The $100 MBA Show
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MBA484 Q&A Weekends: I want to partner with someone in their business. How do I approach them?
27 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Vince wants to partner with someone in their business and is asking how to approach this person. Partnering up is a great idea but how do you know th...
MBA483 Q&A Weekends: I want to start an online business but life gets in the way. How do I get started?
26 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tony wants to start an online business but the problem is, there’s a lot on his plate right now. We’re sure that many of you share the same quest...
MBA482 5 Things I Learned From 5 People in 2015 Plus Free Ride Friday!
25 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 2014 I wrote a blog post dedicated to 5 people who taught me some great things that year. As we’re wrapping up the year 2015, it’s time...
MBA481 How To Raise Prices & Have Your Customers Love You For It!
24 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s nice to think about raising your prices and not only have your customers feel okay with it but fall in love with you again. Good thing that we...
MBA480 Are You Too Old To Start A Business?
23 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re asking the same question, you are not alone. Many people ask this question but is there any validity to this? Is it true? Can you be too ...
MBA479 5 Tips When Working with a Freelancer
22 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring a freelancer can be a great way to get the job done in a specific amount of time in your budget. However, it’s a different kind of relations...
MBA478 Must Read: Guerilla Marketing by Jay Conrad Levinson
21 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This book changes the way you think about marketing. It not only gives you specific insights about how to market your business on a budget, it also e...
MBA477 Q&A Weekends: Why do you use Wistia over Vimeo for your videos?
20 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Karen wants to know why we use Wistia over Vimeo for all our videos, both for The $100 MBA and Webinar Ninja. This is a deliberate choice that we mad...
MBA476 Q&A Weekends: I need to fire an employee. Any advice?
19 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch is not in a fun situation right now. He needs to fire an employee and he’s asking for an advice. Maybe Mitch is hoping to do it without feeli...
MBA475 Is Your Business What It Should Be? Plus Free Ride Friday!
18 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What if you have a business that’s doing great but annoys you? That doesn’t make you feel okay? Are you sure that your business is on the right p...
MBA474 4 Ways to Be More Confident in Business
17 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to give you 4 surefire strategies to make sure you feel confident- what you can do to build your confidence as an entrepreneur. If you’...
MBA473 Why Not Having Fun Can Cost You Your Business
16 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a business that’s not making you happy, not inspiring you to go on and work, then you’re in trouble. If you have a business and you’...
MBA472 Is Co-Working a Good Choice for Your Business?
15 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Here at The $100 MBA show, we see to it that you always have choices. If you have just started your own business and you’re looking into finding yo...
MBA471 Guest Teacher: Josh Elledge – How to Get Free PR for Your Business
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to get on major publications like The Huffington Post, Fast Company, Forbes or Inc., if you want to get that kind of publicity out there ...
MBA470 Q&A Weekends: Who writes your marketing emails? Any tips?
13 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gloria wants to know who writes our marketing emails? That responsibility is split between the founders of the company, Omar and Nicole. If you’re ...
MBA469 Q&A Weekends: How do I know what I should focus on in my business for 2016?
12 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the year 2016 is fast approaching, Sal is wondering what to focus on in the coming new year. A lot of us, we like to create, improve or focu...
MBA468 Short Form vs. Long Form Content Plus Free Ride Friday!
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You know us as the podcast that delivers practical business lessons in around 10 minutes. That’s our intention for the show: short form content wit...
MBA467 Is Blogging Still Effective?
10 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is having a blog on your site or having a regular blog post still effective in today’s business world? With so many different types of platforms co...
MBA466 Must Know Insights for Female Entrepreneurs
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of the show is applicable to everyone, male or female. But today, we want to give specific insights about female entrepreneurs. We’re...
MBA465 Why Comparing Yourself to Your Competition is Dangerous
08 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We cannot avoid competition. They are always there in every kind of business. We tend to observe and watch out for our competitors often instead of w...
MBA464 Must Read: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We face challenges every single day. How do we tackle these obstacles head on and come out as a better person and entrepreneur? Not to worry because ...
MBA463 Q&A Weekends: I want to open a restaurant/cafe. Any advice?
06 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Chris wants to open a restaurant or a cafe and he’s asking for our advice. This isn’t an easy question because physical businesses especially in ...
MBA462 Q&A Weekends: My site is over a year old & I only have 320 subscribers. Should I quit?
05 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie’s question is a tough and direct one. She’s asking if she should quit after running her site for over a year with only 320 email subscribe...
MBA461 Are Some Customers Better For Your Business Than Others? Plus Free Ride Friday!
04 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The thought of someone you admire, an influencer in your market, being your customer is a really exciting one. Are these kind of customers more val...
MBA460 When Do You Stop Planning?
