The $100 MBA Show

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!Before the Exit: Thought Experiments for Entrepreneurs by Dan AndrewsDiscover all our must-read book reviews at https://100mba.net/bookreviews.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.

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!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.

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!Essentialism by Greg McKeownSUBSCRIBEYouTube | 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.

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!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.

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!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.

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!Generating Business Referrals Without Asking by Stacy Brown RandallRoadmap to Grow Your Business Podcast with Stacy Brown RandallReferral Ninja QuizSUBSCRIBEYouTube | 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.

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!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.

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!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.

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!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.

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!Start Your First Online Business with Omar Zenhom (14-day free trial with promo code MBA)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.