The Mind Your Business Podcast

Ready for a dose of what's truly possible? This week on the podcast, we’ve been featuring inspiring Business By Design students who are doing BIG things. Today, we introduce you to Jenny Jaucian, a fitness and sustainable weight loss coach who traded burnout for breakthrough and built a business that truly supports her life. In this episode, Jenny reveals how she used the proven tools and strategies from Business By Design to break free from the exhausting one-on-one, time-for-money grind. She candidly shares the unexpected hurdles she faced and the moves she made that allowed her to create a scalable business, which is one that even let her manage launches while on her honeymoon in Greece! If you're like Jenny and dreaming of building something that allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying genuine freedom, then you won't want to miss the practical lessons and insights from this inspiring episode. It’s finally here! The Rise of the Digital CEO is LIVE, and you can join us NOW at www.businessbyde

Each day this week we’ve been highlighting Business By Design members who are doing incredible things in their businesses, and today is no exception! Jenni sits down with Paul Schmidt, a voice actor turned Digital CEO, as he pulls back the curtain and shares the big lessons and insights he’s gained on his own journey.  In this episode, Paul reveals why he decided to switch to a live launch model to sell his signature program and what happened as a result, and how he’s now consistently attracting new leads into his business daily. You’ll also learn some the ways he is leveraging the knowledge and support of others in the BBD community, and why he views coaching as the ultimate shortcut to success in entrepreneurship.   Paul's story shows that with the right guidance and persistence, your unique skills can translate into a wildly successful digital business, regardless of the size of your niche! It’s finally here! The Rise of the Digital CEO is LIVE, and you can join us NOW at www.businessbydesign.net/rise! Be

Today, we're spotlighting another incredible Business By Design Success Story! Meet Sean Brown, a senior portrait photographer who not only built a 6-figure photography business, but now empowers other photographers to achieve similar results. In this episode, Sean reveals the exact strategies from BBD he has used to scale his photography education business and how he’s maintained an incredibly high retention rate in the process. Sean also opens up about the mindset shifts that were needed to embrace his dual role as a successful photographer and educator, why outsourcing is a necessity regardless of what phase of business you are currently in, and so much more. Get ready, because this Digital CEO’s journey is sure to inspire and give you clarity on the next steps of your journey!  We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay a

It’s the week of The Rise of The Digital CEO, and today we’re highlighting another incredible story of a community member who is leveraging what they’ve learned in Business By Design to see massive results in their business! In this episode, Jenni chats with Dr. Rachel Vong, a naturopathic doctor who transformed her online business from a plateau of $10K-$15K months to an astonishing $76,000 month. This didn’t take years to do, but it all happened within a matter of months! In this episode, Rachel shares her incredible journey of identifying and plugging the "leaky holes" in her business, the invaluable lessons she’s learned about messaging, the biggest mindset shifts she’s had to make, and the key insights she’s gained on successfully scaling a successful online offer.  These case study episodes are some of our favorite ones to record, and after listening to Dr. Rachel Vong’s story, you’ll see why we love bringing them to you here on the podcast!  We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for di

We’re kicking off a special week here, and to get you pumped and inspired we’ll be introducing you to a number of incredible entrepreneurs from our community who are here to share their BBD Success Stories! Today, Jenni speaks with Laura Nicole, a Digital CEO who in just 18 months built a thriving $200K business with a single online offer. Laura, a working mom, reveals how she let go of crippling self-doubt and imposter syndrome to achieve these remarkable results, and she’s just getting started! In this episode, Laura shares her journey from college professor and virtual assistant to empowering over 800 moms to earn income from home. You’ll learn how the Business By Design community and a deep dive into the “mental game of entrepreneurship" helped her overcome the internal obstacles that arise with success.  Make sure to stay tuned until the very end of the episode, where you’ll hear the live coaching session I recently gave Laura where she had so many powerful breakthroughs and “a ha” moments to move her fo

If you have ever felt like your unique skills are meant for more than just one-on-one clients, then you’re going to want to pay close attention to today’s Digital CEO Success Story! You’ll meet Business By Design student Joanna Tringali, who shares her inspiring journey from running her brick-and-mortar practice in New York City to becoming a multiple six-figure Digital CEO. In this episode, we dive into Joanna’s pivotal decision to join BBD and how its step-by-step framework helped her overcome tech overwhelm (and more) to launch her first online offer. Along the way there were plenty of “a ha” moments and crucial mindset shifts Joanna uncovered that resulted in explosive growth for her business, and you’ll hear all about it in this powerful and inspiring conversation!  We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at www.james

