The $100 MBA Show

MBA775 Four Things to Avoid When Dealing with Customers [REBROADCAST]

13 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What keeps customers loyal? What inspires them to bring more customers your way? Keeping the people who pay your bills happy takes some mindfulness. ...

MBA774 How to Build Relationships with Sponsors

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsors aren’t just sugar daddies there to pay the bills in exchange for exposure. Ideally, they’re your partners in serving your audience. Toda...

MBA773 Knowing When To Quit [REBROADCAST]

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a quitter? Depending on the context, that might not be a bad thing! Giving up on what clearly doesn’t work allows you to focus on what does...

MBA772 Guest Teacher: Shama Hyder- Facebook Live and the Impact it Can Have on Your Business

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook Live is here! Today, we’ve got a special guest teacher to tell you exactly how you can take advantage of it. Shama Hyder is the woman behi...

MBA771 Q&A Weekends: What options do I have for video content?

09 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easier than ever to produce and feature video content. But how can we add a little variety? That’s the question behind today’s listener Q&...

MBA770 Q&A Weekends: Should I start my business around a passion or a skill? [REBROADCAST]

08 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Q&A Weekend, and we’ve unearthed a classic episode from the archives that bears rebroadcasting! So many people are encouraged to “follow t...

MBA769 Build Your Email List Before It’s Too Late! Free Ride Friday!

07 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! And have we got an important episode for you! We’d like to think we know a thing or two about marketing. If there’s on...

MBA768 Can You Hustle Too Hard? [REBROADCAST]

06 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Business is a marathon, not a sprint! Sometimes, when we move too fast and push too hard, the effect is counterproductive. We addressed this very pro...

MBA767 How to Deliver Bad News To Customers

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan. And sometimes, it negatively affects your customers. When you’ve got bad news for the people that s...

MBA766 Can You Grow Too Fast? [REBROADCAST]

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes a lesson is so good it’s worth hearing again! Today we’re bringing you this classic from the archives, as it was no longer available to...

MBA765 Must Read: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Monday, and we’ve got a top-shelf must-read for all the budding entrepreneurs out there. Shoe Dog is the autobiography of Phil Knight, found...

MBA764 Q&A Weekends: I’m new to Facebook Ads. How much should I spend at the start?

02 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook ads are effective, but they’re not cheap. So how much should a new advertiser spend? That’s the question we’re asked for today’s lis...

MBA763 Q&A Weekends: Affiliate offers- How much is too much for my subscribers? [REBROADCAST]

01 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ask, and you shall receive! It’s Q&A Weekend, and that means we’re here to field whatever questions our listeners have. Today, we revisit from th...

MBA762 How to Increase Profit Instantly Plus Free Ride Friday!

30 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Believe it: you can increase your profits any time you want. We do it in our business a few times a year, simply because we can. There’s no mysteri...

MBA761 Five Business Secrets I Learned From Steve Jobs [REBROADCAST]

29 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The $100 MBA Show, we reach back into the archives for one of our best episodes, only available here. As aspiring entrepreneurs, we can all ...

MBA760 What is Twitch & Can it Help Market Your Business?

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a web service out there that’s more popular than Facebook, more popular than YouTube, and has access to a massive market of informed, pas...

MBA759 Don’t Get Scammed! What to Look Out For When Buying Business Products. [REBROADCAST]

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The scammers are out there! On an Internet where anyone can sell anything, there’s bound to be a few unscrupulous actors. So how can you tell what ...

MBA758 Guest Teacher: Jeremiah Miller- Do Less, Lead More: How To Go From Manager To Leader

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What does leadership really look like? Some think that it means being in the trenches with your employees and leading from the front lines. Today’s...

MBA757 Q&A Weekends: How do I deal with haters on social media?

25 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The haters are out there! Today for Q&A Weekend, we advise a listener on the art of handling online jerks. While the impulse to defend your business ...

