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Episode 838: Wednesday Weekly Win Live From Set: How Katherine Beck Built a Multiple 6-Figure Dialect Coaching Business for Hollywood's Biggest Stars

Jun 26, 20261h 3m

Episode 837: Wednesday Weekly Win From Membership to Course: The Pivot That Helped Sophie Build a 6-Figure Fertility Business

Jun 23, 202646 min

[LIMITED EDITION] The Business Breakthrough Experience Training 3 VIP Q+A

Jun 22, 20261h 20m

[LIMITED EDITION] The Business Breakthrough Experience Training 3 Replay (Full Length)

Jun 22, 20263h 27m

[LIMITED EDITION] The Business Breakthrough Experience: Training Two - 60-Minute Highlights Recap

Jun 18, 20261h 4m

[LIMITED EDITION] The Working Parents Breakthrough Audio Replay

Jun 17, 20261h 13m

[LIMITED EDITION] The 6-Figure Breakthrough Panel Audio Replay

Jun 17, 20261h 43m

Episode 836: Wednesday Weekly Win: How Rita Turned a Viral Moment Into a Sold-Out Beta and Global Retreat Business with Business By Design (And Why She Wishes She'd Found James Before Spending Thousands on Other Coaching)

Jun 17, 20261h 5m

Episode 835: Wednesday Weekly Win: How Brad Bizjack Built a 7-Figure Brand with Business By Design (The Messaging Shifts, Launch Tweaks, and Strategic Pivots That Changed Everything)

Jun 17, 202642 min

[LIMITED EDITION] The Beta Breakthrough Panel Audio Replay

Jun 15, 20261h 49m

[LIMITED EDITION] The Business Breakthrough Experience: Training One Q+A Replay

Jun 15, 20261h 5m

[LIMITED EDITION] The Business Breakthrough Experience: Training One - 60-Minute Highlights Recap

Jun 15, 20261h 6m

Episode 834: Wednesday Weekly Win Breakthrough of the Year: How Chanelle Jefferson Built a Multiple 6-Figure Fine Art Business and Sold-Out Retreats in Portugal

Jun 10, 202653 min

Episode 833: Wednesday Weekly Win: Do Less, Make More — How Brandon Built a 7-Figure Digital Business That Runs Like a Machine & The Art of Reinventing Without Burning Everything Down

Jun 10, 202641 min

Episode 832: The 5 Musts That You've Got to Include and Be Doing in ALL of Your Launches

Jun 8, 202643 min

Episode 831: Wednesday Weekly Win Six-Figure Series: From Pivot to Profit - How Megan Walked Away from One 6-Figure Business and Built Another with BBD

Jun 3, 20261h 18m

Episode 830: How to Audit Your Business - The Only Numbers You MUST Be Tracking

Jun 1, 202643 min

Episode 829: Wednesday Weekly Win Six-Figure Series: How Maytal Turned Her Healing Through Dance Passion Into a Multiple 6-Figure Business and How She Automated Her Business to Keep Growing While She Healed Herself From The Big C

May 27, 202658 min

Episode 828: The Art of the Irresistible Offer: The Difference Between Ideas That Sell and Ones That Never Will

May 25, 202644 min

Episode 827: Wednesday Weekly Win Breakthrough Of The Year Series: How ER Doctor Tessa Built a Million-Dollar Business in a Market of Only a Few Thousand People

May 20, 202649 min

Episode 826: How to Engineer the Next Quantum Leap in Your Business

May 18, 20267 min

Episode 825: Wednesday Weekly Win Six-Figure Series: The Paid Challenge Launch Model That Built Amoya's 6-Figure Business

May 13, 202655 min

Episode 824: What To Do If No One Is Buying Your Stuff

May 11, 202651 min

Episode 823: #BizTipFriday Edition: How We Use AI Today (And It's Not How You Might Think)

May 8, 202651 min

Episode 822: Wednesday Weekly Win 6-Figure Success Series: How Zoom Expert Betsy Transformed Her Digital Offers List Building With YouTube and Launched a Brand-New Beta Offer That Changed the Game in 2025

May 6, 202651 min

Episode 821: The Complete Crash Course on How to Price Any Product

May 4, 202636 min

Episode 820: #BizTipFriday Edition: The 10 Agreements That My Future Self Would Force Me to Sign Before I Ever Started a Business

