The Mind Your Business Podcast

How do you know if you're on the right track? Today I'm answering another Listener Question of the Week and I'll be answering this very question, which a lot of listeners may be asking themselves. Would you like to have your own question answered on a future episode of this podcast? All you have to do is record an audio file or quick video and get me that sound bite of your question, by emailing me at [email protected]. If you enjoyed 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! In the episode you'll learn: How to start choosing your future intentionally and powerfully What "reality" is and why being blind to it is one of the best things we can do You aren't truly in alignment if you're doing this… Money is everywhere – here's what you need to do For full show notes and links visit http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/169

I've got a special guest with me for today's show, as my wife Chelsea is back on the podcast and we're talking all about the problems faced in business. The title of this episode may be a bit misleading though. What we're sharing isn't really about solving problems, but rather about changing your mindset around what a problem is – and isn't. As you'll hear, what you have been calling a "problem" may actually be something completely different! If you enjoyed 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! In the episode you'll learn: What motivated us to record this episode at this time How to approach your problems The role our challenges have played in getting us to where we are today Why I get excited when facing a problem How working in the business together as a team has been so rewarding, and examples of how we've elevated each other over our problems

Today's episode was inspired by a recent Instagram post I shared, in which I stated that money doesn't come from effort. I've got to admit, this post got a little bit controversial, and there was a lot of discussion around the statement. Today you're going to hear where money really comes from! If you enjoyed 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! In the episode you'll learn: How most people are operating when it comes to money Where most people think money comes from… How the thought that money is linked to effort is ingrained in us at an early age The true consequences of holding on to our beliefs about money Where money really comes from

Ever wonder what it would take to make a quantum leap in your business? In this episode I'm going to share what it will take, and show you exactly what you need to do this! In the episode you'll learn: What inspired me to do this episode and talk about this topic What's limiting you when it comes to where you want to go How to make a "quantum leap" and when it will be possible for you A powerful exercise to get you started… Why a business model using finite resources, like time, is a broken one The moment when you will be truly free to go anywhere you want

Today I'm speaking to some of the industry's leading experts about what their beliefs in business are all about – and you're not going to want to miss what they have to say! In the episode you'll learn: Why I asked these friends about their beliefs in business What you can do if your view of business isn't working How our emotions and the stories we tell ourselves come into play The ways you can start telling yourself a new story – today! The personal stories about success from some of today's top experts

In this special Wednesday bonus episode, I'm continuing my conversation with Theresa Loe on all the struggles I had to build the business that I've created! In the episode you'll learn: What I thought was holding me back (but what I know now it really was) What a fear of being judged was really saying about me How I started to let go of a fear of being judged The way I let go of my old self and tripled revenue in my first 7-figure year How I grow personally and why it's more like a marathon instead of a sprint There is no such thing as a problem… The role that being coached has played in my growth Why our internal state needs to be protected at all times, what advice my future self would give me and much more!

This episode is a special one, and it's a little bit different. I'm being interviewed by Theresa Loe, a Business By Design student and host of the Living Homegrown Podcast, about my origin story. If you're a regular listener of the podcast you may have heard bits and pieces of how I started in business and got to where I am today, but in Part 1 of this two-part series we really go deep about the low points, struggles, setbacks and breakthroughs that I've experienced along the way. There's a lot here that I've never shared publicly, and I hope you find value in my story that can help you in your own journey! In the episode you'll learn: My earliest entrepreneurial ventures and the money story I was told growing up The powerful lesson that taught me about profit and how I really learned how to bargain How I first ventured into the online marketing world and learned marketing, SEO, and so much more… A painful experience and "mistake" that became the best thing that ever happened to me The way spirituality was introduced to my life and developed over the years to influence everything I do

There's a paradox that exists in the online marketing space, and in today's short and sweet bonus episode I'm going to share it with you! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram, @jameswedmore, for all the details about how you can enter to win an all expense paid trip to our upcoming BBD Live Event! In the episode you'll learn: Why people really buy from you – and how this can differ from why you started your online business in the first place The significant shift I've noticed in the last 10 years online… Why the paradox I'm talking about here is a good thing What is "scaled connection" and how you can create it Examples from our business of how we create scaled connection with our audience and the role your team will play

