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No entrepreneur is truly independent. We all need guidance, support, and help. One of the most important relationships you can cultivate in business is a mentorship.The most successful entrepreneurs, big and small, have always had at least one mentor. With less structure and precedent than the conventional job market, entrepreneurship is uniquely suited to the mentor-mentee dynamic. But where do you start? How do you find your business sensei?It might be easier than you thinkYour mentor doesn’t have to be an old legend, or even a well-established success. He or she just needs to be someone who knows more than you, and can help you a little further down the path. It may take some time, effort, and resources, but the investment you make in finding a mentor (or several) will be well worth it. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksHELP NOAHEasyCourseThe post MBA1162 How To Find a Mentor + 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 will fail.If you’re an entrepreneur, you won’t always hit the mark. It’s part and parcel of independent business to establish a goal, strive for it, and come up short. As the year winds down and we evaluate our performance, we should take stock of how we’ve failed, and whether we let those failures drag us down or power us forward.For new entrepreneurs, every missed goal can seem like a crisis. With so much riding on your business, it can be tough to get back in the saddle, emotionally. Today, we discuss how to maintain your enthusiasm no matter what happens. More importantly, we explain how to pull something positive from the experience of losing.Whatever metric you’re chasing — sales, traffic, conversions, whatever — you can always turn a swing-and-a-miss into your next victory. Find out how: Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksWebinarNinjaThe post MBA1161 How to Deal With Not Reaching Your Goals 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.

A page by any other name is just as sweet. Whether you call it a squeeze page or a landing page, conversions are the name of the game. A well-constructed squeeze page shouldn’t take too much time or effort — if you have the right tools.Today, we tell one listener what those tools are, and where to find them.It’s a follow up from last week’s episode on maximizing your conversion rates via squeeze page. In that episode, we explained how squeeze pages are the key to sales, and how you can make sure they’re working effectively. Now, we point you to the specific software you can use, tailored to your budget and technical expertise.Find out what to look for in squeeze page software, how to use it, and why you might already have exactly what you need in your existing CMS. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksMBA1151: How to Use Squeeze Pages to Maximize ConversionsElementorLeadpagesThrivethemesThe post MBA1160 Q&A Wednesday: What tools do you recommend to create Squeeze Pages? 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.

They say to dress for the job you want. But if you’re already an entrepreneur, you can dress for the job you created! Our host Omar almost always rocks a branded t-shirt featuring our software company, WebinarNinja.The reasons for doing so, however,  go way beyond the urge to sneak in some extra advertising.Whether he’s speaking at a conference, on a webinar, or just hitting the gym, Omar’s gear is a reflection of who he is, and what he wants. Wearing the WebinarNinja logo doesn’t just remind others what he does — it helps him stay focused, motivated, and productive.It all goes back to Omar’s conventional job as an educator, and how the transition from tie to tee was (and remains) symbolic of his hard-earned independence. Find out how much a shirt can mean, plus get our tips on how to create your own company-branded gear. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksWebinarNinjaCustom InkUpWorkfreelancer.comThe post MBA1159 Why I Wear My Own T-Shirts 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 can we learn from failure? And not just any failure — total, massive, beyond-epic, multi-billion-dollar failure?In this week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs, we find out.Bad Blood by John Carreyrou is many things: an engrossing page-turner, an exemplary piece of investigative journalism, and a huge, devastating lesson in how not to launch a product. It’s the true story of Theranos, a startup with a one-time valuation of 9 billion-with-a-”b” dollars that ultimately crashed, burned, and left all involved reeling (and some facing prison time).Theranos executives claimed that their technology could run hundreds of medical tests with a single drop of blood. The only problem? It didn’t work. At all. But the pressure to succeed and produce a return on some massive investments overcame any sense of responsible R&D —- or common business sense.Find out what lessons we small business people can take from the missteps of the big boys. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksWebinarNinjaBad Blood by John CarreyrouThe post MBA1158 Must Read: Bad Blood by John Carreyrou 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.

Sometimes, you just have to bang it out.Whether you’ve got a webinar, pitch, or demo, a quality slide deck is a must. Despite how daunting it can seem, putting one together doesn’t have to be a nightmare or a monumental task. It can be a simple, straightforward, one-hour process.It can take less time than an episode of Game of Thrones to get ready for your next big moment — if you have the right system.Today, we explain exactly how to outline and craft your presentation in record time. It’ll be professional, good-looking, and best of all, done. By prioritizing what matters most about the presentation — and learning how to stop fussing over details — you can bring the goods without breaking a sweat. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksWebinarNinjaEasyCourseUnSplashThe post MBA1157 How To Create a Presentation Deck in 1 Hour + 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.

The sales call: is it a lost art? More importantly, should it be?What’s the role of outbound marketing in an almost completely inbound world? Is there still value in reaching out personally for a conversation? Can the time you and your sales people spend on the phone actually return worthwhile revenue?The short answer is yes.We still use outbound calls to supplement our sales strategy, in incredibly important ways. WIth a well-thought-out system, you can set aside time for the calls that matter most. You can gain an edge in new-school entrepreneurship with a touch of old-school methods. Whether your business is on or off-line, a simple conversation can be powerful.Find out when you should get on the horn. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksCalendlyWebinarNinjaBook Like A BossScheduleOnceThe post MBA1156 Do Sales Calls Work in Business 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.

Does every web application need a mobile version? If not, which ones do?Most major software companies have a version of their product for every device under the sun. But for lean startups, you’ve gotta put your time and effort into what returns the best investment. Today, we discuss exactly how to figure out if you need a mobile app — and if so, how to proceed.There are a few key questions you must ask to determine whether developing a mobile app is worth your time and money. In fact, it may be the case that you only need a mobile app, and you can forget about laptop, desktop, and tablet versions.Tune in, and find out what those questions are. Ask them, and you’ll find a path forward for your software. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksWebinarNinjaThe post MBA1155 Q&A Wednesday: I’m launching a web app. Do I also need to have a mobile app to go with it? 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 gonna happen. As your business grows and your team members ponder their futures, they’ll want to know how much you value them. Like, exactly how much.Whether you employ freelancers, full-timers, or contractors, shelling out the dough to keep the right people on board is a must. Of course, you have your whole business budget to consider, so how can you offer just compensation while keeping your books balanced? How can you avoid expensive turnover and expensive over-compensation?You need a plan.Well in advance of any raise requests, you need to have an established playbook for considering them. If you’re caught off guard, you may make the wrong decision — either paying too much, or losing an employee who was totally worth it. Today, we offer our system for evaluating and responding raise requests in a way that works for all parties concerned.Remember: the cost of losing someone great can exceed the cost of keeping them. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksThe post MBA1154 How to Handle a Request for a Raise 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.

Sometimes, you consult exciting new voices in business leadership. Sometimes, you consult the legends.Peter Drucker basically invented business management, and is seen as one of the founders of corporate culture. His extensive studies and writings on effective business leadership are the foundational canon for budding executives — and entrepreneurs.Today, we review his classic The Effective Executive.This Must-Read teaches you the most important concepts in hiring, delegating, and generally managing. It explores how poor leaders waste time, and great leaders leverage it for maximum effect. The book’s subtitle says it all: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done. Learn how to be the best leader you can be, in small business or big. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksThe Effective Executive by Peter DruckerThe post MBA1153 Must Read: The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker 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.