May 1, 202629 min

Episode 819: Wednesday Weekly Win 6-Figure Success Series: How Eliza Turned Her 1:1 Therapy Practice Into a Thriving 6-Figure Digital Business Through Mastering Her Messaging and Knowing Her Numbers

Apr 29, 20261h 19m

Episode 818: Audience Building: Best Lead Getting Strategies 2026

Apr 27, 202637 min

Episode 817: #BizTipFriday Edition: Breaking Down The Beta Offer (Your First Online Offer: Where to Start)

Apr 24, 202636 min

Episode 816: Wednesday Weekly Win Beta Breakthrough Series: How a Pet Photographer Ina Went From One-to-One Clients to a Sold Out Beta Offer Setting Her Own Hours and Serving Her Niche Community

Apr 22, 202637 min

Episode 815: Wednesday Weekly Win Beta Breakthrough Series: How Fashionista Gillian Transforms Her Fashion Styling Business From a Sold Out Beta Offer Into a Scalable Signature Program and a Membership with Momentum

Apr 22, 202657 min

Episode 814: 11 Things You Can Do To Simplify Your Business: How To Build a Business That Runs Without You

Apr 21, 202651 min

Episode 813: Wednesday Weekly Win Beta Breakthrough Series: How Working Mom Agustina Filled Her Beta Then Created a Lifestyle That Lets Her Work From Home While Her Son Surfs Every Day

Apr 15, 202647 min

Episode 812: What's Working Best from Q1 in 2026 PART 2

Apr 13, 202657 min

Episode 811: #BizTipFriday Edition: 5 Things You Can Only Learn With a Great Coach

Apr 10, 202624 min

Episode 810: Wednesday Weekly Win Beta Breakthrough Series: How Dance Instructor Adia Sold Out Her First Beta and Built a Thriving Digital Dance Community

Apr 8, 202652 min

Episode 809: What's Working Best from Q1 in 2026 PART 1

Apr 6, 20261h 5m

Episode 808: How To Be Good with Money & Program Your Body for Abundance with Kate Northrup

Apr 3, 20261h 6m

Episode 807: Transforming Your Relationship with Money with Kate Northrup

Mar 30, 20261h 28m

Ep 806Episode 806: How to Become a Stellar Coach (So You Can Get More Results For Your Clients) - Part Three

I've always said great musicians don't just play notes; they hear the music differently than the rest of us. They have "ear training." In this final installment of our coaching series, Jenni and I show you how to develop that same level of acuity for your coaching conversations. If you want to move past being a content creator and start becoming a master of results, you have to stop looking at what your clients are doing and start listening to the beliefs they are holding. I'm walking you through my exact plan of attack for dismantling the invisible architecture of a client's limitations. We're breaking down the A-B-C Framework, showing you how to cut the tape that holds those disempowering thoughts together, and a whole lot more. You'll hear how I'm living proof that your current "OS" isn't a life sentence; it's just a set of beliefs that haven't been challenged yet. So, this episode is about more than just coaching tactics; it's about walking yourself, and your clients, back to the Truth! Get on the Stellar Coach Priority List! To be the first to know when the next spots open and get access to the powerful coaching tools designed to help you create deeper breakthroughs and transformational results, go to www.jameswedmore.com/coach! Want my Business Profitability Playbook? Come follow me on IG and DM me PROFIT and I'll send it over! And don't forget, if you want to be the first to know when Jenni reopens the doors to her monthly meditation membership, The InnerStellar Collective? If you're craving more intuition, mindfulness, and intentional space in your life, join the waitlist here. You'll be the first to hear what's coming next - go to www.bbdcoaching.com/innerstellarcollective. ✨ If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jenniwedmore. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most from this episode and especially what you want covered in future ones! In this episode you'll hear: Why every belief contains a perceived truth and how I use the A-B-C Framework to map out a client's mental traps How to use "Linguistic Parables" and quotations to slip a breakthrough past your client's "Guardian of the Mind" My simple, three-step formula for building a "Metaphor Dictionary" so you're never left searching for the right analogy in the heat of a session The way that I use one powerful sentence to dismantle the belief that "more sales" will solve a "profitability problem" A 30-step linguistic drill I designed to help you become faster, sharper, and more automatic when challenging a client's logic Why I believe great coaching isn't about making a client "wrong," but about removing the layers of separation from their higher self A vulnerable look at the version of me that thought coding my own pages was the only way to be "successful," and the journal entries that prove anyone can shift their OS Why direct confrontation triggers the ego and how to use agreement to move a client toward a new perspective For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/806

