The $100 MBA Show

MBA184 Must Read: Good to Great by Jim Collins

02 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Must Read episode we discuss why you really should read Good to Great by Jim Collins. This book has become a modern classic in business m...

MBA183 Q&A Weekends: If I price my product as a one-time fee, what’s next?

01 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Q&A Weekend episode we answer a question about one-time fee pricing. What’s the logic behind it? Are you leaving money on the table? P...

MBA182 Q&A Weekends: How do I meet new people in a new place?

28 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As an entrepreneur you are going to want to to meet a ton of interesting people. Today we answer a valuable question from a listener by discussing wa...

MBA181 How to be Social on Social Media Plus Free Ride Friday!

27 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Some of us don’t really take full advantage of the benefits that social media provides. Today we discuss how you can use social media to build lasti...

MBA180 How to Sell Through Content Marketing

26 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Content marketing is when you use great valuable content to build trust among your target audience. Today we discuss how content marketing is one the ...

MBA179 How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market

25 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing how to make your business stand out from the rest of the competition is a highly necessary skill to have. Tune in to today’s episode to lear...

MBA178 Creating an Effective Workspace

24 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The space we use when building and running our business has a great affect on our success. In today’s episode, you will learn how to make sure yo...

MBA177 Guest Teacher: Grant Baldwin- How to Get Paid as a Public Speaker

23 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We are so grateful and privileged to have acclaimed public speaker and dear friend Grant Baldwin on The $100 MBA Show. Today he teaches how you can g...

MBA176 Q&A Weekends: Should I Outsource My Podcast Editing?

22 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast editing is not a walk in the park, so it’s not surprising if you are considering other people to do it for you. But how will you know if it’...

MBA175 Q&A Weekends: When is The Best Time to Launch a Product?

21 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Launching a product can become one of the best moments of your life, so you want to make sure that you do it at the right time. Today’s episode will...

MBA174 How to Be a Pro with Email Part 2 Plus Free Ride Friday!

20 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with emails does not have to be such a chore. Learn from today’s episode how you can be better in handling your personal and business emails...

MBA173 How to Be a Pro with Email Part 1

19 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with emails doesn’t have to be such a chore. Learn from today’s episode how you can better handle your personal and business emails like a...

MBA172 4 Easy Ways to Discover Your Next Product Idea

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The problem in finding out what your audience really needs and how to build a product around it is that people don’t generally tell you what they ne...

MBA171 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Be a Better Entrepreneur

17 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The fact is we can never settle as entrepreneurs. We always aspire for better things and greater achievements. Tune in to today’s episode so you wil...

MBA170 Must Read: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

16 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We start this week off by featuring a much loved classic business book- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Find out from today’s episode how this...

MBA169 Q&A Weekends: Working on an informational product. Where does education fall short?

15 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we answer a listener’s question that is close to our heart. What makes an ineffective informational product? And how can you develop one that ...

MBA168 Q&A Weekends: How do you approach new clients?

14 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Getting new clients is essential to grow your business. But how do you introduce your business to them? In today’s episode we share some valuable in...

MBA167 Is Working From Home Always a Good Idea? Plus Free Ride Friday

13 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine the comfort of being able to work from your home. No rush to get out of bed, no need to face the daily traffic, and you can even hang in those...

MBA166 Should You Join a Mastermind Group?

12 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mastermind groups provide a chance for like-minded people to exchange knowledge and skills. But are these groups for you? What are the pros and cons o...

MBA165 How to Take Breaks When Hustling

11 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you took a break from working? Today’s episode will teach you how to pause and give your body its much needed rest. Take a br...

MBA164 Creating a Content Production Schedule

10 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Having a content production schedule is essential to make sure that you are pumping out consistently valuable and timely content. Press that play butt...

MBA163 Guest Teacher: Amy Mead- Heroic Public Speaking Part 2

09 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking in public can be nerve-wracking and it definitely takes a lot of time and effort to get better at it. Today we are so privileged to have top-...

MBA162 Q&A Weekend: Do you have a morning ritual to start your day to get you focused?

08 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We do welcome a new working day by doing certain activities that get us in the zone.  Click the play button now to know if our morning ritual has any...

MBA161 Q&A Weekend: What would you do differently if you started all over again as an entrepreneur?

07 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There are definitely things that we wish we could have done differently when we were just starting out as entrepreneurs. Press that play button today ...

MBA160 What it Takes to Have a Viral Video Plus Free Ride Friday!

06 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There’s nothing worse than working hard on creating a video for your business, then releasing it to the world, and it gets completely ignored. To wr...

MBA159 How to Shoot a Professional Video for Your Business Part 2

05 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Professionally made videos can do wonders for your business. We wrap up our 2-part lesson on shooting professional videos by teaching you how to polis...

