Business Made Simple with Donald Miller
466 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsWelcome 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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Coach Builder Part 9—The Essential Qualities of a Respected Coach
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBCoach Builder is available now! Order it at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast and get an 8-step plan to become a self-employed business coach so you can make great money doing something you love every single day. -- What are the characteristics of a great coach? Knowing your field inside out is crucial, but there's something else just as important: soft skills. These are the skills that help you connect on a personal level, earn trust, and provide real value to your clients. Unfortuna...
#168: Amy Porterfield Takes Over!—Create a Winning Work Culture with These Trailblazing Tactics
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBWhat if the secret to doing really well in business isn't about the newest tech or the flashiest ads, but about how happy and motivated your team is? A great work culture is key to growing your business. It's what makes people want to work for you, fuels innovation, and keeps things running smoothly even when times get tough. But cultivating such a culture isn't easy, especially with the ever-evolving changes in the modern workforce and inevitable challenges in the market. So if your workpla...
Coach Builder Part 8—Why Joining a Coaching Community Will Fuel Your Success
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBCoach Builder is available now! Order it at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast and get an 8-step plan to become a self-employed business coach so you can make great money doing something you love every single day. -- Working for yourself as a coach is a double-edged sword. It gives you space to innovate and plan, but it can also lack the vibrant exchange of ideas that fuels growth. Dealing with the loneliness that comes with the job is a challenge because it means there’s no one to sha...
#167: How to Make Feedback Conversations Less Horrible for Everyone
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBFeedback is critical to making a team work well, but it can be full of traps for leaders who aren't careful. Often, feedback meetings become dreaded encounters, either avoided altogether or handled so carefully that they hardly lead to any good changes. Providing constructive feedback as a leader can feel like a tightrope walk, because your words carry a lot of weight and you don’t want to demotivate your team members. So how do you give feedback that’s kind but also helps your team members ...
Coach Builder Part 7—How to Achieve Financial Stability as a Coach
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBCoach Builder is available now! Order it at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast and get an 8-step plan to become a self-employed business coach so you can make great money doing something you love every single day. -- Are you a coach wondering where your next paycheck will come from? Many consultants and coaches are concerned about earning enough and growing their business. They’re anxious about maintaining a steady income, debating whether to quit their job for full-time coaching, and ...
#166: Michael Bungay Stanier—Practical Tools for Handling Workplace Conflicts
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBWhen we ignore conflicts in the workplace, it can actually make things worse. It can make people less interested in their jobs, cause good employees to leave, and ultimately impact the bottom line of your business. Sweeping conflicts under the rug doesn’t make them disappear. It makes them grow and fester which can lead to a toxic work environment and higher turnover rates. So what’s the best way to approach difficult conversations at work so that it fosters a culture of open communication a...
Coach Builder Part 6—Create a Marketing and Product Ladder to Retain More Clients
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBCoach Builder is available now! Order it at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast and get an 8-step plan to become a self-employed business coach so you can make great money doing something you love every single day. -- Do new coaching clients seem hard to come by, and existing ones hard to keep? Despite delivering top-notch coaching, you might find yourself in a constant hunt for new clients, unable to scale your business. This usually happens when you lack a clear marketing and product ...
#165: Dr. David Rosmarin—Why Anxiety Is an Entrepreneurial Superpower (And How to Use It to Fuel Your Success)
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MBFeeling anxious about your business? You're not alone. Entrepreneurship and anxiety often go hand-in-hand. It's the uninvited guest that overstays its welcome, casting a dark cloud over our decision-making, creativity, and leadership. It's easy to think that this anxiety is a roadblock to your success. But what if we told you that your anxiety could be a secret weapon? In this week’s episode, guest hosts James Sweeting, Director of Story at Business Made Simple, and podcast producer B...
Coach Builder Part 5—Email is Your Secret Weapon to Coaching Success (And Here’s Why)
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBPre-order Coach Builder, Donald Miller's new book, at CoachBuilder.com/Podcast and get an 8-step plan to become a self-employed business coach so you can make great money doing something you love every single day. -- Most coaches are missing out on the *one* thing that could truly transform their business: a solid email strategy. While they chase the latest trends and pour resources into social media, the real game-changer lies in the humble art of sending great emails. Email is ...