Ever feel a pull to turn your unique passion into a profitable online business, even if it seems incredibly specific? As you know, we love putting the spotlight on our students in these Wednesday Weekly Win episodes, and we especially love featuring those Digital CEOs that operate in the smallest of niches! Today, Jenni sits down with the phenomenal Sarah Belle Reid, a professional musician turned digital CEO who's carved out a truly unique space teaching electronic music synthesis and sound design to fellow musicians.  In this episode, Sarah shares her inspiring story of transforming her own initial struggles with learning synthesis into a successful online course, and she shows how focusing on a specialized audience and offering targeted expertise can lead to remarkable results.  Be prepared to be amazed by the power of niching down and the incredible results it can bring in this latest Digital CEO Success Story!   We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Yo

Feeling stuck in your online business, like you’re almost at that breakthrough but not quite there? Or perhaps you're eager to finally step off the sidelines and into the game of entrepreneurship? This is an important episode, as we dive into the two most challenging phases of online business that trip up countless entrepreneurs.  In this episode, you’ll discover how to pinpoint exactly where you are on this journey right now. More importantly, we reveal how you can overcome these challenging phases quickly, as you confidently claim your title as the Digital CEO you're destined to be!  We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at www.jameswedmore.com/fdp, but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th.  Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live w

The results are in and this is the episode you’ve all been waiting for. In this 8th and final installment of The Course Chronicles series, I share the results of the beta launch for our brand-new program, and you do not want to skip past this one and miss what happened!  From initial concept to a sold-out success in a mind-blowing 16 seconds, I’m laying it all out today. If you've been following along, this is the ultimate payoff as I give the numbers, the timeline, and the key takeaways from turning an idea into a high-demand offer. We hope you enjoyed this series and thank you for taking part in this journey. We’re excited to see what happens next, as we go beyond the beta!  We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at www.jameswedmore.com/fdp, but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th.  Save the date, because May 29

It's Wednesday, and you know what that means? Another Wednesday Weekly Win is here to fuel your soul and your business! Today, Jenni dives deep with the incredible Hannah Aylward, who went from being a total rockstar gut health expert with zero online marketing experience to a half-a-MILLION dollar Digital CEO!  In this powerful conversation, Hannah gets real about her early days in business and she reveals the cracks open the mindset shift that flipped the switch and changed everything. She's also spilling the beans on the surprisingly simple, yet wildly effective, strategy that powered 18 consistent launches and her impressive revenue growth. We're talking about what happened after she plugged into the principles of Business By Design, so prepare for some serious "aha!" moments in this one. Hannah's story is a potent dose of actionable inspiration for anyone who's ever felt lost and is ready to create some serious wins. Get ready to have your perspective totally shifted! We just released the replays of my f

Are you feeling like you're grinding but going nowhere? If you’re working hard but feel like you’re not getting ahead, then this episode is for you! What if I told you that there was a different way to run your digital business, where you’ll actually work less and make more? I’ve been in the online space for awhile now, since 2007, and over the years I’ve had to learn what it takes to not only run but grow a digital business…without burning out and hitting a wall! I attribute much of me being able to do this to a set of principles, or disciplines, and I share 7 of them with you today.  This conversation is about stepping into your power as the Digital CEO, working smarter (not harder), and finally building a business that fuels your life, not drains it.  We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at www.jameswedmore.com/fdp,

Ever feel like your big break is just out of reach? What if you could start building your dream career now, without waiting for that one life-changing audition? Joining Jenni this week to share his inspiring journey and Digital CEO Success Story is Joey Freddy Larsen, a working actor who built a thriving coaching business for fellow performers by leveraging the tools and strategies he learned in Business By Design!  In this episode, Joey reveals how he transformed his passion for acting into a powerful digital platform, helping others nail their self-tapes and command the screen, one monologue at a time. Plus, you’ll get to hear the way that Joey's proactive scaling led to an unexpected influx of hundreds of new clients for his business. If you're a creative entrepreneur who is ready to ditch the scarcity mindset and build a sustainable business doing what you love, just like Joey has, then this episode  is for you!  We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Yo

Are you hearing things like the digital product landscape is too crowded, or it’s “saturated”? Maybe you’re left wondering if it's even possible to launch something successful in 2025 and beyond? Today, I answer these questions and dispel some big myths that are being shared right now, as I unveil the real shift that’s happening in the digital space. In this episode, I break it all down and show you how what is happening in the market isn’t saturation, but it’s sophistication. A new era for digital product-based businesses is here, and hopefully this inspires you either to get clarity on what you're here to do, or it provides a little nudge to just launch and put your stuff out in the world!   We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at www.jameswedmore.com/fdp, but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th.  Save the dat