MBA158 How to Shoot a Professional Video for Your Business Part 1

04 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Professionally made videos can do wonders for your business. In the 1st part of this 2-part lesson we will teach you the basics of making professional...

MBA157 YouTube/ Vimeo/ Wistia- How to Choose Your Video Host?

03 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Videos can be powerful tools in communicating the vision of your business. So what video host should you use then? Today we discuss the pros and cons ...

MBA156 Must Read: The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk

02 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Must Read episode we share why you should take a look at Gary Vaynerchuk’s best selling book The Thank You Economy. If you want to be m...

MBA155 Q&A Weekend: How do I explain to my parents that I’m not a dreamer and that I’m trying to build a business?

01 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing our plans with our parents and other loved ones can be tough. In today’s show we focus on making our loved ones understand our business a...

MBA154 Q&A Weekend: I’m planning on writing a book about crowd funding through twitter. Any tips?

31 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Crowdfunding through Twitter? Why not? Today we answer a question from a valuable listener who dreams to write a book about Twitter crowdfunding. What...

MBA153 What Conferences You Should Attend in 2015 Plus Free Ride Friday!

30 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Going to conferences is one of the best ways to build your network and make more people aware of what you do. So what conferences should you not miss ...

MBA152 How to Bounce Back From Failure

29 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Failures are inevitable, but they do not dictate your fate. Today we will discuss how you can move past your failures so you can achieve the success y...

MBA151 How to Stay Motivated When You Don’t Feel Successful

28 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Building a business might be exciting, but it does not mean that it will be a walk in the park. There will definitely be times when you will somehow r...

MBA150 How to Grow Your Business When Money is Tight

27 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Expanding your business requires financial investment. But how will you achieve this if your budget is tight? Today’s episode will teach you some pr...

MBA149 Guest Teacher: Chris Johnson- How to Deal with Difficult Customers

26 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are so grateful to have Chris Johnson, a dear friend and business veteran, as guest teacher in today’s $100 MBA Show episode. Chris uses hi...

MBA148 Q&A Weekend: I only have $1,000 to start my online business. What do I spend it on?

25 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

So you only have limited money, but you still want to start your online business. Where do you even begin? Where should you invest your hard-earned mo...

MBA147 Q&A Weekend: Want to start an online business but hate technology. Should I find a techie partner?

24 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Want to launch an online business but you’re not that much of a techie? In today’s Q&A Weekend episode we answer a listener’s question on whethe...

MBA146 When is Giving Up The Right Thing to Do? Plus Free Ride Friday!

23 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes things don’t work out in business and you just have to let them go. This could be a marketing campaign, a product or even an entire busin...

MBA145 Why It’s Safer to Be Risky with Marketing

22 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing has changed a lot over the years. It can get very crowded and difficult to be heard with all the noise. In today’s episode you will learn ...

MBA144 How to Self-Promote Without Looking Like an Arrogant Fool

21 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Self promotion can be really tricky. You don’t want to sound arrogant. In today’s episode you will learn how to focus your self-promotion efforts ...

MBA143 Why You Need To Take Stand In Your Business

20 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Successful businesses are owned by people who have firm beliefs and convictions. If you don’t take a stand, who will? Today we will talk about the...

MBA142 Must Read: Everything I Know by Paul Jarvis

19 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another Must Read episode here at The $100 MBA Show! Today we feature a brilliant book by Paul Jarvis, a web designer, author, entrepreneur an...

MBA141 Q&A Weekends: How often do you set goals for your business?

18 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Almost all entrepreneurs out there have goals or ambitions for their businesses. But how important is setting goals for our respective business ventur...

MBA140 Q&A Weekends: What are some great examples of freemium optins?

17 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Providing Freemium optins to your new email subscribers is one of the most effective ways to encourage customer loyalty. Today we answer a listener’...

MBA139 How Webinars Can Grow Your Audience Plus Free Ride Friday!

16 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we talk about how webinars can grow your audience in a huge way. Omar shares his advise on how best to maximize every webinar yo...

MBA138 How to Know When to Sell to Your Audience

15 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sales is and will always be an important aspect of your business. But how will you know the right time when you should sell a particular product or se...

MBA137 How to Grow a Stronger Relationship with Your Subscribers

14 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We have always emphasized the importance of building relationships here at the $100 MBA. After all, your customers are human beings and not just mere ...

MBA136 4 Ways to Grow Your Audience Right Now

13 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Every entrepreneur aspires to see their business grow. And we all know that without your audience, your business is nothing. Today we discuss how you...

MBA135 Guest Teacher: Noah Kagan- How to Double Your Email List

12 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching out to your customers via email is one of the most effective ways to grow your business. But how can you expand your list of email subscriber...