In this episode I'll be starting a conversation with you about this idea that I feel is keeping entrepreneurs stuck. How can you begin to step into the role of the Digital CEO and think, act and behave like the business owner that you need to be to create the actual business that you want? Want a chance to attend my 3-day live event, BBD Live? I'll be having a raffle to give away a free all expenses paid trip, and all you here are three easy ways that you can enter! Share a screenshot of you listening to this episode and post it as a story on your Instagram feed, tagging me (@jameswedmore) and using the giveaway hashtag #TheRiseOfTheDigitalCEO. Create a post on your Instagram feed, sharing anything that you got as a takeaway from this episode and most specifically, what you think it means, and looks like, for you to be a Digital CEO of your business. I will be posting on my Instagram about this giveaway and if you like the post and leave a comment tagging 3 of your entrepreneur friends, inviting them to listen to this episode, you will also be automatically entered into the giveaway. Please note that in order to be eligible you have to be following me on Instagram. This giveaway runs from Monday May 14th, 2018 to Sunday May 20th, 2018, closing at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time that day. Any entries received after that will not be eligible. Additional smaller consolation prize winners will be selected at random as well, with the winners being announced the week of May 21st, 2018 (certain conditions apply for all prizes). Good luck! Are you ready for the Rise of the Digital CEO? Be the first in line for my free business-transforming series that will finally show you what it REALLY takes to scale your digital business to 7-figures and beyond! You can sign-up for the waitlist at http://jameswedmore.com/rise! In this episode you'll learn: Why what you learned in school will keep you BROKE! How your view of your business will determine what's possible for you The 3-step process that directly attributed to the huge growth of IBM (and how it can apply to your business) 6 of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs are making that are sabotaging their growth and success And a lot more!

Today I'm joined by my good friend Carrie Green, the founder and creator of Female Entrepreneur Association. Carrie is also the author of She Means Business , a TEDx speaker and so much more! You'll hear all about Carrie's incredible journey to where she is today, and how she's used one tool to bring this amazing success into her life – visualization. Are you ready for the Rise of the Digital CEO? Be the first in line for my free business-transforming series that will finally show you what it REALLY takes to scale your digital business to 7-figures and beyond! You can sign-up for the waitlist at http://jameswedmore.com/rise! In this episode you'll learn: How grasping the power of your mind will literally change your life What is the "bell jar" concept and how you can start using it Where Carrie's desire to create a community for women came from How we can get over the "Who am I to do this?" question The ways you can implement visualization and what to do if it you find it isn't working for you Why Carrie always honors the process as an entrepreneur and what this means to her

Today we're sharing with you a 3-step process for manifesting ANYTHING in your life, with guest expert Kathrin Zenkina. Kathrin is the creator behind the booming personal development and coaching brand, Manifestation Babe, and she's going to tell us how manifestation puts magic in our businesses! Are you ready to invite miracles into your life, and what would you do differently if you knew (without a doubt) that your success was inevitable? In this episode you'll learn: How Kathrin got started with manifesting, and the one book that changed everything for her The dark times she experienced in 2016 and how a year long experiment with manifestation led to the amazing success she's achieved The belief system that Kathrin created for herself and the universal laws that play into manifestation Examples of times she's manifested what she wants in her life Kathrin's 3 steps to follow and the #1 mistake that people make when it comes to manifestation What she does when she starts to feel doubt or worry Why you need to be in a relationship with your money

