The Mind Your Business Podcast

Do you wish that there was a way you could launch and not be working 12-hour days, while running around like a chicken with your head cut off? Your wish is granted! In today's episode I share how my team and I look at launching our signature program, Business By Design, and you'll hear how it's really all about the energy you bring into this process! 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'm excited to announce that the 2020 BBD Video series, The Rise of the Digital CEO is now here, and you can learn more (for a very limited time) at www.jameswedmore.com/rotdc ! 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 this episode you'll hear: What inspired me to create this episode and share our thought process around launching How we are able to consistently make our launches bigger, better and higher-performing Why you'll want to begin thinking of your launch as a performance Things you shouldn't be doing in your launch The big numbers we look at in our launch – and why we do it What I mean when I say "tweak what counts" For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/380

Today's case study of the week is not just going to show you how to change your model from one-to-one to one-to-many, you'll learn how you can market your products and services to both teens and parents. My special guest is Julie Kim, a graduate of USC and Harvard who has created an unbelievable business in a relatively short period of time. Julie has built an online mentoring world for high school students that want to get accepted into their dream colleges, and she talks about how she does it, why she does it and what she has done to achieve the success she has had (so far)! 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 Julie, @jameswedmore and @julie_kim7. I'm excited to announce that the 2020 BBD Video series, The Rise of the Digital CEO is now here, and you can learn more at www.jameswedmore.com/rotdc ! 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 this episode you'll hear: How her copy has shifted since she first started her business and what the result has been in reaching her target audience The way that Julie is navigating the sales process working with teenagers entering college How she has been able to successfully transition to a "one-to-many" model (and you can too!) What the concept of your "vehicle" is all about Why each of her student's stories are so important The real reasons that Julie does what she does today and what's next for this amazing entrepreneur For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/379

I was asked an important question a few months back, and I wanted to answer it on today's podcast. As the title says, in this episode I'm identifying the 5 types of beliefs that must shift before you can get what you want, and if you can smash these beliefs, you will massively grow your business! 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'm excited to announce that the 2020 BBD Video series, The Rise of the Digital CEO is coming very soon (Monday, June 15th, 2020) and you can learn more at www.jameswedmore.com/rotdc ! 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 this episode you'll hear: The "belief about beliefs" that is holding many people back What is really possible… That it's really not going to take more time or effort to make more money (and impact) What using the "failure" label is actually masking How predictions are beliefs – and what to do about them For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/378

If you're a regular listener of this show, you know that we have recently purchased homes in beautiful Sedona, Arizona to rent out as Airbnb units. As I have discovered, many of the things I've learned doing this can be applied to a digital business, and I'll be sharing them with you on this #BizTipFriday edition of the 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, @jameswedmore. I'm excited to announce that the 2020 BBD Video series, The Rise of the Digital CEO is coming very soon (Monday, June 15th, 2020) and you can learn more at www.jameswedmore.com/rotdc ! 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 this episode you'll hear: Why we chose to invest in Sedona, and what our experience as property owners there has been like so far What doing proper research and always knowing your numbers will allow you to do Examples of how we've found "diamonds in the rough" – and what this could mean for your business What will help you sell even more than words can The structure, processes and automation we're putting into place to make this venture a success (without taking up all of our time) Having great people on your team will do this for you For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/377

It's been a hard week for so many of us, and today I have a very important and powerful episode for you. Here to guide us is my special guest Makhosi, the founder of TheRoyalShaman.com, and an executive coach and authentic African Shaman. I know this conversation will give you a much deep context on so many big issues that we need to be talking about right now. Trust me when I say that this is one that you'll want to listen to again and again! 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 Makhosi, @jameswedmore and @theroyalshaman. 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 this episode you'll hear: We can all contribute to changing what is happening – but we have to do this Why these current events are not a "cause and effect" What people are really looking for from spirituality The four steps we can take today to access higher levels of our consciousness My own powerful experiences working with a Shaman, and so much more For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/376

