Podcasts by Business Made Simple with Donald Miller
Welcome to the Business Made Simple Podcast where we coach you to build your business like an airplane. The cockpit is your leadership. The body is your overhead. The right engine is your marketing. The left engine is your sales. The wings are your products and the fuel tanks are your cash flow.
If you build the six parts of your business correctly it will fly far and fast. Every week we help a business owner just like you optimize their airplane.
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#152: AI Is Here to Stay—Here’s What Business Owners Need to Do Now from 2023-12-11T10:00
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#151: Ask Amy Porterfield: Your Online Marketing Questions Answered from 2023-12-04T10:00
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#150: How to Streamline Your Social Media Use for Better Focus and Productivity from 2023-11-27T10:00
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#149: Tim Arnold—How to Lead Your Dream Team from 2023-11-20T10:00
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EXCLUSIVE EVENT - 5 Coaching Tactics Used By the Most Effective Business Coaches from 2023-11-13T19:10
Exciting news alert! To get results for your clients as a coach, delivering value in your coaching sessions is key. That’s why Donald Miller is hosting an exclusive livestream event this Friday ...
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#148: Jen Gottlieb—How to Build a Media Presence that Lasts from 2023-11-13T10:00
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#147: John Lowry—Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Negotiation from 2023-11-06T10:00
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#146: How to Escape a Corporate Zombie Apocalypse! (Halloween Special) from 2023-10-30T09:00
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#145: Your Website Probably Stinks—Here’s How to Fix It! from 2023-10-23T09:00
Is your website failing to bring in sales? You may have a great looking site with a fancy tagline, but if it’s not selling, you’re probably missing the most important element: clear messaging th...
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#144: How to Scale Your Service-Based Business Without Hiring from 2023-10-16T09:00
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#143: How to Escape the Hourly Rate Trap as a Coach from 2023-10-09T09:00
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#142: Marlee Joseph—The Secret to Making Better Marketing Decisions from 2023-10-02T09:00
When it comes to marketing, it’s easy to feel bombarded with endless opportunities. The key is to choose wisely and avoid jumping at everything that comes your way. Marlee Joseph, the Director o...
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#141: How to Unleash Your Instagram Potential&Build a Personal Platform from 2023-09-25T09:00
In an age ruled by social media, entrepreneurs are discovering the power of crafting a personal platform to catapult themselves (and their products) into the limelight. But forget about trendy d...
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#140: How to Provide Health Benefits to Your Employees Without Breaking the Bank from 2023-09-18T09:00
As your business grows and you begin to hire more employees, this inevitable question comes up: “do you provide healthcare benefits?” And how you answer that question could be the difference bet...
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#139: Kristi Herold—The Importance of Having More Fun at Work from 2023-09-11T09:00
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#138: How to Become a Business Consultant from 2023-09-04T09:00
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#137: Could You Turn Your Hobby Into a Career By Teaching Others? from 2023-08-28T09:00
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#136: Rory Clark—A New Way to Approach Your Sales Conversations from 2023-08-21T09:00
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Challenge #9 – Put Yourself on a Salary from 2023-08-17T09:00
Many business owners treat their business finances like their own personal bank account. They think they’re being frugal by only taking what they “need” – but it’s actually a sloppy wa...
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Challenge #8 – Work on The Right Things from 2023-08-16T09:00
Many small business owners and their teams spin their wheels when it comes to productivity. It feels like everyone is doing a ton of work – and you probably are! But since your effort ...
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Challenge #7 – Stop “Selling” and Start Talking About The Customer’s Problems from 2023-08-15T09:00
Most people feel like they have to put on their “sales hat” in order to convince people to buy. But when you take this approach, it often feels fake and ingenuine – not only for you, b...
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Challenge #6 – Build Your Credibility from 2023-08-14T09:00
Did you know that 95% of people say that reviews or testimonials influence their purchasing decisions? That’s why it’s so important for businesses to utilize testimonials throughout al...
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Challenge #5 – Ask For the Sale from 2023-08-11T09:00
If you’re like most business owners, you probably have leads that would buy from you – but you’re putting off asking for the sale. Why? Because you don’t want to come off as salesy or ...
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Challenge #4 – Create a Product Bundle or Upsell from 2023-08-10T09:00
As a business owner, you probably have untapped revenue opportunities sitting right under your nose. If you’d only create a strategic product bundle or upsell, you could make a whole l...
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Challenge #3 – Fix Your Website from 2023-08-09T09:00
Is your website helping your business – or hurting it? The truth is, potential customers go to your website and make a decision within seconds about whether or not you can help them. T...
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Challenge #2 – Rally Your Team from 2023-08-08T09:00
Are you leading your business well? One way to know is whether or not you and your entire team are clear about your company’s top 3 priorities. And not just any priorities – priorities...
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Double Your Revenue Challenge – Challenge #1 from 2023-08-07T09:00
Are you making less money than you thought you would in 2023? You’re not alone. Many business owners believe that less revenue is inevitable right now. But if you believe that you can’...
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Double Your Revenue Challenge – Challenge #1 from 2023-08-07T09:00
Are you making less money than you thought you would in 2023? You’re not alone. Many business owners believe that less revenue is inevitable right now. But if you believe that you can’...
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#135: Want to Write a Book? This Writing Plan Makes It Easier! from 2023-07-31T09:00
Many founders and entrepreneurs write books and become published authors. Why? Because it’s a great way to build credibility, grow your platform, and create awareness for your business! But most...
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#134: How to Tell Your Story Without Playing the Hero (REPLAY) from 2023-07-24T09:00
Are your revenue goals for 2023 slipping away? Don't worry, you're not alone. Join us on August 3, 2023 for the Mid-Year Revenue Accelerator and learn the same steps we used at Business Made Sim...
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#133: Curing The Overworked, Overwhelmed Business Owner (REPLAY) from 2023-07-17T09:00
Are your revenue goals for 2023 slipping away? Don't worry, you're not alone. Join us on August 3, 2023 for the Mid-Year Revenue Accelerator and learn the same steps we used at Business Made Sim...
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#132: How to Avoid the Biggest Cause of Business Failure (REPLAY) from 2023-07-10T09:00
Cash flow problems are the number one reason that small businesses fail. If your business is going to stand the test of time, you must have an effective system for managing your business finance...
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#131: Ryan Deiss—The Digital Marketing Strategy Your Business Needs—Part 2 (REPLAY) from 2023-07-03T09:00
Most businesses slow down in the summer – but yours doesn’t have to! Our Summer Replay Series is here to help. You’ll get to hear the episodes our listeners have found most helpful for making an...
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#130: Ryan Deiss—The Digital Marketing Strategy Your Business Needs—Part 1 (REPLAY) from 2023-06-26T09:00
#129: How to Make More Money With Your Existing Products from 2023-06-19T14:02
When you need to increase revenue for your small business, what ideas come to mind first? If you're like most business owners, you mind likely gravitates to sales and marketing ideas. But there ...
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#128: Mignon François—How a High Belief Level Can Make You Wildly Successful from 2023-06-12T09:00
Ever had a day where you felt unstoppable? It feels like you’re on top of the world and you believe wholeheartedly in what you’re building. But then there are other days when you’re so discourag...
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#127: Dr. Henry Cloud—How to Earn Trust And Rebuild It When It's Been Broken from 2023-06-05T12:10
Trust is like oxygen for your personal and professional relationships. Whether you’re interacting with your spouse, a colleague, or a customer, establishing and maintaining trust is the only way...
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#126: Seth Godin—Solutions You Need to Lead in the Post-COVID Workplace from 2023-05-29T09:00
It’s no secret that COVID-19 changed the American workplace. Remote work, Zoom meetings, and using Slack for communication has become the norm and changed the way we do work as a society. But wh...
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#125: Tricia Sciortino—Best Practices for Hiring and Using a Virtual Assistant from 2023-05-22T09:00
As a business leader, you know what it's like to constantly juggle multiple responsibilities and face the demands of a fast-paced work environment. Your days are filled with meetings, calls, and...
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#124: Mike Foster—7 Crucial Questions to Ask That Shape Your Emotional Intelligence (Part 2) from 2023-05-15T09:00
#123: Mike Foster—7 Crucial Questions to Ask That Shape Your Emotional Intelligence (Part 1) from 2023-05-08T09:00
#122: Take the First Step to Double Your Revenue Today from 2023-05-01T09:00
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#121: How to Sell Your Small Business for Millions from 2023-04-24T09:00
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#120: Craig Groeschel—The Secrets to Self-Discipline and Habit Formation from 2023-04-17T09:00
Most people think that humans fall into one of two categories: you’re either self-disciplined or you’re lazy. But that’s not how humans operate. Even if you’re extremely disciplined in one area ...
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#119: How to Always Have Enough Money (Especially During Tax Season!) from 2023-04-10T09:00
Don’t need to feel trapped in the day-to-day of growing your small business. Order "How to Grow Your Small Business" and get the 6-step plan proven to help grow your business taking it to the ne...
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#118: How to Get Out of the Day-to-Day Operations Without Crashing Your Business from 2023-04-03T14:47
Attention small business owners, do you want to take your business to the next level? Well, we have great news for you! Donald Miller's new book "How to Grow Your Small Business" is now availabl...
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#117: How to Make More Money With What You Already Have from 2023-03-27T09:00
Attention small business owners, do you want to take your business to the next level? Well, we have great news for you! Donald Miller's new book "How to Grow Your Small Business" is now availabl...
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#116: How to Boost Your Sales (Without Being a Pushy Salesperson) from 2023-03-20T09:00
Great news for all small business owners out there! "How to Grow Your Small Business" is now available and it's filled with practical tips and strategies to help you take your business to the ne...
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#115: How to Turbocharge Your Marketing Engine and Generate More Cash Flow from 2023-03-13T09:00
Great news for all small business owners out there! "How to Grow Your Small Business" is now available and it's filled with practical tips and strategies to help you take your business to the ne...
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#114: Why Most Mission Statements Fail (and How to Avoid the Pitfalls) from 2023-03-06T10:00
Are you ready to take your small business to the next level? Don't miss our upcoming Business Growth Bootcamp, featuring world-renowned marketers and business leaders: Donald Miller, Dr. J.J. Pe...
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#113: Take These Six Steps to Double Your Revenue from 2023-02-27T10:00
To celebrate the arrival of our new book, How to Grow Your Small Business, we’re hosting our first ever Business Growth Bootcamp on April 4, 2023. In this livestream event, you’ll get 3...
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#112: The Most Important First Hire for Entrepreneurs from 2023-02-20T10:00
What if you could grow your small business on autopilot? Our new tool will show you how! Access our free PDF compiling all parts of the plane– the steps you need to grow your small business–into...
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#111: Amy Porterfield—Real Talk on Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur from 2023-02-13T10:00
What if you could grow your small business on autopilot? Our new tool will show you how! Access our free PDF compiling all parts of the plane– the steps you need to grow your small business–into...
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#110: How to Quit Your Job&Start a Coaching Business from 2023-02-06T10:00
What if you could grow your small business on autopilot? Our new tool will show you how! Access our free PDF compiling all parts of the plane– the steps you need to grow your small business–into...
