Business Made Simple with Donald Miller
466 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 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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#22: Ellen Bennett—Learn To Stop Overthinking and Take Action
May 31, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBHave 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 First, Details Later and Founder/CEO of Hedley & Bennett, shares how she grew a $300 apron start-up into a multimillion dollar company. You'll come away knowing how to squash your doubt and build a personal playbook for taking action before you stop yourself again! -- Click here to order Dream...
#21: Charles Koch & Brian Hooks—How to Become the Best Version of Yourself
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBThis 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 In People: Bottom Up Solutions for a Top Down World, give you their answer in this captivating conversation. They explain how an obsession with control is at the root of many of our current problems and offer a solution through empowerment. For anyone wanting to become the best version of themselves and make a true ...
#20: Ryan Deiss—The Digital Marketing Strategy Your Business Needs [Part 2]
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBSpecial 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 business scale and make you more money. -- Find out more about Ryan Deiss at DigitalMarketer.com Start on your path to becoming a Business Made Simple Professional at BusinessMadeSimple.com. For only $275 annually you get instant access to all of our online courses plus live coaching sessions with ...
#19: Ryan Deiss—The Digital Marketing Strategy Your Business Needs [Part 1]
May 10, 2021 07:30 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBThese 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 headed for a crash landing! But don't worry—we’ve got you covered because over the next two episodes special guest, Ryan Deiss, digital marketing expert and CEO of Digital Marketer, guides you step-by-step through a digital marketing strategy to help your business scale and make you more money. -- Find out m...
#18: Leah Glover Hayes—Three Keys to Success
May 03, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBMost 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 can support us in our journey toward success. This week's guest, Leah Glover Hayes, host of the podcast "Her Story of Success", shares inspiring stories of women trailblazers, entrepreneurs, artists and business leaders from all walks. She’s distilled their advice into three keys to success you can use...
Get Coached—How Do I Create a Lead Magnet to Drive Revenue?
April 27, 2021 17:23 - 7 minutes - 9.97 MBWhat mystery about growing your business has you stuck? Let us know and submit your business question to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Question for a chance to have Donald Miller coach you through it! Get Coached is the weekly Business Made Simple Podcast segment focused entirely on coaching you through the business problems keeping you up at night. For your chance to Get Coached by Donald Miller, submit your business question to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Question.
#17: Tom Eisenmann—Is Your Start-up Destined to Fail?
April 26, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBThe 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 chances for success increase dramatically. This week's guest, Tom Eisenmann, Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and author of “How Startups Fail”, surveyed 470 entrepreneurs and investors about their failed businesses and discovered six distinct patterns leading to their fail...
Get Coached—"How Do I Target the Right Client?"
April 20, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.52 MBWhat mystery about growing your business are you stuck trying to solve? Let us know and submit your business question to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Question for a chance to have Donald Miller coach you through it! Get Coached is a weekly podcast presented by Business Made Simple focused entirely on coaching you through the business problems keeping you up at night. For your chance to Get Coached by Donald Miller, submit your business question to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Question.
#16: Tyler Reagin—How To Lead Something You Didn’t Start
April 19, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBNo 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 put you in a nose dive toward disaster. So how can you successfully lead something you didn’t start? This week special guest, Tyler Reagin, author of “Leading Things You Didn’t Start", answers that question! He gives you the five steps you'll need when taking over any project, department or company. ...
#15: Allison Fallon—How and Why Should You Write Your Story?
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBYou 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 why we’re answering the question, “How and why should you write your story?” We're joined by special guest Allison Fallon, author of "The Power of Writing It Down", who’s helped hundreds of people find their voice, tell their stories, and share them with the world. In this episode she’ll walk you step-by-step on...
#14: Joshua DuBois—How Can Your Business Ride the Post-COVID Wave?
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBThe 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 normal?" These are the exact questions we are answering this week. Joshua DuBois, founder of Gauge.ai, a market research firm that surveys tens of thousands of people per day, will share what you can expect in Q2 of this year and how your business can be prepared for the changes that will come as the w...
#13: Michael Hyatt—Can You Grow Your Business Working Six Hour Days?
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBOn 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,” is convinced you can. You'll hear why as he shares his insight into how fewer, more focused hours can lead to significant growth in your business. -- Order Michael Hyatt's new book, "Win at Work & Succeed At Life" and get access to exclusive bonus content at WinAndSucceedBook.com/BMS ...
#12: John Lee Dumas—Is It Worth It To Create an Online Platform?
