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MBA2396 Q&A Wednesday: How do I start a business while in a job? I have no time. from 2023-11-29T05:01
Many of us dream of starting our own business, but finding the time and juggling responsibilities can often seem impossible. As a former high school teacher who side-hustled for ten years before...
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MBA2395 Must Read: Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger from 2023-11-27T05:01
In his book Be Useful, Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his seven principles for a fulfilling life – a life where you feel useful, content, and happy. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s life story ...
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MBA2394 How To Create an HR Department on a Budget + Free Ride Friday from 2023-11-24T05:01
As your company expands, managing human resources becomes essential for maintaining organization and nurturing a positive team culture. However, building a dedicated HR department can be costly,...
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MBA2393 Q&A Wednesday: Should I use AI for my blog post and site content? from 2023-11-22T05:01
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many aspects of our lives, including content creation. However, when it comes to utilizing AI for your blog posts and website content, there are i...
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MBA2392 How to Find Your Niche in 3 Steps from 2023-11-20T05:01
You may have heard the saying, “the riches are in the niches.” And it’s true. When you know exactly who your target audience is and what they’re looking for, you have the...
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MBA2391 How To Redesign Your Website + Free Ride Friday from 2023-11-17T05:01
Your website serves as the primary platform for your business, and it’s crucial to optimize and enhance its design and functionality. While it’s common for entrepreneurs to start wit...
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MBA2390 Q&A Wednesday: Should I do a Black Friday Sale? from 2023-11-15T05:01
Black Friday is undoubtedly one of the biggest opportunities to make a sale and offer jaw-dropping deals to entice potential customers. However, it’s crucial to remember that amidst all th...
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MBA2389 Must Read: On the Shortness of Life by Seneca from 2023-11-13T05:01
As entrepreneurs, who often dedicate a significant portion of our waking hours to building and growing our businesses, it’s crucial to reflect on how we use our time. In today’s episode, O...
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MBA2388 My Biggest Take-Aways from SXSW + Free Ride Friday from 2023-11-10T05:01
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend South by Southwest (SXSW), one of the most exciting conferences in the tech, business, and entertainment world? In the episode, Omar s...
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MBA2387 Q&A Wednesday: Is blogging dead? Should I just focus on video content? from 2023-11-08T05:01
Is blogging dead? Should you focus on creating more video content for social media instead? In this episode, we dive deep into Fred’s question and explore the pros and cons of blogging ver...
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MBA2386 Guest Teacher–Matt McWilliams–How to Start and Scale an Affiliate Program from 2023-11-06T05:01
Affiliate programs offer four major advantages over other forms of advertising. They allow you to make money before you spend it, as you only pay for performance. In this episode, Matt McWilliam...
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MBA2385 What’s Important is Difficult + Free Ride Friday from 2023-11-03T05:01
We all have areas in our lives that are important to us, whether it’s staying healthy, building strong relationships, or achieving financial independence. And let’s face it, these th...
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MBA2384 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to be on social media? I hate it. from 2023-11-01T05:01
Do you need to be on social media? It’s a question many of us can relate to, as social media can be overwhelming and have negative effects on our mood and overall well-being. Social media ...
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MBA2383 Must Read: The Diary Of A CEO by Steven Bartlett from 2023-10-30T05:01
Are you someone who tends to prioritize your career over other aspects of your life? How can you strike a balance between your personal and professional priorities? We’ll be exploring The ...
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MBA2382 How to Drastically Improve Your Online Course + Free Ride Friday from 2023-10-27T05:01
Creating a successful online course is not as easy as it seems. Many of us put in a lot of effort and then hear crickets after launching. Today, Omar will be sharing how you can avoid that...
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MBA2381 Q&A Wednesday: Should I give my team a raise or invest in marketing? from 2023-10-25T05:01
When you make some profit in your business, should you give a raise to your team members or invest the money in marketing? It’s a tough question, as both options have their benefits. ...
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MBA2380 How To Start Speaking on Stages from 2023-10-23T05:01
If you’ve never spoken on stages before and feel unsure about how to get started, worry not! Omar shares his personal journey of how he got started with speaking engagements and gives valu...
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MBA2379 How to Know If You Have Too Much on Your Plate + Free Ride Friday from 2023-10-20T05:01
Do you ever feel like you have too much on your plate? Wondering if you’re just poor at managing your time or if there’s such a thing as having too much work? As entrepreneurs, it...
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MBA2378 Q&A Wednesday: Should I attend SXSW or is it a waste of money? from 2023-10-18T05:01
Conferences like South by Southwest (SXSW) can be quite costly, and it’s crucial to evaluate if it’s worth your time, money, and energy. SXSW is a renowned conference and festi...
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MBA2377 How I Prepare to Speak on Stage at Conferences from 2023-10-16T05:01
Public speaking is a powerful tool to establish authority, build your brand, and connect with a larger audience. It’s networking on steroids and it’s worth considering as a powerful ...
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MBA2376 How To Keep Depression Away When Running a Business + Free Ride Friday from 2023-10-13T05:01
Running a business isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, and there will be tough times that can take a toll on your mental health. But in order to lead a successful business, it’s crucial...
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MBA2375 Q&A Wednesday: Should I build in public? from 2023-10-11T05:01
Should you build in public? This trend of sharing the journey of building a business publicly has gained significant popularity, but is it the right strategy for everyone? Omar shares his insigh...
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MBA2374 How To Drastically Improve Your Business in 1 Hour from 2023-10-09T05:01
Want to level up your business in just 1 hour? I know it sounds like a bold claim, but trust us, this exercise has been a game-changer for countless entrepreneurs, no matter how long they’...
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MBA2373 The 3 Things You Must Spend on to Grow Your Business + Free Ride Friday from 2023-10-06T05:01
As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves wondering where we should invest our hard-earned money to ensure the growth and success of our businesses. In this episode, Omar will share with y...
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MBA2372 Q&A Wednesday: Should I hire to create a logo or create it myself? from 2023-10-04T05:01
Should you hire a professional for your logo or do it yourself? This is an important decision that can have a significant impact on your brand’s identity and perception. Omar persona...
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MBA2371 Extended Interview: How Greg Smith Grew Thinkific to a $150M Company from 2023-10-02T05:01
Surviving tough times in business is an art. Discover how Greg Smith, the CEO of Thinkific, a $150M company grew Thinkific, survived tough times, and gained valuable insights along the way. ...
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MBA2370 Should You Start a Brick and Mortar Business? + Free Ride Friday from 2023-09-29T05:01
Are you tired of the online world? Thinking about starting a brick and mortar business? Brick and mortar businesses have been around for centuries, and for good reason. In today’s ep...
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MBA2369 Q&A Wednesday: How long should I keep going before I quit? from 2023-09-27T05:01
Should you quit your business if it’s not working out for you? Should you quit the pursuit of becoming an entrepreneur altogether? Being an entrepreneur is a career, just like any other ca...
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MBA2368 Must Read: Business Made Simple by Donald Miller from 2023-09-25T05:01
On today’s must read, we’re diving into the book “Business Made Simple” by Donald Miller. What sets this book apart is Donald Miller’s conversational writing style, which...
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MBA2367 Three Things That Make Your Business Way Easier + Free Ride Friday from 2023-09-22T05:01
What are the three essential elements that can make your business run smoother and more profitable? Omar shares his insights gained from his 20 years of experience running various successf...
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MBA2366 Q&A Wednesday: What’s the difference between a CRM and an Email Marketing software? from 2023-09-20T05:01
Are you confused about the differences between a CRM and an email marketing software? Are you wondering which one you need for your online business? Whether you’re just starting out or loo...
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MBA2365 Must Read: You Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins from 2023-09-18T05:01
Whether in business or personal life, resilience and determination are crucial in achieving success. How can you develop mental toughness and resilience in business? Omar shares his insights on ...
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MBA2364 Why You Shouldn’t Follow Highly Successful People + Free Ride Friday from 2023-09-15T05:01
As entrepreneurs, we often idolize highly successful individuals and aspire to emulate their achievements. We’re often encouraged to emulate those who have achieved great success. Om...
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MBA2363 Q&A Wednesday: Should I launch my app without knowing how to monetize it? from 2023-09-13T05:01
Can you launch your app without knowing how to monetize it? It’s not uncommon for passionate entrepreneurs to want to dive headfirst into bringing an app idea to life. The excitement...
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MBA2362 Guest Teacher–Tommy Mello–How to Grow and Scale a Business from the Ground Up from 2023-09-11T05:01
What are the key factors to consider when building a successful business from scratch? How can you achieve rapid growth and scalability? In today’s episode, we have a phenomenal guest teacher, T...
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MBA2361 How to Work While Away on Business The Smart Way + Free Ride Friday from 2023-09-08T05:01
Can you effectively work while travelling for business and not sacrifice focus and productivity? A common challenge many entrepreneurs face is working while away on business trips. We̵...
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MBA2360 Q&A Wednesday: Is it better to sell high ticket or low ticket offers when getting started? from 2023-09-06T05:01
When it comes to choosing between low ticket or high ticket offers, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on your specific situation and what motivates you as an entrepreneur. Ma...
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MBA2359 Must Read: 80/20 Rule by Richard Koch from 2023-09-04T05:01
So, what exactly is the 80/20 Rule? It’s a concept that highlights how focusing on a few vital inputs can generate the majority of your results. In other words, 20% of your efforts will de...
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MBA2358 What I Learned Running My Annual Conference OZCON in 2023 + Free Ride Friday from 2023-09-01T05:01
No matter what type of business you run, building an audience and becoming an authority in your industry is crucial. By hosting events, you can position yourself as a leader and create a remarka...
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MBA2357 Q&A Wednesday: Hiring in the Philippines: What are the pros and cons? from 2023-08-30T05:01
Have you considered hiring remote workers from the Philippines? What are the pros and cons of hiring in the Philippines? Hiring in the Philippines offers incredible opportunities, and we p...
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MBA2356 Must Read: 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan from 2023-08-28T05:01
How is achieving tenfold growth more achievable than just doubling your business? What if it’s actually easier to achieve tenfold growth in your businesses than just doubling it? Dan...
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MBA2355 How To Follow Up with Clients Without Being Annoying + Free Ride Friday from 2023-08-25T05:01:30
As entrepreneurs, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with our clients. It’s not just about making the sale, but also about providing value and support along the ...
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MBA2354 Bonus Episode- Introducing Real Good Podcast Season 5 from 2023-08-23T06:01:56
Today, we’ve got a little something extra for you. We’re back sharing another episode of a podcast called Real Good by US Bank as they kick off Season 5. This episode also takes us on a jo...
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MBA2353 Q&A Wednesday: How do I spend my limited marketing budget? from 2023-08-23T05:01:23
As entrepreneurs, every dollar counts. Marketing can make or break a business, but what if you don’t have a huge budget to play with? Omar shares valuable insights and strategies on ...
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MBA2352 Must Read: Die with Zero by Bill Perkins from 2023-08-21T05:01:25
Are you ready to challenge your perspective on wealth and money? Get ready to broaden your entrepreneurial mindset and discover the power of creating memories instead of more zeros in the bank. ...
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MBA2351 Why Chasing Home Runs is a Bad Idea + Free Ride Friday from 2023-08-18T05:01:01
We often believe that success comes from one big, game-changing idea or business. But here’s the reality: slow, incremental growth is the true key to long-term success. Have you ever wonde...
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MBA2350 Q&A Wednesday: How do I grow my newsletter? from 2023-08-16T05:01:18
Did you know that businesses can sell for millions of dollars based solely on the strength of their newsletter? It’s true! Attention is a precious commodity, and having a newsletter with e...
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MBA2349 Guest Teacher–Kim Rittberg–How To Go From Professional To Thought Leader With Video–No Pointing or Dancing Needed from 2023-08-14T05:01:23
Are you a professional looking to establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry using the power of video? Being on video makes you easier to find and differentiates you as a speaker or...
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MBA2348 How To Easily Leverage AI to Grow Your Business + Free Ride Friday from 2023-08-11T05:01:06
How can AI tools help improve productivity and efficiency in your business? We’re diving into the world of artificial intelligence and showing you how you can easily leverage it to grow your bus...
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MBA2347 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get better at holding my team accountable? from 2023-08-09T05:01:58
Accountability is a crucial aspect of any successful team. As a leader, it’s important to set expectations and ensure that your team members are meeting them. In today’s episode, we&...
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MBA2346 Must Read: Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert from 2023-08-07T05:01:16
Did you know that our minds play tricks on us when it comes to finding happiness? So what can we do to create our own happiness in life? Stumbling Upon Happiness by Daniel Gilbert uncovers the h...
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MBA2345 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Business in 2023 + Free Ride Friday from 2023-08-04T05:01:03
Have you ever wondered what the biggest mistakes are when launching a business? Knowing what to avoid when starting a business in 2023 can help you understand common pitfalls and evade making co...
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MBA2344 Q&A Wednesday: What’s the best way to train new leaders in my business? from 2023-08-02T05:01:26
As business owners and managers, developing and nurturing leadership skills is essential for growth and success. In this episode, we’re sharing the strategies and techniques for training n...
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MBA2343 Extended Guest Teacher Lesson: Ashley Gordon–How to create transformational coaching programs from 2023-07-31T05:01:05
Are you a coach looking to create transformational coaching programs? As a coach, it’s not enough to just share information with your clients. How can you design coaching programs that tru...
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MBA2342 How to Create Your Content Marketing Strategy in 2023 + Free Ride Friday from 2023-07-28T05:01:50
In today’s crowded and distracting online landscape, standing out with great content is crucial. Content marketing creates a machine that drives website traffic, attracts new email subscri...
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MBA2341 Q&A Wednesday: How much time do I need to promote my webinar? from 2023-07-26T05:01:08
Webinars are an incredibly effective method for selling products. They allow you to build trust with your audience while presenting your products in a personal and engaging way. Think of w...
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MBA2340 Must Read: The Art of Profitability by Adrian Slywotzky from 2023-07-24T05:01:04
Profitability is the lifeblood of any business. Without it, growth, success, and sustainability become difficult to achieve. The Art of Profitability by Adrian Slywotzky dives into ways to...
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MBA2339 Should You Hire Through an Agency? + Free Ride Friday from 2023-07-21T05:01:29
Hiring can be a time-consuming process that involves tasks such as creating job descriptions, interviewing, screening, and testing. It’s not uncommon to have to sift through a large ...
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MBA2338 Q&A Wednesday: I am about to give up. I’m working hard with no results. Can you help? from 2023-07-19T05:01:16
Are you feeling frustrated and ready to give up on your business dreams? As entrepreneurs, we’ve all experienced moments of frustration, but it’s crucial to remember that success oft...
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MBA2337 Must Read: The Ultimate Sales Letter by Dan Kennedy from 2023-07-17T05:01:31
Are you ready to take your writing skills to the next level and generate a great income? We’ve got just the resource for you! Today, we’re diving into a must-read book that will teac...
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MBA2336 How To Sell Subscriptions in Any Business in 2023 + Free Ride Friday from 2023-07-14T05:01:14
Subscriptions are not just for companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon Prime. They can provide stable income and build a loyal customer base for businesses of all types and sizes. In this ep...
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MBA2335 Q&A Wednesday: Should I join a co-working space or work out of a cafe? from 2023-07-12T05:01:42
Are you struggling to be productive at home? It’s great that you’re recognizing the need for a change in your work environment. Being productive at home can sometimes be a challenge,...
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MBA2334 Must Read: Linchpin by Seth Godin from 2023-07-10T05:01:07
How can you differentiate yourself and become indispensable in a crowded market? Linchpin is an individual who is irreplaceable and creates exceptional value in their business or profession....
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MBA2333 Why You Should Live Like Nothing Is Guaranteed + Free Ride Friday from 2023-07-07T05:01:38
Life is unpredictable and circumstances can change in the blink of an eye. It’s essential not to take current success for granted, even if your business is experiencing growth. In th...
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MBA2332 Q&A Wednesday: I need a break but I can’t afford one. What do I do? from 2023-07-05T05:01:40
Are you ready for a much-deserved break, but can’t seem to find the funds or time to make it happen? Common challenge that many entrepreneurs and business owners face is needing a br...
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MBA2331 Must Read: How To Get Rich by Felix Dennis from 2023-07-03T05:01:47
Wealth isn’t just about hitting a specific number. According to Felix Dennis, the author of “How to Get Rich”, there isn’t much difference in lifestyle beyond a particula...
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MBA2330 The Fastest Way For a Beginner To Be Successful in Business + Free Ride Friday from 2023-06-30T05:01:15
In business, it’s about both “who you know” and “what you know.” “Who you know” provides opportunities and networking, but “what you know” i...
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MBA2329 Q&A Wednesday: How do I choose which side hustle to go all in on? from 2023-06-28T05:01:47
As entrepreneurs, we need to be driven by the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from putting something good out in the world. Doing something we love or are passionate about is crucia...
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MBA2328 Guest Teacher–Steven Mark Kahan–How to set in motion a modern digital marketing strategy&increase revenue growth from 2023-06-26T05:01:08
The way buyers interact with businesses has changed. Buyers no longer want to interact with multiple car dealerships when buying a car, instead preferring to search online and conduct their own ...
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MBA2327 Are You Optimizing For The Wrong Things in Your Business? + Free Ride Friday from 2023-06-23T05:01:18
Are you optimizing for the wrong things in your business? It can be easy to focus on the wrong things in your business and lose sight of why you started in the first place. In this episode, we d...
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MBA2326 Q&A Wednesday: Should I raise my prices with inflation? from 2023-06-21T05:01:44
Inflation affects businesses and consumers alike, and the decision to raise prices is a difficult one for many entrepreneurs. In this episode, we dive into the question of whether or not you sho...
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MBA2325 Guest Teacher–John McKenna–How to leverage a virtual assistant to scale your business from 2023-06-19T05:01:30
Are you struggling to keep up with the day-to-day tasks of your business, leaving you with less time to focus on growing your business? If so, then you don’t want to miss today’s Guest Tea...
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MBA2324 How To Plan a Successful MVP Launch + Free Ride Friday from 2023-06-16T05:01:34
The first and most important lesson for new entrepreneurs: don’t try to create the “perfect” product or service. Instead, start with an MVP — a Minimum Viable Product you can improve on. That’s ...
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MBA2323 Q&A Wednesday: How do I give my team confidence? from 2023-06-14T05:01:11
It’s a common problem for newer and smaller teams: they have the goods, they have the skills, but they’re untested. Unproven. And they don’t trust themselves to make decisions on their own. ...
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MBA2322 Must Have: Storyteller Tactics from 2023-06-12T05:01:56
Struggle to write great copy? Hit a wall when you’re trying to craft that perfect email campaign or video script? We’ve got a tool that’ll help you find the perfect narrative and turn you into a...
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MBA2321 Why Retargeting Ads Are a Must if You’re Struggling With Sales + Free Ride Friday from 2023-06-09T05:01:15
Hit a sales slump? Is the ‘Profit’ side of your Profit & Loss sheet looking less than ideal? The solution might be as simple as two words: Retargeting ads. These. Things. Work. Today, ...
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MBA2320 Bonus Episode: You’re going to love My First Million from 2023-06-07T07:01:52
Ever wonder how some of these wildly successful entrepreneurs did it? The ones who went from startup to “never worry about money again”? You’re not the only one, and there’s a new podcast you’re...
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MBA2319 Q&A Wednesday: My employee surprised me and just resigned. What do I do? from 2023-06-07T05:01:19
For a small business owner, “I quit” can be a terrifying thing to hear, especially from a key player. But that’s exactly what one of our listeners is going through. Fortunately, we have some exp...
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MBA2318 Must Read: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel from 2023-06-05T05:01:38
Money is an emotion. While we like to think of wealth-building as a purely rational or strategic exercise, those who ignore the psychological component are at a disadvantage. Today’s Must-...
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MBA2317 Focusing on Marketing vs. Focusing on Product + Free Ride Friday from 2023-06-02T05:01:04
Business is a tightrope: lean too far in one direction, and you’ll fall. That’s why every entrepreneur has to carefully balance producing and developing their product against marketing and selli...
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MBA2316 Q&A Wednesday: Should I take on debt financing in my business? from 2023-05-31T05:01:38
Ready for new funding? You don’t have to take on a loan or an investor. There’s an option that straddles the line between both: debt financing, or, as its proponents like to call it, “non-...
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MBA2315 Must Read: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson from 2023-05-29T05:01:08
What is “wealth” anyway? With modern material comforts well beyond what even the most powerful monarchs enjoyed centuries ago, you’d think we’d all be feeling pretty rich. Yet the go...
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MBA2314 Is it Too Late to Start a Podcast? + Free Ride Friday from 2023-05-26T05:01:46
Have you missed the boat on podcasting? It’s a crowded field out there, with podcasts from every self-anointed expert with a microphone and some free time — so should you even bother? The short ...
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MBA2313 Q&A Wednesday: How did you get through your lowest moments in business? from 2023-05-24T05:01:19
Every business owner goes through tough times, those truly awful moments when the wins seem unreachable. Even the most successful entrepreneurs go through this, time and again. So how do they de...
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MBA2312 Extended Interview with Liam Martin: The Challenges&Benefits of Running a Remote Team from 2023-05-22T05:01:25
What does it really take to run a remote team? As businesses grapple with the choice to bring employees back to the office or maintain COVID-era remote work policies, entrepreneurs find themselv...
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MBA2311 How to Know If You’re Not Good Enough + Free Ride Friday from 2023-05-19T05:01:57
Will your business make it, realistically? Does it offer what people really want? Do you have the skills, assets, and resources to succeed as an entrepreneur? How can you even tell? In other wor...
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MBA2310 Q&A Wednesday: Should I book an AirBnB or Hotel for my team retreat? from 2023-05-17T05:01:46
What’s the best venue for a productive retreat? Where your team or network gets together matters a ton — but with so many hotel alternatives available, is it smarter to go with a short-term rent...
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MBA2309 Extended Interview with Steve Chou: How to Make 2+Million Dollars per Year Working Only 20 Hours per Week from 2023-05-15T05:01:12
Can you have both money and a ton of free time? Is it actually realistic to build a business that generates multiple millions in annual profit, but doesn’t take more than 4 hours a day to run? T...
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MBA2308 Red Flags To Watch Out For When Hiring + Free Ride Friday from 2023-05-12T05:01:19
How do you know the person sitting in front of you is a bad hire? We’ve found out — the hard way, and more than once. Today, we invite you to let our mistakes be your guide. Seriously. Listen to...
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MBA2307 Why You Should Always Bootstrap Your First Business from 2023-05-11T05:01:36
If you’re a new entrepreneur, the best way to start is by “bootstrapping” your first business: as in funding it with only your own resources, rather than getting a loan or outs...
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MBA2306 Q&A Wednesday: What gear do I need to create a great sales video for my site? from 2023-05-10T05:01:07
What makes a sales video convert? And what do you need to make it happen? The answer might surprise you — and cost less than you think, at least in strictly financial terms. It’s Q&A W...
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MBA2305 How To Create a Board of Advisors from 2023-05-09T05:01:53
No business leader can do it all. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to! Today, learn why you should consider putting together a board of directors (even if your business is just get...
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MBA2304 Must Read: The Cold Email Manifesto by Alex Berman&Robert Indries from 2023-05-08T05:01:57
Crazy thought: cold emails can work. Yeah, we didn’t think so either — until we realized how they work when you do it properly. All thanks to this week’s Must-Read for entrepreneurs! If you̵...
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MBA2303 Should You Hire Interns? + Free Ride Friday from 2023-05-05T05:01:37
Thinking about bringing interns into your business? Free labor has its upsides — but also its disadvantages. Even if you’re paying nothing, both parties in an internship need to get an ROI. So w...
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MBA2302 How To Get Started with Paid Ads in 2023 from 2023-05-04T05:01:39
Looking to get started with paid ads? It’s the perfect time! Over the past year, the most effective strategies have become more clear and well-established — though some of them might surprise yo...
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MBA2301 Q&A Wednesday: How do I use non-copyrighted music for my YouTube videos? from 2023-05-03T05:01:38
YouTube can be a gold mine — or a minefield. One of the biggest headaches for YouTube content creators is getting flagged for copyright violations. Even music you think is “safe” can trigger a d...
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MBA2300 Why It’s So Hard to Go All-In on Your Business from 2023-05-02T05:01:29
It’s tough to give your business your all. We’re always juggling multiple projects, sometimes a day job, hobbies, and personal commitments. But if you’re serious about your bus...
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MBA2299 Must Read: Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson from 2023-05-01T05:01:05
If nothing else, an entrepreneur needs to be a fighter. And who better to learn fighting from than Iron Mike himself, whose rise and fall (and rise again) is the perfect lesson in resilience and...
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MBA2298 How to Know What to Spend More On + Free Ride Friday from 2023-04-28T05:01:01
You’re in profit. Congrats! To keep it that way, you have to reinvest. But where? How much? Where you put your money will determine if your business grows or stagnates. Let’s approach this strat...
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MBA2297 The Cost of Stress in Your Business from 2023-04-27T05:01:44
Stress doesn’t just hurt you (although that’s reason enough to address it). It also hurts your business. Understanding this is the best way to stop thinking of stress management as an afterthoug...
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MBA2296 Q&A Wednesday: How often should I meet with my team? from 2023-04-26T05:01:33
Remote work isn’t going anywhere, especially for lean startups who want a big talent pool and low overhead. But for new entrepreneurs, it can be hard to know if you’re in touch with the team eno...
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MBA2295 How to Discipline Your Disappointment from 2023-04-25T05:01:18
There’s one skill that differentiates people who can make it in business (or anything really) in the long term: a comfortable relationship with disappointment. Including the kind that comes from...
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MBA2294 Guest Teacher–Jessica Totillo Coster–How to Get Repeat Purchases for Your eCommerce Store from 2023-04-24T05:01:49
We’ll never stop saying it: the easiest people to sell to are the people you already sold to. But too many of us focus almost exclusively on new customer acquisition, instead of going back to a ...
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MBA2293 When to Hire a Coach + Free Ride Friday from 2023-04-21T05:01:09
You might think “If only I had a coach…” And you’d be right — a good business coach can make a world of difference. But that’s only true if you hire the right coach for the moment you’re current...
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MBA2292 The #1 Habit That Will Help Grow Your Business from 2023-04-20T05:01:02
Habits are the key to achieving anything. So which habit brings about growth for your business? It’s not meditation or drinking enough water (though those things don’t hurt). It’s something…unex...
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MBA2291 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get some quick sales ASAP? from 2023-04-19T05:01:13
Sometimes, you just need revenue. For small businesses, cash is oxygen — and when the waters rise, you need to make sure you can breathe for as long as it takes to get to dry land. That’s ...
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MBA2290 How to Stay Motivated When Times Are Tough from 2023-04-18T05:01:22
Motivation is easy when things are awesome. But how do you stay on top of your game when the game isn’t going your way? If you can answer that question, you can make it through anything. Today, ...
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MBA2289 5 Guest Teacher–Derek Lidow–How to Become a Master Innovator by Copying Others from 2023-04-17T05:01:56
It’s never the best idea that wins. It’s the best execution. In the history of business, the most successful entrepreneurs were the ones who adapted existing ideas better than anyone else (inclu...
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MBA2288 5 Ways To Use ChatGPT To Make Money Online + Free Ride Friday from 2023-04-14T05:01:49
Despite what you might’ve heard, ChatGPT isn’t here to end careers. Quite the opposite, really — it can help you start a whole new business, with less time and effort on your part. Today, we dis...
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MBA2287 Why You Should Start an Agency Business from 2023-04-13T05:01:12
There are lots of ways to make money on your own. But one of the most reliable (and least risky) is the agency business. Today, we discuss what that is, and why it’s such a great option. Long st...
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MBA2286 Q&A Wednesday: When should I secure funding for my business? from 2023-04-12T05:01:51
So you’re starting a business, and you’ll need some outside investment to really make it work. Where to seek funding is one problem — but just as important is when to seek funding. Timing is eve...
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MBA2285 What Went Wrong&Right With Our Team Retreat from 2023-04-11T05:01:25
Yes, even startups and small businesses can have incredible team retreats. In fact, it’s more fun with a smaller, tight-knit team — especially when that team is remote and doesn’t get much face-...
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MBA2284 Must Read: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman from 2023-04-10T05:01:33
How much time do you really have? It’s easy to say “life is short.” But if you really look closely at the numbers, it’s shorter than you might realize. And all the “productivity” in the world ca...
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MBA2283 Why You Are Not Getting Any Traction + Free Ride Friday from 2023-04-07T05:01:10
You’ve launched — but your business just can’t seem to get anywhere. Why? What makes some businesses grow steadily (or suddenly), while others just get stuck on the ol’ hamster wheel? Toda...
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MBA2282 Are You Thinking Big Enough? from 2023-04-06T05:01:46
If you think the sky’s the limit, you’re forgetting what’s beyond the sky. Too often, entrepreneurs are held back not by market forces or competition, but by self-limiting beliefs. So how ...
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MBA2281 Q&A Wednesday: Is it better to hire full time or part time employees? from 2023-04-05T05:01:27
For new and small businesses, every cent you spend on employee compensation counts. So are you getting more bang for your buck when you hire part-time, or full-time? The answer — as is oft...
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MBA2280 How to Deal With Everyday Stress in Your Business from 2023-04-04T05:01:20
Stress is like an anchor. It weighs you down, and holds you back. It does the same to your business, as stress makes you a less effective and efficient leader. So what can you do about it? And b...
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MBA2279 Extended Interview: Nathan Barry–How to Grow a Self-Funded Software Business to $34 Million and Beyond from 2023-04-03T05:01:57
If you need proof that a self-funded, bootstrapping startup can make it big — with no special advantages or even extraordinary luck — this is the episode for you. Creator-focused email mar...
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MBA2278 Why Now is The Best Time To Hire + Free Ride Friday from 2023-03-31T05:01:34
It’s time to start hiring. Every once in a while, the stars align to make great talent more available and accessible to small businesses. And you don’t need the world’s biggest budget to get the...
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MBA2277 Ideas You Can Steal From Apple from 2023-03-30T05:01:02
As they say, “Success leaves clues.” And few companies have left more clues behind than Apple — even for small businesses. You don’t have to be a giant to make these moves. You just have to dare...
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MBA2276 Q&A Wednesday: How do I price my first product? from 2023-03-29T05:01:03
Setting your first price for your first product can feel…scary. But most new entrepreneurs err on the wrong side of the equation, undervaluing their product or service in a way that can backfire...
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MBA2275 5 Sales Strategies That Don’t Scale from 2023-03-28T05:01:51
A personal touch can set your business apart — even when there’s no chance you’ll be able to do it for everyone. So why do new businesses avoid strategies that don’t scale…even while they’re sti...
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MBA2274 Extended Interview: Tom Ross–How to Build a Thriving Online Community from 2023-03-27T05:01:07
Sometimes, it’s not the brand that’s the star of the show — it’s the community. As today’s special guest explains, an intentionally fostered community can be as valuable an asset as your product...
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MBA2273 My Podcasting Recording Setup + Free Ride Friday from 2023-03-24T05:01:34
Ever wonder how we make your favorite bite-sized business podcast? Wonder no more! Today, we share the exact setup in our home “studio” where we record almost every episode. That’s right — we re...
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MBA2272 Why It’s So Hard To Fire Someone&How To Do It The Right Way from 2023-03-23T08:01:52
Firing people is never fun, unless you’re the kind of boss who someone is better off not working for. But firing people is almost inevitable, especially as your team and business grows. Better t...
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MBA2271 Q&A Wednesday: I’m stuck! My business is not growing. What do I do? from 2023-03-22T05:01:08
To borrow a quote from a book title, “What got you here won’t get you there.” It’s normal for new businesses to hit a plateau after a period of initial growth. But how do you…y’know, move past i...
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MBA2270 Lessons Learned From Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure from 2023-03-21T05:01:32
Yikes. The collapse of SVB is one of the biggest stories in business, as depositors, investors, and investees react to what can only be described as a full-blown disaster. But what can you learn...
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MBA2269 Bonus Episode: You’re going to love The Hustle Daily Show from 2023-03-20T06:01:34
Love the Hustle’s email? Now they have a podcast. Break down biz headlines in 10 min – and how it affects you. Plus random fun bits like Bob Ross thing. Fun, informative. Ep about free stu...
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MBA2268 The Business of Japan P4: How I’m Tapping Into a 5.6 Trillion-Dollar Economy from 2023-03-20T05:01:35
We’ve learned a ton about business in Japan, and how the country offers incredible opportunities for small business (including Western ones). Now, it’s time to take the first concrete steps. So ...
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MBA2267 Why Blog Comments Are Dead + Free Ride Friday from 2023-03-17T05:01:15
“What got you here won’t get you there,” as the saying goes. And while a good blog is still a powerful marketing tool, one thing we can finally put to bed forever is the Comments section. ...
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MBA2266 Do Gifts Work in Business? from 2023-03-16T05:01:58
When you buy someone a gift, what does that buy you? Do customers, partners, and others see it as an investment in your relationship, or an unasked-for transaction? Or worse, an attempted bribe?...
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MBA2265 Q&A Wednesday: Is a recession a bad time to start a business? from 2023-03-15T05:01:16
Times are tough. Inflation, continuing supply chain issues, and price gouging are on the rise. Recessions are natural and inevitable — but should you wait them out before starting your own busin...
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MBA2264 Why You Need to Fire Your Customers from 2023-03-14T05:01:21
The customer is always right — except when they’re not. It’s time to stop clinging to customers who aren’t serving your business, just like they’d quit your business if it wasn’t working for the...
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MBA2263 The Business of Japan P3: East Meets West- Business at Its Best from 2023-03-13T05:01:18
We’ve been hanging out in Japan, learning a whole new perspective on business. Now, it’s time to explore how you can get in on the action — by actually doing business with or inside Japan. Yes, ...
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MBA2262 How and Why You Should Always Sell Out + Free Ride Friday from 2023-03-10T05:01:07
The wrong approach: “I should do my best to make sure there’s always enough of my product/service for everyone who wants to buy it.” The right approach: “I should run out of stuff. Often.” Yes, ...
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MBA2261 The 3 Most Effective Sales Funnels from 2023-03-09T04:01:26
Let’s cut to the chase: what’s the best way to get people to buy your thing? Today, we offer 3 answers, based on our experience. These funnels work best for us — and they might for you, too. We’...
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MBA2260 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to brag to be an effective marketer? from 2023-03-08T05:01:01
You can’t sell your product or service if you can’t sell yourself. Confidence in branding is everything. But does that mean you have to be…full of yourself? Can you persuade without playing the ...
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MBA2259 How to Simplify Your Growth to One Number from 2023-03-07T05:01:22
Goals are hard. A goal, however, is more attainable. So how can you narrow your focus to something big and all-encompassing that’ll have the greatest impact on your business? And should you? It ...
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MBA2258 The Business of Japan P2: The Economy of Kawaii from 2023-03-06T05:01:41
So how exactly did a cartoon kitten take over the world? And why does Japan consistently produce products that are almost dangerously cute? It’s no accident — it’s a business strategy. Kawaii is...
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MBA2257 4 Tech Must-Haves When Working While Traveling + Free Ride Friday from 2023-03-03T05:01:47
Don’t leave home without these — and we’re not talking about hardware. You can’t put these items in your bag, but if you’re working on the road, each and every one is a potential lifesaver. Not ...
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MBA2256 How to Choose a Business Model That Works For You from 2023-03-02T05:01:48
It’s not as simple as “make stuff, sell stuff.” Of course it can be, but there are other ways to make money on your own. Before you start your first (or next) business, listen to this episode. O...
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MBA2255 Q&A Wednesday: Should I create videos for YouTube or Instagram to grow my travel blog? from 2023-03-01T05:01:48
Writers rule the Internet, but videographers are the gatekeepers. So what’s the best way to use video to support a blog? Today, we weigh the two biggest options: YouTube and the ‘Gram. If you co...
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MBA2254 Coaching via Email: The How&Why from 2023-02-28T05:01:40
When we think coaching, we think live calls. But it’s not the only way. Yes, you can coach via email (you heard that right). Today, we explore why you should, and how it works. It’s really prett...
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MBA2253 The Business of Japan P1: Why Japan Is So Good at Business from 2023-02-27T05:01:23
Japan does business differently. Today kicks off a 4-part series on the Japanese approach to everything from product development to customer service — and why it all just…works. We begin with Pa...
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MBA2252 4 Ways to Increase Your Email Open Rates in 2023 + Free Ride Friday from 2023-02-24T05:01:07
The best email campaign in the world won’t help your business if no one reads it. So how can you make sure people actually see what you’re saying (without misleading subject lines, that is)? Tod...
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MBA2251 How Much Can You Earn on YouTube in 2023? from 2023-02-23T05:01:03
YouTube: it’s one heckuva revenue-generator for anyone making video content. But how much can you really expect to bring in? And how can you optimize your approach to earn the most? Today, we un...
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MBA2250 Q&A Wednesday: How many support messages is too many for one team member? from 2023-02-22T05:01:03
Customer Support should never be a secondary concern — it’s a selling point, and key to fighting churn. But a listener wants to know: how much Support can you expect your team to offer? It...
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MBA2249 How to Sell More Products Passively with a Deadline Funnel from 2023-02-21T05:01:04
Urgency sells. But nothing turns people off like fake urgency (y’know, like those furniture stores that’ve been “going out of business” for the last 20 years). So how can you get folks to “buy n...
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MBA2248 Extended Interview: Bradley T. Morris–How to Build a Business That You Love from 2023-02-20T05:01:04
Don’t settle for success. Build a business you’re over the moon about! Today, we sit down with someone who did exactly that: Majik Media’s Bradley T. Morris. Bradley built the life of his dreams...
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MBA2247 Should You Build a Business to Sell or a Lifestyle Business? + Free Ride Friday from 2023-02-17T05:01:10
Is your business a lifetime commitment — or a way out? Today we explore the difference between “lifestyle” businesses and businesses designed for (eventual) sale. Which one are you buildin...
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MBA2246 Why You Need to Start Saving Cash In Your Business from 2023-02-16T05:01:03
Recession anyone? Sooner or later, a rainy day comes. But with a little planning ahead, you can thrive in the rain. Today, we explain how the current economic moment is the perfect example...
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MBA2245 Q&A Wednesday: How do you spend less time on social media? from 2023-02-15T05:01:25
Are you using social media, or is it using you? Today, we share tried-and-true strategies for using these addictive platforms strategically — not mindlessly. Facebook, Insta, and the rest ...
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MBA2244 How to Know It’s Time to Upgrade Your Team from 2023-02-14T05:01:30
Nothing stays the same forever — not if it’s going to grow. That’s true for your team, too. If your team isn’t getting better, it’s stagnating. Which means your business is stagnating. Which mea...
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MBA2243 Guest Teacher–Stephen Key–How to Bring an Idea to Market Without Starting a Business. from 2023-02-13T05:01:55
You have a great idea for a product. But you don’t have the time, resources, or know-how to bring it to life. No problem. Today’s guest teacher, Stephen Key, knows all there is to know about “op...
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MBA2242 How to Use Your Competition In Your Marketing + Free Ride Friday from 2023-02-10T05:01:13
Competition is a good thing — if you know how to use it. We often think it’d be great to be the only one selling what we’re selling. But if that were true, it wouldn’t be an awesome sign re: con...
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MBA2241 Why Three is The Magic Number in Business from 2023-02-09T05:01:16
Sometimes the simplest tricks have the most dramatic results. Case in point: The Rule of 3. Human brain psychology 101 teaches us that people are selective about what goes into their memories. I...
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MBA2240 Q&A Wednesday: Should I offer an unlimited paid leave policy for my team? from 2023-02-08T05:01:11
How much time off is too much? Or is there any such thing as too much? In an era of high employment and the ‘Great Resignation,’ it can be tough to make your company the place to be for th...
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MBA2239 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Running Live Events in 2023 from 2023-02-07T05:01:26
Live events are back — but that doesn’t mean things are exactly the way they used to be. From a small meetup to a major conference, the way you plan and execute a live event might need som...
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MBA2238 Guest Teacher–Alvin Poh–How to hire the right people in order to scale up your business from 2023-02-06T05:01:03
Fact: No matter what you do, you will never scale your business. Your team will. That’s what scaling is: growing your business beyond what any one person can accomplish on their own. Which means...
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MBA2237 How Make 10K a Month with Live Courses + Free Ride Friday from 2023-02-03T05:01:49
There are lots of ways to share what you know. But one is the most complete, comprehensive, and effective: live courses. They’re the closest thing to teaching someone in person. More intimate th...
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MBA2236 The Truth About Business Success You Don’t Want To Hear from 2023-02-02T05:01:20
It’s not that you won’t like it. It’s that you might find it confusing, or hard to believe. But it’s true. Also — despite being an answer of sorts — it raises some questions. But if you implemen...
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MBA2235 Q&A Wednesday: Can I monetize my podcast that only has 500 listeners an episode? from 2023-02-01T05:01:20
Success isn’t a matter of size. In fact, you can make a decent profit with even a small audience — if you know how to monetize it. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping a fellow podcaster fi...
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MBA2234 5 Steps to Launching a YouTube Channel 2023 from 2023-01-31T05:01:52
YouTube: it’s the top platform for online content consumption, by a mile. With millions of eyeballs watching countless hours of video each day, entrepreneurs are scrambling to establish a YouTub...
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MBA2233 Must Read: Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson from 2023-01-30T05:01:03
Not everything in every “Must Read” is a…must. But that doesn’t mean you can’t learn something valuable from it. Today we tackle Expert Secrets by one of the most influential personalities in en...
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MBA2232 How to Create An Email Offer + Free Ride Friday from 2023-01-27T05:01:16
You have a product. You have an email list. What now? A simple “Hey [name], this thing is for sale” won’t do the trick. To get results from email campaigns, you need to do more than just sell. Y...
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MBA2231 How to Increase Your Profit Margins without Upsetting Customers from 2023-01-26T05:01:11
When profit margins are thin, your business isn’t safe. Yet even when we know the numbers aren’t good, entrepreneurs are often afraid to do what it takes to get deeper into the black. That...
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MBA2230 Q&A Wednesday: How can I be a more interesting personality for my brand? from 2023-01-25T05:01:16
More and more, what you sell isn’t the only thing you’re selling. You’re also selling you. People gravitate to brands they can identify with — which usually means brands associated with people t...
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MBA2229 How To Get Your First 1,000 Email Subscribers from 2023-01-24T05:01:44
The first hill tends to be the steepest. …or at least it can feel that way. When it comes to assembling a solid email list, getting from nothing to something can seem daunting. But with a ...
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MBA2228 Extended Interview: Dan Martell–How to Buy Back Your Time from 2023-01-23T05:01:06
For entrepreneurs (and humans in general), nothing is more valuable than time. But too often, we trade our time for money — or the promise of money. Entrepreneurs especially feel like your level...
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MBA2227 How to Hold Yourself Accountable + Free Ride Friday from 2023-01-20T05:01:22
As a general rule, people don’t do what they don’t want to do. …even when they should. It’s not that we’re lazy, or not committed. It’s that we fail to proactively strategize, to paint ourselves...
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MBA2226 Why You Can’t Get Everything Done from 2023-01-19T05:01:38
Overwhelmed? The problem might not be you. There’s an entire industry of content, influence, and promises regarding productivity. But what if that’s tackling the problem backwards? What if maxim...
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MBA2225 Q&A Wednesday: Help! I’m an introvert in Fiji. How do I make connections? from 2023-01-18T05:01:12
Online entrepreneurship is perfect for creative introverts. You get to work by yourself, limit distractions, and subtract the anxiety that comes with office politics and social drama. …but...
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MBA2224 How To Hold Your Team Members Accountable from 2023-01-17T05:01:31
They seemed great when you hired them. But then… Why do some employees fail to measure up? Often, we think it’s because something is wrong with our hiring process. But realistically, it’s more l...
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MBA2223 Guest Teacher–Gen Furukawa–How to Increase Sales&Personalize Your Marketing with an eCommerce Quiz from 2023-01-16T05:01:11
The more specific your marketing is to your leads, the better it’ll work. Hence, quizzes. Gen Furukawa is the cofounder of Prehook, a company that helps ecommerce businesses create interactive q...
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MBA2222 Does Your Morning Routine Matter? + Free Ride Friday from 2023-01-13T05:01:18
The influencers agree: the key to success is tackling the day like it just ran off with your grandma’s purse. …but is it really? The high-powered morning routine is the latest craze, and one of ...
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MBA2221 Is it Time For a Change? from 2023-01-12T05:01:20
Feeling stuck in your business? That’s not to say you’re not doing ok financially. But every so often, a business can lose the…magic. You feel bored, unmotivated, maybe even depressed. You go th...
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MBA2220 Q&A Wednesday: Should I extend my refund policy from 30 to 90 days? from 2023-01-11T05:01:44
How long is too long to request a refund? It’s an important question, especially for small businesses. To grow, you have to be able to rely on steady, predictable revenue. And revenue that...
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MBA2219 My 5 Business Predictions for 2023 from 2023-01-10T05:01:20
2022 was…something alright. So what fresh challenges and opportunities can we expect this year? We’ve got a few (educated) guesses. Today, Omar shares what’s most likely to define 20...
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MBA2218 Must Read: Monsters and How to Tame Them by Kevin Hart from 2023-01-09T05:01:58
We all have monsters. Maybe you call them “demons,” or just plain old insecurities. Whatever the name, they’re the things that make us make poor decisions out of fear, doubt, or simple habit....
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MBA2217 How to Spend Less on High Quality Traffic + Free Ride Friday from 2023-01-06T05:01:05
So you need traffic…but you don’t have much cash to throw around. No problem! As a lean startup, we regularly experiment with low-to-no-cost ways of driving consumers to our website. Today, we s...
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MBA2216 The One Thing That Will Help You Make More Revenue in 2023 from 2023-01-05T05:01:30
You can do a million things for your business. …or you can do just one, really well. There’s a simple strategy that can boost almost any business, in the medium term. It doesn’t matter what you ...
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MBA2215 Q&A Wednesday: How do I grow an email list on a budget? from 2023-01-04T05:01:54
It’s easy to grow an email list… …when you have lots of money to blow on paid lead captures. But for the rest of us, building a solid list takes time, work, and creativity. It’s Q&A Wednesda...
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MBA2214 How to Create a Compelling Vision from 2023-01-03T05:01:59
What is your business really offering people? We’ve all heard the “benefits over features” lecture, where you do your best to communicate what consumers get out of your product. But there’s a bi...
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MBA2213 Extended Interview: Justin Moore–How to Secure More Sponsorships for More Money from 2023-01-02T05:01:42
Your sponsorship “packages” might be costing you sponsors. Sponsorships are one of the best ways to monetize your brand and content. But as entrepreneurs who “work smarter not harder,” many of u...
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MBA2212 How To Use Frustration To Overcome Fear + Free Ride Friday from 2022-12-30T05:01:25
Hate your day job? Is your own business stagnating? Are you feeling powerless? Sad? Angry? Good. When it gets bad enough, you have one of the greatest advantages an entrepreneur can have: motiva...
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MBA2211 Why So Many Struggle to Earn 10K a Month from 2022-12-29T05:01:21
There’s a magic to the number 10,000. For an entrepreneur, $10k in monthly profit represents the moment you’re no longer trying to achieve independence — you have it. So why is it so hard ...
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MBA2210 Q&A Wednesday: I am burnt out but I can’t afford to stop working. What do I do? from 2022-12-28T05:01:03
Every entrepreneur’s mantra should be this: “I can only do so much.” Starting and running a business is never easy — but there’s a line between “not easy” and detrimental to your health. Moreove...
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MBA2209 How to Know if You Were Slapped By Google from 2022-12-27T05:01:12
Google is a fickle master. Your traffic depends on your content’s ability to rank. For better or worse, Google is the #1 search engine, which means SEO (Search Engine Optimization) basically mea...
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MBA2208 Must Read: On Writing Well by William Zinsser from 2022-12-26T05:01:54
There’s writing, and then there’s writing well. Every form of communication in business requires a solid handle on the written word. From marketing and sales copy to public talks to pitche...
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MBA2207 How To Automate Getting Testimonials&Case Studies + Free Ride Friday from 2022-12-23T05:01:12
For a business, social proof is everything. There’s no better marketer or salesperson than a happy customer with an honest recommendation. A great testimonial or case study is worth a thousand p...
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MBA2206 How Much You Should Spend on Your Professional Development from 2022-12-22T05:01:16
What are your skills worth? To a conventional employer, they’re worth an average salary. But to yourself as an entrepreneur, their worth is limitless. Your knowledge and abilities are the founda...
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MBA2205 Q&A Wednesday: Should I spend $4,000 on attending an-in person conference? from 2022-12-21T05:01:25
Conferences can be worth their weight in gold. But how can you tell? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a business in its infancy. Their YouTube following is impressive,...
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MBA2204 How Your Indecision Is Wasting Your Time&Money from 2022-12-20T05:01:32
At any stage of entrepreneurship, indecision can kill your business. Whether you’re just starting out, or making higher-stakes calls at an established company, not deciding something can be the ...
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MBA2203 Guest Teacher–John Murphy–How To Get More Organic Traffic And Sales While Becoming Less Reliant on Paid Ads from 2022-12-19T05:01:05
You can pay for ads. But organic traffic is (literally) priceless. The ROI on paid marketing and advertising grows more and more questionable, especially as moves like Apple’s tracking opt-outs ...
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MBA2202 How Much Money Should You Raise For Your Startup + Free Ride Friday from 2022-12-16T05:01:42
So you’re ready for outside investment. …or are you? The decision to take on someone else’s money is a huge one. If you’re going to sacrifice some autonomy, and ask someone to risk their capital...
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MBA2201 How to Revive Your Newsletter from 2022-12-15T05:01:05
If your email list is dead, your business may not be far behind. As the Internet continues to bombard consumers from every angle, earning a special place in someone’s inbox is the key to maintai...
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MBA2200 Q&A Wednesday: Should I stop spending on marketing during the holidays? from 2022-12-14T05:01:19
For many businesses, the year-end holiday season is a slow period. …but does that mean your business should slow (or stop) its marketing efforts? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners...
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MBA2199 Are Facebook Groups Dead? from 2022-12-13T05:01:03
What’s the marketing value of a Facebook group? With all of Zuckerberg and Meta’s stumbles — and Apple’s undercutting of Facebook ads with its tracking opt-out policy — you might think Facebook ...
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MBA2198 Must Have: What Is OpenAI and How Can It Help Your Business? from 2022-12-12T05:01:10
Some tools are so good, we can’t keep it to ourselves. They’re not sponsors. We’re not affiliates. In fact, this tool is free — and it’s causing tsunami-sized waves across the Internet. It’s cal...
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MBA2197 3 New Habits That Changed My Business in 2022 + Free Ride Friday from 2022-12-09T05:01:24
What habits really make a difference? There’s no shortage of tips, tricks, and hacks on the Internet, promising that if just do this, everything will improve. Some of it is legitimately game-cha...
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MBA2196 The Key to Achieving Your Goals for 2023 from 2022-12-08T05:01:19
It’s that time of year! Time to reflect, assess how we did in 2022, and look ahead to our goals for 2023. But having goals is one thing; actually achieving them is another. What’s the diff...
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MBA2195 Q&A Wednesday: How do I grow an email list for my e-commerce store? from 2022-12-07T05:01:39
Email marketing still works better than almost anything else — but only if people get your emails. There are a million ways to get someone’s email address, but they don’t work as well as they us...
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MBA2194 How To Create a Hell Yeah Product from 2022-12-06T05:01:22
We’ve all had that “Just take my money!” feeling about a product or service. It happens when what’s being offered is…perfect. Perfect for your needs, perfect for the price, and perfectly e...
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MBA2193 Must Read: Exactly How to Sell by Phil M. Jones from 2022-12-05T05:01:58
How hard is selling, anyway? No matter what kind of experience you have in sales, you can get better at it. It’s a skill, not a magic power. And like any skill, you can learn it, practice it, i...
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MBA2192 How to Make the Most of a Failing Business + Free Ride Friday from 2022-12-02T05:01:16
Just because you’re down, doesn’t mean you’re out. Businesses fail. In fact, some might argue that you’re not a true entrepreneur if you’ve never had a business fail! The question is: what...
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MBA2191 Can You Start a Business With Zero Capital? from 2022-12-01T05:01:43
They say “it takes money to make money.” We say: Hold my beer. You don’t need major investment or capital saved up to create a business. In fact, just to show how little you can start with, toda...
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MBA2190 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get more clients into my barbershop? from 2022-11-30T05:01:06
Sometimes, you just need more revenue. Often, that means getting more customers. But not always! For example, today might be the first Q&A Wednesday in which — rather than simply answe...
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MBA2189 How To Sell More with a Strong Reason to Buy from 2022-11-29T05:01:32
What are people really buying when they buy your product? The answer to that question can make selling it dramatically easier. Of course, it requires a little thought. Whatever your produc...
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MBA2188 Must Read: On Writing by Stephen King from 2022-11-28T05:01:57
The better you communicate, the better your business will do. And yes, for almost every entrepreneur, that means having to write well. Whether it’s books, e-books, blog posts, sales copy, or eve...
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MBA2187 Are Funnels Better Than Websites? + Free Ride Friday from 2022-11-25T05:01:43
No business product magically solves everything. Lately, we’ve seen more and more companies offering pre-fabricated marketing and sales “funnels.” Some of these companies claim that their funnel...
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MBA2186 How to Market During a Recession from 2022-11-24T05:01:06
Recessions are like rainstorms. They’re not something you can avoid. They’re something you prepare for. Just as you might keep an umbrella or a raincoat around, a business owner needs a pl...
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MBA2185 Q&A Wednesday: How do I not hire the wrong person? from 2022-11-23T05:01:29
A bad hire can cost you. There’s nothing worse than wasting time, money, and effort bringing in someone new, only to lose them shortly thereafter. Maybe they don’t have the right skills. Maybe t...
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MBA2184 Should You Run a Black Friday Promotion in 2022? from 2022-11-22T05:01:14
The Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale feels almost as obligatory as Thanksgiving itself. But do you have to do it? Sometimes, following the herd is the best way to get lost in the crowd. With a bil...
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MBA2183 Must Read: How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins from 2022-11-21T05:01:45
Success is never immunity. Even the biggest businesses fail, as explored in this week’s Must-Read book review. Jim Collins’ How the Mighty Fall is a fascinating look at the demise of huge, multi...
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MBA2182 4 Affiliate Program Models to Make More Sales + Free Ride Friday from 2022-11-18T05:01:09
Affiliate marketing: one of the best ways to grow your business. We would know! There’s currently a small army of content creators and other industry pros pushing our SaaS platform, and we could...
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MBA2181 How To Find Your Sales Machine from 2022-11-17T05:01:15
Does your business have roller-coaster sales? Up and down, feast and famine; if your sales fluctuate too much, you can’t really run your business effectively. You can’t rely on a predictable rev...
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MBA2180 Q&A Wednesday: Should I curse on my YouTube channel? from 2022-11-16T05:01:25
Sometimes, “just being yourself” is more complicated than it sounds. What if some aspects of “yourself” are potential turn-offs for customers? Where’s the line between authenticity and being…obn...
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MBA2179 How to Motivate Yourself to Get Things Done from 2022-11-15T05:01:17
Motivation ebbs and flows. But your ToDo list is always there — and it doesn’t care if you’re not in the right headspace. We get it! Some days, your pillow is just more persuasive than you...
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MBA2178 Guest Teacher–Jen L’Estrange–How to Be Creative with Compensation from 2022-11-14T05:01:53
There’s way more to employee compensation than a number. When you’re trying to figure out what to offer a potential new hire, the dollars and cents are only the beginning. It’s time to take a bi...
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MBA2177 Why I Took My Money Out of Facebook Ads + Free Ride Friday from 2022-11-11T05:01:24
Facebook ads just ain’t what they used to be. A lot of that has to do with Apple’s bold decision: to let their users opt out of being tracked by Facebook for advertising purposes. But that’s not...
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MBA2176 Why I Started a Software Business from 2022-11-10T05:01:53
Do you have to be a “tech person” to start a software business? Turns out you don’t. Today, Omar shares the story of how he became a SaaS founder, despite never having been an engineer or softwa...
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MBA2175 Q&A Wednesday: How do I stop arguing with my co-founder? from 2022-11-09T05:01:24
In business, arguments happen. But if they happen a lot, it’s time to evaluate why, and come up with a plan to turn down the heat. Otherwise, your business can become a serious source of (...
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MBA2174 Why I Deleted My Social Media Apps from 2022-11-08T05:01:55
What is social media really doing for you? Here’s the thing: we tell ourselves it’s important. It’s how we raise brand awareness, connect with our audience, keep the conversation going. Anyone w...
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MBA2173 Must Read: $100M Dollar Offers by Alex Hormozi from 2022-11-07T05:01:52
How much revenue can you really make? Sometimes, the key is to simply not be afraid of thinking big. With $100M Offers, Alex Hormozi shares his unique strategies for maximizing revenue by making...
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MBA2172 How to Sell Anything Even if You Are a Beginner + Free Ride Friday from 2022-11-04T05:01:05
Sales: it’s a foreign, intimidating concept to many of us. But if we’re going to succeed in business, we all have to get comfortable with a few skills outside our comfort zones! Fortunately, the...
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MBA2171 How Making More Expansion Revenue Is Easier Than You Think from 2022-11-03T05:01:23
For an independent business, revenue is life. It’s the oxygen your business needs to breathe, the runway it needs to stay alive long enough to grow. And yes, the notion that your business needs ...
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MBA2170 Q&A Wednesday: Should I write a book? from 2022-11-02T05:01:49
Let’s be honest; we’ve all thought about it: writing a book. Whether you want extra credibility and authority in your industry, you think it’ll generate leads and sales, or you just have insight...
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MBA2169 Why You Might Be Failing at Customer Support from 2022-11-01T05:01:05
Support isn’t just about solving problems. Building the best Customer Service/Support team should have way bigger goals! Support affects everything from marketing to sales to product development...
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MBA2168 Guest Teacher–Nikki Rausch–How To Make Sales Simple Using The Selling Staircase from 2022-10-31T05:01:02
Selling can be tough. But anyone can get better at it. The best way? Start with a framework — a proven, reliable overall method that you can learn, master, and ultimately personalize for yoursel...
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MBA2167 5 Things Musicians Do That Can Help Your Business + Free Ride Friday from 2022-10-28T05:01
Almost everything is a business — including the arts. Which means you can learn how to do business better from almost anywhere, including artists. Like musicians, for example. What your successf...
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MBA2166 Why Business is Simple But Not Easy from 2022-10-27T05:01:40
If you’re worried that running your own business is too complicated…don’t be! From the outside, it can seem like independent business is a maze of responsibilities and tasks that no one could ke...
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MBA2165 Q&A Wednesday: There is so much I need to do. What do I do first? from 2022-10-26T05:01:43
How long is your “To Do” list? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, it’s longer than any single human being can actually handle. Which means it’s literally impossible to check every item off. Whic...
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MBA2164 How to Use UTM Links to Know Which Marketing Efforts Are Working from 2022-10-25T05:01:50
Are your emails actually working to create leads or customers? How about your blog? Your social posts? Your YouTube channel? How do you know? UTM links is how you know! The “Urchin Tracking Modu...
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MBA2163 Extended Interview: Michele Hansen–How to Build The Product and Business You Want by Deploying Empathy from 2022-10-24T05:01:31
How do you know what people want? You have to see their problems from their perspective. Michele Hansen, cofounder of Geocodio and author of Deploy Empathy: A Practical Guide to Interviewing Cus...
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MBA2162 5 Strategies to Prevent Burn Out + Free Ride Friday from 2022-10-21T05:01:36
It should go without saying: you don’t want to burn out. Yet so many entrepreneurs do. Maybe it’s a question of perceived “grit” or toughness. We think that if we don’t work ourselves into the g...
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MBA2161 How Important Are Launches? from 2022-10-20T05:01:56
Ah, the launch. The day you get to introduce your product or service to the world. It can feel extremely exciting — and extremely high-stakes. But is it? This year, we’re launching a new product...
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MBA2160 Q&A Wednesday: Do I have to have annoying cookies pop up on my site? from 2022-10-19T05:01:16
When it comes to converting website traffic, friction hurts. Friction is anything that requires the visitor to take extra steps before they take a desired action — like signing up for your newsl...
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MBA2159 How Committed Are You? from 2022-10-18T05:01:45
Almost all entrepreneurs who succeed in the long term have one thing in common: commitment. But what is commitment, anyway? What does it look like? Most importantly, how can you tell if you have...
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MBA2158 Must Read: Mastering The Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish from 2022-10-17T05:01:03
Not everything in every book is advice worth following. …but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t read it. Today, we review Verne Harnish’s Mastering The Rockefeller Habits, a primer on some of the b...
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MBA2157 How Much Cash Should You Always Have in the Bank? + Free Ride Friday from 2022-10-14T05:01:17
Rainy days happen. How’s your umbrella? Every business needs to have a stash in place for market downturns, slow quarters, or even…y’know, mistakes. But how big should it be? Today, we offer a f...
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MBA2156 Signs It’s Time to Go All in on Your Business Idea from 2022-10-13T05:01:37
When you’re running (and funding) your own business, it’s smart to avoid too much risk. …but you can’t avoid all risk. And at some point, risk avoidance starts to look like cheating yourself out...
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MBA2155 Q&A Wednesday: Should I fire someone before I have a replacement? from 2022-10-12T05:01:44
Firing people is almost never easy. We’re often afraid of dealing with the fallout of letting an employee go. Operations will be disrupted, feelings may be hurt, and someone needs to take over f...
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MBA2154 How Much Time Should You Give Your Idea Before You Quit? from 2022-10-11T05:01:43
Quitting is an option. And it’s often the right one. When a product or business idea fails to produce fruit — and you have little evidence to suggest it ever will — wasting more money on it does...
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MBA2153 Extended Interview: Laura Roeder–Lessons Learned From Growing&Selling Her Business and Starting Again from 2022-10-10T05:01:47
If you had to start your business all over again, what would you do differently? Some entrepreneurs actually get to answer that question. Take Laura Roeder, who created the social-media sc...
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MBA2152 Why You Need To Attend More In-Person Conferences + Free Ride Friday from 2022-10-07T05:01:40
In-person events are back! One of the best things entrepreneurs — especially new entrepreneurs — can do to boost their business is to attend live, in-person conferences. COVID took that option o...
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MBA2151 Do You Need To Sell Products at Different Price Points? from 2022-10-06T05:01:27
Let’s break down the “value ladder,” Many businesses purposely create products at varying price points, in the hopes of getting people into their ecosystem. Think of your cheapest (or free) prod...
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MBA2150 Q&A Wednesday: Do I charge in US Dollars or my local currency? from 2022-10-05T05:01:35
Should you be charging in USD, no matter where you are? It’s a good question. Today is Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with their own business in Europe, who noticed that competitors...
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MBA2149 How To Create&Sell a Product in a Weekend from 2022-10-04T05:01:08
If that title sounds like clickbait…we get it. But we’re not kidding around; you can put together a genuine sales offer for an entirely new product in 48 hours or so. Whether it’s to boost reven...
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MBA2148 Guest Teacher–Lorrie Thomas Ross–How to Create a Sustainable and Effective Marketing Strategy from 2022-10-03T05:01
Don’t market without a (long-term) plan. Often, new entrepreneurs “wing it” when it comes to marketing and brand-building. But being new to business comes with a huge advantage: you can implemen...
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MBA2147 Why Ecommerce Is One of the Hardest Businesses to Start&Grow + Free Ride Friday from 2022-09-30T05:01:17
Omar has run many a business. But the hardest kind, for (literally) his money, is ecommerce. Every type of business has its challenges, but selling physical goods online has more — and more diff...
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MBA2146 Is Your Business Pushing You Around? from 2022-09-29T05:01:25
At first, your business is your baby. But if you’re not mindful, it can quickly turn into a monster. Many entrepreneurs learn this the hard way, as responsibilities and obligations multipl...
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MBA2145 Q&A Wednesday: How do I grow my email list without paid ads? from 2022-09-28T05:01:50
We know email marketing is a must. But when you’re just starting out, how do you get people’s addresses? …more importantly, how do you get email addresses for free? Anyone can throw money at the...
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MBA2144 How To Promote Your Product Without Spamming Your Email List from 2022-09-27T05:01:22
eMail marketing works — but it can backfire. Sending your list too many emails comes with a host of bad consequences: unsubscribes and getting your content labeled as spam (yikes) can hurt your ...
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MBA2143 Extended Interview: Patrick Campbell–Building&Selling a $200 Million Business from 2022-09-26T05:01:43
Create it. Grow it. Cash out. That’s the goal of many entrepreneurs: to build a business that’ll sell for enough money to fund whatever comes next — even if nothing comes next, business-wise. So...
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MBA2142 Should You Offer Payment Plans for High-Ticket Offers? + Free Ride Friday from 2022-09-23T05:01:31
Charging in installments works for infomercial products. But will it work for yours? When you don’t collect the entire price of your product or service right away, you take a risk. You may see o...
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MBA2141 How Often Should You Post to Social Media? from 2022-09-22T05:01:53
When it comes to social media, more isn’t always better. Our instinct (and a lot of advice out there) is to post as much and as often as possible. But the data — and our experience — don’t bear ...
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MBA2140 Q&A Wednesday: How do I choose an email marketing software for my business? from 2022-09-21T05:01:24
Email is one of the most powerful tools for an independent business. As they say (and as we often repeat) “the money’s in the list.” For all the marketing channels out there, email still gets th...
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MBA2139 How to Charge for a Service on Your Website from 2022-09-20T05:01:21
Charging for a physical or digital product is fairly easy. But what about services? If you’re a freelance web designer, copywriter, or coach, getting paid can be tricky. Today, we explore the be...
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MBA2138 Must Read: Effortless by Greg McKeown from 2022-09-19T05:01:56
Harder doesn’t mean better. In fact, the opposite might be true. For as powerful as grit and a solid work ethic can be, we’re never grunting and sweating when we’re at our best. We’re smooth. We...
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MBA2137 How To Create Attractive Templates To Get More Leads + Free Ride Friday from 2022-09-16T05:01:56
Information isn’t the only thing that gets leads. When we create free lead magnets, we often default to sharing information. After all, sharing what we know doesn’t cost much, and knowledg...
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MBA2136 What I Learned From Hosting a 4 Day Event from 2022-09-15T05:01:09
Offering live, in-person workshops, retreats, and other events isn’t easy. …but it’s so worth it. Recently, Omar hosted a 4-day in-person ski & snowboard retreat for independent founders. It...
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[Bonus Episode] From Real Good Podcast: The Business of Empowering Girls with Jennifer Openshaw from 2022-09-14T06:01:40
Entrepreneurship is about more than just making money. …or at least it can be. Today, we resume our partnership with US Bank’s Real Good podcast, a show that highlights business ventures f...
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MBA2135 Q&A Wednesday: When do I hire my first executive assistant? from 2022-09-14T05:01:12
If you’re running a business by yourself, the question isn’t if you should hire an EA or VA (Executive Assistant/Virtual Assistant). The question is when. And wouldn’t you know it, one of ...
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MBA2134 How To Negotiate and Cut Your Expenses from 2022-09-13T05:01:45
Profit is oxygen. But if you’re only creating profit by maximizing revenue…you’re only doing half the job. It’s time to get lean, and stay lean. Today, we explore how to keep expenses down, by c...
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MBA2133 Extended Interview: Ronsley Vaz–How He Created Australia’s First Podcasting Conference from 2022-09-12T05:01:03
There’s only one thing more valuable than networking: being the one creating the networking opportunity. Ronsley Vaz started Australia’s first podcasting conference, We Are Podcast, now a signif...
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MBA2132 Why Your Business Needs a Podcast + Free Ride Friday from 2022-09-09T05:01:38
Everyone’s blogging. Everyone’s on social. Podcasting, though… We can’t stress enough how powerful this podcast has been for our business. From our coaching and public speaking to our soft...
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MBA2131 How To Attract Your Perfect Leads from 2022-09-08T05:01:56
Your marketing and advertising resources are limited. You can’t afford to waste them on people who might buy what you’re selling, or even on people who almost certainly will buy it. To grow a sm...
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MBA2130 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to build my network or audience first? from 2022-09-07T05:01:02
What really gets your new business off the ground — friends or followers? As they say, your “network is your net worth.” But as we say, your audience is the single most valuable asset you can bu...
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MBA2129 How To Be More Consistent from 2022-09-06T05:01:29
We all know consistency is key. …but we’re terrible at putting it into practice. Making real strides in business (or anything else, really) isn’t about monumental efforts or drastic measur...
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MBA2128 Extended Interview: Ayman Al-Abdullah–How to Scale Your Business by Working Smarter from 2022-09-05T05:01:25
Hard work does not guarantee success. In fact, the unsuccessful are some of the hardest working people out there. That’s because instead of leveraging what comes easiest to them, they dig in and...
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MBA2127 How To Get The Most From Your Team + Free Ride Friday from 2022-09-02T05:01:39
Your team can (probably) do even more. In our experience, most founders don’t realize how much their people are really capable of. But once employees settle into their roles, they have a tendenc...
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MBA2126 How To Make More Revenue With Customer Cancellations from 2022-09-01T05:01:28
Losing a customer isn’t fun — but it doesn’t have to be a total loss. There are a few ways you can make lemonade (by which we mean money) when a customer is on their way out the door. Some...
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MBA2125 Q&A Wednesday: How do I secure sponsors for my podcast? from 2022-08-31T05:01:14
You found your voice. You found your audience. Now it’s time that podcast got you paid! It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who’s just over a year into their own podcast, and ready ...
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MBA2124 Your Business Strategy: How Much Time Should You Dedicate? from 2022-08-30T05:01:08
In business, you need to go in with a plan. But how much planning is really useful? At some point, strategizing stops being preparation and starts becoming procrastination. If you spend al...
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MBA2123 Guest Teacher–Narek Vardanyan–How to validate your ideas with pre-launching from 2022-08-29T05:01:36
Don’t hope people will buy your product. Know it. If you have an idea for a product or service, it’s just that: an idea. And even if it sounds like a great one, you can’t really tell if people w...
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MBA2122 How to Scale a Coaching Business + Free Ride Friday from 2022-08-26T05:01:27
If you have an established coaching business, it’s time to grow it. Maybe you know that already. Maybe you’re even trying! Today, we break down how to do it, and the key principles you can organ...
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MBA2121 Can You Run More Than One Business? from 2022-08-25T05:01:32
Is it feasible to juggle 2, 3, or more business simultaneously? …and just as importantly, should you? We get this question a lot, probably because our business consists of quite a few operations...
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MBA2120 Q&A Wednesday: How do I choose the right website builder tool for me? from 2022-08-24T05:01:54
Every business needs a website (seriously, every). But not every business can hire a website designer full-time. Fortunately, there are a ton of DIY site builders out there. Unfortunately,...
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MBA2119 Why Low-Ticket Coaching Doesn’t Work from 2022-08-23T05:01:30
If you’re charging 2 figures for a coaching program, you’ve already lost. That’s a bit of a bold statement, but in today’s episode, Omar explains why it’s true. From years of experience co...
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MBA2118 Extended Interview: Matt Giovanisci–Building a Crazy Successful Business On Your Own Terms from 2022-08-22T05:01:17
The best way to “make it” as an entrepreneur? Don’t learn the right strategies — create them. Matt Giovanisci built a successful brand and business without anyone else’s money, anyone else’s fo...
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MBA2117 Passion or Money? Which Comes First? + Free Ride Friday from 2022-08-19T05:01:22
Should you “do what you love?” Or is that exactly the kind of advice that’ll keep you from doing what you love? Entrepreneurship is supposed to be about freedom, and the ability to choose ...
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MBA2116 What Getting Sick Taught Me As a Business Owner from 2022-08-18T05:01:43
If you know our host Omar, you know he prides himself on a healthy lifestyle. But everyone eventually meets the bug they just can’t beat. …no, it wasn’t that one. But Omar was recently lai...
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MBA2115 Q&A Wednesday: I feel trapped in my business. How do I get out? from 2022-08-17T05:01:09
It’s a depressing scenario: you built a business. You’re not happy with it. And you’re stuck exactly where you are…forever? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who invested 10 years...
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MBA2114 Why You’re Not Growing from 2022-08-16T05:01:18
When success is followed by a rut…what do you do? What holds a business back from reaching that next level? When your business started off good, but levelled off, how do you get off that plateau...
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MBA2113 Guest Teacher–Dave Charest–How to Attract and Retain a Strong and Loyal Customer Base from 2022-08-15T05:01:20
For a small business, customer loyalty is the best guarantee of success. Ultra-happy customers create more business for you than any amount of marketing or advertising. Word of mouth is — and al...
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MBA2112 Do You Need a Business Coach? + Free Ride Friday from 2022-08-12T05:01:37
Let’s just say it: coaching isn’t always a good idea. There are times when it’s the best way to grow and advance as an entrepreneur. And there are times when it’s a colossal waste of time and mo...
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MBA2111 Should You Diversify or Go All In With One Business? from 2022-08-11T05:01:43
You’re supposed to diversify and spread risk. But ideally, you’re also supposed to focus on one thing at a time. What’s an entrepreneur to do? For some of us, businesses are like potato chips or...
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MBA2110 Q&A Wednesday: Am I paying myself enough? from 2022-08-10T05:01:30
It can be easy to forget when you run your own business: you’re an employee, too. As such, you need compensation as much as anyone else on the team. No one can run a business when they can...
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MBA2109 Why Should Invest in Your SEO Now from 2022-08-09T05:01:27
Think of small businesses as David, and big businesses as Goliath. SEO is your slingshot. Paid advertising is getting wildly expensive, rapidly approaching the point where it’s out of reach for ...
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MBA2108 Must Read: Sell It Like a Mango by Donald Kelly from 2022-08-08T05:01:20
You can get better at selling, just by thinking about it differently. Too many of us approach sales as an intimidating or mysterious skill — or worse, as a form of manipulation. As a result, we ...
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MBA2107 Why You Are Being Ignored + Free Ride Friday from 2022-08-05T05:01:24
When you put a lot of effort into your marketing, there’s nothing worse than the sound of crickets. So many of us blog, vlog, tweet and post, only to get nothing out of it. We pump what we think...
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MBA2106 Tips for Being Interviewed on a Podcast from 2022-08-04T05:01:32
It’s one of the most effective ways to grow your following. But how do you pull it off? Here’s the good news: almost every podcast needs guests — lots of ‘em. Most of the time, your average podc...
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MBA2105 Q&A Wednesday: How much of a raise should I give my employees? from 2022-08-03T05:01:43
What are your employees worth? What will it take to keep them? It’s a question every founder has to ask themselves, especially once the ball gets rolling. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a...
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MBA2104 Why You Should Run an AppSumo Deal from 2022-08-02T05:01:05
If you sell digital products, you need to know about AppSumo. AppSumo is the GroupOn of digital deals aimed at entrepreneurs and other business people. Today, we explain how putting your own off...
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MBA2103 Guest Teacher–Frida Leibowitz–How to Identify a Niche in Your Market from 2022-08-01T05:01:44
Don’t go for the biggest audience. Go for the right audience. Finding your niche might be the most important early step in creating a business. If you can find the people only you can serve best...
