The $100 MBA Show

Omar Zenhom

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Awarded Best of iTunes, The $100 MBA Show is a new kind of podcast where you simply get better at business with our practical business lessons for the real world. These no fluff episodes are packed with only the pure business building training you want.



Omar Zenhom (@TheOmarZenhom) shares some of the best lessons, concepts, examples and insights from inside The $100 MBA training and community. Omar also calls upon some of the industry's top experts as guest teachers on the show. Again, no backstories or promotions, just solid business lessons from the best in the game.

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MBA1473 Must Read: Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr. Spencer Johnson

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 old boss. is all about getting out of your head and into the game, whatever your ambitions.Who Moved My Cheese? It’s just as relevant today as it was when Omar first read it. A parable for the self-starter, this book doesn’t take long to read, but it stays with you for…well, forever. Its timeless takeaways will get you unstuck from the paralysis of fear and hesitation, the biggest obstacle to entrepreneurial freedom. Hey, it’s a classic for a reason. Take a lesson from one great author, and some fictional mice. It just might be the story you need to actually, finally make your move. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsFizzle Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship can be lonely. You’ve got a million questions about your business, and few people to ask. Get the knowledge and support you need with Fizzle. Fizzle can help you earn a living doing something you love, with training, tools, coaching, community, and their famous Roadmap. Join Omar and thousands of other entrepreneurs on Fizzle — Get a free 14-day trial at fizzle.co/omar now!Podia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Show Links Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr. Spencer Johnson The post MBA1473 Must Read: Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr. Spencer Johnson appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Mar 02, 2020
MBA1472 Are You Confusing Your Customers? + Free Ride Friday

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 when you’re confusing your audience. That’s because it’s exceedingly difficult for someone on the inside of a business to understand the outsider’s perspective. Unfortunately, all customers are outsiders by definition. Today, we’ll discuss how to streamline, simplify, and otherwise make it easier for your audience to understand what’s going on. Because only then can they be expected to truly consider a purchase. You’ll never be perfectly inside your customers’ heads (wouldn’t that be nice?).  But you can have a grasp of how much information an average person can process before they tap out and move on. Listen in , and see if your messaging needs a little whittling down. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsWave Chasing down payments and invoices is annoying, especially for small business. Wave’s easy-to-use invoicing software lets you customize invoices, look professional, and get paid faster. Wave’s recurring invoicing feature lets you forget the paperwork chase and get back to the business you love. Head to waveapps.com/mba for 100% free, unlimited invoicing.Podia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Show Links EasyCourse WebinarNinja Webinar Workshop The post MBA1472 Are You Confusing Your Customers? + Free Ride Friday appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17m
Feb 28, 2020
MBA1471 Quality vs Deadlines: When to Choose What

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 goals. Today, we discuss how to balance them. We’ve had this experience in our business, when delivering on a promise meant sacrificing a modicum of…let’s say, idealism. Over time, we’ve learned how to navigate both priorities. On the one hand, failing to respect deadlines can create terrible habits. On the other, sacrificing performance for expediency is no one’s idea of good business. But there is a way to make sure that whichever side you err on, your customers will know you’re committed to their best interests. We can’t do all things at all times. Tune in, and learn how a balanced approach can give your business the time and space to improve quality and speed at the same time — and at the right times. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsFizzle Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship can be lonely. You’ve got a million questions about your business, and few people to ask. Get the knowledge and support you need with Fizzle. Fizzle can help you earn a living doing something you love, with training, tools, coaching, community, and their famous Roadmap. Join Omar and thousands of other entrepreneurs on Fizzle — Get a free 14-day trial at fizzle.co/omar now!Podia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Show Links WebinarNinja Webinar Workshop The post MBA1471 Quality vs Deadlines: When to Choose What appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Feb 27, 2020
MBA1470 Q&A Wednesday: I never hit my goals. Am I setting them too high?

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 who misses goal after goal. Is it because they’re too lofty? If so, how can we avoid setting goals that aren’t lofty enough? If we try to be more realistic, will we aim too low? If we try to be ambitious, will we aim too high? There’s gotta be a way to identify the sweet spot.hit Today, we’ll discuss how to expand your concept of goal-setting to encompass multiple layers of goals. By establishing a range of milestones, rather than a single target, you can move towards the “zone of proximal development:” the place where you strive exactly the right amount. Take a new approach to your goals — one that helps you grow. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsWave Chasing down payments and invoices is annoying, especially for small business. Wave’s easy-to-use invoicing software lets you customize invoices, look professional, and get paid faster. Wave’s recurring invoicing feature lets you forget the paperwork chase and get back to the business you love. Head to waveapps.com/mba for 100% free, unlimited invoicing.Microsoft Teams Welcome to the new way to work together. From group projects to weekly “all hands” meetings, Microsoft Teams will change the way you teamwork. Contribute to meetings from anywhere, chat with coworkers, find and edit files in real time, and more. With one place to create and make decisions together, there’s no limit to what your team can achieve. Learn more at microsoft.com/teamsShow Links WebinarNinja Webinar Workshop The post MBA1470 Q&A Wednesday: I never hit my goals. Am I setting them too high? appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Feb 26, 2020
MBA1469 How Many Support Agents Do You Need?

