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Help Wanted

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Do you have a work problem? We have solutions. On Help Wanted, Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer and money expert Nicole Lapin help you stay ahead of the curve and make money doing what you love — no matter if you’re trying to impress your boss, or if you ARE the boss. Want some help? Email [email protected] for a chance to have your work question answered on the show!

Episodes

"I Can't Keep Doing Favors. Help!"

Jason is in the middle of doing so many favors for friends that he's struggling to find time to do the things he needs to do for himself. Does he need to start saying no? If so, how? Nicole gives the script she uses when someone asks her for a favor. This script will help you find the perfect balance between helping your friends and protecting your time.

Nov 28, 202334 min

Why We're Giving Thanks for Failure

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, Jason and Nicole are giving thanks for the true stories of their most panic-inducing failures. Why? They explain. Plus, Nicole shares how gratitude factors into her favorite cheat code for de-stressing.

Nov 23, 202330 min

How To Be Happy With What You Already Have

Having big goals and big dreams can foster dissatisfaction with what you already have— but that can cost you your happiness. Today, Jason shares a story Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead) told him about a Fortune 500 CEO who gained and lost it all. Jason shares why that story sticks with him, and what it can teach us all about finding happiness.

Nov 21, 202314 min

How To Hold People's Attention

If you’re having a tricky time communicating at work, Jason has a solution: he calls it “bricks and mortar” — and it is the single most important insight he’s had as a communicator. He explains how to use it next time you need to hold someone's attention at work.

Nov 16, 202315 min

“I’m Running a Business With My Ex. HELP!”

Today's caller is getting a divorce from her husband... and her husband also happens to be her business partner. She wants to know: is it possible to have joint custody of a business? Jason and Nicole give their tips for anyone who is navigating a complicated work relationship. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Take your business to the next level with ...

Nov 14, 202340 min

How To Stay Motivated— Even When Your Goal Is Far Away

There's nothing more maddening than working super hard towards a goal... and still not be where you want to be. Today, Jason shows you how to stay focused and motivated, even as you feel frustrated. And he'll start by sharing something that he's insecure about — and the thing he tells himself, that helps him keep going.

Nov 09, 202314 min

How to Take A Break From Work — Without Feeling Guilty

You work hard. You deserve a break. But if you try to take one, you can't shake the nagging feeling: I should be working. There’s something waiting for me. Something that needs me… Today, Jason gives you a daily habit to relieve that pressure.

Nov 02, 202312 min

"How Do I LinkedIn? Help!"

Nicole knows LinkedIn is a good tool for advancing her work, but when it comes to using that tool effectively? She's stumped. For anyone who can relate, Jason (a LinkedIn Top Voice!) gives his proven formula for writing an engaging LinkedIn post that will grow your network.

Oct 31, 202336 min

How To Tell If You're Wasting Your Time

Your To Do list is probably full of things that you believe you need to do in order to make progress toward your goals... but what if these things don't actually help you? Today, Jason helps you decide what’s actually worth doing — by breaking your efforts down into two categories: It’s either a toll or a scam. Jason explains.

Oct 26, 202315 min

How To Not Freak Out While Waiting For Someone

We're all waiting for someone— for a reply, an approval, an answer— we're all on the edge of our seats about something. And it's making us... nuts. You desperately want to know what that someone is thinking, and today, Jason tells you. Plus, he gives his tip to nip this worry in the bud.

Oct 19, 202311 min

"Can I Get Fired For My Social Media Posts? Help!"

Multiple people have lost their jobs after making insensitive comments about Israel on social media. Our listeners asked: Is that legal?! Nicole and Jason call up lawyer and workplace legal expert Peter Rahbar to help us understand our rights as employees... and employers.

Oct 17, 202342 min

“Should I Talk Politics on Social Media? Help!”

Today, Jason and Nicole tackle a question the whole internet is asking: should we be talking about politics on social media? Some argue we have a responsibility to share our beliefs, while others believe social media is not the best forum to affect change. Jason and Nicole, alongside marketing expert Aliza Licht, give you the framework to decide when and how to engage with politics on social media— and if engaging is right for you at all.

Oct 12, 202334 min

"How Can I Get Paid What I'm Worth? Help!"

The strategy behind asking to be paid what your worth is like every Goldilocks story— you don't want to ask for too little, or too much. Today, Jason and Nicole call up entrepreneur Liz Elting to figure out the strategy to get the pricing juuuust right. Find Liz's new book here: https://lizelting.com/

Oct 10, 202333 min

How to Speak Confidently When You Don't Feel Confident

You’re stuck in the hot seat. Maybe you’re giving a presentation. Or are being interviewed for a job. And someone asks you something and you think… I do not know what I’m talking about right now. Today, Jason gives you a way to speak with more confidence.

