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It’s a big world out there, and the Internet allows entrepreneurs to find the best, most affordable talent wherever it is. But with that freedom comes a unique, modern hassle: losing money as you do business across national borders.Today, we discuss how exchange rates can cost you hundreds per month — and what you can do about it.As a remote team with over 30 employees on 4 continents, we’re experienced navigators of the international currency scene. Over time, we’ve learned how to pay our people what they’ve earned, wherever they live, without bleeding cash ourselves.Learn the tips and tricks you and your accountant can use to save money on payroll, whatever the currencies involved. Learn how payment processors like PayPal can cost you more than you realize, and what better alternatives exist. Find out how to minimize the number of transfers you make, and mitigate the losses those transfers cause. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksEasycourseTransferwisexe.comThe post MBA1142 Saving Money When Paying in Different Currencies + 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.

Sponsors: are they worth the effort? Whether it’s a blog, YouTube channel, podcast, or live event, sponsorship can be your biggest source of revenue. It can also be a major pain in the tuchus.Yes, sponsors pay you. But that money doesn’t come free, and what you give in exchange can have a dramatic impact on your relationship with your audience. Carefully balancing the needs of your sponsors, your audience, and your business is a delicate thing — and it’s crucial to get it right.Today, we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of sponsorship. We help you choose the right sponsors for your brand and audience, and offer our insights on how and when to acquire sponsors that add value, not just cash. Learn how it’s done — Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksThe post MBA1141 Should You Have Sponsors? 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.

We know webinars work. So what tools do you need to make them work better? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener choose the best gear for the job.There are a million audio/visual gadgets out there, but we’re focusing on the must-haves, the bare essentials that have the greatest overall impact on the quality of your webinar. As longtime webinar hosts (and webinar software developers), we’ve learned a thing or two.From mics to cameras, boom arms to lighting, we’ve got the most practical, least expensive ways to produce a professional webinar.Plus, we’ve got tips on how to use these tools to give the best webinar possible. Learn what to use, where to get it, and how to make it all work. Toss the bells and whistles aside, and focus on what matters most to your ultimate goal: conversions. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksWebinarNinjaAudio Technica ATR2100Logitech WebcamsThe post MBA1140 Q&A Wednesday: What gear do you recommend for my webinars? 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.

Having a bad day?In entrepreneurship, that’s gonna happen. Fires will erupt, and putting them out is every independent business person’s burden. But if you let a rough patch sour your mood, the damage will be compounded by your own emotional imbalance. So how can you take the hits with calm, cool, and confidence?Today, we discuss our specific methods for digging ourselves out of a funk. Your team needs you at your best, emotionally and mentally. Every second you spend in a bad mood hurts morale, productivity, and your bottom line.In the end, a happy entrepreneur is a more successful one.This episode is not a pep talk. It’s a practical, step-by-step guide to dusting yourself off, putting a smile on your face, and getting back in the saddle. Try our techniques, and see how quick you can make your emotional recovery time. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksThe post MBA1139 How to Get Out of a Bad Mood For The Sake of 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.

Excessive stress is not a requirement of entrepreneurship.At least that’s what Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, authors of this week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs think. It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work is a radical treatise on the dangers — and utter uselessness — of running yourself and your team ragged. Their company, Basecamp, prides itself on a healthy approach to the  work/life balance.We found Fied and Hansson’s thoughts to be challenging, but we can’t deny their results. Basecamp is a phenomenal success, one that the cofounders claim was built without goal-obsessed, productivity-driven, hair-tearing work.Could this approach work for your business?Today, we review this incredible book, and analyze its unique philosophy. The war against anxiety has begun, and these successful entrepreneurs are ready to fight for a saner, happier workplace. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksIt Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier HanssonBasecampThe post MBA1138 Must Read: It Doesn’t Have To Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson 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 want to start a business, but you’re terrified.You’re terrified that you could find yourself unable to fund your basic needs like housing, food, and Netflix (ok, maybe that last one’s not technically a “need,” but still). Entrepreneurship is risky, and takes time, and you have to make a living while your business grows. So what can you do to keep a roof over your head while you pursue your own success?Enter the “passive” income.Yes, passive income is real. No, it’s not a way to earn money for doing nothing. It’s a smart, savvy way to fund your day-to-day life while making moves the conventionally employed can’t make. It allows you to focus on your life, not your living. It gives you the freedom to choose entrepreneurship, without ending up in a hole.Find out how you can use the passive income strategy (along with some extra work and a little sacrifice) to keep yourself stable, wherever business takes you. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksEasyCoursePodiatransistor.fmThe post MBA1137 4 Steps to Make Enough Passive Income For Your Personal Expenses + 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.