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MBA2102 How To Reduce Stress In Your Business + Free Ride Friday from 2022-07-29T05:01:19
Stress is not a sign of a great work ethic. It’s a liability. It’s crucial not to underestimate the toll stress can take on you and your business. The myth is that we trade our mental health for...
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MBA2101 What Is No-Code Development&Is It Right For Your Business? from 2022-07-28T05:01:31
You don’t have to be a developer to develop an online business. These days, “no code” business-building is all the rage. With third-party solutions for everything from creating a website to buil...
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MBA2100 Q&A Wednesday: Am I too nice to be an entrepreneur? from 2022-07-27T05:01:59
In business, can you get respect without being ruthless? Can you command a team without being commanding? Do entrepreneurs need a mean streak to survive — or even a cold one? It’s Q&A Wednes...
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MBA2099 How to Make More Revenue With Salutation Offers from 2022-07-26T05:01:58
Ready to create (and keep) more customers? A while back, we started experimenting with something in our SaaS company, WebinarNinja. We authorized team members who have daily contact with leads a...
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MBA2098 Guest Teacher–Rochelle Clarke–How to Protect Your People, Profits, and Growth From Unplanned Events With a Business Continuity Plan from 2022-07-25T05:01:22
In business, anything can happen — including bad things. You have two choices: be prepared, or be blindsided. Rochelle Clarke is an expert in ensuring business longevity through continuity...
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MBA2097 Why You Should Start a Services Business + Free Ride Friday from 2022-07-22T05:01
Not sure what kind of business you want to start? There’s a perfect go-to answer. Service-based businesses are uniquely suited to first-time entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and people with day jobs...
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MBA2096 5 Ways to Use The Gym to Improve Your Business from 2022-07-21T05:01:03
Call it the ultimate productivity hack: blurring the line between the office and the gym. There are so many ways to make progress on your To-Do list while you’re on a treadmill or under a barbel...
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MBA2095 Q&A Wednesday: I hate sales but love my business. What do I do? from 2022-07-20T05:01:40
We’re not all salespeople. It comes naturally to some. For others, nothing is more awkward than trying to get someone to buy your thing. But here’s the good news: you really don’t have to “sell”...
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MBA2094 Are You Starting or Running the Wrong Business? from 2022-07-19T05:01:15
Ever have doubts about the business you’re in? That’s natural. In fact, it’s healthy. But sometimes, we’re scared to ask ourselves if we chose the wrong path — and to answer that question honest...
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MBA2093 Must Read: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman from 2022-07-18T05:01:45
Why do you make the decisions you make? How? It’s a huge question, with huge implications for how you run your business. Today, we dive into Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow. This book ...
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MBA2092 How to Improve Your Writing in 30 Days + Free Ride Friday from 2022-07-15T05:01:22
For entrepreneurs, there’s no way around writing. No matter what you sell, the written word is your primary tool for reaching potential customers. Even if you’re a great speaker or vlogger, writ...
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MBA2091 Are You Afraid to Start a Business? from 2022-07-14T05:01:11
Thinking about starting a business? For how long now? Getting honest with ourselves about our motivations — and our fears — might be the most fundamental step toward becoming an entrepreneur. “A...
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MBA2090 Q&A Wednesday: How do I mend a business relationship? from 2022-07-13T05:01:36
Business can get emotional — but you can’t let emotions hurt your business. The ability to navigate strong feelings and prioritize relationships over ego is a must-have skill in entrepreneurship...
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MBA2089 4 Quick Revenue Strategies for Tight Times from 2022-07-12T05:01:16
Experts agree a recession is on the horizon. Most small businesses will have to keep a closer eye on their budgets, very soon. Which means now is the perfect time to shore up your reserves, and ...
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MBA2088 Must Read: The Coaching Habit by Michael Stanier from 2022-07-11T05:01:07
What kind of leaders do employees love most? According to this week’s Must-Read, the best leader isn’t someone who commands. It’s someone who coaches their people, unleashes their fullest potent...
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MBA2087 5 Online Business Ideas You Can Start Today + Free Ride Friday from 2022-07-08T05:01:11
Don’t dream about starting a business. Do it! You don’t have to start by quitting your job or borrowing a ton of money. You don’t need the “perfect” product or service idea. You just need ...
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MBA2086 How To Drastically Improve Your SEO on WordPress from 2022-07-07T05:01:37
The written word is still the biggest key to your website’s traffic. Fortunately, nailing the words you need to rank on search engines is much easier than it used to be — especially if your site...
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MBA2085 Q&A Wednesday: How Much Should I Charge for Group Coaching? from 2022-07-06T05:01:34
This isn’t the question you think it is. Normally, pricing coaching comes down to a fairly standard formula. You determine how much a client stands to make based on your training, and set your p...
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MBA2084 How To Deal With Free Trial&Refund Abuse from 2022-07-05T05:01:12
Risk reversal is a must for most products and services. But inevitably, someone tries to turn a fair shake into a ploy for free stuff — at your expense. So how can you prevent someone from using...
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MBA2083 Guest Teacher–Chloe Thomas–How to Build Your Customer Masterplan from 2022-07-04T05:01:51
Your customers are out there…somewhere. You just have to give them a path to your door. The art of creating and converting leads takes practice, experimentation, and (of course) a plan. To...
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MBA2082 How to Stop Wasting Money on Marketing That Doesn’t Work + Free Ride Friday from 2022-07-01T05:01:30
For a small business trying to build a following, every cent counts. Too much of marketing seems like magic, or hack-based advice that makes empty promises of results if you just do x, y, ...
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MBA2081 How to Prepare For a Recession from 2022-06-30T05:01:23
There’s a storm coming. But it’s not time to batten down the hatches and head for the cellar just yet. With a recession on the way, it’s definitely time to prepare — but not to duck and cover. T...
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MBA2080 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to quit my job to see my startup succeed? from 2022-06-29T05:01:21
It’s the classic conundrum for aspiring entrepreneurs: can I build a truly successful business without ditching the 9 to 5? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who’s caught between ...
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MBA2079 Should You Give Up Equity to Attract Talent? from 2022-06-28T05:01:04
What’s top talent really worth? Is it worth giving up a piece of your business? Offering equity can be a smart move. But too many entrepreneurs do it when they think they have to, rather than in...
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MBA2078 Guest Teacher–Jon Ostenson–How to Select a Franchise from 2022-06-27T05:01:13
You don’t have to start your own business to run your own business. Franchising is a viable, lower-risk way to get your entrepreneurship on. Instead of building something from the ground up, you...
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MBA2077 5 Strategies for a Successful Launch on Product Hunt + Free Ride Friday from 2022-06-24T05:01:35
Got a digital product to sell? Get it on Product Hunt. Product Hunt is a wildly popular, seriously trusted resource where real consumers share their thoughts on everything from apps to websites ...
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MBA2076 Is Selling a Lifetime Deal a Good Idea? from 2022-06-23T05:01:11
Lifetime deals are the ultimate long-term sales tactic. But can the sales you score now hurt your business years (or decades) later? Like any strategy, offering neverending deals has its strengt...
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MBA2075 Q&A Wednesday: Why is my sales funnel not working? from 2022-06-22T05:01:35
There’s a flaw in the “funnel” approach. It’s not that marketing and sales funnels don’t work generally, or that they’re not useful. It’s that funnels can only do so much. With packaged fu...
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MBA2074 4 Cold Emailing Tips if You Hate Cold Emailing from 2022-06-21T05:01:43
Cold emailing works — just maybe not the way you think it does. Sending an unsolicited message to a complete stranger is…awkward at best. But ask any successful independent business founder, and...
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MBA2073 Must Read: Price for Growth by Jeff Robinson from 2022-06-20T05:01:56
Are you charging too much? Most small business advice encourages higher prices for higher profits. But the somewhat controversial Price for Growth goes against that grain, suggesting entrepreneu...
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MBA2072 How to Segment Your Email List to Improve Conversions + Free Ride Friday from 2022-06-17T05:01:19
If you’re not segmenting, you’re not email marketing. The first rule of marketing is that you can’t say the same thing to everyone. As much as possible, you have to appeal to individuals. If you...
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MBA2071 How to Discount Your Product While Maximizing Revenue from 2022-06-16T05:01:34
Can lower prices = more revenue? Sure — but only if you do it right. Yes, we spend a lot of time on this podcast advocating for higher prices. “Who can charge the least?” is a race to the bottom...
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MBA2070 Q&A Wednesday: Any tips on running an in-person event? from 2022-06-15T05:01:29
The good news: in-person events are a viable option again (finally). The bad news: it’s been a while. Do we still remember how to pull them off? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener ...
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MBA2069 Should You Sell Your Online Course on Udemy? from 2022-06-14T05:01:34
Udemy: it’s got a quarter million courses on just about every topic under the sun — and an audience of tens of millions of potential students. Sounds like a great place to sell your own course, ...
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MBA2068 Guest Teacher–Demir Bentley–How To Plan A Winning Week, Every Week from 2022-06-13T05:01:53
Make the “Sunday Blues” yesterday’s news. If you struggle with getting things done over the course of the week, we have the episode (and the expert) for you. Demir Bentley is a renowned producti...
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MBA2067 How to Organize Your Week When You Wear All the Hats + Free Ride Friday from 2022-06-10T05:01:25
Solopreneur-ing or running a small team? Have too much on your plate? Have everything on your plate? We’ve been there. Specifically, Omar knows what it’s like to be the developer, marketer, sale...
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MBA2066 How to Have a Marketing Budget With Zero Dollars from 2022-06-09T05:01:39
No money in the marketing budget? There’s a way around that. For newer and smaller businesses, relying on content, word of mouth, and other organic marketing is normal (and smart!). But at some ...
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MBA2065 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get investors without losing control? from 2022-06-08T05:01:42
Entrepreneurship is about freedom. But if you take investments, how much freedom are you giving up? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener in a fairly common pickle. They started a bus...
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MBA2064 How to Protect Your Business From Hackers from 2022-06-07T05:01:54
Every business is vulnerable to hackers. It’s only getting worse. In our many years of online entrepreneurship, we’ve faced multiple attacks from different kinds of saboteurs and assorted badguy...
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MBA2063 Guest Teacher–Iliana Bobova–How to Maximize Your MBA ROI from 2022-06-06T05:01:56
Are you ready for your MBA? First, you need to make sure it’ll be (more than) worth it. Becoming a Master of Business Administration can take years, tens of thousands of dollars, and...
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MBA2062 How to Price Your Online Course + Free Ride Friday from 2022-06-03T05:01:48
What’s your online course worth? That can be a tough question, but it’s one you have to answer. Price it too low, and you’ll cheat yourself out of revenue. Price it too high, and you...
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MBA2061 Why So Many Creators Are Doing Live Video from 2022-06-02T05:01:49
If you haven’t embraced video marketing yet, it’s time. For many, creating (or “producing”) video content can seem intimidating, like something you need special training ...
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MBA2060 Q&A Wednesday: How many customers do I need to have product/market fit? from 2022-06-01T05:01:17
How do you know when you’ve really struck oil? Product/market fit is the gold standard of business viability. Once you have it, you’re golden. And if you don’t have it…we...
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MBA2059 How Good Does Your Product Need To Be Before Launch? from 2022-05-31T05:01:46
Don’t let ‘perfect’ be the enemy of ‘launched.’ For any kind of product — from a shirt to a SaaS — the urge to keep tweaking and tweaking before you bring it to market is powerful. But you have ...
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MBA2058 Must Read: Zero to Sold by Arvid Kahl from 2022-05-30T05:01:49
If you’re building your own business, read this book. In 2016, Arvid Kahl founded FeedbackPanda, a SaaS product for teachers. In 2019, he sold it. Using FeedbackPanda as a model, Zero to Sold ou...
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MBA2057 The Cost of Firing an Employee + Free Ride Friday from 2022-05-27T05:01:39
Saying goodbye isn’t easy — or cheap. At some point, if you run a business long enough, you’ll have to fire someone. Probably several someones. This is normal, but it should never be done ...
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MBA2056 How To Present Like a Pro on Live Video from 2022-05-26T05:01:52
Nervous about going live? Live video presentations are almost unavoidable in business now — especially online business. Even if it’s just internal presentations with your own team, the camera is...
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MBA2055 Q&A Wednesday: I don’t love my business. I can’t sell it, what should I do? from 2022-05-25T05:01:19
Can you break up with your business? What do you do if you’ve built a business, but you’re just not feeling it any more? What happens when entrepreneurship starts to feel like…just work? It’s Q&...
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MBA2054 Is Being Liked Important in Business? from 2022-05-24T05:01:15
Does being nice, funny, or likable even matter? Lots of jerks are successful in business, right? But is there any tangible evidence that likeability and profitability go together? The impa...
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MBA2053 Guest Teacher–Patrick Bryant–How to Use Scale and Innovation to Grow Companies from 2022-05-23T05:01:47
How big could your business grow? The decisions you make now can put a ceiling on your growth potential, or make the sky the limit. It all depends on whether you build for scalability and innova...
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MBA2052 Why You Should (and Shouldn’t) Write a Book + Free Ride Friday from 2022-05-20T05:01:12
Thinking about writing a book? The first question to ask yourself: why? There are great reasons for an entrepreneur to write a book. There are also terrible reasons. Before you put a single word...
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MBA2051 How Much Time You Should Dedicate to Your Side Hustle from 2022-05-19T05:01:24
Starting a business while holding down a 9-to-5? It’s one of the smartest ways to get started. That said, it’s not the easiest. To actually make progress, you’ll need to give up significan...
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MBA2050 Q&A Wednesday: How long does it take to grow a following on Twitter? from 2022-05-18T05:01:28
Ready to find your crowd on Twitter? Take it slow. Too many new entrepreneurs put too much focus on social media. And of course, that’s exactly how social media platforms like it. But that doesn...
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MBA2049 How to Improve Your Luck in Business from 2022-05-17T05:01:54
Luck doesn’t happen by accident. No, this episode is not about witchcraft or “manifesting” success. It’s a simple lesson on how the things you can control put you in a better position re: things...
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MBA2048 Must Read: The Minimalist Entrepreneur by Sahil Lavingia from 2022-05-16T05:01:18
What do you really need to start and grow a business? Today’s marketplace has lowered the barrier to entry for entrepreneurship. Given the tools available, the average person can start a profita...
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MBA2047 Why You Should Offer a Faux Free Plan + Free Ride Friday from 2022-05-13T05:01:40
The “freemium” model is everywhere now. And it makes sense! Consumers are picky, more wary than ever, and in need of more proof before opening their wallets. But what if freemium isn’t feasible ...
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MBA2046 How I’m Outsourcing My Networking from 2022-05-12T05:01:10
We can all agree that networking is vital to getting anywhere in business. But you might be surprised to learn that networking is something you can outsource. Wait, what? How can you outsource b...
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MBA2045 Q&A Wednesday: Should I learn how to build my own app or should I hire someone? from 2022-05-11T05:01:58
You have an awesome idea for an app. You’re sure it would address a real need in the marketplace. You’re ready to do the work of marketing and selling it. …but you couldn’t code your way out of ...
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MBA2044 My Favorite Video Marketing Tools in 2022 from 2022-05-10T05:01:08
Ready to dive into video marketing? Here’s what you need. Video is second only to the written word when it comes to online marketing. It’s personal, involves more senses, and is proven to elicit...
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MBA2043 Guest Teacher–Mike Moll–How to Leverage Video to Generate More Sales from 2022-05-09T05:01:54
Don’t just send a message. Send a video. Consumers are hit with about a bazillion marketing and sales messages each day. Most of them are emails that go straight to ‘Promo,’ and other text-based...
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MBA2042 The 3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Growing Your Email List + Free Ride Friday from 2022-05-06T05:01:05
As they say, “the money’s in the list.” But more list does not mean more money. Like so much in business, it’s more complicated than a simple equation. To get the most out of any email list requ...
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MBA2041 Why You Should Open&Close Your Courses from 2022-05-05T05:01:33
More people will sign up for your course if they can sign up whenever they want…right? Not necessarily. It might seem logical to let people enroll in your course whenever. But basic consumer psy...
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MBA2040 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need a virtual assistant if I am just getting started? from 2022-05-04T05:01:44
For a brand-new business, is a VA (virtual assistant) worth it? When you’re starting out, staying lean is a top priority. Which is why it struck one of our listeners as a little counterintuitive...
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MBA2039 Can You Grow Your Business With No Paid Ads? from 2022-05-03T05:01:52
Are paid ads a money pit? Small businesses need to stay lean. That means not throwing money away on expensive marketing and sales tactics that don’t produce a solid return. From print to radio t...
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MBA2038 Guest Teacher–Barry Moltz–How to Make the Changes You Know You Need to Make in your Business from 2022-05-02T05:01:34
Are you brave enough to admit it’s time for change? Accepting the need for change is one of the more surprising challenges in business. It requires courage, accountability, and the will to let g...
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MBA2037 The 5 Biggest E-Commerce Mistakes To Avoid + Free Ride Friday from 2022-04-29T05:01:04
Thinking about starting an e-commerce business? Listen to this first. Before he got into the podcast & SaaS game, our intrepid host Omar ran a successful e-commerce business selling custom m...
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MBA2036 How To Sell Group Coaching from 2022-04-28T05:01:25
For most coaches, the ultimate goal is to have fewer clients paying higher prices. But the group coaching model — whether as a stepping stone to 1:1 clients or a long-term strategy — is more tha...
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MBA2035 Q&A Wednesday: How much money do I need to start an affiliate travel blog? from 2022-04-27T05:01:34
Blogging: it’s still one of the best ways to start a business! All you really need to get started is your own experience, decent writing ability, and the time to put your insights down on (digit...
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MBA2034 How To Create a Go To Market Strategy from 2022-04-26T05:01:18
Never go to market without a strategy. A launch is never as simple as just putting your product or service in front of people. Before you attempt the first sale (whether it’s a new business, a p...
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MBA2033 Must Read: Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferris from 2022-04-25T05:01:26
It’s another incredible book from the 4-Hour legend. Today, we review the inimitable Tim Ferriss’ Tribe of Mentors. Ferriss is the original life-hacker, a seeker of new solutions for every...
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MBA2032 How To Prepare Your Business For a Holiday + Free Ride Friday from 2022-04-22T05:01:55
Don’t let holidays sneak up on you! Having SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for holiday breaks is a crucial part of managing your team — and your customers’ expectations. From communicating ...
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MBA2031 Why Your Audience Is More Important Than Your Product from 2022-04-21T05:01:01
There’s (way) more money in people than in products. One of the hardest early lessons new entrepreneurs have to learn is to stop chasing the best product idea. Almost all of us start with ...
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MBA2030 Q&A Wednesday: I’ve had no luck with paid ads. Should I just stop wasting my money? from 2022-04-20T05:01:48
For a startup, paid ads can be a game-changer…or a complete bust. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who runs a small SaaS business in need of more traffic. Our listener has been s...
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MBA2029 Why You Really Want to Be a Time Billionaire from 2022-04-19T05:01:24
Redefine your “why.” Most of us get into business hoping to make a certain amount of money. But a radically different approach is gaining steam, helping entrepreneurs totally rethink what they’...
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MBA2028 Must Read: Free Time by Jenny Blake from 2022-04-18T05:01:49
What’s the point of starting a business? Is it to earn money, or what money buys? Probably the latter. And the most important, valuable thing money can buy isn’t real estate or caviar — it...
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MBA2027 Is The Email Newsletter Dead? + Free Ride Friday from 2022-04-15T05:01:55
How many company newsletter emails do you really read? The email newsletter goes all the way back to the beginning of the Internet. But needless to say, times have changed. With stuffed inboxes ...
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MBA2026 The 5 Elements of an Impactful Online Course from 2022-04-14T05:01:28
Creating a course? Listen to this first. Our intrepid host Omar wasn’t always a SaaS entrepreneur. Before that, he was a professional educator for over a dozen years. And since then, he’s create...
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MBA2025 Q&A Wednesday: Should I offer a money back guarantee? from 2022-04-13T05:01:33
How risky are money-back guarantees? Can they hurt your business more than they help it? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a coach whose potential clients want some reassurance, in the form ...
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MBA2024 Why Too Many Tools Are Bad For Business from 2022-04-12T05:01:49
When software tools pile up, they’re no longer solving problems — they’re creating one. Every business picks up excess tools along the way. Software for marketing, project management, analytics,...
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MBA2023 Guest Teacher–Caroline Goyder–How To Instantly Be A More Confident Communicator from 2022-04-11T05:01:31
Stage fright? Get nervous before a big talk, meeting, or pitch? We’ve got you covered. Caroline Goyder is a celebrated author and presenter who knows exactly how to approach speaking with cool, ...
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MBA2022 Your Only Goal When Starting a Business + Free Ride Friday from 2022-04-08T05:01:56
Sometimes, the best way to push forward is to simplify. For a new business, a million shiny objects can become distractions disguised as goals. As legitimate as these goals may be, you can’t tak...
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MBA2021 The 3 Types of Social Posts That Get The Most Engagement from 2022-04-07T05:01:49
Looking for traction on social media? Need to work the ol’ algorithms a bit? We’ve got a strategy for you. Actually, we’ve got 3 strategies. Today, Omar shares the “3 S’s,” a simple ...
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MBA2020 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know if people would want my app? from 2022-04-06T05:01:14
You have a great idea for an app. That doesn’t mean you have a business. So how can you possibly tell if your idea has legs? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a banger of an ...
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MBA2019 The 80% Delegation Rule That Will Change Your Life from 2022-04-05T05:01:34
That’s not hyperbole. If you run a business, the most important thing you can do is figure out how to get back some of your most precious, irreplaceable resource: time. As we like to say, time i...
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MBA2018 Must Read: Will by Will Smith and Mark Manson from 2022-04-04T05:01:56
Forget the Oscars thing for a second. Before the…incident, we planned to review Will, the powerful autobiography Will Smith co-authored with Mark Manson (the guy behind The Subtle Art of Not Giv...
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MBA2017 Does Scarcity Actually Get More Sales? + Free Ride Friday from 2022-04-01T05:01:01
Act now! As consumers, we’re told this all the time by people trying to get sales. If you don’t buy ASAP, you’ll miss out on a great deal, or even the chance to buy altogether. But is it…bull?&#...
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MBA2016 Why I Am Not on TikTok from 2022-03-31T05:01:54
TikTok: it’s all the rage. But does it matter to your business? In our case…no. So why don’t we use this powerful platform, where millions of potential customers are engaged? It all comes ...
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MBA2015 Q&A Wednesday: Should I take a dividend in my business? from 2022-03-30T05:01:02
Your business is profiting. You’re making a living. But what’s in store for the long term? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who’s seen what can happen when you only give yo...
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MBA2014 How to Demand Higher Prices from 2022-03-29T05:01:45
Who are these coaches charging thousands — or tens of thousands — for their services? More importantly, who are their clients, and how are they getting them? No matter what kind of service you o...
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MBA2013 Guest Teacher–Matt Edmundson–How to Create a Customer-Centric Experience With Toilet Seat Marketing from 2022-03-28T05:01:13
Are you thinking like a customer? If you don’t understand your customers’ perspective, there’s a ceiling on how effective your marketing can be. But if you drop the “hacks” and influencer strate...
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MBA2012 Do Engagement Posts Work on Social Media? + Free Ride Friday from 2022-03-25T05:01:45
If you’ve ever been asked to like, share, or comment, you know what we’re talking about. But does it work? Business owners constantly ask for engagement on Facebook, Insta, Twitter and the...
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MBA2011 7 Sales Page Must Haves from 2022-03-24T05:01
Is your sales page…selling? Whether it’s your homepage, your pricing page, or a product-specific landing page, it has a job. And if your copy, design, and more aren’t right, the job won’t get do...
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MBA2010 Q&A Wednesday: Is it time to quit my business? from 2022-03-23T05:01:31
When a long-running business has lost its mojo, should you fight for it? Or is cashing out the smart move? As always, it depends. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is in a pickle. Their d...
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MBA2009 5 FAQs Page Hacks To Make More Sales from 2022-03-22T05:01:23
Your FAQs page can do more than just inform — it can boost sales. When you understand how consumers actually use FAQs pages (and it’s not the way you might think), you can see there are serious ...
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MBA2008 Guest Teacher–Jarod Latch–How to Ensure That Creativity Works During Challenging Times from 2022-03-21T05:01:18
You can do better than just survival. When you’re under intense pressure or facing a crisis, it can be easy to focus on nothing more than “getting through it.” But you’d be shortchanging your b...
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MBA2007 How To Combat Inflation as Business Owner + Free Ride Friday from 2022-03-18T05:01:51
Inflation starting to sting yet? Nations like the USA are facing serious drops in the buying power of their currency. Experts don’t predict the situation will improve significantly, at least not...
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MBA2006 How To Make Your First Dollar from 2022-03-17T05:01:50
“Start small” should be the mantra every new and aspiring entrepreneur lives by. …and when we say “small,” we mean small. Before you try to tackle any huge or long-term business goals, it’s cru...
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MBA2005 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need a .com for my website? from 2022-03-16T05:01:15
Is a dot-com better than a dot-co or dot-anything else? The right .com domain name — as in the one that best matches your brand name — can be hard to come by. But with so many other option...
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MBA2004 How To Use Twitter to Build a Better Product from 2022-03-15T05:01:27
When entrepreneurs think of Twitter, they usually think of marketing.But they should also think about product development. Why? Because people love to complain, especially on social media. ...
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MBA2003 Must Read: Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David from 2022-03-14T05:01:13
Maybe you haven’t started your business yet. Maybe it’s brand-new. Maybe it’s established and producing results. Whatever the case, the question is the same: what’s your next move? For an answer...
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MBA2002 How To Greatly Improve Your Chances of Success + Free Ride Friday from 2022-03-11T05:01:21
Everything starts in your mind. Have you ever heard advice that sounds generally true, but too broad, obvious, or simple to actually take action on? Does the above seem like that kind of advice?...
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MBA2001 How We Launched Our Online Community from 2022-03-10T05:01:13
A company with a great product has every chance of success. But a company with a great community has even more potential. Recently, we launched a new online space for users of our online teachin...
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MBA2000 What I Learned After 2,000 Podcast Episodes from 2022-03-09T05:01:12
Somehow, this is our 2000th episode! But like every podcaster ever, we started with nothing. No content, no listeners, and no guarantee that our show would catch on. So how’d we pull it off? Tod...
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MBA1999 Why Content Products Are So Easy to Sell from 2022-03-08T05:01:56
Dreaming of entrepreneurship, but not sure what kind of business to get into? That’s an easy one: start by producing and selling content. Today, Omar explains why the content model is the ...
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MBA1998 Guest Teacher–Paul Orlando–How to Understand Lifetime Value (LTV) and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) from 2022-03-07T05:01:50
What’s a customer worth — exactly? Literally! Each customer is worth a specific dollar amount to your business, over the entire time they pay for your products or services. And of course, each c...
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MBA1997 My Checklist for Hosting a Webinar + Free Ride Friday from 2022-03-04T05:01:42
Nervous about your next (or first) webinar? Don’t be! Can things go wrong? Yes. Lots of things! But not if you prevent them. The key is to get all those worst-case-scenarios out of your head and...
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MBA1996 How Long Does It Take To Be a Successful Entrepreneur? from 2022-03-03T05:01:36
Almost no one “makes it” overnight. If you’re a rational, pragmatic aspiring entrepreneur, one of your first questions is also one of the most common (and important): when can I expect success?...
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MBA1995 Q&A Wednesday: How do I make my offer appealing without discounts? from 2022-03-02T05:01:13
If cutting prices is your go-to sales move, you’re in for trouble. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got an online coach and course creator who wants to boost sales, but doesn’t want to devalue ...
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MBA1994 How to Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste from 2022-03-01T05:01:20
Not every crisis is avoidable. But almost all have a silver lining. Today, we reorient your perspective on crises from “avoid and survive” to “expect and take advantage of.” That’s not to say yo...
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MBA1993 Guest Teacher–Kayla Kozan–How to Take Care of Your Employees’Wellness as a Busy Entrepreneur from 2022-02-28T05:01:45
Yes — your team’s wellness is your responsibility. As a business leader, you have to take an active role in ensuring that your team is positioned to do their best work. That means taking steps t...
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MBA1992 How To Know You Are Getting Better + Free Ride Friday from 2022-02-25T05:01:16
Long-term goals can be tough to track. Whatever you’re trying to achieve in life or business, the bigger goals have to be broken down — and progress towards them made visible. Or in other words...
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MBA1991 What Makes a Great Super Bowl Ad? from 2022-02-24T05:01:56
What can you learn from Superbowl ads? Companies spend absurd amounts of money, literally millions for less than a minute of airtime — which means they want the absolute best ROI per second. Th...
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MBA1990 Q&A Wednesday: How best can I monetize my blog? from 2022-02-23T05:01:02
It’s a great feeling: earning real traffic on the strength of your content. Now, it’s time to cash in. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener figure out how to leverage their har...
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MBA1989 How Your Job Can Help You Grow Your Business from 2022-02-22T05:01:47
Don’t think of your day job as an obstacle to starting your own business. Think of it as a stepping stone. Depending on the specifics, you can use your 9-to-5 to gain exactly the experience you’...
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MBA1988 Extended Interview: Ramit Sethi–Navigating Money&Relationships from 2022-02-21T05:01:07
We study the psychology of finance. We study the psychology of relationships? But why don’t we study the psychology of both? One of the best thought leaders in personal finance joins us again fo...
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MBA1987 Best Business Models for Solopreneurs + Free Ride Friday from 2022-02-18T05:01:38
Ready to rock on your own? If you want the freedom of entrepreneurship, but don’t see yourself running a team — for now — there are lots of ways to generate income all by your lonesome. To...
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MBA1986 How To Break Through a Revenue Plateau from 2022-02-17T05:01:41
Are you bringing in the same amount of money as last year? …and the year before that? If you’re spinning your wheels on revenue, it’s time to try something new. But what? Today, we explain how b...
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MBA1985 Q&A Wednesday: How do I connect with more positive people? from 2022-02-16T05:01:28
One of our favorite insights comes from Jim Rohn, who said that everyone is the average of the 5 people they spend the most time with. That’s perhaps even more true for entrepreneurs. Starting y...
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MBA1984 The Fire Yourself Experiment from 2022-02-15T05:01:08
It’s time for you to let you go. Seriously — there’s incredible value in learning how to step back from your own business. Why? Maybe you’ll want to sell one day. Maybe you’ll want a less ...
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MBA1983 Must Read: The Richest Man in Babylon By George S. Clason from 2022-02-14T05:01:55
Can fiction offer practical business advice? It sure can. That’s what Omar discovered when he (finally) read George S. Clason’s The Richest Man in Babylon, a tale set thousands of years ago with...
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MBA1982 The Most Reliable Way To Become Wealthy + Free Ride Friday from 2022-02-11T05:01:48
More research and preparation went into this episode than any we’ve done before. It’s that important. Break out the notepad, and get ready to learn what is inarguably, logically the single best ...
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MBA1981 Personal Finance Tips For Business Owners from 2022-02-10T05:01:33
Personal finance is different for entrepreneurs. For the conventionally employed, so many expenses and lifestyle choices are dictated by the job. But for independent business owners, the equatio...
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MBA1980 Q&A Wednesday: I got offered a promotion a month before I was going to start my business. What should I do? from 2022-02-09T05:01:37
It’s a great problem to have: being forced to choose between good, steady pay and the opportunity to start your own business. …but it’s a problem nonetheless. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of ...
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MBA1979 How to Be in the Software Business Without a Software from 2022-02-08T05:01:36
There’s money to be made in the software game — even if you couldn’t code your way out of a wet paper bag. Entrepreneurs looking to make online income (even the “passive” kind, insofar as that e...
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MBA1978 Must Read: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson from 2022-02-07T05:01:36
Whatever you’re worried about, it’s probably not that big of a deal. That can be hard to hear. It can be hard to acknowledge. But it’s also very, very true. Today, we review a classic: Don’t Swe...
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MBA1977 Are You The Bottleneck in Your Business? + Free Ride Friday from 2022-02-04T05:01:41
Are you holding your business back? It’s a classic problem for solopreneurs and small businesses. The founder is used to personally taking care of everything; but when the business gains tractio...
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MBA1976 Should You Have an Online Community for Your Customers? from 2022-02-03T05:01:37
The online community: is it just a gimmick, or an important part of a modern business approach? Whether it’s a Facebook group, a Slack channel, Discord, or something else, giving your customers ...
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MBA1975 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to reply to all my comments on social and YouTube? from 2022-02-02T05:01:43
Engagement is crucial. But how much engagement can you handle? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a problem that most creators would be happy to have. Their social feeds and Y...
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MBA1974 How to Keep Your Valuable Employees from 2022-02-01T05:01:45
The ‘Great Resignation’ set a lot of talent loose. The options for all kinds of workers are better than ever, and opportunities for better employment abound. So why should your team stick with y...
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MBA1973 Guest Teacher–Kerrie Otto de Grancy&Marie Louise–How to Evolve Yourself Consciously to Evolve Your Business from 2022-01-31T05:01:30
If you’re not well, your business can’t be. There’s nothing woo-woo about it. Keeping your mind, body, and energy in good shape is key to making the best decisions, being productive, and m...
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MBA1972 Should You Offer Your Product in an App Store + Free Ride Friday from 2022-01-28T05:01:35
So you created an app. But can you sell it totally on your own, or should you make it available on the most popular marketplaces: the App store, Play store, etc? What do you have to gain? What ...
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MBA1971 How To Ensure You Become a Better Business Owner in 2022 from 2022-01-27T05:01:16
If you’re not growing, you’re dying. That’s just as true for a business founder as it is for the business itself. If you’re not improving your ability to run a business, your business can stagna...
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MBA1970 Q&A Wednesday: How do I handle health insurance for my global remote team? from 2022-01-26T05:01:58
Some countries cover their citizens’ healthcare needs. Some cover a portion. In others, employers are the only real source of coverage. So if you’re hiring globally, what the heck kind of health...
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MBA1969 Do You Need To Hire A Full Time Website Manager? from 2022-01-25T05:01:24
As we like to say, your website is your biz. Even if you have a physical store or office, your site can make or break your whole operation. But of course, every website needs regular maint...
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MBA1968 Guest Teacher–Jessica Norwood–How to overcome adversity as an entrepreneur from 2022-01-24T05:01:26
It’s been quite a year for adversity. From a global pandemic and its effects on hiring and supply chains, to a drastic reckoning with structural inequality, times got tough. But as any successfu...
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MBA1967 How to Increase Profits With Lower Prices + Free Ride Friday from 2022-01-21T05:01:37
Let’s be clear: we almost never recommend lower prices. In fact, we spend lots of time on this podcast encouraging people to charge more. Often, raising prices is the best way to boost overall r...
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MBA1966 Does Having an Office Space Make Sense in 2022? from 2022-01-20T05:01:42
So..are we ever going back to work? More importantly, should we? Not ‘work’ as in doing work, of course. We mean going back to the physical, brick & mortar office space that used to be...
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MBA1965 Q&A Wednesday: How do I fire my brother? from 2022-01-19T05:01:16
Well this is awkward. However, it’s not that uncommon. Hiring family members who just don’t work out is a thing that happens. In fact, it even happened to Omar! It’s Q&A Wednesday, and...
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MBA1964 Top 5 Website Mistakes from 2022-01-18T05:01:32
What’s the difference between a website that works, and one that doesn’t? When we say ‘works,’ we mean the site’s ability to reach an audience, generate leads and sales, and represent your brand...
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MBA1963 Guest Teacher–Joe DiChiara–How to set up and manage a business’finances from 2022-01-17T05:01:08
We’re not all great with numbers. And we don’t all know the rules. If you’re thinking of starting a business, but not sure how to do the whole financial management thing, you’re not alone. ...
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MBA1962 When&How to Hire for Marketing + Free Ride Friday from 2022-01-14T05:01:58
Get started marketing! Too many new entrepreneurs skip this part, or make it a low priority. While it’s natural to focus on developing your product, marketing is where you can get an incre...
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MBA1961 The Hardest Part of Business from 2022-01-13T05:01:04
Can you handle business? If you’re thinking about starting one, you might wonder what pitfalls or obstacles are the toughest. Entrepreneurship is challenging in a thousand different ways, ...
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MBA1960 Q&A Wednesday: My first 3 businesses failed. Is business right for me? from 2022-01-12T05:01:03
Fact: entrepreneurship is not for everyone. The truth is that not everyone is right for independent business. Some people thrive more, contribute more, and live more happily by working a convent...
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MBA1959 Why You and Your Team Need Pressure from 2022-01-11T05:01:45
We’ve all heard sayings about the value of pressure. Pressure drives us; it “creates diamonds,” or so we’re told. But is it true? Yes! Today, we explain why you should ...
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MBA1958 Must Read: The Ultimate Jim Rohn Library by Jim Rohn from 2022-01-10T05:01:58
Get ready for a (seriously) life-changing book. The Ultimate Jim Rohn Library is a collection of lectures and lessons from the one and only — you guessed it — Jim Rohn. The O.G. of self-help and...
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MBA1957 Why 2022 Is The Year To Hire Great Talent + Free Ride Friday from 2022-01-07T05:01:12
Everybody quit. So where will they work now? The ‘Great Resignation’ is real — countless professionals left unfulfilling jobs in 2021. Startups and other small companies are uniquely positioned ...
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MBA1956 3 Email Campaigns to Boost Your Sales from 2022-01-06T05:01:04
How ‘bout a sales boost to kick off the year? It’s the perfect time to warm up your list, nurture leads, and get a first-quarter sales bump! Today, we share 3 email campaigns that can do all tha...
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MBA1955 Q&A Wednesday: I’m terrified of public speaking. How can I get better? from 2022-01-05T05:01:14
Public speaking is impossible to avoid. That’s just as true for introverts as everyone else. But if speaking doesn’t come naturally, you don’t have a disadvantage. You simply have an obstacle to...
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MBA1954 How to Plan&Execute Your Q1 Goals from 2022-01-04T05:01:26
How you start the year is a huge factor in how you’ll end it. 2022 is here, and you want to give your business the best chance of success. In our experience, that means hitting the first quarter...
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MBA1953 Guest Teacher–Akbar Sheikh–How To Build a 7-Figure Online Business with Giving from 2022-01-03T05:01
The more you give, the more you’ll get. That’s the core philosophy of Akbar Sheikh, a wildly successful entrepreneur in the coaching space. He’s here to rewire your approach to success with a sy...
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MBA1952 How to Sell Your Online Course in 2022 + Free Ride Friday from 2021-12-31T05:01:05
You have something to teach. So how do you find your students? Online courses are the most valuable informational products you can sell. But if you’re not getting the traffic or conversions you ...
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MBA1951 How Much Should You Spend on Paid Marketing? from 2021-12-30T05:01:06
Paid ads can suck the money out of your business, quickly. But you should still use them. Today, we discuss how to walk the tightrope between spending too much and spending too little on paid ma...
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MBA1950 Q&A Wednesday: Should I first try to win over a small part of a small market? from 2021-12-29T05:01:45
When you niche down, how far down should you go? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners is about to open up a new e-commerce store. But first, we need to determine just how specific th...
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MBA1949 Will Free Content Still Work in 2022? from 2021-12-28T05:01
Is Content still King? Nothing works forever. So how’s the whole “content marketing” model holding up? In the earlier 2000’s, it was the beginning of a new era in marketing. Has anything changed...
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MBA1948 Guest Teacher–Jason Byer–How To Attract More Customers with a Strong Brand from 2021-12-27T05:01:41
Welcome to Branding 101. A strong brand is the foundation of all your marketing efforts. But what is a “brand” anyway? Spoiler alert: it’s more than a logo. Today, marketing consultant Jason Bye...
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MBA1947 When to Secure Funding for Your Business + Free Ride Friday from 2021-12-24T05:01:23
Rule #1: your idea alone won’t get you funding. Whether you’re looking for an angel investor, a bank loan, or a favor from a wealthy uncle, getting outside funding takes strategy. In particular...
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MBA1946 The 5 Biggest Lessons I Learned In 2021 from 2021-12-23T05:01:03
…and you thought 2020 was weird. It’s the end of the year, and it’s time for our annual round-up of the most important lessons learned during this particular trip around the sun. 2021 brought ne...
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MBA1945 Q&A Wednesday: How do I stop myself from working 24/7 from 2021-12-22T05:01:53
It’s a classic founder’s problem: the belief that more work is always better. It’s not. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who just can’t turn themselves off. In fact, they w...
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MBA1944 How To Make Real Connections at Live Events from 2021-12-21T05:01:12
In business, connections are everything. That means — now that it’s possible again — making sure to get out to those conferences, meetups, and other networking events. But how do you make sure ...
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MBA1943 Guest Teacher–Mikil Taylor–How to Support a First-Time Manager from 2021-12-20T05:01:02
You need your managers. But they need you too. That’s especially true for a first-timer. As your company grows, it’s perfectly natural to promote employees from within, rather than seek more exp...
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MBA1942 What to Ask in an Interview To Find The Best Hires + Free Ride Friday from 2021-12-17T05:01:02
You don’t just want the right skills. You want the right people. In fact, the latter might be even more important than the former. But how can you tell who someone really is from one or two int...
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MBA1941 Are You Spending Enough Time on Making Revenue? from 2021-12-16T05:01:25
Profit: it’s the only way a small business can survive. One of the reasons so many new businesses don’t survive is because new entrepreneurs don’t focus on it enough. Sounds weird, right? Making...
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MBA1940 Q&A Wednesday: How to Approach Partnerships With No Evidence of Success from 2021-12-15T05:01:17
When you have no reputation, why should anyone trust you? It’s the age-old challenge for a brand-new business. And it’s especially problematic for one of our listeners. It’s Q&A Wednesday, ...
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MBA1939 The Cost of Updating Our Branding&Logo from 2021-12-14T05:01:53
Ready to freshen up your company’s look? We just did. Today, we share the process of overhauling our marketing design, from the logo to our color scheme and everything else. Our software compan...
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MBA1938 Must Read: Demand-Side Sales 101 by Bob Moesta from 2021-12-13T05:01:34
We’ve all heard about the “buyer’s journey.” But what does it really look like? Every once in a while, you read something that sticks with you. That’s the case with Bob Moesta’s Demand-Side Sale...
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MBA1937 How to Spend More Time On What Matters + Free Ride Friday from 2021-12-10T05:01:09
You want to make money. But you can’t make time. If you’re not careful, the million little things that come with running a business can suck your hours, days, and weeks away — a few minutes at a...
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MBA1936 Why We Raised Prices from 2021-12-09T05:01:58
Have you raised prices lately? We just did, and it was no easy decision. We revamped all plans and upped the prices for our webinar software, WebinarNinja. It was scary. It was anxious. It invol...
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MBA1935 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know if my idea will work? from 2021-12-08T05:01:17
It’s the first, biggest question every aspiring entrepreneur asks: “Will this work?” No one has a crystal ball, and no one can say with 100% certainty whether a new business will succeed or fail...
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MBA1934 Why Playing It Safe Can Be Risky from 2021-12-07T05:01:39
Some say “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But something doesn’t have to be broken to be improved — or left behind. Every time you’re scared to change something about your business, think...
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MBA1933 Guest Teacher–David Ibarra–How to Utilize the Brain Model from 2021-12-06T05:01:26
You have more control over your mind — and therefore your performance — than you think. If you’re not sure what’s holding you back from certain goals in business or life, it might just be your m...
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MBA1932 How To Make Revenue Past The Holidays + Free Ride Friday from 2021-12-03T05:01:05
The new year can bring more than one kind of hangover. So many businesses see a huge bump in sales around the holidays, only to suffer a serious dry spell right after. In some cases, the post-ho...
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MBA1931 Why We Launched a Free Plan from 2021-12-02T05:01:21
We’re making a huge change to our business — and you’re invited to witness. As many listeners know, we run a SaaS business. Our webinar software has been on the market since 2014, and growing st...
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MBA1930 Q&A Wednesday: How do I tell my spouse I want to start a business? from 2021-12-01T05:01:24
Most service-based businesses (web design, copywriting, photography, etc) charge in a way that’s…well, limited. Usually it’s by the hour, or some other fixed unit that helps the client pre...
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MBA1929 What Does Facebook’s Metaverse Mean For Your Business? from 2021-11-30T05:01:06
What is Facebook about to do? Everyone’s talking about Meta and the Metaverse, but not everyone knows exactly what they’re talking about. Part rebrand, part new platform, part complete overhaul ...
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MBA1928 Guest Teacher–Tanessa Shears–How to Eliminate Brain Fog for More Productivity, Energy, and Growth in Your Business from 2021-11-29T05:01:30
Your brain is your most important tool. And tools need maintenance. Taking care of your mental and emotional well-being is not indulgence — it’s business. Investing time and effort into brain he...
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MBA1927 5 Low-Cost Ways To Increase Revenue + Free Ride Friday from 2021-11-26T05:01
Need a boost to get through tough times, or just meet a short-term goal? We’ve got you covered. Today, we share 5 specific ways you can inject some black ink into the ol’ profit and loss sheet —...
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MBA1926 Why We Stopped Doing Black Friday from 2021-11-25T05:01:54
Sometimes, you have to go the other way. Black Friday & Cyber Monday have become almost like holidays unto themselves. The only problem? The “tradition” of trampling each other for discount ...
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MBA1925 Q&A Wednesday: How do I hire for a skill I am not an expert in? from 2021-11-24T05:01
Sometimes, the toughest thing about entrepreneurship is putting faith in other people. That’s especially true when you need to hire someone. None of us know how to do everything — creative...
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MBA1924 Selling Your Product or Service on Groupon from 2021-11-23T05:01
How do you get on Groupon? More importantly…should you? Groupon has a thriving business with a massive global reach. The only problem for you? Their revenue comes from drastically reducing...
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MBA1923 Extended Interview: Amir Salihefendic–Building a 25 Million User Business from 2021-11-22T05:01
How can you build what you really want to build? Do you have the courage to put your vision ahead of metrics? The work ethic to give it your all? The flexibility to figure out what works for yo...
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MBA1922 A Different Way to Charge for Services + Free Ride Friday from 2021-11-19T05:01:04
Most service-based businesses (web design, copywriting, photography, etc) charge in a way that’s…well, limited. Usually it’s by the hour, or some other fixed unit that helps the client pre...
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MBA1921 How to Easily Write a Valuable Blog Post from 2021-11-18T05:01
Tired of staring at that blank word doc? Writing can be hard. It can be intimidating. But you’ve got knowledge to share, and potential customers to bring to your website. So how can you pump out...
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MBA1920 Q&A Wednesday: Do I Need to Offer Free Shipping? from 2021-11-17T05:01:04
It’s an age-old e-commerce debate: should you offer free shipping? There is a firm answer, but it’s not as simple as ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Like so many things in business, it depends. It’s Q&A Wedn...
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MBA1919 What Metrics Should You Track in Your Business? from 2021-11-16T05:01:24
Is your business healthy? How do you know? For a small business, it can be hard to tell which metrics really matter. You can lose yourself down endless rabbit holes of analytics — without really...
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MBA1918 Must Read: How to Win at the Sport of Business by Mark Cuban from 2021-11-15T05:01:03
Why do some entrepreneurs win, while others…just don’t? If you ask reality TV star and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, the short answer is hustle — even though so many other factors are...
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MBA1917 How to Improve Any Aspect Of Your Business + Free Ride Friday from 2021-11-12T05:01:39
What is your business worst at? No one can be the best at everything. But to survive and thrive in business, we have to make a conscious effort to address our weak points. Whether it’s marketing...
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MBA1916 The Great Resignation and What It Means for Your Business from 2021-11-11T05:01:15
Workers have more options — which means small businesses have more opportunities. If the COVID-19 pandemic has a silver lining, it’s the “Great Resignation.” Across the globe, people are quittin...
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MBA1915 Q&A Wednesday: I’ve lost thousands on paid ads and can’t get new customers. Can you help? from 2021-11-10T05:01:16
Paid advertising can supercharge your growth — or just drain your budget. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners has a problem. They’ve spent $20k on paid advertising, and gotten squat...
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MBA1914 What Are NFTs? from 2021-11-09T05:01:58
You wouldn’t pay millions of dollars for a screenshot of the Mona Lisa from Google Images. But the original hanging in the Louvre is priceless, because there’s only one of those. Now apply that ...
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MBA1913 Extended Interview: Dorie Clark–How to Play The Long Game in Business from 2021-11-08T05:01:27
She’s the best-selling author, thought leader, and all-around veteran of entrepreneurship whose advice helps and inspires millions. The one and only Dorie Clark is here to share some business w...
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MBA1912 How to Name a Product + Free Ride Friday from 2021-11-05T05:01:42
Marketing starts with a name. Every product needs a name that doesn’t just express your company’s personality, but actively begins the marketing process. The name has to occupy a space in consum...
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MBA1911 Should You Advertise With Quora? from 2021-11-04T05:01:48
Can you find customers on Quora? It’s one of the top Q&A-based sites, right up there with Reddit. Quora pages often rank high in search engine results for certain topics, which begs the ques...
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MBA1910 Q&A Wednesday: How do I ask friends&family to invest in my business? from 2021-11-03T05:01:26
It’s a $100 MBA Show first — Omar refuses to answer a listener’s question! You read that right. It’s Q&A Wednesday, but our intrepid host has finally found a question he just can’t bring him...
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MBA1909 How to Implement Price Anchoring in Your Business from 2021-11-02T05:01:32
What’s price anchoring? We’re so glad you asked. You’re probably doing it already — but maybe not as effectively as you could be. It’s an old-school sales move that can work for any busine...
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MBA1908 Guest Teacher–James Knull–How To Earn Passive Income In Real Estate from 2021-11-01T05:01:26
Not in the real estate game? Maybe you should be. Real estate isn’t just for realtors, or full-time home-flippers. It’s a smart place to send cash you’ve earmarked for reinvestment. ‘Reinvestmen...
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MBA1907 Why Most Businesses Fail + Free Ride Friday from 2021-10-29T05:01:21
The odds of success are low. It’s a little uncomfortable to admit, but it’s too true to ignore. According to a recent study, about 80% of businesses fail within the first 2 years. Which be...
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MBA1906 How To Scale Your Freelance Business With Zero Cost from 2021-10-28T05:01:25
It’s one of the best ways to become an entrepreneur: start with a side hustle. But how do you turn a side gig into the real thing? How do you scale up and achieve “escape velocity” when you’ve ...
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MBA1905 Q&A Wednesday: How do I not second guess myself and make a decision? from 2021-10-27T05:01:55
Decisions can be like quicksand. If you’re not careful, you can get stuck in a place where the more you do, the more trapped you become. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners has a cl...
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MBA1904 How to Stop Comparing Yourself To Others from 2021-10-26T05:01:31
It’s one of the most tempting mistakes you can make: measuring yourself by someone else’s ruler. Or more accurately, measuring yourself by what you think other people are achieving. It wastes ti...
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MBA1903 Guest Teacher–Lauren Sergy–How to Create High Value Virtual Meetings While Kicking Zoom Fatigue to the Curb from 2021-10-25T05:01:27
Sick of online meetings? Who isn’t? Since an unprecedented number of us suddenly became remote workers, “Zoom fatigue” has set in hard. For many of us, virtual meetings are the worst part of our...
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MBA1902 Stop Working With Jerks + Free Ride Friday from 2021-10-22T05:01:07
In business, you have to be selective. You have to be selective in how you spend your time, money, and energy. You have to prioritize, and focus on what matters at the cost of what doesn’t. And ...
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MBA1901 Running a Business as a Person of Color from 2021-10-21T05:01:57
“Not seeing color” isn’t an option for some of us. Whether we like it or not, the experience of minority groups is different. But that’s not always a bad thing. In fact, being different can be a...
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MBA1900 Q&A Wednesday: How do I forecast purchases and inventory of goods for future sale? from 2021-10-20T05:01:04
The first challenge of e-commerce: keeping track of inventory. It can be a nail-biting affair to predict exactly how much product to order or create, without knowing exactly how much people will...
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MBA1899 Do Company Policies Work? from 2021-10-19T05:01:12
Company policies: do they uphold your principles and offer a guidepost for how your team conducts business? Or are they just fluff? We all know that the only real rules are the ones that actuall...
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MBA1898 Must Read: Great by Choice by Jim Collins from 2021-10-18T05:01:41
Every business owner has to deal with forces beyond their control. But handling what you can control is usually enough to guarantee that you can navigate whatever happens. That’s the basic premi...
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MBA1897 How to Choose The Right Tools + Free Ride Friday from 2021-10-15T05:01:03
Which software is best? Whether it’s for web design, CRM, payment processing, fulfillment — you name it — every new business eventually runs into the question above. And yes, you can sift throug...
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MBA1896 How Often Should You Email Your List? from 2021-10-14T05:01:03
One of the biggest reasons for unsubscribes: too many emails. Of course, one of the biggest reasons for slow sales is not enough emails. So how many is enough? What’s the Goldilocks Zone for ema...
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MBA1895 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Get On Other Blogs? from 2021-10-13T05:01:42
The written word: it’s still your most powerful tool for creating online traffic. But sometimes, you have to stimulate that traffic by getting your thoughts onto someone else’s site. The questio...
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MBA1894 Was Our Virtual Team Retreat a Flop? Lessons Learned. from 2021-10-12T05:01:48
In business, you have to play the hand you’re dealt. In the age of COVID, that means moving traditionally IRL activities online. Sometimes that works out. Sometimes…not as much. Following ...
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MBA1893 Guest Teacher–Ruchira Chaudhary–How To Become an Extraordinary Leader by Becoming a Great Coach from 2021-10-11T05:01:47
Think of yourself as a coach, and watch your team win. Too many team leaders act as “managers.” But think about how we use that term outside of business. We “manage” problems, difficulties. Our ...
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MBA1892 4 Lessons From Apple’s iPhone 13 Launch + Free Ride Friday from 2021-10-08T05:01:11
Apple knows what they’re doing. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the world’s leading tech company has a unique ability to excite their own market. Each year, Apple’s fall announcement of new products and u...
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MBA1891 Dominate Your Market by Creating a Movement from 2021-10-07T05:01:20
Marketing isn’t just about what brings customers to your door. It’s what brings customers together that counts. When your business model includes some element of a movement, you do better ...
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MBA1890 Q&A Wednesday: How Much Should I Spend On My Logo? from 2021-10-06T05:01:43
What’s a symbol worth? When you start a business, you start lean. That means making careful choices about where to spend your marketing dollars. When it comes to branding, how important is the c...
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MBA1889 How Peloton Became a 4 Billion Dollar Company from 2021-10-05T05:01:53
Peloton is one of the most successful fitness business models ever. How did they pull it off? Exercise equipment comes and goes. Most of the time, companies that sell in-home workout machi...
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MBA1888 Guest Teacher–Laura Lopuch–How to write a winning cold email from 2021-10-04T05:01:56
Hi [First Name], Do your cold emails…work? Most people’s don’t. That’s because writing cold emails is different from any other kind of copywriting. If you want results, you have to c...
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MBA1887 Why Time Is On Your Side + Free Ride Friday from 2021-10-01T05:01:50
Take a cue from the tortoise. Slow & steady is the way forward. Entrepreneurship is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. In fact, it’s not even a race — it’s a lifestyle! And slower growth i...
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MBA1886 Post-Pandemic Business Opportunities from 2021-09-30T05:01:29
As anyone in business can tell you, all tragedies contain opportunities. Today, we discuss how in certain situations, it’s never been easier to start a business (or expand one) — because of the...
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MBA1885 Q&A Wednesday: How often should I publish a blog post? from 2021-09-29T05:01:51
Blogging is still one of the most effective (and cost-effective) kinds of content marketing. But does frequency matter? If so, how often should you post? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helpin...
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MBA1884 How to Collect Customer Feedback from 2021-09-28T05:01
If you don’t listen to your customers, you’ll lose them. Just as true: if you listen too much to your customers…you’ll lose them. Feedback matters. What your customers say should help guid...
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MBA1883 Extended Interview: John Jantsch- Build Your Ultimate Marketing Engine from 2021-09-27T05:01:47
“Marketing.” The term is vague. New entrepreneurs don’t always know exactly what it means — let alone how to do it effectively. That’s why we’re so happy to have John Jantsch. A best-selling aut...
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MBA1882 Why I Stopped Doing 1:1 Consulting + Free Ride Friday from 2021-09-24T05:01:37
We love teachers. As the founders of a webinar platform (and former educators), we live and breathe coaching, training, and consulting as a business model. Our experience in that realm is what b...
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MBA1881 The #1 Reason Your Business Is Not Growing from 2021-09-23T05:01:49
You’ve hit a plateau. Whether your business is new, established, or even getting close to the endgame, anyone can get stuck.
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MBA1881 The #1 Reason Your Business Is Not Growing from 2021-09-23T05:01:49
You’ve hit a plateau. Whether your business is new, established, or even getting close to the endgame, anyone can get stuck. Surprisingly, it’s often because of this one thing. When you’ve looke...
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MBA1880 Q&A Wednesday: How Do You Motivate Yourself To Keep Going? from 2021-09-22T05:01:06
Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. Anyone who says so isn’t telling the whole story. Sometimes it’s difficult. Sometimes it’s boring. Sometimes you put everything you have into a campaign or product,...
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MBA1879 4 Ways to Improve Your Cost To Acquire a Customer from 2021-09-21T05:01:22
Let’s lower that CAC! Your Customer Acquisition Cost is one of the biggest factors affecting your bottom line. The total investment of marketing, advertising, and sales dollars to produce a sing...
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MBA1878 Must Read: The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova from 2021-09-20T05:01:23
Is poker the best analogy for entrepreneurship? The Biggest Bluff makes a very strong case for “yes.” This fascinating memoir about a total novice’s quest to get really good at something i...
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MBA1877 Is Your Business Idea Good Enough? + Free Ride Friday from 2021-09-17T05:01:17
In business, it’s not the idea that leads to success. It’s the execution. That said, not all ideas are equally viable — which is why it’s important to change how we think about “good” or “bad” p...
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MBA1876 How To Address Poor Performance From a Team Member from 2021-09-16T05:01:30
As a business owner, you set the standards. But what do you do when an employee — even one you like and respect — isn’t clearing the bar? It’s one of the most uncomfortable aspects of running a ...
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MBA1875 Q&A Wednesday: Who has been your biggest mentor in business? from 2021-09-15T05:01:15
We think of entrepreneurs as people who go their own way. But in truth, no one becomes successful entirely on their own. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know who taught, coache...
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MBA1874 Is Your Business Website Mobile First? from 2021-09-14T05:01:23
Most online traffic is on mobile. That trend shows no signs of slowing down; Google even prioritizes mobile-friendliness when ranking for SEO. For many consumers, mobile devices are the primary,...
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MBA1873 Guest Teacher–Anne Candido and April Martini–How to Cultivate Your Personal Brand from 2021-09-13T05:01:02
It’s about the person, not just the business. After all, your business can change. You can go through endless iterations of what you sell, but the one constant is who you are. If you can build a...
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MBA1872 Lessons Learned After COVID Killed My Conference + Free Ride Friday from 2021-09-10T05:01:24
Sometimes, life kicks your business in the teeth. We planned what we thought would be an awesome conference for entrepreneurs in Australia. Then came the Delta variant. With the country plunged ...
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MBA1871 How To Know What Really Matters in Your Business from 2021-09-09T05:01:08
If you don’t focus on what matters most, what matters least will take up your time. That’s one of the first — and one of the hardest — lessons entrepreneurs have to learn. We all have limited ti...
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MBA1870 Q&A Wednesday: Why did you start a software company? Should I start one too? from 2021-09-08T05:01:23
Your “why” is everything. If you don’t have a single, super-clear motivation for building your business, it gets very hard to stick with it. Entrepreneurship is a commitment that requires consta...
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MBA1869 My Typical Work Week from 2021-09-07T05:01:49
Let’s talk time management. It’s one of the pillars of a successful entrepreneurial lifestyle. Today, our intrepid host Omar shares his exact weekly schedule. Hear how he manages to fit wo...
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MBA1868 Guest Teacher–Hanneke Antonelli–How to Cultivate a Strategic Mindset to Accomplish Anything from 2021-09-06T05:01:20
One thing successful entrepreneurs have in common? They’re strategists. They don’t just create or execute strategies. They see the entire world through a strategic lens, a mindset that’s constan...
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MBA1867 How I Create Video Lead Magnets That Convert Part 2 + Free Ride Friday from 2021-09-03T05:01:07
Does your content marketing include videos? If not, it’s time to change that! We’re continuing with our deep-dive lesson on creating video marketing assets. Yesterday, we focused on the vi...
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MBA1866 How I Create Video Lead Magnets That Convert Part 1 from 2021-09-02T05:01:03
Not sure how to start video marketing? We got you. Today is the first half of a 2-part, in-depth lesson on setting up a video lead magnet. From nailing the content to creating a complete funnel,...
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MBA1865 Q&A Wednesday: Should I buy a failing business? from 2021-09-01T05:01:53
They say you “get what you pay for.” But what if you could get much, much more? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a (possible) opportunity. An e-commerce store is on its las...
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MBA1864 How To Know Which Opportunities to Say‘No’To from 2021-08-31T05:01:48
As your business grows, so will the contents of your inbox. Offers to collaborate, sponsor, or just network will pile up quickly. It’s a good problem to have, but it’s still a problem! Tim...
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[Bonus Episode] From the Nicole&Kate Can Relate Podcast: Overwhelm: Can I make it go away? from 2021-08-30T06:01:42
Overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Today, we’re thrilled to present a special bonus episode featuring a brand new podcast from the $100 MBA family. Nicole & Kate Can Relate tackles the big issu...
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MBA1863 Guest Teacher–Walter Hill, Jr.–How To Maximize Profits With Red Flagging from 2021-08-30T05:01:39
Businesses don’t die overnight. Usually, it happens gradually. It takes a year, or two, or five. That’s because what kills a business isn’t always something big, obvious, or dramatic. Systemic f...
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MBA1862 5 Side Hustling Habits That Helped Me Quit My Job + Free Ride Friday from 2021-08-27T05:01:32
The dream is real. Transitioning from regular work to entrepreneurship is totally doable. How do we know? Because good ol’ Omar did it. Today, Omar shares 5 things he did to make that tran...
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MBA1861 How I Got My First 1,000 Podcast Subscribers from 2021-08-26T05:01:31
We all start with zero. Whether it’s your email list, blog readership, social followers, or — yes indeed — podcast listeners, building a real fanbase takes work. The good news? While money can b...
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MBA1860 Q&A Wednesday: COVID lockdowns are crushing my business. How do I survive? from 2021-08-25T05:01:43
The “old normal” isn’t coming back anytime soon. With Australia and other countries remaining in lockdown, and cases rising even in re-opened places, COVID isn’t in the rearview just yet. That m...
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MBA1859 Implementing Product-Led Growth in Your Business from 2021-08-24T05:01:44
It’s time to show, not just tell. “Product-led” growth is exactly what it sounds like: letting the product itself be its own primary marketing and sales asset. But while most of us associa...
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MBA1858 Must Read: Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by Curtis“50 Cent”Jackson from 2021-08-23T05:01:42
This week, we take a look at a well-reviewed book from a surprising source: rapper turned entrepreneur 50 Cent. Despite growing up in abject poverty and having zero formal business education, Cu...
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MBA1857 How To Make More Time For Health&Wellness + Free Ride Friday from 2021-08-20T05:01:23
One of the worst mistakes an entrepreneur can make? Treating mental health like an afterthought instead of a priority. After yesterday’s talk on the importance of mental well-being, it’s time to...
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MBA1856 Mental Health and Your Business from 2021-08-19T05:01:02
Call it healthy, or call it smart business. Either way, looking after the mental and emotional well-being of your team is critical. Today, we explore how to do that. Year after year, research co...
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MBA1855 Q&A Wednesday: Is Amazon FBA a viable business? from 2021-08-18T05:01:09
What if Amazon was your garage…and post office? “Fulfillment by Amazon:” If you haven’t heard by now, Amazon offers an e-commerce option for those who prefer to outsource the logistics. Fr...
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MBA1854 Can You Future Proof Your Business? from 2021-08-17T05:01:37
Can you create an invincible business? Is there any way to make it so that no matter what happens, your business can survive? From pandemics to market shifts to new tech, the dangers to a startu...
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MBA1853 Extended Interview: John O’Nolan–Building a Wildly Successful Yet Balanced Business from 2021-08-16T05:01:54
Most people build a business to make money. But what if someone simply tried to build a better solution for a certain audience? What if someone’s idea of success is a better, healthier bal...
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MBA1852 Why You Should Invest in Video Marketing + Free Ride Friday from 2021-08-13T05:01:01
Don’t play catch-up. Get into video marketing now! It’s easier than ever — and probably easier for you than you might think. Whether it’s videos on your website, a YouTube channel, or social con...
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MBA1851 Why We Built a Virtual Office (&How You Can Too) from 2021-08-12T05:01:13
Want that “real” office feel — even though your team is remote? Enter the Virtual Office. As a completely remote company since…well, ever, we were looking for ways to keep our distributed ...
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MBA1850 Q&A Wednesday: How do I pull myself away from my computer? from 2021-08-11T05:01:58
Anyone can get sucked into the black hole of “never done” — especially when things are going well. It’s Q&A Wednesday! We’ve got a listener who’s seeing success, but finds themselves ensnare...
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MBA1849 How I Create Presentation Slides in 15 Minutes from 2021-08-10T05:01:05
When you think about creating slides, remember ‘Parkinson’s Law.’ It basically states that a task will expand to fill the time you allow for it. Few tasks demonstrate Parkinson...
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MBA1848 Extended Interview: Michael Port–Grow Your Business by Becoming a Referable Speaker from 2021-08-09T05:01:47
Want authority in your space? There’s no substitute for being a great speaker. Of course, being great at speaking is like being great at anything. It doesn’t happen by accident! And you’ll proba...
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MBA1847 How to Get Your Seed Money To Start a Business + Free Ride Friday from 2021-08-06T05:01:49
Every business needs a little capital to get started. But some ways of raising it are better than others! Here’s the good news: Finding that initial seed money is less of an obstacle than you mi...
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MBA1846 Why We’re Running A Virtual Team Retreat from 2021-08-05T05:01:31
Considering an online company retreat? This might be the episode for you. Last year, we couldn’t have our live team retreat, for obvious reasons. And with COVID not entirely in the rearview just...
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MBA1845 Q&A Wednesday: Been in business for over a year but my email list is still under 1K. Why? from 2021-08-04T05:01:11
Email lists are like houseplants. They don’t grow without a little love. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener who built a solid list, but just can’t seem to crack the 1,000 sub...
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MBA1844 The Easiest Way To Get Sponsors from 2021-08-03T05:01:36
If you build it, they will come. Yes, that’s from a movie, but it definitely applies to today’s episode! When you’re looking for sponsorships, the key is not to chase potential sponsors around. ...
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MBA1843 Must Read–How to Live by Derek Sivers from 2021-08-02T05:01:25
This one kept us up at night. No, literally. Omar had to stop reading Derek Sivers’ How to Live before bed, because it generated so much thought and emotion he couldn’t sleep. Today’s Must-Read ...
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MBA1842 What To Look For When Hiring For Marketing + Free Ride Friday from 2021-07-30T05:01:54
Marketing is a must. The second you can afford it, hire a marketing professional to get your message out there. But before you do, you have some things to consider. From budget to skill set, you...
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MBA1841 Get Your To Do List Done With Less Anxiety from 2021-07-29T05:01:40
Your “To Do” list doesn’t have to be a scary thing. In fact, it should be a relief. Every entrepreneur has to self-discipline. It’s the price of freedom! But when a To Do list gets too long, it ...
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MBA1840 Q&A Wednesday: How do I niche down a business I bought? from 2021-07-28T05:01:11
Controlling the direction of a business you built is one thing. But what if you didn’t build it? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener in a special kind of pickle. They purchased a bu...
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MBA1839 Should You Get an Investor When Starting a Software Company? from 2021-07-27T05:01:46
File this under “questions we get a lot.” If you want to start a software business, do you need outside money? Well, it depends. Our SaaS business, WebinarNinja, is 100% self-funded. Omar used h...
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MBA1838 Guest Teacher–Michael Reddington–How to Incorporate Forensic Interrogator Tactics to Sell More from 2021-07-26T05:01:14
What’s the difference between getting someone to make a purchase, and getting someone to tell you the truth? To the human brain…very little. This one sounds out of left field, but st...
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MBA1837 How Entry Level Products Can Help Your Business + Free Ride Friday from 2021-07-23T05:01:01
Sometimes, the best way to find customers is to create them. You’ll hear what we mean! Today, we discuss how entry-level products are the perfect gateway for bigger purchases later. Almost every...
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MBA1836 My Top 3 Tools for New Businesses from 2021-07-22T05:01:53
Just. Get. Started. Sometimes, we spend so much time planning to start a business that we never do it. To get out of “analysis paralysis” and make your business a reality, start here. Today, we ...
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MBA1835 Q&A Wednesday: I’ve hired several coaches, but no improvements. What’s wrong with me? from 2021-07-21T05:01:10
Does coaching really work? It’s Q&A Wednesday! We’ve got a listener who’s an experienced entrepreneur, but looking to get to the next level. They’ve tried coaches before — more than once. Ea...
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MBA1834 Why Your Marketing is Not Working from 2021-07-20T05:01:46
Struggling to get leads? We think we know why. Or at least, we have it narrowed down to 4 possibilities. Today, we discuss what usually goes wrong with small business marketing. In our experienc...
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MBA1833 Must Read: Simple Numbers by Greg Crabtree from 2021-07-19T05:01:14
Do you hate dealing with numbers? If your eyes glaze over when you think about accounting, today’s Must-Read is definitely for you. Simple Numbers is exactly what the title implies: a no-nonsens...
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MBA1832 Small Changes to Stand Out From The Competition + Free Ride Friday from 2021-07-16T05:01:06
Sometimes, standing out is subtle. You might think you have to be radically different. But more often, just being different enough is the best recipe for success. By focusing on some little thin...
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MBA1831 How To Keep Your Product Fresh Every Year from 2021-07-15T05:01:27
In business, you evolve or die. You can’t rest on your laurels. You can’t let your product and marketing be the same quarter after quarter, year after year. But sometimes, it can be hard to know...
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MBA1830 Q&A Wednesday: I hate customer support. Should I hire a support manager? from 2021-07-14T05:01:05
What do you love least about your business? More importantly, why? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener decide what to do about Customer Support. Thing is, this entrepreneur ju...
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MBA1829 Why Do Payments Fail? from 2021-07-13T05:01:15
If you run an online business, it’ll definitely happen. Sometimes, your customers’ credit cards will be declined. But it’s probably not for the reason you think. Insufficient funds actuall...
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MBA1828 Guest Teacher–Steph Clarke–How to Get the Most Value From the Books You Read from 2021-07-12T05:01:51
Books are the greatest investment you can make in yourself. We’ve always maintained that — it’s why we host regular “Must Read” book review episodes. That’s why it’s so exciting to have Steph Cl...
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MBA1827 Why You Should Work On Your Pitch Even If You’re Self Funded + Free Ride Friday from 2021-07-09T05:01:20
Always be ready to pitch. Don’t need investors? That doesn’t mean you don’t need a solid, succinct pitch. Our own company is 100% self-funded, and Omar pitches all the time. Why? Because your pi...
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MBA1826 How to Deal With a Sudden Loss of Revenue from 2021-07-08T05:01:34
Sudden revenue loss is not uncommon. In entrepreneurship, it’s almost inevitable. Situations change. The big players (think Google, Amazon, etc.) change the rules or algorithms you built your st...
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MBA1825 Q&A Wednesday: Should I take a dividend or always reinvest in my business? from 2021-07-07T05:01:19
When is it ok to take some profit home? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a small — but profitable — software business. It’s doing pretty well, which raises the question: how...
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MBA1824 Ecommerce Product Pricing 101 from 2021-07-06T05:01:42
e-Commerce is different. The model is different. The math is different. So when it comes to figuring out your prices, you have to take what makes e-commerce special into account. Fortunately, Om...
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MBA1823 Guest Teacher–Lisa Gralnek–How to Integrate Values for Business Growth and Transformation from 2021-07-05T05:01:21
Values: they’re not just for HR documents and mission statements. For your company to really be shaped by your values, you have to live them. And it’s not only a moral decision; values-driven d...
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MBA1822 Is WordPress Still The Best Option for Your Website? + Free Ride Friday from 2021-07-02T05:01:23
WordPress is king. Or is it? We are huge, serious WordPress loyalists. Our websites run on WordPress. Our host, Omar, basically built all of his businesses on WordPress. But what was true severa...
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MBA1821 Get Used to Getting Punched in the Face from 2021-07-01T05:01:31
Not literally, of course. It’s one of the most important lessons a life of entrepreneurship has taught us: resilience. Disappointments, failures, injustices, and a thousand other blows will come...
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MBA1820 Q&A Wednesday: Is it better to promote within or make an outside hire? from 2021-06-30T05:01:11
It’s a decision most small businesses will have to make, eventually. Your small team is full of people you trust, who know your product and your customers. But are they qualified to lead? When i...
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MBA1819 The #1 Marketing Mistake Business Owners Make from 2021-06-29T05:01:19
There’s a single, simple mistake too many entrepreneurs make when it comes to their marketing. It might be killing your business. The good news? Avoiding it takes some time and effor...
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MBA1818 Guest Teacher–Susan Drumm–How to Develop Your Leadership with the Enneagram from 2021-06-28T05:01:06
If you don’t understand your team, you can’t lead them. The Enneagram is an advanced system for leadership and team cohesion, using 9 personality types. By identifying everyone’s type — in...
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MBA1817 Do You Need To Offer Discounts? + Free Ride Friday from 2021-06-25T05:01:05
Is there any way out of offering discounts? It’s one of the oldest sales tricks in the books. At some point, almost every business decides that it’s worth losing a little revenue to gain some cu...
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MBA1816 What I Didn’t Know About My Customers from 2021-06-24T05:01:37
How do you know what your customers really want? Without regular, open conversations with clients, you could be missing something crucial. That’s what happened to us, as we found out during a re...
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MBA1815 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know If there is a market for my product? from 2021-06-23T05:01:48
Will it sell? It’s the first scary question entrepreneurs have to ask. Just because you think it’s a great idea doesn’t guarantee there’s a market for your product or service. So how can you fin...
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MBA1814 Should You Pay Monthly or Annually for Software? from 2021-06-22T05:01:11
No matter what kind of business you run, you’ll need software tools to maintain your online presence. The question is: what’s the best way to pay for them? You might be tempted to think that any...
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MBA1813 Must Read: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz from 2021-06-21T05:01:19
What is “profit?” If you think you know, you might be looking at it all wrong. It sounds out there, but Profit First by Mike Michalowicz makes a compelling case for a totally new outlook on prof...
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MBA1812 How Much Money Do You Need To Quit Your Job? + Free Ride Friday from 2021-06-18T05:01:27
Can you really make it on your own? It’s the first (and maybe most important) question aspiring entrepreneurs ask. What do the numbers need to look like to (safely) leave the 9 to 5? ...
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MBA1811 How To Manage Rising Customer Acquisition Costs from 2021-06-17T05:01:46
Yes, you have to spend money to make money. But if you’re not careful, you’ll spend more than it’s worth. Staying lean and profitable is getting tougher. The cost of digital ad...
