The Jasmine Star Show

There was a time I believed failure wasn’t just something I did—it was who I was. But that belief got flipped on its head the day I had a transformational conversation with entrepreneur and coach James Wedmore. In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful clip where James breaks down the real reason so many of us get stuck: we're building businesses with belief systems we picked up as students and employees—ones that no longer serve us. We unpack: * Why failure is just feedback (not a flaw) * How to release identities that keep you small * What being “coachable” really means (this moment changed me) * How to rewire beliefs that are holding you back If you’ve ever feared failure or felt defined by your mistakes, lean in. You’re about to see your story—and your future—differently. Failure isn’t something to fear. It’s something to celebrate. 💥 Click >>PLAY<< to hear all of this and: [00:51] Why I defined myself by failure—and how James shifted that narrative [01:21] James explains how our “model of the world” keeps us stuck [03:12] The surprising trait James says changed my life (and no one had ever told me before) [04:25] How our experiences as employees and consumers shape limiting beliefs in business [05:32] James’ analogy: Why applying football rules to basketball explains why most people struggle in business [07:49] Why failure must be deconstructed—and fast—for entrepreneurs to succeed 🎧 Listen to the full episode: From Broke Bartender to Million Dollar CEO: A Conversation with James Wedmore [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-broke-bartender-to-10-million-dollar-ceo-a/id1479619320?i=1000478180695] Listen to Related Episodes: * Three Ways to Remove Comparison and Become Unstoppable [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-ways-to-remove-comparison-and-become-unstoppable/id1479619320?i=1000620745740] * How to Build Your Self Trust to Make Better Business Decisions [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-your-self-trust-to-make-better-business/id1479619320?i=1000664011417] * Building Confidence with Ease: How I’m Becoming the 3X Version of Myself [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-confidence-with-ease-how-im-becoming-the/id1479619320?i=1000668135516] Connect With James Wedmore: James Wedmore is a renowned entrepreneur and business coach who helps digital CEOs grow scalable, sustainable businesses. Known for his contrarian perspectives and deep coaching work, James is the founder of Business By Design and host of the Mind Your Business podcast. His work focuses on mindset, identity, and dismantling the mental blocks that keep entrepreneurs from success. 📧 Join my Newsletter [https://jasminestar.com/newsletter] for a weekly cocktail of insider business strategy, personal reflections, and the journey of being a thought leader. 📧 For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode546 [http://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode546]

Wanna know what makes people stop scrolling and actually pay attention to your business? This episode is like sitting front row in a marketing masterclass—with real examples that made me go, “Dang. THAT is good.” I share 3 real-life examples of irresistible marketing—from a PayPal email that stopped me in my tracks, to a blog that made me want to hire the writer immediately, to a customer service email that turned into a sales lesson. And the best part? You can use all of them today in your own business. Here’s what you’ll hear: * A genius way to turn an old-school flyer tactic into digital gold 💸 * How one cold email stood out using just $0.02 (yes, really) * Why idioms, pattern interrupts, and cognitive fluency matter in your copy * How a writer earned my trust—without a pitch * What a SaaS company taught me about challenging assumptions and using data to sell smart * How customer service teams can secretly become your best sales channel This episode is filled with copywriting gold, marketing psychology, and strategy you can swipe for your next email, launch, or brand campaign. Grab a notebook (you’ll want to write these down) and press play now. Click >>PLAY<< to hear all of this and: [00:28] Why what worked last month might flop today (and what to do about it) [02:47] Marketing move #1: “Show Me the Money” — how a $0.02 email cut through the noise [07:07] Using idioms and neuromarketing to build familiarity and trust fast [10:54] Marketing move #2: “Thank You, No Thank You” — how a blog reader turned into a hot lead [13:34] Marketing move #3: “No, But Here’s Something Better” — how smart SaaS email turned a no into insight + upsell [21:27] Why challenging assumptions and asking for feedback is the future of growth marketing Listen to Related Episodes: * The BEST Guerrilla Marketing Strategies You NEED to Know [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-guerrilla-marketing-strategies-you-need-to-know/id1479619320?i=1000666218473] * Four Secrets to Unstoppable Marketing [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/four-secrets-to-unstoppable-marketing/id1479619320?i=1000671645761] * How to Turn Marketing Setbacks into Future Success [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-turn-marketing-setbacks-into-future-success/id1479619320?i=1000681730975] 📧 Join my Newsletter [https://jasminestar.com/newsletter] for a weekly cocktail of insider business strategy, personal reflections, and the journey of being a thought leader. 📧 For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode545 [http://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode545]

What if success isn’t about having all the answers—but about starting before you feel ready? If you’ve ever hesitated to take the next step because you’re waiting to be “qualified,” this episode is for you. In this special repurposed episode, I sat down with Alexis Teichmiller on the Circle “Making Of” podcast to talk about how I built my brand from the ground up—starting with a $19 PDF and zero business experience. You’ll hear: ✨ How I went from law school dropout to six figures in my first year as a photographer ✨ The moment I realized my audience was asking for a product I hadn’t even created yet ✨ Why generosity has been my #1 business strategy (and how it shaped my success) ✨ The hard decision to pivot from photography to educator, strategist, and tech founder ✨ The real reason I burned the boats on past businesses to step into something bigger And if you’ve ever felt like ambition is a luxury you can’t afford, I share how I went from survival mode to fully embracing a growth mindset. 🎧 Listen now and DM me on Instagram @JasmineStar [https://www.instagram.com/jasminestar/] with your biggest takeaway! Click >>PLAY [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jasmine-star-show/id1479619320]<< to hear all of this and: 00:00 - Starting before you're ready: why action beats perfection 02:06 - How I made six figures in my first year as a photographer (without a degree) 04:51 - Turning my audience’s questions into a $100,000 product (by accident!) 07:16 - How my childhood shaped my mindset around generosity and business 10:53 - The truth about ambition and why it felt like a “luxury” I couldn’t afford 16:01 - Pivoting from photography to digital products: the leap that changed everything 18:46 - Burning the boats: letting go of past dreams to step into something new 25:20 - Building a tech company from scratch—the hardest thing I’ve ever done 30:25 - The future of Social Curator & my vision for building a true entrepreneur community 📧 Join my Newsletter for a weekly cocktail of insider business strategy, personal reflections, and the journey of being a thought leader: https://jasminestar.com/newsletter [https://jasminestar.com/newsletter] 📧 For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode544 [http://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode544]

