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Everyone negotiates. It’s a foundational business skill that every entrepreneur has to develop, to the best of their ability. Whether it’s with vendors, employees, partners, or clients, you’ll have to (literally) come to terms with people on a daily basis. So how do you get good at it? Molly Fletcher has been called “the female Jerry Maguire” for her skill in negotiating on behalf of professional athletes. Over the years, she’s developed a few simple, proven tactics that anyone can practice. Today, she shares them with you. 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 The Energy Clock, A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating, and other books by Molly Fletcher GameChanger Negotiation Training 5 Negotiation Mistakes The post MBA1678 Guest Teacher – Molly Fletcher – How To Negotiate With Confidence And Ask For What You Want 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.

Ready to build a dynamic team? Look to the Philippines. There’s a huge pool of talented, tech-savvy, multilingual go-getters just waiting to find the right team to join. And given the differences in currency values and cost of living, you can hire them at beyond-reasonable rates. You just have to know where — and how — to look. Today, we explain how to get into the Filipino job market, and find exactly the talent you need to scale your growing business. We’ll discuss where to go, how to attract the best applicants, and how to sift through resumes for the perfect fit. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors eBay Authentic Watches Are you hunting for a rare, vintage, or new watch? eBay has that hard-to-find watch you’ve been after — backed by eBay’s new Authenticity Guarantee: No fakes. No fraud. No doubt. Independent experts will meticulously inspect every detail of your dream timepiece, so you can be confident it’s authentic. Find your dream timepiece at ebay.com/authenticwatches. Domestic sales only. 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. Show Links onlinejobs.ph   The post MBA1677 How to Hire Great Talent in The Philippines + Free Ride Friday 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.

For retailers, December is a beast. But for many other businesses, it’s the perfect “down time” to get ahead on certain things. …like marketing. Today, we discuss what your business should do while things are quiet. By taking advantage of the slower pace, you can give yourself a head start on next year’s marketing. There’s one thing in particular that — with a little extra effort — can bring you major results. Best of all, this “one particular thing” is very cost effective. Find out what it is, why you should focus on it this month, and how to maximize your efforts. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors eBay Authentic Watches Are you hunting for a rare, vintage, or new watch? eBay has that hard-to-find watch you’ve been after — backed by eBay’s new Authenticity Guarantee: No fakes. No fraud. No doubt. Independent experts will meticulously inspect every detail of your dream timepiece, so you can be confident it’s authentic. Find your dream timepiece at ebay.com/authenticwatches. Domestic sales only. 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. Show Links Yoast Giphy Unsplash The $100 MBA Breakout Business Roadmap   The post MBA1676 What Your Marketing Focus Should Be in December 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.

When it comes to motivation, money only goes so far. That might sound a little precious, but it’s true.  It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a great team — and a tight budget. Fortunately, study after study has confirmed that after a certain salary point, employees are far more motivated by things like autonomy, respect, and achievement than anything else.  Today, we discuss a few options for showing some love without breaking the bank.  The simple fact that money (really, truly) isn’t everything can be a major advantage for a small business. Let’s use it! Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors eBay Authentic Watches Are you hunting for a rare, vintage, or new watch? eBay has that hard-to-find watch you’ve been after — backed by eBay’s new Authenticity Guarantee: No fakes. No fraud. No doubt. Independent experts will meticulously inspect every detail of your dream timepiece, so you can be confident it’s authentic. Find your dream timepiece at ebay.com/authenticwatches. Domestic sales only. 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. Show Links WebinarNinja   The post MBA1675 Q&A Wednesday: How do I motivate my employees without spending money? 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.

You put time, money, and effort into promoting your product. Did it work? Today, we discuss how to know for sure. If you’re not accurately measuring success (or lack thereof), your marketing efforts can’t evolve. And if they can’t evolve…well, eventually they won’t bring you much in sales. So how do you define “success” for a promotion? We’ll lay out the parameters, and help you establish a running tally of what’s working and what’s not. Get a clear picture of how to get the most out of your promotional efforts. 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 MBA1674 How to Evaluate Your Promotion’s Success 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.