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 about customer support when we attended a recent conference. What many people wanted to know was how many support personnel are really necessary. For new small businesses, it’s an important question.  After all, a lean startup can’t afford to idle hands. That said, they can’t afford anything less than top-tier support, either. Today, we discuss our formula for keeping the right amount of support on hand. It varies from business to business, and depends on the amount of support requests you typically field, but there is a way to analyze your business’s needs.  Spoiler alert: responding to tickets is the only thing great support agents do. not See how we keep pace with our customers’ support needs, as we continue to add agents to our growing team. See how our “Support Ninjas” take ownership of our customers’ success, and why that makes all the difference. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed| How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Automation Finance The keys to building wealth: invest early, diversify, and create compound earnings. But how? Automation Finance offers real-estate-backed investments for anybody with $250 to get started. Their Automation Finance Reperformance Fund IV offers up to 8% annual returns through monthly dividends. Automated Finance buys distressed mortgages at a discount, then works with the borrower to avoid foreclosure. Start building wealth at www.automationfinance.com/mba.Show Links Intercom The post MBA1469 How Many Support Agents Do You Need? appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17m
Feb 25, 2020
MBA1468 Guest Teacher: Chris Meroff – How To Develop A Company Culture That Fulfills Every Employee

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 your culture. And in a culture like that, there’s no way to get real and lasting buy-in from team members. It’s always about more than just the job and the pay.  It’s about personal fulfillment. Today, special guest Chris Meroff is here to explain exactly how to make every employee feel valued, heard, and respected. Think that’s all fluff and woo-woo? Once you see the difference between emotionally committed employees and those who just collect a check, you’ll understand what a difference fulfillment makes.  Whether you’ve got a tiny team, or dozens of employees, you can learn how to do this. Once you do, your team will recognize it for what it is: the truest form of leadership. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsWave Chasing down payments and invoices is annoying, especially for small business. Wave’s easy-to-use invoicing software lets you customize invoices, look professional, and get paid faster. Wave’s recurring invoicing feature lets you forget the paperwork chase and get back to the business you love. Head to waveapps.com/mba for 100% free, unlimited invoicing.Kronos Kronos is workforce innovation that works. Kronos puts HR, payroll, talent, and timekeeping on a single, cloud-based platform specially designed to give HR professionals supporting a blended workforce a whole new level of confidence. Learn more at kronos.com/hrswaggerShow Links Chris Meroff The post MBA1468 Guest Teacher: Chris Meroff – How To Develop A Company Culture That Fulfills Every Employee appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m
Feb 24, 2020
MBA1467 My 3 Biggest Takeaways from Funnel Hacking Live + Free Ride Friday

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 the attendees are…devout, to say the least. But is there any substance behind the hype?  We saddled up and headed to Nashville to find out. Today, we’ll share 3 deeply important, highly valuable lessons we learned from this conference. We cut through the noise and got to the core of why people are so enthusiastic about ClickFunnels and their philosophy. This huge, 4-day production was filled with marketing insights, strategies, and tips that anyone can use to grow their business. But most impressive of all was the sense of perspective and community that seems to drive the ClickFunnel faithful.  Hear what we learned, and see how it can work for you — no airfare required. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed| How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Automation Finance The keys to building wealth: invest early, diversify, and create compound earnings. But how? Automation Finance offers real-estate-backed investments for anybody with $250 to get started. Their Automation Finance Reperformance Fund IV offers up to 8% annual returns through monthly dividends. Automated Finance buys distressed mortgages at a discount, then works with the borrower to avoid foreclosure. Start building wealth at www.automationfinance.com/mba.Show Links EasyCourse ClickFunnels WebinarNinja Live Webinar Workshop The post MBA1467 My 3 Biggest Takeaways from Funnel Hacking Live + Free Ride Friday appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19m
Feb 21, 2020
MBA1466 Simplify Your Marketing Efforts

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 stop being a jack of all things, and become a master of one…at a time, anyway. But how can you know what to focus on? Today, we discuss how to narrow down your focus, and tackle one marketing effort at a time. It starts with your own strengths, and leveraging those strengths to get measurable results you can double down on. It’s something we’ve had to remind ourselves to do lately, as our enthusiastic, growing team is tempted to take on…all of it. By taking things one funnel at a time, you can get the most out of your marketing budget and efforts. By recommitting to what’s proven to work — without excessive variables muddling the data — you can set yourself up for continued success.  Learn how doing less can bring you more results. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsFizzle Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship can be lonely. You’ve got a million questions about your business, and few people to ask. Get the knowledge and support you need with Fizzle. Fizzle can help you earn a living doing something you love, with training, tools, coaching, community, and their famous Roadmap. Join Omar and thousands of other entrepreneurs on Fizzle — Get a free 14-day trial at fizzle.co/omar now!Automation Finance The keys to building wealth: invest early, diversify, and create compound earnings. But how? Automation Finance offers real-estate-backed investments for anybody with $250 to get started. Their Automation Finance Reperformance Fund IV offers up to 8% annual returns through monthly dividends. Automated Finance buys distressed mortgages at a discount, then works with the borrower to avoid foreclosure. Start building wealth at www.automationfinance.com/mba. The post MBA1466 Simplify Your Marketing Efforts appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15m
Feb 20, 2020
MBA1465 Q&A Wednesday: How often should I raise my rates?