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MBA1810 Q&A Wednesday: Am I spending too much on tools and software? from 2021-06-16T05:01:21
Take a close look at your bills. Are you really using everything you’re paying for? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a common worry: that money is being wa...
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MBA1809 5 Tips To Prepare To Step Away For a Break from 2021-06-15T05:01:57
Vacations are investments. And you should never waste an investment. Taking time off to recharge and reset your creative energy is absolutely essential. But too often, entrepreneurs can’t ...
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MBA1808 Guest Teacher–Mike Morse–How to Take Your Business From Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable from 2021-06-14T05:01:46
It’s time to run your business, rather than letting business run you. Mike Morse is an attorney, consultant, and best-selling author. At one point, the unpredictability of business (and life) ca...
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MBA1807 Do You Need A Personal Assistant? + Free Ride Friday from 2021-06-11T05:01:35
Should you get someone to help you with…life? We always recommend executive assistants for your business. But what about the personal kind? Can having someone take the pressure off your da...
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MBA1806 3 Habits That Will Change Your Business and Life from 2021-06-10T05:01:51
We all know the power of habits. But which habits are most important? Which ones have the biggest impact on your overall life and business? We believe it’s these 3. Today, Omar names the 3 habit...
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MBA1805 Q&A Wednesday: Am I growing too slow? from 2021-06-09T05:01:43
How much “growth” makes your company a success? The truth is that the answer is different for every business. Depending on goals, funding, and a host of other variables, growth can m...
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MBA1804 How to Wow Your Customers With Little Things from 2021-06-07T05:01:29
When it comes to delighting customers (and making sure they remain customers), a little can go a long way! Tiny gestures can have a huge impact on retention, churn, and word of mouth for your bu...
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MBA1803 Must Read: Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée A. Mauborgne from 2021-06-07T05:01:19
Stop “competing,” at least in the old-fashioned sense. That’s the main message of this incredible book. Blue Ocean Strategy is a deep dive into a whole new marketing philosophy...
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MBA1802 How to Motivate Your Remote Team + Free Ride Friday from 2021-06-04T05:01:51
Some of us have had a remote team since ever. Some of us had to go remote when COVID struck. And some of us are gonna stay remote, even after the virus is in our rearview. So how do you make rem...
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MBA1801 Is Your Product Unique Enough? from 2021-06-03T05:01:30
Nothing’s really original. But that doesn’t mean your product can’t be unique. In fact, it kinda has to be. Today, we explain how to stand out from the competition, by narrowin...
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MBA1800 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need a website if I don’t have a product yet? from 2021-06-02T05:01:21
Does every business need a website? Spoiler alert: YES. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener decide whether to take their business from social media to their own co...
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MBA1799 Let’s Talk About Diversity and Your Business from 2021-06-01T05:01:49
Put aside the politics. Let’s talk business. Ensuring diversity isn’t just a moral imperative or an obligation to society. It’s a smart move that a true entrepreneur sees the f...
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MBA1798 Guest Teacher–Vince Perri–How To Prepare For A Natural Disaster To Your Office from 2021-05-31T05:01:12
As COVID taught us, you have to expect the (completely) unexpected. That includes all kinds of disasters, including the natural kind. Today, public adjuster Vince Perri is here to explain exactl...
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MBA1797 How to Build an Audience P2 + Free Ride Friday from 2021-05-28T05:01:37
What are you feeding your audience? It’s Part 2 of our series on building a (strong) audience, a lesson in putting together the most important asset a business can have. In this episode, we focu...
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MBA1796 How to Build an Audience P1 from 2021-05-27T05:01:43
Nothing is more important than your audience. It’s your Number One business asset. Your product can change; your entire business can change. But if you have a strong audience, they’l...
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MBA1795 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Manage Inventory For My Small E-Commerce Store? from 2021-05-26T05:01:52
How much can you sell out of your garage? Quite a bit, turns out. Even better, you can move on to bigger (but surprisingly affordable) warehousing sooner than you might think. It’s Q&A...
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MBA1794 Is Passive Income a Real Thing? from 2021-05-25T05:01:17
Make money while laying on the beach! Or…not. Roughly 17 billion entrepreneurs, coaches, and influencers promise “passive” income. You know, the “set it and forget” kind where you build an...
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MBA1793 Guest Teacher–Justin Gordon–How to Build an Effective and Efficient Content Marketing Flywheel from 2021-05-24T05:01:16
You’ve heard of the marketing “funnel.” Now, welcome to the flywheel. Content marketing works — but only if you know how to leverage content effectively. One of the best ways to do so (that peop...
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MBA1792 Why You Don’t Need To Love What You Do + Free Ride Friday from 2021-05-21T05:01:19
“Do what you love and you’ll never work a day.” True — but you also won’t make very much. Following “passion” and doing only what your heart desires is a luxury, not a business plan. Most of us ...
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MBA1791 Creating a Business To Be Sold One Day from 2021-05-20T05:01:07
Let’s call it the business-flipping model. Some entrepreneurs search for the one business they can devote a whole career to. Some seek a way to monetize a passion or interest. But others a...
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MBA1790 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get my first customer? from 2021-05-19T05:01:46
This one’s for the noobs. Let’s start at Square One: your very first customer. It’s the first big hump for new entrepreneurs, the line you cross to become an actual independent...
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MBA1789 How To Make Any Goal Easier To Achieve from 2021-05-18T05:01:19
Lose weight. Read more. Play the violin. Build your own business. There’s a single, universal trick for achieving most goals. It’s the secret to accomplishing whatever you want, in any area of l...
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MBA1788 Guest Teacher–Michael Redman–How to Leverage the Power of a Super Niche from 2021-05-17T05:01:18
You’ve probably heard you should “niche down.” Well, today’s special guest wants you to niche down even further! Author, speaker, and consultant Michael Redman is here to...
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MBA1787 Networking for Introverts + Free Ride Friday from 2021-05-14T05:01:10
Introverts have to network too. Fortunately, there are plenty of introvert-friendly ways to do it! Even if you’re not a showperson, even if the thought of “networking” makes yo...
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MBA1786 3 Tips That Will Massively Improve Your Sales Webinars from 2021-05-13T05:01:07
Webinars can be the best sales asset in your business. But if they’re not working, it’s time to tweak your ‘nique! As the co-founder of WebinarNinja, Omar has hosted hundreds of webinars. He’s a...
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MBA1785 How To Build a Software That Scales–Brought To You by Dell from 2021-05-12T05:01:29
Starting a SaaS business? Plan for success. Decisions you make early on can limit or expand your company’s potential. To give your software the best chance at the biggest market share, you...
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MBA1784 Guest Teacher–Jon Levy–How to Quickly Earn Trust from 2021-05-11T05:01:01
The best way to be an influencer? Earn the trust of the influential. Making a good name for yourself starts with trust. But too many people (and brands) try to earn trust in ways that are superf...
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MBA1783 Q&A Monday: Does Online Event Sponsorship Work? from 2021-05-10T05:01:28
Has your company been asked to sponsor an online event? Once your business has a certain reach, online event planners will notice. They’ll come to you with offers to sponsor an online conf...
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MBA1782 How To Change Direction&Get Big Results + Free Ride Friday from 2021-05-07T05:01:56
No matter how well your small business grows, it will stop. Not permanently, but definitely. You could be growing steadily for years before it happens, but it will happen. It’s happened to...
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MBA1781 Should You Outsource Customer Support from 2021-05-06T05:01:06
As your business scales, you’ll need more customer support. There are companies out there that can handle it for you. Easy, right? Just pay a fee, and let someone else answer questio...
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MBA1780 Q&A Wednesday: I hate working from home. Any tips? from 2021-05-05T05:01:30
Are you tired of working from home? It’s not just you. While it seemed great at first (and there are lots of upsides), it can get old. That’s even more true if you don’t active...
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MBA1779 How to Validate Your Next Idea from 2021-05-04T05:01:43
Is your business idea…any good? If the answer is “no,” you don’t want to find out the hard way! That’s why validation is one of the most important steps you can take before investing too m...
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MBA1778 Guest Interview–Michelle Brownstein–Financial Tips for Every Entrepreneur To Action Right Now from 2021-05-03T05:01:05
Let’s get your financial house in order! Today’s episode is a very special one. Omar sat down for a chat with Michelle Brownstein, a Certified Financial Planner from Personal Capital...
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[Bonus Episode] From The Side Hustle Show: My $550k Side Hustle: An Online Business from Idea to Exit from 2021-04-30T07:01:35
How far can a side hustle take you? Pretty far, apparently. Nick Loper started building a business on the side, ultimately earning $550,000 in total revenue. That number includes the sale of the...
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MBA1777 Why Low-Priced Products Are the Best Lead Generators + Free Ride Friday from 2021-04-30T05:01:20
It’s the sale before the sale. When most of us think lead generation, we think freebies. Marketing content, free trials, free plans, etc. But what if that’s not the best way to create cust...
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MBA1776 Upgrade Your Blog To a Money Making Machine from 2021-04-29T05:01:05
Your blog isn’t only for marketing. Or it doesn’t have to be, anyway. For a little supplemental income, you can convert your blog into a revenue-generator. It doesn’t take a ton of t...
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MBA1775 Q&A Wednesday: I have many courses but none of them sell. Help! from 2021-04-28T05:01:06
What makes people buy knowledge? A course or other training-based product is different. It’s not like selling a T-shirt or car. To sell guidance, you need a reliable system for finding the...
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MBA1774 Why Money Will Solve Your Problems&How to Get It from 2021-04-27T05:01:37
Money is everything. It’s not superficial to admit this. If you don’t have enough money, you can’t even start to work on fixing other problems. And one way or another, all your...
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MBA1773 Guest Teacher–Michael Solomon–How To Optimize Yourself&Team from 2021-04-26T05:01:03
Are you your best? Is your team their best? We understand: “Best” can be tough to define. Fortunately, we’ve got an expert in personal improvement and optimization: Michael Sol...
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MBA1772 How Much Time Off Should You Give Your Team? + Free Ride Friday from 2021-04-23T05:01:36
Let’s be clear: time off is an investment in your team. When people don’t have enough downtime, their work reaches a point of diminishing returns. But how do you know what’s &#...
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MBA1771 3 Automated Ways To Get Customer Feedback from 2021-04-22T05:01:44
You need feedback. It’s the only way to measure customer satisfaction and improve your product. If you’re not asking how you’re doing, you can expect trouble down the roa...
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MBA1770 Q&A Wednesday: Should I start my software company without a co-founder? from 2021-04-21T05:01
Can non-tech people run successful tech startups? It’s a common question. As co-founder of a SaaS business, our host Omar is a pretty good example of what non-techies can do in the softwar...
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MBA1769 Will In-Person Events Still Be Viable in 2021 and Beyond? from 2021-04-20T05:01:57
Do we need to rethink in-person events? Will marketing and networking move permanently online? While COVID is increasingly closer to under control, it’s not quite over. Vaccines are out, b...
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MBA1768 Guest Teacher–Laurie Gerber–How to Build Personal Integrity from 2021-04-19T05:01:22
Trouble following through? Laurie Gerber believes that success in business, life, and relationships has a common factor: personal integrity. It’s what allows you to show up for yourself, to hit ...
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MBA1767 Should You Run Multiple Businesses at The Same Time + Free Ride Friday from 2021-04-16T05:01:17
Why stop at just one business? We run two: The $100 MBA, and our software company, WebinarNinja. In our experience, that comes with some ups and downs. Naturally, it takes more time and resource...
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MBA1766 3 Low Cost Ways to Improve Your Team from 2021-04-15T05:01:15
Let’s keep the “lean” in your lean startup. One of the best ways to grow your business is to get the most out of every team member. But you don’t do it by demanding harder work; you do it ...
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MBA1765 Q&A Wednesday: I need to make some layoffs. Any advice? from 2021-04-14T05:01:52
No one likes losing team members. Sometimes it’s the only way to save the business. But before you let the ax fall, consider a few alternatives. That way, if you have to let someone go, you̵...
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MBA1764 What Makes a Great Special Offer from 2021-04-13T05:01:47
Why do people buy? A reduced price or extra bonus can help, but things like that won’t drive sales by themselves. The key to a really attractive deal isn’t in the savings or product ...
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MBA1763 Must Read: The 100-Page Book by Mike Capuzzi from 2021-04-12T05:01:58
You should write a book. No really! You don’t have to be Hemingway or Tim Ferriss. Anyone with expertise and a story can share both. The key is to write the right kind of book. Not a novel, not ...
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MBA1762 Why You Should Promise Less To Make More + Free Ride Friday from 2021-04-09T05:01:39
Stop offering too much. There’s an over-promising epidemic in marketing and sales today. Too many entrepreneurs try to get customers by promising the moon and stars. But even when your pro...
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MBA1761 The Most Important Step In Sales from 2021-04-08T05:01:33
Sales: most people think it’s really easy, or a mystical art. It’s neither. Great salesmanship is nothing more than understanding why people buy stuff. It’s effective applicati...
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MBA1760 Q&A Wednesday: How often should I do 1:1’s with my employees? from 2021-04-07T05:01:57
A real conversation goes a long way. We’re not talking about performance reviews or team meetings. We’re talking about frank, one-on-one dialogues with each member of your team. They...
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MBA1759 How To Verify That You’re Doing The Right Things from 2021-04-06T05:01:02
It can be hard to see how you’re doing. Just keeping up with the day-to-day of running a business can take most of your time. Then you add experiments with different strategies for sales, ...
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MBA1758 Guest Teacher–Cheryl Lynn Mobley–How to Unlock Your Team’s Potential from 2021-04-05T05:01:57
What’s your team capable of? Many business leaders don’t know — not really. That’s when Cheryl Lynn Mobley steps in. She’s an expert in getting the most from a team by un...
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MBA1757 My Favorite Tools For Professional Development + Free Ride Friday from 2021-04-02T05:01:51
Be a better business person. There’s so much self-improvement…stuff out there. Courses, coaches, programs of every sort. But as heavy consumers of game-upping content, we’ve discovered a f...
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MBA1756 Why You Should Learn To Code from 2021-04-01T05:01:29
Should you learn to read? Almost no one would answer “no.” In most places, everyone can. It’s a fundamental skill that empowers you to do…anything! No matter the industry, it’s a must. Peo...
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MBA1755 Q&A Wednesday: Has my business plateaued? What can I do? from 2021-03-31T05:01
In business, you grow or you die. That doesn’t mean endlessly increasing profit or market share. And it doesn’t mean never being happy or satisfied. It simply means making sure you&#...
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MBA1754 How To Set Revenue Goals That Work from 2021-03-30T05:01:02
How much do you need to bring in? It seems like a pretty basic question for a business owner. But many entrepreneurs aren’t really sure how to answer it. Revenue – not profit –...
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MBA1753 Guest Teacher–Peter Kozodoy–How To Use Brutal Strategic Honesty To Make Massive Changes In Your Life&Business from 2021-03-29T05:01:49
Telling the truth seems easy, until you try it. We like to think we’re straight shooters. Some of us even use “straight talk” and “brutal honesty” as an excuse to b...
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[Bonus Episode] From Real Good: The Six Degrees of Segregation with Yohuru Williams from 2021-03-26T06:01:06
What did we learn during the pandemic? The COVID-19 outbreak was an undeniable tragedy. But it also revealed other tragedies. As the disease swept through the nation, it hit some communities har...
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MBA1752 How To Sell More to Your Customers + Free Ride Friday from 2021-03-26T05:01:21
Rookie move: only chasing new customers. Pro move: investing in the customers you have. Existing customers are a way better investment of marketing and sales resources than strangers. That’...
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MBA1751 How to Handle Negative Reviews&Comments Online from 2021-03-25T05:01:59
You will get complaints. Everyone does. Even the best companies in the world do. Instead of trying to avoid the unavoidable, prepare for it! Whether it’s your own mistakes, haters hating, ...
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MBA1750 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get started with SEO? from 2021-03-24T05:01:35
It’s SEO 101! Search Engine Optimization can be intimidating. It seems complex, and it can be. But it doesn’t have to be! Anyone can take the basic steps that make a huge difference ...
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MBA1749 How Fast Should Your Support Response Time Really Be? from 2021-03-23T05:01:51
How fast is fast enough? We know great customer support can be a huge asset, especially for a small business. It’s a differentiator, a way to compete against bigger firms with bigger budge...
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MBA1748 Must Read: The Common Path to Uncommon Success by John Lee Dumas from 2021-03-22T05:01:30
I’d pre-order this one if I were you. Nope, we don’t get anything out of it. No affiliate commission, no favors, nothing. In fact, we believe in this book and its author so much, we&...
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MBA1747 4 Free Tools to Manage Your Business Finances + Free Ride Friday from 2021-03-19T05:01:39
Rule one of entrepreneurship: watch your money. Of course, Rule two might be “keep it lean.” Which means if there’s a free way to watch your money, consider it! For all the low...
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MBA1746 Slack vs. Facebook Groups from 2021-03-18T05:01:20
For years, a Facebook group was the go-to way to keep a group of coaching or training clients in touch. It was a forum to discuss, ask, encourage, and engage, adding value to courses and challen...
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MBA1745 Q&A Wednesday: Do I Need To Offer a Free Trial? from 2021-03-17T05:01:26
Does every business have to give before they sell? As they say, there’s no such thing as a “free” lunch. Free trials and plans involve overhead for you, and without a good ROI,...
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MBA1744 Why Live Courses are So Hot Right Now from 2021-03-16T05:01:18
It’s not just COVID. Live courses have specific advantages, even in normal times. Coaches and trainers are catching on in a big way, and the trend isn’t likely to slow down anytime s...
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MBA1743 Guest Teacher–Alex Douzet–How to Maintain Consumer Visibility In the Wake of Budget Cuts from 2021-03-15T05:01:29
Tight marketing budget? No problem. Many of us had to scale back in the wake of COVID. Since then, learning how to do more with less became something of a required skill. And it’s especial...
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MBA1742 How Much Should You Spend on Marketing? + Free Ride Friday from 2021-03-12T05:01:07
Marketing is magical. But it isn’t free. As with everything, you get what you pay for. But so many entrepreneurs miscalculate how much of their budget should go towards marketing. Too many peopl...
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MBA1741 The Perfect First Business from 2021-03-11T05:01:33
You want to work for yourself. You just don’t know how. This is very normal! Getting started as an entrepreneur means finding a business model that works for you. As someone who founded several ...
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MBA1740 Q&A Wednesday: Q&A Wednesday: Do Google Ads work for lead generation? from 2021-03-10T05:01:15
Read this before you spend a dime on Google ads! And also…y’know, listen to the episode. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping a listener with a brand-new business figure out wha...
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MBA1739 Did The Facebook Ad Apocalypse Happen With the iOS14 Update? from 2021-03-09T05:01:39
Is Facebook advertising over? Not exactly. Today, we explore the fallout from Apple’s big decision. If you haven’t heard, the iOS 14 update lets users opt out of data tracking. Without the abili...
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MBA1738 Guest Teacher–Jon Mitchell–How to Maximize Productivity With Biohacking from 2021-03-08T05:01:18
Your potential is in your body, not just your mind. Yes, that includes your business potential. If you’re not physically fit, you’re not mentally fit. Ill health, fatigue, and malnutrition are ...
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MBA1737 Should You Give Awards to Your Team? + Free Ride Friday from 2021-03-05T05:01:02
When’s the last time you got a trophy? Call it cheesy, but on some level everyone loves an award. The question is whether it’s an effective motivator in business. Is symbolic recognition inspiri...
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MBA1736 How to Make More Money With the Team You Have from 2021-03-04T05:01:11
Need more revenue? Sometimes, we’re so focused on the quality of our product or marketing that we forget one thing: profit. To stay in business, lean startups need to keep their eye on revenue. ...
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MBA1735 Q&A Wednesday: Is it time for me to break up with my business partner? from 2021-03-03T05:01:55
It happens. Business partnerships don’t work out sometimes. How do you know when it’s time to say goodbye? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener decide whether to end things. T...
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MBA1734 Why You Should Start a Small Conference from 2021-03-02T05:01:20
Yes, even during COVID. Most countries now allow small gatherings. That’s a huge opportunity for entrepreneurs. By putting together a small networking opportunity, you can score big. Your credi...
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MBA1733 Guest Teacher–Mesh Lakhani–How To Find The Right Cofounder and Business Partner from 2021-03-01T05:01:24
The wrong partner can kill your business. When you take on a co-founder, investor, or even upper management, it’s a big deal. The relationship is just as serious as a marriage. So what should yo...
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MBA1732 Is Multitasking Killing Your Business? + Free Ride Friday from 2021-02-26T05:01:45
Multitasking doesn’t accomplish more. It just takes longer. Years ago, spinning many plates was considered a skill. That time is long gone. Study after study has proven that when we do it all, w...
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MBA1731 The More You Grow, The More You Need To Say No from 2021-02-25T05:01:58
You’re not a noob anymore. At some point in your business, this becomes a fact. You have to recognize it. Embrace it. As your momentum builds, more and more opportunities will come your way. ...
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MBA1730 Q&A Wednesday: Do I Need To Lower My Prices? from 2021-02-24T05:01:15
When sales slip, the problem can be tough to diagnose. Sometimes, it’s a marketing issue. Other times it’s normal business cycles or seasonal trends. But it’s always possible that your business ...
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MBA1729 Should You Hire a Business Coach? from 2021-02-23T05:01:45
Hit a plateau in your business? Maybe you’re new to the game. Or you’re established, but it’s time to scale. Either way, we all reach a point where some guidance can help. So how do you know if ...
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MBA1728 Guest Teacher–Benjamin Schneider–How to build and scale a digital marketing agency only with remote workers from 2021-02-22T05:01:43
Get the team you need — at the right price. Even before COVID, hiring remote was a good move. Tapping into the global marketplace of talent is no-brainer. People in the Philippines, India, and e...
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MBA1727 The Easiest Way to Create Content Regularly + Free Ride Friday from 2021-02-19T05:01:46
More content, better results. We all know we have to keep the value coming for our audience. There’s a way to do so that’s pretty easy, and pretty much free. It’s something real content pros do,...
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MBA1726 Newsletters vs Email Sequences from 2021-02-18T05:01:04
How much email marketing should you automate? That’s the question at the heart of today’s episode. We explore the difference between two kinds of campaigns: pre-written emails triggered by conta...
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MBA1725 Q&A Wednesday: Will Quitting Social Media Kill My Business? from 2021-02-17T05:01:53
Social media: is it a necessary evil? Facebook, Insta, and the rest can be as toxic as they are beneficial. Can you step away? Can a business owner disengage without losing customers? Are we all...
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MBA1724 How Much Power Do Your Customers Have Over Your Business? from 2021-02-16T05:01:48
The customer isn’t always right. It’s a lesson entrepreneurs have to learn early. For small businesses and independents, autonomy is everything. That’s why it’s crucial n...
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MBA1723 Guest Teacher: Jas Takhar–How To Publish 15-20 Pieces of Content Per Day from 2021-02-15T05:01:26
Content is king. Everyone in digital marketing knows that. The question, though, is how to produce enough of it to earn a following. Ideally, your content is both high-quality and consiste...
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MBA1722 The #1 Mistake You Can Make (and How to Avoid It) + Free Ride Friday from 2021-02-12T05:01:43
Why do businesses die? There are a million answers to that question, but one really stands out. It’s a business-killing syndrome that sounds easy to avoid, but somehow runs rampant. It’s a bad —...
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MBA1721 5 Ways To Improve Your Branding in 2021 from 2021-02-11T05:01:36
How does branding work? To grow your business, it’s crucial to have a firm understanding of the term. Before you can improve your branding, you first have to define it. From there, you can evalu...
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MBA1720 Q&A Wednesday: How do I sell more of my online courses? from 2021-02-10T05:01:43
Selling courses isn’t about salesperson-ship. It’s about systems. By building the right systems, you generate consistent results. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping an online music teach...
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MBA1719 How to Start Every Day With a Win from 2021-02-09T05:01:59
Change every day for the better — starting tomorrow. This isn’t some easy “hack.” It’s a challenging strategy with powerful benefits that can enhance productivity, improve your mood, and simply ...
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MBA1718 Must Read: The Decision by Kevin Hart from 2021-02-08T05:01:01
Yes, that Kevin Hart. He might be a jokester, but he’s also an accomplished entrepreneur who’s transformed his life, career, and body. The Decision isn’t just worth reading — it’s worth keeping ...
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MBA1717 Grow Your Business With These 4 Part Time Hires + Free Ride Friday from 2021-02-05T05:01:04
Need help, but can’t afford a full-time team? Here’s how to take the next step — on a budget. Today, we discuss the essential part-time hires that can really move your business forward. With mi...
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MBA1716 Lessons Learned From a Website Re-Design from 2021-02-04T05:01:44
Gotta keep it fresh! We recently overhauled the website for our software company, WebinarNinja. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t easy. Today, we discuss what it took, how we planned and executed the re...
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MBA1715 Q&A Wednesday: I’m constantly stressed thinking my business will go under. What do I do? from 2021-02-03T05:01:20
You’re not alone. Being stressed out by your business is very normal. But at some point, the stress outweighs the benefits. How can you tell when your business is costing you too much in terms o...
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MBA1714 Grow Your Business Consistently: Passive vs Active Marketing from 2021-02-02T05:01:22
You can’t be “on” all the time. Conversely, nothing in business is truly “set it and forget it.” It’s crucial to find the most efficient combination of “active” marketing — like live webinars an...
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MBA1713 Guest Teacher–Adii Pienaar–How to Build a Business That Profits Your Life from 2021-02-01T05:01:19
What’s the cost of making money? It’s easy for entrepreneurs to be over-focused on their business. Take today’s special guest teacher, for example. Adii Pienaar founded multiple, massively succe...
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MBA1712 How to Create a Safety Net For Your Business + Free Ride Friday from 2021-01-29T05:01:02
Get ready for disaster. Not that one’s coming! But as 2020 amply demonstrated, the sh*t can hit the fan out of nowhere, drastically altering your business plans. From pandemics to unrest to new ...
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MBA1711 Why and How To Make Sure Your Website Is Fast in 2021 from 2021-01-28T05:01:46
Page speed: it’s not just about looking good. A slow website can actually kill your business. A fast one will boost SEO, maintain your brand’s credibility, and facilitate sales. It’s worth givin...
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MBA1710 Q&A Wednesday: What should I look for when buying a software business? from 2021-01-27T05:01:06
In the market for a SaaS business? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners is shopping around for a company. Buying an existing business can be a great way to get into entrepreneurship ...
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MBA1709 How To Be More Comfortable Taking Risks from 2021-01-26T05:01:09
Risk-taking isn’t just for the boldest entrepreneurs. It’s a job requirement for everyone who starts a business. As we explain today, everything we do — and don’t do — is inherently a choice bet...
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MBA1708 Guest Teacher–Janel Dyan–How to Invest in Women’s Leadership in Your Company from 2021-01-25T05:01:40
Diversity is never an accident. Making sure your company speaks with the right mix of voices takes a little effort. But as today’s special guest teacher explains, it’s beyond worth it. When you ...
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MBA1707 The Truth About Viral Marketing + Free Ride Friday from 2021-01-22T05:01:16
“Viral”: as a buzzword, it’s past its prime. As a marketing concept, it just needs a little fine-tuning. Today, we discuss how simply “getting your brand out there” and hoping some influencer s...
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MBA1706 How to Identify Your Best Customers&Get More of Them from 2021-01-21T05:01:16
Some customers are worth more of your time and resources than others. I know, that sounds harsh. But it’s better for all customers when you understand this simple truth. It’s not that your “best...
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MBA1705 Q&A Wednesday: How do I market a local healthcare clinic? from 2021-01-20T05:01:38
Believe it or not, offline businesses still exist. I know, right? Crazy. But it’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener get some marketing traction for a local clinic. The good docto...
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MBA1704 How to Know Exactly What to Work on in 2021 from 2021-01-19T05:01:03
2021: where to start? We’re all eager to leave the past behind and conquer new challenges. But which challenges? How can you decide where to focus your time and effort? When the year is over, wh...
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MBA1703 Guest Teacher–Susan Robertson–How to Supercharge Your Creative Thinking by Outwitting Your Instincts from 2021-01-18T05:01:45
As entrepreneurs, we like to think we’re logical. But as today’s special guest teacher explains, we’re subject to all kinds of limiting, wired-in behaviors that make less sense than we realize. ...
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MBA1702 How Your Remote Team Can Work More Efficiently + Free Ride Friday from 2021-01-15T05:01:40
By now, newly remote teams are familiar with the challenges and struggles of working from home. That hasn’t made any of it easier. But it’s nothing new to us. Both The $100 MBA and WebinarNinja ...
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MBA1701 How To Get on Podcasts as a Guest from 2021-01-14T05:01:58
Podcasts are a perfect way to gain exposure for your brand. But how do you get yourself on them? With a plan, that’s how. The good news is that podcasts are always looking for great guests. All ...
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MBA1700 Q&A Wednesday: I’m a travel blogger. How do I pivot my business during COVID? from 2021-01-13T05:01:06
A year on, we’re still adjusting. Some industries were hit particularly hard by COVID — in particular, anything to do with travel and tourism. So what’s a successful travel blogger to do when tr...
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MBA1699 What is Clubhouse and Can It Help Your Business? from 2021-01-12T05:01:44
There’s a new social platform in town. Much like TikTok took many by surprise, the latest (possible) game-changer is Clubhouse. It’s in private beta now, so you might not’ve heard of it. But it ...
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MBA1698 Guest Teacher–Piyanka Jain–How to Growth Hack Using Data from 2021-01-11T05:01:25
Data is power. No one understands that better than Piyanka Jain, who specializes in using data to achieve explosive growth. A best-selling author, speaker, and thought leader in analytics, Jain ...
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MBA1697 Are You Launching Too Late? + Free Ride Friday from 2021-01-08T05:01:37
What’s the “right” time for a launch? Whether it’s a business, product, website, or content launch, timing is everything. Today, we discuss how to create a smart launch timeline that creates a r...
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MBA1696 Lessons I Learned by Growing Fast in 2020 from 2021-01-07T05:01:06
Growth spikes happen. Are you ready? 2020 was a year of insane growth for our software company. With everyone forced to work and learn from home, sudden demand for our webinar platform forced us...
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MBA1695 Q&A Wednesday: Should I plan an in-person event in 2021? from 2021-01-06T05:01:33
Is the pandemic winding down? Even in a digital economy, in-person events are crucial. With vaccines for COVID-19 rolling out, is it time to start thinking about a return to the “old normal?” C...
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MBA1694 Is Apple’s New Ad Tracking Block The End of Paid Ads? from 2021-01-05T05:01:47
Apple just rocked the digital marketing world. If you haven’t heard, an iOS update for Apple mobile devices allows users to opt out of having their Internet activity tracked, logged, and sold to...
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MBA1693 Must Read: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey from 2021-01-04T05:01:53
Entertainers are entrepreneurs too — especially Matthew McConaughey. Greenlights is the memoir of an actor. But it’s also the memoir of an accomplished business person, marketer, and independent...
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MBA1692 How Is 2021 Going to Be Different?+ Free Ride Friday from 2021-01-01T05:01:11
Happy New Year! 2020 was…well, you were there. So what happens now? What can we reasonably expect to go down now that COVID has (permanently?) altered the business landscape? We’ve got 3 p...
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MBA1691 Should You Set Goals for 2021? from 2020-12-31T05:01:44
Are goals…useful? As 2020 wraps up, it’s time to look forward. A common way to do so is to set goals, to envision outcomes you want for your business. But is that effective? Does setting g...
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MBA1690 Q&A Wednesday: Should I create multiple revenue streams? from 2020-12-30T05:01:47
Jack of all trades, or master of one? That’s the question facing one listener today. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a budding entrepreneur who’s ditching the 9-to-5 for full-time indepen...
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MBA1689 How to Grow an Email List From Scratch from 2020-12-29T05:01:59
Email is *checks notes*…yep, still King. It’s the most powerful marketing channel, even over social. But how can you grow a robust email contact list that actually converts? How do you go ...
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MBA1688 Guest Teacher–Jessica Burlingame–How To Revitalize Your Work-From-Home Team from 2020-12-28T05:01:17
Remember when working from home seemed…revolutionary? Now, it’s kind of a drag. If your team is losing focus, motivation, and momentum, this is the episode for you. Jessica Burlingame is t...
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MBA1687 How Much Money Can You Make on YouTube? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-12-25T05:01:31
YouTube: it’s kind of everything right now. As a search engine, it’s second only to The Big G. As a media platform, it’s literally second to none. With billions of viewers, there’s billions to b...
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MBA1686 How Often Should You Update Your Online Courses? from 2020-12-24T05:01:44
You put a ton of work into your course…but it won’t last forever. Like your business, your course has to grow, evolve, and adapt to the times. Otherwise, you’re getting closer and closer t...
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MBA1685 Q&A Wednesday: How often should I increase my rates? from 2020-12-23T05:01:46
You can’t keep charging the same amount forever. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a small but successful web development company. Business is booming, and it’s clearly time ...
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MBA1684 5 Business Insights You Should Take Away from 2020 from 2020-12-22T05:01:14
The greatest disasters produce the best lessons. From catastrophic successes to plain old catastrophes, 2020 has produced no shortage of forehead-slapping circumstances. When things are spiralin...
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MBA1683 Guest Teacher–Kyle York–How to Pitch to Investors from 2020-12-21T05:01:07
What do you say when it’s time to ask for money? Kyle York knows how to talk to investors. He is one! He’s also the man behind York IE, a firm that specializes in bringing investors and investee...
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MBA1682 How to Stand Out From The Competition + Free Ride Friday from 2020-12-18T05:01:19
Competition isn’t a bad thing. That said, you don’t want to “compete” by doing what the other company does better. The best strategy for smart, lean small businesses is differentiation — findin...
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MBA1681 Is Your Business Failing…or Just in a Dip? from 2020-12-17T05:01:51
Every business has ups and downs. But can you tell the difference between a temporary “down” and…something more serious? Maybe it’s the normal business cycle. Maybe it’s an industry-wide i...
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MBA1680 Q&A Wednesday: I’m starting a new podcast. Any advice? from 2020-12-16T05:01:20
This one’s definitely in our wheelhouse. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with an interior design blog who’s ready to move to the digital airwaves. So what makes our podcast work...
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MBA1679 Do You Have to Use Paid Ads to Grow? from 2020-12-15T05:01:26
Is there any way around paid advertising? For lean startups, the cost of paid ads can add up quickly. Are there any growth strategies that don’t involve blowing a hole in the budget? And if so, ...
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MBA1678 Guest Teacher–Molly Fletcher–How To Negotiate With Confidence And Ask For What You Want from 2020-12-14T05:01:50
Everyone negotiates. It’s a foundational business skill that every entrepreneur has to develop, to the best of their ability. Whether it’s with vendors, employees, partners, or clients, you’ll h...
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MBA1677 How to Hire Great Talent in The Philippines + Free Ride Friday from 2020-12-11T05:01:35
Ready to build a dynamic team? Look to the Philippines. There’s a huge pool of talented, tech-savvy, multilingual go-getters just waiting to find the right team to join. And given the difference...
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MBA1676 What Your Marketing Focus Should Be in December from 2020-12-10T05:01:34
For retailers, December is a beast. But for many other businesses, it’s the perfect “down time” to get ahead on certain things. …like marketing. Today, we discuss what your business should...
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MBA1675 Q&A Wednesday: How do I motivate my employees without spending money? from 2020-12-09T05:01:17
When it comes to motivation, money only goes so far. That might sound a little precious, but it’s true. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a great team — and a tight budget. ...
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MBA1674 How to Evaluate Your Promotion’s Success from 2020-12-08T05:01:30
You put time, money, and effort into promoting your product. Did it work? Today, we discuss how to know for sure. If you’re not accurately measuring success (or lack thereof), your marketing eff...
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MBA1673 Extended Interview: Ramit Sethi–How To Start Your Own Thing from 2020-12-07T05:01:53
Who makes it in business? More importantly, why? Ramit Sethi started his career by giving frank advice on personal finances. Now, the best-selling author teaches people how to monetize their str...
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MBA1672 How to Stop Being So Busy + Free Ride Friday from 2020-12-04T05:01:54
Constantly short on time? Don’t seem to have any for yourself? That’s not “hustle.” That’s unhealthy. Today, we offer a few strategies for getting your schedule under control. If your business i...
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MBA1671 How To Get Comfortable Being on Camera from 2020-12-03T05:01:17
These days, it’s harder and harder not to be seen. Videos, webinars, and other on-camera presentations are becoming indispensable in online marketing. Consumers want to see you, and know who the...
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MBA1670 Q&A Wednesday: Should I offer discounts to nonprofits? from 2020-12-02T05:01:49
They’re not profiting. Does that mean you shouldn’t? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a t-shirt company who gets regular requests from nonprofit organizations. These groups ...
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MBA1669 How To Get Testimonials That Sell from 2020-12-01T05:01:06
We all know testimonials work. …but not just any old testimonials. We’re living in the “social proof” era. When it comes to deciding whether to buy a product, no founder, marketer, or sale...
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MBA1668 Guest Teacher–Johnny Merritt–How to Implement Kinetic Leadership from 2020-11-30T05:01:13
How do some leaders do it? You know the kind — they can get their teams to do the (nearly) impossible, inspiring loyalty and commitment that goes way beyond working for a paycheck. What factor ...
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MBA1667 Should You Move Up Market? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-11-27T05:01:31
Is it time to catch bigger fish? Moving “upmarket” can be a bold — but smart — move for some businesses. Transitioning from selling lower-priced products and services to higher-priced ones can b...
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MBA1666 Lessons Learned from Sony’s Playstation 5 Launch from 2020-11-26T05:01:11
Gamer or not, pay attention to the Playstation 5. The launch of this highly anticipated gaming console is a Master Class in how to debut a new product. Every step of Sony’s marketing campaign wa...
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MBA1665 Q&A Wednesday: Should I get interns to work for my startup? from 2020-11-25T05:01:55
You get what you pay for — even when it’s free. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a tech startup founder who’s considering bringing on interns. It sounds like a can’t-lose: free labor from q...
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MBA1664 Are Government Grants Worth Applying For? from 2020-11-24T05:01:06
Most national and state governments offer grants to businesses. Where’s yours? Today, we share our experience applying for grants. How much time and effort do you really have to invest? How much...
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MBA1663 Must Read: Million Dollar Coach By Taki Moore from 2020-11-23T05:01:08
Today, it’s a Must-Read from a master. Taki Moore is the coach’s coach — the guy whose success and experience in this rapidly growing field is second to none. If coaching continues to explode as...
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MBA1662 Where To Find a Great Paid Ads Marketer + Free Ride Friday from 2020-11-20T05:01:25
Sometimes, you really do have to spend some to make some…but it only works if you spend wisely. That’s where the professionals come in. Today, we discuss how (and why) to find a paid ads ...
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MBA1661 Are Google Ads Worth It? from 2020-11-19T05:01:46
It’s the “other” SEO: paying Google to display your ads above the organic search results. It’s expensive. But does it work? Today, we discuss what kinds of businesses get the most from Google. W...
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MBA1660 Q&A Wednesday: How do I grow my cleaning service business? from 2020-11-18T05:01:02
When you personally provide a paid service, how can you scale up? And can you do it without sacrificing quality? Unless they finally invent cloning, a solopreneur can only do so much. Which mean...
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MBA1659 The 1 x 3 Focus Challenge from 2020-11-17T05:01:59
Focus = results. It’s tempting — very tempting — to try and do everything. To spread your bets across multiple projects, products, and marketing channels. It even seems smart. Why put your eggs ...
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MBA1658 Guest Teacher–Loren Weisman–How to Personalize the Navigation of your Business Strategy from 2020-11-16T05:01:20
One size does not fit all. When you’re seeking guidance on business, there’s no shortage. But what worked for one “guru” might not work for you. For all the well-intentioned advice out there, no...
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MBA1657 How to Prepare Your Business for The Holidays + Free Ride Friday from 2020-11-13T05:01:32
It’s getting close. Whatever your background or beliefs, “the holidays” are something most businesses have to prepare for. And that’s the key: actually preparing — so that you, your team, and yo...
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MBA1656 The Best Time To Take a Break from 2020-11-12T05:01:16
You need a break. But your business needs you. What’s an entrepreneur to do? Today, we discuss how to schedule vacations wisely. By being smart with your calendar, you can do what’s best for you...
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MBA1655 Q&A Wednesday: Is a Cat Cafe a good business? from 2020-11-11T05:01:50
There’s niche — and then there’s “Cat Cafe” niche. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who’s considering this surprisingly popular business model. Some hot beverages, maybe a little...
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MBA1654 5 Things I Learned From 5 People in 2020 from 2020-11-10T05:01:25
It’s that time of year! Our annual tradition of sharing the best lessons from the most insightful people helps us put a lid on the year gone by — and gear up for next year’s challenges. While 2...
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MBA1653 Guest Teacher–Amira Alvarez–How to Make an Income Breakthrough from 2020-11-09T05:01:28
Wealth is attainable. Amira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a company founded on the idea that limits are something we impose on ourselves. As someone who personally qu...
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MBA1652 How to Start a Customer Support Team + Free Ride Friday from 2020-11-06T05:01:17
Handling questions, complaints, and more all by yourself? Maybe it’s time to stop. Today, we discuss how to put together an all-star Customer Support squad. It’s one of the best ways to compete ...
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MBA1651 Build a System, Not a Business from 2020-11-05T05:01:56
It’s never about the product. It’s always about execution. Today, we discuss how to “systematize” your business. By establishing self-sustaining standard operating procedures, you won’t just mak...
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MBA1650 Q&A Wednesday: How do I build a sales funnel on WordPress? from 2020-11-04T05:01:19
From stranger, to customer — how does your website get people there? It’s all about effective funnels. “Funnels” are pretty much anything that moves people from never having heard of your brand,...
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MBA1649 3 Low-Risk Businesses You Can Start Today from 2020-11-03T05:01:13
Nothing is risk-free. But risk can be minimized. …even when you start a business. You don’t have to put your home or life savings on the line to be an entrepreneur. There are ways to get i...
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MBA1648 Must Read: Before the Exit by Dan Andrews from 2020-11-02T05:01:39
Is it time to sell your business? Most of this podcast is about building your business. But when the endgame is in sight, how do you know when to make that final call? When is entrepreneurship&...
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MBA1647 How to Deliver Tough News to Customers + Free Ride Friday from 2020-10-30T05:01:16
It’ll happen eventually. A change to your service. A delay. A mistake. At some point, you’ll have to break some less-than-pleasant news to your customers. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to h...
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MBA1646 How to Prevent Hustle Burnout from 2020-10-29T05:01:40
Hard work has a tipping point…but it also has a point of diminishing returns. Hard work isn’t “productive” if it burns you out. Hustle isn’t effective if it’s not sustainable. While it’s t...
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MBA1645 Q&A Wednesday: How can I provide some company perks on the cheap? Any advice? from 2020-10-28T05:01:38
Wanna show your team some love…on a budget? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who wants nothing more than to show the team just how appreciated they are. Unfortunately, it’s...
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MBA1644 More Revenue in 45 Days from 2020-10-27T05:01:13
Strapped for cash? Revenue is like oxygen for a business — it’s a matter of survival. Today, we discuss exactly how to boost revenue when you need it most, in just a few weeks. With the strategi...
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MBA1643 Guest Teacher–Stacey Brown Randall–How to Generate Referrals Without Asking from 2020-10-26T05:01:52
Who’s sending you business? Why? Can you do anything to make it happen more often? Yes, you can. That’s the message today’s special guest teacher, Stacy Brown Randall, is here to deliver. She’s ...
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MBA1642 Can You Build a Business Alone? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-10-23T05:01:15
Solopreneurs: are they real? Do they stay solo…forever? Running a business by yourself is something we usually think of as a first stage. Eventually, you hire people. But if you’re happy t...
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MBA1641 How to Find a Great Content Writer from 2020-10-22T05:01:35
Words are the heart of marketing. So how do you find the best writing talent? Your emails, blog, social posts, and website copy need to reflect your brand. Your words have to provoke emotional ...
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MBA1640 Q&A Wednesday: Should my remote team have a dress code? from 2020-10-21T05:01:02
What should you wear to a Zoom meeting? As COVID has forced so many businesses to operate online, some new questions have come up. While office dress codes are pretty standard — and easily enfor...
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MBA1639 5 Principles of Starting a Tech Startup from 2020-10-20T05:01:24
Here’s what we wish we knew earlier! In our time building and running a tech startup, we’ve learned too much to fit into a single episode. But a few core principles apply to all of it, in one wa...
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MBA1638 Guest Teacher–Margie Warrell–How to Bounce Back from a COVID-induced Crisis from 2020-10-19T05:01:55
You can make it through this. And so can your business. COVID has screwed up…everything. Many businesses have closed — some temporarily, some forever. But others have adapted, pivoted, eve...
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MBA1637 Do You Need a Change? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-10-16T05:01:45
Ask yourself honestly: does running your business just…suck? If you’re feeling run-down, unmotivated, uninspired, you might be fine. You might just need a break, or a change in how your bu...
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MBA1636 5 Reasons To Keep Your Business Small from 2020-10-15T05:01:45
How big is big enough? Most people try to grow their business as much as possible. But that’s not the only option! What if the right business for you is…something less gigantic? There are ...
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[Bonus Episode] Ep1 of Start Your First Online Business from 2020-10-14T06:01:10
Today, we’re bringing you something special. We teamed up with Himalaya Learning, an online education platform offering audio courses in entrepreneurial skills. Together, we created Start Your F...
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MBA1635 Q&A Wednesday: How much do I need to pay my EA? from 2020-10-14T05:01:02
Ready for an executive assistant? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who wants an EA, but isn’t sure what to spend. An EA is our top recommendation for a first hire, and they...
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MBA1634 3 Reasons Not To Sell Your Products on eBay from 2020-10-13T05:01:42
If you’re thinking of selling products on eBay…don’t. It seems like a good idea, from a distance. But the dangers inherent in selling on eBay far outweigh the advantages. Our intrepid host...
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MBA1633 Guest Teacher–Gino Wickman–How To Determine If You Have What It Takes To Become An Entrepreneur from 2020-10-12T05:01:46
Is entrepreneurship for you? ‘Cause it’s not for everyone. If you’re wondering whether you have what it takes to build your own business, we have an answer. Actually, our special guest, Gino Wic...
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MBA1632 How Do You Turn Your YouTube Viewers into Email Subscribers? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-10-09T05:01:15
Got great YouTube content? A strong following? Great! But how is that supposed to help your business? Today, we discuss how to turn views into conversions. YouTube is awesome for the top of your...
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MBA1631 How To Create A Compelling Sales Page from 2020-10-08T05:01:11
What makes a sales page work? The goal is to get people to buy. So why do some pages perform better than others? Today, we’ll discuss one key element that has a bigger impact than any other....
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MBA1630 Q&A Wednesday: Is it OK to not give refunds? from 2020-10-07T05:01:47
No-refund policy: good idea? Terrible idea? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got an online course seller who wants to protect their revenue from frivolous refund requests. Will a blanket no-ref...
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MBA1629 How to Attract Great Talent When You’re Just Getting Started from 2020-10-06T05:01:07
We all want the best possible team. But is that a realistic goal in your first year or two? When you haven’t established a reputation yet, how can you attract the best talent? Turns out, b...
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MBA1628 Guest Teacher–Penny Elliott–How To Get Momentum In Your Business Through Accelerated Sales&Automation from 2020-10-05T05:01:29
Not much of a “salesperson?” That’s ok (and totally normal). Today, we’ve got a top-level expert in the Selling Arts, Penny Elliott. Penny’s raked in millions in sales over her career, and curre...
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MBA1627 Do You Need an Office To Work Efficiently + Free Ride Friday from 2020-10-02T05:01:49
What did we really lose when we lost our offices? Coronavirus changed everything for some companies. Not ours — our team has always been fully remote. But as other companies were forced into the...
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MBA1626 Are You Taking Enough Risks? from 2020-10-01T05:01:45
Playing it safe isn’t that…safe. If you’re stuck in habitual patterns — because they’ve worked ok so far — that’s not stability. That’s stagnation. Today, we discuss how to tell if you’re ...
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MBA1625 Q&A Wednesday: How long should my YouTube videos be? from 2020-09-30T05:01:13
YouTube: if you think your business can ignore it, think again. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener looking for some YouTips, if you will. Because YouTube is so much more than...
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MBA1624 Must Read P2- Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull from 2020-09-29T05:01:12
But wait, there’s more! From the company that brought you incredible stories like Finding Nemo comes another inspiring tale — how one business did things differently, and it worked. This is part...
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MBA1623 Must Read P1–Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull from 2020-09-28T05:01:51
This book is so good, we had to review it twice. Creativity, Inc., from the co-founder of Pixar, is packed with incredibly valuable lessons for any business leader (or anyone who wants to be one...
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MBA1622 How To Negotiate Any Big Expense + Free Ride Friday from 2020-09-25T05:01:22
Tough times? Tight budget? Let’s make some room on that balance sheet. Today, we explain how to save money by renegotiating some of your biggest expenses. It’s an obvious strategy, but too few e...
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MBA1621 Is Paid Advertising Bad For Your Business? from 2020-09-24T05:01:26
The biggest problem with paid ads? They cost money. And sometimes, they cost more than they’re worth. Today, we explore the ROI on paid ads — whether they’re on social platforms like Facebook, s...
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MBA1620 Q&A Wednesday: What’s the best mic for podcasting? from 2020-09-23T05:01:54
Podcasting: it’s a lot better with the right equipment. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener choose a crucial piece of gear: the mic! We’ve been doing this for a while — this i...
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MBA1619 Should You Charge For Shipping? from 2020-09-22T05:01:13
Did Prime ruin the whole shipping thing? It’s a fundamental e-commerce question. So many businesses lose money — or tighten their margins — by absorbing excessive shipping costs. You don’t...
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MBA1618 Guest Teacher–Domenic Aversa–How to Navigate the World of High Risk Lending from 2020-09-21T03:01
Is your business in trouble? Don’t make it worse. There are financial predators out there targeting distressed companies. Don’t let your business fall victim! If you’re in a tight spot, you have...
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MBA1617 How Saying“No”Can Make Your Business More Profitable + Free Ride Friday from 2020-09-18T05:01:29
Few words are more powerful than “no.” But you have to know how to use that power wisely. As your business grows, the “no’s” become more frequent, and more important. Every “yes” is a “no” to s...
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MBA1616 Should You Offer Chat Support in Your Business? from 2020-09-17T05:01:55
Live Chat Support: it’s an incredible plus for your business. But that doesn’t mean you’re ready to offer it. Today, we discuss what you have to consider before you make a promise you can’t keep...
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MBA1615 Q&A Wednesday: Should I ask my dad to invest in my business? from 2020-09-16T05:01:19
Need money to start a business? It’s one of the first big hurdles entrepreneurs face. Going to a bank or VC is a fraught process, and it’s not guaranteed to work. But what if you have family wit...
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MBA1614 3 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Your Business from 2020-09-15T05:01:03
Ready to scale? You got your business off the ground. Now, it’s time to reach for that next level. But if you’ve never done so before, look out! Too many small businesses stumble in ways t...
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MBA1613 Guest Teacher–Jeff White–How to Make Your Website Accessible to All from 2020-09-14T05:01:17
Brick & mortar businesses must be accessible to people with different needs. But what about websites? Are you leaving people with sensory or motor disabilities out of your marketing? Making ...
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MBA1612 How Much You Should Spend on Payroll + Free Ride Friday from 2020-09-11T05:01:26
What percentage of your expenses should cover payroll? What’s sustainable, fair, and makes sense? Today, we discuss the factors involved. We’ll help you figure out just how big a slice you...
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MBA1611 Why Candour Is Essential To Growth from 2020-09-10T05:01:55
Will your team tell you when you’re wrong? If the answer is no, you have a problem. Without a culture of openness and honesty, you can’t really find out where your business’s strengths and weakn...
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MBA1610 Q&A Wednesday: How do I scale my service-based business? from 2020-09-09T05:01:44
Got more clients than you can handle? Ready to take the next step? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with an awesome problem: too many customers. He’s the only one who works at hi...
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MBA1609 How to Prevent an Employee From Being Fired from 2020-09-08T05:01:45
Firing people sucks. It’s not just uncomfortable. It’s a loss of investment in the employee, and a sign that you missed something along the way — possibly something that could’ve prevented the f...
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MBA1608 Guest Teacher–Yasmin Vorajee–How to Build a Client Attraction System That Works in 4 Hours Per Week from 2020-09-07T05:01:22
“Long hours” is not the answer. If you think you’re too busy to run a business, we submit Yasmin Vorajee: a mother of 3 who operates her business in just 20 hours a week. The author of Tin...
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MBA1607 How On Demand Webinars Can Increase Your Revenue + Free Ride Friday from 2020-09-04T05:01:37
We automate emails, social posts, and a million other things. Why not automate webinars? We’ve been experimenting with “on demand” or automated webinars for the last year or so, and it’s b...
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MBA1606 How To Create Your First Sales Funnel from 2020-09-03T05:01:59
The sales funnel: if you’re in business, you’ve heard of it. But maybe you’ve heard too much. Today, we’ll break the funnel down into a simple, step-by-step plan to generate sales. We’ll put asi...
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MBA1605 Q&A Wednesday: Is a Tony Robbins training a good business investment? from 2020-09-02T05:01:29
He’s “not your guru.” But he’s something. Tony Robbins might be the biggest name in self-help. But is personal development professional development, too? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one li...
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MBA1604 Are You Spending Enough Time on Team Morale? from 2020-09-01T05:01
Morale doesn’t happen by accident. It affects productivity and outcomes. It keeps people on the team instead of looking elsewhere. It makes your employees go beyond working “hard,” and feel pers...
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MBA1603 Guest Teacher–Tyler Jordan–How To Advertise In A Down Market from 2020-08-31T05:01:30
New to paid advertising? Now’s the time to get into it. COVID-19 sent the price of online advertising down. Way down. Google, YouTube, social media platforms — every platform is ripe for getting...
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MBA1602 Are You Making It Hard For Your Customers to Spend More Money? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-08-28T05:01:14
We’ve said it before, and we’ll keep saying it: Take a break from chasing customers, and focus on the ones you already have! Your existing customers are the easiest group of people to market and...
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MBA1601 Should You Start Accepting Apple Pay? from 2020-08-27T05:01:02
The easier it is to pay, the more people buy. We’ve all been somewhere that doesn’t accept credit cards. But in the future, will not accepting methods like Apple Pay put your business in the sam...
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MBA1600 Q&A Wednesday: How do I make important decisions faster? from 2020-08-26T05:01:10
They say not to rush important decisions. But you can’t drag your feet, either. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who takes weeks or months to make a call. Worst of all, the time ...
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MBA1599 How To Hire For Skills You Don’t Have from 2020-08-25T05:01:22
You can’t do everything. But who should do what? It’s a great problem to have: Your business is growing, and you’re ready to hand responsibilities off to new hires. But how do you know wha...
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MBA1598 Guest Teacher–Luana Ribeira–How to Get Featured in The Media from 2020-08-24T05:01:55
All marketing starts with awareness. So how do you get your name out there? We’ve got an expert with an answer. Luana Ribeira specializes in getting entrepreneurs exposure by giving the media wh...
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MBA1597 Advanced Email List Marketing Optimization + Free Ride Friday from 2020-08-21T05:01:11
How are those open rates looking? As your email contact list grows, it takes a little more effort to manage. You’ve got to protect your “sender reputation,” the metric by which email servi...
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MBA1596 How Will COVID-19 Affect Your Business Long Term? from 2020-08-20T05:01:44
Stop asking when COVID-19 will end. Start asking how to do business around it. We’re half a year into the pandemic, and there are no signs of it going away anytime soon. Major changes in consume...
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MBA1595 Q&A Wednesday: How do I lower my FB ads cost per lead? from 2020-08-19T05:01:35
Facebook ads can be incredibly effective. But if you’re not careful, you can end up losing money. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got one listener who’s been running Facebook ads for 6 months,...
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MBA1594 How to Evaluate Your Employees from 2020-08-18T05:01:03
If you’re not evaluating your employees, you’re not getting your money’s worth. Just as importantly, the employees aren’t getting their time’s worth. Finding out if your employees are grow...
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MBA1593 Guest Teacher–Mark Toft–How to Build an Authentic Brand in an Insincere Age from 2020-08-17T05:01:50
When everyone’s faking not faking it…who can tell the difference? It’s hard for any brand earn trust when cynicism rules the Internet, and consumer bullsh*t radars are set to High Alert.&#...
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MBA1592 Is Your Team Working On The Right Things? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-08-14T05:01:09
Is your team making progress…or just working? It can be hard for individuals to stay focused on long-term goals, let alone teams. So making an effort to keep your employees on track isn’t ...
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MBA1591 Creating a User Manual For Your Business from 2020-08-13T05:01:28
Can your business run without you? It’s important that it can. As your operation grows, it becomes more and more dangerous for you — or anyone on your team — to be indispensable. When life...
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MBA1590 Q&A Wednesday: My site keeps crashing. How do I find someone to fix it? from 2020-08-12T05:01:18
Website down? That’s a crisis for almost any business. What now? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener whose site crashed. No small business can afford that, at least not for long. Mo...
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MBA1589 Why Selling Low-Priced Products Can Be Harder from 2020-08-11T05:01:59
We assume big price tags are for big businesses. But it’s the opposite, really. Today, we discuss why new and smaller companies think they have to undercut. While it might seem like a better way...
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MBA1588 Guest Teacher–Alain Hunkins–How to Increase Your Impact and Influence by Building Your Credibility from 2020-08-10T05:01:37
A lack of credibility is deadly. For all your other assets, not being seen as reliable can negate everything else. That’s true for potential customers, business partners, and your own team. Toda...
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MBA1587 Does Influencer Marketing Work? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-08-07T05:01:55
We’ve all seen “influencers” casually (or not so casually) hawking products on social media. But can this be an effective marketing strategy for you? It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!!, and we’re explorin...
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MBA1586 Should You Offer a Lifetime Deal? from 2020-08-06T05:01:14
The lifetime deal: smart strategy, or slippery slope? Many companies with monthly or other recurring-revenue business models consider this trick. You simply offer a great deal that never expires...
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MBA1585 Q&A Wednesday: How do I pivot my business without upsetting current customers? from 2020-08-05T05:01:03
You’ve gotta do what’s best for your business. But you also have to do what’s best for the customers — especially the ones who supported you early on.. What happens when those two principles con...
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MBA1584 Should You Outsource Your Paid Ad Marketing? from 2020-08-04T05:01:36
You’re ready to spend money on advertising. The question is: do you know how to get the best results? And if not, should you learn, or should you put that advertising budget into the hands of a ...
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MBA1583 Must Read: How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer from 2020-08-03T05:01:48
Why did I do that? It’s a question we don’t ask ourselves enough. As small business leaders and entrepreneurs, it’s crucial to understand the human decision-making process. This week, we take a ...
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MBA1582 Why Your Business Needs an Enemy + Free Ride Friday from 2020-07-31T05:01:40
Every brand needs a story. Every story needs a hero. And every hero needs a villain. Don’t get us wrong; we’re not talking about “vilifying” the competition. We’re talking about differentiating....
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MBA1581 How to Run a Paid Live Workshop or Course from 2020-07-30T05:01:50
Teaching, training, and coaching online: everybody’s doing it for a reason. It’s one of the most profitable ways to monetize your expertise. But that comes with a downside — a ton of competition...
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MBA1580 Q&A Wednesday: What’s a good email open rate for my business? from 2020-07-29T05:01:32
*Checks notes* Yep, the money’s still in the list. Email is everything when it comes to marketing. It’s the #1 way to nurture leads, and move them closer to becoming customers. But how do ...
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MBA1579 Lessons Learned From Basecamp’s“Hey”Launch from 2020-07-28T05:01:34
Want to innovate your marketing? Study marketing innovation. That’s what we’ve been doing, as we followed the launch of Hey, a new take on email from the guys who created Basecamp. And no — we’r...
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MBA1578 Guest Teacher–Erin Corn–How To Succeed With Paid Social Ads from 2020-07-27T05:01:02
No more “post & pray.” It’s time for a strategic approach to social media. Social media advertising is a tricky business. But right now is a great time to get into it — costs are down, and f...
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MBA1577 Is It Worth It To Switch Providers to Save Money? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-07-24T05:01:31
If you’re cutting costs this year, you’re not alone. One of the easiest ways to boost profits is to cut down on overhead. But lowering expenses can cost your business in ways you might not real...
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1576 3 New Lead Magnet Ideas from 2020-07-23T05:01:17
Where are your (potential) customers? More importantly, how do you get their email addresses? Today, we’re talking top of the funnel. We’ve got 3 creative ways to find your audience, and get the...
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MBA1575 Q&A Wednesday: Does giving away company swag work? from 2020-07-22T05:01:32
Swag is fun. But is it effective? What’s the real power of t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and all the rest? What’s a reasonable ROI, and how do you even measure it? We’ve given away lots of branded g...
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1574 How To Make Sure Your Business Finishes 2020 Strong from 2020-07-21T05:01:23
How good can 2020 be? Crazy question, right? But it’s one you should be asking. This sh*tshow of a year has derailed businesses and shattered motivation around the world. But entrepreneurs thri...
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MBA1573 Guest Teacher–Rob Ristagno–How to Find New Revenue in Old Data from 2020-07-20T05:01:12
How much revenue are you leaving on the table? Rob Ristagno knows data. From baseball to balance sheets, he specializes in figuring out what the numbers are saying — and what they’re hiding. Tod...
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MBA1572 Productive Meeting Hacks + Free Ride Friday from 2020-07-17T05:01:23
There’s no way around meetings. But they don’t have to suck. Today, we’re sharing our best tips for ensuring that your team’s meetings are tight, efficient, and not a boring slog. Most important...
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[Bonus Episode] Introducing: Real Good from 2020-07-16T06:01:22
If business isn’t doing any good…what’s the point? We’re interrupting our regular podcast stream to bring you something special. It’s the first episode of Real Good, a new podcast about pe...
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MBA1571 How Your Business Can Have Frequent Small Wins from 2020-07-16T05:01:02
They say success is mostly perspiration, with a little inspiration. But what about motivation? Keeping spirits high is a team leader’s responsibility. The best way to do that? Breed success with...
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MBA1570 Q&A Wednesday: Who should be my first hire? from 2020-07-15T05:01:36
Solo no mo’. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who’s finally making enough revenue to double the size of their one-person team. The only problem? This soon-to-be-former solo...
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MBA1569 Take The Pricing Challenge from 2020-07-14T05:01:57
We dare you. Seriously, we want you to do this. Raise your prices, even if it’s just a little. Do it this month, and you’ll learn something very powerful. You’ll learn that you can charge more t...
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MBA1568 Must Read Episode: You’re Gonna Die by Neville Medhora from 2020-07-13T05:01:22
Let’s talk about death — but in a good way! This is a very different “Must Read.” Neville Medhora’s You’re Gonna Die isn’t exactly about business. Or it’s not only about business. It’s about lif...
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MBA1567 Will Your Business Survive? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-07-10T05:01:05
This crisis will end. But when? And can your business last ‘till then? Let’s find out. Today, we’re discussing what your company needs to come through the other side of this whole COVID thing. H...
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MBA1566 Should You Charge a Set Up Fee? from 2020-07-09T05:01:29
Should onboarding cost the customer money? Can “set-up” fees backfire? Once you’ve made the sale, is it smart to immediately tack on an extra charge just to get someone up and running? It ...
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MBA1565 Q&A Wednesday: How do I shut off my brain so I can recharge? from 2020-07-08T05:01:24
Entrepreneurs are different. We don’t work the same. We don’t live the same. And we face challenges that the conventionally employed just don’t. For example, it can be incredibly tough to “leave...
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MBA1564 Special Guest Lesson: A Masterclass in Email Marketing with Steffen Schebesta from 2020-07-07T05:01:04
Don’t miss this one. It’s an in-depth interview with someone who saw a special niche in a very, very competitive industry, and filled it successfully. It’s a true Master Class in both business-...
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MBA1563 Must Read: Never Lose A Customer Again by Joey Coleman from 2020-07-06T05:01:59
Retention is the new acquisition. As business people, we put a ton of effort into getting new customers. But so many of us fail to devote adequate focus to keeping the customers we have. It’s a ...
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MBA1562 When to Hire a CFO + Free Right Friday from 2020-07-03T05:01:46
Are your finances getting too big to handle? That’s a great problem to have! But it’s a problem nonetheless. Hiring a CFO is a sign you’ve arrived. It means you’re dealing with so much revenue a...
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MBA1561 Dealing With Financial Stress in Your Business from 2020-07-02T05:01:19
Of all the kinds of stress, financial stress is one of the worst. It can make entrepreneurship…not fun anymore. Stress compounds any financial problem your business has, making it si...
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MBA1560 Q&A Wednesday: How do you consistently publish content? Any tips? from 2020-07-01T05:01:13
Producing content is exhausting. If you’re doing it wrong, that is. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know how in the heck we manage to produce 5 podcast episodes every single we...
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MBA1559 How to Get More Backlinks to Your Site from 2020-06-30T05:01:44
You’ve gotta rank. There’s no way around it. No matter what kind of business you have, SEO is the way to grow. And the single most important factor in getting your website to the first page of G...
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MBA1558 Guest Teacher–Tanner Chidester–How to Boost Revenue with High-Ticket Sales from 2020-06-29T05:01:25
Say it with me: undercutting is a garbage strategy. Trying to compete by offering the lowest price is a race to the bottom. When we’re starting out, most of us are shy about charging high prices...
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MBA1557 Why an End Goal For Your Business Is So Important + Free Ride Friday from 2020-06-26T05:01:22
Every game has to end — including the entrepreneurship game. So what does winning the game look like for you? It can seem obvious, but do many people start and run businesses without a cle...
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MBA1556 How Too Much Content on Your Website Can Harm Your Business from 2020-06-25T05:01:47
You’re posting too much content. I know, sounds crazy right? But something changed. Specifically, the algorithm Google uses to rank website pages made a major shift. While in simpler times...
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MBA1555 Q&A Wednesday: Should I keep my online course open, or do an“open&close”launch? from 2020-06-24T05:01:22
What’s the best way to sell an online course? Should you leave it out there, open for enrollment whenever? Or should you establish a limited enrollment period with a firm end date? Does one help...
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MBA1554 Should You Trademark Your Brand? from 2020-06-23T05:01:29
We’ve all seen the little encircled “TM” on the names of our favorite brands. But what does it actually mean? More importantly, how can it help your chances of success? Depending on the nation ...
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MBA1553 Guest Teacher–Nathan Hirsch–How to Build and Promote an Affiliate Program from 2020-06-22T05:01:10
Affiliate marketing: in many ways, it’s the ultimate “growth hack” for new businesses. You essentially crowdsource sales by cutting people in on the revenue generated by their own referrals. Wi...
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MBA1552 Should Your Business Publicly Take a Stand? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-06-19T05:01:42
Politics. Social movements. Morality. Does any of that have a role in your business? That question is on the forefront of many an entrepreneur’s mind, as protests rage across the United States a...
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MBA1551 Are You Putting Too Much Money Back Into Your Business? from 2020-06-18T05:01:37
How much is too much to reinvest? As the founder of a small business, you’re responsible for keeping your company in good financial health. You owe it to everyone on your team — and your custom...
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MBA1550 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to accept PayPal with my new business? from 2020-06-17T05:01:40
PayPal: is it a must? PayPal used to dominate the cardless transaction world. Even now, it’s a popular choice for millions of consumers. But is it so popular that your small business has to offe...
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MBA1549 4 Simple Tips To Improve Your New Hire On-Boarding from 2020-06-16T05:01:22
Onboarding: it’s not just for customers! When you make a new hire, it’s your job to set them up for wins. So much time and effort is wasted by new employees when they aren’t quite sure how thing...
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MBA1548 Guest Teacher–Saksham Sharda–How to Generate Demand and Qualify Leads Using Calculators and Quizzes from 2020-06-15T05:01:49
It’s the biggest question in digital marketing: how can I get people to stop and hear me out? Today’s guest teacher, Saksham Sharda, has an answer: hear them out first. By adding fun little tool...
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MBA1547 Are Lifestyle Businesses Real? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-06-12T05:01:24
This whole “laptop on the beach” thing…it’s BS, right? Yes and no. As independent entrepreneurs, we’ve often wondered what we’re doing wrong. We see these other founders globe-hopping, wor...
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MBA1546 3 Big Affiliate Marketing Mistakes to Avoid from 2020-06-11T05:01:08
We’re all for affiliate marketing. It’s one of the best ways to monetize your expertise, content, and following. It’s a fantastic passive(ish) revenue stream, whether you’re a full-time affiliat...
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MBA1545 Q&A Wednesday: I’m having a hard time with my market analysis. How do I get started? from 2020-06-10T05:01:21
Market research: you’re lost without it. But some markets are easier to research than others. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got one listener in a very niche industry, unsure of where to turn...
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MBA1544 How to Spend Your Weekend for a Better Week from 2020-06-09T05:01:15
We’ll never stop saying this: your rest is just as important to your business as your work. Like any good trainer will tell you about muscles, a business can only grow when recuperation is a pri...
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MBA1543 Must Read: The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Allen Iger from 2020-06-08T05:01:40
What can you learn from the big companies? Can any of the philosophies behind mega-companies like Disney help your small business? Yes. Robert Allen Iger climbed the ranks of the ultimate corpor...
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MBA1542 Charging Local Currency With Your Online Business + Free Ride Friday from 2020-06-05T05:01:44
It’s a global marketplace. Charge accordingly, or you’re leaving rupees on the table. Currency localization is way more than a convenience bonus. It’s a potentially game-changing tactic that can...
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MBA1541 Do Company Perks Work? from 2020-06-04T05:01:14
Is Google on to something? Those nap pods and free lunches must be worth the investment, right? Can the same perk-heavy approach work for smaller businesses? Today, we’ll explore the ROI of all ...
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MBA1540 Q&A Wednesdays: Should I open my shop doors with COVID restrictions? from 2020-06-03T05:01:44
This is math we’ve never had to do before. Trying to stay in the black during a pandemic involves a lot more than simple numbers. Navigating the rules, assessing the risks, and operating with on...
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MBA1539 Do You Need A Degree To Be a Successful Entrepreneur? from 2020-06-02T05:01
What’s a formal education really worth? Since this is The $100 MBA, you might expect us to say something along the lines of “not much.” But not necessarily. There are things you can only get in ...
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MBA1538 Guest Teacher–Matt Johnson–How To Use Podcast Interviews To Build Relationships. from 2020-06-01T05:01:15
Get on a podcast. Now. It doesn’t have to be this one. But the value of being heard on a good podcast goes way beyond the exposure and brand awareness you stand to gain. In fact, this week’s spe...
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MBA1537 4 Essential Purchases When Starting a Business + Free Ride Friday from 2020-05-29T05:01:53
Digital or physical, online or brick & mortar, every business needs a few things at the start. These are the non-negotiables, the 4 things that every single business can’t really funct...
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MBA1536 How To Build Your Network Despite a Pandemic from 2020-05-28T05:01:05
Being stuck in lockdown doesn’t have to stop you from networking. Even though we can’t go to conferences and the like, networking is still possible — and it’s still incredibly important. I...
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MBA1535 Q&A Wednesdays: Should I raise my prices during a pandemic? from 2020-05-27T05:01:18
Price hikes can be scary. Will you turn customers off? Will people feel betrayed or surprised — especially during a global crisis? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got one listener who can’t ge...
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MBA1534 4 Big Opportunities in 2020 from 2020-05-26T05:01:09
This year isn’t all bad. I mean, it’s bad. It’s awful. But if every crisis presents opportunities, the Year of COVID is no exception. Through pandemics, murder hornets, and whatever fate dreams ...
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MBA1533 Guest Teacher–Rich Allen–How to Explain How Your Business Works Using a Bike from 2020-05-25T05:01:24
Communication is everything when you’re leading a team. So how can you better explain why everyone’s work matters? With a bicycle. Rich Allen is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and consultant ...
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MBA1532 Google vs. Facebook Ads + Free Ride Friday from 2020-05-22T05:01:48
Digital advertising is suddenly a lot cheaper. But it’s no less confusing. When you’re deciding how and where to spend your advertising budget, it’s important to have a clear strategy. What are ...
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MBA1531 2020’s 5 Most Common Online Business Mistakes from 2020-05-21T05:01:23
Just getting started? Here’s what not to do. So far this year, we’ve seen various businesses make some of the same blunders. The mistakes aren’t just holding people back; they’re a mortal threat...
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MBA1530 Q&A Wednesdays: So many things to improve in my business. Which one first? from 2020-05-20T05:01:23
Analysis Paralysis: it’s that frozen feeling you get when there’s so much to do, you can’t do any of it. Sometimes, just knowing where to start is the first challenge, and the key that unl...
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MBA1529 When Should You Hire A Bookkeeper? from 2020-05-19T05:01:15
There’s only so much time and money. A bookkeeper can save you tons of both. Today, we’ll explain exactly what a bookkeeper does, and why one is so vital to your business after a certain point. ...
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MBA1528 Guest Teacher–Oli Bridge–How to Build Video Funnels for Your Business from 2020-05-18T05:01:27
How powerful is video? As a medium, it’s quickly gone from a marketing “maybe” to a “must.” Video can’t replace written content for every purpose, but used strategically (and created efficiently...
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MBA1527 Focus on The Things That Don’t Change + Free Ride Friday from 2020-05-15T05:01:12
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about innovation. Sometimes, understanding that which doesn’t change is just as important. Real long-term success requires a strategy that’s built around a few key pr...
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MBA1526 How to Get Great Customer Reviews Quickly from 2020-05-14T05:01:11
Your business needs good reviews. These days, people don’t buy a paperclip without seeing how many stars it got on Amazon. We live in the “social proof” era, where consumer opinions carry ...
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MBA1525 Q&A Wednesdays: Do I need an About Page if it’s just me and my EA? from 2020-05-13T05:01:22
Every business needs a website. But does every business need an “About” page? Yes. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who’s building their (very) small business website, and wonder...
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MBA1524 Add-Ons In Your Business The Right Way from 2020-05-12T05:01:11
Ever get annoyed when businesses try to tack on little upsells? What if we took a different approach, one that puts added value first and added revenue second? That’s a better way to appro...
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MBA1523 Must Read: Remote by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson from 2020-05-11T05:01:17
The book isn’t new, but the review is timely. This is the best guide to running a remote team available, from two guys who helped pioneer and popularize the concept. Fried and Hansson are the co...
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MBA1522 Set Up a Home Office on a Budget + Free Ride Friday from 2020-05-08T05:01:47
Our company has always been remote, and we’ve always worked from home. With millions suddenly forced to do business from the same building they live in, we figured a little advice on effec...
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MBA1521 First Steps In Setting Up a YouTube Channel from 2020-05-07T05:01:26
YouTube: ignore it at your peril. It’s the world’s second largest search engine, and its content often dominates the results of that other search engine. It’s a powerful marketing channel, as p...
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MBA1520 Q&A Wednesdays: I Want To Sell My Books. Do I need a Website? from 2020-05-06T05:01:06
Standing out as a writer is tough. Fortunately, you don’t necessarily have to shoot for the New York Times’ best-seller list. You just have to find your audience, and grow it. But for toda...