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBIt 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 "right" way to do it. On this week's episode, John Lee Dumas, author of the book "The Common Path to Uncommon Success" shares a step-by-step plan for how you can produce consistent content for your platform that doesn't feel cheesy and allows you to expand your influence. -- Find out more about The ...
#11: Vik Harrison—What You Really Need to Grow Your Non-Profit
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBThis 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: Water, an organization that to date has delivered clean and safe drinking water to over 10 million people across the globe, gives you the answer! Then host Donald Miller walks you step-by-step through crafting the perfect mission statement for any type of business. -- Find out more about Vik Harri...
#10: John Lowry—Six Things You Need to Become a Great Negotiator
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBYou’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 teaching you the six things every great negotiator does to create more win/win outcomes in work and in life. Don also talks with Dr. John Lowry, President of the Lowry Group and instructor of our newest course at Business Made Simple University - Negotiation Made Simple. John shares what it's like inside a h...
#9: Martin Lindstrøm—Embrace Empathy to Grow Your Business
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBThis 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. Martin shows how to embrace empathy and unlock pure common sense to help grow your business and make you more money! -- Find out more about Martin Lindstrøm and his book The Ministry of Common Sense at MartinLindstrom.com/Ministry-Of-Commonsense Want to become a Business Made Simple Certified Coach? A...
#8: How Do You Make Sure You Never Run Out of Cash?
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBRun out of cash and your business will crash! That's why in this final episode of our seven-part series, How Your Business is an Airplane, we explain exactly how to manage your finances, giving you a plan to keep your business fueled with cash. Don also talks with finance guru, Mike Michalowicz, who shows you how to implement his Profit First method. -- Find out more about Mike Michalowicz or Profit First at ProfitFirstProfessionals.com Want to become a Business Made Sim...
#7: How Can You Keep Overhead from Getting Out of Hand?
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 31.8 MBA 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 business down (and costing you money). In part six of our seven-part series, How Your Business is an Airplane, we’re focusing on overhead. Sure, you’re going to have some expenses that don’t drive crazy revenue, and sometimes that’s okay. The answer isn’t to cut those expenses altogether – it’s to learn this simple formula so you know ...
#6: The Secrets to Creating Products That Sell
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBThere’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 five of our seven part series, How Your Business is an Airplane, we’re focusing on the wings of the airplane – or your product. You don’t have to waste any more time creating dead-end products. Do these two things and you'll knock your product ideas out of the park the first time. -- Learn more about Allison Trowbridge h...
#5: Jamie Kern Lima—How to Overcome Your Fear of Selling
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBIf 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 crippling self doubt, you need to sell your product to stay in business. We're taking a slight detour from our 7-Part Series, How Your Business Is Like An Airplane, to talk with Jamie Kern Lima, who is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. As co-founder of IT Cosmetics, she grew the company from her living room into a $1.2 billion me...
#5: Jamie Kern Lima - How to Overcome Your Fear of Selling
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBIf 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 crippling self doubt, you need to sell your product to stay in business. We're taking a slight detour from our 7-Part Series, How Your Business Is Like An Airplane, to talk with Jamie Kern Lima, who is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. As co-founder of IT Cosmetics, she grew the company from her living room into a $1.2 billion me...
#4: The Proven Framework to Close Any Sales Deal
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBYou’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, How Your Business is an Airplane, we’re focusing on the Left Engine – Sales. You don’t have to go full-on used car salesman to get your leads to convert. There’s a better way, and we’re teaching it to you in this episode. -- Want to become a Business Made Simple Certified Coach? Apply now at CertifiedBusinessCoach.com ...
#3: How Does A Business Die? Our Detectives Are On The Case!
January 18, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBHere’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 sneak up on you. In Part Three of our series, How Your Business is an Airplane, we’re focusing on the Right Engine (aka - great marketing). Getting this essential piece of a business right could truly be the difference between if your business succeeds, or if you have to close your doors...for good. -- Want to become a ...
#2: What All Great Leaders Have in Common
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBWhat 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 drive your team forward? In Part Two of our series, How Your Business is an Airplane, we’re focusing on The Cockpit. Don, Koula, and JJ break down each of these seven pillars (and spoiler alert: they may not be what you think). ... Want to become a Business Made Simple Certified Coach? Apply now at CertifiedBusinessCoach.co...
#1: What You Really Need to Know to Grow Your Business
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn 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 debate whether or not your college degree was worth the investment. ... Want to become a Business Made Simple Certified Coach? Apply now at CertifiedBusinessCoach.com Needing to hire a Business Made Simple Certified Coach? Go to HireACoach.com At Business Made Simple, we teach you everything you need to k...
