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MBA871 How Travel Can Improve Your Business
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dream of travel? Many who go into business for themselves do so partially to be free to see more of the world. But what if travel isn’t just ...
MBA870 The One Skill Every Entrepreneur Must Have
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond marketing and sales, beyond projections and accounting, even beyond innovation and creativity, there’s a skill. One skill makes an entreprene...
MBA869 The Surprising Truth About Sleep & Success
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How many times are you hitting “snooze?” If you’re tired of being tired, or just wondering if your sleep schedule is holding you back, this is t...
MBA868 How to Approach Launch Partners & Affiliates
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Done right, partnerships and affiliations can add an incredible boost to your product launches. By tying yourself to a whole new audience, you can sel...
Bonus: Guest Teacher Steve Glaveski – Selling to Big Corporates
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! This week we’ve got a special bonus episode featuring a special guest teacher! It’s Steve Glaveski, founder of collectivecampus.us and h...
MBA867 Building a Customer Support Team
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Customer service isn’t just support for users of your product. It’s part of the product! The price should represent not only what’s sold, but al...
MBA866 How To Stay Focused with Large Projects
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Go big! When a large project is looming, how can you prepare yourself to tackle it? With so much to be done, how can you create a feasible timetable? ...
MBA865 Starting a Business in a Crowded Marketplace
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have a great business idea, but afraid there’s too much competition? Well, we’ve got great news: there’s no such thing! Contrary to popular beli...
MBA864 The Tough Thing About Tough Decisions
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are tough decisions, and then there are tough decisions. In business, difficult choices are almost run-of-the-mill. They have to be made every d...
MBA863 4 Habits I Had to Kick To Succeed
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Habits create a business person, for better or worse. Your habits, however subtle and unconscious they might be, define your chances of success! I lea...
MBA862 How To Know Your Business is Failing
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every new business owner has doubts. That’s healthy! If you’re in that crucial first year or two, it’s important to be brutally honest with your...
MBA861 A Marketing Strategy That Works & How To Do It
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one topic our listeners want to know more about, it’s marketing. You could have the best product in the world, but without marketing, y...
MBA860 How to Re-Launch a Product P2
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 2 of our very, very in-depth lesson on (re) launching your products! We want you to master the art of the launch, because it’s a ski...
Bonus: Guest Teacher John Lee Dumas – Master Productivity, Discipline & Focus
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Get the most from your time! John Lee Dumas is a productivity expert, having taught countless entrepreneurs how to get things done through EOFire, The...
MBA859 How to Re-Launch a Product P1
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve validated the idea. You’ve built the business. You’ve launched the product. Now comes possibly the most important part of all: RE-launchi...
Bonus: Must Haves- Noah Kagan’s New Podcast: Noah Kagan Presents
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a banner week for bonus content! Today, we’ve got a special preview of an exciting new podcast from friend-of-the-show and all-around entrepr...
MBA858 Are You A Good Enough Leader?
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
To succeed, a business needs competent leadership. But what makes a great leader? Is it drive? Is it the confidence to bear authority? Or is leadershi...
Bonus: Guest Teacher Danny Iny- How to Start Selling Courses as a New Revenue Stream, and Get Paid Immediately
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Online courses are becoming more and more central to the way consumers learn. With the demand for new skills in an ever-changing market growing— and...
MBA857 How To Upgrade Your Business’ Talent
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A successful business is the result of hard but necessary choices. One of the hardest is the decision to transition between old and new team members. ...
MBA856 How To Know When It’s Time to Make a Change
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for a change! The $100 MBA Show has been a blast to produce and share with our fantastic, insightful, loyal listeners these last few years...
MBA855 Q&A Weekends: Do you make New Year Resolutions? Why or Why Not?
01 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new year, and we’re kicking things off with a very special question! This one doesn’t come from a normal listener, though. It comes from ...
MBA854 Q&A Weekends: Should I give free access to my product to influencers or should I charge them? [REBROADCAST]
31 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers! Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of a specific, important question about marketing. When an influen...