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MBA1519 How to Create a Demo Video for Your Product from 2020-05-05T05:01:27
No matter what you’re selling — product or service, physical or digital — a great video can be a marketing game-changer. Videos are an efficient way to get attention, get your message across, an...
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MBA1518 Guest Teacher–Angela Henderson–How To Use Human to Human Marketing In Your Business from 2020-05-04T05:01:37
You’ve heard of B2C and B2B. But H2H is still important, no matter what kind of business you run. Angela Henderson is a business coach, keynote speaker, and podcaster who helps women business ow...
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MBA1517 How To Move From Working In Your Business to Working On Your Business + Free Ride Friday from 2020-05-01T05:01:39
You’ve built a business. Congratulations! Now, it’s time to stop building it. Seriously. One trap entrepreneurs fall into is failing to take Marshall Goldsmith’s old advice: “What got you here w...
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MBA1516 How to Manage Support Coverage During Holidays from 2020-04-30T05:01:11
What happens to your company’s Customer Support during holidays? More importantly, what happens when it’s a holiday for some of your employees or customers, but not for others? It’s a glob...
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MBA1515 Q&A Wednesdays: I need to make some layoffs. Should I do it slowly or all at once? from 2020-04-29T05:01:11
If you’re anxious about letting employees go, you are not alone. Unemployment rates are at absurd levels, as company after company is forced into mass layoffs. Small businesses are no exception....
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MBA1514 Why Now Is The Best Time to Create More Content from 2020-04-28T05:01:46
Whether you blog or vlog, work in words or graphics, it’s time to turn the content machine up to 11. Like, now. It’s not just a way to pass the time while we’re all cooped up inside. For a...
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MBA1513 Must Read: Stillness Is The Key by Ryan Holiday from 2020-04-27T05:01:18
One of our favorite authors is back with another mindset-altering book we can’t wait to share with you. Ryan Holiday’s Stillness Is The Key is required reading for anyone looking to be their be...
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MBA1512 3 Must Do Online Security Tips + Free Ride Friday from 2020-04-24T05:01:52
Cybersecurity has never been more important, as COVID-19 forces more and more business online. As we learned from the Zoom debacle, leaving your business vulnerable can lead to some serious loss...
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MBA1511 Is Now a Bad Time To Sell a Business? from 2020-04-23T05:01:42
Maybe you were just getting ready to sell when COVID-19 hit. Maybe you’re thinking about getting out because of COVID-19. Either way, it’s a bit of a buyer’s market generally, so selling a busin...
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MBA1510 Q&A Wednesdays: How long should I plan for COVID-19 to affect my business? from 2020-04-22T05:01:09
This corona thing is gonna be with us for a while. The question is: how long is a while? More importantly, what can you do about it as an entrepreneur or small business owner? It’s Q&A Wedne...
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MBA1509 Things to Consider Before You Change Your Brand Name from 2020-04-21T05:01:55
Rebranding – is it worth the trouble? Sometimes, the answer is yes. But we have to stress the key word here: sometimes. Rebranding can be a lengthy, difficult, costly process that only moves you...
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MBA1508 Guest Teacher–Clay Staires–How to Create Repeat Business and Customer Service Experiences That Wow in the Digital Age from 2020-04-20T05:01:46
Customer service is your difference. It’s one of the best ways for a small business to stand out from competitors and build a loyal following. You don’t have the marketing and advertising budget...
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MBA1507 The Fastest Way To Sell Your Physical Products Online + Free Ride Friday from 2020-04-17T05:01:30
You sold merchandise IRL in a brick & mortar store or public marketplaces. Now you can’t. There is a way forward. Today, we’re not just discussing how to start selling your physical goods on...
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MBA1506 How to Use Content Swaps To Grow Your Audience from 2020-04-16T05:01:33
Sometimes, the best way to find your audience is to borrow someone else’s. Content swapping is a classic, tried-and-true method of growing your brand awareness. It’s so well-established, it does...
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MBA1505 Q&A Wednesdays: How do I balance quantity vs. quality and not get overwhelmed? from 2020-04-15T05:01:46
Not everyone is binging Netflix during this quarantine. As COVID-19 forces countless people to learn new ways of doing business, some companies and entrepreneurs are suddenly inundated with inqu...
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MBA1504 Should You Run Competitive Ads? from 2020-04-14T05:01:25
Online advertising is cheaper than ever. Cost-per-Click is down, and the whole world is moving their business to the web. It’s a very noisy Internet right now. Should you stand out from the comp...
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MBA1503 Must Read: The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham from 2020-04-13T05:01:39
As you might be able to tell by the title, this week’s Must-Read is, um…direct. That’s the best thing about it. Keith Cunningham’s The Road Less Stupid isn’t blunt for blunt’s sake. It strives t...
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MBA1502 Who to Partner with When Markets are Down + Free Ride Friday from 2020-04-10T05:01:52
COVID-19 is cratering the economy. But not everyone is losing business. Just ask Netflix, Amazon, or your local takeout place. Even if your business isn’t naturally quarantine-proof, you can sti...
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MBA1501 Lessons Learned from Vlogging Daily from 2020-04-09T05:01:57
He’s been stuck in the house for 14 days. At first, it seemed like an inconvenience. So he turned it into an opportunity. We just came back from some time abroad. During the COVID-19 crisis, tha...
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MBA1500 Q&A Wednesday: How do I sell a $10,000 program on a webinar? from 2020-04-08T05:01:07
Price doesn’t matter. Value does. When it comes to sales, the only thing that a high price changes is the amount of trust you have to build in order to convey the real value of the product. It m...
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MBA1499 How to Manage Your Cash Flow During a Crisis from 2020-04-07T05:01:29
For your business to be stable, your revenue stream needs a minimum level of predictability. That’s where smart, proactive cashflow management comes in. As a small business owner or entrepreneur...
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MBA1498 Guest Teacher: Brian Hamilton–How and Why To Use your Accountant for Much More Than Taxes from 2020-04-06T05:01
A qualified accountant is a clutch hire, no matter the size of your business. If a penny saved is a penny earned, a penny well-managed is just as valuable. CPA (Certified Public Accountants) don...
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MBA1497 How You Feel is How You Perform + Free Ride Friday from 2020-04-03T05:01:58
Nothing is “just business.” Feelings affect everything we do, no matter how calculated or logical we think business is. It’s time to stop trying to separate emotions from business, and ins...
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MBA1496 Lesson Learned From My Trip to Japan from 2020-04-02T05:01:53
Just before the corona-crisis descended, our intrepid co-founders Omar and Nicole headed to Japan for 10 days of decompression. It wasn’t a business trip, just pure travel for the fun of i...
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MBA1495 Q&A Wednesday: How do I shift my team to remote work? from 2020-04-01T05:01:11
Let’s tackle the most FAQ about business in the COVID-19 era. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners (actually, make that a ton of our listeners) is suddenly forced to run a team remot...
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MBA1494 How to Work From Home and Stay Sane from 2020-03-31T05:01:53
You knew this episode was coming. During the coronavirus pandemic, so many people suddenly have to work from home. When your kitchen table becomes your office, how can you keep from losing your ...
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MBA1493 Must Read: Walt Disney by Neal Gabler from 2020-03-30T05:01:14
Where does innovation come from? What about the greatest game-changers lets them see opportunities the rest of us miss? What is genius? Walt Disney is a perfect case study. Neal Gabler’s Walt Di...
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MBA1492 Are You Paying Too Much For Your VA? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-03-27T05:01:52
Virtual assistants can be invaluable – but exactly how valuable are they? Having a dedicated person to handle administrative tasks online is a massive advantage for small business owners. We’ve ...
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MBA1491 How Often Should You Offer Training To Your Team? from 2020-03-26T05:01:43
Professional development is key, no matter what you do. As a small business owner, how much of your team’s development is your responsibility? How much training, resources, and opportunities sho...
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MBA1490 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to have a dedicated server for my website? from 2020-03-25T05:01:44
Are you being served? Most of us use shared servers for our websites, at least at first. Whether you’re on WordPress, SquareSpace, Weebly, or another host, you’re probably sharing server space w...
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MBA1489 Hiring a Website Manager from 2020-03-24T05:01:03
Does someone need to take the wheel at your website? Stop right there: this is not an episode only for the technologically…disinclined. Your website doesn’t have to be a mess for you to co...
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MBA1488 Guest Teacher: Timothy Clark–How To Lead your Team Through The 4 Stages Of Psychological Safety from 2020-03-23T05:01:12
Are you getting the best from your team? If they’re not psychologically safe…probably not. In order to perform to their potential, employees have certain work environmental needs, aligned to com...
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MBA1487 How Stress Has Affected My Business + Free Ride Friday from 2020-03-20T05:01:12
This episode isn’t about your health. Well, it’s about that, too. But this is a business podcast, and here’s the bottom line: stress doesn’t only hurt your body and mind. It can destroy your bus...
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MBA1486 Lessons&Actions You Can Take When Googling Your Business from 2020-03-19T05:01:34
Ever Googled your own business? Sure you have. But what were you trying to accomplish? Today, we’re discussing how to use Google’s search results strategically. No, this isn’t exactly an S...
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MBA1485 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know if my business will succeed? from 2020-03-18T05:01:37
Nothing is guaranteed. But that doesn’t mean we can’t evaluate the viability of a business idea in advance, and give ourselves the best chance of success. But how? It’s like poker: while there a...
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MBA1484 3 Tough Lessons I’ve Learned in The Past 12 Months from 2020-03-17T05:01:44
This is how we screwed up. Every mistake carries the gift of a lesson. Learning those lessons makes those mistakes valuable — to you, and anyone who can learn from you. To get the most value out...
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MBA1483 Must Read: The 1% Solution for Work and Life by Tom Connellan from 2020-03-16T05:01:06
Are you stuck at “average?” This week’s Must-Read for entrepreneurs is all about making real change, one little bit at a time. Whether you’re not progressing enough, quickly enough, or at all, i...
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MBA1482 The Best Time to Send Your Email Newsletters + Free Ride Friday from 2020-03-13T05:01:52
Email is still the most important marketing channel you have. But your emails won’t do much for your business if no one is reading them. Part of getting those open, read, and click rates u...
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MBA1481 How to Use Automated Webinars to Sell Your Online Course from 2020-03-12T05:01:36
Ready to extend your reach way beyond your daily working hours? If you have a course to sell, there’s a method that can save you a ton of time and energy, all while bringing in passive leads and...
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MBA1480 Q&A Wednesday: How do I tell my lifetime members I need to charge them? from 2020-03-11T05:01:14
Lifetime memberships can be tricky, especially as your business grows. When something changes, how can you honor your long-standing arrangements without losing money? How can you change the term...
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MBA1479 How to Just Get Started With Your Business Today from 2020-03-10T05:01
Almost everyone has a cool idea for a business. Almost no one will actually do it. Will you? Today, we’ve got your first step. Do this one thing now, and you’ll be closer to actually starting yo...
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MBA1478 Guest Teacher: Graham Brown–How To Influence, Engage, And Create Change Through Storytelling from 2020-03-09T05:01:49
The best product doesn’t win. The product with the best story wins. Narrative is how we learn. More importantly, it’s how we’re convinced. Stories take a lesson, person, or product past the gate...
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MBA1477 Outsourcing Your Most Time Consuming Tasks + Free Ride Friday from 2020-03-06T05:01:48
Forget the dollar, the euro, the pound. The most valuable currency on Earth is time. So let’s get you more of it. Odds are, you’re doing things you don’t have to. These tasks are thieves, robbin...
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MBA1476 How To Use Newsjacking to Promote Your Business from 2020-03-05T05:01:07
Current events can produce more than anxiety. In fat, they might just be your secret marketing weapon. “Newsjacking” is a tried-and-true trick in which you tie your marketing to national and glo...
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MBA1475 Q&A Wednesday: How do I create an MVP for my physical product? from 2020-03-04T05:01:44
Always, always test the MVP – no matter what you’re selling. If you don’t know, the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is the first iteration of a product you can sell. It’s the barest-bones, cheapest...
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MBA1474 The Worst Time To Make Big Decisions from 2020-03-03T05:01:52
Sometimes, it’s not how you make decisions, but when. When you’re faced with a major choice, with significant stakes on the line, you have to make sure of one thing before you decide. You have t...
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MBA1473 Must Read: Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr. Spencer Johnson from 2020-03-02T05:01:10
Still thinking about starting a business? Stop. This week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs is a classic. It’s a short, simple analogy that our intrepid host Omar first got as a gift from an ol...
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MBA1472 Are You Confusing Your Customers? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-02-28T05:01:03
Marketing only has a few unbreakable rules. One of them is to never overwhelm the prospect with too much information. Confusion is kryptonite for sales. But it can be incredibly hard to know whe...
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MBA1471 Quality vs Deadlines: When to Choose What from 2020-02-27T05:01:14
What matters most: quality, or fulfillment? What disappoints customers more: failure to deliver on time, or substandard performance? Meeting deadlines and maxing out quality can be opposing goal...
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MBA1470 Q&A Wednesday: I never hit my goals. Am I setting them too high? from 2020-02-26T05:01:42
We all want to reach our goals. But where do we set them? How do we know which goals are realistic, and which are just setting us up for failure? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener...
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MBA1469 How Many Support Agents Do You Need? from 2020-02-25T05:01:36
At our software company, we pride ourselves on customer support. We differentiate ourselves with it, and always have. It’s kind of our thing. So we weren’t surprised to field several questions a...
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MBA1468 Guest Teacher: Chris Meroff–How To Develop A Company Culture That Fulfills Every Employee from 2020-02-24T05:01:15
Company culture isn’t something we always think about. And when we do, it’s often…after-thinking. But it matters. If you don’t intentionally build a culture, that lack of intention becomes...
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MBA1467 My 3 Biggest Takeaways from Funnel Hacking Live + Free Ride Friday from 2020-02-21T05:01:04
If you haven’t heard of ClickFunnels, you will. The company’s massive conference, Funnel Hacking Live, is like Coachella for marketing nerds. The energy is huge, the excitement is palpable, and...
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MBA1466 Simplify Your Marketing Efforts from 2020-02-20T05:01:17
Keep. It. Simple. The problem entrepreneurs often have with marketing is totally overcomplicating it. Too many channels, too much content, and no idea what’s working and what’s not. It’s time to...
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MBA1465 Q&A Wednesday: How often should I raise my rates? from 2020-02-19T05:01:05
Did you forget to raise your rates again? You’re not the only one. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a business coach who hasn’t raised prices in years. Whether you’re a coach, a freelancer,...
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MBA1464 Are You Willing to Redo It All? from 2020-02-18T05:01:01
Get back in the saddle — even if you never fell out. Sometimes, we put our whole selves into building a business or product, only to watch it bomb. That’s normal. In fact, that’s good. Failure i...
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MBA1463 Must Read: The Five Minute Journal by Alex Iconn from 2020-02-17T05:01:11
This week, you’re writing the Must-Read book. We couldn’t resist. After using The Five Minute Journal by Alex Iconn for a while, we just had to recommend it — even if it’s not a “book” per se. I...
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MBA1462 3 Key Ingredients to a Successful Facebook Group + Free Ride Friday from 2020-02-14T05:01:27
Facebook groups can go really well, or really badly. They can increase engagement and loyalty, or they can embarrass you. They can drive growth, or they can hurt your reputation in the space. Le...
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MBA1461 The Only 3 Ways You Can Differentiate and Compete from 2020-02-13T05:01:46
That’s right: we said “only.” In our considerable experience, we’ve only found 3 ways to make our business stand out. In fact, we’ve only seen other businesses stand out in one of these 3 ways. ...
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MBA1460 Q&A Wednesday: Will I put off customers if I share my political and religious views? from 2020-02-12T05:01:45
We live in a golden age of political bipartisanship, religious tolerance, and cooperation among people of diverse viewpoints. Just kidding, we live in a never-ending mosh pit of political and so...
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MBA1459 How Amazon Can Help You Create Your Next Product from 2020-02-11T05:01:53
There’s a ridiculously valuable, totally free resource you’re not using. It has all the information you need to target an audience, build them the perfect product, and stand out in your space. T...
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MBA1458 Guest Teacher: Grant Baldwin–How To Find&Book Speaking Gigs from 2020-02-10T05:01:13
Have you started speaking yet? You don’t have to be Tony Robbins to use the power of public speaking to grow your business. Even if you don’t plan to make a living off your speeches, you can bu...
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MBA1457 How to Meet Industry Leaders with Dinners + Free Ride Friday from 2020-02-07T05:01:44
Who do you wish you could get to know? They say the fastest way to an entrepreneur’s heart… Ok, no one says that. But one meal can have a massive impact on your future, if you plan it right. Hos...
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MBA1456 Should You Sell a White Labeled Product? from 2020-02-06T05:01:05
Who says you have to build a product to build a business? “White Label” products let you market and sell someone else’s creation, under your own brand. It’s a tempting alternative for entreprene...
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MBA1455 Q&A Wednesday: How do I deal with a customer that threatens me? from 2020-02-05T05:01:18
Online bullying: it isn’t just for middle schoolers. Every business will eventually have a customer who turns rabid, threatening to blast your company all over the Internet if you don’t cave to ...
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MBA1454 Does Sponsoring a An Online Summit Work? from 2020-02-04T05:01:02
Conferences were always going to go digital. Enter the online summit, a virtual gathering of industry pros that might offer the same (or similar) benefits to the analog version. These summits a...
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MBA1453 Must Read: Barking Up The Wrong Tree by Eric Barker from 2020-02-03T05:01:23
Conventional wisdom: how wise is it? That’s the question Eric Barker asks in Barking Up The Wrong Tree, a super-entertaining challenge to everything you thought you knew about business. In...
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MBA1452 Should You Hire Friends and Family of Team Members? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-01-31T05:01:36
Hiring the best employees is no easy task. That task is further complicated when the perfect fit happens to be the relative, friend, or significant other of someone on your team. Trust me, we’ve...
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MBA1451 4 Low Cost Ways to Gather Customer Feedback from 2020-01-30T05:01:55
Customer feedback is like fertilizer for your business growth. Way too many entrepreneurs try to “figure out” what would appeal to customers, when a smarter solution is there all along: ju...
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MBA1450 Q&A Wednesday: Should I refund customers past the refund deadline? from 2020-01-29T05:01:22
Almost every business goes through this: you set a refund policy, and a customer violates it — but they still want their money back. The terms were clear, but the customer isn’t. Or they are, bu...
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MBA1449 What Exactly Is a Funnel? (and How to Build One) from 2020-01-28T05:01:43
It’s something every marketer studies endlessly. If you’re in business, you’ve heard of it by now: the “funnel.” There’s a good reason this concept is so common. Understanding the funnel and app...
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MBA1448 Guest Teacher: Kim Speed–How to turn your clients into your greatest sales team from 2020-01-27T05:01:09
There is no better salesperson than someone who doesn’t work for you. Think about how you decide to purchase something. While marketers, advertisers, and actual sales people have a goal in mind,...
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MBA1447 How Much Money Do You Need To Start a Podcast? + Free Ride Friday from 2020-01-24T05:01:53
What does a podcast cost? It’s a good question, and one you should definitely ask before you get on the mic. The good news is that it’s more affordable than ever to produce a decent quality, com...
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MBA1446 The Best Time To Start A Business from 2020-01-23T05:01:31
What are you waiting for? No, seriously. What should you wait for before starting a business? One of the first, biggest hurdles new entrepreneurs face is taking the first step into the game. Yo...
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MBA1445 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to also buy the .net and .co for my domain? from 2020-01-22T05:01:06
Every business needs a website, and therefore a good domain name. But do you need all the domains with that name? Good question. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know if you sho...
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MBA1444 How To Minimize Stress When Traveling For Business from 2020-01-21T05:01:08
Business travel got you stressed out, tired, and feeling low? It’s not just you. Traveling for work can absolutely suck. The airports, the baggage, the time zones, the bad food, and a million ot...
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MBA1443 Must Read: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell from 2020-01-20T05:01:07
We’re not good at understanding each other. And that’s bad for business. Malcolm Gladwell has made a massive career out of noticing — patterns, syndromes, common social threads. He’s sold millio...
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MBA1442 3 Simple Ideas To Improve Your Customer Service + Free Ride Friday from 2020-01-17T05:01:06
Customer service: the forgotten weapon. The power move. The brand-defining differentiator that sets you apart from the competition. The secret to long-term customer retention and increased CLTV ...
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MBA1441 How To Feel Good About Your Decisions from 2020-01-16T05:01:24
Second-guessing: some would say it’s a sign of healthy skepticism. But if it becomes a habit, it’s fatal to entrepreneurs. When you run your own business, you are constantly faced with high-pres...
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MBA1440 Q&A Wednesday: What’s the biggest difference between a content business and a software business? from 2020-01-15T05:01:48
Content business vs. software business: which is right for you? Today’s episode is a good place to start answering that question. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener understan...
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MBA1439 How Do Your Customers Decide to Buy? from 2020-01-14T05:01:47
To get more wins, study the ones you have. The “buyer’s journey” is a much-studied topic that CRM (Customer Relationship Management) experts have spilled thousands of gallons of digital ink on. ...
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MBA1438 Guest Teacher: Dr. Cindy McGovern–How a Simple“THANK YOU”Can Make You a Better Leader from 2020-01-13T05:01:42
Thank you. Was that so hard? Actually, effective gratitude is more than just stringing two words together. It’s something today’s special guest teacher, Dr. Cindy McGovern calls a “lost art” — t...
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MBA1437 Lessons Learned From a 1:1 with Every Team Member + Free Ride Friday from 2020-01-10T05:01:28
What do your employees really think? It can be hard to find out. People are naturally more reserved in meetings, and can feel “evaluated” or cornered if asked too much in front of others. That’s...
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MBA1436 Sharing Your Long Term Strategic Plan With Your Team from 2020-01-09T05:01:03
You and your team: are you in it together? Recently, we made a significant decision. We decided to share our biggest, longest-term, most ambitious goals with our entire team — every single emplo...
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MBA1435 Q&A Wednesday: How can I successfully pre-launch an online business? from 2020-01-08T05:01:18
Prepare for launch! Actually, scratch that. We need to start even further ahead, with a pre-launch strategy. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is wondering how to maximize their launch by...
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MBA1434 Do You Need to Work More Than 40 Hours a Week to Be Successful? from 2020-01-07T05:01:19
Is hustling effective? Does more work mean more results? Maybe not. Today, we’re discussing the math on work hours. While it might seem logical to assume that more work = more success, that appr...
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MBA1433 Must Read: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss from 2020-01-06T05:01:56
Sometimes, abandoning logic is the most logical decision. That’s the (somewhat controversial) premise of this week’s Must-Read book, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss. While it’s tempting...
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MBA1432 Paid Marketing Ideas for Under $300 + Free Ride Friday from 2020-01-03T05:01:04
What kind of growth can you get for $300? The answer might surprise you, but only if you’re willing to experiment. If your marketing budget isn’t exactly…flush, but you need a nice boost,...
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MBA1431 What Will Stop You From Making 2020 a Success from 2020-01-02T05:01:37
This is your year…unless it isn’t. We all hit January wide-eyed and full of big plans. But why do some entrepreneurs hit the goals they set, while others don’t? Why do some businesses actu...
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MBA1430 Q&A Wednesday: Not enough cashflow to pay my cofounder a salary. Should I buy him out? from 2020-01-01T05:01:47
Your co-founder wants in. You need them out. This is awkward. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a doozy. One listener co-founded a business a while back, but the co-founder in question took ...
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MBA1429 Why You Should or Shouldn’t Change Your Brand Name from 2019-12-31T05:01:36
To rebrand or not to rebrand? That is the question. Today, anyway. If you feel like you chose the wrong name for your business, or something about your business name is holding you back, it migh...
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MBA1428 Guest Teacher: Kenneth Aldrich–How to Create an Entrepreneurial Mindset from 2019-12-30T05:01:24
Skills don’t matter, without the right mindset. There’s a ton of advice out there about what to do if you want to start and run a business. But there’s not enough about how to be, mentally and e...
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MBA1427 5 Takeaways From SaaStock Aus 2019 + Free Ride Friday from 2019-12-27T05:01:31
SaaStock rocked — and we brought back some lessons for you. This annual convention for SaaS (Software as a Service) businesses is a magnet for startups, freelancers, thought leaders, and entrepr...
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MBA1426 How To Perform a SWOT Analysis&Stay Ahead of Challenges from 2019-12-26T05:01:58
SWOTing: it’s not something you do to flies. It’s a simple but powerful exercise anyone can use to refocus their business and plan for whatever comes next. A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportu...
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MBA1425 Q&A Wednesday: I’m exhausted all the time. What do I do? from 2019-12-25T05:01:20
Business draining you? Feeling exhausted? You’re not alone. But you have to fix it. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is simply out of gas. The freedom of entrepreneurship has a cost, and...
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MBA1424 Improving Your About Page from 2019-12-24T05:01:33
You’re missing a huge marketing opportunity. That’s the case for most entrepreneurs with a business website, at least. Statistically, the “About” page is one of the most visited pages on a given...
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MBA1423 Must Read: What You Do Is Who You Are by Ben Horowitz from 2019-12-23T05:01:16
What is company culture, why does it matter, and how can you build it? The answers to that and more come from one of Omar’s favorite business books ever: What You Do Is Who You Are by Ben Horowi...
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MBA1422 Why Online Courses Fail + Free Ride Friday from 2019-12-20T05:01:54
Online courses: more popular than ever. A great source of revenue. A perfect way to monetize your expertise or passion. And yet… So many courses bomb. For every course that thrills its students ...
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MBA1421 Why and How to Plan All of 2020 Today from 2019-12-19T05:01:56
2020 starts now. I know the ball hasn’t dropped yet, but if you want certain things to happen next year, it’s already time to take the first step. It’s time to plan out your entire year, right n...
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MBA1420 Q&A Wednesday: Do I close for the holidays and give my team time off? from 2019-12-18T05:01:30
It’s that time of year. We don’t all celebrate the same way — or at all — but “the holidays” are a reality of business. Crucially, the holidays mean that your team will have personal and family ...
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MBA1419 Ideas You Can Steal From Elon and The Tesla Cybertruck from 2019-12-17T05:01:49
Ever seen a win that — at first — looks like a fail? Elon Musk is the king of confounding expectations. When he unveiled Tesla’s take on the good ol’ ‘Merican truck, he did what he does best: su...
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MBA1418 Guest Teacher: Ashley Micciche–How To Value Your Business in 30 Minutes For Free from 2019-12-16T05:01:11
What’s your business worth? Even if you’re nowhere near selling your business, it’s important to know. And thanks to today’s special guest teacher, it doesn’t take long to find out. Ashley Micci...
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MBA1417 Low Cost Team Retreat Options + Free Ride Friday from 2019-12-13T05:01:55
Let’s start here: a retreat is not a frivolous expense. For teams of all sizes, a retreat can have an incredible, valuable effect on motivation, cohesion, and productivity. It’s the definition o...
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MBA1416 Building a Chrome Extension Business from 2019-12-12T05:01:14
There’s apps — and then there’s Chrome extensions. It’s a fantastic, emerging niche-among-niches. As Chrome becomes an ever more popular browser, the need for the Chromified version of this or t...
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MBA1415 Q&A Wednesday: How do I find a great business coach? from 2019-12-11T05:01:11
The first sign that you’re really serious about moving your business forward? You’re ready to hire a coach. A successful entrepreneur is two things: brave enough to try on their own, and smart e...
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MBA1414 4 Business Expenses You Should Never Go Cheap On from 2019-12-10T05:01:58
Yes, we all want our startups to be lean. Profit first, we always say. But like any fundamental truth, there’s an equal and opposite consideration you should never forget: You get what you pay f...
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MBA1413 Must Read: Built To Last by Jim Collins from 2019-12-09T05:01:15
The 90’s gave us a few classics: Nevermind, Clueless, flannel in general. But for entrepreneurs, one classic work defined a new approach to business and echoed into the next century — even as th...
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MBA1412 Have a Team But Still Overwhelmed? How To Assign Ownership + Free Ride Friday from 2019-12-06T05:01:14
You’ve made the hires. You’ve got a great team ready to rock. So why are you still overworked? One of the trickier aspects of leading a growing business is handing off responsibility to new team...
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MBA1411 My Top 3 Vacations for Entrepreneurs from 2019-12-05T05:01:58
Everyone needs a break: especially entrepreneurs. This isn’t an episode that tells you where to go. This all about the types of vacations that are most restful, useful, and valuable for independ...
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MBA1410 Q&A Wednesday: How do I stay on top of my email with everything else I need to do? from 2019-12-04T05:01:23
We’ve all had the sensation: Inbox Dread. The knowledge that you’re so behind on emails, the list of black, bolded “unreads” will just be too much to bear. How can you dig out of email ove...
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MBA1409 My Top 5 Books for 2019 from 2019-12-03T05:01:31
If you know our intrepid host Omar, you know he’s a reader. Omar plows through over 50 books each year, searching for those golden lessons that resonate and have a real impact. That’s because he...
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MBA1408 Guest Teacher: Suzanne Chadwick–How To Create a Stand-Out Brand Experience from 2019-12-02T05:01:16
The market is a crowded place. One of the first hurdles new entrepreneurs struggle with is the old classic: how the heck do you stand out? Fortunately, we’ve got an expert in just that. Suzanne ...
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MBA1407 Where to Start When You Have No Ideas + Free Ride Friday from 2019-11-29T05:01:45
You know you want to start a business. But that’s about all you know. You’re not alone! So many people think that entrepreneurs start by having some grand product idea, but that’s rarely the cas...
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MBA1406 3 Golden Rules When Starting a Software Company from 2019-11-28T05:01:29
Ready to start a software company? These are the most important things we learned from building ours! It took time to learn them. It took a lot of trial, and no small amount of error. Software a...
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MBA1405 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get a better work/life balance? from 2019-11-27T05:01:33
Entrepreneurs are in a tough spot. We take on tremendous responsibility to improve our lives, but sometimes it comes at the expense of our lives. We know that a happy, healthy entrepreneur...
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MBA1404 How To Manage a Bad Day from 2019-11-26T05:01:02
Bad days will happen. What matters is how you respond. Our intrepid host, Omar, is no stranger to rough days at work. He’s learned how to feel it coming; the insurmountable To-Do list, the shift...
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MBA1403 Must Read: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson from 2019-11-25T05:01:09
It starts with posture. Jordan Peterson is a controversial figure, ever since he left academia and touched many a nerve with his hugely successful self-help career. His landmark book, 12 R...
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MBA1402 Is Growing Your Business Pages on Social Media Still Important? + Free Ride Friday from 2019-11-22T05:01:05
Social media is a fickle thing. One year it’s the key to your business, the next year all your “likes” don’t translate to a dime in sales. The social media Powers That Be (that’s Facebook, Insta...
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MBA1401 How to Start Getting on Stages from 2019-11-21T05:01:38
So you’re ready to speak in public. Kudos. Public speaking — especially at industry conferences — can be a massive brand-builder. It can turbo-charge your networking. It’s not for everyone, but ...
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MBA1400 Q&A Wednesday: Why is my website not getting any traffic? from 2019-11-20T05:01:46
It’s an SEO emergency! It’s the first big, scary challenge that many entrepreneurs face: how the heck to get people to your website. There are literally hundreds of millions of websites out ther...
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MBA1399 Should You Write a Book in 2020? from 2019-11-19T05:01:57
“You should write a book.” “I could write a book.” “One day I’ll write a book.” We’ve all had the thought, the suggestion, even the plan. But as a marketing strategy, is it smart? Are books stil...
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MBA1398 Guest Interview: Ramit Sethi–Creating Your Rich Life from 2019-11-18T05:01:31
What do personal finance, entrepreneurship, “money dials,” and the importance of fitness have in common? Answer: Ramit Sethi. If you’re a regular listener, you know our intrepid host, Omar, read...
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MBA1397 4 Ways to Turn Your Business Around + Free Ride Friday from 2019-11-15T05:01:27
The best part about failing? It’s an opportunity to try something bold. If your business isn’t making it, you shouldn’t give up too soon. But you also shouldn’t keep trying the same strategies t...
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MBA1396 What Is NPS, and How Can It Improve Your Customer Retention? from 2019-11-14T05:01:58
What’s your NPS? If you don’t know, you need to find out. Your “Net Promoter Score,” or NPS, is a simple but super-powerful metric for measuring…well, love. Based on a single-question surv...
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MBA1395 Q&A Wednesday: My churn is out of control. How do I reduce churn ASAP? from 2019-11-13T05:01:54
Don’t just look at growth. Look at churn. If the latter outpaces the former, you have a huge problem. Churn destroys businesses, even ones that grow at a decent pace. If you don’t already ...
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MBA1394 Why Knowing Your Buyer’s Journey Is So Important from 2019-11-12T05:01:19
Sometimes, we forget to focus on the customers we already have. Your “buyer’s journey,” the steps your customers took from stranger to lead to revenue source, is crucial to keeping your business...
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MBA1393 Guest Teacher: Jonathan Slain–How to Look Forward to the Next Recession from 2019-11-11T05:01:44
A recession is coming. That’s a fact. How do we know? Because a recession is always coming. Business is cyclical, and smart entrepreneurs don’t hope against economic downturns — they prepare for...
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MBA1392 What Does Growing Too Fast Look Like? + Free Ride Friday from 2019-11-08T05:01:38
Catastrophic success is real — and dangerous. Unchecked growth has the same effect on a business as it does on a body: it overloads the systems and puts you at risk for collapse. Yes, growth is ...
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MBA1391 Great Bonus Ideas For Your Offer from 2019-11-07T05:01:29
Sometimes, you’ve gotta sweeten the deal. But like literal sweeteners, bonuses have to be applied strategically. Today, we discuss how free swag, extra content, and other bonuses can move the ne...
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MBA1390 Q&A Wednesday: My employee is asking for a HUGE raise. What do I do? from 2019-11-06T05:01:46
Do you know what your employees are worth? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners has a valuable employee with an inconvenient request: a 40 (yes, 40) percent increase in salary....
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MBA1389 Recording Content While Traveling from 2019-11-05T05:01:42
Travel can be a great part of entrepreneurship. It can also hurt your content production — but only if you let it. You don’t have to choose between travel and content productivity. Whether you n...
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MBA1388 Must Read: Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink from 2019-11-04T05:01:59
Discipline isn’t scary. That’s a core belief of former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, and the central message of his latest book, Discipline Equals Freedom. Willink has experienced the toughest kind o...
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MBA1387 The Dangers of Free + Free Ride Friday from 2019-11-01T05:01:19
“Free” can really cost you. If you’re giving away too much, it’s not just hurting your bottom line. It’s hurting your future chances of success by building an expectation you can’t escape. It’s ...
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MBA1386 How to Fight and Beat Your Impostor Syndrome from 2019-10-31T05:01:59
You can do this. You are doing this. And it’s not a mistake. Impostor syndrome affects almost everyone, but it’s especially vicious among entrepreneurs. Because we’re off the beaten path, making...
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MBA1385 Q&A Wednesday: What businesses can I start without funding? from 2019-10-30T05:01:53
No rich parents or angel investors? You can still start a business. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know what kinds of businesses you can start without a dime in funding. Well,...
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MBA1384 4 Simple Health Hacks That Will Improve Your Productivity from 2019-10-29T05:01:34
Tired? Sluggish? Over it? Here’s the thing about your health: not only is it more important than your business, it’s also crucial to your business. Unhealthy, fatigued, tired entrepreneurs simpl...
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MBA1383 Guest Teacher: Tom Cronin–How to Handle Stress and Work in Peace from 2019-10-28T05:01:37
Stress hurts. That’s not a complaint; it’s a fact. Excessive mental and emotional stress — the kind that seems to permeate modern life and business — hurts you, and your business. It diminishes ...
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MBA1382 How Much Do You Really Need To Retire? + Free Ride Friday from 2019-10-25T05:01:37
Let’s talk about the endgame. No, not the vaguely disappointing superhero movie. We mean your ultimate, ultimate goal, your plan for the time period after you’ve made it in business, and are rea...
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MBA1381 Hotels vs AirBnB for Business Travel from 2019-10-24T05:01:58
Travel: it’s one of the perks of entrepreneurship. But when your accommodations feel less like home and more like hassle, travel can quickly become a chore. Which brings us to a classic question...
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MBA1380 Q&A Wednesday: I sell physical goods. How would webinars work for my business? from 2019-10-23T05:01:38
Think digital marketing is only for digital products? Come on now. Webinars work. We’re not saying that because we run a webinar software company, WebinarNinja (ok, we’re not only saying that be...
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MBA1379 Why Pay Less When You Can Pay More from 2019-10-22T05:01:15
No, today’s title is not a typo. It’s a famous quote from marketer Dan Kennedy, whose understanding of value — and how to communicate it — made him one of the most successful copywriters e...
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MBA1378 Must Read: The Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt from 2019-10-21T05:01:48
What’s a great coach worth? Bill Campbell was a legend among legends. From coaching football to coaching the likes of Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos, Campbell’s ability to get the absolute best out o...
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MBA1377 Does Business Get Easier as You Grow? + Free Ride Friday from 2019-10-18T05:01:12
Spoiler alert. It doesn’t get better — but you do. If you’re an entrepreneur suffering from early-stage burnout, you may be asking yourself if this gets any easier. It’s an understandable questi...
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MBA1376 3 Ways to Market Your Business with Podcasts from 2019-10-17T05:01:22
We are living in the Podcast Era — and smart marketers know it. We recently spoke at the Click Engage Convert digital marketing conference in Melbourne, and couldn’t wait to explain how podcasti...
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MBA1375 Q&A Wednesday: Where should I start with running Facebook ads? from 2019-10-16T05:01:40
You’ve heard that Facebook ads work. You’ve also heard they can be expensive, time-consuming, and hard to understand. Well, you heard right. But that doesn’t mean you can’t figure Facebook adver...
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MBA1374 Creating Your Presentation Slides For a Conference Talk from 2019-10-15T05:01:48
Got stage time at a conference? It’s time to perfect your deck. If you’ve ever spoken at a conference, you know that the right slideshow can make all the difference. But too many people think th...
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MBA1373 Guest Teacher: Trivinia Barber–How to Create Business Momentum with Virtual Teams from 2019-10-14T05:01:06
Can’t get your business ball rolling? Maybe you need a (virtual) hand. A little help can mean the difference between staying on your current plateau and leveling up. In the early phases of build...
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MBA1372 Negativity Detox For You and Your Business + Free Ride Friday from 2019-10-11T05:01
Negativity kills businesses (among other things). Negative, unhappy entrepreneurs are rarely successful. Negative, unhappy teams are rarely productive. The downsides to the downside are endless....
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MBA1371 The Do’s and Don’ts of Comparison Pages from 2019-10-10T05:01:23
Comparison pages cut right to the point, showing why your product is better than the competition’s. But are they always effective? Spoiler alert: no, they’re not. Unless you know what you’...
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MBA1370 Q&A Wednesday: What should I spend my marketing budget on? from 2019-10-09T05:01:35
You’ve only got so much money to spend on marketing. How do you get the best ROI? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener figure out how to prioritize their marketing needs. Makin...
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MBA1369 What Exactly Is Great Service? from 2019-10-08T05:01:32
More and more, customer service is key to any business’s sustainability. Things are different now. As business niches down and democratizes, consumers simply expect more: more personal attention...
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MBA1368 Must Read: Extreme Revenue Growth by Victor Cheng from 2019-10-07T05:01:59
How can you create revenue momentum? If you’re ready to watch your revenue growth snowball, you need to have the right systems in place from Day One. That’s the subject of this week’s very reada...
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MBA1367 4 Print Marketing Tips To Save You Money + Free Ride Friday from 2019-10-04T05:01:54
Good ol’ fashioned print marketing: it still exists, even for digital entrepreneurs like us. Unfortunately, it hasn’t gotten any cheaper. Anyone who’s ever purchased an ink cartridge knows...
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MBA1366 5 Marketing Blogs You Should Be Reading from 2019-10-03T05:01:40
Never stop learning. Part of being a successful entrepreneur is keeping up on the latest ways to be better at…well, everything. But especially marketing. Of course, there’s a ton of conten...
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MBA1365 Q&A Wednesday: I can’t find a payment processor for a Nigeria-based business. Help? from 2019-10-02T05:01:30
We keep hearing it’s a global marketplace out there. Unfortunately, not all of the globe has access to the same resources and services that make entrepreneurship possible. What’s an intern...
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MBA1364 How To Compete In a Highly Competitive Market from 2019-10-01T05:01:28
There’s a ton of competition for you, but you’re ready to play anyway. So how do you win? If you’re diving into a crowded, highly competitive market (think fitness coaching or social media app d...
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MBA1363 Guest Teacher: Steve Kaufmann–How To Learn A New Language from 2019-09-30T05:01:03
Every entrepreneur has a toolkit. Adding to that toolkit adds to your potential. There’s one tool that’s undeniably valuable, and can instantly multiply your reach: speaking another langua...
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MBA1362 3 Things You Can Learn From Netflix as a Business + Free Ride Friday from 2019-09-27T05:01:51
Netflix…am I right? I mean, they did it. They really did it. Netflix took a perfectly un-disrupted industry (movie rentals) and coolly demolished a corporate behemoth (remember Blockbuster...
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MBA1361 Why Every Company Is Becoming a Media Company from 2019-09-26T05:01:53
Billboards just won’t cut it anymore. Today, it seems like every kind of company is investing in media: everything from books to series to full-on films, all for marketing purposes. Is it a wise...
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MBA1360 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to have a registered business as a solopreneur? from 2019-09-25T05:01:55
Where’s the line between you and your business? Legally speaking, it’s a question worth asking. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener decide when it’s time to register a busines...
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MBA1359 How To Form A Leave Policy That Works For Your Business from 2019-09-24T05:01:57
We all need a break. That includes your employees. As your team grows, it’s inevitable that your team members will ask for some downtime. For that reason, it’s important to have a set policy in ...
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MBA1358 Must Read: Shape Up by Ryan Singer from 2019-09-23T05:01:59
How did they do it? It’s a question entrepreneurs ask about other successful startups all the time. Very rarely do we get a full, honest answer. Even more rarely do we get an answer that’s compl...
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MBA1357 3 Big Things I Learned From Customer Interviews + Free Ride Friday from 2019-09-20T05:01:44
Market researchers obsess over figuring out what customers want. We have our own method. We just ask them. Customer interviews are an underutilized strategy that can cut right to the heart of pr...
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MBA1356 Grandfathering Your Customers, Revisited from 2019-09-19T05:01:47
We all love our customers — especially the ones who first bought our products and helped us build the foundation of our business. But “grandfathering,” the policy of keeping prices eternally low...
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MBA1355 Q&A Wednesday: How do I learn to say no? from 2019-09-18T05:01:50
Enough already! When you’re new to business, it can feel impossible to turn anything, or anyone, down. But if you’re not careful, you can “yes” yourself into a total productivity breakdown — lea...
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MBA1354 Should You Hire a Marketing Agency or Hire In-House? from 2019-09-17T05:01:53
Marketing: should you hire out, or hire in? It’s kind of like deciding whether to cook or call for takeout. On the one hand, you have ease, convenience, and the experience of specialists. On the...
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MBA1353 Must Read: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg from 2019-09-16T05:01:55
What are you worth? That’s the essential question of this week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs, Bob Burg’s The Go-Giver. It’s a book that’s simple, highly readable, digestible, and fun. But t...
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MBA1352 Are You Doing Your Job as CEO? + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-09-13T05:01:36
What’s a leader’s job? As our business grows, we can find ourselves plateauing. That’s because a business founder has to make a difficult transition: at first, you’re the person responsible for ...
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MBA1351 Does Your Offer Address the Biggest Pain Point? from 2019-09-12T05:01:39
Before you try to sell, ask yourself: what’s the point? All products, and all marketing, should address the pain point. It’s about being customer-centric. Customers will choose your business if ...
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MBA1350 Q&A Wednesday: How do you deal with cold email pitches? from 2019-09-11T05:01:42
It’s gonna happen. If you make even a modest name for yourself in business or media, your inbox will become a very crowded place. Potential investors, partners, and guest writers and speak...
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MBA1349 Should You Build Your Website with Webflow? from 2019-09-10T05:01:44
What’s the right website hosting platform for you business? There’s no shortage of options. Recently, we pondered whether Webflow would be a better fit for certain businesses, including ours. Om...
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MBA1348 Guest Teacher: Nir Eyal- How to become Indistractable from 2019-09-09T05:01:47
Every one of your goals depends on mastering one skill: what we normally call “focus.” Nir Eyal thinks of it a little differently. He knows that cutting out distractions and getting in the zone ...
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MBA1347 Is it Better To Be The Best at One Thing or Good at Many? + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-09-06T05:01:37
Who wins in business: the jack of all trades, or the master of one? It’s one of the most important questions an entrepreneur can ask about their business. Should your product be defined by versa...
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MBA1346 4 Essentials When Hiring a Developer from 2019-09-05T05:01:40
What makes a good developer? More importantly, how can you find one? If you’re building an app, a website, or any other kind of digital product, your business is only as good as your devs. We kn...
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MBA1345 Q&A Wednesday: Is my blog working? How do I know? from 2019-09-04T05:01:42
If your content isn’t marketing, you’re not content marketing. Blogs are fun to write, and valuable for your audience. But if they aren’t converting, they’re worth bupkus to your business....
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MBA1344 How to Create Momentum in Your Business from 2019-09-03T05:01:46
We all want to move our business forward. But true success means reaching a point where your business moves itself forward. That’s momentum, and that’s the topic of today’s episode. At som...
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MBA1343 Must Read: Explosive Growth by Cliff Lerner from 2019-09-02T05:01:48
How do people make it in business? Every once in a while, a successful entrepreneur writes a book that helps answer that question. Explosive Growth has a title that sounds like it’s a bit much, ...
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MBA1342 How To Use Podcasting To Make More B2B Sales + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-08-30T05:01:38
Most people think of podcasting as more of a B2C thing, reaching out to a wide audience of consumers to establish your reputation. But we’ve got a secret: podcasts are incredible marketing...
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MBA1341 How to Have a Free Plan Alternative That Won’t Cost You Money from 2019-08-29T05:01:41
Thinking about offering a free version of your service? Do the math first. A free plan for your recurring payment/subscription model can be an incredible marketing and sales tool. Just ask Googl...
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MBA1340 Q&A Wednesday: How can I convince a customer they don’t need a refund? from 2019-08-28T05:01:44
Refund requests happen. They’re unavoidable. But how you respond can make all the difference in the success of your business. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener learn how to ...
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MBA1339 Not Enough Time? How To Add More Hours to Your Day. from 2019-08-27T05:01:47
So. Little. Time. It’s every entrepreneur’s curse. But there might be more time than you think — if you know how to manage it properly. We all wish there were more than 24 hours in a day, and we...
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MBA1338 Guest Teacher: Ali Smith- Tips to Avoid A Trademark‘War of Words’ from 2019-08-26T05:01:50
When it comes to branding, words are everything. Trademark rules are complicated, and new entrepreneurs face two dangers when choosing company names, product names, and any other brand-identifyi...
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MBA1337 Do Business Lunches&Dinners Still Work? + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-08-23T05:01:46
The business meal: effective relationship builder, or Mad Men throwback? While the 3-martini lunches of the past may no longer be in vogue, buying someone a meal can be an incredibly good invest...
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MBA1336 Is Gated Content a Good Idea? from 2019-08-22T05:01:49
We usually think of content as something we give away. But should you be getting something in return, besides exposure? Today, we discuss whether to build the wall — the paywall, that is. Or at ...
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MBA1335 Q&A Wednesday: I am a business coach. What is the best laptop to buy? from 2019-08-21T05:01:52
Success requires the right tools. For entrepreneurs, tool #1 is usually the laptop. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener decide which laptop is best for her business. She...
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MBA1334 Why We Decided Against Renting an Office from 2019-08-20T05:01:55
We work from home. Why? More importantly, should you? Some of the reasons are obvious, like the convenience of having no commute and the money saved on renting a space. But those aren’t the only...
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MBA1333 Guest Teacher: Laura B. Janusek- How to Estimate How Long a Group Project Will Take from 2019-08-19T05:01:58
How long will this take? It’s a question we have to ask about every task, big or small. One of the toughest parts of managing a team is coordinating a long-term project with some sense of timeli...
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MBA1332 What is TikTok and Do You Need To Start Using It? + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-08-16T05:01:17
Social media can be hard to keep up with. But for entrepreneurs, every marketing opportunity counts. So what’s up with TikTok? There’s always a “next big thing” in social media, and many p...
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MBA1331 My Top 5 Free Productivity Tools from 2019-08-15T05:01:20
Get better at what you do. Get faster. Get more efficient. Get things done. Today, we’re highlighting the 5 best productivity tools an entrepreneur could ask for — when the budget is $0. I...
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MBA1330 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get ready to take the leap into business? from 2019-08-14T05:01:23
Entrepreneurship is challenging. But the biggest challenge is the mental challenge to leave guaranteed outcomes behind, and strike out on your own. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a risk-a...
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MBA1329 How to Reclaim Your Weekends from 2019-08-13T05:01:26
You busted your butt. You worked the long hours. You poured yourself into your business. Now, it’s going well. Time to take some of that time back. It may take some serious effort to get a start...
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MBA1328 Guest Teacher: Jaryd Krause-How To Buy Website Businesses Instead Of Building Them from 2019-08-12T05:01:29
You don’t need to start a business to be an entrepreneur. You just need to find one. Sometimes, there’s an alternative path we just don’t see. Jaryd Krause saw one, as a working plumber who want...
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MBA1327 Why Apple Is Still The Most Profitable Company In the World + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-08-09T05:01:33
Apple does not sell the most devices. Apple does not bring in the most revenue. Apple does not dominate the market. But Apple makes more money than literally every other company. Today, we...
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MBA1326 How to Please Your Customers in Their First 5 Minutes from 2019-08-08T05:01:36
It might’ve taken months, or more, to earn a customer’s business — but you don’t have that long to make sure you keep it. The first phase after the initial transaction is where the most importan...
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MBA1325 Q&A Wednesday: HELP! I have a huge project with no framework or instructions. Where do I start? from 2019-08-07T05:01:38
A big project is like a big meal: you can’t swallow it all at once. When the task before you is huge, where do you start? It’s Q&A Wednesday! We’ve got a question from a listener with a conv...
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MBA1324 How to Stay Motivated with Large Projects from 2019-08-06T05:01:17
Staying focused and motivated over the course of long projects is one of those skills an entrepreneur simply has to have. It’s one of the key differences between entrepreneurship and conventiona...
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MBA1323 Guest Teacher: Shaan Patel- How To Build A 7-Figure Side Hustle Without Quitting Your Full-Time Day Job from 2019-08-05T05:01:20
Interested in entrepreneurship, but afraid to quit your day job? We’ve got incredible news: you don’t have to. This week’s special guest, Shaan Patel, built a multimillion-dollar business ...
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MBA1322 Where to Find Your Next Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-08-02T05:01:23
In many ways, the earliest phase of starting a new business is the most fun. The possibilities are endless. The sky’s the limit. The only boundaries are imagination. But eventually, you ha...
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MBA1321 5 Ways To Save When Hiring from 2019-08-01T05:01:25
Finding great employees takes time and money. But are you getting the most from your hiring budget? No entrepreneur should be afraid of investing in great team members. That said, there are smar...
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MBA1320 Q&A Wednesday: Hey Omar! What’s your office setup look like? from 2019-07-31T05:01:26
Your workspace matters. Efficiency, productivity, and overall well-being are greatly influenced by the feng shui of your office. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is curious about o...
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MBA1319 How to Give Your Site a Quick SEO Boost from 2019-07-30T05:01:29
SEO means traffic, and traffic means sales. If you’ve hit an SEO plateau, we can help. Today, we offer a few simple fixes that can really move the needle on your website. Search Engine Optimizat...
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MBA1318 Guest Teacher: Mark Thompson- 8 Ways to Increase Your Customer Lifetime Value from 2019-07-29T05:01:30
Are you getting the most from your customers? Don’t be shy: when your product delivers, customers have no problem rewarding you. If they can invest in even more value from your business, t...
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MBA1317 How to Take a Content Creation Break + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-07-26T05:01:40
Every entrepreneur knows you gotta keep the marketing content coming. But life being life, everyone needs a break sometimes. So how can you pump the brakes without losing momentum — and disappoi...
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MBA1316 Upgrading Your Website Hosting When You Grow from 2019-07-25T05:01:43
You have too much website traffic. What a great problem to have! As your business grows, so will your site hosting needs. You can’t afford to have a slow website that loses all the traffic you’v...
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MBA1315 Q&A Wednesday: I don’t enjoy writing. Can I hire out a writer for my blog? from 2019-07-24T05:01:46
Writing ain’t easy, but it’s necessary. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know if it’s ok to farm out the blogging. The written word is irreplaceable as a form of marketing conte...
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MBA1314 5 Low Cost Ways to Boost Team Morale from 2019-07-23T05:01:49
Motivation: it’s not all about the money. When you’re running a lean startup, every cent counts — and there often aren’t that many of them. Plugging away day after day for a long-term result can...
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MBA1313 Guest Teacher: Anne Grady- Stop Reacting to Office Drama from 2019-07-22T05:01:52
Office drama is unavoidable. But how you respond to it is your choice. Today, we have a ridiculously qualified guest teacher, Anne Grady. She’s a speaker, consultant, and academic with mor...
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MBA1312 Are You Ready To Start a Business? + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-07-19T05:01:42
Are you ready for this. Really ready? Here at The $100MBA Show, we don’t sell “the dream.” We want our audience to go into business for themselves armed with the knowledge they need. Sometimes, ...
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MBA1311 Should You Start Using Quizzes for Lead Generation? from 2019-07-18T05:01:44
Which Spice Girl are you? Which Skittles color matches your personality? Take our quiz and find out! Many, many companies and websites use quizzes to capture email addresses. But for all t...
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MBA1310 Q&A Wednesday: Can I sell my course without being an overhyped sales personality? from 2019-07-17T05:01:46
Nobody likes a huckster. There’s an unfortunate trend in the online course business: hype-heavy “personalities” trying to seduce their audience with flair instead of substance. In this week’s Q&...
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MBA1309 Your Procedure When Someone Leaves Your Company from 2019-07-16T05:01:48
All things come to an end, including employment. When the inevitable parting of ways occurs, you shouldn’t just wing it. For the sake of your team, you need a plan. Today, we discuss what ...
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MBA1308 Guest Teacher: Justin Lokitz- How to Create a Go-To Market Strategy by Developing Multiple Business Model Options from 2019-07-15T05:01:50
Every entrepreneur tries to validate their product idea before they try to sell it. But what about validating your potential business model? Today’s special guest teacher, Justin Lokitz, believe...
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MBA1307 How To Stop Second Guessing Yourself + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-07-12T05:01:12
If there’s one quality every entrepreneur needs, it’s decisiveness. Going into business for yourself is a bold decision, the first of many. As an entrepreneur, you’ll have so many important deci...
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MBA1306 Does Your Business Need a Sales Team? from 2019-07-11T05:01:14
Sales is changing. As business models evolve, and lean startups do more with fewer people, is the dedicated sales team a thing of the past? It depends. Today, we discuss when businesses need a f...
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MBA1305 Q&A Wednesday: Should I attend a mastermind retreat that costs $5K? from 2019-07-10T05:01:16
Mastermind groups are all the rage, but are they worth the (sometimes hefty) price tags? This week’s Q&A comes from a listener who has an opportunity to attend a pretty exclusive Mastermind,...
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MBA1304 How to Improve Customer Retention Quickly from 2019-07-09T05:01:18
Is your business leaking? We’re gonna say it: Customer retention is just as important as customer acquisition. If you’ve got a churn problem, the time, money, and effort you put into attracting ...
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MBA1303 Must Read: Jobs to Be Done by Anthony W. Ulwick from 2019-07-08T05:01:21
Your product might be the most important employee. There’s a new approach to product development and marketing. Rather than focus on features, or even benefits, this new outlook takes it a step ...
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MBA1302 How to Make Video Creation Easier + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-07-05T05:01:21
At this point in the content marketing game, video isn’t an option: it’s a requirement. Video content works to help you build an audience. As we like to point out, YouTube is technically the wor...
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MBA1301 How to Hire a Great Executive Assistant from 2019-07-04T05:01:23
For entrepreneurs, time is the single most valuable resource. So how can you get more of it? Executive assistants are not just for Fortune 500 CEOs. Any time you can get work off your plate, it’...
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MBA1300 Q&A Wednesday: What are the pros and cons of bootstrapping my business? from 2019-07-03T05:01:25
Go it alone, or get some help? Every entrepreneur has to ask this question, and the answer isn’t always obvious. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is weighing the ups and downs of full in...
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MBA1299 Are You Happy with Your Business? from 2019-07-02T05:01:26
If a question seems scary, it’s probably worth asking. So be honest — are you really happy? This deep, fundamental question is a must-ask every so often. When you first get into independent busi...
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MBA1298 Guest Teacher: Sarah Wirth- How to Use Feedback to Drive Improvement from 2019-07-01T05:01:29
Your team won’t improve on its own. That’s the task of leadership: to get the best from your team by helping them grow. Sarah Wirth is a professional development expert with extensive coaching a...
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MBA1297 Build an Audience First or Product First? + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-06-28T05:01:38
When you’re starting a business, there’s a big, fundamental question you have to ask before you do anything else: build the audience first, or the product? There are advantages to both options. ...
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MBA1296 4 Takeaways From Our First Team Retreat from 2019-06-27T05:01:40
Considering a team retreat? We just got back from our first, and we learned a ton. We took the whole team to Bali, Indonesia for some work, play, and all-around bonding. From all over the globe,...
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MBA1295 Q&A Wednesday: Should I start with live or automated webinars? from 2019-06-26T05:01:42
Webinars work! When it comes to connecting with an audience, converting them into customers, and keeping them around, you can’t beat the personal touch of a webinar. But if you’re new to the web...
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MBA1294 Should You Offer Your Product in Different Languages? from 2019-06-25T05:01:45
Are you missing out on millions of potential customers because you don’t speak their language? Whether you sell books, courses, or even services, translating your content could open doors. But t...
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MBA1293 Must Read: Product-Led Growth by Wes Bush from 2019-06-24T05:01:48
What if your product could do the sales and marketing for you? That’s the premise of this week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs, Product-Led Growth by Wes Bush. It ranks pretty high on our all...
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MBA1292 Getting Your Team On Board with Your Vision + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-06-21T05:01:48
The toughest part of being a leader? Leading. It’s one thing to have a vision, and the ability to pay people to carry out tasks. Anyone can do that. But truly building a motivated team that can ...
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MBA1291 What Celebrity Chefs Can Teach Us About Making More Revenue from 2019-06-20T05:01:50
As we like to preach, exchanging time for money is just about the worst deal in business. No other kind of entrepreneur understands that better than the celebrity chef. From Ramsay to Oliver to ...
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MBA1290 Q&A Wednesday: I get asked to speak on stage but I hate it. What should I do? from 2019-06-19T05:01:53
Hate public speaking? You’re not the only one. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener who’s got a perfect opportunity to raise brand awareness, gain credibility, and get that all...
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MBA1289 How to Get to $5K a Month as Fast as Possible from 2019-06-18T05:01:54
The key to sustainable small business: minimum profitability. The $5k per month mark is a crucial one, known as the “escape velocity” at which revenue generation is strong enough to actually, tr...
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MBA1288 Guest Teacher: Nancy Gathecha- 5 Best Practices to Simplify Social Media For Business from 2019-06-17T05:01:56
Social media marketing: we all have a vague idea that it can work. But without a good strategy, it can be a massive waste of time and resources. Today, we’ve got a guest teacher who can help. Na...
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MBA1287 Starting a YouTube Channel in a Competitive Market +Free Ride Friday! from 2019-06-14T05:01:54
If you’re not on YouTube, you’re not marketing. YouTube is the second biggest search engine in the world, after Google. And just as every entrepreneur seeks to climb the ranks of the Big G, you ...
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MBA1286 Is the Future of Social Media Private? from 2019-06-13T05:01:56
Social media is changing. So is social media marketing. If you’ve seen the news, you know that Facebook, Twitter, and the rest are doing a walk of shame after failing to protect user privacy. An...
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MBA1285 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get reviews and testimonials for my product? from 2019-06-12T05:01:58
Social proof is a marketing must. So how do you get it? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener needs reviews and testimonials for their website. Whether it’s for your homepage, or just to get ...
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MBA1284 Why You Would Want to Keep Your Business Small from 2019-06-11T05:01
Sometimes, a small business should stay that way. Not everything has to scale. Entrepreneurship isn’t about creating the biggest company possible; it’s about creating the life you want for yours...
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MBA1283 Must Read: Lincoln on Leadership by Donald T. Phillips from 2019-06-10T05:01:02
We’re all great leaders when things are going well. But how does a great leader handle a crisis? If you’re looking for an overall leadership model, you shouldn’t look any further than Abraham Li...
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MBA1282 Refining Your Messaging to Attract Your Ideal Customers + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-06-07T05:01:51
You don’t need to reach the most customers. You need to reach the right customers. Big-tent marketing, reaching out to the widest audience possible, is a thing of the past. Modern marketing is a...
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MBA1281 Nail Your Value Metric and Make More Revenue from 2019-06-06T05:01:56
There’s a powerful number you have to discover: your product’s value metric. The value metric is the exact measure, in dollars and cents, of what your product is worth to customers. It’s not wha...
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MBA1280 Q&A Wednesday: Can I start a business without being the face of it? from 2019-06-05T05:01:58
We talk a lot about the importance of personal branding. But do you have to be the face of your business? Yes and no. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener has a great product idea but no des...
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MBA1279 How To Get The Best Out of An Interview Candidate from 2019-06-04T05:01
Interviews can be tough…for the interviewer. There’s nothing more awkward than struggling to find out if the person you’re interviewing is right for the job. Even worse, passing on the per...
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MBA1278 Guest Teacher: Heather Saffer- PR Hacking: How To Score Free PR Without Hiring An Expensive Publicist from 2019-06-03T05:01:02
You can’t just sell the product. You have to sell your story. Heather Saffer is the queen of DIY public relations. Without any help from high-priced professionals, she managed to tell a tale tha...
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MBA1277 Does Your Business Have a Diversity Problem? + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-05-31T05:01:43
It’s time to put aside politics, and focus on business. Diversity matters. Monoculture is a weakness. Diversity is just as important for your business goals as it is for anyone’s social goals. T...
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MBA1276 How to Stop Procrastination Every Time from 2019-05-30T05:01:46
You’ll get around to it…right? Of course not. Procrastination is a classic business-killer, one that’s derailed many an entrepreneurial dream before it even got anywhere. The road to indep...
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MBA1275 Q&A Wednesday: How do you get mentions and write ups on popular websites? from 2019-05-29T05:01:48
Our humble little business has been mentioned (positively) by some of the biggest dogs in business media. Forbes, HuffPo, and the like have kind words for us, and we’re proud. So how the heck di...
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MBA1274 Why You Should Get Your Business Ready for Sale Now from 2019-05-28T05:01:50
It’s time to get ready to sell your business. We’re serious. Even if you are nowhere near moving on from your current enterprise, it’s important to keep your business in selling shape. Keeping y...
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MBA1273 Must Read: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport from 2019-05-27T05:01:52
It’s time to clean up your digital life. Digital distractions are deceptive. Because they don’t take up physical space, it can seem like they’re not overwhelming you the way, say, laundry or tch...
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MBA1272 How to Market for Free with Quora + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-05-24T05:01:04
You’ve seen it in your search returns. Quora is a massive online forum, where potential customers ask about anything and everything under the sun. It’s also a traffic crossroads that’s just wait...
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MBA1271 What to Say To a Customer When You’ve Failed Them from 2019-05-23T05:01:08
It’s gonna happen. Whether it’s your fault or not, some customers will use your product and come away disappointed. What matters is what you do next. Customer satisfaction is your responsibility...
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MBA1270 Q&A Wednesday: How much do I charge for my paid webinars? from 2019-05-22T05:01:10
You’ve used free webinars to build your audience and establish yourself as a trusted source of information. Now, you’re ready to take it to the next level and start charging. It’s Q&A Wednes...
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MBA1269 Do The Price Increase Experiment from 2019-05-21T05:01:12
Are you charging enough? Entrepreneurs can get a little nervous about raising prices. But there’s a way to find out how high you can go that’s low-risk, high-yield, and potentially eye-opening. ...
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MBA1268 Must Read: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink from 2019-05-20T05:01:14
A business owner owns a business. A business leader owns its performance. We can apply lessons from all avenues of life to business. The military is no exception. Jocko Willink is a decorated Na...
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MBA1267 Why You Need To Keep Changing Your Friends + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-05-17T05:01:50
The company you keep affects the company you want to build. Your friends make a difference. Before you balk at the title, this episode isn’t about growing a cold heart and forgetting about the p...
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MBA1266 Should You Be Using a Chat Bot on Your Site? from 2019-05-16T05:01:52
Whether it’s marketing, sales, onboarding, or support, communication is key. Enter the chatbot, considered by many to be a communications shortcut for your website. They’re ubiquitous now: those...
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MBA1265 Q&A Wednesday: What have been your biggest regrets in business? from 2019-05-15T05:01:54
“I wish I had done that differently.” It’s a phrase any entrepreneur with any real experience has thought, or said, more than once. Independent business is all about screwing up, learning ...
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MBA1264 5 Takeaways From MicroConf 2019 from 2019-05-14T05:01:55
Conferences are always opportunities. Mostly to network, but often, to learn. MicroConf, the annual conference for small (mostly software) businesses, lived up to the potential. Our intrepid hos...
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MBA1263 Guest Teacher: Ken Coleman–How to Use the Proximity Principle to go from Day Job to Dream Job from 2019-05-13T05:01:57
The career you want is closer than you think. It’s only as far away as the right people. Today’s special guest teacher, Ken Coleman, believes that proximity is the key to moving forward. Whether...
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MBA1262 Is it OK to Lower Your Prices? + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-05-10T05:01:07
Every business owner would love to get more money for each unit they sell. Raising your prices is understood to be a natural part of growth as the years go by. But what about lowering them? Is i...
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MBA1261 Should You Work When on Vacation? from 2019-05-09T05:01:09
Entrepreneurship is a full-time gig. But is it so full-time that you can never truly be on vacation? Are independent business people doomed to stay forever connected to the company, no matter wh...
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MBA1260 Q&A Wednesday: How do I come up with a topic for my first webinar? from 2019-05-08T05:01:12
You know webinars work to convert subscribers to customers. You have the tools and knowledge to conduct webinars. You’re almost ready. You just don’t know what your first one will be about. It’s...
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MBA1259 How Much to Pay Yourself When Starting a Business from 2019-05-07T05:01:14
What are you worth to your company? When creating a business plan, new entrepreneurs often forget to budget for one extremely important item: their own salary. Thing is, your personal financial ...
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MBA1258 Must Read: The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization by Peter Drucker from 2019-05-06T05:01:16
There’s no substitute for experience. Fortunately, experience can be shared. Peter Drucker had a long, legendary career in business. One of the earliest professional business management experts,...
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MBA1257 Managing Disagreements in Your Team + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-05-03T05:01:34
Arguments can be productive. Conflict can lead to growth. When people don’t see eye-to-eye, it’s a sign you’ve got a team that’s capable of great things. Disagreement is good! Today, we explore ...
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MBA1256 Should You Do Things That Don’t Scale? from 2019-05-02T05:01:37
Is everything scaleable? Are the things that aren’t scaleable worth your time, even as your business grows? No, and yes. Today, we discuss the things you should always do the old-fashioned way: ...
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MBA1255 Q&A Wednesday: How do I choose the right CRM platform? from 2019-05-01T05:01:40
In online marketing, customer relationships are everything. That’s why an entire industry devoted to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has evolved. But with so many options, which CRM servi...
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MBA1254 How To Offer The Right Salary When Hiring from 2019-04-30T05:01:42
As your business grows, so grows your team. As you hire, you’ll find yourself repeatedly faced with the question: what should I be paying? Today, we explain how to do the math for new hires. We ...
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MBA1253 Guest Teacher: Don Scott–Leading From Within from 2019-04-29T05:01:46
Leadership doesn’t start with your example. It starts with something deeper — something others can’t see, but that informs everything they can see. Leadership starts with your innermost beliefs....
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MBA1252 Does Business Get Easier? + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-04-26T05:01:14
Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. But is it ever easier? No one would doubt that the first few years of starting your own business are tough. No matter the industry, entrepreneurship is demanding, me...
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MBA1251 Is It Too Late to Start a Business After 50? from 2019-04-25T05:01:17
Is entrepreneurship a young person’s game? Or can the wisdom of age apply to independent business? We often hear from would-be entrepreneurs who worry that they’re too old to get in the game. Us...
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MBA1250 Q&A Wednesday: How important is the name of my business? from 2019-04-24T05:01:20
A business by any other name — is the profit just as sweet? It’s Q&A Wednesday! We’ve got a listener who’s ready to start a business, but is wondering how much time and effort to put into th...
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MBA1249 Why You Can’t Sprint Forever from 2019-04-23T05:01:23
In case you haven’t realized it yet, business is a marathon. Like any long-term commitment, knowing how to slow down strategically is just as important as flipping on the afterburners. Too much ...
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MBA1248 Must Read: When by Daniel Pink from 2019-04-22T05:01:26
Timing is everything. That’s the central argument of this week’s Must-Read for entrepreneurs, When by Daniel Pink. Pink is a Yale graduate who’s spent plenty of time on the bestseller lists. He’...
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MBA1247 Hiring Your First Manager + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-04-19T05:01:31
Your business has grown to the point where you can’t manage everything. It’s a wonderful achievement, but it’s also pretty scary. You have to let go. You have to trust someone else with your bab...
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MBA1246 5 E-Commerce Mistakes To Avoid from 2019-04-18T05:01:33
E-commerce is a different game. Not quite entirely physical, not totally online, e-commerce has its own rules, challenges, and considerations. As it happens, Omar built his own e-commerce compan...
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MBA1245 Q&A Wednesday: How do I choose a location for my team retreat? from 2019-04-17T05:01:35
Few things are more satisfying than rewarding your team with a retreat. It’s a chance to bond, an opportunity to gel professionally, and a statement of how far you business has come. Most of all...
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MBA1244 Taking Control of Online Reviews from 2019-04-16T05:01:36
No matter what you do, your business will have a story. The question is: who’s writing it? Getting a handle on your business’s online narrative is key to protecting your brand. Whether your busi...
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MBA1243 Must Read: Reinvent Yourself by James Altucher from 2019-04-15T05:01:39
Entrepreneurs can have many lives. One business idea at a time, we remake ourselves as we take on new challenges. Starting over — and over — is the challenge, and the fun, of independent busines...
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MBA1242 Where To Find Ideas For Your Content + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-04-12T05:01:22
The first rule of content marketing: you’ve gotta keep the content coming. Whether it’s blogs, podcasts, videos, or pics, you need a basically endless supply of ideas to generate content f...
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MBA1241 Free Tiers Vs Free Trials from 2019-04-11T05:01:24
Tiers and trials: twin incentives to get users on board. But which one will work best for your business? Today, we explore how entrepreneurs selling digital products (like software services) can...
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MBA1240 Q&A Wednesday: How do you find guest teachers for your show? from 2019-04-10T05:01:26
You’ve got a great podcast, but you want great guests. How in the world do you get them? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a question from a fellow podcaster who’s looking to bring fresh voi...
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MBA1239 4 Personal Business Principles For Success from 2019-04-09T05:01:29
Experience is the best teacher, and we’ve had plenty. Today, we put aside the specifics of day-to-day business, and focus on the principles that carry us through the ups and downs of entrepreneu...
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MBA1238 Must Read: Measure What Matters by John Doerr from 2019-04-08T05:01:31
It’s time to get more specific with your business goals. That’s the theme of this week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs, John Doerr’s Measure What Matters. Doerr is a milestone master, helping...
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MBA1237 The Best 5 Business Podcasts in 2019 + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-04-05T05:01:25
So many podcasts, so little time. Which ones are worth it for you? Today, we’re putting the spotlight on the 5 most valuable, insightful, useful business podcasts out there (besides our own, of ...
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MBA1236 How to Attend Conferences For Less from 2019-04-04T05:01:05
Conferences aren’t getting any cheaper. In fact, they’re getting more and more expensive — for those who don’t know some money-saving tips and tricks. Today, we discuss how to shave every possib...
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MBA1235 Q&A Wednesday: Should I get funding before I launch? from 2019-04-03T05:01:04
You want to launch a business. Should you bootstrap down and go lean, or take a hefty investment from an outside source? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners is pondering whether to ...
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MBA1234 Do You Really Want To Be an Entrepreneur? from 2019-04-02T05:01:02
A simple truth: entrepreneurship is not for everyone. That’s not a judgment, but a helpful statement of fact. Just because you have a great product idea, or simply want to quit your day job, doe...
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MBA1233 Must Read: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi from 2019-04-01T05:01
Content marketing: is there any other kind? If you’re getting into business, you need to get into the content game. Blogs, videos, pics; whatever the medium, it’s a necessary skill set. Content ...
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MBA1232 Managing Inconsistent Sales in Your Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-03-29T05:01:39
To everything, there is a season. Some businesses just don’t rake in the cash all year long. In fact, most business have their slow spells at the same times every year. So how in the heck can yo...
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MBA1231 5 Tips To Getting Work Done On a Plane from 2019-03-28T05:01:38
The jet-setting lifestyle of an entrepreneur requires a little work on the road. But what if the jet you’re setting on doesn’t have WiFi? We’re always traveling. Finding the time, space, and res...
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MBA1230 Q&A Wednesday: I’m too distracted at home. Should I join a co-working space? from 2019-03-27T05:01:36
Ah, working from home. For some, it’s the dream. For others, it’s a guarantee that you won’t get much done. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners has a problem. He’s trying to b...
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MBA1229 How Paying Yourself First Puts Your Business First from 2019-03-26T05:01:34
It’s often said that the captain should go down with the ship. What we don’t say too often is that if the captain goes down, the ship is likely to follow. Taking care of your own financial needs...
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MBA1228 Must Read: The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene from 2019-03-25T05:01:09
We review a lot of books. But every once in a while, a gem comes along that stands out from the rest. Our expectations for The Laws of Human Nature were high. Robert Greene is a legendary author...
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MBA1227 The 4 Sins of Podcast Interviewing + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-03-22T05:01:18
There’s no shortage of podcasts out there, but some are (way, way) better than others. With so many podcasts in interview format, how can you make sure yours stands out? If you’re trying to attr...
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MBA1226 Does Offline Marketing Still Work in 2019? from 2019-03-21T05:01:27
Paper ads. Billboards. Sponsoring the local little league. It’s how our grandparents did business, but can it still work for us? Is the offline world still a viable source of traffic for your bu...
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MBA1225 Q&A Wednesday: Is there a best time to send emails to my list? from 2019-03-20T05:01:18
Content marketing is all about the numbers. And when it comes to numbers, email open and click-through rates are some of the most important numbers by far. Of all the factors that can affect tho...
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MBA1224 Do Small Incentives Help Motivate Your Team? from 2019-03-19T05:01:24
How can you measure motivation? How can you quantify the effect of appreciation on your team? When you don’t have a lot of cash to throw around, do the little ways of saying “thank you” really m...
