
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 10, 2021 • 47min
Episode 463: 7 Ingredients to Captivating Presentations
Today we’re continuing our series on the essential skills you must master as a digital CEO, and this topic is a BIG one. In this episode, we reveal the ways you can be more magnetic when you’re on camera, a Facebook Live, stage or podcast, so that you can captivate, inspire, and connect with your audience on a much deeper level! 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. 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: What helped me improve my presentation skills when starting out as an online entrepreneur Why the little things you do on camera matter so much The role and impact that your energy will have on your presentations How to uncover the powerful tool that is your own voice 7 quick things you can start doing right away to dramatically improve your next presentation For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/463

May 6, 2021 • 39min
Episode 462: How to accomplish your goals every single day
Welcome to our Hotseat Highlight series, where every Thursday for the month of April (and now, first week of March!), you'll hear a coaching call between me and a member of our community where we tackle their most burning questions or biggest roadblocks! 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. 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: A term she’s using in her copy that I’d like her (and you) to be careful with How I recommend she deliver her workshop to keep the tech process simple Why having a backend offer is such a powerful component of a workshop Which is more valuable, your thinking or your doing… How to reframe your business in order to make it feel light What I believe will be the greatest teacher on your entrepreneurial journey The reason why most people don’t set goals A big way Shirin has grown this year, and how she can share that with her future customers For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/462

May 3, 2021 • 1h 1min
Episode 461: 3 Ways to Master the Art of Sales
Today we’re continuing our series on the essential skills that you are required to master as the digital CEO of your business, and in this episode, we’re revealing what you need to know about selling. If you’ve ever wanted to get over the resistance to sell your products and services and turn your prospects into paying customers, then you’re going to love 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 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: How being better at copy will make selling so much easier Two big things that often get in the way of us selling to others What no one told me, and probably you too, about the sales process Why you must understand that people don’t buy from you just because they like you Sales is a skill you can get better at, with practice Where the sale really starts How to make more money starting now [and it’s not by giving away more “free stuff”] 3 tips to improve your offer, and 2 questions to ask yourself about it right now For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/461

Apr 29, 2021 • 40min
Episode 460: A Successful Coach is Also a Successful Marketer
Welcome to our Hotseat Highlight series, where every Thursday for the month of April, you'll hear a coaching call between me and a member of our community where we tackle their most burning questions or biggest roadblocks! 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. 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: My advice for Adam on position in his niche as a camera confidence coach The connection and authenticity you can gain through the powerful medium of online video How video is a tool, but you have to learn to use it properly… What are the benefits of adding a group coaching component to your business [for you, your clients and your community] The way to frame the offer, set the price and then deliver the value of your program For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/460

Apr 26, 2021 • 53min
Episode 459: 9 Tips for Writing Better Copy NOW (Online Biz Skills 01)
Recently we published an episode titled 5 Essential Skills Every Digital CEO Needs that we received so much amazing feedback on. Jilly and I just knew that we had to take a deeper dive into each of these skills, as mastering them is critical to your success. That is why is why we’re bringing you a special series that does just that! On this first episode we’re talking more about copy, because how can you be expected to sell more of your stuff if you can’t use words that sell? We invite you to take your next piece of copy that’s about to go out, whether it’s a landing page, email or Instagram post, and apply at least one of these tactics to it – and see what happens. Make sure to tune in for the next episode in this series, when we talk all about SALES! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, tagging us, @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: What copywriting really is, and the reasons we’re starting the series with this essential skill Why just being more creative won’t necessarily make your content better How to make your copy a conversation with your audience, as opposed to just talking about yourself What the “Curse of the Coach” is, and why it’s a problem to talk about the problem your audience is facing Ways to simplify your copy, and the need to make it both specific and tangible A dangerous mistake people are making with their copy, and how to get around it Two powerful words that will help you focus on the benefits of your product and service, instead of the features One of my favorite stories that illustrates the pain vs. pleasure principle [and how this applies to your copy] For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/459

Apr 23, 2021 • 35min
Episode 458: Take the leap!
If you’ve been sitting on the fence and holding off on launching your product or service to the world, you’re not alone. In today’s Coaching over Coffee episode, I’m speaking with a student who has been doing just this, but what we talk about today is going to give her (and maybe you!) the push to finally take action. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go! 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. 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. For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/458

Apr 22, 2021 • 51min
Episode 457: How to Stop Overthinking and Actually Launch
Welcome to our Hotseat Highlight series, where every Thursday for the month of April, you'll hear a coaching call between me and a member of our community where we tackle their most burning questions or biggest roadblocks! 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. 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. For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/457

Apr 19, 2021 • 50min
Episode 456: Mastering the Inner Game of Launching
Launching is something that we at Team Wedmore enjoy and look forward to so much, but it’s a fact that many online business owners dread the process of launching. It really doesn’t have to be like this, because it can indeed be fun! You just have to know the right way to do it, which is why in this episode Jilly and I share our proven 5-step planning process for launching, along with a lot of other tips and strategies to help make your next launch as stress-free, and profitable, as possible! 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. For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/456

Apr 16, 2021 • 39min
Episode 455: Want to get more coaching clients?
It’s Coaching over Coffee time again, and in this conversation with my student I reveal a step-by-step framework for developing an irresistible offer that will land you more coaching clients. Remember, just “showing up” isn’t going to do it, but what I have to share today will help make your messaging clearer, and this in turn will help you close more deals! 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. 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. For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/455

Apr 15, 2021 • 57min
Episode 454: Overcoming the Fear of Judgement to Reach Your Audience
Welcome to our Hotseat Highlight series, where every Thursday for the month of April, you'll hear a coaching call between me and a member of our community where we tackle their most burning questions or biggest roadblocks! 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. 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: A cycle Melanie is caught in that is making her pause and hesitate on launching her course What she means when she says that she’s “scared to be viewed differently” by current clients of her agency Why she doesn’t have to be concerned one bit about this, and how she can be proactive in addressing any issues that may arise The trap she’s found herself in, and what’s the real motivation for her wanting to launch a course How a constant need to be liked by others often holds us back What I feel is the single most dangerous thing you can do in your business Some strategies she can use for positioning her new course, and so much more… For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/454