So many small businesses feel stuck when it comes to their revenue. Year after year they keep making the same amount, and no matter what they try, it doesn't seem to grow. How do you break out of a revenue rut? In this episode, Donald Miller talks with balloon artist Natalie Teabo, owner of Hello Sunshine Balloons, who feels stuck in what her business is currently making. Don coaches Natalie on how she can triple or even quadruple her prices to not only keep her business afloat (no pun intended)...
Mar 07, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your business needs highly trained individuals to serve your clients well. But hiring top talent is expensive, and businesses often wonder how they can pay well and still keep the business afloat, especially when they have looming overhead expenses as well. In this episode, Donald Miller talks with Michael Remole, CEO and Founder of Gateway Family Services of Illinois, a mental health organization providing services including equine assisted therapy. Don coaches Michael on how he can attract, re...
Feb 28, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast As a soloprenuer, you are used to doing everything yourself. But as a team of one there's only so much you can do to scale your business. So when it comes to growth, how do you create a strategy for expanding your team that doesn't inflate your overhead, grows your revenue, and utilizes your time and talents to the fullest? In this episode, Donald Miller talks with Laurelyn Dexter, owner of My Brand Photographer, a business that helps female entrepreneurs grow their businesses through strategic ...
Feb 21, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast As a leader, you’re committed to making a difference, leaving a mark, and making the world a better place. But when it comes to moving things forward, does it often seem like you’re fighting an uphill battle against broken systems, impossible demands, and unreasonable people? In this episode, Donald Miller talks with Tim Arnold, leadership expert and author of the new book Lead with And, to coach you to move beyond the traditional Either/Or approach to solving problems and embrace the transforma...
Feb 14, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your own personal story and experiencing a meaningful life, do you feel like things are coming up short? Even if you have a packed schedule, you might still wake up feeling restless, bored or even hopeless. Know that you are not alone. Too many people have lost interest in their own stories. But in this Business Made Simple six-part limited series, we want to help you change that. We want to help you become a hero on a mission. In the final part of this limited series, Donald Mi...
Feb 10, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to selling your products, they need to be in demand and profitable. But what about if you are the product? How can you strategize and build a personal brand that is both in demand and profitable? In this episode, Donald Miller coaches Shanera Williamson, founder and podcast host of Brown Mama Bear, a personal brand centered around helping mothers raise brown children in white spaces. Don coaches her on a step-by-step plan to grow her audience and build engagement. If you think of y...
Feb 07, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your own personal story and experiencing a meaningful life, do you feel like things are coming up short? Even if you have a packed schedule, you might still wake up feeling restless, bored or even hopeless. Know that you are not alone. Too many people have lost interest in their own stories. But in this Business Made Simple six-part limited series, we want to help you change that. We want to help you become a hero on a mission. Every story includes four basic characters: a hero,...
Feb 03, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Customers are buying your product. They're loving it. ... Then what? As a business, is your job done now? We'll go ahead and give you the answer. If you're not equipping your customers to share about your products after they buy, you're leaving a ton of money on the table. In this episode, Donald Miller coaches Connor Meakin, founder of Blue Bird Provisions, on how to create marketing that gives your customers everything they need to share about your product, turning them into a sales force for ...
Jan 31, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your own personal story and experiencing a meaningful life, do you feel like things are coming up short? Even if you have a packed schedule, you might still wake up feeling restless, bored or even hopeless. Know that you are not alone. Too many people have lost interest in their own stories. But in this Business Made Simple six-part limited series, we want to help you change that. We want to help you become a hero on a mission. Every story includes four basic characters: a hero,...
Jan 27, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Success as a business owner can feel like a double edged sword. You are accomplishing your dream and growing a business you're passionate about, but you're also doing so much, feeling constantly overwhelmed by the weight of making sure everything runs as it should. Today's coaching guest finds herself here. Renee Thompson is the founder and CEO of the Healthy Workforce Institute, an organization eradicating bullying and incivility inside the healthcare system. In this episode, Donald Miller coac...
