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#202: Sean Cannell—YouTube Strategies That Actually Work for Coaches
Nov. 25, 2024

#202: Sean Cannell—YouTube Strategies That Actually Work for Coaches

BIG NEWS! After three amazing years, the Business Made Simple Podcast will be ending, and starting January 6, 2025, this feed will become home to an exciting new show: Why That Worked – Presented by , hosted by Donald Miller.  It’s been...

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#201: The One Thing You Might Be Overlooking That Fuels Customer Loyalty
Nov. 18, 2024

#201: The One Thing You Might Be Overlooking That Fuels Customer Loya…

Delivering exceptional customer service can feel taxing, especially when you’re juggling multiple roles in your business. It’s easy to think that “good enough” is sufficient, but the truth is, it’s the small, thoughtful actions that leave...

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#200: The 4-Part Health Check Your Business Needs to Stay Strong (Even During Explosive Growth)
Nov. 11, 2024

#200: The 4-Part Health Check Your Business Needs to Stay Strong (Eve…

When your business starts to scale, growth brings new opportunities—and new complexities. As they say, “New level, new devil.” While rapid growth is exciting, it can also lead to misalignment, confusion, and burnout without the right checks in...

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#199: Michael Hyatt & Will Guidara—How Top Coaches Are Scaling Fast with These New Frameworks
Nov. 4, 2024

#199: Michael Hyatt & Will Guidara—How Top Coaches Are Scaling Fast w…

If you’re in the coaching business, you know it’s not enough to just find clients. You’ve got to help them get real results that make a difference. But without a proven system, that’s easier said than done. A lot of coaches end up frustrated,...

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#198: Donald Miller Returns—The Simple Framework that Will Revolutionize the Way You Coach Small Businesses
Oct. 28, 2024

#198: Donald Miller Returns—The Simple Framework that Will Revolution…

As a business coach, you might have all the passion and wisdom in the world, but if you don’t have a clear, step-by-step framework, things can get messy—fast. Without a reliable system, helping your clients get consistent, meaningful results is...

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#197: Seth Godin—How to Craft a Business Strategy that Future-Proofs Your Brand
Oct. 21, 2024

#197: Seth Godin—How to Craft a Business Strategy that Future-Proofs …

Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Download The Small Business Owner’s Quickstart Checklist for free at  and start streamlining your operations, clarifying your message, and building a business that works for you.   --...

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#196: Donald Miller—How to Stop Giving Free Advice and Start Charging for Your Expertise
Oct. 14, 2024

#196: Donald Miller—How to Stop Giving Free Advice and Start Charging…

How do you start charging for your advice without feeling weird about it? A lot of business owners have the expertise to coach others, but turning that knowledge into a successful coaching business can feel daunting and awkward. How do you know if...

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#195: How to Get Over Your Camera Fears and Be Yourself on Video
Oct. 7, 2024

#195: How to Get Over Your Camera Fears and Be Yourself on Video

Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Download The Small Business Owner’s Quickstart Checklist for free at and start streamlining your operations, clarifying your message, and building a business that works for you.   --   Video...

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#194: Why Your Business Desperately Needs a Project Manager
Sept. 30, 2024

#194: Why Your Business Desperately Needs a Project Manager

You’ve got the vision and the drive to grow your business, but there’s a massive obstacle holding you back: chaos. Tasks pile up, deadlines blur, and you find yourself juggling too many things at once. How many times have you wished you had more...

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#193: Nicole Burke—How to Get Out of the Weeds and Start Delegating So You Can Scale Your Business
Sept. 23, 2024

#193: Nicole Burke—How to Get Out of the Weeds and Start Delegating S…

You’ve built a business you're proud of, but are you spending too much time in the weeds? When small tasks pile up, you might feel like you’re doing everything except what actually grows your business. With every email and customer support issue...

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#192: Kim Scott—The Hidden Cost of Being Too Nice in Leadership
Sept. 16, 2024

#192: Kim Scott—The Hidden Cost of Being Too Nice in Leadership

What’s the real cost of being too nice? It’s more than you might think. Many leaders, especially small business owners, fall into the trap of “ruinous empathy”, which is the failure to provide essential feedback due to the fear of hurting...

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#191: Tiffany Aliche—Why Financial Freedom Isn’t as Important as You Think (And What to Aim for Instead)
Sept. 9, 2024

#191: Tiffany Aliche—Why Financial Freedom Isn’t as Important as You …

Many people believe that financial freedom—accumulating enough money to never work again—is the ultimate goal. But for most entrepreneurs, this dream feels out of reach, which leads to frustration and financial stress. The constant pressure to...