#164: The Graceful Exit—How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBAre you mulling over the decision to leave your job, but worried about the potential fallout? Quitting a job is never a simple decision. It's fraught with concerns about the future, your career prospects, and your professional relationships. And the fear of leaving on bad terms can be paralyzing. How will your boss react? Will your colleagues view you differently? The possibility of leaving a job and inadvertently damaging your professional reputation or losing the respect of those you value...
Coach Builder Part 4—Building a Coaching Website That Keeps Your Client Pipeline Full
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBPre-order Coach Builder, Donald Miller's new book, at CoachBuilder.com/Podcast and get an 8-step plan to become a self-employed business coach so you can make great money doing something you love every single day. -- Your coaching website is the first thing people see about you, so it needs to make a good impression fast. But more importantly, it needs to be all about the people you want to help. This means when they visit your site, they should feel like you’re talking right to ...
#163: How to Fire Someone the Right Way and Maintain Team Morale
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBFiring an employee is never easy and can make unwanted waves in your company. The emotional weight and potential fallout can affect your team's spirit and your company's culture, making it one of the tasks business owners hate the most. It's a situation that requires legal due diligence, as well as a good grasp of people's feelings and how an organization works. So how do leaders make sure they're doing it right and respectfully? In this week’s episode, host Donald Miller explores the ...
Coach Builder Part 3—How to Build A Client List from Scratch
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBDo you dream of launching a successful coaching business but find yourself paralyzed by the question: "Where will my clients come from?" Tackling this fear is a critical turning point that can either propel you forward or leave you questioning your goals, making what should be an exciting career shift seem overwhelming. Countless would-be coaches find themselves hesitating, torn between making the leap or staying put. So how can you make sure your client pipeline is always full? In the...
#162: How to Tackle the Fear of Public Speaking and Grow Your Business
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBPublic speaking is a top fear for a lot of people. Whether it's the panic that sets in at the thought of everyone looking at you, relentless rehearsing without ever feeling ready, or the hesitation to hit 'post' on a social media video after countless takes, the struggle with public speaking anxiety is real and it’s pervasive. Yet being able to give a good talk can be enormously valuable, especially in the world of business. So how do you overcome this fear and become a confident speaker? ...
Coach Builder Part 2—Why Every Coach Should Create a Menu of Products to Grow Their Business
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBTaking the leap from a stable career to start a coaching business is a monumental decision that can be fraught with uncertainty. The biggest hurdle is usually the fear of financial instability. This worry keeps thousands of potential coaches on the sidelines, trapped in careers that don't fulfill their passion or potential. So how do you navigate the career transition without compromising your ability to provide for yourself and your loved ones? In the second part of our Coach Builder...
#161: What You Should Put in a Job Description to Get the Perfect Hire
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBCreating a job description that gets the right people interested is not as easy as it might sound. It's even more challenging when it's your first time hiring or when you're adding more people to your team. The key is to strike the right balance of talking about what skills they need and also what problems they might encounter on the job. So how do you write a job description that accurately explains what you’re looking for and also talks about the challenges that might come up? Today...
Coach Builder Part 1—How to Pivot Your Career Into A Profitable Coaching Business
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBHow can you make money from your expertise and become known as a coach? It's a big question for many who have significant experience in their field and want to switch to coaching or consulting. Potential coaches grapple with the fear of leaving behind a secure job for the “unpredictable” world of coaching, questioning whether their knowledge is marketable and if they can truly make a living out of their passion. They often struggle to get started because they’re stuck wondering: how do I piv...
#160: Rory Vaden—How to Build a Personal Brand (Without Pretending to be Someone You’re Not)
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBHave you ever wondered how to build a personal brand without having to become someone you're not? It's something a lot of us struggle with in an era where everyone's trying to be noticed online. The truth is, there are people out there right now who are desperately seeking the insights and solutions you already know and take for granted. Your everyday skills and knowledge, the things you do so naturally, could be the exact answers someone else is searching for. So how can you turn who you ar...
Coach Builder Limited Series PREVIEW—Your First Step to Starting a Successful Coaching Business
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6.11 MBMany people are afraid to leave their full-time jobs because they're not sure they could ever make it on their own as a coach or consultant. The stakes are too high. There's too much to learn. Where do you even begin in such a crowded marketplace? Here's the truth: coaches with a clear plan and who follow the right steps to grow their businesses survive. Coaches without a plan don't. Our new nine-part Coach Builder limited podcast series is here to walk you through those steps! Just f...