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MBA1223 Must Read: Napoleon Hill’s Golden Rules by Napoleon Hill from 2019-03-18T05:01:57
It seems like there’s a new self-help book for business people every day. But sometimes, it pays to look back to the old-school masters. Napoleon Hill was born in the 1800’s, but his wisdom has ...
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MBA1222 How To Convert More Sales with Pricing Page FAQs + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-03-15T05:01:50
Your website’s pricing page: it’s the page where visitors are closest to making a purchase. It’s also the page where websites lose the most visitors, as cold feet stop visitors from becoming cus...
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MBA1221 Is Hiring Part Time Employees a Good Idea? from 2019-03-14T05:01:53
What do you do with a dedicated, talented worker who’s exactly the kind of employee you need — but only sometimes? Employing part-timers has unique advantages, but it also comes with some challe...
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MBA1220 Q&A Wednesday: Any tips when hiring remote employees from the Philippines? from 2019-03-13T05:01:56
There’s a huge talent pool on a sunny set of islands in the Pacific. If you hire remote workers, the Philippines is one of the best places you can look. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener ...
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MBA1219 Failed Payments. Are You Leaving Money on The Table? from 2019-03-12T05:01:25
Is your revenue leaking? Every month, businesses lose hundreds and thousands of dollars to failed payments. Whether it’s an expired account, insufficient funds, or a cancelled card, recurring pa...
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MBA1218 Must Read: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown from 2019-03-11T05:01:50
Don’t think you’re a leader? That’s actually a good place to start! This week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs is Brene’ Brown’s Dare to Lead. In it, Brown explains how to find your own innate...
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MBA1217 How To Choose The Right Conference Ticket + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-03-08T05:01:01
Conferences can be a very wise investment. As you decide which conferences you’ll attend this year, you have to make another decision: which ticket is right for you? Conference ticket options — ...
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MBA1216 How to Conduct a 15 Minute Post-Mortem After Projects from 2019-03-07T05:01:03
Every project is a learning opportunity — but only if you take advantage of it. After each and every project, our team takes a few minutes to reflect, learn, and (most importantly) improve. We a...
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MBA1215 Q&A Wednesday: How do you read so many books while running a business? from 2019-03-06T05:01:07
Reading: it may be the smartest investment an entrepreneur can make. The ROI of a good book is hard to exaggerate. For less than the cost of a sandwich, you can completely alter your perspective...
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MBA1214 Does Cold Emailing Work in 2019? from 2019-03-05T05:01:09
You want to network. You want to make the connections that’ll help your business grow. You want to make the right friends and partners. Should you just reach out? Cold emailing is an option some...
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MBA1213 Guest Teacher: Greg Winteregg–How to Be More Fulfilled with Your Business from 2019-03-04T05:01:17
Entrepreneurship shouldn’t suck. That’s the essential message of Greg Winteregg’s career. In his decades in business, he’s been a prolific speaker and management consultant, and a well regarded ...
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MBA1212 How To Avoid Chargebacks + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-03-01T05:01:26
Chargebacks are a hot topic of inquiry these days. With banks and credit card companies pledging to stand by their customers no matter what, it’s way too easy for someone to force a refund — eve...
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MBA1211 My Paid Mastermind Experiment. Is It Worth It? from 2019-02-28T05:01:41
We’ve discussed Mastermind groups, those collections of experienced entrepreneurs who meet to share their wisdom with each other, before. And some groups, frankly, are more valuable than others....
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MBA1210 Q&A Wednesday: How do you get started when you have the ideas but need engineers? from 2019-02-27T05:01:48
For entrepreneurs, ideas come easy. Often, it’s the next step we stumble on. Transitioning from idea to initial product can be a doozy, especially if your idea is a tech or software product. If ...
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MBA1209 5 Tools for Shooting Video on a Budget from 2019-02-26T05:01:51
Video marketing is the latest must-have skill for 21st century entrepreneurs. While the power of text to drive traffic hasn’t waned, video is where smart entrepreneurs are finding their competit...
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MBA1208 Must Read: Cut Costs Not Corners by Colin Barrow from 2019-02-25T05:04:52
You can avoid wasting money without being cheap. In fact, you kinda have to. New, independent businesses depend largely on their founder’s ability to keep quality high but expenses controlled. Y...
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MBA1207 Being OK With Where You Are In Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-02-22T05:01:55
Entrepreneurship: it’s fun and exciting at the start, but after a while, some uncomfortable questions may start to creep in. Usually, those questions have to do with your progress. Are you succe...
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MBA1206 How to Know What To Work On First from 2019-02-21T05:01:57
Your “to do” list is out of control. That’s entrepreneurship for you. Sometimes, just getting started is the biggest challenge of every day. With so many potential tasks and projects on the hori...
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MBA1205 Q&A Wednesday: How long should I be side hustling? from 2019-02-20T05:01
Are you in a position to transition? Many of us entrepreneurs started out side-hustling, building our little businesses while holding down a 9-to-5. But at some point, you have to decide if and ...
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MBA1204 Why Integrations Are Good For Business from 2019-02-19T05:01:01
Every barrier between your customers and your product is an opportunity for lost business. One of the easiest ways to remove those barriers? Integration. Whether you’re selling a course, softwar...
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MBA1203 Guest Teacher: Martin Moore- How To Handle Tough Conversations with Your Team from 2019-02-18T05:03:25
Leadership can be tough, and so can the conversations. When it comes to criticism, course correction, and other awkward talks, only the leader can (and must) buck up and say what has to be said....
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MBA1202 Is Getting Up Early Really Good For Business? + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-02-15T05:01:29
Rise and shine, entrepreneurs. The early bird gets the profit. Or does it? Expert after expert, guru after guru, claims that jumping out of bed at the you-know-what-crack of dawn is the key to p...
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MBA1201 Crafting The Perfect Welcome Email For Customers from 2019-02-14T05:01:37
What entrepreneurs focus way too much on: customer acquisition. What entrepreneurs focus way too little on: customer retention. Onboarding and retention are key to long-term sustainability. The ...
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MBA1200 Q&A Wednesday: How do I improve my public speaking skills? from 2019-02-13T05:01:39
In business, public speaking is a must, even if it’s only occasionally. Communication is everything. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is ready to make a conscious effort to become a bett...
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MBA1199 How To Learn From Cancellations and Refunds from 2019-02-12T05:01:41
When a customer taps out, it’s generally a sad, defeated moment. But not all is lost. Cancellations and refunds are going to happen, period. But each one is an opportunity to learn something tha...
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MBA1198 Must Read: Lead with a Story by Paul Smith from 2019-02-11T05:01:42
Stories have power. Stories are the way human beings fundamentally comprehend everything, from their history to their personal trajectory. When you want people to understand something, the best ...
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MBA1197 Dealing with Email While Traveling + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-02-08T05:01:16
Travel is possibly the best fringe benefit of the entrepreneur’s lifestyle. But when you’re on the road, the emails can pile up fast. No one likes coming home to a crammed inbox. So how can you ...
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MBA1196 Why Theming My Days Has Been a Game Changer from 2019-02-07T05:01:19
No matter how long you’re in business, there are still incredible, game-changing strategies to be learned. We just found a new one. For the past few weeks, we’ve been using a technique suggested...
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MBA1195 Q&A Wednesday: Where do you recommend I post my open job positions? from 2019-02-06T05:01:22
It’s a big world, and there’s talent all over it. So how can you attract the right employees for your team? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener’s expanding business is ready to take on new ...
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MBA1194 How to Get a Handle on All Your Domains from 2019-02-05T05:01:25
What’s in a name? If it’s a domain name, quite a bit. As entrepreneurs, we often impulse-buy domains, hoping to lock them down for our next great business idea. But all too often, we end up with...
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MBA1193 Guest Teacher: Steve Glaveski- How to do Rapid Experimentation from 2019-02-04T05:01:31
“Fire and adjust.” It’s a military metaphor that works wonders in business; you put something out there, watch it miss, and use that information to hit the target the next time. Or 3 times later...
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MBA1192 How to Create Accountability With Your Team + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-02-01T05:01:09
As your team grows, it becomes tougher to manage. Keeping everyone on task, and getting the results you’re paying them for, gets a little more complicated with each new hire. We’ve got a strateg...
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MBA1191 My Video Message Productivity Hack from 2019-01-31T05:01:18
We used to think time is money. Since then, we’ve come to realize that time is way, way more valuable. Every way to save time is worth more than its weight in gold, and we recently stumbled on s...
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MBA1190 Q&A Wednesday: How do you come up with all your content ideas? from 2019-01-30T05:01:39
The toughest part about content marketing? All that content doesn’t create itself. To keep your audience engaged, you have to produce consistent, quality content. And if you’re truly committed t...
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MBA1189 When&How to Kill a Product That’s Not Selling from 2019-01-29T05:01:45
Business is failure, and failure is business. Knowing when you’ve lost — and how to move on — is an absolute requirement of entrepreneurship. No matter how much success you create, you will also...
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MBA1188 Must Read: Choose Yourself by James Altucher from 2019-01-28T05:01:48
The bad news: you’re on your own. The good news? That’s not such a bad thing after all. Since the 2008 financial crisis, what’s been called the “American Dream” (along with similar dreams global...
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MBA1187 How To Outlast Your Competition + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-01-25T05:01:44
As entrepreneurs, it can be hard to define our goals for our business. Do we prioritize growth? Revenue? Reach? What is success, anyway? Today, we offer one possible answer: longevity. Every bus...
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MBA1186 How to Make Massive Improvements in Your Business from 2019-01-24T05:01:46
Let’s shake things up. If you’ve been in business for a while, you may have experienced a good ol’ fashioned rut. You’re stagnant. You’ve plateaued. You need a major boost to your biz, but you’r...
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MBA1185 Q&A Wednesday: Should I share my religious beliefs as an entrepreneur? from 2019-01-23T05:01:47
In business today, we don’t just sell our product. We sell ourselves. Personal branding, authentic connection with our audience, and sharing the journey is de rigueur for aspiring entrepreneurs....
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MBA1184 What Customers Really Want from 2019-01-22T05:01:49
What do your customers want? If you don’t have the answer to that question, you don’t have a business. It may sound obvious, but entrepreneurs overlook this question way too often. When creating...
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MBA1183 Guest Teacher: Paul Jarvis- Why growth might be the worst thing for your business. from 2019-01-21T05:01:51
Too much growth can kill your business. That might sound a little crazy to many entrepreneurs, but catastrophic success is a real and dangerous problem. Business after business has shot into the...
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MBA1182 Tips to Managing Time Zones with a Remote Team + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-01-18T05:01:44
Business is global, and that comes with incredible advantages. Today’s entrepreneurs can draw talent from all over the world, finding skilled, affordable remote team members wherever they are. B...
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MBA1181 Creating a Refund Policy That Works from 2019-01-17T05:01:48
Refunds: they’re gonna happen. More importantly, offering the option of a refund is critical to earning your audience’s trust. With an entire Internet’s worth of competitors to choose from, toda...
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MBA1180 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know I have what it takes to start a business? from 2019-01-16T05:01:50
Can you do this? Are you entrepreneur material? You’re not the only one asking. In fact, it’s the “Q” in this week’s Q&A! It’s a big, scary question mark for those who want to break out on t...
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MBA1179 How to Grow with Facebook Groups from 2019-01-15T05:01:53
Yes, we’re recommending Facebook as a business tool. That may come as a shock to longtime listeners, who know what we think of the overrated, underperforming so-called “power” of social media ma...
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MBA1178 Must Read- Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman from 2019-01-14T05:01:54
Where is your small business going? More importantly, how is it getting there? The author of this week’s Must-Read for entrepreneurs, Gino Wickman, has an answer. Traction: How to Get a Grip on ...
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MBA1177 How To Validate a Course Before You Create It + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-01-11T05:01:57
Online courses are one of the most lucrative products you can sell on the Internet. With price tags in the thousands, selling your expertise to knowledge-hungry customers is a proven business mo...
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MBA1176 How To Add Value To Your Offer At No Cost from 2019-01-10T05:01:07
Here’s a golden rule of business, one we can’t stop repeating: people buy a product when — according to their own internal math — its value exceeds its price. That means the only way to move you...
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MBA1175 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to make my site https? If so, how? from 2019-01-09T05:01:11
Is your business website secure? As more and more business is done online, cyber security is beyond important. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know if it’s possible to run a su...
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MBA1174 Off Social Media for a Year: Lessons Learned from 2019-01-08T05:01:13
Social media is like fire. It can be incredibly useful and beneficial, but once it gets out of control, it can consume everything. That’s why Omar quit. Our beloved host made a decision, over a ...
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MBA1173 Guest Teacher: Chris Hogan- How to Become an Everyday Millionaire from 2019-01-07T05:05:54
What does a millionaire look like? A trust-fund baby? A hedge-fund bro? Nope. As it turns out, millionaires aren’t the exotic species we think they are. Overwhelmingly, they’re not born into pri...
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MBA1172 How To Sell Your Online Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2019-01-04T05:01:38
You built it. It succeeded. Now, it’s time to cash in. Maybe you want to retire, or devote yourself to a whole new project. Whatever the reason, saying goodbye to your successful independent bus...
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MBA1171 How To Pivot With Your Product from 2019-01-03T05:01:29
A product launch doesn’t always go the way you want, or expect. Despite your best-laid plans and highest hopes, sometimes the market takes a look at what you’re offering and gives a resounding “...
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MBA1170 Q&A Wednesday: Should I build my own product or go deep into affiliate marketing? from 2019-01-02T05:01:33
We’ve devoted many an episode to the ups and downs of affiliate marketing. Usually, we’re discussing the merits and drawbacks of affiliate marketing for those wondering whether they should get i...
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MBA1169 Goals: Should You Set Them? from 2019-01-01T05:01:46
Happy New Year! It’s officially 2019, and we’re ready to hit the ground running with all new lesson to help you make this the best year ever for your business. Speaking of which, what are your g...
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MBA1168 Must Read- Disney U by Doug Lipp from 2018-12-31T05:01:50
Business doesn’t get any bigger than Disney. How did a patch of swampland in central Florida become one of the biggest revenue-generators in the history of American industry? It all starts with ...
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MBA1167 Is It Too Late To Start a Blogging Business? + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-12-28T05:01:34
It’s a question many would-be entrepreneurs are asking themselves: can you still make a living with a blog? About 10 years ago, people started earning serious money just by blogging. Has the bus...
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MBA1166 Are You Selling Enough? from 2018-12-27T05:01:05
Wish you were making sales? Well it may sound painfully obvious, but…you’re not selling enough. That’s not to say you’re not trying to close. It’s to say you’re not “selling” in the ultima...
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MBA1165 Q&A Wednesday: Love the show’s new cover art. Why did you change it? from 2018-12-26T05:01:08
You can’t judge a podcast by its cover. But your visual branding needs to reflect what your business is offering. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener noticed something different about our l...
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MBA1164 3 Skills That Will Save You Money When Getting Started from 2018-12-25T05:01:11
Getting ready to start a new business? If so, you probably know that every cent counts. Having started quite a few businesses ourselves over the years, we’ve learned what skills and abilities ca...
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MBA1163 Must Read: To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink from 2018-12-24T05:01:13
No matter what your independent business is, you have to be a sales person. E-commerce, SaaS, freelancing, artisan pretzel-making; whatever the business, you can’t escape the need for salesmansh...
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MBA1162 How To Find a Mentor + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-12-21T05:01:51
No entrepreneur is truly independent. We all need guidance, support, and help. One of the most important relationships you can cultivate in business is a mentorship. The most successful entrepre...
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MBA1161 How to Deal With Not Reaching Your Goals from 2018-12-20T05:01:57
You will fail. If you’re an entrepreneur, you won’t always hit the mark. It’s part and parcel of independent business to establish a goal, strive for it, and come up short. As the year winds dow...
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MBA1160 Q&A Wednesday: What tools do you recommend to create Squeeze Pages? from 2018-12-19T05:01
A page by any other name is just as sweet. Whether you call it a squeeze page or a landing page, conversions are the name of the game. A well-constructed squeeze page shouldn’t take too much tim...
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MBA1159 Why I Wear My Own T-Shirts from 2018-12-18T05:04:03
They say to dress for the job you want. But if you’re already an entrepreneur, you can dress for the job you created! Our host Omar almost always rocks a branded t-shirt featuring our software c...
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MBA1158 Must Read: Bad Blood by John Carreyrou from 2018-12-17T05:04:04
What can we learn from failure? And not just any failure — total, massive, beyond-epic, multi-billion-dollar failure? In this week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs, we find out. Bad Blood by J...
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MBA1157 How To Create a Presentation Deck in 1 Hour + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-12-14T05:01:26
Sometimes, you just have to bang it out. Whether you’ve got a webinar, pitch, or demo, a quality slide deck is a must. Despite how daunting it can seem, putting one together doesn’t have to be a...
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MBA1156 Do Sales Calls Work in Business Today? from 2018-12-13T05:01:28
The sales call: is it a lost art? More importantly, should it be? What’s the role of outbound marketing in an almost completely inbound world? Is there still value in reaching out personally for...
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MBA1155 Q&A Wednesday: I’m launching a web app. Do I also need to have a mobile app to go with it? from 2018-12-12T05:01:30
Does every web application need a mobile version? If not, which ones do? Most major software companies have a version of their product for every device under the sun. But for lean startups, you’...
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MBA1154 How to Handle a Request for a Raise from 2018-12-11T05:01:32
It’s gonna happen. As your business grows and your team members ponder their futures, they’ll want to know how much you value them. Like, exactly how much. Whether you employ freelancers, full-t...
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MBA1153 Must Read: The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker from 2018-12-10T05:01:34
Sometimes, you consult exciting new voices in business leadership. Sometimes, you consult the legends. Peter Drucker basically invented business management, and is seen as one of the founders of...
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MBA1152 How to Save on Office Space as You Grow + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-12-07T05:01:23
Your business is growing. Your team is growing. Your space needs to grow, also. It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!!, and we’re discussing how to scale your business in the one way entrepreneurs often forge...
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MBA1151 When to Use Squeeze Pages to Maximize Conversions from 2018-12-06T05:01:25
Call it a landing page, or call it a squeeze page. Either way, it’s the key to conversions. These stripped-down, bare-bones pages have one purpose and one purpose only: to collect email addresse...
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MBA1150 Q&A Wednesday: I can only go to two conferences next year. How do I choose? from 2018-12-05T05:01:28
Conferences are a big investment of time and money. How do you know which ones are worth it? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is in a bind: with only enough time and resources for two co...
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MBA1149 Lessons Learned When Launching a New Product from 2018-12-04T05:01:30
As always, our experience is your guide. Recently, we undertook the difficult — but enlightening — task of launching an entire new product. What we learned was valuable to us, and will definitel...
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MBA1148 Must Read: Atomic Habits by James Clear from 2018-12-03T05:05:35
We are our habits. That’s the lesson author James Clear understands, and it’s the topic of this week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs. Atomic Habits is a valuable primer on forming the right h...
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MBA1147 5 Timeless Lessons from the Father of Advertising + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-11-30T05:01:48
David Ogilvy invented modern advertising. What can you learn from him? In a still text-driven online marketplace, effective copy writing is just as important now as it was in the 1960s. As the r...
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MBA1146 Should You Sell Your Products on Amazon? from 2018-11-29T05:01:51
Amazon giveth, and Amazon taketh away. The online retail behemoth is a double-edged sword, a massive marketplace that can give you huge exposure to millions of potential customers — but not with...
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MBA1145 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Break Up With My Business Partner? from 2018-11-28T05:01:55
Breaking up isn’t easy. But sometimes, it’s necessary. A business partnership is like any other: a mutual investment of time, effort, and resources. When it ends, it can go very badly. But when ...
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MBA1144 Lessons Learned at The Flea Market from 2018-11-27T05:01:57
Ah, the flea market. The tables, the booths, the smells, the locals…the lessons. These markets are a microcosm of the business world, a stripped-down space where the simple rules of supply...
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MBA1143 Guest Teacher: Iz El-Bahnasy- How to Optimize Your Conversion Rate from 2018-11-26T05:01:59
If you can’t convert, you can’t sell. Turning website visitors into customers is an exact science, one with years of research behind it. Today, an expert in conversion optimization strategy stop...
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MBA1142 Saving Money When Paying in Different Currencies + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-11-23T05:01:01
It’s a big world out there, and the Internet allows entrepreneurs to find the best, most affordable talent wherever it is. But with that freedom comes a unique, modern hassle: losing money as yo...
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MBA1141 Should You Have Sponsors? from 2018-11-22T05:01:07
Sponsors: are they worth the effort? Whether it’s a blog, YouTube channel, podcast, or live event, sponsorship can be your biggest source of revenue. It can also be a major pain in the tuchus. Y...
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MBA1140 Q&A Wednesday: What gear do you recommend for my webinars? from 2018-11-21T05:01:16
We know webinars work. So what tools do you need to make them work better? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener choose the best gear for the job. There are a million audio/visu...
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MBA1139 How to Get Out of a Bad Mood For The Sake of Your Business from 2018-11-20T05:05:17
Having a bad day? In entrepreneurship, that’s gonna happen. Fires will erupt, and putting them out is every independent business person’s burden. But if you let a rough patch sour your mood, the...
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MBA1138 Must Read: It Doesn’t Have To Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried&David Heinemeier Hansson from 2018-11-19T05:01:19
Excessive stress is not a requirement of entrepreneurship. At least that’s what Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, authors of this week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs think. It Doesn’...
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MBA1137 4 Steps to Make Enough Passive Income For Your Personal Expenses + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-11-16T05:03:02
You want to start a business, but you’re terrified. You’re terrified that you could find yourself unable to fund your basic needs like housing, food, and Netflix (ok, maybe that last one’s not t...
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MBA1136 3 Steps to Make an Extra 20% in Sales This Month from 2018-11-15T05:01:05
Need a revenue boost? Look no further. Today, we discuss 3 steps you can take today that’ll jazz your numbers up and get you through a slow month. These immediately applicable, effective steps c...
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MBA1135 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Stop Scammers From Abusing My Affiliate Program? from 2018-11-14T05:01:09
Affiliate marketing can be a powerful, positive tool for growth. But like many business opportunities, it can also create the conditions for some seriously shady misbehavior. Don’t let the scamm...
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MBA1134 3 Steps to Gain 10 Productive Hours This Week from 2018-11-13T05:01:12
Time is more valuable than money — and we’ve only got so much. What would you be willing to trade for substantially more time, each and every week? Today, we’ve got 3 steps you can take to drast...
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MBA1133 Guest Teacher: Dan Schawbel- How to Create Strong Relationships with Your Team from 2018-11-12T05:02:15
Do you have employees, or do you have a team? It’s one thing to be in charge, but having strong relationships with your team can have a serious positive impact on your business performance. The ...
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MBA1132 How Often Do You Need to Meet with Your Team? + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-11-09T05:05:19
Meetings: is there anyone who actually likes them? For most businesses, meetings are a must, at least occasionally. Very rare is the business in which the team never gets together, either virtua...
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MBA1131 Paying Staff Hourly vs. Salary from 2018-11-08T05:01:24
The age old question for entrepreneurs with growing teams: when does is stop being smart to pay by the hour? When is a salary the right move? Depending on the employee, how you pay them can make...
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MBA1130 Q&A Wednesday: How do I create Facebook ad images without a designer? from 2018-11-07T05:04:26
Facebook advertising works, but only if you do it right. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who’s ready to advertise, but not sure how to design ads that convert — and more importa...
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MBA1129 How to Know if Entrepreneurship is Not For You from 2018-11-06T05:01:29
A basic truth of business: this isn’t for everyone. Entrepreneurship isn’t a better way of making a living, just a different one. And only certain kinds of people are suited for it. Having coach...
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MBA1128 Must Read: Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss from 2018-11-05T05:05:29
Tim Ferriss is at it again, with another book of Grade-A entrepreneurial wisdom. But this time, it’s not just from the man himself. Tribe of Mentors is a fantastic collection of condensed wisdom...
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MBA1127 Should You Write a Book to Promote Your Brand? + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-11-02T05:01:17
Will writing a book help your business? It sounds like a no-brainer: figure out how to start writing a book, finish it, and your credibility will spike, leading to more traffic. Done right, a bo...
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MBA1126 My Favorite Business Tools in 2018 from 2018-11-01T05:01:19
Entrepreneurs have to stay on top of the latest. Any tools that can make us more effective, more efficient, and better prepared to compete are a must. In business, we all need an edge. 2018 has ...
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MBA1125 Q&A Wednesday: I heard you use a standing desk? What are the benefits? from 2018-10-31T05:01:22
It’s time to take a stand! The health and productivity drawbacks of sitting all day at work are well-documented. As people in every business look for ways to work healthier and more effectively,...
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MBA1124 My Personal Website Results from 2018-10-30T05:05:26
Considering building a personal website to boost your brand? In addition to business and product-specific sites, sites devoted to your personal outlook and character can have a powerful marketin...
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MBA1123 Guest Teacher: Pete Vargas- Crafting a High-Converting Signature Talk from 2018-10-29T05:01:30
One talk can do it all. It can propel your independent business, and keep it growing year after year. The right signature speech can be the foundation of your entire personal brand, boosting you...
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MBA1122 5 Ways to Recharge for Under $100 + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-10-26T05:01:41
Relax. That’s not a suggestion. It’s not even advice. It’s a requirement for any entrepreneur who really wants to succeed. A burnt out, overworked, overtired person cannot meet their full potent...
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MBA1121 Is Your Business Growing Too Slowly? from 2018-10-25T05:01:45
Is your small business succeeding? Growth can be a difficult thing to measure. Often, new entrepreneurs need help to determine whether they’re on the right track. What exactly constitutes the ri...
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MBA1120 Q&A Wednesday: Do you have any crucial advice you’d give to a fresh blogger? from 2018-10-24T05:01:48
Just getting started blogging? There’s a ton to learn. There’s a ton we wish we’d learned before we started. Fortunately, we’ve learned it since, and today we share it with you! It’s Q&A Wed...
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MBA1119 5 Ways to Get More Leads at Conferences from 2018-10-23T05:01:50
Conferences can be excellent opportunities to network, build partnerships, and yes, build your audience. Whether you’re a speaker or just an attendee, there’s no substitute for the face-to-face,...
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MBA1118 Must Read: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon from 2018-10-22T05:01:53
What’s the secret to creativity? How do great product designers, artists, and content marketers create original work that’s unlike anything consumers have seen before? They don’t. This week’s Mu...
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MBA1117 Long Term Facebook Marketing Strategies + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-10-19T05:01:34
For new businesses, Facebook is a long game. The power of social media marketing is often, frankly, overhyped. But that doesn’t mean there’s aren’t serious gains to be made with the right approa...
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MBA1116 How to Upgrade Your Computer for Less from 2018-10-18T05:01:37
Computer running sluggish? You can’t let your tech slow down your business, but what if you can’t afford a brand spanking new piece of equipment? Worry not, friends. You don’t have to drop a cou...
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MBA1115 Q&A Wednesday: I have too many ideas for my business. How do I implement them all? from 2018-10-17T05:01:40
Entrepreneurs have active minds. Our brains are always coming up with new ways to innovate, grow, and evolve. Ideas, as they say, are a dime a dozen — but only if they’re not executed in the rea...
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MBA1114 How to Prepare for The Holiday Season To Get More Sales from 2018-10-16T05:01:42
The holidays aren’t exactly around the corner. But for businesses, it’s time to get ready for the season of giving, right now. Today, we discuss why prepping for the holidays early is the best w...
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MBA1113 Guest Teacher: Shep Hyken- How to Deliver a Customer Service Experience That Disrupts the Competition&Creates Fierce Loyalty from 2018-10-15T05:01:45
Every entrepreneur has to ask themselves: how can my business stand out? You need to find an edge, a place where you can do what other businesses can’t, or won’t. For so many industries, an entr...
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MBA1112 5 iPhone Launch Strategies to Apply to Your Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-10-12T05:01:26
If you haven’t heard, Apple does a pretty decent job of selling iPhones. So what can we as entrepreneurs learn from the king of the tech sector? Apple just launched the the iPhones XS, XS Max, a...
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MBA1111 4 Movies That Will Make You Re-Think Your Business from 2018-10-11T05:01:29
Movies offer some of the best lessons in life and business. No, we’re not talking about Wall Street (though that’s a really good one, too). We’re talking about movies that aren’t the biggest blo...
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MBA1110 Q&A Wednesday: How do I write employee contracts? from 2018-10-10T05:01:31
As your team grows, it’s important to set the terms of employment. Otherwise, you and your business can be left vulnerable, legally speaking. Crafting solid employee contracts doesn’t require a ...
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MBA1109 Why Most Entrepreneurs Quit from 2018-10-09T05:01:33
Before you throw in the towel, listen to this. Actually, listen to this immediately, whether you’re just getting started, or you’re established in your independent business. Because most entrepr...
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MBA1108 Must Read: Open by Andre Agassi from 2018-10-08T05:01:34
A business person needs to be a champion. Perseverance, heart, and the will to dig deep for the best in yourself are the basic qualifications for entrepreneurship. Nowhere can we find better les...
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MBA1107 How to Prepare for Growth + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-10-05T05:01:28
You’re about to blow up. Are you ready? When big things are on the horizon, you have to prepare your business. “Catastrophic success” is real and dangerous, and businesses that aren’t prepared t...
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MBA1106 5 Ways to Save Money To Start A Business from 2018-10-04T05:01:30
What’s stopping you from starting your own business? If you said money, you’re not alone. In fact, a lack of startup cash is among the primary reasons people never get their big idea off the gro...
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MBA1105 Q&A Wednesday: How do I validate an idea for a niche subscription box business? from 2018-10-03T05:01:32
The subscription box: it’s all the rage, as enthusiasts of all kinds sign up to get a fresh collection of hobby-specific goodies each month. But how specific can you get? How niche is too niche ...
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MBA1104 How to Quickly Create Tutorials for Your Product from 2018-10-02T05:01:34
When it comes to keeping customers, onboarding is everything. Getting your customers immediately engaged with your product is key to reducing churn and getting a return on all your marketing and...
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MBA1103 Guest Teacher: Kate Erickson- How podcasting can help grow your business from 2018-10-01T05:02:37
You know that podcasting is a powerful marketing tool. You know it can build brand awareness and accelerate the growth of your business. You know it works. You’re just not sure how, exactly. Wel...
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MBA1102 Do Giveaways Work? + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-09-28T05:01:37
Everyone loves a freebie. But if you do a promotional giveaway, are you getting anything in return? Contests, random drawings, and other giveaways are definitely fun, and they definitely generat...
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MBA1101 One Thing That Will 3X Your Work Productivity from 2018-09-27T05:01:34
Get. More. Done. Every independent business person wants to be more productive. The more we get done, the faster our business grows — and the more time we have to enjoy the lives we build for ou...
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MBA1100 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know I can trust my customer support team with my company’s financials? from 2018-09-26T05:01:31
It’s a question every growing business has to face once they scale: can I trust new team members with sensitive information? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is in exactly that pickle. S...
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MBA1099 How Many Pricing Options Should You Have For Your Product? from 2018-09-25T05:01:28
Does one price fit all? Or should you offer different strokes for different folks? If so, how many different pricing tiers make sense for your business? That’s the question we’re pondering today...
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MBA1098 Must Read: Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuk from 2018-09-24T05:01:26
Ready to take on social media marketing? Gary Vaynerchuk is a teacher, leader, best-selling author, and an omnipresence on social media. The man is everywhere in the online entrepreneurial space...
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MBA1097 How Much To Spend on Building Your Website + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-09-21T05:01:46
Every (every) business needs a website. It doesn’t have to be overly complicated, but it has to work. What it costs will vary depending on your needs, but what’s the bare minimum? You could argu...
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MBA1096 How to Manage All Your Passwords Securely from 2018-09-20T05:01:39
Forgot username or password? We’ve all clicked it. We’ve all needed it. We’ve all lost track of the dozens of passwords that pile up when you’re running a business and have multiple accounts for...
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MBA1095 Q&A Wednesday: Can I create a software company with no technical knowledge? from 2018-09-19T05:01:33
Got an idea for an app? Dying to create software that will change how everyone does…something? Are you bursting with ideas, but totally lacking the technical knowledge to actually develop ...
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MBA1094 Why Exercise Is a Must For an Entrepreneur from 2018-09-18T05:01:24
A healthy entrepreneur is a successful entrepreneur. Conversely, an entrepreneur who’s out of shape is physically, mentally, and emotionally less equipped to handle the challenges of running a b...
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MBA1093 Guest Teacher: Michael Koral–The Right Sales Funnel For Any Small Business from 2018-09-17T05:01:28
It’s time to toss the funnel. Yes, that funnel; the marketing and sales funnel that’s been the gospel of online business strategists for just a little too long. While the premise of attracting a...
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MBA1092 How to Set Your Rates as a Service-Based Business + Ride Friday! from 2018-09-14T05:01:38
What should you be charging? It’s a question every freelancer and service-based business owner has to answer. Setting the right rates is crucial to the ROI and long-term sustainability of your b...
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MBA1091 How to Have More Fun While Running a Business from 2018-09-13T05:01:43
We all know entrepreneurship is hard work. But if it’s not fun, what’s the point? In order for your business to be successful, it has to be enjoyable. That’s not some feel-good naivete — it’s a ...
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MBA1090 Q&A Wednesday: How do I make my employees stay committed to my team? from 2018-09-12T05:01:48
Even for entrepreneurs, business is a team sport. So how can you keep your best players loyal to the squad? How do you inspire commitment over months and years? How do you create motivation beyo...
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MBA1089 My 4 Personal Hacks for Daily Inspiration from 2018-09-11T05:01:50
Sometimes, you just don’t feel like it. We’ve all glared at the alarm clock with that death stare. We’ve all laid in bed for far too long, dreading the work ahead. We’ve all wasted time because ...
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MBA1088 Must Read: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman from 2018-09-10T05:01:50
Wondering how to get more customers? How to appeal to the people to whom you’re trying to sell? Start by learning how their brains work. Daniel Kahneman is a psychologist who’s studied the scien...
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MBA1087 How to Make the Most of a Slow Month in Sales + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-09-07T05:01:54
Every business has its slow season. But just because you’re not swamped with sales, it doesn’t mean you can’t sustain your revenue and continue to grow your business! It’s possible to maintain b...
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MBA1086 The Best Investments You Can Make in Your Business from 2018-09-06T05:01:56
You’re making sales. You’ve got solid revenue. Now, it’s time to reinvest in your business. But what’s the best way to do so? Where can you spend your money so that it will have the greatest imp...
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MBA1085 Q&A Wednesday: Should I invest in a $10,000 business coaching program? from 2018-09-05T05:01:58
With so many professional development opportunities available to entrepreneurs, it can be tempting to overspend on courses and coaching programs. So how do you know what’s worth your time and mo...
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MBA1084 Why You Need to Become a Better Teacher from 2018-09-04T05:01
In modern business, teaching is everything. Marketing, sales, and team management are all about your ability to educate both consumers and employees. Savvy digital-era customers don’t want a sal...
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MBA1083 Guest Teacher: Jakob Heuser- Learning&Development on a Shoestring Budget from 2018-09-03T05:01:03
Your business is only as good as your team. So how can you keep your team at the top of their game? Jakob Heuser is an engineer and instructor who’s built successful teams at companies like Link...
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MBA1082 How to Prevent Software Overload in Your Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-08-31T05:01:57
Business software: from CRM to CMS to accounting and more, running an agile, lean business requires some digital products. But after a while, those products can start to pile up. Next thing you ...
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MBA1081 Why You Need Product Documentation from 2018-08-30T05:01:59
An entrepreneur has to be a planner. We plan everything about our business, from our budgets to our marketing strategy to our launch. So why on Earth don’t we plan the one thing our whole busine...
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MBA1080 Q&A Wednesday: What are the advantages to having co-founders? from 2018-08-29T05:01:02
Are two heads better than one? In a lot of ways, we like to think so. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know what advantages co-founders have over solo entrepreneurs. Our host Om...
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MBA1079 The Importance of Ignoring Vanity Metrics from 2018-08-28T05:01:03
Sit down for this one: your “likes” don’t matter. One of the easiest traps for entrepreneurs to fall into is chasing meaningless forms of validation. It doesn’t matter how many followers you hav...
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MBA1078 Must Read: The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb from 2018-08-27T05:01:06
Business, like life, has patterns. But just as those patterns can help you understand what’s likely, they can blind you to what’s possible. That might sound like a deep statement, maybe even a l...
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MBA1077 How to Have a Faster Support Response Time + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-08-24T05:01:33
What’s taking so long? If your customers are asking themselves this question, your business has a problem. Customer support is all about speed, especially for certain kinds of software products....
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MBA1076 5 Effective Email List Growth Strategies from 2018-08-23T05:01:35
“The money is in the list.” If you’ve done online marketing anytime in the current century, you’ve heard this maxim. And we can tell you from experience: it’s true. Your email contact list is th...
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MBA1075 Q&A Wednesday: Should I have a co-host on my podcast? from 2018-08-22T05:01:38
Does it take really take two to make a dream come true? Every podcast is different. But there’s no denying that sometimes, the dynamic between podcast co-hosts is the reason we keep listening. B...
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MBA1074 Can You Start a Business With No Experience? from 2018-08-21T05:01:42
Everyone has to start somewhere. If you’ve never built a business before, can you really pull it off? Spoiler alert: the answer is yes. However, your odds of success will depend on your willingn...
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MBA1073 Guest Teacher: Jeet Banerjee- How To Find Out Fast If Your Business Idea Will Succeed from 2018-08-20T05:01:44
Will it work? Every entrepreneur has to ask this question. Idea validation is the first step to founding a successful business, so it’s crucial to figure out whether your next product has real p...
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MBA1072 How to Evaluate Your Employees + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-08-17T05:01:36
Do you have the best employees? How do you know? Evaluating team members can be tricky business. Depending on the size of your team and the scope of their work, it can be difficult to know who’s...
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MBA1071 Do you need to offer phone support for your online business? from 2018-08-16T05:01:47
Customer support via phone: has it gone the way of the landline? These days, calling up and speaking to a live support agent may not only be unnecessary, it may be detrimental to the quality of ...
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MBA1070 Q&A Wednesday: How much has your podcast helped grow your businesses? from 2018-08-15T05:01:50
We love podcasting. But we didn’t get into it just for kicks. The $100 MBA show has a purpose: to build an audience, and demonstrate our credibility to those who may eventually choose to do busi...
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MBA1069 How to Quit Your Job from 2018-08-14T05:01:52
Ready to take the leap? Listen to this first. Leaving your 9-to-5 might be the biggest, most game-changing moment of an entrepreneur’s life. This is the moment in which you invest yourself fully...
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MBA1068 Must Read: A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston from 2018-08-13T05:01:54
We all remember Breaking Bad as the tale of a plucky (if desperate) “entrepreneur” of sorts. But the story of Walter White is just one chapter in an even more incredible rise to the top: the sto...
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MBA1067 Affiliate Program Pitfalls + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-08-10T05:01:34
Affiliate marketing can go either way. Done right, it can be a revenue-boosting, word-spreading win that moves your business forward. Done wrong, it can be a total scam. Today, we discuss what c...
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MBA1066 How to Create Something Different Enough from 2018-08-09T05:01:36
Find your niche. That’s the motto of every smart entrepreneur, as we look to carve out our unique place in the market. Building a successful business involves a careful balancing act. On one han...
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MBA1065 Q&A Wednesday: Do you do your own accounting? How much time do you spend on it? from 2018-08-08T05:01:38
Do you know where your money is? Accounting can be a little intimidating for those of us who aren’t mathematically inclined, or aren’t exactly experts in the latest tax and regulatory issues. It...
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MBA1064 How do you know you have too much on your plate? from 2018-08-07T05:01:41
There’s a difference between busy and burnt out. We get it: motivated, driven entrepreneurs aren’t scared of a little hard work. We want to tackle everything ourselves, because we’ve chosen inde...
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MBA1063 Guest Teacher: Travis Chappell- Why Overcoming Rejection Is Necessary For Your Business from 2018-08-06T05:01:43
It takes some practice before you’re good at getting rejected. The more it happens, the better you are, the more easily it rolls of your shoulders. No, this is not one of those “fail up” lessons...
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MBA1062 How to Create a Simple Marketing&Sales System PT2 + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-08-03T05:01:52
You’ve marketed. You’ve built your audience. You’ve grown your contact list. Now it’s time to sell. In Part I of our sales + marketing tutorial, we took you through the process of driving traffi...
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MBA1061 How to Create a Simple Marketing&Sales System PT1 from 2018-08-02T05:01:56
Who’s ready to smarket? Anyone can create a product. But sales and marketing are complementary, mutually supportive efforts that turn your products into an actual business. Especially at the beg...
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MBA1060 Q&A Wednesday: This podcast is huge! How did you grow your podcast audience? from 2018-08-01T05:01:59
This week’s Q&A Wednesday started with a (much appreciated) compliment. One loyal listener noticed that our little ol’ podcast has grown exponentially since we started it, and wanted to know...
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MBA1059 Do You Need a Personal Assistant? from 2018-07-31T05:01:06
Before you say “No,” hear us out. Personal Assistants aren’t just for the rich and famous. These days, it can be affordable (and well worth the investment) to hire a little help — especially for...
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MBA1058 Must Read: Getting Things Done by David Allen from 2018-07-30T05:01:26
Let’s work on that “To Do” list. Crossing tasks off your list is a good feeling, and not just because it means forward progress for your business. It also means more time for you, for the things...
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MBA1057 Free Trials: With or Without a Credit Card Required? + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-07-27T05:05:42
The free trial: it’s an old, effective, tried-and-true way to turn leads into sales. But there’s one aspect of the free trial that business owners can’t seem to agree on. Should you require a cr...
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MBA1056 The 1 Thing You Should Never Outsource from 2018-07-26T05:01:48
As your business grows, you can’t do everything yourself. However, there are some things no one else should do for you. In fact, there’s one thing you can never, ever delegate. It’s healthy and ...
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MBA1055 Q&A Wednesday: How often do you update your website? from 2018-07-25T05:01:50
Your website is everything to your business. And like your business, it can’t afford to stagnate. It’s got to change, grow, and evolve in order to stay effective. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’...
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MBA1054 5 Reasons Masterminds Fail from 2018-07-24T05:01:54
Mastermind groups can be a fantastic way to get and give valuable advice, accelerating your growth as an entrepreneur. These small groups of industry peers are more and more common, as entrepren...
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MBA1053 Guest Teacher: Dr Tyson E Franklin–The 6 Pillars of Marketing from 2018-07-23T05:01:59
Let’s take a step back. Let’s look at marketing differently. A rounded, grounded approach to marketing is a powerful thing. By planning your marketing strategy around certain universal principle...
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MBA1052 Starting a Blog From Scratch P2 + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-07-20T05:01:46
If you’re not blogging, you’re not marketing. Yesterday, we took a look at how to establish your blogging goals, and how to systematize your writing schedule for maximum effectiveness. Today, we...
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MBA1051 Starting a Blog From Scratch P1 from 2018-07-19T05:01:14
Effective online marketing comes down to one thing above all: content. And while pics and videos are great, the written word is still the most important factor as regards your ultimate reach and...
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MBA1050 Q&A Wednesday: Which email marketing software do you recommend? from 2018-07-18T05:01:47
Here at the $100 MBA, we live by a few unquestionable business truths. One of them is that when it comes to marketing, email. Is. King. When you’re starting your business, one of the most import...
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MBA1049 How to Start Thinking About Retirement from 2018-07-17T05:01:45
What does retirement mean to you? If you’ve never tried to answer that question, the time to start thinking about it is now — no matter your age. Retirement doesn’t have to mean lounging in Flor...
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MBA1048 Must Read: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod from 2018-07-16T05:01:47
Every day is a new opportunity! Your morning routine can have a huge impact on your long-term success. In fact, a common thread among some of the most successful modern entrepreneurs is a commit...
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MBA1047 How Much Should You Test Your Product Before Launch? + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-07-13T05:01:53
Is your product ready for launch? How can you know? Spending too much time in the beta phase can hurt your business. Excessive testing and endless tweaking can delay launch of the only product t...
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MBA1046 Simple Steps to Onboarding a New Employee from 2018-07-12T05:01:55
Onboarding: it’s not just for customers! Your new team members need to hit the ground running, feeling comfortable and confident from the start. They’ve got to gel with established team members,...
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MBA1045 Q&A Wednesday: What Is The #1 Skill I Should Work On as a New Entrepreneur? from 2018-07-11T05:01:56
You’re just starting out as an entrepreneur. You know you’ll need versatile skills, but you can’t do everything well. If you’re gonna be a jack of several trades, which skill should you focus on...
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MBA1044 How to Create a Team Handbook For Your Company from 2018-07-10T05:01:58
Ditch the old-fashioned employee handbook. Today’s dynamic companies have a new approach. Rather than carving company info in stone and handing it down, new entrepreneurs can take a much more cr...
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MBA1043 Guest Teacher: Dan Stones–The 5 Steps to Building An Unbeatable Team Culture from 2018-07-09T05:01:02
Want to keep your team happy, productive, motivated, and on point? It’s all about the culture. Today, we’ve got a special guest teacher with years of experience helping businesses build teams th...
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MBA1042 Is Money That Important? + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-07-06T05:01:14
How much does money matter? Where’s the line between realism and materialism? How much of your business’s value can be expressed in dollars and cents? Today, we discuss money’s true worth. As en...
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MBA1041 How Small Gifts Can Make a Big Difference from 2018-07-05T05:01:20
A little gift can go a long way. It’s not a bribe. It’s not an act of manipulation. It’s simply an expression of genuine appreciation for someone you’d like to work with. Today, we share how the...
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MBA1040 Q&A Wednesday: What do you include on a pre-launch product page if you don’t have product creatives or app screenshots? from 2018-07-04T05:01:20
To get your business rolling, we always advocate for the MVP (Minimum Viable Product). But when it comes to marketing that product, you’ll need another MVP: a Minimum Viable Page on your website...
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MBA1039 How to Hire Motivated Players from 2018-07-03T05:01:22
Your business deserves the best. But where do you find it? It starts with redefining “best.” While many employers look for the most talented prospects with the right skill sets, a much more impo...
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MBA1038 Must Read: How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams from 2018-07-02T05:01:22
Sometimes, the best advice comes from unexpected places. Scott Adams is a cartoonist, but anyone who’s read his classic comic strip Dilbert knows he’s an expert in business and corporate culture...
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MBA1037 Do You Need a Personal Website? + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-06-29T05:01:21
Your business has a website, promoting your brand and product. But do you need another website, to promote…y’know, you? Many business owners maintain separate websites about themselves, gi...
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MBA1036 Strategies for Getting Started with Outbound Sales from 2018-06-28T05:01:23
Inbound, inbound, inbound. These days, it seems like all we hear. But what about the good ol’ fashioned way of moving product? What about getting out there and bringing your product to customers...
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MBA1035 Q&A Wednesday: How do I run a promotion without devaluing my product? from 2018-06-27T05:01:25
Sale prices can draw customers — but they can also send a bad message. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know how to cut prices without harming the product’s real and perceived v...
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MBA1034 How to Market When You’re Starting From Scratch from 2018-06-26T05:01:36
You have no contact lists, no followers, no fans, nada. How in the heck are you supposed to start marketing? Everyone starts somewhere. Today, we discuss how to jump-start your marketing efforts...
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MBA1033 Guest Teacher: Justin Jackson–How to use podcasting as a marketing tool for your business from 2018-06-25T05:01:42
Ready to podcast? This is the episode for you. We know a thing or two about podcasting, having made it all the way to our 1,033rd episode. But we’ve got a special guest teacher with even more ex...
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MBA1032 How to Get the Most Out of a Meetup + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-06-22T05:01:44
The Internet is great, but sometimes you can’t beat some good ol’ fashioned real-world networking. Physical meetups are more prevalent than you might think, and more affordable, too. Depending o...
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MBA1031 Is Google AdWords Marketing Dead? from 2018-06-21T05:01:50
Google AdWords: is the party over? There was a time when AdWords was everything: a valuable, cost-effective way to get your website to the top of the results page without all that pesky manual S...
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MBA1030 Q&A Wednesday: Is Starting a YouTube Channel a Good Idea? from 2018-06-20T05:01:52
Are videos the new blogs? Many marketing experts have pointed out that YouTube is the world’s second-biggest search engine, but does that mean every entrepreneur needs to break out the tripod an...
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MBA1029 Unexpected Speed Bumps in Starting an Online Business with Matt Jenks from 2018-06-19T05:01:07
The road to independent success could use a few warning signs! If you’re starting your first online business, this is the episode for you. In a special interview, we’re sitting down with someone...
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MBA1028 5 Tips for Becoming a Paid Public Speaker from 2018-06-18T05:01:14
Your knowledge and experience are valuable — and not just to you. In fact, your knowledge and experience are worth paying for, if you have the public speaking and presentation skills to deliver ...
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MBA1027 How to Put The Spark Back Into Your Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-06-15T05:01:25
The excitement can’t last forever. When the honeymoon’s over, the founding obstacles are cleared, and the initial fires are put out, it’s just you and your successful business. At that point, yo...
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MBA1026 How Often Do You Need to Upgrade Your Computer? from 2018-06-14T05:01:28
To do the best job, you need the right tools. But even the best tools don’t last forever. If you’re like us, your business depends on your computer. Whether you’re on a desktop or laptop, Mac or...
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MBA1025 Q&A Wednesday: Where can I hire great remote team members? from 2018-06-13T05:01:31
We’d say remote teams are the future, but they’re already here. More and more, smart entrepreneurs are taking advantage of a whole planet’s worth of talent, as the Internet erases borders and pu...
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MBA1024 Get A Handle on Tracking Your Expenses and Receipts from 2018-06-12T05:01:35
Accounting can get out of hand, quickly — even when you have an accountant! With a million little business expenses going out every day, it can be maddening to try and keep track of each transac...
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MBA1023 Guest Teacher: David Burkus- How To Make The Connections You Need To Grow Your Business from 2018-06-11T05:01:37
Networking: you’re (probably) doing it wrong. Networking is crucial to the development of any business. We like to say that the relationships you build as an entrepreneur are the most valuable a...
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MBA1022 How To Work On Weekends Without Burning Out + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-06-08T05:01:30
Entrepreneurs need weekends, too. Building a business on the side is no easy feat. But even the hardest working, most dedicated side-hustler has basic human needs: rest, relaxation, and a genera...
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MBA1021 How To Get Feedback About You From Your Team from 2018-06-07T05:01:33
How are you doing so far? That’s a question every business owner needs to ask their team from time to time. Asking, of course, is easy. Getting honest answers, though…that’s something else...
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MBA1020 Q&A Wednesday: How do I create an online course on a budget? from 2018-06-06T05:01:36
Got something to teach? Something to share? Ready to make a business out of it? It’s time to start your first online course. But if you’re like today’s Q&A listener, you’ve got one problem: ...
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MBA1019 How to Transition from Self-Employed to Business Owner from 2018-06-05T05:04:39
Your future is bigger than yourself alone. There’s a huge difference between self-employment and business ownership. Being self-employed gives you freedom, and many prefer it to conventional 9-t...
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MBA1018 Must Read: Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins from 2018-06-04T05:01:43
Every once in a while, go back to the classics. Tony Robbins is one of the original “self-help gurus.” While that kind of title might be scoffed at by some, the substance of his work is real and...
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MBA1017 How To Make The Most of a Bad Day + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-06-01T05:01:19
The true measure of yourself is what you do when times are toughest. In business, tough times are never in short supply. Even the most successful business people have those WTF? days. It’s just ...
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MBA1016 Should You Start a 2nd Business on the Side? from 2018-05-31T05:01:21
We get it. Entrepreneurship is addictive. Sometimes, while we’re developing one business, we see an opportunity to start another. Currently, we’re juggling two companies ourselves. But at some p...
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MBA1015 Q&A Wednesday: How much time should I spend consuming content? from 2018-05-30T05:01:23
Content: there’s plenty of it out there. Much of it can help you grow as an entrepreneur. With the wealth of online educational resources available today, you could spend your whole day learning...
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MBA1014 Is a Custom Built Website Worth It? from 2018-05-29T05:01:25
You’re starting a small business. You need a website. But you’re not a website developer. Welcome to the most common of marketing conundrums. Can you make do with a drag-and-drop DIY website bui...
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MBA1013 Guest Teacher: Clay Clark–How to Increase Your Sales by 300% in 30 Days from 2018-05-28T05:01:32
Ready for some top-notch business coaching? Clay Clark is in demand as a business consultant. SBA Entrepreneur of the Year and a bestselling author, Clark knows the strategies that create revenu...
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MBA1012 8 Essential Metrics Every SaaS Should Track P2 + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-05-25T05:01:30
Let’s get SaaSy. It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!!, and we’re finishing up our two-part series on the metrics that matter most to your SaaS business. If you haven’t listened to Part I, make sure you do (...
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MBA1011 8 Essential Metrics Every SaaS Should Track P1 from 2018-05-24T05:01:33
Metrics matter. But which numbers should you really keep your eye on? If you’re running a SaaS (Software as a Service) business, you’ve got plenty of numbers to choose from. You can study analyt...
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MBA1010 Q&A Wednesday: How can I save money with my payment processor? from 2018-05-23T05:01:36
Payment processing fees are part of the cost of doing business. But does the cost have to be so high? Nope. It doesn’t. Depending on your business, you may be able to finagle more preferab...
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MBA1009 5 Things You Need To Know About GDPR from 2018-05-22T05:01:39
GDPR: if you haven’t heard about it yet, you will. The policies take effect in a matter of days, and it’s likely to affect almost every business with an online presence. GDPR is Europe’s reactio...
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MBA1008 Must Read: The Everything Store by Brad Stone from 2018-05-21T05:01:42
Ever read a book that changed your whole outlook? That’s the case with our latest Must Read Book Review, this time the true story of the world’s richest man and his landscape-changing company. T...
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MBA1007 How to Adapt Spotify’s Business Model + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-05-18T05:01:03
Give. Hook. Upsell. Repeat. The Spotify business model is genius. It’s also increasingly common practice, one currently adopted by businesses big and small. Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, and many m...
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MBA1006 5 Common Mistakes When Starting Your First Business from 2018-05-17T05:01:06
You’re starting your first business. Are you nervous? Don’t be! Even though it’s your first time, you’ve got the advantage of our experience, right here on this podcast. There are so many things...
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MBA1005 Q&A Wednesday: How do I close my business for good without upsetting my customers? from 2018-05-16T05:01:09
Goodbyes are tough. When you’re closing your doors, how should you address it with your customers? That’s what one listener asked us for this week’s Q&A Wednesday. There are perfectly good r...
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MBA1004 How to Run a Successful Cross Promotion from 2018-05-15T05:01:11
They say two heads are better than one. How about two marketing campaigns? Cross-promotion is a smart, simple way to instantly double your exposure, and it costs you almost nothing. All you need...
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MBA1003 Guest Teacher: Timothy Armoo- How to Leverage Snapchat to Tap into a Young Demographic from 2018-05-14T05:01:12
If you want to reach the young, you need to speak Snap. Snapchat owns the under-30 market, with more teenage users than Facebook — despite Snapchat being a fraction of the size. As it grows, the...
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MBA1002 Removing Friction From Your Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-05-11T05:01:22
Friction (noun): that which slows us down. We all want our businesses to run smoothly. Today, we’ve got some tips on how to identify and eliminate sources of friction, those areas of inefficienc...
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MBA1001 How to Find Great Talent Via Your Staff from 2018-05-10T05:01:25
Good help is hard to find. But it’s easier when you’ve got staff who care about your business. Whenever it’s possible, finding new hires via your old ones isn’t just cost-effective. It’s ideal! ...
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MBA1000 Q&A Wednesday: How Do You Work&Live With Your Significant Other? from 2018-05-09T05:01:28
It’s been a long road, but here we are: 1,000 episodes! Don’t worry — we won’t spend too much time celebrating, because we’ve got business to discuss. Specifically, many of our listeners want to...
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MBA999 5 Email Promotion Tips To Increase Sales from 2018-05-08T05:01:31
Email, email, email. We never miss an opportunity to point out that email is king when it comes to online marketing and sales. Because the recipient has to opt in to receive it, and because ever...
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MBA998 Must Read: Damn Good Advice by George Lois from 2018-05-07T05:01:34
In business, good advice is worth its weight in gold. For this week’s Must-Read Book Review, we go one better: Damn Good Advice (for people with talent) is a treasure trove of insights, witty ob...
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MBA997 Advanced Email List Building P2 + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-05-04T05:01:33
Build the list that’ll build your business! Yesterday, we started our 2-part series on email list-building with a talk on website optimization and opt-ins. Make sure you’ve listened to that one,...
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MBA996 Advanced Email List Building P1 from 2018-05-03T05:03:36
In online business, email is everything. That’s no overstatement. Email remains the single most important tool you can use to turn website visitors into customers. Collecting addresses, starting...
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MBA995 Q&A Wednesday: How much should I spend on my logo? from 2018-05-02T05:01:39
Every business needs a logo. A smart, eye-catching symbol that encapsulates your brand and mission can do wonders for your reach. It can generate interest, create associations, and bring your co...
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MBA994 5 Ways to Work Less from 2018-05-01T05:01:41
Don’t work too much! That might sound like odd advice from a podcast about building your independent business, but it’s crucial. Burnout kills businesses, and ruins health. Work is like anything...
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MBA993 Special Guest Lesson: Exactly How To Start An Online Store with Katie Swett from 2018-04-30T05:03:44
Selling physical goods online? Setting up your eCommerce store is easier than ever, given the tools available. But whichever service you choose, it’s important to know the basics of creating an ...
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MBA992 Growth You Should Aim for in Year 1 + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-04-27T05:01:43
Is your business growing fast enough? If you’re just getting started, that’s a question you might be asking. The answer, though, isn’t as simple as being big enough, soon enough. The right pace ...
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MBA991 Guest Teacher: Carrie Olsen- How to get better results with your sales page using 3 principles from acting from 2018-04-26T05:02:53
What can artistic performance teach us about sales performance? Quit a lot, we think. And so does our next special guest teacher, Carrie Olsen. Carrie is a veteran voice actor, having provided n...
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MBA990 Guest Teacher: Dan Martell- How To Build a Scalable Systems Playbook from 2018-04-25T05:01:56
As your business grows, organization becomes more and more crucial. At some point, the systems you establish will be the difference between getting things done and scrambling to keep up. That’s ...
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MBA989 How to Get Ready For Some Time Off from 2018-04-24T05:01:59
We all need a break. But how do you make sure your break doesn’t hurt your business? Burnout is a real and dangerous thing. It’s not only bad for your health and well-being, it’s devastating to ...
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MBA988 Must Read: SEO 2018 (No-BS) Strategy by Casey Henry from 2018-04-23T05:01:01
Need to update your SEO strategy quickly? We’ve got the most efficient, to-the-point 2018 SEO guide available. It’s not a best-seller from a renowned author. It’s just something we stumbled on w...
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MBA987 5 Ways to Increase Your Email Open&Click Rates + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-04-20T05:05:45
Email is still king. Even in today’s world of viral social media, email remains the most effective, important tool for online marketing and sales. As they say, “The money’s in the [contact] list...
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MBA986 4 Ways to Improve Your Customer Service Today from 2018-04-19T05:01:42
It’s easier (and less costly) to keep your current customers than to earn new ones. When you think of the importance of customer service, always remember that equation. Too many entrepreneurs pu...
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MBA985 Q&A Wednesday: What would you do differently if you started your software company all over again? from 2018-04-18T05:01:40
Hindsight is a beautiful thing. What would we do differently? We’ve learned so much over the course of building and running our SaaS business, WebinarNinja. Of course, like many entrepreneurs, w...
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MBA984 How to Have More Patience with Your Business from 2018-04-17T05:01:04
In life, patience is a virtue. In business, it’s a necessity. We all want success as quickly as possible — especially those of us who take the risk of striking out on our own as entrepreneurs. W...
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MBA983 Guest Teacher: Joey Coleman- How to Counter Buyer’s Remorse from 2018-04-16T05:01:19
Keep. Your. Customers. As entrepreneurs, we spend a lot of time and resources on customer acquisition. We pour effort into getting more and more new customers, because that’s how we grow our bus...
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MBA982 How To Empower Your Team To Manage Themselves + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-04-13T05:01:30
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Today, we discuss the most important thing an entrepreneur can do to reduce stress, increase efficiency, and genuinely enjoy your business: trusting your team. When it’s...
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MBA981 Fighting Depression in Entrepreneurship from 2018-04-12T05:01:33
No one said this would be easy. Business is tough. Entrepreneurship can be even tougher. We think it’s healthy, productive, and good for your business for you to acknowledge this struggle. If we...
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MBA980 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know my business idea is a good one? from 2018-04-11T05:01:36
Ideas: we all have them. Some of them are even good. But is your idea good enough to sustain a business? You don’t have to guess. If you have an idea for a great product or service, you can find...
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MBA979 How I Prepare for a Public Speech from 2018-04-10T05:01:52
Public speaking is many people’s biggest fear. But for entrepreneurs, it can be one of your most powerful tools. As intimidating as it can be, getting up in front of people and explaining yourse...
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MBA978 Must Read: Exactly What To Say by Phil M Jones from 2018-04-09T05:01:54
Nervous about sales? There’s a Must-Read Book Review for that. Exactly What to Say by Phil M Jones is exactly what the title promises: a collection of phrases that will help you make sales. Thes...
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MBA977 How to Build a Business On The Side P2 + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-04-06T05:01:57
Ready to make your side gig your full-time career? Yesterday, we laid out the first phases of our detailed action plan for building your own business on the side while maintaining your regular 9...
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MBA976 How to Build a Business On The Side P1 from 2018-04-05T05:01:59
You want to build your own business, but you already have a job. And you don’t want to lose it (just yet). You’re not the only one. Building your business on the side while maintaining your prim...
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MBA975 Q&A Wednesday: What sales guides or resources do you recommend for non-sales people? from 2018-04-04T05:01:10
It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re here to help! Today, we address a question from a listener with a very common issue: they’re not exactly an expert in sales. For new entrepreneurs, salesmanship...
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MBA 974 How to Make Big Decisions in Your Business from 2018-04-03T05:01:13
Decisions, decisions. Entrepreneurship means having more control — and more responsibility — than your average person. Sometimes, the sheer importance of the decisions you have to make can be ov...
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MBA973 Guest Teacher: Jordan Harbinger–How to Build Relationships for a Rainy Day from 2018-04-02T05:01:14
We’ve said it before, and it remains true: the relationships you build are the greatest asset you’ll ever have in business. Through ups and downs, from one business to another, your relationship...
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MBA972 When to Raise Prices + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-03-30T05:01:54
Times change, and so do prices. If your business is growing, you’ll eventually have to raise rates for your products or services. Even if it’s just to keep pace with inflation or the cost of liv...
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MBA971 How To Improve the Quality of Your Email List from 2018-03-29T05:01:11
Sit down for this one: your email list might be too big. When it comes to email contacts, quality beats quantity every time. Besides that, excessive quantity can actually hurt your bottom line. ...
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MBA970 Q&A Wednesday: Should I hire a family member? from 2018-03-28T05:01:52
Family is family, but business is business. Should the two mix? Many entrepreneurs have to ask themselves this very question. What’s the risk/reward balance of hiring and managing the people clo...
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MBA969 Is Buying a Physical Business a Good Idea? from 2018-03-27T05:01:46
We all know online business is fertile ground. But is there still room for entrepreneurs to thrive in the physical world? If you’re considering taking on a good ol’ fashioned brick & mortar ...
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MBA968 Must Read: The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib from 2018-03-26T05:01:54
Marketing not your forte? Well, have we got a book for you! Despite the title, Allan Dib’s The 1-Page Marketing Plan is an entire book, and it’s made our list of entrepreneurial Must Reads for v...
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MBA967 4 Sales Page Hacks To Increase Conversions + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-03-23T05:01:03
We all love traffic on our websites. But what are we doing with it? If you’re not converting, your visitors may as well not visit! To make your site effective, you’ve got to keep the endgame in ...
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MBA966 How to Choose The Perfect Launch Partners from 2018-03-22T05:05:05
Why launch alone? When you’ve got a new business, product, or even just a new feature, teaming up with another company might be the best way to spread the word. By sharing your news with a bigge...
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MBA965 Q&A Wednesday: I am not in love with my customers. Am I in the wrong business? from 2018-03-21T05:01:27
What’s love got to do with it? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and that’s what one listener is wondering. Can you run a business if you don’t exactly adore your customers? Does serving your customers re...
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MBA964 How to Choose The Best Domain Name For Your Business from 2018-03-20T05:01:52
What’s in a name? Everything. Choosing the right domain name can have huge implications for your branding, marketing, and SEO. Your web address matters! For customers to be able to find you, you...
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MBA963 Guest Teacher: Dr. Christopher Croner- Never Hire a Bad Salesperson Again from 2018-03-19T05:01:08
Ready to sell? You don’t want just anyone pushing your product. You want the best. You want people with innate selling skills, including the kind of drive and self-motivation that can’t be taugh...
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MBA962 Low Priced vs. High Priced Products + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-03-16T05:01:16
Go high, or go low? When it comes to the price of your product, the decision you make will dictate your approach to everything from marketing to sales to customer service. While both the high-en...
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MBA961 Why You Are Not Getting Enough Press from 2018-03-15T05:01:55
For entrepreneurs, attention-seeking behavior isn’t a bad thing. To widen our reach and attract our audience, we all need press. Everything from brand awareness to SEO is dependent on being ment...
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MBA960 Q&A Wednesday: When is the best time of year to run a conference or event? from 2018-03-14T05:01:10
Conferences and other real-world events can be a huge boost for your business. Scheduling such events for maximum attendance takes strategy, planning, and wisdom — exactly the kind we offer on t...
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MBA959 How to Reduce Meetings in Your Business from 2018-03-13T05:01:27
Let’s just say it: no one likes meetings. No one has ever liked meetings. Meetings are things you get through, and if you play your cards right, have as few of as possible. Yes, they’re necessar...
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MBA958 Read: How to Stop Worrying&Start Living By Dale Carnegie from 2018-03-12T05:05:43
Worry: it’s an entrepreneur’s constant companion. But does it have to be? Today, we review another Must-Read business book, an all-time classic from an author whose legacy transcends time and te...
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MBA957 How To Spend Less on Travel + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-03-09T05:05:25
Travel: it’s one of the best parts of being an entrepreneur. Whether it’s traveling for business or pleasure, entrepreneurs get to do more of it. But as we all know, it can get pretty, pretty pr...
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MBA956 How to Turn Monthly Subscriptions into Annual Subscriptions from 2018-03-08T05:01:27
Running a monthly subscription service is a wonderful way to achieve predictable, reliable revenue. Even more reliable is a yearly subscription, which allows you to spend fewer resources on rete...
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MBA955 Q&A Wednesday: How did you know it was time to quit your job? from 2018-03-07T05:05:12
Entrepreneurship: how long should you look before you leap? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a great question for everyone on the verge of leaving their day job behind: how do you know when...
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MBA954 How to Create an Effective Morning Routine from 2018-03-06T05:05:38
Rise and shine, entrepreneurs! The first few hours of your day are the most important for your overall productivity. A consistent, intentional morning routine is the best thing you can do to rea...
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MBA953 Guest Teacher: Rob Rawson- How to Manage and Scale a Remote Team to Over 60 People from 2018-03-05T05:01:04
Remote employment isn’t just the future; it’s the present. All over the globe, more and more work is getting done by people who never meet their employers. Naturally, with remote work’s undeniab...
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MBA952 Your Most Important Asset in Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-03-02T05:01:55
What assets matter most? In business, you’ve got plenty to choose from. Your talent. Your expertise. Your inventory. But there’s one overarching asset that binds the rest together, and gives eac...
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MBA951 Should You Sell Premium Support? from 2018-03-01T05:01:34
There’s something else you could be selling. More and more companies offer premium support packages as add-ons to their product. With tech-savviness varying wildly from person to person, some of...
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MBA950 Q&A Wednesday: Should I get a business loan to grow faster? from 2018-02-28T05:10:52
Sometimes, you should just say no — to money. Today on the $100 MBA Show, we help one listener with a question many entrepreneurs face: whether or not to seek a business loan. A big pile of mone...
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MBA949 4 Untapped Traffic Strategies from 2018-02-27T05:01:10
Let’s click “Refresh” on our traffic approach! While the tried-and-true standards of great content, SEO, and standard promotion still work, entrepreneurs always need an edge. Today, we discuss 4...
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MBA948 Guest Teacher: Chris Ducker–5 Ways to Monetize Your Personal Brand from 2018-02-26T05:01:36
You have a forté. You want a business. This is how you turn one into the other. Chris Ducker is serial entrepreneur, having been in the business of monetizing skills and expertise for years. He’...
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MBA947 3 Stories You Should Know By Heart + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-02-23T05:01:58
What do you do? For the conventionally employed, that’s a pretty simple question. But for entrepreneurs, the question isn’t just complicated — it’s an opportunity. Whether you’re networking with...
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MBA946 How To Have a Productive Home Office from 2018-02-22T05:01:47
Working from home: it can be the greatest. No commute, no cubicles, no dress code! But if your home office isn’t conducive to work, it can backfire. We’ve tried everything from private offices t...
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MBA945 Q&A Wednesday: I’m launching a podcast. Any advice? from 2018-02-21T05:01:16
Thinking about starting a podcast? You’re not the only one. To stand out, you’ll need to know what you’re getting into. Fortunately, we have *some* experience in the podcast game. 4 years and 94...
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MBA944 How to Shoot a Sales Video without a Camera from 2018-02-20T05:01:38
Lights, camera, action! Great sales videos are a must for your business website. But many of us are intimidated by the thought of producing one. We think it requires a lot of specialized A/V equ...
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MBA943 Guest Teacher: Russ Stoddard–How to Build a Purpose-Driven Company from 2018-02-19T05:01:41
Do well, by doing good. For most businesses, the endgame is profit. But in recent years, a new model has risen up, one focused on the bigger picture. If your motivation for building a business g...
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MBA942 The Biggest Lie in Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-02-16T05:01:39
Someone is lying to you. Actually, several someones are. They all have one thing in common. They promise something that doesn’t exist. They tempt you with a fantasy whose sole purpose is to empt...
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MBA941 Your 3-Step Sales Process from 2018-02-15T05:01:19
Selling is a skill. The good news? It’s easy to learn. Too many folks think that sales are the result of great ideas or “perfect” products. Meanwhile, salesmanship is under-studied. We’re not ta...
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MBA940 Q&A Wednesday: I’m an Online Business. Do I Need Business Cards? from 2018-02-14T05:01:38
It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping a listener with a very good, very 21st-century business question: do online businesses need business cards? It’s easy to see why some would question whe...
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MBA939 How to Deal With Evil Customers from 2018-02-13T05:01:56
No, they’re not always right. Some customers are wrong. Some customers do not have valid complaints, or problems that your business can solve. Some customers do not seek solutions, but aim to ca...
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MBA938 Must Read: Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen from 2018-02-12T05:05:14
Bruce Springsteen knows music, but he also knows business. From his extremely modest upbringing to the top of the charts, the legendary rocker is a model of financial discipline, business sense,...
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MBA937 3 Business Rules You Should Never Break + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-02-09T05:05:41
Someone once said that rules were made to be broken. They were wrong. At least they were wrong about these rules. Today, we discuss 3 immutable, no-exceptions, absolutely unbreakable rules of bu...
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MBA936 Top 5 Cities For Digital Nomads from 2018-02-08T05:01:23
Location independence is a beautiful thing. If you work online, you’re free to live where you want, when you want. That leaves you with literally a world of choices. That’s a good problem to hav...
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MBA935 Q&A Wednesday: I had a lot of firings recently. Am I a horrible boss? from 2018-02-07T05:01:38
It’s not you, it’s me. Or is it? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a tough question from a listener about an uncomfortable subject: firing. Almost every successful business has to let people...
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MBA934 How to Start Saying NO. Practical Strategies from 2018-02-06T05:01:01
Sometimes, you just have to say no. While entrepreneurs are driven to be positive, affirmative, and happy to take on a challenge, limits are our friends! And while fostering good relationships m...
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MBA933 Guest Teacher: Stefan Pretty–Stop Losing Customers! How to Reduce Churn from 2018-02-05T05:01:39
As entrepreneurs, we spend a lot of time thinking about how to get customers. But are we doing enough to keep the ones we have? Today on The $100 MBA Show, we’re talking churn: the rate at which...
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MBA932 Creating&Selling a Mobile App P2 + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-02-02T05:01:53
Have a great idea for a mobile app? We’ve got your back! Today is Part II of our series on developing and selling your mobile app, from start to finish. Yesterday, we discussed how to design and...
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MBA931 Creating&Selling a Mobile App P1 from 2018-02-01T05:01:27
What’s an idea worth? Without execution, nothing! That’s why we’re devoting two episodes this week to executing something that plenty of folks have ideas about, but aren’t sure how to carry out:...
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MBA930 Q&A Wednesday: I don’t get the whole customer avatar thing. Do I just make one up? from 2018-01-31T05:07:16
It’s marketing 101: the “customer avatar,” also known as the “buyer persona.” In theory, every business keeps an imaginary customer in mind when crafting…well, everything. From the product...
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MBA929 Off Social Media For 4 Months. The Results So Far. from 2018-01-30T05:01:56
What is social media costing you? What is it gaining you? The answers to these questions — and finding the right balance between them — could mean as much to your business as it does to your per...
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MBA928 Must Read: I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Heart from 2018-01-29T05:01:33
What can you learn from someone who made millions out of nothing? No capital, no connections, and no fantastic product idea? That’s the story of popular comedian Kevin Hart. His autobiography I ...
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MBA927 Does Free Content Still Work? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2018-01-26T05:01:26
Not all content is created equal. There was a time when a simple weekly 500-word blog post, stuffed to the brim with keywords, was all you needed to get the attention of consumers. Not any more....
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MBA926 Why You Don’t Need to Love Everything About Your Business from 2018-01-25T05:05
Some days, you just don’t feel like it. That’s ok! One myth of entrepreneurship is that you should love every second of running your business. A fantasy of doing what you love and “never working...
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MBA925 Q&A Wednesday: How do I prevent someone from stealing my idea? from 2018-01-24T05:01:05
You’ve got a great business idea, but you’re keeping it to yourself. If you let your million-dollar cat out of the bag too soon, surely someone will come along and beat you to market with it, ri...
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MBA924 How to Create a Successful Version 1 of a Product from 2018-01-23T05:01:53
Get ready for launch! Sometimes, entrepreneurs struggle to get their product market-ready in time. It’s no secret that we believe strongly in the principle of launching the MVP, or Minimum Viabl...
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MBA923 Guest Teacher: Sean D’Souza- 3 Ways to Write Intensely Curious Headlines from 2018-01-22T05:01:36
What makes you click? Whether it’s a blog, email, or sales page, you’ve got about 2 seconds to convince your potential customer to read what you have to say. That’s why your headline may be the ...
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MBA922 Creating An Effective Pre-Launch Page + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-01-19T05:01:55
You’ve got the product. Great! Now how will you get people excited about it? Too many entrepreneurs leave out a key marketing tool, one that’s easy to create and use. Its value is underestimated...
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MBA921 Why Hard Work Is Not Enough from 2018-01-18T05:01:53
Hard work pays off, or so we’re told. But on today’s podcast, we’re discussing something that isn’t easy to say, or hear: Hard work by itself just won’t cut it. Lots of people work hard, really ...