MBA853 5 Things I Learned From 5 People in 2016 Plus Free Ride Friday!
30 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of the year, we’ve done our best to learn. We’ve read, we’ve studied, and we’ve experimented. But the greatest lessons we’ve...
MBA852 Stop Trying To Discover Your Passion [REBROADCAST]
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Passion is overrated. That’s the message we’ve been pushing for a while now, and it’s gotten no less controversial. That’s why we’re airing ...
MBA851 My Top 5 Books in 2016
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The year’s almost over, and what have we learned? A lot, apparently. And no small thanks are due to the fantastic books we’ve read. We’ve review...
MBA850 When Should You Seek Investment? [REBROADCAST]
27 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When your business is struggling, seeking outside investment can be a very tempting idea. But is it the right move? We talked about that very thing a ...
MBA849 Must Read: Grit by Angela Duckworth
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Monday, and another fantastic must-read book for the entrepreneur! This week’s review is of Grit by Angela Duckworth. A lot of bu...
MBA848 Q&A Weekends: Is it too late to start a podcast?
25 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasts are everywhere. Does yours stand a chance? Today’s listener Q&A is about the saturation of the online marketplace with new podcasts, and wh...
MBA847 Q&A Weekends: I want to open a restaurant/ cafe. Any advice? [REBROADCAST]
24 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one industry out there that’s tougher than most, it’s the restaurant industry! In this rebroadcast listener Q&A, we helped one audien...
MBA846 How To Have Less Meetings Plus Free Ride Friday!
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings are necessary. But all too often, they end up wasting time that could be better spent. By minimizing the number of meetings you hold, you ca...
MBA845 Making the Most Out of a Slow Time in Business [REBROADCAST]
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not always busy. That’s a good thing! Cyclical slow periods are a boon if utilized properly. With the extra time, you can make the improvem...
MBA844 How to Use Webinars to Validate Course Ideas
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
So you’ve got a great idea for an online course. Will it sell? There are lots of ways to find out, but we think webinars hold the key! Webinars are ...
MBA843 Open Registration vs. Registration Windows for Your Products [REBROADCAST]
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best way to structure signups for your online course or other service? While some businesses keep registration open, others deploy the re...
MBA842 Guest Teacher: Briana Borten – How to Set and Get Goals with Soul
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Why are you in business? How does what you believe inform the way you do business? These questions are a little on the esoteric side, but they’re vi...
MBA841 Q&A Weekends: How do you not get lazy when creating so much consistent content?
18 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Content marketing requires a lot of (wait for it) content! So what’s the key to consistently creating enough to meet your needs? Today’s listener ...
MBA840 Q&A Weekends: I need to fire an employee. Any advice? [REBROADCAST]
17 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Firing happens. It’s a reality of business, and it’s important to do it right. In this popular archived episode, we went over how to fire employee...
MBA839 The Advantages of Selling High Ticket Products & Services Plus Free Ride Friday!
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your product worth? Many business owners assume that the lower the price, the better the chance it’ll sell. But the high-end market has its...
MBA838 How To Raise Prices & Have Your Customers Love You For It! [REBROADCAST]
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Scared to raise your prices? You shouldn’t be! Done right, a price hike can give your business a boost. It doesn’t have to cost you a single custo...
MBA837 Why Loyalty Always Beats Money
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Loyalty is the greatest asset. In today’s episode, we explain how earning personal loyalty is better in the long run than earning money. While mone...
MBA836 Why Not Having Fun Can Cost You Your Business [REBROADCAST]
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fun matters! In this archived episode, we took on a topic that’s ignored way too often: the need to have fun in business. This isn’t feel-good flu...
MBA835 Must Read: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a brutally honest approach to life and business? Have we got the book for you! This week’s must-read for the entrepreneur is Mark Manson...
MBA834 Q&A Weekends: Do I need to write a book to be an authority in my market?
