The $100 MBA Show

Does coaching really work?It’s Q&A Wednesday! We’ve got a listener who’s an experienced entrepreneur, but looking to get to the next level. They’ve tried coaches before — more than once. Each time, our listener feels like they’ve wasted their time and money. The question is…why?Today, we discuss what makes coaching work, and what makes it fail. We’ll explain what you need to do on your end to get the best ROI from a coach, plus how to make sure your coach is the right fit for you. Fortunately, our host Omar’s had coaches before — both good and not-so-good.With so many coaches out there, it can feel impossible to figure out who’s the real deal. Tune in, learn a few strategies, and find the coach that can take you where you need to be. 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.

Struggling to get leads? We think we know why.Or at least, we have it narrowed down to 4 possibilities. Today, we discuss what usually goes wrong with small business marketing. In our experience with marketing fails (yeah, we have some experience with that), the problem almost always falls into one of a few categories..In this episode, we describe these 4 categories — and help you figure out what to do about each.With so many strategies, products, and approaches to marketing, it can be impossible to figure out what’s what. But by focusing on the big things to get right, you can vastly increase your chances of success. Learn how to do more than just “get your name out there.” Create a smart, results-based strategy that fits your needs — and compensates for your weaknesses. 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.

Do you hate dealing with numbers?If your eyes glaze over when you think about accounting, today’s Must-Read is definitely for you. Simple Numbers is exactly what the title implies: a no-nonsense, straightforward guide to dealing with your business finances.It’s one of the most valuable books we’ve ever reviewed, especially for people who just don’t enjoy the math of entrepreneurship. Today, Omar explains why this book made such a big impact, and why he thinks pretty much every business founder needs to read it. Learn how to deal with the numbers comfortably and confidently, focus on what really matters, and grow your business in the most stable way possible. Simple Numbers by Greg CrabtreeDiscover 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.

Sometimes, standing out is subtle.You might think you have to be radically different. But more often, just being different enough is the best recipe for success. By focusing on some little things, some small but impactful zigs when others zag, you can beat the competition.The key is to play your own game, rather than your competitors’. Today, we discuss a few specific things you can zoom in on to truly differentiate your brand. We’ll discuss how people get “niching” wrong, and what you can do almost immediately to find your own voice, your own audience, your own success.Learn the big difference a small difference can make. 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.

In business, you evolve or die.You can’t rest on your laurels. You can’t let your product and marketing be the same quarter after quarter, year after year. But sometimes, it can be hard to know what’s next. What’s the next update? The next big (or small) news?Today, we create a plan.Tune in, and learn how to systematize your business evolution. By plotting out your updates, you can craft a coordinated approach to innovating, communicating, and growing at a steady clip.Never get behind! With a good system in place, you can stay ahead of one thing that can kill any business: stagnation. 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 do you love least about your business?More importantly, why?It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener decide what to do about Customer Support. Thing is, this entrepreneur just “hates” it. But before we choose a course of action, we have to understand the real root of the problem.Plus, is it smart to pay someone else for work you can do? Is it not “lean” enough for a startup to make unnecessary hires?We explore all the ins and outs of this intriguing problem. We’ll discuss how to decide whether you really need to delegate something, and if so, how to go about it. It could be that making a hire is the best thing for this business owner. Then again, maybe not.Learn from this listener’s dilemma, and our experience with similar situations. 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.

If you run an online business, it’ll definitely happen. Sometimes, your customers’ credit cards will be declined. But it’s probably not for the reason you think.Insufficient funds actually account for only a minority of credit card rejections. There are other reasons, some of which you might not suspect. More importantly, some of these reasons are things you can prevent or fix!Today, we list the most common reasons cards get declined, and explain what you can do about it.Don’t lose customers unnecessarily! Make sure that you’re doing everything you can to avoid “involuntary churn,” and keep the customers who want to keep you in their life. 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.

Books are the greatest investment you can make in yourself.We’ve always maintained that — it’s why we host regular “Must Read” book review episodes. That’s why it’s so exciting to have Steph Clarke, bookworm par excellence on the show! The host of the Steph’s Business Bookshelf Podcast, Steph knows a thing or two (or 4) about maximizing every minute you spend reading.Today, Steph is here with strategies for really digging into the books you choose.By taking an active approach to learning from your books, you can absorb and retain more from every page. Steph is here with 4 specific tips for reading more, reading more actively, and letting books actually change your life.For entrepreneurs, reading is more than just looking at words on a page. It’s an engaged process that brings real-world results. 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.

Always be ready to pitch.Don’t need investors? That doesn’t mean you don’t need a solid, succinct pitch. Our own company is 100% self-funded, and Omar pitches all the time. Why? Because your pitch is for a million super-important things — not just investment.Today, we explain why.We’ll discuss all the ways a great pitch helps you become a better leader and ambassador for your brand. It’s an exercise like any other: if you do it consistently, it will make you stronger.Learn why to pitch, how to pitch, and hear how we developed ours. 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.

Sudden revenue loss is not uncommon. In entrepreneurship, it’s almost inevitable.Situations change. The big players (think Google, Amazon, etc.) change the rules or algorithms you built your strategy around. Market cycles, pandemics, trends, and a host of other factors beyond your control can blindside your business.It’s up to you how to respond.Today, we discuss what can go wrong suddenly, and how to deal with it. Over years of running our own small businesses, we’ve been knocked off track way too many times. But each time, we figured it out — one way or another.The lessons we learned the hard way can make your path forward a little easier. Tune in, and prepare for what you can’t predict. 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.