Episode 757: The Course Chronicles: Check-in and Q&A (Episode 07)

05/02/25 • 20 min

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I’m back with our 7th installment of The Course Chronicles, and it’s time for a check-in! In this episode, I give you an update on where we are at with the development of our new product and I also answer some of the biggest questions you’ve had for me.

If you're ready to stop overthinking and start doing, this one is going to help you gain the clarity and motivation you need to finally bring your digital product to life!

Save the date, because May 29th we kick off our live virtual extravaganza that happens just once a year, our 3-part live week-long training experience, The Rise of the Digital CEO. You register and get on the waitlist NOW at www.businessbydesign.net/!

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.

In this episode you’ll hear:

An update on the course development, including the target completion dates we’ve set
Why it’s so important to stop overthinking the software you’ll use to create your digital product
The two fundamental ways you have to drive traffic to your beta launch
What’s really behind the fear of a beta launch failing and a reminder that a beta is for testing, not primarily for making money
The 3 essential components you need inside your beta once people join

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/757

If you're ready to stop overthinking and start doing, this one is going to help you gain the clarity and motivation you need to finally bring your digital product to life!

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.

In this episode you’ll hear:

An update on the course development, including the target completion dates we’ve set
Why it’s so important to stop overthinking the software you’ll use to create your digital product
The two fundamental ways you have to drive traffic to your beta launch
What’s really behind the fear of a beta launch failing and a reminder that a beta is for testing, not primarily for making money
The 3 essential components you need inside your beta once people join

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/757

Previous Episode

undefined - Episode 756: Wednesday Weekly Win: How a Single Mom Created a $200K Per Year Digital Business in a TINY Niche - Kassy Maloney’s Digital CEO Success Story

Episode 756: Wednesday Weekly Win: How a Single Mom Created a $200K Per Year Digital Business in a TINY Niche - Kassy Maloney’s Digital CEO Success Story

Are you feeling like your market is just too specific to thrive? Think again! In this week's Wednesday Weekly Win, Jenni interviews Kassy Maloney, the inspiring founder and CEO of the Society of Exceptional Educators. Kassy unveils her remarkable journey of building a thriving multi-6-figure business by focusing on an incredibly narrow niche of empowering educators of blind and visually impaired students.

In this episode, Kassy reveals the specific systems and strategies she learned in Business by Design that fueled her growth. She also shares how she identified unique needs within her audience and then crafted digital offers that truly resonated with them. The best part? By leveraging her niche expertise and streamlining operations with proven business frameworks, Kassy not only has achieved financial success, but she now has the flexibility to also prioritize time away from laptop with her children.

If you're questioning the potential of your niche or seeking real-world examples of successful entrepreneurs running online businesses in specialized markets, Kassy's story is a powerful testament to what's possible. There are so many opportunities available to you right now as a Digital CEO, no matter how tiny your niche, and this conversation with Kassy proves it!

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @exceptionaleducators.us.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Kassy’s incredibly niche beginnings in business and her evolution to supporting teachers in this specialized field
How she learned the true power of a targeted digital summit and the way she used the processes from BBD to make the event fun to run
Her journey of creating a back-end membership and how Kassy adjusted that offer to achieve an impressive 95 percent membership retention rate
What Kassy and her team are doing now to leverage proven business systems for consistent growth
How transitioning to a digital business provided her with the flexibility to navigate personal challenges AND prioritize time with her children
The mindset shift that was required of Kassy to untangle the idea that she had to trade her time for money
Her powerful message about the potential for success even if operating within a tiny niche

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/756

Next Episode

Episode 758: Should You Start a Digital Product-Based Business in 2025?

Are you hearing things like the digital product landscape is too crowded, or it’s “saturated”? Maybe you’re left wondering if it's even possible to launch something successful in 2025 and beyond? Today, I answer these questions and dispel some big myths that are being shared right now, as I unveil the real shift that’s happening in the digital space.

In this episode, I break it all down and show you how what is happening in the market isn’t saturation, but it’s sophistication. A new era for digital product-based businesses is here, and hopefully this inspires you either to get clarity on what you're here to do, or it provides a little nudge to just launch and put your stuff out in the world!

We just released the replays of my free 3-day training for digital course creators, called Your First Digital Product, which was the largest free masterclass that we’ve ever hosted! For a limited time only, you can get the replay at www.jameswedmore.com/fdp, but hurry as it’s only available until May 28th.

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni.

In this episode you’ll hear:

The crucial difference between market saturation and sophistication, and how to navigate an increasingly informed audience
My advice for avoiding the allure of taking the “easy” route, especially when it comes to building a sustainable digital product business
What to understand about the new age we are entering, where your personal brand, leadership, and authenticity are key
Why simply creating content isn't enough anymore and how to build an experience that truly resonates with your audience

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/758