MBA2014 How to Demand Higher Prices
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who are these coaches charging thousands — or tens of thousands — for their services?More import...
MBA2013 Guest Teacher – Matt Edmundson – How to Create a Customer-Centric Experience With Toilet Seat Marketing
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking like a customer?If you don’t understand your customers’ perspective, there’s ...
MBA2012 Do Engagement Posts Work on Social Media? + Free Ride Friday
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever been asked to like, share, or comment, you know what we’re talking about. But do...
MBA2011 7 Sales Page Must Haves
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your sales page…selling?Whether it’s your homepage, your pricing page, or a product-specific ...
MBA2010 Q&A Wednesday: Is it time to quit my business?
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When a long-running business has lost its mojo, should you fight for it? Or is cashing out the smart...
MBA2009 5 FAQs Page Hacks To Make More Sales
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your FAQs page can do more than just inform — it can boost sales.When you understand how consumers...
MBA2008 Guest Teacher – Jarod Latch – How to Ensure That Creativity Works During Challenging Times
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can do better than just survival.When you’re under intense pressure or facing a crisis, it can...
MBA2007 How To Combat Inflation as Business Owner + Free Ride Friday
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation starting to sting yet?Nations like the USA are facing serious drops in the buying power of...
MBA2006 How To Make Your First Dollar
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Start small” should be the mantra every new and aspiring entrepreneur lives by. …and when we...
MBA2005 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need a .com for my website?
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is a dot-com better than a dot-co or dot-anything else?The right .com domain name — as in the on...
MBA2004 How To Use Twitter to Build a Better Product
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When entrepreneurs think of Twitter, they usually think of marketing.But they should also think abou...
MBA2003 Must Read: Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you haven’t started your business yet. Maybe it’s brand-new. Maybe it’s established and ...
MBA2002 How To Greatly Improve Your Chances of Success + Free Ride Friday
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everything starts in your mind.Have you ever heard advice that sounds generally true, but too broad,...
MBA2001 How We Launched Our Online Community
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A company with a great product has every chance of success. But a company with a great community has...
MBA2000 What I Learned After 2,000 Podcast Episodes
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Somehow, this is our 2000th episode!But like every podcaster ever, we started with nothing. No conte...
MBA1999 Why Content Products Are So Easy to Sell
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dreaming of entrepreneurship, but not sure what kind of business to get into?That’s an easy one: s...
MBA1998 Guest Teacher – Paul Orlando – How to Understand Lifetime Value (LTV) and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s a customer worth — exactly?Literally! Each customer is worth a specific dollar amount to ...
MBA1997 My Checklist for Hosting a Webinar + Free Ride Friday
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nervous about your next (or first) webinar? Don’t be!Can things go wrong? Yes. Lots of things! But...
MBA1996 How Long Does It Take To Be a Successful Entrepreneur?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Almost no one “makes it” overnight.If you’re a rational, pragmatic aspiring entrepreneur, one ...
MBA1995 Q&A Wednesday: How do I make my offer appealing without discounts?
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If cutting prices is your go-to sales move, you’re in for trouble.It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’v...
MBA1994 How to Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not every crisis is avoidable. But almost all have a silver lining.Today, we reorient your perspecti...
MBA1993 Guest Teacher – Kayla Kozan – How to Take Care of Your Employees’ Wellness as a Busy Entrepreneur
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes — your team’s wellness is your responsibility.As a business leader, you have to take an acti...
MBA1992 How To Know You Are Getting Better + Free Ride Friday
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Long-term goals can be tough to track. Whatever you’re trying to achieve in life or business, the...
MBA1991 What Makes a Great Super Bowl Ad?
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What can you learn from Superbowl ads?Companies spend absurd amounts of money, literally millions fo...
MBA1990 Q&A Wednesday: How best can I monetize my blog?
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a great feeling: earning real traffic on the strength of your content.Now, it’s time to cas...
