The Mind Your Business Podcast

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Episode 673: Your Complete Plan to Your First $100k with Digital Products Apr 08, 2024

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If you've ever wondered how to get from zero to $100k per year selling your digital products, we've got you covered! In today's episode, we walk you through a complete plan on how to do it, no matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey!

Save these dates, June 6th, 11th and 13th, because our once a year 3-part LIVE training is happening very soon, and you can join the Business By Design Priority List NOW at https://www.businessbydesign.net/!

We want to hear from you! 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 @jeunejenni.

In this episode you'll hear:

Why the $100k number is such a beautiful threshold to cross in business
The reasons I recommend you start working with 1-on-1 clients in the very first phase of your business
How Phase 2 will allow you to test a scalable offer in the marketplace and what the goal of the beta launch isn't
A look at Phase 3 and how you'll be repeating and refining in order to scale in it
What to consider about automation and getting an organic and paid strategy in place
The "holy grail" metric and the way in which this number will measures the performance and health of your launch

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/673

Episode 672: #BizTipFriday: The Three Metrics That Matter MOST In Your Business Apr 05, 2024

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In today's #BizTipFriday edition of the podcast, I introduce to you the three most important metrics that you absolutely must be tracking, and growing, in your business. The best part is, if you just take these three metrics and start focusing on them right now, it is going to powerfully guide you into the future of your business!

We want to hear from you! 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.

In this episode you'll hear:

What the primary three metrics to be tracking are and why, although important, profit is not one of them
Homework and action steps around these metrics that you can do right now to get a finger on the pulse of your business
What you need to keep in mind about your Instagram followers and other social media accounts
Two bonus metrics to measure after the big three are in place

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/672

Episode 671: "No Niche" to $400k A Year With Meg Burrage: A Digital CEO Success Story #WednesdayWeeklyWins Apr 03, 2024

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We're back with another Wednesday Weekly Win and Digital CEO Success Story, and today you'll meet a mom who jumped the corporate ship (being over $100k in debt) and has now taken her business to over $400k a year!

Meg Burrage initially joined BBD with no idea of what she wanted to teach and who she wanted to serve, but she had a vision and a dream and she went for it! In the process, Meg has created a growing business that has literally added $100k in revenue every single year, and we can't wait for you to hear how she did it.

Stay tuned as you'll be hearing from more amazing CEOs like Meg over the coming weeks who are continuing to apply what they're learning in BBD (and building successful business that will last)!

We want to hear from you! 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, @jeunejenni and @meg.burrage.

In this episode you'll hear:

How Meg's digital endeavor started with a brick-and-mortar failure
The amazing results she has been able to produce in the last few years of running her online business
A bit about the type of freedom Business By Design can provide its students
Why Meg says she just knew she was made for more in life
Her favorite business breakthrough since BBD
How the BBD community has made a lasting impact on Meg
A reminder that we are all great at something and there are people out there in need of our help
What Meg feels is my "secret sauce" as a teacher

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/671

Episode 670: Why Operating Like A Digital CEO Will Transform Your Business Apr 01, 2024

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Today we're looking at the four essential traits of the Digital CEO, and the reasons why stepping into this role is absolutely essential - no matter what stage of the business you're in right now!

The specific things we share in this episode should be the foundation or the core of any business, but they are what most entrepreneurs aren't doing. When you apply this philosophy you'll recognize the strategies that are working much quicker, and when you know how to apply them properly it changes everything!

We want to hear from you! 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 @jeunejenni.

In this episode you'll hear:

The main reason why we use and speak to the identity of the Digital CEO so much
A "rock bottom" time in my career and the two BIG realizations I made from this experience
What the common characteristics of a Digital CEO are and some results that our students are seeing by applying the principles we teach
The first thing that has to be the top priority for any entrepreneur, and what to do right now if you are resisting pieces of your business
What a system-oriented mindset looks like and the ways that replication and simplicity will transform your business as the Digital CEO
A hidden skill that I've mastered, and that no one is talking about, that I can contribute so much of the success I've achieved to

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/670

Episode 669: Rapid Fire Style Advice to Make an Outstanding Brand with Kate Taylor #BizTipFriday Mar 29, 2024

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Today's guest was here earlier this week to share her story of surviving and thriving after a spiritual breakdown, and she's back for a special #BizTipFriday edition of the podcast! In this episode, my own personal stylist Kate Taylor shares her insights and expertise on all things style, and as an entrepreneur with a brand you've got to hear what she has to say on this topic!

