I’m back with another installment of our new segment on the podcast, Breakthroughs in Business Coaching Sessions. In this episode I’m coaching Jeni Raitsin, who is noticing a common pattern coming up for her, and that is how fear is leading to her overcomplicating everything she is doing in her business. This is a big issue that is relevant for so many people, which is why I wanted to share this conversation with you today! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you liste...
Jun 02, 2023•20 min•Ep. 623
This case study episode is part of a new series we’re doing where we’re bringing back a few Business By Design students who were past guests on the podcast to see what they’ve been up to in their businesses! We’re kicking things off today with Mari Valgma, and you’re going to hear not only how she recently had a big $60,000 launch, but how she’s keeping everything so simple in the very unique niche she operates in! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on y...
May 31, 2023•37 min•Ep. 622
Today I have a powerful CEO conversation for you, with none other than my good friend, Jasmine Star! Jasmine is the CEO of Social Curators and a social media expert, and she is just a wonderful human who was actually a member of my very first mastermind group that I worked with. Recently, I pitched Jasmine with an idea for a podcast episode where I’m not just interviewing her, but rather, one that has us interview each other. This is the result of that conversation, as we fire questions at each ...
May 29, 2023•56 min•Ep. 621
Today is a special episode, as I’m bringing you a brand new segment of the podcast, called Breakthroughs in Business Coaching Sessions. Here you’ll get to listen in on real coaching sessions, and this first one features the amazing Emma Nagy, who is looking for guidance around connection, visibility and overcoming imposter syndrome in her business! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @james...
May 26, 2023•54 min•Ep. 620
Over the years I’ve been asked many times if Business By Design is a good fit for someone running a different type of business, one not selling courses or coaching. In today’s case study episode, we showcase a dynamic duo of two extraordinary women, Jasmine Shea and Kat Herro, who share how the principles they learned in BBD have helped skyrocket their service-based business in less than 18 months! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and po...
May 24, 2023•38 min•Ep. 619
Imposter syndrome is something that course creators and online experts experience, especially when in the beginning phases of business. In fact, I would say that feeling this way is a right of passage for entrepreneurs! That’s why in this episode, we want to give you an instant cure for imposter syndrome to help you when you feel this way. If you are dealing with, or have ever dealt with imposter syndrome, this episode is for you! I’m doing something that I’ve never done before, and for a limite...
May 22, 2023•58 min•Ep. 618
I always tell my Business By Design students that they should be looking at turning their businesses into a machine, and in this case study episode, you’re going to hear how one entrepreneur has done just that! Today, Angela Jackson shares how she’s built a business machine that is now making about $30,000 a month, and Angela’s story is an inspiring one that has so many valuable lessons in it! I’m doing something that I’ve never done before, and for a limited time only! I’ve created a second, be...
May 17, 2023•53 min•Ep. 617
Spirituality is something I get asked about….a lot! That’s why today I wanted to share the unique ways I integrate spirituality into my life and business, and reveal how I bridge the gap between what’s happening in the mind and what’s happening in the 3D reality, and I also give the details on something new and exciting we’re doing that you’re going to want to hear about! I’m doing something that I’ve never done before, and for a limited time only! I’ve created a second, behind-the-scenes podcas...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 616
Today’s case study details the incredible journey of one artist entrepreneur who has taken her business to multiple 7-figures in revenue, in just one year! You may remember Jess Hughes as one of the in-person studio audience members at The Rise of the Digital CEO training I did last year, and in this episode, she gives a lot of specifics of what she’s doing now that you’re going to want to pay close attention to. I can't wait for you to hear about Jess’s journey and her inspiring story, in her o...
