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Business Made Simple with Donald Miller

458 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings

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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Episodes

#131: Ryan Deiss—The Digital Marketing Strategy Your Business Needs—Part 2 (REPLAY)

July 03, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

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 immediate impact on business growth.   Today you can listen to Part 2 of Donald Miller’s conversation with Ryan Deiss, digital marketing expert and CEO of Digital Marketer. In this value-packed conversation, Ryan breaks down a step-by-step digital marketing strategy to help you generate and conve...

#130: Ryan Deiss—The Digital Marketing Strategy Your Business Needs—Part 1 (REPLAY)

June 26, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

If you’re like most business owners, summer is full of fun activities – but it’s easy to get complacent and check out when it comes to your business. How can you take a much-needed breather while also continuing to grow your business during the summer months? Our Summer Replay Series is here to help! You’ll get to hear the episodes our listeners have found most helpful for making an immediate impact on business growth.   First up is Part 1 of Donald Miller’s conversation with Ryan Deiss ...

#129: How to Make More Money With Your Existing Products

June 19, 2023 14:02 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

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 is actually a ton of untapped revenue in your existing products! More money is in existing customers than new customers.   In today’s conversation, Donald Miller talks with Jennifer Rodriguez, owner of Porter Flower Reserve. She also happens to be Don's sister! Don gives Jennifer ideas on how she ...

#128: Mignon François—How a High Belief Level Can Make You Wildly Successful

June 12, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MB

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 discouraged you can’t even take out the trash. What’s the difference between those days? Your belief level. Without belief, our productivity levels plummet, our motivation dwindles, and our perspective shrinks.   In today’s conversation, Donald Miller talks with Mignon François, founder and owner of the Cu...

#127: Dr. Henry Cloud—How to Earn Trust And Rebuild It When It's Been Broken

June 05, 2023 12:10 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

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 for the relationship to last. But what exactly are the building blocks of trust? And is there any way to rebuild trust if it’s been broken?   In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with Dr. Henry Cloud, acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and best-selling author. Dr. Cloud shares insights...

#126: Seth Godin—Solutions You Need to Lead in the Post-COVID Workplace

May 29, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

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 what does all of this mean for business leaders? The reality is, the skills set of a leader has changed since COVID-19, and so has the expectations of work culture.   In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with Seth Godin, best-selling author, renowned entrepreneur, and Marketing Hall of Fame induc...

#125: Tricia Sciortino—Best Practices for Hiring and Using a Virtual Assistant

May 22, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

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 strategic decisions that require your undivided attention. Time is of the essence, and it feels like you never have enough of it. In this competitive landscape, staying on top of your game requires strategic delegation and effective time management.    In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with...

#124: Mike Foster—7 Crucial Questions to Ask That Shape Your Emotional Intelligence (Part 2)

May 15, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MB

Continue learning a new way to understand yourself and others in Part 2 of Donald Miller’s conversation with Mike Foster.   --   Humans are complex. But understanding ourselves and others is an essential part of human flourishing. When we don’t engage with our emotions and the emotions of others in a healthy way, we can develop unhealthy patterns of controlling others, people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, and more. As a result, we don’t show up as our best selves in our personal...

#123: Mike Foster—7 Crucial Questions to Ask That Shape Your Emotional Intelligence (Part 1)

May 08, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

Small Business Flight School has launched! And to continue the celebration we are offering $275 off when you use promo code FLIGHTSCHOOL275 at SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com. This is a limited time offer only through the week of May 8th, 2023!   If you’re serious about implementing a plan to grow your business and revenue, Flight School is for you! Join now at SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com and get $275 off when you use promo code FLIGHTSCHOOL275   --   Humans are complex. But und...

#122: Take the First Step to Double Your Revenue Today

May 01, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 32.9 MB

Small Business Flight School launches TODAY! Join now at SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com.   If you want to implement a plan to double your revenue, this is your moment!   Sure, you could keep doing what you’re doing and hopefully grow your revenue at a decent pace.   OR… you could join Small Business Flight School where we’ll help you implement a plan to streamline your business and double your revenue.   If you’re serious about implementing a plan to grow your business and rev...