11 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our listeners have questions, and we have answers! This weekend, someone wants to know if writing a book is truly a must. Can you really establish you...
MBA833 Q&A Weekends: How long should I expect it will take to be profitable? [REBROADCAST]
10 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We know what weekends are for: listener Q&A! Today we revisit a question from the archives about profitability. One audience member wanted to know how...
MBA832 Are You Having Fun? Plus Free Ride Friday!
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Business is fun! At least, it should be. While we believe that entrepreneurship is hard, challenging work, we also believe it should be enjoyable. Tod...
MBA831 Is Time Really Money? [REBROADCAST]
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard the phrase “time is money.” But we think this little nugget of wisdom might just be past its sell-by date. Is giving up time for...
MBA830 Free Plans Vs. Free Trials
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Getting customers to commit to subscription services takes finesse. Offering free trials is one way to do it; offering a free plan is another. One is ...
MBA829 Four Ways to Be More Confident in Business [REBROADCAST]
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence matters. In business, it’s a prerequisite for success. That’s why it’s important to actively build your own confidence, grounded in y...
MBA828 Guest Teacher: Jordan Harbinger – How to Reach Out to Influencers The Right Way
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s start the week right! Today we’ve got another fantastic guest teacher with more incredibly valuable advice. Jordan Harbinger is an expert in...
MBA827 Q&A Weekends: How do I break up with my business partner?
04 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not you- it’s me. Sometimes business partnerships have to end. Like any relationship, they should be ended in the most amicable, mutually res...
MBA826 Q&A Weekends: Is a sales video a must for selling my online course? [REBROADCAST]
03 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sales videos are definitely effective, but are they a requirement for online courses? Today, we rebroadcast an episode in which one listener wants to ...
MBA825 How Giving Up Control Makes Better Products Plus Free Ride Friday!
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! On today’s episode, we take on a broad but important topic: how to let go. As your business grows, it becomes more and mo...
MBA824 Are Some Customers Better For Your Business Than Others? [REBROADCAST]
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There are customers, and then there are customers. Some customers can do so much for you business that it’s worth putting extra effort into pursuin...
MBA823 The #1 Growth Hack That Has Helped Me
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Growth is always the goal, and the Internet is full of tips on how to achieve it. Of all the tricks, hints and hacks, there’s been one piece of advi...
MBA822 Can You Build a Successful Business Alone? [REBROADCAST]
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Business is usually a team sport. But can a lone wolf be successful? In this popular archived episode, we discussed solopreneurship, its advantages, a...
MBA821 Guest Teacher: Stephen Warley- 4 Steps to Get Unstuck in Business
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We all get stuck, in business and in life. When you’ve hit an obstacle or plateau, what can you do? What’s the best course of action when you can...
MBA820 Q&A Weekends: How do I get more people to show up to my webinars?
27 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Webinars are one of the most powerful tools for connecting with your audience. So how can you make sure people show up to yours? That’s what one lis...
MBA819 Q&A Weekends: I want to partner with someone in their business. How do I approach them? [REBROADCAST]
26 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Doing it alone works for some, but not everyone is cut out to be a solopreneur. For today’s Q&A Weekend session, we’re rebroadcasting a classic ep...
MBA818 Why Google Alerts Are So Important Plus Free Ride Friday!
25 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping your finger on the pulse of the market can be tricky. What if there was a way to know what’s being said about your industry (and your busine...
MBA817 How to Craft an Effective Newsletter For Your Subscribers [REBROADCAST]
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re not emailing, you’re not marketing. That’s why we dedicated this archived episode to crafting the best possible regular newsletters. W...
MBA816 Art That Can Help You & Your Business
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Motivation matters. And sometimes the best motivation can be an inspiring piece of art, be it a film, a book, or in our case, a painting! Today we dis...
MBA815 Is Co-Working a Good Choice for Your Business? [REBROADCAST]
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The traditional office isn’t the only option for small businesses. While many work from home, more and more are choosing co-working spaces for the c...
