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Welcome to the Business Made Simple Podcast where we coach you to build your business like an airplane. The cockpit is your leadership. The body is your overhead. The right engine is your marketing. The left engine is your sales. The wings are your products and the fuel tanks are your cash flow.

If you build the six parts of your business correctly it will fly far and fast. Every week we help a business owner just like you optimize their airplane.

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Welcome to the Business Made Simple Podcast where we coach you to build your business like an airplane. The cockpit is your leadership. The body is your overhead. The right engine is your marketing. The left engine is your sales. The wings are your products and the fuel tanks are your cash flow.

If you build the six parts of your business correctly it will fly far and fast. Every week we help a business owner just like you optimize their airplane.

    #116: How to Boost Your Sales (Without Being a Pushy Salesperson)

    #116: How to Boost Your Sales (Without Being a Pushy Salesperson)

    Great news for all small business owners out there! "How to Grow Your Small Business" is now available and it's filled with practical tips and strategies to help you take your business to the next level.
     
    To celebrate our launch, we're offering an exclusive bonus just for our early bird customers. Order your copy of "How to Grow Your Small Business" now and you'll receive the 10x Business Growth Plan - a blueprint of how to 10x your business and achieve rapid, yet sustainable, growth without burnout. 
     
    Visit GrowYourSmallBusiness.com/Podcast to order your book and claim your 10x Business Growth Plan bonus today! 
     
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    Research shows that 97% of people distrust salespeople. Why? Because most salespeople try to talk people into buying their product regardless of whether or not the customer needs it. But good and honest salespeople know this: sales isn’t about convincing people to buy your product. It’s about inviting your customer into a story where their problem gets solved.
     
    Join us for part four of our seven-part series based on Donald Miller's new book "How to Grow Your Small Business." In this episode, Don walks through a 5-part SalesScript you can use to close more sales by positioning your product as the solution to your customer’s problem. Make sure to follow along and complete your FREE SalesScript at SmallBusinessFlightPlan.com so by the end of this episode you’ll have the 5 key talking points you need to close more deals without coming across as a pushy salesperson.
     
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    GET A STEP-BY-STEP PLAN FOR GROWING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: SmallBusinessFlightPlan.com
     
    ORDER DON'S NEW BOOK "HOW TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS": GrowYourSmallBusiness.com
     
    SUBMIT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO GET COACHED ON THE PODCAST: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast 
     
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    • 25 min
    How to Turbocharge Your Marketing Engine and Generate More Cash Flow

    How to Turbocharge Your Marketing Engine and Generate More Cash Flow

    Great news for all small business owners out there! "How to Grow Your Small Business" is now available and it's filled with practical tips and strategies to help you take your business to the next level.
     
    To celebrate our launch, we're offering an exclusive bonus just for our early bird customers. Order your copy of "How to Grow Your Small Business" now and you'll receive the 10x Business Growth Plan - a blueprint of how to 10x your business and achieve rapid, yet sustainable, growth without burnout. 
     
    Visit GrowYourSmallBusiness.com/Podcast to order your book and claim your 10x Business Growth Plan bonus today! 
     
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    Attention small business owners: are you struggling to convert potential customers into actual buyers? It's time to revamp your marketing strategy and focus on creating an effective sales funnel. While pretty logos and brand colors may catch the eye, it's the sales funnel that ultimately drives revenue and business growth.
     
    Join us for part three of our seven-part series based on Donald Miller's new book "How to Grow Your Small Business." In this episode, Don takes you on a deep dive into the world of sales funnels, sharing step-by-step guidance on how to create a high-converting sales funnel that will help you sell more products.
     
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    PRE-ORDER THE NEW BOOK HOW TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: GrowYourSmallBusiness.com/Podcast
     
    SUBMIT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO GET COACHED ON THE PODCAST: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast 
     
    GET YOUR CUSTOMIZED FLIGHT PLAN FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS: SmallBusinessFlightPlan.com
     
    FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    • 25 min
    Why Most Mission Statements Fail (and How to Avoid the Pitfalls)

    Why Most Mission Statements Fail (and How to Avoid the Pitfalls)

    Are you ready to take your small business to the next level? Don't miss our upcoming Business Growth Bootcamp, featuring world-renowned marketers and business leaders: Donald Miller, Dr. J.J. Peterson, and special guest Amy Porterfield! This 3-hour livestream event on April 4, 2023, will be jam-packed with actionable insights to help you grow your business and increase revenue.
    Best of all, the event is completely FREE! All you have to do is pre-order a copy of our new book, "How to Grow Your Small Business," and use your receipt number to register at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Bootcamp. We've never offered this much value before, so don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity. Join us for a day of learning, networking, and business growth. Pre-order your copy today and reserve your spot at the Business Growth Bootcamp!
     
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    Are you tired of a bland and forgettable mission statement that does little to drive revenue? In part two of our seven-part series based on Donald Miller's new book "How to Grow Your Small Business," Don offers actionable tips for crafting a mission statement that inspires action and generates revenue. He also debunks common misconceptions about the role of money in business success and offers practical advice for aligning your organization around economic priorities.
    Whether you're a small business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover the secrets behind a powerful mission statement that can transform your business success and act as a step forward to doubling your revenue. And make sure you don't miss out on any upcoming episodes of our exclusive 7-part series all about how to grow your small business! Get all the insider tips and insights you need by following the Business Made Simple Podcast.
     
