
The Mind Your Business Podcast
All entrepreneurs want to know the secret to success. James Wedmore, a seven-figure online entrepreneur, believes success is created by mindset over strategy, magic over metrics, and attitude over action. In this podcast, James untangles the common misconception that hustle and hard work are all it takes to be successful.
Latest episodes

May 24, 2021 • 54min
Episode 473: Teaching in a Way Your Students Want to Learn
How would you like to master the skill of teaching? Teaching others in the most effective way, and in a way that makes them want to learn, is an essential skill of the successful digital CEO. In this episode, we show you how to do it! How would you like to discover how to attract your first 100 leads that actually want to buy your stuff? Grab our free 14-part video course here - http://jameswedmore.com/100. 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. Mark your calendars because my FREE, LIVE, 3-part Rise of the Digital CEO training series kicks off on June 17th! To get on the waitlist and be the first to be notified, all you have to do is go to https://www.businessbydesign.net/. 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: My definition of “teaching,” and how it differs from others What it really means to be a teacher How to go from good marketing to great marketing Why looking at the big picture of any situation is so powerful The two types of brands that exist today 3 key things you must have when trying to teach something to others The limiting beliefs that exist and often blur the line between teaching and coaching For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/473

May 22, 2021 • 35min
Episode 472: How Digital CEOs Like YOU are Finding Effective Engagement
This is part 3 of answering questions that Digital CEOs like you are asking about list building while completing my FREE mini-course, “Your First 100 Leads.” In today’s episode, I am covering everything from lead magnets to the two outcomes that are bound to always happen in not only your business but in your life too! How would you like to discover how to attract your first 100 leads that actually want to buy your stuff? Grab our free 14-part video course here - http://jameswedmore.com/100. 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. Mark your calendars because my FREE, LIVE, 3-part Rise of the Digital CEO training series kicks off on June 17th! To get on the waitlist and be the first to be notified, all you have to do is go to https://www.businessbydesign.net/. 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: Two ways to create the right type of engagement [and the way that I prefer to do this] How you’ll know if, and when, you are ready Why you should be looking at your personal brand as an investment and an asset for you My current opinion on social media, paid advertising, and more What is the “right” number of times to launch each year The simple context I operate from in my life that can make all the difference for you too What will happen when you face fear and just go for it For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/472

May 22, 2021 • 1h 6min
Episode 471: Simplify Your Marketing with These 5 Steps
I got so many good questions pertaining to copy and list building, I wanted to make a part 2. In today’s episode, I answer the questions that Digital CEOs around the world like you are asking about list building while completing my FREE mini-course, “Your First 100 Leads.” How would you like to discover how to attract your first 100 leads that actually want to buy your stuff? Grab our free 14-part video course here - http://jameswedmore.com/100. 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. Mark your calendars because my FREE, LIVE, 3-part Rise of the Digital CEO training series kicks off on June 17th! To get on the waitlist and be the first to be notified, all you have to do is go to https://www.businessbydesign.net/. 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: My thoughts on posting the cost of your coaching programs or sharing them when you do calls with prospects Why posting tips and ‘how to’s” is not an effective strategy for attracting your ideal clients A deeper dive into the “TLC” method of selling, and how it will guide your marketing message How to truly speak to the pain points of your audience using your marketing Some common growing pains of scaling and the ways to overcome them How to differentiate your free and paid content Why you don’t need to convince people to buy your programs or services For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/471

May 22, 2021 • 52min
Episode 470: The Skills Required of Every Digital CEO
You guys asked questions and I answered them! In today’s episode, I answer the questions that Digital CEOs around the world like you are asking about list building while completing my FREE mini-course, “Your First 100 Leads.” How would you like to discover how to attract your first 100 leads that actually want to buy your stuff? Grab our free 14-part video course here - http://jameswedmore.com/100. 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. Mark your calendars because my FREE, LIVE, 3-part Rise of the Digital CEO training series kicks off on June 17th! To get on the waitlist and be the first to be notified, all you have to do is go to https://www.businessbydesign.net/. 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: Whether or not traditional lead magnets still work The key secret to great marketing How much learning I do on a daily basis Why I always say that with any launch the “magic is in the debrief” The reasons I keep my business simple, and what this looks like in practice A sure-fire way to make more money this year than you did over the last 12 months The quantum leap that I made (and you can too) when you let go of the fear of criticism from others For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/470

May 21, 2021 • 28min
Episode 469: Prerequisites for a High Converting Landing Page
Today I am sharing part 4 of my “Your First 100 Leads” training live from Facebook and the systems and processes that my team and I use to create our landing pages. Using all of the copy tips that I shared in episode 468, I dive into laying out your copy to make your landing pages the most effective. Because the fact of the matter is, layout and designs are also prerequisites for the high performance of your landing page. So, follow along to today’s episode to learn how the ways you incorporate copy in your layout can make or break your performance. How would you like to discover how to attract your first 100 leads that actually want to buy your stuff? Grab our free 14-part video course here - http://jameswedmore.com/100. 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. Mark your calendars because my FREE, LIVE, 3-part Rise of the Digital CEO training series kicks off on June 17th! To get on the waitlist and be the first to be notified, all you have to do is go to https://www.businessbydesign.net/. 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 really measure the performance of your landing page Why I want you to have a “direct marketing mindset” when it’s time to create your landing page Specific things to watch for that will lower the performance of your page Why copy matters so much more than the layout of your landing page A simple test you should do before publishing any landing page The main tools and software we use How I can be so sure that you can succeed as a digital CEO For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/469

