MBA1219 Failed Payments. Are You Leaving Money on The Table?
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is your revenue leaking?Every month, businesses lose hundreds and thousands of dollars to failed pay...
MBA1218 Must Read: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t think you’re a leader? That’s actually a good place to start!This week’s Must-Read boo...
MBA1217 How To Choose The Right Conference Ticket + Free Ride Friday!
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Conferences can be a very wise investment. As you decide which conferences you’ll attend this year...
MBA1216 How to Conduct a 15 Minute Post-Mortem After Projects
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every project is a learning opportunity — but only if you take advantage of it.After each and ever...
MBA1215 Q&A Wednesday: How do you read so many books while running a business?
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reading: it may be the smartest investment an entrepreneur can make.The ROI of a good book is hard t...
MBA1214 Does Cold Emailing Work in 2019?
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You want to network. You want to make the connections that’ll help your business grow. You want to...
MBA1213 Guest Teacher: Greg Winteregg – How to Be More Fulfilled with Your Business
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurship shouldn’t suck.That’s the essential message of Greg Winteregg’s career. In hi...
MBA1212 How To Avoid Chargebacks + Free Ride Friday!
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chargebacks are a hot topic of inquiry these days. With banks and credit card companies pledging to ...
MBA1211 My Paid Mastermind Experiment. Is It Worth It?
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve discussed Mastermind groups, those collections of experienced entrepreneurs who meet to shar...
MBA1210 Q&A Wednesday: How do you get started when you have the ideas but need engineers?
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For entrepreneurs, ideas come easy. Often, it’s the next step we stumble on.Transitioning from ide...
MBA1209 5 Tools for Shooting Video on a Budget
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Video marketing is the latest must-have skill for 21st century entrepreneurs. While the power of tex...
MBA1208 Must Read: Cut Costs Not Corners by Colin Barrow
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You can avoid wasting money without being cheap. In fact, you kinda have to.New, independent busines...
MBA1207 Being OK With Where You Are In Business + Free Ride Friday!
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurship: it’s fun and exciting at the start, but after a while, some uncomfortable questi...
MBA1206 How to Know What To Work On First
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your “to do” list is out of control. That’s entrepreneurship for you. Sometimes, just getting ...
MBA1205 Q&A Wednesday: How long should I be side hustling?
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in a position to transition?Many of us entrepreneurs started out side-hustling, building our...
MBA1204 Why Integrations Are Good For Business
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every barrier between your customers and your product is an opportunity for lost business. One of th...
MBA1203 Guest Teacher: Martin Moore- How To Handle Tough Conversations with Your Team
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership can be tough, and so can the conversations.When it comes to criticism, course correction,...
MBA1202 Is Getting Up Early Really Good For Business? + Free Ride Friday!
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rise and shine, entrepreneurs. The early bird gets the profit.Or does it?Expert after expert, guru a...
MBA1201 Crafting The Perfect Welcome Email For Customers
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What entrepreneurs focus way too much on: customer acquisition.What entrepreneurs focus way too litt...
MBA1200 Q&A Wednesday: How do I improve my public speaking skills?
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In business, public speaking is a must, even if it’s only occasionally.Communication is everything...
MBA1199 How To Learn From Cancellations and Refunds
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When a customer taps out, it’s generally a sad, defeated moment. But not all is lost.Cancellations...
MBA1198 Must Read: Lead with a Story by Paul Smith
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stories have power. Stories are the way human beings fundamentally comprehend everything, from their...
MBA1197 Dealing with Email While Traveling + Free Ride Friday!
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Travel is possibly the best fringe benefit of the entrepreneur’s lifestyle. But when you’re on t...
MBA1196 Why Theming My Days Has Been a Game Changer
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how long you’re in business, there are still incredible, game-changing strategies to be ...
MBA1195 Q&A Wednesday: Where do you recommend I post my open job positions?
