The $100 MBA Show

Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan. And sometimes, it negatively affects your customers. When you’ve got bad news for the people that support your business, how should you break it to them? From small businesses like ours to giant companies like Tesla, overpromising and under-delivering happens. Today we discuss how to be upfront, honest, and sincere with your customers without losing their trust or their patronage. Hear why owning your mistakes is a big part of customer service. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Web Hosting with Unlimited Disk Space, Bandwidth and 24/7 Technical Support. All $100 MBA listeners get 30% off hosting! Just visit hostgator.com/mba30! Show Links: WebinarNinja Leadpages Sumo The post MBA767 How to Deliver Bad News To Customers 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 a lesson is so good it’s worth hearing again! Today we’re bringing you this classic from the archives, as it was no longer available to newer listeners. It’s a fundamental lesson on something that we often forget to look out for: growing too fast. Yes, there is such a thing, and it’s the reason “catastrophic success” is a term. When new businesses bite off more than they can chew, the whole thing can come tumbling down. Tune in, and hear how to grow sustainably rather than quickly. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: FranchiseHelp Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, or you’re looking for your first business, joining a franchise can be a great way to get a leg up on your competition. FranchiseHelp is here to connect entrepreneurs like you with franchises that can help your new business succeed. You can own your own business, but you don’t have to go at it alone. Visit FranchiseHelp.com/MBA to take our franchise quiz and find your next business. Braintree Have you found the right payments partner to grow with you? Braintree lets you accept every way to pay, from Paypal to Apple Pay and everything in between. All it takes is one integration. And it doesn’t matter what currency your customers use: because Braintree lets you accept over one hundred and thirty of them. To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/mba. The post MBA766 Can You Grow Too Fast? [REBROADCAST] 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 Monday, and we’ve got a top-shelf must-read for all the budding entrepreneurs out there. Shoe Dog is the autobiography of Phil Knight, founder of Nike. Today, Nike is arguably the most successful sporting goods producer worldwide- but it didn’t get there without a lot of struggle, perseverance, and a little controversy. Knight tells the tale in an incredibly engaging way, making this one of our all-time favorite books on business. You’re gonna love it, too. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Web Hosting with Unlimited Disk Space, Bandwidth and 24/7 Technical Support. All $100 MBA listeners get 30% off hosting! Just visit hostgator.com/mba30! Show Links: Get the book here: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike The post MBA765 Must Read: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight 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.

Facebook ads are effective, but they’re not cheap. So how much should a new advertiser spend? That’s the question we’re asked for today’s listener Q&A, and we’ve got the answer. By keeping the right advertising goals in mind, you can truly get your money’s worth on Facebook. Listen in to hear how. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Web Hosting with Unlimited Disk Space, Bandwidth and 24/7 Technical Support. All $100 MBA listeners get 30% off hosting! Just visit hostgator.com/mba30! Show Links: The FB Advantage Lynda The post MBA764 Q&A Weekends: I’m new to Facebook Ads. How much should I spend at the start? 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, and you shall receive! It’s Q&A Weekend, and that means we’re here to field whatever questions our listeners have. Today, we revisit from the archives one listeners question about affiliate marketing. How much can you do before you start to alienate your own customers? It’s a tricky business, but there is a way to do it right. Click play, and hear what it is! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Ahrefs Would you like to see all the keywords that your competitors are ranking for in Google and how much traffic it brings them? Would you like to get a list of all sites that link to your competitors and boost their Google rankings? Would you like to monitor who’s talking about your competitors online? You can do all of that with Ahrefs’ marketing toolset. Just sign up at ahrefs.com/mba until 1st of November and you’ll get a Free 14-day trial of Ahrefs and 30% OFF first 6 months if you decide to stay.  Show Links: michaelport.com jasondoesstuff.com The post MBA763 Q&A Weekends: Affiliate offers- How much is too much for my subscribers? [REBROADCAST] 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.

Believe it: you can increase your profits any time you want. We do it in our business a few times a year, simply because we can. There’s no mysterious secret behind it, just a simple, effective, actionable approach to saving money. And the more your business is growing, the more extra profits you can yield! Tune in and hear our system so that you too can get the most money out of your business! It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: FranchiseHelp Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, or you’re looking for your first business, joining a franchise can be a great way to get a leg up on your competition. FranchiseHelp is here to connect entrepreneurs like you with franchises that can help your new business succeed. You can own your own business, but you don’t have to go at it alone. Visit FranchiseHelp.com/MBA to take our franchise quiz and find your next business. Dollar Shave Club LOOK, FEEL, AND SHAVE LIKE A MILLION BUCKS. Here’s your chance to see why over three million members love Dollar Shave Club. To prove how amazing their shave really is, they are going to give you your FIRST MONTH FREE to join the club. Just pay shipping. After that, it’s just a few bucks a month. No long-term commitment. No hidden fees. There’s no reason not to do it! Get yours now at dollarshaveclub.com/MBA.  Show Links: WebinarNinja Braintree Buffer The post MBA762 How to Increase Profit Instantly Plus 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.