#121: How to Sell Your Small Business for Millions

April 24, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB

Small Business Flight School launches in one week! Join waitlist to get an exclusive discount during launch week at SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com. Small Business Flight School is an elite, 6-month program for small business owners who want to double their revenue.   When you join Flight School, you get…   💥 Access to our 6-month video training series taught by Donald Miller to completely overhaul your business 💥 Actionable workbooks to help you optimize the 6 key parts of your busi...

#120: Craig Groeschel—The Secrets to Self-Discipline and Habit Formation

April 17, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

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 of your life, another area of your life might be a mess. For example, you might be incredibly self-disciplined when it comes to working out, but you have terrible habits when it comes to managing your money. How can you grow in self-discipline in the areas that don’t come naturally to you?   In to...

#119: How to Always Have Enough Money (Especially During Tax Season!)

April 10, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

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 next level.   Order "How to Grow Your Small Business" at GrowYourSmallBusiness.com/Podcast today and get the Making Your First Million video series with your purchase. -- It’s tax season, which means many businesses are about to get a pulse-check on how their money management is going. It’s stre...

#118: How to Get Out of the Day-to-Day Operations Without Crashing Your Business

April 03, 2023 14:47 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

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 available, and it's jam-packed with practical tips and strategies that will help your business thrive.   And if you order the book before April 4, 2023, you'll receive a FREE ticket to our exclusive live virtual event: Business Growth Bootcamp! This 3-hour livestream will feature world-renowned marketers ...

#117: How to Make More Money With What You Already Have

March 27, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MB

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 available, and it's jam-packed with practical tips and strategies that will help your business thrive.   And if you order the book before April 4, 2023, you'll receive a FREE ticket to our exclusive live virtual event: Business Growth Bootcamp! This 3-hour livestream will feature world-renowned marketers ...

#116: How to Boost Your Sales (Without Being a Pushy Salesperson)

March 20, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

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 next level.   To celebrate our launch, we're offering an exclusive bonus just for our early bird customers. Order your copy of "How to Grow Your Small Business" now and you'll receive the 10x Business Growth Plan - a blueprint of how to 10x your business and achieve rapid, yet sustainable, growth wi...

#115: How to Turbocharge Your Marketing Engine and Generate More Cash Flow

March 13, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

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 next level.   To celebrate our launch, we're offering an exclusive bonus just for our early bird customers. Order your copy of "How to Grow Your Small Business" now and you'll receive the 10x Business Growth Plan - a blueprint of how to 10x your business and achieve rapid, yet sustainable, growth wi...

#114: Why Most Mission Statements Fail (and How to Avoid the Pitfalls)

March 06, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MB

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. Peterson, and special guest Amy Porterfield! This 3-hour livestream event on April 4, 2023, will be jam-packed with actionable insights to help you grow your business and increase revenue. Best of all, the event is completely FREE! All you have to do is pre-order a copy of our new book, "How to Grow Y...

#113: Take These Six Steps to Double Your Revenue

February 27, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MB

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 action-packed hours of advice from some of the world’s top marketers and business leaders: Donald Miller, Dr. J.J. Peterson, and special guest Amy Porterfield!    We’ve never packed this much value into a free event before, and you do NOT want to miss it. To attend, all you have to do is pre-order How to ...

#112: The Most Important First Hire for Entrepreneurs

February 20, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MB

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 one place so you can install a business growth plan that leads to higher revenue, less chaos, and more freedom. Get immediate access to our free PDF at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Autopilot.    --   Do you find yourself bogged down in painstaking details? When you’re in charge of so many menial t...

#111: Amy Porterfield—Real Talk on Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur

February 13, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

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 one place so you can install a business growth plan that leads to higher revenue, less chaos, and more freedom. Get immediate access to our free PDF at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Autopilot.    --   Are you a discouraged entrepreneur? You’re not alone. Starting a business comes with a lot of pain...

#110: How to Quit Your Job & Start a Coaching Business

February 06, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

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 one place so you can install a business growth plan that leads to higher revenue, less chaos, and more freedom. Get immediate access to our free PDF at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Autopilot.    --   Have you ever considered leaving your 9-5 to start your own coaching business? Quitting a job with...

