The $100 MBA Show

Starting a SaaS business? Plan for success.Decisions you make early on can limit or expand your company’s potential. To give your software the best chance at the biggest market share, you have to create the space to grow! Today, we explain how.When we started our own software business, we did a few things right from Day One. We also did a few things really, really wrong (and paid the price later). If you’re getting ready to launch, let our experience be your guide!In this episode, we share the highs and lows we experienced in the early days of our company, WebinarNinja. We’ll recommend the best tools, and share 3 specific tactics that are super-crucial in your company’s infancy.Today’s lesson is part of Dell Technologies’ Small Business Podference, a specially curated collection of the best advice for entrepreneurs. Be sure to check out the other entries at delltechnologiespodference.comStart small to go big — 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 best way to be an influencer? Earn the trust of the influential.Making a good name for yourself starts with trust. But too many people (and brands) try to earn trust in ways that are superficial, or too focused on demonstrating their value. Today’s guest teacher, Jon Levy, believes there’s a better way.It’s less about proving yourself, and more about making meaningful connections. And surprisingly, what others can do for you is just as important as what you can do for them. It’s all part of the real psychology of trust.Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist, speaker, and author of The 2 AM Principle and You’re Invited. With an analytical, but boundless approach, Jon helps people radically redefine the possible. Tune in, and learn what it really takes to make deep connections, earn trust, and become influential. Click Play!InfluencersYou’re Invited by Jon LevySUBSCRIBEYouTube | 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.

Has your company been asked to sponsor an online event?Once your business has a certain reach, online event planners will notice. They’ll come to you with offers to sponsor an online conference, seminar, or other event — and promise serious brand exposure for you.Is it really a good investment?It’s Q&A Wednesday Monday, and we’re talking to a listener who’s considering it. Our companies have sponsored multiple events, both online and in-person, so we know how promising it can seem. We also know what makes it truly worth your money.We’ll discuss what makes a worthwhile sponsorship package, what to expect, and what to insist on. If you play your cards right, sponsoring an online event can be a huge opportunity. Learn how to make the most of that opportunity — 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.

No matter how well your small business grows, it will stop. Not permanently, but definitely.You could be growing steadily for years before it happens, but it will happen. It’s happened to us. It happens to everyone! For whatever reason, the needles just stop moving, and nothing you try seems to work. But there’s always a way forward.Today, we explore what to do when your business is just stuck. When the usual fixes don’t get you out of a slump, it’s time to consider more drastic measures. These are the scary things, the things it takes courage to try.But you’ve got courage — you’re an entrepreneur! These aren’t minor adjustments. They’re bold course corrections, made necessary by the reality of business. There are always ups and downs; you’ve just gotta ride the waves. 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.

As your business scales, you’ll need more customer support. There are companies out there that can handle it for you.Easy, right?Just pay a fee, and let someone else answer questions, troubleshoot, and otherwise deal with your customers for you. But is it a good idea? By outsourcing support, do you give up something besides the workload?We approach this issue a little differently in our company.Today, we discuss the up-and-downsides of farming out your support. We’ll explain why some companies need to do this, what they get out of it, and what they lose. We’ll also share our own approach to support, and why it’s been so crucial to the success of our business.Listen in, and decide what’s best for 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.

Are you tired of working from home?It’s not just you. While it seemed great at first (and there are lots of upsides), it can get old. That’s even more true if you don’t actively design a WFH lifestyle that maintains clear boundaries.It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener cope with the distractions. It’s all there: your TV, your couch, your bed, and the rest. For many, productivity is dropping fast. How do you stay on task? More importantly, how do you keep work from invading your home life?We’ve been remote since before COVID. In our years on the job, we’ve learned from experience exactly how to get business handled, and still be able to turn off “work mode” at day’s end. Learn how it’s done, because even after COVID, remote work isn’t going anywhere. 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.

Learn how to validate your business idea efficiently and cost-effectively before investing too much. Discover the importance of market research and presales to ensure your next idea is a safer bet. Don't launch without proper validation to avoid wasting resources.

Let’s get your financial house in order!Today’s episode is a very special one. Omar sat down for a chat with Michelle Brownstein, a Certified Financial Planner from Personal Capital. Together, Omar and Michelle discuss the big financial questions every entrepreneur needs to answer:How do you prepare for financial downturns and personal emergencies?How do you set yourself up for retirement?What about taxes?…and more! This is a crash course in personal financial management for entrepreneurs. Too many entrepreneurs devote all their time and energy to their passion, their product, their service. But we all need to make the time for creating and executing our financial strategy. Whether you want to corner the market, retire young, or simply earn a living, it’s all about smart financial planning.Tune in, learn these crucial lessons, and start to look at your big financial picture. 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.

How far can a side hustle take you? Pretty far, apparently. Nick Loper started building a business on the side, ultimately earning $550,000 in total revenue. That number includes the sale of the business, once it became valuable enough. How did he do it? Today, we take a break from our usual programming to bring you an extended interview with Nick Loper on The Side Hustle Show. He’ll tell the incredible story of how he created and grew his half-million-dollar side business, and why he chose to sell it.  Talk about inspiring! The Side Hustle Show offers stories, advice, and guidance for part-time entrepreneurs. Whether you’re just bringing in extra income, or plotting your escape from the 9 to 5, it’s a valuable source of (actionable) information. Tune in as Loper gives you the details on what it took to succeed, from conception to buyout. Use his and other stories on The Side Hustle Show to create your own blueprint for success — while holding down your day job. Click Play!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Show Links My $550k Side Hustle: An Online Business from Idea to Exit The Side Hustle Show with Nick Loper How to Start A Side Hustle Blog (Video Course) Do You Even Blog? The post [Bonus Episode] From The Side Hustle Show: My $550k Side Hustle: An Online Business from Idea to Exit 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.

It’s the sale before the sale.When most of us think lead generation, we think freebies. Marketing content, free trials, free plans, etc. But what if that’s not the best way to create customers? What if making people pay their way into your funnel works out better?It just might.Today, we explain how getting someone to reach into their pocket is an excellent way to qualify them as a lead. Granted, freebies generate more leads —but starter products generate better leads! We’ll discuss how to implement this strategy, and offer a few examples of initial low-cost products that work. Bring in the leads with the most potential —  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.