MBA756 Q&A Weekends: What hardware & software do you recommend for a new podcaster?

24 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The $100 MBA Show Q&A Weekend, it’s time to talk tech! We’ve got a listener who’s just getting ready to jump into the podcast game, an...

MBA755 What is Reddit and How Can it Help Your Business? Plus Free Ride Friday!

23 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Besides a free subscription for one listener, we’re offering everyone a crash course in how to use the popular site Redd...

MBA754 Are You Thinking Enough?

22 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In business, there’s always something to be doing. But why are you doing it? Today we discuss the need to slow down, stop, and think about your bus...

MBA753 In-Person Sales Techniques

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In business, everyone has to sell. Having the skills to make a sale in person (even if your business is online) is invaluable and necessary. At some ...

MBA752 The Best Service To Use To Sell Tickets for Your Live Event

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Getting ready to host a live event? Today’s episode is all about the ticketing! We break down 3 of the best options for ticket sales and processing...

MBA751 Must Read: Start Small, Stay Small by Rob Walling

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s must-read for the entrepreneur is as short as it is sweet! Rob Walling is one of the foremost experts in micropreneurship, and his book Sta...

MBA750 Q&A Weekends: How do I start promoting my product with no email list?

18 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve got the product, but you don’t have the audience. How can you start pushing when you’ve got no one to push to? For today’s listener Q&...

MBA749 Q&A Weekends: How long did it take you to go from learner to entrepreneur?

17 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the weekend, and that means we turn to our fantastic listeners for a little Q&A! Today, one audience member wants to know how host Omar went f...

MBA748 Why Sales Are Suffering in Your Business. Plus Free Ride Friday!

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Happy FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! When sales are in a slump, the first step to take is diagnosing the problem. It might mean facing some uncomfortable realit...

MBA747 Take The Writing Challenge & See Your Traffic Grow

15 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to attract an audience, you’ve got to write. Great content is the heart of marketing, and writing is the heart of great content. Honing...

MBA746 Five Reasons Customer Surveys Fail

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a universal rule: know your customers. Surveys are the primary method used to determine what customers like and don’t like about a business,...

MBA745 Does Your Business Matter?

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is your business worth it? Is it having an impact commensurate with the effort you’re putting in? Asking yourself the tough questions is key to sta...

MBA744 Guest Teacher: John Pope- Lessons Learned From Bootstrapping a Business

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Building a business is hard, but building a business from nothing? That’s a special kind of challenge. Today’s guest teacher, John Pope, knows a ...

MBA743 Q&A Weekends: You seem to have a lot of determination. Where do you get that?

11 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Q&A Weekend, and today’s question is a personal one Omar is happy to answer. One listener wants to know about the sources of his personal dr...

MBA742 Q&A Weekends: Should I add tax to my prices or absorb it in the asking price?

10 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the weekend, and that means Q&A! Today, we field a very specific question about tax policy: is it better to fold applicable taxes into the ori...

MBA741 Strategies for When You’re Not Sure What to Work On. Plus Free Ride Friday!

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Happy FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Entrepreneurs have to make their own schedules and set their own tasks. Sometimes, knowing what to do next can be as tough ...

MBA740 Are In-Person Masterminds Worth Going To?

08 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Online Mastermind groups are a relatively easy way to learn potentially game-changing things from qualified peers. But are in-person Mastermind sessi...

MBA739 Four Instant Growth Challenges You Can Do Today

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Always be growing! As an entrepreneur, if you’re not developing your skills, you risk stagnating. That’s why today’s episode is all about the w...

MBA738 Choosing The Right Office Space

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Location, location, location. We always hear that in reference to attracting customers, but what about the effect of location on you and your team? T...

MBA737 Must Read: Deep Work by Cal Newport

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What does work mean to you? On today’s episode, we review another must-read book for the entrepreneur, Deep Work by Cal Newport. Newport’s philos...

MBA736 Q&A Weekends: Is Facebook Live a good marketing tool?