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#109: Cameron Herold—How to Hire a Great “Second in Command” from 2023-01-30T10:00
One of the hardest parts of building a business is hiring the right people. This becomes even more challenging when you’re looking to hire a second in command. You need someone you can trust on ...
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#108: Alex Hormozi—Surviving the Looming Economic Storm from 2023-01-23T10:00
Concerns about the economy are on the rise as the U.S. hit the debt limit last Thursday. If the “extraordinary measures” taken by the Treasury Department aren’t enough, it could create a financi...
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#107: How to Have Your Best Year Yet in 2023 from 2023-01-16T10:00
What if you could look back on 2023 and say that it was the best, most fun, and rewarding year you’ve ever had? For many of us, our life looks almost the same year after year. No big goals reach...
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#105: How to Scale Your Business Without Burning Out Your Team from 2023-01-02T10:00
Is your highest business expense people’s salaries? If so, managing people and productivity is vital to your company’s ability to scale. If you want to make your business operationally effective...
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BONUS: Marketing Made Simple Podcast—The Best Takeaways From This Year's Top Episodes (Part 2) from 2022-12-28T10:00
Continue to position your marketing and messaging for success heading in the new year with Part 2 of our Marketing Mixtape. In this bonus episode, J.J. and April continue calling out the best ma...
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#104: Top Business Growth Hacks of 2022 from 2022-12-26T10:00
Running a business can be exhausting and complex. As a business owner, you have to think about every aspect of your business including sales, finances, marketing, product development, and so muc...
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BONUS: Marketing Made Simple Podcast—The Best Takeaways From This Year's Top Episodes (Part 1) from 2022-12-21T10:00
If you’re feeling overwhelmed closing out 2022, you’re not alone! Many business owners and marketers feel the weight of incomplete projects, initiatives that never got started, and stress from t...
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#103: The Best Way to Increase Revenue in the New Year from 2022-12-19T10:00
If your business didn’t make as much money as you thought it would in 2022, it’s time to perform a profitability audit. Instead of dumping more money into sales and marketing and hoping for bett...
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#102: How to Give an Inspiring Presentation from 2022-12-12T10:00
No one wants to listen to a boring presentation – and no one wants to be a boring presenter! Yet so many presentations are either uninspiring or completely self-centered. If you fall into either...
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#101: 5 Tips for Expanding if Your Business is at Max Capacity from 2022-12-05T10:00
It’s exciting when your business reaches max capacity, but scaling your operation can be challenging. You have to continue to produce at high volume while figuring out how to build infrastructur...
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#99: The Quickest Way to Grow Your Business from 2022-11-21T10:00
If you’re looking to grow your business FAST, you might be surprised to learn that email marketing is one of the best ways to do that. But there’s a big problem: Most small business owners think...
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#98: Should You Bring on Investors for Your Small Business? from 2022-11-14T09:00
More often than not, small businesses need more money than their businesses are bringing in order to grow and scale. There are options like private equity, venture capital and loans that can hel...
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#97: How to Make More Money Without Creating New Products from 2022-11-07T10:00
Do you have customers and a great product but aren’t seeing an increase in cash flow? You might be tempted to create a new product – which might be a good move. But before you do that, you shoul...
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#96: There’s Been A Murder! How Did This Small Business Die? (Special Halloween Episode with Don&J.J.) from 2022-10-31T09:00
Tune in for this special Halloween “whodunnit” murder mystery episode! Like so many small businesses, Penelope Featherbottom’s business has died. The doors have closed and all that’s left is the...
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#96: There’s Been A Murder! How Did This Small Business Die? (Special Halloween Episode with Don&J.J.) from 2022-10-31T09:00
Tune in for this special Halloween “whodunnit” murder mystery episode! Like so many small businesses, Penelope Featherbottom’s business has died. The doors have closed and all that’s left is the...
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#95: Will Guidara—Why a Culture of Hospitality Matters for Every Business from 2022-10-24T09:00
If you’ve ever thought that hospitality is only for… well, the hospitality industry… think again! Your customers are craving human connection more than ever – whether they’re staying in a hotel ...
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#94: The Secret to Optimizing and Pricing Your Products for Explosive Growth from 2022-10-17T09:00
If you have a great line of products but don’t optimize, price and package them strategically, you are leaving money on the table. The truth is, 10% of your customers are willing to pay you 10 t...
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#94: The Secret to Optimizing and Pricing Your Products for Explosive Growth from 2022-10-17T09:00
If you have a great line of products but don’t optimize, price and package them strategically, you are leaving money on the table. The truth is, 10% of your customers are willing to pay you 10 t...
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#92: 5 Key Talking Points You Need to Close Deals from 2022-10-03T09:00
Are you tired of losing sales because you’re fumbling over your words? Your customers deserve to know about your product and services – but unless you know how to communicate the value you offer...
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#91: Hate Selling? Here’s the Sales Framework You Need from 2022-09-26T09:00
If you’re like most people, you hate being sold to – and you don’t enjoy selling to others, either! But as a small business owner, you have to sell to survive. Selling your products or services ...
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#82: Recession-Proof Your Business Using this Marketing Checklist from 2022-07-25T09:00
The economy has many business owners on edge. How can you recession-proof your company? One key way is to make sure your marketing is strong and effective. The right marketing strategy has the p...
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#80: How to Reinvest Your Profit to Fuel Growth from 2022-07-11T09:00
When you have extra money in the bank, you should reinvest it in your company. But how do you know where to invest when there are many areas that need attention? Instead of sitting on your profi...
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#74: Choosing Your Next Strategic Initiative from 2022-05-30T09:00
When it comes to growing your business, it's easy to fill up a list with potential great ideas. What's hard is deciding which ones to implement and when, especially if you only have the time and...
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#71: Confusing Marketing Could Be Killing Your Business from 2022-05-09T09:00
Your website is the front door to your business, and you only have a few seconds to win over a customer before they either engage with your brand or move on. That's why it's crucial that your we...
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#70: Amy Porterfield—How to Start a Successful Business From Scratch from 2022-05-02T09:00
As a business owner, starting a business from nothing can feel like solving an impossible mystery. But with the right frameworks and insight you can remove that mystery to create a business not ...
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#65: How to Make More Money with Your Current Products from 2022-03-28T09:00
When it comes to future-casting, business leaders often try to think of the next big product they can create or service they can offer. But what if your next opportunity to bring in more revenue...
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#64: Are You Solving the Right Problem for Your Customers? from 2022-03-21T09:00
Last week's conversation was all about honing in on the problem you solve for customers because when your product is the solution to a problem, its value doubles immediately. But what if you're ...
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#62: How to Create More Demand for Your Products from 2022-03-07T10:00
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 ...
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#60: How to Scale Your Team as a Solopreneur from 2022-02-21T10:00
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...
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#60: How to Scale Your Team as a Solopreneur from 2022-02-21T10:00
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...
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#59: Tim Arnold—Move Forward Faster When You Lead With "And" from 2022-02-14T10:00
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 ...
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Becoming a Hero on a Mission—Play the Hero to Improve Your Story from 2022-02-10T10:00
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 rest...
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#58: How to Build and Grow Your Personal Brand from 2022-02-07T10:00
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 i...
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Becoming a Hero on a Mission—How to Escape a Villain Mindset from 2022-02-03T10:00
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 rest...
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#57: Is Word-of-Mouth Marketing Dead? from 2022-01-31T10:00
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 ...
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Becoming a Hero on a Mission—How to Ditch a Victim Mentality (When You're Not a Real Victim) from 2022-01-27T10:00
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 rest...
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#56: Curing the Overworked, Overwhelmed Business Owner from 2022-01-24T10:00
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...
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Becoming a Hero on a Mission—Create a Morning Routine that Gives You Meaning from 2022-01-20T10:00
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 rest...
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#55: How to Grow Your Business to Seven Figures from 2022-01-17T10:00
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?
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#54: How Writing a Book Can Give Your Business Extra Fuel from 2022-01-10T10:00
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...
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Becoming a Hero on a Mission—How to Rediscover Purpose and Meaning in Your Life from 2022-01-06T10:00
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 rest...
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#53: How to Incorporate Your Mission into Your Products from 2022-01-03T10:00
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 ...
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Hero on a Mission Limited Series PREVIEW—What You Need in a Morning Ritual from 2021-12-30T16:51:08
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 wha...
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#52: The Best Business-Growing Moments of 2021 from 2021-12-27T09:00
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 mom...
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Discover True Meaning in Your Life's Story—New Limited Series Coming January 6! from 2021-12-23T10:00
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 wha...
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Discover True Meaning in Your Life's Story—New Limited Series Coming January 6! from 2021-12-23T10:00
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 wha...
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#51: Grow Your Products Without Growing Your Expenses from 2021-12-20T10:00
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 y...
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#50: Create Lifelong Customers with a Product Funnel from 2021-12-13T09:30
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 f...
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#49: How to Grow Your Business by Getting Specific from 2021-12-06T10:00
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...
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#48: Tom Henschel—Establishing Your Executive Presence from 2021-11-29T10:00
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 inten...
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#47: How to Scale as a Solopreneur from 2021-11-22T10:00
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 con...
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#46: Hala Taha RETURNS—How to Start and Grow Your Own Podcast from 2021-11-15T10:00
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...
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#46: Hala Taha—How to Start and Grow Your Own Podcast from 2021-11-15T10:00
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...
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#45: Tyler Ginn—How to Use Social Media to Actually Grow Your Business from 2021-11-08T10:00
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, a...
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#44: Mignon Francois—How to Build a Business When You Have Absolutely, Freaking Nothing from 2021-11-01T09:00
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 ...
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#43: Joshua DuBois—How Your Business Can Get the Most Out of Quarter 4 from 2021-10-25T09:00
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....
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#42: Tim Schurrer—How to Keep Your Team Focused On Your Big Goals from 2021-10-18T09:00
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 a...
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#41: Clate Mask—Not Having a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System Is Costing You from 2021-10-11T09:00
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 ...
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#40: How To Grow Your Business When You Feel Stuck from 2021-10-04T09:00
Growing your business can feel like a constant and overwhelming guessing game. That's exactly what this week's guest, Sheri Rowney, owner of Harmonized Brain Center, was facing when she came to ...
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#39: Cathy Heller—Ditch Your Day Job and Turn Your Passion Into Profit from 2021-09-27T09:00
#38: Tanya Dalton—Get Unstuck and Find Your Passion in Work (and in Life) from 2021-09-20T09:00
#37: Hala Taha—How to Develop an Internship Program to Fill Your Talent Pool from 2021-09-13T09:00
#36: Scott Jeffrey Miller—Marketing Strategies That Stand the Test of Time from 2021-09-06T09:00
Want to beat the competition every time, without having the lowest price in the market? First, make it unbelievably easy to buy from you. Second, surprise and delight customers by taking the ext...
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#35: Bill Haslam—Leading with Empathy When Your People are Divided from 2021-08-30T09:00
Some believe being a strong leader means having all the answers and ruling with an iron fist. But unfortunately for them, they don't last long. It's only when you lead with empathy an...
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#34: Erin Meyer—Rewrite the Rules for Growing Your Business from 2021-08-23T09:00
Hard work is irrelevant. Be radically honest. And never, ever try to please your boss. Would you believe these are the rules Netflix has lived by to reach their stratospheric level of...
