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Welcome to an episode of the Real World, friend. 
A show that I was definitely not allowed to watch when I was younger, unlike all of my friends (not bitter at all). 
All of this to say, a couple of weeks ago, I announced on Instagram something incredible that happened in the business, and it was a moment that made me feel extraordinarily proud and blessed. 
I signed with a speaking agency and officially became a represented public speaker.
In this episode, I’m sharing the full story with you – and it all started at a mastermind where I learned to ask the right kind of questions - the questions that get results. I’m sharing this story NOT to brag… but to provide you with the exact framework for asking questions that  I learned so that you can apply it to your own business.  Click >>PLAY to hear all about:
[02:30] How my word for the year is coming into fruition[04:39] How I phrase questions to open up to possibilities [06:34] Why you need to ask specific questions[09:20] The first time JD and I impromptu met Gary Vee before his conference[11:39] What I learned from asking Gary a question [13:19] The epic text my mentor sent me during a recent mastermind when I was struggling to come up with a question[19:50] How my question helped to connect me to Jay Shetty, co-founder of House of 1212 (the agency that now represents me) [25:46] When I knew that Jay Shetty/House of 1212 was the right choice[27:38] The exact framework I now use for asking results-driven questions that you can apply to your own businessFor complete show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode347 

Ok, ok, so if you listened to my recent conversation with Rory (Episode 341: How to Discover Your Uniqueness and Gain the Recognition You Deserve), you might have asked yourself: How exactly do I make money after I do the work to build my brand?
In other words: how do I use this information to build a profitable business and not just have a shiny brand?
If that was your question, then this episode is for you, my friend. Grab a notebook or open a Google doc and get ready to furiously take notes as Rory spills the tea on what to do to use your uniqueness to serve others AND make a profit.
Click play now to hear Rory and I talk about:
[02:16] Building a Brand and Making Money[03:06] Finding Your Brand DNA[05:44] Creating Trademark-Worthy Frameworks[08:14] Investing in Writing Your Own Story[09:53] Crafting a World-Class Presentation[15:40] Using the Power of the Pause[21:51] Monetizing Personal Brands[24:20] Giving Away Everything for Free (aka Rory’s content strategy)[26:02] Monetization Strategies (you’ll want to write these down)[30:45] The Importance of Referrals[31:30] Generating Leads Online (hint: it’s all about the DMs)[36:25] Selling without Pressure[39:33] The Rule of 10 (or how to create loyal followers)[43:39] Finding uniqueness and creating contentIf you’d like to connect further with Rory and his team, visit freebrandcall.com/jasminestar to sign up for a free call. You can also follow Rory on Instagram at @roryvaden and @brandbuildersgroup and listen to his previous episode on the Jasmine Star Show about building a brand right >>HERE.
A little bit more about Rory:
Rory Vaden, MBA, CSP, CPAE is the New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success and Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time. A recognized expert in business strategy and leadership, insights have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur, Inc, on Fox News national television, and in several other major media outlets. As a world-renowned speaker, his TEDx talk has been viewed over 4 million times, he is a 2x World Champion of Public Speaking Finalist, has been called one of the top 100 leadership speakers in the world by Inc Magazine and was recently inducted into the professional speaking Hall of Fame. He is the Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group and the host of the Influential Personal Brand Podcast.

For complete show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode346

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a pivot?
Perhaps you’ve ended (or are moving away) from one aspect of your business (or even your entire business) and you’re moving towards something else - but aren’t fully sure what that something else is.
You feel both confident in your decision and uncertain about what’s next … and are looking for a framework on how to navigate this “middle” season.
If you’ve been in this place - or perhaps you’re there right now - then this episode with Sam Parr is exactly what you need.
Click play right now to hear our conversation about pivoting and business building, including:
[04:34] Sam’s definition of the “messy middle” of a pivot[05:55] The 4-way Venn diagram Sam uses to help figure out what’s next and determine product market fit[08:00] Sam’s “research and plot” method to learning from others[13:10] The importance of measuring risk - and how to do it[23:30] How to figure out whether you’re in alignment with a potential life or business partner[30:35] What counting the cost means - and how it makes a difference[38:28] How Sam thinks about negative feedback and uses it to growIf you want to learn more about Sam, you can follow him on Twitter or Instagram at @thesamparr. You can learn more about Hampton at joinhampton.com
For complete show notes, go to jasminestar.com/podcast/episode345

