MBA1019 How to Transition from Self-Employed to Business Owner
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your future is bigger than yourself alone.There’s a huge difference between self-employment and bu...
MBA1018 Must Read: Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every once in a while, go back to the classics.Tony Robbins is one of the original “self-help guru...
MBA1017 How To Make The Most of a Bad Day + Free Ride Friday!
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The true measure of yourself is what you do when times are toughest.In business, tough times are nev...
MBA1016 Should You Start a 2nd Business on the Side?
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We get it. Entrepreneurship is addictive.Sometimes, while we’re developing one business, we see an...
MBA1015 Q&A Wednesday: How much time should I spend consuming content?
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Content: there’s plenty of it out there.Much of it can help you grow as an entrepreneur. With the ...
MBA1014 Is a Custom Built Website Worth It?
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You’re starting a small business. You need a website. But you’re not a website developer.Welcome...
MBA1013 Guest Teacher: Clay Clark – How to Increase Your Sales by 300% in 30 Days
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for some top-notch business coaching?Clay Clark is in demand as a business consultant. SBA Ent...
MBA1012 8 Essential Metrics Every SaaS Should Track P2 + Free Ride Friday!
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get SaaSy.It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!!, and we’re finishing up our two-part series on the me...
MBA1011 8 Essential Metrics Every SaaS Should Track P1
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Metrics matter. But which numbers should you really keep your eye on?If you’re running a SaaS (Sof...
MBA1010 Q&A Wednesday: How can I save money with my payment processor?
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Payment processing fees are part of the cost of doing business. But does the cost have to be so high...
MBA1009 5 Things You Need To Know About GDPR
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GDPR: if you haven’t heard about it yet, you will.The policies take effect in a matter of days, an...
MBA1008 Must Read: The Everything Store by Brad Stone
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever read a book that changed your whole outlook?That’s the case with our latest Must Read Book Re...
MBA1007 How to Adapt Spotify’s Business Model + Free Ride Friday!
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Give. Hook. Upsell. Repeat.The Spotify business model is genius. It’s also increasingly common pra...
MBA1006 5 Common Mistakes When Starting Your First Business
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You’re starting your first business. Are you nervous?Don’t be! Even though it’s your first tim...
MBA1005 Q&A Wednesday: How do I close my business for good without upsetting my customers?
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Goodbyes are tough. When you’re closing your doors, how should you address it with your customers?...
MBA1004 How to Run a Successful Cross Promotion
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
They say two heads are better than one. How about two marketing campaigns?Cross-promotion is a smart...
MBA1003 Guest Teacher: Timothy Armoo- How to Leverage Snapchat to Tap into a Young Demographic
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to reach the young, you need to speak Snap.Snapchat owns the under-30 market, with more ...
MBA1002 Removing Friction From Your Business + Free Ride Friday!
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Friction (noun): that which slows us down.We all want our businesses to run smoothly. Today, we’ve...
MBA1001 How to Find Great Talent Via Your Staff
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good help is hard to find. But it’s easier when you’ve got staff who care about your business.Wh...
MBA1000 Q&A Wednesday: How Do You Work & Live With Your Significant Other?
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a long road, but here we are: 1,000 episodes!Don’t worry — we won’t spend too much...
MBA999 5 Email Promotion Tips To Increase Sales
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Email, email, email.We never miss an opportunity to point out that email is king when it comes to on...
MBA998 Must Read: Damn Good Advice by George Lois
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In business, good advice is worth its weight in gold.For this week’s Must-Read Book Review, we go ...
MBA997 Advanced Email List Building P2 + Free Ride Friday!
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Build the list that’ll build your business!Yesterday, we started our 2-part series on email list-b...
MBA996 Advanced Email List Building P1
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In online business, email is everything.That’s no overstatement. Email remains the single most imp...
MBA995 Q&A Wednesday: How much should I spend on my logo?
