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You can make it through this. And so can your business. COVID has screwed up…everything. Many businesses have closed — some temporarily, some forever. But others have adapted, pivoted, even thrived.  How? According to this week’s special guest teacher, it all comes down to resilience. Margie Warrell has closely studied success in business, and currently sits on the advisory board of The Forbes School of Business and Technology.  Today, she’s here to share the habits that cultivate resilience, and the ability to make it through tough times. Rather than an inborn trait, resilience is acquired — and you can acquire it. Tune in, and hear Margie’s advice. It just might be exactly what you need to get your business through. 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. 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 Reset Your Life Compass by Margie Warrell Start Your First Online Business with Omar Zenhom (14-day free trial with promo code MBA) The post MBA1638 Guest Teacher – Margie Warrell – How to Bounce Back from a COVID-induced Crisis 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.

Ask yourself honestly: does running your business just…suck? If you’re feeling run-down, unmotivated, uninspired, you might be fine. You might just need a break, or a change in how your business operates. But you might need something a little more drastic. You might need to get out of it altogether. The point of entrepreneurship is to choose your own path. If you don’t like the one you’re on, it’s ok to get off!  Today, we’ll discuss how to know if it’s really time to move on — and what to do if you suspect that’s the case. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors Masterworks Successful investors control risk by investing in art. Sound unusual? The ultra-wealthy have been doing it for centuries! Now you can invest in the same paintings as millionaires — at a fraction of the cost. Masterworks makes it as easy as trading stocks. And you don’t need to know anything about art! Head to masterworks.io, select PODCAST, and use code 100 to skip the 70,000 wait list. Hurry, this offer expires soon! See important disclaimer at masterworks.io/disclaimer 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 Himalaya Learning: 14-Day Free Trial including Start Your First Online Business with Omar Zenhom (Use Promo Code MBA) EasyCourse The post MBA1637 Do You Need a Change? + 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.

How big is big enough? Most people try to grow their business as much as possible. But that’s not the only option! What if the right business for you is…something less gigantic? There are a few reasons this could be the case. Today, we discuss 5 big advantages to keeping it small. Instead of assuming you want what other entrepreneurs want, take a moment to decide what kind of lifestyle and workday would make you happiest. …it just might be the kind of business that doesn’t grow indefinitely. 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. 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. Show Links Himalaya Learning: 14-Day Free Trial including Start Your First Online Business with Omar Zenhom (Use Promo Code MBA) Anyone Can Do It Company of One The post MBA1636 5 Reasons To Keep Your Business Small 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.

Today, we’re bringing you something special. We teamed up with Himalaya Learning, an online education platform offering audio courses in entrepreneurial skills. Together, we created Start Your First Online Business, a complete course that walks you step by step through creating your own startup. This 10-part course gives you the knowledge you need to get your business idea out of your head, and into the real world — with a low-risk, sustainable, realistic approach. …and we’re sharing the first lesson for free, here on The $100 MBA Show.  Lesson 1, Entrepreneurship 101: Business Basics, explains the mindset you need to succeed as an entrepreneur.  In it, we explore the 5 core principles that maximize your chances of actually making it as an independent business founder.  With insight and experience from our own journey, this lesson delivers the strategies that create a strong, stable foundation for your business. Best of all, our approach doesn’t involve going into debt or risking your home or life savings.  It’s a strategic philosophy grounded in reducing risk, and building your business one piece at a time. Check it out, and don’t forget to use our special promo code for a free trial of Himalaya Learning, with all the courses it has to offer. Start Your First Online Business is available now, exclusively on Himalaya. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Show Links Himalaya Learning: 14-Day Free Trial including Start Your First Online Business with Omar Zenhom (Use Promo Code MBA) The post [Bonus Episode] Ep1 of Start Your First Online 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.

Ready for an executive assistant?  It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who wants an EA, but isn’t sure what to spend. An EA is our top recommendation for a first hire, and they can quickly become invaluable. …but how much should “invaluable” actually cost? Today, we’ll discuss what the options are, what the variables are, and our recommendations for finding the perfect new team member. From local to global, part-time to full-time, the right EA for your needs, budget, and location is out there. Let’s find them! Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors 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. 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 Glassdoor Onlinejobs.ph The post MBA1635 Q&A Wednesday: How much do I need to pay my EA? 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.

