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Thinking about starting a podcast? At least one of our listeners is, but they’ve got a very important question first: What does it cost? It’s Q&A Weekend, and today we break down what you’ll have to spend to get your podcast up and running. Pre-production costs, recording costs, post-production costs; we cover it all. We also give our recommendations for the best equipment and software available to the new podcaster on an entrepreneur’s budget. Click play to find out what you need to know before you start recording!

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Have you found the right payments partner to grow with you? Braintree lets you accept every way to pay, from Paypal to Apple Pay and everything in between. All it takes is one integration. And it doesn’t matter what currency your customers use: because Braintree lets you accept over one hundred and thirty of them. To learn more about how your company can grow with Braintree, visit braintreepayments.com/mba.

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It’s time for Q&A Weekends! On today’s episode, we tackle one listener’s very specific—and very important—question: what are the benefits of getting your business B-Corp certified? Have no idea what that is? Well, this is the podcast for you! While the legal intricacies are complex, it’s for businesses that want to make a positive difference in the world. The benefits of earning the label are well worth the negligible cost and can attract smart, socially conscious investors. Click play and find out if it’s right for you!

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We know content marketing works. But what kind of content works the best? In this episode, we discuss the two most effective things you can offer your customers: free online video courses and free e-books. Listen in and find out why these are the most popular forms of free content—and which one has the highest conversion rates. It’s all about the value and the analytics. Click play!

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Starting a side business while working a full-time job? On today’s episode, we show you how to use your weekends to maximum effect. By following a few simple rules, you can maximize your efficiency on the two days that matter most. Also, IT’S OUR 600th EPISODE! To celebrate, we’ve got a HUGE giveaway for EVERYONE who listens today! Click play to get the content and the gift—you win twice!

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What’s the best approach to networking? Should you try to build the biggest network possible, or forge the closest relationships possible? Should your network be deep or wide? Or both? Is both even possible? In this episode, we discuss the art of making friends in business. Click play, and learn how to earn the most valuable resource of all: the camaraderie of your fellow entrepreneurs.

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Thinking about a short-term business collaboration? There are a few things you’ll want to consider. It requires careful planning and forethought to make sure that everyone gets an equitable share of the workload, the risks, and—of course—the profits. Different skill sets, goals, and even personal chemistry all have to be accounted for. In this episode, Omar shares the keys to collaborating effectively. Click play to hear how it’s done!

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Want to design products that keep customers coming back for more? That’s the topic of this week’s must-read book for the budding entrepreneur. Hooked by Nir Eyal teaches you how to create products that don’t just solve problems—they form habits. By focusing on your customers’ specific motivations and triggers, you can create something they’ll use automatically, without even thinking about it. It’s the kind of thinking that makes products like Google and Facebook so ubiquitous. And it’s the kind of thinking that turns a sale into a relationship. Hit play to listen right now!

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