On today's special bonus episode I'm talking with Eben Pagan about how to create, and recognize opportunity. You're going to here why this is so important and as Eben says, something that we all must absolutely make a study of. Not only do we discuss opportunity today, but we cover so much more in this one in terms of business, relationships and creating the life we really want to live. Eben Pagan is an entrepreneur and investor who has built over ten different online brands and businesses to the million dollar level. His businesses are all 100% virtual, with no office – and he's been doing this for over 15 years now! Eben and his family spend more than six months per year traveling, and living the "virtual lifestyle." To celebrate the launch of his new book, OPPORTUNITY, Eben is doing his launch right now, and he will send you a copy of this book for free - you just cover shipping and handling. He also has a special bonus package that includes live training, downloads and other goodies worth $197, that you get as a gift when you order the book. As part of it, you get to join Eben for a special workshop: "The Best Opportunities Of 2018" where you'll learn about important business, investing, and learning opportunities that are coming over the horizon. Hurry, this offer is good only until Thursday, April 26th, 2018! Go Here To Get Your Free Copy Now: http://jameswedmore.com/opportunity If you only read one new book this year, make sure that this is it! Order it now, and learn how to find and create a lot more opportunity in your life. In this episode you'll learn: Why Eben titled his new book "Opportunity" and what inspired him to write it His thoughts on goal setting and how it relates to creating opportunities How to open yourself up to new opportunities The formative experience that taught him that he could literally change his circumstances What his reference points for success are today and how the metrics he uses for success has changed over the years Ways you can recognize opportunities that align with your values and lifestyle, and some patterns around that he's noticed What his new book is all about – and what you can expect to get from it

If you don't like looking at your bank account, or get a queasy feeling every time you use your credit card, this episode is for you! I'm joined by expert guest and founder of OwnYourMoney.com, Belinda Rosenblum, who is helping thousands of people discover how "owning your money" creates certainty, security, and the life of financial independence they deserve. Today's show isn't about funnels or hacks to solve the issues around your finances, it's about going to the actual source – the stories we've been telling ourselves about money. Check out Belinda's free training at http://jameswedmore.com/cash and get on the waitlist for my upcoming video training workshop at http://www.businessbydesigntraining.net! In this episode you'll learn: Belinda's own origin story and show she was able to overcome her past experiences with money to help others The 3-step process to rewriting your money story that you can start doing today The connection that exists between our own money stories and our conclusions about success A rule I made for myself when considering a purchase and the one phrase that Belinda wants us to take out of our vocabulary when it comes to money Why forgiveness is needed… and much more!

Are you struggling with time, and finding it difficult to get more done? If we as entrepreneurs were to take an honest assessment of our lives, chances are that everyone listening would say they have challenges around time. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. What I'll be talking about in this episode will allow you to shift and transform your relationship with time! In this episode you'll learn: Where overwhelm really comes from What it means to have a relationship with time (and what listeners of this podcast are saying about time) How your own story about time may be benefiting you and why you need to change this story Ways you can tell when you're not taking full responsibility in your own life What the consequences are for telling yourself a certain story about your relationship with time

What's the quickest way to go from being a 7-figure to an 8-figure business? I'm answering this question today, because no matter where you're at, there's always another level you'll want to get to. So listen closely as I give you the roadmap! In this episode you'll learn: True knowledge can only come from this… What I'm doing to get to 8-figures in my own business Why you need to have a very clear blueprint of what you're working towards The important role of your vision and the team that will be required to get there What can happen when you know your numbers – inside out

I've got another bonus episode for you, and in this one I'm answer a listener questioner of the week. Today I'm sharing my thoughts on how you, as entrepreneur, can schedule "me time" – and how to be truly present while you're doing it! In this episode you'll learn: The rest is in the work! The first step you'll need to take in all of this What really happens to our creativity and productivity when we work too much How important rest is to your entire life There's no one right way to rest and work – find your own balance!