#159: Stop the Revolving Door! The Secret to Finding and Keeping Great Employees
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBJoin us on February 1 & 2, 2024 at Coach Builder Summit, the ultimate free livestream event all about helping coaches and consultants build and grow their businesses. Lock in your spot at CoachBuilder.com/CoachSummit. -- Do you feel stuck in a loop of hiring people only to see them leave? The secret to breaking this cycle isn't just about who you hire—it's about how you help them work together in a way that pushes the company forward. Every business leader dreams of assembling a ...
Turn Your Expertise Into a Thriving Coaching Business—New Limited Series Coming February 6!
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes - 5.09 MBMany people are afraid to leave their full-time jobs because they're not sure they could ever make it on their own as a coach or consultant. The stakes are too high. There's too much to learn. Where do you even begin in such a crowded marketplace? Here's the truth: coaches with a clear plan and who follow the right steps to grow their businesses survive. Coaches without a plan don't. Our new nine-part Coach Builder limited podcast series is here to walk you through those steps! Just fo...
#158: Mike Michalowicz—How to Build and Lead an Unstoppable Team
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBJoin us on February 1 & 2, 2024 at Coach Builder Summit, the ultimate free livestream event all about helping coaches and consultants build and grow their businesses. Lock in your spot at CoachBuilder.com/CoachSummit. -- It’s not easy to build and manage diverse and productive teams. First, you’ve got to find the right people with the right mix of skills, then you’ve got to retain them over the long-term. Oh, and don’t forget about creating the kind of workplace culture where eve...
#157: How to Stop Thinking Like a Victim and Become Your Own Hero
January 15, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBJoin us on February 1 & 2, 2024 at Coach Builder Summit, the ultimate free livestream event all about helping coaches and consultants build and grow their businesses. Lock in your spot at CoachBuilder.com/CoachSummit. -- Many people feel stuck in their situation, often thinking they're victims of their circumstances. This mindset can make you feel like a loser because your motivation plummets and hopelessness tends to set in. As a result, it becomes hard to accomplish what you wa...
#156: Will Guidara Returns—Is Hospitality the Ultimate Competitive Advantage?
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBJoin us on February 1 & 2, 2024 at Coach Builder Summit, the ultimate free livestream event all about helping coaches and consultants build and grow their businesses. Lock in your spot at CoachBuilder.com/CoachSummit. -- Business owners often find it hard to balance profitability with genuine customer care. If you’re too focused on getting things done quickly and making money, personal connections and customer service can often take a backseat. In a marketplace where business is ...
#155: Alex Hormozi—Facing Economic Uncertainty Head-On (REPLAY)
January 01, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBJoin us on February 1 & 2, 2024 at Coach Builder Summit, the ultimate free livestream event all about helping coaches and consultants build and grow their businesses. Lock in your spot at CoachBuilder.com/CoachSummit. -- With inflation and interest rates hitting recent highs, fears of a recession have been mounting around the U.S. For small business owners, the threat of an economic downturn can be terrifying. But it’s important to recognize that recessions aren’t rare events—the...
#154: Debunking the Myth of “Work-Life Balance” (REPLAY)
December 25, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBJoin us on February 1 & 2, 2024 at Coach Builder Summit, the ultimate free livestream event all about helping coaches and consultants build and grow their businesses. Lock in your spot at CoachBuilder.com/CoachSummit. -- The concept of “work-life balance” often feels impossible, especially for business owners who can’t seem to switch off from work. Many people struggle to balance their job with their personal life, missing out on family events or relaxing downtime because of work...
#153: When the Going Gets Tough—How to Be Resilient in Business and Life
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBJoin us on February 1 & 2, 2024 at Coach Builder Summit, the ultimate free livestream event all about helping coaches and consultants build and grow their businesses. Lock in your spot at CoachBuilder.com/CoachSummit. -- Life isn’t always fair. As business owners, we all face tough times, complicated situations, and people who make our journey even more challenging. These problems can make us feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward in our personal and professional lives. So wha...
#152: AI Is Here to Stay—Here’s What Business Owners Need to Do Now
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBJoin us on February 1, 2024 at Coach Builder Summit, the ultimate free livestream event all about helping coaches and consultants build and grow their businesses. Lock in your spot at CoachBuilder.com/CoachSummit. -- Artificial intelligence is here to stay and understanding how to use it is becoming non-negotiable. But many business owners and entrepreneurs are still figuring out how to make the most of tools like ChatGPT. In the meantime, they’re missing out on the multitude of ...