MBA134 Q&A Weekends: I’m launching a new online business. Should I have a sales video?

11 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How necessary are sales videos in promoting your business? In today’s episode we tackle how having a sales video can potentially impact your online ...

MBA133 Q&A Weekends: Do you recommend using crowdfunding like Kickstarter to validate my business idea?

10 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Not all business ideas are feasible, so it is important to get them validated. Today we discuss if crowd-funding sites like Kickstarter are great in e...

MBA132 How to Transition Out of a Job Plus Free Ride Friday!

09 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of your 9-5 job? Don’t worry – you might just get out of that routine someday and become your own boss. But transitioning out of a job will ...

MBA131 How to Fire an Employee

08 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Once your business starts growing and you begin managing employees, there might come a point when you have to fire some of them. And you know what, fi...

MBA130 How to Write an Effective Blog Post Part 2

07 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Blogging is another popular means of establishing a connection with your target audience. But with a ton of blogs out there in cyberspace, you need to...

MBA129 How to Write an Effective Blog Post Part 1

06 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Blogging is another popular means of establishing a connection with your target audience. But with a  ton of blogs out there in the cyberspace, you n...

MBA128 Must Reads: I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

05 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to feature another runaway bestselling book that’s worth your time! Today we discuss Ramit Sethi’s highly acclaimed book I Will Teach ...

MBA127 Q&A Weekend: My restaurant is a year old and is struggling. Great location but my overhead is huge. Any advice?

04 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Achieving business success involves a long and tough journey. Today we provide insights to a valuable listener whose business is currently being teste...

MBA126 Q&A Weekend: How long did it take to build and launch The $100 MBA?

03 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we answer yet another awesome question that is very close to our heart. Tune in to today’s first Q&A Weekends $100 MBA Show episode of 2015 as...

MBA125 YouTube and Your Business Plus Free Ride Friday!

02 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Youtube is the second largest search engine in the world. Are you using it to help promote your business? If you’re interested in using Youtube as a...

MBA124 How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Audience

01 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year everyone! On the first day of 2015 we talk about using Twitter to help your business grow. Twitter is one of the most powerful social n...

MBA123 How to Use Facebook Marketing Part 2

31 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing on social media giant Facebook is one of the most popular and powerful ways to promote your business. But with the intense competition going...

MBA122 How to Use Facebook Marketing Part 1

30 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing on social media giant Facebook is one of the most popular and powerful ways to promote your business. But with the intense competition going...

MBA121 Guest Teacher: Stephen Key – How to License Your Idea

29 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another Guest Teacher episode here at the $100 MBA Show, and today we are so privileged to have accomplished inventor and notable speaker Steph...

MBA120 Q&A Weekends: What other podcasts do you recommend?

28 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a fan of podcasts, then hear us out! Today we talk about some podcasts that we highly recommend for you to listen to. And these podcasts ar...

MBA119 Q&A Weekends: Love your music. Where can I get my own?

27 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Music is one of the best things that you can use to get your customers’ attention. If you are clueless on how to get started on working on your musi...

MBA118 Is your Idea Big Enough? Plus Free Ride Friday!

26 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

All businesses start with ideas. Ideas that keep you motivated to keep on going because you firmly believe in them and their potential contribution to...

MBA117 The 8 Must Haves for Your Business Website Part 3

25 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The official website of your business provides the most vital pieces of information about your business. So whether you already have a business websit...

MBA116 The 8 Must Haves for Your Business Website Part 2

24 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The official website of your business provides the most vital pieces of information about your business. So whether you already have a business websit...

MBA115 The 8 Must Haves for Your Business Website Part 1

23 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The official website of your business provides the most vital pieces of information about your business. So whether you already have a business websit...

MBA114 Must Reads: Reality Check by Guy Kawasaki

22 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Here is yet another $100 MBA Show Must Reads episode! Today we review the book Reality Check by entrepreneur, evangelist, venture capitalist, and guru...

MBA113 Q&A Weekends: Can I use repurposed content for my podcast?

21 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasts nowadays hold a tremendous power in informing and educating people. But how is content important in doing podcasts? And will repurposing cont...

MBA112 Q&A Weekends: What is your personal opinion on The Lean Startup approach?

20 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

So much has been heard about the Lean Startup Approach and what it can do to any business that will feature a new product or service. But is it really...

MBA111 How to Fight Your Worst Enemy- Distractions. Plus Free Friday!

19 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Focus is an essential element of a successful business because it makes you get things done. Sadly, we encounter a variety of distractions along the w...

MBA110 What You Should Always Be Doing with Your Online Business

18 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Launching and running an online business is no easy undertaking. We at the $100 MBA can definitely attest to this! Today we talk about some important ...

