I’ve spoken about my entrepreneurial journey on previous episodes, but today Jilly is interviewing me to help uncover all the dirt on how I first hit 7-figures in business! 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 @jillycedeno. If you’d like to create your BEST content, you’re going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven’t heard, I’m now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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 BIG learning experience I got from my first business idea What I learned from starting and operating a mobile bartending business The ways in which living conditionally is holding back so many entrepreneurs How I transitioned to being the “YouTube Guy”, and an interesting place in life I found myself in back in October 2013 2 major shifts I went through to make more money – and why you’ll need to do this too An internal change I had to make to take my business to a million dollars a year, and why letting go of the opinions of others was so key What to watch for as your business grows How I strive to show up each day as a leader of my team One thing I do at the end of every single launch For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/525 

For the final installment of our TikTok series on the podcast, my friend Kathrin Zenkina (aka “Manifestation Babe”) is joining us to share her expertise on leveraging TikTok to make more sales, as well how to use the “haters” to actually grow your business – and so much more! 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 @manifestationbabe. If you’d like to create your BEST content, you’re going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven’t heard, I’m now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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 Kathrin initially discovered TikTok and the way she now uses it in her business What you can do to leverage TikTok for Instagram Some TikTok tactics and “borrowed creativity” Using elements of TikTok in Instagram Reels to create something visually different Kathrin’s best advice on handling the haters Tips for curating your content and identifying holes in your content through the feedback from others For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/524 

As we continue our mini-series this week about TikTok, our featured guest today is Jasmine Star, an expert at helping entrepreneurs grow their social platforms! In this episode, Jasmine reveals the major differences between Tiktok and Instagram Reels, and how you can start seeing BIG results from your efforts on TikTok! 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 @jasminestar. If you’d like to create your BEST content, you’re going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven’t heard, I’m now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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 the process of getting on TikTok looked like for Jasmine The most important things to do first on the platform How Jasmine assesses a piece of content to replicate across her channels The ways that TikTok has shifted how we consider organic or creative content creation What her typical process for content creation looks like, and the important metric she considers when it comes to video content The major difference between TikTok and Instagram, plus her recommended content tweaks for each Jasmine’s predictions for the future of social media For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/523 

We’re back with another episode of our TikTok mini-series, and today’s guest is an expert at creating killer content on the platform! Cayla Craft is the Rich Mom, Million Mentor Investor and founder of The Mommy Millionaire, and in this episode, she shares a ton of great strategies you can use on TikTok to grow your list, and ultimately, sell your product! 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 @cayla.craft. If you’d like to create your BEST content, you’re going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven’t heard, I’m now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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 Cayla got her start on Tiktok and why she ultimately decided to go on the platform The type of content that she creates on both Instagram and TikTok, and what she has found works the best for each Where educational videos do best and how to set up your “how to” content How often to post on TikTok, plus the “must have” types of posts to use there The most powerful video that Cayla has ever done on TikTok The ways in which TikTok is levelling the playing field for all creators What to understand about your TikTok bio Why going viral won’t change your business without this one thing Cayla’s advice for getting a high number of views and followers on TikTok For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/522 

TikTok can have a steep learning curve for new users, but it doesn’t have to be difficult with the right approach and strategies! Today we’re continuing our special mini-series on TikTok with our special guest Wave Wyld, a TikTok Consultant that helps businesses and brands grow through the power of TikTok. Wave shares so many great tips in this episode that you can use right away to uplevel your TikTok game, and I can’t wait to hear how what she reveals today has helped 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 @wavewyld. If you’d like to create your BEST content, you’re going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven’t heard, I’m now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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:  Wave’s thoughts on going viral on TikTok as your objection, and what she says you need to be focusing on instead Why TikTok Trends are so important to use and the best types for a business account The reasons you can’t just repurpose your content from other platforms to use on TikTok Some features that TikTok provides its creators so that they can entertain their followers Why you don’t need a huge following to be successful, and examples of Wave’s clients who are doing this The main metric to pay attention to as a TikTok creator What to avoid if your target audience isn’t children How Wave gets people to download her Free Weekly Trend Report The benefits of using the green screen effect and livestreaming on TikTok For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/521 

Today’s episode is the first of the mini-series we are calling our TikTok Takeover Series, and this first conversation with guest Kristin Vaughn is a jam-packed beginner’s guide to CRUSHING it on TikTok! If you’re interested in starting on TikTok, or you already have an account like I do and you want to grow it in 2022 and beyond, then you’ll love these episodes. Get ready for tons of tips, hacks, and strategies that these special guests have to offer you this week! 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 @shophillsidestudio. If you’d like to create your BEST content, you’re going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven’t heard, I’m now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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 made Kristin decide to go all in on TikTok and what the process has looked like for her so far  How long she says it took her to get real traction on the platform  The factors that helped make her first few viral videos blow up  What strategies Kristen uses to create and plan her TikTok content  Her best advice for someone who is just getting started on the platform  For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/520/ 