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, or selling a product, keeping prices flat for that long is slow suicide!  Unless you run a dollar store, of course. For everyone else, price increases aren’t a matter of debate. You have to raise prices to reflect the increasing costs of doing business, to say nothing of the added value of your experience. If you don’t raise prices regularly, you will inevitably undervalue yourself. If you undervalue yourself, you will hurt your business. Price is a statement, one that reflects your confidence in what you’re selling. Keep it too low, and customers will get the wrong message: that your is low. value The best part? Your customers won’t be upset when rates go up. We’ll explain how to raise rates in a way that keeps customers happy, even if you’re nervous about it. We’ll also discuss how to figure out how much to raise rates, (have I made that part clear yet?). Click Play! which you should SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Automation Finance The keys to building wealth: invest early, diversify, and create compound earnings. But how? Automation Finance offers real-estate-backed investments for anybody with $250 to get started. Their Automation Finance Reperformance Fund IV offers up to 8% annual returns through monthly dividends. Automated Finance buys distressed mortgages at a discount, then works with the borrower to avoid foreclosure. Start building wealth at www.automationfinance.com/mba. The post MBA1465 Q&A Wednesday: How often should I raise my rates? appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Feb 19, 2020
MBA1464 Are You Willing to Redo It All?

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 isn’t just a rite of passage in entrepreneurship. It’s a required lesson, and a necessary stepping stone to success. You just have to be willing to go another round. That said, we’ve all heard the old saying about insanity and expecting different results. Today, we’ll discuss how to make sure that your “do over” is a “do better.” With examples from our own failures, as well as much bigger missteps from much bigger companies, we’ll explore how taking another swing is always the right move. Unless you’re ridiculously lucky, don’t expect to get business right on your first try.  Instead, build a bounce-back mindset. And even if your business is doing great, you definitely want to re-do some things in advance — before you grow stagnant. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsWave Chasing down payments and invoices is annoying, especially for small business. Wave’s easy-to-use invoicing software lets you customize invoices, look professional, and get paid faster. Wave’s recurring invoicing feature lets you forget the paperwork chase and get back to the business you love. Head to waveapps.com/mba for 100% free, unlimited invoicing.Microsoft Teams Welcome to the new way to work together. From group projects to weekly “all hands” meetings, Microsoft Teams will change the way you teamwork. Contribute to meetings from anywhere, chat with coworkers, find and edit files in real time, and more. With one place to create and make decisions together, there’s no limit to what your team can achieve. Learn more at microsoft.com/teamsShow Links WebinarNinja Webinar Workshop The post MBA1464 Are You Willing to Redo It All? appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Feb 18, 2020
MBA1463 Must Read: The Five Minute Journal by Alex Iconn

This week, you’re writing the Must-Read book. We couldn’t resist. After using by Alex Iconn for a while, we just had to recommend it — even if it’s not a “book” per se. It’s an app, or a hardcover analog journal if you prefer, that helps you get focused, grow, and enjoy life a little more.The Five Minute Journal Given the size of the investment (we actually do it in less than 5 minutes each day), it’s definitely worth your time to use this book. Today, we discuss what you can expect to get out of this journal, and why it’s perfect for people who hate journaling (like our host, Omar). Completely different from your childhood diary, is a tool for creating good habits — that doesn’t ask much from you.The Five Minute Journal Hear how this book can lead to increased well-being, and progress towards your personal or business goals. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Automation Finance The keys to building wealth: invest early, diversify, and create compound earnings. But how? Automation Finance offers real-estate-backed investments for anybody with $250 to get started. Their Automation Finance Reperformance Fund IV offers up to 8% annual returns through monthly dividends. Automated Finance buys distressed mortgages at a discount, then works with the borrower to avoid foreclosure. Start building wealth at www.automationfinance.com/mba.Show Links The 5 Minute Journal Live Webinar Workshop The post MBA1463 Must Read: The Five Minute Journal by Alex Iconn appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Feb 17, 2020
MBA1463 Must Read: The Five Minute Journal by Alex Iconn

http://100mba.net/show - 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. It’s an app, or a hardcover analog journal if you prefer, that helps you get focused, grow, and enjoy life a little more. Given the size of the investment (we actually do it in less than 5 minutes each day), it’s definitely worth your time to use this book. Today, we discuss what you can expect to get out of this journal, and why it’s perfect for people who hate journaling (like our host, Omar). Completely different from your childhood diary, The Five Minute Journal is a tool for creating good habits — that doesn’t ask much from you. Hear how this book can lead to increased well-being, and progress towards your personal or business goals. Click Play! Subscribe for FREE Lessons on iTunes: http://100mba.net/itunes For more on The $100 MBA, visit http://100mba.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11m
Feb 17, 2020
MBA1462 3 Key Ingredients to a Successful Facebook Group + Free Ride Friday