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#190: Amy Porterfield—Is It Time to Add a Digital Course to Your Existing Business?
Sept. 2, 2024

#190: Amy Porterfield—Is It Time to Add a Digital Course to Your Exis…

Are you leaving money on the table by not offering an online course? A lot of business owners feel overwhelmed by the idea of turning their knowledge into a digital product, worried it might be too complex or could cannibalize their bread-and-butter...

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#189: Donald Miller—Cash Crisis? How to Generate Quick Revenue When Times Get Tough
Aug. 26, 2024

#189: Donald Miller—Cash Crisis? How to Generate Quick Revenue When T…

Cash flow is the heartbeat of any business. But what do you do when revenue takes a sudden hit and the money isn't coming in as expected? Whether it's a seasonal dip, unexpected expenses, or a major disruption like a pandemic, every entrepreneur feels...

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#188: Bill Allen—Make Your Business a Force for Good in the World (Even If You're Starting Small
Aug. 19, 2024

#188: Bill Allen—Make Your Business a Force for Good in the World (Ev…

So you've built a thriving business. You've got the airplane humming along, maybe even hitting 7 figures. But there's a nagging question in the back of your mind: "What's it all for?" Deep down, you want to make a difference, leave a legacy, maybe...

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#187: Why Your Sales Team Isn't Selling (And How to Fix It)
Aug. 12, 2024

#187: Why Your Sales Team Isn't Selling (And How to Fix It)

As a business owner, you might be a sales superstar, but teaching your team to replicate your conversations with potential clients can feel next to impossible. After all, you know the company’s origin story and the ins-and-outs of the product like...

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#186: Marcus Sheridan—The Simple Formula for Becoming the Most Trusted Voice in Your Industry
Aug. 5, 2024

#186: Marcus Sheridan—The Simple Formula for Becoming the Most Truste…

You've probably heard the phrase "content is king" more times than you can count. But creating content that truly drives sales is easier said than done. Many biz owners struggle to produce content that hits on all levels: it feels authentic, builds...

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#185: Erin Meyer—The Feedback Mindset That Sets High-Performing Teams Apart
July 29, 2024

#185: Erin Meyer—The Feedback Mindset That Sets High-Performing Teams…

As a business owner, you know that a high-performing team is essential to success. But what if your team isn't performing at its best? If communication is breaking down, productivity is low, and your goals are slipping out of reach, it might be time...

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#184: Megan Hyatt Miller—How to Win at Work Without Losing Your Soul (aka The Double Win)
July 22, 2024

#184: Megan Hyatt Miller—How to Win at Work Without Losing Your Soul …

Let's talk about the elephant in the room for a second: the relentless hustle and grind of building a business. The entrepreneurial world can be a demanding beast, often forcing us to sacrifice our personal lives in the pursuit of success. Yes, you...

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#183: Balancing Work & Life—How to Actually Enjoy What You Do and Love How You Live
July 15, 2024

#183: Balancing Work & Life—How to Actually Enjoy What You Do and Lov…

Here’s a stark warning: heart disease is America’s #1 killer, and stress is heart disease’s #1 predictor. When your work/life balance is out of whack, stress only grows. How business owners manage this delicate highwire act is quite literally a...

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#182: Don Yaeger—Inside the Daily Routines of the World’s Greatest Achievers (And What You Can Learn)
July 8, 2024

#182: Don Yaeger—Inside the Daily Routines of the World’s Greatest Ac…

What does it take to be truly great? It's easy to think greatness is only for a lucky few. But that belief will leave you powerless—feeling that without certain natural traits, high levels of success just aren't in the cards for you. But what if the...

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#181: Organizing Your Digital World to Banish Chaos and Make Life Easier
July 1, 2024

#181: Organizing Your Digital World to Banish Chaos and Make Life Eas…

The enemy of clarity is chaos and confusion. Not only is that true in your marketing and messaging, it’s true in your everyday work. But how many times have you or your team misplaced an important file, been locked out of a vital platform, or even...

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#180: This Genius Hack Ensures You Never Run Out of Content Ideas Again
June 24, 2024

#180: This Genius Hack Ensures You Never Run Out of Content Ideas Aga…

Frustrated your marketing isn't working? Stuck wondering why customers aren't clicking "buy now"? Imagine turning that around in just five minutes. Get the help you need to clarify your message and grow your business with our free 5 Minute Marketing...

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#179: Crafting a One-Liner that Aligns Your Team and Elevates Your Brand
June 17, 2024

#179: Crafting a One-Liner that Aligns Your Team and Elevates Your Br…

Frustrated your marketing isn't working? Stuck wondering why customers aren't clicking "buy now"? Imagine turning that around in just five minutes. Get the help you need to clarify your message and grow your business with our free 5 Minute Marketing...

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