The Mind Your Business Podcast

All entrepreneurs want to know the secret to success. James Wedmore, an 8-figure online entrepreneur, believes success is created by mindset over strategy, magic over metrics, and attitude over action. In this podcast, James untangles the common misconception that hustle and hard work are all it takes to be successful.

Working Parents Panel: We Build Our Business On Nap Time (Limited Time Access Replay) 06/03/2025

Big Beta Launch Panel: We Monetized Before We Made It! 06/02/2025

The Rise Of The Digital CEO: Training One - Abbreviated Version (Limited Time Release) 06/02/2025

The Rise Of The Digital CEO: Training One - Abbreviated Version (Limited Time Release) Want the Summary of The Rise of the Digital CEO Training? In this episode, we’re giving you an abbreviated recap of the key takeaways from The Rise of the Digital CEO: Training One —James Wedmore’s powerful free training designed to help online entrepreneurs step into the role of visionary leader and finally grow a scalable business. AND this year, we’re doing something we’ve NEVER done before… When you register for The Rise of the Digital CEO, you’ll get exclusive access to Private Zoom LIVE Success Panels—featuring real BBD students revealing how they built and scaled their businesses by design using the exact strategies James teaches. These panels are ONLY available to registered Rise participants and are jam-packed with real numbers, real wins, and real implementation insights. Here’s the full lineup: Big Beta Launch Panel: We Monetized Before We Made It! LIVE on Friday, May 30th Working Parents Panel: Businesses Built on Nap Time LIVE on Monday, June 2nd Digital CE0,000,000 Panel: Multiple 6 & 7-Figure Launches LIVE on Wednesday, June 4th Membership Megabucks Panel: Making Money Monthly LIVE on Saturday, June 7th Neat Niche Panel: You Can Make Selling That?! LIVE on Wednesday, June 11th Register now to access the full replay of this episode and get access to the Live Panel Zoom Links, Dates and Times at ! In this episode you’ll hear: How to calculate your revenue targets and develop the clarity and conviction needed to achieve them Inspiring stories of students who went from struggling to generating $100K and even $400K in their first year after applying the principles taught in BBD The two main reasons businesses fail and the secret to crafting offers so good that people can't say ‘no’ The four critical stages of business growth and how identifying your current phase is key to applying the right strategies that lead to breakthroughs What I’ve done to document every business process, like a detailed Lego manual, that will allow you to scale your business as well Why successful Digital CEOs strive to build a business machine, not just a job For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36815220

Episode 771: Digital CEO Success Story: How Two Sisters Each Built 6 & 7-Figure Businesses While Their Kids Were Sleeping: Amber Brueseke & Rachel Coons BBD Success Stories 05/30/2025

Episode 771: Digital CEO Success Story: How Two Sisters Each Built 6 & 7-Figure Businesses While Their Kids Were Sleeping: Amber Brueseke & Rachel Coons BBD Success Stories Ready to hear how two sisters built their 6 & 7-figure businesses from nap time? “I just listened to James… and whatever he said, I did.” In this episode, we’re joined by Amber and Rachel, sisters, moms of 4, and Digital CEOs who built two thriving businesses after joining Business By Design. Rachel went from 1:1 coaching to launching a beta membership with 200 members in just 8 weeks. Amber had her first 6-figure launch a year after joining BBD — and now runs a 7-figure brand. They’ve helped over THOUSANDS clients, and it all started with one decision: saying yes to BBD, and you’ll hear their full story today on the podcast. What changed everything for Amber and Rachel? They attended The Rise of the Digital CEO, made one powerful decision, and took action. If you're still stuck in side hustle mode, this is your moment! This free 3-part training is your crash course in launching a scalable digital business — from scratch. Join The Rise now before it’s gone and register for free at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni @biceps.after.babies and @heyrachelcoons. In this episode you’ll hear: How a digital business offers unparalleled flexibility for mothers Rachel’s journey of transforming a "spinning wheels" side hustle into a profitable, structured business after BBD in 2023 Amber's pivotal shift from individual coaching to group offers and how she leveraged strategic guidance to achieve her first 6-figure launch The transformative impact of the BBD community and how it offers a supportive environment unlike any other Rachel and Amber’s thoughts on building businesses in every season of motherhood How the challenges of entrepreneurship foster resilience and shift self-talk from constraint to possibility Rachel's impressive growth from a few thousand dollars to hitting her first 6-figure mark within a year of joining BBD, and how Amber has sustained 7-figure success now for multiple years in a row Why Amber and Rachel both consider joining BBD as “pivotal decision” that changed everything for them and their businesses For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36793930

Episode 770: Digital CEO Success Story: She SOLD OUT her Beta, Stopped Trading Time for Money and 3X her Annual Revenue - Jenny Ferrero’s BBD Success Story 05/30/2025

Episode 769: Digital CEO Weekly Win: A Voice Actor Turns His Passion Into a 6-Figure Business & Grows His Revenue +177% Doing What He LOVES in a SMALL Niche - Paul Schmidt's BBD Success Story Each day this week we’ve been highlighting Business By Design members who are doing incredible things in their businesses, and today is no exception! Jenni sits down with Paul Schmidt, a voice actor turned Digital CEO, as he pulls back the curtain and shares the big lessons and insights he’s gained on his own journey. In this episode, Paul reveals why he decided to switch to a live launch model to sell his signature program and what happened as a result, and how he’s now consistently attracting new leads into his business daily. You’ll also learn some the ways he is leveraging the knowledge and support of others in the BBD community, and why he views coaching as the ultimate shortcut to success in entrepreneurship. Paul's story shows that with the right guidance and persistence, your unique skills can translate into a wildly successful digital business, regardless of the size of your niche! It’s finally here! The Rise of the Digital CEO is LIVE, and you can join us NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @vopro.pro. In this episode you’ll hear: A look at Paul's signature offer and and how adopting a live launch model from BBD significantly boosted his business's revenue What’s he’s learned about the difference between marketing to warm and cold audiences, and the steps he is taking now to warm up his audience and improve his launch results How Paul's perspective on manifestation and the “woo” has changed after joining BBD His insights on the transformative power of the Business by Design community The critical role that coaching and mentorship play as the ultimate shortcut to success as an entrepreneur Why being in a very focused, narrow and specific niche can actually be a significant advantage for your business For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36728115

Episode 768: Digital CEO Weekly Win: A Photographer in a SMALL Niche Making 6-Figures/Year On Digital Membership - Sean Brown's BBD Success Story 05/28/2025

Episode 768: Digital CEO Weekly Win: A Photographer in a SMALL Niche Making 6-Figures/Year On Digital Membership - Sean Brown's BBD Success Story Today, we're spotlighting another incredible Business By Design Success Story! Meet Sean Brown, a senior portrait photographer who not only built a 6-figure photography business, but now empowers other photographers to achieve similar results. In this episode, Sean reveals the exact strategies from BBD he has used to scale his photography education business and how he’s maintained an incredibly high retention rate in the process. Sean also opens up about the mindset shifts that were needed to embrace his dual role as a successful photographer and educator, why outsourcing is a necessity regardless of what phase of business you are currently in, and so much more. Get ready, because this Digital CEO’s journey is sure to inspire and give you clarity on the next steps of your journey! We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at , but hurry as it’s only available until today, May 28th. Tomorrow, May 29th, we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year - it’s our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and reserve your seat NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @seniorphotoeducation. In this episode you’ll hear: How Sean built a thriving senior photography business and now helps other photographers achieve more time, flexibility, and financial freedom Why he felt something was still missing and what led him to BBD even after having a successful membership launch in 2020 The powerful “football phone” strategy Sean learned in BBD that dramatically boosted membership conversions from 5 to 15 percent overnight A breakdown of his simple, yet effective content delivery model for his membership Sean’s process of challenging the mindset that teaching limits success, and the big shifts he’s made since in this area since joining BBD The key lessons he’s learned about outsourcing and why hiring a VA isn't just for established businesses, but essential for entrepreneurs just starting out as well His best advice for people just starting out in the online space and how they can use BBD to achieve success as a Digital CEO For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36704670

Episode 767: Digital CEO Weekly Win: From 10K Months to Making 76K in April Alone: On Track to 7 Figures in a Small Niche – Dr. Rachel Vong’s BBD Success Story 05/27/2025

Episode 767: Digital CEO Weekly Win: From 10K Months to Making 76K in April Alone: On Track to 7 Figures in a Small Niche – Dr. Rachel Vong’s BBD Success Story It’s the week of The Rise of The Digital CEO, and today we’re highlighting another incredible story of a community member who is leveraging what they’ve learned in Business By Design to see massive results in their business! In this episode, Jenni chats with Dr. Rachel Vong, a naturopathic doctor who transformed her online business from a plateau of $10K-$15K months to an astonishing $76,000 month. This didn’t take years to do, but it all happened within a matter of months! In this episode, Rachel shares her incredible journey of identifying and plugging the "leaky holes" in her business, the invaluable lessons she’s learned about messaging, the biggest mindset shifts she’s had to make, and the key insights she’s gained on successfully scaling a successful online offer. These case study episodes are some of our favorite ones to record, and after listening to Dr. Rachel Vong’s story, you’ll see why we love bringing them to you here on the podcast! We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at , but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th. This Thursday, May 29th, we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year - it’s our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and reserve your seat NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @drvongnd. In this episode you’ll hear: Rachel’s journey into the online space after operating a physical practice for 5 years The way that James was able to identify holes in Rachel's business and the direction this gave her How she went from generating $10K to $15K/month to a having a $76,000 month by implementing small, strategic tweaks The approach Rachel took when setting up her messaging and what she’s learned about the power of clear, outcome-focused messaging A look into the strategic design of her two-day webinar launch model, perfectly tailored for her $2,500 premium offer How doing a beta launch for her $300 program allowed Rachel to test her offer, build confidence, and scale to selling a higher-ticket product Her biggest non-business breakthrough she’s experienced since joining BBD For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36686975

Episode 766: Digital CEO Weekly Win: How A Working Mom Let Go Of Self-Doubt & Made 200K in 18 Months - Laura Nicole's BBD Success Story 05/26/2025

Episode 766: Digital CEO Weekly Win: How A Working Mom Let Go Of Self-Doubt & Made 200K in 18 Months - Laura Nicole's BBD Success Story We’re kicking off a special week here, and to get you pumped and inspired we’ll be introducing you to a number of incredible entrepreneurs from our community who are here to share their BBD Success Stories! Today, Jenni speaks with Laura Nicole, a Digital CEO who in just 18 months built a thriving $200K business with a single online offer. Laura, a working mom, reveals how she let go of crippling self-doubt and imposter syndrome to achieve these remarkable results, and she’s just getting started! In this episode, Laura shares her journey from college professor and virtual assistant to empowering over 800 moms to earn income from home. You’ll learn how the Business By Design community and a deep dive into the “mental game of entrepreneurship" helped her overcome the internal obstacles that arise with success. Make sure to stay tuned until the very end of the episode, where you’ll hear the live coaching session I recently gave Laura where she had so many powerful breakthroughs and “a ha” moments to move her forward on her business journey! We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at , but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th. This Thursday, May 29th, we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year - it’s our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and reserve your seat NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @hey.lauranicole. In this episode you’ll hear: How Laura went from college professor to successful virtual assistant, eventually creating her Superstar Assistant Academy for other moms looking to generate income from home Her relatable journey as a Business By Design student who initially "psyched herself out" before achieving remarkable success The way Laura used consistent TikTok Live sessions to transform lead generation for her business The backstory of how she generated over $223,000 in less than two years with a product priced at only $347 What Laura is doing to confront her upper limiting beliefs and how the BBD resources and community is the "secret sauce" helping her do it For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36682565

Episode 765: Wednesday Weekly Win: How A Massage Therapist Went Beta Launch to $154K Per Quarter in a TINY Niche with Her First Digital Offer - Joanna Tringali’s Digital CEO Success Story If you have ever felt like your unique skills are meant for more than just one-on-one clients, then you’re going to want to pay close attention to today’s Digital CEO Success Story! You’ll meet Business By Design student Joanna Tringali, who shares her inspiring journey from running her brick-and-mortar practice in New York City to becoming a multiple six-figure Digital CEO. In this episode, we dive into Joanna’s pivotal decision to join BBD and how its step-by-step framework helped her overcome tech overwhelm (and more) to launch her first online offer. Along the way there were plenty of “a ha” moments and crucial mindset shifts Joanna uncovered that resulted in explosive growth for her business, and you’ll hear all about it in this powerful and inspiring conversation! We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at , but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @joannatringali. In this episode you’ll hear: How Joanna grew the online component of her business from just having one student to projecting over $400,000 in revenue this year The way she leveraged the BBD community and coaching to overcome challenges, specifically around technology What Joanna did to sell for her next cohort and the role having an email series played to keep them interested and engaged Why she prioritizes live interaction with her students, even as her course scales The transformative power of community and coaching Joanna found in BBD What Joanna see nows sees as possible for her business moving forward My candid message about what has me so excited about the global online education market and our upcoming live training experience, The Rise of The Digital CEO For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36638745

Episode 764: Wednesday Weekly Win: From BBD Beta to Booming Business - How a Touring Musician Scaled Her Online Course to Over 600k/Year Teaching What She Loves: Sarah Belle Reid's Digital CEO Success Story Ever feel a pull to turn your unique passion into a profitable online business, even if it seems incredibly specific? As you know, we love putting the spotlight on our students in these Wednesday Weekly Win episodes, and we especially love featuring those Digital CEOs that operate in the smallest of niches! Today, Jenni sits down with the phenomenal Sarah Belle Reid, a professional musician turned digital CEO who's carved out a truly unique space teaching electronic music synthesis and sound design to fellow musicians. In this episode, Sarah shares her inspiring story of transforming her own initial struggles with learning synthesis into a successful online course, and she shows how focusing on a specialized audience and offering targeted expertise can lead to remarkable results. Be prepared to be amazed by the power of niching down and the incredible results it can bring in this latest Digital CEO Success Story! We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at , but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @sarahbellereid. In this episode you’ll hear: How Sarah helps musicians unlock new sonic possibilities by mastering the art of creating their own sounds The reasons that she chose to teach the very subject she initially found challenging, turning her learning journey into a powerful teaching approach How Sarah carefully created her offer, what her current metrics are and the way she uses BBD as a template for what she does today What Sarah’s beta launch taught her about her offer and her audience, and what she did to validate her course idea How her teaching has evolved to include vital aspects like artistic community, overcoming creative blocks and more What Sarah is doing to address the question of “what’s next?” and how she is prioritize her students’ needs The things that have changed for her as an entrepreneur now running a multi 6- figure business A few of the key lessons she’s learned on her journey around hiring and operations My candid message about what has me so excited about the global online education market and our upcoming live training experience, The Rise of The Digital CEO For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36613560

Episode 763: The Two Most Challenging Phases of Online Business and How To Overcome Them Quickly 05/19/2025

Episode 763: The Two Most Challenging Phases of Online Business and How To Overcome Them Quickly Feeling stuck in your online business, like you’re almost at that breakthrough but not quite there? Or perhaps you're eager to finally step off the sidelines and into the game of entrepreneurship? This is an important episode, as we dive into the two most challenging phases of online business that trip up countless entrepreneurs. In this episode, you’ll discover how to pinpoint exactly where you are on this journey right now. More importantly, we reveal how you can overcome these challenging phases quickly, as you confidently claim your title as the Digital CEO you're destined to be! We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at , but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. In this episode you’ll hear: A look at Phase One, “The Sidelines", where too many get stuck and how you’ll know when you’re really in business A powerful example of a BBD student and the way she got in the game and is crushing it What is really preventing people from stepping out onto the field of business and doing the work Phase Two and what you need to understand about offer alignment in this phase Our thoughts on the two key parts of the beta phase: testing and running it What separates those who succeed in the long run from those who don't My candid message about what has me so excited about the global online education market and our upcoming live training experience, The Rise of The Digital CEO For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36613105

Episode 762: The Course Chronicles: The Results Are In (Episode 08) 05/16/2025

Episode 762: The Course Chronicles: The Results Are In (Episode 08) The results are in and this is the episode you’ve all been waiting for. In this 8th and final installment of The Course Chronicles series, I share the results of the beta launch for our brand-new program, and you do not want to skip past this one and miss what happened! From initial concept to a sold-out success in a mind-blowing 16 seconds, I’m laying it all out today. If you've been following along, this is the ultimate payoff as I give the numbers, the timeline, and the key takeaways from turning an idea into a high-demand offer. We hope you enjoyed this series and thank you for taking part in this journey. We’re excited to see what happens next, as we go beyond the beta! We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at , but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. In this episode you’ll hear: The power of building a focused waitlist and using a direct checkout process that led to an astonishing 116 sales in the first 15 seconds of launch How you can condense this process to sell your beta and why it doesn't need to be extended to 7 or 8 weeks as we did Why the biggest barrier to launching a digital product is often yourself and your own mind A reminder about why the beta is so important and what a beta is, and isn’t My candid message about what has me so excited about the global online education market and our upcoming live training experience, The Rise of The Digital CEO For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36592420

Episode 761: Wednesday Weekly Win: How A Gut Health Expert Took Her Digital Offer To 500k and Sold Out 4 Launches in 48hrs - Hannah Aylward’s Digital CEO Success Story 05/14/2025

Episode 761: Wednesday Weekly Win: How A Gut Health Expert Took Her Digital Offer To 500k and Sold Out 4 Launches in 48hrs - Hannah Aylward’s Digital CEO Success Story It's Wednesday, and you know what that means? Another Wednesday Weekly Win is here to fuel your soul and your business! Today, Jenni dives deep with the incredible Hannah Aylward, who went from being a total rockstar gut health expert with zero online marketing experience to a half-a-MILLION dollar Digital CEO! In this powerful conversation, Hannah gets real about her early days in business and she reveals the cracks open the mindset shift that flipped the switch and changed everything. She's also spilling the beans on the surprisingly simple, yet wildly effective, strategy that powered 18 consistent launches and her impressive revenue growth. We're talking about what happened after she plugged into the principles of Business By Design, so prepare for some serious "aha!" moments in this one. Hannah's story is a potent dose of actionable inspiration for anyone who's ever felt lost and is ready to create some serious wins. Get ready to have your perspective totally shifted! We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at , but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @hannahaylwardhhc. In this episode you’ll hear: How Hannah initially struggled with her messaging around gut health and the crucial lesson she learned about niching down for better audience connection and sales What she has learned about the power of consistent action over perfection The way that Hannah used BBD as a practical application instruction manual to help guide her to “hockey stick” growth in business Why she says being the CEO is a work in progress and what she is doing differently now at the level she is at The importance of acting despite feeling fear and how she has consistently moved forward throughout her journey What’s next on the horizon for this inspiring Digital CEO For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36506120

Episode 760: The 7 Digital CEO Disciplines for Working Less To Make More 05/12/2025

Episode 760: The 7 Digital CEO Disciplines for Working Less To Make More Are you feeling like you're grinding but going nowhere? If you’re working hard but feel like you’re not getting ahead, then this episode is for you! What if I told you that there was a different way to run your digital business, where you’ll actually work less and make more? I’ve been in the online space for awhile now, since 2007, and over the years I’ve had to learn what it takes to not only run but grow a digital business…without burning out and hitting a wall! I attribute much of me being able to do this to a set of principles, or disciplines, and I share 7 of them with you today. This conversation is about stepping into your power as the Digital CEO, working smarter (not harder), and finally building a business that fuels your life, not drains it. We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at , but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. In this episode you’ll hear: Why getting out of low-value activities is absolutely crucial for growth How documenting more is your key to scalability, plus a few tools we use to do it Project Management Automation 101 for Digital CEOs The benefits you’ll see from the “contrarian” discipline: making fewer offers How to escape the launch hamster wheel and still achieve sustainable growth The critical discipline of proactive planning and the way this will set your business up for more predictable growth What you can do right now to master the "rinse and repeat" cycle For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36491065

Episode 759: Wednesday Weekly Win: How Joey Larsen Turned His Passion for Acting Into a Recurring Revenue Machine – A Digital CEO Success Story 05/07/2025

Episode 759: Wednesday Weekly Win: How Joey Larsen Turned His Passion for Acting Into a Recurring Revenue Machine – A Digital CEO Success Story Ever feel like your big break is just out of reach? What if you could start building your dream career now, without waiting for that one life-changing audition? Joining Jenni this week to share his inspiring journey and Digital CEO Success Story is Joey Freddy Larsen, a working actor who built a thriving coaching business for fellow performers by leveraging the tools and strategies he learned in Business By Design! In this episode, Joey reveals how he transformed his passion for acting into a powerful digital platform, helping others nail their self-tapes and command the screen, one monologue at a time. Plus, you’ll get to hear the way that Joey's proactive scaling led to an unexpected influx of hundreds of new clients for his business. If you're a creative entrepreneur who is ready to ditch the scarcity mindset and build a sustainable business doing what you love, just like Joey has, then this episode is for you! We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at , but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @joeyfreddylarsen. In this episode you’ll hear: Why Joey credits Business By Design's "Mind Your Money" bonus for shifting his money mindset and giving him the confidence to invest significantly in himself The revenue growth his business has seen since joining Business By Design, driven by his membership model priced at $37/month The reason that Joey proactively scaled his coaching team from a few to twelve, and the immediately significant partnership opportunity this led to His process of building a membership offer with using the processes in Business By Design and the biggest lessons he has learned in from BBD His best advice to new entrepreneurs who are on the fence of building their digital offer For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36420555

Episode 758: Should You Start a Digital Product-Based Business in 2025? 05/05/2025

Episode 758: Should You Start a Digital Product-Based Business in 2025? Are you hearing things like the digital product landscape is too crowded, or it’s “saturated”? Maybe you’re left wondering if it's even possible to launch something successful in 2025 and beyond? Today, I answer these questions and dispel some big myths that are being shared right now, as I unveil the real shift that’s happening in the digital space. In this episode, I break it all down and show you how what is happening in the market isn’t saturation, but it’s sophistication. A new era for digital product-based businesses is here, and hopefully this inspires you either to get clarity on what you're here to do, or it provides a little nudge to just launch and put your stuff out in the world! We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at , but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. In this episode you’ll hear: The crucial difference between market saturation and sophistication, and how to navigate an increasingly informed audience My advice for avoiding the allure of taking the “easy” route, especially when it comes to building a sustainable digital product business What to understand about the new age we are entering, where your personal brand, leadership, and authenticity are key Why simply creating content isn't enough anymore and how to build an experience that truly resonates with your audience For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36419190

Episode 757: The Course Chronicles: Check-in and Q&A (Episode 07) 05/02/2025

Episode 756: Wednesday Weekly Win: How a Single Mom Created a $200K Per Year Digital Business in a TINY Niche - Kassy Maloney’s Digital CEO Success Story 04/30/2025

Episode 756: Wednesday Weekly Win: How a Single Mom Created a $200K Per Year Digital Business in a TINY Niche - Kassy Maloney’s Digital CEO Success Story Are you feeling like your market is just too specific to thrive? Think again! In this week's Wednesday Weekly Win, Jenni interviews Kassy Maloney, the inspiring founder and CEO of the Society of Exceptional Educators. Kassy unveils her remarkable journey of building a thriving multi-6-figure business by focusing on an incredibly narrow niche of empowering educators of blind and visually impaired students. In this episode, Kassy reveals the specific systems and strategies she learned in Business by Design that fueled her growth. She also shares how she identified unique needs within her audience and then crafted digital offers that truly resonated with them. The best part? By leveraging her niche expertise and streamlining operations with proven business frameworks, Kassy not only has achieved financial success, but she now has the flexibility to also prioritize time away from laptop with her children. If you're questioning the potential of your niche or seeking real-world examples of successful entrepreneurs running online businesses in specialized markets, Kassy's story is a powerful testament to what's possible. There are so many opportunities available to you right now as a Digital CEO, no matter how tiny your niche, and this conversation with Kassy proves it! Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @exceptionaleducators.us. In this episode you’ll hear: Kassy’s incredibly niche beginnings in business and her evolution to supporting teachers in this specialized field How she learned the true power of a targeted digital summit and the way she used the processes from BBD to make the event fun to run Her journey of creating a back-end membership and how Kassy adjusted that offer to achieve an impressive 95 percent membership retention rate What Kassy and her team are doing now to leverage proven business systems for consistent growth How transitioning to a digital business provided her with the flexibility to navigate personal challenges AND prioritize time with her children The mindset shift that was required of Kassy to untangle the idea that she had to trade her time for money Her powerful message about the potential for success even if operating within a tiny niche For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36321435

Episode 755: Using Dream Interpretation to Unlock The Answers You Need with Dream Expert J.M. DeBord 04/28/2025

Episode 755: Using Dream Interpretation to Unlock The Answers You Need with Dream Expert J.M. DeBord Have you ever woken up from a dream and wondered, "What on earth did that mean?" Do you feel like your sleeping mind is trying to tell you something, but the message is lost in a bizarre world of symbols? It’s been awhile since we’ve talked about this topic on the podcast, so joining me today for a fascinating journey into the realm of dreams is our returning expert guest, J.M. (Jason) DeBord. J.M. is considered the leading authority on dream interpretation and is celebrated for his ability to make the complex world of dreams accessible and meaningful to huge audiences. He’s a best-selling author, educator and community leader, and in this episode, he reveals why our dreams are such valuable gifts that we need to be paying attention to. In fact, he says that learning the language of your dreams is the best self-coaching tool that you can have, and I’d have to say that I completely agree! J.M. shares practical tools to start paying attention to your dreams, and ultimately understanding the unique language your dreams are speaking. If you are ready to finally unlock the hidden wisdom waiting for you every morning, then this conversation will guide you into the powerful world of your dreams! Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. You can also reach out to J.M. with your thoughts and feedback on this conversation by email, at . In this episode you’ll hear: The crucial distinction J.M. makes between "interpreting" dreams and the more collaborative process of "dream work" Why dreams act as a mirror, providing crucial information for your decisions rather than imposing answers His core philosophy when it comes to dreams of empowering individuals to decipher their own dream meanings Some of the ways in which dreams communicate with us through a structured language of powerful symbolism How to recognize the feeling of resonance that accompanies a truly accurate dream interpretation That dreams can be a conduit for innovative ideas and creative inspiration that already exist The powerful impact of actively engaging with your dreams through journaling and focused attention to create a beneficial feedback loop For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36316605

Episode 754: The Course Chronicles: Content Created (Episode 06) 04/25/2025

Episode 753: Wednesday Weekly Win: Scaling to $500K/Year with a 3-month vacation and NO Burnout - Hannah Boeck’s Digital CEO Success Story 04/23/2025

Episode 752: The One Where We Talk About AI in Your Business 04/21/2025

Episode 752: The One Where We Talk About AI in Your Business Is AI your business's superpower, or just another buzzword? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the constant AI noise, you're not alone, and today Jenni and I are cutting through the hype to reveal the real ways coaches, online experts, and digital CEOs like you can harness AI for explosive growth. In this episode, we're sharing exactly how we use AI to streamline operations, boost creativity, and drive revenue. Discover the tools that deliver tangible results, and learn to separate the truly transformative from the fleeting trends and gimmicks (yes, there are a lot out there right now)! Most importantly, we're not talking about replacing your human touch here, but we're showing you how to leverage AI as a powerful ally, freeing you to focus on what really matters, which is connecting with your audience and building a thriving business. Want to unlock new levels of productivity, creativity, and profit by using AI? This episode is your roadmap and will show you the way! My free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, is starting on April 22nd (that’s tomorrow if you’re listening to this episode on the day it drops)! This training will help you go from Zero to SALES, and in it I share my $90 million process for creating a digital product that people will actually pay for. You do not want to miss this, so register now at , and I’ll see you there. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. We’d love to hear what resonated with you the most. In this episode you’ll hear: AI in Business and the fascinating responses from our recent survey on AI use in business and income levels My experiences in testing new AI tools to evaluate whether they have value and application in business, or are a gimmick Examples of bow we’re both using ChatGPT as a “B+ player” in the business The importance of human connection in the age of AI and why you should never lose sight of your competitive advantage Specific AI tools I’m using right now that I find most useful for business applications The ultimate AI prompt that will set you up for success, and more… For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36149670

