#220: Robbie Kellman Baxter—Three Keys to Making Passive Revenue
Business Made Simple with Donald Miller
Release Date: 09/28/2020
Business Made Simple with Donald Miller
Coach Builder is available now! Order it at and get an 8-step plan to become a self-employed business coach so you can make great money doing something you love every single day. -- Working for yourself as a coach is a double-edged sword. It gives you space to innovate and plan, but it can also lack the vibrant exchange of ideas that fuels growth. Dealing with the loneliness that comes with the job is a challenge because it means there’s no one to share ideas with, no different viewpoints, and no feeling of team spirit. If you’re not careful, it can stop you...
info_outline #167: How to Make Feedback Conversations Less Horrible for EveryoneBusiness Made Simple with Donald Miller
Feedback is critical to making a team work well, but it can be full of traps for leaders who aren't careful. Often, feedback meetings become dreaded encounters, either avoided altogether or handled so carefully that they hardly lead to any good changes. Providing constructive feedback as a leader can feel like a tightrope walk, because your words carry a lot of weight and you don’t want to demotivate your team members. So how do you give feedback that’s kind but also helps your team members recognize where they’re falling short so they can grow? In this week’s episode, host...
info_outline Coach Builder Part 7—How to Achieve Financial Stability as a CoachBusiness Made Simple with Donald Miller
Coach Builder is available now! Order it at and get an 8-step plan to become a self-employed business coach so you can make great money doing something you love every single day. -- Are you a coach wondering where your next paycheck will come from? Many consultants and coaches are concerned about earning enough and growing their business. They’re anxious about maintaining a steady income, debating whether to quit their job for full-time coaching, and questioning if they can keep their business afloat during tough times. Simply hoping isn't enough to achieve...
info_outline #166: Michael Bungay Stanier—Practical Tools for Handling Workplace ConflictsBusiness Made Simple with Donald Miller
When we ignore conflicts in the workplace, it can actually make things worse. It can make people less interested in their jobs, cause good employees to leave, and ultimately impact the bottom line of your business. Sweeping conflicts under the rug doesn’t make them disappear. It makes them grow and fester which can lead to a toxic work environment and higher turnover rates. So what’s the best way to approach difficult conversations at work so that it fosters a culture of open communication and mutual respect? In this week’s episode, host Donald Miller and producer Bobby RIchards...
info_outline Coach Builder Part 6—Create a Marketing and Product Ladder to Retain More ClientsBusiness Made Simple with Donald Miller
Coach Builder is available now! Order it at and get an 8-step plan to become a self-employed business coach so you can make great money doing something you love every single day. -- Do new coaching clients seem hard to come by, and existing ones hard to keep? Despite delivering top-notch coaching, you might find yourself in a constant hunt for new clients, unable to scale your business. This usually happens when you lack a clear marketing and product ladder. Without a structured plan to show potential clients how they can progress with your coaching, it's tough to...
info_outline #165: Dr. David Rosmarin—Why Anxiety Is an Entrepreneurial Superpower (And How to Use It to Fuel Your Success)Business Made Simple with Donald Miller
Feeling anxious about your business? You're not alone. Entrepreneurship and anxiety often go hand-in-hand. It's the uninvited guest that overstays its welcome, casting a dark cloud over our decision-making, creativity, and leadership. It's easy to think that this anxiety is a roadblock to your success. But what if we told you that your anxiety could be a secret weapon? In this week’s episode, guest hosts James Sweeting, Director of Story at Business Made Simple, and podcast producer Bobby Richards step in for Donald Miller to explore an all-new approach to anxiety with Dr. David...
info_outline Coach Builder Part 5—Email is Your Secret Weapon to Coaching Success (And Here’s Why)Business Made Simple with Donald Miller
Pre-order Coach Builder, Donald Miller's new book, at and get an 8-step plan to become a self-employed business coach so you can make great money doing something you love every single day. -- Most coaches are missing out on the *one* thing that could truly transform their business: a solid email strategy. While they chase the latest trends and pour resources into social media, the real game-changer lies in the humble art of sending great emails. Email is a powerful tool that—when used well—can grow any business, especially a coaching business. So how do you go...
info_outline #164: The Graceful Exit—How to Quit Your Job Without Burning BridgesBusiness Made Simple with Donald Miller
Are you mulling over the decision to leave your job, but worried about the potential fallout? Quitting a job is never a simple decision. It's fraught with concerns about the future, your career prospects, and your professional relationships. And the fear of leaving on bad terms can be paralyzing. How will your boss react? Will your colleagues view you differently? The possibility of leaving a job and inadvertently damaging your professional reputation or losing the respect of those you value can keep you stuck in a place you don’t belong. So what’s the best approach to quitting your job...
info_outline Coach Builder Part 4—Building a Coaching Website That Keeps Your Client Pipeline FullBusiness Made Simple with Donald Miller
Pre-order Coach Builder, Donald Miller's new book, at and get an 8-step plan to become a self-employed business coach so you can make great money doing something you love every single day. -- Your coaching website is the first thing people see about you, so it needs to make a good impression fast. But more importantly, it needs to be all about the people you want to help. This means when they visit your site, they should feel like you’re talking right to them. It should clearly explain that you understand their problems and have the perfect way to help solve...
info_outline #163: How to Fire Someone the Right Way and Maintain Team MoraleBusiness Made Simple with Donald Miller
Firing an employee is never easy and can make unwanted waves in your company. The emotional weight and potential fallout can affect your team's spirit and your company's culture, making it one of the tasks business owners hate the most. It's a situation that requires legal due diligence, as well as a good grasp of people's feelings and how an organization works. So how do leaders make sure they're doing it right and respectfully? In this week’s episode, host Donald Miller explores the best practices for letting an employee go. He’ll show you how firing someone the right way can keep...
info_outlineYou want recurring revenue for your business. The thing is — you just aren’t sure if you have what it takes to create something people will actually buy. It stinks, but subscription services can sink your business — fast. So if you’re going to do this, you need to do it right. Robbie Kellman Baxter literally wrote the book on creating subscription services that make money. And in this episode, she’s giving you her secret formula for building a recurring revenue stream that lasts. Listen now!