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MBA920 Q&A Wednesday: How many people is too many for a group coaching program? from 2018-01-17T05:05:32
Online group coaching is one of the best ways to monetize your expertise in a given field. Whether it’s fitness, life coaching, or professional skills, this business model is most coaches’ best ...
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MBA919 Lessons Learned From Apple’s Airpods from 2018-01-16T05:05:16
Great businesses can teach great lessons. The same goes for great products — and Apple’s AirPods are beyond great, both as a product and a study in product rollout. No, this is not sponsored con...
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MBA918 Must Read: Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday from 2018-01-15T05:01:15
Do you still quote Seinfeld or The Simpsons? Do you still listen to U2 or Mozart? Ever read Shakespeare? Art is a product, and like any product, the truest measure of its success is longevity. O...
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MBA917 How Much Does It Cost To Sponsor a Major Conference? + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-01-12T05:01:57
Is it worth it? That’s the first question you should ask yourself about any marketing expense, especially a significant one like sponsoring a major conference. Between the cost of the actual spo...
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MBA916 What You Can Learn From a 30 Year Business Run Buy One Man from 2018-01-11T05:01:05
What is success? On a recent trip, we ran into someone whose business accomplishments inspired us to devote an entire podcast episode to him — not just because he’d “made it” in business, but be...
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MBA915 Q&A Wednesday: I have a course idea. How do I find a way to make it more interesting? from 2018-01-10T05:01:06
It’s Q&A Wednesday, and class is in session! Not just our class, but yours! This week, one $100 MBA member wants to know how best to improve his online course. Specifically, how can a course...
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MBA914 Does Giving Out Free Swag Work? from 2018-01-09T05:01:12
Startups and swag go together like peanut butter and chocolate. But do all the T-shirts, water bottles, stickers, and USB drives work? Does the money spent on giveaways come back in the form of ...
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MBA913 Guest Teacher: Brian Dean- How to Optimize Your YouTube Videos for Higher Rankings (and More Views) from 2018-01-08T05:01:27
YouTube has been called “the world’s 2nd biggest search engine” behind Google. While so many entrepreneurs are striving to climb the Google rankings, are we leaving potential customers on the ta...
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MBA912 What I Learned From My Biggest Challenges in 2017 + Free Ride Friday! from 2018-01-05T05:01:25
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! For the first time in 2018, we’re giving away a special gift to one lucky listener. We’re also looking back at 2017, and discussing the lessons learned from the most int...
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MBA911 How To Keep Business Simple from 2018-01-04T05:01:09
Today, we’ll teach you how to KISS. No, we’re not celebrating Valentine’s early. We’re showing listeners how to do the most important thing a lean, growth-focused independent business can do: Ke...
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MBA910 Q&A Wednesday: What do you do when you run out of cash? from 2018-01-03T05:01:36
It’s our first Q&A Wednesday of the year, and we’re kicking 2018 off with a tough one! It’s uncomfortable to think about, but what should an entrepreneur do when resources dry up? The accoun...
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MBA909 How To Make Sure You’re Doing What Works from 2018-01-02T05:01:51
Is this working? If you’re not asking that question about every aspect of your marketing, sales, and finance strategies, you’re leaving money on the table. It’s vital to know when your efforts p...
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MBA908 Must-Read: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin from 2018-01-01T05:01:09
Happy New Year! It’s 2018, and we’re back with our DAILY podcast! We’ll be bringing you 5 practical business lessons every week, including our popular Q&A, Guest Teacher, Free Ride Friday gi...
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MBA907 Do Bonuses Increase Sales? from 2017-12-25T05:01:58
‘Tis the season — let’s talk giving! Offering free bonuses is a common sales-boosting strategy, used by everyone from the smallest mom-and-pops to the biggest corporations. But do these giveaway...
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MBA906 5 Things I Learned From 5 People in 2017 from 2017-12-18T05:01:12
It’s that time of year! No, not that. Even better: it’s time to reveal this year’s 5 lessons from 5 of the greatest business teachers around! Every year, we choose 5 entrepreneurs whose unique a...
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MBA 905 Solopreneur vs. Entrepreneur from 2017-12-11T05:01:35
There’s more than one way to start your own business. When plotting out your entrepreneurial path, it’s important to establish something early on: what kind of independent business person you ar...
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MBA904 5 Businesses You Can Start Today from 2017-12-04T05:01:18
So you want to start your own business. What’s taking so long? Here at the $100 MBA, we battle a myth. We battle it day in and day out, because it’s the one thing holding more entrepreneurs back...
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MBA903 Not Selling During Holidays? from 2017-11-27T05:01:28
Every business is different. So why assume that what works for some businesses will work for yours? It’s pretty standard practice in most industries to ramp up sales for the holidays. After all,...
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MBA902 Better to Hire Early or Late? from 2017-11-20T05:01:22
Is it time to hire? As your business grows, this can be a tough question. As entrepreneurs, we all want to be proactive. Why wait ‘till tomorrow when you can do it today? But when it comes to pe...
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MBA901 Why I Quit Social Media from 2017-11-13T05:01:38
Are you addicted to social media? More importantly, is social media having a negative impact on your business? There’s lots to love about Twitter, Facebook, and all the rest. For business owners...
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MBA900 How Much Money Do You Need? from 2017-11-06T05:01:10
What do you want? It’s the most basic of questions, underlying the motivations behind everything we do in life and business. What’s it all for? Why are we striving to make our businesses success...
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MBA899 Must Read: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson from 2017-10-30T05:01:54
What to say about Steve Jobs? He’s the first person that comes to mind when you think of the word “entrepreneur.” He changed the world we all live in, by virtue of his commitment to a business v...
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MBA898 The Top 5 Tasks to Outsource from 2017-10-23T05:01:39
What’s the best return on investment? What’s the most valuable thing an entrepreneur can gain from any expense? Time. Time is the greatest ROI. Some say time is money, but money pales in compari...
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MBA897 Turn Your Ecommerce Store into a SaaS from 2017-10-16T05:01:21
For a predictable revenue stream, nothing beats the subscription model. Customers sign up to pay a fixed rate, monthly or annually. The business owner gets to map their budget and growth goals w...
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MBA896 Should You Buy a Business Instead of Starting One? from 2017-10-09T05:01:14
Most people think that being an entrepreneur means starting a business. But there’s another option, an alternative path to independent success: buying a business! We don’t often think of this op...
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MBA895 Guest Teacher: Dorie Clark–Practical Steps to Taking the Leap Into Entrepreneurship from 2017-10-02T05:05:01
So you want to be an entrepreneur. Honestly, who doesn’t? Who hasn’t occasionally dreamed of that freedom and self-determination? Who isn’t intrigued by the thought of making their own living on...
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MBA894 Are You a Terrible Boss? from 2017-09-25T05:01:35
Worst. Boss. Ever. We’ve all had a terrible boss. As entrepreneurs, we never have to have one again. But as our independent business grows, how can we avoid becoming one? That’s the topic of thi...
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MBA893 Do You Need a Product Road Map? from 2017-09-18T05:01:47
The product is never perfect. Smart entrepreneurs realize that in order for a business to grow, the product has to grow with it. But what if you could direct (or at least guide) the evolution of...
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MBA892 How To Master The 3 Branches of Your Business from 2017-09-11T05:01:29
A successful business has many components, but all of them fall into one of 3 main categories. These 3 branches of business are the basic aspects of commerce. They are the pillars that hold up a...
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MBA891 Guest Teacher: Dale Beaumont- How to Use Marketing Partnerships to Scale Fast from 2017-09-04T05:01:18
No man is an island, or so they say. By the same logic, no entrepreneur succeeds entirely on their own. Independent business doesn’t mean going it alone or taking a solitary approach. It ju...
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MBA890 Must Read: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz from 2017-08-28T05:01:07
Independent business is never easy. If it was, everyone would do it! Because we choose the path less traveled, we entrepreneurs need to reckon with challenges and obstacles that the conventional...
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MBA889 How to Grow Your Business With Webinars from 2017-08-21T05:01:56
At The $100 MBA, we’ve always believed in the philosophy of ABM: Always Be Marketing. Succeeding as an entrepreneur takes more than a great product and a can-do attitude. While starting a busine...
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MBA888 Guest Teacher Troy Stites- Three Strategies to Automate Your Business Growth from 2017-08-14T05:01:37
What’s your website doing right now? If it’s not growing your business for you, it’s not doing its job! Optimizing your website to promote growth is key to your survival in businesses. It’s also...
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MBA887 The Working While Traveling Experiment P8: Would I Work While Traveling Again? My Take-Aways From This Experiment from 2017-08-07T05:00:30
All good things must come to an end. Our incredible 8 week trip around the world is no exception. But with every ending comes a new beginning— and the end of this journey signals the start of so...
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MBA886 The Working While Traveling Experiment P7: How to Stay Focused in a Busy Time from 2017-07-31T05:01:04
So much to see and do, so little time. We’re on week 7 of our map-hopping adventure, finding out just what it takes to build a business while seeing the world. If you’ve ever dreamed of working ...
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MBA885 The Working While Traveling Experiment P6: What Makes a Business a Great Global Business? from 2017-07-24T05:01:19
Go global! We’ve hit the road to learn how seeing the world while growing a business can work. But traveling isn’t the only upside to doing business in a web-connected world. Our ability to mark...
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MBA884 The Working While Traveling Experiment P5: My Working While Traveling Challenges from 2017-07-17T05:01:58
Ah, Venice. We’re floating through the canal-strewn dreamscape of Northern Italy, soaking in the culture and beauty of this bucket-list destination. But it’s not all gondolas and gelato; w...
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MBA883 The Working While Traveling Experiment P4: Learning From Businesses Abroad from 2017-07-10T05:01:08
What can the best Italian meal of your life teach you about running a business? How can the warmth of a Sicilian barista inform your customer service philosophy? How much can you grow as an entr...
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MBA882 The Working While Traveling Experiment P3: Applying Your Travel Experiences to Your Business from 2017-07-03T05:01:49
Fasten your seatbelts, and return your seats and tray tables to the upright position! We’re crossing the globe to find out if it’s really possible to build a business while seeing the worl...
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MBA881 The Working While Traveling Experiment P2: Making Time to Work&Play from 2017-06-26T05:01:32
Can it be done? We’re continuing our great experiment with the ultimate entrepreneurial dream: working while seeing the world. We’re building towards one of the biggest project launches of our l...
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MBA880 The Working While Traveling Experiment P1: Preparing for Travel from 2017-06-19T05:01:59
Travel while working. Make money while seeing the world. Grab your laptop and hit the beach. We’ve all been tempted by The Dream. But is truly mobile entrepreneurship possible? Can you run— and ...
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MBA879 Missed Deadlines. What do you do? from 2017-06-12T05:01:44
So you’ve missed a deadline. Whether you missed it yourself, someone on your team missed it, or your whole team collectively missed it, missed it is. Spoiler alert: this is going to happen. It s...
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MBA878 Do You Need an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)? from 2017-06-05T05:01:20
There’s a new obsession in entrepreneurial circles, and it’s time we looked at it with a critical eye. Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) seem to be all the rage, as independent business people loo...
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MBA877 Stop Talking About Your Business That Way from 2017-05-29T05:01:21
Few people love their work the way entrepreneurs do. So why do we have trouble discussing it? Most of us can pitch, but how many of us can simply talk about what we do in a way that’s concise an...
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MBA876 Guest Teacher Andy Molinsky–How to Successfully Reach Outside Your Comfort Zone from 2017-05-22T05:01:52
The comfort zone: we all have one, but not all of us manage to leave it. If you’re in business, it’s not just healthy to evolve beyond what you’re used to. It’s necessary! Your produ...
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MBA875 Lessons Learned After a Year of Facebook Ads from 2017-05-15T05:01:13
Facebook ads: are they worth it? That’s a question many an entrepreneur asks themselves. Fortunately, we’ve got some insight. We’ve spent the last year running targeted ads on Facebook for our s...
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MBA874 Optimizing Your About Page from 2017-05-08T05:01:53
What’s the most visited page on your website, after the homepage? Check your analytics, and odds are it’s your “About” section. So many entrepreneurs mistakenly undervalue this page, saving all ...
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MBA873 How to Shoot a Demo Video from 2017-05-01T05:01:48
For most products (especially the digital kind), you want a demo video. Actually, you need one. Nothing helps sales more than showing your customers what a product does and how it works. Whether...
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MBA872 Guest Teacher Matt Bodnar- High Leverage Thinking from 2017-04-24T05:01:51
What’s the difference between hard work and success? Leverage! Many people work hard— heck, most people do. But for hard work to become true and lasting profit requires an extra ingredient. It r...
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MBA871 How Travel Can Improve Your Business from 2017-04-17T05:01:55
Do you dream of travel? Many who go into business for themselves do so partially to be free to see more of the world. But what if travel isn’t just the end to your business’ means? What if...
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MBA870 The One Skill Every Entrepreneur Must Have from 2017-04-10T05:01:36
Beyond marketing and sales, beyond projections and accounting, even beyond innovation and creativity, there’s a skill. One skill makes an entrepreneur successful no matter their background or tr...
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MBA869 The Surprising Truth About Sleep&Success from 2017-04-03T05:01:48
How many times are you hitting “snooze?” If you’re tired of being tired, or just wondering if your sleep schedule is holding you back, this is the podcast for you! With so much advice and ...
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MBA868 How to Approach Launch Partners&Affiliates from 2017-03-27T05:01:22
Done right, partnerships and affiliations can add an incredible boost to your product launches. By tying yourself to a whole new audience, you can sell exponentially more! So how should you choo...
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Bonus: Guest Teacher Steve Glaveski–Selling to Big Corporates from 2017-03-21T05:01:54
Surprise! This week we’ve got a special bonus episode featuring a special guest teacher! It’s Steve Glaveski, founder of collectivecampus.us and host of the Future Squared Podcast. If you&...
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MBA867 Building a Customer Support Team from 2017-03-20T05:01:34
Customer service isn’t just support for users of your product. It’s part of the product! The price should represent not only what’s sold, but also what your customers know will happen when...
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MBA866 How To Stay Focused with Large Projects from 2017-03-13T05:01:44
Go big! When a large project is looming, how can you prepare yourself to tackle it? With so much to be done, how can you create a feasible timetable? Today, we’re outlining exactly how to ...
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MBA865 Starting a Business in a Crowded Marketplace from 2017-03-06T05:01:33
Have a great business idea, but afraid there’s too much competition? Well, we’ve got great news: there’s no such thing! Contrary to popular belief, it’s actually easier to compete in a cro...
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MBA864 The Tough Thing About Tough Decisions from 2017-02-27T05:01
There are tough decisions, and then there are tough decisions. In business, difficult choices are almost run-of-the-mill. They have to be made every day by someone who can handle the mantle of r...
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MBA863 4 Habits I Had to Kick To Succeed from 2017-02-20T05:07:25
Habits create a business person, for better or worse. Your habits, however subtle and unconscious they might be, define your chances of success! I learned that lesson the hard way after realizin...
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MBA862 How To Know Your Business is Failing from 2017-02-13T05:01:11
Every new business owner has doubts. That’s healthy! If you’re in that crucial first year or two, it’s important to be brutally honest with yourself in order to make sure you’re on t...
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MBA861 A Marketing Strategy That Works&How To Do It from 2017-02-06T05:05:56
If there’s one topic our listeners want to know more about, it’s marketing. You could have the best product in the world, but without marketing, you don’t have a business. In fact, the ide...
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MBA860 How to Re-Launch a Product P2 from 2017-01-30T05:01:29
Welcome to Part 2 of our very, very in-depth lesson on (re) launching your products! We want you to master the art of the launch, because it’s a skill you’ll need over and over again. With...
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Bonus: Guest Teacher John Lee Dumas–Master Productivity, Discipline&Focus from 2017-01-24T05:01:46
Get the most from your time! John Lee Dumas is a productivity expert, having taught countless entrepreneurs how to get things done through EOFire, The Freedom Journal, Podcaster’s Paradise, and ...
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MBA859 How to Re-Launch a Product P1 from 2017-01-23T05:01:03
You’ve validated the idea. You’ve built the business. You’ve launched the product. Now comes possibly the most important part of all: RE-launching the product! Every successful business has to m...
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Bonus: Must Haves- Noah Kagan’s New Podcast: Noah Kagan Presents from 2017-01-18T05:01:05
It’s a banner week for bonus content! Today, we’ve got a special preview of an exciting new podcast from friend-of-the-show and all-around entrepreneurial genius Noah Kagan! His new series, Noah...
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MBA858 Are You A Good Enough Leader? from 2017-01-16T05:01:26
To succeed, a business needs competent leadership. But what makes a great leader? Is it drive? Is it the confidence to bear authority? Or is leadership about more than just ambition? Today we di...
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Bonus: Guest Teacher Danny Iny- How to Start Selling Courses as a New Revenue Stream, and Get Paid Immediately from 2017-01-10T05:01:46
Online courses are becoming more and more central to the way consumers learn. With the demand for new skills in an ever-changing market growing— and the value of traditional education coming int...
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MBA857 How To Upgrade Your Business’Talent from 2017-01-09T05:01:51
A successful business is the result of hard but necessary choices. One of the hardest is the decision to transition between old and new team members. While your original team is to thank for you...
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MBA856 How To Know When It’s Time to Make a Change from 2017-01-02T05:07:37
It’s time for a change! The $100 MBA Show has been a blast to produce and share with our fantastic, insightful, loyal listeners these last few years. Now, we’re refocusing our effort...
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MBA855 Q&A Weekends: Do you make New Year Resolutions? Why or Why Not? from 2017-01-01T05:01:42
It’s a new year, and we’re kicking things off with a very special question! This one doesn’t come from a normal listener, though. It comes from in-house, and the dynamic mind o...
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MBA854 Q&A Weekends: Should I give free access to my product to influencers or should I charge them? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-31T05:01:42
You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers! Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of a specific, important question about marketing. When an influential person in the market wants ...
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MBA853 5 Things I Learned From 5 People in 2016 Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-12-30T05:01:56
Over the course of the year, we’ve done our best to learn. We’ve read, we’ve studied, and we’ve experimented. But the greatest lessons we’ve gotten have come from p...
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MBA852 Stop Trying To Discover Your Passion [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-29T05:01:38
Passion is overrated. That’s the message we’ve been pushing for a while now, and it’s gotten no less controversial. That’s why we’re airing this archived episode th...
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MBA851 My Top 5 Books in 2016 from 2016-12-28T05:01:37
The year’s almost over, and what have we learned? A lot, apparently. And no small thanks are due to the fantastic books we’ve read. We’ve reviewed 26 books this year, and today...
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MBA850 When Should You Seek Investment? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-27T05:01:24
When your business is struggling, seeking outside investment can be a very tempting idea. But is it the right move? We talked about that very thing a while back, but we still get questions about...
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MBA849 Must Read: Grit by Angela Duckworth from 2016-12-26T05:01:58
Welcome to another Monday, and another fantastic must-read book for the entrepreneur! This week’s review is of Grit by Angela Duckworth. A lot of buzz has surrounded the release of this on...
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MBA848 Q&A Weekends: Is it too late to start a podcast? from 2016-12-25T05:01:38
Podcasts are everywhere. Does yours stand a chance? Today’s listener Q&A is about the saturation of the online marketplace with new podcasts, and what it takes to make one successful. ...
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MBA847 Q&A Weekends: I want to open a restaurant/ cafe. Any advice? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-24T05:01:29
If there’s one industry out there that’s tougher than most, it’s the restaurant industry! In this rebroadcast listener Q&A, we helped one audience member get ready for the ...
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MBA846 How To Have Less Meetings Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-12-23T05:01:28
Meetings are necessary. But all too often, they end up wasting time that could be better spent. By minimizing the number of meetings you hold, you can maximize their usefulness and free your tea...
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MBA845 Making the Most Out of a Slow Time in Business [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-22T05:01:40
You’re not always busy. That’s a good thing! Cyclical slow periods are a boon if utilized properly. With the extra time, you can make the improvements to your business that make the ...
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MBA844 How to Use Webinars to Validate Course Ideas from 2016-12-21T05:01:41
So you’ve got a great idea for an online course. Will it sell? There are lots of ways to find out, but we think webinars hold the key! Webinars are underutilized for idea validation, but w...
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MBA843 Open Registration vs. Registration Windows for Your Products [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-20T05:01:27
What’s the best way to structure signups for your online course or other service? While some businesses keep registration open, others deploy the registration window strategy. Does limitin...
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MBA842 Guest Teacher: Briana Borten–How to Set and Get Goals with Soul from 2016-12-19T05:01:26
Why are you in business? How does what you believe inform the way you do business? These questions are a little on the esoteric side, but they’re vital for entrepreneurs. That’s why ...
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MBA841 Q&A Weekends: How do you not get lazy when creating so much consistent content? from 2016-12-18T05:01:32
Content marketing requires a lot of (wait for it) content! So what’s the key to consistently creating enough to meet your needs? Today’s listener Q&A is all about the strategies ...
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MBA840 Q&A Weekends: I need to fire an employee. Any advice? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-17T05:01:33
Firing happens. It’s a reality of business, and it’s important to do it right. In this popular archived episode, we went over how to fire employees the right way. By offering your fi...
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MBA839 The Advantages of Selling High Ticket Products&Services Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-12-16T05:01:34
What’s your product worth? Many business owners assume that the lower the price, the better the chance it’ll sell. But the high-end market has its own logic, one that anyone can unde...
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MBA838 How To Raise Prices&Have Your Customers Love You For It! [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-15T05:01:36
Scared to raise your prices? You shouldn’t be! Done right, a price hike can give your business a boost. It doesn’t have to cost you a single customer. In fact, it can bring you more....
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MBA837 Why Loyalty Always Beats Money from 2016-12-14T05:01:37
Loyalty is the greatest asset. In today’s episode, we explain how earning personal loyalty is better in the long run than earning money. While money has an immediate, quantifiable effect, ...
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MBA836 Why Not Having Fun Can Cost You Your Business [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-13T05:01:38
Fun matters! In this archived episode, we took on a topic that’s ignored way too often: the need to have fun in business. This isn’t feel-good fluff; your level of enjoyment in the b...
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MBA835 Must Read: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson from 2016-12-12T05:01:40
Looking for a brutally honest approach to life and business? Have we got the book for you! This week’s must-read for the entrepreneur is Mark Manson’s The Subtle Art of Not Giving a ...
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MBA834 Q&A Weekends: Do I need to write a book to be an authority in my market? from 2016-12-11T05:01:47
Our listeners have questions, and we have answers! This weekend, someone wants to know if writing a book is truly a must. Can you really establish your credibility without being an author? We di...
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MBA833 Q&A Weekends: How long should I expect it will take to be profitable? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-10T05:05:49
We know what weekends are for: listener Q&A! Today we revisit a question from the archives about profitability. One audience member wanted to know how long it takes for a new business to bec...
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MBA832 Are You Having Fun? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-12-09T05:01:50
Business is fun! At least, it should be. While we believe that entrepreneurship is hard, challenging work, we also believe it should be enjoyable. Today we discuss how to check in with yourself,...
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MBA831 Is Time Really Money? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-08T05:01:51
We’ve all heard the phrase “time is money.” But we think this little nugget of wisdom might just be past its sell-by date. Is giving up time for money a good investment? How mu...
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MBA830 Free Plans Vs. Free Trials from 2016-12-07T05:01:52
Getting customers to commit to subscription services takes finesse. Offering free trials is one way to do it; offering a free plan is another. One is time-sensitive and allows you to showcase th...
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MBA829 Four Ways to Be More Confident in Business [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-06T05:01:54
Confidence matters. In business, it’s a prerequisite for success. That’s why it’s important to actively build your own confidence, grounded in your actual value and accomplishm...
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MBA828 Guest Teacher: Jordan Harbinger–How to Reach Out to Influencers The Right Way from 2016-12-05T05:01:55
Let’s start the week right! Today we’ve got another fantastic guest teacher with more incredibly valuable advice. Jordan Harbinger is an expert in using the social sciences to networ...
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MBA827 Q&A Weekends: How do I break up with my business partner? from 2016-12-04T05:01:38
It’s not you- it’s me. Sometimes business partnerships have to end. Like any relationship, they should be ended in the most amicable, mutually respectful way possible. Today we help ...
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MBA826 Q&A Weekends: Is a sales video a must for selling my online course? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-03T05:01:40
Sales videos are definitely effective, but are they a requirement for online courses? Today, we rebroadcast an episode in which one listener wants to know exactly how necessary they are. We disc...
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MBA825 How Giving Up Control Makes Better Products Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-12-02T05:01:41
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! On today’s episode, we take on a broad but important topic: how to let go. As your business grows, it becomes more and more necessary to take your hands off ...
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MBA824 Are Some Customers Better For Your Business Than Others? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-12-01T05:01:42
There are customers, and then there are customers. Some customers can do so much for you business that it’s worth putting extra effort into pursuing them. It may even be worth it to give y...
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MBA823 The #1 Growth Hack That Has Helped Me from 2016-11-30T05:01:43
Growth is always the goal, and the Internet is full of tips on how to achieve it. Of all the tricks, hints and hacks, there’s been one piece of advice that’s done more for our busine...
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MBA822 Can You Build a Successful Business Alone? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-29T05:00:44
Business is usually a team sport. But can a lone wolf be successful? In this popular archived episode, we discussed solopreneurship, its advantages, and its limits. Committing to a one-man or wo...
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MBA821 Guest Teacher: Stephen Warley- 4 Steps to Get Unstuck in Business from 2016-11-28T05:00:09
We all get stuck, in business and in life. When you’ve hit an obstacle or plateau, what can you do? What’s the best course of action when you can’t see a course of action? Toda...
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MBA820 Q&A Weekends: How do I get more people to show up to my webinars? from 2016-11-27T04:58:09
Webinars are one of the most powerful tools for connecting with your audience. So how can you make sure people show up to yours? That’s what one listener wants to know for this week’...
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MBA819 Q&A Weekends: I want to partner with someone in their business. How do I approach them? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-26T05:05:10
Doing it alone works for some, but not everyone is cut out to be a solopreneur. For today’s Q&A Weekend session, we’re rebroadcasting a classic episode in which one listener aske...
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MBA818 Why Google Alerts Are So Important Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-11-25T05:05:11
Keeping your finger on the pulse of the market can be tricky. What if there was a way to know what’s being said about your industry (and your business specifically) as soon as it’s s...
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MBA817 How to Craft an Effective Newsletter For Your Subscribers [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-24T05:01:13
If you’re not emailing, you’re not marketing. That’s why we dedicated this archived episode to crafting the best possible regular newsletters. With humor, honesty, and creativi...
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MBA816 Art That Can Help You&Your Business from 2016-11-23T05:01:14
Motivation matters. And sometimes the best motivation can be an inspiring piece of art, be it a film, a book, or in our case, a painting! Today we discuss how great art can make you a better ent...
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MBA815 Is Co-Working a Good Choice for Your Business? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-22T05:01:24
The traditional office isn’t the only option for small businesses. While many work from home, more and more are choosing co-working spaces for the cost and convenience. But are they right ...
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MBA814 Guest Teacher: Stephen Kane- 5 Tips for Dealing with Disputes from 2016-11-21T05:01:59
Disputes happen, including the legal kind. That’s why we’ve brought today’s special guest teacher onto the show! Stephen Kane is a skilled small business attorney who’s s...
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MBA813 Q&A Weekends: How do you know it’s time to let go a low performing employee? from 2016-11-20T05:01:56
Letting an employee go is almost never easy. But when someone isn’t adding the value you’re paying them for, it’s got to be done. For today’s Q&A session, we help one...
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MBA812 Q&A Weekends: Do discounts or offers alienate past customers? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-19T05:01:37
Change is the nature of business. But when you make a change in pricing with a nice promotional discount, are you being unfair to the people who’ve already paid? That’s the question ...
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MBA811 Is Sharing Your Business Journey Effective? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-11-18T05:01:38
Sharing is caring, or so we’re often told by guidance counselors. But is there such a thing as too much sharing when it comes to your business? Today we take a look at entrepreneurs who le...
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MBA810 How to Make Decisions in Business [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-17T05:01:39
Decision-making is one of the biggest obstacles for many new entrepreneurs. In fact, the decision to become an entrepreneur is intimidating enough! That’s why today’s archived episod...
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MBA809 How Breaks In Your Day Can Help You Get More Done from 2016-11-16T05:01:40
Give yourself a break! Actually, give yourself several. That’s the lesson of today’s episode, and it’s not because we want you to relax. Taking strategically timed breaks doesn...
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MBA808 How to Budget for Your Business [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-15T05:01:41
Many entrepreneurs aren’t business people at first. They’re just people with a skill or talent they want to monetize. That’s why episodes like this are so important, and why we...
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MBA807 Must Read: Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger from 2016-11-14T05:01:42
It’s Monday, and time for another great must-read book recommendation! This week’s author is one of the biggest names in sports, movies and politics– a true Renaissance entrepr...
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MBA806 Q&A Weekends: How important is it to have an audience prior to launching your podcast show? from 2016-11-13T05:01:59
It’s time for another round of listener Q&A, and this time we’ve got a tough one! Podcasting is one of the best kinds of content marketing. But is it the “front line...
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MBA805 Q&A Weekends: I want to start an online business but life gets in the way. How do I get started? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-12T05:01:33
It’s the weekend! That means we turn our attention to our listeners and their insightful questions. A while back, we were asked how it’s possible to start a business when all the dis...
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MBA804 How to Stick to Client Deadlines Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-11-11T05:01:34
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! That means two things: one lucky listener gets a free subscription, and we’ve got a stellar podcast lined up! Today we discuss how to meet deadlines in your ...
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MBA803 How to Identify Your Strengths and Use Them [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-10T05:01:35
Everyone has strengths. Often we’re taught to focus on improving our weaknesses, but what if we simply “doubled down” on the things we’re best at? That’s the topic ...
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MBA802 How to Run a Successful Email Promotion from 2016-11-09T05:01:36
Here at The $100 MBA, we believe that email is still one of the most powerful, effective marketing tools your business can have in its arsenal. Emails can’t be ignored, even if it’s ...
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MBA801 How to Manage Frustration in Your Business [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-08T05:01:37
Feeling frustrated? We definitely know what that can be like! Today we’re rebroadcasting an important episode about how anger can derail your performance as an entrepreneur. Red tape, endl...
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MBA800 SPECIAL: #100MBAStories Celebration! from 2016-11-07T05:01:08
Welcome to the 800th episode of The $100 MBA Show! It’s been a long road, and today we’re celebrating with a special episode dedicated to all our listeners. So many audience members ...
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MBA799 Q&A Weekends: How much time do I need to know if my blog is working? from 2016-11-06T05:01:59
It’s Sunday, and we’ve got another fantastic question for Q&A Weekend! Consistent blogging establishes credibility, maintains a relationship to your audience, and (maybe best of ...
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MBA798 Q&A Weekends: Do product launches work? If so, why? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-05T05:01:53
Are product launches an effective sales tool, or just hype? It’s Q&A Weekend, and one listener wants to know. Capitalizing on the sheer newness of a product can be a valid strategy, bu...
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MBA797 How to Plan Your Next Year PT2 Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-11-04T05:01:56
2017 is around the corner. Time to get ready! Today we air Part 2 of our 2 part series on planning out your whole business year, from start to finish. We discuss how to prioritize your business ...
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MBA796 Is Upselling Scammy? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-03T05:01:58
Upselling: everyone from waiters to electronics sales people do it. But is it ethical? Is it a trick? Is it a way of manipulating a customer into spending money they shouldn’t? We think th...
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MBA795 How to Plan Your Next Year PT1 from 2016-11-02T05:01:15
New Year’s is only 2 months away. Why does that matter? Because NOW is the time to start planning 2017! We believe that mapping out the whole year in advance is the most efficient (and mot...
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MBA794 The 5 Mistakes to Avoid with Affiliate Marketing [REBROADCAST] from 2016-11-01T05:01:16
If you’re thinking about affiliate marketing, this is the podcast you need to hear! Affiliate marketing can be useful (and profitable), but it comes with a unique set of pitfalls. Doing it...
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MBA793 Must Read: Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini from 2016-10-31T05:01:17
It’s finally here: the long-awaited follow up to one of the most influential books on business! Robert Cialdini’s Influence made a splash when it was published in the 80’s. Now...
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MBA792 Q&A Weekends: How many pages do you recommend your ebook to be? from 2016-10-30T05:01:37
Another weekend, another great question from the audience! For today’s Q&A, we respond to a listener who wants to know how long an e-book should be. The answer depends on the goals of ...
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MBA791 Q&A Weekends: You’ve had physical and online businesses. Which one do you prefer and why? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-29T05:01:38
It’s the weekend once again- time for some listener Q&A! Today, one audience member asks whether online or offline businesses are preferable. We’ve operated both, and we definite...
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MBA790 The 4 Worst Pricing Mistakes You Can Make Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-10-28T05:01:40
Pricing can be a tricky subject. It makes many entrepreneurs nervous. How much is too much? Too little? On today’s episode we’ve got the answers. We discuss price-setting policies th...
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MBA789 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business Part 3 [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-27T05:01:41
Welcome to the third and final installment of our classic archived series on starting a new business! Parts 1 and 2 covered the basics of determining the nature of your business and setting it u...
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MBA788 Four Things You Can Learn From Samsung’s Note 7 Disaster from 2016-10-26T05:01:42
Is there a better skill in business than overcoming and learning from mistakes? For an extreme recent example, we need to look no further than Samsung and their flaming phone debacle. When Galax...
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MBA787 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business Part 2 [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-25T05:01:51
We’re back with the second edition of our classic series from the archives! Starting your first new business is tough. In fact, it may be the hardest part! Fortunately, we’ve got act...
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MBA786 Guest Teachers: Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez–4 Tips to Communicating Change to Your Team from 2016-10-24T05:01:53
A change is gon’ come. But how should you address it with your employees? Today’s special guest teachers are here to tell us just that. Nancy Duarte and Pattie Sanchez are the co-aut...
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MBA785 Q&A Weekends: There are so many choices. How did you choose the business you run? How do I choose mine? from 2016-10-23T05:01:55
You’re ready to start an independent business, but deciding what kind can be incredibly tough! Today’s listener Q&A brings us the first question every entrepreneur has to answer:...
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MBA784 Q&A Weekends: I got a couple of comments that were horribly rude on my blog. Should I take these nasty comments with validity? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-22T05:01:20
Hate is the price of success. The more your business grows, the more critics you’ll have to deal with. While many may be constructive and helpful, there’ll always be the trolls, the ...
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MBA783 How to Offer an Online Coaching Program Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-10-21T05:01:20
Programming, weightlifting, crochet, you name it- if you have a skill, you can monetize it! Online coaching services are a great way to turn your own knowledge and experience into profit. The be...
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MBA782 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business Part 1 [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-20T05:15:21
You want to start a business, and you’ve done the research. Problem is, there’s just too much information to sort through! When you’re overwhelmed by the amount of decisions to...
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MBA781 How To Make Big Decisions from 2016-10-19T05:01:22
Big decisions can be intimidating. How can we take the stress- and the indecision- out of the process? There are ways! We’ve got some specific strategies to systematize your decision-makin...
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MBA780 How To Know If Your Business is Not Right For You [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-18T05:01:12
There’s no such thing as success if your heart’s not in it. We’ve learned that the hard way ourselves. So how can you know when the business you’re in isn’t ...
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MBA779 Must Read: Manage Your Day-to-Day by Jocelyn K. Glei from 2016-10-17T05:01:14
We should be smart about how we schedule our week and our month. But how smart are we when it comes to scheduling our day? This week’s must-read offers a whole new perspective on ti...
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MBA778 Q&A Weekends: Do I need to have affiliates for my next product launch? from 2016-10-16T05:01:58
It’s the weekend, and that means another great question from the audience. Today we’ve got a listener who wants to know if taking on affiliates is the best way to go when launching a...
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MBA777 Q&A Weekends: My business is not doing well. Should I take out a personal loan? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-15T05:01:46
Today’s Q&A Weekend episode is a particularly serious one. That’s why we decided to bring it out of the archives and rebroadcast it for the benefit of all our listeners. A while ...
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MBA776 Digital Products You Can Create for Less than $100 Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-10-14T05:01:17
Happy FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! We’ve got a fantastic episode for anyone looking to jump-start their entrepreneurial career the only way we recommend: by getting in there and selling something! ...
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MBA775 Four Things to Avoid When Dealing with Customers [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-13T05:01:02
What keeps customers loyal? What inspires them to bring more customers your way? Keeping the people who pay your bills happy takes some mindfulness. It also takes a conscious effort to avoid the...
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MBA774 How to Build Relationships with Sponsors from 2016-10-12T05:01:43
Sponsors aren’t just sugar daddies there to pay the bills in exchange for exposure. Ideally, they’re your partners in serving your audience. Today we discuss how sponsorship shouldn&...
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MBA773 Knowing When To Quit [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-11T05:01:34
Are you a quitter? Depending on the context, that might not be a bad thing! Giving up on what clearly doesn’t work allows you to focus on what does. While determination is an essential ing...
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MBA772 Guest Teacher: Shama Hyder- Facebook Live and the Impact it Can Have on Your Business from 2016-10-10T06:05:15
Facebook Live is here! Today, we’ve got a special guest teacher to tell you exactly how you can take advantage of it. Shama Hyder is the woman behind marketingzen.com, and she knows a thin...
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MBA771 Q&A Weekends: What options do I have for video content? from 2016-10-09T05:01:11
It’s easier than ever to produce and feature video content. But how can we add a little variety? That’s the question behind today’s listener Q&A, and we’ve got lots o...
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MBA770 Q&A Weekends: Should I start my business around a passion or a skill? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-08T05:11:10
It’s Q&A Weekend, and we’ve unearthed a classic episode from the archives that bears rebroadcasting! So many people are encouraged to “follow their passion” in busine...
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MBA769 Build Your Email List Before It’s Too Late! Free Ride Friday! from 2016-10-07T05:01:07
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! And have we got an important episode for you! We’d like to think we know a thing or two about marketing. If there’s one key to successful marketing, on...
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MBA768 Can You Hustle Too Hard? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-06T05:01:06
Business is a marathon, not a sprint! Sometimes, when we move too fast and push too hard, the effect is counterproductive. We addressed this very problem on the podcast over a year ago. Now we&#...
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MBA767 How to Deliver Bad News To Customers from 2016-10-05T05:05:54
Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan. And sometimes, it negatively affects your customers. When you’ve got bad news for the people that support your business, how should you ...
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MBA766 Can You Grow Too Fast? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-04T05:01:44
Sometimes a lesson is so good it’s worth hearing again! Today we’re bringing you this classic from the archives, as it was no longer available to newer listeners. It’s a fundam...
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MBA765 Must Read: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight from 2016-10-03T05:01:12
It’s Monday, and we’ve got a top-shelf must-read for all the budding entrepreneurs out there. Shoe Dog is the autobiography of Phil Knight, founder of Nike. Today, Nike is arguably t...
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MBA764 Q&A Weekends: I’m new to Facebook Ads. How much should I spend at the start? from 2016-10-02T05:01:12
Facebook ads are effective, but they’re not cheap. So how much should a new advertiser spend? That’s the question we’re asked for today’s listener Q&A, and we’v...
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MBA763 Q&A Weekends: Affiliate offers- How much is too much for my subscribers? [REBROADCAST] from 2016-10-01T05:01:53
Ask, and you shall receive! It’s Q&A Weekend, and that means we’re here to field whatever questions our listeners have. Today, we revisit from the archives one listeners question...
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MBA762 How to Increase Profit Instantly Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-09-30T05:01:43
Believe it: you can increase your profits any time you want. We do it in our business a few times a year, simply because we can. There’s no mysterious secret behind it, just a simple, effe...
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MBA761 Five Business Secrets I Learned From Steve Jobs [REBROADCAST] from 2016-09-29T05:01:30
Today on The $100 MBA Show, we reach back into the archives for one of our best episodes, only available here. As aspiring entrepreneurs, we can all look up to Steve Jobs, the controversial, leg...
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MBA760 What is Twitch&Can it Help Market Your Business? from 2016-09-28T05:01:13
There’s a web service out there that’s more popular than Facebook, more popular than YouTube, and has access to a massive market of informed, passionate consumers. What if you could ...
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MBA759 Don’t Get Scammed! What to Look Out For When Buying Business Products. [REBROADCAST] from 2016-09-27T05:05:01
The scammers are out there! On an Internet where anyone can sell anything, there’s bound to be a few unscrupulous actors. So how can you tell what business products are bupkus? We discusse...
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MBA758 Guest Teacher: Jeremiah Miller- Do Less, Lead More: How To Go From Manager To Leader from 2016-09-26T05:01:50
What does leadership really look like? Some think that it means being in the trenches with your employees and leading from the front lines. Today’s special guest teacher begs to differ! Je...
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MBA757 Q&A Weekends: How do I deal with haters on social media? from 2016-09-25T05:01:22
The haters are out there! Today for Q&A Weekend, we advise a listener on the art of handling online jerks. While the impulse to defend your business is understandable, it’s also import...
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MBA756 Q&A Weekends: What hardware&software do you recommend for a new podcaster? from 2016-09-24T05:01:27
Today on The $100 MBA Show Q&A Weekend, it’s time to talk tech! We’ve got a listener who’s just getting ready to jump into the podcast game, and he wants to know what hardw...
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MBA755 What is Reddit and How Can it Help Your Business? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-09-23T05:01:22
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Besides a free subscription for one listener, we’re offering everyone a crash course in how to use the popular site Reddit to promote your business. Reddit i...
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MBA754 Are You Thinking Enough? from 2016-09-22T05:01:21
In business, there’s always something to be doing. But why are you doing it? Today we discuss the need to slow down, stop, and think about your business, its goals, and the motivations tha...
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MBA753 In-Person Sales Techniques from 2016-09-21T05:01:20
In business, everyone has to sell. Having the skills to make a sale in person (even if your business is online) is invaluable and necessary. At some point, we’ve all got to convince someon...
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MBA752 The Best Service To Use To Sell Tickets for Your Live Event from 2016-09-20T05:01
Getting ready to host a live event? Today’s episode is all about the ticketing! We break down 3 of the best options for ticket sales and processing for every event size and budget. From sm...
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MBA751 Must Read: Start Small, Stay Small by Rob Walling from 2016-09-19T05:01:04
Today’s must-read for the entrepreneur is as short as it is sweet! Rob Walling is one of the foremost experts in micropreneurship, and his book Start Small, Stay Small is a testament to th...
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MBA750 Q&A Weekends: How do I start promoting my product with no email list? from 2016-09-18T05:01:12
You’ve got the product, but you don’t have the audience. How can you start pushing when you’ve got no one to push to? For today’s listener Q&A, we explain how to get ...
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MBA749 Q&A Weekends: How long did it take you to go from learner to entrepreneur? from 2016-09-17T05:01:11
It’s the weekend, and that means we turn to our fantastic listeners for a little Q&A! Today, one audience member wants to know how host Omar went from being a learner to being a full-f...
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MBA748 Why Sales Are Suffering in Your Business. Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-09-16T05:01:55
Happy FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! When sales are in a slump, the first step to take is diagnosing the problem. It might mean facing some uncomfortable realities, but your business deserves the truth! To...
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MBA747 Take The Writing Challenge&See Your Traffic Grow from 2016-09-15T05:14:54
If you want to attract an audience, you’ve got to write. Great content is the heart of marketing, and writing is the heart of great content. Honing your writing skills and being consistent...
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MBA746 Five Reasons Customer Surveys Fail from 2016-09-14T05:01:53
It’s a universal rule: know your customers. Surveys are the primary method used to determine what customers like and don’t like about a business, and how it can be improved. But surv...
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MBA745 Does Your Business Matter? from 2016-09-13T05:01:36
Is your business worth it? Is it having an impact commensurate with the effort you’re putting in? Asking yourself the tough questions is key to staying motivated and finding the way forwar...
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MBA744 Guest Teacher: John Pope- Lessons Learned From Bootstrapping a Business from 2016-09-12T05:01:20
Building a business is hard, but building a business from nothing? That’s a special kind of challenge. Today’s guest teacher, John Pope, knows a little something about that. As a fou...
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MBA743 Q&A Weekends: You seem to have a lot of determination. Where do you get that? from 2016-09-11T05:01:04
It’s Q&A Weekend, and today’s question is a personal one Omar is happy to answer. One listener wants to know about the sources of his personal drive and determination. He reflect...
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MBA742 Q&A Weekends: Should I add tax to my prices or absorb it in the asking price? from 2016-09-10T05:01:03
It’s the weekend, and that means Q&A! Today, we field a very specific question about tax policy: is it better to fold applicable taxes into the original asking price, or to itemize tax...
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MBA741 Strategies for When You’re Not Sure What to Work On. Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-09-09T05:01:02
Happy FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Entrepreneurs have to make their own schedules and set their own tasks. Sometimes, knowing what to do next can be as tough a challenge as actually doing it! Today, we o...
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MBA740 Are In-Person Masterminds Worth Going To? from 2016-09-08T05:01:53
Online Mastermind groups are a relatively easy way to learn potentially game-changing things from qualified peers. But are in-person Mastermind sessions worth the cost of time and travel? Having...
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MBA739 Four Instant Growth Challenges You Can Do Today from 2016-09-07T05:01:52
Always be growing! As an entrepreneur, if you’re not developing your skills, you risk stagnating. That’s why today’s episode is all about the ways you can instantly challenge y...
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MBA738 Choosing The Right Office Space from 2016-09-06T05:01:42
Location, location, location. We always hear that in reference to attracting customers, but what about the effect of location on you and your team? Today we discuss choosing the right environmen...
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MBA737 Must Read: Deep Work by Cal Newport from 2016-09-05T05:01:23
What does work mean to you? On today’s episode, we review another must-read book for the entrepreneur, Deep Work by Cal Newport. Newport’s philosophy really struck a chord with us, c...
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MBA736 Q&A Weekends: Is Facebook Live a good marketing tool? from 2016-09-04T05:01:50
It’s time for some listener Q&A! Today we field a question about Facebook Live, the new (potential) marketing tool from the social media giant. Can it be useful in building your brand ...
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MBA735 Q&A Weekends: How long does it take to create a website? from 2016-09-03T05:01:48
It’s the weekend, and that means listener Q&A! It’s a given that your small business should have a website. But how long will it take to get up and running? Depending on the busi...
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MBA734 Can Big Purchases Save You Money? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-09-02T05:14:26
Many people (often advertisers) advocate spending money on big purchases, arguing that it ultimately saves the money you won’t have to spend in the future. But is it valid, or just a sales...
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MBA733 Four Ways To Grow Your Business While Commuting from 2016-09-01T05:13:10
Many people see their commute as a painful chore. But it’s an opportunity! The time you spend on the train, on foot or in the car is time you can convert to results for your business. Toda...
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MBA732 How to Motivate Your Team When Money is Tight from 2016-08-31T05:01:48
Let’s face it: the money isn’t always there. So how can a business leader motivate the team when there’s no room in the budget for financial inducements? As it turns out, money...
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MBA731 5 Killer Presentation Secrets from 2016-08-30T05:15:38
Good presentations are never accidents. Whether it’s public speaking, a webinar, or even a video, your presentation game has to be strong in order to make conversions. Today we share 5 sec...
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MBA730 Guest Teacher: Ari Meisel–The Three D’s Decision Matrix and Inbox Zero from 2016-08-29T05:01:17
Today we welcome special guest teacher Ari Meisel. Meisel is the fella behind lessdoing.com as well as several other resources for maximizing productivity through personal efficiency. He’s...
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MBA729 Q&A Weekends: I want to start a business but I’m in debt. Any advice? from 2016-08-28T05:01:43
Welcome to another round of Q&A with our fantastic listeners! Today’s question comes from an audience member in a fairly common predicament: he wants to start a business, but he’...
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MBA728 Q&A Weekends: How do you handle your fear of failure? from 2016-08-27T05:01:31
Fear is universal. So is failure. Anyone who claims not to fear failure isn’t being honest with themselves. For today’s Q&A, we respond to one listener’s request for advice...
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MBA727 When is The Best Time To Take a Break? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-08-26T05:01:17
Taking a break is good for you, and it’s good for business. But what should your break look like? How long should it last? And when is the best time for it? There are good times and not-so...
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MBA726 Why Being Everywhere Can Hurt You from 2016-08-25T05:01:16
Trying to dominate the Internet by conquering every social media platform? Stop! Being all over the web might seem like the way to earn business, but it’s really stretching yourself too th...
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MBA725 Dealing with Failed Recurring Charges from 2016-08-24T05:01:58
If you run a SaaS or other business with recurring charges, you know what a pain it can be when payments fail. Over time, the cost of failed payments can really add up! That’s why it’...
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MBA724 Can You Really Set Your Business on Auto-Pilot? from 2016-08-23T05:01:42
There’s a lot of talk about “passive income” and the ability to make money without having to work all the time. But is it real? Can you build a business and then let it run its...
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MBA723 Must Read: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber from 2016-08-22T05:01:24
Why do small businesses fail? Today’s must-read book for the entrepreneur answers that question. The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber deconstructs the old entrepreneurial formulas and re...
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MBA722 Q&A Weekends: How did you decide on the ticket price of your live event? from 2016-08-21T05:01:41
So much goes into producing a great live business event. So much value is on offer to attendees. So how is the price of a ticket decided? We like to think that our own event, WebinarNinja Live, ...
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MBA721 Q&A Weekends: How do you dress for a webinar? from 2016-08-20T05:01:33
It’s the weekend, so it must be time for some Q&A! Today we’ve got a question about webinars. It’s not a software question, or even a content question. It’s about wha...
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MBA720 Five Lessons Learned Running a Software Business Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-08-19T05:01:58
Running a software business comes with a unique set of challenges. It also requires some unique skills to be successful. Our software company, WebinarNinja, has been up and running for a few yea...
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MBA719 Four Signs You Are Actively Leading Your Team from 2016-08-18T05:01:46
You may be a business owner, but are you a business leader? It’s vital that someone play the role of Captain, and play it well. While some business owners are uncomfortable with the idea o...
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MBA718 The Advantages&Disadvantages of Serving a Beginners Market from 2016-08-17T05:35:12
When your business is about helping people learn a new skill, there are some unique factors to consider. Beginners, no matter what it is they’re beginning, have certain needs. Serving them...
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MBA717 How to Prune Your Email List from 2016-08-16T05:01:32
Believe it or not, your email list can be too big. As your business grows, it’s important to focus on the quality of your subscribers, not just the quantity! Sending emails that are never ...
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MBA716 Must Read: Web Marketing That Works by Adam Franklin&Toby Jenkins from 2016-08-15T05:01:07
With so many different ways to market your product online, actually creating a consistent marketing strategy can be tough. That’s where this week’s must-read book comes in! Web Marke...
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MBA715 Q&A Weekends: Do you ever refuse service to customers? When and why? from 2016-08-14T05:01:34
Values are the heart of any good business. Sometimes, upholding those values means refusing to do business with certain customers. For today’s listener Q&A, we describe the times (and ...
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MBA714 Q&A Weekends: How do you record your podcast when traveling? from 2016-08-13T05:01:08
It’s Q&A Weekend, and today’s question is a technical one: how do we podcast on the road? The answer is…we try not to! When we have to, though, there are a few tips and tri...
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MBA713 Why Take a Social Media Break Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-08-12T05:01:53
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Today, we advocate for a difficult, controversial practice: taking breaks from social media. Yes, even business people should step away from Facebook, Instagram, a...
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MBA712 Are Online Summits Worth Creating? from 2016-08-11T05:01:32
Online summits can be a fantastic way to bring an audience together and network with industry leaders. Ultimately, hosting one drastically boost your outreach. But what makes a successful summit...
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MBA711 Are your prices too low? from 2016-08-10T04:01:54
Many independent business people balk at the idea of raising prices. Will it scare off new customers? Will it drive away old ones? Lower prices attract more business, right? Not always. Today, w...
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MBA710 Positioning Your Business in a Noisy Marketplace from 2016-08-09T05:01:18
You’ve got your product. But what’s your position? Standing out in a crowded marketplace with noisy competitors requires more than just the right product. It requires the right philo...
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MBA709 Must Read: Ego is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday from 2016-08-08T05:01:27
Is your ego getting in the way of your success? Probably! Even if you’re not overtly egotistical, remember that all of us have to overcome ourselves. That’s the topic of today’...
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MBA708 Q&A Weekends: I hate my customers. Should I sell my business? from 2016-08-07T05:01:35
Every business owner has customers they love, and customers they…well, don’t. For today’s listener Q&A, we advise one entrepreneur who is so fed up with awful customers tha...
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MBA707 Q&A Weekends: Do you ever speak at events for free or do you have a minimum fee? from 2016-08-06T05:05:51
It’s the weekend, and that means more listener Q&A! Today, one audience member wants to know if our loveable host Omar ever does free speaking engagements, or if there’s a minimu...
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MBA706 Steps to Improving Your Product P1 Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-08-05T05:01:52
Happy FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Today’s episode is an exciting first. It’s Part I of a recurring series on a topic so important, we need a few podcasts to cover it! That topic is product i...
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MBA705 How Much Selling Do You Need To Do In Your Business? from 2016-08-04T05:07:50
Love your business, love your product, love your customers, but hate selling? You’re not the only one! Today we discuss exactly how much selling an entrepreneur needs to do. The twist? Sel...
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MBA704 How to Defend Your Business On Social Media from 2016-08-03T05:01:53
Haters are everywhere, but social media seems to be the haters’ true paradise. So what should you do when the online peanut gallery starts hurling invective your way? Today we discuss how ...
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MBA703 How to Create Effective Thank You Pages from 2016-08-02T05:01:54
Thank you! It’s a simple phrase, but your Thank You Page (or Confirmation Page) needs to say so much more! Today, we discuss everything that page needs to be and do. It’s a crucial p...
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MBA702 Guest Teacher: Kary Oberbrunner- How to Turn your Book into 7 Additional Streams of Income from 2016-08-01T05:01:49
Once again, it’s time for a stellar lesson from a stellar guest teacher! Today we’re visited by Kary Oberbrunner, an expert in the art of turning writing into revenue. He’s not...
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MBA701 Q&A Weekends: What are your thoughts on investing in a $2000 online course? from 2016-07-31T05:06:12
It’s Q&A Weekend, and today we’ve got a question about some seemingly high-priced online courses. Is $2k too much to spend on a course? The answer depends on several factors. We ...
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MBA700 Q&A Weekends: How much time do you spend on SEO in your business? from 2016-07-30T05:01:27
Welcome to our 700th episode, and another round of Q&A! Today, we’re asked how much time we spend on our SEO. For those who don’t know, Search Engine Optimization is everything y...
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MBA699 Should You Sponsor an Event? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-07-29T05:01:28
Live events are a great opportunity for presenters and audience members. But are they great opportunities for sponsors? In this episode, we discuss the benefits of event sponsorship, and how to ...
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MBA698 How Much Time Does it Take to Be Profitable? from 2016-07-28T05:01:29
Success requires delayed gratification. But how much delay is acceptable? Many go into business resigned to not profiting for months or years. How long is too long? Our answer may surprise you. ...
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MBA697 How to Filter for Superstars When Hiring from 2016-07-27T05:04:30
You want to hire the best. We all do. So how can you sift through the crowd and find the real keepers? There is a way! Several ways, actually, and we use them for all our businesses. Our practic...
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MBA696 The First 3 Positions You Should Hire For as a Solopreneur from 2016-07-26T05:01:31
No one does business alone- even solopreneurs. If you’re starting up all by your lonesome, success will eventually require you to bring in some outside help. Today, we discuss the first th...
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MBA695 Must Read: Zero to One by Peter Thiel from 2016-07-25T05:12:31
Get ready: today’s must-read is one of the single best books ever written about business! Peter Thiel is one of the founding members of the “PayPal Mafia,” the legendary group ...
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MBA694 Q&A Weekends: How can I scale my coaching business? from 2016-07-24T05:10:46
Another weekend, another poignant question from a listener! Today, we’re asked how it’s possible for an independent coach to scale their business up. How can one person expand their ...
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MBA693 Q&A Weekends: How did you come up with the name The $100 MBA? from 2016-07-23T05:01:45
What’s in a name? That’s the topic of this week’s listener Q&A, with one loyal audience member wondering how we came up with this whole “$100 MBA” thing. Our na...
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MBA692 Are You Playing Business or Doing Business? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-07-22T05:07:44
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! We’ve got another great podcast today, and this one packs a punch! Are you serious about your business? Are you really taking the steps- and the risks- neces...
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MBA691 Do Different and Get Different from 2016-07-21T05:03:43
Change it up! That’s one thing you can’t be afraid to do. To reinvigorate your business, you’ve got to be willing to abandon the same-old, same-old and take a new directionR...
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MBA690 Use Stories and Never Be Ignored from 2016-07-20T05:04:42
It’s a crowded marketplace, and you need to be heard. So what’s the best way to cut through the noise? Storytelling. Stories are the language of learning, so using narrative is a gre...
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MBA689 Stop Complaining. You Can’t Afford It. from 2016-07-19T05:01:41
Stop complaining! Seriously, folks. It drains time and energy, and worst of all: it doesn’t create solutions! Today’s episode is all about the detrimental effects of complaining, whi...
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MBA688 Guest Teacher: Matt Giovanisci- How to Create Original and Engaging Landing Pages from 2016-07-18T05:06:10
Break out the good linens, because we’ve got a special guest! Today’s lesson comes courtesy of Matt Giovanisci, the self-made entrepreneur behind Swimuniversity.com and Moneylab.co. ...
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MBA687 Q&A Weekends: Do you ever wake up¬ want to do what you do? How do you overcome that? from 2016-07-17T05:01:04
Today’s listener Q&A is all about motivation! One of our audience members wonders if Omar ever wakes up and just plain don’t feel like handling business. The answer is a firm YES...
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MBA686 Q&A Weekends: How do you organize your day dude? from 2016-07-16T05:03:05
It’s Q&A Weekend, and today’s listener question is one we hear kind of a lot: How on Earth does Omar organizes his day? Omar is a busy guy with multiple projects and pr...
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MBA685 When Should You Hire an Accountant? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-07-15T05:05:35
As our business grows, we have to (get to!) decide which responsibilities we’re ready to hand off to new team members. So when is the right time to put an accountant on the payroll? Knowin...
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MBA684 Is Business About Having the Perfect Idea? from 2016-07-14T05:15:49
Many of us think that real entrepreneurial success depends on having a groundbreaking, dynamite original idea. But what if that’s not the case? Spoiler alert: it’s not! Implementatio...
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MBA683 The Advantages of Drip-Feeding Content from 2016-07-13T05:01:50
Take it slow! Bombarding your customers with content might seem like giving more, but it’s counterproductive for both of you. Today we discuss why drip-feeding your content in manageable, ...
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MBA682 Is it OK to Delay Launch Day? from 2016-07-12T05:01:51
Sometimes, not everything goes according to plan. When you’re faced with unexpected last-minute hurdles, is it ok to delay the launch of a product, service, or whole business? What effect ...
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MBA681 Must Read: Beyond Trying by Mike Vardy from 2016-07-11T05:01:52
Today’s episode is another super-informative, wildly helpful must-read book for the entrepreneur! Mike Vardy is a best-selling author, fellow podcaster, and founder of Productivityist. His...
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MBA680 Q&A Weekends: How did you come up with the pricing for your SaaS, WebinarNinja? from 2016-07-10T05:01:32
It’s Q&A Weekend, and today’s listener query is about prices! Specifically, how did we decide what to charge for our SaaS, Webinar Ninja? SaaS pricing can be tricky, with prices ...
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MBA679 Q&A Weekends: What are the advantages of paying a monthly subscription to Leadpages VS a one-time fee plug-in? from 2016-07-09T05:01:33
It’s Q&A Weekends, and thanks to one listener we’re faced with a choice: Leadpages or a WordPress plug-in? One requires a one-time fee, and the other is a monthly subscription. B...
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MBA678 Five Tips to Killer Screen Cast Tutorials Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-07-08T05:01:34
When it comes to sales and customer onboarding, few things are as useful as a well-made screencast tutorial! If you’re unsure how to make the best ones possible, we’ve got good news-...
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MBA677 Creating Consistency in Your Customer’s Experience from 2016-07-07T05:01:34
Consistency is key, in business as in life. Today, we discuss how to create the consistency in your customers’ experience that will keep them around for the long term. Consistency breeds f...
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MBA676 Metrics. What Do You Need To Track in Your 1st Year? from 2016-07-06T05:05:35
So many metrics, so little time. Good analytics is crucial to making sure your business is actually succeeding, but which numbers matter most? Today, we discuss which specific metrics are most i...
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MBA675 Should You Accept Guest Posts on Your Blog? from 2016-07-05T05:01:37
As your blog grows, it’s going to attract the attention of more than just readers. Other bloggers will want to get a piece of the action and expose their talents to your audience. The ques...
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MBA674 Guest Teacher: Chandler Bolt- How To Write Your First Book In One Week from 2016-07-04T05:01:37
Writing your first book can be such an intimidating prospect that most people don’t even consider it, let alone actually do it! But this week’s special guest teacher is here to show ...
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MBA673 Q&A Weekends: How do I fight a charge back? from 2016-07-03T05:01:33
It’s the weekend, and that means Q&A! Today, one loyal listener needs advice on how to handle attempted charge-backs by banks. Sometimes, it’s a customer trying to force a refund...
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MBA672 Q&A Weekends: I love your emails. Where do you find all those great GIF’s? from 2016-07-02T05:05:31
You gotta love gifs! They’re a great way to add some dazzle to your marketing, which is why we use them all the time. Today’s listener Q&A comes from someone who enjoys the gifs ...
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MBA671 How to Avoid These 4 Common Small Mistakes Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-07-01T05:02:52
Is it just me, or is it FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!!? Today, we discuss 4 very common little mistakes that entrepreneurs make. They’re little enough to not be obvious, but big enough to have a nega...
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MBA670 What is Product Hunt?&How to Get On It from 2016-06-30T05:01:53
Looking for a way to get the word out on your product? Looking for the most honest possible feedback? Product Hunt may be right for you. Nope, they’re not a sponsor, but Product Hunt may b...
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MBA669 Should You Be Using Facebook’s New Instant Articles? from 2016-06-29T05:01:54
You may have noticed something different about the content businesses provide on Facebook lately: instant articles. That’s right, friends. It’s now possible to publish full-length ar...
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MBA668 Overcoming The Challenges of Being a Young Entrepreneur from 2016-06-28T05:01:55
We all start somewhere, and most of us look back wishing we knew a thing or two. With that in mind, here’s our best advice for the young entrepreneur who’s just getting started. Or t...
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MBA667 Must Read: Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance from 2016-06-27T05:01:56
It’s Monday, and we’ve got yet another exciting must-read book pick for the entrepreneur! This week, we take a look at Ashlee Vance’s Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for...
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MBA666 Q&A Weekends: What are your thoughts on work-life balance? Any Advice? from 2016-06-26T05:01:57
It’s Q&A Weekends, and today’s topic is work/life balance. What’s the best way to achieve a healthy one? While our situation as one half of a partnership that’s both ...
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MBA665 Q&A Weekends: Why did you change your Twitter handle? Did the change hurt you in any way? from 2016-06-25T05:01:57
It’s Q&A Weekends! A while back, Omar changed his Twitter handle from @BizRepublic to @TheOmarZenhom, and one listener wants to know why. Well, he’ll tell you why. He’ll al...
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MBA664 What Are The Lowest Cost Online Business Options? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-06-24T05:23:58
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY again! In today’s episode, we discuss the online business opportunities with the lowest initial costs. For an extra-lean startup, these kinds of businesses are the cheapest...
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MBA663 How to Support International Customers with Major Time Differences from 2016-06-23T05:01:59
In case you haven’t heard, it’s a global economy. That means having customers (and team members) all over the world. So how can you deal with the time zone problem? Can you provide reliabl...
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MBA662 Is Allowing Your Customers to Self-Cancel a Good Idea? from 2016-06-22T05:35
If your business is a membership service, the cancellation process has to be carefully designed. While some prefer to let dissatisfied customers self-cancel, others insist on making it a two-way...
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MBA661 How to Budget For Marketing from 2016-06-21T05:01
When you’re just starting out, spending money on marketing can seem risky. Thing is, it’s money you should be spending. In today’s episode, we show you how to budget appropriately fo...
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MBA660 Guest Teacher: Ramon Ray- How To Strengthen Your Personal Brand from 2016-06-20T05:07:01
Personal branding is a crucial aspect of business branding. That’s why we’ve brought in yet another extra-special Guest Teacher to help you master the art! Ramon Ray is the founder o...
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MBA659 Q&A Weekends: How do you choose the books you read? from 2016-06-19T05:01:02
If you know our host Omar Zenhom, you know he’s a voracious reader. In today’s episode, he discusses how he chooses the books he reads. By systematizing his reading choices, Omar gets the ...
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MBA658 Q&A Weekends: I just graduated. I have no money to start a business. Is getting a job a bad choice? from 2016-06-18T05:01:30
It’s Q&A Weekends and today we’ve got an audience member with a conundrum: He’s a recently graduated aspiring entrepreneur with no money to start a business. Should he just...
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MBA657 Fielding Feedback For Changes From Customers Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-06-17T05:01:31
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY! What better way to celebrate than with an exciting episode? Today, you’ll learn how to deal with all the requests for changes to your product that customers wi...
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MBA656 How to Close The Sale On Your Sales Page from 2016-06-16T05:01:42
Your sales page does a lot of work for you – but is it doing a good enough job of closing the sale? In today’s episode, we discuss the features every sales page should have in order to gua...
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MBA655 Product Tutorials: Video VS Text from 2016-06-15T05:01:44
No matter what you sell, quality onboarding is essential. So when it’s time to offer product tutorials, what’s the best format? Some say text-based, others prefer videos. In today...
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MBA654 Three Blog Posts You Should Start With from 2016-06-14T05:01:44
So you’re starting a blog. Good! But what should you start with? In today’s episode, we discuss the 3 kinds of blogs that make for a killer debut. With these opening blogs, you can m...
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MBA653 Must Read: The Brain Audit by Sean D’Souza from 2016-06-13T05:01:46
Customer psychology isn’t always easy to understand. Fortunately, this week’s must-read book helps! Sean D’Souza is the founder of psychotactics.com. His book- The Brain Audit,...
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MBA652 Q&A Weekends: No one I know gets what I’m trying to do? How can I meet new business friends? from 2016-06-12T05:01:47
Entrepreneurship can be alienating. When your normal-job friends don’t get what you’re doing, who can relate? In today’s episode, we discuss the places you can go to meet like-minded...
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MBA651 Q&A Weekends: Has podcasting changed? Is it still a viable content marketing platform? from 2016-06-11T05:01:48
It’s Q&A Weekends, and today’s episode is about…podcasts! Are they still a viable way to content market? With the increasing popularity of podcasts, the competition has nev...
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MBA650 How to Easily Read 50 Books a Year Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-06-10T05:01:49
Frequent reading is a fundamental habit of the entrepreneur. It increases your knowledge, skills, and critical business thinking immeasurably. But how can you find the time? We’ve got a sy...
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MBA649 How to Learn How to Code from 2016-06-09T05:01:15
Coding is becoming one of those basic life skills like reading. For the entrepreneur, it’s essential. Yes, you can hire out, but learning basic coding skills can lessen your dependence on ...
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MBA648 Is Outsourcing Your Life Good for Business? from 2016-06-08T05:01:18
Can your business benefit from outsourcing your personal chores? Can you better manage your business with someone else managing your life? It’s possible. In fact, we did our own little exp...
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MBA647 Three Emails Your Subscribers Should Get from 2016-06-07T05:01:18
You’ve built your email list. Now what? In today’s episode, we offer the three kinds of emails that every one of your subscribers should be getting. These emails will keep your custo...
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MBA646 Guest Teacher: Travis Sherry–Build a Business While Travelling the World. from 2016-06-06T05:13:20
Can you build an independent business while travelling the world? Our special Guest Teacher thinks so, and he’s here to tell you how! Travis Sherry has been on the road for years, and he&#...
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MBA645 Q&A Weekends: I’m redesigning my sales page. How do I do it without taking my current one down? from 2016-06-05T07:35:20
It’s Q&A Weekends, and today one listener wants to know how to redesign their sales page without taking the current one down. Redesigns are always needed from time to time, so how can ...
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MBA644 Q&A Weekends: What do I look for when hiring a video editor? from 2016-06-04T06:45:22
Video is one of the best ways to communicate with your audiences, so finding the right editor is crucial. While anyone can point and film, it’s the editing that makes your sales and conten...
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MBA643 How to Find Great Graphics&Icons Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-06-03T05:42:23
The internet world is big out there and there’s no shortage of graphic and icon services. How do you choose the right one for you? In today’s episode, we share our recommendations fo...
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MBA642 How to Handle Haters from 2016-06-02T05:01:24
Haters: It’s rumoured that they’re just gonna hate. Today’s episode is a topic near and dear to our hearts. Haters come in many forms. Some can even be useful to your bu...
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MBA641 Should You Publish Daily Content? from 2016-06-01T05:01:26
Publishing daily content is no easy feat. What goes into it? How is it possible to publish quality blogs, videos, and all the rest day in and day out? Well, friends, it can be done. We do it, an...
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MBA640 How to Add Personality to Your Product from 2016-05-31T05:01:34
Today’s entrepreneur shouldn’t chase the crowd. Instead, we’re all about letting your product reflect who you are, and marketing it as an extension of your own values. In today...
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MBA639 Must Read: Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk from 2016-05-30T05:01:35
Gary Vaynerchuk is a big deal in the world of online marketing. An early YouTube pioneer, he was one of the first to realize that the internet had levelled the playing field for entrepreneurs co...
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MBA638 Q&A Weekends: How do I transition out of freelance work? from 2016-05-29T05:01:37
Tired of freelancing? Looking to finally live independently of your clients and establish your own business? Today’s listener question is about the transition from hired gun to something n...
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MBA637 Q&A Weekends: How did you know it was time to end your first podcast? from 2016-05-28T05:01:38
It’s the weekend, and that means one thing: listener questions. Today, we tell the story of our first podcast, People Who Know Their Sh*t. There were plenty of reasons it didn’t pan ...
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MBA636 Five Ways to Use Evernote in Your Business Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-05-27T05:01:40
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY, and today you’ll learn how to use one of our favorite apps in the entire wold: Evernote. Omar loves him some Evernote, and here he shows you how to make the mo...
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MBA635 Can You Pause Your Business? from 2016-05-26T05:01:41
Is it possible to take a break from your business? Life happens, and sometimes it makes us temporarily unable to run our businesses. How can we press pause? What effect will it have on our brand...
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MBA634 Sales Video Alternatives For Your Product from 2016-05-25T05:01:43
Sales videos are incredibly effective, but are they the only way to push your product? Maybe you don’t have the time or resources to produce a slick flick. Maybe you want to add some varie...
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MBA633 How to Say“No”To An Opportunity from 2016-05-24T05:01:44
Too many great opportunities is a wonderful problem to have- but it’s still a problem. When you’re stretched too thin, the quality of your work suffers. Ultimately, saying “yes...
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MBA632 Guest Teacher: Nick Loper: The 3 Fastest Ways to Earn Job-Free Income from 2016-05-23T05:31:45
Break out the good china, ’cause we have a special guest! Nick Loper of sidehustlenation.com stops by to teach a lesson on the art of earning extra income. Side hustling is an addictive fe...
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MBA631 Q&A Weekends: What is the cost of your content manager&how did you find/hire Cyndi? from 2016-05-22T05:01:46
It’s Q&A Weekends and today’s question is about our team here at The $100 MBA. Who is our enigmatic Content Manager Cyndi and how did we find her? Plus, what does someone like he...
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MBA630 Q&A Weekends: How do I apply my business training as a singer/ songwriter musician? from 2016-05-21T05:01:48
It’s Q&A Weekends! Today’s session is about music. No, we’re not sharing our motivational playlist. Our listener wants to know how business skills can be applied to a music...
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MBA629 The Importance of Personal Rewards Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-05-20T05:01:50
You reward your clients. You reward your employees. But what about rewarding yourself? As an entrepreneur, you’ve got to make sure to have your own incentives in place. We all need that ex...
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MBA628 What to Work On When You’re Just Not Feeling It from 2016-05-19T05:01:51
Unmotivated? In a slump? Just not feeling it? That’s okay. It happens to everyone. What’s important is that you don’t give in to the urge of doing nothing. In today’s episode, we discuss t...
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MBA627 Four Dead Simple Sales Principles from 2016-05-18T05:01:52
Worried about your salesmanship? You don’t have to be! In today’s episode of The $100 MBA Show, we break down 4 simple principles of sales. These principles don’t involve manip...
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MBA626 Three Steps to Tackling Large Projects from 2016-05-17T05:01:54
Big projects can seem intimidating. Whether it’s a new product launch, writing a book, or even starting a business, you can’t go in without a plan! In today’s episode, we discuss how to break yo...
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MBA625 Must Read: How I Lost 170 Million Dollars: My Time as #30 at Facebook by Noah Kagan from 2016-05-16T05:12:55
Today on The $100MBA Show: It’s our weekly Must-Read Book review! This week’s entrepreneurial tome is How I Lost $170 Million: My Time as #30 on Facebook by Noah Kagan. Kagan is a friend of the ...
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MBA624 Q&A Weekends: How do I let go of a long time employee in my business that is not working out? from 2016-05-15T05:01:39
It’s Q&A Weekends, and today we answer a doozy: How do we let a long-time employee go? Businesses change, and sometimes that means firing people. It can even mean firing someone who...
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MBA623 Q&A Weekends: What’s one piece of business advice you would tell your younger self? from 2016-05-14T05:01:40
It’s Q&A Weekends! Today, Omar gives one listener (and the rest of us) the answer to a tough question: What’s the one piece of advice you wish you could give your younger self? T...
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MBA622 How Much Should You Follow Up? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-05-13T05:01:42
Waiting too long on a reply? Following up on discussions and queries can be a little awkward. How much following up is too much? How much is not enough? In today’s episode, we discuss the best s...
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MBA621 How to Make Professional Introductions from 2016-05-12T05:01:43
Making introductions doesn’t only help the people you’re introducing. It can help you establish yourself as an authority. It can grow your reputation as a maker of connections, a val...
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MBA620 Alternatives to Free Content for Email List Growth from 2016-05-11T05:01:44
You know we’re all about content marketing here at The $100 MBA Show. But believe it or not, great content isn’t the only way to build your audience! In today’s episode, we dis...
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MBA619 Should You Refund Customers Past The Refund Deadline? from 2016-05-10T05:01:45
Refunds can be a tricky topic. In today’s episode, we discuss whether or not it’s a good policy to refund customers after the refund deadline has passed. How do you balance the need ...
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MBA618 Guest Teacher: Tom Hunt–How To Hire The Ultimate Virtual Assistant (+Bonus Content Marketing Lesson) from 2016-05-09T05:01:46
In today’s episode of The $100 MBA Show: Special Guest Teacher Tom Hunt! Hunt is the founder of Virtual Valley, an online Virtual Assistant Agency. He’s also been a TEDx speaker and contes...
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MBA617 Q&A Weekends: Do I need an SEO expert to work on my website? from 2016-05-08T05:12:56
Should you hire an expert SEO consultant? The search engine manipulation industry is a big one, with loads of folks who promise to get Google’s attention for you. But can they really? If so, is ...