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big world, and there’s talent all over it. So how can you attract the right employees for...
MBA1194 How to Get a Handle on All Your Domains
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s in a name? If it’s a domain name, quite a bit. As entrepreneurs, we often impulse-buy dom...
MBA1193 Guest Teacher: Steve Glaveski- How to do Rapid Experimentation
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Fire and adjust.” It’s a military metaphor that works wonders in business; you put something ...
MBA1192 How to Create Accountability With Your Team + Free Ride Friday!
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As your team grows, it becomes tougher to manage. Keeping everyone on task, and getting the results ...
MBA1191 My Video Message Productivity Hack
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We used to think time is money. Since then, we’ve come to realize that time is way, way more valua...
MBA1190 Q&A Wednesday: How do you come up with all your content ideas?
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The toughest part about content marketing? All that content doesn’t create itself.To keep your aud...
MBA1189 When & How to Kill a Product That’s Not Selling
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Business is failure, and failure is business.Knowing when you’ve lost — and how to move on — i...
MBA1188 Must Read: Choose Yourself by James Altucher
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The bad news: you’re on your own. The good news? That’s not such a bad thing after all.Since the...
MBA1187 How To Outlast Your Competition + Free Ride Friday!
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As entrepreneurs, it can be hard to define our goals for our business. Do we prioritize growth? Reve...
MBA1186 How to Make Massive Improvements in Your Business
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s shake things up.If you’ve been in business for a while, you may have experienced a good ol...
MBA1185 Q&A Wednesday: Should I share my religious beliefs as an entrepreneur?
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In business today, we don’t just sell our product. We sell ourselves. Personal branding, authentic...
MBA1184 What Customers Really Want
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do your customers want? If you don’t have the answer to that question, you don’t have a bus...
MBA1183 Guest Teacher: Paul Jarvis- Why growth might be the worst thing for your business.
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Too much growth can kill your business.That might sound a little crazy to many entrepreneurs, but ca...
MBA1182 Tips to Managing Time Zones with a Remote Team + Free Ride Friday!
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Business is global, and that comes with incredible advantages. Today’s entrepreneurs can draw tale...
MBA1181 Creating a Refund Policy That Works
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Refunds: they’re gonna happen. More importantly, offering the option of a refund is critical to ea...
MBA1180 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know I have what it takes to start a business?
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you do this? Are you entrepreneur material?You’re not the only one asking. In fact, it’s the...
MBA1179 How to Grow with Facebook Groups
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, we’re recommending Facebook as a business tool. That may come as a shock to longtime listener...
MBA1178 Must Read- Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where is your small business going? More importantly, how is it getting there?The author of this wee...
MBA1177 How To Validate a Course Before You Create It + Free Ride Friday!
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Online courses are one of the most lucrative products you can sell on the Internet. With price tags ...
MBA1176 How To Add Value To Your Offer At No Cost
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a golden rule of business, one we can’t stop repeating: people buy a product when — acc...
MBA1175 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to make my site https? If so, how?
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is your business website secure?As more and more business is done online, cyber security is beyond i...
MBA1174 Off Social Media for a Year: Lessons Learned
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Social media is like fire. It can be incredibly useful and beneficial, but once it gets out of contr...
MBA1173 Guest Teacher: Chris Hogan- How to Become an Everyday Millionaire
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does a millionaire look like?A trust-fund baby? A hedge-fund bro? Nope. As it turns out, millio...
MBA1172 How To Sell Your Online Business + Free Ride Friday!
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You built it. It succeeded. Now, it’s time to cash in.Maybe you want to retire, or devote yourself...
MBA1171 How To Pivot With Your Product
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A product launch doesn’t always go the way you want, or expect. Despite your best-laid plans and h...
MBA1170 Q&A Wednesday: Should I build my own product or go deep into affiliate marketing?
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve devoted many an episode to the ups and downs of affiliate marketing. Usually, we’re discus...
