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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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#151: Ask Amy Porterfield: Your Online Marketing Questions Answered
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Many aspiring entrepreneurs find it hard to make the leap into the online business world. They see the potential in online courses or coaching but struggle with making good content, getting people interested, and selling their products and services. This often leads to a lot of hesitation and confusion that keeps would-be entrepreneurs stuck in jobs they hate for way too long. So we brought in one of our favorite experts to help you sort it all out!
In this episode of Business Made Simple, host Donald Miller teams up with Amy Porterfield, author of Two Weeks Notice and leading expert on digital marketing and online course creation, to answer and coach through listener submitted questions including how to quit your 9-5, produce online courses, shift professional identities, and more. This episode is chock full of advice for anyone wanting to venture into the online business space. Tune in for expert insights on starting and growing a successful online business.
Would you like Don to coach through your question like the ones featured in today's episode? Just go to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast.
Get free access to Amy's masterclass "How To Monetize An Email List In 4 Easy Steps" at AmyPorterfield.com/ListBuilding.
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Don's Personal Strategies for Balancing Social Media
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Everyone has a love-hate relationship with social media these days. It’s great for staying in touch and laughing at cute pets, but it can also be a source of distraction and disconnection, especially in your personal life. Many find it hard to manage their time on social media, which can get in the way of real-world responsibilities. So, how can you enjoy social media without it taking over your life and getting in the way of your real-life friends and tasks?
In this episode, host Donald Miller shares his personal strategies for balancing social media usage as a business owner, offering insights into how he limits his time on certain platforms while maximizing their benefits. You’ll learn practical tips to streamline your social media activities and still maintain an active, yet manageable, online presence. Tune in and discover how you can improve your social media habits and focus on what’s truly important.
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Tim Arnold—How to Lead Your Dream Team
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Are you struggling to get your team to click? In the world of work, getting everyone on the same page can feel like herding cats. Misunderstandings, conflicting ideas, and just not seeing eye-to-eye can turn your dream team into a group that barely gets things done. In an era where teamwork is the key to success, finding a way to make all these different pieces fit together is a puzzle many leaders are trying to solve.
In today’s episode, host Donald Miller chats with Tim Arnold, author of Next Level Teamwork and a master in untangling the knots of team dynamics. Arnold brings a fresh perspective to the table, challenging the conventional ways of thinking about teamwork. He introduces a new teamwork concept that's all about embracing and managing the complexities within a team. Tune in and learn practical tips and insights to transform your team into a powerhouse of productivity and collaboration!
Order Tim's book, Next Level Teamwork at TimArnold.ca/Books/.
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Jen Gottlieb—How to Build a Media Presence that Lasts
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Feeling invisible in the bustling marketplace? You're not alone. Many brands and businesses hustle hard but still stay hidden in the shadows of their flashier competitors. It's tough to get the world to take notice, and even tougher to figure out where to start. If you're tired of watching from the sidelines and ready to step into the spotlight so you can transform your reach and reputation, this is the episode for you.
Today, dive in with guest host Dr. J.J. Peterson as he chats with publicity dynamo Jen Gottlieb, author of Be Seen: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream. Together, they unpack the nuances of creating a media presence that truly resonates with your audience. Jen, with her proven track record in helping clients shine in the public eye, reveals actionable strategies to help you secure media placements that can catapult your business to new heights. Tune in to discover how to turn the media's gaze your way and unlock the power of publicity for your business!
Order Jen's book, Be Seen: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand at JenGottlieb.com/BeSeen/.
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John Lowry—Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Negotiation
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Professionals often find themselves in situations where they need to negotiate, whether it's closing a deal, discussing salaries, or resolving conflicts. But many struggle to understand what it takes to be a good negotiator. They get caught up in demands rather than understanding real needs — often leaving a lot of value on the table. So how can you become a better negotiator who creates win-win scenarios?
In today’s episode, Donald Miller is joined by John Lowry, author of Negotiation Made Simple, to discuss practical tips and strategies for effective negotiation. John sheds light on the importance of empathy, understanding, and the “good manners of negotiation.” By shifting focus from positions to the underlying motivations and emotions, you’ll learn how to improve your negotiation skills and make sure both parties leave the table satisfied. Tune in and discover how good negotiation skills can massively impact your life and business.
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How to Escape a Corporate Zombie Apocalypse! (Halloween Special)
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Even though it's the Halloween season, for many of you, the real horror is being trapped in a job that drains the life out of them, a corporate world filled with the ‘living dead’ – monotonous routines, unending meetings, and a lack of fulfillment. It’s a corporate zombie apocalypse where passion and creativity are often buried, and every day is a struggle to survive. But there’s hope!
In this Halloween special of Business Made Simple, Donald Miller and Dr. J.J. Peterson (co-host of the Marketing Made Simple Podcast) unveil the ultimate survival guide made up of 8 straightforward steps you can use to break the chains, escape the job that haunts your dreams, and step into a world of freedom with your own successful coaching business. No tricks, all treat. Tune in and learn how to escape the soul-sucking zombie wasteland and create a fulfilling career you love!
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Customer Reviews
Master of your craft!
I just listened to your episode How to Tell Your Story Without Playing the Hero. And I love the insight that if you talk “empathy and authority”, “empathy and authority”, you can tell your story AS THE GUIDE all day long! And second, how you helped Edie with his “story” on the fly...It was awesome and inspirational on all accounts.
Why: a lightbulb moment
This post probably won’t be interesting unless you own a business or are in marketing, but I want to create it because it is a major thinking shift for me as a UX designer, designing apps and websites. In business, we commonly hear: to sell, you need to talk about the customer’s problem. And that is true. There is a place for that. But a lightbulb went off when I realized: you need to speak to your customer’s WHY in design and then dig deeper to get their core WHY, their core reason for buying your product. For example, for your target market- if you are selling your product to a small business, you figure out why the small business owner would buy from you. The first obvious WHY is that the business owner can make money if they buy your product. But it goes deeper when you continue to ask why. Why do you want to make money? Because I want to be able to provide for my family. Why do you want to provide for your family? Because I didn’t have a lot of money growing up and I want to start a new life. Why do you want to start a new life? They then say an answer like: because I did drugs when I was younger and I want to have a happy family and mother who is proud of me. There. We got to his emotional why. What do we do with that? We design a website that shows pictures of a happy, healthy father with a happy family. We have written copy that speaks to the life the customer really strives for. This why is the greatest motivational factor that moves a customer to buying your product.
Small business Bestie
This is hands-down, one of the best business podcast out there! I find myself pausing every episode to complete an action, take notes record something because everything that is shared is a suggestion or strategy you can take action on. This show has helped me get clear on my goals, my mission, and my vision for my small business. Thank you for this content!
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