YAPClassic: Donald Miller on How To Make Your First Million in Business

Donald Miller once lost all of his life savings to a bad investment. But after he decided to start taking 100% ownership of his life and business, everything changed. In this episode, Donald is back on YAP to focus on how to grow a small business! Donald will explain why we should think of our business as an airplane and why most small businesses today are failing. He will also break down how we can get ahead of missteps as business owners.

In this episode, Hala and Donald will discuss: 

(01:00) Introduction

(02:27) Donald Miller's Journey from Failure to Success

(04:48) Understanding the S-Curve in Business

(10:27) The Airplane Analogy for Business Structure

(20:14) The Importance of a Clear Mission Statement

(30:48) The Reality of Business Ownership

(32:15) Core Values: The Backbone of a Strong Team

(33:31) Key Characteristics and Critical Actions

(35:32) The Three Essential Leadership Personalities

(38:04) Making the Customer the Hero

(46:49) The Power of Story in Sales

(51:51) Integrity in Business

Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand, an agency that has helped more than 10,000 organizations clarify their brand message, and Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow their business and enhance their value on the open market. Donald is the host of the Business Made Simple podcast and the author of the bestsellers Building a StoryBrand, Marketing Made Simple, and Hero on a Mission. His book, How to Grow Your Small Business, provides a proven 6-step plan for growth so you can stop drowning in the details. 

Resources Mentioned:

Donald’s Podcast Business Made Simple: youngandprofiting.co/3Eia9oJ 

Donald’s book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off: youngandprofiting.co/42ygiHi 

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