04 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for some listener Q&A! Today we field a question about Facebook Live, the new (potential) marketing tool from the social media giant. Can...

MBA735 Q&A Weekends: How long does it take to create a website?

03 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the weekend, and that means listener Q&A! It’s a given that your small business should have a website. But how long will it take to get up a...

MBA734 Can Big Purchases Save You Money? Plus Free Ride Friday!

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many people (often advertisers) advocate spending money on big purchases, arguing that it ultimately saves the money you won’t have to spend in the...

MBA733 Four Ways To Grow Your Business While Commuting

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many people see their commute as a painful chore. But it’s an opportunity! The time you spend on the train, on foot or in the car is time you can c...

MBA732 How to Motivate Your Team When Money is Tight

31 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it: the money isn’t always there. So how can a business leader motivate the team when there’s no room in the budget for financial in...

MBA731 5 Killer Presentation Secrets

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Good presentations are never accidents. Whether it’s public speaking, a webinar, or even a video, your presentation game has to be strong in order ...

MBA730 Guest Teacher: Ari Meisel – The Three D’s Decision Matrix and Inbox Zero

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome special guest teacher Ari Meisel. Meisel is the fella behind lessdoing.com as well as several other resources for maximizing product...

MBA729 Q&A Weekends: I want to start a business but I’m in debt. Any advice?

28 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another round of Q&A with our fantastic listeners! Today’s question comes from an audience member in a fairly common predicament: he wan...

MBA728 Q&A Weekends: How do you handle your fear of failure?

27 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Fear is universal. So is failure. Anyone who claims not to fear failure isn’t being honest with themselves. For today’s Q&A, we respond to one li...

MBA727 When is The Best Time To Take a Break? Plus Free Ride Friday!

26 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a break is good for you, and it’s good for business. But what should your break look like? How long should it last? And when is the best tim...

MBA726 Why Being Everywhere Can Hurt You

25 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to dominate the Internet by conquering every social media platform? Stop! Being all over the web might seem like the way to earn business, but...

MBA725 Dealing with Failed Recurring Charges

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you run a SaaS or other business with recurring charges, you know what a pain it can be when payments fail. Over time, the cost of failed payments...

MBA724 Can You Really Set Your Business on Auto-Pilot?

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot of talk about “passive income” and the ability to make money without having to work all the time. But is it real? Can you build a...

MBA723 Must Read: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Why do small businesses fail? Today’s must-read book for the entrepreneur answers that question. The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber deconstruct...

MBA722 Q&A Weekends: How did you decide on the ticket price of your live event?

21 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

So much goes into producing a great live business event. So much value is on offer to attendees. So how is the price of a ticket decided? We like to ...

MBA721 Q&A Weekends: How do you dress for a webinar?

20 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the weekend, so it must be time for some Q&A! Today we’ve got a question about webinars. It’s not a software question, or even a content q...

MBA720 Five Lessons Learned Running a Software Business Plus Free Ride Friday!

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Running a software business comes with a unique set of challenges. It also requires some unique skills to be successful. Our software company, Webina...

MBA719 Four Signs You Are Actively Leading Your Team

18 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You may be a business owner, but are you a business leader? It’s vital that someone play the role of Captain, and play it well. While some business...

MBA718 The Advantages & Disadvantages of Serving a Beginners Market

17 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When your business is about helping people learn a new skill, there are some unique factors to consider. Beginners, no matter what it is they’re be...

MBA717 How to Prune Your Email List

16 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Believe it or not, your email list can be too big. As your business grows, it’s important to focus on the quality of your subscribers, not just the...

MBA716 Must Read: Web Marketing That Works by Adam Franklin & Toby Jenkins

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With so many different ways to market your product online, actually creating a consistent marketing strategy can be tough. That’s where this week’...

MBA715 Q&A Weekends: Do you ever refuse service to customers? When and why?