May 10, 2023•47 min•Ep. 615
In today’s episode, we’re picking up from where we left off last week and bringing you more powerful principles of effective marketing that Digital CEOs need to be aware of and to be using. If you have a favorite of the 15 principles we covered in these last two episodes, or one that you would like us to expand on, please make sure to let us know, and we hope you gained a whole new perspective on online marketing from this deep dive into these important concepts! If this episode inspired you in ...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 614
For today’s #BizTipFriday edition of the podcast, I’m giving you a crash course on list building, as I reveal the power that can be found in leveraging an email list with the right people having opted in. I share how building a list is about so much more than just collecting email addresses, and so much more, in this jam-packed #BizTipFriday episode! To go deeper and learn what type of content you should be creating to actually produce leads, head over to www.jameswedmore.com/100 to grab my 14-v...
May 05, 2023•26 min•Ep. 613
Today’s case study of the week showcases one entrepreneur that took his online business to over $30k a month in revenue - by selling just one $250 product! You may already recognize Nick Smith, as he was part of our in-person studio audience last year when we hosted The Rise of the Digital CEO. If you’re in an obscure niche, or you have a lower ticket offer like Nick does (and you want to sell in an automated and consistent way) then you’ve got to listen to our conversation today! If this episod...
May 03, 2023•35 min•Ep. 612
We are so excited to bring you this very special episode, which is Part 1 of 2 in a series showcasing the 15 most powerful principles that I’ve used in marketing. Pay close attention, because what we share in this episode is fundamental to crafting your message, fine-tuning your offer, and truly succeeding as a Digital CEO! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. ...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 611
Did you know that there are 4 distinct phases of online business, and no matter where you’re at or what you do, I can tell you that you are in one of these phases right now. In today’s #BizTipFriday edition of the podcast, I reveal why it is so important to understand which phase of online business you’re in, and what to do when you find yourself in each of them. This is a topic that you can’t afford to ignore on your journey as a Digital CEO, because you’ve got to know where you are so that you...
Apr 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 610
Today’s episode is a special case study where I welcome back my little sister, Jill! You may remember that last year I interviewed Jill on the podcast and at that time she shared about her first 10 months of business after joining my signature program, Business By Design. Her story got so much positive feedback that I wanted her to come back to give an update on what’s happened since that episode aired, which you’ll hear today! If you’re inspired by what Jill has accomplished (so far!) as a busy...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 609
If you want to hardwire your brain for success as an entrepreneur, the premise is simple. I took my business to 8-figures a year, and it’s been that way consistently for several years now. What did it take to do this? It’s because I think differently than most people, and this episode will help you open the door to start changing how you look at business, and how you look at yourself in the context of business! To start thinking differently as an entrepreneur and to hardwire your own brain for s...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 608
Today’s #BizTipFriday edition of the podcast was inspired by a question from a listener who is currently using a webinar strategy and is looking for a different way to do things that won’t overwhelm her audience. In this episode, I share a strategy for creating more engaging content that converts more sales, without overwhelming and confusing your audience, and we’ve seen our clients and students at all levels do this and achieve amazing results in the process! If this episode inspired you in so...
Apr 21, 2023•16 min•Ep. 607
Want to know what it really takes to run an 8-figure digital business in 2023? In today’s episode, I share the 4 most powerful business principles (plus a few bonus ones) that completely changed my life and have allowed my team and I to do it! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. Business By Design is coming June 1st! To join the priority notification list and ...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 606
What would I do if I were starting over in business? What are the initial steps I would take and how would I approach things if I had no audience, no reputation and no results? These are some of the most common questions I get from a lot of newer entrepreneurs who are just getting started, which is why I wanted to answer them today on the podcast! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @jamesw...