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Marketing Made Simple #9: Give Your Customers a "Happily Ever After" from 2021-08-18T09:00
Never assume people will understand how your brand can change their lives. You need to clearly tell your customer how buying your product will end in their success. This is best way t...
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#33: Doug Keim—How to Attract, Hire and Manage Top Talent from 2021-08-16T09:00
Hiring and managing top talent to grow your business can be overwhelming. Without a clear process to thoroughly qualify potential hires, you could find yourself on-boarding your uncle...
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Marketing Made Simple #8: Save Your Customers from Failure from 2021-08-11T09:00
A story lives and dies based on one question: Will the hero succeed or will they fail? This is also true for your marketing. You need to tell your customer what’s at stake if they don...
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#32: Governor Bill Lee: How Investing in Your Employees Can Pay Off from 2021-08-09T09:00
When running a growing team, developing your employees is no small feat. Today’s conversation with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee offers guidance and a solid example of how you can educate and stre...
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#32: Governor Bill Lee—How Investing in Your Employees Can Pay Off from 2021-08-09T09:00
When running a growing team, developing your employees is no small feat. Today’s conversation with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee offers guidance and a solid example of how you can educate and stre...
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Marketing Made Simple #7: Challenge Your Customers to Take Action from 2021-08-04T09:00
In a story, a character never takes action on their own. They need to be challenged. The same is true for your customer! As the guide in your customer’s story, you must let them know ...
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#31: Koula Callahan—How to Conduct a Great Exit Interview from 2021-08-02T09:00
When one of your team members decides to leave your company, even for the best reasons, it is crucial to conduct a great exit interview. Without one you are missing an opportunity to ...
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Marketing Made Simple #6: Customers Never Trust a Guide Without a Plan from 2021-07-28T09:00
You should always begin your customer's story by identifying what they want then define their problem to spark interest in how you can help them overcome that problem. Next, reveal yo...
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#30: John Maxwell—The Proven Steps You Need to Create Change from 2021-07-26T09:00
We live in a time filled with conflict and uncertainty, feeling like we're stuck watching from the sidelines ready to give up. But even as we are constantly bombarded by our news and ...
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Marketing Made Simple #5: Your Customers Are Looking for a Guide, Not a Hero from 2021-07-21T09:00
Many businesses feel like they have something to prove and position themselves as the hero in their story. But customers aren't looking for another hero, they're looking for a guide! ...
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#29: Frank Calderoni—Why Downplaying the Importance of Character-Led Culture Will Cost You from 2021-07-19T09:00
The character of your business is a critical driver of sustained success. Without character, there is no trust. So if your customers are reluctant to commit to buying your products or...
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Marketing Made Simple #4: What Specific Problem Do You Solve For Customers? from 2021-07-14T09:00
Can you name the specific problem your business solves for your customers? Identifying your customers' problem deepens their interest in the story you invite them in and shows you tru...
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#28: David Eagleman—Break Free of Your Soul-Sucking Routine from 2021-07-12T09:00
Sometimes it can feel like you’re constantly stuck in the same soul-sucking routine day after day, like a hamster in a wheel. And even if it's not draining all your energy, it can sti...
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Marketing Made Simple #3: Discover What Your Customer Really Wants from 2021-07-07T09:00
As a brand, you must define what your customer wants. As soon as you define that, a story question forms in their mind: Can this brand really help me get what I want? Without...
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#27: Juliet Funt—Reclaim Your Focus and Productivity from 2021-07-05T09:00
Have a minute? If you're like most business leaders today, the answer is probably no. But you need open windows of time during the day in order to thrive, especially if you'...
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Marketing Made Simple #2: Invite Your Customers Into a Beautiful Story from 2021-06-30T08:00
In every great story, the main character goes on a journey and by the end she transforms from zero to hero. This is called identity transformation. The same is true for your ...
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#26: Josh Linkner—Five Strategies for Escaping a Creative Rut from 2021-06-28T09:00
Running a business, you constantly run into challenges that need creative solutions. But what happens when you've hit a creative rut and time is ticking? This episode's special guest Josh Linkne...
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Marketing Made Simple #1: Donald Miller—The Framework That Makes Marketing Easy from 2021-06-23T09:00
Does your company have a clear message? If not, it could be costing you thousands or more! That's exactly why we've invited Donald Miller, author of Building a StoryBrand and Marketing Made Simp...
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#25: Joshua DuBois—Get the Most Out of the Post-COVID Spending Boom from 2021-06-21T09:00
The post-COVID spending boom is coming! Is your business positioned to get the most out of it? Joshua DuBois, co-founder and CEO of Gauge.ai, returns to ...
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Marketing Made Simple Launches Next Week on June 23! from 2021-06-16T09:00
Showing your customer exactly how your product can transform their life is essential if you want your business to win! It's called identity transformation and in an upcoming episode of Marketing...
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#24: Greg McKeown—Experiencing Burnout? How to Reprioritize! from 2021-06-14T13:19:07
We tend to equate success with working hard and think anything worth getting is worth working for, no matter the cost. But once we reach the level success we've dreamt about, we’re too burnt out...
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Introducing Our New Podcast: Marketing Made Simple! from 2021-06-09T09:00
If your company does not have a clear message, it could be costing you thousands if not more! But don't worry because our brand new Marketing Made Simple podcast is here for you and here's a tea...
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#23: Carey Lohrenz—Equipping Yourself to Perform Under Pressure from 2021-06-07T09:00
Are you feeling helpless or stuck in perpetual chaos emerging into the post-COVID landscape? Today's guest, Carey Lohrenz, author of Span of Control, offers a solution. As the first fem...
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#22: Ellen Bennett—Learn To Stop Overthinking and Take Action from 2021-05-31T09:00
Have you been trying to start up a business but keep dragging your heals overthinking every detail? If so, you need to listen to this episode! Special guest, Ellen Bennett, author of Dream F...
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#21: Charles Koch&Brian Hooks—How to Become the Best Version of Yourself from 2021-05-24T09:00
This week we're asking the question, "What would happen if you shift the need to control to a need to empower?" Special guests Charles Koch and Brian Hooks, co-authors of Believe ...
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#20: Ryan Deiss—The Digital Marketing Strategy Your Business Needs [Part 2] from 2021-05-17T08:00
Special guest, Ryan Deiss, digital marketing expert and CEO of Digital Marketer, is back to continue guiding you step-by-step through a digital marketing strategy that will help your ...
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#19: Ryan Deiss—The Digital Marketing Strategy Your Business Needs [Part 1] from 2021-05-10T07:30
These days your business needs an effective digital marketing strategy not only to keep up with the competition but in order for it to fly far and fast. Without one, you could be head...
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Get Coached—"How Can I Protect Cash Flow?" from 2021-05-04T18:11:14
What mystery about growing your business is overwhelming you? Let us know and submit your business question to BusinessMadeSimple.com/...
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#18: Leah Glover Hayes—Three Keys to Success from 2021-05-03T06:00
Most people think success is a solo endeavor – you have to do it alone and there's no one else who can help you get there. But the reality is that we are surrounded by resources and people who c...
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Get Coached—How Do I Create a Lead Magnet to Drive Revenue? from 2021-04-27T19:23:55
What mystery about growing your business has you stuck? Let us know and submit your business question to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Questi...
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Get Coached—"How Do I Create a Lead Magnet to Drive Revenue?" from 2021-04-27T17:23:55
What mystery about growing your business has you stuck? Let us know and submit your business question to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Questi...
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#17: Tom Eisenmann—Is Your Start-up Destined to Fail? from 2021-04-26T09:00
The failure rate for startups is 90%. That means 9 out of 10 businesses will fail! It doesn’t have to be this way though. If you know the patterns causing these failures and avoid them, your cha...
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Get Coached—"How Do I Target the Right Client?" from 2021-04-20T09:00
What mystery about growing your business are you stuck trying to solve? Let us know and submit your business question to BusinessMadeS...
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#16: Tyler Reagin—How To Lead Something You Didn’t Start from 2021-04-19T09:00
No matter what your role is within your business, there will be a time when you need to step in and take over something somebody else has built. Not knowing how to manage that transition could p...
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#15: Allison Fallon—How and Why Should You Write Your Story? from 2021-04-12T09:00
You know you have a story to tell but struggle how to even begin telling it. Where should you start? Is it captivating? Who really wants to hear your story? It's overwhelming. That's ...
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#14: Joshua DuBois—How Can Your Business Ride the Post-COVID Wave? from 2021-04-05T09:00
The post-COVID wave: most of us are thinking about it but few of us feel prepared for it. What's going to happen to our businesses? How will consumer behavior change? What exactly is this "new n...
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#13: Michael Hyatt—Can You Grow Your Business Working Six Hour Days? from 2021-03-29T09:00
On this week’s episode we’re answering the question, “Is it possible to grow your business working only six hour days?” Michael Hyatt, co-author of the new book “Win At Work & Succeed At Life,” ...
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#12: John Lee Dumas—Is It Worth It To Create an Online Platform? from 2021-03-22T09:00
It feels like just about everyone is trying to "build their online platform" these days. But only the people who do it right are the ones that reap the benefits. And yes -- there is a...
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#11: Vik Harrison—What You Really Need to Grow Your Non-Profit from 2021-03-15T09:00
This week we’re answering the question: How can non-profits who want to fundraise less, raise more money and build a community of monthly givers? Special guest, Vik Harrison of Charity:...
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#10: John Lowry—Six Things You Need to Become a Great Negotiator from 2021-03-08T10:00
You’re negotiating all the time without even knowing it. And that’s a problem, because your success in life depends on how well you can negotiate. That's why in this week's episode we're teachin...
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#9: Martin Lindstrøm—Embrace Empathy to Grow Your Business from 2021-03-01T10:00
This week Martin Lindstrøm, author of The Ministry of Common Sense and expert at helping businesses around the world unleash their common sense, joins Don, Koula and J.J.
#8: How Do You Make Sure You Never Run Out of Cash? from 2021-02-22T10:00
Run out of cash and your business will crash! That's why in this final episode of our seven-part series, How...
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#7: How Can You Keep Overhead from Getting Out of Hand? from 2021-02-15T10:00
A coke machine in the break room or a food truck party for your staff might sound like a fun idea. But the reality is – that’s overhead, and it’s slowing your bus...
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#6: The Secrets to Creating Products That Sell from 2021-02-08T10:00
There’s a myth that says it takes dozens of bad product ideas to uncover one good one. The problem is, that means you’re sending revenue down the drain. In part f...
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#5: Jamie Kern Lima—How to Overcome Your Fear of Selling from 2021-02-01T10:00
If you’re running your own business then you know selling your product can be a challenge. Whether it's finding leads, crafting the perfect pitch or dealing with ...
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#4: The Proven Framework to Close Any Sales Deal from 2021-01-25T10:00
You’ve got no shortage of customers in your pipeline, but getting them to sign on the dotted line? That’s a completely different story. In Part Four of our series...
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#3: How Does A Business Die? Our Detectives Are On The Case! from 2021-01-18T10:00
Here’s the sad reality: countless businesses close their doors every day. It’s not always for the same reason, and sometimes, the problems in a business totally s...
