The Mind Your Business Podcast

How long have you been "thinking" about that new offer, and how many months have you spent perfecting a product that hasn't made a single dime yet? In this #BizTipFriday Edition of the podcast, I'm breaking down the "Monetize Before You Make It" process that will help you determine if you have an actual business and a scalable offer, or if it's just a really expensive hobby.  In this episode, you'll learn about the exact 3-phase framework we use to validate, sell, and get paid for an offer before you even build it. Stop flipping niches like Pokémon cards and start building the most coveted asset in your business!  It's time to move past the stories and excuses and let the market give you the truth!  Ready to stop thinking like a marketer and start operating like a true business owner? We're kicking off a powerful, brand-new experience on June 11th called the Business Breakthrough Experience. This is specifically designed to help you audit your strategy, find your unique human edge, and cause that next quantum

Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly Win, our business breakthrough story series. Each week, we sit down with real entrepreneurs from our Business By Design community who are building digital businesses and creating results that once felt impossible. Today's guest is Ina, a pet photographer who broke the cycle of physically demanding individual sessions to build a scalable digital empire. After moving past "imposter syndrome", she used a strategic beta launch to generate over $20,000 in revenue in just 6 months. In this episode, Ina reveals how she transitioned from a single workshop to a high-value mastermind and how she now uses launch data to refine her messaging and serve an international community,  all while setting her own hours! This is another real story of clarity, momentum, and the breakthroughs that happen when you finally stop guessing and start following a proven path. From first digital products to 6-figure launches, to building audiences and scaling systems, every conversation reveals the mechanics

Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly Win, our business breakthrough story series. Each week, we sit down with real entrepreneurs from our Business By Design community who are building digital businesses and creating results that once felt impossible. Today's guest is Gillian Jakob Kieser, a style coach and former corporate marketer who finally broke the cycle of over-planning to launch her digital business. After the initial nerves of selling a course before building it, her first beta validated a membership model that converted at 50%! In this episode, Gillian reveals how she refined her messaging to focus on identity work and how she now manages repeat launches - without the stress of starting from scratch!  This is another real story of clarity, momentum, and the breakthroughs that happen when you finally stop guessing and start following a proven path. From first digital products to 6-figure launches, to building audiences and scaling systems, every conversation reveals the mechanics of what actually creates g

How much complexity are you tolerating in your business right now?  There is a natural countercurrent in this industry that wants to drag you toward complexity: more platforms, more offers, and more AI tools that promise results but usually just deliver exhaustion. It doesn't have to be this way, and today, I share how the degree that you have simplicity in your business is the rate at which you can grow.  In this episode, I'm breaking down 11 things you can do, or rather, 11 things you should probably say NO to, in order to simplify your business and build a machine that actually runs without you!  Ready to stop thinking like a marketer and start operating like a true business owner? We're kicking off a powerful, brand-new experience on June 11th called the Business Breakthrough Experience. This is specifically designed to help you audit your strategy, find your unique human edge, and cause that next quantum leap in your results. Head over to www.businessbydesign.net right now to get on the priority list and

Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly Win, our business breakthrough story series. Each week, we sit down with real entrepreneurs from our Business By Design community who are building digital businesses and creating results that once felt impossible. Today you'll meet Agustina, an Argentinian therapist who was feeling drained by the one-on-one hustle until she decided to stop "running in a wheel" and started thinking like a CEO. By shifting from a quiet evergreen model to a strategic beta launch, she didn't just double her revenue, she funded a move to Sri Lanka and is now building a home on land bought entirely by her digital business! This is another real story of clarity, momentum, and the breakthroughs that happen when you finally stop guessing and start following a proven path. From first digital products to 6-figure launches, to building audiences and scaling systems, every conversation reveals the mechanics of what actually creates growth in a digital business. Because when you see someone just a few steps

If you're still trying to build a business by gatekeeping information and hiding behind "how-to" videos, I hate to break it to you but you're already behind! As we talked about in last week's episode, here in 2026, people don't want more content, they want their problems removed. In Part Two of this series, we get into the art and science of the irresistible offer and Jenni shares the exact "Monetize Before You Make It" strategy she used to bring in 526 members in just four days…without even having a sales page! I also reveal how I'm strategically using AI, we give a sneak peek of our brand-new Betamax strategy for selling out programs, plus a whole lot more.  Want to see what's actually working in the trenches right now? Look no further because here it is, and don't forget to go back and listen to Part 1 before jumping into this one!  Ready to stop thinking like a marketer and start operating like a true business owner? We're kicking off a powerful, brand-new experience on June 11th called the Business Break