#151: Ask Amy Porterfield—Your Online Marketing Questions Answered
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBJoin us on February 1, 2024 at Coach Builder Summit, the ultimate free livestream event all about helping coaches and consultants build and grow their businesses. Lock in your spot at CoachBuilder.com/CoachSummit. -- Many aspiring entrepreneurs find it hard to make the leap into the online business world. They see the potential in online courses or coaching but struggle with making good content, getting people interested, and selling their products and services. This often leads ...
#150: Don's Personal Strategies for Balancing Social Media
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBIt’s our best Black Friday Deal ever! Get $100 off Business Made Simple when you sign up now at BusinessMadeSimple.com/BlackFriday. Join thousands of successful business owners who’ve used the 6-step plan to grow their small business. Visit BusinessMadeSimple.com/BlackFriday. to learn more and take advantage of our best offer of the year! -- Everyone has a love-hate relationship with social media these days. It’s great for staying in touch and laughing at cute pets, but it can al...
#149: Tim Arnold—How to Lead Your Dream Team
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBIt’s our best Black Friday Deal ever! Get $100 off Business Made Simple when you sign up now at BusinessMadeSimple.com/BlackFriday. Join thousands of successful business owners who’ve used the 6-step plan to grow their small business. Visit BusinessMadeSimple.com/BlackFriday. to learn more and take advantage of our best offer of the year! -- Are you struggling to get your team to click? In the world of work, getting everyone on the same page can feel like herding cats. Misunderst...
#148: Jen Gottlieb—How to Build a Media Presence that Lasts
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBPre-order Coach Builder, Donald Miller's new book, at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast and transform your expertise into a lucrative consulting career. If you pre-order right now at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast, you'll unlock amazing bonuses like the 90-minute audio summary of the book so you're immediately able to jump start your coaching career! -- Feeling invisible in the bustling marketplace? You're not alone. Many brands and businesses hustle hard but still stay hidden in the s...
#147: John Lowry—Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Negotiation
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBPre-order Coach Builder, Donald Miller's new book, at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast and transform your expertise into a lucrative consulting career. If you pre-order right now at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast, you'll unlock amazing bonuses like the 90-minute audio summary of the book so you're immediately able to jump start your coaching career! -- Professionals often find themselves in situations where they need to negotiate, whether it's closing a deal, discussing salaries, or r...
#146: How to Escape a Corporate Zombie Apocalypse! (Halloween Special)
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBPre-order Coach Builder, Donald Miller's new book, at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast and transform your expertise into a lucrative consulting career. If you pre-order right now at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast, you'll unlock amazing bonuses like the 90-minute audio summary of the book so you're immediately able to jump start your coaching career! -- Even though it's the Halloween season, for many of you, the real horror is being trapped in a job that drains the life out of them, a ...
#145: Your Website Probably Stinks—Here’s How to Fix It!
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBIs 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 that shows how you solve your customer’s problem. So what steps can you take to transform your website into a revenue-generating engine? In today’s episode, host Donald Miller is joined by J.J. Peterson, Head of StoryBrand and co-host of the Marketing Made Simple Podcast, to discuss a simple form...
#144: How to Scale Your Service-Based Business Without Hiring
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBPre-order Coach Builder, Donald Miller's new book, at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast and transform your expertise into a lucrative consulting career. If you pre-order right now at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast, you'll unlock amazing bonuses like the 90-minute audio summary of the book so you can jump start your coaching career immediately! -- Service providers, like photographers, writers, or designers, often hit a revenue cap, limited by the hours they can work. Breaking through t...
#143: How to Escape the Hourly Rate Trap as a Coach
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBPre-order Coach Builder, Donald Miller's new book, at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast and transform your expertise into a lucrative consulting career. If you pre-order right now at CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast, you'll unlock amazing bonuses like the 90-minute audio summary of the book so you can jump start your coaching career immediately! -- It's a common struggle for coaches—being tethered to an hourly rate, feeling undervalued, and unable to scale their business. The traditional...
#142: Marlee Joseph—The Secret to Making Better Marketing Decisions
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBWhen 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 of Marketing at Business Made Simple, is a pro at this. She’s mastered the art of prioritization by using the ICE framework, a simple decision-making formula that helps her sift through marketing opportunities and pick the winners. In today’s episode, host Donald Miller sits down with Marlee to...
