Episode 691: #BizTipFriday Digital CEO Edition: What To Change In Your Launch Or Promotion To Enhance Sales

We just finished the last installment of this year’s live training for The Rise Of The Digital CEO, and I’m bringing you the edited and abridged version on the podcast today! Get ready, because In this episode, I reveal the remaining four gears of the business machine that every successful entrepreneur has in place!   The Doors to Business By Design open just ONCE a year for 4 days on MONDAY, JUNE 17th at 6am PDT. To be the FIRST to know when doors open this year for 2024, click the link here: https://www.businessbydesign.net/readynow If you're curious if BBD is a right fit for you and your business this year, join me LIVE on Facebook on MONDAY, June 17th at 5pm PDT for a LIVE Q+A Session and sneak peek inside the Members Only Portal of Business By Design where I will show you exactly what's waiting for you inside the program. Click the link below, and I’ll see you there!  https://www.facebook.com/share/itfGQECru1BcwAVf/ We want to hear from you! 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 me, @jameswedmore.  In this episode you’ll hear: Why scaling a business doesn’t mean what so many people think  A recap of the very first gear of the business machine that we covered in the last training  How an objection isn’t a “no”...  The reason that more content doesn’t equal more sales and there isn’t one best launch system for everyone  My favorite business metric and why it’s so important to be aware of this number at all times  An example of a BBD member who is launching consistently, refining along the way and seeing HUGE results The attraction gear and why you need to understand that business isn’t a popularity contest  What the “hidden gear” of your business machine is and why I recommend you plan it ASAP  My favorite gear that turns the other four gears and literally changed everything for me once I added it to my business  An exercise you can do that helped lead me to one of my biggest business breakthroughs What you can expect by joining Business By Design and what our actual students are saying about BBD  

In today’s #WednesdayWeeklyWin edition of the podcast, you’ll hear the story of Dina Mande, a Digital CEO who joined Business By Design and created a course specifically for boudoir photographers. Dina is now really carving out a name for herself, and in the process, she has taken her business to over $2 million in revenue in just two short years!    Dina is a great example of what can happen when you have the courage to niche down, find your target market, use the strategies we teach in BBD…and just keep repeating and refining the process!  It’s finally here! The Rise Of The Digital CEO is LIVE, and you can join us NOW at https://www.businessbydesign.net/RISE!  We want to hear from you! 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, @jeunejenni and @dinamande.  In this episode you’ll hear: What happened when Dina did some deep digging and found her niche  That her “homerun offer” is still the same offer she has today Dina’s story of joining BBD to earning $700,000 in the first 24 months and beyond  The big ways in which her lifestyle has changed after creating her digital business  How Digital CEO’s need to understand that time is currency  Tips for evolving your offers based on the needs and wants of your clients  Dina’s message for letting go of the 9-to-5 and awakening to what else is possible for you For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/699 

You read that title right! In today’s #WednesdayWeeklyWin edition of the podcast, you’ll meet Monica Little, a Digital CEO who went from selling 9 spots in her beta program to generating $96k in ONE Launch!   Monica is in a super cool niche as a small business coach helping sellers on Etsy, and there are even more big things to come for her as she is now forecasting half a million dollars in revenue this year! We just know that this conversation with Monica will inspire you, regardless of where you are on your business journey.  It’s finally here! The Rise Of The Digital CEO is LIVE, and you can join us NOW at https://www.businessbydesign.net/RISE!  We want to hear from you! 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, @jeunejenni and @monicalittlecoaching.  In this episode you’ll hear: What Monica’s business looked like before joining BBD and how she felt like she was “throwing spaghetti at the wall” during those times The main things she focused on once joining BBD  How Monica pivoted her business after realizing where her true passion was  The BIG goal Monica has for her business this year  How she has come to realize that objections are not really rejections  Monica’s tips for enjoying the fun, everyday things and creating the most balance possible in her life and work  The way in which a few key mindset shifts completely changed her business For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/698 

