The Mind Your Business Podcast

Is perfectionism and the need to be “ready” holding you back from starting something? In today’s case study my guest Hafsa Rana, a member of the Business By Design community, shares her incredible story of getting past fear, hesitation and inaction. Hafsa recently launched her membership to the world, and guess what happened? She CRUSHED it! If something is holding you back from taking action, this just might be the episode for you. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, and Hafsa, @jameswedmore and @happilyhafsa. 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 the Listener Question of the Week edition 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 the episode you’ll hear: The biggest thing kept Hafsa from launching, and what had to happen in order for her to overcome perfection When you’ll know that you’re “ready” to launch your next big project How BBD has changed Hafsa’s life, and who she says she is now as a person versus just one year ago The way she was able to make her launch work, even when the conditions she faced weren’t ideal Hafsa’s BIG plans for her next launch and how now she’s feeling going into it What really should matter if you’re an entrepreneur… For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/292 

What I’m talking about today is so simple, but it can have a big effect! Are you feeling guilty when asking clients and potential clients for money? If so, you’re going to find out how this mindset is impacting the growth of your business, as well as your bottom line. Get ready, because what I share in this episode can change everything for you! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @jameswedmore. 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 the Listener Question of the Week edition 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 the episode you’ll hear: What feeling guilty about charging money is really doing to your sales, and your business as a whole How you can become aware of these feelings, and start changing them now The common limiting beliefs people have around money Where money comes from and why people won’t value what they get for free What you’ll notice about your customers as you increase your prices The power of investing in yourself and why I’m always buying courses For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/291 

Today’s case study features the progress of someone who had the idea to create a membership just one short year ago, and since then she has launched it with amazing results! My good friend Tracy Harris is a mother of two kids under the age of 5, an Instagram Mentor and the CEO of the Mums With Hustle online community, an education platform for mothers in business. Tracy hosts the popular Mums With Hustle Podcast and her membership, Social Method Society, helps heart-centered and impact-driven female entrepreneurs turn followers into eager buyers. You’re going to hear what has worked for Tracy this past year, what didn’t, the lessons she learned and the growth she has experienced. It’s all here in this episode of The Mind Your Business Podcast! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me and Tracy, @jameswedmore and @mumswithhustle. 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 the Listener Question of the Week edition 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 the episode you’ll hear: What overcoming perfection in order to launch her membership looked liked The amazing results that they achieved, including a launch where over 300 new member signed up in just 4 days How Tracy has structured the membership and the pricing strategy that they’ve used The way she’s reframed the situation when members leave Why Tracy loves live webinars so much Her best tips for attracting and retaining new members How she’s been able to build a thriving business as a busy mother What she experienced in the corporate world, including anxiety, and the role quitting played on her path to entrepreneurship How Tracy is now using her intuition moving forward in her life and business For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/290 

My guest today is a mentor and someone that I highly regard, and the message he shares falls in line with everything we talk about each week on this podcast. Michael Hyatt is a New York Times bestselling author and host of the incredible podcast, Lead to Win, and in this episode you’re going hear to all about his latest book, Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less. Stay tuned until the end of the episode, because both Michael and I are giving people who purchase and read this book some amazing bonuses! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me and Michael, @jameswedmore and @michaelhyatt. 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! Don’t forget to check out my new segment on Instagram called “Coaching Over Coffee” happening each Tuesday morning! I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition 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 the episode you’ll hear: How Michael knew that something had to change in his life, and what then sent him on a 20-year quest The lessons he’s learned about working less, and what he calls “The Hustle Fallacy” What Michael does to find the sweet spot between passion and proficiency How to determine what falls into your “Desire Zone” The way Michael plans for his year, and the rules he sets for his days off Why vision is so important – especially as your build a team His productivity process that allows him to get so much done How to get comfortable saying “No” – and the exact framework and wording you can start using today   For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/289 

What if I told you the less you do, the more money you’ll make? It’s true, and today I’m going to tell you how worker harder is preventing you from growing your business, making more money, and most importantly, making a bigger impact! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @jameswedmore. 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! Don’t forget to check out my new segment on Instagram called “Coaching Over Coffee” happening each Tuesday morning! I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition 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 the episode you’ll hear: What “working hard” looks like, and why it isn’t the answer… How the rules of being an entrepreneur differ from the rules for an employee What I felt when I first started doing less The way you can start working smarter, not harder, today Money is a tool (and the right way to use it in your life and business) Why you need to know your hourly rate! For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/288 