#141: How to Unleash Your Instagram Potential & Build a Personal Platform
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBIn 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 dances and silly reels – it's all about honing in on the problem you solve. In today’s episode, Donald Miller shares five underrated tactics for creating your personal platform on Instagram. Learn how to become the voice for those facing the same challenges, master the art of crafting memorable s...
#140: How to Provide Health Benefits to Your Employees Without Breaking the Bank
September 18, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBAs 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 between hiring top talent and settling for a less qualified candidate. But where in the world do you start when most healthcare packages seem too expensive and the insurance industry is so confusing? In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with Austin Lehman, CEO of Remodel Health, a company revolu...
#139: Kristi Herold—The Importance of Having More Fun at Work
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBHave you ever had an idea for the Business Made Simple podcast? We want to hear from you! We’re always dreaming up ways to make this podcast more valuable for our listeners, so we want to hear what you’ve loved and what you want to hear more of so we can make future episodes even better! Go to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Survey to help us make the podcast even better! If you take this quick survey before Friday, September 15, you’ll be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Take the surve...
#138: How to Become a Business Consultant
September 04, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBHave you ever had an idea for the Business Made Simple podcast? We want to hear from you! We’re always dreaming up ways to make this podcast more valuable for our listeners, so we want to hear what you’ve loved and what you want to hear more of so we can make future episodes even better! Go to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Survey to help us make the podcast even better! If you take this quick survey before Friday, September 15, you’ll be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Take the surve...
#137: Could You Turn Your Hobby Into a Career By Teaching Others?
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBHave you ever had an idea for the Business Made Simple podcast? We want to hear from you! We’re always dreaming up ways to make this podcast more valuable for our listeners, so we want to hear what you’ve loved and what you want to hear more of so we can make future episodes even better! Go to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Survey to help us make the podcast even better! If you take this quick survey before Friday, September 15, you’ll be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Take the surve...
#136: Rory Clark—A New Way to Approach Your Sales Conversations
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBHave you ever had an idea for the Business Made Simple podcast? We want to hear from you! We’re always dreaming up ways to make this podcast more valuable for our listeners, so we want to hear what you’ve loved and what you want to hear more of so we can make future episodes even better! Go to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Survey to help us make the podcast even better! If you take this quick survey before Friday, September 15, you’ll be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Take the surve...
Challenge #10 – Join Small Business Flight School
August 18, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBCongratulations! It’s the last day of the Double Your Revenue Challenge. You’ve done nine things over the past two weeks to help you grow your revenue. What you’ve just experienced is a little taste of what it feels like to implement a business growth plan at an aggressive pace. If you want that kind of business growth plan… but on steroids… Small Business Flight School is for you. Small Business Flight School is a comprehensive growth program for small businesses who want to scale rev...
Challenge #9 – Put Yourself on a Salary
August 17, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.73 MBMany 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 way to manage both business and personal finances. It’s Day 9 of the Double Your Revenue Challenge, and in today’s episode, Donald Miller challenges you to put yourself on a consistent salary. Just like you’d pay an employee or contractor a fixed rate, Don recommends treating yourself the same way. Determi...
Challenge #8 – Work on The Right Things
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.48 MBMany 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 is going in so many directions, your business isn’t gaining meaningful traction. That’s exactly why setting a limited number of priorities – and touching base on them weekly – is so important. It’s Day 8 of the Double Your Revenue Challenge, and today is all about productivity! Donald Miller teaches you ...
Challenge #7 – Stop “Selling” and Start Talking About The Customer’s Problems
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBMost 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, but for your customers as well! What if there was a way to have more natural and organic sales conversations that didn’t feel like “selling” at all? It’s Day 7 of the Double Your Revenue Challenge, and in today’s episode, Donald Miller teaches you the single most important thing you can do in a sales conve...
Challenge #6 – Build Your Credibility
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBDid 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 all of their marketing – but many businesses forget to ask them! It’s Day 6 of the Double Your Revenue Challenge, and in today’s episode, Donald Miller challenges you to interview one customer for a testimonial. When you capture someone’s story about how your product made their life better and share it with...
Challenge #5 – Ask For the Sale
August 11, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.86 MBIf 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 manipulative. But here’s the truth: if your product is solving a problem that your customer has, you’re actually making their life better by asking them to buy it. It’s Day 5 of the Double Your Revenue Challenge, and in today’s episode, Donald Miller challenges you to call some of your leads and ask them ...