The Mind Your Business Podcast

Today I have a very special and powerful #BizTipFriday for you! Just this week on the podcast I shared some challenges I was in the middle of, or as what I referred to as the "Second Act" that I was in. In this episode, I'm revealing how these challenges were really a blessing for me, and how the pain made me pay attention and move through it. As a result, I learned the lesson that I needed to learn, and there are so many takeaways that you can get from my experience that you will be able to apply in your own life - no matter what you're going through! 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. You need an audience if you want to sell your stuff, but what if I told you that you don't need a big audience, or millions of followers to do that? In fact, we see that it's just with your first 100 leads where you really start getting momentum! That is why I created my FREE 14-video step-by-step mini-course, Your First 100 Leads, and the feedback and results we're seeing from this free program is incredible! To access it, simply go to https://jameswedmore.com/100. If you'd like to create your BEST content, you're going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven't heard, I'm now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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 you need to understand about the things that your business will absolutely require of you The big lesson I learned from my recent house remodel An important question to ask right now to find clarity in your business What I have seen by releasing my own fears Why competing with others based on lowest price is not the strategy to use for a successful business A look at the different roles in a business and the importance of outsourcing at least some of them A simple activity you can do to identify the low value tasks in your business For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/530

Today's episode is all about the nightmare that is my house remodel, and how it pertains to your business and managing any problem! 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. If you'd like to create your BEST content, you're going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven't heard, I'm now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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: The story of moving into my dream home and the disaster remodel that followed What the "second act" is and the advice I have for anyone who finds themselves in this phase of their story 6 crucial things that will prevent you from making the second act What to do to get yourself out of that phase A step-by-step look at how I've handled the situation at my home The importance of focusing on solid communication as a leader How having a powerful conversation can change everything For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/529

Today I have a special bonus episode for you, featuring a replay of an Instagram Live that I recently did with my friend and messaging expert Brandon Lucero! If you're doing all the things that you think you're supposed to be doing, but you still don't have the engagement or sales showing up, then you just might have a messaging problem, and we're going to help you with that in this episode! At the time that this episode airs, Brandon's entire messaging program, New Generation Mastery, is live! If you're ready to master your messaging then you're going to want to sign up for Brandon's program at https://jameswedmore.com/mastery, and when you combine this with the free bonus trainings that I'm going to give you (valued at over $8k!) - get ready for your biggest launch yet! 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 @iambrandonlucero. If you'd like to create your BEST content, you're going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven't heard, I'm now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok 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: Brandon's definition of messaging, and the biggest problem he sees people having in this area How literally everything in your business comes down to your messaging Some bad advice he sees being shared in the online space about content creation Why it's so important to understand the concept of market sophistication versus market saturation What to do to start getting your clients more results, and faster The impact that transforming my own messaging had on Business By Design How to really start to get your audience to pay attention (and to buy!) from you For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/528

Have you wondered what it really takes to get an online business off the ground and thriving? Today I'm here with Nathania Stambouli, a past guest of this podcast, current member of my Performance Mastermind, and winner of our BBD Case Study of the Year. In this episode, Nathania gives a behind-the-scenes look at how she has built her successful business in a relatively short period of time, and there are so many nuggets for you to learn from her in this one! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @nattasticyoga. If you'd like to create your BEST content, you're going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven't heard, I'm now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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: Some common lies and limiting beliefs that are holding back struggling entrepreneurs right now A big misconception about what's required to be an online expert Nathania's thoughts on dealing with hate and judgment from others Why she believes that perfection is just an illusion The impact that lacking self-awareness will have, and the ways that Nathania has developed hers What the results you achieve will tell you about your intentions Why making decisions out of fear rather than vision is such a damaging practice Strategies for best positioning yourself in your market What Nathania's zone of genius is and what's next in the evolution of her business For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/527

You may remember the segments that I did last year called Coaching over Coffee, where I went live on Instagram to coach a follower on all things business, and then re-aired those segments on the podcast. Well, Coaching over Coffee is back by popular demand! Today I'll be sharing the coaching call I did on Instagram back in February, where I revealed an ingredient that will help you get to "YES" every single time (plus more)! I'll be going live once a month in March, April and May 2022 as well, and the only way you can know when is by turning on my post notifications on Instagram! 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. If you'd like to create your BEST content, you're going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven't heard, I'm now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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: Where today's guest is at with her current launch and what her sales goals look like for it A key component that is missing from her offer, and what my advice around this is for her Why deadlines are such an important component of your offer When and how to set a deadline the right way An exercise you can do to tune into what your clients' needs really are One of my favorite promotions to use, besides launching The 2 main reasons why people are not buying, plus a simple solution to shift their mindset My thought process and approach to creating my Sales Page By Design For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/526

