The $100 MBA Show

MBA84 Q&A Weekends: Have you had any speaking training? What do you recommend?

22 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a Q&A Weekend episode. Today’s question is: “Have you had any speaking training? What do you recommend?” We stress the importance of co...

MBA83 Creating Your Logo + Free Ride Friday

21 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we explore designing your logo and sink right into the meat of it by giving you the 3 principles to follow in logo design. We even cover brandi...

MBA82 How to Get the Most Out of Conferences

20 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Conferences are one of the best ways to grow your network and build lasting relationships in business. But before you go to your next conference you s...

MBA81 How to Create and Deliver Your Elevator Pitch

19 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Explaining what you do to someone may seem easy and you may think you have a handle on it, but believe me, there’s more to it than meets the eye, or...

MBA80 How To Work While Traveling

18 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Can you step away from your business without it falling apart around you? Today we address some tips to help you manage your business and get work don...

MBA79 Guest Teacher: John Corcoran- How to Consciously Build Your Network

17 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a guest teacher episode and we have John Corcoran from smartbusinessrevolution.com. John is an expert at building relationships and a network...

MBA78 Q&A Weekends: How do I choose a Theme for my site?

16 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a Q&A Weekend episode! Today we answer: “How do I choose a Theme for my site?” Get all details on what to look for when choosing a WordPr...

MBA77 Q&A Weekends: Should I use Tumblr or use a blog on my own site?

15 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a Q&A Weekend episode! Today we answer: “Should I use Tumblr or use a blog on my own site?” Get all the details on why or why not to go...

MBA76 5 Must Have Tools for Your Business + Free Ride Friday!

14 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We all can use a little help to take our business up a level. In today’s lesson, I share 5 must have tools you can use to help you and your business...

MBA75 How To Choose An Email Marketing Provider

13 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Every business needs to be able to continue the conversation well after their potential customers have visited their site and in today’s modern bus...

MBA74 Choosing a Platform to Create Your Website P2: WordPress vs. SquareSpace vs. Rainmaker

12 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of this epic 2-part lesson on choosing the right platform to build your business’s website on. Omar continues with the Squarespace a...

MBA73 Choosing a Platform to Create Your Website P1: WordPress vs. SquareSpace vs. Rainmaker

11 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

You want to create your own website but you’re overwhelmed with the choices out there. Today, Omar gives part 1 of an EPIC 2-part lesson on the 3 ...

MBA72 Must Read: The 48 Laws of Power

10 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a Must Read episode where I discuss a book that has greatly influenced me as an entrepreneur and that I recommend that every entrepreneur rea...

MBA71 Q&A Weekends: How long does it take to gain 2500 email subscribers?

09 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a Q&A Weekend episode. Today’s question is: “How long does it take to gain 2500 email subscribers?” There are a lot of factors that go ...

MBA70 Q&A Weekends: I’m not a good writer. How do I start blogging?

08 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a Q&A Weekend episode. Today, we answer the question: “I’m not a good writer. How do I start blogging?” Writing is not always easy. How...

MBA69 How to Handle Refunds in Your Business + Free Ride Friday

07 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re running a trusted business you’ll be faced with managing refunds for your customers. In today’s episode you will learn how to handle r...

MBA68 How to Choose the Right Payment Processor for Your Website

06 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you are in business online, you are going to need to charge for your products or services. Choosing the right payment processor for your website ca...

MBA67 How To Find Your Authentic Voice

05 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Expressing yourself as a new entrepreneur is not always easy. You’re self-conscious. You might feel like you need to be someone you are not to get n...

MBA66 How to Create a Business Plan in an Hour

04 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Business plans are often daunting and some don’t even create one because they think it needs to be this 25 page thing. In this episode you will lear...

MBA65 Guest Teacher: Brennan Dunn – How To Price Your Services

03 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this guest teacher episode, Brennan Dunn teaches you how to price your services. This is an incredibly powerful lesson on how to leverage what you ...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends – Do you recommend doing affiliate marketing?

02 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today’s question is: “Do...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends – I’m a photographer. Do I need to get a business license or incorporate myself?

01 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today’s question is: “I’...