If you’re thinking of selling products on eBay…don’t. It seems like a good idea, from a distance. But the dangers inherent in selling on eBay far outweigh the advantages. Our intrepid host Omar would know — he had an eBay-based business once. There’s a good reason he doesn’t have one now. Today, we detail the serious downsides of eBay commerce, including some nefarious scam artistry that anyone can fall victim to — and eBay can’t seem to do anything about. We’ll discuss why it’s always better to invest in your own e-commerce infrastructure, even if it costs more up front. Plus, we’ll tell you the one thing eBay actually is good for (hint: not business). 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 Shopify The post MBA1634 3 Reasons Not To Sell Your Products on eBay 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.

Is entrepreneurship for you? ‘Cause it’s not for everyone. If you’re wondering whether you have what it takes to build your own business, we have an answer. Actually, our special guest, Gino Wickman, has an answer. Actually, you have the answer. But Gino has the perfect way to help you find it.  Gino Wickman has 30 years of experience building businesses, guiding other entrepreneurs, and writing best-selling books on entrepreneurship — including one featured on our “Must Read” list.  Today, he’s here to help you self-evaluate as a budding entrepreneur-in-the-making. Tune in, and hear about the specific traits that successful entrepreneurs have. It’s not about whether you’re “good” enough, or have some mind-blowing product idea or experience in business. It’s about whether you’ll really love it. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors 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. Axos Bank Want banking that moves your small business forward? Axos is 100% digital, with much lower overhead costs than traditional banks — and they pass the savings on to customers.That means no maintenance fees, no minimum balance requirements, unlimited domestic ATM fee reimbursements, and up to 200 free transactions/month with their Basic Business Checking account. They’re so confident you’ll love it, they’ll give you $100 to try it out. Just use promo code AXOSMBA at axosbank.com/mba to get started. Show Links e-Leap Free Resources for Entrepreneurs Free Chapter: Entrepreneurial Leap by Gino Wickman Must Read: Traction by Gino Wickman The post MBA1633 Guest Teacher – Gino Wickman – How To Determine If You Have What It Takes To Become An Entrepreneur 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.

Got great YouTube content? A strong following? Great! But how is that supposed to help your business? Today, we discuss how to turn views into conversions. YouTube is awesome for the top of your marketing “funnel,” but all those viewers are useless if you can’t follow up. You need email addresses, not likes and shares.  Fortunately, there’s a way. Learn how a simple modification can turn every YouTube video into a lead-capturing, email-list-building machine. Get your potential customers off YouTube and into your business ecosystem. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors eBay Hunting for a rare vintage or new watch? eBay has that hard-to-find watch you’re after, backed by their 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 watch at ebay.com/luxurywatches today (for 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 EasyCourse WebinarNinja The post MBA1632 How Do You Turn Your YouTube Viewers into Email Subscribers? + 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.

What makes a sales page work? The goal is to get people to buy. So why do some pages perform better than others? Today, we’ll discuss one key element that has a bigger impact than any other.  Whether it’s your homepage, or individual product pages, there’s one thing that really conveys the value of your product. It might not be what you think, but it’s undeniably at the core of what inspires consumer action. Best of all? This thing is completely under your control. Tune in, and learn how your sales pages can make a stronger case for your products. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors 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. Axos Bank Want banking that moves your small business forward? Axos is 100% digital, with much lower overhead costs than traditional banks — and they pass the savings on to customers.That means no maintenance fees, no minimum balance requirements, unlimited domestic ATM fee reimbursements, and up to 200 free transactions/month with their Basic Business Checking account. They’re so confident you’ll love it, they’ll give you $100 to try it out. Just use promo code AXOSMBA at axosbank.com/mba to get started. Show Links Words The post MBA1631 How To Create A Compelling Sales Page 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.

No-refund policy: good idea? Terrible idea? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got an online course seller who wants to protect their revenue from frivolous refund requests. Will a blanket no-refund statement scare people away? Or will it just save some hard-earned cash? We’ll discuss a few options when it comes to refund policy, and why no business owner has to feel bad about protecting their investment. It’s all about making sure that customers really give your product a chance first! There is a way to make sure people who are genuinely not helped by your product get their money back — without letting yourself be taken advantage of. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors 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. 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. The post MBA1630 Q&A Wednesday: Is it OK to not give refunds? 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.