The Mind Your Business Podcast

James Wedmore
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All entrepreneurs want to know the secret to success. James Wedmore, a seven-figure online entrepreneur, believes success is created by mindset over strategy, magic over metrics, and attitude over action. In this podcast, James untangles the common misconception that hustle and hard work are all it takes to be successful.

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 829: Wednesday Weekly Win Six-Figure Series: How Meytal Turned Her Healing Through Dance Passion Into a Multiple 6-Figure Business and How She Automated Her Business to Keep Growing While She Healed Herself From The Big C

    Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly Win, our business breakthrough story series. Each week, we sit down with real entrepreneurs from our Business By Design community who are building digital businesses and creating results that once felt impossible. In this episode, we're joined by Meytal, a professional dancer turned healing movement coach who built a multiple 6-figure membership business in under 3 years. Guess what? She started with zero knowledge of email automation! After a car accident left her unable to dance, Meytal discovered the Feldenkrais method and created a unique fusion of healing and dance. Meytal shares how she scaled from $1K to $10K months in her first year inside BBD, built a team that ran her business during 6 months of cancer treatment, and shifted from massive live launches to automated webinars. Plus, we dive into her heart-centered marketing approach and why the BBD community became the most meaningful self-development journey of her life. This is another real story of clarity, momentum, and the breakthroughs that happen when you finally stop guessing and start following a proven path. From first digital products to 6-figure launches, to building audiences and scaling systems, every conversation reveals the mechanics of what actually creates growth in a digital business. Because when you see someone just a few steps ahead of what you're doing, something powerful happens. James's biggest free training of the year is right around the corner… The Business Breakthrough Experience - and the first live training kicks off June 11th.  And in the weeks leading up to it, we're creating even more opportunities for you to get the coaching, clarity, and momentum your business truly deserves. Starting this June, we're hosting a special series of live panels featuring incredible Digital CEOs—like Meytal—who are in it, doing it, and ready to share what's actually working right now. These aren't just sit-back-and-watch sessions… You'll be able to join us live on Zoom, ask your questions, and get real-time coaching from experts who have been exactly where you are. And the best way to make sure you don't miss a single one? Register for The Business Breakthrough Experience. You'll be the first to know about every panel, every opportunity to get coached, and every new Wednesday Weekly Win episode—so you can stay inspired, take action, and keep moving forward. 👉 Register here: www.businessbydesign.net/bbe And be sure to tune in every Wednesday for another Digital CEO success story. Because who knows… By this time next year, we might just be sharing your story next.   Want to go even deeper? Come hang out with me for a free Breakthrough Coaching session! I'll be sharing the exact exercises and audits you can use to coach yourself, and I'll even be bringing people on live to work through their biggest bottlenecks in real time. It's totally free to join, just head over to www.jameswedmore.com/breakthrough to check the session times and register to grab your spot.  Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore, @jenniwedmore and @meytalblanaru. 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:  The story of how Meytal went from being a dancer who "didn't know what email automation was" to building a multiple 6-figure business in under 3 years A look at the 750 percent revenue increase in her first 12 months inside BBD and how she scaled from $1K to $10K months How Meytal built her team so her business could run completely without her during 6 months of cancer treatment The retention strategy she uses that keeps 93-94 percent of her membership subscribers month after month Why Meytal chose to dance in the street bald during chemo and how love became her antidote to fear-driven entrepreneurship The shift she made going from massive 3-part live launches to automated webinars that sold her course while she was in bed during treatment How heart-centered marketing and staying authentic became her secret to selling without feeling salesy Why the BBD community became the most meaningful self-development journey she's ever taken and mattered even more than the business results For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/829

    59 min

  2. 5d ago

    The Art of the Irresistible Offer: The Difference Between Ideas That Sell and Ones That Never Will