I've spoken about my entrepreneurial journey on previous episodes, but today Jilly is interviewing me to help uncover all the dirt on how I first hit 7-figures in business! 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. If you'd like to create your BEST content, you're going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven't heard, I'm now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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: The BIG learning experience I got from my first business idea What I learned from starting and operating a mobile bartending business The ways in which living conditionally is holding back so many entrepreneurs How I transitioned to being the "YouTube Guy", and an interesting place in life I found myself in back in October 2013 2 major shifts I went through to make more money – and why you'll need to do this too An internal change I had to make to take my business to a million dollars a year, and why letting go of the opinions of others was so key What to watch for as your business grows How I strive to show up each day as a leader of my team One thing I do at the end of every single launch For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/525

For the final installment of our TikTok series on the podcast, my friend Kathrin Zenkina (aka "Manifestation Babe") is joining us to share her expertise on leveraging TikTok to make more sales, as well how to use the "haters" to actually grow your business – and so much more! 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 @manifestationbabe. If you'd like to create your BEST content, you're going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven't heard, I'm now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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 Kathrin initially discovered TikTok and the way she now uses it in her business What you can do to leverage TikTok for Instagram Some TikTok tactics and "borrowed creativity" Using elements of TikTok in Instagram Reels to create something visually different Kathrin's best advice on handling the haters Tips for curating your content and identifying holes in your content through the feedback from others For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/524

As we continue our mini-series this week about TikTok, our featured guest today is Jasmine Star, an expert at helping entrepreneurs grow their social platforms! In this episode, Jasmine reveals the major differences between Tiktok and Instagram Reels, and how you can start seeing BIG results from your efforts on TikTok! 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 @jasminestar. If you'd like to create your BEST content, you're going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven't heard, I'm now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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 the process of getting on TikTok looked like for Jasmine The most important things to do first on the platform How Jasmine assesses a piece of content to replicate across her channels The ways that TikTok has shifted how we consider organic or creative content creation What her typical process for content creation looks like, and the important metric she considers when it comes to video content The major difference between TikTok and Instagram, plus her recommended content tweaks for each Jasmine's predictions for the future of social media For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/523

We're back with another episode of our TikTok mini-series, and today's guest is an expert at creating killer content on the platform! Cayla Craft is the Rich Mom, Million Mentor Investor and founder of The Mommy Millionaire, and in this episode, she shares a ton of great strategies you can use on TikTok to grow your list, and ultimately, sell your product! 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 @cayla.craft. If you'd like to create your BEST content, you're going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven't heard, I'm now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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 Cayla got her start on Tiktok and why she ultimately decided to go on the platform The type of content that she creates on both Instagram and TikTok, and what she has found works the best for each Where educational videos do best and how to set up your "how to" content How often to post on TikTok, plus the "must have" types of posts to use there The most powerful video that Cayla has ever done on TikTok The ways in which TikTok is levelling the playing field for all creators What to understand about your TikTok bio Why going viral won't change your business without this one thing Cayla's advice for getting a high number of views and followers on TikTok For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/522

TikTok can have a steep learning curve for new users, but it doesn't have to be difficult with the right approach and strategies! Today we're continuing our special mini-series on TikTok with our special guest Wave Wyld, a TikTok Consultant that helps businesses and brands grow through the power of TikTok. Wave shares so many great tips in this episode that you can use right away to uplevel your TikTok game, and I can't wait to hear how what she reveals today has helped 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 @wavewyld. If you'd like to create your BEST content, you're going to want to grab our step-by-step Content Creation Guide! In this special 9-page guide, I give you your play-by-play plan for how to create content SO powerful that your audience not only wants to consume it, but wants to spread your message for you, my secret to 3Xing my content output in 1/3 of the time, and more! You can get your copy now at https://jameswedmore.com/createcontent! In case you haven't heard, I'm now on TikTok, and you can follow me at https://jameswedmore.com/tiktok. 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: Wave's thoughts on going viral on TikTok as your objection, and what she says you need to be focusing on instead Why TikTok Trends are so important to use and the best types for a business account The reasons you can't just repurpose your content from other platforms to use on TikTok Some features that TikTok provides its creators so that they can entertain their followers Why you don't need a huge following to be successful, and examples of Wave's clients who are doing this The main metric to pay attention to as a TikTok creator What to avoid if your target audience isn't children How Wave gets people to download her Free Weekly Trend Report The benefits of using the green screen effect and livestreaming on TikTok For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/521