The $100 MBA Show

Data is power.No one understands that better than Piyanka Jain, who specializes in using data to achieve explosive growth. A best-selling author, speaker, and thought leader in analytics, Jain knows how powerful data can be.…when used correctly.Today, Jain stops by to explain the key components of data-based transformation. By using the numbers to understand your audience, you can move them to action.Learn how it’s done — Click Play!Behind Every Good Decision by Pianka JainSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Explore the top five business opportunities to launch in 2024, perfect for those with limited budgets. Discover the rising demand for creator marketing and the innovative potential of micro AI SaaS applications. Dive into the world of immersive networking events, where recreational activities like skiing and yoga create unique connections. Gain practical insights and expert advice to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with these timely and profitable ideas!

Growth spikes happen. Are you ready?2020 was a year of insane growth for our software company. With everyone forced to work and learn from home, sudden demand for our webinar platform forced us to expand in a hurry. Today, we share lessons from that (sometimes stressful) experience.Our successes, our stumbles, and everything we wish we’d known can help you prepare for something similar. You can’t control when world events will send business your way, but we can all take steps to avoid “catastrophic success.” Don’t get caught off guard by a surge in demand. Click Play!SUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the pandemic winding down? Even in a digital economy, in-person events are crucial. With vaccines for COVID-19 rolling out, is it time to start thinking about a return to the “old normal?” Can you plan and schedule IRL events for 2021?More importantly, should you?Today, we help one listener navigate the practical and ethical issues involved. Even with vaccines, we probably won’t return to business as usual for a bit. Consider your realistic options for the coming year, and adjust accordingly. Click Play!To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q.SUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apple just rocked the digital marketing world.If you haven’t heard, an iOS update for Apple mobile devices allows users to opt out of having their Internet activity tracked, logged, and sold to advertisers. This tracking makes targeted advertising on Facebook and Google…kinda impossible.What’s it mean for you?Today, we explain this development, and how it will affect paid advertising for startups. Get a sense of what you should do to adjust, and keep your marketing ahead of the curve. Click Play!SUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Entertainers are entrepreneurs too — especially Matthew McConaughey.Greenlights is the memoir of an actor. But it’s also the memoir of an accomplished business person, marketer, and independent creator. When Omar bought this book to read for fun, he had no idea it would be so valuable as a business resource.Today, we share the most relevant lessons.Take some time to study one actor’s success story, and realize that some qualities apply to every business. Take in the best insights from McConaughey’s experience, and apply them to yours. Click Play!Greenlights by Matthew McConaugheyWild Turkey Longbranch*Deep Work by Cal NewportDiscover all our must-read book reviews at https://100mba.net/bookreviews.SUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed*Clarification: this episode describes Wild Turkey as Matthew McConaughey’s “own” whiskey company. McConaughey serves as Creative Director for Wild Turkey, which is owned by the Campari Group. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy New Year!2020 was…well, you were there. So what happens now? What can we reasonably expect to go down now that COVID has (permanently?) altered the business landscape?We’ve got 3 predictions.3 specific trends are almost certainly going to continue through 2021. By adapting to them, you can position your business to thrive in the not-exactly-roaring 20’s. Learn how to prepare — Click Play!SUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are goals…useful? As 2020 wraps up, it’s time to look forward. A common way to do so is to set goals, to envision outcomes you want for your business. But is that effective? Does setting goals do anything by way of actually achieving them? We’ve got a better idea. Today, we discuss an alternative to goal-setting that takes things several steps further. With a little more up-front effort, you can replace goals with something more tangible — and powerful.  Head into 2021 with more than a wish list. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors SYFOB Learn how to start your own business online, from scratch — without taking dangerous risks or sinking yourself into debt. This 10-part audio course lays out a complete roadmap for producing your first products and getting your brand off the ground. Get a special extended free trial of Himalaya Learning, an audio education platform with lessons from Tim Ferriss, Malcolm Gladwell, Omar, and more — just go to himalaya.com/mba and use promo code MBA. WebinarNinja Looking for an easy, intuitive webinar platform that gets out of your way? WebinarNinja is the most user-friendly webinar platform on the market. Best of all, it works! With built-in marketing tools like email automations, landing pages, and more, WebinarNinja is everything you need to run live, automated, or hybrid webinars. Sign up for a free live demonstration at webinarninja.com/workshop. The post MBA1691 Should You Set Goals for 2021? appeared first on The $100 MBA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jack of all trades, or master of one? That’s the question facing one listener today.  It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a budding entrepreneur who’s ditching the 9-to-5 for full-time independence. But she wonders whether she should take some popular advice: building multiple income sources. Of course, popular doesn’t always mean good. Today, Omar bucks the trend and explains why multi-streaming can backfire, especially for new entrepreneurs. Tune in, and hear the arguments against this (seemingly rational) advice, and what you can do instead. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors SYFOB Learn how to start your own business online, from scratch — without taking dangerous risks or sinking yourself into debt. This 10-part audio course lays out a complete roadmap for producing your first products and getting your brand off the ground. Get a special extended free trial of Himalaya Learning, an audio education platform with lessons from Tim Ferriss, Malcolm Gladwell, Omar, and more — just go to himalaya.com/mba and use promo code MBA. True Underdog Podcast If you’re looking for inspiring stories and killer advice, check out the True Underdog podcast. Jayson Waller was raised in a trailer park, abused, kicked out of high school, and became a father in his teens. After struggling to make it and hearing the word “no” too many times, Jayson used his street smarts to start three successful companies. Hear how Jayson and his guests turned their lives around to achieve massive success on the True Underdog podcast available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or your favorite podcast app. The post MBA1690 Q&A Wednesday: Should I create multiple revenue streams? appeared first on The $100 MBA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Email is *checks notes*…yep, still King. It’s the most powerful marketing channel, even over social. But how can you grow a robust email contact list that actually converts? How do you go from no subscribers — or just a few — to a teeming list that feeds your marketing and sales funnels? Steadily, that’s how. Today, we explain the steps it takes to get more, better contacts. By balancing the quality and quantity of your contacts, you can build a list that actually produces customers.  All you have to do is follow the steps. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors SYFOB Learn how to start your own business online, from scratch — without taking dangerous risks or sinking yourself into debt. This 10-part audio course lays out a complete roadmap for producing your first products and getting your brand off the ground. Get a special extended free trial of Himalaya Learning, an audio education platform with lessons from Tim Ferriss, Malcolm Gladwell, Omar, and more — just go to himalaya.com/mba and use promo code MBA. WebinarNinja Looking for an easy, intuitive webinar platform that gets out of your way? WebinarNinja is the most user-friendly webinar platform on the market. Best of all, it works! With built-in marketing tools like email automations, landing pages, and more, WebinarNinja is everything you need to run live, automated, or hybrid webinars. Sign up for a free live demonstration at webinarninja.com/workshop. Show Links Breakout Business Roadmap The post MBA1689 How to Grow an Email List From Scratch appeared first on The $100 MBA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.