The Mind Your Business Podcast

Today's case study of the week showcases one of the most bizarre niches you've ever heard of, guaranteed. Cathy Hay has been building her online business for the past 12 years, and what she shares today about her journey will totally change your perception of what's possible for you too! Are you ready to create your Business by Design this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://www.businessbydesigntraining.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 Cathy, @jameswedmore and @cathy.hay! I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review at http://jameswedmore.com/itunes. 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: Cathy's very unique niche and the people she serves in it What indicators told her she could turn her passion into a very successful business The power of a specific niche and how Cathy finds her ideal clients What happened when she launched her membership site in 2007 and the transitions in the business she has made since then Her thoughts on becoming a successful entrepreneur as an introvert How she grew her membership site from 100 to 1,000 members, including the recent launch where she grew it by 50% The biggest struggles Cathy has faced on her personal growth journey What hiring the right team will allow you to do, and why no matter what, passion will get you through any situation For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/262

You may resonate with today's episode if a person, or people, close to you aren't supportive of your business goals and visions. If this is the case, what do you do then? I have a different perspective to offer here, and one that may surprise you, so keep an open mind and remember that your success is inevitable. It's just a matter of time! Are you ready to create your Business by Design this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://www.businessbydesigntraining.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, @jameswedmore. I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review at http://jameswedmore.com/itunes. 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: An experience where a family member's faith in my business was tested How the doubters have fueled my dreams (and told me I was on the right path to achieve them) Why the opinions of others should have no bearing on your results A significant way that an entrepreneur's mindset differs from that of an employee What someone else's lack of belief in you is a reflection of How we know when we have the belief in ourselves that is necessary to succeed For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/261

Success leaves clues, and today's episode is jam packed with them! I'm excited to be sharing with you my conversation with Brooke Castillo, the CEO and co-founder of The Life Coach School, as well as host of the massively popular show of the same name. You're going to hear Brooke's journey of how she took her business to over $17 million last year, and her BIG 10-year vision of generating $100 million annually! To get to the level of an 8, 9 or 10-figure entrepreneur you need to starting thinking differently, and the sooner you realize this the sooner you will achieve your next milestone, whatever it may be. Are you ready to create your Business by Design this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://www.businessbydesigntraining.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, @jameswedmore. I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review at http://jameswedmore.com/itunes. 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 Brooke got into coaching and why she feels The Life Coach School is the best of it's kind What a coach is to her and what separates successful people from those who aren't The mindset shifts she's undertaking to achieve her goal of $100 million Whether of not Brooke still gets coaching herself from others Why being happy all the time isn't what we should be striving for The tools she's found that helps her own anxiety and the model that she teaches others That we really don't need permission from others to change how we think about ourselves The real secret to getting to where you want to go For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/260

I've been looking forward to doing this episode, because the Law of Attraction is something that absolutely works, but it's also something that people totally screw up! It really comes down to being mindful of how you feel right now, and what thoughts you choose to think, and today I smash the accepted idea of a "comfort zone." So if you are a skeptic. or even if you are someone who already practices using the Law of Attraction, I hope this episode offers something for you! Are you ready to create your Business by Design this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://www.businessbydesigntraining.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, @jameswedmore. I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review at http://jameswedmore.com/itunes. 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 is the Law of Attraction, and how to know when you're not using it How to change your frequency and why this is so important Where people go wrong with the Law of Attraction and why I say the critics are absolutely right When is the right time to use it in your life What you comfort zone really is, and who created it An opportunity I recently had for a powerful breakthrough The one reason why I've achieved what I define as "success" For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/259

Amber Brueseke, a remarkable entrepreneur and mom of four, transformed her life from 1-on-1 coaching to a booming 6-figure business with Biceps After Babies. She candidly discusses her challenges during this transition, including overcoming mindset hurdles and pricing strategies. Amber explains how moving to group coaching allowed her to scale her impact while maintaining personal well-being. With relatable anecdotes, she emphasizes the importance of community and resilience in entrepreneurship, inspiring others to embark on their own journeys.

Today's guest is someone who I've gotten to know recently, and you're going to love hearing her story of explosive, out-of-this world growth. Julie Solomon is the host of the super-popular Influencer Podcast, and she shares how she's been get to where she is today, and also what she needs to change in her life moving forward. Julie is open in that like all of us, she doesn't have everything figured out yet, and for that reason, this is one of my favorite episodes to record. I love talking with people who are not only crushing it, but are also willing to share their struggles and the lessons learned along the way. The Recurring Revolution is back! To find up more, go to http://jameswedmore.com/tribe. Are you ready to create your Business by Design this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://www.businessbydesigntraining.net/! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'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 Julie, @jameswedmore and @julssolomon. I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review at http://jameswedmore.com/itunes. 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 way Julie got her start in the online space back in 2013 How she was able to monetize her first blog, even without a large following The story of her first online program and the why she created her podcast What Julie attributes the tremendous growth of her business to What happened when she realized she needed to show up authentically to her audience and start surrendering to something bigger The role of an influencer and coach - and what that person isn't How Julie is now letting go of things this year and the biggest fear she discovered she had The big question she is now asking herself… For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/257

Colin Boyd is back as our special guest for this #BizTipFriday episode, and he's going to share his 6-step journey to selling from stage! As a bonus, Colin is offering listeners his incredible step-by-step guide for instantly finding and telling your signature story, so that you can connect with your audience and get more clients (without being sales-y or pushy). To get this guide, all you have to do is go to http://www.sellwithstoryguide.com/. The Recurring Revolution is back! To find up more, go to http://jameswedmore.com/tribe. Are you ready to create your Business by Design this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://www.businessbydesigntraining.net/! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'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 Colin, @jameswedmore and @colinboyd. I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review at http://jameswedmore.com/itunes. 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 the 3 levels of a stage are and what happens when you master selling from it Two amazing tips that Colin gave me that have helped me tremendously over the years with my own selling from stage How Colin learned that you needed to focus on more than just yourself when speaking The way to structure an effective presentation, and an example of how to utilize the stage at a level of mastery Your presentation literally has everything to do with this one thing… Purpose and the role of your story in the selling from stage process For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/256

My extraordinary guest today is my friend and Inner Circle Mastermind member, Colin Boyd, and he's here to share what really makes a person successful. If you're looking to make more money and impact with what you do, you've come to the right place! As a special bonus, Colin will be joining us again this Friday for a #BizTipFriday episode, where he'll be revealing his best strategies for crushing a presentation or speech. Trust me, you're not going to want to miss that one! The Recurring Revolution is back! To find up more, go to http://jameswedmore.com/tribe. Are you ready to create your Business by Design this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://www.businessbydesigntraining.net/! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'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 Colin, @jameswedmore and @colinboyd. I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review at http://jameswedmore.com/itunes. 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: Colin's own journey to step out as a personal brand and what he has learned about the importance confidence along the way The amazing shifts that can occur when you decide to shift your focus What he did to commit to what he believes about himself – and why it mattered so much How to open yourself up to the magic when speaking your message to others The 5 key things that are true for all successful people For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/255

Do you find yourself fearing that your business success, and everything you've built so far, isn't going to last? Maybe you feel like your business is already crashing down around you? These are things that I've felt and I've questioned since started my entrepreneurial journey, and what I share with you today has the opportunity to completely transform the relationship you have with your business. Make sure to stay tuned to the end of this episode, because I'll be going through a special guided meditation that you can refer back to whenever you find these doubts creeping back into your mind! The Recurring Revolution is back on April 25th, 2019! To find up more, go to http://jameswedmore.com/tribe. Are you ready to create your Business by Design this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://www.businessbydesigntraining.net/! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'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. I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review at http://jameswedmore.com/itunes. 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 fear may be there, but you'll just have to dig deep to be see it How holding on to those negative emotions is really holding you back The way that you show up for others has everything to do with your success How powerful your thoughts and past experiences can be What I did to get past the fear of my business crashing down The one thing that all entrepreneurs must make sure they master A powerful guided meditation and visualization exercise that you can start doing today to beat the fears and doubts you may have For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/254

Today we're talking all about raises, salaries and bonuses, and Jilly's back to help me answer a listener question around these topics. There are lots of different ways to compensate an individual, but as you'll hear, it's not always about money for him or her. As digital CEOs, it's our responsibility to figure out what each team member is looking for, and then to help foster the greatness within each of them! The Recurring Revolution is back on April 25th, 2019! To find up more, go to http://jameswedmore.com/tribe Are you ready to create your Business by Design this year? Be the first in line when the program opens by joining the waiting list at https://www.businessbydesigntraining.net/! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'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 us, @jameswedmore and @jillycedeno. We would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review at http://jameswedmore.com/itunes. 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 different way we approach compensating our team members Our philosophy on raises, and why we never "hand" someone a promotion Two types of bonuses you could use and examples of how we use each of them How gross revenue does not equal net revenue, and the way this factors into what people are paid What really motivates a team member – beyond just money My goal for every single person that every works in our organization Why it's essential to create an open environment in which your people can communicate with you For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/253