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If you want to attract an audience, you’ve got to write. Great content is the heart of marketing, and writing is the heart of great content. Honing your writing skills and being consistently productive is the best way to build your reputation and grow your following. In today’s episode, we feature a challenge that will turn you into the writer you need to be. Take it on, and you’ll be glad you did. Click play! #btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 .text {font-size:22px;color:#ffffff;font-weight:normal;}#btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 {padding:30px 40px;border-color:#cc0033;border-width:1px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;background:#cc0033;background:-webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #cc0033), color-stop(100%, #cc0033));background:-webkit-linear-gradient(top, #cc0033 0%, #cc0033 100%);background:-moz-linear-gradient(top, #cc0033 0%, #cc0033 100%);background:-ms-linear-gradient(top, #cc0033 0%, #cc0033 100%);background:-o-linear-gradient(top, #cc0033 0%, #cc0033 100%);background:linear-gradient(to bottom, #cc0033 0%, #cc0033 100%);filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr=#cc0033, endColorstr=#cc0033, GradientType=0);box-shadow:none;}#btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 .gradient {-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;}#btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 .shine {-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;}#btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 .active {-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;}#btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 .hover {-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;}SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today's Sponsors: If you're having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! The post MBA747 Take The Writing Challenge & See Your Traffic Grow 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 a universal rule: know your customers. Surveys are the primary method used to determine what customers like and don’t like about a business, and how it can be improved. But surveys can be misleading. In fact, they can even paint a false picture! In this episode, we take a look at the 5 primary reasons surveys fail to reveal the truth, and discuss how you can build the surveys that will actually lead to change. Hit the play button! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now!  Show Links: SurveyMonkey Zendesk WebinarNinja The post MBA746 Five Reasons Customer Surveys Fail 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.

Is your business worth it? Is it having an impact commensurate with the effort you’re putting in? Asking yourself the tough questions is key to staying motivated and finding the way forward. That’s why we’re sharing 8 questions that cut to the heart of the entrepreneurial struggle. Answer these, and you’ll know what your business can really mean to you and your customers. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Art of Charm The Art of Charm Podcast is where self-motivated guys and gals, just like you, come to learn from a diverse mix of experienced mentors, including the world’s best professional and academic minds, scientists, relationship experts, entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, and other badasses. This show will make you a better networker, better connector, and — most important — a better thinker. 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: WebinarNinja Teachery.co Teachable.com The post MBA745 Does Your Business Matter? 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.

Building a business is hard, but building a business from nothing? That’s a special kind of challenge. Today’s guest teacher, John Pope, knows a little something about that. As a founder of Jive, he built a $100 million company with zero industry experience or outside funding. He came by to share the lessons he’s learned along the way and explain how the “bootstrapping” mindset is just as valuable once success is established. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now!  Show Links: Jive The post MBA744 Guest Teacher: John Pope- Lessons Learned From Bootstrapping 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.

It’s Q&A Weekend, and today’s question is a personal one Omar is happy to answer. One listener wants to know about the sources of his personal drive and determination. He reflects on how his backstory keeps him grounded, how knowing how good he has it drives him to improve, and how anyone can foster the outlook that fuels motivation. Here’s hoping Omar’s experience is useful to you! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! The post MBA743 Q&A Weekends: You seem to have a lot of determination. Where do you get that? 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 the weekend, and that means Q&A! Today, we field a very specific question about tax policy: is it better to fold applicable taxes into the original asking price, or to itemize taxes at checkout as a separate charge? The answer is complicated to say the least, depending on location and the type of product. But with a little research (and maybe a little help), you can figure out what the right choice is for your business. Click play to learn more! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now!   Show Links:  samcart The post MBA742 Q&A Weekends: Should I add tax to my prices or absorb it in the asking price? 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.

Happy FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Entrepreneurs have to make their own schedules and set their own tasks. Sometimes, knowing what to do next can be as tough a challenge as actually doing it! Today, we offer advice on what to do when you’re stuck between various responsibilities, unsure of what to tackle when. We discuss the mindset that differentiates between planning and implementation, and how to be the best possible manager of yourself. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now!   Show Links: icetothebrim.com The post MBA741 Strategies for When You’re Not Sure What to Work On. 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.

Online Mastermind groups are a relatively easy way to learn potentially game-changing things from qualified peers. But are in-person Mastermind sessions worth the cost of time and travel? Having been to a few of these, I can tell you what to look for, what to avoid, and how these gatherings can be very much worth it- depending on your goals and expectations. Listen in! 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! The post MBA740 Are In-Person Masterminds Worth Going To? 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.

Always be growing! As an entrepreneur, if you’re not developing your skills, you risk stagnating. That’s why today’s episode is all about the ways you can instantly challenge yourself. By trying any one of these exercises, you can activate your “growth spurt” and become the business person you need to be. 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: OkDork Fiverr Freelancer Gumroad Sumo The post MBA739 Four Instant Growth Challenges You Can Do 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.

Location, location, location. We always hear that in reference to attracting customers, but what about the effect of location on you and your team? Today we discuss choosing the right environment for your business, and how the office space itself can be a source of motivation or a drag on productivity. Take your business to a better place- literally! 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.  Show Links: Basecamp Buffer Guest Teacher: Nicole Baldinu- 5 Essentials to Managing a Remote Team The post MBA738 Choosing The Right Office Space 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.