MBA64 What is a Minimal Viable Product Anyway? + Free Ride Friday!

31 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The best way to know you’ve created something your customers want is to begin with an MVO – a Minimal Viable Product. In today’s episode, you wi...

MBA63 My 5 Steps to Handling Rejection Like a Pro

30 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

HEEYOOOOOO! In this episode you will learn my 5 tried and true Steps to Handling Rejection Like a Pro. Getting rejected is just a part of being an ent...

MBA62 How to Get Compelling Testimonials

29 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn how to get compelling testimonials for your business. Having powerful testimonials is critical to creating a high level...

MBA61 5 Rules to Building a Powerful Brand

28 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn the 5 Rules to Building a Powerful Brand. Your brand is your business’ personality and what people remember it by. If...

MBA60 Must Reads: Now Discover Your Strengths

27 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Must Read episode you will learn why you should read Now Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and how it influenced me as an entrepren...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends – Where do I start with guest posting and deal with my self-doubt?

26 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today’s question is: “Wh...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- When do you take the leap, quit your job and start your business?

25 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today’s question is: “Wh...

MBA59 How to Create a Successful Blog + Free Ride Friday!

24 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

You know you need a blog but how do you create one that supports your business? In today’s lesson you’ll learn how to create a successful blog tha...

MBA58 5 Reasons Why You Should Start a Blog

23 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s lesson Omar explains how having and maintaining a blog can help your business tremendously. It doesn’t matter if your business is onl...

MBA57 Should You Start An Offline Business?

22 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s lesson Omar teaches the pros and cons of running an offline business. He shares his own personal experience and offers lessons learnt as...

MBA56 Should You Learn Business First Before Starting One?

21 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need to spend time learning business before rolling up your sleeves and building your own? And if yes, how much time should you spend learning ...

MBA55 Guest Teacher: Mike Grossman- Price Hacking

20 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today in this guest teacher episode, Mike Grossman teaches pricing your products and charge more for what we create. This is an incredibly powerful l...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- What is The $100 MBA SEO Strategy?

19 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today’s question is: “Wh...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- Too Many Leaders in My Organization. What do I do?

18 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. Today’s question is: “I ...

MBA54 Can Anyone Be An Entrepreneur? + Free Ride Friday!

17 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get deep. CAN and SHOULD you be an entrepreneur? Have you really come to terms with the reality of entrepreneurship? Don’t be afraid, now’...

MBA53 The 10 Sins of Entrepreneurship

16 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Being an entrepreneur is not easy. There are challenges along the way and in this episode you will learn 10 things you should avoid while on the journ...

MBA52 How to Choose a Business Idea

15 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

You might not have any ideas or you might have too many of them. In this episode you will learn how to discover great business ideas and how to choose...

MBA51 Understanding and Managing Type-B Personalities

14 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Not everyone you work with will be a super ambitious, go-getter leader type. And that’s a good thing. Type-B personalities have incredibly valuable ...

MBA50 Must Reads: Book Yourself Solid

13 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Must Read episode you will learn why you should read Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port and how it influenced me as an entrepreneur. This boo...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- How Often Should I Post On My Blog?

12 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episode’s question is...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- Got A Job Offer. Should I Start My Business Now Or Later?

11 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions.  This episode’s question ...

MBA49 What Makes A Great Leader + Free Ride Friday!

10 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Every great business has a great leader behind it. In this episode you will learn the 10 most important qualities every great business leader needs to...

MBA48 How to Get Others To Do What You Need?

09 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Being a great manager means being able to get others to do what you need them to do. Learn the secret to getting others to do what you ask in today’...

MBA47 What Makes a Great Manager?

08 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Great entrepreneurs need to be great managers. In this episode you’ll learn how to become one. This episode is sure to take your approach to managem...

MBA46 What’s the Difference Between a Manager and a Leader?

07 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A manager and a leader are not the same thing. In this episode you will learn the important differences and when to utilize the manager or leader in y...

MBA45 Guest Teacher: Michael Port- Heroic Public Speaking

06 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this guest teacher episode, we have NY Times Best Selling Business author Michael Port. A former professional actor and top-ranked speaker, Michael...

Bonus Episode P2: Q&A Weekends- How do I launch and run a successful podcast?