MBA1169 Goals: Should You Set Them?
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! It’s officially 2019, and we’re ready to hit the ground running with all new les...
MBA1168 Must Read- Disney U by Doug Lipp
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business doesn’t get any bigger than Disney. How did a patch of swampland in central Florida becom...
MBA1167 Is It Too Late To Start a Blogging Business? + Free Ride Friday!
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a question many would-be entrepreneurs are asking themselves: can you still make a living wit...
MBA1166 Are You Selling Enough?
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wish you were making sales? Well it may sound painfully obvious, but…you’re not selling enough.T...
MBA1165 Q&A Wednesday: Love the show’s new cover art. Why did you change it?
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t judge a podcast by its cover. But your visual branding needs to reflect what your busine...
MBA1164 3 Skills That Will Save You Money When Getting Started
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Getting ready to start a new business? If so, you probably know that every cent counts.Having starte...
MBA1163 Must Read: To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what your independent business is, you have to be a sales person.E-commerce, SaaS, freelan...
MBA1162 How To Find a Mentor + Free Ride Friday!
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No entrepreneur is truly independent. We all need guidance, support, and help. One of the most impor...
MBA1161 How to Deal With Not Reaching Your Goals
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You will fail.If you’re an entrepreneur, you won’t always hit the mark. It’s part and parcel o...
MBA1160 Q&A Wednesday: What tools do you recommend to create Squeeze Pages?
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A page by any other name is just as sweet. Whether you call it a squeeze page or a landing page, con...
MBA1159 Why I Wear My Own T-Shirts
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
They say to dress for the job you want. But if you’re already an entrepreneur, you can dress for t...
MBA1158 Must Read: Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What can we learn from failure? And not just any failure — total, massive, beyond-epic, multi-bill...
MBA1157 How To Create a Presentation Deck in 1 Hour + Free Ride Friday!
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, you just have to bang it out.Whether you’ve got a webinar, pitch, or demo, a quality sl...
MBA1156 Do Sales Calls Work in Business Today?
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The sales call: is it a lost art? More importantly, should it be?What’s the role of outbound marke...
MBA1155 Q&A Wednesday: I’m launching a web app. Do I also need to have a mobile app to go with it?
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Does every web application need a mobile version? If not, which ones do?Most major software companie...
MBA1154 How to Handle a Request for a Raise
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s gonna happen. As your business grows and your team members ponder their futures, they’ll wa...
MBA1153 Must Read: The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, you consult exciting new voices in business leadership. Sometimes, you consult the legend...
MBA1152 How to Save on Office Space as You Grow + Free Ride Friday!
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your business is growing. Your team is growing. Your space needs to grow, also.It’s FREE RIDE FRID...
MBA1151 When to Use Squeeze Pages to Maximize Conversions
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Call it a landing page, or call it a squeeze page. Either way, it’s the key to conversions.These s...
MBA1150 Q&A Wednesday: I can only go to two conferences next year. How do I choose?
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Conferences are a big investment of time and money. How do you know which ones are worth it?It’s Q...
MBA1149 Lessons Learned When Launching a New Product
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As always, our experience is your guide. Recently, we undertook the difficult — but enlightening —...
MBA1148 Must Read: Atomic Habits by James Clear
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are our habits.That’s the lesson author James Clear understands, and it’s the topic of this w...
MBA1147 5 Timeless Lessons from the Father of Advertising + Free Ride Friday!
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David Ogilvy invented modern advertising. What can you learn from him?In a still text-driven online ...
MBA1146 Should You Sell Your Products on Amazon?
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon giveth, and Amazon taketh away.The online retail behemoth is a double-edged sword, a massive ...
MBA1145 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Break Up With My Business Partner?
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking up isn’t easy. But sometimes, it’s necessary.A business partnership is like any other: ...
MBA1144 Lessons Learned at The Flea Market
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, the flea market. The tables, the booths, the smells, the locals…the lessons.These markets are ...