We want to hear from you! 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 @katetaylorstylist.

In this episode you'll hear:

What style is really all about and some tips for getting started with defining your style
Kate's pet peeves and how you can avoid being inauthentic in your style
A look at the psychology of style and why this matters
The importance of wearing colors that represent what it is that you want to convey
3 steps Kate recommends taking when first creating your style
Why she usually doesn't get involved in the photography aspect of styling

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/669

Episode 668: How a new mom replaced a full-time salary with 1 membership in 7 months with Kelly Lyons: A Digital CEO Success Story #WednesdayWeeklyWins Mar 27, 2024

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Today we're bringing back a segment we haven't done in awhile on the podcast, and sharing a Wednesday Weekly Win case study with a Business By Design student who is seeing mind blowing results! In this episode, you'll meet Kelly Lyons, who has created an incredibly successful business in a short amount of time, with two kids under the age of two! Jen recorded the first part of this interview last year when Kelly was one of our case study finalists during Rise of the Digital CEO, and we just knew we had to circle back and speak with Kelly again so she could share about the progress she has made since last year.

Stay tuned as you'll be hearing from more amazing CEOs like Kelly over the coming weeks who are continuing to apply what they're learning in BBD (and building successful business that will last)!

Save these dates, May 29th, June 3rd and 5th, because our once a year 3-part LIVE training is happening very soon, and you can join the Business By Design Priority List NOW at https://www.businessbydesign.net/rise!

In this episode you'll hear:

Kelly's journey from being a teacher to becoming an entrepreneur and how she just knew she had to be a part of BBD
The biggest lessons she learned as a mom with two babies entering the world of entrepreneurship
The ways in which BBD shifted everything for Kelly's business and what it looked like for her to shift her business model to that of a membership
How having gratitude and the specific processes she has gotten from BBD have helped skyrocketed her business
Details on how Kelly finished 2023 in her business and the journey she's been on since she was interviewed last year
The key pieces that have allowed her to 4x her revenue during that time
A key transformation that has happened for Kelly in the last 7 months
Her golden nugget of advice for someone who is on the fence about joining BBD

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/668

Episode 667: How to Survive a Spiritual Breakdown with Kate Taylor Mar 25, 2024

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For today's episode, I'm joined by my dear friend and member of my Performance Mastermind, Kate Taylor. Kate is an incredible entrepreneur and stylist (including being my own stylist!) and she is here to talk about how to survive a messy spiritual breakdown and create a breakthrough in the process.

We cover so many topics in this one as Kate reveals the biggest lessons, spiritual and personal growth she has made on her journey. If you're feeling called to lean into spirituality in your own life, then this powerful episode is for you!

In this episode you'll hear:

The calling Kate was feeling to add a different type of spiritual component to her business and why this felt so scary and uncomfortable for her
What I told Kate then about ego and impact as it relates to the pull she was feeling at that time
Why growing is so hard for many to do and what the process of growth actually entails
How I view "coincidences" and some of the ways you can start using life's beautiful synchronicities as you become aware of them
What Kate came to realize about the issue of control and the need to just let go
The moment she truly became aware of what she should have been focusing on and the powerful lessons that came from this experience

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/667

Episode 666: What To Do With An Idea: How To Turn Light Bulbs Into Cold Hard Cash Mar 18, 2024

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So much of business is about ideas, but what the heck do you even do when you get a great idea? In this episode, not only do we answer this question, but we break down how to determine if your idea is a good or a bad one, the ways to test ideas, what to do when it isn't working for you and how to know when it's time to give up on an idea. These are things that I've gotten really good at over the years I've been in business, and we want to share it all with you here today!

