Author: Nicole Baldinu

Which software is best?

Whether it’s for web design, CRM, payment processing, fulfillment — you name it — every new business eventually runs into the question above. And yes, you can sift through company websites, review forums, and more as you search for The One. 

But listen to this episode first!

Today, we’re not reviewing software. Instead, we offer a matrix, a list of questions you should ask yourself before considering any of your options. By nailing down exactly what you and your business need, you can do better than searching for the “best” tool. You can search for the best tool for you. 

If you’re not careful, software (and its costs) can pile up. Stay lean, and take a strategic approach to your choices. We’ll show you how — Click Play!

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The Automated Webinar Challenge

One of the biggest reasons for unsubscribes: too many emails.

Of course, one of the biggest reasons for slow sales is not enough emails. So how many is enough? What’s the Goldilocks Zone for email frequency? 

Healthy open and click rates are the key to online marketing. Even in the age of social, email is still the highest-converting way to reach out to your audience. But inboxes are becoming harder and harder to get into — and stay in for the long haul.

Today, we discuss how to know if you’re under-or-over-communicating, and how to establish an email frequency that works for you and your audience. With a little research, strategy, and communication, you can get it just right. Click Play!

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Avast

Avast has been a global leader in cybersecurity for more than 30 years, trusted by over 435 million users. Their new all-in-one solution, Avast One, offers a wide range of features: security solutions to stop malware, phishing and virus attacks; privacy features that keep your identity and actions hidden, and performance products to clean up (and speed up) your devices. A free version of Avast One even includes award-winning free AV, free VPN, free firewall, and more. Learn more at avast.com.

The written word: it’s still your most powerful tool for creating online traffic. But sometimes, you have to stimulate that traffic by getting your thoughts onto someone else’s site.

The question is, why would anyone let you?

Guest posting was huge for our business in its early days. By posting on more popular sites, Omar was able to build a foundation that made everything else possible. In fact, we still get traffic from years-old guest posts that continue to resonate — and generate leads.

But first, Omar had to convince these other bloggers to host his posts. 

Today, Omar shares how. With a creative (if somewhat more labor-intensive) method, he went from being ignored to hearing a big loud “yes” from other blogs. 

This trick can work for you — if you’re willing to put the effort in. Click Play!

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Google Domains

A lot of entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed when it comes to starting a business. When you’re ready to introduce your idea to the world, it starts with a name. Google Domains makes it simple to establish your business identity with a domain name, website, and tons of other tools to help make your business a reality. Establish your business online at domains.google/100mba and use code 100mba for 20% off a new domain purchase or transfer. Terms & Conditions apply. Visit domains.google/100mba for more details.

Avast

Avast has been a global leader in cybersecurity for more than 30 years, trusted by over 435 million users. Their new all-in-one solution, Avast One, offers a wide range of features: security solutions to stop malware, phishing and virus attacks; privacy features that keep your identity and actions hidden, and performance products to clean up (and speed up) your devices. A free version of Avast One even includes award-winning free AV, free VPN, free firewall, and more. Learn more at avast.com.

In business, you have to play the hand you’re dealt. In the age of COVID, that means moving traditionally IRL activities online.

Sometimes that works out. Sometimes…not as much.

Following up on our episode about why we chose to hold a virtual retreat, today we discuss the results. Our online “retreat week” just ended, and we learned a few things. Some aspects of it worked well — really well. 

But some in-person experiences are just irreplaceable.

With dozens of employees on four continents, we had some fears and apprehensions about organizing this event. Hear how we decided to navigate the whole thing, and how it went. You might just get some great ideas for building camaraderie virtually, when there’s no other way. Click Play!

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SYFOB

Learn how to start your own business online, from scratch — without taking dangerous risks or sinking yourself into debt. This 10-part audio course lays out a complete roadmap for producing your first products and getting your brand off the ground. Get a special extended free trial of Himalaya Learning, an audio education platform with lessons from Tim Ferriss, Malcolm Gladwell, Omar, and more — just go to himalaya.com/mba and use promo code MBA.

Avast

Avast has been a global leader in cybersecurity for more than 30 years, trusted by over 435 million users. Their new all-in-one solution, Avast One, offers a wide range of features: security solutions to stop malware, phishing and virus attacks; privacy features that keep your identity and actions hidden, and performance products to clean up (and speed up) your devices. A free version of Avast One even includes award-winning free AV, free VPN, free firewall, and more. Learn more at avast.com.

Apple knows what they’re doing.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the world’s leading tech company has a unique ability to excite their own market. Each year, Apple’s fall announcement of new products and updates causes a stir — and offers incredibly valuable lessons for entrepreneurs.

Today, we share 4 of those lessons.

Apple events are worth watching for any business founder. When this company puts what they have on the table, you can glean crucial insights into their mission and strategy. Then, you can apply those broad lessons to your own operation. 

Hear what we got from this year’s event, and how you can use it too. Click Play!

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SYFOB

Learn how to start your own business online, from scratch — without taking dangerous risks or sinking yourself into debt. This 10-part audio course lays out a complete roadmap for producing your first products and getting your brand off the ground. Get a special extended free trial of Himalaya Learning, an audio education platform with lessons from Tim Ferriss, Malcolm Gladwell, Omar, and more — just go to himalaya.com/mba and use promo code MBA.

Avast

Avast has been a global leader in cybersecurity for more than 30 years, trusted by over 435 million users. Their new all-in-one solution, Avast One, offers a wide range of features: security solutions to stop malware, phishing and virus attacks; privacy features that keep your identity and actions hidden, and performance products to clean up (and speed up) your devices. A free version of Avast One even includes award-winning free AV, free VPN, free firewall, and more. Learn more at avast.com.

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