The $100 MBA Show

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...

MBA204 Q&A Weekends: I don’t have an idea can I still get started with my business?

22 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Can you become an entrepreneur even if you don’t have an idea yet? It’s our Q&A this episode. Find out if it’s possible and if so, how? Think ou...

MBA203 Q&A Weekends: What are the benefits of a case study and how do I write an effective one for my business?

21 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Q&A episode we’re going to give you some reasons why case studies can be very beneficial to your business. We will also get into what t...

MBA202 How to Use YouTube To Rank on Google Plus Free Ride Friday!

20 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we will explain how and why great quality content on YouTube translates into a great ranking on Google. Often times people click on videos in th...

MBA201 How to Repurpose Your Videos

19 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

So you’ve made a great video. How can you use that video to create more content in a new way? We’ve got some great ideas to help you repurpose you...

MBA200 How Does Google Rankings Work?

18 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How do you rank on Google? How does one rank higher? How does it even work? We answer these questions and more on today’s episode. Click play and be...

MBA199 How to Guarantee More Traffic to Your Website

17 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to drive traffic to our website. Today you’ll learn the way to do it, guaranteed. Whether your business is online or brick and mortar, i...

MBA198 Must Read: Scrum by Jeff Sutherland

16 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Must Read episode, we feature Scrum by Jeff Sutherland.  Learn why the Scrum technique has been adopted by many large tech companies and...

MBA197 Q&A Weekends: How often should I email my subscribers?

15 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You want to keep in touch with your subscribers on a regular basis, but how do you make sure you’re not bombarding them with too many emails? What’...

MBA196 Q&A Weekends: What’s the best option for recording interviews over Skype?

14 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to record an interview over Skype, we have some great recommendations for you. Whether you’re on a Mac or a PC, we have tips on the tech...

MBA195 How to Keep Your Nerves in Check Plus Free Ride Friday!

13 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Running a business can be nerve wracking. Networking and public speaking can sometimes have you sweating bullets. Today we talk about tactics to keep ...

MBA194 How to Deal with Overwhelm in Your Business

12 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Often you have a lot to do in a short amount of time, so it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed. How do you move forward with your business desp...

MBA193 Working While Sick

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it, working when you’re not feeling well really stinks. But what if you can’t take the time off to rest? Here we give some great tips...

MBA192 How to Be Confident Without Being a Jerk

10 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In business, and in life for that matter, you have to be sure of yourself and what you’re doing. That means confidence, but nobody likes a jerk. Str...

MBA191 Guest Teacher: Nathalie Lussier- How to Sell Out Your 1st Live Event

09 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Having your first live event is a new and exciting challenge. But what can you do to get people not only excited about your event, but get off that fe...

MBA190 Q&A Weekends: How do I say no to a client that I love but is too cheap?

08 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Saying no to clients you respect and love because of a lack of budget is never easy, but it needs to be done. In today’s Q&A Weekend episode we answ...

MBA189 Q&A Weekends: What would you do if someone gave you 1 billion dollars?

07 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Q&A Weekends Karol asks, “If someone gave you 1 billion dollars, how would you invest it in your business?” Omar gives it to her straight...

MBA188 How to Handle Chargebacks, Not Refunds. Plus Free Ride Friday!

06 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

When you are accepting payment online, chargebacks can be a problem. A chargeback is when a customer contacts their bank to refute a charge from your ...

MBA187 Creating The Perfect Business Card

05 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Business cards are still a part of everyday business but how do you create one that is effective? Your card is often your brand’s first chance to ma...

MBA186 How to Price a New Product

04 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You’re ready to launch your new product but how do you price it? What if you price it too high? Too low? In today’s lesson you will learn how to a...

MBA185 Does Cold Emailing Work?

03 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You might want to get to know someone you admire in your industry. You may want to work with them or guest on their platform. But you just don’t kno...