MBA109 Reinvesting in Your Business. The What and How.

17 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The growth of your business is not meant to stagnate. That said, it is important that you put in additional investments that will help you advance you...

MBA108 How to Find the Right Business Partner

16 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Having the right partner in setting up and running your business is crucial. You obviously just cannot have anyone for a business partner, so it’s a...

MBA107 Guest Teacher: Jordan Harbinger- Building Relationships and A Powerful Network

15 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an honor to have Jordan Harbinger of The Art of Charm as our guest teacher for today. We have repeatedly emphasized that building great relatio...

MBA106 Q&A Weekends: How to Deal with Difficult Clients?

14 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Interacting with difficult clients is one of the most challenging issues that you have to deal with as an entrepreneur. The question now is this: what...

MBA105 Q&A Weekends: How should you dress for business occasions?

13 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Business occasions like conferences, seminars, talks, and trade shows, among others, are great opportunities for you to build your network. But how do...

MBA104 How to Approach a Someone You Admire in Business + Free Ride Friday!

12 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a current business owner, you certainly have some people whom you look up to. Now what if you get a chance...

MBA103 Starting and Running a Software Business

11 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A software business usually follows a different business model than those used by other typical businesses. Today we talk about the stages involved in...

MBA102 How to Hire a Virtual Assistant Part 2

10 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The increasing popularity of hiring virtual assistants is not a surprise anymore given the benefits that it can provide to businesses. But how do you ...

MBA101 How to Hire a Virtual Assistant Part 1

09 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The increasing popularity of hiring virtual assistants is not a surprise anymore given the benefits that it can provide to businesses. But how do you ...

MBA100 Must Read: How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

08 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s special 100th episode is a MUST READ episode. Today’s must read book is Dale Carnegie’s How To Win Friends and Influence People. Nicole,...

MBA99 Q&A Weekends: What has been your biggest challenge as an entrepreneur?

07 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Building a business is a daunting task and is definitely not for the faint-hearted. Our journey towards the realization of our business goals are fill...

MBA98 Q&A Weekends: Who has been your biggest influence in business?

06 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We all agree that there can be certain people in our lives who inspire and push us to pursue our business dreams. Whether it’s a loved one, a frien...

MBA97 When Should You Hire Your First Employee? + Free Ride Friday!

05 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

So your business is growing and you feel like you are ready need to hire your first employee. How will you know when it’s the right time to say “Y...

MBA96 5 Small Business Brands You Need to Study

04 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Who said that the small players in business do not deserve our attention? Today we discuss 5 successful small businesses where we’ve learned a ton o...

MBA95 How to Make Sure Your Business is Mobile Friendly

03 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Since February 2014, 60% of internet access is mostly coming from mobile devices such as phones and tablets. Can your business be easily reached by yo...

MBA94 How to Sell an eBook

02 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

eBooks are one of the easiest products to create and sell. There have a been a lot of success stories already from authors whose eBooks became runaway...

MBA93 Guest Teacher: Jenny Blake – How To Pivot Your Business or Career

01 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The $100 MBA show is so privileged to have acclaimed career and business strategist Jenny Blake on the show. Today she talks about how you can achieve...

MBA92 Q&A Weekends: Just graduated from College, should I get my MBA?

30 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

An MBA degree remains as one of the most sought-after academic degrees in the world today. But is an MBA worth pursuing just right after college? What...

MBA91 Q&A Weekends: Why do I need a website? Why can’t I just use social media?

29 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a Q&A Weekend episode. Today’s question is: “Why do I need a website? Why can’t I just use social media?” We emphasize the value of h...

MBA90 How to Deal with Negative Comments Plus Free Ride Friday

28 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a fact that we do not always get constructive criticisms for the work that we do. Once in a while, we encounter negative comments that range fr...

MBA89 6 Steps to Becoming a Content Creation Machine Part 2

27 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Producing quality content consistently is one of the pillars of a successful business. Whether you share ideas through your website, blog, podcast or ...

MBA88 6 Steps to Becoming a Content Creation Machine Part 1

26 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Producing quality content consistently is one of the pillars of a successful business. Whether you share ideas through your website, blog, podcast or ...

MBA87 How to Deal with Doubts

25 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Every entrepreneur experiences doubts when starting a business. It’s completely natural! However, doubts, if not managed properly, can shape the way...

MBA86 Must Read: Tribes by Seth Godin

24 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a MUST READ episode. Today’s must read book is Seth Godin’s Tribes. Seth Godin talks about the importance of building a commu...

MBA85 Q&A Weekends: How do you get sponsors for your podcast?

23 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a Q&A Weekend question is: “How do you get sponsors for your podcast?”  As per Omar’s style, he’s going to give you the answer you N...