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There’s a web service out there that’s more popular than Facebook, more popular than YouTube, and has access to a massive market of informed, passionate consumers. What if you could market through this platform? Guess what…you can! It’s called Twitch, and it’s the most popular social medium for gamers online. With a little ingenuity, you can make Twitch work for you. Hit that play button! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Ahrefs Would you like to see all the keywords that your competitors are ranking for in Google and how much traffic it brings them? Would you like to get a list of all sites that link to your competitors and boost their Google rankings? Would you like to monitor who’s talking about your competitors online? You can do all of that with Ahrefs’ marketing toolset. Just sign up at ahrefs.com/mba until 1st of November and you’ll get a Free 14-day trial of Ahrefs and 30% OFF first 6 months if you decide to stay. Show Links: twitch.tv The post MBA760 What is Twitch & Can it Help Market Your Business? 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.

The scammers are out there! On an Internet where anyone can sell anything, there’s bound to be a few unscrupulous actors. So how can you tell what business products are bupkus? We discussed that very question a while back, and the episode was so helpful to so many people, we decided to rebroadcast it for the benefit of those listeners who weren’t on board yet! We’ve got the skinny on all the red flags you need to watch out for. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Tommy John Tommy John is the revolutionary men’s underwear brand that’s redefined comfort for guys everywhere! Each pair is crafted from ultra-lightweight fabric for maximum breathability. Tommy John underwear is backed by the best-pair-you’ll-ever-wear-or-it’s-free guarantee! Hurry to tommyjohn.com/mba to experience life-changing comfort AND get 20% off your first order! Braintree Have you found the right payments partner to grow with you? Braintree lets you accept every way to pay, from Paypal to Apple Pay and everything in between. All it takes is one integration. And it doesn’t matter what currency your customers use: because Braintree lets you accept over one hundred and thirty of them. To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/mba. Show Links: pjrvs.com okdork.com The post MBA759 Don’t Get Scammed! What to Look Out For When Buying Business Products. [REBROADCAST] 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.

What does leadership really look like? Some think that it means being in the trenches with your employees and leading from the front lines. Today’s special guest teacher begs to differ! Jeremiah Miller is an expert in cultivating leadership, and he’s here to share his philosophy. It involves doing less of the work and more of the forward thinking. It means letting employees stand on their own while pointing them in the direction they need to take themselves. It’s radical, it’s different, and it’s effective. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Ahrefs Would you like to see all the keywords that your competitors are ranking for in Google and how much traffic it brings them? Would you like to get a list of all sites that link to your competitors and boost their Google rankings? Would you like to monitor who’s talking about your competitors online? You can do all of that with Ahrefs’ marketing toolset. Just sign up at ahrefs.com/mba until 1st of November and you’ll get a Free 14-day trial of Ahrefs and 30% OFF first 6 months if you decide to stay. Show Links: Say HI to our Guest Teacher today! Jeremiah Miller @forgingleaders and visit ForgingLeaders.com The post MBA758 Guest Teacher: Jeremiah Miller- Do Less, Lead More: How To Go From Manager To Leader 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.

The haters are out there! Today for Q&A Weekend, we advise a listener on the art of handling online jerks. While the impulse to defend your business is understandable, it’s also important not to waste time on pointless confrontations. We discuss the right approach to social media hate, and the options worth considering when the shade is being thrown. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Art of Charm The Art of Charm Podcast is where self-motivated guys and gals, just like you, come to learn from a diverse mix of experienced mentors, including the world’s best professional and academic minds, scientists, relationship experts, entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, and other badasses. This show will make you a better networker, better connector, and — most important — a better thinker. Autodesk Graphic If you’re looking for a professional vector design app, you should take a look at Autodesk Graphic. Graphic is a full-featured app for making icons, illustrations, UI and UX design, and everything else you’d expect in a professional vector design app. Visit graphic.com to learn more about Autodesk Graphic, or check it out in the App Store. Show Links: ryanholiday.net The post MBA757 Q&A Weekends: How do I deal with haters on social media? 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.