Jan 24, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your own personal story and experiencing a meaningful life, do you feel like things are coming up short? Even if you have a packed schedule, you might still wake up feeling restless, bored or even hopeless. Know that you are not alone. Too many people have lost interest in their own stories. But in this Business Made Simple six-part limited series, we want to help you change that. We want to help you become a hero on a mission. In part three of our series, Donald Miller breaks d...
Jan 20, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's inevitable; even the most successful businesses eventually hit a plateau. So how do you avoid losing the momentum that grew your business from the ground up? Today's coaching guest, Gabe Helguera finds himself here. Gabe is the founder and CEO of Drum Beats Online, a subscription-based platform helping drummers level-up their skills. In this episode, Donald Miller coaches Gabe on how to keep his business growing towards his next goal. If you think of your business like an airplane, this coa...
Jan 17, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your own personal story and experiencing a meaningful life, do you feel like things are coming up short? Even if you have a packed schedule, you might still wake up feeling restless, bored or even hopeless. Know that you are not alone. Too many people have lost interest in their own stories. But in this Business Made Simple six-part limited series, we want to help you change that. We want to help you become a hero on a mission. In part two of our series, Donald Miller talks thro...
Jan 13, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you have life experiences that feel too valuable not to share with the world? Or have you figured something out in you business you know other business owners struggle with? Writing a book is great way to not only share your valuable story, but also give your business an extra dose of fuel. While it may seem like it's in a different lane, publishing a book helps strengthen several parts of your airplane - your marketing engine, your sales engine, and even your leadership in the cockpit. But w...
Jan 10, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your own personal story and experiencing a meaningful life, do you feel like things are coming up short? Even if you have a packed schedule, you might still wake up feeling restless, bored or even hopeless. Know that you are not alone. Too many people have lost interest in their own stories. But in this Business Made Simple six-part limited series, we want to help you change that. We want to help you become a hero on a mission. In part one of our series, Donald Miller shows you ...
Jan 06, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast For some business owners, the mission behind the business is what truly drives them, and at the end of the day, means more to them than making a profit. However, as a business, you have to make money to stay operational and actually sustain the mission. So how do you do both successfully? First, you need to incorporate your mission into your products. Second, you need to market your mission and your products consecutively. Think of it this way: if your business is like an airplane, your products...
Jan 03, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Most of us are bored with the story we’re living. We’ve lost interest in our own lives, and as a result, we spend our days feeling anxious, restless or just flat out hopeless. But what if you stopped trusting fate to write the story of your life and started living like a character in an interesting story? Our new six-part limited podcast series, Hero on a Mission, will help you do just that! In this preview of an upcoming episode, host Donald Miller walks you through creating a morning ritual so...
Dec 30, 2021•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2021 was quite the ride, especially for businesses, and we’re honored you took the journey with us! Before we say goodbye to 2021, let’s look back on some of the most valuable and insightful moments from this year. First, we return to episode one, where you learned how to build your business like an airplane so it flies far and fast. Then we’ll revisit the most valuable bites from conversations with: John Lee Dumas (Episode #12) - How to Create a Content Production Plan Ryan Deiss (Episode #19 &...
Dec 27, 2021•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Most of us are bored with the story we’re living. We’ve lost interest in our own lives, and as a result, we spend our days feeling anxious, restless or just flat out hopeless. But what if you stopped trusting fate to write the story of your life and started living like a character in an interesting story? Our new six-part limited podcast series, Hero on a Mission, will help you do just that! Just follow the Business Made Simple Podcast feed and every Thursday starting January 6th for six weeks w...
Dec 23, 2021•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes time to expand and grow, companies often rush to create new products that inflate their overhead. But in order to stay in business, doubling your costs means you must also double your profits. If you don't it could send everything into a tailspin. Think of it this way: if your business is like an airplane, your products are your wings. They need to be strong and stable to support your overhead, or the body of your airplane. If not, your business will crash! In today's coaching conv...