    Struggling to get people to say "YES" to your offer? Here's the truth: you don't have a marketing problem, you have an offer problem. And everything in your business hinges on getting this one thing right! In this episode, I'm breaking down the art and science of crafting magnetic offers that practically sell themselves. We're talking about the difference between selling a product and selling an offer, why AI has changed the game, and how to create something so irresistible that people feel like they're getting the deal of a lifetime. Most entrepreneurs are just trying to sell their course or membership without understanding what makes an offer truly magnetic. Now is the time to stop putting your stuff in a box, start delivering 10 times the value of what you charge, and finally master the most important skill in business: the irresistible offer! Ready to stop thinking like a marketer and start operating like a true business owner? We're kicking off a powerful, brand-new experience on June 11th called The Business Breakthrough Experience. This is specifically designed to help you audit your strategy, find your unique human edge, and cause that next quantum leap in your results. You can register now at  www.businessbydesign.net/bbe!   Want to go even deeper? Come hang out with me for a free Breakthrough Coaching session! I'll be sharing the exact exercises and audits you can use to coach yourself, and I'll even be bringing people on live to work through their biggest bottlenecks in real time. It's totally free to join, just head over to www.jameswedmore.com/breakthrough to check the session times and register to grab your spot.  Don't forget, you can get access to our special limited-time secret series, The Quantum Leap Effect, at www.businessbydesign.net/secret, and I'm so excited to hear how it's helping you make your next quantum leap!  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:  The reasons why no amount of messaging or being likable will fix an offer people don't want An uncomfortable truth about how AI has accelerated the commoditization of content and how this is impacting entrepreneurs creating content right now What I mean when I say that the call to extraordinary is here and most people are too lazy to walk through it The key difference you absolutely must understand between selling a product and selling an offer How to find the gap between something being doable but unachievable without your offer The art of making your offer newsworthy and then positioning it as a "no-brainer" Why I actually want people to feel like they're ripping me off How to sell the straight line by giving people the shortest distance between where they are and where they want to be For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/828

    45 min

  3. May 20

    Wednesday Weekly Win Breakthrough Of The Year Series: How ER Doctor Tessa Built a Million-Dollar Business in a Market of Only a Few Thousand People

    Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly Win, our business breakthrough story series. Each week, we sit down with real entrepreneurs from our Business By Design community who are building digital businesses and creating results that once felt impossible. In this episode, we're joined again by Dr. Tessa Davis, an ER pediatrician who built a 7-figure business helping UK doctors prep for senior job interviews, in a market of only 5,000 eligible candidates per year! With no prior business experience, Tessa launched her first cohort within 30 days of joining BBD and has run the same live webinar launch…14 times since! Tessa reveals the community-building strategies that make her students feel supported during high-pressure interviews, her lean contractor-based team structure, and the testimonial process that gave her million-dollar messaging. Plus, we dive into why niching down to a tiny market was the key to scaling up and how she went from 6 to 7 figures by truly knowing her clients.  This is another real story of clarity, momentum, and the breakthroughs that happen when you finally stop guessing and start following a proven path. From first digital products to 6-figure launches, to building audiences and scaling systems, every conversation reveals the mechanics of what actually creates growth in a digital business. Because when you see someone just a few steps ahead of what you're doing, something powerful happens. James's biggest free training of the year is right around the corner… The Business Breakthrough Experience. And in the weeks leading up to it, we're creating even more opportunities for you to get the coaching, clarity, and momentum your business truly deserves. Starting this June, we're hosting a special series of live panels featuring incredible Digital CEOs—like Tessa—who are in it, doing it, and ready to share what's actually working right now. These aren't just sit-back-and-watch sessions… You'll be able to join us live on Zoom, ask your questions, and get real-time coaching from experts who have been exactly where you are. And the best way to make sure you don't miss a single one? Join the Business By Design Priority Waitlist. When you're on the waitlist, you'll be the first to know about every panel, every opportunity to get coached, and every new Wednesday Weekly Win episode—so you can stay inspired, take action, and keep moving forward. 👉 Join the waitlist here: www.businessbydesign.net  And be sure to tune in every Wednesday for another Digital CEO success story. Because who knows… By this time next year, we might just be sharing your story next.   Want to go even deeper? Come hang out with me for a free Breakthrough Coaching session! I'll be sharing the exact exercises and audits you can use to coach yourself, and I'll even be bringing people on live to work through their biggest bottlenecks in real time. It's totally free to join, just head over to www.jameswedmore.com/breakthrough to check the session times and register to grab your spot.  Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore, @jenniwedmore and @drtessardavis. 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 ER doctors make exceptional entrepreneurs and the mindset shift from "perfect" to "get it done" that built Tessa a 7-figure business The team and leadership challenges that emerge at that revenue level and how core values became a decision-making filter for her The way that Tessa built a lean contractor-based team in a hyper-specific niche without hiring a single employee Why she says that Circle outperforms Facebook for community engagement The webinar strategy that effectively converts doctors into students and how  Tessa handles objections How recording testimonial calls and reading student wins gave Tessa the exact language that took her from 6 to 7 figures What it's really like inside our 7-figure Performance Mastermind and the true impact of being surrounded by massively successful entrepreneurs  For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/827