#233: The Best of 2020—Our Biggest Takeaways for Business Leaders
December 28, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBWell, 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” episode. On this year’s episode, we’ve pulled together some of the best nuggets of wisdom from guests like Adrienne Bankert, Matthew McConnaughey, and even our very own Business Made Simple President, Doug Kiem. So join us as we revisit some amazing business (and life) advice we got in 2020. Head to storybrand.com/survey to c...
#232: Joshua DuBois—How Should You Change Your Business?
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBThere 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 of Gague.ai, gives Don some surprising insight. Peeking into his “crystal ball”, Joshua predicts how trends will change so you and your business can be more than ready heading into 2021! Head to storybrand.com/survey to complete our 2020 Listener Survey before December 31 for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gi...
#231: How to Make More Money in 2021
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBYour company is buzzing with anticipation of what Q1 is going to look like. But if you’re honest, there’s just one thing you’re thinking about: how much money you’re going to make next year. You’ve got goals for your salary or revenue, but you’re just not sure how to get from where you are today to where you want to be this time next year ... and it scares you. But imagine if you had a 10-step plan that would pave the way to financial success in 2021 like never before. That’s what we’re b...
#231: 10 Characteristics of Every Value-Driven Professional
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBThere 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 talking about tangible character traits that make you a value-driven professional. Traits like understanding how to receive feedback, de-escalating drama and prioritizing your highest return opportunities. There’s a reason the highest paid people are where they are — and I want to teach you why. If y...
#230: Paula Faris—Three Keys to Uncovering Your Purpose and Finding Meaning in Life
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBHave 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 shake the fact that you feel unfulfilled and that there's got to be more to life... It wasn’t too long ago when Good Morning America news anchor, Paula Faris, found herself in the same rut. So she decided to change things. She quit her job and completely re-engineered her life to discover her true purpose. What some might have tho...
#229: Elida Field—How to Go From “Starving Artist” to Savvy Business Owner
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBMany 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 realize talent alone isn’t going to cut it so they resort to being a “starving artist” and never really achieve the type of success they once dreamt possible. Elida Field could have easily fallen into the same trap, but her focus and determination propelled her into a profitable career she loves. In this week’s episode, she’ll share ...
BONUS—A Word About Tough Conversations with Friends and Family This Holiday
November 26, 2020 03:01 - 5 minutes - 7.01 MBIn 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 with friends and family. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
#228: Matthew McConaughey—Are Those Who “Trust In Fate” Doomed to a Boring Life?
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBFate 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 McConaughey’s take on this topic is an inspiring one, and in this week’s interview, he talks about how fate works together with self-determination to help you create the life you really want. He argues that ego is actually a healthy thing and that there is a beautiful balance between freedom and responsibility (in his terms, “giddy...
#228: Matthew McConaughey—Are those who “trust in fate” doomed to a boring life?
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBFate 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 McConaughey’s take on this topic is an inspiring one, and in this week’s interview, he talks about how fate works together with self-determination to help you create the life you really want. He argues that ego is actually a healthy thing and that there is a beautiful balance between freedom and responsibility (in his terms, “giddy...
#227: How to Make Any Communication Campaign a Success
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBWe 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 let fate write it for us. A meaningful life happens when we create and follow a life plan that gives us a clear direction and purpose. Imagine knowing every task you completed was contributing to a life full of meaning. Imagine waking up each day not in a fog, but with a clear sense of purpose. That’s exactly what you’ll experience...
#227: How This Life Plan Will Give You a Deep Sense of Meaning
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBWe 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 let fate write it for us. A meaningful life happens when we create and follow a life plan that gives us a clear direction and purpose. Imagine knowing every task you completed was contributing to a life full of meaning. Imagine waking up each day not in a fog, but with a clear sense of purpose. That’s exactly what you’ll experience...
#227: How a Life Plan Will Give You a Deep Sense of Meaning
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBWe 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 let fate write it for us. A meaningful life happens when we create and follow a life plan that gives us a clear direction and purpose. Imagine knowing every task you completed was contributing to a life full of meaning. Imagine waking up each day not in a fog, but with a clear sense of purpose. That’s exactly what you’ll experience...
#226: Seth Godin—How to Become More Creative - Even if You Think You Aren’t
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBMost 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 bike, is a skill everyone can learn and develop over time. It’s an important skill, too, and if we don’t develop practices that keep us creative, we could get left behind. In today’s episode, Seth gives us insight into how we can become more creative with our work. Whether you’re a graphic designer, and architect, a CEO or a receptio...
