The Mind Your Business Podcast

Are you sitting there looking at a launch that tanked or a conversion rate that makes you want to pull your hair out? If so, I have some news for you: it isn't a predicament, it's just a problem. And in 3D reality, every problem has a guaranteed solution! 
In this episode, I am breaking down the science of why people aren't buying and the three root causes behind every "no" you hear. We're looking at the data, but more importantly, we're looking at you.
Most entrepreneurs waste 90 percent of their energy on the stuff that doesn't actually move the needle, and now is the time to stop chasing the next magic bullet, start mastering the art of the offer, and finally learn the language of your numbers!
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 save your seat.  
Want 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 grab your spot. 
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 difference between a "problem" and a "predicament" and why your business failure is actually a guaranteed solution waiting to be diagnosed


Why I tell my students that your ability to discern fact from fiction is the most essential skill you can master to stop living from the ego's lies


The nuance of the pricing sweet spot and the specific choice you have to make to meet your higher self


How to identify the three root causes of why people aren't buying and bridge the gap between what they need and what they actually desire


Why your internal state and frequency play a bigger role in your launch results than your messaging ever will


The reasons that most entrepreneurs are wasting their energy on the 10% that doesn't actually move the needle with launches


Why you should never skip a beta launch and the danger in giving your product away for free


How looking for the next magic bullet is actually causing you to lose more money in the long run


What to focus on in order to truly master the art of the offer


A reminder that words are the only tool we have to change minds and why every business problem is ultimately just a problem of the mind
For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/824

If you're treating AI as a shortcut to work less, guess what? You're already behind! We are drowning in a sea of average, and if you let a bot lead your strategy, you're just building a digital McDonald's. In this episode, I'm breaking down why vision and mastery have to come first if you want your business to actually soar, and I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how we are using AI today (and it's not how you might think).
The goal of all this isn't pseudo-productivity, it's using these tools to help more people and create something truly exceptional. It is time to stop shoveling coal, get your head up, and start staying in your Zone of Genius while the systems handle the heavy lifting!
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 save your seat.  
Want 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 grab your spot. 
If you want to grow your business, grow your list! 
Want to know how to use content to turn a complete stranger into the warmest, highest quality lead ready to buy your stuff?
You won't just learn it, but you'll learn how to do it. You'll actually get your first 100 leads.
It's a bold claim but simple when you follow the step-by-step process. It's worked for my students: add examples, and now it's your turn.
And until today, Friday, May 8th, you can save the maximum amount of dollars and get the complete training and 21-day challenge for just $21. 
Click the link below to learn more about The 21-Day Challenge to Your First 100 Leads now! 
www.jameswedmore.com/100leads
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 any entrepreneur who thinks they can have their entire business run on AI will fail

How the "Zig When Everyone Zags" strategy works today and why the biggest opportunity in a digital world right now is doubling down on authenticity 

The metaphor I like to use for content and the impact that serving up AI slop is really having on your business and the industry as a whole 

Why vision, strategy, and mastery must come before technology if you want to avoid the sea of average and actually help your business soar

The danger of "below deck" tasks and the importance of keeping your head up to focus on direction, vision, and foresight

How to use AI-assisted workflows for mechanical precision, without losing the human heart and soul of your brand

The ways we are using software to create a dynamic, interactive user experience that closes the knowledge gap

How to shift your frame from "how do I use these tools to work less" to "how do I use these tools to help more people create something truly exceptional" and why this is crucial perspective to have

A reminder to look at your tech stack as a way to scale your time and energy so you can stay in your Zone of Genius while the systems handle the heavy lifting



For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/823

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 Betsy Sabatini, the "Zoom Queen" who traded her brick-and-mortar office for a scalable digital empire built on high-value, $97 products! After shifting fully to the virtual world in 2020, she mastered the art of the beta launch and turned her YouTube channel into an automated lead-generation machine. In this episode, Betsy reveals how she moved past the "scaling ceiling" of one-on-one training to reach 6-figures, why she views business metrics as a recipe rather than a personal reflection, and how she continues to use the Monetize Before You Make It framework to design a business that is both fun to deliver and built to last!
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.
James's biggest free training of the year is right around the corner… The Business Breakthrough Experience.
And in the weeks leading up to it, we're creating even more opportunities for you to get the coaching, clarity, and momentum your business truly deserves.
Starting this June, we're hosting a special series of live panels featuring incredible Digital CEOs—like Betsy—who are in it, doing it, and ready to share what's actually working right now.
These aren't just sit-back-and-watch sessions…
You'll be able to join us live on Zoom, ask your questions, and get real-time coaching from experts who have been exactly where you are.\
And the best way to make sure you don't miss a single one?
Join the Business By Design Priority Waitlist.
When you're on the waitlist, you'll be the first to know about every panel, every opportunity to get coached, and every new Wednesday Weekly Win episode—so you can stay inspired, take action, and keep moving forward.
👉 Join the waitlist here: www.businessbydesign.net 
And be sure to tune in every Wednesday for another Digital CEO success story.
Because who knows…
By this time next year, we might just be sharing your story next.  
Want 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 grab your spot. 
If you want to grow your business, grow your list! 
Want to know how to use content to turn a complete stranger into the warmest, highest quality lead ready to buy your stuff?
You won't just learn it, but you'll learn how to do it. You'll actually get your first 100 leads.
It's a bold claim but simple when you follow the step-by-step process. It's worked for my students: add examples, and now it's your turn.
And until this Friday, May 8th, you can save the maximum amount of dollars and get the complete training and 21-day challenge for just $21. 
Click the link below to learn more about The 21-Day Challenge to Your First 100 Leads now! 
www.jameswedmore.com/100leads
Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore, @jenniwedmore and @zoomplayground. 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 Betsy learned to stop personalizing her business metrics and realized that a failed email says more about the "recipe" than the person sending it