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. Let’s make sure your next Facebook group moves your business forward, not back. One of the best ways to build a brand is to build a community around it. But simply a Facebook group won’t do that. There has to be an intentional, goal-oriented approach that purposely fosters the community, and nudges it towards relevance in members’ lives.having Today, we’ll describe exactly what attributes your Facebook group needs to have in order to succeed, and what your role is in nurturing a productive and meaningful experience for your customers.  We know how badly Facebook groups can go — a few of ours have crashed and burned over the years. We also know how well they can go, as our recent groups have demonstrated. Learn from our experience, and make your next group a win for everyone. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Earnest Got student loans? Refinancing with Earnest can save you money. If you’re still paying the same rate as when you graduated, odds are you can save big. Even if you refinanced before, most people can save by doing it again. Even better, $100 MBA listeners get a $100 cash bonus when you refinance with Earnest.To get a personalized rate estimate that won’t affect your credit score, head earnest.com/mba.Show Links EasyCourse 30 Day Automated Webinar Challenge The post MBA1462 3 Key Ingredients to a Successful Facebook Group + Free Ride Friday appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Feb 14, 2020
MBA1461 The Only 3 Ways You Can Differentiate and Compete

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. Whatever you sell, you have to differentiate in order to compete.  In fact, “differ” and “compete” may as well be the same word when it comes to business. But there are right and wrong ways to go about it. Today, we’ll outline the 3 categories of differentiation, and offer some great examples of companies who’ve found their groove with each one. We’ll also discuss how we do it ourselves, with our own SaaS business. We’ll also discuss how to compete, because it’s not likely to work out in your favor.not Tune in, and learn how to pick the fights you can win. Remember, competition is a sign that there’s a big enough market to sustain you. All you have to do is figure out what corner of that market is yours, and yours alone. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed| How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.It Takes What It Takes Discover the game-changing wisdom that’s helped the world’s best athletes and savviest coaches in It Takes What It Takes by Trevor Moawad, the mental conditioning coach Sports Illustrated called “the world’s best brain trainer.” You don’t have to be an elite to learn the “neutral thinking” technique that helps you face your challenges. Check it out wherever you buy books.Show Links WebinarNinja Canva The post MBA1461 The Only 3 Ways You Can Differentiate and Compete appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Feb 13, 2020
MBA1460 Q&A Wednesday: Will I put off customers if I share my political and religious views?

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 social rock-hurling. So what does that mean for your business? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one Mommy Blogger decide whether to share her convictions, or zip it before she scares half her customers away. More importantly, we’re discussing how much you should share about your own views. Is revealing your most firmly held convictions part of being transparent, open, and relatable? Isn’t that what we’re always telling entrepreneurs to do these days? Or is your voting record and choice of deity TMI?  Is business the right forum for any of that stuff? Spoiler alert: it depends. Today, we’ll discuss what to ask yourself before you over or under-share. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Microsoft Teams Welcome to the new way to work together. From group projects to weekly “all hands” meetings, Microsoft Teams will change the way you teamwork. Contribute to meetings from anywhere, chat with coworkers, find and edit files in real time, and more. With one place to create and make decisions together, there’s no limit to what your team can achieve. Learn more at microsoft.com/teamsShow Links Smart Business Revolution The post MBA1460 Q&A Wednesday: Will I put off customers if I share my political and religious views? appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Feb 12, 2020
MBA1459 How Amazon Can Help You Create Your Next Product

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. That’s right, Amazon (you read the title, didn’t you?). The “everything store” isn’t just a behemoth of online retail. It’s a treasure trove of reviews, complaints, wishes, and everything else you need to figure out what the heck consumers actually want.  Today, we’ll explain how to mine Amazon for the data you need, and use it to create your next product. By extracting some key insights from Amazon, you can figure out exactly how to differentiate your business and completely nail your next offering. Plus, we’ll mention a few other websites where you can find similar info.Amazon has done a of work to get this data together. Take advantage! Click Play.lot SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Wave Chasing down payments and invoices is annoying, especially for small business. Wave’s easy-to-use invoicing software lets you customize invoices, look professional, and get paid faster. Wave’s recurring invoicing feature lets you forget the paperwork chase and get back to the business you love. Head to waveapps.com/mba for 100% free, unlimited invoicing.Show Links ProductHunt Capterra The Profitwell Blog Pricing Page Teardowns The post MBA1459 How Amazon Can Help You Create Your Next Product appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11m
Feb 11, 2020
MBA1458 Guest Teacher: Grant Baldwin – How To Find & Book Speaking Gigs