    50 min

  4. May 18

    How to Engineer the Next Quantum Leap in Your Business

    I've had five or six quantum leaps in my business, and here's what I realized: these weren't accidents.  There's a pattern. A way to actually engineer these breakthrough moments instead of just hoping they happen. That's why I created an 8-part series called The Quantum Leap Effect, where I share the stories, the lessons, and the essential ingredients behind every quantum leap I've experienced. This episode is your invitation to dive in. Stop thinking linearly. Stop operating from constraints. It's time to break into magic and miracles.  You can get access to this special series right now at www.businessbydesign.net/secret, and I'm so excited to hear how it's helping you make your next quantum leap!  Ready to stop thinking like a marketer and start operating like a true business owner? We're kicking off a powerful, brand-new experience on June 11th called The Business Breakthrough Experience. This is specifically designed to help you audit your strategy, find your unique human edge, and cause that next quantum leap in your results. Head over to www.businessbydesign.net right now to get on the priority list and save your seat.   Want to go even deeper? Come hang out with me for a free Breakthrough Coaching session! I'll be sharing the exact exercises and audits you can use to coach yourself, and I'll even be bringing people on live to work through their biggest bottlenecks in real time. It's totally free to join, just head over to www.jameswedmore.com/breakthrough to check the session times and register to grab your spot.  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.  For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/826

    8 min

  5. May 13

    Wednesday Weekly Win Six-Figure Series: The Paid Challenge Launch Model That Built Amoya's 6-Figure Business

    Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly Win, our business breakthrough story series. Each week, we sit down with real entrepreneurs from our Business By Design community who are building digital businesses and creating results that once felt impossible. In this episode, we're joined by Amoya Shante, the creator of the Law of Delusion, who found herself hitting a wall after building a 6-figure business on energetics alone. Despite her success, she was caught in a cycle of overworking and tearing down offers, acting as the primary bottleneck in a business that felt more like a high-stakes hobby than a scalable machine. Amoya reveals the strategic pivot that led to a 145 percent revenue jump while allowing her to step into a rest-first lifestyle. We dive into the unique mechanics of her Paid Challenge Model, the psychological tactics she uses to turn low-ticket buyers into high-level mastermind students, and the identity shift required to stop making decisions based on where you are and start leading from where you're going! This is another real story of clarity, momentum, and the breakthroughs that happen when you finally stop guessing and start following a proven path. From first digital products to 6-figure launches, to building audiences and scaling systems, every conversation reveals the mechanics of what actually creates growth in a digital business. Because when you see someone just a few steps ahead of what you're doing, something powerful happens. James's biggest free training of the year is right around the corner… The Business Breakthrough Experience. And in the weeks leading up to it, we're creating even more opportunities for you to get the coaching, clarity, and momentum your business truly deserves. Starting this June, we're hosting a special series of live panels featuring incredible Digital CEOs—like Amoya—who are in it, doing it, and ready to share what's actually working right now. These aren't just sit-back-and-watch sessions… You'll be able to join us live on Zoom, ask your questions, and get real-time coaching from experts who have been exactly where you are. And the best way to make sure you don't miss a single one? Join the Business By Design Priority Waitlist. When you're on the waitlist, you'll be the first to know about every panel, every opportunity to get coached, and every new Wednesday Weekly Win episode—so you can stay inspired, take action, and keep moving forward. 👉 Join the waitlist here: www.businessbydesign.net  And be sure to tune in every Wednesday for another Digital CEO success story. Because who knows… By this time next year, we might just be sharing your story next.   Want to go even deeper? Come hang out with me for a free Breakthrough Coaching session! I'll be sharing the exact exercises and audits you can use to coach yourself, and I'll even be bringing people on live to work through their biggest bottlenecks in real time. It's totally free to join, just head over to www.jameswedmore.com/breakthrough to check the session times and register to grab your spot.  Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore, @jenniwedmore and @amoyashante. 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 feeling drained by your offer is often a lack of structure, not a loss of passion The challenge launch pivot Amoya made and how shifting to a structured launch framework transformed her business from a "mess" to a machine A look at the tangible results she obtained by "rinsing and repeating" the same offers using proven data Why Amoya uses audio-based challenges to create a high-engagement, "delusionally delicious" experience How she introduces her mastermind and big-ticket offers through intimate Telegram conversations Why the key to multiple 6-figures in business is operating from the identity of the person who is already there For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/825