#225: Lee LeFever—What to Do When Your Business Slows Down & Money Stops Coming In
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBYour 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 Lee LeFever would challenge you not to. Lee decided he was going to embrace the slow down and learn how to gain success even if he wasn’t making money. If you’re the type of person who hates when things slow down, this is the episode you need. Plus -- our friend Justin Christensen stops by to share how he pivoted his business durin...
How to Get People to Pay Attention to You
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBAs a leader, you’re always looking for ways to grow that also fit into your hectic schedule. We made StoryBrand Rewind for YOU. In this new series, Koula Callahan does a quick breakdown of the most valuable tips we’ve received from past episodes. This week, she’s diving into wisdom from Andy Stanley on how to communicate in a way that’s clear and memorable. For most of us, our communication falls flat more than we’d like to admit. As a leadership expert and bestselling author, Andy knows how...
Rewind—How to Get People to Pay Attention to You
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBAs a leader, you’re always looking for ways to grow that also fit into your hectic schedule. We made StoryBrand Rewind for YOU. In this new series, Koula Callahan does a quick breakdown of the most valuable tips we’ve received from past episodes. This week, she’s diving into wisdom from Andy Stanley on how to communicate in a way that’s clear and memorable. For most of us, our communication falls flat more than we’d like to admit. As a leadership expert and bestselling author, Andy knows how...
#224: The Canlis Brothers—What’s (Actually) Possible For Your Business?
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBWhen 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-dining restaurant and made it a burger joint, and a crab shack, and oh yeah ... a drive-in movie theatre?! So when we got the chance to talk to them about their (new and improved) business model, we just couldn’t resist. And we get it -- your business might not need to do a full 180 like it did six months ago. But this episode will trans...
#223: Daniel Harkavy—Is 2020 a Total Wash for Business Leaders?
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MBThe 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 week, Daniel Harkavy stops by to share why it’s important to spend time really reflecting on your wins and losses from this season. His new book, The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders, provides a framework to become a better leader even in the face of enormous challenges. When you use his perspectives to reflect on everything that’s ...
#222: Hal Runkel—What Leadership and Parenting Have in Common
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MBIf 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 small child can sometimes feel … a little too similar. But Hal Runkel doesn’t think that’s such a bad thing. This bestselling author of books like ScreamFree Parenting and Choose Your Own Adulthood joins the podcast to show you how his proven parenting techniques can also help you become a confident and respected leader.
#221: Miles Adcox—Should You Really Keep Emotions Out of the Workplace?
October 09, 2020 18:11 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBHow 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 your ears ringing after a frustrating meeting -- that feels pretty impossible. Miles Adcox flips the script when it comes to emotions in the workplace. He gives you permission to actually feel your emotions and shows you 3 ways to use them to your advantage.
#220: Robbie Kellman Baxter—Three Keys to Making Passive Revenue
September 28, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBYou 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 stinks, but subscription services can sink your business — fast. So if you’re going to do this, you need to do it right. Robbie Kellman Baxter literally wrote the book on creating subscription services that make money. And in this episode, she’s giving you her secret formula for building a recurring revenue stream that lasts. Listen now!
#219: How to Make Any Communication Campaign a Success
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 65.2 MBYou 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 any communication campaign a success and gets buy-in from your entire team. And that’s exactly what you’ll get in our newest Business Made Simple University course -- Communication Made Simple. On this week’s episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek into the paradigm-shifting framework so you can start applying these helpful tips today!
#218: Sherman Merricks—Two Characteristics the Most Profitable Business Leaders Have in Common
September 14, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 46.4 MBBuilding 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. On today’s episode, StoryBrand Certified Guide Sherman Merricks is sharing why these two characteristics have the power to make or break your business. Plus, Don and Sherman talk about the current social climate and how business leaders can affect change.
#217: Lee Hartley Carter—How to Persuade Any Audience
September 07, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MBIf 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 persuasion in the wrong way? The truth is—most people aren’t convinced by some compelling set of facts. Most people change their minds because of their emotions. Lee Hartley Carter has studied the art of persuasion and on today’s episode, she’s sharing what works, what doesn’t, and what you can do to persuade people when it matters most.
#216: Nir Eyal—The Secret to Staying Focused at Work
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 88.5 MBLife 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 and being productive didn’t have to be so hard? Nir Eyal, author of Indistractable, has cracked the code on staying focused. In this episode, he’s breaking down how to control your attention-span, increase your productivity, and say no to distractions once and for all. If your mind wandered even a little bit while reading this podcast...