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#2: What All Great Leaders Have in Common from 2021-01-11T10:00
What if leadership wasn’t about rallying your team around a mission or being liked? What if great leadership meant mastering seven core competencies that actually...
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#1: What You Really Need to Know to Grow Your Business from 2021-01-04T10:00
In this inaugural episode of the Business Made Simple podcast, our hosts, Donald Miller, Dr. J.J. Peterson and Koula Callahan explain how a business really works and ...
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#233: The Best of 2020—Our Biggest Takeaways for Business Leaders from 2020-12-28T10:00
Well, friends, we did it! We’ve wrapped on yet another year of the Building a StoryBrand Podcast. And you know what that means: it’s time for the annual “Best of”...
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#232: Joshua DuBois—How Should You Change Your Business? from 2020-12-21T10:00
There is no doubt we’re all craving a return to normalcy. But is getting back to the way things were what your customers actually want? Joshua DuBois, market research expert and CEO o...
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#231: 10 Characteristics of Every Value-Driven Professional from 2020-12-14T10:00
There are specific qualities that highest paid people possess. I don’t mean integrity or honesty or kindness — those are characteristics you have to have in order to be a decent human. I’m talki...
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#230: Paula Faris—Three Keys to Uncovering Your Purpose and Finding Meaning in Life from 2020-12-07T10:00
Have you ever found yourself feeling a bit...meh.. about your career trajectory? You’re proud of what you’ve accomplished, and you should be. But you just can’t ...
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#229: Elida Field—How to Go From “Starving Artist” to Savvy Business Owner from 2020-11-30T10:00
Many artists think sheer talent and creativity are all they need to turn their art into a lucrative business. Sadly, here’s what usually ends up happening: they r...
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BONUS—A Word About Tough Conversations with Friends and Family This Holiday from 2020-11-26T03:01:16
In a candid moment from his back porch, Don shares a few ways you can break through the noise at the dinner table this Thanksgiving and focus on what really matters--sharing love and connection ...
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#228: Matthew McConaughey—Are Those Who “Trust In Fate” Doomed to a Boring Life? from 2020-11-23T10:00
Fate is a terrible writer -- and it shouldn’t be the one in the driver’s seat of your life. But there has to be a balance between fate and control, right? Matthew...
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#227: How a Life Plan Will Give You a Deep Sense of Meaning from 2020-11-16T10:00
We all want to live a meaningful life, but if we’re honest, we’ve been letting fate author our story for way too long. A meaningful life doesn’t happen when we le...
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#226: Seth Godin—How to Become More Creative - Even if You Think You Aren’t from 2020-11-09T10:00
Most people think there are those who are “just born” creative, and those who just aren’t. Seth Godin would disagree. He believes that creativity, like riding a b...
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#225: Lee LeFever—What to Do When Your Business Slows Down&Money Stops Coming In from 2020-11-02T10:00
Your business can’t always be booming. So what do you do when it feels like everything is slowing down? If you’re like most people, you’ll probably panic -- but L...
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#224: The Canlis Brothers—What’s (Actually) Possible For Your Business? from 2020-10-26T09:00
When COVID-19 hit, everyone scrambled to pivot their businesses. And our friends at the Canlis restaurant in Seattle were no exception. They took their fine-dinin...
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#223: Daniel Harkavy—Is 2020 a Total Wash for Business Leaders? from 2020-10-19T09:00
The beginning of the pandemic felt like being chased by a tiger. For a lot of us, this is the first time we’re getting to slow down and catch our breath. This wee...
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#222: Hal Runkel—What Leadership and Parenting Have in Common from 2020-10-12T09:00
If you’ve ever tried to wrangle a screaming preschooler into a car, you know what the worst days of leading a team feel like. Managing a team and parenting a smal...
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#221: Miles Adcox—Should You Really Keep Emotions Out of the Workplace? from 2020-10-09T18:11:55
How many times have you been told to leave your emotions at the door? Probably too many to count. But when you’re sitting at your desk with chest pains or feel yo...
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#220: Robbie Kellman Baxter—Three Keys to Making Passive Revenue from 2020-09-28T09:00
You want recurring revenue for your business. The thing is — you just aren’t sure if you have what it takes to create something people will actually buy. It stink...
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#219: How to Make Any Communication Campaign a Success from 2020-09-21T09:00
You have great ideas that have the power to transform your business. But it’s hard to get people to pay attention. What you need is a proven framework that makes ...
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#218: Sherman Merricks—Two Characteristics the Most Profitable Business Leaders Have in Common from 2020-09-14T09:00
Building a profitable business takes a lot of hard work. But when you boil it down -- there are two characteristics every profitable business leader has in common...
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#217: Lee Hartley Carter—How to Persuade Any Audience from 2020-09-07T09:00
If you’ve ever tried to convince someone your position is right, you know it can feel like talking to a brick wall. But what if you were just going about persuasi...
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#216: Nir Eyal—The Secret to Staying Focused at Work from 2020-08-31T09:00
Life is busy. Between email notifications, calendar reminders, and your wandering mind, it’s easy to let distractions rule the day. But what if staying focused an...
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#215: Gary Hamel—Why Micromanagement is Killing Your Business from 2020-08-24T09:00
You’ve worked hard to grow your business, so you want to make sure that every little thing is done right. But what if there were parts that would be more successful if you let someone else take ...
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#214: Dan Heath—Why You Need to Solve Problems Before They Happen from 2020-08-17T09:00
We have two options when we’re faced with a problem. We can either resolve it and walk away or figure out why it’s happening in the first place. It’s tempting to ...
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#213: Nicole Walters—The Missing Ingredient in Your Business Strategy from 2020-08-10T09:00
When you know your product or service will make your customer’s life better and you have the confidence to back it up, your business strategy is foolproof. But mo...
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#212: Tiffani Bova—How to Achieve (Smart) Growth for Your Company from 2020-08-03T09:00
Tiffani Bova is an executive at Salesforce and the author of Growth IQ. Her strategies have helped companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM take their business t...
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#211: Rory Vaden—Why You Need a Personal Brand from 2020-07-27T09:00
The most well-recognized thought leaders have one thing in common: an irresistible personal brand. But for those of us without a platform, it’s hard to know where...
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#210: Ryan Holiday—The Best Leaders Know How to Be Still from 2020-07-20T09:00
Great leaders have a superpower that helps them stay centered while the world spins around them. They know how to be st...
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#209: Adrienne Bankert—Your Secret Weapon to Becoming Unbeatable at Work from 2020-07-13T09:00
Succeeding at work takes a high level of competency. But today’s podcast guest believes you have an even greater superpower — kindness. Adrienne Bankert, ABC News...
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#208: Stephen M. R. Covey—The Key to Creating Great Workplace Culture from 2020-07-06T09:00
Trust is the foundation for any great relationship. But have you ever thought about what role trust plays at work? Work environments without trust are both exhaus...
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#207: Bob Goff—Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Dream Big from 2020-06-29T09:00
We all set goals in life. But for many of us -- the road stops there. We make plans to buy a bigger house or take the next step in our career without ever stoppin...
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#206: How to Stop Losing Deals -- for Good from 2020-06-22T09:00
If you’re like most businesses, you’ve probably lost more deals this year than you’d like to admit. And if you’re being honest, you actually don’t understand why ...
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#205: John Ruhlin—How Giving Gifts Can Grow Your Business from 2020-06-15T09:00
Giving gifts is an essential part of building relationships in business. But most business leaders only think about gifts when it’s somebody’s birthday or they’re...
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#204: Curt Richardson—Secrets to Building a $10M Business from 2020-06-08T09:00
Growing your business to $10M can be hard work -- but it doesn’t have to be. On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Curt Richardson, founder of Otterbox, abou...
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#203: Dave Hollis—Stop Believing These 7 Lies About Leadership from 2020-06-01T09:00
It’s not often that an author chooses to be vulnerable in a business book. But that’s exactly what co-founder of The Hollis Co., Dave Hollis decided to do. In his...
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#202: Chris Guillebeau—How to Plant a Money Tree and Make an Extra $1k THIS Week from 2020-05-25T09:00
If you’re like most people -- the economy might be keeping you up at night. But what if you were able to use this season as a chance to change your mindset AND ma...
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#201: James Clear—The Secret to a Successful Product Launch from 2020-05-18T09:00
What would it be like to release a product without any platform, customer base, or name recognition? That’s exactly where James Clear found himself when he releas...
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#200: Mike Michalowicz—The Step-By-Step Plan for Fixing Your Business from 2020-05-11T09:00
Right now, most business leaders finally have time to work on the things that have always bothered them about their business. But improving a business is like ope...
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#199: Michael Hyatt—How to Become a Vision-Driven Leader from 2020-05-04T09:00
Most people believe they fall into one of two categories when it comes to their leadership style: those who cast a vision for the company and those who get stuff ...
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#198: Michael Brody-Waite—What Drug Addicts and Great Leaders Have in Common from 2020-04-27T09:00
What if the best leaders actually have more in common with drug addicts than anyone else? That’s exactly what Michael Brody-Waite, author of Listen
#197: Joel Peterson—How to Rebuild Your Business After a Crisis from 2020-04-20T09:00
After any crisis, there comes a time to rebuild. But it can be hard to know where to begin. On this episode, Joel Peterson is sharing foundational strategies for ...
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#196—Your Checklist for Getting Through a Crisis from 2020-04-13T09:00
When the team at StoryBrand HQ realized everything was about to change, we jumped right into a plan that would help us survive these uncertain times. Now, we’re sharing that plan with you. Join ...
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#195: Stephen Mansfield—Nine Secrets to Leading During a Crisis from 2020-04-06T09:00
Winston Churchill was no stranger to leading during a crisis. He led his country through World War I, World War II, an economic crisis, and much more. And he has 9 things that made him an effect...
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#194—Three Keys to Managing Stress Through COVID-19 from 2020-03-30T09:00
Don and J.J. give you three strategies to manage anxiety through the COVID-19 crisis. It’s possible for your business to survive, and even thrive, after the dust settles -- but you have to know ...
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#193: Jon Gordon—How to Keep Moving Forward in Times of Stress from 2020-03-23T09:00
The coronavirus is disrupting careers, lifestyles, and peoples’ overall sense of calm. These are inevitably difficult times, and most business leaders are overwhelmed trying to decide what to do...
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#192: Howard Partridge—The One Thing Every Successful Leader Has in Common from 2020-03-16T09:00
Most business leaders have a surplus of great ideas, but get stuck at one crucial step -- implementation. When businesses don’t implement their ideas, growth beco...
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#191: Bruce Deel—Find Your Purpose by Taking More Risks from 2020-03-09T09:00
As a business leader, you have to take risks. But for most people, taking even the smallest risk can feel terrifying. This week’s guest, Bruce Deel, has a differe...
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#190: Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler—Could conflict at work actually be a good thing? from 2020-03-02T10:00
Workplace drama is why so many employees dread Monday mornings and struggle to work as a team. And unfortunately, nobody is immune to it. But what if conflict did...