We just wrapped up Part Two of The Rise Of The Digital CEO training, and today I’m bringing you the edited and abridged version of that training, where I walk you through my 6-step process for creating money on demand!  Again, as in Part One, we had to remove many of the stories, exercises and journal prompts from the original training to bring you this shortened episode, but in it you’ll hear what made all the difference for me and allowed me to start, grow and scale a digital product-based business!  If you’re listening when this episode first airs, the final live training for The Rise Of The Digital CEO is happening this Thursday, June 13th, and you can still join us by registering now at https://www.businessbydesign.net/RISE!  We want to hear from you! 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 me, @jameswedmore.     In this episode you’ll hear: The importance of understanding that life is all about choices for each one us and the power that lies in having that opportunity  What to do to start reframing the concept of “failure” right now  Why the first gear of your business machine is your offer and an example of a company that shifted their messaging to make their offer irresistable 6 steps to creating money on demand and what to do after completing this process  The question I want you to stop asking in terms of launching, and what to start asking instead  3 things that will happen when you begin to use the "Monetize Before You Make It” strategy we teach in BBD  How your launch will build your list, and a cool script you use to start building an interest list for your next offer The moment when I realized business was about so much more than just the money I make What you can expect by attending the third and final live training of The Rise Of The Digital CEO 

Today’s #WednesdayWeeklyWin features an incredible entrepreneur that is making multiple 7-figures with her low, low ticket offer, and the cool part is that when Allison Hollinger first joined Business By Design, she didn’t even know what her business would be!  Allison didn’t let that stop her and she just kept launching, tweaking and refining things as she teaches more and more people how to do meal prep, and her story is sure to inspire anyone who listens!  It’s finally here! The Rise Of The Digital CEO is LIVE, and you can join us NOW at https://www.businessbydesign.net/RISE!  We want to hear from you! 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, @jeunejenni and @allison_hollinger. In this episode you’ll hear: Allison shares what she did to launch her beta challenge and how she was able to curate her offer with it  Why the first $100K in business is the hardest, but what happens afterwards if you just keep repeating and refining things  The way that this journey has been a complete life changer for Allison, her family and their future The importance that the support she received in BBD had in fast-tracking her success   Allison's number one tip for creating a challenge launch A reminder that you absolutely can be a mom and an entrepreneur at the same time, without sacrificing either For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/697 

If you didn’t join us for Part One of The Rise Of The Digital CEO which just kicked off last Thursday, no worries, because today I’ve got you covered with a special recap of that training for you to check out here on the podcast!  For this episode we had to remove many of the stories, exercises and journal prompts from the original training to bring you this abridged podcast version, but you’re still going to get the essential ingredients needed to create your biggest breakthrough in business yet, and you can still join us for the remaining trainings by registering now at https://www.businessbydesign.net/RISE!  We want to hear from you! 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 me, @jameswedmore.   In this episode you’ll hear: The struggles I faced early in my business and how I realized that I had to look inside and change the way that I was showing up in my business  A breakdown of the simple “TLC” plan to profitability  The big impact that my personal growth has had in the growth of my business and the major breakthroughs that I’ve experienced since starting  Why right now is such an exciting time for online course creators, but why so many are also wanting to give up  A major mistake that I made in 2013 after seeing explosive growth in my business, and the lightbulb moment that forever changed the trajectory of my life  How and why I created Business By Design to teach others the lessons that I learned  What the logical levels are all about and how this impacts the Digital CEO  The 3 essential things to start doing NOW in order to operate as the Digital CEO you were meant to be  An exercise you can do to figure out the exact activities you should be focusing on in your business  A sneak peek at what the next training will cover and why you won’t want to miss it   