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 build incredible authority and elevate your brand by delivering just a few talks per year. And if that seems wildly impossible for you, listen to today’s special guest teacher, Grant Baldwin. Grant is a speaking coach extraordinaire who’s helped thousands of people move their business forward with speaking engagements. He’s an accomplished speaker, author, and entrepreneur who also happens to be one other thing: an avowed introvert. That’s right — speaking isn’t just for extroverts. Today, Grant will lay out his “speaker success roadmap,” a step-by-step process for getting your first (or next) speaking gig. He’ll show you how to find your audience, find your venue, and make yourself a true authority on…well, that’s up to you. Tune in, and find out how to take the stage. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed| How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsFizzle Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship can be lonely. You’ve got a million questions about your business, and few people to ask. Get the knowledge and support you need with Fizzle. Fizzle can help you earn a living doing something you love, with training, tools, coaching, community, and their famous Roadmap. Join Omar and thousands of other entrepreneurs on Fizzle — Get a free 14-day trial at fizzle.co/omar now!Microsoft Teams Welcome to the new way to work together. From group projects to weekly “all hands” meetings, Microsoft Teams will change the way you teamwork. Contribute to meetings from anywhere, chat with coworkers, find and edit files in real time, and more. With one place to create and make decisions together, there’s no limit to what your team can achieve. Learn more at microsoft.com/teamsShow Links thespeakerlab.com The Speaker Lab Podcast The Successful Speaker by Grant Baldwin omarzenhom.com The post MBA1458 Guest Teacher: Grant Baldwin – How To Find & Book Speaking Gigs appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18m
Feb 10, 2020
MBA1457 How to Meet Industry Leaders with Dinners + Free Ride Friday

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. Hosting a dinner is the ultimate networking power move, one that’s worked for us and others time and time again. And yes, you can do it, too. You just need a plan. Today, we’re sharing a few tricks from some of our favorite entrepreneurs on arranging a life-changing get-together. We’ve got a step-by-step process for reaching out to the leaders you admire most, even if they’re nowhere near your own circles. In business, relationships are everything. A friendly dinner can give you all the networking advantages of a conference, at half the cost (or less). Learn how to set it up, make it appealing for invitees, and start making connections. Everyone has to eat — including the fellow entrepreneurs you admire most. Use that, and the results can be astonishing. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed| How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsIt Takes What It Takes Discover the game-changing wisdom that’s helped the world’s best athletes and savviest coaches in It Takes What It Takes by Trevor Moawad, the mental conditioning coach Sports Illustrated called “the world’s best brain trainer.” You don’t have to be an elite to learn the “neutral thinking” technique that helps you face your challenges. Check it out wherever you buy books.Microsoft Teams Welcome to the new way to work together. From group projects to weekly “all hands” meetings, Microsoft Teams will change the way you teamwork. Contribute to meetings from anywhere, chat with coworkers, find and edit files in real time, and more. With one place to create and make decisions together, there’s no limit to what your team can achieve. Learn more at microsoft.com/teamsShow Links EasyCourse Jayson Gaignard MMT (MasterMind Talks) Jordan Harbinger Dan Martell Matthew Kimberley The post MBA1457 How to Meet Industry Leaders with Dinners + Free Ride Friday appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15m
Feb 07, 2020
MBA1456 Should You Sell a White Labeled Product?

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 entrepreneurs whose strengths lie more in marketing and sales than in product development. And it’s a more popular option than ever before. But is it worth it? Today, we’ll review the advantages and disadvantages of going white label. We’ll discuss all the ways it’s easier and less involved than building your own product, and what you lose in exchange for that ease.  We’ll also detail exactly what to look for in a good white label product, so you can make sure to hitch your brand wagon to something reliable. The white label approach can be a perfect option for certain kinds of entrepreneurs, or a precursor to a more conventional mode of entrepreneurship. See if it’s a way forward for you, with all the facts in mind. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed| How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsFizzle Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship can be lonely. You’ve got a million questions about your business, and few people to ask. Get the knowledge and support you need with Fizzle. Fizzle can help you earn a living doing something you love, with training, tools, coaching, community, and their famous Roadmap. Join Omar and thousands of other entrepreneurs on Fizzle — Get a free 14-day trial at fizzle.co/omar now!The HPScast If you want to know how top business leaders got to where they are today, check out the HPScast, the new podcast from leading global firm HPS. Hear discussions on how to create value for your clients and employees. Featuring interviews with today’s most successful business leader, HPScast sheds light on what great entrepreneurs go through — and what you can expect. Subscribe to the HPScast wherever you listen to podcasts. The post MBA1456 Should You Sell a White Labeled Product? appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Feb 06, 2020
MBA1455 Q&A Wednesday: How do I deal with a customer that threatens me?

