The $100 MBA Show
Episodes
MBA304 How to Plan and Execute a Joint Venture
30 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What is a Joint Venture? How does it help your business? How do you do it right? We’re answering all these questions and more in today’s episode s...
MBA303 Must Read: Entreleadership by Dave Ramsey
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Here on The $100 MBA Show, we showcase a book that we feel you MUST read especially if you are an entrepreneur. Today, we’re featuring Entreleadersh...
MBA302 Q&A Weekends: I’m opening up an old school video arcade. Should I buy the property or rent?
28 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to making a decision between buying or renting out a property for your business, it needs to be dealt with seriously. With buying or ren...
MBA301 Q&A Weekends: I got a couple of comments that were horribly rude on my blog. Should I take these nasty comments with validity?
27 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re out there online, in the public space, you will get people who are just gonna hate. They will disagree with you and say bad things about y...
MBA300 Five Reasons Why You Should Build a Business Today Plus Free Ride Friday!
26 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s the day and we’re on our episode 300! Thank you to everyone for supporting us and our show! Looking forward to more episodes, fun and insp...
MBA299 How To Know If Your Business is Not Right For You
25 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
One more episode tomorrow and we’re finally on our episode 300! Super excited! And you shouldn’t miss our 299th episode today! Find out now if you...
MBA298 Crash Course in Google Analytics PT2
24 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s jump into part 2 today in this Crash Course in Google Analytics! Yesterday we talked about traffic sources a little bit. Today we’re going t...
MBA297 Crash Course in Google Analytics PT1
23 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you are an entrepreneur who has a business website but don’t know what is or how to use Google Analytics, then we have a problem. But not to worr...
MBA296 Guest Teacher: Scott Stratten- Marketing Ethics
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We’re giving you a kick-butt show in today’s episode with our Guest Teacher Scott Stratten, a renowned public speaker, best selling author, and th...
MBA295 Q&A Weekends: How do I choose my colors for my brand?
21 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Before you jump right into choosing the colors for your brand by yourself, listen to this episode first and hear some of our recommendations and great...
MBA294 Q&A Weekends: What is an SSL certificate and why do I need it for my website?
20 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are familiar with this: SSL Certificate. But do we really know what it means? How important it is and how we can use it for our business? W...
MBA293 When to Stop Bootstrapping Your Business Plus Free Ride Friday!
19 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For new entrepreneurs, we always recommend bootstrapping your business first. But overtime as your business grows, you will need to stop bootstrapping...
MBA292 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business PT3
18 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You already heard the first 6 steps on what to do when you want to get over with your overwhelm and just start your new business. In part 3, we’re g...
MBA291 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business PT2
17 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, you heard the first 3 steps on what to do when you’re overwhelmed and you don’t know where and how to start your new business. Listen t...
MBA290 Overwhelmed? Where and How to Start Your New Business PT1
16 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first part of our three-part lesson about getting started with your business and just making it happen. Sometimes, we get overwhelmed with...
MBA289 Must Read: The 5 Levels of Leadership By John C. Maxwell
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this Must Read Episode, we’ll be talking about a book written by a powerful public speaker, John C. Maxwell – The 5 Levels of Leadership. John ...
MBA288 Q&A Weekends: I want to quit my job but I still do not have a business idea? Should I quit?
14 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Quitting your job is not an easy thing to do. But if you want to become an entrepreneur, you will have to quit, one way or another, eventually. So, is...
MBA287 Q&A Weekends: How do I choose my domain name? Does it have to be a dot com?
13 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When picking a domain name for your business, is it a huge factor to choose a dot com extension? Learn what’s important when choosing a domain name ...
MBA286 How to Market on Autopilot Plus Free Ride Friday!
12 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all busy with our lives and we have tons of things to focus on. Wouldn’t it be cool to just automate some of the different aspects in our b...
MBA285 How to Reach New Customers
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As a business person, you always want to find and build relationships with new people. In today’s episode, we’re going to share with you some stra...
MBA284 3 Must Know Marketing Principles
10 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What does marketing really mean? Is it advertising your business? Is it trying to get people to come to your website? Is it convincing people for sale...
MBA283 4 Steps to Becoming a Well Read Entrepreneur
09 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Most great entrepreneurs are well read. Reading is a habit that successful people have so if you want to be successful, reading needs to become one of...
MBA282 Must Read: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
08 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As an entrepreneur, you’re going to have to manage yourself, your time, and your habits. The better your habits are on a daily basis, the more you w...
MBA281 Q&A Weekends: Is starting a business around faith or spirituality a bad idea?
07 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is making money from a business based on spirituality or faith, right? Many people see faith and spirituality as a selfless idea, so mixing it with bu...
MBA280 Q&A Weekends: I’d like to start a small coffee shop. What are my first steps?