Who makes it in business? More importantly, why? Ramit Sethi started his career by giving frank advice on personal finances. Now, the best-selling author teaches people how to monetize their strengths and develop their own businesses.  Today, we sit down with Ramit for an in-depth chat about what it (really) takes to succeed. From deciding what kind of business to run, to making the brave choices necessary to truly invest in yourself, Ramit and Omar discuss the realities of entrepreneurship — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Settle in, and listen to a conversation that’s informative, inspiring, and might just reframe the way you approach entrepreneurship. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors eBay Authentic Watches Are you hunting for a rare, vintage, or new watch? eBay has that hard-to-find watch you’ve been after — backed by eBay’s new Authenticity Guarantee: No fakes. No fraud. No doubt. Independent experts will meticulously inspect every detail of your dream timepiece, so you can be confident it’s authentic. Find your dream timepiece at ebay.com/authenticwatches. Domestic sales only. 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 Earnable I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi The post MBA1673 Extended Interview: Ramit Sethi – How To Start Your Own Thing 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.

Constantly short on time? Don’t seem to have any for yourself? That’s not “hustle.” That’s unhealthy. Today, we offer a few strategies for getting your schedule under control. If your business is consuming your life, it’ll backfire eventually. That’s why it’s important to take a hard look at where all your hours are going. Work to live, not the other way around. Remember, time isn’t money — it’s way more valuable. Learn how to save and protect your time, so you can enjoy entrepreneurship. 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 EasyCourse The post MBA1672 How to Stop Being So Busy + Free Ride Friday 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.

These days, it’s harder and harder not to be seen. Videos, webinars, and other on-camera presentations are becoming indispensable in online marketing. Consumers want to see you, and know who they’re (potentially) buying from.  But not everyone’s naturally comfortable. So how do you get over the fear? Today, we discuss what you can do to become comfortable, confident, and cool on camera. As a speaker and host of hundreds of webinars, our host Omar spends plenty of time in front of the  camera — but he had to work to feel at home there. .  Hear what you can do to feel (and look) perfectly natural. 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. Square You may know Square as that little white card reader. But Square has so many more tools to help your business! There’s a free online store with pickup, delivery, and shipping. If you’re selling in person, Square makes it easy to switch to contactless payments like Apple Pay with touch-free hardware for your counter, curbside, and back pocket. All these tools work together, all from one place — and that’s just the start. See everything Square can do at square.com/go/mba Show Links The Breakout Business Roadmap The post MBA1671 How To Get Comfortable Being on Camera 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.

They’re not profiting. Does that mean you shouldn’t? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a t-shirt company who gets regular requests from nonprofit organizations. These groups are looking for support in the form of a discount — which would make our listener’s profit margins a little on the tight side. It might be nice, but is it good business? Today, we discuss how helping nonprofits can help your company. By supporting organizations whose values jibe with yours, you can earn more than good karma. But you have to consider a few things first. Find out what you can gain when you give. 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 Similarweb The post MBA1670 Q&A Wednesday: Should I offer discounts to nonprofits? 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.

We all know testimonials work. …but not just any old testimonials. We’re living in the “social proof” era. When it comes to deciding whether to buy a product, no founder, marketer, or salesperson is trusted more than a fellow consumer.  Gathering quality testimonials, then, is one of the most important sales strategies you can use. Today, we explain how to reach out and get the most impactful testimonials. From how and when to contact customers, to the specific questions you should pose, we’ll share the step-by-step process we use.  Get the best advertising possible: real success from your own customers. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors eBay Authentic Watches Are you hunting for a rare, vintage, or new watch? eBay has that hard-to-find watch you’ve been after — backed by eBay’s new Authenticity Guarantee: No fakes. No fraud. No doubt. Independent experts will meticulously inspect every detail of your dream timepiece, so you can be confident it’s authentic. Find your dream timepiece at ebay.com/authenticwatches. Domestic sales only. 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.   The post MBA1669 How To Get Testimonials That Sell 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.