The $100 MBA Show
Episodes
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 next special guest teacher, Carrie Olsen. Carrie ...
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 establish will be the difference between getting thi...
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 real and dangerous thing. It’s not only bad for y...
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 available. It’s not a best-seller from a renown...
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, important tool for online marketing and sales. As...
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 of the importance of customer service, always reme...
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 of building and running our SaaS business, Webina...
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 possible — especially those of us who take the risk...
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. We pour effort into getting more and more new cu...
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 reduce stress, increase efficiency, and genuinely enjo...
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’s healthy, productive, and good for your busines...
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 business?You don’t have to guess.If you have an idea ...
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 powerful tools. As intimidating as it can be, getti...
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 is exactly what the title promises: a collection o...
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 detailed action plan for building your own business o...
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 (just yet).You’re not the only one. Building your b...
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 very common issue: they’re not exactly an expert...
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 — than your average person. Sometimes, the sheer import...
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’ll ever have in business. Through ups and downs,...
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 for your products or services. Even if it’s just...
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 beats quantity every time. Besides that, excessive qu...
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 themselves this very question. What’s the risk/reward ...
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 in the physical world? If you’re considering taki...
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-Page Marketing Plan is an entire book, and it’s ma...
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 visitors may as well not visit! To make your site ...
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 with another company might be the best way to spre...
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. Can you run a business if you don’t exactly ador...
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 branding, marketing, and SEO. Your web address matte...
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 with innate selling skills, including the kind of...
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 your approach to everything from marketing to sales ...
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 audience, we all need press. Everything from bran...
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 events for maximum attendance takes strategy, planning,...
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 get through, and if you play your cards right, have...
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 another Must-Read business book, an all-time classic fro...
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 or pleasure, entrepreneurs get to do more of it. ...
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. Even more reliable is a yearly subscription, which...
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 great question for everyone on the verge of leaving...
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 overall productivity. A consistent, intentional morning...
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 work is getting done by people who never meet their e...
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. Your inventory. But there’s one overarching as...
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 as add-ons to their product. With tech-savviness ...
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 a question many entrepreneurs face: whether or no...
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 content, SEO, and standard promotion still work, entre...
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 serial entrepreneur, having been in the business of mo...
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 entrepreneurs, the question isn’t just complicated — it...
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 office isn’t conducive to work, it can backfire....
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 what you’re getting into.Fortunately, we have *som...
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 intimidated by the thought of producing one. We thi...
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 has risen up, one focused on the bigger picture. I...
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 promise something that doesn’t exist. They tempt you...
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 result of great ideas or “perfect” products. Meanw...
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 question: do online businesses need business cards?I...
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, or problems that your business can solve. Some c...
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 the top of the charts, the legendary rocker is a mo...
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 these rules. Today, we discuss 3 immutable, no-exc...
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, when you want. That leaves you with literally a ...
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 listener about an uncomfortable subject: firing. Alm...
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 happy to take on a challenge, limits are our friend...
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 enough to keep the ones we have?Today on The $100 MBA S...
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 developing and selling your mobile app, from start to fin...
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 week to executing something that plenty of folks h...
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, every business keeps an imaginary customer in mind ...
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 finding the right balance between them — could mean...
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 fantastic product idea? That’s the story of pop...
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 to the brim with keywords, was all you needed to g...
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 should love every second of running your business. A fa...
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-dollar cat out of the bag too soon, surely someone wi...
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. It’s no secret that we believe strongly in the pr...
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 convince your potential customer to read what you h...
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 entrepreneurs leave out a key marketing tool, one that’s eas...
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 isn’t easy to say, or hear: Hard work by itself ...
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 it’s fitness, life coaching, or professional skil...
MBA919 Lessons Learned From Apple’s Airpods
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Great businesses can teach great lessons. The same goes for great products — and Apple’s AirPods are beyond great, both as a product and a study i...
MBA918 Must Read: Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you still quote Seinfeld or The Simpsons? Do you still listen to U2 or Mozart? Ever read Shakespeare? Art is a product, and like any product, the t...
MBA917 How Much Does It Cost To Sponsor a Major Conference? + Free Ride Friday!
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is it worth it? That’s the first question you should ask yourself about any marketing expense, especially a significant one like sponsoring a major ...
MBA916 What You Can Learn From a 30 Year Business Run Buy One Man
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is success? On a recent trip, we ran into someone whose business accomplishments inspired us to devote an entire podcast episode to him — not j...
