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Running a business with friends can be a whole lot of fun.... until it's not. Today's caller wants to know: how can you protect against business hurting a friendship? To learn more about Word on the Block, check 'em out: https://www.wordontheblock.biz/

Nicole gives you three steps to take your woodworking/travel blog/macrame empire from part-time to big-time.

Can you live “happily ever after” if you and your partner have completely different definitions of work-life balance? That’s the listener question Jason tackles head-on in today’s episode. If you’re feeling like you have to choose between being a good romantic partner and a good business partner, Jason has some tips for you. 

No one likes to think about getting laid off, but the worst-case scenario is that you get laid off and it takes you completely by surprise. A better scenario (although still a sucky one), is to get laid off, but be prepared to chase your next opportunity. Today, Nicole shares six signs that your company might be announcing layoffs.

Today’s guest sent Jason a cold DM over LinkedIn pitching himself for a writing gig. There was just one little problem with his initial message. Jason takes the guest through a masterclass in cold outreach and gives you hacks you can use to write emails that people actually respond to.

What if all of your money vanished overnight? That's the reality for founders who banked with Silicon Valley Bank, a popular institution for startups, that crashed late last week. Today, Nicole talks to a founder who is in the trenches trying to get her money back from SVB. This conversation is a masterclass in how to deal with a crisis at work, rally help from unlikely sources, and communicate th...

Thousands of employees have been laid off so far in 2023. If you're one of them, Jason has actionable steps you can take to keep moving your career ahead. Plus, Jason sits down with Jonathan Salant (on his last day of work!), after being recently laid off from his post as the sole journalist in Washington reporting on New Jersey politics. Jason and Jonathan describe the bigger picture of what's at...

Today’s caller gets overwhelmed by guilt and anxiety whenever clients ask for her project rate… so she often lowballs herself. That ends today! Nicole talks her through a strategy that you can use when negotiating for the pay you deserve.

Turns out, you can build relationships with industry leaders by sliding into their DMs. Today, a special guest deconstructs how he successfully used social media to build his network. Plus, you'll learn exactly what to say when trying this at home. 

From The Beatles, to Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin, to any high school group project: there are endless examples of partnerships gone wrong. Today, Jason and Nicole share a foolproof blueprint for a productive relationship, whether you’re working with a business partner, or a romantic partner.

Have you ever dreamed of creating a product? What if you launch it... and nobody cares? That's the problem facing today's listener, who asks Jason for advice. Then they discover a shocker: Her problem isn't at all what she thought!

Jason and Nicole discover a shared secret: neither of them feel like they've "made it." As it turns out, this is super normal.  We all have moments of insecurity around our work; but today, Jason and Nicole give you the antidote. 

Do you feel like you "have a book in you?" If so, you should: 1) Probably get that checked out and 2) Listen here for Jason's five tips on writing a successful book— and maybe even getting your book cover on a billboard in Times Square.

Believe it or not, it is possible to oversell yourself when networking. Jason calls it "story inflation"— and you don't want to do it. But at the same time, you don't want to deflate yourself either. You want to represent yourself Goldilocks style: in a way that's juuuuust right. Nicole and Jason share their do's and don'ts that will help you nail your next intro.

There aren't enough hours in the day... unless you make some more. Jason shows you how to pull this off with four savvy strategies.

Jason and Nicole give their do's and don'ts of taking feedback gracefully. And, they walk their producer through crafting an email reply to some feedback that is a little close to home. Per my last email, you won't want to miss this!

Research shows that most people experience anxiety around public speaking... but Jason has your back! He gives you four strategies that will help you ace your next presentation.

Jason and Nicole respond to an email from a reporter who wants to pursue higher-paid opportunities outside of his local gig. But, he is worried that people will think he's selling out. Jason and Nicole's take? This reporter is thinking about his situation all wrong.  Jason and Nicole give their advice, and teach you how to sell out for the greater good.

Have you ever had high hopes for your work, only to have those hopes... crushed? It's the worst feeling. But, it truly happens to the best of us— and Jason will prove it. He shares surprising examples of successful folks that trudged through flops, and gives two strategies you can use to feel better when faced with disappointment.  To read more about Chelsea Banning, the author referenced in today...

Want to know how to leverage a new opportunity and make more money? Listen and learn! Jason and Nicole call up a listener who needs help rehearsing an imminent life-changing conversation. Then, Jason and Nicole reveal a job perk you may have never considered. You're leaving a big opportunity on the table if you don't ask for this! Do you need help? Email your work question to: helpwanted@moneynews...

Jason shares the true stories that teach us when the "fake it till you make it" culture works and when it fails. Then, he shares a rule of thumb you can use when deciding if lying is fair game.

Jason and Nicole have quit jobs and have had jobs quit them. In today's episode, they tell you those colorful and semi-embarrassing stories, and give you the framework that will help you decide if it's time to move on. Plus, they teach you how to quit your job... without actually leaving your company. 

To test whether AI bots can replace writers, Jason tasks an AI bot with writing today's episode... about AI bots replacing writers. And, spoiler alert: the robot does a pretty good job! But Jason isn't worried about his job security, because he knows the secret to becoming irreplaceable. Today, he shares that secret with you.

Boundaries are good! They keep us from burning out and protect positive relationships within teams. But here's the hard truth: the wrong approach to boundaries can keep employees from getting promoted and employers from getting their needs met.  Today, Jason and Nicole give you the right approach. To test their strategy, they pull their producer into the conversation to get straight feedback on th...

If you’ve ever wished there was a hack to help when the fear of trying something new hits, you’re in luck! Jason shares how, through an awkward first date and some advice from Ryan Reynolds, he discovered a magic phrase that will help you get through the first-time jitters.