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MBA1237 The Best 5 Business Podcasts in 2019 + Free Ride Friday! Apr 05, 2019

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So many podcasts, so little time. Which ones are worth it for you?

Today, we’re putting the spotlight on the 5 most valuable, insightful, useful business podcasts out there (besides our own, of course). Believe it or not, we actually listen to our competition, and learn from other entrepreneurs out there on the digital airwaves.

Some, frankly, are too good not to share with our audience.

Add these podcasts to your listening list, and they’ll strengthen your knowledge and confidence even further. We’ll tell you where to find these podcasts, what we get out of them, and what you can expect from each. You don’t have to listen to all of them, but each one can add incredible value to the time you invest in your entrepreneurial development.

Take it from us: these podcasts are worth every minute. Click Play!

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EasyCourse

How I Built This

Business Wars

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Masters of Scale

The Tim Ferriss Show

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MBA1236 How to Attend Conferences For Less Apr 04, 2019

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Conferences aren’t getting any cheaper. In fact, they’re getting more and more expensive — for those who don’t know some money-saving tips and tricks.

Today, we discuss how to shave every possible dollar from the cost of your next conference. With some careful planning, the ROI on a conference can be well, well worth it. The insights, networking, and exposure you can get at a conference are invaluable. That said, a dollar unwasted is a dollar well invested.

Learn our strategies for lowering the costs of travel, accommodation, and tickets. See how we attack the biggest expenses with a few prudent moves. Plot your next conference with an eye toward saving, and know that you created the best possible cost/benefit ratio. Click Play!

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MBA1235 Q&A Wednesday: Should I get funding before I launch? Apr 03, 2019

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You want to launch a business. Should you bootstrap down and go lean, or take a hefty investment from an outside source?

It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners is pondering whether to take money from an investor or bank. Is a pile of outside money a launching pad, or a trap? Is it wise to take money before getting proof of concept, or silly to turn perfectly good dollars away?

Today, we explain why it isn’t so easy to get money for a business idea — and why it might not be as desirable as you think. We also discuss how to convince investors or lenders to back you, it that’s indeed what you want to do.

It’s a tough decision, and one that’ll determine the course of your business. Click Play!

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MBA1234 Do You Really Want To Be an Entrepreneur? Apr 02, 2019

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A simple truth: entrepreneurship is not for everyone.

That’s not a judgment, but a helpful statement of fact. Just because you have a great product idea, or simply want to quit your day job, does not mean you should go into business for yourself. The decision to become an entrepreneur is a very serious, very big one.

You need to be sure.

Today, we discuss exactly what questions you need to ask yourself before taking the plunge. Once you’ve considered these questions, you’ll be able to enter the world of entrepreneurship with complete confidence — or decide against entrepreneurship with zero regrets.

The world of business does not reward the unsure. Listen to this episode, ponder these questions, and know once and for all whether entrepreneurship is right for you. Don’t go into it lightly. Go into it confidently, or not at all. Click Play!

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MBA1233 Must Read: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi Apr 01, 2019

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Content marketing: is there any other kind?

If you’re getting into business, you need to get into the content game. Blogs, videos, pics; whatever the medium, it’s a necessary skill set. Content is the key to traffic, and traffic is the source of any and all sales leads. Your online presence depends on your ability to create, promote, and manage content.

This week’s Must-Read book for entrepreneurs is your content marketing 101 textbook. Joe Pulizzi’s Epic Content Marketing is one of the best all-around primers on the topic available. It explains exactly how to market online, from SEO to social media and beyond.

Pulizzi is a longtime content marketing strategist with a deep understanding of the power of narrative to affect branding. This book details how — and why — content marketing works. Learn how a relatively small monetary investment into great content builds a relationship with your audience, and how to parlay that relationship into sales.

Whether you’re just getting started, or looking to take your content marketing up a notch, this is the book for you. Click Play!

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MBA1232 Managing Inconsistent Sales in Your Business + Free Ride Friday! Mar 29, 2019

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To everything, there is a season.

Some businesses just don’t rake in the cash all year long. In fact, most business have their slow spells at the same times every year. So how in the heck can you stabilize your revenue stream, and keep your business on an even keel month after month?

It just takes a little planning.

Today, we discuss how to analyze your seasonal ups and downs, and create an action plan that takes an annual approach. Whether it’s nature’s seasons, market trends, or even the budget cycles of other businesses that cause your profits to ebb and flow, you can manage it. No matter the pattern, there’s a way to see it, predict it, and act accordingly. Click Play!

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MBA1231 5 Tips To Getting Work Done On a Plane Mar 28, 2019

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The jet-setting lifestyle of an entrepreneur requires a little work on the road. But what if the jet you’re setting on doesn’t have WiFi?

We’re always traveling. Finding the time, space, and resources to handle business in transit can be a challenge. Planes in particular seem like the perfect place to hunker down and get some focused work done, but how often do we board with the best of intentions, only to arrive with nothing done?

Don’t worry. There are lots of ways to make every flight count, but only if you go in with a game plan. Today, we discuss how we make the most of our time in the air, with 5 specific tips that allow us to burn through our To-Do list before the tray tables go up.

Before you take your next flight, tune in to this episode. Click Play!

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MBA1230 Q&A Wednesday: I’m too distracted at home. Should I join a co-working space? Mar 27, 2019

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Ah, working from home. For some, it’s the dream. For others, it’s a guarantee that you won’t get much done.

It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners has a problem. He’s trying to build a business on the side, but the second he comes home from the day job it’s one distraction after another. Of course, there is an alternative: the ever-more-popular co-working space

Is it worth the cost for a side-hustling entrepreneur?

We’ve got an answer. As someone who side-hustled his way to an independent lifestyle, Omar knows how tough it can be to carve out some private work space. Today, he’ll help our listener consider the available options, including co-working spaces and some low-cost alternatives.

If you’re considering renting a desk, this is the episode for you. Click Play!

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MBA1229 How Paying Yourself First Puts Your Business First Mar 26, 2019

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It’s often said that the captain should go down with the ship. What we don’t say too often is that if the captain goes down, the ship is likely to follow.

Taking care of your own financial needs is not an act of selfishness. It’s not a sign of disloyalty to your team. It doesn’t mean that you’re not putting yourself on the line for your business. It means that you’re keeping yourself strong enough to lead your company.

If you can’t afford to pay you, you won’t be able to pay anyone else for long.

Today, we discuss how the “pay yourself last” model is a recipe for disaster. Your own financial (and emotional) health is one of the pillars of your business. Self-preservation, therefore, isn’t self-centered.

Stable, happy leaders are in a position to make better decisions and take smart risks. Entrepreneurs who aren’t sure how to pay the rent…not so much. Hear all about it — Click Play!

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MBA1228 Must Read: The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene Mar 25, 2019

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We review a lot of books. But every once in a while, a gem comes along that stands out from the rest.

Our expectations for The Laws of Human Nature were high. Robert Greene is a legendary author, and one of Omar’s personal faves. Greene’s 48 Laws of Power was a game-changer, and we anticipated no less from Human Nature.

Needless to say, Greene did not disappoint.

In this Must-Read, Greene explains the often-overlooked aspects of human nature that drive our decision-making. By tuning in to these inborn tendencies and understanding how they work, we can turn our natural impulses to our advantage — or at the very least, we can neutralize the impulses that hold us back.

Hear our review, and learn how inherent biases and influences plague our thought processes. See how a basic grasp of human nature can empower you as a business person. It’s deep stuff, but it makes a practical difference. Click Play!

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