#109: Cameron Herold—How to Hire a Great “Second in Command”

January 30, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MB

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 a deep level and someone who has the right skills set for the job. If you make the wrong hire in this area, it can be catastrophic for your business and ruin years of hard work.   In today’s episode, guest host Dr. J.J. Peterson, Director of StoryBrand and host of the Marketing Made Simple Podcast...

#108: Alex Hormozi—Surviving the Looming Economic Storm

January 23, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

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 financial nightmare for many Americans – including small business owners. How can you prepare your small business for the looming economic downturn?   In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with Alex Hormozi, founder of Acquisition.com and author of best-selling book, $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So...

#107: How to Have Your Best Year Yet in 2023

January 16, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

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 reached, no bucket list items crossed off, and nothing to make the year particularly memorable. If you’re ready to have a stand-out year that you’ll remember for the rest of your life, this episode is for you.   In today’s coaching conversation, Donald Miller shares 3 things you can do to have your bes...

#106: Why “Work-Life Balance” Isn’t Working For You

January 09, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MB

If you feel like you’ve been trying to achieve “work-life balance” for years and never experiencing it, you’re not alone. Most business leaders have a hard time shutting off work and finding time to focus on other things like time with family, health and fitness, and personal hobbies. But if you constantly live with unhealthy work hours and stress, it can have serious effects on your mental and physical health.   In today’s episode, Donald Miller opens up about how he’s changed his persp...

#105: How to Scale Your Business Without Burning Out Your Team

January 02, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

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, there are only two options: you either have to decrease the cost of your labor or make your labor more productive. But how can you increase productivity without burning people out?   In today’s one-on-one coaching conversation, Donald Miller gives you the solution to increase productivity while ...

BONUS: Marketing Made Simple Podcast—The Best Takeaways From This Year's Top Episodes (Part 2)

December 28, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

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 marketing takeaways from this year to help you get even more clarity and inspiration going into 2023! Help the Marketing Made Simple Podcast deliver even more value by completing our Hero Maker survey at StoryBrand.com/Survey. Let us know what you're loving and what you're wanting more of in future ep...

#104: Top Business Growth Hacks of 2022

December 26, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

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 much more! If you don’t take a step back every now and then to look at the big picture, you can get so lost in the details that you miss important opportunities for growth.   In today’s episode, we’re sharing the top business growth hacks from our 2022 episodes. You’ll hear clips from four conversati...

BONUS: Marketing Made Simple Podcast—The Best Takeaways From This Year's Top Episodes (Part 1)

December 21, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

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 trying to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of digital marketing. To make matters worse, you’re not even sure what to prioritize for 2023.   Instead of overworking yourself or getting paralyzed thinking about all there is to do, take a moment to take a step back with us. In this bonus episod...

#103: The Best Way to Increase Revenue in the New Year

December 19, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

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 better results, you need to take some time to evaluate the foundation of your business: the profitability of your products or services.   In today’s coaching conversation, Donald Miller coaches you one-on-one how to perform a product profitability audit. When you understand where your money is truly c...

#102: How to Give an Inspiring Presentation

December 12, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MB

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 of those ditches, your audience will tune you out and your message won’t get heard.   In today’s coaching conversation, Donald Miller coaches you one-on-one through the 7 parts you need to give a great presentation. If you have a big presentation coming up or want to become a better speaker, this...

#101: 5 Tips for Expanding if Your Business is at Max Capacity

December 05, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

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 infrastructure to produce more. It can feel like a catch-22 for a busy entrepreneur. To make matters worse, you know you’re missing out on a ton of revenue because you can’t meet demand. In today’s coaching conversation, Donald Miller talks with Laura Higgins, founder of 3DayWebsites.co, where Laura and her team...

#100: Do You Have a Service People Need, Yet Your Business Isn’t Growing?

November 28, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB

Are you frustrated with slow growth even though you have a service you know will help your customers? It’s frustrating when your business doesn’t take off, but it’s even more frustrating when you don’t know what you’re doing wrong! If you don’t figure out what’s holding your business back, your business won’t survive long enough to become profitable.   In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks to Aimee Bennett and Lauren Paradis, founders of Empower Postpartum Physical Therapy. Aimee and L...