Do you have a fear of being judged by others? If so, you're not alone because everyone has this fear! On today's episode, I'll be talking about why this fear is the #1 thing that is holding you back right now, and how you can reframe your thinking to change it! In this episode you'll learn: What your mind is constantly trying to do to you… Why I want you to accept that you have a fear of being judged How understanding these concepts unleashed me and tripled my revenue in one year alone! What you have in common with the people that are judging you It's all a choice! Check out my Membership Masterclass http://www.businessbydesigntraining.net/membership

On today's episode I'm answering a question from a listener about how we can raise and maintain our vibration throughout the day. This is probably the most important conversation we've had out of all the podcast episodes, because it really is our number one priority in life to feel good, be happy and help others. In this episode you'll learn: How to tell where you are tuned into at any moment Why releasing negative emotions is so beneficial, but there's something else we have to do too… The role that our thoughts play in determining our emotions, and how this results in the stories we tell ourselves What I do to raise my own frequency, and what I try not to do How to start letting go! Don't forget to check out the TRIBE Workshop at: http://jameswedmore.com/tribe

On today's bonus episode, I'm talking to the membership guru himself, Stu McLaren! I recently asked my listeners on an Instagram Story what questions they'd like to ask Stu, and you'll hear his answers here. Stu will be sharing his expertise on how you can start, launch, and grow your very own, profitable digital membership! Check my exclusive Tribe bonuses James Wedmore's Tribe Bonuses http://jameswedmore.com/tribe

For today's episode I don't have steps or formulas for you to follow, but it's just a conversation that I was inspired to share with you. I'm going to giving you the secret to having a rich life, and as you'll hear, "rich" means so much more than just having money! In this episode you'll learn: Why I originally rejected the idea that I'm talking to you about today The amazing things that I'm grateful for in my own life, and how I've manifested them Gratitude is a frequency of receiving, with no feeling of wanting or lack What conclusion I came to about my life and a special invitation I have for you today

My whole life is about what is possible, which is why I'm so very excited to be bringing you this episode with special guest, Shelli Varela. Shelli is a trailblazer and pioneer in the hyper-competitive world of firefighting and for over two decades she has been blazing trails, both literally and figuratively! She's an author, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and so much more. After listening to today's episode, you'll really be thinking about what's possible in your own life! In this episode you'll learn: Shelli's amazing backstory and the role her imagination has played throughout her life The lesson she learned about labels and the three words that literally changed her life What really happens when you lead with logic – and what to do instead What is an "inner story" and her tips for how you can uncovering your own The big realization Shelli had around fear Her 5 pillars of hacking possibility

Today I'm joined by my good friend Brandon Lucero, and we're having a conversation about how to integrate spirituality into business. Brandon and I have been friends for a long time, and we've both followed similar paths in our businesses. This is a very informal talk with lots of insight and discoveries that we've made along the way - I hope you enjoy it! In this episode you'll learn: The way Brandon and I met, and what we do to really get the ideas flowing when we're together! What "getting aligned" means to us Why you really need to start coming from the place that anything is possible What you can do to become a thought leaders who's changing the world – starting today Visualization isn't the answer… Early experiences that both Brandon and myself have had when it comes to manifesting what we desire!

Today's episode is really going to get you thinking! I'm talking all about the mindset you'll need to scale your digital business. We'll also be talking about your team, the structures and systems to put in place, the metrics to watch and a whole lot more. In this episode you'll learn: Growth in your business happens in stages (and why this matters) Why scaling is about slowing down, rather than speeding up There's a story you're telling yourself when it comes to what you're worthy of Where your focus really should be and why your vision must not be just about you The metrics you'll need to know when scaling

In today's bonus episode, I'm going to share with you the two essential metrics that you absolutely need to be aware of at all times in order to massively grow your business!

For this episode I want to talk about something that's been on my mind for some time now, and which is our strengths and our weaknesses. I'm going to share how you can discover yours, and why it's not always about recognizing what you're good at, but also knowing what your zone of genius isn't! In this episode you'll learn: Who has strengths? Hint: we all do! Whether we should be following our passion or not What I'm good (and not so good at)… 3 strategies for finding your own strength and weaknesses What you should be focusing on, which may surprise you!