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 their (often unreasonable) demands.  Here’s what to do next. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners has a disgruntled customer who wants a refund well past the deadline — or else. Some people think bullying works, because frankly, sometimes it does. Anyone who’s ever been on social media knows that people aren’t always their best online. So how do you handle someone’s worst? Is it worth the cost of a refund to avoid the drama? Or is it worth an attack on your reputation to stand your ground? Today we discuss both possible answers, and the pros and cons of each. The cost/benefit analyses of both approaches are worth considering, and may differ from business to business. Either way, it’s best to be prepared. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Microsoft Teams Welcome to the new way to work together. From group projects to weekly “all hands” meetings, Microsoft Teams will change the way you teamwork. Contribute to meetings from anywhere, chat with coworkers, find and edit files in real time, and more. With one place to create and make decisions together, there’s no limit to what your team can achieve. Learn more at microsoft.com/teams The post MBA1455 Q&A Wednesday: How do I deal with a customer that threatens me? appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Feb 05, 2020
MBA1454 Does Sponsoring a An Online Summit Work?

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 are more popular each year, with entire businesses built around hosting and promoting them.  What does that mean for you? We’ve sponsored online summits, and been asked to sponsor others. Deciding whether it was worth it for us took some serious calculating. Today, we’d like to share our formula. How can you determine the ROI of sponsoring a conference? More importantly, how can you make sure you actually get the return you expect? We’ll discuss how to determine if a given summit is worth your sponsorship. Take the steps we outline, and you’ll get a better sense of the cost per lead involved, and whether putting your name on the virtual banners is smart marketing or not.  There’s huge potential in sponsoring summits — but only if the numbers add up. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed| How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsFizzle Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship can be lonely. You’ve got a million questions about your business, and few people to ask. Get the knowledge and support you need with Fizzle. Fizzle can help you earn a living doing something you love, with training, tools, coaching, community, and their famous Roadmap. Join Omar and thousands of other entrepreneurs on Fizzle — Get a free 14-day trial at fizzle.co/omar now!AdSkills One of our sponsors has a free gift for you! If you’ve ever run Facebook ads before, you probably know about custom audiences and retargeting. Adskills.com founder Justin Brooke wrote a great book on the subject: featuring 7 proven retargeting campaign strategies. They’ve printed 1,000 copies of this book to give away — all you pay is shipping. Get your free copy now at adskills.comwhile it’s still available!Retargeting Recipes, The post MBA1454 Does Sponsoring a An Online Summit Work? appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Feb 04, 2020
1453 Must Read: Barking Up The Wrong Tree by Eric Barker

Conventional wisdom: how wise is it? That’s the question Eric Barker asks in , a super-entertaining challenge to everything you thought you knew about business. Barking Up The Wrong Tree In this highly original, inventive look at the usual advice about success, Barker takes aim at the most well-established assumptions. Commonly held beliefs about everything from education to confidence to productivity are all shaken down in a ruthless pursuit of truth — however uncomfortable it might be. Put simply, this book changed our minds. Today, we’ll discuss three of the most “Holy Crap” insights this book offers. It’s less about debunking, and more about reconsidering, with a thoughtful, un-self-serious approach. Barker begs to differ, but he doesn’t preach.  This subversion of all the classic assumptions isn’t just thought-provoking. It’s downright fun. Take a look at what you believe, and see what a little critical thinking can do to give you a better sense of how to achieve success. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Microsoft Teams Welcome to the new way to work together. From group projects to weekly “all hands” meetings, Microsoft Teams will change the way you teamwork. Contribute to meetings from anywhere, chat with coworkers, find and edit files in real time, and more. With one place to create and make decisions together, there’s no limit to what your team can achieve. Learn more at microsoft.com/teamsShow Links Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker Audible The post 1453 Must Read: Barking Up The Wrong Tree by Eric Barker appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16m
Feb 03, 2020
MBA1452 Should You Hire Friends and Family of Team Members? + Free Ride Friday

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 been there. When you get a referral from a trusted employee, is that a good thing? Today, we’ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having deep personal connections between staff. Having briefly employed his own sibling, our host Omar has unique insight into the whole experience. What if the personal relationship goes south? What if the professional relationship is too personal? Is a family recommendation a perfect endorsement, or a perfect liability? We’ll explore all this, plus other complications that can ensue.  One of our best hires was the sister of an established employee, so we know what it looks like when keeping it in the family goes well. Listen in, weigh the pros and cons, and be ready to decide for yourself if someone on your team shares genes — or anything else — with your next ideal candidate. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed| How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsFizzle Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship can be lonely. You’ve got a million questions about your business, and few people to ask. Get the knowledge and support you need with Fizzle. Fizzle can help you earn a living doing something you love, with training, tools, coaching, community, and their famous Roadmap. Join Omar and thousands of other entrepreneurs on Fizzle — Get a free 14-day trial at fizzle.co/omar now!Microsoft Teams Welcome to the new way to work together. From group projects to weekly “all hands” meetings, Microsoft Teams will change the way you teamwork. Contribute to meetings from anywhere, chat with coworkers, find and edit files in real time, and more. With one place to create and make decisions together, there’s no limit to what your team can achieve. Learn more at microsoft.com/teamsShow Links EasyCourse The post MBA1452 Should You Hire Friends and Family of Team Members? + Free Ride Friday appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Jan 31, 2020
MBA1451 4 Low Cost Ways to Gather Customer Feedback

