The Mind Your Business Podcast

Are you putting yourself out there, but not getting sales? Well, you’re in business to make money and there’s no way around selling. On this episode I want to talk to you about the things that I look at when I’m creating my own marketing, because if you’re marketing isn’t up to par, it will show in your business!   In this episode you’ll learn: How I define “marketing”, and what it really does for your business The last thing you’ll want to do when it comes to marketing if you’re a personal brand like I am! The essential ingredients that go into all of my marketing activities Why you’ll need to position yourself as an authority figure in your industry – and how to start doing this Each piece of your content has to do these three things… The role of stories in your marketing and an exercise you can do today to start crafting yours My two favorite words of copy and how you can use them to effectively market you and your business!

On today’s episode I’m sharing a recent struggle I had around my own creativity, and what I was unintentionally doing to contribute to this situation. You’ll hear that when it comes to creativity, you really need to just trust that it will come at its own time - and in its own way. In this episode you’ll learn: When it comes to creativity, “allowing” is the key word We all need creativity in our marketing – stop trying to do this Creativity can take many different forms The reason why I normally don’t place deadlines on myself… Your environment and the people you surround yourself with play a big role in your own creativity Inspiration is everywhere!

I’ve really been looking forward to bringing this episode to you! Today I’m talking all about intuition and how I’ve used it in my own personal and business life. I’m going to give you the practical steps that you can start taking today to tap into your own intuition. So, are you ready to see what doing this can bring to your life? In this episode you’ll learn: How I define intuition and the four major types that you can tap into The role of the rational mind and why you’ll need to have faith About fascinating studies that prove the existence of intuition and ways that it can be developed How your core beliefs relate to all of this And much more!

We’re kicking off 2018 with a special bonus episode, where I’m answering a Listener Question of the Week on how to deal with the people in your life that just don’t “get it.” Are you facing something similar? Then you’ll want to hear my thoughts on what you can (and can’t) do! In this episode you’ll learn: What often happens to your relationships when you discover a world of possibilities in your own life Why it’s not your job to “fix” or “repair” anyone else! The role of the sceptic within you… The realization I made when I became aware of what I was doing to my own family A reframe you can make that will shift the behavior of others There’s only one thing that you really have control over… A challenge and experiment I have for you to try!  

I just might anger some people with today’s episode, but stick with me here because I’ll be telling you why morning routines are a waste of time! I’m going to help you reframe things around this topic, and I share what to do instead. In this episode you’ll learn:   Why most people are doing morning routines in the first place My challenge to you for getting rid of the “box”! The very first step to take in this process… Why finding things that make you feel good is a must And more!

It’s time for another bonus Wednesday episode, and today I’m giving you the secret for attracting more wealth and abundance. It’s not complicated - it all boils down to just one word. I also have a special challenge for you to try as an experiment in your own life! In this episode you’ll learn: Exceptions for when the secret I talk about won’t work… Where to start when appreciating and being grateful for the blessings in your own life The recent giving and donation experience that has opened my eyes to the possibilities of what we can accomplish The special responsibility we all have as entrepreneurs on this planet How abundant people really operate!

As we near the end of the year, it’s the perfect time for us entrepreneurs to start reflecting on the past 12 months and to begin dreaming more intentionally for 2018. It’s time to think bigger, act bigger, and do bigger, and on this episode I’m sharing how you can start doing this right away! In this episode you’ll learn: The significant breakthroughs I’ve made this year What role detachment really plays The thing that I said “No” to this year that just might shock you (and why I did this)! Why just creating new products isn’t always the best answer to increasing your revenue The one group of people you should be focusing on in your business  What is leverage and how I use it in my life and business The single best decision I made all year!

If you’re in business, there’s a really good chance that you’ve had to refund a customer before. You’ve probably experienced the sting and hurt, and even started questioning yourself or your business. What does a refund really mean though? In this special bonus episode, return guest of the podcast Mel Abraham joins me to look at how we can begin to “reframe the refund”! In this episode you’ll learn: How a refund is actually a good thing for your business! Why a lack of refunds, or low number, can be an indicator of a problem needed to be addressed There are implications of holding onto a story about refunds (and consequences of doing so) Why we need to always be “honouring our offer” Refunds are usually not due to an issue with your product, but instead this…   What you can do to insulate yourself from the things that can trigger you!

For today’s episode I’m joined by my wife Chelsea, and we’re talking all about love. More specifically, we’re looking at why loving yourself is so important, and what can happen in your life when you really commit to doing this!  In this episode you’ll learn:   How sometimes the most profound, life-changing ideas are also the most simple ones… What’s the chatter in your head really saying? How we can create more love for not only ourselves, but the entire world The Universe will give you signs (you just have to be open to receiving them)  What inspired Chelsea’s #iamlove campaign, and how you can participate! The actions steps you can take now to expand your self-love

We all have emotional drivers, but what are they, how did we get them in the first place and how have they affected the way we show up in our lives? Sonia Stringer is a professional speaker, coach and popular mentor in the network marketing and direct selling profession, and she’s going to help shed more light on this topic today. In this episode you’ll learn:   What uncovering our drives is really going to do for us  The greatest reward as an entrepreneur is…(hint: it’s not money)! There are both good and bad sides to our drivers The ways our environments have contributed to the formation of these drivers My own emotional drives and the biggest breakthrough I have made! Three things you can do today…