Need a revenue boost? Look no further.Today, we discuss 3 steps you can take today that’ll jazz your numbers up and get you through a slow month. These immediately applicable, effective steps can give you just the edge you need to see moderate growth within a few weeks. Some are simple, some more involved, but all can do the trick.From unique promotional strategies, to outside-the-box marketing tactics, to subtle systemic tweaks, these tips help you squeeze a few dollars more from your existing resources. Using just what you’ve got, you can get a little further, climb a little higher, and set yourself up to grow steadily.We use these tricks ourselves when our businesses need a shot in the arm. Hear how it’s done — Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksWebinarNinja Webinar WorkshopThe post MBA1136 3 Steps to Make an Extra 20% in Sales This Month 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.

Affiliate marketing can be a powerful, positive tool for growth. But like many business opportunities, it can also create the conditions for some seriously shady misbehavior.Don’t let the scammers win!Today, we discuss 5 simple strategies you can use to cut the devils off and protect your business. While most of your affiliates will be trustworthy fellow entrepreneurs with good intentions, there are always bad apples out there waiting to use stolen credit card info to boost their own commissions — and leave you holding the bag.If you don’t protect yourself, the chargebacks from false purchases will throw your revenue cycle into chaos. Fortunately, it’s not too hard to set your affiliate program up in a way that prevents all that.Our own scammer-unfriendly affiliate system took a few bad experiences to perfect, so let our experience be your security. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksStripeThe post MBA1135 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Stop Scammers From Abusing My Affiliate Program? 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.

Time is more valuable than money — and we’ve only got so much. What would you be willing to trade for substantially more time, each and every week?Today, we’ve got 3 steps you can take to drastically increase your time by drastically improving your productivity. These aren’t simple “hacks” or fluffy life lessons; they’re challenging acts of commitment that pay off big. These are things we do ourselves, and even though it’s not always easy, it’s always worth it.Imagine what you can do with 10 extra hours per week: professional development, new projects, or just plain relaxing! It is possible to squeeze more and more precious time from even the busiest schedule, if you apply certain principles — and avoid some time-sucking bad habits.Try these strategies for just one week, and see what a difference they can make! Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow Linksanytime webinarThe Jordan Harbinger ShowbacklinkoThe post MBA1134 3 Steps to Gain 10 Productive Hours This Week 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.

Do you have employees, or do you have a team?It’s one thing to be in charge, but having strong relationships with your team can have a serious positive impact on your business performance. The quality of your product, the efficiency of your systems, and your bottom line can all be better — if you’re willing to put some work into the relationships that drive the team’s success.Today on the podcast, we’ve got a renowned expert in team management to help you do just that.Dan Schawbel is the expert’s expert, a New York Times best-selling author lauded in Forbes, INC, and Business Insider as a powerful young leader. He’s here with proven ways to reduce employee turnover, get the team focused on your common mission, and create an atmosphere of loyalty and shared purpose.These tips work for teams of all sizes, in any industry. Find out how to get everyone on the same page — Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksDan Schawbel5 Questions with Dan SchawbelBack to Human by Dan SchawbelThe post MBA1133 Guest Teacher: Dan Schawbel- How to Create Strong Relationships with Your Team 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.