May 20, 2021 • 25min
Episode 468: How to Create Compelling Copy
I went live on Facebook yesterday, and in today’s episode, I walk you through the steps of actually ending up with the leads you want to the compelling copy that it will take to reel them in to attract the qualified leads you want. From assignments on how to test out your lead magnet to teaching you how to start at the end and work backwards, I am sharing all of the content you need to help guide you through my FREE mini-course, Your First 100 Leads. How would you like to discover how to attract your first 100 leads that actually want to buy your stuff? Grab our free 14-part video course here - http://jameswedmore.com/100. 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. Mark your calendars because my FREE, LIVE, 3-part Rise of the Digital CEO training series kicks off on June 17th! To get on the waitlist and be the first to be notified, all you have to do is go to https://www.businessbydesign.net/. 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 “iceberg metaphor” and what to keep in mind about the success of others What makes for an effective lead magnet, and a BIG mistake I see online entrepreneurs making when creating their own lead magnet The very first steps to take for true transformation Why I say that coaches make bad marketers How to begin creating compelling copy, and why just giving it away for free won’t make people want your stuff The reasons you must create the marketing before the content 3 components of marketing you’ll need to dial in as much as possible What happens when you prioritize clarity over creativity when marketing your products and services For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/468

May 19, 2021 • 30min
Episode 467: The One Sentence that Sells for YOU!
Yesterday, I went live on Facebook and dove into how you can create a clear and effective core premise. I wanted to share this audio with you because all you really need is ONE sentence to hook your audience in and want to buy from you. Follow along for some more assignments in today’s episode to help guide you through my FREE mini-course, Your First 100 Leads! How would you like to discover how to attract your first 100 leads that actually want to buy your stuff? Grab our free 14-part video course here - http://jameswedmore.com/100. 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. Mark your calendars because my FREE, LIVE, 3-part Rise of the Digital CEO training series kicks off on June 17th! To get on the waitlist and be the first to be notified, all you have to do is go to https://www.businessbydesign.net/. 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 I believe is hands down the most effective and essential ingredient for your next launch How I used my core premise to build a 7-figure business selling a $97 product The worst advice I see often given in the online space concerning content Why transference of knowledge is such a low-value activity for a digital CEO The way you can begin to unlock your own core premise starting today What are the 3 things that will make up your “Domino Belief Template” A simple way to make a case for your core premise For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/467

May 18, 2021 • 29min
Episode 466: Turning Traffic into Leads and Leads into Customers
Today is Day 1 of a brand new challenge I have for you, “Your First 100 Leads Challenge!” I went live on Facebook yesterday to start off this challenge and wanted to share the audio from the live with you! I will be sharing assignments for you to follow while you complete my FREE mini-course Your First 100 Leads to help you get qualified leads that actually want to buy your stuff. Because the fact of the matter is, having an audience is NOT the same as having a lead, and in today’s episode, I walk you through the step-by-step difference between the two! How would you like to discover how to attract your first 100 leads that actually want to buy your stuff? Grab our free 14-part video course here - http://jameswedmore.com/100. 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. Mark your calendars because my FREE, LIVE, 3-part Rise of the Digital CEO training series kicks off on June 17th! To get on the waitlist and be the first to be notified, all you have to do is go to https://www.businessbydesign.net/. 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 important distinction between “audiences” and “leads” Some common mistakes I see online entrepreneurs make when building their lists My simple (but tried and true!) “TLC” formula for attracting the right buyers for our products An exercise I want you to do right now to clarify your own intentions What you can expect over the next few days of these recordings, and homework I have for you to get the most from them For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/466

May 17, 2021 • 59min
Episode 465: How to Be the Leader Your Business Needs
Leadership is more than just a topic you should be aware of as an entrepreneur. It’s a skill, characteristic, and most importantly a way of being, and in today’s episode Jilly and I are going to show you how to step into this critical role of leader, and why it’s so critical for you to do this! 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 and Jilly @jameswedmore and @jillycedeno. How would you like to discover how to attract your first 100 leads that actually want to buy your stuff? Grab our free 14-part video course here - http://jameswedmore.com/100. Mark your calendars because my FREE, LIVE, 3-part Rise of the Digital CEO training series kicks off on June 17th! To get on the waitlist and be the first to be notified, all you have to do is go to https://www.businessbydesign.net/. 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 key differences between leadership and management What I mean when I say that “the destination is the doing” Why reading books and learning about leadership won’t necessarily make you a good leader What a leader really does… The ways I always keep our vision in mind, and convey it to the team The best leadership strategies and practices we use in our company, and the single most important role a leader can take on For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/465

May 12, 2021 • 46min
Episode 464: Working Less and Making More with Jeannie Stith
Jeannie Stith, an entrepreneur who skyrocketed her revenue from under $7,000 to $80,000 in just a quarter, shares her inspiring journey. She details her unique business pivot from color analysis to online success, emphasizing strategic shifts and personal branding through color palettes. Jeannie discusses the power of coaching, collaboration, and addressing money mindsets to overcome overwhelm. With insights on hiring and growth strategies, she reveals how transforming beliefs about wealth can lead to both personal and business success.