#99: The Quickest Way to Grow Your Business

November 21, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

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 they don’t have the time or expertise it takes to write marketing emails. In today’s episode, we’re busting that myth and helping you learn an email framework that’s doable and effective.   In today’s episode, you’ll learn from the email marketing master himself, Donald Miller. Join Don for this ...

#98: Should You Bring on Investors for Your Small Business?

November 14, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

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 help you take the next step. But how do you decide if bringing on an investor is best for your business?   In this episode, Donald Miller talks with Ryan Filsinger, CEO of Iron Fox Games, and walks him through the pros and cons of different investment options and helps him determine the right path fo...

#97: How to Make More Money Without Creating New Products

November 07, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

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 should consider how you can make more money with what you already have! Sometimes, all you need to do is think more creatively about what you’re currently offering your customers.   In today’s coaching conversation, Donald Miller talks with Elisha Reverby, CEO and Founder of Elique Organics, a luxury p...

#96: There’s Been A Murder! How Did This Small Business Die? (Special Halloween Episode with Don & J.J.)

October 31, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

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 carnage of what used to be a thriving soap business. When Business Detective Dr. J.J. Peterson (host of the Marketing Made Simple Podcast) arrives on the scene, he helps Don piece together clues to solve this dreadful mystery so that it never happens to anyone else.   Was the cause of death a mi...

#95: Will Guidara—Why a Culture of Hospitality Matters for Every Business

October 24, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MB

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 or buying a pair of socks. And genuine acts of hospitality don’t have to be extravagant or break the bank to have an impact. In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with Will Guidara, James Beard Award winning restaurateur and author of the new book, Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of...

#94: The Secret to Optimizing and Pricing Your Products for Explosive Growth

October 17, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

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 times more money if you had the right product or package for them. Every company should think through having an entry-level product, a mid-level product, and an elite-level product for customers with different needs (and pocketbooks!).    In today’s coaching conversation, Donald Miller talks with D...

#93: Why Your Products Aren’t Selling and How to Fix It

October 10, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MB

Do you have a great product that people need, but for some reason people aren’t buying it? This is a common problem when you’re just starting out or launching a new product. When customers are confused about the problem your product solves or it sounds too complicated to buy or use, they won’t be motivated to pull out their wallets and buy.   In today’s coaching conversation, Donald Miller talks with Tyler Robertson, Founder and CEO of Diesel Laptops, a company providing much-needed reso...

#92: 5 Key Talking Points You Need to Close Deals

October 03, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

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, people won’t buy from you. Instead of losing sales and feeling tongue-tied, you can learn 6 strategic talking points that will help you approach sales conversations with confidence.   In today’s coaching conversation, Donald Miller continues to unpack the new The Customer if the Hero sales frame...

#91: Hate Selling? Here’s the Sales Framework You Need

September 26, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

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 shouldn’t feel slimy or nerve-wracking. When you learn our storytelling framework for sales, you can stop pushing products and start inviting customers into a story instead.   In today’s episode, Donald Miller introduces you to the The Customer is the Hero sales framework. When trying to sell, man...

#90: Stop Getting Talked Over & Start Being Seen as a Leader

September 19, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

Are you struggling to find confidence and step out of your comfort zone at work when it comes to growing as a leader and asking for what you want? Today's guest will show you how! In this episode, Donald Miller talks with Karen Laos, author of the book Trust Your Own Voice and host of the podcast, Ignite your Confidence with Karen Laos. Karen shares practical tips on how aspiring leaders can confidently speak up and become a valuable player everyone else wants to hear from.   First, Kare...

#89: 5 Ways to Protect Your Time (and Increase Revenue)

September 12, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MB

Are you a leader or executive in your company? If so, you’re one of the biggest expenses in your business. You’re also one of the most sought-after people in your company. This creates a problem: you need to use your time extremely wisely, but you’re constantly being pulled in multiple directions. If you don’t learn practical strategies to protect your time, your work (and life!) will suffer from constant overwhelm and frustration.   In today’s episode, Donald Miller coaches you one-on-o...