MBA814 Guest Teacher: Stephen Kane- 5 Tips for Dealing with Disputes
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Disputes happen, including the legal kind. That’s why we’ve brought today’s special guest teacher onto the show! Stephen Kane is a skilled small...
MBA813 Q&A Weekends: How do you know it’s time to let go a low performing employee?
20 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Letting an employee go is almost never easy. But when someone isn’t adding the value you’re paying them for, it’s got to be done. For today’s ...
MBA812 Q&A Weekends: Do discounts or offers alienate past customers? [REBROADCAST]
19 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Change is the nature of business. But when you make a change in pricing with a nice promotional discount, are you being unfair to the people who’ve ...
MBA811 Is Sharing Your Business Journey Effective? Plus Free Ride Friday!
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing is caring, or so we’re often told by guidance counselors. But is there such a thing as too much sharing when it comes to your business? Toda...
MBA810 How to Make Decisions in Business [REBROADCAST]
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Decision-making is one of the biggest obstacles for many new entrepreneurs. In fact, the decision to become an entrepreneur is intimidating enough! Th...
MBA809 How Breaks In Your Day Can Help You Get More Done
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Give yourself a break! Actually, give yourself several. That’s the lesson of today’s episode, and it’s not because we want you to relax. Taking ...
MBA808 How to Budget for Your Business [REBROADCAST]
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Many entrepreneurs aren’t business people at first. They’re just people with a skill or talent they want to monetize. That’s why episodes like t...
MBA807 Must Read: Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Monday, and time for another great must-read book recommendation! This week’s author is one of the biggest names in sports, movies and politi...
MBA806 Q&A Weekends: How important is it to have an audience prior to launching your podcast show?
13 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for another round of listener Q&A, and this time we’ve got a tough one! Podcasting is one of the best kinds of content marketing. But is...
MBA805 Q&A Weekends: I want to start an online business but life gets in the way. How do I get started? [REBROADCAST]
12 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the weekend! That means we turn our attention to our listeners and their insightful questions. A while back, we were asked how it’s possible ...
MBA804 How to Stick to Client Deadlines Plus Free Ride Friday!
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! That means two things: one lucky listener gets a free subscription, and we’ve got a stellar podcast lined up! Today we di...
MBA803 How to Identify Your Strengths and Use Them [REBROADCAST]
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has strengths. Often we’re taught to focus on improving our weaknesses, but what if we simply “doubled down” on the things we’re best...
MBA802 How to Run a Successful Email Promotion
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Here at The $100 MBA, we believe that email is still one of the most powerful, effective marketing tools your business can have in its arsenal. Emails...
MBA801 How to Manage Frustration in Your Business [REBROADCAST]
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling frustrated? We definitely know what that can be like! Today we’re rebroadcasting an important episode about how anger can derail your perfo...
MBA800 SPECIAL: #100MBAStories Celebration!
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 800th episode of The $100 MBA Show! It’s been a long road, and today we’re celebrating with a special episode dedicated to all our...
MBA799 Q&A Weekends: How much time do I need to know if my blog is working?
06 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Sunday, and we’ve got another fantastic question for Q&A Weekend! Consistent blogging establishes credibility, maintains a relationship to y...
MBA798 Q&A Weekends: Do product launches work? If so, why? [REBROADCAST]
05 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are product launches an effective sales tool, or just hype? It’s Q&A Weekend, and one listener wants to know. Capitalizing on the sheer newness of ...
MBA797 How to Plan Your Next Year PT2 Plus Free Ride Friday!
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
2017 is around the corner. Time to get ready! Today we air Part 2 of our 2 part series on planning out your whole business year, from start to finish...
MBA796 Is Upselling Scammy? [REBROADCAST]
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Upselling: everyone from waiters to electronics sales people do it. But is it ethical? Is it a trick? Is it a way of manipulating a customer into spe...
