Category: About Omar

Have you missed the boat on podcasting? It’s a crowded field out there, with podcasts from every self-anointed expert with a microphone and some free time — so should you even bother?

The short answer is yes.

Today, we address a question that Omar gets…oh, about a zillion times a week. Thing is, there are lots of reasons starting a podcast is harder today than it was when the first episode of The $100 MBA Show debuted. 

…but there are lots of reasons it’s easier now, too. We’ll discuss everything that’s changed since then, for better and worse. 

As technology and media have evolved to allow more people to create and listen to podcasts, it can be hard to stand out and find your audience. But those exact same developments are why a great podcast with truly valuable content has a reasonable chance of success!

Learn the biggest challenges to getting your own show going, and decide if podcasting might be the best way for you to make a name for yourself. Click Play!

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This Is Small Business

This Is Small Business is all about what it takes to be an SMB owner today. Andrea Marquez from Amazon’s Small Business Empowerment team brings the unique perspective of a curious millennial trying to figure out what it takes to be successful in today’s market. The show explores the journey to success, diving deep into the pivotal moments along the way. Listen and learn from the show’s “minisodes,” packed with useful information in 10 to 15 minutes on topics including attracting investors, product development, and partnerships. Listen in here.

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Every business owner goes through tough times, those truly awful moments when the wins seem unreachable. Even the most successful entrepreneurs go through this, time and again.

So how do they deal with it?

How can you navigate those ugly times and keep moving forward? How do seasoned entrepreneurs press on when things seem hopeless?

It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is experiencing hardships in their personal and professional life. They need advice on cultivating resilience and making it through the inevitable troughs and valleys that running a business creates. 

Today, Omar shares strategies for coping with the tough times, using examples from his own most painful business “lows.” 

Nobody has an easy road to success. Learn how to gain perspective, restore optimism, and continue doing great work — even when it feels like everything is falling apart.

Tune in, and learn a few ways to see the bad times as valuable challenges instead of defeats. Click Play!

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This Is Small Business

This Is Small Business is all about what it takes to be an SMB owner today. Andrea Marquez from Amazon’s Small Business Empowerment team brings the unique perspective of a curious millennial trying to figure out what it takes to be successful in today’s market. The show explores the journey to success, diving deep into the pivotal moments along the way. Listen and learn from the show’s “minisodes,” packed with useful information in 10 to 15 minutes on topics including attracting investors, product development, and partnerships. Listen in here.

Will your business make it, realistically? Does it offer what people really want? Do you have the skills, assets, and resources to succeed as an entrepreneur? How can you even tell?

In other words, are you good enough? 

Today, we nail down what “good enough” actually means in the world of entrepreneurship —  and how you can gain a realistic sense of your business’s chances of success. We’ll share and debunk myths and  misconceptions, giving you a clearer perspective on what truly separates business ideas from business realities.

If you’re wondering — or even worried — about your prospects, this is the episode for you.

We’ll explore the key factors that can make or break your business, how to assess your performance (and potential) in those areas, and actionable ways to improve where it’s needed.

Big hint: it’s mostly about understanding the real value of what you’re offering people, and how to communicate it effectively. To that end, we’ll share practical ways to gather critical information from consumers.

Ease your doubts, and go into entrepreneurship with a solid idea of what it takes to succeed. Click Play!

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This Is Small Business

This Is Small Business is all about what it takes to be an SMB owner today. Andrea Marquez from Amazon’s Small Business Empowerment team brings the unique perspective of a curious millennial trying to figure out what it takes to be successful in today’s market. The show explores the journey to success, diving deep into the pivotal moments along the way. Listen and learn from the show’s “minisodes,” packed with useful information in 10 to 15 minutes on topics including attracting investors, product development, and partnerships. Listen in here.

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What’s the best venue for a productive retreat? Where your team or network gets together matters a ton — but with so many hotel alternatives available, is it smarter to go with a short-term rental?

It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener needs to know.

This fellow entrepreneur has a retreat to plan, and wonders whether an AirBnB or something like it is a smarter move than a full-on proper hotel. Fortunately, this is the right podcast to ask; Omar’s planned and executed several retreats over the years.

From team retreats to founders’ retreats involving multiple businesses, Omar’s learned that each event has unique goals and priorities, making the choice of accommodations more important than you might realize. 

And yes, he has a firm answer on the “hotel vs AirBnB” question.

Join us as we explore the advantages and disadvantages of both options in the context of a business retreat. Retreats can be an invaluable way to forge stronger bonds among a team, generate networking opportunities, or both! Let our experience help you nail it, when it’s your turn.

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Dove Men+Care

New Dove Men+Care 72-hour antiperspirant helps prevent sweat and odor, so you can be more present, in the moment, and confident! Hug your best friend. Enjoy a big stretch in the office. Put your hands up at that concert — without fear. Hygiene is just the first step in self care, laying the foundation for all the acts of care you share throughout the day. Dove Men+Care 72 hour antiperspirant: Forgettable underarms, unforgettable you. Pick it up wherever you get your personal care products!

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OzCon

How do you know the person sitting in front of you is a bad hire? We’ve found out — the hard way, and more than once. Today, we invite you to let our mistakes be your guide.

Seriously. Listen to this episode before your next interview!

It’s exciting to build a team. It’s a sign your business is growing, and you’re about to experience the joy of delegating tasks to specialists so you can focus on leadership. But hiring the wrong person can be costly.

When you make a bad hire, it’s not as simple as having to find someone else. All the time, resources, and effort you put into that person is…gone. Forever.

Over the course of our team-building, we’ve seen a few clear signs that identify a candidate as a no-go. In this episode, we’ll share the biggest, reddest flags that are almost always a sure sign you should move on to the next resume.

Pro tip: skills can be taught. Attitude can’t.

Learn what to ask, and what answers to look out for, when evaluating someone’s potential to be an asset to your team. The longer a team works together, the better they get — so hire the right people the first time! 

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