05 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions.  This episode’s question ...

Bonus Episode P1: Q&A Weekends- How do I launch and run a successful podcast?

04 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions.  This episode’s question ...

MBA44 How To Increase Revenue in Your Business + Free Ride Friday!

03 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Need to make more money in your business? In this episode you will learn several ways or options to increase revenue in your business. Let’s get int...

MBA43 Maximize Your ROI in Everything

02 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Maxing sure your Return on Investment on any investment of money, time or effort is critical. In this episode you will learn how! Let’s do it!SUBSCR...

MBA42 Ways to Fund Your Business

01 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When you are getting started you might need some cash to get started. In this lesson you will learn some proven ways to fund your business. Let’s g...

MBA41 The Fundamentals of Finance

30 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Finance is the not so exciting part of your business but you got to make sure you have it in order to stay in business. In this episode you will lea...

MBA40 Must Reads: Rich Dad, Poor Dad

29 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Must Read episode you will learn why you should read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and how it influenced me as an entrepreneur. This b...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- Do I need to use my domain in my business email?

28 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions.  This episode’s question ...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- Should I use the same bank for my business account?

27 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episode’s question is...

MBA39 A Crash Course in Negotiation- Part 2 + Free Ride Friday!

26 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It’s part 2 of our 2-part lesson on negotiation. Master the rules of negotiation and negotiation like a pro so everyone walks away happy. Lots to c...

MBA38 A Crash Course in Negotiation- Part 1

25 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

No matter what your business is or what you are selling, at some point, you will need to negotiate. In this 2 part lesson you’ll get a crash course ...

MBA37 How to Utilize ROI Pricing

24 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When a customer perceives your product or service as an investment, and the return on that investment is greater than your price, it’s a no brainer....

MBA36 How to Set Your Prices

23 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When we start selling our products and services we often ask, “How much should I charge?” In today’s episode we show you how to figure that out,...

MBA35 Guest Teacher: Mike Vardy- How to Focus on Task Over Time

22 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this guest teacher episode of The $100 MBA Show, Mike Vardy teaches productivity secrets that will change how you think about time and how you ...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- What do I spend my limited time on with my business?

21 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episode’s question is...

Bonus Episode: Q&A Weekends- How do I deal with customer conflict?

20 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a BONUS episode! We are calling these Q&A weekends. With these episodes, we answer one of our listener questions. This episode’s question is...

MBA34 How to Build Trust in Sales + Free Ride Friday!

19 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about how to earn your customer’s trust. We cover two areas that people don’t often talk about when it comes to building and maint...

MBA33 Why is The Point of Sale So Important?

18 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Point of Sale is the point where a customer decides to buy or not. It’s up to you to make the process as smooth as possible. There are some crit...

MBA32 What is Sales Exactly?

17 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sales is not something icky. It’s all about information and education. Press play and learn more!SUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podc...

MBA31 The Power of Free

16 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This episode packs a punch with why and how you should offer freemiums in your business. It goes beyond the obvious ideas that may come to mind. There...

MBA30 Must Reads: Purple Cow

15 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Must Read episode I talk about why you MUST read Purple Cow by Seth Godin. Seth Godin is one of my absolute favorite authors. I share how this...

MBA29 How Not to Burn Out + Free Ride Friday!

12 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout is bad and is to be avoided at all cost. There are 7 ways we recommend to help you avoid burnout. Let’s hear what they are.SUBSCRIBEYouTube ...

MBA28 How to Turn Email Subscribers into Customers

11 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn that the magic lies in building a strong relationship with your customers. What’s the best way to do that? Press play...

MBA27 How to Content Market the Right Way

10 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We all know we need to content market, but I’ve learned the hard way that it’s all about working smarter and harder. In today’s episode we go ov...

MBA26 How to Get Your Customers’ Attention

09 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Getting the attention of your customers is a part of marketing, not sales. There are some critical ways to get customers’ attention that have worked...

MBA25 Guest Teacher: Matt Giovanisci- How to Create Better Web Videos

08 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this guest teacher episode of The $100 MBA Show, Matt Giovanisci teaches you the essentials to creating better videos for your business and websit...

