The Mind Your Business Podcast

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

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 Eliza, a clinical therapist who broke the cycle of physically demanding 1:1 sessions to build a thriving 6-figure digital business. After moving past the trap of over-teaching, she mastered her messaging and simplified her business foundations to allow for true scalability. In this episode, Eliza reveals how she transitioned from a traditional clinical practice to a high-impact digital enterprise and how she now uses a "data over drama" mindset to lead her launches, all while letting the numbers dictate her next strategic move!
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 Eliza—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 save 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, @jenniwedmore and @elizakingford. 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 one of the biggest shifts for Eliza was learning to stop internalizing business setbacks and to view her business as a machine

Why contrast creates clarity and the reasons that you don't need a personal transformation before you take action

The way that Eliza followed the structured rules of messaging first, and then "broke the rules" to gain freedom and find her unique brand voice and authentic style

Why resisting the urge to create multiple products allowed her to create a sustainable foundation for her business, and scale without burnout

The story of how Eliza chose "data over drama" after launches didn't go the way that she planned them to

How her structured business provides her flexibility that she didn't have before to do things that refills her tank the impact this now has on her clients

The importance of realistic expectations and what the launch rule Eliza now lives by is all about

How she has come to learn that repetition is a growth strategy and why every coach needs a coach



For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/819

I'm doing something a little different this week and breaking down the visual roadmap for your entire content strategy, or my "Content Flywheel." Today, I will show you exactly how to approach your digital business this year, and beyond!  
I reveal the two primary ways to grow your list and the inevitable trade-off between time and money, why your offer must be the singular nucleus of everything you create, and so much more.
If you are just starting out and building from scratch, this is what you've been waiting to hear. If you are a seasoned pro ready to finally delegate the busy work so you can focus on the big picture, this episode gives you the exact plan to turn random viewers into qualified leads who actually want to buy your stuff. 
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!. 
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 save 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: 
Why you need to move past random posting and start using my specific pillar strategy 

Organic vs. Paid Ads: I'm settling the debate on which lever you should pull first

The main reasons that I'm doubling down on long-form content in 2026 and how to leverage context to turn distracted scrollers into dedicated students

A look at the simple lead generation tweak I used to generate over 70,000 leads and how you can replicate it with your very next podcast episode

My 3-part newsletter formula that nurtures your audience every single week without adding hours of extra work to your plate

How a non-negotiable live launch every 12 weeks can be the engine that drives both your list growth and your bank account balance

What you can do now to turn your content creation into a cyclical flywheel so you can finally get your time back and move from "doer" to "visionary" 



For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/818

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 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 save 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: 
Why your email list is so much more than just a collection of names and how it serves as the ultimate foundation for authority and growth

The road to your first 100 leads and the reason most people argue for their limitations instead of following a simple lead-gen roadmap

How begin focusing on one specific promise for one specific person that solves one specific problem

The benefits of using targeted content to build a hungry audience and the mechanical process of moving them onto a dedicated waitlist

Which specific skills are needed to move people from "curious" to "excited" 

The simple 48-hour sequence that removes the guesswork and tells you exactly if your idea is ready to scale

What to do if your Beta doesn't fill and how to determine if people don't want the result or if you just packaged it the wrong way

The "Beta Max Strategy" and a first look at the newest process for refilling your waitlist and creating a repeatable system for new waves of students



For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/817

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 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 Breakthrough Panel: Beta Breakthroughs tomorrow, on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 at 7 p.m. PT. This is your exclusive opportunity to ask your questions and get direct coaching from entrepreneurs who have already moved past the "stuck" phase and validated their offers. Visit www.jameswedmore.com/panels to register for the panel and to see the full upcoming schedule!
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 save your spot!
Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore, @jenniwedmore, @inajphotography and @inaj.thepetphotoceo. 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 a local pet photographer from Australia successfully expanded into the global digital education space

Ina's story of filling an 8-person beta in just three hours by building a strategic waitlist

Why trusting the "Monetize Before You Make it" process beat chasing a perfect schedule for her

The way she transitioned from a single intensive workshop to a high-value three-part series for better results

How using webinars and strategic ad spend resulted in Ina generating over $7,400 in revenue in one launch

What she did in terms of pricing and support that led to the creation of a mastermind offer

The realization Ina had that you only need to be a few steps ahead to teach others and how this allowed her to overcome imposter syndrome

Why she says a lack of sales is simply a signal to adjust your messaging and positioning

How the fear of selling is actually a fear of being judged and what you can do to outgrow it, one "yes" at a time



For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/816