The $100 MBA Show

As your business grows, so will the contents of your inbox.Offers to collaborate, sponsor, or just network will pile up quickly. It’s a good problem to have, but it’s still a problem! Time is your most valuable resource. To protect it, you need a consistent, efficient system for dealing with all the opportunities people will throw your way. And eventually, you’ll be saying “no” to the vast majority of them — so you’d better get good at it.Today, Omar shares his system for quickly identifying the best opportunities, and discarding the rest. It’s easy to get buried in opportunities if you don’t have a solid framework. Worse, it’s easy to end up wasting your time on efforts that don’t have the best ROI.When you say “yes” to something, you say “no” to something else (or several something else’s). Learn what to say “no” to, and how to say it in a way that doesn’t hurt your relationships. 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.

Overwhelmed? You’re not alone.  Today, we’re thrilled to present a special bonus episode featuring a brand new podcast from the $100 MBA family. Nicole & Kate Can Relate tackles the big issues around entrepreneurship, from the perspectives of two highly driven women navigating the challenges of working and living by their own designs.  Listen as our very own Nicole Baldinu and EOFire’s Kate Erickson offer other entrepreneurs support, insight, and inspiration by sharing their conversations — including the personal ones. In this episode, Nicole and Kate discuss the ever-present threat of overwhelm. When the calendar is just too full, and every task seems like a high priority, where do you start? How can you complete a To-Do list that doesn’t seem to have an end? Enjoy this brand new podcast from two businesswomen willing to share the ups, the downs, and the one thing we all need to make space for: vulnerability. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Show Links Nicole & Kate Can Relate The post [Bonus Episode] From the Nicole & Kate Can Relate Podcast: Overwhelm: Can I make it go away? 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.

Businesses don’t die overnight.Usually, it happens gradually. It takes a year, or two, or five. That’s because what kills a business isn’t always something big, obvious, or dramatic. Systemic flaws, nagging problems, and other issues that seem small — but add up over time — are the most likely culprit. So how can you protect your business? How can you identify and address the problems you might not even see ‘till it’s too late? Today’s guest teacher has an answer. Walter Hill, Jr. is a second-generation entrepreneur who’s mastered something vital: “red flagging.” Red flagging is the art of seeing deeply into your business and recognizing the telltale signs of structural problems. We’ve taken his advice, and it’s helped keep our business alive. Learn what to look for, and how to look for it. Protect your revenue and your company’s long-term future. Click Play!Think Red Flags by Walter Hill, Jr.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.

The dream is real. Transitioning from regular work to entrepreneurship is totally doable. How do we know? Because good ol’ Omar did it.Today, Omar shares 5 things he did to make that transition possible. While he was still employed as an educator, he had to find ways to get the most out of his limited time, energy, and motivation. It wasn’t totally easy, but with a few good habits, it worked.Your turn.Hear these 5 habits, and learn how you can gradually shift out of conventional work to full independence. Some of these habits are minor; some are bigger sacrifices. But by sticking with them consistently, you can quit your job with full confidence in your ability to make it on your own. 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 all start with zero.Whether it’s your email list, blog readership, social followers, or — yes indeed — podcast listeners, building a real fanbase takes work. The good news? While money can buy attention, it can’t buy engagement or loyalty. Only quality content can do that.But how do you bring the people to the content? Today, we share how we went from 0 to 1k. We didn’t have much by way of a budget, but we did have something valuable to share. 7 years and 1,800 + episodes later, we look back on how our lean, one-listener-at-a-time approach gradually snowballed into something big. You can apply the tactics we discuss in this episode to any kind of content. Your following is out there — it’s time to help them find 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.

The “old normal” isn’t coming back anytime soon.With Australia and other countries remaining in lockdown, and cases rising even in re-opened places, COVID isn’t in the rearview just yet. That means businesses whose models were upended by the pandemic have to hold out — and adapt — a while longer.Case in point: today’s Q&A Wednesday listener.As the owner of a co-work space, our listener seems to be in one of the worst positions possible during a pandemic. After all, the business model depends on people physically going to a location. But we believe with a little creativity, there’s a way forward. It might even be a way to come out stronger than before.Tune in as we offer our best advice to someone who — like millions — must adjust to a new business reality. 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.

It’s time to show, not just tell.“Product-led” growth is exactly what it sounds like: letting the product itself be its own primary marketing and sales asset. But while most of us associate the “freemium” model with software products, any product can “lead” growth.You just have to figure out how.That’s what this episode is all about. With examples from various businesses — not just the software kind — we explain how you can let your product do the talking.More than ever, consumers don’t want a pitch. They want to know, see, and feel for themselves if a product fits or not. Work with that! Click Play!Product-Led Growth by Wes BushSUBSCRIBEYouTube | 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.

This week, we take a look at a well-reviewed book from a surprising source: rapper turned entrepreneur 50 Cent.Despite growing up in abject poverty and having zero formal business education, Curtis Jackson leveraged what little opportunities he had to achieve wealth. But more importantly, he didn’t just make money. He created a diverse portfolio of assets and revenue streams that continues to evolve.…and so should you.Today, we share some of the most powerful insights from Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. Written with a stripped-down style designed to appeal to non-readers, this book teaches that in business, adaptability is just as important as drive. From crime to the arts, TV production to corporate investment, no single product or industry was “the one” that kept 50’s business growing. Get a lesson in business flexibility. Click Play!Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by Curtis “50 Cent” JacksonDiscover all our must-read book reviews at https://100mba.net/bookreviews.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 the worst mistakes an entrepreneur can make?Treating mental health like an afterthought instead of a priority.After yesterday’s talk on the importance of mental well-being, it’s time to address one big problem: finding the time. Business founders have tight schedules and heaps of responsibility — especially if you’re side-hustling or have a family. We get that.Today, we share a few things even the busiest founders can do!You can’t reach your potential if you’re mentally drained or overstressed. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to keep yourself in top form. Invest the time and effort necessary to maintain your mental and emotional strength — then use that strength to win.The tactics we share in this episode are easy to execute, starting today. 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.

Call it healthy, or call it smart business. Either way, looking after the mental and emotional well-being of your team is critical.Today, we explore how to do that.Year after year, research confirms what we’ve always known: mental health affects the bottom line. A good leader takes an active role in ensuring the internal stability of both themselves and their team — because it’s compassionate, but also because it’s smart.Mental health is a human right and a business asset.Join us as we define ‘mental health’ in the context of running a business, and share some of the ways we promote it for our team. So much can go wrong when you take a passive approach to the issue, so start crafting your company’s mental health approach now. 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.