The $100 MBA Show

Not every crisis is avoidable. But almost all have a silver lining.Today, we reorient your perspective on crises from “avoid and survive” to “expect and take advantage of.”That’s not to say you should look for trouble, or neglect the rational measures every business takes to prevent problems. But at some point, you’re almost guaranteed to face a serious, even existential snafu. The way you respond can judo-flip a disaster into a boon.With examples from our own serious DEFCON moments at WebinarNinja, Omar lays out a few principles you can apply to any crisis. The trick? Going beyond simple survival, and having the foresight to look for opportunity. Click Play!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.

Yes — your team’s wellness is your responsibility.As a business leader, you have to take an active role in ensuring that your team is positioned to do their best work. That means taking steps to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. If you don’t, employees and their work will suffer.It’s a simple equation: if employees aren’t encouraged to take care of themselves, they’ll assume you just want them to work harder — which will backfire. So we brought in an expert corporate wellness consultant to share her best tips on keeping your team in good shape! Kayla Kozan is the founder of Peak Wellness. She’s helped companies like Netflix and HelloFresh keep their teams well. And today, she’s here to help yours.In this episode, Kayla shares 3 fundamental steps to supporting wellness that work for any size business. Learn what they are, put them into practice, and see how this investment pays off. Click Play!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.

Long-term goals can be tough to track. Whatever you’re trying to achieve in life or business, the bigger goals have to be broken down — and progress towards them made visible. Or in other words, measurable.Today, Omar shares one way to see if your needles are actually moving. You’ve heard of the technique before (quite often, probably). But in this episode, you won’t just learn why you should do it. You’ll learn how to.With concrete instructions, Omar shares the way he keeps broad — but reliable — metrics on whether he’s getting closer to his biggest goals. Get a handle on your actual, measurable progress towards the changes that matter most to you. Click Play!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.

What can you learn from Superbowl ads?Companies spend absurd amounts of money, literally millions for less than a minute of airtime — which means they want the absolute best ROI per second. Therefore, Superbowl ads are the prime example of how to get the most out of even the tiniest moments of consumers’ attention. For a small business, the principles are the same, just scaled down. And as we know, video content is quickly becoming the most powerful form of online advertising.Today, we break down the 3 key “ingredients” to a top-notch video ad, as exemplified by the biggest investments from the biggest companies on the biggest night in advertising. Whether you’re producing videos for YouTube ads, social media, or your own website, the ability to make the biggest impact in the smallest time frame is key. Join us as we learn from the best — Click Play!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.

It’s a great feeling: earning real traffic on the strength of your content.Now, it’s time to cash in.It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener figure out how to leverage their hard-earned blog following to generate some well-deserved income. After writing extensively about tech products without taking a dime, they’ve finally got enough eyeballs on the domain to make a move.But what’s the right move?With so many ways to monetize a popular blog, it can get a little overwhelming. Today, Omar lays out the best options, and weighs the advantages of each.Earning real trust from a sizable audience is no small accomplishment. By taking the time to establish authority and credibility, this listener made a powerful investment. Now, it’s time for returns. Click Play!To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q.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.

Don’t think of your day job as an obstacle to starting your own business.Think of it as a stepping stone.Depending on the specifics, you can use your 9-to-5 to gain exactly the experience you’ll need as an entrepreneur.Today, Omar shares how his experience as a longtime teacher was valuable preparation for full-time entrepreneurship — because he went out of his way to make sure it was. Learn how you can take advantage of what your current job offers in terms of training, access to other people’s experience, and more.If you haven’t made the leap to independence, get the most out of the situation you’re in!In the end, entrepreneurs succeed because they’re never not learning — even when they’re not where they want to be just yet. Click Play!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.

We study the psychology of finance. We study the psychology of relationships?But why don’t we study the psychology of both?One of the best thought leaders in personal finance joins us again for another extended interview: Ramit Sethi, author of the best-selling I I Will Teach You to Be Rich and founder of the finance-education empire of the same name.In this episode, Ramit and Omar dig deep into money management for couples, and how partnerships add another dimension to the already complex emotional relationships we have with money.What does it mean to be “rich?” How can you and your partners’ shared goals become reality? What’s holding (both of) you back?In this enlightening episode, Ramit and Omar explore all that and much more. Click Play!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.

Ready to rock on your own?If you want the freedom of entrepreneurship, but don’t see yourself running a team — for now —  there are lots of ways to generate income all by your lonesome.Today, we discuss which business models work best for the solopreneur, and help you decide which path is suited to your goals and talents. Whether by freelancing, selling information-based products, and more, there’s a way forward for everyone.Whether you intend to start solo and scale up later (like Omar did), or fly solo all the way to your entrepreneurial destination, today’s episode can help you get started.Pro tip: whatever you know, you can sell. Click Play!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.

Are you bringing in the same amount of money as last year?…and the year before that?If you’re spinning your wheels on revenue, it’s time to try something new. But what?Today, we explain how breaking out of a revenue rut is less complicated than you might think. It doesn’t take sophisticated marketing or a massive sales bump. In fact, it all comes down to 3 factors you can manipulate with relative ease.That’s right — this is advice you can start using immediately.Tune in for this detailed, actionable plan you can use to figure out where the best source of increased revenue should come from. With a little experimenting, you can find out what moves the needle, and start moving it. Click Play!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.

One of our favorite insights comes from Jim Rohn, who said that everyone is the average of the 5 people they spend the most time with.That’s perhaps even more true for entrepreneurs.Starting your own business takes a certain kind of personality. It’s a very different approach to life, one that works best if it’s supported by like-minded friends and colleagues.It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who recognizes that, but isn’t sure how to act on it. They know their current social circle just…doesn’t get the whole entrepreneurship thing, and they want to find a new crew.But where?Today, we discuss exactly where to go and what to do in order to make the connections — and friendships — that will serve you better as an independent business person. Click Play!To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q.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.