It's time for another installment of #BizTipFriday, and if you feel like your business has hit a ceiling, I have some news for you that might be a little tough to hear: Your business is a direct reflection of you. It physically cannot grow beyond your own mental limitations, your fears, or the boundaries of your comfort zone, and this is something that needs to be talked about. Today, I break down the 5 most crucial things that only a real coach can provide. We're moving past the "to-do lists" and the "Magic 8-Ball" style of advice to look at what actually causes a breakthrough!  Looking to go even deeper? Come hang out with me for a free Breakthrough Coaching session! I'll be sharing the exact exercises and audits you can use to coach yourself, and I'll even be bringing people on live to work through their biggest bottlenecks in real time. It's totally free to join, just head over to www.jameswedmore.com/breakthrough to check the session times and register to save your spot! It's time to stop thinking like a

Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly Win, our business breakthrough story series. Each week, we sit down with real entrepreneurs from our Business By Design community who are building digital businesses and creating results that once felt impossible. Today you'll meet Adia of Adia Dance, a Texas-born instructor who, after searching for resources that didn't exist, transitioned from teaching at local bars to launching a global instructor training program! This is another real story of clarity, momentum, and the breakthroughs that happen when you finally stop guessing and start following a proven path. From first digital products to 6-figure launches, to building audiences and scaling systems, every conversation reveals the mechanics of what actually creates growth in a digital business. Because when you see someone just a few steps ahead of what you're doing, something powerful happens. Ready to take your offer from idea to breakthrough? Join Jenni and a panel of successful Digital CEOs for our first Live Breakthro

Feeling like the marketplace is a bit "off" lately? We're living through a massive shift where fast and easy has become a commodity, and listen up because people are over it! Today, we do a deep dive and look back at the quarter just finished, and share with you what's working best right now in online business to help you cut through the incredible amount of noise that exists in the marketplace.  This is just Part One though! Join us next Monday for Part Two, as we look at the biggest opportunity to enhance and improve your offers to make them more irresistible in 2026, how we can all improve the delivery of our programs as Digital CEOs, and we reveal the ways you should be using AI, plus a whole lot more!  Ready to stop thinking like a marketer and start operating like a true business owner? We're kicking off a powerful, brand-new experience on June 11th called the Business Breakthrough Experience. This is specifically designed to help you audit your strategy, find your unique human edge, and cause that next

As entrepreneurs, money impacts every aspect of our businesses, from pricing, team expenses, taxes, and more. But true success goes beyond just having money; it's about fostering a healthy and abundant relationship with it. So today, we're bringing you back a classic and re-airing a conversation I had with Kate in April 2025 on how to get good with money, because what she has to say about these topics just can't be ignored!  Looking to makeover your relationship with Money this Spring? Join Kate for her FREE 3-Part Live training this April! Upgrade your money patterns, unlock rock-solid systems that work for you, and create the kind of financial support that lets income feel steady, spacious, and sustainable - without working harder. Kate Northrup's Good With Money Workshop Free Workshop Day 1: April 9th Free Workshop Day 2: April 14th Free Workshop Day 3: April 16th This Is For YOU If You're Ready To: Expand without increasing pressure. Build financial infrastructure that actually supports their

One of the most common dilemmas facing entrepreneurs today is the "more money, more problems" trap. If you're tired of living launch-to-launch and want to start building the infrastructure that allows your wealth to grow without you working harder, then this episode is for you. My dear friend and money mindset expert Kate Northrup is back on the podcast today to reveal how you can transform your relationship with money, and I'm excited to share this one because there's no one that does this type of work better than her!  Looking to makeover your relationship with Money this Spring? Join Kate for her FREE 3-Part Live training this April! Upgrade your money patterns, unlock rock-solid systems that work for you, and create the kind of financial support that lets income feel steady, spacious, and sustainable - without working harder. Kate Northrup's Good With Money Workshop Free Workshop Day 1: April 9th Free Workshop Day 2: April 14th Free Workshop Day 3: April 16th This Is For YOU If You're Ready To:

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 Stella

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

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

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 doo

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 mess

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 y

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 th

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 u

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 fina