Business Made Simple Podcast

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Business Made Simple Podcast

Welcome to the Business Made Simple Podcast where we are obsessed with helping you become a better business owner by coaching you to build your business like an airplane. The cockpit is your leadership. The body is your management and operations. 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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Sean Cannell—YouTube Strategies That Actually Work for Coaches

    BIG NEWS! After three amazing years, the Business Made Simple Podcast will be ending, and starting January 6, 2025, this feed will become home to an exciting new show: Why That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.AI, hosted by Donald Miller.  It’s been an honor providing you with the tools and frameworks to help you become a better business owner, and this new podcast will continue giving incredible value with actionable insights you can immediately apply. Stay subscribed to this feed so you don’t miss a single episode of Why That Worked starting January 6, 2025!   --   YouTube is more than a platform for cat videos and viral dance trends—it’s a powerful tool for scaling your coaching business. Yet for many coaches, building a presence on YouTube feels overwhelming. You spend hours creating videos, but the results don’t seem to match your efforts. Views trickle in, and the idea of turning YouTube into a source of revenue seems out of reach. How can you create content that not only grows your audience but also grows your business?   In this week’s episode, Donald Miller sits down with Sean Cannell, YouTube strategist and CEO of Think Media, to uncover how YouTube can be a game-changing asset for your coaching business. Sean shares his proven strategies for making impactful videos, building trust with your audience, and creating multiple income streams—even if you’re starting with zero subscribers. Listen in for practical steps on how to leverage YouTube as a tool for business growth.   For more, check out Sean’s incredible book YouTube Secrets on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/YouTube-Secrets-Ultimate-Following-Influencer/dp/1544511817   Visit the Think Media YouTube channel for actionable tips to build your channel and grow your business: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkMediaTV   --   Need proven strategies and actionable tactics to drive your coaching business and make a bigger impact on more people in 2025? Don't miss our upcoming How to Land 5 High-Value Clients in the Next 30 Days, hosted by Donald Miller and Michael Hyatt, on December 12, 2024 at 10am CST. Register now at CoachBuilder.com.   FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    27 min

  2. 18 NOV

    The One Thing You Might Be Overlooking That Fuels Customer Loyalty

    Delivering exceptional customer service can feel taxing, especially when you’re juggling multiple roles in your business. It’s easy to think that “good enough” is sufficient, but the truth is, it’s the small, thoughtful actions that leave the biggest impact on your customers. If you’ve ever struggled with handling tough customer interactions or wondered how to wow your clients without breaking the bank, you’re not alone. What if elevating your customer experience could be simpler (and more affordable) than you think?   In this episode, hosts Bobby Richards and James Sweeting sit down with Kelley Kirker, Director of Customer Experience at Business Made Simple, to reveal practical strategies for transforming customer interactions from ordinary to extraordinary. Learn how to streamline your processes, respond quickly with empathy, and surprise customers in ways that build trust and word-of-mouth marketing. Tune in and get actionable steps to create a standout customer experience that drives real business growth.   --   FIND OUT YOU CAN START AND GROW A SUCCESSFUL COACHING BUSINESS AT CoachBuilder.com.   FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    29 min

  3. 11 NOV

    The 4-Part Health Check Your Business Needs to Stay Strong (Even During Explosive Growth)

    When your business starts to scale, growth brings new opportunities—and new complexities. As they say, “New level, new devil.” While rapid growth is exciting, it can also lead to misalignment, confusion, and burnout without the right checks in place. To keep your team focused, your mission clear, and your growth sustainable, you need a proactive approach.   In this episode, host Bobby Richards talks with Tyler Ginn, President of CoachBuilder and Business Made Simple, who reveals a 4-part health check that’s become a game-changer for scaling businesses. Tyler’s framework—covering mission, processes, people, and results—keeps you ahead of potential pitfalls and helps you steer your company confidently through change. If you’re feeling the growing pains of success or want a proven strategy to keep your business on track, listen in to get the tools you need to lead with clarity and intention.   --   FIND OUT YOU CAN START AND GROW A SUCCESSFUL COACHING BUSINESS AT CoachBuilder.com.   FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    32 min