Today I’m speaking with the best-selling author of The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod, on how to overcome any adversity. As you’ll hear, Hal’s story is an incredible one, and his perspectives and approach to business and life will absolutely change your thinking! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me and Hal, @jameswedmore and @hal_elrod. 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! Don’t forget to check out my new segment on Instagram called “Coaching Over Coffee” happening each Tuesday morning! I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition 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 the episode you’ll hear: Why I first resisted The Miracle Morning – and how I was proved wrong by Hal Hal’s journey, starting with the amazing sales success he achieved at a young age and the accident that changed everything for him His strategy for dealing with adversity that you can start using in your life What he feels is getting in the way of feeling good for most people and his what his big mission to elevate consciousness is all about What is driving Hal’s goals and what the purpose of a goal should be His thoughts on the concepts of limitless potential and “gap focus” One of the single greatest lessons that Hal has ever learned… For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/286 

Life really is a game, and my guest today is back on the podcast to show how it’s won! Kathrin Zenkina, aka “Manifestation Babe” returns to share the distinction between intuition and ego, how to overcome resistance in order to truly get into alignment, and so much more. We have a fantastic gift for you as well where you’ll get to hear the 12 Universal Laws of the game, which was a presentation by Kathrin to our BBD members! To get this free recording all you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/laws. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me and Kathrin, @jameswedmore and @manifestationbabe. 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! Don’t forget to check out my new segment on Instagram called “Coaching Over Coffee” happening each Tuesday morning! I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition 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 the episode you’ll hear: What your purpose is, and where you’ll find it A question that was asked to Kathrin that made her realize that she wasn’t living for herself Examples of her learning who her higher self is and how she made this realization What concept helped Kathrin become better at manifesting How we can start balancing desire and letting go, plus why we need to The story of her latest launch and why she’s know looking at life as if it is a video game What Kathrin means when she says “your higher self is your ally” For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/285 

Today I’m going to be pushing some boundaries and buttons! Not only will I be discussing the very nature of reality, but I’ll be asking you to question everything, because that’s what successful entrepreneurs do. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @jameswedmore. 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! Don’t forget to check out my new segment on Instagram called “Coaching Over Coffee” happening each Tuesday morning! I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition 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 the episode you’ll hear: What wisdom truly is… How being sceptical can be good, but also when it can be very detrimental to you What I mean when I say “change the model, change your life” (and how to start doing it) One of the most dangerous beliefs we can hold onto What will free yourself from the “rate race” and illusion of perfection Some social norms you can challenge and how questioning everything has led me to create this podcast, and more… For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/284   

You’ve heard me say this before, and I’ll say it again. Successful entrepreneurs know how valuable their time is! That’s why in today’s #BizTipFriday episode I’ll be talking about how hiring a personal assistant. You’re going to hear how doing this can give you more of your time back, so you can spend more of that time in your zone of genius - and making more money! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @jameswedmore. 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! Don’t forget to check out my new segment on Instagram called “Coaching Over Coffee” happening each Tuesday morning! I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition 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 the episode you’ll hear: The common beliefs holding back entrepreneurs from making that first hire What not hiring someone is costing you A simple way to hire and a unique way I do it How to tell who’s a star candidate (and who isn’t) What a personal assistant does, and what I mean when I say the person should be your Swiss Army knife! For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/283 

Today I’m chatting with the incredible Natalie Jill about the power of surrender and letting go of limiting beliefs. Natalie is a fat loss expert turned high-performance coach who helps women age in reverse, which happens to be the subject of her brand new book. Natalie is also the host of The Leveling Up Podcast, and someone who has been in the online space for a long time. She’s someone who is followed by millions of people, and what she has to share is eye opening! What it really takes to be successful, the struggles and the “failures” – it’s all here on today’s episode! Enrollment for the 2019 class of Business By Design is now open, but only until this Thursday, August 8th, 2019! If you haven’t yet watched our free video training series, The Rise of the Digital CEO, now is the time to do it at http://businessbydesign.net/! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me and Natalie, @jameswedmore and @nataliejillfit. 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! Don’t forget to check out my new segment on Instagram called “Coaching Over Coffee” happening each Tuesday morning! Our virtual two-day workshop “Nail Your Niche” is happening! For more details visit http://businessbydesign.net/niche. I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition 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 the episode you’ll hear: Natalie’s “accidental” start online 12 years ago after she says her life had fallen apart What are false identifying truths (F.A.T) and the ones she started identifying from a young age in her own life The story of Natalie’s first e-book, which turned into a product that sold $3 million A secret she was hiding and the biggest hardship she faced in her journey How Natalie got really clear on her messaging, and what happened after she did The 7 traits of successful entrepreneurs who have overcome failure (and what you can learn from each of them) Why Natalie loves doing her podcast so much and the common F.A.T she feels are preventing people from having the business that they want For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/282