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: just ask some. Today, we’ll discuss the incredible, underappreciated value of customer feedback, and how to mine your customers for this valuable resource.  With it, you can do everything from improving your sales and marketing to lowering your churn. We’ve got 4 specific ways you can gather and utilize feedback, without putting too big a dent in the ol’ marketing budget. This is a small investment with a massive return. Establishing a systematized way of gathering and analyzing feedback takes a little work, but the payoff on that investment (of mostly time, by the way) is astronomical. With this precious intel, you can clear the blockage from your marketing and sales funnel. Growth ensues. You don’t have all the answers. Fortunately, your customers have quite a few. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.AdSkills One of our sponsors has a free gift for you! If you’ve ever run Facebook ads before, you probably know about custom audiences and retargeting. Adskills.com founder Justin Brooke wrote a great book on the subject: featuring 7 proven retargeting campaign strategies. They’ve printed 1,000 copies of this book to give away — all you pay is shipping. Get your free copy now at adskills.comwhile it’s still available!Retargeting Recipes, Show Links Wufoo Forms Calendly Acuity Scheduling The post MBA1451 4 Low Cost Ways to Gather Customer Feedback appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15m
Jan 30, 2020
MBA1450 Q&A Wednesday: Should I refund customers past the refund deadline?

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, but they want an exception. This is especially common when your refund policy stops after a certain amount of time. People unintentionally let free trials lapse into paid memberships, or procrastinate on returning a physical item.  What should you do when they ask for a break? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who wants to know how flexible or strict they can afford to be. Are there advantages to being a hardliner? What can you gain from bending the rules? It’s best to figure out what you’re going to do now, before you’re faced with the situation — because you probably will be. We’ll share our own formula for handling post-deadline refund requests, and explore the pros and cons of good old fashioned mercy. Plus, we’ll explain how every refund request is a hidden opportunity, if you know how to approach it. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsFizzle Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship can be lonely. You’ve got a million questions about your business, and few people to ask. Get the knowledge and support you need with Fizzle. Fizzle can help you earn a living doing something you love, with training, tools, coaching, community, and their famous Roadmap. Join Omar and thousands of other entrepreneurs on Fizzle — Get a free 14-day trial at fizzle.co/omar now!Personal Capital Ready to purchase a home? Saving for tuition? Talk with Personal Capital’s registered advisers, who can help you build a personalized plan. Or download the Personal Capital app and get a 360-degree view of your finances in one place. Invest with logic. Plan with heart. For more information, head to personalcapital.com The post MBA1450 Q&A Wednesday: Should I refund customers past the refund deadline? appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Jan 29, 2020
MBA1449 What Exactly Is a Funnel? (and How to Build One)

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 applying it to your business is crucial to your company’s growth. You could even argue that without studying the art of the funnel, your business can’t grow at all!  Whether they realize it or not, all businesses funnel. It’s just that some are better at it than others. In short, the funnel is the thing that takes people from perfect stranger, to lead, to customer, and finally to creator of other customers. It’s a central tenet of digital marketing, and the only efficient way to approach the task of finding your customers among all those millions of people out there on the Internet. Today, we’ll explain the funnel, unpack its mysteries, and illustrate the concept with a hypothetical example. Let’s build your funnel, and get some people into it. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed| How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsWave Chasing down payments and invoices is annoying, especially for small business. Wave’s easy-to-use invoicing software lets you customize invoices, look professional, and get paid faster. Wave’s recurring invoicing feature lets you forget the paperwork chase and get back to the business you love. Head to waveapps.com/mba for 100% free, unlimited invoicing.AdSkills One of our sponsors has a free gift for you! If you’ve ever run Facebook ads before, you probably know about custom audiences and retargeting. Adskills.com founder Justin Brooke wrote a great book on the subject: featuring 7 proven retargeting campaign strategies. They’ve printed 1,000 copies of this book to give away — all you pay is shipping. Get your free copy now at adskills.comwhile it’s still available!Retargeting Recipes, Show Links Elementor ClickFunnels LeadPages The post MBA1449 What Exactly Is a Funnel? (and How to Build One) appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Jan 28, 2020
MBA1448 Guest Teacher: Kim Speed – How to turn your clients into your greatest sales team

