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MBA1200 Q&A Wednesday: How do I improve my public speaking skills?

In business, public speaking is a must, even if it’s only occasionally.

Communication is everything. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is ready to make a conscious effort to become a better public speaker. As it turns out, our host Omar wasn’t always the comfortable, confident maestro of the mic he is today. In fact, as a young educator, Omar realized quickly that he needed help talking to a crowd.

Since then, he’s developed a voice that works. From the classroom to the podcast to the stage, Omar’s public speaking is the result of years of effort and training. Today, we share the techniques, resources, and services that work best.

Learn how to invest your time and money for the maximum improvement in your public speaking game. Click Play!

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MBA1199 How To Learn From Cancellations and Refunds

When a customer taps out, it’s generally a sad, defeated moment. But not all is lost.

Cancellations and refunds are going to happen, period. But each one is an opportunity to learn something that will improve customer retention going forward. There is great value in every loss, value you can reinvest into your business for a better long-term trend.

The canceller can be your greatest teacher, if you’re willing to learn.

Today, we discuss how to use your former customers to help your business evolve, grow, and improve. Whether you sell a physical product, service, or SaaS, every entrepreneur can use cancellations to shine a light on the product’s flaws. Then, it’s simply a matter of taking action.

See every cancellation and refund as a bit of market research, not a defeat. Click Play!

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Transform the daily piles of mail, checks, invoices, and correspondence into digital documents.  Earth Class Mail office mail automation is the easiest way to set up a physical business address. Earth Class Mail will process paper mail into digital format, and put it on the on cloud for easy access. Get your first month free at earthclassmail.com/mbamonth

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MBA1198 Must Read: Lead with a Story by Paul Smith

Stories have power. Stories are the way human beings fundamentally comprehend everything, from their history to their personal trajectory. When you want people to understand something, the best thing to do is tell a story.

Especially if you want them to believe in your business.

Entrepreneur and author Paul Smith’s Lead With a Story explains exactly how to bring storytelling into your business leadership. By harnessing the power of narrative, you can motivate your team, inspire your audience, and make your message hit home.

By putting their role in a greater narrative context, your employees and customers become characters in a story that matters far more than a simple exchange of money for products. See how this book can help you master the art of messaging via story. Click Play!

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Lively

An HSA is like a 401K for healthcare – it’s a great way to save and offers serious tax advantages. Lively HSAs are intuitive and easy to use, 100% paperless, and come with amazing customer support. And, unlike other HSAs, Lively HSAs are completely free. Don’t pay more for peace of mind. Open an HSA today and set yourself up for a stress-free tomorrow. To sign up for your free HSA, go to livelyme.com/mba

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MBA1197 Dealing with Email While Traveling + Free Ride Friday!

Travel is possibly the best fringe benefit of the entrepreneur’s lifestyle. But when you’re on the road, the emails can pile up fast.

No one likes coming home to a crammed inbox. So how can you keep the backlog low? Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, there are ways to make sure those “unreads” are kept to a bare minimum — without missing anything important.

Today, we discuss the tips and tricks we’ve picked up from years of entrepreneuring around the globe. Our own experience, combined with tips from business efficiency experts, have given us an arsenal of tools that keep our email accounts from getting out of control whenever we step away from the laptops for a week or two.

See what options for inbox control work for you. Click Play!

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Transform the daily piles of mail, checks, invoices, and correspondence into digital documents.  Earth Class Mail office mail automation is the easiest way to set up a physical business address. Earth Class Mail will process paper mail into digital format, and put it on the on cloud for easy access. Get your first month free at earthclassmail.com/mbamonth

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MBA1196 Why Theming My Days Has Been a Game Changer

No matter how long you’re in business, there are still incredible, game-changing strategies to be learned.

We just found a new one.

For the past few weeks, we’ve been using a technique suggested by a keen business mind to increase our productivity. And boy howdy, does it do the trick. “Theming” our work days has made us more productive, more efficient, and better at everything we do. We just couldn’t wait to share this incredible “hack” with you, our beloved listeners.

You honestly can’t fully imagine the full benefits of this system until you try it. Tune in as we discuss how to implement this scheduling strategy, and how its success is rooted in the actual physiology of the human brain. We discuss the number of “themes” you should include, and how to lay out your personal plan.

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Capterra

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MBA1195 Q&A Wednesday: Where do you recommend I post my open job positions?

It’s a big world, and there’s talent all over it. So how can you attract the right employees for your team?

It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener’s expanding business is ready to take on new blood. But with so many options for posting job openings, what’s the best move? Today, we discuss our favorite job boards and recruiting services. With a remote team of dozens spread across the globe, we’ve had to learn how and where to find the best, quickly.

We’ve also learned how to save time and effort by posting positions in a way that automatically weeds out the duds and brings in the real keepers. On this episode, we’ll show you how to write the job descriptions, and put them in the right places. With a little strategy, the right fits for your business will be knocking at your door in no time. Click Play!

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Transform the daily piles of mail, checks, invoices, and correspondence into digital documents.  Earth Class Mail office mail automation is the easiest way to set up a physical business address. Earth Class Mail will process paper mail into digital format, and put it on the on cloud for easy access. Get your first month free at earthclassmail.com/mbamonth

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MBA1194 How to Get a Handle on All Your Domains

What’s in a name? If it’s a domain name, quite a bit. As entrepreneurs, we often impulse-buy domains, hoping to lock them down for our next great business idea. But all too often, we end up with nothing more than a pile of unused domains draining our resources.

Our host Omar is a classic domain addict. Today, he’ll explain how he finally got his extensive collection organized and under control. With a simple system he shares in this episode, Omar describes how to stop paying for what you’re not using, and start using what’s worth paying for.

There’s nothing wrong with a little investment in what could be a valuable domain. But as domain prices rise, it’s time to make cuts. We’ll discuss what kinds of domains are must-keeps, even if you’re not using them yet, as well as how to keep track of all your pending renewals. It’s just a little bit of necessary housekeeping that can save you a significant chunk of change — Click Play!

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