

The $100 MBA Show
Omar Zenhom
Awarded Best of Apple Podcasts, The $100 MBA Show delivers practical business lessons for the real world. These no fluff episodes are packed with only the pure business building training you want.
Omar Zenhom shares lessons, strategies and insights from 20+ years of entrepreneurship. He’s bootstrapped two multi-million dollar businesses (and several smaller businesses, too). Join him for short, actionable lessons on how to do everything from validating your idea, to audience-building and marketing, to sales and reinvestment, and much, much more—all with the bare-minimum resources available to your average working person. Learn more at https://100mba.net
Omar Zenhom shares lessons, strategies and insights from 20+ years of entrepreneurship. He’s bootstrapped two multi-million dollar businesses (and several smaller businesses, too). Join him for short, actionable lessons on how to do everything from validating your idea, to audience-building and marketing, to sales and reinvestment, and much, much more—all with the bare-minimum resources available to your average working person. Learn more at https://100mba.net
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Mar 15, 2019 • 10min
MBA1222 How To Convert More Sales with Pricing Page FAQs + Free Ride Friday!
Your website’s pricing page: it’s the page where visitors are closest to making a purchase. It’s also the page where websites lose the most visitors, as cold feet stop visitors from becoming customers.How can you convert them? How can you get a visitor on the pricing page to pull the trigger?You have their interest. You have them *this close* to buying. What you need is a way to address those last-minute hesitations, those few questions that still remain. Enter the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). By integrating your FAQ with your pricing page, you can head off visitor misgivings, and pave the way to a purchase.Today, we explain how to anticipate the questions visitors will have, and give them an FAQ that’ll inspire confidence. We discuss how many questions to post, and how to lay them out on your pricing page for maximum conversions.In the final moments, a great FAQ can make all the difference. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksWebinarNinja Pricing PageEasyCourseThe post MBA1222 How To Convert More Sales with Pricing Page FAQs + 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.

Mar 14, 2019 • 9min
MBA1221 Is Hiring Part Time Employees a Good Idea?
What do you do with a dedicated, talented worker who’s exactly the kind of employee you need — but only sometimes?Employing part-timers has unique advantages, but it also comes with some challenges. Give them too much work, and they’re not part-time. Give them too little, and they won’t hang around long. So how can you ensure commitment despite the less committed nature of the part-time relationship?There is a way.We’ve hired many, many part-timers over the years, and we’ve lost far too many that we should’ve kept. In all that time, we’ve learned what works with freelancers, gunslingers, and other part-timers. We’ve learned how to maintain the employee’s sense of freedom, while also ensuring their dedication.Learn how to keep your part-timers around, and keep them as motivated as your full-timers. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksWebinarNinjaThe post MBA1221 Is Hiring Part Time Employees a Good Idea? 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.

Mar 13, 2019 • 10min
MBA1220 Q&A Wednesday: Any tips when hiring remote employees from the Philippines?
There’s a huge talent pool on a sunny set of islands in the Pacific. If you hire remote workers, the Philippines is one of the best places you can look.It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is ready to make the very smart move of recruiting Filipino employees to help run his business. As it happens, we have several invaluable team members who stand as perfect examples of just how well this can work out.Of course, there are a few things you need to know first.Today, we discuss what to expect when recruiting from this dynamic country. We explain what’s different, what’s the same, and what makes the Filipino option unique. We describe how to craft an application process that attracts the talent you want, how to weed through the applicants, and what online resources can best help you.Learn how to navigate the cultural and logistical aspects of hiring Filipino, and you won’t regret it. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow Linksonlinejobs.phThe post MBA1220 Q&A Wednesday: Any tips when hiring remote employees from the Philippines? 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.

Mar 12, 2019 • 10min
MBA1219 Failed Payments. Are You Leaving Money on The Table?
Is your revenue leaking?Every month, businesses lose hundreds and thousands of dollars to failed payments. Whether it’s an expired account, insufficient funds, or a cancelled card, recurring payments that don’t go through account for an astonishing amount of lost revenue. So how can you safeguard your business against these unnecessary losses?Too many entrepreneurs simply don’t have procedures in place for failed paymentsFortunately, we’ve got a system we’re willing to share. Our method for preventing failed payments and recovering those that slip through the cracks makes a huge difference to our bottom line. The effect on our profit margins is serious, and it can work for you too.Tune in, and learn how to set up an automated system to keep failed payments from draining your business. Keep your revenue projections accurate, and your income stable. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksBare MetricsStunningStripeBraintreeThe post MBA1219 Failed Payments. Are You Leaving Money on The Table? 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.