Today on The $100 MBA Show Q&A Weekend, it’s time to talk tech! We’ve got a listener who’s just getting ready to jump into the podcast game, and he wants to know what hardware and software we recommend. Getting these things right is crucial to the quality of your podcast. In a world where podcasts are increasingly popular, the standard of quality is higher than ever, so tune in while Omar explains what to get and how to use it. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Art of Charm The Art of Charm Podcast is where self-motivated guys and gals, just like you, come to learn from a diverse mix of experienced mentors, including the world’s best professional and academic minds, scientists, relationship experts, entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, and other badasses. This show will make you a better networker, better connector, and — most important — a better thinker. Wealthfront Wealthfront is an automated investment service that invests your money for you in low-cost, diversified, long-term investment portfolios. They’re a financial advisor that can help you invest your hard-earned dollars. By combining financial experts with Silicon Valley engineers, Wealthfront’s built a modern financial services company that helps tailor plans specifically for you, making it easy to reach your financial goals. Sign up today to get the first $15,000 managed for free. Go to wealthfront.com/mba right now! Show Links: Shure Heil Sound Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone Audacity Team ID3 Editor for Mac Libsyn SoundCloud The post MBA756 Q&A Weekends: What hardware & software do you recommend for a new podcaster? 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 FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Besides a free subscription for one listener, we’re offering everyone a crash course in how to use the popular site Reddit to promote your business. Reddit is not a sales site, and it’s no place to push your product directly. But it is a place where you can build a reputation for expertise and attract a following. We discuss the site, how it works, and how to use it to your advantage. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Jive is the #1 Cloud-based business phone system. They provide enterprise Hosted VoIP and Unified Communications, including business phone systems, mobile VoIP applications, web and video conferencing, and cloud contact center. Small businesses can look like a big business with features like auto attendants, call routing, and more! Go to jive.com/mba and get one month of service for FREE! The post MBA755 What is Reddit and How Can it Help Your Business? Plus Free Ride Friday! 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.

In business, there’s always something to be doing. But why are you doing it? Today we discuss the need to slow down, stop, and think about your business, its goals, and the motivations that move your business forward. Thinking may not seem like doing much, but it may be the most important task you can make time for. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Jive is the #1 Cloud-based business phone system. They provide enterprise Hosted VoIP and Unified Communications, including business phone systems, mobile VoIP applications, web and video conferencing, and cloud contact center. Small businesses can look like a big business with features like auto attendants, call routing, and more! Go to jive.com/mba and get one month of service for FREE! Show Links: Six Thinking Hats The post MBA754 Are You Thinking Enough? 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.

In business, everyone has to sell. Having the skills to make a sale in person (even if your business is online) is invaluable and necessary. At some point, we’ve all got to convince someone of the value of our product- to their face. That’s why today’s episode offers some helpful pointers on how to close that deal, especially if you’re not used to doing so. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Jive is the #1 Cloud-based business phone system. They provide enterprise Hosted VoIP and Unified Communications, including business phone systems, mobile VoIP applications, web and video conferencing, and cloud contact center. Small businesses can look like a big business with features like auto attendants, call routing, and more! Go to jive.com/mba and get one month of service for FREE! Show Links: WebinarNinja The post MBA753 In-Person Sales Techniques 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.

Getting ready to host a live event? Today’s episode is all about the ticketing! We break down 3 of the best options for ticket sales and processing for every event size and budget. From small Masterminds to huge conferences, we’ve got services to meet your needs, plus the honest dish on the ups and downs of each. This isn’t sponsored, folks- just our experience as hosts. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: FranchiseHelp Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, or you’re looking for your first business, joining a franchise can be a great way to get a leg up on your competition. FranchiseHelp is here to connect entrepreneurs like you with franchises that can help your new business succeed. You can own your own business, but you don’t have to go at it alone. Visit FranchiseHelp.com/MBA to take our franchise quiz and find your next business. Braintree Have you found the right payments partner to grow with you? Braintree lets you accept every way to pay, from Paypal to Apple Pay and everything in between. All it takes is one integration. And it doesn’t matter what currency your customers use: because Braintree lets you accept over one hundred and thirty of them. To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/mba. Show Links: Eventbrite Ticketbud Picatic The post MBA752 The Best Service To Use To Sell Tickets for Your Live Event 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.

Today’s must-read for the entrepreneur is as short as it is sweet! Rob Walling is one of the foremost experts in micropreneurship, and his book Start Small, Stay Small is a testament to the power of little things. By focusing on marketing hard to a relatively tiny audience, you can be an effective- and profitable- niche problem-solver. The advice is great, and the example of a hard-hitting short book is even better! Click play to hear more! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Jive is the #1 Cloud-based business phone system. They provide enterprise Hosted VoIP and Unified Communications, including business phone systems, mobile VoIP applications, web and video conferencing, and cloud contact center. Small businesses can look like a big business with features like auto attendants, call routing, and more! Go to jive.com/mba and get one month of service for FREE! Show Links: Get the book here: Start Small, Stay Small: A Developer’s Guide to Launching a Startup WebinarNinja How to Learn How to Code The post MBA751 Must Read: Start Small, Stay Small by Rob Walling 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.

