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Best of DBE 2024: From Bartender to 8-figure a Year Digital CEO James Wedmore Part 1

Release Date: 12/19/2024

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As we reflect on the incredible journey of 2024, we can't help but feel grateful for the amazing support from our fantastic listeners like YOU. As we bid farewell to 2024, we sifted through our archive and we've curated a list of the BEST of the BEST for your listening pleasure.

Thats right! The Best of 2024 DBE podcast episodes…served up for you!

In this episode of the Digital Business Evolution Podcast, Jess sits down with the James Wedmore as he shares the invaluable lessons learned throughout his entrepreneurial path. From his early success in the bartending industry to his transformative shift into online business, James reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career.

Join us for this 2 part series as we explore the significance of coaching, the cycle of content and marketing, and the profound connection between personal growth and business success. Get ready to be inspired as we uncover the wisdom and experiences that have propelled James Wedmore's evolution in the digital business frontier

As always, cheers to your evolution!

Key Takeaways:

Treating a business seriously and not just "playing business"
Exploring the necessity of investing money in a business and the importance of believing in its success
Importance of the cycle of content and marketing feeding into each other for momentum

Key Timestamps

[5:20] – Early introverted bartender finds success in sales.

[17:31] – Striving for personal growth, helping others heal.

[25:34] – Embrace the journey, invest in yourself.

[43:44] – Starting a business with no money is unrealistic.

[48:12] - Life's purpose is growth through experiences.

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