Episode 708: 8 Essential Skills Required for Success in Any Arena

Being in the online business space for years, I’ve learned one undeniable truth: opportunities are everywhere! In this episode, I share 9 powerful ways to boost your business income - and these are strategies you probably hadn’t even thought of! By applying these creative, outside-the-box ideas, you’ll be on track to drive more revenue and bring extra cash into your business during the final 90 days of this year. Now is the perfect time to plan and prepare, just like we do at the end of every quarter. My hope is that this episode sparks inspiration to take action and finish the year strong. So, let’s dive in! Is there something we talked about today about the power of silence that has resonated with you? We want to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.  In this episode you’ll hear: The key pillars for increasing your business income and one specific sentence you need to write down and remember What your "lowest-hanging fruit" offers will be and why they’re essential for generating quick cash flow Two reasons people might not have purchased from you and the major blind spot many entrepreneurs overlook Ideas for effortless offers that don’t require you to create any new products Point-of-sale strategies to boost sales, including the importance of upsells and downsells New opportunities for generating recurring revenue A look at affiliate promotions and key considerations for using this strategy And much more! For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/714   

Are you familiar with the concept of meditation, but you’re still unsure how to integrate the true power of silence into your daily routine? Anyone can meditate for a few minutes, but living meditatively is a whole other thing!   In this episode, we reveal how you can harness the transformative power of silence to uncover the answers you’re seeking, as we bring you practical strategies to help you immerse yourself in silence more frequently and effectively throughout your day.  This topic was a key focus at our recent BBD Next Level retreat, and even if you consider yourself well-versed in the benefits of silence, this conversation offers new tools and insights that you won’t want to miss!  Is there something we talked about today about the power of silence that has resonated with you? We want to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.  In this episode you’ll hear: What scientific research reveals about our repetitive thought patterns and self-talk How taking a moment to “stop your world” can lead to profound results A practical exercise from our retreat that demonstrates the impact of silence The crucial difference between silence and stillness, and their unique benefits A specific practice I use (and you can too) to enhance your awareness and presence How using your breath as an anchor can provide insights when you embrace more silence Effective habits for incorporating more moments of silence into your daily life The importance of meditation for entrepreneurs, supported by scientific evidence For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/713 

Language is a topic that I’ve been passionate about for years, and it’s something that makes a BIG impact in your life as your words quite literally shape your world. In this episode, I reveal the power of your words and how they become the blueprint and building blocks for your entire life.  When we become fully aware of the words we use we can edit our language, we can coach ourselves through our language and then become more powerful with our language, and that’s really what we’re talking about here today!  Is there something we talked about in these last two episodes that has resonated the most with you? We want to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.  In this episode you’ll hear: What you will start to notice by listening to the words that people are using  A few of the main reasons why your words are so powerful  What the language of self-talk is all about and an exercise you can do now to silence your inner critic  Two specific phrases, that if removed from your vocabulary, will dramatically improve your life  How beliefs are formed in the language you use and what is so tricky about these perceived beliefs  The two belief categories that we express and the importance of always being in integrity through the power of your word  Some of the mistakes that I see people making when it comes to integrity and why it gets them stuck, plus personal experiences I’ve had with the words that I used   5 ways to powerfully shift your language…and shape your world! For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/712 

In today's episode, we're continuing our series on transformative concepts that, while seemingly unrelated to business, are designed to elevate your performance, amplify your personal power, and ultimately, boost your income. We’re unveiling two powerful, yet invisible tools that you can use to significantly expand abundance in your life and business. However, as with what we shared last week, remember that these tools require consistent practice to make a tangible impact!  Is there something we talked about in these last two episodes that has resonated the most with you? We want to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.  In this episode you’ll hear: One of the “four immeasurables” of Buddhism that is the opposite of envy and jealousy, and how it can be a cornerstone of your success The latest neuroscience insights on connectedness and why this was a focal point at our recent BBD Next Level retreat Noticeable changes will occur when you start celebrating the successes of others using this first tool  A powerful mindset shift on "failure" and the lessons children can teach us about what true success is, and isn't A look at the comparison trap, real-life examples of it in action, and strategies you can use to avoid this mindset The sacred law that is present in nature and involves keeping a good energetic balance for doing good and helping others How this law relates to entrepreneurs selling services and the energy exchange between both sides    For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/711 

There are a lot of topics that I’ve been thinking about sharing with our BBD Next Level members at our upcoming retreat, and I want to start introducing them here on the podcast as well, as these things can significantly help you on your own personal, spiritual and transformational growth journey. You’ve heard me talk about the power of letting go, and in today’s episode, we’re going deeper with a conversation on the power of detachment, which is without a doubt an essential ingredient for boosting performance in life in business.   If there are places where you feel like you’re giving your power away, there’s most likely attachment there. By developing an equanimous mind and mastering the art of non-attachment, it will help bring awareness to these areas for you. The best part? When you live and operate from a place of detachment, you will find that this is one of the most powerful places that you can be!  Are there areas in your life and business where you are attached to something, such a particular result or an outcome? We want to hear about it from you! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.  In this episode you’ll hear: A look at the heaviness and burden that comes with attachment and how obtaining your goal actually becomes so much easier when there is no attachment to the outcome Some definitions of what attachment is and where much of it stems from in regards to entrepreneurship A reframe I have for you that will have you looking at goal setting in a completely different way   Where to start first in order to find a state of detachment What research tells us about negativity bias and the ultimate antidote to get out of a disempowered state if you find yourself in one  For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/710 