I’m back with our 7th installment of The Course Chronicles, and it’s time for a check-in! In this episode, I give you an update on where we are at with the development of our new product and I also answer some of the biggest questions you’ve had for me.  If you're ready to stop overthinking and start doing, this one is going to help you gain the clarity and motivation you need to finally bring your digital product to life! Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at www.businessbydesign.net/!  Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. In this episode you’ll hear:  An update on the course development, including the target completion dates we’ve set  Why it’s so important to stop overthinking the software you’ll use to creat

Are you feeling like your market is just too specific to thrive? Think again! In this week's Wednesday Weekly Win, Jenni interviews Kassy Maloney, the inspiring founder and CEO of the Society of Exceptional Educators. Kassy unveils her remarkable journey of building a thriving multi-6-figure business by focusing on an incredibly narrow niche of empowering educators of blind and visually impaired students. In this episode, Kassy reveals the specific systems and strategies she learned in Business by Design that fueled her growth. She also shares how she identified unique needs within her audience and then crafted digital offers that truly resonated with them. The best part? By leveraging her niche expertise and streamlining operations with proven business frameworks, Kassy not only has achieved financial success, but she now has the flexibility to also prioritize time away from laptop with her children.  If you're questioning the potential of your niche or seeking real-world examples of successful entrepreneurs

Have you ever woken up from a dream and wondered, "What on earth did that mean?" Do you feel like your sleeping mind is trying to tell you something, but the message is lost in a bizarre world of symbols? It’s been awhile since we’ve talked about this topic on the podcast, so joining me today for a fascinating journey into the realm of dreams is our returning expert guest, J.M. (Jason) DeBord.  J.M. is considered the leading authority on dream interpretation and is celebrated for his ability to make the complex world of dreams accessible and meaningful to huge audiences. He’s a best-selling author, educator and community leader, and in this episode, he reveals why our dreams are such valuable gifts that we need to be paying attention to. In fact, he says that learning the language of your dreams is the best self-coaching tool that you can have, and I’d have to say that I completely agree!  J.M. shares practical tools to start paying attention to your dreams, and ultimately understanding the unique language yo

We’re moving right along with our brand-new offer we’re creating from scratch, and for this latest installment of The Course Chronicles, I pull back the curtain on our process of content creation!  Did we nail the videos? How did we manage to film so much high-quality content in just a few days? You’ll get these answers (and more!) in this short-but-sweet episode, plus you’ll hear all about what’s next on the horizon as we move closer to our upcoming launch date!  Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO!  Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.  In this episode you’ll hear:  How I’m taking action on long-term goals and the importance of simply doing the things you've wanted to do for a long time, regardless of the outcome The strategy and potential concerns of

Feeling lost in the endless scroll of online business advice? This week's Wednesday Weekly Win episode is your lifeline! Join Jenni as she chats with Digital CEO Hannah Boeck, who went from feeling overwhelmed to strategically scaling her business to an impressive $500,000 without sacrificing her well-being, by using strategies, tools and resources from Business By Design.  Hannah's journey is a powerful reminder that you absolutely can create impact and income without burning the candle at both ends. She shares her key takeaways and gives a real roadmap to designing the digital business you've always dreamed of, so if you’re ready to finally ditch the hustle and build a smart business that works for you, press PLAY now! If you’re listening when this episode first drops, my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, is happening right now! It’ll help you go from Zero to SALES, and in it I share my $90 million process for creating a digital product that people will actu

Is AI your business's superpower, or just another buzzword? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the constant AI noise, you're not alone, and today Jenni and I are cutting through the hype to reveal the real ways coaches, online experts, and digital CEOs like you can harness AI for explosive growth. In this episode, we're sharing exactly how we use AI to streamline operations, boost creativity, and drive revenue. Discover the tools that deliver tangible results, and learn to separate the truly transformative from the fleeting trends and gimmicks (yes, there are a lot out there right now)!  Most importantly, we're not talking about replacing your human touch here, but we're showing you how to leverage AI as a powerful ally, freeing you to focus on what really matters, which is connecting with your audience and building a thriving business.  Want to unlock new levels of productivity, creativity, and profit by using AI? This episode is your roadmap and will show you the way!  My free 3-day training for digital cours

It’s already our fifth installment of The Course Chronicles, and we’ve had an exciting week! Not only have we decided on the name, the date and the price of our new offer, but in this episode, I also share the next steps we’re taking after creating our waitlist and what you can expect next week as we keep moving along in this process!  My free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, is coming on April 22nd! It’ll help you go from Zero to SALES, and in it I share my $90 million process for creating a digital product that people will actually pay for. You do not want to miss this, so register now at www.jameswedmore.com/fdp, and I’ll see you there.  Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO!  Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni