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MBA1497 How You Feel is How You Perform + Free Ride Friday Apr 03, 2020

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Nothing is “just business.”

Feelings affect everything we do, no matter how calculated or logical we think business is. It’s time to stop trying to separate emotions from business, and instead learn to navigate the emotions around business.

Pretending our feelings don’t affect our performance or our decisions is delusional. But if we work on being aware of our emotions and their influence, we can make smarter choices and accomplish more.

It’s about recognizing feelings, not denying them.

Today, we’ll discuss how to see your feelings, and work with them in a constructive way. Once you realize how logical your business decisions aren’t, you can learn to work within the feelings you have to find a better headspace in which to do your best work.

If this sounds a little Self Help-y, understand that nothing can separate the emotional from the practical. The sooner we realize that, the better off we’ll be.

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MBA1496 Lesson Learned From My Trip to Japan Apr 02, 2020

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Just before the corona-crisis descended, our intrepid co-founders Omar and Nicole headed to Japan for 10 days of decompression.

It wasn’t a business trip, just pure travel for the fun of it. But as they explored this new culture for the first time, they couldn’t help but learn a few things.

Now, it’s time to apply those things to business.

Visiting a surreally different place can break you out of stagnant thinking, and help you see possibilities you hadn’t considered. Japan’s particular approach to life and business is much different from the rest of the world’s – and we all have a thing or two to learn from it.

Omar & Nicole didn’t go to Japan for professional development. But the lessons were too good to ignore.

Today, Omar will share the 5 most profound lessons they took away from the Land of the Rising Sun. Learn what a culture devoted to meticulousness can teach us about running our own lives and businesses more efficiently, effectively, and beautifully. Click Play!

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MBA1495 Q&A Wednesday: How do I shift my team to remote work? Apr 01, 2020

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Let’s tackle the most FAQ about business in the COVID-19 era.

It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners (actually, make that a ton of our listeners) is suddenly forced to run a team remotely. How the heck do you manage people who are nowhere near you?

We definitely have this one covered.

Our company has always been remote. We currently have about two dozen employees spread across 4 continents, working, collaborating, and succeeding together despite being literally oceans apart. It’s not a hassle — it’s an advantage.

Don’t just cope with switching to remote work. Embrace it!

As more and more teams go remote, we predict that many or most will prefer it. Once people learn to love the autonomy and results-driven approach that works best with remote teams, businesses might never look back — even after coronavirus is under control.

Learn how we manage our team remotely, as we always have. See why the switch to remote work might just be the silver lining your business could use right now. Click Play!

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MBA1494 How to Work From Home and Stay Sane Mar 31, 2020

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You knew this episode was coming.

During the coronavirus pandemic, so many people suddenly have to work from home. When your kitchen table becomes your office, how can you keep from losing your grip? How can you protect your home and personal life — not to mention your mental wellbeing — from your job?

For many, bringing work into the home can feel like an invasion.

Today’s episode is not about productivity or home office setup (don’t worry, we’ll get to that). It’s about what we believe is the first priority: your health and sanity. Secure that, and worry about your desk later!

Fortunately, we’ve been working from home our entire careers as entrepreneurs.

It wasn’t the smoothest transition for us at first, but over the years we figured out what works, what doesn’t, and what keeps us from going crazy. The good news? Working from home can be convenient, liberating, and enjoyable – if you do it right.

Let’s discuss how. Click Play!

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MBA1493 Must Read: Walt Disney by Neal Gabler Mar 30, 2020

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Where does innovation come from? What about the greatest game-changers lets them see opportunities the rest of us miss? What is genius?

Walt Disney is a perfect case study.

Neal Gabler’s Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination is the most detailed, exhaustively researched portrait of Mickey’s creator ever written. It takes a deep dive into the personality that saw things as they were, but imagined what could be — and had the creativity to make it happen.

This book is no PR-friendly fluff piece, though.

The biography also explores the hard part about being naturally innovative: being different, being misunderstood, and struggling to make sense to the people around you. “Who is Walt Disney?” is a question that has as many answers as people who knew him – and they’re not all positive.

In a way Steve Jobs would later bring to mind, Disney changed everything by seeing where things were heading and adapting existing products. But he ability to see through the fog of the present and get a jump on the future isn’t just for “geniuses.” It’s something we can all cultivate.