Mar 23, 20261h 10m

Ep 805Episode 805: How to Become a Stellar Coach (So You Can Get More Results For Your Clients) - Part Two

If you are in the business of digital products, education, or coaching, you aren't just a content creator - you are in the business of solving problems and producing results. But I've learned that results rarely come from transferring more information; they come from the quality of the questions you ask. As we continue our special series on coaching, Jenni and I share the art of powerful questioning. We explore why most coaches stay stuck in "why" traps that lead to circular thinking, and how you can use the right questions, at the right time, to bypass a client's ego and spark real breakthroughs. From chunking down multi-layered problems to using the Sherlock Holmes method to detect hidden constraints, we're giving you the exact language to transform your coaching sessions into high-impact, elegant masterclasses in this one! Get on the Stellar Coach Priority List! To be the first to know when the next spots open and get access to the powerful coaching tools designed to help you create deeper breakthroughs and transformational results, go to www.jameswedmore.com/coach! Want my Business Profitability Playbook? Come follow me on IG and DM me PROFIT and I'll send it over! And don't forget, if you want to be the first to know when Jenni reopens the doors to her monthly meditation membership, The InnerStellar Collective? If you're craving more intuition, mindfulness, and intentional space in your life, join the waitlist here. You'll be the first to hear what's coming next - go to www.bbdcoaching.com/innerstellarcollective. ✨ If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jenniwedmore. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most from this episode and especially what you want covered in future ones! In this episode you'll hear: The strategy you can use for bypassing your client's "guardian of the mind" and getting to the root of their challenges faster The reasons that questions starting with "Why" usually lead to self-sabotage and circular thinking, and the specific "What" questions I use instead The winning formula for opening a coaching session when a client presents five problems as if they are one Why you should never just pick one when a client lists multiple problems, and how to use recreation to establish immediate rapport The importance of using a passionately curious tonality when investigating your client's language, and how to act like Sherlock Holmes to find the real hurdle What we mean when we say that great coaching isn't about the duration of the call, but the precision of the intervention For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/805

Mar 16, 20261h 11m

Ep 804Episode 804: How to Become a Stellar Coach (So You Can Get More Results For Your Clients) - Part One

One of the most common dilemmas facing coaches today is the struggle between being a "teacher" of information and a true "partner" in transformation. Much like the difference between knowing a concept and embodying it, these two roles are deeply interconnected, feeding into one another to create a powerful client experience, and Jenni and I are breaking it all down for you in this one. Today we look at why the age of information is officially over, how to transition from simply gatekeeping content to producing real results, and the foundational distinctions that separate an average coach from an extraordinary one. Whether you are a brand-new coach building your first program, a seasoned mentor looking to sharpen your leadership energy, or a leader trying to understand why your clients aren't getting the results they deserve, this episode is just the foundation. Over the next few installments, we'll be diving into our favorite coaching questions, the art of intuitive guidance, and much more…so make sure you're subscribed to catch the entire series! Get on the Stellar Coach Priority List! To be the first to know when the next spots open and get access to the powerful coaching tools designed to help you create deeper breakthroughs and transformational results, go to www.jameswedmore.com/coach! Want my Business Profitability Playbook? Come follow me on IG and DM me PROFIT and I'll send it over! And don't forget, if you want to be the first to know when Jenni reopens the doors to her monthly meditation membership, The InnerStellar Collective? If you're craving more intuition, mindfulness, and intentional space in your life, join the waitlist here. You'll be the first to hear what's coming next - go to www.bbdcoaching.com/innerstellarcollective. ✨ If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jenniwedmore. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most from this episode and especially what you want covered in future ones! In this episode you'll hear: The transformation shift that has happened and how content has become a commodity Why giving your clients more content won't solve their problems, and the strategic reason you must position yourself in the results and transformation business The reasons that giving unsolicited advice is a fast way to destroy rapport with your coaching clients Tips for "mastering the mirror" and using active listening to see a client's highest potential Why you absolutely must check your own insecurities and judgments at the door before every call, or risk losing your efficacy as a coach How to stop viewing a client's "I don't know" as resistance and start using it as an invitation to uncover their biggest blind spots The ways in which questions create possibility while answers collapse it, and the importance of helping your clients get comfortable living in the "unknown" Why you should never rob your clients of their own "aha" moments by spoon-feeding them answers, and what you can do to lead them to their own conclusions instead How to use neutral, observable feedback to prompt breakthroughs without triggering your client's defensive ego For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/804