Today I'm talking about something that is of the upmost importance, and is an underlying theme in most of the episodes of this podcast. We're looking at perspectives, interpretations and the meaning we put on things. I'll be sharing 6 things that will inevitably happen to all us, and how shifting our perspectives on each can change everything! In this episode you'll learn: Why very few things bother me now (and how you can do the same) What really determines your inner state… Powerful examples in my own life when I have reframed "bad" situations Why hindsight is "20-20" and what happens when we get worried and fearful How to reframe dealing with competitors, low sales, feeling uninspired and more!

In this special bonus episode, I'm going to reveal a costly mistake that I noticed a big brand making recently. Trust me, this is one mistake that as online entrepreneurs, we cannot afford to make! In this episode you'll learn: An exciting announcement on the personal front (and how it came to be)! Why I was so saddened about a recent retail shopping experience – but also why I'm so glad that it happened You need to be more than just answering your prospects' questions... One of the most effective things that you can do as a marketer right now!

I'm excited to be bringing back Jim Fortin, as his past appearance on The Mind Your Business Podcast was one of our most downloaded episodes. I've had the opportunity to work with Jim myself, and you'll hear how his work has created such a radical shift in my own life (and in a very short amount of time)! In this episode we'll be talking about your thinking, how to be happy and so much more! If you want to shift your subconscious identity and transform your life, Jim's 3-Part Live Training Series, Be Do Have®, is happening October 9th to 13th, 2023, and you can register now at www.Jameswedmore.com/bedohave! In this episode you'll learn: What happens when we get trapped in thought What it means to devote ourselves to the evolvement of our own being… There is no such thing as failure, just this! Why positive thinking alone doesn't work How being intentionally happy has shifted my life - in big ways For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/141

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today I'm revealing the 6 ingredients for attracting a stellar team, and if you follow the steps I share in this episode, you will become a better leader in the process! In this episode you'll learn: How our team differs from most (and why we do it this way)… When is a good time to start attracting your own stellar team Why being able to communicate your vision so effectively is crucial A tool I use to hire the right people and make sure they're in the right roles How to create an environment for others to thrive The one quote and philosophy that changed everything for me Why I don't use the terms "employee" or "staff" (and what I say instead)

As I approach my 10-year anniversary in business, I wanted to share the big lessons that I've learned during this time. It's been one step (and lesson) at a time, and my hope is that something you hear today can help you in your business. If one or more of these lessons stands out for you, please reach out and leave a comment for me on the podcast's website, at www.MindYourBusinessPodcast.com! In this episode you'll learn: What can really happen for you when you master your own mindset Something almost everyone is doing that can keep you a prisoner… There's a power with this "F-Word"! Where money really comes from The choices you can make to have more fun in your day Why simply copying what others are doing isn't the way to go No matter what business is in, you'll have to learn to master this How structure can be the path to freedom! What you can start doing to get your power back

In today's special bonus episode, I'm sharing with you how I cure my fear of flying. What does this have to do with you? There's a much deeper lesson in this one that I'm sure can help everyone who listens. In this episode you'll learn: Life is simply a series of problems and solutions… The only way to deal with problems as they appear What happens to your consciousness when you're in the middle of a problem How your emotions come into play and what worrying is really doing during this whole process The decision I made that ultimately freed me of my fear!

Today I'm talking with Pam Grout, the best-selling author of E-Squared (and so many more great books)! I've mentioned E-Squared many times on previous episodes of the podcast, as I think it's an essential manual on how to live life. In this episode, Pam discusses how everything is indeed energy and that our thoughts do create our reality – and not the other way around. In this episode you'll learn: The way she came to writing her first two books (she hadn't even heard of The Law of Attraction before that)! What happens when we introduce gratitude to our daily lives By naming something as "bad" or "unwanted", you're doing this… Scared? Why being this isn't such a bad thing! What she means when says that your past is creating a present hologram The powerful affirmation that she uses to start each day and the reason she says this How we need to handle and process the world events that are happening today!