MBA1143 Guest Teacher: Iz El-Bahnasy- How to Optimize Your Conversion Rate
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you can’t convert, you can’t sell. Turning website visitors into customers is an exact scienc...
MBA1142 Saving Money When Paying in Different Currencies + Free Ride Friday!
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big world out there, and the Internet allows entrepreneurs to find the best, most affordabl...
MBA1141 Should You Have Sponsors?
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sponsors: are they worth the effort? Whether it’s a blog, YouTube channel, podcast, or live event,...
MBA1140 Q&A Wednesday: What gear do you recommend for my webinars?
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We know webinars work. So what tools do you need to make them work better? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and...
MBA1139 How to Get Out of a Bad Mood For The Sake of Your Business
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having a bad day?In entrepreneurship, that’s gonna happen. Fires will erupt, and putting them out ...
MBA1138 Must Read: It Doesn’t Have To Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Excessive stress is not a requirement of entrepreneurship.At least that’s what Jason Fried and Dav...
MBA1137 4 Steps to Make Enough Passive Income For Your Personal Expenses + Free Ride Friday!
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You want to start a business, but you’re terrified.You’re terrified that you could find yourself...
MBA1136 3 Steps to Make an Extra 20% in Sales This Month
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Need a revenue boost? Look no further.Today, we discuss 3 steps you can take today that’ll jazz yo...
MBA1135 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Stop Scammers From Abusing My Affiliate Program?
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Affiliate marketing can be a powerful, positive tool for growth. But like many business opportunitie...
MBA1134 3 Steps to Gain 10 Productive Hours This Week
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Time is more valuable than money — and we’ve only got so much. What would you be willing to trad...
MBA1133 Guest Teacher: Dan Schawbel- How to Create Strong Relationships with Your Team
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have employees, or do you have a team?It’s one thing to be in charge, but having strong rel...
MBA1132 How Often Do You Need to Meet with Your Team? + Free Ride Friday!
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings: is there anyone who actually likes them?For most businesses, meetings are a must, at least...
MBA1131 Paying Staff Hourly vs. Salary
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The age old question for entrepreneurs with growing teams: when does is stop being smart to pay by t...
MBA1130 Q&A Wednesday: How do I create Facebook ad images without a designer?
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook advertising works, but only if you do it right.It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a list...
MBA1129 How to Know if Entrepreneurship is Not For You
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A basic truth of business: this isn’t for everyone.Entrepreneurship isn’t a better way of making...
MBA1128 Must Read: Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Ferriss is at it again, with another book of Grade-A entrepreneurial wisdom. But this time, it’...
MBA1127 Should You Write a Book to Promote Your Brand? + Free Ride Friday!
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Will writing a book help your business?It sounds like a no-brainer: figure out how to start writing ...
MBA1126 My Favorite Business Tools in 2018
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurs have to stay on top of the latest. Any tools that can make us more effective, more eff...
MBA1125 Q&A Wednesday: I heard you use a standing desk? What are the benefits?
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to take a stand! The health and productivity drawbacks of sitting all day at work are we...
MBA1124 My Personal Website Results
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Considering building a personal website to boost your brand?In addition to business and product-spec...
MBA1123 Guest Teacher: Pete Vargas- Crafting a High-Converting Signature Talk
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One talk can do it all. It can propel your independent business, and keep it growing year after year...
MBA1122 5 Ways to Recharge for Under $100 + Free Ride Friday!
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Relax.That’s not a suggestion. It’s not even advice. It’s a requirement for any entrepreneur w...
MBA1121 Is Your Business Growing Too Slowly?
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is your small business succeeding?Growth can be a difficult thing to measure. Often, new entrepreneu...
MBA1120 Q&A Wednesday: Do you have any crucial advice you’d give to a fresh blogger?
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Just getting started blogging? There’s a ton to learn. There’s a ton we wish we’d learned befo...