That starts with studying the ones who did it best. Click Play!

Walt Disney by Neal Gabler

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MBA1492 Are You Paying Too Much For Your VA? + Free Ride Friday Mar 27, 2020

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Virtual assistants can be invaluable – but exactly how valuable are they?

Having a dedicated person to handle administrative tasks online is a massive advantage for small business owners. We’ve used a VA since the early stages of our business, and she’s worth every cent. But just how many cents makes sense, business-wise?

Let’s do the math.

Today, we’ll discuss average rates for VAs from different parts of the world. With an entire globe’s worth of options, the price range can vary wildly – as can the quality. We’ll share some specific resources for finding the best virtual help a reasonable amount of money can buy, and define how much “reasonable” really is.

Maybe you’re paying too much. Maybe you’re not paying enough! High-quality virtual assistants make a huge impact on a business. Ours is a great example. Click Play!

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MBA1491 How Often Should You Offer Training To Your Team? Mar 26, 2020

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Professional development is key, no matter what you do.

As a small business owner, how much of your team’s development is your responsibility? How much training, resources, and opportunities should you provide? No matter how big or small the team, it’s a question we all should answer.

You can’t be the only one who continues to learn and grow.

Today, we’ll discuss what happens to employees in the absence of training and professional development, and why it’s so valuable. We’ll explore how much time is worth taking away from everyday tasks in order to improve skills.

Plus, we’ll offer some creative ideas and resources for training your team, even on a tight budget.

See what the educational world can teach the private sector. Make sure to invest in your team, so your business gets their best work. Click Play!

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MBA1490 Q&A Wednesday: Do I need to have a dedicated server for my website? Mar 25, 2020

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Are you being served?

Most of us use shared servers for our websites, at least at first. Whether you’re on WordPress, SquareSpace, Weebly, or another host, you’re probably sharing server space with a few hundred “roommates.” So when is it time to leave the apartment and buy your own house?

Like so many things in business, it depends.

It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener decide if it’s time for their very own server. We’ll explain why businesses do this, but more importantly, we’ll discuss when. Depending on certain milestones, it might not be worth it…yet.

Plus, we’ll discuss the one downside of using a private server.

Learn what you get out of having a private server, and how to tell when it’s time to get yours. Get a sense of what it costs, and why it’s actually a money saver after a certain point. Decide what’s best for one of your business’s most important digital assets. Click Play!

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MBA1489 Hiring a Website Manager Mar 24, 2020

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Does someone need to take the wheel at your website?

Stop right there: this is not an episode only for the technologically…disinclined. Your website doesn’t have to be a mess for you to consider an outside expert. In fact, if your business and website are doing great, it might just be the right time.

Especially considering how much a good web manager can boost your business.

Today, we’ll discuss why you should (or shouldn’t) hire a web manager – regardless of your own technical ability. We’ll explain exactly what to look for in a good web manager, and all the ways one can help you get the most out of your site, and your time.

Take a moment to assess the time you’re putting into your website.

How much more valuable could that time be to your business? When you understand what a good web manager can do, you might think they’re worth every penny – and then some. Click Play!

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MBA1488 Guest Teacher: Timothy Clark – How To Lead your Team Through The 4 Stages Of Psychological Safety Mar 23, 2020

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Are you getting the best from your team? If they’re not psychologically safe…probably not.

In order to perform to their potential, employees have certain work environmental needs, aligned to commonly understood human needs. If that all sounds a little academic, it’s because we’ve got an eminently qualified guest teacher this week: author, entrepreneur, and Oxford doctor of social sciences Timothy Clark.

Don’t worry : this lesson goes way beyond theory.

Your team members don’t just need to feel “safe” physically. They need to feel respected, invited to contribute, and perhaps most importantly, free to disagree. If your people won’t challenge you, that’s a failure, of leadership – not a sign of strength.

Today, Clark will show you how to assess the psychological safety of your company.

Specifically, he’ll help you “score” your business (and your leadership) on the 4 key factors that indicate psychological safety. With this information, you can create confident, creative employees who think for themselves instead of simply doing what they’re told.

It’s proven to be one of the single most important factors in team management. Find out how “safe” your team really is. Click Play!

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The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety by Timothy R. Clark

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