  4. 4 NOV

    Michael Hyatt & Will Guidara—How Top Coaches Are Scaling Fast with These New Frameworks

    If you’re in the coaching business, you know it’s not enough to just find clients. You’ve got to help them get real results that make a difference. But without a proven system, that’s easier said than done. A lot of coaches end up frustrated, watching their clients stall out. So, what if you could skip the trial and error and go straight to what works?   In this episode, Donald Miller talks with Michael Hyatt, founder of Full Focus, and Will Guidara, author of Unreasonable Hospitality, about their newly launched certifications on the CoachBuilder platform. Michael’s Full Focus Planner Certification gives coaches a simple, effective way to help clients get set and achieve their biggest goals. While Will’s Unreasonable Hospitality Certification teaches you how to create unforgettable client experiences. Both certifications provide ready-made frameworks, teaching material, and marketing assets, allowing you to skip the trial and error and go straight to what works. Listen in and learn how you can gain a major competitive edge with these 2 powerful certifications.   Find out how to grow your coaching business at CoachBuilder.com.   --   STUCK TRYING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION FOR A CHANCE TO HAVE US COACH THROUGH IT ON THE SHOW: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast    ORDER COACH BUILDER, DONALD MILLER'S NEW BOOK, AND TRANSFORM YOUR EXPERTISE INTO A LUCRATIVE CONSULTING CAREER: CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast   IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com.   FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    48 min

  5. 28 OCT

    Donald Miller Returns—The Simple Framework that Will Revolutionize the Way You Coach Small Businesses

    As a business coach, you might have all the passion and wisdom in the world, but if you don’t have a clear, step-by-step framework, things can get messy—fast. Without a reliable system, helping your clients get consistent, meaningful results is essentially a gamble. You end up reinventing the wheel for each client which creates an exhausting grind for you and an unpredictable experience for your clients. So, how do you move from just giving good advice to offering a proven, repeatable system that guarantees results?    In today’s episode, Donald Miller returns to share how the Small Business Flight Plan Certification can transform the way business coaches deliver value. This certification gives you a plug-and-play system to help small business owners grow, stabilize, and scale. Don breaks down his signature airplane metaphor, turning complex growth strategies into an easy-to-follow framework that works. You’ll learn how to guide your clients through every key area of their business—from leadership and marketing to cash flow and operations. Tune in if you're ready to help your clients achieve long-term growth with clarity and confidence!   f you're ready to turn your expertise into a profitable coaching business, head to CoachBuilder.com to schedule a call where we’ll answer all your questions and help you determine if the Coach Builder framework is the right fit for you.   --   STUCK TRYING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION FOR A CHANCE TO HAVE US COACH THROUGH IT ON THE SHOW: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast    ORDER COACH BUILDER, DONALD MILLER'S NEW BOOK, AND TRANSFORM YOUR EXPERTISE INTO A LUCRATIVE CONSULTING CAREER: CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast   IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com.   FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    23 min

  6. 21 OCT

    Seth Godin—How to Craft a Business Strategy that Future-Proofs Your Brand

    Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Download The Small Business Owner’s Quickstart Checklist for free at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Quickstart and start streamlining your operations, clarifying your message, and building a business that works for you.   --   If you think more followers or a bigger ad budget will fix your business, think again. Too often, business owners mistake tactics for strategy. They focus on short-term wins—like growing a social media following or driving quick sales—but forget to ask the most important question: “Where are we going?” Without a clear strategy, all the marketing and tactics in the world won’t save you. What if, instead of searching for the next quick fix, you defined where you’re headed and why?   In this week’s episode, host James Sweeting talks with bestselling author and marketing guru Seth Godin about his new book This is Strategy. Seth breaks down how business owners can build a strategy that acts like a compass, guiding them even when the business landscape shifts. He reveals the 4 key elements of any successful strategy and how they can transform your business. You’ll also learn how to prioritize long-term thinking, define who you serve, and make tough decisions when it's time to pivot. Listen in and start steering your business with clarity and intention.    Order This is Strategy at geni.us/thisisstrategy.   --   STUCK TRYING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION FOR A CHANCE TO HAVE US COACH THROUGH IT ON THE SHOW: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast    READY TO TURN YOUR EXPERTISE INTO A PROFITABLE COACHING BUSINESS? SCHEDULE A CALL WHERE WE'LL ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS AND HELP YOU DETERMINE IF THE COACH BUILDER FRAMEWORK IS THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU: CoachBuilder.com   IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com.   FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    42 min

