The Mind Your Business Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As a bonus today, I’m sharing the grounding meditation that my special guest Elena Lipson did with us on a recent episode of the podcast. It was so good and now you’re going to have it to go back and listen to whenever you’d like. Enjoy!

On today’s show I have a special guest, Elena Lipson, and we’re talking all about the art of self-care. Want to know how to finally drop that “busy badge” you’re wearing and put on one of self-care instead? Elena even takes us through a guided meditation towards the end of the episode - I think you’re going to love today’s conversation!  In this episode you’ll learn:   How Elena is bringing meditation to the masses! The moment she realized that she wanted to be an entrepreneur, and the physical breakdown that followed… Why you need to be aware of your environment and the effects it has on your energy levels The role of our patterns and how to change them The one big lesson she’s learned about success that she wants to pass on to her son What “I am the container” really means Elena’s “Magic Moment Practice” that you can do in as little as three minutes a day!  

Your body is talking, but are you listening to what it has to say? My guest today is Laura Hames Franklin, who’s returning to the podcast to reveal the true role that your physical body plays in your life. I’m excited to bring you this one because I’ve worked with Laura for years and I’ve seen firsthand the transformative work that she’s done on me! In this episode you’ll learn: The way to access your subconscious mind through your body’s wisdom Why going to the gym and doing yoga is great, but they might not be enough… What has to happen before we can really start working with our bodies How Laura applies the realizations she’s made about her body to her own business A practical exercise you can do now to feel amazing!

In this episode you’ll learn:   The single powerful thought that led Julie Ann to writing her book What she changed in her own thinking that turned her company around financially – with a swing of $6 million in just 4 years! What’s the most difficult step to changing our beliefs and some common myths around money How to get over the guilt of selling Practical exercises you can start doing today to identify and work on your own limiting beliefs  What role our identity and sense of worthiness plays in our relationship with money

Today I’m speaking with 36-year veteran direct response marketer Brian Kurtz, about how you can master your marketing mindset! In this episode you’ll learn: There’s a power in having true relationships - and it’s not just about having the most Facebook friends Marketing isn’t everything, it’s the only thing (and it’s not evil)! Why it’s better to own a niche than the world! How asking yourself this single question can lead to powerful revelations The Internet is the ultimate direct marketing medium, but the results have to be these two things… The concept of “RFM” and how it can be applied to your business Your mentors choose you (not the other way around) What you can do to write, even if you don’t like doing copy The “40/20/20” rule of direct marketing Three powerful quotes that can help the frustrated entrepreneur - today! 

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can be used to achieve anything and everything in life, but what exactly is it? On today’s show, I’m talking with NLP Master Damon Cart and he’s going to share how we can start using NLP to get more of what we want!  In this episode you’ll learn: How I first stumbled upon NLP, and the journey Damon has taken to master it The way radical responsibility can be introduced to our lives to overcome learned helplessness The one thing we can use to pull us out of generalizations and limited beliefs Why understanding your own values is absolutely necessary – and what happens when you don’t have this knowledge Why we should be striving for a “state of excellence” at all times… And much more!

Today I’m interviewing someone who The Huffington Post refers to as “The Eckhart Tolle of the Internet Generation” – James McCrae! James is the author of Sh#t Your Ego Says, and he’ll be revealing what the ego is (and isn’t!) and ways that we can break free from it. In this episode you’ll learn: How our egos often put on a “spiritual disguise” Why insecurities and fears are part of the ego’s framework Why we have an ego and the role that society plays in it How we can actually discover luck! How he uses intuition for decision making – and why it’s necessary for all of us to use The indicators that you’ve fallen into a victim mentality What is “higher self” and the message it has for all of us

If you’re an entrepreneur, you’re going to have to sell. So, why not do it with more confidence? Today I have a bonus episode with the amazing Sage Lavine, who is the CEO of Women Rocking Business and the author of the brand new book of the same name. This is such an important conversation to have for everyone, and I think you’ll really get a lot from this interview with Sage! In this episode you’ll learn: What qualities women possess that give them an inherent advantage in business Sage’s advice for people who have an aversion to selling (and those entrepreneurs who are just starting out) Clarity and confidence will come to those who do this… Why learning to promote yourself is actually the best thing you can do Her thoughts on pricing and how to overcome the resistance to raising rates Sage’s four leadership styles Why women need to blend both their feminine and masculine sides for true success in business!

In this special episode, I interview my good friend Mel Abraham (who also happens to be my neighbor)! Mel is a #1 best-selling author of The Entrepreneur’s Solution, and he hosts a top-ranked business podcast of the same name. He’s a globally recognized thought leader, business advisor, CPA and financial expert, and today Mel is going to talk about the art of frameworks, and how you can become a thought leader even in the most saturated of marketplaces! In this episode you’ll learn: Why “communication is a two-way street” is a fallacy… The three lines a customer will have to cross in order to buy from you To be an influencer, this is how you must view change What are Mel’s superpowers, and how you can apply them to your business Master these two things - now! Why you need to create a visual in your prospect’s mind (and how you can do this) What to focus on before even thinking about your marketing…

If you’re a regular listener of this show, you’re probably an entrepreneur or selling professional looking to take your sales and performance to the highest level possible. Well, today’s guest can help you do just that! Jim Fortin is the founder of The Sales Psychology Academy, and a personal coach and trainer to some of the highest-producing selling and business professionals in the United States. I hope you enjoy this conversation I had with Jim, and I think you’ll see why it is one of my very favorite podcast episodes that I’ve ever recorded. If you want to shift your subconscious identity and transform your life, Jim’s 3-Part Live Training Series, Be Do Have®,  is happening October 9th to 13th, 2023, and you can register now at www.Jameswedmore.com/bedohave!  In this episode you’ll learn: Why people really won’t change their mindset (even when they say it’s needed) The reasons Jim believes that the personal development industry is “broken” How the right way to make last changing is the opposite of what m

Just how important is it for you to have a clear mind? I’m going to talk about this today and give you practical tips on how it can be done! In this episode you’ll learn: Why the space in your mind should be considered sacred Questions you can ask yourself to declutter your brain You need to have a place to “brain dump” – here’s what I do! The concept of backlog Why you should be aware of how fast you are acting on things What your physical surroundings will tell you about the state of your mind

In this episode I’m speaking with the man behind 8-figure companies such as Sumo and AppSumo - Noah Kagan! This is a raw conversation and one you won’t want to miss as Noah will be talking all about focus, goal setting and what it really takes to build and run 8-figure businesses! In this episode you’ll learn:   Noah’s simple formula for getting results The big mistake many people starting businesses will make Different ways that you can learn from the top entrepreneurs in the world Noah’s “content multiplication” strategy for leveraging the content that you create His framework for prioritizing and setting goals (the right way!) How empowering his employees to be their own boss has supercharged his business The one thing you have to do before you delegate Why Noah believes that everyone should start a podcast!