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Marketing, sales, production, people, physical plant, financials, and the owner’s mindset.<br /><br />James shares why so many entrepreneurs get stuck doing low value work, how to shift your perspective on hiring from an expense to a true investment, and what it really takes to build a business that supports the owner rather than consuming them.<br /><br />If you are aiming for scalability, long term profitability, and real freedom as a business owner, this conversation delivers practical insight and clarity you can apply immediately. Tune in and take a closer look at what might be limiting your growth.<br /><br />Access the original podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-parts-of-a-profitable-business-james-brown/id1720177452" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-parts-of-a-profitable-business-james-brown/id1720177452</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69842487</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:47:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69842487/7_parts_of_profitable_business.mp3" length="31911657" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James R. Brown</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast, Michelle sits down with business expert James Brown to break down the seven essential parts of every profitable business. 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Tune in and take a closer look at what might be limiting your growth.<br /><br />Access the original podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-parts-of-a-profitable-business-james-brown/id1720177452" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-parts-of-a-profitable-business-james-brown/id1720177452</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1994</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d52a64377b1d2e07f31964f463049d1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Faith, Redemption, and the Seven Parts of Business with James Brown</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-redemption-and-the-seven-parts-of-business-with-james-brown--69678274</link><description><![CDATA[Faith, Redemption, and the Seven Parts of Business is a powerful podcast episode featuring guest <a href="https://businessaccelerator.institute/about-me/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Brown</a>, diving into the deeper connections between faith, failure, and building a meaningful business.<br />In this conversation, James shares personal insights on redemption, leadership, discipline, and how the seven core parts of business align with values and long term purpose. Rather than focusing only on tactics, the discussion explores mindset, belief, and the lessons learned through real world challenges.<br />This episode is for entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders who see business as more than numbers and growth, and who are looking for clarity, direction, and impact while navigating their journey.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69678274</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:57:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69678274/faith_redemption_and_the_seven_parts_of_business_with_james_brown.mp3" length="54250585" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James R. 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In this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Faith, Redemption, and the Seven Parts of Business is a powerful podcast episode featuring guest <a href="https://businessaccelerator.institute/about-me/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Brown</a>, diving into the deeper connections between faith, failure, and building a meaningful business.<br />In this conversation, James shares personal insights on redemption, leadership, discipline, and how the seven core parts of business align with values and long term purpose. Rather than focusing only on tactics, the discussion explores mindset, belief, and the lessons learned through real world challenges.<br />This episode is for entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders who see business as more than numbers and growth, and who are looking for clarity, direction, and impact while navigating their journey.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2264</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advisor,business,coaching,consultant,growth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/068dfc0c85d73353d9f534175d69bd5d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>James R. Brown on Growing Big While Protecting Family Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-r-brown-on-growing-big-while-protecting-family-life--69370375</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is an interview with James R. Brown, a long time business coach, former attorney and business builder who dispels the myth that long hours and burnout are the inevitable price of success.<br /><br />He reasons why numerous companies fail to fly even with good effort, why a mismatched marketing message usually sends away the perfect client and why business owners can do to bring a sense of clarity in the leadership, teams and actions of the business.<br /><br />The episode also explores the role of mindset and energy in leadership that is so frequently disregarded. James presents his model of identifying changes in individual and team energy and demonstrates how knowledge in this field can positively affect decision-making, culture, and performance by a significant margin. <br /><br />Listeners will come away with practical insights on:<br /><ul><li>Designing businesses that scale without sacrificing personal life</li><li>Structuring leadership and teams for long-term performance</li><li>Identifying why growth plateaus and how to break through it</li><li>Aligning marketing, operations, and mindset for consistent results</li></ul>This episode offers a refreshing perspective on what modern success can look like one where ambition and balance are not in conflict, but intentionally aligned.<br /><br />Access the original podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-an-8-figure-business-without/id1657250189?i=1000742075456" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-an-8-figure-business-without/id1657250189?i=1000742075456</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69370375</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:59:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69370375/podcast_how_to_build_an_8_figure_business_without_sacrificing_family_time_james_r_brown_on_redefining_success.mp3" length="63631913" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-an-8-figure-business-without/id1657250189?i=1000742075456" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>James R. Brown</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode is an interview with James R. Brown, a long time business coach, former attorney and business builder who dispels the myth that long hours and burnout are the inevitable price of success.

He reasons why numerous companies fail to fly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is an interview with James R. Brown, a long time business coach, former attorney and business builder who dispels the myth that long hours and burnout are the inevitable price of success.<br /><br />He reasons why numerous companies fail to fly even with good effort, why a mismatched marketing message usually sends away the perfect client and why business owners can do to bring a sense of clarity in the leadership, teams and actions of the business.<br /><br />The episode also explores the role of mindset and energy in leadership that is so frequently disregarded. James presents his model of identifying changes in individual and team energy and demonstrates how knowledge in this field can positively affect decision-making, culture, and performance by a significant margin. <br /><br />Listeners will come away with practical insights on:<br /><ul><li>Designing businesses that scale without sacrificing personal life</li><li>Structuring leadership and teams for long-term performance</li><li>Identifying why growth plateaus and how to break through it</li><li>Aligning marketing, operations, and mindset for consistent results</li></ul>This episode offers a refreshing perspective on what modern success can look like one where ambition and balance are not in conflict, but intentionally aligned.<br /><br />Access the original podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-an-8-figure-business-without/id1657250189?i=1000742075456" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-an-8-figure-business-without/id1657250189?i=1000742075456</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2642</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,businesscoach,coaching,executivecoaching,growth,strategycoach</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15b9984737deb61d361f8f7215671f8c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