    55 min

  6. May 11

    What To Do If No One Is Buying Your Stuff

    Are you sitting there looking at a launch that tanked or a conversion rate that makes you want to pull your hair out? If so, I have some news for you: it isn't a predicament, it's just a problem. And in 3D reality, every problem has a guaranteed solution!  In this episode, I am breaking down the science of why people aren't buying and the three root causes behind every "no" you hear. We're looking at the data, but more importantly, we're looking at you. Most entrepreneurs waste 90 percent of their energy on the stuff that doesn't actually move the needle, and now is the time to stop chasing the next magic bullet, start mastering the art of the offer, and finally learn the language of your numbers! Ready to stop thinking like a marketer and start operating like a true business owner? We're kicking off a powerful, brand-new experience on June 11th called The Business Breakthrough Experience. This is specifically designed to help you audit your strategy, find your unique human edge, and cause that next quantum leap in your results. Head over to www.businessbydesign.net right now to get on the priority list and save your seat.   Want to go even deeper? Come hang out with me for a free Breakthrough Coaching session! I'll be sharing the exact exercises and audits you can use to coach yourself, and I'll even be bringing people on live to work through their biggest bottlenecks in real time. It's totally free to join, just head over to www.jameswedmore.com/breakthrough to check the session times and register to grab your spot.  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:  The difference between a "problem" and a "predicament" and why your business failure is actually a guaranteed solution waiting to be diagnosed Why I tell my students that your ability to discern fact from fiction is the most essential skill you can master to stop living from the ego's lies The nuance of the pricing sweet spot and the specific choice you have to make to meet your higher self How to identify the three root causes of why people aren't buying and bridge the gap between what they need and what they actually desire Why your internal state and frequency play a bigger role in your launch results than your messaging ever will The reasons that most entrepreneurs are wasting their energy on the 10% that doesn't actually move the needle with launches Why you should never skip a beta launch and the danger in giving your product away for free How looking for the next magic bullet is actually causing you to lose more money in the long run What to focus on in order to truly master the art of the offer A reminder that words are the only tool we have to change minds and why every business problem is ultimately just a problem of the mind For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/824

    52 min

  7. May 8

    #BizTipFriday Edition: How We Use AI Today (And It's Not How You Might Think)

    If you're treating AI as a shortcut to work less, guess what? You're already behind! We are drowning in a sea of average, and if you let a bot lead your strategy, you're just building a digital McDonald's. In this episode, I'm breaking down why vision and mastery have to come first if you want your business to actually soar, and I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how we are using AI today (and it's not how you might think). The goal of all this isn't pseudo-productivity, it's using these tools to help more people and create something truly exceptional. It is time to stop shoveling coal, get your head up, and start staying in your Zone of Genius while the systems handle the heavy lifting! Ready to stop thinking like a marketer and start operating like a true business owner? We're kicking off a powerful, brand-new experience on June 11th called The Business Breakthrough Experience. This is specifically designed to help you audit your strategy, find your unique human edge, and cause that next quantum leap in your results. Head over to www.businessbydesign.net right now to get on the priority list and save your seat.   Want to go even deeper? Come hang out with me for a free Breakthrough Coaching session! I'll be sharing the exact exercises and audits you can use to coach yourself, and I'll even be bringing people on live to work through their biggest bottlenecks in real time. It's totally free to join, just head over to www.jameswedmore.com/breakthrough to check the session times and register to grab your spot.  If you want to grow your business, grow your list!  Want to know how to use content to turn a complete stranger into the warmest, highest quality lead ready to buy your stuff? You won't just learn it, but you'll learn how to do it. You'll actually get your first 100 leads. It's a bold claim but simple when you follow the step-by-step process. It's worked for my students: add examples, and now it's your turn. And until today, Friday, May 8th, you can save the maximum amount of dollars and get the complete training and 21-day challenge for just $21.  Click the link below to learn more about The 21-Day Challenge to Your First 100 Leads now!  www.jameswedmore.com/100leads 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 any entrepreneur who thinks they can have their entire business run on AI will fail How the "Zig When Everyone Zags" strategy works today and why the biggest opportunity in a digital world right now is doubling down on authenticity  The metaphor I like to use for content and the impact that serving up AI slop is really having on your business and the industry as a whole  Why vision, strategy, and mastery must come before technology if you want to avoid the sea of average and actually help your business soar The danger of "below deck" tasks and the importance of keeping your head up to focus on direction, vision, and foresight How to use AI-assisted workflows for mechanical precision, without losing the human heart and soul of your brand The ways we are using software to create a dynamic, interactive user experience that closes the knowledge gap How to shift your frame from "how do I use these tools to work less" to "how do I use these tools to help more people create something truly exceptional" and why this is crucial perspective to have A reminder to look at your tech stack as a way to scale your time and energy so you can stay in your Zone of Genius while the systems handle the heavy lifting For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/823