You’ve got the product, but you don’t have the audience. How can you start pushing when you’ve got no one to push to? For today’s listener Q&A, we explain how to get in front of an audience that’s already there. With the right kind of networking, you can make the connections that build your following in time for launch. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Jive is the #1 Cloud-based business phone system. They provide enterprise Hosted VoIP and Unified Communications, including business phone systems, mobile VoIP applications, web and video conferencing, and cloud contact center. Small businesses can look like a big business with features like auto attendants, call routing, and more! Go to jive.com/mba and get one month of service for FREE! The post MBA750 Q&A Weekends: How do I start promoting my product with no email list? 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 weekend, and that means we turn to our fantastic listeners for a little Q&A! Today, one audience member wants to know how host Omar went from being a learner to being a full-fledged entrepreneur himself. The answer reveals some valuable lessons about the nature of learning, doing, and how both are necessary in order to become anything. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Northeastern University Northeastern University’s D’Amore McKim School of Business offers the master’s degree for corporate entrepreneurs – the MS in Innovation. This program – available 100% online and completed in just one year – is designed to develop leaders and change agents within the corporate setting. Northeastern is now accepting applications for its January cohort of online Innovation students. Get started today by visiting MSinInnovation.com. Autodesk Graphic If you’re looking for a professional vector design app, you should take a look at Autodesk Graphic. Graphic is a full-featured app for making icons, illustrations, UI and UX design, and everything else you’d expect in a professional vector design app. Visit graphic.com to learn more about Autodesk Graphic, or check it out in the App Store. Show Links: WebinarNinja The post MBA749 Q&A Weekends: How long did it take you to go from learner to entrepreneur? 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.

Happy FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! When sales are in a slump, the first step to take is diagnosing the problem. It might mean facing some uncomfortable realities, but your business deserves the truth! Today, we discuss why sales decline, and how improving your comfort level with salesmanship can make all the difference. This one might be a lifesaver, friends. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! Show Links: PodcastersParadise.com Baremetrics.com The post MBA748 Why Sales Are Suffering in Your Business. Plus Free Ride Friday! 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.

If you want to attract an audience, you’ve got to write. Great content is the heart of marketing, and writing is the heart of great content. Honing your writing skills and being consistently productive is the best way to build your reputation and grow your following. In today’s episode, we feature a challenge that will turn you into the writer you need to be. Take it on, and you’ll be glad you did. Click play! #btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 .text {font-size:22px;color:#ffffff;font-weight:normal;}#btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 {padding:30px 40px;border-color:#cc0033;border-width:1px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;background:#cc0033;background:-webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #cc0033), color-stop(100%, #cc0033));background:-webkit-linear-gradient(top, #cc0033 0%, #cc0033 100%);background:-moz-linear-gradient(top, #cc0033 0%, #cc0033 100%);background:-ms-linear-gradient(top, #cc0033 0%, #cc0033 100%);background:-o-linear-gradient(top, #cc0033 0%, #cc0033 100%);background:linear-gradient(to bottom, #cc0033 0%, #cc0033 100%);filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr=#cc0033, endColorstr=#cc0033, GradientType=0);box-shadow:none;}#btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 .gradient {-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;}#btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 .shine {-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;}#btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 .active {-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;}#btn_1_2a93752f5900eebe99baf810059ed3f8 .hover {-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;}SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today's Sponsors: If you're having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! The post MBA747 Take The Writing Challenge & See Your Traffic Grow 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 a universal rule: know your customers. Surveys are the primary method used to determine what customers like and don’t like about a business, and how it can be improved. But surveys can be misleading. In fact, they can even paint a false picture! In this episode, we take a look at the 5 primary reasons surveys fail to reveal the truth, and discuss how you can build the surveys that will actually lead to change. Hit the play button! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! Show Links: SurveyMonkey Zendesk WebinarNinja The post MBA746 Five Reasons Customer Surveys Fail 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.

