The Mind Your Business Podcast

Today I’m talking about something that is of the upmost importance, and is an underlying theme in most of the episodes of this podcast. We’re looking at perspectives, interpretations and the meaning we put on things. I’ll be sharing 6 things that will inevitably happen to all us, and how shifting our perspectives on each can change everything! In this episode you’ll learn: Why very few things bother me now (and how you can do the same) What really determines your inner state… Powerful examples in my own life when I have reframed “bad” situations Why hindsight is “20-20” and what happens when we get worried and fearful  How to reframe dealing with competitors, low sales, feeling uninspired and more!

In this special bonus episode, I’m going to reveal a costly mistake that I noticed a big brand making recently. Trust me, this is one mistake that as online entrepreneurs, we cannot afford to make! In this episode you’ll learn: An exciting announcement on the personal front (and how it came to be)! Why I was so saddened about a recent retail shopping experience – but also why I’m so glad that it happened You need to be more than just answering your prospects’ questions... One of the most effective things that you can do as a marketer right now!

I’m excited to be bringing back Jim Fortin, as his past appearance on The Mind Your Business Podcast was one of our most downloaded episodes. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jim myself, and you’ll hear how his work has created such a radical shift in my own life (and in a very short amount of time)! In this episode we’ll be talking about your thinking, how to be happy and so much more!  If you want to shift your subconscious identity and transform your life, Jim’s 3-Part Live Training Series, Be Do Have®,  is happening October 9th to 13th, 2023, and you can register now at www.Jameswedmore.com/bedohave!  In this episode you’ll learn: What happens when we get trapped in thought What it means to devote ourselves to the evolvement of our own being… There is no such thing as failure, just this! Why positive thinking alone doesn’t work How being intentionally happy has shifted my life - in big ways For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/141 

Are you putting yourself out there, but not getting sales? Well, you’re in business to make money and there’s no way around selling. On this episode I want to talk to you about the things that I look at when I’m creating my own marketing, because if you’re marketing isn’t up to par, it will show in your business!   In this episode you’ll learn: How I define “marketing”, and what it really does for your business The last thing you’ll want to do when it comes to marketing if you’re a personal brand like I am! The essential ingredients that go into all of my marketing activities Why you’ll need to position yourself as an authority figure in your industry – and how to start doing this Each piece of your content has to do these three things… The role of stories in your marketing and an exercise you can do today to start crafting yours My two favorite words of copy and how you can use them to effectively market you and your business!

On today’s episode I’m sharing a recent struggle I had around my own creativity, and what I was unintentionally doing to contribute to this situation. You’ll hear that when it comes to creativity, you really need to just trust that it will come at its own time - and in its own way. In this episode you’ll learn: When it comes to creativity, “allowing” is the key word We all need creativity in our marketing – stop trying to do this Creativity can take many different forms The reason why I normally don’t place deadlines on myself… Your environment and the people you surround yourself with play a big role in your own creativity Inspiration is everywhere!

I’ve really been looking forward to bringing this episode to you! Today I’m talking all about intuition and how I’ve used it in my own personal and business life. I’m going to give you the practical steps that you can start taking today to tap into your own intuition. So, are you ready to see what doing this can bring to your life? In this episode you’ll learn: How I define intuition and the four major types that you can tap into The role of the rational mind and why you’ll need to have faith About fascinating studies that prove the existence of intuition and ways that it can be developed How your core beliefs relate to all of this And much more!

We’re kicking off 2018 with a special bonus episode, where I’m answering a Listener Question of the Week on how to deal with the people in your life that just don’t “get it.” Are you facing something similar? Then you’ll want to hear my thoughts on what you can (and can’t) do! In this episode you’ll learn: What often happens to your relationships when you discover a world of possibilities in your own life Why it’s not your job to “fix” or “repair” anyone else! The role of the sceptic within you… The realization I made when I became aware of what I was doing to my own family A reframe you can make that will shift the behavior of others There’s only one thing that you really have control over… A challenge and experiment I have for you to try!  

I just might anger some people with today’s episode, but stick with me here because I’ll be telling you why morning routines are a waste of time! I’m going to help you reframe things around this topic, and I share what to do instead. In this episode you’ll learn:   Why most people are doing morning routines in the first place My challenge to you for getting rid of the “box”! The very first step to take in this process… Why finding things that make you feel good is a must And more!

It’s time for another bonus Wednesday episode, and today I’m giving you the secret for attracting more wealth and abundance. It’s not complicated - it all boils down to just one word. I also have a special challenge for you to try as an experiment in your own life! In this episode you’ll learn: Exceptions for when the secret I talk about won’t work… Where to start when appreciating and being grateful for the blessings in your own life The recent giving and donation experience that has opened my eyes to the possibilities of what we can accomplish The special responsibility we all have as entrepreneurs on this planet How abundant people really operate!

As we near the end of the year, it’s the perfect time for us entrepreneurs to start reflecting on the past 12 months and to begin dreaming more intentionally for 2018. It’s time to think bigger, act bigger, and do bigger, and on this episode I’m sharing how you can start doing this right away! In this episode you’ll learn: The significant breakthroughs I’ve made this year What role detachment really plays The thing that I said “No” to this year that just might shock you (and why I did this)! Why just creating new products isn’t always the best answer to increasing your revenue The one group of people you should be focusing on in your business  What is leverage and how I use it in my life and business The single best decision I made all year!