    52 min

  8. May 6

    Wednesday Weekly Win 6-Figure Success Series: How Zoom Expert Betsy Transformed Her Digital Offers List Building With YouTube and Launched a Brand-New Beta Offer That Changed the Game in 2025

    Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly Win, our business breakthrough story series. Each week, we sit down with real entrepreneurs from our Business By Design community who are building digital businesses and creating results that once felt impossible. Today's guest is Betsy Sabatini, the "Zoom Queen" who traded her brick-and-mortar office for a scalable digital empire built on high-value, $97 products! After shifting fully to the virtual world in 2020, she mastered the art of the beta launch and turned her YouTube channel into an automated lead-generation machine. In this episode, Betsy reveals how she moved past the "scaling ceiling" of one-on-one training to reach 6-figures, why she views business metrics as a recipe rather than a personal reflection, and how she continues to use the Monetize Before You Make It framework to design a business that is both fun to deliver and built to last! This is another real story of clarity, momentum, and the breakthroughs that happen when you finally stop guessing and start following a proven path. From first digital products to 6-figure launches, to building audiences and scaling systems, every conversation reveals the mechanics of what actually creates growth in a digital business. Because when you see someone just a few steps ahead of what you're doing, something powerful happens. James's biggest free training of the year is right around the corner… The Business Breakthrough Experience. And in the weeks leading up to it, we're creating even more opportunities for you to get the coaching, clarity, and momentum your business truly deserves. Starting this June, we're hosting a special series of live panels featuring incredible Digital CEOs—like Betsy—who are in it, doing it, and ready to share what's actually working right now. These aren't just sit-back-and-watch sessions… You'll be able to join us live on Zoom, ask your questions, and get real-time coaching from experts who have been exactly where you are.\ And the best way to make sure you don't miss a single one? Join the Business By Design Priority Waitlist. When you're on the waitlist, you'll be the first to know about every panel, every opportunity to get coached, and every new Wednesday Weekly Win episode—so you can stay inspired, take action, and keep moving forward. 👉 Join the waitlist here: www.businessbydesign.net  And be sure to tune in every Wednesday for another Digital CEO success story. Because who knows… By this time next year, we might just be sharing your story next.   Want to go even deeper? Come hang out with me for a free Breakthrough Coaching session! I'll be sharing the exact exercises and audits you can use to coach yourself, and I'll even be bringing people on live to work through their biggest bottlenecks in real time. It's totally free to join, just head over to www.jameswedmore.com/breakthrough to check the session times and register to grab your spot.  If you want to grow your business, grow your list!  Want to know how to use content to turn a complete stranger into the warmest, highest quality lead ready to buy your stuff? You won't just learn it, but you'll learn how to do it. You'll actually get your first 100 leads. It's a bold claim but simple when you follow the step-by-step process. It's worked for my students: add examples, and now it's your turn. And until this Friday, May 8th, you can save the maximum amount of dollars and get the complete training and 21-day challenge for just $21.  Click the link below to learn more about The 21-Day Challenge to Your First 100 Leads now!  www.jameswedmore.com/100leads Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore, @jenniwedmore and @zoomplayground. 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:  How Betsy learned to stop personalizing her business metrics and realized that a failed email says more about the "recipe" than the person sending it The story of how the 2020 pandemic acted as a catalyst and launched her from a physical office into a 100% virtual, scalable business model Why she says that recording yourself is the ultimate scaling hack The reasons that Betsy continues to use the beta framework taught in Business By Design for every new offer she makes How she came to debunk the myth that you need high-ticket offers to reach 6-figures The strategy behind Betsy's "Beginner's Guide to Zoom" which has generated 84,000+ views and a consistent flow of daily opt-ins for her business The way she prioritized building internal systems and hiring a VA to ensure her business could handle exponential growth without losing clients How Betsy overcame the hurdle of complex industry terms like "ascension models" and what she recommends for people who are new to business What she is now doing to prioritize repetition as a growth strategy in her business   For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/822

    52 min
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All entrepreneurs want to know the secret to success. James Wedmore, a seven-figure online entrepreneur, believes success is created by mindset over strategy, magic over metrics, and attitude over action. In this podcast, James untangles the common misconception that hustle and hard work are all it takes to be successful.

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