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, other consumers have nothing to gain by encouraging you to buy a given product. It’s that simple. A happy customer is worth a dozen salespeople — because trust. That said, most of your customers aren’t likely to speak up for you unless you ask them. Today, we’ve got a special guest who’s an expert in enlisting customers as evangelists. Kim Speed is a branding master who knows how to get that crucial word of mouth going. She’s here with a lesson on approaching your customers, getting the feedback you need, and using it to turn satisfaction into hyper-effective marketing and advertising.  Testimonials and customer reviews are pure gold, more likely to influence your sales than any amount of paid ads. Find out exactly how to extract this powerful asset from your customers, and use it to maximum effect. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsKronos Kronos is workforce innovation that works. Kronos puts HR, payroll, talent, and timekeeping on a single, cloud-based platform specially designed to give HR professionals supporting a blended workforce a whole new level of confidence. Learn more at kronos.com/hrswaggerPersonal Capital Ready to purchase a home? Saving for tuition? Talk with Personal Capital’s registered advisers, who can help you build a personalized plan. Or download the Personal Capital app and get a 360-degree view of your finances in one place. Invest with logic. Plan with heart. For more information, head to personalcapital.comShow Links Free copy of Branding on a Shoestring by Kim Speed Purple Moon Creative The post MBA1448 Guest Teacher: Kim Speed – How to turn your clients into your greatest sales team appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16m
Jan 27, 2020
MBA1447 How Much Money Do You Need To Start a Podcast? + Free Ride Friday

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, competitive podcast in your space. But a good entrepreneur always crunches the numbers. We’ve gotten a ton of exposure and opportunities thanks to our humble little show. And take it from us, it started out humble indeed. Almost 1,500 episodes later, we only wish we’d started sooner. Podcasting is a viable, economical brand builder for any entrepreneur with a point of view and a (surprisingly) few bucks.very Today, we’ll ring up the price on a bare-minimum-quality podcast. Your “starter podcast” won’t cost a prohibitive amount, but it will require some investment.  We’ll discuss initial one-time costs as well as recurring costs you can expect. We’ll also offer of recommendations for hardware, software, and resources to use. lots Get ready to podcast. But first, let’s do the math. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.AdSkills One of our sponsors has a free gift for you! If you’ve ever run Facebook ads before, you probably know about custom audiences and retargeting. Adskills.com founder Justin Brooke wrote a great book on the subject: featuring 7 proven retargeting campaign strategies. They’ve printed 1,000 copies of this book to give away — all you pay is shipping. Get your free copy now at adskills.comwhile it’s still available!Retargeting Recipes, Show Links EasyCourse AudioTechnica ATR2100 Porta Booth Audacity 99 Designs UpWork Canva SoundCloud Transistor.fm Libsyn MeetEdgar Buffer The post MBA1447 How Much Money Do You Need To Start a Podcast? + Free Ride Friday appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18m
Jan 24, 2020
MBA1446 The Best Time To Start A Business

What are you waiting for?  No, seriously. What you wait for before starting a business?should One of the first, biggest hurdles new entrepreneurs face is taking the first step into the game. You’ve researched, you’ve planned, you’ve studied. But when is the right time to actually move? When does the light turn green, and how can you know? There’s a shockingly simple answer. Knowing what conditions should be in place to start a business is important to your chances of success. But those conditions probably aren’t as hard to align as you think. There’s an overlap in the venn diagram between planning and execution that anyone considering independent business should understand.  The answer to the question of “when” is the same for almost every business. We’ll discuss what that answer is, and why it’s correct. When this episode is over, you’ll know exactly when the time is right. Click Play! SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed| How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.AdSkills One of our sponsors has a free gift for you! If you’ve ever run Facebook ads before, you probably know about custom audiences and retargeting. Adskills.com founder Justin Brooke wrote a great book on the subject: featuring 7 proven retargeting campaign strategies. They’ve printed 1,000 copies of this book to give away — all you pay is shipping. Get your free copy now at adskills.comwhile it’s still available!Retargeting Recipes, Show Links Free $100 MBA Idea Validation Course The post MBA1446 The Best Time To Start A Business appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Jan 23, 2020
MBA1445 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to also buy the .net and .co for my domain?

Every business needs a website, and therefore a good domain name. But do you need the domains with that name?all Good question. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know if you should buy up the .com alternatives: the .co, the .net, even the international domains like .uk and .au. How many domains is too many?  How many is not enough?  Domains aren’t exactly expensive, but a few ventures into the game can ultimately cost you hundreds if you’re not picky enough. On the other hand, you don’t want someone else using name and causing all kinds of brand confusion. your Today, we’ll discuss what you should do you start snapping up domains. If you buy too many too soon, you can end up burdening your business instead of protecting your brand. Find out what needs to happen first, and proceed from there.before SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.Personal Capital Ready to purchase a home? Saving for tuition? Talk with Personal Capital’s registered advisers, who can help you build a personalized plan. Or download the Personal Capital app and get a 360-degree view of your finances in one place. Invest with logic. Plan with heart. For more information, head to personalcapital.comShow Links Free $100 MBA Idea Validation Course The post MBA1445 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to also buy the .net and .co for my domain? appeared first on The $100 MBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10m
Jan 22, 2020