Mar 10, 20261h 4m

Ep 803Episode 803: The 3 Essential Money Skills (and 4 Monetary Models) That Will Make You a Millionaire

One of the most common dilemmas facing entrepreneurs today is what comes first: making the money or mastering the mindset to keep it? Much like the age-old "chicken or the egg" riddle, these two pillars of business are deeply interconnected, feeding into one another to create a thriving ecosystem, and Jenni and I are breaking it all down for you in this one. Today we look at where you should start in terms of a self-audit, how the three essential skills of money help you identify exactly where you should be pouring your energy based on the current stage of your business, and so much more. Whether you are a brand-new creator building from scratch, a seasoned pro looking to scale without burnout, or a leader trying to determine why your high revenue isn't translating into profit, this episode will light the way for what to do next! Want my Business Profitability Playbook? Come follow me on IG and DM me PROFIT and I'll send it over! And don't forget, if you want to be the first to know when Jenni reopens the doors to her monthly meditation membership, The InnerStellar Collective? If you're craving more intuition, mindfulness, and intentional space in your life, join the waitlist here. You'll be the first to hear what's coming next - go to www.bbdcoaching.com/innerstellarcollective. ✨ If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jenniwedmore. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most from this episode and especially what you want covered in future ones! In this episode you'll hear: Jenni's inspiring story of launching her dream membership that was 15 years in the making Why I have zero interest in hearing you're "bad at sales" if you aren't willing to put in the 15-minute daily reps The profit margin to aim for early on in business, and the specific reason I tell people to avoid in-person hires until they hit $500k Why your business will never actually give you financial freedom, and the one thing you must do with your cashflow to actually get it My personal philosophy on why money left sitting in a business account is a liability that will always find a way to get spent A scary realization that if you have to talk to every lead for an hour to sell a digital course, your business isn't actually scalable How to use recurring and renewable revenue models to stop feeling like you're only one bad launch away from your business going under Why "getting rich fast" is the literal death of financial freedom, and how to master the habits that actually build a portfolio What can help stop you from freaking out over every algorithm change that comes at us For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/803

Mar 2, 20261h 12m

Ep 802Episode 802: The Best-Kept Secrets to Creating Million-Dollar Messaging in Your Business

What if I told you that 95% of the results in your business come from just 5% of your activities? And what if I told you that for most entrepreneurs, that 5% is the one thing they are actually avoiding or trying to outsource to a robot? Today, I'm talking all about messaging. I just wrapped up my three-day Million Dollar Messaging workshop for our Next Level coaching clients, and the breakthroughs were so huge that I had to bring some of those "behind-closed-doors" strategies to the podcast. In this episode, I'm breaking down how messaging isn't just content, it's a strategic sequence designed to connect what your audience wants to what you actually sell. I reveal the million-dollar sentence that changes everything, a "Trojan Horse" technique for planting new beliefs, and so much more. If you've been feeling like you're digging a pool with a shovel, it's time to put down the manual labor and start using the "earth mover" of your business. Let's go! Want even more help with creating your million dollar messaging? My Conversion Cards, featuring the 54 most powerful language patterns and communication tools (all in one deck!) can be yours now for only $47 plus shipping at www.jameswedmore.com/cc47. As well, you can grab our brand-new Hooks, Headlines & Subject Lines for only an extra $37 while you are there! If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jenniwedmore. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most from this episode and especially what you want covered in future ones! In this episode you'll hear: How to craft the core premise that makes your offer a "must-have" rather than a "nice-to-have" Why outsourcing your soul away to AI is a trap, and what it actually takes to build authority that lasts years The Curse of Coaching and the specific reason why focusing on the root cause of a problem is killing your sales How to bypass the conscious mind to shift your prospect's perspective - without them even realizing it My favorite linguistic tool for meeting your audience exactly where they are so they're ready to follow you where you want to take them For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/802