#88: Jason Feifer—How to Embrace Change and Be Adaptable

September 05, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Are you struggling to adapt to a recent change in your life or business? No matter what your personality type, research shows that people move through 4 stages when a massive disruption occurs: 1) Panic 2) Adaptation 3) New Normal 4) An “I wouldn’t go back” moment where you no longer wish for the old normal. Your adaptability depends on how efficiently you can move through those four phases and how much belief you have that your “I wouldn’t go back” moment is coming.   In today’s episode...

#87: Should You Hire Someone Else to Run Your Company?

August 29, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

If you started a company, you probably have the personality of an entrepreneur. Which means you don’t like running day-to-day operations! Visionaries are at their best when they can dream up ideas and launch new initiatives – not when they are bogged down in the details of running an operation. It makes sense for entrepreneurs to run things for a while, but it can end up hurting your business and frustrating your team if you stay in that seat too long.   In today’s coaching conversation,...

#86: Scale Your Startup With 90 Minute Workdays

August 22, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Are you looking to scale your startup? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you have two major obstacles to growth: limited time and how to best differentiate your product in the marketplace. In today’s episode, Donald Miller coaches Anna Belle and Lila Mae Skidmore, owners and founders of Granola’d, a company selling gluten-free granola, through how they can scale their startup.    At only 17 and 20 years old, Lila Mae and Anna Belle are already growing their company but still need help ...

#85: Leveraging the Power of Story to Grow Your Business (Donald Miller at Baylor University)

August 15, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

Did you know that your brain spends 30% of its time daydreaming? But not when your mind is engaged in a story. When you’re emotionally connected to the plot points of a story, your brain focuses fully on that story. In today’s special episode, Donald Miller presents the power of story to business students at Baylor University and teaches them how to use the art of story in the marketplace.   If you want to grow your ability to influence those around you, engage your customers, build trus...

#84: How to Know if Your New Idea Might Actually Kill Your Business

August 08, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Entrepreneurs are wired to constantly come up with new ideas. But sometimes creative juices can cause your business to get pulled in multiple directions, making you a jack of all trades and a master of none. Even worse, it kills your company’s potential to hone in on the products and services that actually boost revenue.   In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with board-certified art therapist, Jocelyn Fitzgerald, about how a controlling idea can help her take advantage of the opportu...

Guests

Jon Gordon
3 Episodes
Michael Hyatt
3 Episodes
Blake Mycoskie
2 Episodes
Mike Michalowicz
2 Episodes
Nancy Duarte
2 Episodes
Ray Edwards
2 Episodes
Rory Vaden
2 Episodes
Ryan Holiday
2 Episodes
Adam Savage
1 Episode
Amy Porterfield
1 Episode
Anthony Iannarino
1 Episode
Bob Goff
1 Episode
Cal Newport
1 Episode
Chalene Johnson
1 Episode
Chris Anderson
1 Episode
Chris Guillebeau
1 Episode
Chris Hogan
1 Episode
Christy Wright
1 Episode
Chris Voss
1 Episode
Daniel Pink
1 Episode
David Covey
1 Episode
David Epstein
1 Episode
Daymond John
1 Episode
Dorie Clark
1 Episode
Gary Haugen
1 Episode
Greg McKeown
1 Episode
Jay Baer
1 Episode
Jesse Cole
1 Episode
John Ruhlin
1 Episode
jonathan davis
1 Episode
Ken Coleman
1 Episode
Kevin Kruse
1 Episode
Lee Cockerell
1 Episode
Nicole Walters
1 Episode
Pat Flynn
1 Episode
Patrick Lencioni
1 Episode
Rachel Botsman
1 Episode
Rachel Cruze
1 Episode
Rachel Hollis
1 Episode
Rebekah Lyons
1 Episode
Ryan Deiss
1 Episode
Seth Godin
1 Episode
Stephen Mansfield
1 Episode
Susan David
1 Episode
Tiffani Bova
1 Episode
Todd Duncan
1 Episode
Todd Herman
1 Episode
Toi Sweeney
1 Episode
Whitney Johnson
1 Episode