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MBA616 Q&A Weekends: How do you juggle 2 businesses/ projects at once? from 2016-05-07T05:33:55
It’s Q&A Weekend on The $100 MBA Show! Today we dive into a doozy from a listener: how do we juggle multiple businesses and projects? The short answer is that it isn’t easy. The long answer?...
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MBA615 How to Choose Your Customers Wisely Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-05-06T05:01:48
Not all customers are created equal. Some require a greater investment of time and resources before your business can see a return. Frankly, it’s not always worth it. In today’s epis...
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MBA614 Is Giving Out Free Swag a Good Marketing Strategy? from 2016-05-05T05:01:55
Is swag an effective marketing tool? We’ve all got a few free T-shirts, pens, and flash drives emblazoned with company logos, but do they actually work? In today’s episode, we discuss how, why, ...
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MBA613 Seven Steps to 1,000 True Fans from 2016-05-04T05:01:52
A while back, Kevin Kelly wrote a game-changing blog post called “1,000 True Fans”. In it, he argued that an entrepreneur can make a stable living with only 1,000 customers – provide...
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MBA612 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Give Up from 2016-05-03T05:01:50
Is your business struggling? Are you thinking about throwing in the towel? Not so fast! Before you decide to pull the plug, there are a few questions you should ask yourself. Starting over (or g...
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MBA611 Must Read: Money. Master The Game by Tony Robbins from 2016-05-02T05:01:49
This week’s must-read for the entrepreneur is Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins. Robbins is a giant in the motivational speaking and self-help industries and this is his first book in over ...
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MBA610 Q&A Weekends: I noticed you use Zendesk for Customer Support. Why did you choose them? from 2016-05-01T05:22:49
It’s Q&A Weekend on The $100 MBA Show! In today’s episode, we take a question from a listener who noticed that we use Zendesk for our Customer Support needs and wants to know why. Let’s be c...
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MBA609 Q&A Weekends: Is working for Uber a good idea while I try to build my business? from 2016-04-30T05:33:06
Entrepreneurs know the struggle: building a business while earning a living is no easy feat. One increasingly popular side-hustle is Uber, the famous ride-sharing service that has taxi companies...
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MBA608 How to Prepare for an Interview Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-04-29T05:01:08
Being interviewed for a colleague’s podcast, blog or vlog can be a major marketing coup! To make the most of the opportunity, you’ve got to prepare. In today’s episode, Omar shares what he’s lea...
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MBA607 How Often Should You Email Your Paying Customers? from 2016-04-28T05:01:29
Your existing customers are your biggest asset. How often should you email them? You put a lot of work into earning their business, so don’t waste the chance to build on that trust! In today’s e...
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MBA606 Ten Incredibly Successful Bootstrapped Companies from 2016-04-27T05:01:56
Small businesses need creativity, drive, and ingenuity to succeed. They don’t need big investors, big budgets, or the big hassles that come with them. In today’s episode, we show you 10 (or so) ...
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MBA605 What Are Content Upgrades and How to Use Them from 2016-04-26T05:01:16
We know content marketing works, but what are the best ways to convert that valuable content into sales? One proven method is content upgrades. Content upgrades allow you to leverage the success...
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MBA604 Guest Teacher: Tucker Max–How To Write Your Book 10x Faster (And Better) from 2016-04-25T05:01:42
You want to write a book. You know you should write a book. But most people who aren’t professional writers think they don’t have the time or skill to actually pull it off. Well, today’s special...
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MBA603 Q&A Weekends: How much does it cost to start and run a podcast? from 2016-04-24T05:33:36
Thinking about starting a podcast? At least one of our listeners is, but they’ve got a very important question first: What does it cost? It’s Q&A Weekend, and today we break down what you’ll...
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MBA602 Q&A Weekends: What are the benefits of making one’s business B-Corp certified? from 2016-04-23T05:01:11
It’s time for Q&A Weekends! On today’s episode, we tackle one listener’s very specific—and very important—question: what are the benefits of getting your business B-Corp certified? Have no i...
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MBA601 Free Courses vs. Free eBooks. Which converts better? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-04-22T05:01:53
We know content marketing works. But what kind of content works the best? In this episode, we discuss the two most effective things you can offer your customers: free online video courses and fr...
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MBA600 How to Make The Most of Weekends to Build a Business from 2016-04-21T05:33:55
Starting a side business while working a full-time job? On today’s episode, we show you how to use your weekends to maximum effect. By following a few simple rules, you can maximize your efficie...
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MBA599 Should You Go Deep or Wide With Your Business Relationships? from 2016-04-20T05:01:38
What’s the best approach to networking? Should you try to build the biggest network possible, or forge the closest relationships possible? Should your network be deep or wide? Or both? Is both e...
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MBA598 Short Term Business Collaborations from 2016-04-19T05:01:06
Thinking about a short-term business collaboration? There are a few things you’ll want to consider. It requires careful planning and forethought to make sure that everyone gets an equitabl...
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MBA597 Must Read: Hooked by Nir Eyal from 2016-04-18T05:01:32
Want to design products that keep customers coming back for more? That’s the topic of this week’s must-read book for the budding entrepreneur. Hooked by Nir Eyal teaches you how to create produc...
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MBA596 Q&A Weekends: Are there healthcare resources for business owners once they make the leap? from 2016-04-17T05:01:30
Let’s face it, jumping into full time entrepreneurship can be quite stressful. People tend to worry about their benefits – especially their Health Care coverage. Today’s episod...
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MBA595 Q&A Weekends: I’m a chiropractor. Should I focus on building the brand of the office or my own personal brand? from 2016-04-16T05:01:49
It’s hard to know what to focus on when it comes to branding, especially in the Service Industry. In today’s episode, Omar will talk about his personal insight on which brand will ac...
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MBA594 4 Killer Hacks For Easier Writing Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-04-15T05:01:59
Do you like writing but don’t know where to start? Worry no more! Today, you’ll learn how to get the ball rolling and how to get your ideas on paper while making things a little easi...
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MBA593 Starting a Sports Based Business from 2016-04-14T05:35:53
Sports is a multi-billion dollar industry. People all over the world love it! Good thing there’s more than 1 way to build a business around it. Learn to leverage the power of sports. Go ah...
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MBA592 5 Powerful Ways to Use Slack in Your Business from 2016-04-13T05:33:01
Communication is vital in every business, and Slack can definitely help you with that! Today we’re going to talk about how cool and effective this software is. And yes, we’ll let you...
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MBA591 4 Ways to Increase Your Customer Lifetime Value from 2016-04-12T05:01:20
Acquiring a customer takes time, effort and money. It’s harder than most people think. So when you do get a customer, you have to take care of them, you continue to give them value and you...
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MBA590 Guest Teacher: Hani Mourra- How to Create&Sell a WordPress Plugin from 2016-04-11T05:01:48
Today’s guest teacher is an expert when it comes to building and selling WordPress plugins. If you’ve ever thought of getting into the software business, this lesson is for...
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MBA589 Q&A Weekends: What are my first steps when starting an online business? from 2016-04-10T05:01:16
Are you planning to create an online business but you’re not sure where to start? Let us help you take your first steps by sharing with you the 3 precise steps to creating an online b...
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MBA588 Q&A Weekends: How do I deal with rude clients? from 2016-04-09T05:01:47
The reality is as a business owner you’re going to get customers that are just flat-out rude. How do you deal with these kinds of clients? It’s tough but you have to face t...
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MBA587 Customer Onboarding 101 Part 2 Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-04-08T05:01:22
Before you listen to part 2, make sure you have already listened to part 1 and have done the exercise from that lesson. If you’re ready, then listen to this because we’re going to te...
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MBA586 Customer Onboarding 101 Part 1 from 2016-04-07T05:01:39
Customer onboarding is a big lesson and we’re splitting this lesson into 2 parts. And even though this lesson is covered in 2 episodes, we are only covering the fundamentals of this topic....
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MBA585 Is Being Better Enough? How to Compete in a Competitive Market from 2016-04-06T05:01:53
Often, entrepreneurs enter a market where there already is an established player, the go-to resource for whatever niche they’re in. How are you going to compete with them if they already h...
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MBA584 The Easiest Way To Know How To Improve Your Product from 2016-04-05T05:01:03
Here’s some news for all business owners out there. You are the expert when is comes to your business and how best to use your products and services. That’s for sure! The other news ...
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MBA583 Must Read: The Automatic Customer by John Warrillow from 2016-04-04T05:01:16
This book will surely give you a different perspective when it comes to membership business models with recurring charges. It highlights the huge benefits of having a business with this fee stru...
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MBA582 Q&A Weekends: Is blogging dead in this age of video marketing? from 2016-04-03T05:01:25
No doubt video marketing has become huge and people are trying to get on it as much as possible. We all can consume information through a video very quickly that’s why it’s the faste...
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MBA581 Q&A Weekends: Is it better to use single opt-in for email marketing? from 2016-04-02T05:01:40
You know the drill. When you sign up for something with your email address, the standard process is to confirm the subscription by going into your email and confirming that you actually did sign...
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MBA580 Do Contests Work For Marketing Your Business? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-04-01T05:01:33
Running a contest can be a great way to market your business. But just how effective is it? Do you have to give away a really big prize and how can you make sure that it’s successful? In t...
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MBA579 How Fast Should Your Email List Be Growing? from 2016-03-31T05:01:07
Your email list is a big part of your business. It’s the number one way to reach your audience. The larger your audience, the more you can reach and affect people. Now if you’re just...
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MBA578 What is The Best Day and Time To Run a Webinar? from 2016-03-30T05:01:28
Recognize the fact that if you’re going to run a webinar, your audience may not be in the same timezone. It’s a big world and your audience may be watching your webinar from another ...
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MBA577 How to Get on Stage and Speak at Industry Conferences from 2016-03-29T05:01:48
If you are an entrepreneur, getting on stage to speak at an industry conference is a huge deal. Doing this automatically makes you an authority. And when you are an authority, your credibility a...
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MBA576 Guest Teacher: Adam Franklin- How Your Web Marketing Universe Fits Together from 2016-03-28T05:01:36
Our guest teacher, Adam Franklin, is one of Australia’s leading entrepreneurs. He has a hugely popular blog and is the co-author of a best-selling book, Web Marketing That Works. Today, he...
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MBA575 Q&A Weekends: Would you ever consider selling your businesses? from 2016-03-27T05:01:40
If you’ve considered selling your business, then we ask you, Why? What are the reasons? Omar has had businesses in the past where he had to consider this so in this lesson, he’ll giv...
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MBA574 Q&A Weekends: How do you come up with a new lesson every day? from 2016-03-26T05:31:13
With over 500 episodes published, Bill is wondering how we come up with a new lesson every day. Omar will now reveal his secrets, how he comes up with all our lessons on the show! If you are a p...
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MBA573 Access vs. Ownership Products Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-03-25T05:01:35
Thinking of buying that on DVD? Probably not if you’ve got Netflix for example. These days it’s access that counts. Many people would even prefer access to a product or ser...
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MBA572 The Fastest Way to Create an eBook from 2016-03-24T05:01:12
Thinking of writing an eBook? Do you already have some content ideas? You may want to start writing now, as in, right now! With this super simple tool I’m sharing with you, you will not ha...
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MBA571 Ten Reasons Why Online Businesses Fail Part 2 from 2016-03-23T05:01:07
Here’s part 2 of this two-part lesson! If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, click here to catch up! Because today, we’re going to give you the last 5 reasons why businesses s...
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MBA570 Ten Reasons Why Online Businesses Fail Part 1 from 2016-03-22T05:01:40
Do not miss this two-part lesson! If you are a business owner, whether it’s a physical or online business, this lesson is applicable and insightful for you. Know the 10 reasons why busines...
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MBA569 Must Read: Profit Hacking by Steven Daar from 2016-03-21T05:01:08
In today’s MUST READ episode, we review Profit Hacking by Steven Darr. It’s an easy and concise read in only 97 pages, but it’s a real mind-opener. The book shows us exactly wh...
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MBA568 Q&A Weekends: Is dropping my prices on my SaaS product a bad decision? from 2016-03-20T05:01:18
So you’ve analyzed how your business has been doing and figured that you need to change the prices on your SaaS. Whatever your decision is, you would want to keep your existing customers i...
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MBA567 Q&A Weekends: Is creating a mobile app a good business idea? from 2016-03-19T05:01:17
Software and apps have been a growing market in our business. We see many mobile apps these days that are making a lot of money or making a lot of buzz. But you also have to know that a lot of m...
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Bonus: How to Manage Your Calendar (Rebroadcast) from 2016-03-18T05:05:30
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 21st, 2015. This one is also back by popular demand! Are you the kind of person who sucks at time management? Does your calen...
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MBA566 Is Location Independence a Real Thing With Online Business? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-03-18T05:01:03
Is it really possible for us to live in different locations and run a business at the same time? If so, how can we make this possible? What are the challenges that we may face if we want to be l...
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Bonus: How to Bounce Back From Failure (Rebroadcast) from 2016-03-17T05:05:54
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired January 29th, 2015. You know we handle some heavy topics here at The $100 MBA. Here’s another favorite from the archives. Fai...
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MBA565 Do You Need New Friends as an Entrepreneur? from 2016-03-17T05:01:58
When you become an entrepreneur, you change. You become someone different, someone who changes the way they spend most of their wakeful hours. Your mindset changes too. When this happens, w...
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Bonus: How to Build a Business That Pays the Bills PT2 (Rebroadcast) from 2016-03-16T05:31:52
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 8th, 2015. Part 2 of this 2-part lesson goes deeper and delves into the details to give you the honest truth on how to do what you...
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MBA564 How to Spend More Time on What Helps Your Business from 2016-03-16T05:31:27
An entrepreneur’s life is crazy-busy! So it’s really important for you to know as an entrepreneur where your time is going. Are you spending your time on things that are really helpi...
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Bonus: How to Build a Business That Pays the Bills PT1 (Rebroadcast) from 2016-03-15T05:05:56
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 7th, 2015. Back by popular demand, Part 1 of this 2 part lesson begins the discussion on how you can make enough money with your b...
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MBA563 How to Not Let Personal Challenges Affect Your Business from 2016-03-15T05:05:28
We’ll always have challenges in different areas of our life. They can consume our time and most importantly can affect our business. If you have personal struggles and you let them affect ...
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Bonus: 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Be a Better Entrepreneur (Rebroadcast) from 2016-03-14T05:05:25
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 17th, 2015. If you missed this one, we got you covered. The fact is we can never settle as entrepreneurs. We always aspire for bet...
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MBA562 Guest Teacher: Brandon Turner- How to (Finally) Write a Wicked-Awesome Book in 100 Days or Less from 2016-03-14T05:01:07
Brandon Turner is the VP of growth and communications over at BiggerPockets. They have an incredibly successful real estate investment website plus a super successful podcast on iTunes called Bi...
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MBA561 Q&A Weekends: What’s the big deal with Snapchat? Do I need to be using it? from 2016-03-13T05:07:29
Have you heard about Snapchat? Do you know what it is and what it does? You may have heard about it because it’s making a buzz these days. So, how does this relate to us entrepreneurs? How...
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MBA560 Q&A Weekends: Do you have any beginner tips for Facebook marketing? from 2016-03-12T05:11:30
If you’re on Facebook (which is most likely the case), we’re pretty sure that you’ve see all kinds of ads posted on the sidebar and even in your news feed as you scroll through...
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Bonus: Must Read: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss (Rebroadcast) from 2016-03-11T06:05:29
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 27th, 2015. New listeners to the show and old alike will benefit from hearing this serious favorite. Today’s MUST READ e...
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MBA559 When is Rebranding Your Business a Good Idea? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-03-11T05:01:08
If you are a business owner for some time now, you already know that some things or everything in your business may change. Your colors, logo, and even the product itself, anything can change. I...
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Bonus: Creating a Content Production Schedule (Rebroadcast) from 2016-03-10T05:07:34
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired February 10th, 2015. Yesterday you heard from blogging BOSS, Chris Brogan, so let’s take you back to a super helpful and much love...
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MBA558 Is Starting a Physical Business a Bad Idea? from 2016-03-10T05:02:04
Many people when they think of starting a business, the first thing that comes to mind is starting a physical business. But right now, you hear many entrepreneurs making their success online and...
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Bonus: Guest Teacher Chris Brogan- Blog Like a Boss in Under an Hour a Day (Rebroadcast) from 2016-03-09T05:07:18
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 13th, 2015. This episode was a huge hit and was featured on the front page of iTunes. Today we have the distinct pleasure of a les...
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MBA557 What to Expect on Your First Launch Day from 2016-03-09T05:01:36
Are you ready for launch day? Are you excited, nervous, or both? Don’t worry. In this episode, our aim is to help you make sure that on your very first launch day, you got everything under...
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Bonus: How to Deal with Doubts (Rebroadcast) from 2016-03-08T05:05:26
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired November 25th, 2014. If you weren’t with us then, you’ll love it. Every entrepreneur experiences doubts when starting a busi...
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MBA556 How Much Free Content Should You Create? from 2016-03-08T05:01:28
Some entrepreneurs think that giving away content for free, is a waste. But some entrepreneurs continuously give an unlimited amount of free content. So what’s your take on how much free c...
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Bonus: What Makes a Great Manager? (Rebroadcast) from 2016-03-07T05:05:57
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired October 8th, 2014. For new listeners this is a must listen topic. Great entrepreneurs need to be great managers. In this episode you’ll learn...
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MBA555 Must Read: The Boron Letters by Gary Halbert from 2016-03-07T05:01:09
The Boron Letters is a book written while the author was in prison. Yes, during Gary Halbert’s prison time, he wrote letters to his son which is where this book is based from. For those wh...
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MBA554 Q&A Weekends: Do you prefer using slides when speaking on stage? from 2016-03-06T05:01:15
When you’re speaking on stage, do you need to have slides? Are slides helpful and does it make your speaking gig more engaging? Well, Omar has recently split tested speaking on stage with ...
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MBA553 Q&A Weekends: My mind races with business in bed. Do you have any techniques to shut off at night? from 2016-03-05T05:01:41
Our business can unknowingly lead us to overthinking and overworking. Taking breaks from your business is essential. In fact, without breaks or some good shut-eye, you can get burnt out. Wi...
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MBA552 How to Sell From The Stage Without Being Salesy Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-03-04T05:01:27
The art of selling not only involves critical choice of words. It also comes down to the way that you deliver those carefully chosen words. You wouldn’t want to drive any potential custome...
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MBA551 How to Not Get Angry When Things Suck from 2016-03-03T05:01:50
As much as we might hate it, we all go through tough and challenging situations that can leave us, well….angry. Anger is a very strong emotion that can be difficult to deal with, especiall...
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MBA550 How to Reply to Emails 4X Faster from 2016-03-02T06:35:13
Do you find yourself spending too much time on emails? Sure, it is important to make time for emails but it doesn’t have to take up half of your day. In this episode, we give you tips to c...
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MBA549 Can You Have It All In Business&In Life? from 2016-03-01T05:01:17
Can you really have it all? Can you really have everything you desire in your life and in your business? Is it possible to tick all the boxes on our list? But is it even ideal to seek that ...
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MBA548 Guest Teacher: Tim Paige–How to Create Compelling Lead Magnets from 2016-02-29T05:01:20
In this guest teacher episode, we’re bringing you an absolute expert when it comes to conversion and lead magnets, Tim Paige! He is a conversion educator over at LeadPages and he is also t...
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MBA547 Q&A Weekends: I can’t find a good .com. Is .co, .net or .biz alright? from 2016-02-28T05:01:41
This is a problem that many new entrepreneurs and new businesses have because .com’s are few and far. If you do find it, it’s quite expensive. We all know that the internet has been ...
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MBA546 Q&A Weekends: What are some great tools&templates for making blog photos easier to pump out? from 2016-02-27T06:01:43
Most of the time, when you have a feature image or an image that we see at the top of the blog post, you’ll notice that people are more enticed to read your published content. Feature imag...
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MBA545 How Do You Hire a Software Developer? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-02-26T05:01:51
If you want to start a software business and wondering how you can hire a software developer then you’re in for a treat! Today, we’ll share with you how you can hire the right...
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MBA544 When Should You Seek Investment? from 2016-02-25T05:01:38
When your business is rolling, should you seek investment? Or can your business continue to run without ever getting an investor at all? We know that some of you may be thinking about getting in...
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MBA543 Is Fast Money Possible Online? from 2016-02-24T05:01:56
Is it possible to make a significant amount of money quickly? Is it possible to make like a million dollars within weeks by running a business online? We know that you hear stories about people ...
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MBA542 Do You Need a Business Coach? from 2016-02-23T05:01:44
Do you really need a business coach to take you where you want to go with your business? And if you don’t have a coach, does it mean that you won’t get to your destination? Where do ...
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MBA541 Must Read: Growth Hacker Marketing by Ryan Holiday from 2016-02-22T05:01:24
We’re featuring a second Ryan Holiday book as a Must Read. This book is so well-written and well-researched that after reading, you’re a better person for it. You can’t say tha...
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MBA540 Q&A Weekends: What’s your opinion of Amway and multi-level marketing? from 2016-02-21T05:01:22
Is multi-level marketing a real business? We’re sure many of you have heard of Amway or MLM, or you may have even almost joined one of these. Can we consider this type of business as entre...
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MBA539 Q&A Weekends: How can I use testimonials without looking cheesy? from 2016-02-20T05:01:21
Testimonials can really help boost your business. In fact, it worked for our businesses. So in this lesson, we’ll teach you how you can use testimonials for your products or services witho...
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MBA538 Free Trials vs. Money Back Guarantees Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-02-19T05:01:25
What’s the difference in revenue when you do free trials for your products or services versus doing money-back guarantees? Which one makes you the most money and which one has you keeping ...
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MBA537 How to Manage Risk in Your Business from 2016-02-18T05:01:05
Every single business out there will have a margin of risk. Even if your business is the best in the game. But what’s important is that you know how to manage and control that risk. T...
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MBA536 How to Hire Your First Manager from 2016-02-17T05:01:07
You didn’t start your business to do everything yourself, right? At some point in your business, you’re going to start growing and you’re going to need to start delegating so y...
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MBA535 Four Tips to Becoming a Better Teacher in Your Business from 2016-02-16T05:01:02
If you can show how your products are relevant or how they can add value to people’s lives, then that immediately builds credibility and trust with your audience. When there is t...
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MBA534 Guest Teacher: Chris Ducker–The Business of You from 2016-02-15T05:01:54
Chris Ducker is very well known for his Youpreneur program and podcast that’s smashing iTunes right now. He’s an expert when it comes to building a business on your own as a sol...
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MBA533 Q&A Weekends: I closed my website store and kept my Etsy store open due to the volume of orders. Did I make a mistake? from 2016-02-14T05:01:52
Juggling two stores at a time is not easy. In some ways today’s question is a good problem to have, but it’s still a problem. Our listener- ThirteenThieves, chose to keep the Etsy st...
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MBA532 Q&A Weekends: Would it be worth it to have products translated into different languages? from 2016-02-13T05:01:48
Many people don’t realize that there are a lot of untapped markets out there underserved because of a language barrier. But are those markets worth getting into? What kind of resources do you ne...
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MBA531 How to Deal with Embarrassments in Business Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-02-12T05:01:46
Whether you like it or not, a time will come that you will be embarrassed. I’ve had my share of embarrassments and I had to deal with them. If you’re caught in this situation, how do...
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MBA530 Open Registration vs. Registration Windows for Your Products from 2016-02-11T05:01:49
What’s the difference between having an open registration and registration windows? Which one of these tactics have you tried for your business? A lot of people think that this is just ano...
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MBA529 What is a Shopping Cart and Do You Need One? from 2016-02-10T05:01:51
Many of us think that using a shopping cart on our business website is a must, but that’s not always the case. How do we know if we need one? In the next 10 minutes, we’ll share with...
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MBA528 Is Offering Private Label Rights Products a Good Idea? from 2016-02-09T05:01:48
Private Label Rights is a product, it can be a course, an article, a video series, an ebook, or anything that’s created by somebody else and is allowing you to buy the product. By buying t...
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MBA527 Must Read: This Book Will Teach You How to Write Better by Neville Medhora from 2016-02-08T05:01:35
Before you start saying “I’m not a writer! I can’t relate to this book.” Remember that as an entrepreneur, you are a writer. Every day, you write for your emails, sales c...
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MBA526 Q&A Weekends: How much has public speaking impacted your bottom line? from 2016-02-07T05:01:33
Omar attended and had done public speaking to a total of 15 live events last year. Does public speaking directly impact our business revenue? Does it ultimately help our business or branding? An...
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MBA525 Q&A Weekends: How did you decide on your color scheme with your businesses? from 2016-02-06T05:01:30
Our answer to the question today may be over simplistic, but the great thing about it is you can easily follow and apply what we did for our businesses. A lot of us spend too much time on decidi...
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MBA524 How Important is Sleep as an Entrepreneur? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-02-05T05:01:22
This is a topic that you may not be thinking about but should. Are you getting enough sleep? What happens when you don’t get enough sleep? Let’s take a look at what the research says...
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MBA523 Does Swearing Hurt Your Business? from 2016-02-04T05:01:15
You all know what we mean. Those colorful 4-letter word that we often hear or use. If you produce content online and even offline, such as blog posts, podcasts, videos or any kind of content, yo...
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MBA522 What Michael Jackson Can Teach You About Business from 2016-02-03T05:01:13
Michael Jackson fans love him because his music is timeless and he’s one of the best performers of all time. Obviously however, this is not why he’s the star in today’s lesson....
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MBA521 Is Time Really Money? from 2016-02-02T05:01:12
When people say time is money, is that true? What is the value of time and does time automatically equate money? In this lesson, we’ll help you reflect on what you spend your time on every...
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MBA520 Guest Teacher: Kate Erickson–How to Create Systems in Your Business from 2016-02-01T05:01:10
You are in for a treat today! Kate Erickson from Entrepreneur On Fire is going to be teaching us how to create systems in our business. Kate has done all the work for you already so all you have...
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MBA519 Q&A Weekends: I’m swamped with email. How much time do I spend on email a day? Any advice? from 2016-01-31T05:01:11
We are pretty sure that many can relate to this question. Many of us are so swamped with emails that it takes too much of our time like it’s the only thing that we’ve ever done for t...
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MBA518 Q&A Weekends: Should I give free access to my product to influencers or should I charge them? from 2016-01-30T05:01:46
Mandy has a product and somebody big in her marketplace has shown interest in her product. Her question is: should she give this product for free to this somebody? Or should she charge him/her j...
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MBA517 Four Great Ways to Use Google Apps in Your Business Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-01-29T05:01:31
Google Apps for business is one of the lowest investments and one of the best investments you could ever make for your business. With just an astonishing $60 a year, you can sign up for Google A...
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MBA516 How to Become a Guest on a Podcast from 2016-01-28T05:01:14
Do you want to be a guest on a podcast? Because a lot of the podcast shows today are interview-based. It’s a great opportunity for an entrepreneur to be a guest on a podcast because you wi...
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MBA515 How to Create a Resources Page from 2016-01-27T05:01:12
Here at The $100 MBA, our Resources page is the 3rd most visited page on the site. It’s one of the most visited because it’s a page that provides great value for our audience. T...
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MBA514 5 Must Watch YouTube Channels for Entrepreneurs from 2016-01-26T05:01:09
Let us tell you why you should hit subscribe to these 5 YouTube channels that we are going to be sharing with you today. We’ll tell you what kind of content they produce and how they would...
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MBA513 Must Read: How to Get a Grip by Matthew Kimberley from 2016-01-25T05:01:06
How to get a grip is a book written by Matthew Kimberley. It’s classified as a self-help book but it’s a whole lot more than that. It is so worth the read that we recommend every ent...
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MBA512 Q&A Weekends: How do I get over my fear of raising prices? from 2016-01-24T05:01:03
A lot of people don’t feel like raising prices because they think that it’s discouraging to customers even though they know they have to raise prices. Remember that pricing is not wr...
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MBA511 Q&A Weekends: Is a sales video a must for selling my online course? from 2016-01-23T05:01:02
Of course you can sell your online course with just a basic sales page. A sales page with images and text describing what your course includes and why somebody would need your online course. But...
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MBA510 Should You A/B Test in Your Business? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-01-22T05:01:58
Did you know that when President Obama ran for his first term in 2008, he A/B tested his website? In order to see what converts best, he did split testing. That’s because they know and we ...
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MBA509 How to Plan for Future Challenges from 2016-01-21T05:01:56
Having a positive attitude and an optimistic outlook in general is a great trait. But you can’t deny the fact that in life there will always be challenges to overcome. However,&#...
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MBA508 How to Optimize Your WordPress Site Speed from 2016-01-20T05:01:55
How do you make sure that your site’s load time is quick? How do you see to it that your website visitors are having a great experience? This episode is a “how-to” episode. We&...
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MBA507 How to Create an Effective Pricing Table from 2016-01-19T05:01:51
If you have a business website, of course you have a pricing table, it’s mandatory. Creating a table for your prices highlights the differences in your prices, packages, tiers and eve...
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MBA506 Guest Teacher: Pat Flynn–How to Define Your Ideal Customer from 2016-01-18T05:01:49
Pat Flynn is one of the biggest entrepreneurs online. He also has a very successful podcast called Smart Passive Income that’s consistently at the top of the business section. In todayR...
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MBA505 Q&A Weekends: Why did you start a software business in such a competitive space? from 2016-01-17T05:01:46
Most of you may know that we run a software business called Webinar Ninja – an all-in-one solution for webinars. Yes, this industry is very competitive and Conrad is asking why we ven...
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MBA504 Q&A Weekends: Why does everyone seem to use Infusionsoft? Do you recommend it? from 2016-01-16T05:01:44
Many entrepreneurs use Infusionsoft. We hear about this platform often. If you’re not using this platform, then you might have the same questions as today’s topic. In today’s l...
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MBA503 Will Someone Steal Your Idea? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-01-15T05:01:15
If you think that your business idea is a secret, think again. Most people think that their business ideas are so valuable and they worry about them being stolen by somebody else. In fact, it...
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MBA502 How to Start a Clothing Line Business P2 from 2016-01-14T05:01:50
This is part 2 of our 2-part episode about how you can start your own clothing line business. In part 1, we learned the first 3 crucial steps and you’re about to hear the 4 final steps in ...
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MBA501 How to Start a Clothing Line Business P1 from 2016-01-13T05:01:48
This is it! Omar is finally sharing with you today how you can start your own clothing line business! He should know as he had one in the past and it was one of his largest businesses. This...
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MBA500 The Advantages of Selling High Priced Products from 2016-01-12T05:01:44
Many entrepreneurs don’t want to sell expensive or high-priced products because they’re afraid that maybe nobody is going to buy. Omar is here to debunk that and tell you why high-pr...
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MBA499 Must Read: The Dip by Seth Godin from 2016-01-11T05:01:41
The Dip by Seth Godin goes into a topic that a lot of people don’t want to talk about in business. Some may even refuse to agree or believe. It’s about knowing when to quit or when t...
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MBA498 Q&A Weekends: How do you and Nicole divide responsibilities as co-founders? from 2016-01-10T05:01:39
This is a great episode especially for those who are thinking about having a business partner or a co-founder in business. How do we divide our responsibilities? How do we make sure that we̵...
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MBA497 Q&A Weekends: How long should I expect it will take to be profitable? from 2016-01-09T05:01:37
Carey is asking the golden question. The question is often asked by entrepreneurs when they first get started. We’re going to give you our take on this question. We’re going to give ...
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MBA496 Properly Using Music in Your Marketing Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-01-08T05:01:35
Music is very powerful. It influences how we feel about certain things. That’s why a lot of businesses, including us on The $100 MBA Show, utilize music for marketing to amplify our messag...
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MBA495 How to Craft an Effective Newsletter For Your Subscribers from 2016-01-07T05:01:34
Crafting an effective newsletter can really help you keep your subscribers engaged and interested about what you have to offer. It also helps you grow your relationship with them. So how can you...
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MBA494 How to Easily Sell a Small Information Product from 2016-01-06T05:01:32
Yesterday, you learned how to create a small informational product. Today’s episode is about how you can sell it or offer it for free easily and effectively. Complete the blueprint by tuni...
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MBA493 How to Easily Create a Small Information Product from 2016-01-05T05:01:35
If you’re stuck creating your first informational product, start with a minimal viable small informational product. It’s a lot quicker and a lot easier. Learn how to create a very si...
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MBA492 Guest Teacher: John Lee Dumas- How to Set SMART Goals from 2016-01-04T05:01:16
Our guest teacher today is a good friend of ours and a highly successful podcaster and entrepreneur, John Lee Dumas from Entrepreneur on Fire. He is also the founder and the author of the Freedo...
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MBA491 Q&A Weekends: Can I use New York in my product name? With Guest Teacher: David Lizerbram from 2016-01-03T05:01:13
A big shout out to Reggie for asking his question to us before making any decisions or taking any further steps for his business. He’s asking if it’s okay to put the word New York in...
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MBA490 Q&A Weekends: You publish an episode everyday, even on holidays. How do you have a life? from 2016-01-02T05:01:12
Yes, as you know, we produce an episode for the show each and everyday without a skipping a beat. Even if it’s Christmas Day, New Year, or any other holiday in the world, we got your back....
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MBA489 Why Are You Building a Business? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2016-01-01T05:01:14
This New Year’s day, instead of setting goals or moving forward, we want you to take this day to reflect. Ask yourself why you are doing this, why you are running this business. This quest...
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MBA488 How to Create a FAQ Page from 2015-12-31T05:01:24
If you don’t have a solid frequently asked questions page now, we’ll help you create one. Now’s the time to do it. You can get a lot of benefits by just having FAQs page or sec...
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MBA487 How to Create Your Terms and Conditions on Your Website from 2015-12-30T05:01:15
One of the most important pages of your website is your Terms and Conditions because it protects you. This page is so important and you have to make sure that it’s in conjunction with your...
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MBA486 Do You Need a Lawyer as an Entrepreneur? from 2015-12-29T05:01:12
As an entrepreneur, do you need a lawyer? Why would you need them? What are some of the things that they might handle for you in your business? And if so, how do you choose one? We know that you...
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MBA485 Must Read: Rich Dad’s Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki from 2015-12-28T05:01:16
This is Robert Kiyosaki’s second book which in many ways, was more enjoyable than the first book, Rich Dad Poor Dad. It’s more practical, more tactical and it gets into the nitt...
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MBA484 Q&A Weekends: I want to partner with someone in their business. How do I approach them? from 2015-12-27T05:01:32
Vince wants to partner with someone in their business and is asking how to approach this person. Partnering up is a great idea but how do you know that it’s the right move for you, if this...
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MBA483 Q&A Weekends: I want to start an online business but life gets in the way. How do I get started? from 2015-12-26T05:01:21
Tony wants to start an online business but the problem is, there’s a lot on his plate right now. We’re sure that many of you share the same question and we’re going to give you...
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MBA482 5 Things I Learned From 5 People in 2015 Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-12-25T05:01:15
Back in 2014 I wrote a blog post dedicated to 5 people who taught me some great things that year. As we’re wrapping up the year 2015, it’s time to share with you my 5 peopl...
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MBA481 How To Raise Prices&Have Your Customers Love You For It! from 2015-12-24T05:01:14
It’s nice to think about raising your prices and not only have your customers feel okay with it but fall in love with you again. Good thing that we have a game plan laid out for you in thi...
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MBA480 Are You Too Old To Start A Business? from 2015-12-23T05:01:12
If you’re asking the same question, you are not alone. Many people ask this question but is there any validity to this? Is it true? Can you be too old to start a business? Let’s get ...
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MBA479 5 Tips When Working with a Freelancer from 2015-12-22T05:01:20
Hiring a freelancer can be a great way to get the job done in a specific amount of time in your budget. However, it’s a different kind of relationship. It’s not like hiring somebody ...
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MBA478 Must Read: Guerilla Marketing by Jay Conrad Levinson from 2015-12-21T05:01:06
This book changes the way you think about marketing. It not only gives you specific insights about how to market your business on a budget, it also emphasizes why marketing is so important and h...
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MBA477 Q&A Weekends: Why do you use Wistia over Vimeo for your videos? from 2015-12-20T05:01:03
Karen wants to know why we use Wistia over Vimeo for all our videos, both for The $100 MBA and Webinar Ninja. This is a deliberate choice that we made so our answer today is going to be based fr...
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MBA476 Q&A Weekends: I need to fire an employee. Any advice? from 2015-12-19T05:01:01
Mitch is not in a fun situation right now. He needs to fire an employee and he’s asking for an advice. Maybe Mitch is hoping to do it without feeling bad or guilty. Firing an employee is n...
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MBA475 Is Your Business What It Should Be? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-12-18T05:01:59
What if you have a business that’s doing great but annoys you? That doesn’t make you feel okay? Are you sure that your business is on the right path? Are you working on the right thi...
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MBA474 4 Ways to Be More Confident in Business from 2015-12-17T05:01:58
We’re going to give you 4 surefire strategies to make sure you feel confident- what you can do to build your confidence as an entrepreneur. If you’re hindered by your own opinion or ...
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MBA473 Why Not Having Fun Can Cost You Your Business from 2015-12-16T05:01:04
If you have a business that’s not making you happy, not inspiring you to go on and work, then you’re in trouble. If you have a business and you’re not having fun with it, it wi...
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MBA472 Is Co-Working a Good Choice for Your Business? from 2015-12-15T05:01:05
Here at The $100 MBA show, we see to it that you always have choices. If you have just started your own business and you’re looking into finding your own space, have you considered coworki...
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MBA471 Guest Teacher: Josh Elledge–How to Get Free PR for Your Business from 2015-12-14T05:01:36
If you want to get on major publications like The Huffington Post, Fast Company, Forbes or Inc., if you want to get that kind of publicity out there for your business then listen up! We have the...
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MBA470 Q&A Weekends: Who writes your marketing emails? Any tips? from 2015-12-13T05:01:31
Gloria wants to know who writes our marketing emails? That responsibility is split between the founders of the company, Omar and Nicole. If you’re wondering why we haven’t hired some...
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MBA469 Q&A Weekends: How do I know what I should focus on in my business for 2016? from 2015-12-12T05:01:29
Now that the year 2016 is fast approaching, Sal is wondering what to focus on in the coming new year. A lot of us, we like to create, improve or focus on something new at the start of the year. ...
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MBA468 Short Form vs. Long Form Content Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-12-11T05:01:28
You know us as the podcast that delivers practical business lessons in around 10 minutes. That’s our intention for the show: short form content with no fluff. You also know other podcasts ...
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MBA467 Is Blogging Still Effective? from 2015-12-10T05:01:34
Is having a blog on your site or having a regular blog post still effective in today’s business world? With so many different types of platforms coming out- videos, images, social media an...
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MBA466 Must Know Insights for Female Entrepreneurs from 2015-12-09T05:01:27
Every episode of the show is applicable to everyone, male or female. But today, we want to give specific insights about female entrepreneurs. We’re inspired to do this because we have seen...
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MBA465 Why Comparing Yourself to Your Competition is Dangerous from 2015-12-08T05:01:33
We cannot avoid competition. They are always there in every kind of business. We tend to observe and watch out for our competitors often instead of watching out for ourselves. How does looking a...
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MBA464 Must Read: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday from 2015-12-07T05:01:57
We face challenges every single day. How do we tackle these obstacles head on and come out as a better person and entrepreneur? Not to worry because today, we’re going to share with you a&...
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MBA463 Q&A Weekends: I want to open a restaurant/cafe. Any advice? from 2015-12-06T05:01:56
Chris wants to open a restaurant or a cafe and he’s asking for our advice. This isn’t an easy question because physical businesses especially in the food and hospitality industry nee...
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MBA462 Q&A Weekends: My site is over a year old&I only have 320 subscribers. Should I quit? from 2015-12-05T05:01:58
Jackie’s question is a tough and direct one. She’s asking if she should quit after running her site for over a year with only 320 email subscribers. This is a very frustrating situat...
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MBA461 Are Some Customers Better For Your Business Than Others? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-12-04T05:01:56
The thought of someone you admire, an influencer in your market, being your customer is a really exciting one. Are these kind of customers more valuable? Are you going to treat them di...
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MBA460 When Do You Stop Planning? from 2015-12-03T05:01:54
When you have an idea, you start planning for it. You go through all the details on how to turn this idea into a business, how to launch it, and how to sell it. The thing is, we tend to get stuc...
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MBA459 Does Every Dollar Count in Business? from 2015-12-02T05:01:57
Many of us entrepreneurs count every cent and look at our expenses in minute detail. We often take so much time to think and overthink about how much we should pay or spend on our busi...
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MBA458 How Twitter Polls Can Help Your Business from 2015-12-01T05:01:53
There’s a new feature that has launched on Twitter called Polls. With this, you can ask questions and get information that you need from your audience. How can this feature help your busin...
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MBA457 Guest Teacher: Corbett Barr- 5 Steps to Launch Your First Product from 2015-11-30T05:01:49
Here’s another special episode for you guys! A guest teacher episode featuring the founder and CEO of fizzle.co, Corbett Barr. He has been doing business for quite some time and we really ...
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MBA456 Q&A Weekends: Do I need a tagline for my business? from 2015-11-29T05:01:48
Thomas asked us if it’s really necessary to have a tagline to describe your business or brand. We see taglines almost everywhere but what value does it add to your business? Press pla...
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MBA455 Q&A Weekends: What’s most important when creating my logo? from 2015-11-28T05:01:45
Hank is trying to create a logo now so he wants to know what’s important when creating this. Creating a logo is actually simpler than you think. A lot of people over complicate this and in...
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MBA454 3 Important Business Lessons From Shark Tank Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-11-27T05:01:51
We know a lot of people love watching Shark Tank. We love watching it, too. But Shark Tank is a show, it is built for entertainment. Are there things that we can learn from this and apply in the...
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MBA453 How Often Should You Update Your Sales Page? from 2015-11-26T05:01:16
What is a sales page? How frequently should you be updating it? Why does it have to be updated in the first place? Can you just set it and forget it? Our promise is to deliver quick but concise ...
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MBA452 Organizing Random Ideas and Implementing Them from 2015-11-25T05:01:45
Do you find yourself coming up with great ideas for your business randomly? You’re in a cafe drinking your coffee and an idea about how you can improve your existing product sudd...
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MBA451 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Be an Entrepreneur from 2015-11-24T05:01:11
Not everybody can be an entrepreneur and that’s the truth. Not everyone has what it takes. Don’t get us wrong, we would love for you to become an entrepreneur. But if you do have one...
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MBA450 Must Read: Anything You Want by Derek Sivers from 2015-11-23T05:01:44
This book is a pretty short one. Just a hundred pages and you can read it in one sitting. It may be short but we’ve read a lot of books this year and this one ranks high on the list. Derek...
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MBA449 Q&A Weekends: Not sure if we should lower the MSRP. How do we find the right price? from 2015-11-22T05:01:06
Brian is a board game publisher and he’s having trouble deciding on the price of one of his successful games. He’s just got a large print run for a lower manufacturing cost for this ...
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MBA448 Q&A Weekends: Should I partner with an existing manufacturer or try to go find my own manufacturer? from 2015-11-21T05:01:03
Peter is starting a business with a physical product that needs manufacturing. This is his first product and he’s looking for a way to manufacture this product in an efficient way thatR...
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MBA447 5 Lessons Learned From Being on Stage 11X This Year Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-11-20T05:01:01
I really wish somebody had told me these 5 things beforehand. The lessons I’ve learned by being on stage 11x this year have changed the way I see public speaking, whether it’s o...
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MBA446 Customer Onboarding 101 from 2015-11-19T05:01:59
What does customer onboarding mean? When a customer purchases a product or a service from your business, it’s extremely important to consider what the customer will actually expe...
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MBA445 Are You Offering Enough Offers? from 2015-11-18T05:01:15
Some of us forget that there are members in our audience looking for ways to benefit from different offers. Some of your existing customers may even want to buy more from you, but there’s ...
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MBA444 Stop Trying To Discover Your Passion from 2015-11-17T05:01:45
They all say, “Find your passion. Build a business around it and everything else should follow.” As many already know, a lot of people actually struggle when trying to find what...
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MBA443 Guest Teacher: Frank Bria- The 4 Keys to Scaling Your Business from 2015-11-16T05:01:42
Our guest teacher today is an entrepreneurial veteran and has become the go-to expert when it comes to scaling your business, Frank Bria. He is the author of a popular book- Scale: How to Grow y...
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MBA442 Q&A Weekends: My email list is not growing fast enough. HELP! from 2015-11-15T05:01:40
Everybody probably knows that building your email list is a pain point. It’s one of the challenges in business that a lot of people are concerned about. We want to share with you some benc...
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MBA441 Q&A Weekends: I need to redesign my website but I’m on a budget. What do you recommend? from 2015-11-14T05:01:35
If you’re looking to redesign your website but you’re on a budget, let us help you. In this episode, we’ll share with you some options to redesign your website. Hopefully one o...
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MBA440 Are You Working Hard Enough? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-11-13T05:01:43
This is a delicate subject and we want to make sure that we deliver this lesson in the right way. We all want to make our dreams and ambitions happen. But what does it really take to make those ...
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MBA439 Is Using LinkedIn Important as an Entrepreneur? from 2015-11-12T05:01:38
LinkedIn has become one of the biggest social media platforms out there today. If you still don’t have a profile on LinkedIn, you may know some of your friends who have one. It is a v...
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MBA438 Should You Invest in Headshots? from 2015-11-11T05:01:36
Are you wondering if you should spend time and money for headshots that are professionally done? How much would it cost in terms of time and money? Are there any benefits to getting it done prof...
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MBA437 Should You Offer an Affiliate Program For Your Products? from 2015-11-10T05:01:13
If you need a boost in sales for your business then having an affiliate program might be one of the best ways to do it. But are there any downsides to it? What are the things we need to look out...
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MBA436 Must Read: Brand Against The Machine by John Michael Morgan from 2015-11-09T05:01:10
This book is simply the best branding book I have read. I highly recommend this because it’s simple. It breaks down what is branding and why it’s so important. Too many books out the...
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MBA435 Q&A Weekends: My business is doing well but I don’t feel fulfilled. What do I do? from 2015-11-08T05:01:08
You are not alone to feel this. Many entrepreneurs go through this stage. You want to make sure that you’re spending your time on things that bring happiness in your life on a daily basis....
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MBA434 Q&A Weekends: How do you get your sponsors? from 2015-11-07T05:01:05
When we’re out at events, we’re often asked about how we got the sponsors for our show. It’s probably the number one question we’re asked because everybody would like to ...
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MBA433 Mobile Optimizing Your Website. Does It Really Matter? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-11-06T05:01:03
If your website looks great on a desktop browser, does it really matter if it doesn’t look great on a mobile device? Are you leaving money on the table if you don’t ensure that your ...
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MBA432 Do You Need to Be Using Periscope? from 2015-11-05T05:01:01
One of the apps that’s really getting a lot of attention right now is Periscope. Some entrepreneurs use this app in their business to connect with and grow their audience. Is this somethin...
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MBA431 Should You Have a Business Address When Working From Home? from 2015-11-04T05:01:14
A lot of us when we start our business, we start from home. Our home doubles as our office, our headquarters. So when we need to, do we use our home address as our business address or do we get ...
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MBA430 How to Choose a Business Name from 2015-11-03T05:01:45
Sometimes, the first roadblock for people getting started with their business is choosing a business name. People get stuck at this stage when, in fact, this shouldn’t be that big of a dea...
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MBA429 Guest Teacher: Avoid These 5 Crowdfunding Mistakes with Clay Hebert from 2015-11-02T05:01:42
One great way to validate your business idea or to see who’s willing to pay for something is through Crowdfunding. It also gives you a financial kick start to get your business or idea goi...
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MBA428 Q&A Weekends: I’m doing my first live event. Any pointers? from 2015-11-01T05:01:40
We just wrapped up Webinar Ninja Live last September, our first live event. So this question is so timely that in fact, if you really focus on the pointers that we will share to you today, it...
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MBA427 Q&A Weekends: If I do not like my customers, am I in the wrong business? from 2015-10-31T05:01:38
If you’ve experienced the feeling of not liking your customers, it’s OK. This feeling can arise when the loud, irate minority pipes up more often than the happy and content, silent m...
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MBA426 When To Move Your Website From a Shared Host to a Dedicated Server Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-10-30T05:01:33
In case you don’t know, there’s a really big difference when it comes to shared hosting versus dedicated hosting. The experience of your visitors to your website can be affected, so you have to ...
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MBA425 Making the Most Out of a Slow Time in Business from 2015-10-29T05:01:31
Whether you celebrate holidays or not, they are just around the corner and are fast approaching. Some businesses sell the most during these times. For some, it may just be a slow time but it doe...
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MBA424 Can You Build a Successful Business Alone? from 2015-10-28T05:01:29
Can you build a business that can monetize, grow and be successful when you’re a lone wolf? A solopreneur? Somebody who doesn’t have any employees or partners? Can you do it alone? I...
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MBA423 How to Make Decisions in Business from 2015-10-27T05:01:44
We believe that decision-making is the biggest roadblock for all new entrepreneurs. It’s what stops them from taking action and action is what builds a business. Let us show you how you ca...
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MBA422 Must Read: Notes From a Friend by Anthony Robbins from 2015-10-26T05:01:58
Tony Robbins has a lot of best selling books. But the book that we are going to feature today is actually quite small compared to his other books. He is known and admired for his very large book...
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MBA421 Q&A Weekends: Do product launches work? If so, why? from 2015-10-25T05:01:38
Product launches have been all the buzz in the last few years. A lot of people in the online space feel like a product launch is something they need to focus on just as much as the product itsel...
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MBA420 Q&A Weekends: Do discounts or offers alienate past customers? from 2015-10-24T05:01:35
If you have some sort of sale in your business, will that upset your past customers? Will you alienate them in any way? If that’s the case, how do you offer sales or discounts for your products ...
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MBA419 The Business of Charity in Business Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-10-23T05:01:40
There are many new businesses now that are incorporating charity into their business model. How does charity fit into business? Is incorporating charity into your business a good idea? If you...
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MBA418 How to Spend Your Profits from 2015-10-22T05:01:14
What do you do with the monetary successes that you make in your business? When your business starts making money and you start making profits, we get excited and forget about spending it wisely...
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MBA417 Your Business Debt Action Plan from 2015-10-21T05:01:49
Being in debt in business is not a fun feeling. We know. We went through this same situation and thankfully got out of it. In this lesson, we want to share with you what we have done to resolve ...
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MBA416 Is Your Credit Score Important in Business? from 2015-10-20T05:01:46
Nowadays, our credit score seems to be more important than how much money we are actually making. It determines if we can get a loan, a credit card or even a mortgage. Is our credit score someth...
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MBA415 Guest Teacher: Lewis Howes- Creating a Clear Vision of Exactly The Business You Want from 2015-10-19T05:01:55
As entrepreneurs, we all want success and significance. And we want to make some money too. But we all know that it’s a lot easier said than done. Often, the problem is that we have dreams but w...
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MBA414 Q&A Weekends: I’m simply not funny. Do I need to try to be funny in my writing? from 2015-10-18T05:01
It seems that everybody on the internet is funny and successful. So one of our listeners asked, do I need to be funny and entertaining or can I just be myself and not worry about being funny? Ou...
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MBA413 Q&A Weekends: Who edits your amazing videos? How can I find a great video editor? from 2015-10-17T05:01:54
At some point you’re going to have to produce a video for your business. It could be because you’re launching a new video-based course or you need to promote a product or service for sale. It co...
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MBA412 Can You Dream Too Big in Business? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-10-16T05:01:57
What is your take on this? Can you dream too big in business? Is there a danger of dreaming too big and having too big of a goal? How do you know you are dreaming too big and if so, is that a pr...
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MBA411 What To Do After The Sale from 2015-10-15T05:01:31
After you’ve gained your customer’s trust and earned their business, how do you make sure that they are happy with the experience and that they stay that way? We know that this is not easy and i...
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MBA410 Creating a Sales Page That Converts P2 from 2015-10-14T05:01:59
If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this two-part lesson, hit pause, go back and listen to part 1. As soon as you’re done, let’s continue with today’s part 2. We are goi...
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MBA409 Creating a Sales Page That Converts P1 from 2015-10-13T05:01:56
Creating an effective sales page converts people into buyers. It’s essential for a thriving business. In this two-part lesson, we’re going to cover exactly what you need to have on y...
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MBA408 Must Read: The Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono from 2015-10-12T05:01:03
The Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono is an international best seller. It’s one of those classic books that you just need to read. It’s not strictly a business book but it will def...
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MBA407 Q&A Weekends: I’m about to do business in Dubai. You have experience there, how should I prepare? from 2015-10-11T05:01:01
Omar has stayed, worked and done business in Dubai in the past. Dubai has its own nuances and traditions especially in business. It’s a lot different than doing business in a western country. So...
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MBA406 Q&A Weekends: Affiliate offers- How much is too much for my subscribers? from 2015-10-10T05:01:04
As a business owner, you have your own brand and you also have a couple of people in the market that you admire and support. Making affiliate offers from other businesses that you support is exp...
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MBA405 How Important is Being Known in Business? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-10-09T05:01:24
We know a lot of big brands that have faces behind them and they are successful. So if we want to have success, do we need to be famous too? Do people have to know us in order for our business t...
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MBA404 What is Bitcoin&Should My Business Accept It? from 2015-10-08T05:01:25
You may or may not have heard of Bitcoin before but Bitcoin is becoming a mainstream topic. As you might have noticed already, more and more businesses are now accepting it. What is it exactly? ...
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MBA403 Does Your Online Business Need to Accept PayPal? from 2015-10-07T05:01:22
PayPal is the oldest and most well-known payment processor out there. However, purchasing these days can be done very easily by using credit or debit cards. Therefore having this option will not...
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MBA402 How to Get Out of a Slump in Sales from 2015-10-06T05:01:04
When things start to slow their pace, we start to doubt ourselves. Maybe we just got lucky when we first started our business and made a lot of sales. But when things start to taper off, how can...
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MBA401 Guest Teacher: Michael Port- How to Steal the Show in Every Performance in Life from 2015-10-05T05:01:01
Today is a very special guest teacher episode. This awesome person is both a New York Times bestseller and an Amazon best seller. He wrote some of the most influential books and founded two of t...
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MBA400 Q&A Weekends: What have been your greatest struggles in business this past year? from 2015-10-04T05:01:59
Having been on this entrepreneurial journey for several years now, we’ve had a lot of ups and downs. Especially challenging was our transition from part-time to full-time to growing our team. A ...
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MBA399 Q&A Weekends: Is it appropriate to repost interesting blogs to my biz blog making sure to cite&credit? from 2015-10-03T05:01:55
There are tons of great blog posts and articles out there. Sometimes, you can’t help but feel the need to share one of them again in your own blog. Either because you liked it so much or maybe y...
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MBA398 Five Business Secrets I Learned From Steve Jobs Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-10-02T05:01:53
Steve Jobs was not perfect but he is a legacy. There are many things that he has done exceptionally well as a business builder. Today we are going to share with you these 5 things that define th...
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MBA397 Don’t Get Scammed! What to Look Out For When Buying Business Products. from 2015-10-01T05:01:51
Whether you’re buying a software, a training program or a coaching program, you have to know what to look out for when buying business products. There are a lot of products out there that are ju...
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MBA396 How to Attract The Right Employees from 2015-09-30T05:01:50
Whether you’re hiring or not, this episode is applicable for you. As your business grows, you will definitely want to hire rock stars. How do you make sure that you attract the people you ...
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MBA395 What Every Entrepreneur Should Pack When Traveling from 2015-09-29T05:01:48
We know the pain of forgetting something very essential when you’re traveling for business. We travel a lot and we have definitely experienced forgetting a thing or two in the past. That&#...
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MBA394 Guest Teacher: Matthew Kimberley- Two Daily Activities for a Better Business from 2015-09-28T05:01:36
Matthew Kimberley is the head of the “Book Yourself Solid School of Coach Training” and is the author of a self-help classic “How To Get A Grip”. Matthew is a really grea...
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MBA393 Q&A Weekends: My business is not doing well. Should I take out a personal loan? from 2015-09-27T05:01:34
We all worked so hard for our business and we don’t want to see it fail. If it is under a financial stress, everything else in our life is greatly affected too because our business is so p...
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MBA392 Q&A Weekends: Why did you decide to start a podcast? from 2015-09-26T05:01:32
In this episode, we are going to share with you our story, why we’ve gone with the medium of podcasting. I’ll share how it all started, how we evolved and and how we improved. There were a lot o...
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MBA391 Building a Personal Coaching Business 101. Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-09-25T05:01:24
In this lesson, you’ll learn the fundamentals of starting a personal coaching business. We’ll lay down some rules for you so you can understand how to build it right. Whatever kind of coach you ...
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MBA390 Creating&Selling a Mobile App 101 from 2015-09-24T05:01:23
If you’re thinking about creating a mobile app to sell, you have to think about and plan for it very carefully. Some people think that mobile apps are just small gigs or sidelines but they...
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MBA389 Is Selling Ads on Your Website a Viable Business? from 2015-09-23T05:01:22
We hear a lot of stories of people making hundreds or thousands of dollars with Google AdSense and different types of ads on their website. Is this real? Is this actually happening? Is this a vi...
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MBA388 Why a Little Crazy is Good For Your Business from 2015-09-22T05:01:17
In today’s lesson we explore how great entrepreneurs are not afraid to take risks and do a few things in their business even when some of their ideas are a little crazy. When does crazy wo...
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MBA387 Must Read: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey from 2015-09-21T05:01:13
We can’t think of a book that’s more well known in the business section. This book has sold over 15 million copies and it’s been translated in over 38 different languages. The ...
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MBA386 Q&A Weekends: When you go on vacation, do you work? Or do you completely shut off? from 2015-09-20T05:01:12
This is the dilemma of a lot of entrepreneurs when they go on vacation. It’s even hard for some people to decide whether they should go on vacation for fearing that if they leave their bus...
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MBA385 Q&A Weekends: Has anyone in your family influenced you as an entrepreneur? How? from 2015-09-19T05:01:09
As an entrepreneur, there might be someone in the family who has influenced you and put you on the path of entrepreneurship. I’m gonna share with you today who those people are in my own family....
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MBA384 Should You Go To Business School? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-09-18T05:01:07
This is a question that we get asked a lot. You probably heard me in a previous episode talk about how I dropped out of the renowned Wharton business school. There is a reason behind that. Let m...
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MBA383 Three Software Options to Handle Customer Support Emails from 2015-09-17T05:01:04
Customer Service is a huge part of your business. You need to have a great system in place to manage, to organize and to track your customer service emails. This will make managing customer serv...
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MBA382 Do Squeeze Pages Work? from 2015-09-16T05:01:03
Squeeze pages (and Splash pages) have become a technique that many entrepreneurs use on their websites. Today, we’re gonna tell you what these types of pages do for your website and weR...
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MBA381 How to Deal with Disagreements in Your Business from 2015-09-15T05:01:16
If you have somebody else helping you out with your business, like a business partner or a teammate, remember that you’re not always going to agree. At some point, disagreements about business d...
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MBA380 Guest Teacher: Lou Mongello- How to Turn a Passion into a Viable Business from 2015-09-14T05:01:02
We can’t think of anybody more perfect to teach you this incredible lesson. Turning your passion into a viable business, that’s dreamlike. But there’s a real and a perfect exam...
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MBA379 Q&A Weekends: I’m curious why you do a one time fee for your course instead of a monthly or yearly subscription? from 2015-09-13T05:01:59
A lot of our peers in the business ask us why we only charge a one-time fee of $100 for a lifetime membership to The $100 MBA. Why don’t we make it a monthly fee? Why don’t we make i...
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MBA378 Q&A Weekends: How do you manage a daily podcast production schedule? Let’s say 10 min episodes. from 2015-09-12T05:01:47
Producing a daily podcast, in particular a high quality one, is very demanding and very hard to do. What we do with ours, The $100 MBA Show, is that we have a great system in place which makes t...
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MBA377 How to Smash Self-Doubt in The Face Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-09-11T05:01:46
The number one cause of failure for many entrepreneurs is…self-doubt. How much you believe in yourself plays a huge factor on how successful you are as an entrepreneur. Let us gi...
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MBA376 Three Tech Skills I Recommend You Learn from 2015-09-10T05:01:42
Even if you’re not big on tech, you will be surprised how quickly you can get the hang of these skills. Not only do we recommend that you learn these, but we also guarantee that if you acq...
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MBA375 If Everyone Loves You, You’re Doing It Wrong from 2015-09-09T05:01:39
If part of your wishful thinking is that everyone loves you, your business, your product or service, then think again. In the real world, you will get people that will not like what you off...
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MBA374 Five Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Physical Goods from 2015-09-08T05:01:38
These five mistakes are actually common mistakes that entrepreneurs make. You wanna make sure that you avoid these at all costs. But with the strategies that we’re gonna be teaching today,...
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MBA373 Must Read: The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes from 2015-09-07T05:01:36
The only thing about this book I’m not a fan of, is the title: The Ultimate Sales Machine. That’s because this book is not just about making more sales, it covers a lot more than jus...
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MBA372 Q&A Weekends: Do you memorize your public speeches or do you use your slides as cues? from 2015-09-06T05:01:35
I’ve got a very strong opinion when it comes to this question. Public speaking in my opinion is a performance. Therefore, we have to give it our best and make sure that we wow the crowd an...
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MBA371 Q&A Weekends: How many conferences a year do you recommend attending? Why? from 2015-09-05T05:01:23
We all know that building a business, especially if you’re a one-person team, is an extreme hustle. So do you think about attending conferences? Today, we will share with you why you ...
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MBA370 Do Press Releases Work? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-09-04T05:01:09
A press release let’s the media know you opened up for business, you released a new product or service. It’s a kind of invitation to let the media write about you. But both medi...
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MBA369 Why Everything is Marketing from 2015-09-03T05:01:03
Marketing is everything. It should be done 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is every department in your business, every employee and everything you are. Every single thing you do reflects the...
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MBA368 What Drug Dealers Can Teach You About Business from 2015-09-02T05:01:55
Before anything else, please keep in mind that drugs are very bad! But sometimes we have to see past the actual product or service someone offers in order to learn some of the very important les...
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MBA367 Why Teaching is The New Marketing from 2015-09-01T05:01:49
If marketing and making sales talk is not your thing, then you’re gonna love this episode. Teaching is the new marketing. Teaching is the number one way to build credibility with your audi...
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MBA366 Guest Teacher: Nicole Baldinu- 5 Essentials to Managing a Remote Team from 2015-08-31T05:01:36
Yes! You have read that right. Our teacher for today’s episode is our very own Nicole Baldinu and you’ll finally hear her voice on the show. Nicole is my better half and as well as m...
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MBA365 Q&A Weekends: How do I know my side-business is ready to be my full time thing? from 2015-08-30T05:01:17
We get it. It’s not easy to think about leaving a job or a career that provides for you and your needs and is something that you’ve known all your life. This is a toug...
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MBA364 Q&A Weekends: What has your experience been working with your partner in life? from 2015-08-29T05:01:24
As you all probably know, Nicole is my life partner and also my partner in business. With the kind of relationship we have, both in business and in life, I can say it works and for a few re...
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MBA363 How to Turn Cold Leads into Raving Fans. Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-08-28T05:01:48
Business relationships are just like any other relationship. You gotta build trust. This is something that we know really well, and we know that if you build a relationship with your audience, t...
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MBA362 Do Free Trials Work? from 2015-08-27T05:01:24
Many businesses offer a free trial because it’s a great way to get people to try what you offer in your business. It’s simply a great lead-generation strategy. But do these free tria...
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MBA361 3 Analytics You Should Always Care About from 2015-08-26T05:01
If you’re the kind of person who’s so obsessed with stats and metrics, like how many followers you have on Twitter or how many likes you have on Facebook, then you should listen to t...
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MBA360 5 Bootstrapping Tools&Tricks To Look Pro for Less from 2015-08-25T05:01:09
If you’re tight on cash and you’re trying to squeeze every dollar into your business then you’ve got to listen to this episode! We use some of these tools personally, some of t...
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MBA359 Must Read: Rework by Jason Fried&David Heinemeier Hansson from 2015-08-24T05:01:09
Rework is a book that has been recommended to us by many entrepreneurs but I’ve just got around to read it for the first time recently. It is definitely a must read because it’s very...
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MBA358 Q&A Weekends: Are blogs a necessary requirement to go along with your podcast? from 2015-08-23T05:01:54
This is a really good question that we’re more than happy to answer in today’s episode. We have noticed that there is some confusion around this area. When you produce a podcast epis...
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MBA357 Q&A Weekends: How do you come up with a Minimal Viable Product when you want your business to be based around information? from 2015-08-22T05:01:39
Yes, you can definitely come up with a minimal viable product when you have a business with an information-based product. In this lesson that we’re gonna teach you today, we aim to help yo...
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MBA356 How Big Should Your Team Be? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-08-21T05:01:23
How many people do you need to have working with you in order to be successful? This is a very important lesson because this is where you make the decisions of growth. We’re gonna take a l...
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MBA355 How Often Should You Have Meetings? from 2015-08-20T05:01:24
Communication in your business is essential. That’s why meeting with your team is important, too. Even if it’s just you and somebody else in your business, you’re still a team ...
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MBA354 Should You have Comments on Your Blog? from 2015-08-19T05:01:43
This is a heated debate in the online world. Should you allow comments on your blog posts or should you not have comments at all? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having comments on ...
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MBA353 Which Social Media Platforms Should You Be On? from 2015-08-18T05:01:54
How do you a choose a few social media platforms that will work best for you, your business and your target audience then focus on it? How do you make sure you have a presence and that you’...
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MBA352 Must Read: Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh from 2015-08-17T05:01:09
There’s a pretty good chance that you’ve heard about Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos, probably the most popular online shoe store on the net. He is also known for the way he runs his b...
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MBA351 Q&A Weekends: Do you recommend I offer more than 2 prices/packages for my online course? from 2015-08-16T05:01:15
We know a lot of people are worried about having too many choices on their sales page. We try our best not to overwhelm our potential customers. Having 2 options in your sales page, do they work...
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MBA350 Q&A Weekends: Does print media still work? Do you recommend it? from 2015-08-15T05:01:02
Business cards, flyers, postcards, banners…are they still effective for our business? With almost everything done online, does print media still work? We can’t wait to answer this qu...
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MBA349 Does My Business Need a Physical Office? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-08-14T05:01:48
This is a very popular discussion especially if you’re running an online business. Does your business need a physical space? Or can you run your office completely virtually? What are the a...
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MBA348 Is Your Business Affecting Your Personal Life? How to Handle It. from 2015-08-13T05:01:30
Building a business is overwhelming. Unlike traditional jobs where your mind is off of it as soon as you reach home, your business is always on your mind. This can greatly take over every aspect...
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MBA347 Why Would You Host a Live Event? from 2015-08-12T05:01:19
Live events are a big deal these days and for a good reason. They work. But live events aren’t for everybody. Find out the advantages and disadvantages of hosting a live event and why you ...
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MBA346 Is Starting a Podcast a Good Idea For Your Business? from 2015-08-11T05:01:44
Guys, today is the show’s 1st birthday and without you, our listeners, we wouldn’t be here. As a present for all of you, we’re sharing our personal advice about starting a podc...
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MBA345 Guest Teacher: David Lizerbram- The 3 Legal Must Do’s For Your New Business from 2015-08-10T05:01:20
This is the episode you’ve been waiting for because today, our guest teacher David Lizerbram- Attorney and business strategist, will teach us the 3 most important things for you to set up ...
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MBA344 Q&A Weekends: How do you handle non-responses to those you reach out to? from 2015-08-09T05:01:53
There will be times when you’ll try and reach out to people in your industry to either collaborate, consult with, or even just get to know. There’s the chance that you will not get a respo...
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MBA343 Q&A Weekends: What challenges do you face practicing what you preach? from 2015-08-08T05:01:22
This is a tough question for us but let’s face it, this is something that we all face. It’s tough to answer because we speak and teach daily for the show, The $100 MBA, in Webinar Ni...
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MBA342 The Power of Being Nice Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-08-07T05:01:16
This lesson is especially important if you start seeing success in your business and you are letting it get to your head. Today, we’ll show you how being nice can greatly affect your busin...
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MBA341 Is Showing Off Good Marketing? from 2015-08-06T05:01:29
Does showing off how much money you’re making work to help your business? Is it a good strategy? Why do you think other people do this? We’ll answer all that and more in today’...
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MBA340 How Important Are Financial Goals? from 2015-08-05T05:01:49
How important is it to sit down and decide how much money you wanna make for your business in a week, a month or a year? Is this necessary to do? Let’s listen to this episode and find out....
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MBA339 Are Lifestyle Businesses Real? from 2015-08-04T05:01:48
In this episode, we’ll get real and talk about something that’s been growing in the entrepreneurial space. This concept of a lifestyle business, what is it and is it really possible ...
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MBA338 Must Read: The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries&Jack Trout from 2015-08-03T05:01:26
We’re sharing with you why you must read this book in this episode. Learn how marketing is just as important as is building your business. There are timeless insights, principles and takeaways t...
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MBA337 Q&A Weekends: How do you come up with new content daily for your podcast? What strategies do you use to generate new ideas? from 2015-08-02T05:01:21
We know you’re wanting to ask us this question and today we’re sharing with you how we come up with new content for our daily podcast. And not just our podcast for The $100 MBA Show,...
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MBA336 Q&A Weekends: I’m having trouble with a client not paying me. How do I get paid without ending our business relationship? from 2015-08-01T05:01:25
If you are working with a client who’s not paying you for your products or services, you are in a difficult situation. This could happen in any kind of business and many of us have been th...
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MBA335 How to Create a Killer Slide Presentation Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-07-31T05:01:03
A great keynote or powerpoint presentation can really add a lot of value to your performance. And today, we’re going to help you create a killer slide presentation with great strategies an...
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MBA334 4 Must Do Strategies When Defining Your Audience from 2015-07-30T05:01:51
If you know who you are serving in your business, it’s easier to sell what you are selling. If you’re not familiar with the people that you serve, you’re gonna have a hard time...
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MBA333 Should You Own a Franchise? from 2015-07-29T05:01:53
Let’s talk about the advantages and disadvantages of owning a franchise so we can help you decide if you should own one. You’ll hear our personal opinion when it comes to franchise b...
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MBA332 How to Reprimand an Employee from 2015-07-28T05:01:37
Our employees are important. We truly value them. Sometimes however, an employee will do something that’s not according to our culture or rules. As owners or managers of our business, we h...
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MBA331 Guest Teacher: Erik Kerr- How to Ensure Your Value is Communicated Properly To Your Audience from 2015-07-27T05:01:54
Erik Kerr, Co-Founder of The Draw Shop, is on our show today to teach us in six steps how we can ensure that our value is communicated properly to our audience. Communication is the mother of al...
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MBA330 Q&A Weekends: Would you recommend using a forum or a Facebook private group for my community? from 2015-07-26T05:01:29
A great way to cultivate a community for your business is to have a forum or a Facebook private group. Regardless of what your business is about, having this is important. Let’s talk about...
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MBA329 Q&A Weekends: What is the minimum amount of money that I need to start an online business? from 2015-07-25T05:01:16
Like offline businesses, you will also need money to start a business online. There are a few factors that are going to dictate how much money you will need to start an online business and we...
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MBA328 Do Coupon Codes Work? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-07-24T05:01
We all know that coupon codes give our customers a reason to buy our products or services right now or for a limited time. Some businesses do it regularly, some do it very rarely and some don...
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MBA327 How to Create an Online Course P3 from 2015-07-23T05:01:49
Today is the last part of our three-part lesson about how to create an online course and this episode is about marketing and selling your course. You are done with it so it’s time to ...
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MBA326 How to Create an Online Course P2 from 2015-07-22T05:01:03
We’re continuing our three-part lesson and it’s all about delivering your course and what platforms to use with your online course. Turn to the next page as you jot down notes from t...
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MBA325 How to Create an Online Course P1 from 2015-07-21T05:01:34
We at The $100 MBA know a thing or two when it comes to making online courses. Not only here but we have also created a couple of online courses outside The $100 MBA. Today, we’re gonna sh...
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MBA324 Must Read: The Sales Acceleration Formula by Mark Roberge from 2015-07-20T05:01:55
We highly recommend you to read this book because it has affected our business in a positive way. The author, founder of HubSpot, shared how they got started and how they were able to grow from ...
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MBA323 Q&A Weekends: I have a million ideas. How do I choose just one to implement? from 2015-07-19T05:01:01
We know. It’s overwhelming, confusing, and you just can’t decide which one to work on because you think that each one of your ideas is great. Let us help you choose that one business...
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MBA322 Q&A Weekends: Do you recommend Leadpages or Optimizepress for website creation? from 2015-07-18T05:01
In this episode, we are making a comparison between two great tools that can be used to create our webpages and landing pages. We are also going to share with you other creation tools that we re...
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MBA321 Five Lessons Learned Starting a SaaS Business Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-07-17T05:01:40
If you’re thinking about starting a SaaS business, then this episode might be of great use. As you know, we recently started a SaaS business ourselves, Webinar Ninja, and we’re shari...
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MBA320 Why You Should Spoil Your Subscribers from 2015-07-16T05:01:41
Do you wonder why your conversions or sales are low? Even though you consistently remind your email subscribers to purchase your product or service? Maybe one of the reasons why is because you&#...
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MBA319 How to Set Your Refund Policy from 2015-07-15T05:01:29
Whether your business is a product or service, you have to have a refund policy. Having one shows that you are confident with what you offer and that you’re willing to put your money ...
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MBA318 How to Be First in Your Market from 2015-07-14T05:01:55
Being the first in your market often means that you are the leader in your market thus giving you a great edge in the business world. But does this mean that you have to have a completely differ...
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MBA317 Guest Teacher: Caroline Winegeart- How to Make Serious Revenue with Low-Priced Products from 2015-07-13T05:01:03
It’s a little hard to imagine making serious revenue when you sell lower-priced products in your business. It is possible but it’s not magic. Let’s listen to our guest teacher ...
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MBA316 Q&A Weekends: Should I start my business around a passion or a skill? from 2015-07-12T05:01:02
It’s nice to think you can successfully start and run your own business from something that you enjoy, you love or you’re good at. But we’re pretty sure, just as every entrepre...
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MBA315 Q&A Weekends: Can I make enough money online to replace my current income? from 2015-07-11T05:01:48
If you’re currently hustling on the side and feel that you want to move forward, leave your job and go full time with the business, you may want to listen to this first. This episode will ...
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MBA314 How to Budget for Your Business Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-07-10T05:01:30
Have you heard of “Zero-sum budgeting”? It’s a very effective method of budgeting for your business and it has helped us budget for ours, too. Especially if you’re bootst...
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MBA313 How to Identify Your Strengths and Use Them from 2015-07-09T05:01:14
So many people start a business around things that are just not their strengths. This can hurt your business or your life as you do things in your business that you’re just not good at. To...
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MBA312 How to Manage Frustration in Your Business from 2015-07-08T05:01:24
Things will get frustrating at times. Knowing how to handle this properly will really make a big difference in the success of your business. In today’s episode, we are dedicating some sure...