Oct 05, 202317 min

"Can I Pivot A Failed Romantic Partnership to a Business Partnership? Help!"

You've heard of the friend zone but have you heard of... the business zone? The place you relegate the first dates who you don't want to get busy with, but you want to do business with. Jason helps Nicole craft the perfect message to a guy she's trying to move into the business zone. Plus, Jason gives a guide to finding value from your connections—without feeling transactional.

Oct 03, 202329 min

How to Stop Envying Other People's Accomplishments

You already know that comparison is the thief of joy. I don’t need to tell you that — and anyway, knowing it doesn’t help. So today, Jason will give you something that will help — because it’ll put this problem in a new perspective.

Sep 28, 202310 min

"How Do I Overcome Ageism? Help!"

Jason and Nicole get a call on the Help Line from a woman who is looking at a stack of rejection letters that all sound a lot like thinly veiled ageism. Jason and Nicole phone-in age bias expert Dr. Tracey Gendron, and together, they provide resources to anyone who is facing age discrimination.

Sep 26, 202332 min

How to Worry Less While Waiting for Something You Want

Are you waiting for something you want so badly that you can't focus on anything else? If you answered, "heck yes," Jason has an exercise that will help you get unstuck. And it involves the ocean... metaphorically.

Sep 21, 202310 min

"How Do I Create a Community? Help!"

Building a community has always been of interest for companies wanting to build their workplace culture, but now the idea of community is happening direct-to-consumer. This has got Nicole thinking: should she build a more structured community for MNN? To discover the recipe for community, Nicole and Jason call Ryan Boughan, President of PTTOW. What the heck is the PTTOW and what does it have to do with community? Jason tries to guess— and Nicole explains.

Sep 19, 202326 min

How to Feel Better About Not Doing It All

There are days when we don't accomplish everything we want to. We all have them. And it feels wrong... but it shouldn't. Today, Jason gives you a new way to think about progress — and the motivation to keep going. And he starts with a very personal example. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Want a personalized investing portfolio from an AI investing as...

Sep 14, 202312 min

"Imposter Syndrome Is Stunting My Growth. Help!"

Today's caller is ambitious, but every time she wants to level up, she questions whether she deserves it. Jason and Nicole share the mental exercise that stops imposter syndrome in its tracks. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Want a personalized investing portfolio from an AI investing assistant? Check out moneyassistant.com

Sep 12, 202333 min

Two Phrases You Need To Start Saying At Work

Nicole shares the two words you should be saying more at work; the second will surprise you! Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Want a personalized investing portfolio from an AI investing assistant? Check out moneyassistant.com

Sep 07, 20239 min

"I Want My Book To Become a Best Seller. Help!"

Self-publishing a book is easier than ever, but getting people to actually buy that book? Not so easy. Listener Tremont's solution is to throw a launch party. But Jason and Nicole say, forget the launch party, there are more meaningful steps that any aspiring best-selling author should take to make their launch a success. Intrigued by Tremont's side hustle? Check out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Bucks-Behind-Brand-Coolest-Hustle/dp/B0CGYQ7W4R Want one-on-one business and money coaching ...

Sep 05, 202335 min

How to Accomplish A Lot When You Don't Have Everything You Need

If you don't have all the pieces you need to achieve what it is you want to achieve, it could stop you in your tracks— but it shouldn't. Jason has a mantra that will help you move forward, even when you feel like you can't. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Want a personalized investing portfolio from an AI investing assistant? Check out moneyassistant....

Aug 31, 202313 min

How To Get What You Want Faster

If you have a goal that you don't feel you're achieving fast enough, the solution might be right in front of you. Jason gives you a framework to help you recognize that solution and move forward - fast! Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Want a personalized investing portfolio from an AI investing assistant? Check out moneyassistant.com

Aug 24, 202312 min

"Lazy Girl Jobs" vs Hustle Culture: What's Better?

The trendiest addition to the workplace lexicon is "lazy girl jobs," jobs that are high-paying and flexible— the foil of jobs defined by hustle culture. Jason recently got a business pitch from someone who rebuked lazy girl jobs. Jason explains what this pitch got wrong, and how to make your next pitch a success. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Want a...

Aug 22, 202327 min

How To Like Your Work More

Not everyone loves their work. But that doesn't mean you have to be miserable. Nicole offers five things you can do to enjoy your work more. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Need a hand to get started with investing? Check out www.moneyassistant.com

Aug 17, 20237 min

How To Solve Your Biggest Work Problem

Jason helps you solve your biggest work problem and unpacks why the real problem is probably not what you think it is. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Need a hand to get started with investing? Check out moneyassistant.com

Aug 10, 202314 min

How To Know If A Work Problem Is Unfixable

If you're facing a work problem that feels insurmountable, you might think your only option is to quit. Today, Jason offers an alternative solution: a way to test if that problem is fixable.

Aug 03, 202314 min