14 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Values are the heart of any good business. Sometimes, upholding those values means refusing to do business with certain customers. For today’s list...

MBA714 Q&A Weekends: How do you record your podcast when traveling?

13 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Q&A Weekend, and today’s question is a technical one: how do we podcast on the road? The answer is…we try not to! When we have to, though,...

MBA713 Why Take a Social Media Break Plus Free Ride Friday!

12 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Today, we advocate for a difficult, controversial practice: taking breaks from social media. Yes, even business people sho...

MBA712 Are Online Summits Worth Creating?

11 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Online summits can be a fantastic way to bring an audience together and network with industry leaders. Ultimately, hosting one drastically boost your...

MBA711 Are your prices too low?

10 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many independent business people balk at the idea of raising prices. Will it scare off new customers? Will it drive away old ones? Lower prices attra...

MBA710 Positioning Your Business in a Noisy Marketplace

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve got your product. But what’s your position? Standing out in a crowded marketplace with noisy competitors requires more than just the right...

MBA709 Must Read: Ego is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is your ego getting in the way of your success? Probably! Even if you’re not overtly egotistical, remember that all of us have to overcome ourselve...

MBA708 Q&A Weekends: I hate my customers. Should I sell my business?

07 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Every business owner has customers they love, and customers they…well, don’t. For today’s listener Q&A, we advise one entrepreneur who is so fe...

MBA707 Q&A Weekends: Do you ever speak at events for free or do you have a minimum fee?

06 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the weekend, and that means more listener Q&A! Today, one audience member wants to know if our loveable host Omar ever does free speaking enga...

MBA706 Steps to Improving Your Product P1 Plus Free Ride Friday!

05 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Happy FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Today’s episode is an exciting first. It’s Part I of a recurring series on a topic so important, we need a few podcasts...

MBA705 How Much Selling Do You Need To Do In Your Business?

04 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Love your business, love your product, love your customers, but hate selling? You’re not the only one! Today we discuss exactly how much selling an...

MBA704 How to Defend Your Business On Social Media

03 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Haters are everywhere, but social media seems to be the haters’ true paradise. So what should you do when the online peanut gallery starts hurling ...

MBA703 How to Create Effective Thank You Pages

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you! It’s a simple phrase, but your Thank You Page (or Confirmation Page) needs to say so much more! Today, we discuss everything that page n...

MBA702 Guest Teacher: Kary Oberbrunner- How to Turn your Book into 7 Additional Streams of Income

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Once again, it’s time for a stellar lesson from a stellar guest teacher! Today we’re visited by Kary Oberbrunner, an expert in the art of turning...

MBA701 Q&A Weekends: What are your thoughts on investing in a $2000 online course?

31 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Q&A Weekend, and today we’ve got a question about some seemingly high-priced online courses. Is $2k too much to spend on a course? The answe...

MBA700 Q&A Weekends: How much time do you spend on SEO in your business?

30 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our 700th episode, and another round of Q&A! Today, we’re asked how much time we spend on our SEO. For those who don’t know, Search En...

MBA699 Should You Sponsor an Event? Plus Free Ride Friday!

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Live events are a great opportunity for presenters and audience members. But are they great opportunities for sponsors? In this episode, we discuss t...

MBA698 How Much Time Does it Take to Be Profitable?

28 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Success requires delayed gratification. But how much delay is acceptable? Many go into business resigned to not profiting for months or years. How lo...

MBA697 How to Filter for Superstars When Hiring

27 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You want to hire the best. We all do. So how can you sift through the crowd and find the real keepers? There is a way! Several ways, actually, and we...

MBA696 The First 3 Positions You Should Hire For as a Solopreneur

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

No one does business alone- even solopreneurs. If you’re starting up all by your lonesome, success will eventually require you to bring in some out...

MBA695 Must Read: Zero to One by Peter Thiel

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready: today’s must-read is one of the single best books ever written about business! Peter Thiel is one of the founding members of the “PayP...

