so high to your business and to the people that are waiting for you to step into your zone of genius How Jess's success propelled her forward to new ideas and the way she has kept the momentum going for her business and her audience Her experience on a retreat that amplified her pain points and gave her the courage to surrender to the process and to keep pushing through challenges The tremendous impact that implementing a priority re-shuffle, mindset change and choosing not to worry about money again has had on Jess's life and business For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/615

In today's episode, we're picking up from where we left off last week and bringing you more powerful principles of effective marketing that Digital CEOs need to be aware of and to be using. If you have a favorite of the 15 principles we covered in these last two episodes, or one that you would like us to expand on, please make sure to let us know, and we hope you gained a whole new perspective on online marketing from this deep dive into these important concepts! 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. 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 too. 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: The Principle of Cause and Effect, and why I say that great coaches make the worst marketers How to really begin to hone in on the inherent desire of your audience as a marketer Why objections aren't a "no" and what they are instead How specificity is going to be your best friend as you market and sell your products and services online Why you'll want to use simplicity, and several applications for how you can do this What happens when you begin to incorporate storytelling into your marketing and messaging How pricing is all about psychology, and the question you don't want to be asking yourself in terms of pricing The role that the basic human emotions of pain and pleasure plays in your marketing For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/614

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.