MBA1989 How Your Job Can Help You Grow Your Business
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t think of your day job as an obstacle to starting your own business.Think of it as a stepping...
MBA1988 Extended Interview: Ramit Sethi – Navigating Money & Relationships
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We study the psychology of finance. We study the psychology of relationships?But why don’t we stud...
MBA1987 Best Business Models for Solopreneurs + Free Ride Friday
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to rock on your own?If you want the freedom of entrepreneurship, but don’t see yourself runn...
MBA1986 How To Break Through a Revenue Plateau
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you bringing in the same amount of money as last year?…and the year before that?If you’re sp...
MBA1985 Q&A Wednesday: How do I connect with more positive people?
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of our favorite insights comes from Jim Rohn, who said that everyone is the average of the 5 peo...
MBA1984 The Fire Yourself Experiment
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for you to let you go.Seriously — there’s incredible value in learning how to step b...
MBA1983 Must Read: The Richest Man in Babylon By George S. Clason
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can fiction offer practical business advice?It sure can. That’s what Omar discovered when he (fina...
MBA1982 The Most Reliable Way To Become Wealthy + Free Ride Friday
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More research and preparation went into this episode than any we’ve done before. It’s that impor...
MBA1981 Personal Finance Tips For Business Owners
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Personal finance is different for entrepreneurs.For the conventionally employed, so many expenses an...
MBA1980 Q&A Wednesday: I got offered a promotion a month before I was going to start my business. What should I do?
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a great problem to have: being forced to choose between good, steady pay and the opportunity ...
MBA1979 How to Be in the Software Business Without a Software
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s money to be made in the software game — even if you couldn’t code your way out of a we...
MBA1978 Must Read: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever you’re worried about, it’s probably not that big of a deal.That can be hard to hear. It...
MBA1977 Are You The Bottleneck in Your Business? + Free Ride Friday
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you holding your business back?It’s a classic problem for solopreneurs and small businesses. T...
MBA1976 Should You Have an Online Community for Your Customers?
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The online community: is it just a gimmick, or an important part of a modern business approach?Wheth...
MBA1975 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to reply to all my comments on social and YouTube?
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Engagement is crucial. But how much engagement can you handle?It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got ...
MBA1974 How to Keep Your Valuable Employees
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘Great Resignation’ set a lot of talent loose. The options for all kinds of workers are bett...
MBA1973 Guest Teacher – Kerrie Otto de Grancy & Marie Louise – How to Evolve Yourself Consciously to Evolve Your Business
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re not well, your business can’t be. There’s nothing woo-woo about it. Keeping your mi...
MBA1972 Should You Offer Your Product in an App Store + Free Ride Friday
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So you created an app. But can you sell it totally on your own, or should you make it available on t...
MBA1971 How To Ensure You Become a Better Business Owner in 2022
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re not growing, you’re dying.That’s just as true for a business founder as it is for th...
MBA1970 Q&A Wednesday: How do I handle health insurance for my global remote team?
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some countries cover their citizens’ healthcare needs. Some cover a portion. In others, employers ...
MBA1969 Do You Need To Hire A Full Time Website Manager?
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we like to say, your website is your biz.Even if you have a physical store or office, your site c...
MBA1968 Guest Teacher – Jessica Norwood – How to overcome adversity as an entrepreneur
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been quite a year for adversity.From a global pandemic and its effects on hiring and supply c...
MBA1967 How to Increase Profits With Lower Prices + Free Ride Friday
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be clear: we almost never recommend lower prices.In fact, we spend lots of time on this podc...
MBA1966 Does Having an Office Space Make Sense in 2022?
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So..are we ever going back to work? More importantly, should we?Not ‘work’ as in doing work, of...
MBA1965 Q&A Wednesday: How do I fire my brother?
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well this is awkward.However, it’s not that uncommon. Hiring family members who just don’t work ...
MBA1964 Top 5 Website Mistakes
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between a website that works, and one that doesn’t?When we say ‘works,’...
MBA1963 Guest Teacher – Joe DiChiara – How to set up and manage a business’ finances
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not all great with numbers. And we don’t all know the rules.If you’re thinking of starti...
MBA1962 When & How to Hire for Marketing + Free Ride Friday
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get started marketing!Too many new entrepreneurs skip this part, or make it a low priority. While it...
MBA1961 The Hardest Part of Business
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you handle business?If you’re thinking about starting one, you might wonder what pitfalls or o...
MBA1960 Q&A Wednesday: My first 3 businesses failed. Is business right for me?
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fact: entrepreneurship is not for everyone.The truth is that not everyone is right for independent b...
MBA1959 Why You and Your Team Need Pressure
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard sayings about the value of pressure. Pressure drives us; it “creates diamonds,”...
MBA1958 Must Read: The Ultimate Jim Rohn Library by Jim Rohn
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a (seriously) life-changing book.The Ultimate Jim Rohn Library is a collection of lect...
MBA1957 Why 2022 Is The Year To Hire Great Talent + Free Ride Friday
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody quit. So where will they work now?The ‘Great Resignation’ is real — countless profes...
MBA1956 3 Email Campaigns to Boost Your Sales
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How ‘bout a sales boost to kick off the year?It’s the perfect time to warm up your list, nurture...
MBA1955 Q&A Wednesday: I’m terrified of public speaking. How can I get better?
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Public speaking is impossible to avoid.That’s just as true for introverts as everyone else. But if...
MBA1954 How to Plan & Execute Your Q1 Goals
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How you start the year is a huge factor in how you’ll end it.2022 is here, and you want to give yo...
MBA1953 Guest Teacher – Akbar Sheikh – How To Build a 7-Figure Online Business with Giving
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The more you give, the more you’ll get.That’s the core philosophy of Akbar Sheikh, a wildly succ...
MBA1952 How to Sell Your Online Course in 2022 + Free Ride Friday
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have something to teach. So how do you find your students?Online courses are the most valuable i...
MBA1951 How Much Should You Spend on Paid Marketing?
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paid ads can suck the money out of your business, quickly.But you should still use them.Today, we di...
MBA1950 Q&A Wednesday: Should I first try to win over a small part of a small market?
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you niche down, how far down should you go?It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners is ab...
MBA1949 Will Free Content Still Work in 2022?
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Content still King?Nothing works forever. So how’s the whole “content marketing” model hold...
MBA1948 Guest Teacher – Jason Byer – How To Attract More Customers with a Strong Brand
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Branding 101.A strong brand is the foundation of all your marketing efforts. But what is ...
MBA1947 When to Secure Funding for Your Business + Free Ride Friday
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rule #1: your idea alone won’t get you funding.Whether you’re looking for an angel investor, a b...
MBA1946 The 5 Biggest Lessons I Learned In 2021
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
…and you thought 2020 was weird.It’s the end of the year, and it’s time for our annual round-u...
MBA1945 Q&A Wednesday: How do I stop myself from working 24/7
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a classic founder’s problem: the belief that more work is always better. It’s not.It’s...
MBA1944 How To Make Real Connections at Live Events
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In business, connections are everything.That means — now that it’s possible again — making sur...
MBA1943 Guest Teacher – Mikil Taylor – How to Support a First-Time Manager
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You need your managers. But they need you too.That’s especially true for a first-timer. As your co...
MBA1942 What to Ask in an Interview To Find The Best Hires + Free Ride Friday
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t just want the right skills. You want the right people. In fact, the latter might be eve...
MBA1941 Are You Spending Enough Time on Making Revenue?
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Profit: it’s the only way a small business can survive.One of the reasons so many new businesses d...
MBA1940 Q&A Wednesday: How to Approach Partnerships With No Evidence of Success
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you have no reputation, why should anyone trust you?It’s the age-old challenge for a brand-ne...