Apr 10, 2023•57 min•Ep. 605
If you want to escape suffering, one way is to learn how to detach. In today’s world this can be tricky, as so many of us are attached to the outcomes we want and needing to know the “how” we are going to get them. What if we told you there was a better way? In this episode, Jen and I reveal the magical art of detachment and share the ways in which we’ve learned to detach, in order to experience all that life has to offer! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listen...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 604
Today’s episode is an incredible, unique special one that is all about……sex. You may ask why we want to talk about this on the podcast, but so much of relationships and intimacy really does tie into business, as you’ll learn about today, as well as in our overall happiness in life. The quality of your life is absolutely connected with and correlated to the quality of the relationships that you have, which is why we’re so excited to introduce you to our good friends, Vanessa and Xander Marin, to ...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 603
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the amazing Kandis James, a repeat guest to the show, to talk all about how to overcome adversity in your life, as we identify the 6 mind traps that so often hold us back! Kandis is author, podcast host, Applied Mindfulness and NLP-Certified Life and Success Coach, and I’m proud to say, a coach in our BBD Next Level Program. She’s helped people transcend the destructive mental programming that they’ve received during their lifetime so they can harness the true p...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 602
In this #BizTipFriday edition of the podcast, you’ll get the 6 questions that you need to ask yourself in order to create your best marketing yet! To help demonstrate this, we’re playing an actual real-time case study with my good friend Brandon Lucero (who’s absolutely brilliant with anything copy, messaging and marketing) as he gives one of our clients a total messaging marketing - all in about 22 minutes! This really brings what Brandon has been talking about to life, with these powerful 6 qu...
Mar 17, 2023•26 min•Ep. 601
How would you like to know the million dollar messaging formula that sells your stuff for you, so you don’t have to? To break this down this powerful formula that he is using with his own clients, today’s returning guest is my friend Brandon Lucero, who is an absolute wizard with anything messaging, copywriting and creating content that converts! In this episode, Brandon reveals what true mastery is and the 3 things that will lead to mastery over our messaging and communication. He also opens up...
Mar 13, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 600
What would a process for creating predictable and consistent revenue do for your business? How about having a system for hitting your goals, and knowing what to do once you hit them? In this episode, we’re walking you through the actual process that we use at Team Wedmore for doing this. That’s right, get ready to learn our 5-step launch planning process that we also teach to our students, so that you can start controlling your revenue and consistently hitting your own goals! If this episode ins...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 599
Today we have the final installment of our three-part Leadership Series for you, where we’ve been discussing how to build a winning team. In this special series we interview extraordinary leaders, and not necessarily just business owners, and we’ve already highlighted leaders in the film industry as well as a leader in the field of athletics. In this episode, Jen talks with our friend, the amazing Erika Wykes-Sneyd, about how to be an egoless leader and turn ANY team into champions, which is som...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 598
Today we have Part 2 of our Leadership Series for you, where we’re discussing how to build a winning team. In this special series, Jen and I are interviewing extraordinary leaders, and not necessarily just business owners. This time we’re featuring Jen’s highschool volleyball coach, Michael Kane, who she credits for helping her become the performance coach that she is today! Coach Michael Kane has an impressive resume that includes 6 State Championship titles and with over 800 wins he is one of ...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 597
Today’s episode kicks off a brand new series on the show, which is all about leadership. Our first guest is Director of the Academy Awards-nominated Shrek 2, and Director of the ground-breaking animated movie, Sausage Party. It’s none other than Conrad Vernon (who also happens to be the voice of Gingy from Shrek)! In this first episode of the series, we’re talking all about how to lead with creativity when it counts, and you won’t want to miss our upcoming episodes on leadership! If this episode...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 596
Last week’s episode was a look back at how I created my first $1 million dollar year in business, and today I’m joined again by Team Wedmore’s Jennifer Finley, who is here to get all the details on what it really took to make the leap to $10 million in annual sales. As I always say, “what got you here, won’t get you there”, and today I reveal the mindset shifts needed, the huge role building the right team played, what most entrepreneurs are missing in order to uplevel their business, and so muc...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 595
Today’s episode is a look back at how I created my first $1 million dollar year in business, and we’re doing something a bit different today as returning guest Jennifer Finley is interviewing me! I reveal what it was really like for me during that time, where I struggled the most and why I was stuck for so long, plus the shifts I made to get to that next level and hit 7-figures in revenue. We hope you get value from the lessons I’ve learned on my journey as an entrepreneur, and that you can appl...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 594