06 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today we answer a question from one of our listeners. She wants to know how to start a small coffee shop business. Listen to the episode and learn str...
MBA279 How to Find Great Teachers Plus Free-Ride Friday!
05 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you need to learn something specific, like a new skill, you’ll need to find a teacher that’ll be available to help you. In this episode, we’l...
MBA278 Should You Sell on Ebay or Amazon?
04 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ebay and Amazon are great platforms particularly if you sell physical products. But is selling on Ebay and Amazon a good idea? Is there any good busin...
MBA277 Creating an Effective Sales Video PT2
03 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s lesson is the Part 2 of the two-part lesson of creating an effective sales video. In this episode, we’re going to get a recap of the steps...
MBA276 Creating an Effective Sales Video PT1
02 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the power of a video, it conveys a powerful message in a short amount of time. That explains how powerful a video is when you put it on a ...
MBA275 Guest Teacher: Adam Urbanski- How to Turn Your Know-How into a Cash-Cow
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Do you notice that people often turn to you for a solution to their problem because they think you can resolve it for them? Do they ask advice from yo...
MBA274 Q&A Weekends: What are the benefits and drawbacks of selling software?
31 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You may be one of today’s entrepreneurs who’s very interested in software business. Listen to this episode and learn the benefits and drawbacks of...
MBA273 Q&A Weekends: I can’t get anyone to believe in me or my business? How do I break through?
30 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve just started your business, then you know how it feels like when it seems that you’re working very hard but can’t seem to get people t...
MBA272 How to Use Infographics in Your Business Plus Free Ride Friday!
29 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Infographics are awesome! They look very cool, they’re easy to consume, a great way to convey valuable information to your audience and best of all,...
MBA271 6 Movies Every Entrepreneur Should See & Why
28 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Omar compiled his personal top 6 films that he would encourage any aspiring entrepreneurs to watch. You’ll find the list of mo...
MBA270 How to Pre-sell Your Product PT 2
27 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Part 2 of the two-part lesson: How to Pre-sell Your Product, we’re going to dive deep into marketing your pre-sell products, how to dri...
MBA269 How to Pre-sell Your Product PT 1
26 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to pre-sell a product? This is part one of a two-part lesson about why you would want to pre-sell a product and how to do it. We’r...
MBA268 Guest Teacher: Michael Miller- How to Get More Support Than You Need For Life & Business
25 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We simply can’t create anything of significance alone. To create the lives that we dream about, we have to do it with the support of others. That’...
MBA267 Q&A Weekends: Do you recommend selling on stage at an event? Is it effective?
24 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is selling on stage at an event a good move? Let’s learn how to do it if you choose to do it and we’ll share some of the things to look out for so...
MBA266 Q&A Weekends: How important is an email list? Can I just build an audience with a podcast or YouTube channel?
23 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Some of us might think that just because we have a lot of subscribers on our YouTube channel or to our podcast, we wouldn’t need to build an email l...
MBA265 How to Motivate Your Team Beyond Money Plus Free-Ride Friday!
22 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us think that money is the key motivator but the fact is that it is not. There are of course other things beyond money that can motivate your ...
MBA264 Can You Work with Family?
21 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have family members working with them in their business or they’re in a family business. And when you work with family, it involves a lo...
MBA263 Know What To Spend Time On
20 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We may have different skills, different talents, different resources but we all have the same amount of time. Do you spend your time wisely? How we sp...
MBA262 No Is a Complete Sentence
19 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that some of us find it very hard to say no? We keep on saying yes to everything like we’re able to do everything that we end up making a ...
MBA261 Guest Teacher: Ian Altman- How to Get Your Clients to Find You
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How can we make it easy for clients to approach us in our business? What do we have to do so we’re not chasing down clients and instead, they come t...
MBA260 Q&A Weekends: Is it really possible to build and run a business while traveling long term?
17 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people like to start online businesses so they can travel the world or so they can be location independent. But is that really possible? Buil...
MBA259 Q&A Weekends: I need to buy a new computer for under $1500 for my business. What do you suggest?
16 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A computer is an entrepreneur’s necessity. Today’s question is about what option is best with a budget of under $1500. What’s my recommendation?...
MBA258 Four Things to Avoid When Dealing with Customers Plus Free Ride Friday!
15 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Without your customers, you have no business. So you have to make sure that you treat them right. But sometimes, you’ll have to face difficult custo...
MBA257 Should You Have a Mentor?
14 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In business and in life, it’s often talked about that one should have a mentor. But I actually don’t think you should have a mentor. Want to know ...
MBA256 Can You Grow Too Fast?
13 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Growing a business too fast might seem very appealing. It also happens more often than you might think. But in this episode, we will tell you why grow...
MBA255 Watch Your Back! You Can’t Trust These People.