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#189: Jeremy Vallerand—Three Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit With Storytelling from 2020-02-24T10:00
If you run a nonprofit, you’ve probably wondered whether the StoryBrand Framework will work for you. Here’s a secret -- it totally will! But don’t just take our w...
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#188: Doug Keim— Why You Need a Coach Instead of a Cheerleader from 2020-02-17T10:00
Good business coaches can make a big difference in the success of your company. But if your “coach” just roots for you from the sidelines, they might actually be ...
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#187: Ben Weprin—How to Create A Magical Brand from 2020-02-10T10:00
As a StoryBrand podcast listener, you know all about creating great marketing. But do you know how to create a great brand? Crafting a brand that gets people exci...
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#186: Dr. Wayne Baker—Unlock the Power of Asking for Help from 2020-02-03T10:00
People can’t help you if they don’t know what you need. But it’s hard to ask for help -- so you usually wind up just doing the job yourself. Dr. Wayne Baker, auth...
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#185: Shelle Rose Charvet—How to Learn What Your Customers Want (And Make More Money) from 2020-01-27T10:00
Have you ever wished you could just read your customers’ minds and know exactly how to sell them your product? Spoiler alert: telepathy is impossible, but today’s...
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#184: Allan Langer—Five Secrets to Pricing Your Product from 2020-01-20T10:00
Could your price actually become a selling point for your product? On today’s podcast, author and speaker Allan Langer shares his secret to pricing products in a ...
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#183: Michele Cushatt—How to be Vulnerable Without Risking Control from 2020-01-13T10:00
We don't have very many emotionally healthy leaders anymore, and the ones who are don't get the microphone. We often feel like we're being led by a bunch of adult...
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#182: Jeff Henderson—Build Your Business by Taking a Stand from 2020-01-06T10:00
In today’s culture, standing for something important and sticking to it takes guts, but it’s also one of the fastest ways to grow your business or nonprofit. On t...
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#181: The Best of 2019—Our Biggest Takeaways for Business Leaders from 2019-12-30T10:00
As you kick off the new decade (!), take a moment to reflect on how you’re growing as a business leader. This episode can help. We’ve compiled the best and brightest insights from 2019's episode...
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#180: How to Create a Personal Life Plan Before 2020 from 2019-12-23T10:00
So many people have everything they need to succeed but get in their own way. A lack of confidence often keeps people from achieving their potential. Sound famili...
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#179: Chanda Bell—Believing in the Magic of Your Mission from 2019-12-16T10:00
When Chanda Bell’s family sold 5,000 units of the “Elf on the Shelf” book and doll in its first season in 2005, they knew they were onto something. With 11 millio...
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#178: How You and Your Family Can Live a Richer Story in 2020 from 2019-12-09T10:00
Many individuals and families are living in a "narrative void." Without a sense of purpose, mission or agency, we drift through life feeling unfulfilled and sometimes even depressed. In this spe...
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#177: Jon Gordon—How to Create a Positive Team Culture from 2019-12-02T10:00
No one creates success alone. And the most successful teams are positive ones that are continuously strive to get better. But how do you create a positive culture...
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#176: Proof that Narrative-Based Marketing Will Work For You from 2019-11-25T10:00
In this episode, Koula Callahan interviews our own Dr. J.J. Peterson about his doctoral dissertation on StoryBrand Narrative Marketing. Don’t just tell your custo...
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#175: James Clear—How to Hack Your Habits to Achieve Lasting Change from 2019-11-18T10:00
If you approach creating a habit with drudgery, you won’t stick with it. The key is to create pleasure around healthy habits so they’re more likely to stick. Toda...
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#174: Dr. Kelly Goldsmith—Can Scarcity Make Your Marketing More Generous? from 2019-11-11T10:00
What will your customers lose if they don’t make a timely decision to buy your product or service? That’s the power of scarcity, and it’s one of the oldest tools ...
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#173: Ian Morgan Cron—Thriving in Relationships with Every Enneagram Type [Part 2] from 2019-11-04T10:00
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#172: Ian Morgan Cron—Thriving in Relationships with Every Enneagram Type [Part 1] from 2019-10-28T09:00
Life and business revolve around relationships. That means things can get messy fast. Our unconscious motivations can sometimes derail communications, creating ob...
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#171: Megan Hyatt Miller—How to Focus Your Life and Business from 2019-10-21T09:00
Most of us are good at setting goals. But accomplishing them? That’s another story. Today’s digitally native world constantly vies for our attention and energy, t...
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#170: Pat Flynn—Practical Tips that Will Help You Grow a List of Super Fans from 2019-10-14T09:00
What can you do in your business to turn casual customers into super fans? On this episode of the podcast, Donald Miller talks with online marketing expert Pat Fl...
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#169: Rebekah Lyons—The Magic of “Less” to Manage Stress from 2019-10-07T09:00
You may not even realize it, but you’re stressed out. Today’s modern world is undermining all our efforts to live a full and productive life. In this episode, Reb...
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#168: Claire Díaz-Ortiz—5 Ways to Become a Social Media Master from 2019-09-30T09:00
If you lead a business, you’re in the public eye. That means people are talking about you and your brand on social media – even if you don’t realize it. Today’s g...
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#167: Nancy Duarte—How to Craft a More Powerful Story Using Data from 2019-09-23T09:00
Our cups overfloweth with data. But creating a story with data can feel like drinking from a firehose. These days, powerful presentations are less about stand-and...
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#166: Ambassador John Cotton Richmond—How to Frame a Mission to Get Maximum Buy-In from 2019-09-16T09:00
How do you frame a mission, get buy-in for it, and then make it work? That’s what we’re discussing in this episode with U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Trafficking i...
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#165: Gary Haugen—What Can Business Leaders Do About Human Trafficking? from 2019-09-09T09:00
It’s time for corporations, businesses, and consumers to wise up about how supply chains play a role in human trafficking around the world. While there are more s...
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#164: Brooke Allison—Practical Tips That Will Help You Play the Guide from 2019-09-02T09:00
Local businesses are the heartbeat of a local economy. But to succeed, they have to play the guide. In this episode, our own Koula Callahan interviews Brooke Alli...
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#163: Marissa Orr—Rethinking Power in the Workplace from 2019-08-26T09:00
Marissa Orr, a former executive at Google and Facebook, is a self-proclaimed Corporate Rebel, and in her new book, Lean Out, she challenges the notion that women ...
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#162: Scott Miller—A Crash Course on Management from 2019-08-19T09:00
Leaders are the lynchpin in company culture. So how do you identify and develop great ones within your business? Today on the podcast, we talk to management exper...
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#161: Lindsey Pollak—How to Create a Thriving Workplace Culture from 2019-08-12T09:00
Millennials want to work from home or a totally open office space – and have unlimited time off – right? Wrong. On today’s podcast, Lindsey Pollak, a leading expe...
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#160: Cal Newport—How to Digitally Declutter Your Life from 2019-08-05T09:00
Most of us have a love-hate relationship with our smartphones and digital media. The technology is here to stay, so how can we keep social media and apps like Sla...
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#159: Keith Cunningham—5 Simple Ideas That Will Help You Avoid Dumb Business Mistakes from 2019-07-29T09:00
Captain Obvious here: Successful businesses don’t do stupid stuff.
Of course we all know that, but running a busine...
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#158: Adam Savage—7 Eye-Opening Ways To Be More Creative from 2019-07-22T09:00
“Well, I’m not really a creative type.”
Today on the podcast, Adam Savage (host of the popular show Mythbus...
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#157: Dr. John Townsend—Energize Your Life With These 7 Key Relationships from 2019-07-15T09:00
If you’re a leader, you need energy. But if you don’t have the right people in your life, you’ll always feel drained. On today’s podcast, Dr. John Townsend shares...
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#156: Craig Detweiler—3 Practical Ways to Tell a Compelling Brand Story on Social Media from 2019-07-08T09:00
We all know we’re supposed to be using social media to build our brands. But how can we do it in a way that truly serves our customers, too? Craig Detweiler is a ...
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#155: David Epstein—Why You Don’t Need to Specialize in Order to Succeed from 2019-07-01T09:00
If you manage a team, you may think you need a collection of top-notch specialists. But you’ll second-guess that strategy after you listen to today’s podcast. Dav...
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#154: Alden Mills—4 Leadership Lessons from a Navy SEAL Commander from 2019-06-24T09:00
Leadership is tough enough from your comfy cubicle. Now, imagine doing it on the front lines as a Navy SEAL. That’s exactly what today’s podcast guest has done. F...
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#153: Ken Coleman—The 5 Types of People Who Can Skyrocket Your Success from 2019-06-17T09:00
What’s the biggest factor in our success? It’s not what we do. It’s who we’re in proximity to. Today on the podcast, Ken Coleman tells us how to surround ourselve...
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#152: Dr. Wanda Wallace—Do You Have to “Know It All” to Be a Good Leader? from 2019-06-10T09:00
If you’re a leader, you probably got your role by being an expert in your field. So what happens when you need to broaden your leadership role and oversee people ...
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#151: Kevin Kruse—7 Old-School Leadership Principles You Need to Ditch ASAP from 2019-06-03T09:00
You may not even realize it, but a lot of our “traditional” principles of leadership don’t fit today’s modern world. In this episode, Kevin Kruse will help you di...
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#150: Les McKeown—5 Practical Ways to Scale Your Business for Maximum Profit from 2019-05-27T09:00
If you’re a visionary leader, you know how to inspire your company with big ideas. But you may not know how to scale your company with the right processes and hir...
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#149: Mike Michalowicz—7 Steps to Follow So Your Business Runs Itself from 2019-05-20T09:00
Could you take a month-long vacation from your business without things falling apart? One of our favorite guests, Mike Michalowicz, returns with seven steps you c...
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#148: Joshua DuBois—Here’s Why Genuine Empathy is a Game Changer for Your Business from 2019-05-13T09:00
Great leadership starts with understanding your customers and your staff. But it doesn’t end there. To truly succeed, you need to be able to make genuine human co...
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#147: Susan David—How to Harness Your Emotions to Make Wiser Business Decisions from 2019-05-06T09:00
Do you want a team that’s collaborative and innovative? That means you’ll also have conflict and failure -- and all the messy emotions that come with them. On tod...
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#146: Josh Robbins—Is the Financial System Ripping You Off? from 2019-04-29T09:00
How much do financial markets actually impact your small business? More than you probably realize. And in this case, what you don’t know really can hurt you -- an...
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#145: How to “Recession Proof” Your Business from 2019-04-22T09:00
Nobody wants to talk about it, but a potential recession is looming. And that’s a scary thought for most business leaders.
But what if it was possible to make a a few changes in your busi...
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#144: Willie Robertson—The Inspiring Story of Entrepreneurship Behind “Duck Dynasty” from 2019-04-15T09:00
Behind Willie Robertson’s success in the reality show “Duck Dynasty” is a powerful story of American entrepreneurship. Today on the podcast, he and Don share an h...
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#143: Michael Hyatt—How to Stop Hustling So You Can Achieve What Really Matters from 2019-04-08T09:00
So much productivity “advice” these days will help you cut down your workload. That’s great! But if you fill that time back up again with more work, that’s a sure...
