The $100 MBA Show

Want to double your customer base without spending a dime on marketing? It’s simpler than you think. Let's dive into the underrated power of referrals!Responding to a question from our listener Franco, Omar reveals the secrets to asking for referrals the right way. Borrowing tips from his dad, an epic car salesman, and adding his own twist, Omar will show you how to perfect your referral game. You'll learn to ask the right questions at the right time, make it super easy for your customers, and why showing gratitude can make all the difference.Ready to double your customer base without spending a cent on marketing? Referrals are your secret weapon! Asking for referrals isn’t about luck—it’s strategy. Hit the play button up top and dive into this lesson.MBA2173 Must Read: $100M Dollar Offers by Alex HormoziTo submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed

Ever feel like you're drowning in advice about starting a business? Does it seem like everyone's got their own list of do's and don'ts that just leaves you even more confused? If you're nodding your head, then you're in the right place.In this episode, Omar is here to cut through the noise and bust the 3 biggest lies that new entrepreneurs often fall for. He shares his own early mistakes and doles out some hard-earned wisdom on topics like why passion alone won't pay the bills, why you don't need a perfect plan, and why starting with a huge budget is just not necessary. This lesson is packed with real-talk insights that will save you time and frustration.Remember, lies are comforting but misleading. Success comes from solving real problems, taking action, and being resourceful. Hit play at the top of the page to dive into this eye-opening lesson.Download the FREE One Page Business Plan Canvas over at http://100mba.net/worksheets.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed

Still think your 9-to-5 is just paying the bills? Think again. That challenging boss and demanding job might be your ticket to entrepreneurial success – if you know how to use them right.In this eye-opening episode, Omar shares the untold story of how his former boss Gus, a Fortune 500 VP turned educator, became the unexpected mentor who helped shape his multimillion-dollar businesses. Learn the exact strategies Omar used to turn everyday workplace challenges into entrepreneurial gold, including the confrontational situation that taught him his most valuable leadership lesson.Discover why the most successful entrepreneurs see their current jobs as million-dollar training grounds, not just paychecks. Plus, get actionable steps for turning your boss into a mentor (even if they don't know it yet) and transforming those difficult workplace moments into powerful business lessons.Want to fast-track your entrepreneurial education without quitting your day job? Scroll up and hit play to learn how your current role might be the perfect launching pad for your future million-dollar company.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed

Did you know that 42% of startups fail because there's no market need for their product or service? That's not just a statistic – it's a wake-up call for entrepreneurs everywhere. But here's the good news: you can avoid becoming part of that number by validating your business idea before investing your time, money, and dreams into it.In this Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar answers Steph's crucial question about validating business ideas, sharing a practical step-by-step framework that helped him build and sell his software company, WebinarNinja. Discover how to identify genuine market problems, define your perfect target audience, and test for real demand – not just polite nods from friends and family.Learn why most entrepreneurs are doing validation completely backward, and get the exact process for creating a minimal viable product that people actually want to buy. Plus, find out the counter-intuitive approach Omar used to validate WebinarNinja before a single line of code was even written.Want to know if your business idea has legs before you bet the farm on it? Hit play to discover how to test your concept in the real world and get honest answers about its potential.Submit your question for Omar here: https://100mba.net/q/Download the FREE business templates over at http://100mba.net/templates.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed

Don't be misled by glamorous media tales of overnight success. In this captivating conversation, marketing legend Seth Godin shatters common myths about building a business and reveals why chasing viral fame might be the biggest strategic mistake you're making.Ever find yourself building something with no real direction? Struggling to figure out if you're playing the right game – or just playing someone else's? In this deep-dive interview, Omar and Seth explore why most creators are getting strategy completely wrong, and how a simple shift in thinking could change everything.Get ready for some unexpected wisdom: discover why Seth walked away from being the 40th biggest website in the United States, learn why building "a job without a boss" might be your biggest mistake, and understand how true empathy (not the soft, fuzzy kind) can transform your entire business approach.Plus, for aspiring authors and content creators: Seth shares his counterintuitive approach to creating work that matters – and why your personal projects might be more valuable than your paid portfolio work.Want to stop playing games you can't win and start building something that matters? Hit play to hear one of the most influential business thinkers of our time share lessons that took him decades to learn.This is Strategy by Seth GodinMBA2488 Must Read: The Practice by Seth GodinWatch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed

Running a business can sometimes feel like a dream come true—until it becomes a waking nightmare. Ever look at successful e-commerce businesses and wonder what's really happening behind the scenes? Think high sales always mean high profits?In this raw and honest episode, Omar pulls back the curtain on why he walked away from Zenhom Design – his e-commerce business with three warehouses and thousands of customers across 30 countries. Despite high sales and market presence, the reality behind the scenes tells a different story.Running an e-commerce business seems simple. We buy products all the time, so we think selling them won't be that hard. But there are a lot of headaches that people don't talk about – from razor-thin profit margins to logistical nightmares that can wipe out weeks of profit in a single mistake.Get ready for some shocking math: discover the brutal reality of what happens to every $100 sale in e-commerce (this number made Omar completely rethink his business model). Plus, learn why walking away from "success" led him to build something truly sustainable and freeing.Want to avoid the expensive lessons Omar learned the hard way? Hit play to discover why sometimes the smartest business decision is knowing when to walk away.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed

Competing on price doesn't build great businesses; it destroys them. If you're constantly reacting to competitors undercutting your prices, you're playing their game, not building your own. But there’s hope! We've all been there, and in today's lesson, we're tackling this head on.In today's Q&A Wednesday, Omar tackles Vickie's crucial question about handling price-cutting competitors, and his answer might surprise you: Racing to the bottom isn't just painful – it's pointless.In this business-saving episode, Omar shares the exact strategies that helped him maintain premium pricing at WebinarNinja for 10 years, even when competitors were selling for less. Discover how to make your customers stop comparing prices altogether (including the counter-intuitive approach that transformed their customer service game).Plus, learn why some of the most successful brands in history never compete on price, and how you can position your business to do the same. Get ready to break free from the price war trap and build a business that thrives on value instead of discounts.Want to command higher prices without losing customers to cheaper alternatives? Hit play to discover the 6-step framework that makes price competition irrelevant.Submit your question for Omar here: https://100mba.net/q/MBA695 Must Read: Zero to One by Peter ThielMBA2428 Must Read: Elon Musk by Walter IsaacsonWatch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed

Many of us grow up dreaming of becoming billionaires, but few talk about the dark side of that dream. Behind the mansions and private jets lies a reality of crushing pressure, constant public scrutiny, and a total loss of privacy. What if the path to a billion dollars actually leads away from the freedom you're chasing?Feeling the pressure to chase bigger and bigger numbers in your business? Ever catch yourself dreaming about being a billionaire without really understanding what that means? Here's a mind-bending reality check: If you earned $250,000 every single month, it would take you 333 years to become a billionaire. But here's the real kicker – you might not even want that kind of wealth.In this perspective-shifting episode, Omar breaks down why the billionaire dream might actually be your worst nightmare. Discover why many ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs find themselves trapped by their own success, and learn about the surprising "sweet spot" of wealth that could give you everything you want without the massive headaches.Plus, find out the simple math behind true financial freedom (hint: it's way less than a billion dollars) and why Tom Anderson might be the real winner compared to Mark Zuckerberg.Ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about wealth and success? Hit play to discover why less might actually be more when it comes to building your dream life.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed

Ever feel like you're stuck in the endless chase for virality, only to have it fizzle out with no real sales to show for it? Tired of pouring your energy into trending content that gets likes but doesn't convert? Curious about what actually works when it comes to building an audience that buys from you?Here's a shocking truth: 90% of viral content doesn't lead to meaningful sales or business growth. Sure, you might get likes – but likes don't pay the bills.In this eye-opening episode, Omar reveals what he learned about building a real audience after 10 years of growing The $100 MBA Show to over 300 million downloads (hint: it wasn't through viral posts). Plus, discover the newsletter strategy that completely transformed his business in just 6 months.Forget about chasing trends and becoming an "internet celebrity." Learn the proven way to build an audience that actually pulls out their credit cards when you launch something new.Ready to stop wasting time on viral content strategies that don't work? Listen now to discover the 5 steps (plus a game-changing bonus tip) that will transform the way you think about audience growth forever.Download the FREE lead magnet template over at http://100mba.net/templates.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed

Your online business is constantly under attack. You just don't know it. That's what Omar learned after 10 years of building and selling a 7-figure software company. In this Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar answers Josh's question about protecting your business from cyber threats.Here's the reality: 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses. And these attacks aren't just targeting tech companies – they're after everyone from course creators to pizzerias. The good news? You don't need to be a tech expert to protect yourself.Omar breaks down exactly what worked for WebinarNinja and The $100 MBA, including the sneaky attack that could have taken down the entire system (and the simple step that saved them). Plus, discover the one device switch that could instantly make your business more secure.Don't wait until you're scrambling to recover from an attack. Learn how to protect your business now, even if you're not a tech expert. Whether you're selling ebooks, running an online course, or managing a local business website, these seven steps will help keep your business safe.Submit your question for Omar here: https://100mba.net/q/Download the FREE checklist over at http://100mba.net/worksheets.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed