The $100 MBA Show

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’s episode, we discuss how to add personality to your product. By letting your genuine self shine through your work, you’ll generate all the buzz you need to build the following you deserve. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PO...

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 competing against big companies. His first book, Crush It, is this week’s must-read. Vaynerchuk’s lessons on virtual branding, social media, and the new rules of transparency are essential for any serious ent...

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 new. How to balance your current clients with your new venture, how to develop the new skills necessary, and how to do it all seamlessly. Click play, and learn how to make the switch! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS S...

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 out, but what’s important is how we knew when enough was enough. Click play, and hear how even our failures can teach us how to succeed. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed   |  How To...

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 most of its features. No, this is not sponsored content. This is honest-to-goodness advice from someone who knows. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed   |  How To Subscribe Gi...

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 and customer relations? In this episode, we discuss when you can, when you can’t, and how some businesses do just fine with a little breather now and again. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher...

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 variety. Today, we talk about the best alternatives to sales videos. Click play, and learn how you can say what needs to be said without the camera. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed...

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” to everything will backfire. So how does one refuse great offers graciously? Click play to hear how you can say “no” and leave all your bridges unburnt. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed...

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 feeling when you’re doing it right. With Nick’s 3 methods to make that extra scratch, you’ll be able to pad your income and be less reliant on your current job to get ahead. There are countless options out there fo...

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 her cost? We tell the tale of how this virtual assistant rose through the ranks and beat out the competition to become one of our most trusted employees. Click play and find out how you can find a Cyndi for your own business...

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 musician’s career! An artist still has something to sell, and knowing how to sell it can make all the difference. Click play and hear our advice! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed   |  How To Subscr...

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 external motivation sometimes. Click play and hear how self-rewarding can help you reach your business goals one milestone at a time – plus FREE RIDE FRIDAY! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  | ...

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 the best ways to get out of that funk. By working on certain aspects of your business, you can work yourself right back into productivity. Click play to hear how! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundClou...

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 manipulating or cajoling anyone into buying anything. They represent a fresh approach to moving product that’s smart, not pushy. If you’re uncomfortable with the thought of selling, this is the episode for you. Click play! SUBSCR...

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 your big projects down into manageable pieces and build the momentum you’ll need to see it through. It takes some organization, and it takes patience – but it’s worth it. Click play and hear how to get it don...

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 $100MBA, and has even been a guest teacher on this podcast. Besides being an early (if ultimately fired) part of Facebook, he’s also founded several successful online businesses. His book is an open, honest...

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’s been with you for a while. The good news is that there is a way to do it with compassion and professionalism. It can even be an opportunity for both of you. Listen to today’s episode and hear how to do what sometimes...

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? There’s ONE big thing 2016 Omar wishes he could tell fresh-faced, eager young entrepreneurial Omar. It involves some very specific advice on getting started in business, the entrepreneur’s mindset, and IKEA furniture. Click...

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 strategy for keeping a conversation going – even when it’s a little one sided. When to follow up, how, what tone to take: you’ll hear all about it in today’s episode. And as if that’s not enough, it’s FREE R...

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 value broker who’s worth knowing – and worth being introduced to yourself. In today’s episode, we discuss the best way to go about making professional introductions via email. We cover who to introduce, how to set it up,...

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 discuss a few great ways to grow your email list that aren’t content-based. Click play, and hear all about our great alternative enticements! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed   |  How To Subs...

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 for a great customer service reputation without being taken advantage of? How do you make sure that your investment into a customer’s experience isn’t a total loss? We cover the different approaches, the cost considera...

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 contestant on the British version of Shark Tank. In this episode, Hunt teaches us how to find and hire the ideal Virtual Assistant. Using a highly specified process Hunt details, you too can figure out who you need – a...

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 it worth what they charge? We dive into the myths and facts about optimization. Click play, and hear how climbing the rankings is about substance, not hacks or formulas. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher...

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? It’s doable. With smart scheduling, consistency and discipline, you can keep all your balls in the air. Click play, and hear how we run a multi-business empire and still make time for side projects – and for t...