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#142: Shannon Sedgwick Davis—The Power of Using Your Business to Champion a Social Cause from 2019-04-01T09:00
Shannon Sedgwick Davis is the CEO of Bridgeway Foundation, the foundation arm of a capitol management firm that gives half of its profits away, and with that mone...
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#141: Sean Webb—How to Hack Your Emotions from 2019-03-25T09:00
Running a business can (and will) mess with your emotions. And when our emotions take over, the rational part of our brain shuts down. Not a good thing when you’r...
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#140: Mark Miller—The 5 Character Traits You Need to Become a Strong Leader from 2019-03-18T09:00
You may have the finely honed skills of a leader, but people won’t follow y...
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#139: Kirsten Powers—Behind the Scenes of the 24-Hour News Cycle from 2019-03-11T09:00
As a business leader, you’ve got to pay attention to what’s going on in the world. But with 24-hour news cycles, constant outrage, and endless “hot takes,” it can...
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#138: Chris Voss—3 Science-Backed Tactics That Will Make You a Master Negotiator from 2019-03-04T10:00
If you lead a business, you’re constantly negotiating -- even if you don’t realize it. Make sure no one’s taking advantage of you, with help from today’s guest. C...
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#137: Governor Bill Haslam—Leadership Lessons Straight from the Governor’s Office from 2019-02-25T10:00
As the Governor of Tennessee for the last eight years -- and a successful business leader before that -- Bill Haslam knows a lot about leadership. In this special episode of the Building a Story...
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#136: David Pursell—What If You Sold Your Product in a Crazy, Unexpected Way? from 2019-02-18T10:00
How did one family-owned business crank out a 90% conversion rate (!!!!) for their golf course fertilizer -- even when their product cost more than their competit...
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#135: Mathew Ford—How to Create “FOMO” and Make Your Marketing More Powerful from 2019-02-11T10:00
What will your customer miss out on if they don’t buy your product or service? That’s the power of “FOMO” - or “Fear of Missing Out.” And as marketers, it’s criti...
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#134: How To Motivate Your Customers To Take Action—with Tyler Ginn from 2019-02-04T10:00
It’s no secret that a strong call to action is key for creating great marketing material. But what does it look like to actually craft a call to action that peopl...
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#133: Horst Schulze—How to Lead With Vision So Your Brand Stands Out from 2019-01-28T10:00
The Ritz-Carlton is one of the most iconic brands in the world. And on this episode of the podcast, we welcome the visionary who built it, Horst Schulze. Listen
#132: Dean Nelson—Practical Tips That Will Help You Conduct More Meaningful Interviews from 2019-01-21T10:00
We all need to know how to conduct great interviews. Whether you’re hiring, networking, doing customer discovery, or even dating, you need to be able to ask quest...
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#131: Mike McHargue—The Science of Why Your Brand Needs a Villain from 2019-01-14T10:00
Want to make your brand’s messaging exponentially more powerful? Learn how to define a villain for your customers. That’s because our brains are hard-wired to pay...
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#130: Aaron James—How to Define What Your Customer Really Wants from 2019-01-07T10:00
What are you selling? Your quick answer may be “real estate” or “jewelry” -- but to really connect with customers, you need to understand the deeper value you off...
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#129: The Best of 2018—Our Biggest Takeaways for Business Leaders from 2018-12-31T10:00
As we close out the year and look ahead to 2019, take a moment to reflect on how you’re growing as a business leader. This podcast is a great place to start. We’v...
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#128: Jay Baer—Why You Need a Word-of-Mouth Marketing Strategy ASAP from 2018-12-24T10:00
Word of mouth plays a role in 50-90% of all buying decisions. But most of us have never actually sat down to outline a strategy that would get more customers talk...
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#127: Blake Mycoskie—Should Your Company Take a Stand on a Social Issue? from 2018-12-17T10:00
Should your company take a stand on a social issue? There’s no better person to ask than TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie. He and his team have built a thriving footwe...
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#126: Tina Sharkey—How to Build a Strong Brand Around Your Core Values from 2018-12-10T10:00
We business leaders like to talk about our "core values," but all too often, those values don't actually show up in our products, services, and business practices...
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#125: Ian Cron—How the Enneagram Can Make You a More Effective Leader from 2018-12-03T10:00
The Enneagram is a personality typing system that teaches there are nine basic personality styles in the world. These styles, or “Types,” deeply influence how we ...
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#124: Ian Cron—The Do’s and Don’ts of Leading Each Enneagram Type from 2018-11-26T10:00
The Enneagram is a personality typing system that teaches there are nine basic personality styles in the world. These styles, or “types,” deeply influence how we ...
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#123: Donald Miller and Andy Stanley—How Story Can Make You a Better Leader from 2018-11-19T10:00
By now you know the framework of story can transform your marketing. But how can story make you a better leader? Today on the StoryBrand podcast, the tables turn ...
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#122: Andy Stanley—5 Questions That Will Make Any Talk Clear and Memorable from 2018-11-12T10:00
Got something you need to communicate to a crowd? You KNOW it needs to be clear and memorable. But that’s easier said than done.
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#121: Jesse Cole—11 Surefire Ways to Delight Your Customers from 2018-11-05T10:00
How on earth does a summer league baseball team in Savannah, Georgia sell out every game?
Well, it has nothing to do with the baseball -- and everything to do with the team’s philosophy o...
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#120: 4 Simple Marketing Tasks That Will Turbocharge Your 4th Quarter from 2018-10-29T09:00
We’re gearing up for a strong economy this holiday season. Is your marketing ready? If you’re not sure, listen to this episode. Don and JJ talk through the four s...
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#119: Ben Malcolmson—Leadership Lessons from the NFL Sidelines from 2018-10-22T09:00
Leadership, character, performance, and competition. All part of our lives as business leaders -- and also the driving forces for sports teams.
#118: Jason Russell—The Power of Resilience When You Face Adversity from 2018-10-15T09:00
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#117: Michael Bungay Stanier—Coach Your Team to Success By Asking These 7 Questions from 2018-10-08T09:00
If you manage a team, it’s way too easy to just give advice and demand action. But if you want to get the best from your team so your business can grow, you’ve go...
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#116: Mike Michalowicz—How to Structure Your Business Finances to Maximize Profit from 2018-10-01T09:00
Sales minus expenses equals profit, right? Not exactly, according to Mike Michalowicz, our guest on today’s episode.
#115: Gina Bianchini—How to Build an Online Community for Your Customers from 2018-09-24T09:00
If you lead a business, you’ve got a huge opportunity to add value to your product or service. Trouble is, most everybody overlooks it.
#114: Dr. Arthur Laffer—How Taxes and Economic Policy Affect Your Business from 2018-09-17T09:00
- If you’re a business owner, then you know how to pay your taxes. But do you understand the basic economic principles of how those ... Listen
#113: Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson—Philanthropy, Parenthood, and What It’s Like to Be the Duchess from 2018-09-10T09:00
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York is on the podcast! Sarah Ferguson sat down with our correspondent, Allison Trowbridge, for an inspiring conversation about ...
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#112: Snoop Dogg’s Manager and Ben Rector Take Us Behind the Scenes of the Music Industry from 2018-09-03T09:00
In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at how music artists and managers develop their brands in a rapidly changing landscape. In part one, guest correspondent Allison Trowbridge interviews...
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#111: Go Behind the Scenes of the Songwriting Business—with Tom Douglas (legendary songwriter) and Troy Tomlinson (CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing) from 2018-08-27T09:00
Ever wondered how songs get written, pitched, and cut? How songwriters and publishers work together? How the creative process unfolds? The role publishers play in...
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#110: Joey Coleman—How to Stop Losing Customers from 2018-08-20T09:00
Your customers are leaving in droves. Today’s guest, Joey Coleman, has the research to back it up. So if you want to keep your customers and grow your business, d...
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#109: Rachel Botsman—How Trust Works in the Business World from 2018-08-13T09:00
We talk a lot about “trust” in our businesses. But a lot of us are getting it wrong. On this episode, Oxford lecturer and bestselling author Rachel Botsman joins ...
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#108: Daniel Coyle—3 Magic Ingredients That Every Strong Company Culture Has from 2018-08-06T09:00
A vibrant company culture is a silver bullet for success. But how does culture work? What makes it gel? On this episode, we talk with NYT bestselling author Danie...
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#107: Marc Ventresca—3 Myths About Entrepreneurship That May Be Holding You Back from 2018-07-30T09:00
What is the “ideal” entrepreneur like? The answer may surprise you. Why? Because our assumptions about what it takes to run a business don’t really line up with w...
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#106: Jenn Lim—How to Build a Positive Company Culture from 2018-07-23T09:00
There’s more to business than just making money. We want to make the world better, both for our customers and our employees. To do that, we need to create a compa...
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#105: Go Behind the Scenes of the Art World from 2018-07-16T09:00
Art helps us see the world in a new way. But the art world itself can feel pretty intimidating. Today on the Building a StoryBrand podcast, we talk with three art...
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#104: Armando Lopez—6 Failproof Tips for Hiring Amazing People from 2018-07-09T09:00
Hiring the right person can transform your business. Bring on the wrong person, and you can substantially set it back. So if you’re growing your team, don’t miss ...
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#103: What Works Better: A Physical Office or a Virtual One? from 2018-07-02T09:00
Do you really need a physical office space? Remote collaboration is easier than ever, and digital workplaces are on the rise. But how does each setup impact how w...
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#102: Dr. Lee Norton—Why You Need to Pay Attention to Mental Health at Work from 2018-06-25T09:00
If you read the headlines, you know our mental health is precious. But you also know it’s in jeopardy.
As business l...
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#101: Peter Smith—What in the World is Cryptocurrency? from 2018-06-18T09:00
We hear words like “cryptocurrency” and “blockchain” and “Bitcoin” and we know they’re supposedly the Next Big Thing. But what do they really mean? How are they r...
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#100: Bonnie St. John—How to Stop Mental Exhaustion So You Can Work Smarter from 2018-06-11T09:00
Why are we always mentally worn out?
As business leaders, we ask a lot of our brains every day. Decisions, creativit...
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#99: Business of Film—Go Behind the Scenes of the Cutthroat Movie Industry from 2018-06-04T09:00
Ever wonder what it’s like in the film industry? What it’s really like? Listen
#98: Branden Harvey—How to Use Social Media in a Dynamic, Irresistible Way from 2018-05-28T09:00
If you want to build a strong social media following without resorting to negativity, you’ll love today’s episode of the Building a StoryBrand podcast.
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#97: Too Faced Founders—How to Build an Authentic and Inviting (Billion Dollar) Brand from 2018-05-21T09:00
Growing a business is tough and risky.
And as pressures rise and competition emerges, we’re tempted to make compromi...
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#96: Vanessa Van Edwards—How to Become the Most Captivating Person in the Room from 2018-05-14T09:00
The awkward stops here, folks.
If you want to be more memorable and captivating when you talk to other people, then ...
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#95: How 3 Successful Companies Hire Smart, Quality People from 2018-05-07T09:00
Making a smart hiring decision can make you a ton of money. But the wrong choice can set your business back dramatically. So how can you make sure you’re hiring t...