Mar 11, 2019 • 13min
MBA1218 Must Read: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
Don’t think you’re a leader? That’s actually a good place to start!This week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs is Brene’ Brown’s Dare to Lead. In it, Brown explains how to find your own innate ability to take charge and lead, however hidden it might be under layers of insecurity. The emotions — including the fear — inside you can be used to inspire your team in ways you might not realize.As Brown argues, your vulnerabilities are actually some of your greatest leadership assets, if you know how to use them.If you’re a reluctant leader, or not 1000% confident in your leadership abilities, this is lesson for you. Once you understand the value of vulnerability (and the poison of perfectionism), you can become the business leader you never knew you were. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksDare to Lead by Brene’ BrownWebinarNinjaThe post MBA1218 Must Read: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown 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.

Mar 8, 2019 • 12min
MBA1217 How To Choose The Right Conference Ticket + Free Ride Friday!
Conferences can be a very wise investment. As you decide which conferences you’ll attend this year, you have to make another decision: which ticket is right for you?Conference ticket options — and prices — range widely. From a seat in the nosebleeds to the multiple-VIP treatment, the choices can be overwhelming. Which tickets are worth the investment, especially considering the costs of travel and accommodations?Today, we explain how to get the most out of a conference by choosing your ticket wisely. By clarifying what you hope to get from a conference, you can align your choice of ticket to your most important goals. We discuss what kinds of options are worth some extra money, and which one’s aren’t.With an intentional approach, you can skip the upsells and get exactly the ticket you need. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksEasyCourseThe post MBA1217 How To Choose The Right Conference Ticket + 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.

Mar 7, 2019 • 10min
MBA1216 How to Conduct a 15 Minute Post-Mortem After Projects
Every project is a learning opportunity — but only if you take advantage of it.After each and every project, our team takes a few minutes to reflect, learn, and (most importantly) improve. We are constantly raising our game, because we never let a project’s lessons go to waste. No matter the size of your team, you can do the same.Today, we discuss our efficient, 5-step process for post-project breakdowns. It’s the fastest way to refine your whole operation, one project at a time. We explain how to create a culture of honesty, constructive criticism, and professional growth.With every project we complete, our company gets a little better. That’s no accident! Learn how to get the most from your team’s accomplishments and their shortcomings. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksWebinarNinjaThe post MBA1216 How to Conduct a 15 Minute Post-Mortem After Projects 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.

Mar 6, 2019 • 14min
MBA1215 Q&A Wednesday: How do you read so many books while running a business?
Reading: it may be the smartest investment an entrepreneur can make.The ROI of a good book is hard to exaggerate. For less than the cost of a sandwich, you can completely alter your perspective, grow professionally, and find inspiration you never had. Every second you spend reading adds value to you as a business person. That’s why our host Omar reads, on average, over 50 books a year.How the heck does he do it?Today, Omar discusses exactly how he finds the time, and ditches the excuses. Without spending his life between the pages, he gets through title after title by using smart reading strategies. With a few tools, and a little scheduling, you can double or triple the number of books you read this year. What are you waiting for?Find out how even a reluctant reader like Omar can consume books like a page-turning demon. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksAudibleThe post MBA1215 Q&A Wednesday: How do you read so many books while running 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.

Mar 5, 2019 • 13min
MBA1214 Does Cold Emailing Work in 2019?
You want to network. You want to make the connections that’ll help your business grow. You want to make the right friends and partners.Should you just reach out?Cold emailing is an option some entrepreneurs consider. Without any connection or previous relationship, some folks just get a hold of someone’s email address, and pitch away. But is this really an effective strategy? Does it ever work? Is a cold email a bold act of gumption, or an annoying act of spammery?As someone who gets a lot of cold emails, our host Omar knows a thing or two about their effectiveness. Spoiler alert: the vast majority of cold emails Omar receives go unanswered. That said, there are ways to make a cold email a little warmer. With some preparation, you can forge a relationship with a stranger — but it takes more than a good subject line.Tune in, and learn the right way to make new connections. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksEssentialism by Greg McKeownThe post MBA1214 Does Cold Emailing Work in 2019? 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.

Mar 4, 2019 • 19min
MBA1213 Guest Teacher: Greg Winteregg – How to Be More Fulfilled with Your Business
Entrepreneurship shouldn’t suck.That’s the essential message of Greg Winteregg’s career. In his decades in business, he’s been a prolific speaker and management consultant, and a well regarded business author. Today, he’s here to explain how no one can truly succeed if they’re unhappy with their business — and how to find meaning in your independent path.Staying motivated is about completing your business mission, not just working in the hopes of making money. This is not some impractical, feel-good bit of pseudo-hippie-ism. Winteregg’s practical approach is sustainable, not sentimental. No amount of money or “on paper” success can sustain an independent business in the long term.That’s not just advice. It’s reality.Tune in, and hear Greg’s 5 specific areas for finding meaning, purpose, and true satisfaction in your business. Refocus your efforts on building a business that makes you happy, not just profitable. In the end, it’s the only long-term way forward. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksFun at Work by Greg WintereggThe post MBA1213 Guest Teacher: Greg Winteregg – How to Be More Fulfilled with Your 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.