Is your business worth it? Is it having an impact commensurate with the effort you’re putting in? Asking yourself the tough questions is key to staying motivated and finding the way forward. That’s why we’re sharing 8 questions that cut to the heart of the entrepreneurial struggle. Answer these, and you’ll know what your business can really mean to you and your customers. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Art of Charm The Art of Charm Podcast is where self-motivated guys and gals, just like you, come to learn from a diverse mix of experienced mentors, including the world’s best professional and academic minds, scientists, relationship experts, entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, and other badasses. This show will make you a better networker, better connector, and — most important — a better thinker. Braintree Have you found the right payments partner to grow with you? Braintree lets you accept every way to pay, from Paypal to Apple Pay and everything in between. All it takes is one integration. And it doesn’t matter what currency your customers use: because Braintree lets you accept over one hundred and thirty of them. To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/mba. Show Links: WebinarNinja Teachery.co Teachable.com The post MBA745 Does Your Business Matter? 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.

Building a business is hard, but building a business from nothing? That’s a special kind of challenge. Today’s guest teacher, John Pope, knows a little something about that. As a founder of Jive, he built a $100 million company with zero industry experience or outside funding. He came by to share the lessons he’s learned along the way and explain how the “bootstrapping” mindset is just as valuable once success is established. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! Show Links: Jive The post MBA744 Guest Teacher: John Pope- Lessons Learned From Bootstrapping a Business 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 Q&A Weekend, and today’s question is a personal one Omar is happy to answer. One listener wants to know about the sources of his personal drive and determination. He reflects on how his backstory keeps him grounded, how knowing how good he has it drives him to improve, and how anyone can foster the outlook that fuels motivation. Here’s hoping Omar’s experience is useful to you! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! The post MBA743 Q&A Weekends: You seem to have a lot of determination. Where do you get that? 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 weekend, and that means Q&A! Today, we field a very specific question about tax policy: is it better to fold applicable taxes into the original asking price, or to itemize taxes at checkout as a separate charge? The answer is complicated to say the least, depending on location and the type of product. But with a little research (and maybe a little help), you can figure out what the right choice is for your business. Click play to learn more! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! Show Links: samcart The post MBA742 Q&A Weekends: Should I add tax to my prices or absorb it in the asking price? 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.

Happy FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Entrepreneurs have to make their own schedules and set their own tasks. Sometimes, knowing what to do next can be as tough a challenge as actually doing it! Today, we offer advice on what to do when you’re stuck between various responsibilities, unsure of what to tackle when. We discuss the mindset that differentiates between planning and implementation, and how to be the best possible manager of yourself. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! Show Links: icetothebrim.com The post MBA741 Strategies for When You’re Not Sure What to Work On. Plus Free Ride Friday! 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.

Online Mastermind groups are a relatively easy way to learn potentially game-changing things from qualified peers. But are in-person Mastermind sessions worth the cost of time and travel? Having been to a few of these, I can tell you what to look for, what to avoid, and how these gatherings can be very much worth it- depending on your goals and expectations. Listen in! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Web Hosting with Unlimited Disk Space, Bandwidth and 24/7 Technical Support. All $100 MBA listeners get 30% off hosting! Just visit hostgator.com/mba30! The post MBA740 Are In-Person Masterminds Worth Going To? 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.

Always be growing! As an entrepreneur, if you’re not developing your skills, you risk stagnating. That’s why today’s episode is all about the ways you can instantly challenge yourself. By trying any one of these exercises, you can activate your “growth spurt” and become the business person you need to be. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Web Hosting with Unlimited Disk Space, Bandwidth and 24/7 Technical Support. All $100 MBA listeners get 30% off hosting! Just visit hostgator.com/mba30! Show Links: OkDork Fiverr Freelancer Gumroad Sumo The post MBA739 Four Instant Growth Challenges You Can Do Today 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.

Location, location, location. We always hear that in reference to attracting customers, but what about the effect of location on you and your team? Today we discuss choosing the right environment for your business, and how the office space itself can be a source of motivation or a drag on productivity. Take your business to a better place- literally! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: FranchiseHelp Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, or you’re looking for your first business, joining a franchise can be a great way to get a leg up on your competition. FranchiseHelp is here to connect entrepreneurs like you with franchises that can help your new business succeed. You can own your own business, but you don’t have to go at it alone. Visit FranchiseHelp.com/MBA to take our franchise quiz and find your next business. Braintree Have you found the right payments partner to grow with you? Braintree lets you accept every way to pay, from Paypal to Apple Pay and everything in between. All it takes is one integration. And it doesn’t matter what currency your customers use: because Braintree lets you accept over one hundred and thirty of them. To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/mba. Show Links: Basecamp Buffer Guest Teacher: Nicole Baldinu- 5 Essentials to Managing a Remote Team The post MBA738 Choosing The Right Office Space 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.

What does work mean to you? On today’s episode, we review another must-read book for the entrepreneur, Deep Work by Cal Newport. Newport’s philosophy really struck a chord with us, challenging us to rethink the value of our work. What may seem like productivity may really be keeping you away from work that fills your business (and life) with meaning and purpose. Best of all, meaningful or “deep” work is in high demand! Find out what this concept can do for you- click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Web Hosting with Unlimited Disk Space, Bandwidth and 24/7 Technical Support. All $100 MBA listeners get 30% off hosting! Just visit hostgator.com/mba30! Show Links: James Fend Ruby on Rails The post MBA737 Must Read: Deep Work by Cal Newport 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 time for some listener Q&A! Today we field a question about Facebook Live, the new (potential) marketing tool from the social media giant. Can it be useful in building your brand and pushing your product? We discuss how this new feature can best be utilized to interact with your audience and build leads. Hit that play button! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Web Hosting with Unlimited Disk Space, Bandwidth and 24/7 Technical Support. All $100 MBA listeners get 30% off hosting! Just visit hostgator.com/mba30! Show Links: Meerkat Periscope garyvaynerchuk.com The post MBA736 Q&A Weekends: Is Facebook Live a good marketing tool? 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 weekend, and that means listener Q&A! It’s a given that your small business should have a website. But how long will it take to get up and running? Depending on the business, you’ll have different needs- and different options for building a site that meets them. From DIY services to freelance designers and coders, we go over the options and prepare you to make the best decision for your business. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! Show Links: Weebly Squarespace omarzenhom.weebly.com The post MBA735 Q&A Weekends: How long does it take to create a website? 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.

Many people (often advertisers) advocate spending money on big purchases, arguing that it ultimately saves the money you won’t have to spend in the future. But is it valid, or just a sales trick? Today we discuss all the ways laying out big cash really can save your bottom line, and why spending now really can mean winning later. Plus it’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Hit that play button! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Web Hosting with Unlimited Disk Space, Bandwidth and 24/7 Technical Support. All $100 MBA listeners get 30% off hosting! Just visit hostgator.com/mba30! Show Links: MailChimp ActiveCampaign The post MBA734 Can Big Purchases Save You Money? Plus Free Ride Friday! 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.

Many people see their commute as a painful chore. But it’s an opportunity! The time you spend on the train, on foot or in the car is time you can convert to results for your business. Today we discuss all the ways you can safely utilize that extra hour or two, from professional development to outreach. Don’t waste another second- click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Web Hosting with Unlimited Disk Space, Bandwidth and 24/7 Technical Support. All $100 MBA listeners get 30% off hosting! Just visit hostgator.com/mba30! Show Links: rev.com Zendesk Elon Musk Audiobook The post MBA733 Four Ways To Grow Your Business While Commuting 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.

Let’s face it: the money isn’t always there. So how can a business leader motivate the team when there’s no room in the budget for financial inducements? As it turns out, money isn’t the only way to light a fire under your employees. In fact, it may not be the best way at all! Tune in to hear how intrinsic, professional and emotional rewards can bring out the best in your team. Press play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! Show Links: WebinarNinja Lynda.com The post MBA732 How to Motivate Your Team When Money is Tight 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.

Good presentations are never accidents. Whether it’s public speaking, a webinar, or even a video, your presentation game has to be strong in order to make conversions. Today we share 5 secrets that can turn you into the presenter your business needs. These keys are the difference between the pros and the amateurs, so get ready! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Art of Charm The Art of Charm Podcast is where self-motivated guys and gals, just like you, come to learn from a diverse mix of experienced mentors, including the world’s best professional and academic minds, scientists, relationship experts, entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, and other badasses. This show will make you a better networker, better connector, and — most important — a better thinker. Braintree Have you found the right payments partner to grow with you? Braintree lets you accept every way to pay, from Paypal to Apple Pay and everything in between. All it takes is one integration. And it doesn’t matter what currency your customers use: because Braintree lets you accept over one hundred and thirty of them. To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/mba. Show Links: Heroic Public Speaking The post MBA731 5 Killer Presentation Secrets 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.