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#94: Shark Tank's Daymond John—How to Grind Out Success on Your Own Terms from 2018-04-30T09:00
On the podcast today, we welcome Daymond John. He founded the iconic fashion brand FUBU. He kills it every week on Shark Tank. He is, without a doubt, successful....
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#93: Steve Cockram—How to Lead Your Team So Everyone Brings Their Best from 2018-04-23T09:00
If you want to build a team where everyone feels supported, heard, and ready to tackle big challenges, then you want to listen to this episode of the Building a S...
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#92: Bob Goff—Leading Without Fear and Loving Without Limits from 2018-04-16T09:00
Hustle and grind. Plan out everything. Protect your availability. That’s the typical advice business leaders get to “maximize our efficiency.”
#91: Shannon Miles—9 Ways to Create a Life Where Both Work and Family Can Thrive from 2018-04-09T09:00
You’re driven to lead your business well. But you want quality time with your family, too.
It’s a constant balancing...
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#90: Michael Hyatt—Redefining Productivity to Focus on What Actually Matters from 2018-04-02T09:00
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a productivity junkie. You love getting stuff done and being successful. You write down stuff you’ve already done just so ...
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#89: Ron Clark—10 Practical Ways to Build a Positive, Productive Team from 2018-03-26T09:00
If building a positive team at your organization feels like a uphill battle, this week’s podcast is for you. Ron Clark joins Donald Miller to share ten practical ...
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#88: Ryan Holiday—The Crazy Story of a Narrative War and the Conspiracy That Won It from 2018-03-19T09:00
The world around us is pretty bonkers.
Fortunately, that’s good for us as business leaders. Behind every headline, t...
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#87: Carey Lohrenz—Three Characteristics You Need to Be a Bold Leader from 2018-03-12T09:00
Why do organizations fail?
For countless reasons, of course, but at the root of every business failure you’ll find a...
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#86: Todd Herman—Why You’re Setting Goals Wrong (and How to Fix It) from 2018-03-05T10:00
90 days from now.
It’s not that far away, is it?
That’s all the time y...
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#85: Tim Arnold—How to Embrace Tension to Be a Stronger Leader from 2018-02-26T10:00
Left or right.
Justice or mercy.
Traditional or innovative.
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#84: Patrick Lencioni—3 Fundamentals You Need to Build a Strong Company Culture from 2018-02-19T10:00
It’s easy to spot weak company culture, isn’t it? We’ve all witnessed the politics, egos, and backstabbing. That kind of toxic environment makes it hard to do goo...
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#83: Rachel Hollis—5 Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Business With Social Media from 2018-02-12T10:00
So, at this point, you know you need a strong social media strategy to grow your business.
But it seems like the bes...
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#82: Scott Hamilton—How to Live More Like a Champion from 2018-02-05T10:00
When the Winter Olympics start this week, we’re going to be captivated by winners. We’ll get inspired by seeing years of hard work all come down to one moment of ...
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#81: Ron Carson—Insider Economic Advice to Help Business Leaders Win Big from 2018-01-29T10:00
These days, our economy shifts and evolves at light speed. It can be overwhelming and intimidating just to follow along with the news.
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#80: Bryan Miles—5 Surprising Ways a Smart Assistant Will Simplify Your Life from 2018-01-22T10:00
For your business to truly thrive, you’ve got to be good at delegation. You know this. But it’s so hard to relinquish control of your email, your calendar, and yo...
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#79: Dan Heath—How to Create Powerful Moments for the People You Serve from 2018-01-15T10:00
Have you ever felt like something is missing from your customers’ experience? Or that you and your team are just “going through the motions?”
#78: Daniel Pink—How to Stop Wasting Time and Start Wielding It from 2018-01-08T10:00
Do you always feel like you’re short on time?
Most days, it seems like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish everything that matters to us.
But what if the proble...
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#77: Miles Adcox—How to Make Fear Work for You in 2018 from 2018-01-01T10:00
We may hide it well, but the truth is most of us business leaders and executives suffer from the same fears that plagued us in middle school — appearing incompete...
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#76: The Best of 2017, Part 2 from 2017-12-25T10:00
Since it’s Christmas, we decided to wrap up all the practical advice from 2017 and give it to you in a single episode.
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#75: The Best of 2017, Part 1 from 2017-12-18T10:00
Get our most helpful advice from some of our favorite interviews in a single episode! As we close out the year, we’ve selected five big ideas from our conversatio...
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#74: Jerry Linenger—How to Accomplish Your Mission Under Extreme Pressure from 2017-12-11T10:00
You don’t get to meet an astronaut everyday. They’re really special people who beat terrific odds (less than 1%) to get where they are.
So what an honor it is to have Astronaut Jerr...
#73: Whitney Johnson—How to Protect Your Company in a World of Disruption from 2017-12-04T10:00
As consumers, we admire disruptors like Netflix, Uber, and Apple. But as a business leader, disruption can cause you to lose sleep at night. You’ve got to stay ah...
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#72: Todd Duncan—5 Rules That Will Help You Attract Loyal Customers from 2017-11-27T16:58:07
How much can poor customer service cost you?
The answer is more than you think. Donald Miller sits down with Todd Du...
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#71: Tricia Rose Burt—How to Reach Your Customers with These 3 Storytelling Principles from 2017-11-20T10:00
How can a professional storyteller help you grow your business?
Simple. Business is about persuading people to buy y...
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#70: Dorie Clark—How to Start a Business That Will Make You Money from 2017-11-13T10:00
If you’ve ever seriously thought about starting a business of your own, you’ve probably discovered how difficult it is to get good advice on how to do it.<...
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#69: Chris Hogan—4 Obstacles to a Happy Retirement and How to Overcome Them from 2017-11-06T10:00
You’re going to retire someday. And we’re not talking about just a few years of your life. People are living longer. More people will live to 100 than ever. So yo...
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#68: Charles Duhigg—Increase Your Productivity and Reclaim Your Life from 2017-10-30T09:00
Do you feel like no matter how hard you work, you’re always behind?
The worst part is you know of highly productive ...
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#67: Chris McChesney—The 4 Disciplines That Will Make You Win In Business from 2017-10-23T09:00
Does running your business feel like you’re caught in a whirlwind?
That ringing phone, the unexpected appointment, t...
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#66: Nancy Duarte—How to Crush that Upcoming Presentation from 2017-10-16T09:00
If you have an important, high-stakes presentation that needs to move people en masse in a given direction, Nancy Duarte is the person you’d call.
She’s written, visualized, and helped pe...
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#65: Donald Miller—The Framework That Makes Marketing Easy from 2017-10-09T09:00
This week my new book Building a StoryBrand is out! If you’ve been wanting to clarify your message pick it up today at Amazon or Barnes and Noble!...
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#64: Al Andrews—10 Things Powerful People Can Do to Not Screw Up Their Lives from 2017-10-02T09:00
Being successful isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.
I mean, look at the headlines. We can all name a few celeb...
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#63: Ray Edwards—8 Magic Phrases That Will Make You Money from 2017-09-25T09:00
If you’ve ever tried to write sales copy for your product, then you’ve probably felt the intimidation of the blank page.
Worse, when you’ve finally beat the blank page blues, your copy do...
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#62: Chris Guillebeau—How to Launch a Side Hustle That Will Make You a Profit in a Month from 2017-09-18T09:00
Ever thought about quitting your job to start a business of your own?
Not everyone is ready to risk a secure job to ...
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#61: Blake Mycoskie—The 3 Most Important Hires You Need to Make to Grow Your Business from 2017-09-11T09:00
If you had a chance to sit down with a world-renowned businessman, what would you ask?
As an entrepreneur, you’d lik...
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#60: Chase Reeves—4 Steps That Will Make You a Successful Entrepreneur from 2017-09-04T09:00
Do you feel like your job isn’t what you should be doing? Perhaps you hav...
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#59: Robert Sutton—How To Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt from 2017-08-28T09:00
Many of our favorite movies and TV shows portray jerks at work. From droning Lumbergh in Office Space, clueless Michael in The Office, to sleazy Mr. Hart in 9 to 5, we...
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#58: Craig Ross—Teams That Do Big Things Take These 7 Steps from 2017-08-21T09:00
Do you and your team members suffer from DSD — Distracted, Stressed, and Disconnected?
Sure, you believe in what your team is doing. And you believe in the people on your team. But it fe...
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#57: Anthony Iannarino—Energize Your Sales Abilities With These 7 Expert Tips from 2017-08-14T09:00
Are you in a sales slump? What if I told you the reason for your lagging sales isn’t the fluctuating market. Neither is it your product or company. It’s not even the competition. Top sellers acr...
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#56: David Covey and Stephan Mardyks—7 Traps That Can Tank Your Success (And How to Avoid Them) from 2017-08-07T09:00
Running a company can sometimes feel like a treacherous journey.
A bad financial decision will cost you a ton of money. If you don’t give enough attention to your relationships, you might...
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#55: Seth Godin—5 Huge Paradigm Shifts that Will Change the Way You Do Marketing from 2017-07-31T09:00
This week, we’re honored to welcome Seth Godin to the Building a StoryBrand podcast. Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last fifteen years, you recognize Seth Godin as a preeminent infl...
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#54: The Best of 2017 (So Far), Part 2 from 2017-07-24T09:00
If you want to grow your business, of course you’ve got to get the everyday stuff right: product quality, customer satisfaction, marketing, personnel, logistics, etc.
But there’s more to ...
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#53: The Best of 2017 (So Far), Part 1 from 2017-07-17T09:00
For these next two episodes, we’ve selected several excellent clips for you to revisit or catch up on what you may have missed. Summer is a time for recreation, rest and reflection. Because we’v...
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#52: David Horsager—The 8 Pillars of Trust that Will Make or Break Your Business from 2017-07-10T09:00
Why does trust matter so much in business?
In this episode of the Building a StoryBrand podcast, we’re going to show you how to build trust in your company. Donald Miller interviews David...
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#51: Molly Fletcher—6 Strategies that Will Help You Run Your Business Fearlessly from 2017-07-03T09:00
What do elite athletes have that business leaders need? A fearless mindset. In this episode of the Building a StoryBrand podcast, Donald Miller sits down with Molly Fletcher, a former sports age...
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#50: Ken Blanchard and Claire Diaz-Ortiz—How to Create a Mutually Beneficial Mentoring Relationship from 2017-06-26T09:00
How did you get to where you are now in your business?
I’m sure you could list a lot of factors. But every successful business leader will always point to specific people in their lives w...
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#49: Francis Jones—Are You Making These 8 Beginner Email Marketing Mistakes? from 2017-06-19T09:00
If you haven’t gotten serious about email marketing, it’s time.
In this episode of the Building a StoryBrand podcast...
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#48: Caitlin Crosby—3 Powerful Lessons for Aspiring Social Entrepreneurs from 2017-06-12T09:00
Imagine you see a homeless couple on the side of the road holding a sign that says “Ugly, Broke, and Hungry.”
You st...
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#47: Chris Anderson—6 Ways To Make Your Next Speech Absolutely Unforgettable from 2017-06-05T09:00
Go on, admit it. If you’re a business leader, you’ve stayed up late binge-watching -- no, not Game of Thrones Listen
#46: Luke Laird—An Inspiring Look at a Hit Songwriter’s Creative Process from 2017-05-29T09:00
Can you be both a disciplined, focused business leader and a deeply creative person?
