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Is it time to sell your business? Most of this podcast is about building your business. But when the endgame is in sight, how do you know when to make that final call?  When is entrepreneurship…over? We’ve got a Must-Read book with a few answers. Before the Exit poses a few questions you should ask before cashing out. And if you’re not considering selling — read this anyway! The thought experiments this book contains can help you stick with your business when times are tough. Get some great advice that you’ll need eventually —  if you don’t already. 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. Axos Bank It’s a struggle to get returns on your checking account. But with Axos Bank’s Rewards Checking, you can earn up to 1.25% APY. Rewards Checking treats your money with respect: no service or overdraft fees, and you won’t be surprised by minimum balance rules. Rewards Checking also comes with a sophisticated app designed for your busy lifestyle. Get the tools you need to manage money effortlessly. Axos will even give you $50 to get started. Visit axosbank.com/rewardmba to get started. Show Links Before the Exit: Thought Experiments for Entrepreneurs by Dan Andrews The post MBA1648 Must Read: Before the Exit by Dan Andrews 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’ll happen eventually. A change to your service. A delay. A mistake. At some point, you’ll have to break some less-than-pleasant news to your customers.  Fortunately, it doesn’t have to hurt your relationship. Today, we share the steps you should take whenever there’s an uncomfortable announcement on the horizon. You can tell people what they don’t want to hear — while still making them feel respected and valued. When it’s time to communicate bad news, you can always communicate something else, too: your continued devotion to serving customers as best you can. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors Podia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now. 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 MBA1647 How to Deliver Tough News to Customers + 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.

Hard work has a tipping point…but it also has a point of diminishing returns. Hard work isn’t “productive” if it burns you out. Hustle isn’t effective if it’s not sustainable. While it’s tempting to assume that the hardest worker wins, it’s just never been true. Entrepreneurs have to master efficiency — not self-denial. It’s a cold, hard reality of business that you can’t sprint through a marathon! Today, we offer a few ways to avoid burnout without hurting your business. With a few techniques, you can make yourself more capable, more competent, and better balanced. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors Podia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now. 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 Essentialism by Greg McKeown The post MBA1646 How to Prevent Hustle Burnout 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.

Wanna show your team some love…on a budget? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who wants nothing more than to show the team just how appreciated they are. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to show it in their paychecks. But it’s still possible. Today, we explore a few ways to reward your team with the funds you have. From strategic time off to services to professional development, you can afford to keep morale high. Find out how. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors Podia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now. 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 MBA1645 Q&A Wednesday: How can I provide some company perks on the cheap? Any advice? 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.

Strapped for cash? Revenue is like oxygen for a business — it’s a matter of survival.Today, we discuss exactly how to boost revenue when you need it most, in just a few weeks. With the strategies we discuss in this episode, 45 days is a realistic timeframe in which to add some serious black ink.It all comes down to 3 specific strategies.Every business needs a boost now and again. In fact, we shouldn’t wait until we’re in financial trouble to maximize revenue. You can employ these strategies at regular intervals throughout the fiscal year.Find out exactly how to get some more “profit” into your “profit & loss” sheet. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNESStitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewToday's SponsorsPodiaEasily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now.WebinarNinjaLooking 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 MBA1644 More Revenue in 45 Days 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’s sending you business? Why? Can you do anything to make it happen more often? Yes, you can. That’s the message today’s special guest teacher, Stacy Brown Randall, is here to deliver. She’s got a step-by-step plan to make more referrals happen — without actually asking anyone to refer people. All you need is a little psychology. Tune in, and hear how a few simple steps can increase referrals drastically, without the awkwardness of overtly encouraging your referrers. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors Storyblocks Storyblocks is the world’s best stock media service (in our opinion). They offer video, audio, and images with affordable subscription plans. Their unlimited, all-access plan lets you download as many files as you’d like in their ever-growing library of high-quality, royalty-free assets. The selection is amazing, and the price is right. To learn more, go to storyblocks.com/mba. Axos Bank It’s a struggle to get returns on your checking account. But with Axos Bank’s Rewards Checking, you can earn up to 1.25% APY. Rewards Checking treats your money with respect: no service or overdraft fees, and you won’t be surprised by minimum balance rules. Rewards Checking also comes with a sophisticated app designed for your busy lifestyle. Get the tools you need to manage money effortlessly. Axos will even give you $50 to get started. Visit axosbank.com/rewardmba to get started. Show Links Generating Business Referrals Without Asking by Stacy Brown Randall Roadmap to Grow Your Business Podcast with Stacy Brown Randall Referral Ninja Quiz The post MBA1643 Guest Teacher – Stacey Brown Randall – How to Generate Referrals Without Asking 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.

Solopreneurs: are they real? Do they stay solo…forever? Running a business by yourself is something we usually think of as a first stage. Eventually, you hire people. But if you’re happy to run a one-person operation, is it viable in the long term?  Short answer: yes, but it comes with some drawbacks. Today, we discuss what kinds of businesses can function without any help, and what the real limits are. Having run a one-man web design company alone, our intrepid host Omar knows what it takes.  He also knows the drawbacks. Tune in, and see if solopreneurship is something you really want to consider — or not. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors Podia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now. 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 MBA1642 Can You Build a Business Alone? + 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.

Words are the heart of marketing.  So how do you find the best writing talent? Your emails, blog, social posts, and website copy need to reflect your brand. Your words have to provoke emotional responses and inspire action among consumers.  For most people, that requires a professional. There’s no shortage of writers out there. Unfortunately, most of them are terrible. Today, we’ll share how we found our full-time wordsmith, and why cruising the job boards might not help you find what you’re really looking for.  Sometimes, you have to chase the talent a little. Get someone on your team who can truly articulate your brand’s message. 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 MBA1641 How to Find a Great Content Writer 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.

What should you wear to a Zoom meeting? As COVID has forced so many businesses to operate online, some new questions have come up. While office dress codes are pretty standard — and easily enforceable — what happens when everyone works from home? And, y’know…does it matter? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener decide on a policy for their team. While it’s important to keep your business professional as norms change, it’s equally important to treat your team like adults.  Hear our advice, and decide for yourself if “casual Friday” is a thing of the past, or a permanent dress code. 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 MBA1640 Q&A Wednesday: Should my remote team have a dress code? 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.

Here’s what we wish we knew earlier! In our time building and running a tech startup, we’ve learned too much to fit into a single episode. But a few core principles apply to all of it, in one way or another. Today, we share these principles with you. We’ve got the 5 most important ideas any tech startup founder should live by. These are things that both of us (your intrepid host Omar, and myself, his co-founder) learned the hard way — so you don’t have to. Let our experience be your advantage! With these 5 principles, your chances of failure will drop, drastically. These are things most people just don’t think of — until it’s too late. Save yourself some trouble! Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors Podia Easily sell Online Courses, Memberships, and Digital Downloads to your audience. With more than 10,000 creators on the platform, Podia is the easiest way to earn a living teaching what you know. Create a beautiful storefront in minutes and start selling your digital products. No technical knowledge needed, and no third-party plugins required. Check out podia.com/mba now. 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 WebinarNinja Start Your First Online Business with Omar Zenhom (14-day free trial with promo code MBA) The post MBA1639 5 Principles of Starting a Tech Startup 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.