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Business Made Simple with Donald Miller BusinessMadeSimple.com
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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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How to Unleash Your Instagram Potential & Build a Personal Platform
In an age ruled by social media, entrepreneurs are discovering the power of crafting a personal platform to catapult themselves (and their products) into the limelight. But forget about trendy dances and silly reels – it's all about honing in on the problem you solve.
In today’s episode, Donald Miller shares five underrated tactics for creating your personal platform on Instagram. Learn how to become the voice for those facing the same challenges, master the art of crafting memorable sound bites, and truly embody your message. If you've been looking for a roadmap to start building your personal platform, this episode is for you!
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How to Provide Health Benefits to Your Employees Without Breaking the Bank
As your business grows and you begin to hire more employees, this inevitable question comes up: “do you provide healthcare benefits?” And how you answer that question could be the difference between hiring top talent and settling for a less qualified candidate. But where in the world do you start when most healthcare packages seem too expensive and the insurance industry is so confusing?
In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with Austin Lehman, CEO of Remodel Health, a company revolutionizing the way health benefits are delivered to employees. Austin breaks down the complex topic of employer-sponsored health insurance and shows you how you can get started for only $125/month per employee. Tune in now to learn how you can take great care of your employees and increase that care as your business (and team) grows!
Go to TruthInHealthInsurance.com to get clarity around the health insurance options you could be offering to your team. You'll also get free access to ReModel's essential guide - 6 Questions to Ask Your Health Insurance Broker.
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IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com.
ORDER DON'S NEW BOOK "HOW TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS": GrowYourSmallBusiness.com
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Kristi Herold—The Importance of Having More Fun at Work
Have you ever had an idea for the Business Made Simple podcast? We want to hear from you! We’re always dreaming up ways to make this podcast more valuable for our listeners, so we want to hear what you’ve loved and what you want to hear more of so we can make future episodes even better!
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Most organizations want high levels of productivity and creativity from their teams. But they also tend to overlook one of the biggest factors in cultivating that type of environment: having FUN! Incorporating play into the workplace leads to better team dynamics where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and taking risks. But how can you do this without detracting from work – and what does this look like for teams with remote employees?
In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with Kristi Herold, the author of “It Pays to Play” and the CEO and Founder of JAM where her team helps people connect through play. Kristi shares how organizations that have fun together tend to be more profitable and have better retention rates. She also shares specific ideas on how you can incorporate play into your workplace so you can keep your best people, encourage creativity, and improve company culture. Tune in now to learn how you incorporate these tips into your own organization!
Get Kristi's PLAYbook along with 25% off a JAM event at KristiHerold.com/BusinessMadeSimple25.
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FIND OUT WHAT NEXT STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO SELL YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: SellYourSmallBusiness.com.
IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.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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How to Become a Business Consultant
Have you ever had an idea for the Business Made Simple podcast? We want to hear from you! We’re always dreaming up ways to make this podcast more valuable for our listeners, so we want to hear what you’ve loved and what you want to hear more of so we can make future episodes even better!
Go to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Survey to help us make the podcast even better! If you take this quick survey before Friday, September 15, you’ll be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Take the survey today at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Survey.
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Many business professionals are bored with their careers and sick of hitting pay ceilings. They wonder if they could turn their skills into their own consulting business, but aren’t sure how to get started. In this episode, you’ll hear how three business professionals built a successful consulting business by becoming a Business Made Simple Certified Coach and tapping into the plethora of resources available to help them grow their business.
In today’s episode, the Director of Stories at Business Made Simple, James Sweeting, guest-hosts the show and interviews Deanna Cotten, Paul Kuthe, and Susan Trumpler. These three coaches share the struggles they had when starting and growing their consulting business and how the Business Made Simple Coaching Certification removed those roadblocks. If you're looking to start or grow a consulting business, tune in now to learn how becoming a Business Made Simple Certified Coach can allow you to do what you love every single day with unlimited income potential!
Apply to become a Business Made Simple Certified Coach at BusinessMadeSimple.com/BecomeACoach and you'll also get immediate access to the How To Build a Thriving Coaching Business Seven-Step Checklist.
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FIND OUT WHAT NEXT STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO SELL YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: SellYourSmallBusiness.com.
IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.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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Could You Turn Your Hobby Into a Career By Teaching Others?
Have you ever had an idea for the Business Made Simple podcast? We want to hear from you! We’re always dreaming up ways to make this podcast more valuable for our listeners, so we want to hear what you’ve loved and what you want to hear more of so we can make future episodes even better!
Go to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Survey to help us make the podcast even better! If you take this quick survey before Friday, September 15, you’ll be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Take the survey today at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Survey.
*See terms and conditions at businessmadesimple.com/terms.
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Almost all of us have a hobby – something we’re absolutely obsessed with and really good at. But have you ever considered the fact that people would pay you to teach them how to do the thing you love? Whether it’s training for half-marathons, doing interior design, or building outdoor furniture sets – chances are, there are people out there who would love to learn from you and would pay money for it.
In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with Nicole Burke, founder and owner of Gardenary.com, where she teaches people how to create and sustain their very own garden. You’ll get to hear how her hobby of gardening got started and the steps she took to make over $100K in her first year in business. Tune in now to learn critical tips for monetizing your hobby and before you know it, you could be getting paid a lot of money to do something you already know and love!
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FIND OUT WHAT NEXT STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO SELL YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: SellYourSmallBusiness.com.
IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.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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Rory Clark—A New Way to Approach Your Sales Conversations
Have you ever had an idea for the Business Made Simple podcast? We want to hear from you! We’re always dreaming up ways to make this podcast more valuable for our listeners, so we want to hear what you’ve loved and what you want to hear more of so we can make future episodes even better!
Go to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Survey to help us make the podcast even better! If you take this quick survey before Friday, September 15, you’ll be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Take the survey today at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Survey.
*See terms and conditions at businessmadesimple.com/terms.
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There is a fundamental problem that many salespeople encounter: their inability to truly connect with their customers. A truly successful sales process isn't about showcasing your product or service, but rather, about understanding your customer's pain points. By honing in on their challenges and needs, you position yourself as a trusted problem solver rather than a pushy salesperson.
In this episode of the Business Made Simple podcast, Donald Miller talks with Rory Clark. Rory is the creator of Focus Selling, a unique framework that shows you how to foster a deep connection with your clients and will revolutionize your approach to sales. By delving into the art of understanding customer pain points, uncovering alternatives, and crafting compelling proposals, you'll gain invaluable insights to enhance your sales success. Tune in to discover how this systematic approach can alleviate the competitive pressures of selling and empower you to forge genuine connections with customers.
Dive deeper into Rory Clark's sales framework at GoFocusSelling.com.
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IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.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
FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple
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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