Content is everywhere in what we do as online business owners, and for anything content and messaging, my good friend Brandon Lucero is the guy to learn from! For today’s episode I’ve invited Brandon back to the podcast to share the 4 phases of effective messaging, and what you absolutely need to understand if you want to move people and get them to take action! Brandon is going deeper and revealing more powerful messaging strategies in his upcoming free 3-day live experience, where he’ll show you a clear path for creating content that gets engagement and creates demand for your products and services. It all starts on Thursday, February 24th, 2022, and to reserve your spot now go to https://jameswedmore.com/brandon! 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 @iambrandonlucero. If you’d like to create your BEST content, you’re going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven’t heard, I’m now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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 the successful thought leaders of today aren’t doing with their messaging How to start communicating your message to your client where they are at right now Why just being vulnerable isn’t going to sell your stuff The 4 steps that happen when someone sees or hears your content The power in getting specific with your messaging What pitfalls exist with just trying to get a big following on social media The big things to understand about core values and attracting ideal customers What to ask yourself if you’re attracting the wrong people with your content Our thoughts on making your content all about your opinions, and what to do to create real value for your audience What the big difference between selling and pitching is A sneak peek at Brandon’s upcoming live training and what you’ll gain by attending For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/519 

If you’re feeling “stuck” or have fears that keep coming up in your life, today’s episode is the fix that you’re looking for. Our special guest is Dr. Alex Golden, MD., who is known for her integrative MD approach to health through both functional and conventional medicine, and for teaching women the tools they need to be their own health advocates. Alex is a good friend and member of the BBD community, whose own business has exploded over the last few years, and in this episode, she looks at the 4 main bodies and the way she approaches her health from them. Alex also reveals how to quickly get back into the parasympathetic state, and you’re not going to want to miss the amazing exercise that she shares at the end of this episode to help you process your emotions. Alex has a brilliant mind, and she gives some super powerful takeaways and tools in this one! 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, @jillycedeno and @zesty_ginger. If you’d like to create your BEST content, you’re going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven’t heard, I’m now on TikTok, and you can follow me at http://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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:  Alex’s definition of functional medicine and what their concept of transformational medicine is all about The biggest challenge that she and her business partner experience when helping others with their health The different body types and two things to add to your toolkit that can help your physical body thrive What the parasympathetic system is and how you can quickly access it Her thoughts on the relationship all have with our past, present, and future How toxic positivity won’t rewire your brain, plus what to do instead What the difference is between feeling our emotions and feeding them Her powerful exercise for processing emotions that you can start doing today For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/518 

Are you feeling burnt out, tired, exhausted, and like you’re always pushing and forcing things in your business? If you are, this episode is for you! Today I’m talking about the number one thing you need to be doing to avoid business burnout with my amazing friend and Performance Mastermind member Nicole Culver. Nicole spoke at the last Business By Design Live event (where she rocked the house!) and I wanted to bring her wisdom to you here on the podcast. I just know you’re going to gain valuable insights from what Nicole has to share in this episode! Nicole is a mom of 3 who helps expert coaches, who are parents, earn full-time income in part time hours with scalable programs. She has been working in the online space for the past 10+ years, and through her Masters in Education, years of training, certifications and research, Nicole has figured out exactly what it takes to really build a business with full time income, in part time hours that lights you up and gives you the spark you’ve been missing. 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 @nicoleculver. If you’d like to create your BEST content, you’re going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at  https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven’t heard, I’m now on TikTok, and you can follow me at http://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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 to tell if you’re experience burnout in your business, and what Nicole’s experience with this looked like The main reasons that you absolutely cannot hold off outsourcing and getting support for you in your business A big realization that Nicole made around the concept of time What’s really at the cause of the burnout that so many people are experiencing, and the ways that it can be overcome The most common needs that people are trying to get from their businesses Nicole’s list of questions to start asking yourself to determine what you really need Her thoughts on building a habit of finally feeling “good enough” What to do to create an ideal environment for peace, calm, and ultimately, growth Why validation is the single greatest gift that you can give yourself For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/517 

We hear about it often, but what is happiness really all about, and how do we become happier as individuals? Today’s special guest is Dr. Scott Glassman, and he is here to answer these questions and to give us real life data, specific exercises, and practices around happiness! Scott Glassman PsyD is a psychologist, Clinical Associate Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Philadelphia Inquirer contributor. He’s the author of A Happier You: A Seven-Week Program to Transform Negative Thinking into Positivity & Resilience, and founder of the popular wellness program of the same name. Happiness may seem to be a simple word, but this conversation is a powerful one for all thought leaders, coaches, and business owners to pay attention to! 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 @scottdavidglass. How would you like to create valuable content that gets your audience excited to work with you? Grab our step-by-step content guide here - https://jameswedmore.com/bestcontent 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 concept of “deficit mindset” and why we often fall into this pattern Why being happier doesn’t mean having no problems in life What the science of positive psychology is all about The 7 key themes around happiness that Scott explores in his book What research is saying about multi-component positive psychology programs Scott’s own experience and practices in choosing happiness, and how he defines the word The most common counter forces preventing our happiness Whether he thinks that social media and technology can compensate for the isolation we’ve experienced since the start of the pandemic How happiness is contagious, and Scott’s thoughts on “toxic positivity” The 4 methods he uses to cultivate the positives in life For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/516