For us here at StoryBrand, the answer is a resounding yes. In fact, the worlds of creatives and busine...
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#45: Auntie Anne Beiler—4 Ingredients You Need to Grow a Successful, Purpose-Filled Business from 2017-05-22T09:00
If you’ve ever smelled that warm and buttery smell in the mall, and minutes later, had an Auntie Anne’s pretzel in your hand, you’re not alone.
Auntie Anne’s has 2,000 locations in 26 cou...
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#44: Ernie Johnson—3 Life Lessons That Will Inspire You to Slow Down and Live Differently from 2017-05-15T09:00
Is it possible to live a life of service and sacrifice even while pursuing a career that matters deeply?
When you look at the life of sportscasting legend Ernie Johnson, Jr., you can’t he...
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#43: David McKeown—How to Predict Whether or Not Your Business Will Succeed from 2017-05-08T09:00
What if there were a roadmap that showed you all the major milestones your business was going to hit as it grows? Wouldn’t it be great to know what’s coming next and how to navigate well?
#42: Ian Cron—Can the Enneagram Make You a More Effective Leader? from 2017-05-01T09:00
The better we understand people, the better leaders we’ll be.
And one of the best tools for understanding yourself and those around you is the Enneagram.
If you haven’t encountered...
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#41: Allan Heinberg—3 Powerful Takeaways Marketers Can Learn from a Master Storyteller from 2017-04-24T09:00
What’s the most powerful tool in the world for captivating the human brain?
It’s storytelling.
As business leaders, sometimes we struggle to keep our audience’s attention for a few...
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#40: Juliet Funt—The Brutal Cost of Overload and How to Reclaim the Rest You Need from 2017-04-17T09:00
Most of us business leaders are glued to our phones. Work can feel all-consuming. We end each day fatigued and overloaded, and everything suffers as a result.
But life isn't supposed to l...
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#39: Chris Zook—How to Turbocharge Your Company’s Growth with "The Founder’s Mentality" from 2017-04-10T09:00
Why do some companies stay young, agile, and competitive, while others get bogged down and decline?
That’s the big question that this week's guest, Chris Zook, set out to answer. After ye...
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#38: Lee Cockerell—5 Lessons from a Disney Exec to Help You Develop Amazing People Skills from 2017-04-03T09:00
Why do leaders fail?
It’s not because they don’t know what they’re doing. It’s usually because they’ve failed to listen to and develop their staff. They’ve failed to respect and communica...
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#37: Mel Robbins—Hack Your Motivation and Accomplish More With This Surprisingly Simple Strategy from 2017-03-27T09:00
Motivation is overrated. If you want to accomplish the things that will grow your life and your business, you can’t rely on it.
And today’s guest on the Building a Story Brand podcast, Me...
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#36: Daniel Tardy—Nine Strategies That Will Make Your Meetings More Productive from 2017-03-20T09:00
Why are most meetings so awful?
A lot of us leave every meeting feeling like we’ve wasted our time and gotten nowhere on a problem -- only to get back to our desks farther behind on our “...
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#35: Elon Musk’s Biographer, Ashlee Vance—What Can Everyday Entrepreneurs Learn from the Life of Elon Musk? from 2017-03-13T09:00
There’s nobody like Elon Musk.
As the founder and CEO of both SpaceX and Tesla (among other ventures), he is arguably the world’s most visionary entrepreneur.
And on the podcast th...
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#34: Stephen Mansfield—10 Warning Signs of a Leadership Crash (and How to Fix Them) from 2017-03-06T10:00
Why do leaders crash and burn, taking their companies and families down with them? Is it the inevitable result of pressure or a character flaw? Or can it all be prevented?
In this episode...
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#33: Carrie Green—6 Steps That Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur from 2017-02-27T10:00
If you’re trying to start and grow a business, you know it’s not an easy road. Rewarding, yes. Eventful, yes. But easy? Not at all.
But like any journey, you’re better off if you’ve equip...
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#32: Greg McKeown—How to Live and Work with Radical Clarity from 2017-02-20T10:00
According to Greg McKeown, the author of Essentialism, most of us have been living under the assumption that we can have it all -- we just have to cram it all into our lives.
As ...
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#31: Mike Pacchione—8 Expert Tips That Will Make Your Next Speech Unforgettable from 2017-02-13T10:00
For business leaders, public speaking skills are critical. Whether you’re delivering a major keynote or simply leading a staff meeting, you’ve got to be able to engage your audience and communic...
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#30: Lee LeFever—Why You’re Confusing Your Customers and How to Fix It from 2017-02-06T10:00
As business leaders, we often get so focused on the details of our company that we forget to step back and understand things from our customers’ perspective.
As a result, we talk over our...
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#29: Chalene Johnson—How to Effectively Scale Your Business Without Losing Your Mind from 2017-01-30T10:00
We’re passionate about growing our businesses, aren’t we? But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In fact, the path of scaling a company is lined with landmines and pitfalls, both personal and professi...
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#28: Rachel Cruze—7 Smart Habits That Will Transform Your Personal Finances from 2017-01-23T10:00
As a business leader, you’d never start a year without a working budget or a sense of your profit margin, would you?
But most of us don’t have the same kind of awareness and discipline wh...
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#27: Don Schneider—How to Create a Big Brand (Even On a Small Budget) from 2017-01-16T10:00
If you’re good at marketing, you know how to make people understand what you offer. But if you’re good at branding, you know how to make people feel a certain way about it.
When you maste...
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#26: John Lowry—5 Strategies That Will Make You a Strong Negotiator from 2017-01-09T10:00
A lot of us believe that killer negotiators are born, not made. But that’s not true. When you know a few key strategies, you can become a great negotiator and land great outcomes for your busine...
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#25: StoryBrand Productivity Schedule from 2017-01-02T10:00
Welcome to 2017! If you’re wondering how to make this year more productive and meaningful, try the 30-day process we walk you through in this week's episode. This system won’t take you more than...
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#24: The Best of 2016 from 2016-12-26T10:00
Get our best wisdom from 2016, compressed into a single episode! As we close out the year, we’ve selected clips from 10 conversations we’ve had on the podcast and highlighted our biggest takeawa...
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#23: David Kinnaman—10 Expert Tips to Strengthen Your Business with Surveys from 2016-12-19T10:00
As good as your gut may be about your customers, there are some aspects of your business that are too important to guess at.
That’s why I’m thrilled to have David Kinnaman joining us on t...
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#22: Nigel Green—3 Reasons Why You Should Fire Yourself This Week (Really) from 2016-12-12T10:00
2017 is right around the corner. How can you set yourself up for a great year in your job?
What if I said you should fire yourself?
It sounds crazy, but it’s exactly what our CEO, ...
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#21: Amy Porterfield—4 Foolproof Ways to Improve Your Digital Marketing from 2016-12-05T10:00
If you’re trying to run and grow a business, you know you’re going to need smart marketing tactics to get you to the next level of success.
The trouble is, there is SO MUCH information ou...
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#20: Miles Adcox—6 Characteristics that Will Make You an Emotionally Strong Leader from 2016-11-28T10:00
Can we be real with each other? Leading a business packs a big emotional punch. The stress of the day-to-day. The immense pressure to succeed. The isolation at th...
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#19: Nicole Walters—4 Surprising Ways Entrepreneurs Can Get Better at Selling from 2016-11-21T10:00
Entrepreneurs, listen up. If you want to bust through that revenue plateau, you’ve got to get good at selling -- even if you don’t think of yourself as a salesper...
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#18: Jon Gordon—4 Inspiring Principles to Develop More Grit from 2016-11-14T10:00
As business leaders, we throw the word “grit” around a lot.
It’s hard work, resilience, and toughness all rolled into one.
But where does grit come from? And how can we tap into it...
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#17: Ryan Deiss—4 Simple Ways to Make Your Marketing More Persuasive from 2016-11-07T10:00
What do you offer your customers?
Sure, you’ve got a product or service.
But really, you offer your customers some kind of transformation. And when you fully understand this “befor...
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#16: Rory Vaden—5 Revolutionary Strategies That Will Maximize Your Time from 2016-10-31T09:00
Did you wake up this morning and ask, “What am I going to get done today?”
Or did you say, "How can I use my time today in a way that makes tomorrow...
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#15: Christy Wright—5 Ways Entrepreneurial Women Can Thrive and Win Big from 2016-10-24T09:00
Starting a business comes with plenty of challenges. And women face a unique set of them as they become entrepreneurs.
To help, Donald Miller sat down with Christy Wright, founder of Busi...
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#14: Jeff Walker—Secrets of a Successful Product Launch from 2016-08-22T09:00
You can launch a product online with hope. Or you can launch it with a plan.
In the Season 2 finale of the Building a Story Brand podcast, Donald Miller talks with Jeff Walker, digital ma...
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#13: Brian Clark—How to Win Big With Content Marketing from 2016-08-15T08:00
#12: Ben Crane—5 Habits of People Who Win Big (Even Under Pressure) from 2016-08-08T08:00
#11: Ken Blanchard—How to Cast a Vision So People Listen from 2016-08-01T08:00
#10: Toi Sweeney—Is Your Professional Wardrobe Hurting Your Business? from 2016-07-25T08:00
#9: David Salyers—3 Ways to Deliver Value and Delight Your Customers from 2016-07-18T09:00
#8: Canlis—Secrets of Insanely Good Customer Service from 2016-07-11T08:00
#7: Scott Hamilton—?How to Show Up, Hit Your Goals, and Win Big from 2016-04-24T23:00
What really drives true success — whether it's on the ice or in the office? In this episode, Donald Miller talks with Scott Hamilton, Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater and humanitarian. T...
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#6: Ray Edwards—Why Your Sales Copy Stinks (and How to Fix It) from 2016-04-18T05:00
Feel like your sales copy falls flat? Join Donald Miller for a conversation with world-renowned copywriting and marketing pro Ray Edwards. You'll discover Ray's six-part formula for writing pers...
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#5: Jonathan Davis—How to Make Your Call to Action Irresistible from 2016-04-11T05:00
As anyone who's ever bought a set of kitchen knives at 2 a.m. will tell you, infomercials are selling machines. And in this podcast, you'll discover exactly how and why they work so well. Donald...
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#4: Claire Diaz-Ortiz—6 Steps to Accomplish More in Less Time from 2016-04-04T05:00
Feel overwhelmed and overworked? Don't miss this game-changing conversation with Donald Miller and Twitter pioneer Claire Diaz-Ortiz. In this episode, you'll discover six steps you can take to a...
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#3: Dave Ramsey—How to Be the Guide and Attract More Customers from 2016-03-28T05:00
Donald Miller talks with personal finance legend Dave Ramsey about how to position your business as a guide and focus on your customers' successes. Dave intuitively understands this marketing st...
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#2: Mike McHargue—Why People Buy: The Powerful Science of Selling from 2016-03-18T09:00
Donald Miller sits down with Mike McHargue, aka "Science Mike," to discuss what's really going on in your customers' brains when they come to your website. It's a fun and accessible look at the ...
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