03 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When you have an idea, you start planning for it. You go through all the details on how to turn this idea into a business, how to launch it, and how ...
MBA459 Does Every Dollar Count in Business?
02 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us entrepreneurs count every cent and look at our expenses in minute detail. We often take so much time to think and overthink about how muc...
MBA458 How Twitter Polls Can Help Your Business
01 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a new feature that has launched on Twitter called Polls. With this, you can ask questions and get information that you need from your audie...
MBA457 Guest Teacher: Corbett Barr- 5 Steps to Launch Your First Product
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s another special episode for you guys! A guest teacher episode featuring the founder and CEO of fizzle.co, Corbett Barr. He has been doing bu...
MBA456 Q&A Weekends: Do I need a tagline for my business?
29 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas asked us if it’s really necessary to have a tagline to describe your business or brand. We see taglines almost everywhere but what value do...
MBA455 Q&A Weekends: What’s most important when creating my logo?
28 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hank is trying to create a logo now so he wants to know what’s important when creating this. Creating a logo is actually simpler than you think. A ...
MBA454 3 Important Business Lessons From Shark Tank Plus Free Ride Friday!
27 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We know a lot of people love watching Shark Tank. We love watching it, too. But Shark Tank is a show, it is built for entertainment. Are there things...
MBA453 How Often Should You Update Your Sales Page?
26 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What is a sales page? How frequently should you be updating it? Why does it have to be updated in the first place? Can you just set it and forget it?...
MBA452 Organizing Random Ideas and Implementing Them
25 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself coming up with great ideas for your business randomly? You’re in a cafe drinking your coffee and an idea about how you can i...
MBA451 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Be an Entrepreneur
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Not everybody can be an entrepreneur and that’s the truth. Not everyone has what it takes. Don’t get us wrong, we would love for you to become an...
MBA450 Must Read: Anything You Want by Derek Sivers
23 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This book is a pretty short one. Just a hundred pages and you can read it in one sitting. It may be short but we’ve read a lot of books this year an...
MBA449 Q&A Weekends: Not sure if we should lower the MSRP. How do we find the right price?
22 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Brian is a board game publisher and he’s having trouble deciding on the price of one of his successful games. He’s just got a large print run for ...
MBA448 Q&A Weekends: Should I partner with an existing manufacturer or try to go find my own manufacturer?
21 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Peter is starting a business with a physical product that needs manufacturing. This is his first product and he’s looking for a way to manufacture t...
MBA447 5 Lessons Learned From Being on Stage 11X This Year Plus Free Ride Friday!
20 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I really wish somebody had told me these 5 things beforehand. The lessons I’ve learned by being on stage 11x this year have changed the way I see p...
MBA446 Customer Onboarding 101
19 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What does customer onboarding mean? When a customer purchases a product or a service from your business, it’s extremely important to consider what...
MBA445 Are You Offering Enough Offers?
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Some of us forget that there are members in our audience looking for ways to benefit from different offers. Some of your existing customers may even w...
MBA444 Stop Trying To Discover Your Passion
17 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
They all say, “Find your passion. Build a business around it and everything else should follow.” As many already know, a lot of people actually s...
MBA443 Guest Teacher: Frank Bria- The 4 Keys to Scaling Your Business
16 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest teacher today is an entrepreneurial veteran and has become the go-to expert when it comes to scaling your business, Frank Bria. He is the au...
MBA442 Q&A Weekends: My email list is not growing fast enough. HELP!
15 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody probably knows that building your email list is a pain point. It’s one of the challenges in business that a lot of people are concerned ab...
MBA441 Q&A Weekends: I need to redesign my website but I’m on a budget. What do you recommend?
14 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re looking to redesign your website but you’re on a budget, let us help you. In this episode, we’ll share with you some options to redesi...
MBA440 Are You Working Hard Enough? Plus Free Ride Friday!
13 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is a delicate subject and we want to make sure that we deliver this lesson in the right way. We all want to make our dreams and ambitions happen....
MBA439 Is Using LinkedIn Important as an Entrepreneur?
12 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn has become one of the biggest social media platforms out there today. If you still don’t have a profile on LinkedIn, you may know some of ...
MBA438 Should You Invest in Headshots?
11 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering if you should spend time and money for headshots that are professionally done? How much would it cost in terms of time and money? Ar...
MBA437 Should You Offer an Affiliate Program For Your Products?
10 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you need a boost in sales for your business then having an affiliate program might be one of the best ways to do it. But are there any downsides to...
MBA436 Must Read: Brand Against The Machine by John Michael Morgan
09 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This book is simply the best branding book I have read. I highly recommend this because it’s simple. It breaks down what is branding and why it’s ...
MBA435 Q&A Weekends: My business is doing well but I don’t feel fulfilled. What do I do?
