Help Wanted

The strategy behind asking to be paid what your worth is like every Goldilocks story— you don't want to ask for too little, or too much. Today, Jason and Nicole call up entrepreneur Liz Elting to figure out the strategy to get the pricing juuuust right. Find Liz's new book here: https://lizelting.com/

You’re stuck in the hot seat. Maybe you’re giving a presentation. Or are being interviewed for a job. And someone asks you something and you think… I do not know what I’m talking about right now. Today, Jason gives you a way to speak with more confidence.

You've heard of the friend zone but have you heard of... the business zone? The place you relegate the first dates who you don't want to get busy with, but you want to do business with. Jason helps Nicole craft the perfect message to a guy she's trying to move into the business zone. Plus, Jason gives a guide to finding value from your connections—without feeling transactional.

You already know that comparison is the thief of joy. I don’t need to tell you that — and anyway, knowing it doesn’t help. So today, Jason will give you something that will help — because it’ll put this problem in a new perspective.

Jason and Nicole get a call on the Help Line from a woman who is looking at a stack of rejection letters that all sound a lot like thinly veiled ageism. Jason and Nicole phone-in age bias expert Dr. Tracey Gendron, and together, they provide resources to anyone who is facing age discrimination.

Are you waiting for something you want so badly that you can't focus on anything else? If you answered, "heck yes," Jason has an exercise that will help you get unstuck. And it involves the ocean... metaphorically.

Building a community has always been of interest for companies wanting to build their workplace culture, but now the idea of community is happening direct-to-consumer. This has got Nicole thinking: should she build a more structured community for MNN? To discover the recipe for community, Nicole and Jason call Ryan Boughan, President of PTTOW. What the heck is the PTTOW and what does it have to do...

There are days when we don't accomplish everything we want to. We all have them. And it feels wrong... but it shouldn't. Today, Jason gives you a new way to think about progress — and the motivation to keep going. And he starts with a very personal example. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com with a question, or book them for coac...

Today's caller is ambitious, but every time she wants to level up, she questions whether she deserves it. Jason and Nicole share the mental exercise that stops imposter syndrome in its tracks.

Nicole shares the two words you should be saying more at work; the second will surprise you! Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork  Want a personalized investing portfolio from an AI investing assistant? Check out moneyassistant.com

Self-publishing a book is easier than ever, but getting people to actually buy that book? Not so easy. Listener Tremont's solution is to throw a launch party. But Jason and Nicole say, forget the launch party, there are more meaningful steps that any aspiring best-selling author should take to make their launch a success. Intrigued by Tremont's side hustle? Check out his book here: https://www.ama...

If you don't have all the pieces you need to achieve what it is you want to achieve, it could stop you in your tracks— but it shouldn't. Jason has a mantra that will help you move forward, even when you feel like you can't. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwo...

If you have a goal that you don't feel you're achieving fast enough, the solution might be right in front of you. Jason gives you a framework to help you recognize that solution and move forward - fast! Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork  Want a personaliz...

The trendiest addition to the workplace lexicon is "lazy girl jobs," jobs that are high-paying and flexible— the foil of jobs defined by hustle culture. Jason recently got a business pitch from someone who rebuked lazy girl jobs. Jason explains what this pitch got wrong, and how to make your next pitch a success. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email helpwanted@mo...

Not everyone loves their work. But that doesn't mean you have to be miserable. Nicole offers five things you can do to enjoy your work more. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com with a question, book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork  Need a hand to get started with investing? Check out www.moneyassistant.com 

Jason helps you solve your biggest work problem and unpacks why the real problem is probably not what you think it is. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com with a question, book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork  Need a hand to get started with investing? Check out moneyassistant.com

If you're facing a work problem that feels insurmountable, you might think your only option is to quit. Today, Jason offers an alternative solution: a way to test if that problem is fixable.

Whether you're looking to hire an influencer, or become one, this episode is for you. Jason and Nicole help two callers: one wants to know how big of an audience he needs before he can monetize his content, and the other is an entrepreneur who is considering hiring an influencer for the first time. To dig into both sides of the business, Nicole and Jason call up Chris Detert, the Chief Communicati...

What's in a name? As it turns out: a lot! Just ask the brand formerly known as Twitter. Today Nicole drops a special solo episode from her podcast Money Rehab, where she gives a listener a guide to brainstorming his brand name. Plus, she tells the story of an online bully who tried to sue her over a domain name. Yeah, you’re gonna want to buckle in for this one. To subscribe to Money Rehab, click...

Jason and Nicole talk about a taboo topic in the work world: salary transparency. Should we be talking openly about how much we’re making? Nicole and Jason outline when transparency helps and when it hurts.

Today, we have two people calling the Help Line: Nicole and Jason. They are negotiating business deals with people they know personally, and are totally stumped. How do you protect the friendship, and still get what you want? So, Nicole and Jason phone-a-friend: Chip Massey, former FBI Special Agent and expert negotiator. Chip shares his proven strategy for effective dialogue, and Nicole and Jason...

The boom of online courses, coaching and consulting has opened up a new revenue stream for anyone with a teachable skill. This is all fun and games, until you get to the little detail of pricing. How do you set a price on… yourself? That’s the question that made listener Kelsey call the Help Line. To give her the cheat code on pricing strategy, Nicole and Jason phone a friend who knows the courses...

Listener Ela is calling the Help Line because she gets overwhelmed by guilt and anxiety whenever clients ask for her project rate. That ends today! Nicole gives Ela her favorite pro tips and a practice negotiation session that will help her get what she deserves once and for all.

Do you have the entrepreneurial itch? That impulse to quit your nine-to-five and start your own thing— any thing? That’s the situation today's caller Laura found herself in when she called the help line. To help Laura take her next steps, Jason shares the framework for a low-risk trial run anyone can try out when the entrepreneurial itch takes hold.

Happy 4th of July! To celebrate, here's one of our favorite episodes from earlier this year. Sooner or later, you're going to need to ask for a favor that will advance your career. We all do… but we don't all do it well. Jason and Nicole show you what works and what doesn't with real-life examples, including a pitch that led them to hire someone, and a whackadoodle pitch that definitely DIDN'T ear...