12 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s just a fact of life that you can’t trust everyone. There are some people that won’t always have your best interest in mind. You need to k...
MBA254 Must Read: First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How do the world’s greatest managers nail it at being incredible at what they do? Do you wonder why their employees seem happy and satisfied working...
MBA253 Q&A Weekends: You’ve had physical and online businesses. Which one do you prefer and why?
10 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur and haven’t actually started your own business yet, deciding whether to put up a physical or online business is...
MBA252 Q&A Weekends: How has your rise impacted your older friendships/relationships?
09 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, growth and success can result in you losing touch with old friends/relationships. You may even get people feeling resentment or jealousy if...
MBA251 How to Not Become Something You’re Not Plus Free Ride Friday!
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As an entrepreneur, whether your business is online or offline, often we strive very hard to grow our business and not noticing that we’re growing v...
MBA250 Can You Hustle Too Hard?
07 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When we say hustle, it means working hard. And when we say working hard, it also means sacrifices. Hard work is very important especially in your busi...
MBA249 Are You a Great #2?
06 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if you’re not good at being a leader? What if you are not meant to lead but still want to a great role-player in your business? Wha...
MBA248 What makes a great CEO?
05 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What do CEOs like Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey and Mark Zuckerberg have in common? What qualities do they have that make them exceptional? Today’s less...
MBA247 Guest Teacher: Jason Zook – How to Get Sponsorships for Anything
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest teacher is a very talented and creative guy who’s going to teach you in a very practical way how you can get sponsorships for ANYTHI...
MBA246 Q&A Weekends: How do I set my personal coaching rates? I’m just getting started.
03 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for Q&A Weekends and today’s question is about setting rates when you’re just getting started. What are the things to consider when se...
MBA245 Q&A Weekends: I can’t get myself to focus and get things done. How do I motivate myself to get going?
02 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a project or something to do but you can’t get it done because of a lack of motivation? Today’s the day for Q&A Weekends episode and w...
MBA244 Three Lessons You Can Learn From Success Plus Free Ride Friday!
01 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear, “learn from failure,” and so most of us don’t pay attention to the lessons that we can get from our successes. In this episode of...
MBA243 How to Make Time For Professional Development
30 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Constant professional development is very important. If you don’t make time for it, you won’t get to learn new ideas and knowledge to improve your...
MBA242 How to Crush Your Fear of Missing Out
29 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is about your fear of missing out (FOMO) and how to crush it. What causes this fear of missing out? How does it affect us? And how d...
MBA241 Traditional Book Publishing VS Self-Publishing. Which One is Best?
28 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You might be thinking about writing a book but you’re not sure which is the best route to take; traditional or self-publishing? What are the advanta...
MBA240 Must Read: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s the day for a brand new MUST READ episode and we’re going to feature an amazing and fun to read book by Tim Ferriss: The 4-Hour Work Week....
MBA239 Q&A Weekends: Do I need to show a picture of myself on my business website or can I be anonymous?
26 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Q&A Weekends and we’re answering this question for today. Do I need a picture of myself on my business website or can I be anonymous? This is...
MBA238 Q&A Weekends: I need to buy hosting. Do I get a shared hosting plan? A VPS? A Dedicated Server?
25 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today, almost every business has a website. So you might have wondered what’s the perfect website hosting plan? Since every website and its needs ar...
MBA237 Integrating Social Media with Your Site Plus Free Ride Friday!
24 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Where does your business take place? Is it on your website or through social media? How exactly do we integrate social media with our website to drive...
MBA236 How Important Are Images to Your Business?
23 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s why we like images. We use them in many ways: in social media, blogging, on our websites and in our busi...
MBA235 How Important Is Your Site Design?
22 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Your website is a huge part of the existence of your online business. But some entrepreneurs tend to just create it without actually giving enough att...
MBA234 How to Manage Your Calendar
21 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are you the kind of person who sucks at time management? Does your calendar help you manage your daily life schedule or are you having trouble keeping...
MBA233 Guest Teacher: Dorie Clark- Finding Your Breakthrough Idea
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We got an amazing episode for you today with guest teacher, Dorie Clark. Dorie, author of the book, Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and...
MBA232 Q&A Weekends: I hate to write. Do I HAVE TO start a blog for my online business?
19 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Every online entrepreneur knows that blogging is one of the most effective ways to get your business up and running. When done right, it can drive tra...
MBA231 Q&A Weekends: Is there a wrong time to start on online business? A best time?
18 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Some aspiring entrepreneurs may have asked this question: Is there a wrong time to start an online business? Is there a best time? In today’s Q&A We...
MBA230 How to Deal With Politics in Business Plus Free Ride Friday!
17 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes in business, we have to deal with politics. Whether it’s with a peer or a competitor, you need to deal with the situation properly. Luckil...