08 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You are not alone to feel this. Many entrepreneurs go through this stage. You want to make sure that you’re spending your time on things that bring ...
MBA434 Q&A Weekends: How do you get your sponsors?
07 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When we’re out at events, we’re often asked about how we got the sponsors for our show. It’s probably the number one question we’re asked beca...
MBA433 Mobile Optimizing Your Website. Does It Really Matter? Plus Free Ride Friday!
06 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If your website looks great on a desktop browser, does it really matter if it doesn’t look great on a mobile device? Are you leaving money on the ta...
MBA432 Do You Need to Be Using Periscope?
05 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
One of the apps that’s really getting a lot of attention right now is Periscope. Some entrepreneurs use this app in their business to connect with a...
MBA431 Should You Have a Business Address When Working From Home?
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of us when we start our business, we start from home. Our home doubles as our office, our headquarters. So when we need to, do we use our home a...
MBA430 How to Choose a Business Name
03 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, the first roadblock for people getting started with their business is choosing a business name. People get stuck at this stage when, in fac...
MBA429 Guest Teacher: Avoid These 5 Crowdfunding Mistakes with Clay Hebert
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
One great way to validate your business idea or to see who’s willing to pay for something is through Crowdfunding. It also gives you a financial kic...
MBA428 Q&A Weekends: I’m doing my first live event. Any pointers?
01 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We just wrapped up Webinar Ninja Live last September, our first live event. So this question is so timely that in fact, if you really focus on the poi...
MBA427 Q&A Weekends: If I do not like my customers, am I in the wrong business?
31 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve experienced the feeling of not liking your customers, it’s OK. This feeling can arise when the loud, irate minority pipes up more often ...
MBA426 When To Move Your Website From a Shared Host to a Dedicated Server Plus Free Ride Friday!
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In case you don’t know, there’s a really big difference when it comes to shared hosting versus dedicated hosting. The experience of your visitors ...
MBA425 Making the Most Out of a Slow Time in Business
29 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you celebrate holidays or not, they are just around the corner and are fast approaching. Some businesses sell the most during these times. For...
MBA424 Can You Build a Successful Business Alone?
28 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Can you build a business that can monetize, grow and be successful when you’re a lone wolf? A solopreneur? Somebody who doesn’t have any employees...
MBA423 How to Make Decisions in Business
27 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We believe that decision-making is the biggest roadblock for all new entrepreneurs. It’s what stops them from taking action and action is what build...
MBA422 Must Read: Notes From a Friend by Anthony Robbins
26 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Robbins has a lot of best selling books. But the book that we are going to feature today is actually quite small compared to his other books. He ...
MBA421 Q&A Weekends: Do product launches work? If so, why?
25 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Product launches have been all the buzz in the last few years. A lot of people in the online space feel like a product launch is something they need t...
MBA420 Q&A Weekends: Do discounts or offers alienate past customers?
24 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you have some sort of sale in your business, will that upset your past customers? Will you alienate them in any way? If that’s the case, how do y...
MBA419 The Business of Charity in Business Plus Free Ride Friday!
23 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There are many new businesses now that are incorporating charity into their business model. How does charity fit into business? Is incorporating chari...
MBA418 How to Spend Your Profits
22 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do with the monetary successes that you make in your business? When your business starts making money and you start making profits, we get...
MBA417 Your Business Debt Action Plan
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Being in debt in business is not a fun feeling. We know. We went through this same situation and thankfully got out of it. In this lesson, we want to ...
MBA416 Is Your Credit Score Important in Business?
20 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays, our credit score seems to be more important than how much money we are actually making. It determines if we can get a loan, a credit card or...
MBA415 Guest Teacher: Lewis Howes- Creating a Clear Vision of Exactly The Business You Want
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As entrepreneurs, we all want success and significance. And we want to make some money too. But we all know that it’s a lot easier said than done. O...
MBA414 Q&A Weekends: I’m simply not funny. Do I need to try to be funny in my writing?
18 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It seems that everybody on the internet is funny and successful. So one of our listeners asked, do I need to be funny and entertaining or can I just b...
MBA413 Q&A Weekends: Who edits your amazing videos? How can I find a great video editor?
17 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
At some point you’re going to have to produce a video for your business. It could be because you’re launching a new video-based course or you need...
MBA412 Can You Dream Too Big in Business? Plus Free Ride Friday!
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What is your take on this? Can you dream too big in business? Is there a danger of dreaming too big and having too big of a goal? How do you know you ...
MBA411 What To Do After The Sale
15 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After you’ve gained your customer’s trust and earned their business, how do you make sure that they are happy with the experience and that they st...
MBA410 Creating a Sales Page That Converts P2
14 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this two-part lesson, hit pause, go back and listen to part 1. As soon as you’re done, let’s continue with ...
MBA409 Creating a Sales Page That Converts P1
13 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Creating an effective sales page converts people into buyers. It’s essential for a thriving business. In this two-part lesson, we’re going to cove...
MBA408 Must Read: The Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono
12 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono is an international best seller. It’s one of those classic books that you just need to read. It’s not stri...
MBA407 Q&A Weekends: I’m about to do business in Dubai. You have experience there, how should I prepare?
11 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Omar has stayed, worked and done business in Dubai in the past. Dubai has its own nuances and traditions especially in business. It’s a lot differen...
MBA406 Q&A Weekends: Affiliate offers- How much is too much for my subscribers?
10 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As a business owner, you have your own brand and you also have a couple of people in the market that you admire and support. Making affiliate offers f...
MBA405 How Important is Being Known in Business? Plus Free Ride Friday!
09 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We know a lot of big brands that have faces behind them and they are successful. So if we want to have success, do we need to be famous too? Do people...
MBA404 What is Bitcoin & Should My Business Accept It?
08 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You may or may not have heard of Bitcoin before but Bitcoin is becoming a mainstream topic. As you might have noticed already, more and more businesse...
MBA403 Does Your Online Business Need to Accept PayPal?
07 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
PayPal is the oldest and most well-known payment processor out there. However, purchasing these days can be done very easily by using credit or debit ...
MBA402 How to Get Out of a Slump in Sales
06 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When things start to slow their pace, we start to doubt ourselves. Maybe we just got lucky when we first started our business and made a lot of sales....
MBA401 Guest Teacher: Michael Port- How to Steal the Show in Every Performance in Life
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a very special guest teacher episode. This awesome person is both a New York Times bestseller and an Amazon best seller. He wrote some of the...
MBA400 Q&A Weekends: What have been your greatest struggles in business this past year?
04 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Having been on this entrepreneurial journey for several years now, we’ve had a lot of ups and downs. Especially challenging was our transition from ...
MBA399 Q&A Weekends: Is it appropriate to repost interesting blogs to my biz blog making sure to cite & credit?
03 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There are tons of great blog posts and articles out there. Sometimes, you can’t help but feel the need to share one of them again in your own blog. ...
MBA398 Five Business Secrets I Learned From Steve Jobs Plus Free Ride Friday!
02 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Jobs was not perfect but he is a legacy. There are many things that he has done exceptionally well as a business builder. Today we are going to ...
MBA397 Don’t Get Scammed! What to Look Out For When Buying Business Products.
01 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re buying a software, a training program or a coaching program, you have to know what to look out for when buying business products. The...
MBA396 How to Attract The Right Employees
30 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re hiring or not, this episode is applicable for you. As your business grows, you will definitely want to hire rock stars. How do you ma...
MBA395 What Every Entrepreneur Should Pack When Traveling
29 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We know the pain of forgetting something very essential when you’re traveling for business. We travel a lot and we have definitely experienced forge...
MBA394 Guest Teacher: Matthew Kimberley- Two Daily Activities for a Better Business
28 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Kimberley is the head of the “Book Yourself Solid School of Coach Training” and is the author of a self-help classic “How To Get A Grip”...
MBA393 Q&A Weekends: My business is not doing well. Should I take out a personal loan?
27 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We all worked so hard for our business and we don’t want to see it fail. If it is under a financial stress, everything else in our life is greatly a...
MBA392 Q&A Weekends: Why did you decide to start a podcast?
26 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to share with you our story, why we’ve gone with the medium of podcasting. I’ll share how it all started, how we evo...
MBA391 Building a Personal Coaching Business 101. Plus Free Ride Friday!
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, you’ll learn the fundamentals of starting a personal coaching business. We’ll lay down some rules for you so you can understand ho...
MBA390 Creating & Selling a Mobile App 101
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re thinking about creating a mobile app to sell, you have to think about and plan for it very carefully. Some people think that mobile apps a...
MBA389 Is Selling Ads on Your Website a Viable Business?
23 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We hear a lot of stories of people making hundreds or thousands of dollars with Google AdSense and different types of ads on their website. Is this re...
MBA388 Why a Little Crazy is Good For Your Business
22 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s lesson we explore how great entrepreneurs are not afraid to take risks and do a few things in their business even when some of their idea...
MBA387 Must Read: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t think of a book that’s more well known in the business section. This book has sold over 15 million copies and it’s been translated in o...
MBA386 Q&A Weekends: When you go on vacation, do you work? Or do you completely shut off?
20 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is the dilemma of a lot of entrepreneurs when they go on vacation. It’s even hard for some people to decide whether they should go on vacation ...
MBA385 Q&A Weekends: Has anyone in your family influenced you as an entrepreneur? How?
19 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As an entrepreneur, there might be someone in the family who has influenced you and put you on the path of entrepreneurship. I’m gonna share with yo...