I think this episode should come with a warning: Do not listen unless you want practical tips on how to increase your sales without sounding sales-y.
That’s right - this episode is a conversation that I had with Jason Marc Campbell on his Selling with Love podcast and it felt so practical and honest that I asked him if I could share it with you.
(Thank you, Jason!)
If you want to promote your offer but are struggling to do so in a way that feels both strategic and authentic, you’ll want to click play ASAP and hear our conversation about:
[04:59] How to get your first customers to pay you[08:32] Why creating offers that bring your audience along with you is the key to scalable growth[12:35] Why copywriting is one of the most important skills for success in 2023[17:56] The importance of building systems now to create the business you want in the future[21:04] What my word of the year means to me and how I’m putting it into practice[24:59] How focusing on the transformation over the transaction in a sale is the key to building a business people can’t help but rave aboutClick >>HERE for full show notes.

This episode is not what you think.
Yes, it’s practical - but it’s also real and honest and a little messy.
I get vulnerable and I share that I had a realization last year that I had subconsciously stopped sharing an inside look at my business.
If I’m honest - I stopped sharing because I felt uncertain with how I was doing things and I felt exposed. I knew I was doing things wrong, but I didn’t know how to do it right. Sharing that felt like too much.
But a few things happened in early 2023 that shifted my perspective - and I recommitted to sharing the journey - the good, bad, and ugly - with you.
In this episode, I detailed WHAT happened and the biggest takeaway I learned from it all: avoid dead end questions.
(Dead end questions are questions that lead you nowhere and get you stuck. They don’t have logical answers and use the past to prevent the future).
If you want to know more about this recent shift in my business AND learn how I’ve opened up possibilities by avoiding dead end questions (and how you can do the same), click play. You’ll hear:
[01:25] Why I stopped sharing an inside look at my business[02:54] How sharing the journey in the past has helped me build a strong brand[06:00] The conversation I had with JD before a mastermind that shifted my perspective[08;24] The limiting beliefs I struggled with before attending a mastermind in January[08:55] The vision JD and I created for our business and our family[11:00] The mindset shift that has given me confidence to move forward[15:52] Why JD and I decided to travel as a family with Luna this year[16:49] What dead end questions are - and how to avoid them so you can turn your dreams into realityFor full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode343

Have you ever looked at someone’s life on social media and thought “why does showing up look so easy for them… when it’s so dang hard for me?”
If so, you’re gonna want to click play on this podcast to hear the conversation that I recently had with Carly Meyers on her Made For More Podcast. We talked about what it truly feels like to show up for our businesses (hint: even when we know it’s the absolute best thing to do, it can feel hard) and how creating strategic content is one of the most important things we can do as CEOs and business owners. Of course, we also chatted about:
[02:28] How results are the key to business growth[05:16] What to do when you’re putting in the work and not seeing the results[09:29] The possibility of change[14:16] How to use comparison to our advantage (hint: it has a lot to do with comparing ourselves TO ourselves)[16:22] How I create content each month[21:49] Whether IG or TikTok is better for sales[29:55] The importance of dedication to your craft and your content[30:49] The centrality of staying open and vulnerable to others[32:01] The skills needed to become a leader and not just a business owner[36:19] The importance of vision in planning for the futureIf you need a reminder that the work of building a business is far from easy but that you CAN do it, then click play now… I think you’ll find exactly what you need.