The $100 MBA Show

How much can you sell out of your garage?Quite a bit, turns out. Even better, you can move on to bigger (but surprisingly affordable) warehousing sooner than you might think.It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener learn how to handle e-commerce inventory management — from scratch. When you sell physical products, it gets harder to keep track of what you have to ship out as the business grows. Scalability becomes a question mark. But with a little strategy (and one app we really love), you can make it much easier.Tune in as Omar shares his own experience in the industry, and catch a lesson in some of the most important basics of e-commerce. 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.

Make money while laying on the beach!Or…not.Roughly 17 billion entrepreneurs, coaches, and influencers promise “passive” income. You know, the “set it and forget” kind where you build an asset, then sit back and watch the money roll in. Forever.If that sounds like horse puckey, it is. In this episode, we explore what “passive” income really means, and how to realistically generate the most profit with less daily effort. We’ll bust myths, and discuss what it really takes to keep a revenue stream healthy, year after year.The good news? You can work smarter instead of harder. You just have to set realistic expectations. 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.

You’ve heard of the marketing “funnel.” Now, welcome to the flywheel.Content marketing works — but only if you know how to leverage content effectively. One of the best ways to do so (that people often don’t realize) is to leverage it more than once.Justin Gordon of the Just Go Grind Podcast is here to explain how it’s done.In today’s special guest lesson, Justin explains the flywheel concept and how to use it. With specific examples and actionable steps, Justin will show you how to generate more leads with less content — flywheel-style.Tune in, and get more from your blog, podcast, or other marketing assets. 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 what you love and you’ll never work a day.”True — but you also won’t make very much.Following “passion” and doing only what your heart desires is a luxury, not a business plan. Most of us need to make a living, and that means doing things you would never do if it weren’t profitable. Getting comfortable with this fact is crucial to your success.Today, we destroy the myth of “doing what you love.”You can be challenged, fulfilled, and happy doing plain-old business. You can live a life of joy that also involves pain-in-the-butt chores and tedious tasks. You can love your business enough for it to be worth the hustle. But hustle you must.Let’s reframe our view of entrepreneurship. 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.

Let’s call it the business-flipping model.Some entrepreneurs search for the one business they can devote a whole career to. Some seek a way to monetize a passion or interest. But others are in the business of building businesses — and selling them off.Creating businesses for sale is a great way to make a living or fund other ventures. But it requires a different approach.If you plan to cash out in just a few years, you have to put certain elements in place from Day One. Today, we discuss how to modify a business-building strategy to make the company more sellable, sooner.Business-flipping is a great way to explore different industries, or simply enjoy the craft of entrepreneurship. It can even be a great way to fund your “real” business, the one you’ll stick with for a lifetime. Learn how it’s done. 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.

This one’s for the noobs.Let’s start at Square One: your very first customer. It’s the first big hump for new entrepreneurs, the line you cross to become an actual independent business person. So how do you get there? What’s the best route from zero to one?Hint: it’s not advertising.It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener make their very first sale. We’ll share a few strategies that can help even a completely unknown brand find its footing and create momentum. No list, no leads, no problem! Every business starts from scratch. Find out how to get the ball rolling — Click Play!$100 MBA Episode 1741: The Perfect First BusinessTo 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.

Lose weight. Read more. Play the violin. Build your own business.There’s a single, universal trick for achieving most goals. It’s the secret to accomplishing whatever you want, in any area of life. From personal to professional goals, there’s one thing you can always do to increase your chances of success — by a lot.This isn’t a magical solution. In fact, it’s not really a “secret” at all. There’s no incantations or “manifesting” involved. It’s just a simple technique that most people don’t consider. It’s one of those solutions that’s easy to miss, but makes perfect sense when you try it. Have we teased it enough yet? Tune in and hear about this essential hack. Sometimes the best, most obvious solutions are the ones we never think of. 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.

You’ve probably heard you should “niche down.” Well, today’s special guest wants you to niche down even further!Author, speaker, and consultant Michael Redman is here to introduce us to the “super niche.” It’s a market so small and specified that — counterintuitively — it’s worth its weight in gold. So how do you find yours?Join Michael as he explains how to identify and serve a niche-within-a-niche market. With low (or no) competition, ultra-niche services can be incredibly valuable to the people who need them. It’s all about taking the time to figure out who isn’t being served, and becoming their hero.Whether you say “neesh” or “nich,” there’s an opportunity out there no one else is taking. Why not you? Click Play!Half a bubble outFulfilled by Kathryn and Michael RedmanSUBSCRIBEYouTube | 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.

Introverts have to network too.Fortunately, there are plenty of introvert-friendly ways to do it! Even if you’re not a showperson, even if the thought of “networking” makes you cringe, there is a way to make connections.Best of all? You don’t have to wander *too* far out of your comfort zone.Today, we share a few ways to network that don’t feel forced, fake, or otherwise unnatural. Introversion doesn’t have to hold you back socially or professionally. You simply have to work with what you’ve got — and what you’ve got is more than adequate.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.

Webinars can be the best sales asset in your business. But if they’re not working, it’s time to tweak your ‘nique!As the co-founder of WebinarNinja, Omar has hosted hundreds of webinars. He’s attended hundreds more. Over the years, he’s learned what works, what doesn’t, and how to optimize your presentation for results. Today, he shares the 3 most important things to get right.By nailing these 3 key aspects, you can create conversion rates that fuel strong, steady growth for your business. With a little understanding of what your audience responds to, you can take full advantage of the unique power webinars have. Show people who you are and what your brand is about. Make connections, and make sales. 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.