MBA915 Q&A Wednesday: I have a course idea. How do I find a way to make it more interesting?
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Q&A Wednesday, and class is in session! Not just our class, but yours! This week, one $100 MBA member wants to know how best to improve his onl...
MBA914 Does Giving Out Free Swag Work?
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Startups and swag go together like peanut butter and chocolate. But do all the T-shirts, water bottles, stickers, and USB drives work? Does the money ...
MBA913 Guest Teacher: Brian Dean- How to Optimize Your YouTube Videos for Higher Rankings (and More Views)
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube has been called “the world’s 2nd biggest search engine” behind Google. While so many entrepreneurs are striving to climb the Google rank...
MBA912 What I Learned From My Biggest Challenges in 2017 + Free Ride Friday!
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! For the first time in 2018, we’re giving away a special gift to one lucky listener. We’re also looking back at 2017, an...
MBA911 How To Keep Business Simple
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’ll teach you how to KISS.No, we’re not celebrating Valentine’s early. We’re showing listeners how to do the most important thing a l...
MBA910 Q&A Wednesday: What do you do when you run out of cash?
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our first Q&A Wednesday of the year, and we’re kicking 2018 off with a tough one! It’s uncomfortable to think about, but what should an ent...
MBA909 How To Make Sure You’re Doing What Works
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is this working? If you’re not asking that question about every aspect of your marketing, sales, and finance strategies, you’re leaving money on t...
MBA908 Must-Read: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! It’s 2018, and we’re back with our DAILY podcast! We’ll be bringing you 5 practical business lessons every week, including our p...
MBA907 Do Bonuses Increase Sales?
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
‘Tis the season — let’s talk giving!Offering free bonuses is a common sales-boosting strategy, used by everyone from the smallest mom-and-pops t...
MBA906 5 Things I Learned From 5 People in 2017
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year!No, not that.Even better: it’s time to reveal this year’s 5 lessons from 5 of the greatest business teachers around!Every...
MBA905 Solopreneur vs. Entrepreneur
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There’s more than one way to start your own business. When plotting out your entrepreneurial path, it’s important to establish something early on:...
MBA904 5 Businesses You Can Start Today
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So you want to start your own business. What’s taking so long?Here at the $100 MBA, we battle a myth. We battle it day in and day out, because it’...
MBA903 Not Selling During Holidays?
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every business is different. So why assume that what works for some businesses will work for yours?It’s pretty standard practice in most industries ...
MBA902 Better to Hire Early or Late?
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to hire?As your business grows, this can be a tough question. As entrepreneurs, we all want to be proactive. Why wait ‘till tomorrow when...
MBA901 Why I Quit Social Media
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you addicted to social media?More importantly, is social media having a negative impact on your business? There’s lots to love about Twitter, Fa...
MBA900 How Much Money Do You Need?
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What do you want?It’s the most basic of questions, underlying the motivations behind everything we do in life and business. What’s it all for? Why...
MBA899 Must Read: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What to say about Steve Jobs? He’s the first person that comes to mind when you think of the word “entrepreneur.” He changed the world we all li...
MBA898 The Top 5 Tasks to Outsource
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best return on investment? What’s the most valuable thing an entrepreneur can gain from any expense?Time.Time is the greatest ROI. Some...
MBA897 Turn Your Ecommerce Store into a SaaS
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For a predictable revenue stream, nothing beats the subscription model. Customers sign up to pay a fixed rate, monthly or annually. The business owner...
MBA896 Should You Buy a Business Instead of Starting One?
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think that being an entrepreneur means starting a business. But there’s another option, an alternative path to independent success: buyi...
MBA895 Guest Teacher: Dorie Clark – Practical Steps to Taking the Leap Into Entrepreneurship
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So you want to be an entrepreneur. Honestly, who doesn’t? Who hasn’t occasionally dreamed of that freedom and self-determination? Who isn’t intr...
MBA894 Are You a Terrible Boss?
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Worst. Boss. Ever.We’ve all had a terrible boss. As entrepreneurs, we never have to have one again. But as our independent business grows, how can w...
MBA893 Do You Need a Product Road Map?
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The product is never perfect. Smart entrepreneurs realize that in order for a business to grow, the product has to grow with it. But what if you could...
MBA892 How To Master The 3 Branches of Your Business
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A successful business has many components, but all of them fall into one of 3 main categories. These 3 branches of business are the basic aspects of c...