MBA1939 The Cost of Updating Our Branding & Logo
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to freshen up your company’s look? We just did.Today, we share the process of overhauling ou...
MBA1938 Must Read: Demand-Side Sales 101 by Bob Moesta
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard about the “buyer’s journey.” But what does it really look like?Every once in...
MBA1937 How to Spend More Time On What Matters + Free Ride Friday
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You want to make money. But you can’t make time.If you’re not careful, the million little things...
MBA1936 Why We Raised Prices
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you raised prices lately?We just did, and it was no easy decision. We revamped all plans and up...
MBA1935 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know if my idea will work?
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first, biggest question every aspiring entrepreneur asks: “Will this work?”No one has...
MBA1934 Why Playing It Safe Can Be Risky
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some say “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But something doesn’t have to be broken to be...
MBA1933 Guest Teacher – David Ibarra – How to Utilize the Brain Model
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have more control over your mind — and therefore your performance — than you think.If you’...
MBA1932 How To Make Revenue Past The Holidays + Free Ride Friday
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new year can bring more than one kind of hangover.So many businesses see a huge bump in sales ar...
MBA1931 Why We Launched a Free Plan
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re making a huge change to our business — and you’re invited to witness.As many listeners k...
MBA1930 Q&A Wednesday: How do I tell my spouse I want to start a business?
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most service-based businesses (web design, copywriting, photography, etc) charge in a way that’s…...
MBA1929 What Does Facebook’s Metaverse Mean For Your Business?
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is Facebook about to do?Everyone’s talking about Meta and the Metaverse, but not everyone kno...
MBA1928 Guest Teacher – Tanessa Shears – How to Eliminate Brain Fog for More Productivity, Energy, and Growth in Your Business
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your brain is your most important tool. And tools need maintenance.Taking care of your mental and em...
MBA1927 5 Low-Cost Ways To Increase Revenue + Free Ride Friday
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Need a boost to get through tough times, or just meet a short-term goal?We’ve got you covered.Toda...
MBA1926 Why We Stopped Doing Black Friday
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, you have to go the other way.Black Friday & Cyber Monday have become almost like holidays...
MBA1925 Q&A Wednesday: How do I hire for a skill I am not an expert in?
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, the toughest thing about entrepreneurship is putting faith in other people. That’s espe...
MBA1924 Selling Your Product or Service on Groupon
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get on Groupon? More importantly…should you?Groupon has a thriving business with a mass...
MBA1923 Extended Interview: Amir Salihefendic – Building a 25 Million User Business
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you build what you really want to build? Do you have the courage to put your vision ahead o...
MBA1922 A Different Way to Charge for Services + Free Ride Friday
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most service-based businesses (web design, copywriting, photography, etc) charge in a way that’s…...
MBA1921 How to Easily Write a Valuable Blog Post
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of staring at that blank word doc?Writing can be hard. It can be intimidating. But you’ve go...
MBA1920 Q&A Wednesday: Do I Need to Offer Free Shipping?
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an age-old e-commerce debate: should you offer free shipping?There is a firm answer, but it’...
MBA1919 What Metrics Should You Track in Your Business?
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is your business healthy? How do you know?For a small business, it can be hard to tell which metrics...
MBA1918 Must Read: How to Win at the Sport of Business by Mark Cuban
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some entrepreneurs win, while others…just don’t?If you ask reality TV star and Dallas Mav...
MBA1917 How to Improve Any Aspect Of Your Business + Free Ride Friday
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is your business worst at?No one can be the best at everything. But to survive and thrive in bu...
MBA1916 The Great Resignation and What It Means for Your Business
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Workers have more options — which means small businesses have more opportunities.If the COVID-19 p...
MBA1915 Q&A Wednesday: I’ve lost thousands on paid ads and can’t get new customers. Can you help?
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paid advertising can supercharge your growth — or just drain your budget.It’s Q&A Wednesday, and...