Today we welcome special guest teacher Ari Meisel. Meisel is the fella behind lessdoing.com as well as several other resources for maximizing productivity through personal efficiency. He’s here to give us an incredible technique for slicing through your workload and getting to “Inbox Zero”- but it’s not just about email. Meisel’s “3D” decision-making matrix can apply to anything that needs getting done. Start gaining ground: click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: FranchiseHelp Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, or you’re looking for your first business, joining a franchise can be a great way to get a leg up on your competition. FranchiseHelp is here to connect entrepreneurs like you with franchises that can help your new business succeed. You can own your own business, but you don’t have to go at it alone. Visit FranchiseHelp.com/MBA to take our franchise quiz and find your next business. Earth Class Mail It’s crazy that we’ve moved everything we do for business over to the digital world, but still need to pick up, sort and manage physical mail. With Earth Class Mail you can get all of your mail scanned and accessible online 24/7. You also get a real, professional address to share publicly with customers, business partners and investors. Visit earthclassmail.com and you’ll get your first month of service free when you sign up using promo code MBA. Show Links: Say Hi! to our Guest Teacher in today’s episode! Ari Meisel @arimeisel and visit lessdoing.com inbox.google.com The post MBA730 Guest Teacher: Ari Meisel – The Three D’s Decision Matrix and Inbox Zero 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.

Welcome to another round of Q&A with our fantastic listeners! Today’s question comes from an audience member in a fairly common predicament: he wants to start a business, but he’s in debt. Can it be pulled off? Fortunately, there are ways to start a small business that involve minimal investment of both time and money, making almost anything possible. Click play to hear more! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Sumo The #1 tool to grow your website’s traffic and your email list. Sumo powers almost 400,000 websites! Best of all, it’s free! Get started with their basic plan over at Sumo right now! Insightly Insightly is an affordable Customer Relationship Management (or CRM) application used by companies to help them run their business better. If you’re still using spreadsheets or email to manage your customers, get out of the dark ages and ignite your business with Insightly! Sign up for a free 14-day trial at www.insightly.com and start seeing results today! Show Links: Teachery.co The post MBA729 Q&A Weekends: I want to start a business but I’m in debt. Any advice? 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.

Fear is universal. So is failure. Anyone who claims not to fear failure isn’t being honest with themselves. For today’s Q&A, we respond to one listener’s request for advice on handling their fear. We’ve got some great tips and techniques on developing the mindset you need to overcome fear, and some frank talk about the kind of motivation that shrinks fear right down to size. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: If you’re having trouble finding developers or designers for your next project, go to Toptal.com. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers and designers in the world. They present you only the candidates who meet your individual needs and once you pick someone, you can start to work with them the next day. To get a no-risk trial period, go to Toptal.com and get the best of the best right now! The post MBA728 Q&A Weekends: How do you handle your fear of failure? 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.

Taking a break is good for you, and it’s good for business. But what should your break look like? How long should it last? And when is the best time for it? There are good times and not-so-good times to step away from work, and choosing the right ones can make a huge difference in productivity. You never know; your best idea may come when you’re furthest away! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: HostPapa’s powerful web hosting solutions and cloud-based productivity tools are perfect for small business owners, digital entrepreneurs, and freelancers. Go to HostPapa.com/mba today and use our exclusive promo code MBA to save 15% off their popular shared web hosting packages. Show Links: WebinarNinja The post MBA727 When is The Best Time To Take a Break? Plus Free Ride Friday! 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.

Trying to dominate the Internet by conquering every social media platform? Stop! Being all over the web might seem like the way to earn business, but it’s really stretching yourself too thin. Today, we discuss the smarter online marketing strategy, and why being a master of one platform is better than being a jack of all trades. Hit that play button! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: HostPapa’s powerful web hosting solutions and cloud-based productivity tools are perfect for small business owners, digital entrepreneurs, and freelancers. Go to HostPapa.com/mba today and use our exclusive promo code MBA to save 15% off their popular shared web hosting packages. Show Links: SethGodin.com GaryVaynerchuck.com Buffer The post MBA726 Why Being Everywhere Can Hurt You 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.

If you run a SaaS or other business with recurring charges, you know what a pain it can be when payments fail. Over time, the cost of failed payments can really add up! That’s why it’s important to have tools and systems in place to deal effectively (and automatically) with recurring charges. Today we discuss our favorite techniques and products for doing just that. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Sumo The #1 tool to grow your website’s traffic and your email list. Sumo powers almost 400,000 websites! Best of all, it’s free! Get started with their basic plan over at Sumo right now! Qualaroo Stop guessing – start asking with Qualaroo surveys. Qualaroo makes it easy to survey specific groups of website visitors to gain qualitative information. Get a clear picture of who your customers are, and what they’re looking for on your site. Visit Qualaroo.com and get your first two weeks of service FREE when you sign up! Show Links: Baremetrics Braintree Payments Recurly Churn Buster Stunning The post MBA725 Dealing with Failed Recurring Charges 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.