MBA694 Q&A Weekends: How can I scale my coaching business?

24 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Another weekend, another poignant question from a listener! Today, we’re asked how it’s possible for an independent coach to scale their business...

MBA693 Q&A Weekends: How did you come up with the name The $100 MBA?

23 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What’s in a name? That’s the topic of this week’s listener Q&A, with one loyal audience member wondering how we came up with this whole “$100...

MBA692 Are You Playing Business or Doing Business? Plus Free Ride Friday!

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! We’ve got another great podcast today, and this one packs a punch! Are you serious about your business? Are you really t...

MBA691 Do Different and Get Different

21 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Change it up! That’s one thing you can’t be afraid to do. To reinvigorate your business, you’ve got to be willing to abandon the same-old, same...

MBA690 Use Stories and Never Be Ignored

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a crowded marketplace, and you need to be heard. So what’s the best way to cut through the noise? Storytelling. Stories are the language of ...

MBA689 Stop Complaining. You Can’t Afford It.

19 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Stop complaining! Seriously, folks. It drains time and energy, and worst of all: it doesn’t create solutions! Today’s episode is all about the de...

MBA688 Guest Teacher: Matt Giovanisci- How to Create Original and Engaging Landing Pages

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Break out the good linens, because we’ve got a special guest! Today’s lesson comes courtesy of Matt Giovanisci, the self-made entrepreneur behind...

MBA687 Q&A Weekends: Do you ever wake up & not want to do what you do? How do you overcome that?

17 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s listener Q&A is all about motivation! One of our audience members wonders if Omar ever wakes up and just plain don’t feel like handling b...

MBA686 Q&A Weekends: How do you organize your day dude?

16 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Q&A Weekend, and today’s listener question is one we hear kind of a lot: How on Earth does Omar organizes his day? Omar is a busy guy with...

MBA685 When Should You Hire an Accountant? Plus Free Ride Friday!

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As our business grows, we have to (get to!) decide which responsibilities we’re ready to hand off to new team members. So when is the right time to...

MBA684 Is Business About Having the Perfect Idea?

14 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us think that real entrepreneurial success depends on having a groundbreaking, dynamite original idea. But what if that’s not the case? Spo...

MBA683 The Advantages of Drip-Feeding Content

13 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Take it slow! Bombarding your customers with content might seem like giving more, but it’s counterproductive for both of you. Today we discuss why ...

MBA682 Is it OK to Delay Launch Day?

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, not everything goes according to plan. When you’re faced with unexpected last-minute hurdles, is it ok to delay the launch of a product,...

MBA681 Must Read: Beyond Trying by Mike Vardy

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is another super-informative, wildly helpful must-read book for the entrepreneur! Mike Vardy is a best-selling author, fellow podca...

MBA680 Q&A Weekends: How did you come up with the pricing for your SaaS, WebinarNinja?

10 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Q&A Weekend, and today’s listener query is about prices! Specifically, how did we decide what to charge for our SaaS, Webinar Ninja? SaaS pr...

MBA679 Q&A Weekends: What are the advantages of paying a monthly subscription to Leadpages VS a one-time fee plug-in?

09 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Q&A Weekends, and thanks to one listener we’re faced with a choice: Leadpages or a WordPress plug-in? One requires a one-time fee, and the o...

MBA678 Five Tips to Killer Screen Cast Tutorials Plus Free Ride Friday!

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to sales and customer onboarding, few things are as useful as a well-made screencast tutorial! If you’re unsure how to make the best ...

MBA677 Creating Consistency in Your Customer’s Experience

07 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Consistency is key, in business as in life. Today, we discuss how to create the consistency in your customers’ experience that will keep them aroun...

MBA676 Metrics. What Do You Need To Track in Your 1st Year?

06 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

So many metrics, so little time. Good analytics is crucial to making sure your business is actually succeeding, but which numbers matter most? Today,...