In today’s #WednesdayWeeklyWin edition of the podcast, we’re looking at how one Digital CEO 3Xed his revenue in just ONE year, and he happens to be in my personal favorite niche - guitar!  Henry Olsen is living proof that you don’t need to be teaching people how to make money in order to make money online, and you’ll get to hear his story of giving up control and trusting the process by following the strategies we teach in Business By Design. Once Henry did this, he started getting immediate results after being stuck at what he thought was his income ceiling, and we are so excited to see Henry absolutely crushing it with his business!   It’s finally here! If you’re listening to this episode when it first airs, The Rise Of The Digital CEO kicks off TOMORROW, June 6th, and you can register NOW at https://www.businessbydesign.net/RISE!  We want to hear from you! 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, @jeunejenni and @henryolsenguitar. In this episode you’ll hear: Henry’s journey from factory worker to offering 1-on-1, in-person guitar lessons  How he dove into the online space with BBD and the ways that it has completely changed his business Why closing your cart and having a waitlist is such an effective strategy for selling digital products and the way Henry got past his fear of doing this  Some of the incredible results that Henry has achieved since using the strategies taught in BBD How Henry is now trying his hand at a live challenge launch after being inspired by The Rise Of The Digital CEO  A closer look at his the personal growth he’s experienced since joining BBD Why knowing your numbers is absolutely crucial for Digital CEOs in this space Thoughts on learning how to rest when your cart is closed  Henry’s move into offering high-ticket, 1-on-1 coaching to his students For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/696 

So, which launch is best? In today’s episode, I’m finally answering this age-old Internet question, and I’ll be looking at it from different angles with the hope that what I share helps you make your own decision more powerfully and with confidence!   We’re just a few days away! The Rise Of The Digital CEO kicks off this June 6th, and you can register NOW at https://www.businessbydesign.net/RISE! Inside of this training we expand more on the launch strategies discussed today, and we even give you the launch execution guides inside of Business By Design - no matter which strategy is the right one for YOU.  We want to hear from you! 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.  In this episode you’ll hear: The BIG mistake people are making with launches  Why it’s tricky and dangerous to have tunnel vision around which launch strategy is “best”  3 factors that must equally play a role in you unlocking the right system for you  A rundown of the automated funnel we used that generated over $1 million in year with a $500 product  The nuances to grasp between the words “automated” and “evergreen”  A conversation around high-ticket offers and why this term varies so much based on the industry  How we sell our exclusive mastermind and the launch strategy that wouldn’t work for this type of offer Other types of launches we see people using right now For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/695 

How would it sound to turn the emails you send into cold, hard cash? In today’s #BizTipFriday episode, I walk you through how to create a no-brainer automation campaign that gets you PAID!  The Rise Of The Digital CEO kicks off this June 6th, and you can register NOW at https://www.businessbydesign.net/RISE!  We want to hear from you! 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 me, @jameswedmore.   In this episode you’ll hear: How to approach making a simple email campaign that converts  The role that providing value and sharing stories plays in this process How to present your offer and then open your enrollment  The way to use case studies and FAQ's in your campaign Steps to take on the last day of your offer and the two-phase strategy that will get you paid  What we do to stack our campaigns after the automated webinar for maximum results For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/694 

In today’s #WednesdayWeeklyWin edition of the podcast, you’ll meet a Digital CEO who not only exponentially grew her business in terms of the revenue she is generating, but as a result, she is now impacting so many more people with the work she does each day!  As you’ll hear in this episode, Eliza Kingsford has so many accolades and achievements that she’s accomplished to date, but she says she is now living her most authentic life yet with what she has created with her digital business, and by applying what she’s learned in Business By Design.  We’re so proud of Eliza and excited to see where she goes from here, and we hope this episode serves as inspiration to you as well on your own journey!  The Rise Of The Digital CEO kicks off this June 6th, and you can register NOW at https://www.businessbydesign.net/RISE!  We want to hear from you! 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, @jeunejenni and @elizakingsford.  In this episode you’ll hear: How Eliza realized that she needed structure and focus to grow her online business, and some of the ways in which BBD provided this for her  Her thoughts on the common idea that business and making money is supposed to be hard  The incredible growth Eliza has seen over the past 12 months and what she attributes this to  Which modules in BBD she has found the most helpful to her  What’s changed the most in her life as a result of the business breakthroughs she has had this past year Why the blending of the business and spiritual side of things in BBD means so much to Eliza  For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/693