Feb 23, 202634 min

Episode 801: What's Working and What Was Discussed Inside My 7-Figure Mastermind Retreat

What really happens when you put a room full of successful entrepreneurs together for three days in Sedona? Is it some "secret club" strategy that nobody else knows about? In this episode, I'm giving you an exclusive look inside our first 7-figure mastermind retreat of the year. This is the 10th year I've run this mastermind, and I'm sharing the raw, unfiltered observations of what is actually working in the online business space right now. We're diving into the framework that balances your growth, why your current plateau is actually an invitation to expand your "energetic container," and the one law of problem-solving that will change how you handle hurdles forever. If you've been feeling like you're working harder but staying in the same place, it's likely because you're running the wrong play. These are the specific patterns I'm seeing across the board with our highest-level students, and it's time for you to use what they're learning and step into the identity of a true Digital CEO too! If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jenniwedmore. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most from this episode and especially what you want covered in future ones! In this episode you'll hear: Why the specific strategy you're using in business really accounts for less than 10% of your success A critical warning I have for you about AI and what happens when you outsource your "marketing soul" to ChatGPT How I've come to learn that 8-figure earners are just doing the basics, but bigger and better The key reasons why true, authentic expertise is the only thing that will survive in today's market A powerful restaurant metaphor and what I mean when I say that you must add more "tables" before the Universe can send you more customers A reminder that the business with the highest Lifetime Customer Value always wins The identity shift required to move past your plateau and why your business only grows to the level of problems you're willing to handle Introducing Kidlin's Law: My favorite strategy for 7-figure problem solving For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/801

Feb 16, 202640 min

Ep 800Episode 800: How to Transform Your Business Into a Mean, Lean Profitable Machine

Most entrepreneurs are obsessed with the wrong number and chasing "Total Revenue" like it's the ultimate trophy, but I'm going to tell you something that might hurt a little: Revenue is a vanity metric. The truth is if you're making a million dollars but it costs you $950,000 to get it, you don't have a business, you have a high-stress hobby! In this episode, we walk you through the exact framework we use to keep our operations tight and our margins high, including the one number that actually grants you freedom (and no, it's not your bank balance). We look at the "natural drift" of waste that quietly bleeds most businesses dry and the specific expenses that actually scale your life, not just your workload. If you've ever felt like you're asleep at the wheel of your financials or you're exhausted from trying to out-earn your own overspending, this is your wake-up call. It's time to stop throwing money at your problems and start mastering the mechanics that actually support the life you want, so let's do this! If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jenniwedmore. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most from this episode and especially what you want covered in future ones! In this episode you'll hear: Why total revenue is a vanity metric and how to shift your focus to the "Operating Function" that actually keeps the lights on How to distinguish between "spending" and "investing" so you can identify the costs that actually put money back in your pocket The key reasons you should celebrate when your affiliate payouts and commissions skyrocket - and how they hedge your risk What's happening in the trap of "bleeding your margins" by over-delivering and why every digital product needs a strict fulfillment budget How to calculate your hourly worth and why paying someone to take tasks off your plate is the ultimate growth hack Why piecemealing your tech stack is costing you more in "bridge software" and broken systems than a single platform like Kajabi A warning to stop throwing $10k at freelance agencies when trying to outsource the marketing soul of your business The non-negotiable multiplier every employee must hit and why you don't need a local team until you're past $500k in revenue A step-by-step guide to the "90-day check-in" that catches subscription creep and keeps your machine running lean For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/800

Feb 9, 20261h 10m

Ep 799Episode 799: My Mental Cheat Code for Causing (and Maintaining) Perpetual Success in Your Life & Business

What if the business model you've been duct-taping together is the very thing keeping you from the success you're meant for in 2026? Are you still arguing for your limitations while wondering why your growth has stalled? After a much-needed break to celebrate our wedding and recharge on our honeymoon, Jenni and I are back behind the mic to get real about the massive shifts happening in our industry! We've seen more disruption in the last 12 months than in the past two decades combined, and a "wait and see" approach is no longer an option. In this episode, we unpack the mental shifts required to actually thrive in this new climate. We talk about why your true desires are actually a map to your purpose, how to stop self-sabotaging with goals that don't line up with your actions, and why you have to clean up the mental "mud" if you want to keep the results you're after. It is time to reclaim your agency and stop letting your brain's old predictions dictate what's possible for you, because the world needs your unique frequency now more than ever. If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jenniwedmore. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most from this episode and especially what you want covered in future ones! In this episode you'll hear: A look at the current state of the industry and why more disruption has happened in the last 12 months than in the previous 20 years The "Wait and See" trap that many entrepreneurs fall into and why waiting for the economy or industry to "get better" is a recipe for failure Why high performance is actually a state of being rather than a set of actions, and how to operate from your "future self" today The "Grow Where You Are" challenge that encourages you to stop looking for success in the next course or strategy and find it in your current environment A deep dive into the "Desire is Dharma" framework and how to distinguish between ego-driven goals and your soul's true path Why falling in love with the process of contribution is the only way to actually reach your financial targets My "Dirty Dog and White Sheets" metaphor for identifying where your business goals and your mental fears are completely out of alignment Why resourcefulness is the ultimate antidote to fear and how to build the resiliency muscle that allows you to handle any obstacle A final call to reclaim your self-agency by realizing that personal, professional, and spiritual growth are the only things you can never outsource to AI For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/799

Feb 2, 202652 min

Ep 798Episode 798: The Future of Online Business and 2026 Predictions

What if the very tools promised to make your life easier are actually making your business more vulnerable as we head into a brand-new year? Are you becoming so dependent on AI that you've lost the "human spark" that actually converts? This is the last episode of 2025, and trust me, it may be the most important one that you've listened to this year as I pull back the curtain and reveal the five critical things you must prioritize to thrive moving forward. In this episode, I bring you my predictions for the future of online business and we're talking sustainability, assets, brand, and more. So, if you're ready to reclaim your role as a thought leader and frequency holder, the time is NOW…let's go! If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most! In this episode you'll hear: A challenge for you to stop thinking of yourself as a content creator and realize that you are actually in the problem removal business Why you need to shift your target to sustainability by building a business machine that provides consistent cash flow My framework for long-term success that will show you how to move from "first gear" entrepreneurship to a business that replicates and delegates effectively A reminder to prioritize assets over income and why making money shouldn't be the final goal A look at the K-shaped economy we find ourselves in right now and the reasons that owning your own business is no longer just an option The need to prioritize creating transformative experiences in this age of AI What I consider the most important business metric for 2026 and what you can do to increase it A final note that your unique human frequency and light are things a robot can never replace For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/798

Dec 22, 20251h 24m

Ep 797Episode 797: How to Run Circles Around Your Competition

Are you constantly running on the edge of burnout, feeling like you have to reinvent your business every single quarter just to keep making sales? Do you secretly wonder why business feels so frantic, or why you're still working 20 hours a day just to keep your momentum? My friends, you might be stuck in the most dangerous phase of entrepreneurship: First Gear! Today, I share the crucial mindset shifts and systems that allowed my team and me to execute our biggest event ever while working only four to six hours a day and experiencing zero drama. I walk you through why the identity of an entrepreneur is actually Kryptonite to your long-term freedom, and I reveal the six things you must immediately adopt to become a smart, efficient business owner. This is the essential strategy guide for moving your business from chaos to a well-oiled machine. If it's true freedom and efficiency that you're after, then this is the episode for you! If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most! In this episode you'll hear: How the startup phase is crucial, but staying stuck in "first gear" will cause your business to redline and ultimately burn out Why true business growth happens when you shift your identity from being an entrepreneur to a business owner who prioritizes efficiency and systems A reminder of where you'll find everything you want from your business The power of the Rinse and Repeat model that makes minor enhancements to proven concepts, rather than constantly trying to reinvent the wheel Why an absolutely crucial skill for efficiency is knowing your priorities How adopting a structured meeting approach like the one we use leads to the removal of bottlenecks in your business What happens when your team maximizes its ability to execute a vision seamlessly and efficiently The major realization I've made that the right team culture can achieve extraordinary things that no single person could have ever done on their own For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/797

Dec 8, 202529 min