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every business needs a logo.A smart, eye-catching symbol that encapsulates your brand and mission ca...
MBA994 5 Ways to Work Less
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t work too much!That might sound like odd advice from a podcast about building your independen...
MBA993 Special Guest Lesson: Exactly How To Start An Online Store with Katie Swett
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Selling physical goods online? Setting up your eCommerce store is easier than ever, given the tools ...
MBA992 Growth You Should Aim for in Year 1 + Free Ride Friday!
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is your business growing fast enough?If you’re just getting started, that’s a question you might...
MBA991 Guest Teacher: Carrie Olsen- How to get better results with your sales page using 3 principles from acting
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What can artistic performance teach us about sales performance?Quit a lot, we think. And so does our...
MBA990 Guest Teacher: Dan Martell- How To Build a Scalable Systems Playbook
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As your business grows, organization becomes more and more crucial.At some point, the systems you es...
MBA989 How to Get Ready For Some Time Off
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all need a break. But how do you make sure your break doesn’t hurt your business?Burnout is a r...
MBA988 Must Read: SEO 2018 (No-BS) Strategy by Casey Henry
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Need to update your SEO strategy quickly?We’ve got the most efficient, to-the-point 2018 SEO guide...
MBA987 5 Ways to Increase Your Email Open & Click Rates + Free Ride Friday!
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Email is still king.Even in today’s world of viral social media, email remains the most effective,...
MBA986 4 Ways to Improve Your Customer Service Today
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easier (and less costly) to keep your current customers than to earn new ones.When you think ...
MBA985 Q&A Wednesday: What would you do differently if you started your software company all over again?
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hindsight is a beautiful thing.What would we do differently? We’ve learned so much over the course...
MBA984 How to Have More Patience with Your Business
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In life, patience is a virtue. In business, it’s a necessity.We all want success as quickly as pos...
MBA983 Guest Teacher: Joey Coleman- How to Counter Buyer’s Remorse
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Keep. Your. Customers.As entrepreneurs, we spend a lot of time and resources on customer acquisition...
MBA982 How To Empower Your Team To Manage Themselves + Free Ride Friday!
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Today, we discuss the most important thing an entrepreneur can do to redu...
MBA981 Fighting Depression in Entrepreneurship
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No one said this would be easy.Business is tough. Entrepreneurship can be even tougher. We think it’...
MBA980 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know my business idea is a good one?
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ideas: we all have them. Some of them are even good. But is your idea good enough to sustain a busin...
MBA979 How I Prepare for a Public Speech
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Public speaking is many people’s biggest fear. But for entrepreneurs, it can be one of your most p...
MBA978 Must Read: Exactly What To Say by Phil M Jones
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nervous about sales? There’s a Must-Read Book Review for that.Exactly What to Say by Phil M Jones ...
MBA977 How to Build a Business On The Side P2 + Free Ride Friday!
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to make your side gig your full-time career?Yesterday, we laid out the first phases of our det...
MBA976 How to Build a Business On The Side P1
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You want to build your own business, but you already have a job. And you don’t want to lose it (ju...
MBA975 Q&A Wednesday: What sales guides or resources do you recommend for non-sales people?
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re here to help! Today, we address a question from a listener with a ...
MBA974 How to Make Big Decisions in Your Business
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Decisions, decisions. Entrepreneurship means having more control — and more responsibility — tha...
MBA973 Guest Teacher: Jordan Harbinger – How to Build Relationships for a Rainy Day
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve said it before, and it remains true: the relationships you build are the greatest asset you’...
MBA972 When to Raise Prices + Free Ride Friday!
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Times change, and so do prices.If your business is growing, you’ll eventually have to raise rates ...
MBA971 How To Improve the Quality of Your Email List
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sit down for this one: your email list might be too big.When it comes to email contacts, quality bea...
MBA970 Q&A Wednesday: Should I hire a family member?