We're ending this week with an episode highlighting another remarkable entrepreneur of color from our community. As I've mentioned, this series is inspired by recent events in the world, and we wanted to stand up and speak out with love. We re-introduced you to past guests of the podcast each day this week, and I hope you enjoy this one with "The Baby Whisperer", Tamiko Kelly! 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 Tamiko, @jameswedmore and @iamtamikokelly. 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 this episode you'll hear: How Tamiko helps her clients and why the work she does is so important for each family she works with The changes she's seen in her business since joining Business By Design and clarified her vision Her experiences in building a team in helping her to achieve this vision The stories Tamiko told herself when she decided to move her business online What she attributes her success to and the advice she has for new entrepreneurs Why Tamiko believes that money is never wasted and how she transformed the way she relates with money For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/375

For today's episode we're continuing our new segment of the podcast, where we highlight remarkable entrepreneurs of color from our community. This series is inspired by recent events in the world, and we wanted to stand up and speak out with love. We'll be re-introducing you to past guests of the podcast each day this week, and we're proud to share their stories, and to have listeners who care too. You may remember the incredible story of one entrepreneur who went from ZERO to $196K in just 5 months, with no list. His name is Njeru Nthigah, and here is another opportunity for you to learn from his journey! 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 Njeru, @jameswedmore and @njerunthigah. 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 this episode you'll hear: His incredible journey to America, with $749 in his pocket The powerful intention Njeru set a year ago and what he was able to manifest from it How he was able to overcome his biggest challenge, what he calls "The Imposter Disease" The 3 major realizations Njeru has made that has contributed to his amazing success What his first launch and live event after BBD looked like How Njeru is able to get so many referrals, and close at an extremely high rate, by keeping it simple Who he is now and what is possible for him What Njeru means by "you can't move a parked car" For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/374

For today's episode we're continuing our new segment of the podcast, where we highlight remarkable entrepreneurs of color from our community. This series is inspired by recent events in the world, and we wanted to stand up and speak out with love. We'll be re-introducing you to past guests of the podcast each day this week, and we're proud to share their stories, and to have listeners who care too. In late 2019 we released an incredible conversation with Kim McCarter, and you'll get the opportunity to listen again in this special episode. 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 Kim, @jameswedmore and @mskimmccarter. 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 this episode you'll hear: The BIG pivot Kim made earlier this year and what led to her making the decision to do it What gave her permission to deep dive into the mindset piece of business What happened once she got the courage to pivot, and the role that Business By Design played in the process The doubts, fears and stories that Kim faced and overcame The way she went back to basics with her offers, what they looked like and the amazing results she generated with them How Kim realized who her ideal customer really is What's holding people back from pivoting and doing what they want to do in life and business For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/373

Today marks a new segment of the podcast, where we highlight remarkable entrepreneurs of color from our community. This series is inspired by recent events in the world, and we wanted to stand up and speak out with love. We'll be re-introducing you to past guests of the podcast each day this week, and we're proud to share their stories, and to have listeners who care too. First up, Mr. Jason Brown! 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 Jason, @jameswedmore and @brownreport. 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 this episode you'll hear: Jason's philosophy for business and the 3 core principles he never lost sight of Why quitting your job too soon is a big mistake that many entrepreneurs will make What a typically day for Jason would look like while he was working a corporate job and building his dream business on the side The "missing piece" that was holding Jason back from success online How he knew it was time to quit his corporate job, including the "light bulb moment" that gave him the push What his life and business look like now… Jason's advice for someone struggling to balance a full-time job while pursuing their dreams of owning a business For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/372

For today's show I'm joined by Sarajane Case, who is an author, speaker, podcaster and creator of Enneagram and Coffee. I've been wanting to learn more about the Enneagram for awhile now, because at the core it's about getting to know more about yourself and understanding YOU. Sarajane reveals what the Enneagram is, how it will help you, the ways to figure out what your number is and so much more. Get ready, we go deep in this episode! 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 Sarajane, @jameswedmore and @enneagramandcoffee. 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. For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/371