MBA795 How to Plan Your Next Year PT1
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
New Year’s is only 2 months away. Why does that matter? Because NOW is the time to start planning 2017! We believe that mapping out the whole year ...
MBA794 The 5 Mistakes to Avoid with Affiliate Marketing [REBROADCAST]
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re thinking about affiliate marketing, this is the podcast you need to hear! Affiliate marketing can be useful (and profitable), but it come...
MBA793 Must Read: Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here: the long-awaited follow up to one of the most influential books on business! Robert Cialdini’s Influence made a splash when it...
MBA792 Q&A Weekends: How many pages do you recommend your ebook to be?
30 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Another weekend, another great question from the audience! For today’s Q&A, we respond to a listener who wants to know how long an e-book should be...
MBA791 Q&A Weekends: You’ve had physical and online businesses. Which one do you prefer and why? [REBROADCAST]
29 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the weekend once again- time for some listener Q&A! Today, one audience member asks whether online or offline businesses are preferable. We’...
MBA790 The 4 Worst Pricing Mistakes You Can Make Plus Free Ride Friday!
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pricing can be a tricky subject. It makes many entrepreneurs nervous. How much is too much? Too little? On today’s episode we’ve got the answers....
MBA789 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business Part 3 [REBROADCAST]
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the third and final installment of our classic archived series on starting a new business! Parts 1 and 2 covered the basics of determining...
MBA788 Four Things You Can Learn From Samsung’s Note 7 Disaster
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a better skill in business than overcoming and learning from mistakes? For an extreme recent example, we need to look no further than Samsun...
MBA787 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business Part 2 [REBROADCAST]
25 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with the second edition of our classic series from the archives! Starting your first new business is tough. In fact, it may be the harde...
MBA786 Guest Teachers: Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez – 4 Tips to Communicating Change to Your Team
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A change is gon’ come. But how should you address it with your employees? Today’s special guest teachers are here to tell us just that. Nancy Dua...
MBA785 Q&A Weekends: There are so many choices. How did you choose the business you run? How do I choose mine?
23 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You’re ready to start an independent business, but deciding what kind can be incredibly tough! Today’s listener Q&A brings us the first question ...
MBA784 Q&A Weekends: I got a couple of comments that were horribly rude on my blog. Should I take these nasty comments with validity? [REBROADCAST]
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hate is the price of success. The more your business grows, the more critics you’ll have to deal with. While many may be constructive and helpful, ...
MBA783 How to Offer an Online Coaching Program Plus Free Ride Friday!
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Programming, weightlifting, crochet, you name it- if you have a skill, you can monetize it! Online coaching services are a great way to turn your own...
MBA782 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business Part 1 [REBROADCAST]
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You want to start a business, and you’ve done the research. Problem is, there’s just too much information to sort through! When you’re overwhel...
MBA781 How To Make Big Decisions
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Big decisions can be intimidating. How can we take the stress- and the indecision- out of the process? There are ways! We’ve got some specific stra...
MBA780 How To Know If Your Business is Not Right For You [REBROADCAST]
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no such thing as success if your heart’s not in it. We’ve learned that the hard way ourselves. So how can you know when the business yo...
MBA779 Must Read: Manage Your Day-to-Day by Jocelyn K. Glei
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We should be smart about how we schedule our week and our month. But how smart are we when it comes to scheduling our day? This week’s must-read of...
MBA778 Q&A Weekends: Do I need to have affiliates for my next product launch?
16 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the weekend, and that means another great question from the audience. Today we’ve got a listener who wants to know if taking on affiliates i...
MBA777 Q&A Weekends: My business is not doing well. Should I take out a personal loan? [REBROADCAST]
15 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Q&A Weekend episode is a particularly serious one. That’s why we decided to bring it out of the archives and rebroadcast it for the benef...
MBA776 Digital Products You Can Create for Less than $100 Plus Free Ride Friday!
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Happy FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! We’ve got a fantastic episode for anyone looking to jump-start their entrepreneurial career the only way we recommend: by...