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Family is family, but business is business. Should the two mix?Many entrepreneurs have to ask themse...
MBA969 Is Buying a Physical Business a Good Idea?
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all know online business is fertile ground. But is there still room for entrepreneurs to thrive i...
MBA968 Must Read: The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing not your forte? Well, have we got a book for you!Despite the title, Allan Dib’s The 1-Pa...
MBA967 4 Sales Page Hacks To Increase Conversions + Free Ride Friday!
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all love traffic on our websites. But what are we doing with it?If you’re not converting, your ...
MBA966 How to Choose The Perfect Launch Partners
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why launch alone? When you’ve got a new business, product, or even just a new feature, teaming up ...
MBA965 Q&A Wednesday: I am not in love with my customers. Am I in the wrong business?
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What’s love got to do with it? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and that’s what one listener is wondering. ...
MBA964 How to Choose The Best Domain Name For Your Business
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What’s in a name? Everything.Choosing the right domain name can have huge implications for your br...
MBA963 Guest Teacher: Dr. Christopher Croner- Never Hire a Bad Salesperson Again
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to sell? You don’t want just anyone pushing your product. You want the best. You want people...
MBA962 Low Priced vs. High Priced Products + Free Ride Friday!
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Go high, or go low?When it comes to the price of your product, the decision you make will dictate yo...
MBA961 Why You Are Not Getting Enough Press
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For entrepreneurs, attention-seeking behavior isn’t a bad thing.To widen our reach and attract our...
MBA960 Q&A Wednesday: When is the best time of year to run a conference or event?
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Conferences and other real-world events can be a huge boost for your business. Scheduling such event...
MBA959 How to Reduce Meetings in Your Business
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s just say it: no one likes meetings.No one has ever liked meetings. Meetings are things you g...
MBA958 Must Read: How to Stop Worrying & Start Living By Dale Carnegie
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Worry: it’s an entrepreneur’s constant companion. But does it have to be?Today, we review anothe...
MBA957 How To Spend Less on Travel + Free Ride Friday!
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Travel: it’s one of the best parts of being an entrepreneur. Whether it’s traveling for business...
MBA956 How to Turn Monthly Subscriptions into Annual Subscriptions
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Running a monthly subscription service is a wonderful way to achieve predictable, reliable revenue. ...
MBA955 Q&A Wednesday: How did you know it was time to quit your job?
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurship: how long should you look before you leap?It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a g...
MBA954 How to Create an Effective Morning Routine
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rise and shine, entrepreneurs! The first few hours of your day are the most important for your overa...
MBA953 Guest Teacher: Rob Rawson- How to Manage and Scale a Remote Team to Over 60 People
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Remote employment isn’t just the future; it’s the present. All over the globe, more and more wor...
MBA952 Your Most Important Asset in Business + Free Ride Friday!
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What assets matter most?In business, you’ve got plenty to choose from. Your talent. Your expertise...
MBA951 Should You Sell Premium Support?
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There’s something else you could be selling.More and more companies offer premium support packages...
MBA950 Q&A Wednesday: Should I get a business loan to grow faster?
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, you should just say no — to money.Today on the $100 MBA Show, we help one listener with...
MBA949 4 Untapped Traffic Strategies
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s click “Refresh” on our traffic approach!While the tried-and-true standards of great cont...
MBA948 Guest Teacher: Chris Ducker – 5 Ways to Monetize Your Personal Brand
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You have a forté. You want a business. This is how you turn one into the other.Chris Ducker is seri...
MBA947 3 Stories You Should Know By Heart + Free Ride Friday!
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do?For the conventionally employed, that’s a pretty simple question. But for entrepren...
MBA946 How To Have a Productive Home Office
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Working from home: it can be the greatest. No commute, no cubicles, no dress code! But if your home ...
MBA945 Q&A Wednesday: I’m launching a podcast. Any advice?
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about starting a podcast? You’re not the only one. To stand out, you’ll need to know wh...
