{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 798: The Future of Online Business and 2026 Predictions","description":"What if the very tools promised to make your life easier are actually making your business more vulnerable as we head into a brand-new year? Are you becoming so dependent on AI that you\u2019ve lost the &quot;human spark&quot; that actually converts? This is the last episode of 2025, and trust me, it may be the most important one that you\u2019ve listened to this year as I pull back the curtain and reveal the five critical things you must prioritize to thrive moving forward. In this episode, I bring you my predictions for the future of online business and we\u2019re talking sustainability, assets, brand, and more.&amp;nbsp; So, if you\u2019re ready to reclaim your role as a thought leader and frequency holder, the time is NOW\u2026let\u2019s go! If you haven\u2019t yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com\/newsletter.&amp;nbsp; Hey there, Digital CEO! If you\u2019re loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way \u2014 then I\u2019ve got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year\u2026 If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you\u2019ll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net\/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. We\u2019d love to hear what resonated with you the most!&amp;nbsp; In this episode you\u2019ll hear:&amp;nbsp;   A challenge for you to stop thinking of yourself as a content creator and realize that you are actually in the problem removal business   Why you need to shift your target to sustainability by building a business machine that provides consistent cash flow&amp;nbsp;   My framework for long-term success that will show you how to move from &quot;first gear&quot; entrepreneurship to a business that replicates and delegates effectively   A reminder to prioritize assets over income and why making money shouldn\u2019t be the final goal   A look at the K-shaped economy we find ourselves in right now and the reasons that owning your own business is no longer just an option&amp;nbsp;   The need to prioritize creating transformative experiences in this age of AI&amp;nbsp;   What I consider the most important business metric for 2026 and what you can do to increase it   A final note that your unique human frequency and light are things a robot can never replace   For full show notes and links, visit:&amp;nbsp;www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com\/blog\/798&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Mind Your Business Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39480665\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39480665"}