Business is made up of so many choices, actions and decisions needed by you each day, but are you creating a fertile ground for inspiration and operating from that place, or are you relying on willpower alone?  In this episode, we give you simple tools and mindset shifts that will help you unlock new levels of inspired action to take daily, and just watch what happens if you start living this way right now!  What are your biggest takeaways from this week’s episode, and most of all, how has it inspired you to live differently? We want to hear from you! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.  In this episode you’ll hear: How finding inspiration is key to you creating your best work  A word I no longer use and how making the decision to do this has been a game changer for me  The origin of the word “inspiration” and a look at where it came from  Why we often get our best ideas, inspiration, and divine intelligence when in unlikely places  The link between using inspiration or willpower, and the way that using that latter will ultimately lead to burnout  What happens when you are able to increase your sensitivity and awareness in this area  How shame and guilt often block inspiration, and the biggest way that we can be a catalyst to inspire others  Quick steps you can take to get back into an inspired state if you’re not in the frequency to receive inspiration  A common example of how entrepreneurs often deny inspiration with the stories that they tell themselves  A reminder of why outsourcing is a key part of this conversation and an invitation for you on how to live the next 30-days…and beyond! For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/709 

Last week, I gave you the 8 marketing skills you must learn if you want to be successful in any business, and in today’s episode, Jenni leads the way and presents the 8 essential skills that are required for success in any arena of life in general, not just business.  Like with the last episode, take this list and evaluate, honestly, if each of these essential skills are getting the attention they deserve. When you do this, you’ll see how absolutely everything can change for you!  What are your biggest takeaways from this week’s episode? We want to hear from you! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.  In this episode you’ll hear: Why making gratitude a habit and being aware of the attitude you possess is so powerful A look at self-awareness and how others can act as a mirror for you The reasons that having patience and cultivating presence are such critical skills to possess  How awakening and following your intuition will enable you to achieve success much easier Why kindness and empathy will be required skills as you progress on your journey  What you can do to start using the skill of intentional manifestation  Tips for cultivating more presence in your life  The role that being able to solve problems plays in your success How communicating with yourself and others in the right way will help pave your path to success   The impact that being able to discern fact from fiction will have on your life What we’ve learned about the skill of letting go and detachment For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/708 

Today’s topic has been on my mind for some time now, and I want to share the 8 marketing skills that you must learn to be successful in any business, but specifically as a personal brand selling digital products.  If you put your attention on these foundational skills, practice them and make the effort to get better with each, I’m here to tell you that you absolutely will build your authority and make more sales!  What resonated with you the most from this episode, and is there one particular marketing skill that you will be focusing on? We want to hear from you! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.  In this episode you’ll hear: Why it’s so important to understand that a skill can be worked on and improved, and it isn’t something you’re just born with or given  The way that the skill of offer creation has a science behind it, but is really simple at its core What it means to use leading language in your communication and why this is one of the essential marketing skills to learn  How demonstrating authority isn’t just a verbal skill  A look at the often undervalued skill of storytelling and what makes telling your story so powerful  The big issue with trying to be everything to everyone with your marketing Understanding and working with the two polarities of desire versus doubt  Where many marketers are missing the mark when it comes to creating urgency A simple way that you learn and apply the skill of shifting a perspective, and what happens when you’re able to do this  For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/707 

For today’s solo episode, I want to give my thoughts on our biggest launch yet that just wrapped up in June for my signature program, Business By Design! As you’ll hear, I gained a lot of insight on what worked very well and the things we will be doing again in the future. I also share my top regret from this latest launch, in the hopes that you learn from this experience, so make sure to listen until very end of the episode to get that lesson and something profound that I took from it.   Regardless of where you are in your journey, try taking even just one thing I share, apply it to your next launch and promotion, and watch what happens!  What resonated with you the most from this episode? I want to hear from you! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @jameswedmore.  In this episode you’ll hear: Why the debriefing process is the most valuable thing we do for all our launches and how I’ve learned to embrace it  What to understand about launching and the way that I’ve redefined the word  The goal I had for our free Rise of the Digital CEO Training and the feedback we’ve received on it  How consistency is so powerful and what we’re seeing because of it as we go through the numbers on our latest launch  The crucial role that you having trust as an expert will play the success you have in your marketplace  What was interesting about the ads we ran this year versus last year A significant stat we have about the number of BBD students that had purchased a lower-ticket product first  A look at the text message campaign we ran with cold audiences that literally blew me away  What we intentionally did in the open cart phase that led to amazing numbers for this launch  Why a proper follow-up sequence is so important and some of the ways in which we did it for this launch  A tough challenge faced during the promotion, a regret I now have and the big lesson that I took from it...and you can too  For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/706 

Jenni and I were recently with my sister Jill and Kathrin Zenkina, and since I had the mics there, I decided to just hit record and do an impromptu podcast episode with all of us! We didn’t have a specific topic in mind or a direction for this roundtable, and we ended up covering a lot of things, but a common theme was us talking about awakening intuitive or spiritual gifts.  In this episode, each of us reveals the ways in which we’ve exercised our intuitive “muscles” and how doing this really paves the way for creating magic in our lives, every single day!  We want to hear from you! What resonated with you the most from this episode and are there ways in which you’ve awakened your intuition and innate gifts? Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag all of us, @jameswedmore, @jeunejenni, @jill_foubister and @manifestationbabe!  In this episode you’ll hear: Our thoughts on whether anyone can be intuitive and how people can cultivate their innate gifts  Kathrin’s decision to change course in her life after asking the Universe for a sign to point the way  The impact that our environment growing up plays on our awareness of the gifts that we possess  A discussion of how everything is energy and how this is related to manifestation  What it means when we say that the Universe is reflecting, not testing you  Patterns of things that have happened in each of our lives that points to the fact that there is no such thing as a “coincidence”   My progression from starting a business to just make money to finding true alignment and purpose in what I do now  How life shifted for me when I had faith and removed the logical thinking I once had Specific tools and life experiments that Kathrin and Jenni have used - and you can too!  For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/705