MBA229 How to Innovate in Your Business
16 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation is so important in business. What are your strategies for growing your business? Do you stick to what you believe that has been working cur...
MBA228 How to Delegate When Your Business Grows
15 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Omar talks about his recent experience with this and shares some things you can do to make sure you delegate properly as your bu...
MBA227 Knowing When To Quit
14 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes things don’t work out in business. How long should you stick it out for? How do you make sure you’re using your time, money and resource...
MBA226 Guest Teacher: Chris Brogan- Blog Like a Boss in Under an Hour a Day
13 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have the distinct pleasure of a lesson by the best name in blogging, Chris Brogan. In this guest lesson, Chris shares his expertise on the to...
MBA225 Q&A Weekends: Why doesn’t The $100 MBA publish income reports to inspire others?
12 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A question we’ve been waiting for! Omar answers and explains why The $100 MBA decided not to publish income reports. Many in our space do it. Why do...
MBA224 Q&A Weekends: Is it a good idea to take a break from entrepreneurship to deal with life?
11 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Q&A episode, Steven asks, should one take a break from their business to deal with life? Omar gives an honest answer on this very sincere...
MBA223 How to Create Procedures for Your Team Plus Free Ride Friday!
10 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Having procedures in place is so important, especially when you’re getting started. Whether you’re a team of 1 or 100, you need to have these in p...
MBA222 How to Shape Your Customer Service Culture
09 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Customer service is so very important to your business. No matter what you sell, every business has an aspect of customer service. You always want a s...
MBA221 How to Build a Business That Pays the Bills PT2
08 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of this 2-part lesson goes deeper and delves into the details to give you the honest truth on how to do what you want for a living and be your ...
MBA220 How to Build a Business That Pays the Bills PT1
07 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of this 2 part lesson begins the discussion on how you can make enough money with your business to live comfortably. How long will it take? Fin...
MBA219 Guest Teacher: Jia Jiang – How to Kick Your Fear of Rejection in the Face
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a great guest teacher, it is Jia Jiang. He shares with us just how he learned to overcome rejection and how you can too. Don’t let rej...
MBA218 Q&A Weekends: I want to sell a physical product. What is my first step?
05 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another great question asked, Anne wants to know what the first step of selling a physical product is. Good for Anne, getting started is a big ...
MBA217 Q&A Weekends: I started writing a blog, what are the next steps in growing my audience?
04 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Q&A episode, Naomi asks what the next steps are to growing her audience after starting a blog. Omar answers this question in detail and h...
MBA216 Five Flaws Every Entrepreneur Must Avoid Plus Free Ride Friday!
03 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we get into some of the common flaws that can be the downfall of any entrepreneur. You need to avoid these at all costs! These fi...
MBA215 How To Be a Guest on a Podcast
02 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Appearing on a podcast is a great way to get exposure. In today’s episode we get into the formula on how to do it right. From the research, to how y...
MBA214 What to Consider When Selling Physical Products
01 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Before you consider selling physical products you need to be aware of a few key things. Omar shares some insights from his personal experience on the ...
MBA213 Three Tasks You Should Always Do Everyday
31 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Omar gives you three tasks that you need to do on a consistent basis. These really affect the growth and success of your business...
MBA212 Guest Teacher: Chris Lavigne – Shooting Your First Video With Equipment You Already Have
30 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a fab guest lesson with Chris Lavigne from Wistia. It’s a jam packed episode with lots of valuable information. Chris explains how you...
MBA211 Q&A Weekends: Who’s work do you follow online? What work do you find inspiring?
29 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Q&A episode, Kelly wants to know who we follow online. We share whose work we enjoy and who we find inspiring for our own business. It’...
MBA210 Q&A Weekends: Can I start a podcast with 4-5 people? Is that even possible?
28 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Josh asks if it’s even possible to start a podcast with a handful of people. Today’s Q&A looks into the steps you should take to start creating co...
MBA209 How to Share Your Work Without Beating on Your Chest Plus Free Ride Friday!
27 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How do you share the things you create without it seeming that you’re showing off? No one wants to look arrogant. Learn how to phrase things on soci...
MBA208 Does Your Look Matter in Business?
26 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Does your appearance have an effect on the success of your business? How should you dress for business events? Should you stick to being yourself at a...
MBA207 How to Plan for The Future of Your Business Part 2
25 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part to our 2-part lesson where we cover more on growing your business the way you want it to look like in the future. Click play a...
MBA206 How to Plan for The Future of Your Business Part 1
24 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We all want immediate success, but we often don’t take the time to plan the long term vision of what our business should look like in the future. Th...
MBA205 Guest Teacher: Jeff Goins- How Failure Can Lead to Success
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, guest speaker, Jeff Goins, the author of “The Art Of Work” shares with us how successful people succeed because of their fai...