Today I’m speaking with award-winning author Jonathan Fields about a simple test that can help you uncover your life’s purpose!

Jonathan will be revealing the 10 core drivers that he’s discovered through his years of research, and you’ll discover just how valuable knowing yours will be to yourself, as well as for the people that you work with.

You can take Jonathan’s assessment at http://sparketype.com and after you’ve answered the questions, let us know what your Sparketype is by sharing it with both of us on Instagram, @jameswedmore and @jonathanfields!

In the episode you’ll hear:

• What is a “Sparketype” and Jonathan’s fascinating research around it
  
• What knowing your Sparketype will allow you to do in your personal and professional life
  
• Why the process of creation means so much to Jonathan
  
• The 10 core drivers that he’s discovered through years of research
  
• The first steps to take after determining what your core drive is
  
• Whether or not he feels it’s formed by nature or nurture, the role of societal expectations and more

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/224 

Today I’m speaking with coach, social psychologist, and author Dr. Amy Johnson about the how to use your brain to tap into your fullest potential. Today I’m speaking with coach, social psychologist, and author Dr. Amy Johnson about the how to use your brain to tap into your fullest potential. 

This is a fantastic episode that will help you create a new relationship with your brain and your thoughts in order to let go of anxiety and the things that are holding you back. This conversation is really about looking at who you are, and what is possible for you.  

I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode! 

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @jameswedmore!

In the episode you’ll hear: 

• What is willpower and why it won’t help you realize lasting change 

• How a shift in insight could drastically change someone’s life (and did for Amy)

• Why we should view our brain as a machine

• How we’ll be able to tell when we’re caught up in our thoughts 

• The ways that feelings relate to thoughts 

• Her thoughts on a “bigger you”, or higher self 

• How Amy worked through her own challenges in her personal life and life as an entrepreneur  

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/223 

Today’s episode is different than most, as my guest is a current student of ours who is sharing the 10 lessons that she took from working us this year. As you’ll hear, what she learned and used in 2018 massively shifted the direction of her business, and she’s just getting started!

Fernanda Lind Echenique is a mother 3 three who also has a full-time job, and she has been able to build a phenomenal business in a very short period of time. If you take the lessons she has learned and use them in your business, it can help you do the same!

GIVEAWAY! If you’ve ever wanted to come to California and attend our Business By Design Live event- NOW’S YOUR CHANCE!! You could win an all-expense paid trip to beautiful Laguna Beach and kick-off 2019 with me at my exclusive event Business by Design LIVE on January!! And in case you haven’t heard on the podcast yet, Kathrin Zenkina from @ManifestationBabe will be one of our GUEST SPEAKER at the event!! Read details below:

#BBDlive is a content-packed, business-transforming event, for online business owners and course/content creators who are looking to monetize their products. And it’s usually only available to the members of my flagship business and marketing program #BusinessByDesign But, through this giveaway, ONE lucky winner, either a member or not, will be able to join us with all expenses paid this January 2019 (16th to 18th). 

It’s SUPER easy to participate. All you have to do is complete at least ONE of ANY of the following options! 

• Option 1: Share a screenshot of the podcast on a story tagging James and using the giveaway hashtag  #MindYourBusinessGiveaway
  
• Option 2: Like this post and leave a comment below tagging 3 entrepreneur friends and invite them to listen to the podcast and participate in the giveaway as well! :)
  
• Option 3: Post on your feed about the podcast, tag James and use the hashtag #MindYourBusinessGiveaway
  
• Option 4: Be subscribed to the Mind Your Business Podcast and send me screenshot (or photo) of your subscription through Instagram DMs!
  
• Option 5: Leave a review of the Mind Your Business Podcast, screenshot it or take a picture of it, and send it me through Instagram DMs!  **Worth 2 Entries!!**
  
  
• And guess what!?!? There are UNLIMITED entries allowed which means UNLIMITED chances to win!! So, go nuts!!

To be eligible, you need to:

#1 Complete at least one of the ways to participate mentioned above by Monday, December 24th, at 9AM PT.

#2 Be following me on Instagram @jameswedmore

 GRAND PRIZE: An all-expense-paid trip to come to California and a free ticket to attend #BBDlive in Oct 2018 (*)

Consolation prizes: Three Laguna Care Packages with some special goodies!

In the episode you’ll hear:

• What inspired Fernanda to share with others what she’s learned this year
  
• Why you should only be working with your ideal clients
  
• What she means when you need to “see people” and only speak to people’s beliefs
  
• You aren’t responsible for your students’ results (or lack of them)….
  
• How to tell when you’re not operating in your zone of genius
  
• Be coachable!
  
• That we do have the power to create our own money – and destiny
  
• Listen within and always be asking great questions…

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/222 

I’m back with another #BizTipFriday episode, and today we’re looking at the only thing that you need in order to have a breakthrough year in 2019!

I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode!

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @jameswedmore!

In the episode you’ll hear:

• What is linear growth and what it is an indicator of
  
• The type of growth we should be after in 2019
  
• Why you’ll want to start the new year with a “blank canvas”
  
• A practical exercise to help give us completion on the year that just passed
  
• What’s really getting in the way of our success
  
• The broken strategy I used during the early years of business and what I do now that has radically transformed my life
  

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/221 

In today’s episode I’ll be talking with one super busy mom who’s done over 500 live webinars and built and amazing business! April Perry of Learn | Do | Become has achieved tremendous results and created a huge impact and community, and you’ll hear the story today of how she’s done it.

I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode!

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @jameswedmore!

In the episode you’ll hear:

• What April does, who she helps and why she does it
  
  
• How it all started with one simple post and a unique viral marketing strategy
  
  
• Her webinar strategy and how she was able to at one point, do 6 live webinars each week
  
  
• What April says was the turning point for her business
  
  
• The way she was able to shift her language and shift her money mindset
  
  
• Why she now thinks of “problems” as “projects”
  
  
• How she’s been able to build a thriving business as a busy mom
  

For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/220 

My special guest today is my friend Christie Turley, who’s a brilliant marketer, entrepreneur and business owner. She’s here to share insights and expertise, and to help answer the question “is it time to throw in the towel, or time to get re-inspired?” With 2018 coming to a close and the new year upon us, it’s a great time to be having a conversation like this.

I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode!

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @jameswedmore!

In the episode you’ll hear:

• The ways Christie helps entrepreneurs by using what she has “lived and breathed”
• Her early experiences with energy work and what it’s done for her life since
• What it looks like to be open energetically and an energy practice she does regularly
• Christie’s story of losing passion on a project (and then re-discovering it)
• How she recovered from loss and depression and now lives an epic life
• Her advice for anyone lacking direction and passion and how she’s closing the gap to get close to her own divine self

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/219 

On this episode my beautiful wife Chelsea and I talk couples therapy for entrepreneurs with our friends Ellyn and Peter of The Couples Institute. They have over 30 years of experiences and such a wealth of info and wisdom to share, and as you’ll hear, we get very transparent about our own lessons, challenges and struggles as a married couple working together in business.

I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode!

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @jameswedmore!

In the episode you’ll hear:

• How Ellyn and Peter help people (and why they do it)
  
• The biggest mistakes couples are making that could cause tension in a marriage
  
• The story of how Chelsea and I began working together and how she has impacted the business by putting her own stamp on it
  
• What we consider to be the top challenge we’ve faced and how we’ve handled it
  
• Their tips and strategies for negotiating as a couple and the three types of decisions you’ll face
  
• How we’re able to keep the business from completely taking over our relationship

For full show and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/218