The $100 MBA Show

MBA575 Q&A Weekends: Would you ever consider selling your businesses?

27 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve considered selling your business, then we ask you, Why? What are the reasons? Omar has had businesses in the past where he had to conside...

MBA574 Q&A Weekends: How do you come up with a new lesson every day?

26 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With over 500 episodes published, Bill is wondering how we come up with a new lesson every day. Omar will now reveal his secrets, how he comes up wit...

MBA573 Access vs. Ownership Products Plus Free Ride Friday!

25 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of buying that on DVD? Probably not if you’ve got Netflix for example. These days it’s access that counts. Many people would even prefe...

MBA572 The Fastest Way to Create an eBook

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of writing an eBook? Do you already have some content ideas? You may want to start writing now, as in, right now! With this super simple too...

MBA571 Ten Reasons Why Online Businesses Fail Part 2

23 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s part 2 of this two-part lesson! If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, click here to catch up! Because today, we’re going to give you th...

MBA570 Ten Reasons Why Online Businesses Fail Part 1

22 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do not miss this two-part lesson! If you are a business owner, whether it’s a physical or online business, this lesson is applicable and insightful...

MBA569 Must Read: Profit Hacking by Steven Daar

21 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s MUST READ episode, we review Profit Hacking by Steven Darr. It’s an easy and concise read in only 97 pages, but it’s a real mind-ope...

MBA568 Q&A Weekends: Is dropping my prices on my SaaS product a bad decision?

20 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

So you’ve analyzed how your business has been doing and figured that you need to change the prices on your SaaS. Whatever your decision is, you wou...

MBA567 Q&A Weekends: Is creating a mobile app a good business idea?

19 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Software and apps have been a growing market in our business. We see many mobile apps these days that are making a lot of money or making a lot of bu...

Bonus: How to Manage Your Calendar (Rebroadcast)

18 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 21st, 2015. This one is also back by popular demand! Are you the kind of person who sucks...

MBA566 Is Location Independence a Real Thing With Online Business? Plus Free Ride Friday!

18 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is it really possible for us to live in different locations and run a business at the same time? If so, how can we make this possible? What are the c...

Bonus: How to Bounce Back From Failure (Rebroadcast)

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired January 29th, 2015. You know we handle some heavy topics here at The $100 MBA. Here’s another ...

MBA565 Do You Need New Friends as an Entrepreneur?

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When you become an entrepreneur, you change. You become someone different, someone who changes the way they spend most of their wakeful hours. Your ...

Bonus: How to Build a Business That Pays the Bills PT2 (Rebroadcast)

16 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 8th, 2015. Part 2 of this 2-part lesson goes deeper and delves into the details to give yo...

MBA564 How to Spend More Time on What Helps Your Business

16 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

An entrepreneur’s life is crazy-busy! So it’s really important for you to know as an entrepreneur where your time is going. Are you spending your...

Bonus: How to Build a Business That Pays the Bills PT1 (Rebroadcast)

15 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 7th, 2015. Back by popular demand, Part 1 of this 2 part lesson begins the discussion on h...

MBA563 How to Not Let Personal Challenges Affect Your Business

15 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We’ll always have challenges in different areas of our life. They can consume our time and most importantly can affect our business. If you have pe...

Bonus: 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Be a Better Entrepreneur (Rebroadcast)

14 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 17th, 2015. If you missed this one, we got you covered. The fact is we can never settle as...

MBA562 Guest Teacher: Brandon Turner- How to (Finally) Write a Wicked-Awesome Book in 100 Days or Less

14 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Turner is the VP of growth and communications over at BiggerPockets. They have an incredibly successful real estate investment website plus a...

MBA561 Q&A Weekends: What’s the big deal with Snapchat? Do I need to be using it?

13 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard about Snapchat? Do you know what it is and what it does? You may have heard about it because it’s making a buzz these days. So, how ...

MBA560 Q&A Weekends: Do you have any beginner tips for Facebook marketing?

12 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re on Facebook (which is most likely the case), we’re pretty sure that you’ve see all kinds of ads posted on the sidebar and even in you...

Bonus: Must Read: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss (Rebroadcast)

11 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 27th, 2015. New listeners to the show and old alike will benefit from hearing this serious...

MBA559 When is Rebranding Your Business a Good Idea? Plus Free Ride Friday!

11 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a business owner for some time now, you already know that some things or everything in your business may change. Your colors, logo, and ev...

Bonus: Creating a Content Production Schedule (Rebroadcast)

10 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired February 10th, 2015. Yesterday you heard from blogging BOSS, Chris Brogan, so let’s take you b...

MBA558 Is Starting a Physical Business a Bad Idea?

10 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many people when they think of starting a business, the first thing that comes to mind is starting a physical business. But right now, you hear many ...

Bonus: Guest Teacher Chris Brogan- Blog Like a Boss in Under an Hour a Day (Rebroadcast)

09 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired April 13th, 2015. This episode was a huge hit and was featured on the front page of iTunes. Toda...

MBA557 What to Expect on Your First Launch Day

09 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for launch day? Are you excited, nervous, or both? Don’t worry. In this episode, our aim is to help you make sure that on your very f...

Bonus: How to Deal with Doubts (Rebroadcast)

08 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired November 25th, 2014. If you weren’t with us then, you’ll love it. Every entrepreneur experie...

MBA556 How Much Free Content Should You Create?

08 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Some entrepreneurs think that giving away content for free, is a waste. But some entrepreneurs continuously give an unlimited amount of free content....

Bonus: What Makes a Great Manager? (Rebroadcast)

07 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a rebroadcast of an episode that first aired October 8th, 2014. For new listeners this is a must listen topic. Great entrepreneurs need to be ...

MBA555 Must Read: I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

07 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi is an insightful personal finance book that has been a game-changer for many.In this re-broadcasted episode...

MBA554 Q&A Weekends: Do you prefer using slides when speaking on stage?

06 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re speaking on stage, do you need to have slides? Are slides helpful and does it make your speaking gig more engaging? Well, Omar has rece...

MBA553 Q&A Weekends: My mind races with business in bed. Do you have any techniques to shut off at night?

05 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our business can unknowingly lead us to overthinking and overworking. Taking breaks from your business is essential. In fact, without breaks or some...

MBA552 How to Sell From The Stage Without Being Salesy Plus Free Ride Friday!

04 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The art of selling not only involves critical choice of words. It also comes down to the way that you deliver those carefully chosen words. You would...

MBA551 How to Not Get Angry When Things Suck

03 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As much as we might hate it, we all go through tough and challenging situations that can leave us, well….angry. Anger is a very strong emotion that...

MBA550 How to Reply to Emails 4X Faster

02 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself spending too much time on emails? Sure, it is important to make time for emails but it doesn’t have to take up half of your da...

MBA549 Can You Have It All In Business & In Life?

01 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Can you really have it all? Can you really have everything you desire in your life and in your business? Is it possible to tick all the boxes on our...

MBA548 Guest Teacher: Tim Paige – How to Create Compelling Lead Magnets

29 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this guest teacher episode, we’re bringing you an absolute expert when it comes to conversion and lead magnets, Tim Paige! He is a conversion ed...

MBA547 Q&A Weekends: I can’t find a good .com. Is .co, .net or .biz alright?

28 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a problem that many new entrepreneurs and new businesses have because .com’s are few and far. If you do find it, it’s quite expensive. We...

MBA546 Q&A Weekends: What are some great tools & templates for making blog photos easier to pump out?

27 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the time, when you have a feature image or an image that we see at the top of the blog post, you’ll notice that people are more enticed to ...

MBA545 How Do You Hire a Software Developer? Plus Free Ride Friday!

26 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to start a software business and wondering how you can hire a software developer then you’re in for a treat! Today, we’ll share with ...

MBA544 When Should You Seek Investment?

25 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When your business is rolling, should you seek investment? Or can your business continue to run without ever getting an investor at all? We know that...

MBA543 Is Fast Money Possible Online?

24 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to make a significant amount of money quickly? Is it possible to make like a million dollars within weeks by running a business online...

MBA542 Do You Need a Business Coach?

23 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you really need a business coach to take you where you want to go with your business? And if you don’t have a coach, does it mean that you won’...

MBA541 Must Read: Growth Hacker Marketing by Ryan Holiday

22 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We’re featuring a second Ryan Holiday book as a Must Read. This book is so well-written and well-researched that after reading, you’re a better p...

MBA540 Q&A Weekends: What’s your opinion of Amway and multi-level marketing?

21 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is multi-level marketing a real business? We’re sure many of you have heard of Amway or MLM, or you may have even almost joined one of these. Can w...

MBA539 Q&A Weekends: How can I use testimonials without looking cheesy?

20 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Testimonials can really help boost your business. In fact, it worked for our businesses. So in this lesson, we’ll teach you how you can use testimo...

MBA538 Free Trials vs. Money Back Guarantees Plus Free Ride Friday!

19 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference in revenue when you do free trials for your products or services versus doing money-back guarantees? Which one makes you the ...

MBA537 How to Manage Risk in Your Business

18 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Every single business out there will have a margin of risk. Even if your business is the best in the game. But what’s important is that you know h...

MBA536 How to Hire Your First Manager

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You didn’t start your business to do everything yourself, right? At some point in your business, you’re going to start growing and you’re going...

MBA535 Four Tips to Becoming a Better Teacher in Your Business

16 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you can show how your products are relevant or how they can add value to people’s lives, then that immediately builds credibility and trust wi...

MBA534 Guest Teacher: Chris Ducker – The Business of You

15 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ducker is very well known for his Youpreneur program and podcast that’s smashing iTunes right now. He’s an expert when it comes to buildin...

MBA533 Q&A Weekends: I closed my website store and kept my Etsy store open due to the volume of orders. Did I make a mistake?

14 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Juggling two stores at a time is not easy. In some ways today’s question is a good problem to have, but it’s still a problem. Our listener- Thirt...

MBA532 Q&A Weekends: Would it be worth it to have products translated into different languages?

13 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many people don’t realize that there are a lot of untapped markets out there underserved because of a language barrier. But are those markets worth...

MBA531 How to Deal with Embarrassments in Business Plus Free Ride Friday!

12 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you like it or not, a time will come that you will be embarrassed. I’ve had my share of embarrassments and I had to deal with them. If you’...

MBA530 Open Registration vs. Registration Windows for Your Products

11 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between having an open registration and registration windows? Which one of these tactics have you tried for your business? A ...

MBA529 What is a Shopping Cart and Do You Need One?

10 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us think that using a shopping cart on our business website is a must, but that’s not always the case. How do we know if we need one? In th...

MBA528 Is Offering Private Label Rights Products a Good Idea?

09 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Private Label Rights is a product, it can be a course, an article, a video series, an ebook, or anything that’s created by somebody else and is all...

MBA527 Must Read: This Book Will Teach You How to Write Better by Neville Medhora

08 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Before you start saying “I’m not a writer! I can’t relate to this book.” Remember that as an entrepreneur, you are a writer. Every day, you w...

MBA526 Q&A Weekends: How much has public speaking impacted your bottom line?

07 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Omar attended and had done public speaking to a total of 15 live events last year. Does public speaking directly impact our business revenue? Does it...

MBA525 Q&A Weekends: How did you decide on your color scheme with your businesses?

06 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our answer to the question today may be over simplistic, but the great thing about it is you can easily follow and apply what we did for our business...

MBA524 How Important is Sleep as an Entrepreneur? Plus Free Ride Friday!

05 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a topic that you may not be thinking about but should. Are you getting enough sleep? What happens when you don’t get enough sleep? Let’s ...

MBA523 Does Swearing Hurt Your Business?

04 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You all know what we mean. Those colorful 4-letter word that we often hear or use. If you produce content online and even offline, such as blog posts...

MBA522 What Michael Jackson Can Teach You About Business

03 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Jackson fans love him because his music is timeless and he’s one of the best performers of all time. Obviously however, this is not why he’...

MBA521 Is Time Really Money?

02 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When people say time is money, is that true? What is the value of time and does time automatically equate money? In this lesson, we’ll help you ref...

MBA520 Guest Teacher: Kate Erickson – How to Create Systems in Your Business

01 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You are in for a treat today! Kate Erickson from Entrepreneur On Fire is going to be teaching us how to create systems in our business. Kate has done...

MBA519 Q&A Weekends: I’m swamped with email. How much time do I spend on email a day? Any advice?

31 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We are pretty sure that many can relate to this question. Many of us are so swamped with emails that it takes too much of our time like it’s the on...

MBA518 Q&A Weekends: Should I give free access to my product to influencers or should I charge them?

30 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mandy has a product and somebody big in her marketplace has shown interest in her product. Her question is: should she give this product for free to ...

MBA517 Four Great Ways to Use Google Apps in Your Business Plus Free Ride Friday!

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Google Apps for business is one of the lowest investments and one of the best investments you could ever make for your business. With just an astonis...

MBA516 How to Become a Guest on a Podcast

28 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to be a guest on a podcast? Because a lot of the podcast shows today are interview-based. It’s a great opportunity for an entrepreneur ...

MBA515 How to Create a Resources Page

27 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Here at The $100 MBA, our Resources page is the 3rd most visited page on the site. It’s one of the most visited because it’s a page that provides...

MBA514 5 Must Watch YouTube Channels for Entrepreneurs

26 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Let us tell you why you should hit subscribe to these 5 YouTube channels that we are going to be sharing with you today. We’ll tell you what kind o...

MBA513 Must Read: How to Get a Grip by Matthew Kimberley

25 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How to get a grip is a book written by Matthew Kimberley. It’s classified as a self-help book but it’s a whole lot more than that. It is so worth...

MBA512 Q&A Weekends: How do I get over my fear of raising prices?

24 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people don’t feel like raising prices because they think that it’s discouraging to customers even though they know they have to raise pr...

MBA511 Q&A Weekends: Is a sales video a must for selling my online course?

23 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Of course you can sell your online course with just a basic sales page. A sales page with images and text describing what your course includes and wh...

MBA510 Should You A/B Test in Your Business? Plus Free Ride Friday!

22 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that when President Obama ran for his first term in 2008, he A/B tested his website? In order to see what converts best, he did split te...

MBA509 How to Plan for Future Challenges

21 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Having a positive attitude and an optimistic outlook in general is a great trait. But you can’t deny the fact that in life there will always be cha...

MBA508 How to Optimize Your WordPress Site Speed

20 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How do you make sure that your site’s load time is quick? How do you see to it that your website visitors are having a great experience? This episo...

MBA507 How to Create an Effective Pricing Table

19 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a business website, of course you have a pricing table, it’s mandatory. Creating a table for your prices highlights the differences in ...

MBA506 Guest Teacher: Pat Flynn – How to Define Your Ideal Customer

18 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Flynn is one of the biggest entrepreneurs online. He also has a very successful podcast called Smart Passive Income that’s consistently at the ...

MBA505 Q&A Weekends: Why did you start a software business in such a competitive space?

17 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Most of you may know that we run a software business called Webinar Ninja – an all-in-one solution for webinars. Yes, this industry is very compet...

MBA504 Q&A Weekends: Why does everyone seem to use Infusionsoft? Do you recommend it?

16 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many entrepreneurs use Infusionsoft. We hear about this platform often. If you’re not using this platform, then you might have the same questions a...

MBA503 Will Someone Steal Your Idea? Plus Free Ride Friday!

15 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you think that your business idea is a secret, think again. Most people think that their business ideas are so valuable and they worry about them ...

MBA502 How to Start a Clothing Line Business P2

14 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of our 2-part episode about how you can start your own clothing line business. In part 1, we learned the first 3 crucial steps and you...

MBA501 How to Start a Clothing Line Business P1

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is it! Omar is finally sharing with you today how you can start your own clothing line business! He should know as he had one in the past and it...

MBA500 The Advantages of Selling High Priced Products

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many entrepreneurs don’t want to sell expensive or high-priced products because they’re afraid that maybe nobody is going to buy. Omar is here to...

MBA499 Must Read: The Dip by Seth Godin

11 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Dip by Seth Godin goes into a topic that a lot of people don’t want to talk about in business. Some may even refuse to agree or believe. It’s...

MBA498 Q&A Weekends: How do you and Nicole divide responsibilities as co-founders?

10 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a great episode especially for those who are thinking about having a business partner or a co-founder in business. How do we divide our respo...

MBA497 Q&A Weekends: How long should I expect it will take to be profitable?

09 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Carey is asking the golden question. The question is often asked by entrepreneurs when they first get started. We’re going to give you our take on ...

MBA496 Properly Using Music in Your Marketing Plus Free Ride Friday!

08 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Music is very powerful. It influences how we feel about certain things. That’s why a lot of businesses, including us on The $100 MBA Show, utilize ...

MBA495 How to Craft an Effective Newsletter For Your Subscribers

07 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Crafting an effective newsletter can really help you keep your subscribers engaged and interested about what you have to offer. It also helps you gro...

MBA494 How to Easily Sell a Small Information Product

06 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, you learned how to create a small informational product. Today’s episode is about how you can sell it or offer it for free easily and ef...

MBA493 How to Easily Create a Small Information Product

05 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re stuck creating your first informational product, start with a minimal viable small informational product. It’s a lot quicker and a lot ...

MBA492 Guest Teacher: John Lee Dumas- How to Set SMART Goals

04 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest teacher today is a good friend of ours and a highly successful podcaster and entrepreneur, John Lee Dumas from Entrepreneur on Fire. He is ...

MBA491 Q&A Weekends: Can I use New York in my product name? With Guest Teacher: David Lizerbram

03 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A big shout out to Reggie for asking his question to us before making any decisions or taking any further steps for his business. He’s asking if it...

MBA490 Q&A Weekends: You publish an episode everyday, even on holidays. How do you have a life?

02 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, as you know, we produce an episode for the show each and everyday without a skipping a beat. Even if it’s Christmas Day, New Year, or any othe...

MBA489 Why Are You Building a Business? Plus Free Ride Friday!

01 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This New Year’s day, instead of setting goals or moving forward, we want you to take this day to reflect. Ask yourself why you are doing this, why ...

MBA488 How to Create a FAQ Page

31 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t have a solid frequently asked questions page now, we’ll help you create one. Now’s the time to do it. You can get a lot of benefit...

MBA487 How to Create Your Terms and Conditions on Your Website

30 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most important pages of your website is your Terms and Conditions because it protects you. This page is so important and you have to make ...

MBA486 Do You Need a Lawyer as an Entrepreneur?

29 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As an entrepreneur, do you need a lawyer? Why would you need them? What are some of the things that they might handle for you in your business? And i...