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MBA311 What We’ve Learned Doing Over 300 Episodes from 2015-07-07T05:01:51
This is a very special episode because we’re gathering some of the things that we’ve learned creating more than 300 episodes for The $100 MBA Show. We also want to share with you our...
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MBA310 Must Read: Essentialism by Greg McKeown from 2015-07-06T05:01:09
Are you the kind of person who thinks you can do it all but you find that you are stretched too thin and you’re way too stressed out? Are you “majoring in minor activities”...
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MBA309 Q&A Weekends: How can I learn how to get started with Facebook Ads? from 2015-07-05T05:01:31
Facebook ads have become very popular recently. If done right, they are very effective in driving traffic or sales to your business. If you have just got started, today is your lucky day because...
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MBA308 Q&A Weekends: What’s a good email hosting service other than Gmail? from 2015-07-04T05:01:55
If you’re a business owner, you always want your email to look pro. Your business email has to have your domain name on it or else it won’t look professional. So, other than Gmail, a...
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MBA307 How To Handle Customer Demands Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-07-03T05:01:21
You will always get feedback or demands from customers if you sell products or services. This is unavoidable. But what’s important is that you can handle and reply to your customers’...
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MBA306 Is Upselling Scammy? from 2015-07-02T05:01:15
Often, upselling is perceived as scammy especially in online businesses. So you better be careful on how you do it because there is a right way of doing it. We’ll share with you our p...
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MBA305 The 5 Mistakes to Avoid with Affiliate Marketing from 2015-07-01T05:01:18
If Affiliate Marketing is a big part of your business, check this out and see if you’re making some of the mistakes mentioned in the episode. These mistakes are common but can be avoi...
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MBA304 How to Plan and Execute a Joint Venture from 2015-06-30T05:01:59
What is a Joint Venture? How does it help your business? How do you do it right? We’re answering all these questions and more in today’s episode so listen and learn! Stitcher&...
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MBA303 Must Read: Entreleadership by Dave Ramsey from 2015-06-29T05:01:40
Here on The $100 MBA Show, we showcase a book that we feel you MUST read especially if you are an entrepreneur. Today, we’re featuring Entreleadership by Dave Ramsey and you’re right...
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MBA302 Q&A Weekends: I’m opening up an old school video arcade. Should I buy the property or rent? from 2015-06-28T05:01:53
When it comes to making a decision between buying or renting out a property for your business, it needs to be dealt with seriously. With buying or renting out, which one can help your business s...
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MBA301 Q&A Weekends: I got a couple of comments that were horribly rude on my blog. Should I take these nasty comments with validity? from 2015-06-27T05:01:52
If you’re out there online, in the public space, you will get people who are just gonna hate. They will disagree with you and say bad things about you or your business. Should you take the...
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MBA300 Five Reasons Why You Should Build a Business Today Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-06-26T05:01:10
Today’s the day and we’re on our episode 300! Thank you to everyone for supporting us and our show! Looking forward to more episodes, fun and inspiration when it comes to building yo...
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MBA299 How To Know If Your Business is Not Right For You from 2015-06-25T05:01:32
One more episode tomorrow and we’re finally on our episode 300! Super excited! And you shouldn’t miss our 299th episode today! Find out now if you’re working on a business that...
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MBA298 Crash Course in Google Analytics PT2 from 2015-06-24T05:01:07
Let’s jump into part 2 today in this Crash Course in Google Analytics! Yesterday we talked about traffic sources a little bit. Today we’re going to share with you why it’s impo...
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MBA297 Crash Course in Google Analytics PT1 from 2015-06-23T05:01:05
If you are an entrepreneur who has a business website but don’t know what is or how to use Google Analytics, then we have a problem. But not to worry because in today’s episode, we&#...
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MBA296 Guest Teacher: Scott Stratten- Marketing Ethics from 2015-06-22T05:01:10
We’re giving you a kick-butt show in today’s episode with our Guest Teacher Scott Stratten, a renowned public speaker, best selling author, and the co-host of the hit podcast, The Un...
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MBA295 Q&A Weekends: How do I choose my colors for my brand? from 2015-06-21T05:01:45
Before you jump right into choosing the colors for your brand by yourself, listen to this episode first and hear some of our recommendations and great resources. So you can choose the colors for...
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MBA294 Q&A Weekends: What is an SSL certificate and why do I need it for my website? from 2015-06-20T05:01:56
Many of us are familiar with this: SSL Certificate. But do we really know what it means? How important it is and how we can use it for our business? We’ll learn exactly what it is in ...
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MBA293 When to Stop Bootstrapping Your Business Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-06-19T05:01:54
For new entrepreneurs, we always recommend bootstrapping your business first. But overtime as your business grows, you will need to stop bootstrapping so you can grow out of that stage and ...
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MBA292 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business PT3 from 2015-06-18T05:01:05
You already heard the first 6 steps on what to do when you want to get over with your overwhelm and just start your new business. In part 3, we’re going to share with you the last 3 steps ...
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MBA291 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business PT2 from 2015-06-17T05:01:02
Yesterday, you heard the first 3 steps on what to do when you’re overwhelmed and you don’t know where and how to start your new business. Listen to this 2nd part of the 3-part lesson...
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MBA290 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business PT1 from 2015-06-16T05:01:39
This is the first part of our three-part lesson about getting started with your business and just making it happen. Sometimes, we get overwhelmed with all our ideas running through our head and ...
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MBA289 Must Read: The 5 Levels of Leadership By John C. Maxwell from 2015-06-15T05:01:51
In this Must Read Episode, we’ll be talking about a book written by a powerful public speaker, John C. Maxwell – The 5 Levels of Leadership. John C. Maxwell is the authority when it ...
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MBA288 Q&A Weekends: I want to quit my job but I still do not have a business idea? Should I quit? from 2015-06-14T05:01:05
Quitting your job is not an easy thing to do. But if you want to become an entrepreneur, you will have to quit, one way or another, eventually. So, is it okay to quit your job whilst not having ...
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MBA287 Q&A Weekends: How do I choose my domain name? Does it have to be a dot com? from 2015-06-13T05:01:50
When picking a domain name for your business, is it a huge factor to choose a dot com extension? Learn what’s important when choosing a domain name nowadays, what to consider, what to avoi...
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MBA286 How to Market on Autopilot Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-06-12T05:01:38
We’re all busy with our lives and we have tons of things to focus on. Wouldn’t it be cool to just automate some of the different aspects in our business so we can do other impor...
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MBA285 How to Reach New Customers from 2015-06-11T05:01:39
As a business person, you always want to find and build relationships with new people. In today’s episode, we’re going to share with you some strategies on how to find and reach new ...
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MBA284 3 Must Know Marketing Principles from 2015-06-10T05:01:25
What does marketing really mean? Is it advertising your business? Is it trying to get people to come to your website? Is it convincing people for sales? In today’s lesson, we’re gonn...
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MBA283 4 Steps to Becoming a Well Read Entrepreneur from 2015-06-09T05:01:37
Most great entrepreneurs are well read. Reading is a habit that successful people have so if you want to be successful, reading needs to become one of your habits. Learn the 4 steps to becoming ...
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MBA282 Must Read: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg from 2015-06-08T05:01:33
As an entrepreneur, you’re going to have to manage yourself, your time, and your habits. The better your habits are on a daily basis, the more you will see better results not just in your ...
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MBA281 Q&A Weekends: Is starting a business around faith or spirituality a bad idea? from 2015-06-07T05:01:20
Is making money from a business based on spirituality or faith, right? Many people see faith and spirituality as a selfless idea, so mixing it with business or money kinda feels contradictory...
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MBA280 Q&A Weekends: I’d like to start a small coffee shop. What are my first steps? from 2015-06-06T05:01:03
Today we answer a question from one of our listeners. She wants to know how to start a small coffee shop business. Listen to the episode and learn strategies on how to wisely take your first ste...
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MBA279 How to Find Great Teachers Plus Free-Ride Friday! from 2015-06-05T05:01:31
If you need to learn something specific, like a new skill, you’ll need to find a teacher that’ll be available to help you. In this episode, we’ll be talking about how to f...
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MBA278 Should You Sell on Ebay or Amazon? from 2015-06-04T05:01:09
Ebay and Amazon are great platforms particularly if you sell physical products. But is selling on Ebay and Amazon a good idea? Is there any good business with it? Tune into today’s episode...
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MBA277 Creating an Effective Sales Video PT2 from 2015-06-03T05:01:53
Today’s lesson is the Part 2 of the two-part lesson of creating an effective sales video. In this episode, we’re going to get a recap of the steps from yesterday’s episode and ...
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MBA276 Creating an Effective Sales Video PT1 from 2015-06-02T05:01:45
We all know the power of a video, it conveys a powerful message in a short amount of time. That explains how powerful a video is when you put it on a sales page. So, how do you put one together ...
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MBA275 Guest Teacher: Adam Urbanski- How to Turn Your Know-How into a Cash-Cow from 2015-06-01T05:01:12
Do you notice that people often turn to you for a solution to their problem because they think you can resolve it for them? Do they ask advice from you because they see you as someone who knows ...
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MBA274 Q&A Weekends: What are the benefits and drawbacks of selling software? from 2015-05-31T05:01:24
You may be one of today’s entrepreneurs who’s very interested in software business. Listen to this episode and learn the benefits and drawbacks of selling software so you can get rea...
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MBA273 Q&A Weekends: I can’t get anyone to believe in me or my business? How do I break through? from 2015-05-30T05:01:36
If you’ve just started your business, then you know how it feels like when it seems that you’re working very hard but can’t seem to get people to believe in your business and y...
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MBA272 How to Use Infographics in Your Business Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-05-29T05:01:15
Infographics are awesome! They look very cool, they’re easy to consume, a great way to convey valuable information to your audience and best of all, it’s also a great way to build yo...
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MBA271 6 Movies Every Entrepreneur Should See&Why from 2015-05-28T05:01:54
In today’s episode, Omar compiled his personal top 6 films that he would encourage any aspiring entrepreneurs to watch. You’ll find the list of movies both entertaining and as well a...
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MBA270 How to Pre-sell Your Product PT 2 from 2015-05-27T05:01:16
In today’s Part 2 of the two-part lesson: How to Pre-sell Your Product, we’re going to dive deep into marketing your pre-sell products, how to drive traffic to your actual sales page...
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MBA269 How to Pre-sell Your Product PT 1 from 2015-05-26T05:01:53
Ever wondered how to pre-sell a product? This is part one of a two-part lesson about why you would want to pre-sell a product and how to do it. We’re going to go through how to price it, h...
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MBA268 Guest Teacher: Michael Miller- How to Get More Support Than You Need For Life&Business from 2015-05-25T05:01:19
We simply can’t create anything of significance alone. To create the lives that we dream about, we have to do it with the support of others. That’s what Michael Miller is going to sh...
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MBA267 Q&A Weekends: Do you recommend selling on stage at an event? Is it effective? from 2015-05-24T05:01:01
Is selling on stage at an event a good move? Let’s learn how to do it if you choose to do it and we’ll share some of the things to look out for so it doesn’t backfire on you in...
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MBA266 Q&A Weekends: How important is an email list? Can I just build an audience with a podcast or YouTube channel? from 2015-05-23T05:01:27
Some of us might think that just because we have a lot of subscribers on our YouTube channel or to our podcast, we wouldn’t need to build an email list anymore. Find out in today...
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MBA265 How to Motivate Your Team Beyond Money Plus Free-Ride Friday! from 2015-05-22T05:01:53
Most of us think that money is the key motivator but the fact is that it is not. There are of course other things beyond money that can motivate your employees to not leave you and find other jo...
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MBA264 Can You Work with Family? from 2015-05-21T05:01:15
Many people have family members working with them in their business or they’re in a family business. And when you work with family, it involves a lot of emotions, personal connections, tho...
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MBA263 Know What To Spend Time On from 2015-05-20T05:01:24
We may have different skills, different talents, different resources but we all have the same amount of time. Do you spend your time wisely? How we spend our time is really the only factor that ...
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MBA262 No Is a Complete Sentence from 2015-05-19T05:01:47
Why is it that some of us find it very hard to say no? We keep on saying yes to everything like we’re able to do everything that we end up making a huge mistake. Today, let’s find ou...
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MBA261 Guest Teacher: Ian Altman- How to Get Your Clients to Find You from 2015-05-18T05:01:09
How can we make it easy for clients to approach us in our business? What do we have to do so we’re not chasing down clients and instead, they come to us? Ian Altman, CEO for Grow My Revenu...
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MBA260 Q&A Weekends: Is it really possible to build and run a business while traveling long term? from 2015-05-17T05:01:28
A lot of people like to start online businesses so they can travel the world or so they can be location independent. But is that really possible? Building and running a business while traveling ...
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MBA259 Q&A Weekends: I need to buy a new computer for under $1500 for my business. What do you suggest? from 2015-05-16T05:01:58
A computer is an entrepreneur’s necessity. Today’s question is about what option is best with a budget of under $1500. What’s my recommendation? Click play and find out! ...
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MBA258 Four Things to Avoid When Dealing with Customers Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-05-15T05:01:37
Without your customers, you have no business. So you have to make sure that you treat them right. But sometimes, you’ll have to face difficult customers. In today’s episode of The $1...
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MBA257 Should You Have a Mentor? from 2015-05-14T05:01:48
In business and in life, it’s often talked about that one should have a mentor. But I actually don’t think you should have a mentor. Want to know why? Tune in today on The $100 MBA S...
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MBA256 Can You Grow Too Fast? from 2015-05-13T05:01:56
Growing a business too fast might seem very appealing. It also happens more often than you might think. But in this episode, we will tell you why growing too quickly can have some serious drawba...
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MBA255 Watch Your Back! You Can’t Trust These People. from 2015-05-12T05:01:58
It’s just a fact of life that you can’t trust everyone. There are some people that won’t always have your best interest in mind. You need to know how to identify these pe...
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MBA254 Must Read: First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham from 2015-05-11T05:01:57
How do the world’s greatest managers nail it at being incredible at what they do? Do you wonder why their employees seem happy and satisfied working for them? How can you achieve this...
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MBA253 Q&A Weekends: You’ve had physical and online businesses. Which one do you prefer and why? from 2015-05-10T05:01:13
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur and haven’t actually started your own business yet, deciding whether to put up a physical or online business is what may have been holding you back...
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MBA252 Q&A Weekends: How has your rise impacted your older friendships/relationships? from 2015-05-09T05:01:03
Sometimes, growth and success can result in you losing touch with old friends/relationships. You may even get people feeling resentment or jealousy if you’re successful at what you do. Thi...
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MBA251 How to Not Become Something You’re Not Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-05-08T05:01:07
As an entrepreneur, whether your business is online or offline, often we strive very hard to grow our business and not noticing that we’re growing very quickly. And with that, our personal...
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MBA250 Can You Hustle Too Hard? from 2015-05-07T05:01:44
When we say hustle, it means working hard. And when we say working hard, it also means sacrifices. Hard work is very important especially in your business. But is too much hard work okay for us?...
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MBA249 Are You a Great #2? from 2015-05-06T05:01:04
How do you know if you’re not good at being a leader? What if you are not meant to lead but still want to a great role-player in your business? What are the signs of being a great num...
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MBA248 What makes a great CEO? from 2015-05-05T05:01:06
What do CEOs like Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey and Mark Zuckerberg have in common? What qualities do they have that make them exceptional? Today’s lesson is about learning the values and skil...
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MBA247 Guest Teacher: Jason Zook–How to Get Sponsorships for Anything from 2015-05-04T05:01:43
Today’s guest teacher is a very talented and creative guy who’s going to teach you in a very practical way how you can get sponsorships for ANYTHING. There’s no magic bullet he...
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MBA246 Q&A Weekends: How do I set my personal coaching rates? I’m just getting started. from 2015-05-03T05:01:56
It’s time for Q&A Weekends and today’s question is about setting rates when you’re just getting started. What are the things to consider when setting how much you charge cl...
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MBA245 Q&A Weekends: I can’t get myself to focus and get things done. How do I motivate myself to get going? from 2015-05-02T05:01:35
Do you have a project or something to do but you can’t get it done because of a lack of motivation? Today’s the day for Q&A Weekends episode and we’re going to talk about t...
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MBA244 Three Lessons You Can Learn From Success Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-05-01T05:01:23
We often hear, “learn from failure,” and so most of us don’t pay attention to the lessons that we can get from our successes. In this episode of The $100 MBA Show, we’ll ...
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MBA243 How to Make Time For Professional Development from 2015-04-30T05:01:30
Constant professional development is very important. If you don’t make time for it, you won’t get to learn new ideas and knowledge to improve your skills professionally. But the ques...
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MBA242 How to Crush Your Fear of Missing Out from 2015-04-29T05:01:58
Today’s episode is about your fear of missing out (FOMO) and how to crush it. What causes this fear of missing out? How does it affect us? And how do we get out of this feeling? Let’...
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MBA241 Traditional Book Publishing VS Self-Publishing. Which One is Best? from 2015-04-28T05:01:47
You might be thinking about writing a book but you’re not sure which is the best route to take; traditional or self-publishing? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? This is a...
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MBA240 Must Read: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss from 2015-04-27T05:01:04
Today’s the day for a brand new MUST READ episode and we’re going to feature an amazing and fun to read book by Tim Ferriss: The 4-Hour Work Week. The title itself is very interestin...
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MBA239 Q&A Weekends: Do I need to show a picture of myself on my business website or can I be anonymous? from 2015-04-26T05:01:13
It’s Q&A Weekends and we’re answering this question for today. Do I need a picture of myself on my business website or can I be anonymous? This is actually not an uncommon questi...
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MBA238 Q&A Weekends: I need to buy hosting. Do I get a shared hosting plan? A VPS? A Dedicated Server? from 2015-04-25T05:01:47
Today, almost every business has a website. So you might have wondered what’s the perfect website hosting plan? Since every website and its needs are different. That’s exactly what w...
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MBA237 Integrating Social Media with Your Site Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-04-24T05:01:10
Where does your business take place? Is it on your website or through social media? How exactly do we integrate social media with our website to drive traffic and potentially make our business g...
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MBA236 How Important Are Images to Your Business? from 2015-04-23T05:01:25
A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s why we like images. We use them in many ways: in social media, blogging, on our websites and in our business. Today, we’re going to talk a...
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MBA235 How Important Is Your Site Design? from 2015-04-22T05:01:46
Your website is a huge part of the existence of your online business. But some entrepreneurs tend to just create it without actually giving enough attention to their site design. Remember that y...
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MBA234 How to Manage Your Calendar from 2015-04-21T05:01:28
Are you the kind of person who sucks at time management? Does your calendar help you manage your daily life schedule or are you having trouble keeping up with it? Learn how to efficiently manage...
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MBA233 Guest Teacher: Dorie Clark- Finding Your Breakthrough Idea from 2015-04-20T05:01:37
We got an amazing episode for you today with guest teacher, Dorie Clark. Dorie, author of the book, Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It, will ...
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MBA232 Q&A Weekends: I hate to write. Do I HAVE TO start a blog for my online business? from 2015-04-19T05:01:54
Every online entrepreneur knows that blogging is one of the most effective ways to get your business up and running. When done right, it can drive traffic to your website, increase sales and est...
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MBA231 Q&A Weekends: Is there a wrong time to start on online business? A best time? from 2015-04-18T05:01:35
Some aspiring entrepreneurs may have asked this question: Is there a wrong time to start an online business? Is there a best time? In today’s Q&A Weekends episode, we’re going to talk about ...
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MBA230 How to Deal With Politics in Business Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-04-17T05:01:47
Sometimes in business, we have to deal with politics. Whether it’s with a peer or a competitor, you need to deal with the situation properly. Luckily you have The $100 MBA Show to help you...
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MBA229 How to Innovate in Your Business from 2015-04-16T05:01:17
Innovation is so important in business. What are your strategies for growing your business? Do you stick to what you believe that has been working currently and in the past? Or do you find ways ...
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MBA228 How to Delegate When Your Business Grows from 2015-04-15T05:01:35
In today’s episode, Omar talks about his recent experience with this and shares some things you can do to make sure you delegate properly as your business grows. It’s never too early...
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MBA227 Knowing When To Quit from 2015-04-14T05:01:56
Sometimes things don’t work out in business. How long should you stick it out for? How do you make sure you’re using your time, money and resources towards something that will give y...
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MBA226 Guest Teacher: Chris Brogan- Blog Like a Boss in Under an Hour a Day from 2015-04-13T05:01:59
Today we have the distinct pleasure of a lesson by the best name in blogging, Chris Brogan. In this guest lesson, Chris shares his expertise on the topic and gives us the details on his 7-point ...
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MBA225 Q&A Weekends: Why doesn’t The $100 MBA publish income reports to inspire others? from 2015-04-12T05:01:24
A question we’ve been waiting for! Omar answers and explains why The $100 MBA decided not to publish income reports. Many in our space do it. Why don’t we do it too to inspire others...
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MBA224 Q&A Weekends: Is it a good idea to take a break from entrepreneurship to deal with life? from 2015-04-11T05:01:21
On today’s Q&A episode, Steven asks, should one take a break from their business to deal with life? Omar gives an honest answer on this very sincere question. Find out if this is a goo...
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MBA223 How to Create Procedures for Your Team Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-04-10T05:01:25
Having procedures in place is so important, especially when you’re getting started. Whether you’re a team of 1 or 100, you need to have these in place. Procedures allow you to work m...
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MBA222 How to Shape Your Customer Service Culture from 2015-04-09T05:01:37
Customer service is so very important to your business. No matter what you sell, every business has an aspect of customer service. You always want a satisfied customer because a satisfied custom...
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MBA221 How to Build a Business That Pays the Bills PT2 from 2015-04-08T05:01:50
Part 2 of this 2-part lesson goes deeper and delves into the details to give you the honest truth on how to do what you want for a living and be your own boss! Listen and learn with part 2, clic...
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MBA220 How to Build a Business That Pays the Bills PT1 from 2015-04-07T05:01:47
Part 1 of this 2 part lesson begins the discussion on how you can make enough money with your business to live comfortably. How long will it take? Find out and get started now by listening to pa...
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MBA219 Guest Teacher: Jia Jiang–How to Kick Your Fear of Rejection in the Face from 2015-04-06T05:01:30
Today we have a great guest teacher, it is Jia Jiang. He shares with us just how he learned to overcome rejection and how you can too. Don’t let rejection hold you back, click play! Stitch...
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MBA218 Q&A Weekends: I want to sell a physical product. What is my first step? from 2015-04-05T05:01:40
It’s another great question asked, Anne wants to know what the first step of selling a physical product is. Good for Anne, getting started is a big step! Omar gives you the answer to this ...
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MBA217 Q&A Weekends: I started writing a blog, what are the next steps in growing my audience? from 2015-04-04T05:01:15
On today’s Q&A episode, Naomi asks what the next steps are to growing her audience after starting a blog. Omar answers this question in detail and helps you all find the way on your co...
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MBA216 Five Flaws Every Entrepreneur Must Avoid Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-04-03T05:01:13
On today’s episode we get into some of the common flaws that can be the downfall of any entrepreneur. You need to avoid these at all costs! These five flaws can cause the demise of your bu...
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MBA215 How To Be a Guest on a Podcast from 2015-04-02T05:01:53
Appearing on a podcast is a great way to get exposure. In today’s episode we get into the formula on how to do it right. From the research, to how you should approach the host, to what to ...
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MBA214 What to Consider When Selling Physical Products from 2015-04-01T05:01:32
Before you consider selling physical products you need to be aware of a few key things. Omar shares some insights from his personal experience on the subject in today’s episode. If you sel...
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MBA213 Three Tasks You Should Always Do Everyday from 2015-03-31T05:01:45
On today’s episode Omar gives you three tasks that you need to do on a consistent basis. These really affect the growth and success of your business. Tried and true tasks that make a diffe...
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MBA212 Guest Teacher: Chris Lavigne–Shooting Your First Video With Equipment You Already Have from 2015-03-30T05:01:11
Today we have a fab guest lesson with Chris Lavigne from Wistia. It’s a jam packed episode with lots of valuable information. Chris explains how you don’t need special or super expen...
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MBA211 Q&A Weekends: Who’s work do you follow online? What work do you find inspiring? from 2015-03-29T06:44:57
On today's Q&A episode, Kelly wants to know who we follow online. We share whose work we enjoy and who we find inspiring for our own business. It's the cream of the crop. Click play for some great...
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MBA210 Q&A Weekends: Can I start a podcast with 4-5 people? Is that even possible? from 2015-03-28T06:01:09
Josh asks if it's even possible to start a podcast with a handful of people. Today's Q&A looks into the steps you should take to start creating content. Find out how to use each of your strengths t...
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MBA209 How to Share Your Work Without Beating on Your Chest Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-03-27T06:01:49
How do you share the things you create without it seeming that you're showing off? No one wants to look arrogant. Learn how to phrase things on social media so people know your content can help the...
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MBA208 Does Your Look Matter in Business? from 2015-03-26T06:01:36
Does your appearance have an effect on the success of your business? How should you dress for business events? Should you stick to being yourself at all costs? Find out if and how much your look ma...
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MBA207 How to Plan for The Future of Your Business Part 2 from 2015-03-25T06:01:30
This is the second part to our 2-part lesson where we cover more on growing your business the way you want it to look like in the future. Click play and get more of the good stuff!
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MBA206 How to Plan for The Future of Your Business Part 1 from 2015-03-24T06:01:36
We all want immediate success, but we often don't take the time to plan the long term vision of what our business should look like in the future. This is critical to growth. This 2-part lesson cove...
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MBA205 Guest Teacher: Jeff Goins- How Failure Can Lead to Success from 2015-03-23T06:01:08
On today's episode, guest speaker, Jeff Goins, the author of "The Art Of Work" shares with us how successful people succeed because of their failures, and not in spite of them. What's the small mov...
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MBA204 Q&A Weekends: I don’t have an idea can I still get started with my business? from 2015-03-22T06:01:24
Can you become an entrepreneur even if you don't have an idea yet? It's our Q&A this episode. Find out if it's possible and if so, how? Think outside the box when it comes to building a business, c...
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MBA203 Q&A Weekends: What are the benefits of a case study and how do I write an effective one for my business? from 2015-03-21T06:01:12
On today's Q&A episode we're going to give you some reasons why case studies can be very beneficial to your business. We will also get into what types of case studies you can present to really show...
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MBA202 How to Use YouTube To Rank on Google Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-03-20T06:01:43
Today we will explain how and why great quality content on YouTube translates into a great ranking on Google. Often times people click on videos in their search results to get a quick answer. Click...
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MBA201 How to Repurpose Your Videos from 2015-03-19T06:01:04
So you've made a great video. How can you use that video to create more content in a new way? We've got some great ideas to help you repurpose your videos. Click play to get started!
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MBA200 How Does Google Rankings Work? from 2015-03-18T06:01:45
How do you rank on Google? How does one rank higher? How does it even work? We answer these questions and more on today's episode. Click play and be in the know!
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MBA199 How to Guarantee More Traffic to Your Website from 2015-03-17T06:01:22
We all want to drive traffic to our website. Today you'll learn the way to do it, guaranteed. Whether your business is online or brick and mortar, if you have an online presence, this will get more...
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MBA198 Must Read: Scrum by Jeff Sutherland from 2015-03-16T06:01:58
In today’s Must Read episode, we feature Scrum by Jeff Sutherland. Learn why the Scrum technique has been adopted by many large tech companies and how it can help you run projects with a group of ...
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MBA197 Q&A Weekends: How often should I email my subscribers? from 2015-03-15T06:01:21
You want to keep in touch with your subscribers on a regular basis, but how do you make sure you're not bombarding them with too many emails? What's the minimum and what's the maximum you should em...
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MBA196 Q&A Weekends: What’s the best option for recording interviews over Skype? from 2015-03-14T06:01:27
If you want to record an interview over Skype, we have some great recommendations for you. Whether you’re on a Mac or a PC, we have tips on the tech you need to offer your audience a crisp, clear a...
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MBA195 How to Keep Your Nerves in Check Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-03-13T06:01:21
Running a business can be nerve wracking. Networking and public speaking can sometimes have you sweating bullets. Today we talk about tactics to keep nerves at bay. With this advice, nervousness w...
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MBA194 How to Deal with Overwhelm in Your Business from 2015-03-12T06:01:06
Often you have a lot to do in a short amount of time, so it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed. How do you move forward with your business despite feeling inundated with all the tasks you need...
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MBA193 Working While Sick from 2015-03-11T06:01:17
Let’s face it, working when you’re not feeling well really stinks. But what if you can’t take the time off to rest? Here we give some great tips on how to get the job done, when the pressure’s on, ...
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MBA192 How to Be Confident Without Being a Jerk from 2015-03-10T06:01:52
In business, and in life for that matter, you have to be sure of yourself and what you’re doing. That means confidence, but nobody likes a jerk. Strike the delicate balance between believing in you...
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MBA191 Guest Teacher: Nathalie Lussier- How to Sell Out Your 1st Live Event from 2015-03-09T06:01:51
Having your first live event is a new and exciting challenge, but what can you do to get people not only excited about your event but get off that fence and say YES. Guest teacher, Nathalie Lussier...
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MBA190 Q&A Weekends: How do I say no to a client that I love but is too cheap? from 2015-03-08T06:01:28
Saying no to clients you respect and love because of a lack of budget is never easy, but it needs to be done. In today's Q&A Weekend episode we answer the question how to say no to a client you can...
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MBA189 Q&A Weekends: What would you do if someone gave you 1 billion dollars? from 2015-03-07T06:01:01
Today on Q&A Weekends Karol asks, "If someone gave you 1 billion dollars, how would you invest it in your business?" Omar gives it to her straight and shares where he thinks the dollars would be be...
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MBA188 How to Handle Chargebacks, Not Refunds. Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-03-06T06:01:32
When you are accepting payment online, chargebacks can be a problem. A chargeback is when a customer contacts their bank to refute a charge from your business. At times it's intentional, and at oth...
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MBA187 Creating The Perfect Business Card from 2015-03-05T06:01:20
Business cards are still a part of everyday business but how do you create one that is effective? Your card is often your brand's first chance to make an impression on others. How do make sure your...
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MBA186 How to Price a New Product from 2015-03-04T06:01:24
You're ready to launch your new product but how do you price it? What if you price it too high? Too low? In today's lesson you will learn how to approach pricing when launching so you're not leavin...
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MBA185 Does Cold Emailing Work? from 2015-03-03T06:01:51
You might want to get to know someone you admire in your industry. You may want to work with them or guest on their platform. But you just don't know if you should cold email them. How do create a ...
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MBA184 Must Read: Good to Great by Jim Collins from 2015-03-02T06:01:20
In today's Must Read episode we discuss why you really should read Good to Great by Jim Collins. This book has become a modern classic in business management theory for good reason. Find what makes...
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MBA183 Q&A Weekends: If I price my product as a one-time fee, what’s next? from 2015-03-01T06:01:35
On today's Q&A Weekend episode we answer a question about one-time fee pricing. What's the logic behind it? Are you leaving money on the table? Press play and find out.
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MBA182 Q&A Weekends: How do I meet new people in a new place? from 2015-02-28T06:01:06
As an entrepreneur you are going to want to to meet a ton of interesting people. Today we answer a valuable question from a listener by discussing ways to establish meaningful human connections in ...
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MBA181 How to be Social on Social Media Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-02-27T06:01:43
Some of us don't really take full advantage of the benefits that social media provides. Today we discuss how you can use social media to build lasting relationships with your target audience and th...
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MBA180 How to Sell Through Content Marketing from 2015-02-26T06:01:24
Content marketing is when you use great valuable content to build trust among your target audience. Today we discuss how content marketing is one the best sales tools you can ever use. I'm sure you...
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MBA179 How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market from 2015-02-25T06:01:28
Knowing how to make your business stand out from the rest of the competition is a highly necessary skill to have. Tune in to today's episode to learn how your business can rise above the rest. Pres...
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MBA178 Creating an Effective Workspace from 2015-02-24T06:01:46
The space you use when building and running our business has a great affect on our success. In today's episode, you will learn how to make sure your work space is productive and conducive to great ...
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MBA177 Guest Teacher: Grant Baldwin- How to Get Paid as a Public Speaker from 2015-02-23T06:01:57
We are so grateful and privileged to have acclaimed public speaker and dear friend Grant Baldwin on The $100 MBA Show. Today he teaches how you can get paid for your speaking engagements. Don't mis...
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MBA176 Q&A Weekends: Should I Outsource My Podcast Editing? from 2015-02-22T06:01:12
Podcast editing is not a walk in the park, so it's not surprising if you are considering other people to do it for you. But how will you know if it's really right to outsource the editing of your p...
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MBA175 Q&A Weekends: When is The Best Time to Launch a Product? from 2015-02-21T06:01:52
Launching a product can become one of the best moments of your life, so you want to make sure that you do it at the right time. Today's episode will help you introduce your product to the world at ...
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MBA174 How to Be a Pro with Email Part 2 Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-02-20T06:01:30
Dealing with emails does not have to be such a chore. Learn from today's episode how you can better handle your personal and business emails. Today's the 2nd and last part of this lesson, so press ...
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MBA173 How to Be a Pro with Email Part 1 from 2015-02-19T06:01:33
Dealing with emails doesn't have to be such a chore. Learn from today's episode how you can better handle your personal and business emails like a pro! Today is the 1st part of this lesson, so pres...
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MBA172 4 Easy Ways to Discover Your Next Product Idea from 2015-02-18T06:01:13
The problem in finding out what your audience really needs and how to build a product around it is that people don't generally tell you what they need. So what do you do now? Press play to know 4 w...
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MBA171 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Be a Better Entrepreneur from 2015-02-17T06:01
The fact is we can never settle as entrepreneurs. We always aspire for better things and greater achievements. Tune in to today's episode so you will know how you can be better in being a leader of...
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MBA170 Must Read: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill from 2015-02-16T06:01:10
We start this week off by featuring a much loved classic business book- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Find out from today's episode how this book influenced thousands of entrepreneurs and h...
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MBA169 Q&A Weekends: Working on an informational product. Where does education fall short? from 2015-02-15T06:01:44
Today we answer a listener's question that is close to our heart. What makes an ineffective informational product? And how can you develop one that your target audience will truly benefit from? Tun...
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MBA168 Q&A Weekends: How do you approach new clients? from 2015-02-14T06:01:51
Getting new clients is essential to grow your business. But how do you introduce your business to them? In today's episode we share some valuable insights on dealing with new people who have yet to...
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MBA167 Is Working From Home Always a Good Idea? Plus Free Ride Friday from 2015-02-13T06:01:49
Imagine the comfort of being able to work from your home. No rush to get out of bed, no need to face the daily traffic, and you can even hang in those PJs a little longer. But is working from home ...
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MBA166 Should You Join a Mastermind Group? from 2015-02-12T06:01:49
Mastermind groups provide a chance for like-minded people to exchange knowledge and skills. But are these groups for you? What are the pros and cons of joining one? Tune in today to find out!
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MBA165 How to Take Breaks When Hustling from 2015-02-11T06:01:17
When was the last time you took a break from working? Today's episode will teach you how to pause and give your body its much needed rest. Take a break and press play!
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MBA164 Creating a Content Production Schedule from 2015-02-10T06:01:51
Having a content production schedule is essential to make sure that you are pumping out consistently valuable and timely content. Press that play button today so you will know how to create a conte...
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MBA163 Guest Teacher: Amy Mead- Heroic Public Speaking Part 2 from 2015-02-09T06:01:37
Speaking in public can be nerve-wracking and it definitely takes a lot of time and effort to get better at it. Today we are so privileged to have top-ranked public speaking coach Amy Mead as our gu...
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MBA162 Q&A Weekend: Do you have a morning ritual to start your day to get you focused? from 2015-02-08T06:01:21
We do welcome a new working day by doing certain activities that get us in the zone. Click the play button now to know if our morning ritual has any similarity with yours!
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MBA161 Q&A Weekend: What would you do differently if you started all over again as an entrepreneur? from 2015-02-07T06:01:07
There are definitely things that we wish we could have done differently when we were just starting out as entrepreneurs. Press that play button today to find out!
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MBA160 What it Takes to Have a Viral Video Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-02-06T06:01:51
There's nothing worse than working hard on creating a video for your business, then releasing it to the world, and it gets completely ignored. To wrap up this week's episodes on creating videos for...
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MBA159 How to Shoot a Professional Video for Your Business Part 2 from 2015-02-05T06:01:32
Professionally made videos can do wonders for your business. We wrap up our 2-part lesson on shooting professional videos by teaching you how to polish your videos before sharing them with your aud...
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MBA158 How to Shoot a Professional Video for Your Business Part 1 from 2015-02-04T06:01:23
Professionally made videos can do wonders for your business. In the 1st part of this 2-part lesson we will teach you the basics of making professional videos. Click the play button now and learn!
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MBA157 YouTube/ Vimeo/ Wistia- How to Choose Your Video Host? from 2015-02-03T06:01:28
Videos can be powerful tools in communicating the vision of your business. So what video host should you use then? Today we discuss the pros and cons of using the three biggest video hosting platfo...
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MBA156 Must Read: The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk from 2015-02-02T06:01:07
Videos can be powerful tools in communicating the vision of your business. So what video host should you use then? Today we discuss the pros and cons of using the three biggest video hosting platfo...
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MBA155 Q&A Weekend: How do I explain to my parents that I’m not a dreamer and that I’m trying to build a business? from 2015-02-01T06:01:40
Discussing our plans with our parents and other loved ones can be tough. In today's show we focus on making our loved ones understand our business aspirations. Come join us in today's show!
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MBA154 Q&A Weekend: I’m planning on writing a book about crowd funding through twitter. Any tips? from 2015-01-31T06:01:01
Crowdfunding through Twitter? Why not? Today we answer a question from a valuable listener who dreams to write a book about Twitter crowdfunding. What questions must be addressed? What guidelines m...
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MBA153 What Conferences You Should Attend in 2015 Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-01-30T06:01:09
Going to conferences is one of the best ways to build your network and make more people aware of what you do. So what conferences should you not miss this year? Press the play button now to find out!
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MBA152 How to Bounce Back From Failure from 2015-01-29T06:01:15
Failures are inevitable, but they do not dictate your fate. Today we will discuss how you can move past your failures so you can achieve the success you're looking for. Let's get down to business!
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MBA151 How to Stay Motivated When You Don’t Feel Successful from 2015-01-28T06:01:28
Building a business might be exciting, but it does not mean that it will be a walk in the park. There will definitely be times when you will somehow run out of steam! Today's episode will provide y...
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MBA150 How to Grow Your Business When Money is Tight from 2015-01-27T06:01:42
Expanding your business requires financial investment. But how will you achieve this if your budget is tight? Today's episode will teach you some practical tips on how to deal with this situation. ...
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MBA149 Guest Teacher: Chris Johnson- How to Deal with Difficult Customers from 2015-01-26T06:01:13
Today we are so grateful to have Chris Johnson, a dear friend and business veteran, as guest teacher in today's $100 MBA Show episode. Chris uses his years of solid experience as an entrepreneur in...
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MBA148 Q&A Weekend: I only have $1,000 to start my online business. What do I spend it on? from 2015-01-25T06:01:30
So you only have limited money, but you still want to start your online business. Where do you even begin? Where should you invest your hard-earned money? In today's episode we answer another quest...
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MBA147 Q&A Weekend: Want to start an online business but hate technology. Should I find a techie partner? from 2015-01-24T06:01:52
Want to launch an online business but you're not that much of a techie? In today's Q&A Weekend episode we answer a listener's question on whether or not finding a techie business partner instead is...
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MBA146 When is Giving Up The Right Thing to Do? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-01-23T06:01:15
Sometimes things don't work out in business and you just have to let them go. This could be a marketing campaign, a product or even an entire business. Sometimes quitting is your best option. But d...
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MBA145 Why It’s Safer to Be Risky with Marketing from 2015-01-22T06:01:23
Marketing has changed a lot over the years. It can get very crowded and difficult to be heard with all the noise. In today's episode you will learn how taking risks with your marketing can really p...
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MBA144 How to Self-Promote Without Looking Like an Arrogant Fool from 2015-01-21T06:01:36
Self promotion can be really tricky. You don't want to sound arrogant. In today's episode you will learn how to focus your self-promotion efforts to talk about what you offer rather than what you a...
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MBA143 Why You Need To Take Stand In Your Business from 2015-01-20T06:01:44
Successful businesses are owned by people who have firm beliefs and convictions. If you don't take a stand, who will? Today we will talk about the importance of taking a stand in your business and ...
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MBA142 Must Read: Everything I Know by Paul Jarvis from 2015-01-19T06:01:10
It's another Must Read episode here at The $100 MBA Show! Today we feature a brilliant book by Paul Jarvis, a web designer, author, entrepreneur and awesome friend. Paul's book, Everything I Know, ...
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MBA141 Q&A Weekends: How often do you set goals for your business? from 2015-01-18T06:01:46
Almost all entrepreneurs out there have goals or ambitions for their businesses. But how important is setting goals for our respective business ventures and how often must we do this? In today's $1...
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MBA140 Q&A Weekends: What are some great examples of freemium optins? from 2015-01-17T06:01:33
Providing Freemium optins to your new email subscribers is one of the most effective ways to encourage customer loyalty. Today we answer a listener's question by talking about some awesome Freemium...
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MBA139 How Webinars Can Grow Your Audience Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-01-16T06:01:10
On today's episode we talk about how webinars can grow your audience in a huge way. Omar shares his advise on how best to maximize every webinar you do to increase your opt-in rates and grow your e...
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MBA138 How to Know When to Sell to Your Audience from 2015-01-15T06:01:43
Sales is and will always be an important aspect of your business. But how will you know the right time when you should sell a particular product or service to a customer? Today we talk about this r...
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MBA137 How to Grow a Stronger Relationship with Your Subscribers from 2015-01-14T06:01:02
We have always emphasized the importance of building relationships here at the $100 MBA. After all, your customers are human beings and not just mere patrons of your business. In today's episode we...
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MBA136 4 Ways to Grow Your Audience Right Now from 2015-01-13T06:01:24
Every entrepreneur aspires to see their business grow. And we all know that without your audience, your business is nothing. Today we discuss how you can expand your pool of target audience , which...
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MBA135 Guest Teacher: Noah Kagan- How to Double Your Email List from 2015-01-12T06:01:51
Reaching out to your customers via email is one of the most effective ways to grow your business. But how can you expand your list of email subscribers? And even if you know how, are you sure that ...
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MBA134 Q&A Weekends: I’m launching a new online business. Should I have a sales video? from 2015-01-11T06:01:26
How necessary are sales videos in promoting your business? In today's episode we tackle how having a sales video can potentially impact your online business. So whether you are about to launch a ne...
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MBA133 Q&A Weekends: Do you recommend using crowdfunding like Kickstarter to validate my business idea? from 2015-01-10T06:01:26
Not all business ideas are feasible, so it is important to get them validated. Today we discuss if crowd-funding sites like Kickstarter are great in evaluating whether your business idea is a yay o...
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MBA132 How to Transition Out of a Job Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-01-09T06:01:51
Tired of your 9-5 job? Don't worry - you might just get out of that routine someday and become your own boss. But transitioning out of a job will have a serious impact on your life, so you need to ...
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MBA131 How to Fire an Employee from 2015-01-08T06:01:01
Once your business starts growing and you begin managing employees, there might come a point when you have to fire some of them. And you know what, firing people is not always that easy! Today we s...
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MBA130 How to Write an Effective Blog Post Part 2 from 2015-01-07T06:01:33
http://100mba.net/show/ - Blogging is another popular means of establishing a connection with your target audience. But with a ton of blogs out there in cyberspace, you need to make sure that your ...
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MBA129 How to Write an Effective Blog Post Part 1 from 2015-01-06T06:01:57
Blogging is another popular means of establishing a connection with your target audience. But with a ton of blogs out there in the cyberspace, you need to make sure that your blog is worthy of peo...
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MBA128 Must Reads: I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi from 2015-01-05T06:01:02
It's time to feature another runaway bestselling book that's worth your time! Today we discuss Ramit Sethi's highly acclaimed book I Will Teach You To Be Rich. For years this popular bestseller has...
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MBA127 Q&A Weekend: My restaurant is a year old and is struggling. Great location but my overhead is huge. Any advice? from 2015-01-04T06:01:54
Achieving business success involves a long and tough journey. Today we provide insights to a valuable listener whose business is currently being tested. Make sure you tune in because we are sure yo...
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MBA126 Q&A Weekend: How long did it take to build and launch The $100 MBA? from 2015-01-03T06:01:41
Today we answer yet another awesome question that is very close to our heart. Tune in to today's first Q&A Weekends $100 MBA Show episode of 2015 as we discuss how long it took us to make The $100 ...
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MBA125 YouTube and Your Business Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2015-01-02T06:01:45
Youtube is the second largest search engine in the world. Are you using it to help promote your business? If you're interested in using Youtube as a business platform, then today's $100 MBA Show is...
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MBA124 How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Audience from 2015-01-01T06:01:27
Happy New Year everyone! On the first day of 2015 we talk about using Twitter to help your business grow. Twitter is one of the most powerful social networking tools ever created, so you better tak...
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MBA123 How to Use Facebook Marketing Part 2 from 2014-12-31T06:01:54
Marketing on social media giant Facebook is one of the most popular and powerful ways to promote your business. But with the intense competition going on out there, how do you make sure that you ar...
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MBA122 How to Use Facebook Marketing Part 1 from 2014-12-30T06:01:50
Marketing on social media giant Facebook is one of the most popular and powerful ways to promote your business. But with the intense competition going on out there, how do you make sure that you ar...
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MBA121 Guest Teacher: Stephen Key – How to License Your Idea from 2014-12-29T06:01:42
It's another Guest Teacher episode here at the $100 MBA Show, and today we are so privileged to have accomplished inventor and notable speaker Stephen Key onboard! Stephen is an expert in licensing...
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MBA120 Q&A Weekends: What other podcasts do you recommend? from 2014-12-28T06:01:41
If you are a fan of podcasts, then hear us out! Today we talk about some podcasts that we highly recommend for you to listen to. And these podcasts are not only about business; they actually cover ...
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MBA119 Q&A Weekends: Love your music. Where can I get my own? from 2014-12-27T06:01:39
Music is one of the best things that you can use to get your customers' attention. If you are clueless on how to get started on working on your music that you can use for your website, podcast, or ...
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MBA118 Is your Idea Big Enough? Plus Free Ride Friday! from 2014-12-26T06:01:21
All businesses start with ideas. Ideas that keep you motivated to keep on going because you firmly believe in them and their potential contribution to society once they materialize. But is having a...
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MBA117 The 8 Must Haves for Your Business Website Part 3 from 2014-12-25T06:01:39
The official website of your business provides the most vital pieces of information about your business. So whether you already have a business website or are just planning to make one, let our 3-p...
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MBA116 The 8 Must Haves for Your Business Website Part 2 from 2014-12-24T06:01:34
The official website of your business provides the most vital pieces of information about your business. So whether you already have a business website or are just planning to make one, let our 3-p...
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MBA115 The 8 Must Haves for Your Business Website Part 1 from 2014-12-23T06:01:01
The official website of your business provides the most vital pieces of information about your business. So whether you already have a business website or are just planning to make one, let our 3-p...
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MBA114 Must Reads: Reality Check by Guy Kawasaki from 2014-12-22T06:01:52
Here is yet another $100 MBA Show Must Reads episode! Today we review the book Reality Check by entrepreneur, evangelist, venture capitalist, and guru, Guy Kawasaki. This book is considered as one ...
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MBA113 Q&A Weekends: Can I use repurposed content for my podcast? from 2014-12-21T06:01:12
Podcasts nowadays hold a tremendous power in informing and educating people. But how is content important in doing podcasts? And will repurposing content to produce your podcasts benefit or hurt yo...
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MBA112 Q&A Weekends: What is your personal opinion on The Lean Startup approach? from 2014-12-20T06:01:33
So much has been heard about the Lean Startup Approach and what it can do to any business that will feature a new product or service. But is it really worth practicing? In today's episode we discus...
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MBA111 How to Fight Your Worst Enemy- Distractions. Plus Free Friday! from 2014-12-19T06:01:02
Focus is an essential element of a successful business because it makes you get things done. Sadly, we encounter a variety of distractions along the way that get us sidetracked more often than not....
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MBA110 What You Should Always Be Doing with Your Online Business from 2014-12-18T06:01:04
Launching and running an online business is no easy undertaking. We at the $100 MBA can definitely attest to this! Today we talk about some important points that can guide you in managing your onli...
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MBA109 Reinvesting in Your Business. The What and How. from 2014-12-17T06:01:36
The growth of your business is not meant to stagnate. That said, it is important that you put in additional investments that will help you advance your business to the next level. Today we talk a...
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MBA108 How to Find the Right Business Partner from 2014-12-16T06:01:47
Having the right partner in setting up and running your business is crucial. You obviously just cannot have anyone for a business partner, so it's absolutely important for you to know how to select...
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MBA107 Guest Teacher: Jordan Harbinger- Building Relationships and A Powerful Network from 2014-12-15T06:01:33
It's an honor to have Jordan Harbinger of The Art of Charm as our guest teacher for today. We have repeatedly emphasized that building great relationships is a crucial element in having a successfu...
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MBA106 Q&A Weekends: How to Deal with Difficult Clients? from 2014-12-14T06:01:26
Interacting with difficult clients is one of the most challenging issues that you have to deal with as an entrepreneur. The question now is this: what are the best things that you can do to make th...
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MBA105 Q&A Weekends: How should you dress for business occasions? from 2014-12-13T06:01:30
Business occasions like conferences, seminars, talks, and trade shows, among others, are great opportunities for you to build your network. But how do you dress yourself for these events? What are ...
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MBA104 How to Approach a Someone You Admire in Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-12-12T06:01:10
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a current business owner, you certainly have some people whom you look up to. Now what if you get a chance to actually connect with these people? What's ...
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MBA103 Starting and Running a Software Business from 2014-12-11T06:01:15
A software business usually follows a different business model than those used by other typical businesses. Today we talk about the stages involved in launching and running a software business, whi...
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MBA102 How to Hire a Virtual Assistant Part 2 from 2014-12-10T06:01:04
The increasing popularity of hiring virtual assistants is not a surprise anymore given the benefits that it can provide to businesses. But how do you start the hiring process? And how can you make ...
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MBA101 How to Hire a Virtual Assistant Part 1 from 2014-12-09T06:01:20
The increasing popularity of hiring virtual assistants is not a surprise anymore given the benefits that it can provide to businesses. But how do you start the hiring process? And how can you make ...
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MBA100 Must Read: How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie from 2014-12-08T06:01:22
Today's special 100th episode is a MUST READ episode. Today's must read book is Dale Carnegie's How To Win Friends and Influence People. Nicole, our Producer joins Omar to talk about why this book ...
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MBA99 Q&A Weekends: What has been your biggest challenge as an entrepreneur? from 2014-12-07T06:01:34
Building a business is a daunting task and is definitely not for the faint-hearted. Our journey towards the realization of our business goals are filled with highs, lows and some detours along the ...
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MBA98 Q&A Weekends: Who has been your biggest influence in business? from 2014-12-06T06:01:26
We all agree that there can be certain people in our lives who inspire and push us to pursue our business dreams. Whether it's a loved one, a friend, or a global icon, these are the people who make...
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MBA97 When Should You Hire Your First Employee? + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-12-05T06:01:33
So your business is growing and you feel like you are ready need to hire your first employee. How will you know when it's the right time to say "You're hired!" to your employee #1? Don't second-gue...
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MBA96 5 Small Business Brands You Need to Study from 2014-12-04T06:01:27
Who said that the small players in business do not deserve our attention? Today we discuss 5 successful small businesses where we've learned a ton of valuable business insights. We're sure that you...
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MBA95 How to Make Sure Your Business is Mobile Friendly from 2014-12-03T06:01:46
Since February 2014, 60% of internet access is mostly coming from mobile devices such as phones and tablets. Can your business be easily reached by your target customers using their mobile devices?...
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MBA94 How to Sell an eBook from 2014-12-02T06:01:40
eBooks are one of the easiest products to create and sell. There have a been a lot of success stories already from authors whose eBooks became runaway bestsellers. Today we share some valuable guid...
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MBA93 Guest Teacher: Jenny Blake – How To Pivot Your Business or Career from 2014-12-01T06:01:23
The $100 MBA show is so privileged to have acclaimed career and business strategist Jenny Blake on the show. Today she talks about how you can achieve more agility and resilience in work and life t...
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MBA92 Q&A Weekends: Just graduated from College, should I get my MBA? from 2014-11-30T06:01:42
An MBA degree remains as one of the most sought-after academic degrees in the world today. But is an MBA worth pursuing just right after college? What are the pros and cons? We settle these issues ...
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MBA91 Q&A Weekends: Why do I need a website? Why can’t I just use social media? from 2014-11-29T06:01:51
Today is a Q&A Weekend episode. Today’s question is: “Why do I need a website? Why can't I just use social media?” We emphasize the value of having your own website to build the identity and commun...
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MBA90 How to Deal with Negative Comments Plus Free Ride Friday from 2014-11-28T06:01:34
It's a fact that we do not always get constructive criticisms for the work that we do. Once in a while, we encounter negative comments that range from mildly annoying to just downright harsh. Toda...
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MBA89 6 Steps to Becoming a Content Creation Machine Part 2 from 2014-11-27T06:01:48
Producing quality content consistently is one of the pillars of a successful business. Whether you share ideas through your website, blog, podcast or videos, people are always yearning to receive h...
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MBA88 6 Steps to Becoming a Content Creation Machine Part 1 from 2014-11-26T06:01:39
Producing quality content consistently is one of the pillars of a successful business. Whether you share ideas through your website, blog, podcast or videos, people are always yearning to receive h...
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MBA87 How to Deal with Doubts from 2014-11-25T06:01:34
Every entrepreneur experiences doubts when starting a business. It's completely natural! However, doubts, if not managed properly, can shape the way we think and, ultimately, even our future. Today...
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MBA86 Must Read: Tribes by Seth Godin from 2014-11-24T06:01:04
Today's episode is a MUST READ episode. Today's must read book is Seth Godin's Tribes. Seth Godin talks about the importance of building a community around your business and your role as their lead...
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MBA85 Q&A Weekends: How do you get sponsors for your podcast? from 2014-11-23T06:01:33
Today is a Q&A Weekend question is: "How do you get sponsors for your podcast?" As per Omar's style, he's going to give you the answer you NEED to hear not the one you WANT to hear. Let's not beat...
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MBA84 Q&A Weekends: Have you had any speaking training? What do you recommend? from 2014-11-22T06:01:04
Today is a Q&A Weekend episode. Today's question is: "Have you had any speaking training? What do you recommend?" We stress the importance of communication as entrepreneurs and business owners all ...
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MBA83 Creating Your Logo + Free Ride Friday from 2014-11-21T06:01:46
Today we explore designing your logo and sink right into the meat of it by giving you the 3 principles to follow in logo design. We even cover branding and give you a free guide on 3 branding rules...
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MBA82 How to Get the Most Out of Conferences from 2014-11-20T06:01:09
Conferences are one of the best ways to grow your network and build lasting relationships in business. But before you go to your next conference you should know how to prepare and get the most out ...
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MBA81 How to Create and Deliver Your Elevator Pitch from 2014-11-19T06:01:26
Explaining what you do to someone may seem easy and you may think you have a handle on it, but believe me, there's more to it than meets the eye, or ear. You'll learn how to craft that perfect elev...
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MBA80 How To Work While Traveling from 2014-11-18T06:01:15
Can you step away from your business without it falling apart around you? Today we address some tips to help you manage your business and get work done in the event that you need to travel or reloc...
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MBA79 Guest Teacher: John Corcoran- How to Consciously Build Your Network from 2014-11-17T06:01:52
Today is a guest teacher episode and we have John Corcoran from smartbusinessrevolution.com. John is an expert at building relationships and a network. As a former White House speech writer, John k...
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MBA78 Q&A Weekends: How do I choose a Theme for my site? from 2014-11-16T06:01:34
Today is a Q&A Weekend episode! Today we answer: "How do I choose a Theme for my site?" Get all details on what to look for when choosing a Wordpress theme and where to buy one that's right for you...
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MBA77 Q&A Weekends: Should I use Tumblr or use a blog on my own site? from 2014-11-15T06:01:51
Today is a Q&A Weekend episode! Today we answer: "Should I use Tumblr or use a blog on my own site?" Get all the details on why or why not to go with Tumblr for your blog in today's lesson. Go ahea...
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MBA76 5 Must Have Tools for Your Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-11-14T06:01:20
We all can use a little help to take our business up a level. In today's lesson, I share 5 must have tools you can use to help you and your business right now. Most of these are free or have free v...
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MBA75 How To Choose An Email Marketing Provider from 2014-11-13T06:01:30
Every business needs to be able to continue the conversation well after their potential customers have visited their site and in today's modern business the world this is done with email. We all ne...
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MBA74 Choosing a Platform to Create Your Website P2: WordPress vs. SquareSpace vs. Rainmaker from 2014-11-12T06:01:35
This is part 2 of this epic 2-part lesson on choosing the right platform to build your business's website on. Omar continues with the Squarespace and Rainmaker platforms- why you should choose one ...
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MBA73 Choosing a Platform to Create Your Website P1: WordPress vs. SquareSpace vs. Rainmaker from 2014-11-11T06:01:24
You want to create your own website but you're overwhelmed with the choices out there. Today, Omar gives part 1 of an EPIC 2-part lesson on the 3 top options for creating your own website for your ...
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MBA72 Must Read: The 48 Laws of Power from 2014-11-10T06:07:47
Today is a Must Read episode where I discuss a book that has greatly influenced me as an entrepreneur and that I recommend that every entrepreneur reads. Today's book is The 48 Laws of Power by Rob...
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MBA71 Q&A Weekends: How long does it take to gain 2500 email subscribers? from 2014-11-09T06:01:25
Today is a Q&A Weekend episode. How long does it take to gain 2500 email subscribers?" There are a lot of factors that go into getting that many email subscribers. Let's talk about what they are an...
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MBA70 Q&A Weekends: I’m not a good writer. How do I start blogging? from 2014-11-08T06:01:05
Today is a Q&A Weekend episode. Today, we answer the question: "I'm not a good writer. How do I start blogging?" Writing is not always easy. How to get into a groove and stay there is key. Let's ta...
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MBA69 How to Handle Refunds in Your Business + Free Ride Friday from 2014-11-07T06:19:07
If you're running a trusted business you'll be faced with managing refunds for your customers. In today's episode you will learn how to handle refunds properly. You'll know how to make your refund ...
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MBA68 How to Choose the Right Payment Processor for Your Website from 2014-11-06T06:01
If you are in business online, you are going to need to charge for your products or services. Choosing the right payment processor for your website can be daunting and downright confusing. In today...
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MBA67 How To Find Your Authentic Voice from 2014-11-05T06:01:45
Expressing yourself as a new entrepreneur is not always easy. You're self-conscious. You might feel like you need to be someone you are not to get noticed. It's one of those struggles we don't alwa...
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MBA66 How to Create a Business Plan in an Hour from 2014-11-04T06:01
Business plans are often daunting and some don't even create one because they think it needs to be this 25 page thing. In this episode you will learn how to create a business plan in an hour. Yes, ...
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MBA65 Guest Teacher: Brennan Dunn – How To Price Your Services from 2014-11-03T06:01:03
In this guest teacher episode, Brennan Dunn teaches you how to price your services. This is an incredibly powerful lesson on how to leverage what you actually offer your clients in your prices, rat...
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends – Do you recommend doing affiliate marketing? from 2014-11-02T06:01:55
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today's question is: "Do you recommend doing affiliate marketing?" Let's ge...
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends – I’m a photographer. Do I need to get a business license or incorporate myself? from 2014-11-01T06:01
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today's question is: "I'm a photographer. Do I need to get a business licen...
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MBA64 What is a Minimal Viable Product Anyway? + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-10-31T06:01:35
The best way to know you've created something your customers want is to begin with an MVO - a Minimal Viable Product. In today's episode, you will learn the first steps on how to create one and why...
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MBA63 My 5 Steps to Handling Rejection Like a Pro from 2014-10-30T06:01:44
HEEYOOOOOO! In this episode you will learn my 5 tried and true Steps to Handling Rejection Like a Pro. Getting rejected is just a part of being an entrepreneur. How you handle it will determine muc...
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MBA62 How to Get Compelling Testimonials from 2014-10-29T06:01:02
In this episode you will learn how to get compelling testimonials for your business. Having powerful testimonials is critical to creating a high level of perceived value. But not all testimonials a...
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MBA61 5 Rules to Building a Powerful Brand from 2014-10-28T06:01:52
In this episode you will learn the 5 Rules to Building a Powerful Brand. Your brand is your business' personality and what people remember it by. If you don't intentionally create your brand, other...
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MBA60 Must Reads: Now Discover Your Strengths from 2014-10-27T06:01:57
In this Must Read episode you will learn why you should read Now Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and how it influenced me as an entrepreneur. This book made a huge impact on my mindset...
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends – Where do I start with guest posting and deal with my self-doubt? from 2014-10-26T06:01:16
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today's question is: "Where do I start with guest posting and deal with my ...
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- When do you take the leap, quit your job and start your business? from 2014-10-25T07:01:24
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today's question is: "When do you take the leap, quit your job and start yo...
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MBA59 How to Create a Successful Blog + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-10-24T07:01:08
You know you need a blog but how do you create one that supports your business? In today's lesson you'll learn how to create a successful blog that works well with your business and your offering. ...
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MBA58 5 Reasons Why You Should Start a Blog from 2014-10-23T07:01:35
In today's lesson Omar explains how having and maintaining a blog can help your business tremendously. It doesn't matter if your business is online or offline, if it's a pizzeria or a web design fi...
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MBA57 Should You Start An Offline Business? from 2014-10-22T07:01:17
In today's lesson Omar teaches the pros and cons of running an offline business. He shares his own personal experience and offers lessons learnt as well as questions for the listener who might be m...
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MBA56 Should You Learn Business First Before Starting One? from 2014-10-21T07:01:34
Do you need to spend time learning business before rolling up your sleeves and building your own? And if yes, how much time should you spend learning before doing business? What are the MUST KNOWS...
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MBA55 Guest Teacher: Mike Grossman- Price Hacking from 2014-10-20T07:01:33
Today in this guest teacher episode, Mike Grossman teaches pricing your products and charge more for what we create. This is an incredibly powerful lesson on price hacking and understanding how to ...
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- What is The $100 MBA SEO Strategy? from 2014-10-19T07:01:24
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today's question is: "What is The $100 MBA SEO Strategy?" Let's get into it!
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- Too Many Leaders in My Organization. What do I do? from 2014-10-18T07:01:41
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today's question is: "I have too many leaders in my organization. What do I...
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MBA54 Can Anyone Be An Entrepreneur? + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-10-17T07:01:35
Today we get deep. CAN and SHOULD you be an entrepreneur? Have you really come to terms with the reality of entrepreneurship? Don't be afraid, now's the time to answer some serious questions. Let's...
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MBA53 The 10 Sins of Entrepreneurship from 2014-10-16T07:01:12
Being an entrepreneur is not easy. There are challenges along the way and in this episode you will learn 10 things you should avoid while on the journey. There is no time to waste - let's get into ...
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MBA52 How to Choose a Business Idea from 2014-10-15T07:01:23
You might not have any ideas or you might have too many of them. In this episode you will learn how to discover great business ideas and how to choose the one you should move forward with. Let's ge...
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MBA51 Understanding and Managing Type-B Personalities from 2014-10-14T07:00:26
Not everyone you work with will be a super ambitious, go-getter leader type. And that's a good thing. Type-B personalities have incredibly valuable qualities, IF you know how to utilize them. Learn...
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MBA50 Must Reads: Book Yourself Solid from 2014-10-13T07:01:52
In this Must Read episode you will learn why you should read Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port and how it influenced me as an entrepreneur. This book made a huge impact in the business book world...
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- How Often Should I Post On My Blog? from 2014-10-12T07:01:06
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episode's question is: How often should I post on my blog? Press play ...
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- Got A Job Offer. Should I Start My Business Now Or Later? from 2014-10-11T07:01:46
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episode's question is: I got a job offer. Should I start my business ...
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MBA49 What Makes A Great Leader + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-10-10T07:01:14
Every great business has a great leader behind it. In this episode you will learn the 10 most important qualities every great business leader needs to have. Let's get down to it!
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MBA48 How to Get Others To Do What You Need? from 2014-10-09T07:01:59
Being a great manager means being able to get others to do what you need them to do. Learn the secret to getting others to do what you ask in today's episode. Enjoy!
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MBA47 What Makes a Great Manager? from 2014-10-08T07:01:11
Great entrepreneurs need to be great managers. In this episode you'll learn how to become one. This episode is sure to take your approach to management to the next level. Let's get into it!
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MBA46 What’s the Difference Between a Manager and a Leader? from 2014-10-07T07:01:58
A manager and a leader are not the same thing. In this episode you will learn the important differences and when to utilize the manager or leader in you, when you need it. Press play!
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MBA45 Guest Teacher: Michael Port- Heroic Public Speaking from 2014-10-06T07:01:48
In this guest teacher episode, we have NY Times Best Selling Business author Michael Port. A former professional actor and top-ranked speaker, Michael is on today to teach the essentials of public ...
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Bonus Episode P2: Q&A Weekends- How do I launch and run a successful podcast? from 2014-10-05T07:01:37
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episode's question is: How do I launch and run a successful podcast? ...
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Bonus Episode P1: Q&A Weekends- How do I launch and run a successful podcast? from 2014-10-04T07:01:18
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episode's question is: How do I launch and run a successful podcast? T...
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MBA44 How To Increase Revenue in Your Business + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-10-03T07:01:04
Need to make more money in your business? In this episode you will learn several ways or options to increase revenue in your business. Let's get into it!
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MBA43 Maximize Your ROI in Everything from 2014-10-02T07:01:37
Making sure your Return on Investment on any investment of money, time or effort is critical. In this episode you will learn how! Let's do it!
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MBA42 Ways to Fund Your Business from 2014-10-01T07:01:33
When you are getting started you might need some cash to get started. In this lesson you will learn some proven ways to fund your business. Let's get into it!
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MBA41 The Fundamentals of Finance from 2014-09-30T07:01
Finance is the not so exciting part of your business but you got to make sure you have it in order to stay in business. In this episode you will learn the fundamental principles of finance in your ...
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MBA40 Must Reads: Rich Dad, Poor Dad from 2014-09-29T07:01:25
In this Must Read episode you will learn why you should read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and how it influenced me as an entrepreneur. This book is the best financial education I received,...
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- Do I need to use my domain in my business email? from 2014-09-28T07:01:22
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episode's question is: Do I need to use my domain in my business emai...
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- Should I use the same bank for my business account? from 2014-09-27T07:01:07
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episode's question is: Should I use the same bank for my business acco...
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MBA39 A Crash Course in Negotiation- Part 2 + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-09-26T07:01:47
It's part 2 of our 2-part lesson on negotiation. Master the rules of negotiation and negotiation like a pro so everyone walks away happy. Lots to cover, so let’s get down to business!
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MBA38 A Crash Course in Negotiation- Part 1 from 2014-09-25T07:01:58
No matter what your business is or what you are selling, at some point, you will need to negotiate. In this 2 part lesson you’ll get a crash course in negotiation and you will learn how negotiate l...
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MBA37 How to Utilize ROI Pricing from 2014-09-24T07:01:01
When a customer perceives your product or service as an investment, and the return on that investment is greater than your price, it's a no brainer. In this episode you will learn how to utilize RO...
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MBA36 How to Set Your Prices from 2014-09-23T07:01:40
When we start selling our products and services we often ask, "How much should I charge?" In today's episode we show you how to figure that out, so let's get down to business...
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MBA35 Guest Teacher: Mike Vardy- How to Focus on Task Over Time from 2014-09-22T07:01:59
In this guest teacher episode of The $100 MBA Show, Mike Vardy teaches productivity secrets that will change how you think about time and how you manage your work or tasks as they relate to time. M...
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- What do I spend my limited time on with my business? from 2014-09-21T07:01:41
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episode's question is: What do I spend my limited time on with my busi...
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Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- How do I deal with customer conflict? from 2014-09-20T07:00:07
This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episodes question is: How do I deal with customer conflict, especially...
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MBA34 How to Build Trust in Sales + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-09-19T07:01:22
Today we talk about how to earn your customer's trust. We cover two areas that people don't often talk about when it comes to building and maintaining trust with your customers.
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MBA33 Why is The Point of Sale So Important? from 2014-09-18T07:01:20
The Point of Sale is the point where a customer decides to buy or not. It's up to you to make the process as smooth as possible. There are some critical things you can do. Press play and learn.
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MBA32 What is Sales Exactly? from 2014-09-17T07:01:44
Sales is not something icky. It’s all about information and education. Press play and learn more!
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MBA31 The Power of Free from 2014-09-16T07:01:43
This episode packs a punch with why and how you should offer freemiums in your business. It goes beyond the obvious ideas that may come to mind. There’s a right way and a very wrong way to offer so...
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MBA30 Must Reads: Purple Cow from 2014-09-15T07:01:26
In this Must Read episode I talk about why you MUST read Purple Cow by Seth Godin. Seth Godin is one of my absolute favorite authors. I share how this book has impacted me and what some of the bigg...
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MBA29 How Not to Burn Out + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-09-12T07:01:07
Burnout is bad and is to be avoided at all cost. There are 7 ways we recommend to help you avoid burnout. Let’s hear what they are.
MBA28 How to Turn Email Subscribers into Customers from 2014-09-11T07:00:42
In this episode you’ll learn that the magic lies in building a strong relationship with your customers. What’s the best way to do that? Press play and find out.
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MBA27 How to Content Market the Right Way from 2014-09-10T07:01:26
We all know we need to content market, but I've learned the hard way that it's all about working smarter and harder. In today's episode we go over the four pillars of how to content market the righ...
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MBA26 How to Get Your Customers’ Attention from 2014-09-09T07:00:38
Getting the attention of your customers is a part of marketing, not sales. There are some critical ways to get customers’ attention that have worked since the beginning of time. They work because i...
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MBA25 Guest Teacher: Matt Giovanisci- How to Create Better Web Videos from 2014-09-08T07:01:48
In this guest teacher episode of The $100 MBA Show, Matt Giovanisci teaches you the essentials to creating better videos for your business and website. He demystifies shooting video and video editi...
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MBA24 What is the Secret to Marketing? + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-09-05T07:01:29
Many people are looking for the secret to marketing and this episode we break down what is most important in marketing and how to turn interested customers into paying customers. Today is also the ...
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MBA23 How to Deal with Competition from 2014-09-04T07:00:36
Competition exists and is a reality in business. The question is "How do you deal with it?" Listen to today's episode to find out.
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MBA22 How to Scale Your Business from 2014-09-03T07:00:47
Your new business is doing well. You are now wondering how to grow and scale your thing the right way. That's what today's episode is all about.
MBA21 How to Set Customer Expectations from 2014-09-02T07:00:47
In business, expectations are everything. Making sure you are setting the right expectations for customers will help you in ways you would never imagine. Press play and find out how.
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MBA20 Must Reads: The War of Art from 2014-09-01T07:00:21
In this Must Read episode we talk about why you MUST read The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. I share how it has impacted me and what are some of the biggest take-aways from the book. P...
MBA19 Delivering Your Offer + Free Ride Friday! from 2014-08-29T07:00:50
The delivery of your product or service is ridiculously important. It effects everything from your reputation to whether your customers happily enjoy or return your products. Plus today we announce...
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MBA18 How to Validate Your Business Before You Launch from 2014-08-28T07:00:39
What if you launch a business and nobody buys? A nightmare you don't want to happen. That's why validating your business idea before you launch is so important. We get into it in today's lesson.
MBA17 Is Price Really Important to Customers? from 2014-08-27T07:00:46
Do customers really care how much your products or services cost? How much of a role does price play in the decision to buy or not. We get down to it in today's lesson.
MBA16 Should You Get Funding Before You Start? from 2014-08-26T07:00:51
So you're starting a business. Should you bootstrap this thing or get funding for your venture? We get down to business and talk about if getting funding is the right move in today's lesson.
MBA15 Guest Teacher: Paul Jarvis- How to Build Relationships with Your Email Auto-responder from 2014-08-25T14:03:48
In this guest teacher episode of The $100 MBA Show Paul Jarvis teaches his secrets of building genuine and meaningful relationships with your audience with your email auto-responder. Paul knocks it...
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MBA14 What To Do If You’re Not an Expert and Free Ride Friday! from 2014-08-22T07:00:51
When getting started, you may be concerned you are not a well known expert. How are you supposed to gain any kind of credibility? Good question. We cover this issue in today's lesson. We also annou...
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MBA13 Why is Perceived Value So Important? from 2014-08-21T07:00:19
Customers form an opinion to buy or not to buy before purchasing. This decision is solely based on perceived value. How is perceived value formed? How best to showcase it? Let's get down to busines...
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MBA12 Why Build a Membership Based Business from 2014-08-20T07:00:10
A membership based business may be the best option for your offering. Find out why or why not in this session on The $100 MBA Show.
MBA11 Why Build a Service Based Business from 2014-08-19T07:00:13
Building a service based business is quite different from a product based one. So why would you want to start on? What should one expect and is it right for you? Let's get into it!
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MBA10 Must Reads: Anyone Can Do It from 2014-08-18T07:00:10
This is our first Must Reads episode, where I discuss a book I highly recommend and explain why you should read it ASAP. I also discuss why the book influenced me as an entrepreneur and what were t...
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MBA09 Why Build a Product Based Business from 2014-08-15T07:00:15
Why would you want to build a product based business? What are the advantages and disadvantages involved? In this episode, we get down to business and break it down.
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MBA08 How To Offer Value in Your Business from 2014-08-14T07:00
Offering value to your customers is something we cover in great deal here at The $100 MBA. In this episode we take our first crack at discussing what is meant by value in business.
MBA07 Relationships to Build in Business from 2014-08-13T07:00:46
In business you get to enjoy a ton of different relationships and it's uber important that you know how to build, maintain and manage the various people you will be involved with. Busine...
MBA06 Building Your Audience from 2014-08-12T07:00:31
Your audience is your greatest asset. Best be building it! In this episode you'll learn how. So let's get down to business!
MBA05 Guest Teacher: Justin Jackson – Words and Your Website from 2014-08-11T07:05:02
Our first Guest Teacher on The $100 MBA Show is Justin Jackson. His lesson on Words and Your Website will have you hanging on every word. Really. He is so good! We are so thrilled to have him as th...
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MBA04 Solving a Pain from 2014-08-11T07:04:09
Discovering and solving your audience's pain or problem is the best, and frankly, the easiest way to ensure you are selling something your customers want. Let's get into the details, so let's get d...
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MBA03 How to Discover Your Audience from 2014-08-11T07:03:28
In this episode you will learn how to discover your audience. Your audience is your greatest asset and you'll be spending lots of time with them. Let's get down to business and discover them!
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MBA02 Who is Behind The $100 MBA? from 2014-08-11T07:01:13
In our second episode both Nicole and Omar share the backstory of why they created The $100 MBA training and community and The $100 MBA Show. Get to know a bit more about them and some of the excit...
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MBA01 What is a Business Anyway? from 2014-08-11T02:01:06
How do you know you have an actual business on your hands? In this first episode of The $100 MBA Show you will learn what makes up a business anyway. What are the essentials so you know you have a ...
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