The Mind Your Business Podcast

Episode 801: What's Working and What Was Discussed Inside My 7-Figure Mastermind Retreat

What really happens when you put a room full of successful entrepreneurs together for three days in Sedona? Is it some "secret club" strategy that nobody else knows about? In this episode, I'm giving you an exclusive look inside our first 7-figure mastermind retreat of the year. This is the 10th year I've run this mastermind, and I'm sharing the raw, unfiltered observations of what is actually working in the online business space right now. We're diving into the framework that balances your growth, why your current plateau is actually an invitation to expand your "energetic container," and the one law of problem-solving that will change how you handle hurdles forever. If you've been feeling like you're working harder but staying in the same place, it's likely because you're running the wrong play. These are the specific patterns I'm seeing across the board with our highest-level students, and it's time for you to use what they're learning and step into the identity of a true Digital CEO too!  If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter.  Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! 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 the specific strategy you're using in business really accounts for less than 10% of your success A critical warning I have for you about AI and what happens when you outsource your "marketing soul" to ChatGPT How I've come to learn that 8-figure earners are just doing the basics, but bigger and better The key reasons why true, authentic expertise is the only thing that will survive in today's market A powerful restaurant metaphor and what I mean when I say that you must  add more "tables" before the Universe can send you more customers A reminder that the business with the highest Lifetime Customer Value always wins The identity shift required to move past your plateau and why your business only grows to the level of problems you're willing to handle Introducing Kidlin's Law: My favorite strategy for 7-figure problem solving For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/801   

Episode 800: How to Transform Your Business Into a Mean, Lean Profitable Machine

Most entrepreneurs are obsessed with the wrong number and chasing "Total Revenue" like it's the ultimate trophy, but I'm going to tell you something that might hurt a little: Revenue is a vanity metric.  The truth is if you're making a million dollars but it costs you $950,000 to get it, you don't have a business, you have a high-stress hobby!  In this episode, we walk you through the exact framework we use to keep our operations tight and our margins high, including the one number that actually grants you freedom (and no, it's not your bank balance). We look at  the "natural drift" of waste that quietly bleeds most businesses dry and the specific expenses that actually scale your life, not just your workload. If you've ever felt like you're asleep at the wheel of your financials or you're exhausted from trying to out-earn your own overspending, this is your wake-up call. It's time to stop throwing money at your problems and start mastering the mechanics that actually support the life you want, so let's do this!  If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter.  Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! 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 total revenue is a vanity metric and how to shift your focus to the "Operating Function" that actually keeps the lights on How to distinguish between "spending" and "investing" so you can identify the costs that actually put money back in your pocket The key reasons you should celebrate when your affiliate payouts and commissions skyrocket - and how they hedge your risk What's happening in the trap of "bleeding your margins" by over-delivering and why every digital product needs a strict fulfillment budget How to calculate your hourly worth and why paying someone to take tasks off your plate is the ultimate growth hack Why piecemealing your tech stack is costing you more in "bridge software" and broken systems than a single platform like Kajabi A warning to stop throwing $10k at freelance agencies when trying to outsource the marketing soul of your business The non-negotiable multiplier every employee must hit and why you don't need a local team until you're past $500k in revenue A step-by-step guide to the "90-day check-in" that catches subscription creep and keeps your machine running lean For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/800 

Episode 799: My Mental Cheat Code for Causing (and Maintaining) Perpetual Success in Your Life & Business

What if the business model you've been duct-taping together is the very thing keeping you from the success you're meant for in 2026? Are you still arguing for your limitations while wondering why your growth has stalled? After a much-needed break to celebrate our wedding and recharge on our honeymoon, Jenni and I are back behind the mic to get real about the massive shifts happening in our industry! We've seen more disruption in the last 12 months than in the past two decades combined, and a "wait and see" approach is no longer an option.  In this episode, we unpack the mental shifts required to actually thrive in this new climate. We talk about why your true desires are actually a map to your purpose, how to stop self-sabotaging with goals that don't line up with your actions, and why you have to clean up the mental "mud" if you want to keep the results you're after. It is time to reclaim your agency and stop letting your brain's old predictions dictate what's possible for you, because the world needs your unique frequency now more than ever. If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter.  Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! 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:  A look at the current state of the industry and why more disruption has happened in the last 12 months than in the previous 20 years The "Wait and See" trap that many entrepreneurs fall into and why waiting for the economy or industry to "get better" is a recipe for failure Why high performance is actually a state of being rather than a set of actions, and how to operate from your "future self" today The "Grow Where You Are" challenge that encourages you to stop looking for success in the next course or strategy and find it in your current environment A deep dive into the "Desire is Dharma" framework and how to distinguish between ego-driven goals and your soul's true path Why falling in love with the process of contribution is the only way to actually reach your financial targets My "Dirty Dog and White Sheets" metaphor for identifying where your business goals and your mental fears are completely out of alignment Why resourcefulness is the ultimate antidote to fear and how to build the resiliency muscle that allows you to handle any obstacle A final call to reclaim your self-agency by realizing that personal, professional, and spiritual growth are the only things you can never outsource to AI For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/799 

Episode 798: The Future of Online Business and 2026 Predictions

What if the very tools promised to make your life easier are actually making your business more vulnerable as we head into a brand-new year? Are you becoming so dependent on AI that you've lost the "human spark" that actually converts? This is the last episode of 2025, and trust me, it may be the most important one that you've listened to this year as I pull back the curtain and reveal the five critical things you must prioritize to thrive moving forward. In this episode, I bring you my predictions for the future of online business and we're talking sustainability, assets, brand, and more.  So, if you're ready to reclaim your role as a thought leader and frequency holder, the time is NOW…let's go! If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter.  Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! 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 challenge for you to stop thinking of yourself as a content creator and realize that you are actually in the problem removal business Why you need to shift your target to sustainability by building a business machine that provides consistent cash flow  My framework for long-term success that will show you how to move from "first gear" entrepreneurship to a business that replicates and delegates effectively A reminder to prioritize assets over income and why making money shouldn't be the final goal A look at the K-shaped economy we find ourselves in right now and the reasons that owning your own business is no longer just an option  The need to prioritize creating transformative experiences in this age of AI  What I consider the most important business metric for 2026 and what you can do to increase it A final note that your unique human frequency and light are things a robot can never replace For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/798 

Episode 797: How to Run Circles Around Your Competition

Are you constantly running on the edge of burnout, feeling like you have to reinvent your business every single quarter just to keep making sales? Do you secretly wonder why business feels so frantic, or why you're still working 20 hours a day just to keep your momentum? My friends, you might be stuck in the most dangerous phase of entrepreneurship: First Gear!  Today, I share the crucial mindset shifts and systems that allowed my team and me to execute our biggest event ever while working only four to six hours a day and experiencing zero drama. I walk you through why the identity of an entrepreneur is actually Kryptonite to your long-term freedom, and I reveal the six things you must immediately adopt to become a smart, efficient business owner.  This is the essential strategy guide for moving your business from chaos to a well-oiled machine. If it's true freedom and efficiency that you're after, then this is the episode for you! If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter.  Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! 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 the startup phase is crucial, but staying stuck in "first gear" will cause your business to redline and ultimately burn out Why true business growth happens when you shift your identity from being an entrepreneur to a business owner who prioritizes efficiency and systems A reminder of where you'll find everything you want from your business The power of the Rinse and Repeat model that makes minor enhancements to proven concepts, rather than constantly trying to reinvent the wheel Why an absolutely crucial skill for efficiency is knowing your priorities How adopting a structured meeting approach like the one we use leads to the removal of bottlenecks in your business  What happens when your team maximizes its ability to execute a vision seamlessly and efficiently The major realization I've made that the right team culture can achieve extraordinary things that no single person could have ever done on their own For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/797