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Should you hire an expert SEO consultant? The search engine manipulation industry is a big one, with loads of folks who promise to get Google’s attention for you. But can they really? If so, is it worth what they charge? We dive into the myths and facts about optimization. Click play, and hear how climbing the rankings is about substance, not hacks or formulas. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Sumo The #1 tool to grow your website’s traffic and your email list. Sumo powers almost 400,000 websites! Best of all, it’s free! Get started with their basic plan over at Sumo right now!   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 MBA617 Q&A Weekends: Do I need an SEO expert to work on my website? 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 on The $100 MBA Show! Today we dive into a doozy from a listener: how do we juggle multiple businesses and projects? The short answer is that it isn’t easy. The long answer? It’s doable. With smart scheduling, consistency and discipline, you can keep all your balls in the air. Click play, and hear how we run a multi-business empire and still make time for side projects – and for that all-important downtime.SUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not all customers are created equal. Some require a greater investment of time and resources before your business can see a return. Frankly, it’s not always worth it. In today’s episode, hear how we identify the best customers for our products. By going after those who need the least convincing, you can market with maximum efficiency. Click play to find out how! #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: Sumo The #1 tool to grow your website's traffic and your email list. Sumo powers almost 400,000 websites! Best of all, it's free! Get started with their basic plan over at Sumo right now! You don’t need to be a web designer or a coder to create beautiful-looking websites, a blog or an online store. You can do it in minutes with Weebly! You have no more excuses and you can do it right now, today! Join the over thirty million people who are already dreaming big with WEEBLY. Just go to weebly.com/mba and get started for free. The post MBA615 How to Choose Your Customers Wisely 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.

Is swag an effective marketing tool? We’ve all got a few free T-shirts, pens, and flash drives emblazoned with company logos, but do they actually work? In today’s episode, we discuss how, why, and when free swag can lead to sales conversions – and why it often doesn’t. Don’t throw money away! Click play, and find out why some swag is a better investment than others. 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 MBA614 Is Giving Out Free Swag a Good Marketing Strategy? 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 while back, Kevin Kelly wrote a game-changing blog post called “1,000 True Fans”. In it, he argued that an entrepreneur can make a stable living with only 1,000 customers – provided they were exceptionally loyal followers. So how do you make it happen? It’s more realistic and achievable than you might think. In today’s episode, we outline the 7 steps you can take to convert casual audience members into diehards. Click play, and hear how to inspire customers you can rely on! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Sumo The #1 tool to grow your website’s traffic and your email list. Sumo powers almost 400,000 websites! Best of all, it’s free! Get started with their basic plan over at Sumo right now!   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 Technium: 1,000 True Fans – Kevin Kelly The post MBA613 Seven Steps to 1,000 True Fans 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 struggling? Are you thinking about throwing in the towel? Not so fast! Before you decide to pull the plug, there are a few questions you should ask yourself. Starting over (or getting out of entrepreneurship altogether) may be the right move, but you owe it to yourself to make sure! By asking yourself these few questions – and answering them honestly – you can determine whether or not it’s the right time to quit. Click play, and find out how to make the best call for your business. 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 MBA612 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Give Up 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.

This week’s must-read for the entrepreneur is Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins. Robbins is a giant in the motivational speaking and self-help industries and this is his first book in over 2 decades. In it, he teaches readers how to make their fortune by being smart investors instead of simple consumers. Omar runs through Robbins’ 7 steps to financial independence and highlights the takeaways from this (very long) book. Click play to hear the legendary entrepreneur’s strategies! 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 on Amazon! MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom or go to Tony Robbins’ website at moneymasterthegame.com/order Audible The post MBA611 Must Read: Money. Master The Game by Tony Robbins 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 on The $100 MBA Show! In today’s episode, we take a question from a listener who noticed that we use Zendesk for our Customer Support needs and wants to know why. Let’s be clear: this is not an advertisement. Zendesk isn’t sponsoring this in any way, shape or form. But it is an important question. The answer may help you decide if Zendesk, one of its competitors, or plain ol’ email is best for you. Click play to hear why we chose them! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Sumo The #1 tool to grow your website’s traffic and your email list. Sumo powers almost 400,000 websites! Best of all, it’s free! Get started with their basic plan over at Sumo right now!   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: Zendesk Webinar Ninja UserVoice Zopim The post MBA610 Q&A Weekends: I noticed you use Zendesk for Customer Support. Why did you choose them? 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.

Entrepreneurs know the struggle: building a business while earning a living is no easy feat. One increasingly popular side-hustle is Uber, the famous ride-sharing service that has taxi companies shaking in their boots. In today’s Q&A session, we field a question from a listener who wants to take advantage of Uber’s flexible hours. Can they earn the cash they need while working on their company? We discuss the advantages and the potential pitfalls of this idea. Click play to hear how it might work for you! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: It’s the number one online scheduling tool for busy fun-loving businesses! Schedule clients without sacrificing your soul. Automate your client bookings, cancellations, reminders & even payment with one click and zero frustration. Get started for free at acuityscheduling.com/mba! Show Links: Uber Lyft Side.cr The post MBA609 Q&A Weekends: Is working for Uber a good idea while I try to build my 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.

Being interviewed for a colleague’s podcast, blog or vlog can be a major marketing coup! To make the most of the opportunity, you’ve got to prepare. In today’s episode, Omar shares what he’s learned from dozens of interviews with fellow entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear his tips, tricks and tactics for finding your voice, rehearsing, and gaining credibility to a whole new audience. Plus, 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: It’s the number one online scheduling tool for busy fun-loving businesses! Schedule clients without sacrificing your soul. Automate your client bookings, cancellations, reminders & even payment with one click and zero frustration. Get started for free at acuityscheduling.com/mba! The post MBA608 How to Prepare for an Interview 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.