The story of how the 2020 pandemic acted as a catalyst and launched her from a physical office into a 100% virtual, scalable business model

Why she says that recording yourself is the ultimate scaling hack

The reasons that Betsy continues to use the beta framework taught in Business By Design for every new offer she makes

How she came to debunk the myth that you need high-ticket offers to reach 6-figures

The strategy behind Betsy's "Beginner's Guide to Zoom" which has generated 84,000+ views and a consistent flow of daily opt-ins for her business

The way she prioritized building internal systems and hiring a VA to ensure her business could handle exponential growth without losing clients

How Betsy overcame the hurdle of complex industry terms like "ascension models" and what she recommends for people who are new to business

What she is now doing to prioritize repetition as a growth strategy in her business

 
For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/822

How do you hit that pricing "sweet spot" without feeling like you're just pulling numbers out of thin air? We're irrational, emotional creatures, and if you don't actually believe in your price, believe me when I say that you'll never sell it! Today, I'm breaking down the three "M" variables you need to align to stop overthinking and start charging today. 
I reveal why asking what people are willing to pay is a trap, how your price acts as a silent filter for high-caliber students, and why starting just 10% outside your comfort zone is the secret to walking your way to your goal.
So if you're building from scratch or even you're a seasoned pro, it's time to stop projecting insecurities onto your offers. Get your reps in, own your value, and start treating your products with the same respect and confidence you'd show your own kids!
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 save your seat.  
Want 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 grab your spot. 
If you want to grow your business, grow your list! 
Want to know how to use content to turn a complete stranger into the warmest, highest quality lead ready to buy your stuff?
You won't just learn it, but you'll learn how to do it. You'll actually get your first 100 leads.
It's a bold claim but simple when you follow the step-by-step process. It's worked for my students: add examples, and now it's your turn.
And until this Friday, May 8th, you can save maximum amount of dollars and get the complete training and 21-day challenge for just $21. 
Click the link below to learn more about The 21-Day Challenge to Your First 100 Leads now! 
www.jameswedmore.com/100leads
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 pricing isn't a logical or linear decision and how to navigate the messy psychology of how humanoid creatures actually buy

Why starting cheaper than your goal price is the ultimate strategic move to build your sales reps and gain proof of concept

How the medium of your offer dictates where you sit on the pricing spectrum

Why the "math has to math" and how to choose a price point that actually supports your revenue goals based on your current list size

A look at how your price point determines your daily effort, from automated low-ticket funnels to high-touch fulfillment

Why your price is a filter that communicates exactly who the offer is for and the specific level of commitment you expect from your students

The exact phrasing to use with current clients to help you identify the real-world dollar value of your transformation 

How to "walk yourself" to your goal price with incremental hikes that build your confidence and create genuine urgency for your audience



For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/821

If I could send a message back in a time machine to my younger self starting out in business, I wouldn't waste time talking about what to do differently. Instead, I'd hand over a list of the non-negotiable agreements that transform a soul-sucking grind into an extraordinary life! In this #BizTipFriday edition of the podcast, I get real about the "10 Commandments" for entrepreneurs that ensure you stay 10 out of 10 happy, no matter what phase your business is in.
In this episode, you'll learn why I view having fun as a daily discipline and how I've managed to stay in this game for 19 years without burning out. We're diving deep into the art of detachment, the danger of the "Midas Touch" trap, and how to stop giving your power away to the critics sitting in the stands, plus much more. 
It's time to decouple your self-worth from your bank account and start choosing correctly from day one. Let's look at the hard truths your future self wants you to know so you can build a business that serves your life, and not the other way around!
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 save your seat! 
Want 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 grab your spot. 
I'm kicking off our 21-Days to 100 Leads Challenge focused on one simple premise: if you give me a little bit of your time every day, I'll tell you exactly what to do to get your first or next 100 leads! We've had students go from zero to thousands of leads using this exact paint-by-numbers approach. Head over to www.jameswedmore.com/100leads to get all the deets and join us for only $21!
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 10 non-negotiable agreements I would send back in a time machine to my younger self to ensure I built a life I actually wanted to live

Why I view having fun as a mandatory daily discipline and the reason I've been able to stay in this game for 19 years without burning out

The danger of "white-knuckling" your way through the startup phase and the way I learned to move everything off my plate in order to find true freedom

How I transmute every stumble into a roadmap for my students and the specific mindset shift I use to make failure virtually impossible

The catalyst for massive growth and how I balance big, crazy goals with a level of detachment that allows the universe to take the lead

How I embody authority energy and demonstrate expertise without falling into the ego traps that I've seen topple so many influencers

The "Midas Touch" trap I experienced and why I had to decouple my self-worth from my bank account

How and why I stopped giving my power away to the critics in the stands years ago



For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/820