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One size does not fit all. When you’re seeking guidance on business, there’s no shortage. But what worked for one “guru” might not work for you. For all the well-intentioned advice out there, none of it considers one key factor — you. So how can you find your path to indendepenent success? Loren Weisman is a different kind of teacher. He won’t tell you to do what he did. He wants you to figure out what works best considering your resources, strengths, and style. Tune in, and stop trying to fit square pegs into round holes. Protect yourself from “coaches” who are in it for their success, not yours. 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. 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. Show Links Loren Weisman The post MBA1658 Guest Teacher – Loren Weisman – How to Personalize the Navigation of your Business Strategy 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.

It’s getting close. Whatever your background or beliefs, “the holidays” are something most businesses have to prepare for. And that’s the key: actually preparing — so that you, your team, and your customers can enjoy…well, happy holidays. It doesn’t happen by accident. Today, we discuss the steps you need to take to accommodate the needs of your employees, the wants of your customers, and the overall health of your business.Don’t lose momentum. But don’t lose the opportunity to enjoy time with friends and family, either.  Make sure this holiday season is a real celebration — whatever you’re celebrating. 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. 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. Show Links EasyCourse The post MBA1657 How to Prepare Your Business for The Holidays + 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.

You need a break. But your business needs you. What’s an entrepreneur to do? Today, we discuss how to schedule vacations wisely. By being smart with your calendar, you can do what’s best for your business and for yourself — both of which depend on the other staying healthy. These are practical steps for avoiding burnout, and protecting your free time. Remember why you go into business: to create time for yourself. Anyone can work themselves to death. But the freedom of entrepreneurship is the freedom to step back and recharge. Work to live; don’t live to work. 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. The post MBA1656 The Best Time To Take a Break 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.

There’s niche — and then there’s “Cat Cafe” niche. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who’s considering this surprisingly popular business model. Some hot beverages, maybe a little food, and…live cats. Lots of ‘em. Can this actually work? If so, how? Today, we’ll explore what factors you should think about when starting a niche brick & mortar business. While extremely specific passion projects are fun, they still have to be profitable, sustainable, and scaleable. We’ll discuss how to make sure a project like this is all three.  Tune in, and get a little inspiration for your next project — no matter how boldly, unapologetically niche it is. 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. 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. The post MBA1655 Q&A Wednesday: Is a Cat Cafe a good business? 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.

It’s that time of year!  Our annual tradition of sharing the best lessons from the most insightful people helps us put a lid on the year gone by — and gear up for next year’s challenges. While 2020 was…not ideal for many, it was rich with wisdom we can bring into 2021.  Today, we’ve got 5 hard-hitting, indelible insights from fellow entrepreneurs who do things a little bit differently, a little more creatively, and definitely more memorably. This is the best of the best: the most helpful lessons 2020 had to offer. Let’s take what’s valuable from this dumpster fire of year, and move forward with optimism. 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 Business Blueprint Million Dollar Coach The Alter Ego Effect Ryan Holiday Naval Ravikant The post MBA1654 5 Things I Learned From 5 People in 2020 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.

Wealth is attainable. Amira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a company founded on the idea that limits are something we impose on ourselves.  As someone who personally quintupled her own income within a year, she would know. Today, she’s here with a 6-step plan for earning the income you want, not the income you can settle for. In this lesson, she explores what stops people from doing whatever it is they want to do. More importantly, she explains how to stop stopping. Get to the root of how and why you hold yourself back. Become unstoppable. Click Play!  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. 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. Show Links Free Resources from The Unstoppable Woman The post MBA1653 Guest Teacher – Amira Alvarez – How to Make an Income Breakthrough 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.

Handling questions, complaints, and more all by yourself? Maybe it’s time to stop. Today, we discuss how to put together an all-star Customer Support squad. It’s one of the best ways to compete against bigger companies, as rockstar service can make all the difference to consumers — especially for tech products. Learn how to know when it’s time to hire, where to look for the best help for your budget, and how to create a system that lets your team scale as the business grows. Prioritize support, and you won’t regret it.  Hear how we built our ride-or-die Support Team, and why it’s worth every minute (and dime) you can spend on it. 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. 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. The post MBA1652 How to Start a Customer Support Team + 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.

It’s never about the product. It’s always about execution. Today, we discuss how to “systematize” your business. By establishing self-sustaining standard operating procedures, you won’t just make your business more efficient. You’ll make it more powerful. It’s the epitome of working smarter, not harder.Learn how to improve your process and your results, with systems that minimize the time and effort required to produce each outcome. Put it all together, and see how much of your business can run itself. 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. 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. The post MBA1651 Build a System, Not a Business 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.

From stranger, to customer — how does your website get people there? It’s all about effective funnels. “Funnels” are pretty much anything that moves people from never having heard of your brand, to being interested, to considering a purchase, to making one. Many have tried to perfect a system for this. But all you really need is a WordPress site, and a little software. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who wants to make his site the most efficient funneling machine possible. Today, we’ll recommend a few tools for that, and explain how they work. It’s a perfect, bite-sized lesson in creating customers. 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. 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 ClickFunnels Cartflows WooCommerce The post MBA1650 Q&A Wednesday: How do I build a sales funnel on WordPress? 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.

Nothing is risk-free. But risk can be minimized. …even when you start a business. You don’t have to put your home or life savings on the line to be an entrepreneur. There are ways to get into the game that don’t require a massive investment, or sinking yourself into debt. Today, we discuss 3 of those ways. The 3 kinds of businesses we cover have one thing in common: minimal capital required from you. That means that even if it doesn’t go well, you don’t lose your shirt. It’s about taking smart, small risks, not no risks. See which option could work for you. You could be in business with less capital than you think. 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 Empire Flippers Jim Rohn The post MBA1649 3 Low-Risk Businesses You Can Start Today 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.