Dec 20, 2021•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a customer purchases a product from you, what's next for them? You could call it a day and let that customer drop off. Or you could create a path for them to discover their next purchase from you. Creating a product funnel and guiding your customers through it is a key way to turn one-time purchasers into lifelong customers, generating sustainable revenue for your company. Think of it this way: if your business is like an airplane, your products are your wings. They need to be strong and s...
Dec 13, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let's start with the bad news. If you're attempting to target anyone and everyone as a potential customer, your business will never be known for anything. But here's the good news! When you nail down exactly who your customer is and become super specific in telling them exactly what problem you can solve for them, your business will fly far and fast. This is what today's episode is all about. Our guest, Stephanie Gray, is a corporate trainer who originally came to us needing help strategizing ho...
Dec 06, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast You may take pride in wearing your heart on your sleeve when interacting with your team, feeling it comes across as transparent and honest. The trouble is even though you may have the best intentions, your impact could be leaving team members feeling judged or dismissed. And, even more troubling, it could be holding you and your company back! Today we talk with Tom Henschel, executive coaching expert and host of The Look & Sound of Leadership Podcast , all about how to navigate the gap between i...
Nov 29, 2021•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Solopreneur- we applaud you. You’ve worked hard, started a business, and grown it to where it is today. Now you’re ready to take the next step! ... Except you’re stuck. And because you alone continue to act as the “secret sauce” powering everything inside your business, you never see the light of day. To take the next step in scaling your business and avoiding burnout, you must first figure out how to scale yourself! Today's guest, Katherine Kelly of KatherineKellyDesign.com , knows this all too...
Nov 22, 2021•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Over the last year, podcasts have exploded in popularity, becoming a powerful marketing tool. Podcasts are a great way to engage with and build your customer base, but starting one can seem like a huge undertaking. That's exactly why we invited Hala Taha, host of the Young and Profiting podcast and founder of YAP media, back to the show. She joins Donald Miller to coach you through developing a podcast strategy from start to finish. Hala also reveals which social platform you and your business n...
Nov 15, 2021•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast You know your business is supposed to be on social media, right? So you keep showing up there, posting randomly, spending time and money trying to connect with customers. But if you’re honest, all of your social media efforts don't seem to be leading to more customers or more revenue. It doesn’t have to be that way. It’s possible to use social media to connect with prospective customers, add new email addresses to your list, and ultimately drive more revenue for your business. In today’s convers...
Nov 08, 2021•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast How can you build your business when you have nothing? Nothing in the bank, nothing left in your fuel tank and nothing much to work with. Believe it or not, there’s a way. That’s why we invited Mignon Francois, founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, to share her story of how she started a business at one of the lowest points in her life and grew it into a $15 million empire! If you’re feeling like there’s no way you could ever succeed in your business, Mignon’s story of resilience and reinve...
Nov 01, 2021•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast With the holidays just around the corner, is your business ready to make the most of it? In this week’s conversation, Joshua DuBois, co-founder and CEO of Gauge.ai , returns, packing a powerful punch with his top three predictions for quarter 4. He’ll coach you on how to best position your business so it’s ready to take on your customer’s problems head-on into the new year! Find out more about Joshua DuBois and how he and his team can help your business get ahead at Gauge.ai . -- If you need hel...
Oct 25, 2021•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are your employees always busy, but your business still doesn’t seem to move forward? Do you feel like you’re always stuck micromanaging? Without a management and execution system, this is the arena you can expect to play in. But if you want employees who are focused, productive, and happy in their jobs, then today’s conversation is for you! Donald Miller and Tim Schurrer, Vice President of Talent Management and Culture at Business Made Simple, coach you through the simple but effective manageme...
Oct 18, 2021•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Creating and nurturing customer relationships is key to growing your business. You must know where they are in their journey to buying your product so you can easily guide them to the sale. But managing it all can be overwhelming and exhausting which is exactly why you need a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Speaking from experience, implementing a CRM system helped grow StoryBrand and Business Made Simple to over $15 million! Today we are joined by Clate Mask who is co-founder and...
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