Join the waitlist and be first to know when I open applications for my next 7-Figure Mastermind here: jasminestar.com/mastermind [http://jasminestar.com/mastermind] Let me guess… your to-do list looks like a CVS receipt. You know what needs to get done, but you’re constantly asking yourself, “What should I do first?” Friend, you’re not alone. Whether you’re scaling past 7 figures or juggling multiple team members, the question I hear most often in my mastermind is: “I know what to do… but what’s the right order?” So in this episode, I’m sharing something straight from a recent mastermind call I hosted with powerhouse women scaling their businesses to $5M, $7M, and beyond. (Spoiler alert: their struggles might sound very familiar.) We talk about: * Why doing more isn’t the answer—you need a system * The difference between urgent and important (yep, there's a difference!) * My 3-tier decision-making hierarchy—think of it like a wedding cake but with more spreadsheets * Real examples from actual founders (with permission!) that will help you map this strategy to your own business This framework has helped some of the most successful entrepreneurs I coach figure out exactly what to prioritize—without getting lost in the weeds. If you’re tired of being stuck in the bottom tier of your business (read: putting out fires, managing details, being in 87 Slack channels at once), this episode is for you. Let’s get you back to CEO mode. 🎯 Oh, and if you’re curious about what it’s like inside the mastermind or want to be on the waitlist for when doors open again, head to jasminestar.com/mastermind [http://jasminestar.com/mastermind]. I’d love to see your name there. Click >>PLAY<< to hear all of this and: [00:00] Why you’re not “behind” in business—and what every 7-figure founder feels but doesn’t say out loud [00:57] The common pattern Jasmine noticed across multiple 7-figure businesses [02:48] The three-tier hierarchy framework that helps you decide what to do next [04:39] How to define your involvement at each tier—top-level strategy vs. bottom-level grunt work [05:37] Real business examples from Gri and Abby (and how to apply this to your own list of initiatives) [06:40] How to prioritize based on revenue, not urgency (and why that’s a CEO superpower) Listen to Related Episodes: * Map Out Your Next 3 Months in Less Than 30 Minutes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jasmine-star-show/id1479619320] * How to Find and Hire the Perfect COO or Operations Specialist [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-find-and-hire-the-perfect-coo-or/id1479619320?i=1000680116809] * 3 Signs It’s Time to Restructure Your Team as a Leader [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-signs-its-time-to-restructure-your-team-as-a-leader/id1479619320?i=1000701033756] For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode543 [http://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode543]

Have you ever had an idea that you knew had only a 1% chance of working... and you chased it anyway? This episode is that story. 🎥✨ What started as a spontaneous mention on a podcast turned into a one-minute pitch, a full-blown vlog, a custom merch drop, and a mission to prove that ideas only matter if you execute on them. In this behind-the-scenes solo episode, I walk you through: * The messy middle of building something new—and not knowing how it’ll turn out * Why I created a 60-second video pitch for My First Million (and how I planned every frame) * How I chose a business to feature, crafted a story, and built a strategic hook * The mindset shift from perfection to experimentation * The logistical dance of vlogging, storytelling, and honoring someone else’s business * Why your million-dollar idea isn’t just the idea—it’s what you do with it And yes… I even printed a custom sweater as part of the pitch. 🎁👕 This is one part content strategy, one part personal reinvention, and 100% proof that even if your idea doesn’t “work”—it can still move you forward. I hope this inspires you to chase your idea too. Because if it matters to you, it's worth doing. Click >>PLAY<< to hear all of this and: [00:01] A Duffy boat, a divine idea, and a nudge from JD [00:04] The inspiration from the My First Million podcast [00:07] Creating a one-minute video for a 1-in-a-million chance [00:10] The storytelling dilemma: who is this video really for? [00:13] Nailing the voice of the story: execution over documentation [00:16] Behind the scenes: choosing the business, logistics, and filming [00:19] Why I created a custom sweater and a surprise landing page [00:22] What makes this project meaningful—beyond the outcome [00:25] Final reflections: what “just send it” really means to me [00:27] The finished pitch: telling Mary’s story in 60 seconds Listen to Related Episodes: * How To Increase Your Sales by Uncovering Your Dream Client’s Needs and Desires [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-increase-your-sales-by-uncovering-your-dream/id1479619320?i=1000629173885] * How to Prepare, Create, and Deliver Your Pitch [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-prepare-create-and-deliver-your-pitch/id1479619320?i=1000649678151] * How to Successfully Expand Your Business Into New Markets [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-successfully-expand-your-business-into-new-markets/id1479619320?i=1000674266364] Relevant Links Mentioned: * My First Million Episode 677 [https://podcasts.apple.com/vn/podcast/whats-truly-going-on-inside-doge/id1469759170?i=1000693048724] * The landing page I sent to Shaan: https://jasminestar.com/myfirstmillion [https://jasminestar.com/myfirstmillion] 📧 Join my Newsletter [https://jasminestar.com/newsletter] for a weekly cocktail of insider business strategy, personal reflections, and the journey of being a thought leader. 📧 For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode542 [http://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode542]