MBA24 What is the Secret to Marketing? + Free Ride Friday!

05 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Many people are looking for the secret to marketing and this episode we break down what is most important in marketing and how to turn interested cust...

MBA23 How to Deal with Competition

04 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Competition exists and is a reality in business. The question is “How do you deal with it?” Listen to today’s episode to find out.SUBSCRIBEYouTu...

MBA22 How to Scale Your Business

03 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Your new business is doing well. You are now wondering how to grow and scale your thing the right way. That’s what today’s episode is all about.S...

MBA21 How to Set Customer Expectations

02 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In business, expectations are everything. Making sure you are setting the right expectations for customers will help you in ways you would never imag...

MBA20 Must Reads: The War of Art

01 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Must Read episode we talk about why you MUST read The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. I share how it has impacted me and what are some of the...

MBA19 Delivering Your Offer + Free Ride Friday!

29 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The delivery of your product or service is ridiculously important. It effects everything from your reputation to whether your customers happily enjoy ...

MBA18 How to Validate Your Business Before You Launch

28 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

What if you launch a business and nobody buys? A nightmare you don’t want to happen. That’s why validating your business idea before you launch is...

MBA17 Is Price Really Important to Customers?

27 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Do customers really care how much your products or services cost? How much of a role does price play in the decision to buy or not. We get down to it...

MBA16 Should You Get Funding Before You Start?

26 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

So you’re starting a business. Should you bootstrap this thing or get funding for your venture? We get down to business and talk about if getting fu...

MBA15 Guest Teacher: Paul Jarvis- How to Build Relationships with Your Email Auto-responder

25 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this guest teacher episode of The $100 MBA Show, Paul Jarvis teaches his secrets of building genuine and meaningful relationships with your audienc...

MBA14 What To Do If You’re Not an Expert and Free Ride Friday!

22 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When getting started, you may be concerned you are not a well known expert. How are you supposed to gain any kind of credibility? Good question. We co...

MBA13 Why is Perceived Value So Important?

21 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Customers form an opinion to buy or not to buy before purchasing. This decision is solely based on perceived value. How is perceived value formed? How...

MBA12 Why Build a Membership Based Business

20 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A membership based business may be the best option for your offering.  Find out why or why not in this session on The $100 MBA Show.SUBSCRIBEYouTube ...

MBA11 Why Build a Service Based Business

19 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Building a service based business is quite different from a product based one. So why would you want to start on? What should one expect and is it rig...

MBA10 Must Reads: Anyone Can Do It

18 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is our first Must Reads episode, where I discuss a book I highly recommend and explain why you should read it ASAP. I also discuss why the book i...

MBA09 Why Build a Product Based Business

15 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Why would you want to build a product based business? What are the advantages and disadvantages involved? In this episode, we get down to business and...

MBA08 How To Offer Value in Your Business

14 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Offering value to your customers is something we cover in great deal here at The $100 MBA. In this episode we take our first crack at discussing what...

MBA07 Relationships to Build in Business

13 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In business you get to enjoy a ton of different relationships and it’s uber important that you know how to build, maintain and manage the various pe...

MBA06 Building Your Audience

12 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Your audience is your greatest asset. Best be building it! In this episode you’ll learn how. So let’s get down to business!SUBSCRIBEYouTube | App...

MBA05 Guest Teacher: Justin Jackson – Words and Your Website

11 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Our first Guest Teacher on The $100 MBA Show is Justin Jackson. His lesson on Words and Your Website will have you hanging on every word. Really. He i...

MBA04 Solving a Pain

11 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Discovering and solving your audience’s pain or problem is the best, and frankly, the easiest way to ensure you are selling something your customers...

MBA03 How to Discover Your Audience

11 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn how to discover your audience. Your audience is your greatest asset and you’ll be spending lots of time with them. Le...

MBA02 Who is Behind The $100 MBA?

11 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In our second episode both Nicole and Omar share the backstory of why they created The $100 MBA training and community and The $100 MBA Show. Get to...

MBA01 What is a Business Anyway?

11 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know you have an actual business on your hands? In this first episode of The $100 MBA Show you will learn what makes up a business anyway. ...