There’s a lot of talk about “passive income” and the ability to make money without having to work all the time. But is it real? Can you build a business and then let it run itself? Today, we discuss the reality behind passive income, and why even the most conscientious business owners should step back from the helm sometimes. No, there’s no such as work-free income, but there are ways to maximize efficiency and give yourself a break! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Sumo The #1 tool to grow your website’s traffic and your email list. Sumo powers almost 400,000 websites! Best of all, it’s free! Get started with their basic plan over at Sumo right now! Braintree Have you found the right payments partner to grow with you? Braintree lets you accept every way to pay, from Paypal to Apple Pay and everything in between. All it takes is one integration. And it doesn’t matter what currency your customers use: because Braintree lets you accept over one hundred and thirty of them. To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/mba. Show Links: smartpassiveincome.com WebinarNinja The post MBA724 Can You Really Set Your Business on Auto-Pilot? 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.

Why do small businesses fail? Today’s must-read book for the entrepreneur answers that question. The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber deconstructs the old entrepreneurial formulas and replaces them with a new outlook on small business growth. It lays out the life cycle of a successful small business and helps the reader put their goals and expectations into context. Gerber defines the universal personnel roles that every business needs filled, and offers tips on management and motivation. All in all it’s a vital perspective. Click play to hear all about it! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: FranchiseHelp Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, or you’re looking for your first business, joining a franchise can be a great way to get a leg up on your competition. FranchiseHelp is here to connect entrepreneurs like you with franchises that can help your new business succeed. You can own your own business, but you don’t have to go at it alone. Visit FranchiseHelp.com/MBA to take our franchise quiz and find your next business. Insightly Insightly is an affordable Customer Relationship Management (or CRM) application used by companies to help them run their business better. If you’re still using spreadsheets or email to manage your customers, get out of the dark ages and ignite your business with Insightly! Sign up for a free 14-day trial at www.insightly.com and start seeing results today! The post MBA723 Must Read: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber 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.

So much goes into producing a great live business event. So much value is on offer to attendees. So how is the price of a ticket decided? We like to think that our own event, WebinarNinja Live, was a great value for the money. A lot of careful thought went into deciding the ticket price, based on factors we discuss in today’s Q&A session. Click play to hear what you should consider when planning a profitable live event! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Sumo The #1 tool to grow your website’s traffic and your email list. Sumo powers almost 400,000 websites! Best of all, it’s free! Get started with their basic plan over at Sumo right now! Qualaroo Stop guessing – start asking with Qualaroo surveys. Qualaroo makes it easy to survey specific groups of website visitors to gain qualitative information. Get a clear picture of who your customers are, and what they’re looking for on your site. Visit Qualaroo.com and get your first two weeks of service FREE when you sign up! Show Links: WebinarNinja The post MBA722 Q&A Weekends: How did you decide on the ticket price of your live event? 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 weekend, so it must be time for some Q&A! Today we’ve got a question about webinars. It’s not a software question, or even a content question. It’s about what to wear! Presenting yourself in a way that’s both professional and genuine to your brand is crucial to making that first impression positive. What you wear tells a story, so make it a good one! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: HostPapa’s powerful web hosting solutions and cloud-based productivity tools are perfect for small business owners, digital entrepreneurs, and freelancers. Go to HostPapa.com/mba today and use our exclusive promo code MBA to save 15% off their popular shared web hosting packages. Show Links: WebinarNinja The Ultimate Webinar Course The post MBA721 Q&A Weekends: How do you dress for a webinar? 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.

Running a software business comes with a unique set of challenges. It also requires some unique skills to be successful. Our software company, WebinarNinja, has been up and running for a few years now, so we decided to let other budding entrepreneurs learn from our experience. Click play, and hear a few things we wish we had known when we started! Plus FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: HostPapa’s powerful web hosting solutions and cloud-based productivity tools are perfect for small business owners, digital entrepreneurs, and freelancers. Go to HostPapa.com/mba today and use our exclusive promo code MBA to save 15% off their popular shared web hosting packages. Show Links: WebinarNinja The post MBA720 Five Lessons Learned Running a Software Business Plus Free Ride Friday! 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.