If you’re in business, there’s a really good chance that you’ve had to refund a customer before. You’ve probably experienced the sting and hurt, and even started questioning yourself or your business. What does a refund really mean though? In this special bonus episode, return guest of the podcast Mel Abraham joins me to look at how we can begin to “reframe the refund”! In this episode you’ll learn: How a refund is actually a good thing for your business! Why a lack of refunds, or low number, can be an indicator of a problem needed to be addressed There are implications of holding onto a story about refunds (and consequences of doing so) Why we need to always be “honouring our offer” Refunds are usually not due to an issue with your product, but instead this…   What you can do to insulate yourself from the things that can trigger you!

For today’s episode I’m joined by my wife Chelsea, and we’re talking all about love. More specifically, we’re looking at why loving yourself is so important, and what can happen in your life when you really commit to doing this!  In this episode you’ll learn:   How sometimes the most profound, life-changing ideas are also the most simple ones… What’s the chatter in your head really saying? How we can create more love for not only ourselves, but the entire world The Universe will give you signs (you just have to be open to receiving them)  What inspired Chelsea’s #iamlove campaign, and how you can participate! The actions steps you can take now to expand your self-love

We all have emotional drivers, but what are they, how did we get them in the first place and how have they affected the way we show up in our lives? Sonia Stringer is a professional speaker, coach and popular mentor in the network marketing and direct selling profession, and she’s going to help shed more light on this topic today. In this episode you’ll learn:   What uncovering our drives is really going to do for us  The greatest reward as an entrepreneur is…(hint: it’s not money)! There are both good and bad sides to our drivers The ways our environments have contributed to the formation of these drivers My own emotional drives and the biggest breakthrough I have made! Three things you can do today…

Today I’m revealing the 6 ingredients for attracting a stellar team, and if you follow the steps I share in this episode, you will become a better leader in the process! In this episode you’ll learn: How our team differs from most (and why we do it this way)… When is a good time to start attracting your own stellar team Why being able to communicate your vision so effectively is crucial A tool I use to hire the right people and make sure they’re in the right roles  How to create an environment for others to thrive The one quote and philosophy that changed everything for me Why I don’t use the terms “employee” or “staff” (and what I say instead)

As I approach my 10-year anniversary in business, I wanted to share the big lessons that I’ve learned during this time. It’s been one step (and lesson) at a time, and my hope is that something you hear today can help you in your business. If one or more of these lessons stands out for you, please reach out and leave a comment for me on the podcast’s website, at www.MindYourBusinessPodcast.com! In this episode you’ll learn: What can really happen for you when you master your own mindset Something almost everyone is doing that can keep you a prisoner… There’s a power with this “F-Word”! Where money really comes from  The choices you can make to have more fun in your day Why simply copying what others are doing isn’t the way to go No matter what business is in, you’ll have to learn to master this  How structure can be the path to freedom!  What you can start doing to get your power back  

In today’s special bonus episode, I’m sharing with you how I cure my fear of flying. What does this have to do with you? There’s a much deeper lesson in this one that I’m sure can help everyone who listens. In this episode you’ll learn:   Life is simply a series of problems and solutions… The only way to deal with problems as they appear What happens to your consciousness when you’re in the middle of a problem How your emotions come into play and what worrying is really doing during this whole process The decision I made that ultimately freed me of my fear!

Today I’m talking with Pam Grout, the best-selling author of E-Squared (and so many more great books)! I’ve mentioned E-Squared many times on previous episodes of the podcast, as I think it’s an essential manual on how to live life. In this episode, Pam discusses how everything is indeed energy and that our thoughts do create our reality – and not the other way around. In this episode you’ll learn: The way she came to writing her first two books (she hadn’t even heard of The Law of Attraction before that)! What happens when we introduce gratitude to our daily lives By naming something as “bad” or “unwanted”, you’re doing this… Scared? Why being this isn’t such a bad thing! What she means when says that your past is creating a present hologram The powerful affirmation that she uses to start each day and the reason she says this How we need to handle and process the world events that are happening today!

In this short but very powerful bonus episode, I’m bringing Chris von der Mehden back on the podcast. Chris is the founder of Zero to Zen, and he’s going to talk all about what radical forgiveness is, why it is so important and how you can start to experience it - right now! In this episode you’ll learn: Why so people resist giving forgiveness and the misinformation there is around it Forgiveness is an energy, a frequency and something that can do this… Who forgiveness is really for, and a process that we can use to forgive others and ourselves

I’m very excited today to be bringing you a conversation I had with the author of one of my all-time favorite books, Steve Ozanich. The reason this episode is so personal for me is that not long ago I had debilitating back pain, and by reading Steve’s book, The Great Pain Deception, it was miraculously cured. In this episode you’re going to hear how our thoughts, emotions and physical pain are all linked together. So if you are feeling any sort of pain, you’re going to learn why it’s so important to look inside yourself and see what is really going on! In this episode you’ll learn:   Steve’s own powerful story and how and why he wrote The Great Pain Deception Why there really is no such thing as chronic pain from an old injury… What happens to our health when we retire (and why)? The big difference between getting rid of pain and truly healing How pain can actually be a gift that’s here to serve or warn us   The one word that Steve uses to sum up his book!

Today I’m talking with my good buddy Lewis Howes all about how to create your game plan for playing BIG! His latest book, The Mask of Masculinity, is being released this week, and in this episode Lewis reveals how we all are wearing a mask. He shares with us what these masks are, why we wear them and how we can begin to take them off!  In this episode you’ll learn: You might be making 6 or 7-figures in your business, but still playing small… The powerful experience in grade school that led to Lewis wearing his mask for years What happened when the “Athlete Mask” was ripped off of him The two ways you can live your life – it’s your choice The 9 different masks that Lewis identifies in his new book One of the scariest moments of my life when I removed my own mask and what happened for me!