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    PRE-ORDER THE NEW BOOK HOW TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: GrowYourSmallBusiness.com/Podcast
     
    SUBMIT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO GET COACHED ON THE PODCAST: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast 
     
    GET YOUR CUSTOMIZED FLIGHT PLAN FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS: SmallBusinessFlightPlan.com
     
    FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    • 25 min
    Take These Six Steps to Double Your Revenue

    Take These Six Steps to Double Your Revenue

    To celebrate the arrival of our new book, How to Grow Your Small Business, we’re hosting our first ever Business Growth Bootcamp on April 4, 2023. In this livestream event, you’ll get 3 action-packed hours of advice from some of the world’s top marketers and business leaders: Donald Miller, Dr. J.J. Peterson, and special guest Amy Porterfield! 
     
    We’ve never packed this much value into a free event before, and you do NOT want to miss it. To attend, all you have to do is pre-order How to Grow Your Small Business then use your receipt number to register at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Bootcamp for FREE access to our upcoming Business Growth Bootcamp. Can't wait to see you there!
     
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    11 years ago, Donald Miller woke up and realized that he had lost all of his money. Everything he had built came crashing down after he put everything he had in an investment that failed miserably. In what was the most painful event of his life, he lost his house, his dream, and his plans for the future. Fast forward to today, and Donald Miller now owns a $15M company. How in the world did that happen?
     
    In today’s episode, you’ll get an inside look at Donald Miller’s story and how he came back as a successful business owner after hitting rock bottom. Donald Miller shares how he learned to build a profitable small business from the ground up and wants to help other business owners do that, too. Over the next 6 weeks in this limited series, you’re going to get a crash course in the 6 steps it takes to grow a small business. But first, you need to hear Don’s story. If he can build a million-dollar company, anyone can. Listen in now!
     
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    PRE-ORDER THE NEW BOOK HOW TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: GrowYourSmallBusiness.com
     
    SUBMIT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO GET COACHED ON THE PODCAST: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast 
     
    GET YOUR CUSTOMIZED FLIGHT PLAN FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS: SmallBusinessFlightPlan.com
     
    FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    • 22 min
    The Most Important First Hire for Entrepreneurs

    The Most Important First Hire for Entrepreneurs

    What if you could grow your small business on autopilot? Our new tool will show you how! Access our free PDF compiling all parts of the plane– the steps you need to grow your small business–into one place so you can install a business growth plan that leads to higher revenue, less chaos, and more freedom. Get immediate access to our free PDF at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Autopilot. 
     
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    Do you find yourself bogged down in painstaking details? When you’re in charge of so many menial tasks – whether it’s family-related or work-related – it’s hard to focus on important matters. There’s just not enough time in the day to complete all your work tasks, book your travel arrangements, schedule important meetings, make sure you exercise and spend time with family and friends… AND reach the big, audacious goals you have for your life.
     
    In today’s episode, Donald Miller shares his personal story of hiring a Virtual Assistant and how it completely changed his life on a personal and professional level. Contrary to his initial concerns, hiring a Virtual Assistant was easy and quickly freed up his time. Listen in to learn key tips for hiring your own Virtual Assistant so you can spend your time doing the things that matter most.
     
    Business Made Simple has partnered up with Belay Solutions to provide an assistant for you. Meet your Virtual Assistant now at YourNewAssistant.com.
     
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    PRE-ORDER THE NEW BOOK HOW TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: GrowYourSmallBusiness.com
     
    SUBMIT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO GET COACHED ON THE PODCAST: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast 
     
    GET YOUR CUSTOMIZED FLIGHT PLAN FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS: SmallBusinessFlightPlan.com
     
    FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    • 21 min
    Amy Porterfield—Real Talk on Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur

    Amy Porterfield—Real Talk on Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur

    What if you could grow your small business on autopilot? Our new tool will show you how! Access our free PDF compiling all parts of the plane– the steps you need to grow your small business–into one place so you can install a business growth plan that leads to higher revenue, less chaos, and more freedom. Get immediate access to our free PDF at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Autopilot. 
     
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    Are you a discouraged entrepreneur? You’re not alone. Starting a business comes with a lot of painful setbacks and crippling self-doubt. This can get even worse when you look around and see successful people who don’t seem to be struggling like you are. If that sounds like you, grab a cup of coffee and get ready for some real talk and practical advice from one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time.
     
    In today’s episode, our guest host, Dr. J.J. Peterson, talks with Amy Porterfield about the realities of entrepreneurship and the motivation that got her where she is today. Amy Porterfield is the host of the Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, a digital marketing expert, and the author of the upcoming book, Two Weeks Notice. Listen in to learn what Amy’s journey of entrepreneurship really looked like and the advice she’d give new entrepreneurs setting out on their own journey.
     
    Order Two Weeks Notice and receive your free bonuses at TwoWeeksNoticeBook.com.
     
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    PRE-ORDER THE NEW BOOK HOW TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: GrowYourSmallBusiness.com
     
    SUBMIT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO GET COACHED ON THE PODCAST: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast 
     
    GET YOUR CUSTOMIZED FLIGHT PLAN FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS: SmallBusinessFlightPlan.com
     
    FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    • 27 min

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127 Ratings

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