You may be a business owner, but are you a business leader? It’s vital that someone play the role of Captain, and play it well. While some business owners are uncomfortable with the idea of leadership, it’s important to remember that it’s not just about giving orders. It’s about setting examples, being supportive, and turning a group of employees into a team. Learn how to do it right- click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Sumo The #1 tool to grow your website’s traffic and your email list. Sumo powers almost 400,000 websites! Best of all, it’s free! Get started with their basic plan over at Sumo right now! Earth Class Mail It’s crazy that we’ve moved everything we do for business over to the digital world, but still need to pick up, sort and manage physical mail. With Earth Class Mail you can get all of your mail scanned and accessible online 24/7. You also get a real, professional address to share publicly with customers, business partners and investors. Visit earthclassmail.com and you’ll get your first month of service free when you sign up using promo code MBA. Show Links: WebinarNinja The post MBA719 Four Signs You Are Actively Leading Your Team 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.

When your business is about helping people learn a new skill, there are some unique factors to consider. Beginners, no matter what it is they’re beginning, have certain needs. Serving them also has certain advantages. Knowing your customers is the best way to ensure you’re treating them right. Whether you’re teaching piano, getting people in shape, or even offering business advice, learning how best to solve beginners’ problems is a must. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Sumo The #1 tool to grow your website’s traffic and your email list. Sumo powers almost 400,000 websites! Best of all, it’s free! Get started with their basic plan over at Sumo right now! Insightly Insightly is an affordable Customer Relationship Management (or CRM) application used by companies to help them run their business better. If you’re still using spreadsheets or email to manage your customers, get out of the dark ages and ignite your business with Insightly! Sign up for a free 14-day trial at www.insightly.com and start seeing results today! Show Links: VertShock The post MBA718 The Advantages & Disadvantages of Serving a Beginners Market 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.

Believe it or not, your email list can be too big. As your business grows, it’s important to focus on the quality of your subscribers, not just the quantity! Sending emails that are never opened is a waste of money on your end, and a hassle on theirs. By limiting your list only to those subscribers who are likely to take action, you make for a more efficient email marketing strategy. Click play, and find out how to thin the herd! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: Sumo The #1 tool to grow your website’s traffic and your email list. Sumo powers almost 400,000 websites! Best of all, it’s free! Get started with their basic plan over at Sumo right now! Braintree Have you found the right payments partner to grow with you? Braintree lets you accept every way to pay, from Paypal to Apple Pay and everything in between. All it takes is one integration. And it doesn’t matter what currency your customers use: because Braintree lets you accept over one hundred and thirty of them. To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/mba. The post MBA717 How to Prune Your Email List 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.

With so many different ways to market your product online, actually creating a consistent marketing strategy can be tough. That’s where this week’s must-read book comes in! Web Marketing That Works by Adam Franklin and Toby Jenkins doesn’t just show you how to use different marketing platforms. It shows you how to combine everything from social media to webinars into one cohesive plan of attack. With practical advice, this book lets you skip the learning curve. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: FranchiseHelp Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, or you’re looking for your first business, joining a franchise can be a great way to get a leg up on your competition. FranchiseHelp is here to connect entrepreneurs like you with franchises that can help your new business succeed. You can own your own business, but you don’t have to go at it alone. Visit FranchiseHelp.com/MBA to take our franchise quiz and find your next business. Earth Class Mail It’s crazy that we’ve moved everything we do for business over to the digital world, but still need to pick up, sort and manage physical mail. With Earth Class Mail you can get all of your mail scanned and accessible online 24/7. You also get a real, professional address to share publicly with customers, business partners and investors. Visit earthclassmail.com and you’ll get your first month of service free when you sign up using promo code MBA. Show Links: Get the book on Amazon! Web Marketing That Works by Adam Franklin & Toby Jenkins The $100 MBA Free Course The post MBA716 Must Read: Web Marketing That Works by Adam Franklin & Toby Jenkins 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.

Values are the heart of any good business. Sometimes, upholding those values means refusing to do business with certain customers. For today’s listener Q&A, we describe the times (and the reasons) we chose to refuse service. The circumstances varied, but one thing always holds true: no one’s business is worth compromising what matters most. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors: We Are Podcast is the first podcasting conference in the Southern Hemisphere back for round 2 in 2016. There will be a mixture of keynotes, panels, workshops, in-depth sessions and networking activities. Each ticket educates at least 100 children from Cambodia, India and Zimbabwe. From the 13th of June until the end of ticket sales, get $100 OFF the ticket price by going to WeArePodcast.com/100mba. Earth Class Mail Earth Class Mail moves your snail mail into the cloud. You can get all your mails scanned and accessible online 24/7. Start receiving all your business correspondence at one of our prestigious addresses. Visit earthclassmail.com/mba and get your first month of service for free! The post MBA715 Q&A Weekends: Do you ever refuse service to customers? When and why? 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.

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