Episode 751: The Course Chronicles: We Have a Name, a Date and a Price! (Episode 05) 04/18/2025

Episode 751: The Course Chronicles: We Have a Name, a Date and a Price! (Episode 05) It’s already our fifth installment of The Course Chronicles, and we’ve had an exciting week! Not only have we decided on the name, the date and the price of our new offer, but in this episode, I also share the next steps we’re taking after creating our waitlist and what you can expect next week as we keep moving along in this process! My free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, is coming on April 22nd! It’ll help you go from Zero to SALES, and in it I share my $90 million process for creating a digital product that people will actually pay for. You do not want to miss this, so register now at , and I’ll see you there. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. We’d love to hear what resonated with you the most. In this episode you’ll hear: The official launch date for the program and the importance of setting a deadline to drive progress and create momentum for your new offer Details of the program offer, including the intended price point and why limiting the number of available founding member spots is key A breakdown of the the email sent to the waitlist and how it differs from that of a traditional launch What the process of creating the program portal has looked like, and how I assigned tasks to a team member using a Google Doc to outline the project scope and to-do list The ways I am continuing to leverage AI in this process and how it’s helping to identify overlooked tasks and improve overall project management efficiency For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36083120

Episode 750: Wednesday Weekly Win: The Path to Six-Figure Success and an Aligned Offer You Love with BBD Coach Elizabeth Henson - A Digital CEO Success Story 04/16/2025

Episode 750: Wednesday Weekly Win: The Path to Six-Figure Success and an Aligned Offer You Love with BBD Coach Elizabeth Henson - A Digital CEO Success Story Are you a Digital CEO dreaming of hitting that coveted $100k mark, all while building a business that truly lights you up? Ever wonder how some entrepreneurs manage to craft offers that not only sell but also deeply resonate with their audience? Inthis week's Wednesday Weekly Win segment, Jenni sits down with the incredible Elizabeth Hensen, a BBD coach and alumni who has not only achieved tremendous success in the digital world, but now guides others to do the same. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how she went from crashing a BBD Live event as a “plus-one” to building a $65k program without a sales page, and her story is a masterclass in "Monetize Before You Make It" and the power of community-driven marketing. If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm and discover how to build a business that lights you up, and your audience too, then you’re going to love Elizabeth’s Digital CEO Success Story! My free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, is coming on April 22nd! It’ll help you go from Zero to SALES, and in it I share my $90 million process for creating a digital product that people will actually pay for. You do not want to miss this, so register now at , and I’ll see you there. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @elizabeth.henson. We’d love to hear what resonated with you the most. In this episode you’ll hear: The power in launching a beta program and validating your offer with real-time feedback, as demonstrated by Elizabeth's initial membership launch The true beauty she discovered in understanding the numbers and the metrics of her business and how her offers have evolved over time as a result What Elizabeth has done to shift her mindset and gain a greater connection with her audience A behind-the-scenes look at Elizabeth’s quantum leap to become the expert and embody what is taught in BBD How breaking down complex processes into simple, repeatable steps, like is done is BBD, can empower others to achieve success What happened when Elizabeth started focusing on self-development and changed her relationship with time For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36135360

Episode 749: From Data to Dollars: The Metrics That Move the Needle 04/14/2025

Episode 749: From Data to Dollars: The Metrics That Move the Needle Numbers are a language, but how well do you really know your metrics? To be successful in business you absolutely must know your numbers, and a common theme we see in successful Digital CEOs is that they not only know their numbers, but they know them inside-out. In this episode, we dive into the math and the nitty gritty of numbers, and reveal what you need to understand about your metrics on both the micro and the macro levels of your business to start turning that data into dollars. Numbers don’t lie, and knowing how to assess and properly use just a few of the key metrics we talk about today can be both business, and life-changing! My free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, is coming on April 22nd! It’ll help you go from Zero to SALES, and in it I share my $90 million process for creating a digital product that people will actually pay for. You do not want to miss this, so register now at , and I’ll see you there. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. We’d love to hear what resonated with you the most. In this episode you’ll hear: A deep dive into the key metrics on a micro-level and why Earnings Per Lead (EPL) is the “holy grail” number to always be aware of How enhancements and changes differ in launch strategies, and the reasons that as Digital CEOs we always want to be doubling down on enhancements The importance of macro-level metrics like rate of growth and Customer Lifetime Value (LTV), and how these numbers can be used to indicate long-term sustainability and growth of your business The impact that building a business machine that performs well will have on one of your most important assets, your time How you can register for my free 3-day live training, Your First Digital Product, happening on April 22nd For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36109445

