Help Wanted

You know what you want. But it doesn’t make you happy. Maybe you reached a goal, but it wasn’t as satisfying as you expected. Or you’re chasing a goal, but it feels perpetually out of reach. Either way, now you feel stuck. Today, Jason will share the antidote — which he calls “Say yes to more than what you want.” It’s a way of thinking beyond your immediate goals, so you aren’t trapped by them. Today, he'll show you how to do it.

In today's episode, Nicole and Jason are joined by a founder Nicole critiqued on this very podcast. Tea! This conversation could have gone one of two ways, but how this founder responds is *chef's kiss* perfection. This conversation will leave you with a script you can use next time you get some tough feedback. Find the most excellent Kim Kaupe here: https://kimkaupe.com/ Originally aired in 2023

You’re stuck between two bad options: Something unsatisfying but familiar. Something scary and unknown. Today, Jason will help you clarify a difficult choice — and he’ll show you how it works through a real-life example his friend lived through.

If you've ever been the center of a story that's unflattering or just plain embarrassing, you probably wish you could go back in time and undo it. Unfortunately we can't do that, but we can take control— and change— the narrative. Today, Nicole and Jason share how to do just that, and they start by unpacking a viral video that the internet got so wrong.

Ever worry that someone hates you? Or is avoiding you? Jason experienced this recently, and it messed him up. But he also gained critical insight on the problem — and how to solve it. Today, Jason will share what he learned — so that you can remain calm and focused, and maybe even jumpstart the relationships you thought were dead.

The tariff rollercoaster has sent nearly every American business— big and small—scrambling to create contingency plans. In these stressful times, Jason and Nicole are inspired by stories from entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs who have created opportunities out of uncertainty, like Sarah Zurell, CMO of Chinese Laundry. Jason and Nicole call up Sarah to hear how Chinese Laundry pivoted in response to the tariffs. Then, they share insights that you can use to navigate uncertainty at your work, no matter the obstacle. Learn more about Sarah's work here.Learn more about CPG FastTrack here.

Nicole’s back on Help Wanted—and a lot has changed: she became a mom, then she lost her home and studio in the LA fires, and now she’s rebuilding—literally and emotionally. Together, Jason and Nicole unpack why asking for help is so hard, and the science behind what makes a strong support system. Most importantly, Nicole shares everything she learned about how to effectively ask for support, giving you strategies to ask for— and get— the help you need.

You’ve been through it.A layoff. A failed project. A rough season. Now you’re haunted by a worry you can’t shake: What if people can see my failures?But here’s what you need to know: Nobody sees your past except you. They only know what you show them. Today, Jason will help you walk into a room more confidently — so you show up as someone worth betting on. (Because you are!)

How do you know if someone is hesitant to work with you… and more importantly, what can you do about it? That’s what Jason and special cohost Jenny Wood (author and former Google executive) are unpacking in today’s episode. Jenny shares a story about a time a freelancer almost walked away from working with her—and the surprising reason why. Together, Jason and Jenny dig into how to spot signals when something feels off in a professional relationship, how to get honest feedback (even when it’s awkward), and what to do when your first impression misses the mark.Order Jenny’s book Wild Courage, out now, here!

You may not realize it, but someone is afraid to talk with you.If you’re a manager, your team might hesitate to give you updates.If you’re a business owner, your customers might not give you valuable feedback.If your friends or partners are in need, they might not turn to you first.So what’s the problem? It’s this: You haven’t given them permission — because you didn’t think you needed to.Today, Jason will show you how to fix this problem — making you a better friend, leader, and partner.All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage servicesbrya for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Treasury accounts offering 6 months T-Bills are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc.,member FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details: www.sipc.org. Banking services and the Bank Accounts are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid- Central National Bank. For U.S. Investments in T-bills: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Treasuries risk disclosures, see https://jiko.io/docs/treasuries_risk_disclosure.pdf. See public.com/#disclosures-main.