We want to hear from you! 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 @jeunejenni.

In this episode you'll hear:

Why I like to look at every idea as a living thing that needs to grow
The phases that ideas will go through and why it's important to realize that even good ideas can start out as "messy" ones
How the approach I take to ideas if different than most, plus the common theme I see with all business ideas
The way to tell if it's time to move into the investment phase and to start putting money behind your idea
What often happens when you get too attached to a particular idea that you have
Why I want you to ignore the opinions of others and what you should be focusing on instead
A simple question that you can ask yourself to gain more clarity with your idea and offer
The 3 phases of the incubation phase of an idea and what Jen has learned about the investment piece
What types of questions you can ask yourself to start having more ideas coming in
Some of the reasons why eliminating certain ideas is crucial to your success

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/666

Episode 665: What I Wish I Knew When I Started My Digital Business (And Had To Learn The Hard Way) Mar 11, 2024

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Are you new to the digital, product-based or personal brand-based business? Maybe you've been in business for awhile now, but you're just not getting the traction you want? I struggled for a long time and I'm always reflecting on my past and how I got to where I am today, and that's why in this episode, I want to share the things that I wish I knew when I started, in order to help guide you on your journey!

Save these dates, June 6th, 11th and 13th, because it's almost time again for our once a year 3-part LIVE training, The Rise of the Digital CEO! It's where I pull back the curtain and share the most valuable pieces of what I've done over 17 years to now have a $12 million to $13 million a year business selling digital products, and how to do it in a fast and ever-changing market. No matter where you're at in your business, I guarantee that you are going to hear something that you've never heard before, that you can apply now and that will change your business forever. So stay tuned because we have some really cool stuff coming that will absolutely blow your mind, and don't forget to save that date, June 6th, for the start of The Rise of the Digital CEO!

We want to hear from you! 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 @jeunejenni.

In this episode you'll hear:

How I learned that launches don't have to be stressful
The very first big mistake I made when I started my business and one that I want you to avoid
A reminder of the role that effective communication will play in your success
How you need no more than 90-days to produce the result or outcome that you're looking for
Why it's often your second (or third), not your first, that will be your "home run" offer
The reason you need to understand that you're in the direct response business, and just having marketing is not enough to be successful in this business

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/665

Episode 664: The REAL Reason Your Content Isn't Landing Or Creating Engagement w/Brandon Lucero Mar 04, 2024

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Today's episode is a deep dive into all things messaging, content and how to talk like a powerful authority and thought leader! This is a HUGE topic for myself and all entrepreneurs, which is why I'm excited to have my good friend Brandon Lucero back on the podcast. Brandon is one of the very best in the world at this copy stuff, and not just at doing it, but with teaching it to others. So listen closely, because Brandon is revealing the REAL reason your content isn't landing or creating engagement in this super powerful episode!

If you'd like to learn how to communicate so your content, ads, emails, and sales mechanisms can become 2x more effective and automatically stand out regardless of how many competitors you have, you'll want to check out Brandon's free 3-day live experience, Master Your Profitable Messaging, happening March 18th, 20th and 22nd at 10 PST. To register now and reserve your spot, all you have to do is go to www.jameswedmore.com/messaging!

We want to know what resonates the most with you from this episode! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @iambrandonlucero.

In this episode you'll hear:

The number one place where people are going wrong with their messaging in 2024
What the difference is between a problem and a mistake, and why it's so important to remember this when you are creating content
Why Brandon always looks at the behavior of buyers when determining what their symptoms really are
The reason that the language you use is key and specific questions that will help you go deeper to get the info you need for creating effective content
How learning to become a better teacher allowed Brandon to make more money
Why we both agree that buyers have moved beyond just needing to "know, like and trust" to purchase your products and services
How creating effective content boils down to the subconscious automations that we all have
Our biggest pet peeves and the huge mistakes people are making in their copy and content right now
Why you need to understand that content is EVERYTHING and what you can expect to gain when you attend Brandon's upcoming 3-day live workshop

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/664

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