Episode 748: The Course Chronicles: Creating Interest (Episode 04) 04/11/2025

Episode 748: The Course Chronicles: Creating Interest (Episode 04) It’s time for the fourth installment of The Course Chronicles, where I document and bring to you, in real-time, my thoughts, processes and updates for our brand-new program that we’re creating and launching. Let me tell you, we are gaining traction and things are happening! In this episode, I reveal what I’m doing to create interest for this new offer, and more exciting developments including sign-ups to the waitlist. I hope you are enjoying this series and what I’ve been sharing these past few weeks, and that it gives you the permission to launch what it is you have on your heart and mind this year. You can do it! My free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, is coming on April 22nd! It’ll help you go from Zero to SALES, and in it I share my $90 million process for creating a digital product that people will actually pay for. You do not want to miss this, so register now at , and I’ll see you there. Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. We’d love to hear what resonated with you the most. In this episode you’ll hear: How I validated this new offer with a waitlist and what happened after I sent the first email What exactly I said to connect with my audience and drive action and waitlist sign-ups The importance of delivering tangible results to build a strong and authentic reputation, versus the fabricated online personas we see so often A breakdown of my minimalist launch plan that will focus on a single email with a direct link to a checkout page What to understand about the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and promotion How you can register for my free 3-day live training, Your First Digital Product, happening on April 22nd For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36026755

Episode 747: Wednesday Weekly Win: What Happens When a 7-Figure Business Meets BBD? Kate Northrup Tells All - A Digital CEO Success Story 04/09/2025

Episode 747: Wednesday Weekly Win: What Happens When a 7-Figure Business Meets BBD? Kate Northrup Tells All - A Digital CEO Success Story Are you curious how a $97 course could pave the way to a multi-million dollar empire? Today, Jenni sits down with Kate Northrup, who shares how the tools in Business By Design refined her launch strategies, leading to dramatically increased results, even with an already successful product. This isn’t just a story of success; it's a blueprint for leveraging proven systems to elevate your digital business. If you're ready to see tangible results from proven strategies, this episode reveals how BBD can rewrite your business story too! Kate is hosting a stellar free training masterclass starting April 17th that's designed to help you begin to heal and transform your relationship with money. This is absolutely essential for every business owner and every entrepreneur, and I'd love to invite you to participate. You can register now to experience Kate's amazing transformative process at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @katenorthrup. We’d love to hear what resonated with you the most. In this episode you’ll hear: How Kate got her beginning in the digital world and her journey balancing motherhood and a thriving online business Why she credits outsourcing and business coaching as key factors in scaling The impact that combining intuitive business decisions with data analytics using the Digital CEO dashboard in BBD has made on Kate’s business The way she used the "pivot and pull" offer and how this launch strategy contributed to increased sales The power of feminine energy principles in business, and how they can lead to abundance and magnetic attraction Strategies for entrepreneurs to overcome scarcity mindsets and embrace abundance in their business What happens when Digital CEOs seize the opportunity to take action For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36020920

Episode 746: How to Get Good with Money: Rewire Your Body for Abundance (and Why Mindset Isn’t Enough) with Kate Northrup and James Wedmore 04/07/2025

Episode 746: How to Get Good with Money: Rewire Your Body for Abundance (and Why Mindset Isn’t Enough) with Kate Northrup and James Wedmore 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. My special guest today is none other than Kate Northup, who is back on the podcast to talk everything money and how to heal your relationship with it. In fact, it’s almost impossible to have a thriving business without being good with money and keeping a focus on your relationship with it, which is what makes this conversation with Kate such an important one to be having! As we mention in this episode, Kate is hosting a stellar free training masterclass starting April 17th that's designed to help you begin to heal and transform your relationship with money. This is absolutely essential for every business owner and every entrepreneur, and I'd love to invite you to participate. You can register now to experience Kate's amazing transformative process at ! Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @katenorthrup. We’d love to hear what resonated with you the most. In this episode you’ll hear: That everyone has money issues and the deep-seated feelings it often brings up in us Kate’s personal realization that led to recognizing her unhealthy patterns related to money How behaviors with money are not always logical and often stem from a person's nervous system A reminder to separate your self-worth from external validation and the role that feeling safe plays in this conversation about money How most of us were not taught how to fully process emotions in the moment, leading to accumulated stress that negatively impacts our financial behavior and decision-making Why it’s important to challenge the common belief that more money equates to more happiness Whether or not it is possible to reach our full earning potential without healing our money trauma What you can expect by attending Kate’s upcoming free money healing experience and who this training is for For full show notes and links, visit: /episode/index/show/mindyourbusiness/id/36009720

Episode 745: The Course Chronicles: Crafting the Offer and the Strategy (Episode 03) 04/04/2025

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