Today on The $100 MBA Show, we reach back into the archives for one of our best episodes, only available here. As aspiring entrepreneurs, we can all look up to Steve Jobs, the controversial, legendary businessman behind Apple. The bold decisions he made stand as an example to anyone willing to take the risks that turn ideas into success. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the greatest lessons we’ve taken from the man, his career, and his life. Everyone’s got something to learn from this true captain of industry. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Northeastern University MS In Innovation Northeastern University’s D’Amore McKim School of Business offers the master’s degree for corporate entrepreneurs – the MS in Innovation. This program – available 100% online and completed in just one year – is designed to develop leaders and change agents within the corporate setting. Northeastern is now accepting applications for its January cohort of online Innovation students. Get started today by visiting MSinInnovation.com. Autodesk Graphic If you’re looking for a professional vector design app, you should take a look at Autodesk Graphic. Graphic is a full-featured app for making icons, illustrations, UI and UX design, and everything else you’d expect in a professional vector design app. Visit graphic.com to learn more about Autodesk Graphic, or check it out in the App Store. The post MBA761 Five Business Secrets I Learned From Steve Jobs [REBROADCAST] 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.

There’s a web service out there that’s more popular than Facebook, more popular than YouTube, and has access to a massive market of informed, passionate consumers. What if you could market through this platform? Guess what…you can! It’s called Twitch, and it’s the most popular social medium for gamers online. With a little ingenuity, you can make Twitch work for you. Hit that play button! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Ahrefs Would you like to see all the keywords that your competitors are ranking for in Google and how much traffic it brings them? Would you like to get a list of all sites that link to your competitors and boost their Google rankings? Would you like to monitor who’s talking about your competitors online? You can do all of that with Ahrefs’ marketing toolset. Just sign up at ahrefs.com/mba until 1st of November and you’ll get a Free 14-day trial of Ahrefs and 30% OFF first 6 months if you decide to stay.  Show Links: twitch.tv The post MBA760 What is Twitch & Can it Help Market 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.

The scammers are out there! On an Internet where anyone can sell anything, there’s bound to be a few unscrupulous actors. So how can you tell what business products are bupkus? We discussed that very question a while back, and the episode was so helpful to so many people, we decided to rebroadcast it for the benefit of those listeners who weren’t on board yet! We’ve got the skinny on all the red flags you need to watch out for. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Tommy John Tommy John is the revolutionary men’s underwear brand that’s redefined comfort for guys everywhere! Each pair is crafted from ultra-lightweight fabric for maximum breathability. Tommy John underwear is backed by the best-pair-you’ll-ever-wear-or-it’s-free guarantee! Hurry to tommyjohn.com/mba to experience life-changing comfort AND get 20% off your first order! Braintree Have you found the right payments partner to grow with you? Braintree lets you accept every way to pay, from Paypal to Apple Pay and everything in between. All it takes is one integration. And it doesn’t matter what currency your customers use: because Braintree lets you accept over one hundred and thirty of them. To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/mba.  Show Links: pjrvs.com okdork.com The post MBA759 Don’t Get Scammed! What to Look Out For When Buying Business Products. [REBROADCAST] 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 does leadership really look like? Some think that it means being in the trenches with your employees and leading from the front lines. Today’s special guest teacher begs to differ! Jeremiah Miller is an expert in cultivating leadership, and he’s here to share his philosophy. It involves doing less of the work and more of the forward thinking. It means letting employees stand on their own while pointing them in the direction they need to take themselves. It’s radical, it’s different, and it’s effective. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Ahrefs Would you like to see all the keywords that your competitors are ranking for in Google and how much traffic it brings them? Would you like to get a list of all sites that link to your competitors and boost their Google rankings? Would you like to monitor who’s talking about your competitors online? You can do all of that with Ahrefs’ marketing toolset. Just sign up at ahrefs.com/mba until 1st of November and you’ll get a Free 14-day trial of Ahrefs and 30% OFF first 6 months if you decide to stay. Show Links: Say HI to our Guest Teacher today! Jeremiah Miller @forgingleaders and visit ForgingLeaders.com The post MBA758 Guest Teacher: Jeremiah Miller- Do Less, Lead More: How To Go From Manager To Leader 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.