  7. 14 OCT

    Donald Miller—How to Stop Giving Free Advice and Start Charging for Your Expertise

    How do you start charging for your advice without feeling weird about it? A lot of business owners have the expertise to coach others, but turning that knowledge into a successful coaching business can feel daunting and awkward. How do you know if what you’re offering is worth the price? The real challenge isn’t what you know—it’s learning how to package that knowledge into something people are willing to pay for. Without a clear plan, it’s easy to get stuck in “free advice” mode and miss the opportunity to build a business around the insights you already have.   In today’s episode, hosts Bobby Richards and James Sweeting talk with Business Made Simple’s very own Donald Miller, creator of the Coach Builder framework, to give you a clear, step-by-step plan for building a thriving coaching business. Don lays out 8 essential steps that will help you professionalize your coaching, confidently charge for your expertise, and grow your business. If you’ve ever wondered how to make the leap from giving free advice to getting paid for what you know, this episode gives you the tools to make it happen. Listen in and learn how to transform the expertise you already have into a profitable revenue stream!    If you're ready to turn your expertise into a profitable coaching business, head to CoachBuilder.com to schedule a call where we’ll answer all your questions and help you determine if the Coach Builder framework is the right fit for you.   --   STUCK TRYING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION FOR A CHANCE TO HAVE US COACH THROUGH IT ON THE SHOW: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast    ORDER COACH BUILDER, DONALD MILLER'S NEW BOOK, AND TRANSFORM YOUR EXPERTISE INTO A LUCRATIVE CONSULTING CAREER: CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast   IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com.   FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    37 min

  8. 7 OCT

    How to Get Over Your Camera Fears and Be Yourself on Video

    Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Download The Small Business Owner’s Quickstart Checklist for free at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Quickstart and start streamlining your operations, clarifying your message, and building a business that works for you.   --   Video marketing can do wonders for your business—if you're comfortable getting on camera. For many, though, creating videos feels awkward and overwhelming. We freeze up, obsess over tiny details, or just have no idea where to start, leaving us feeling defeated before we even hit record. If you’re tired of watching hours of footage, only to realize you didn’t get what you needed, or you just hate how you sound and look on camera, you’re not alone. But there’s a better way to approach it that will make your video creation smoother and your personality shine through.    In today’s episode, hosts Bobby Richards and James Sweeting sit down with Abby Walla and David Storch, Hollywood film professionals and co-founders of Crushing It On Camera. They introduce their proven “Hollywood Method” to help you get comfortable on camera, using simple techniques to deliver content authentically. Whether you’re shooting a short reel or a 30-minute webinar, you’ll learn how to leave behind the stress of scripts or endless retakes. Abby and David teach you how to get prepared, bullet-point ideas, and stay natural. Listen in and learn how to feel confident, authentic, and genuinely excited to create video content. Go to CrushingItOnCamera.com to access Abby and David's free Hollywood Method webinar.   --   STUCK TRYING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION FOR A CHANCE TO HAVE US COACH THROUGH IT ON THE SHOW: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast    ORDER COACH BUILDER, DONALD MILLER'S NEW BOOK, AND TRANSFORM YOUR EXPERTISE INTO A LUCRATIVE CONSULTING CAREER: CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast   IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com.   FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

    25 min
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Welcome to the Business Made Simple Podcast where we are obsessed with helping you become a better business owner by coaching you to build your business like an airplane. The cockpit is your leadership. The body is your management and operations. 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.

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  • Creator
    BusinessMadeSimple.com
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    478
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    © Donald Miller Words, LLC. All rights reserved.
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    Business Made Simple Podcast

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