The $100 MBA Show

Feeling overwhelmed by the rise of AI? Explore how it’s impacting freelancers, with a focus on clients opting for cheaper, faster AI solutions. Learn to shift your mindset from task-oriented work to delivering outcomes that truly matter. Discover strategies for packaging your services, such as using guarantees and outcome-based pricing. Omar emphasizes the importance of positioning yourself as an AI-savvy expert and showcases real-world success stories. Embrace your unique human abilities that AI can't replicate to stay relevant in a changing market.

Feeling stuck on your goals? This discussion offers a mindset shift to move you from inaction to achievement. By starting with 'why,' you can overcome the fear that stalls progress. Embracing discomfort is vital for growth, and even just ten focused minutes of effort can create surprising results. The episode highlights how changing your beliefs and visualizing outcomes lead to practical action. If you're ready to gain traction, you won't want to miss these insights!

Constant friction with co-founders can stall business growth. Conflicts often arise from differing work styles rather than strategy. A practical exercise reveals how to identify and communicate these differences. Partners write their ideal work experiences, share them without interruption, and reflect on insights. This process fosters empathy and understanding, turning conflict into collaboration. Emphasizing respect for each other's unique preferences can reshape the partnership dynamic and spark business momentum.

Navigating the tricky conversation of reducing an employee's hours can be daunting. Key strategies include clarifying your reasons and communicating with empathy. Offering added benefits or flexibility makes part-time appealing. It's crucial to hold the conversation face-to-face, allowing the employee space to process the change. Be prepared for pushback, including a potential 'no.' Document the changes officially to ensure clarity. Omar shares his own success in this context, highlighting the unexpected positives that can emerge.

Discover how a simple idea transformed into a $40 billion empire with the story of Cup Noodles. Explore the genius of Momofuku Ando, who revolutionized instant ramen despite early setbacks. Learn about the innovative packaging that made it a lifestyle staple. Hear insights on localization strategies that helped it scale globally. Experience the Cup Noodles Museum where creativity met history. This tale highlights the power of observation, persistence, and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities.

Transforming your side hustle into a full-fledged business can be daunting. Learn to choose the right legal structure and register your business name. Discover how to set up banking, bookkeeping, and payment tools effectively. Build a solid online presence with a simple website and track key metrics for informed decisions. Don't forget to invest early profits in professional advice to ensure smooth growth.

Frustrated by polite interest that doesn’t lead to sales? Discover the reasons behind this common hurdle, from lack of urgency to trust issues. Learn practical strategies to bridge the gap between interest and conversions, like crafting clear offers and effective follow-ups. Enhance your approach with personal touches and a risk-free mindset for potential buyers. Get ready to transform curiosity into commitment!

Think success has to start with passion? Think again. Some of the most profitable businesses are built not on personal obsessions- but on solving everyday problems most people overlook. If you're ready to rethink what creates real value, this episode flips the script.In this extended interview, Omar sits down with David Royce, founder of a $500 million pest control empire, to unpack what he calls the “Million-Dollar Mindset.” You’ll hear how focusing on problems over passions helped David build a scalable business, why mastering sales and systems is non-negotiable, and how simple solutions can lead to massive wins. It’s a candid, practical conversation filled with hard-earned insights and real-world strategies you can apply today.Ready to learn the mindset shift that took David from door-to-door hustle to industry leader? Hit the play button at the top of the page and dive into this powerful interview- your next breakthrough might be hiding in a problem you haven’t solved yet.Want to learn more about David’s journey and connect directly? Check out his LinkedIn profile to see what he’s building and sharing now.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | 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.

Stuck in a growth rut and not sure why your business momentum suddenly flatlined? It’s easy to blame the algorithm, the market, or timing. But what if the real issue is something you can fix?In this episode, Omar shares a practical framework for diagnosing plateaus and reigniting progress - without burning out or blowing your budget.You’ll explore the deeper reasons businesses stall, and learn how to spot the signals, shift your strategy, and run simple experiments that get things moving again. Whether you’re just feeling stuck or deep in a slowdown, this lesson gives you tools to reset and rebuild momentum.Ready to move past the plateau and get your business growing again? Hit the play button at the top of this page and dive into a results-driven episode that could spark your next big breakthrough.MBA890 Must Read: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzWatch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | 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.

Want to boost your sales without throwing more money at ads or fancy tools? If you’re looking to grow revenue using what you already have, this episode is packed with smart, low-cost strategies that actually work.This week’s question comes from Tom, who asked how to increase sales without increasing spend. Omar dives into practical, no-fluff tactics you can start using right away. From optimizing what’s already working to uncovering hidden opportunities in your existing customer base, this episode gives you a clear path to better results.And this lesson applies whether you’re just starting out or trying to stretch your budget further as an existing business owner.Ready to make every dollar (and customer) count? Hit the play button at the top of the page and dive into this power-packed lesson.You’ll walk away with simple levers to pull for more sales, starting today!To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | 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.