MBA944 How to Shoot a Sales Video without a Camera
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lights, camera, action!Great sales videos are a must for your business website. But many of us are i...
MBA943 Guest Teacher: Russ Stoddard – How to Build a Purpose-Driven Company
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do well, by doing good.For most businesses, the endgame is profit. But in recent years, a new model ...
MBA942 The Biggest Lie in Business + Free Ride Friday!
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Someone is lying to you.Actually, several someones are. They all have one thing in common. They prom...
MBA941 Your 3-Step Sales Process
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Selling is a skill. The good news? It’s easy to learn.Too many folks think that sales are the resu...
MBA940 Q&A Wednesday: I’m an Online Business. Do I Need Business Cards?
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping a listener with a very good, very 21st-century business qu...
MBA939 How to Deal With Evil Customers
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No, they’re not always right.Some customers are wrong. Some customers do not have valid complaints...
MBA938 Must Read: Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Springsteen knows music, but he also knows business. From his extremely modest upbringing to t...
MBA937 3 Business Rules You Should Never Break + Free Ride Friday!
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Someone once said that rules were made to be broken. They were wrong.At least they were wrong about ...
MBA936 Top 5 Cities For Digital Nomads
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Location independence is a beautiful thing. If you work online, you’re free to live where you want...
MBA935 Q&A Wednesday: I had a lot of firings recently. Am I a horrible boss?
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not you, it’s me. Or is it?It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a tough question from a li...
MBA934 How to Start Saying NO. Practical Strategies
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, you just have to say no.While entrepreneurs are driven to be positive, affirmative, and h...
MBA933 Guest Teacher: Stefan Pretty – Stop Losing Customers! How to Reduce Churn
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As entrepreneurs, we spend a lot of time thinking about how to get customers. But are we doing enoug...
MBA932 Creating & Selling a Mobile App P2 + Free Ride Friday!
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have a great idea for a mobile app? We’ve got your back! Today is Part II of our series on develop...
MBA931 Creating & Selling a Mobile App P1
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What’s an idea worth? Without execution, nothing! That’s why we’re devoting two episodes this ...
MBA930 Q&A Wednesday: I don’t get the whole customer avatar thing. Do I just make one up?
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s marketing 101: the “customer avatar,” also known as the “buyer persona.” In theory, e...
MBA929 Off Social Media For 4 Months. The Results So Far.
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is social media costing you? What is it gaining you? The answers to these questions — and fin...
MBA928 Must Read: I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Heart
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What can you learn from someone who made millions out of nothing? No capital, no connections, and no...
MBA927 Does Free Content Still Work? Plus Free Ride Friday!
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not all content is created equal. There was a time when a simple weekly 500-word blog post, stuffed ...
MBA926 Why You Don’t Need to Love Everything About Your Business
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some days, you just don’t feel like it.That’s ok! One myth of entrepreneurship is that you shoul...
MBA925 Q&A Wednesday: How do I prevent someone from stealing my idea?
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve got a great business idea, but you’re keeping it to yourself. If you let your million-dol...
MBA924 How to Create a Successful Version 1 of a Product
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for launch! Sometimes, entrepreneurs struggle to get their product market-ready in time. I...
MBA923 Guest Teacher: Sean D’Souza- 3 Ways to Write Intensely Curious Headlines
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What makes you click? Whether it’s a blog, email, or sales page, you’ve got about 2 seconds to c...
MBA922 Creating An Effective Pre-Launch Page + Free Ride Friday!
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve got the product. Great! Now how will you get people excited about it? Too many entrepreneur...
MBA921 Why Hard Work Is Not Enough
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hard work pays off, or so we’re told. But on today’s podcast, we’re discussing something that ...
MBA920 Q&A Wednesday: How many people is too many for a group coaching program?
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Online group coaching is one of the best ways to monetize your expertise in a given field. Whether i...