In this short but very powerful bonus episode, I'm bringing Chris von der Mehden back on the podcast. Chris is the founder of Zero to Zen, and he's going to talk all about what radical forgiveness is, why it is so important and how you can start to experience it - right now! In this episode you'll learn: Why so people resist giving forgiveness and the misinformation there is around it Forgiveness is an energy, a frequency and something that can do this… Who forgiveness is really for, and a process that we can use to forgive others and ourselves

I'm very excited today to be bringing you a conversation I had with the author of one of my all-time favorite books, Steve Ozanich. The reason this episode is so personal for me is that not long ago I had debilitating back pain, and by reading Steve's book, The Great Pain Deception, it was miraculously cured. In this episode you're going to hear how our thoughts, emotions and physical pain are all linked together. So if you are feeling any sort of pain, you're going to learn why it's so important to look inside yourself and see what is really going on! In this episode you'll learn: Steve's own powerful story and how and why he wrote The Great Pain Deception Why there really is no such thing as chronic pain from an old injury… What happens to our health when we retire (and why)? The big difference between getting rid of pain and truly healing How pain can actually be a gift that's here to serve or warn us The one word that Steve uses to sum up his book!

Today I'm talking with my good buddy Lewis Howes all about how to create your game plan for playing BIG! His latest book, The Mask of Masculinity, is being released this week, and in this episode Lewis reveals how we all are wearing a mask. He shares with us what these masks are, why we wear them and how we can begin to take them off! In this episode you'll learn: You might be making 6 or 7-figures in your business, but still playing small… The powerful experience in grade school that led to Lewis wearing his mask for years What happened when the "Athlete Mask" was ripped off of him The two ways you can live your life – it's your choice The 9 different masks that Lewis identifies in his new book One of the scariest moments of my life when I removed my own mask and what happened for me!

As a bonus today, I'm sharing the grounding meditation that my special guest Elena Lipson did with us on a recent episode of the podcast. It was so good and now you're going to have it to go back and listen to whenever you'd like. Enjoy!

On today's show I have a special guest, Elena Lipson, and we're talking all about the art of self-care. Want to know how to finally drop that "busy badge" you're wearing and put on one of self-care instead? Elena even takes us through a guided meditation towards the end of the episode - I think you're going to love today's conversation! In this episode you'll learn: How Elena is bringing meditation to the masses! The moment she realized that she wanted to be an entrepreneur, and the physical breakdown that followed… Why you need to be aware of your environment and the effects it has on your energy levels The role of our patterns and how to change them The one big lesson she's learned about success that she wants to pass on to her son What "I am the container" really means Elena's "Magic Moment Practice" that you can do in as little as three minutes a day!

Your body is talking, but are you listening to what it has to say? My guest today is Laura Hames Franklin, who's returning to the podcast to reveal the true role that your physical body plays in your life. I'm excited to bring you this one because I've worked with Laura for years and I've seen firsthand the transformative work that she's done on me! In this episode you'll learn: The way to access your subconscious mind through your body's wisdom Why going to the gym and doing yoga is great, but they might not be enough… What has to happen before we can really start working with our bodies How Laura applies the realizations she's made about her body to her own business A practical exercise you can do now to feel amazing!

In this episode you'll learn: The single powerful thought that led Julie Ann to writing her book What she changed in her own thinking that turned her company around financially – with a swing of $6 million in just 4 years! What's the most difficult step to changing our beliefs and some common myths around money How to get over the guilt of selling Practical exercises you can start doing today to identify and work on your own limiting beliefs What role our identity and sense of worthiness plays in our relationship with money

Today I'm speaking with 36-year veteran direct response marketer Brian Kurtz, about how you can master your marketing mindset! In this episode you'll learn: There's a power in having true relationships - and it's not just about having the most Facebook friends Marketing isn't everything, it's the only thing (and it's not evil)! Why it's better to own a niche than the world! How asking yourself this single question can lead to powerful revelations The Internet is the ultimate direct marketing medium, but the results have to be these two things… The concept of "RFM" and how it can be applied to your business Your mentors choose you (not the other way around) What you can do to write, even if you don't like doing copy The "40/20/20" rule of direct marketing Three powerful quotes that can help the frustrated entrepreneur - today!