The tradition of exchanging gifts is not something Jason and Nicole can get on the same page about. So, they consult an expert resource on the etiquette around giving a holiday gift to your boss, your employees, your coworkers, and your clients. But first, Nicole tells the story of the time she accidentally bought a five-figure gift for Jason's birthday.
Today, Jason teaches you how to chill out… while getting everything important done. Because for all the wild stories out there about hustlers hustling, there’s something important you need to know. Jason explains.
Today's caller Mike runs a production studio and wants to know if top-of-the-line equipment will set him apart from other studios. Jason and Nicole's answer: not necessarily. Instead, Jason and Nicole give him a foolproof method for getting a competitive advantage— and it has nothing to do with the competition! Follow Mike's mini fridge progress here.
When you screw up one thing, you feel like you screwed up everything. But Jason has a different way of thinking about this: what if you were supposed to screw up? Today Jason shares the way he sorts mistakes into two categories, and how that has helped him recover from inevitable blunders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Take your business to the next level with ...
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.
Today's caller is tired of getting underpaid for gigs she doesn't even like. Jason and Nicole give strategies for finding— and securing— opportunities to make a living out of doing what you love.
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.
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.
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.
A lot of folks will tell you that you can use a new job offer as leverage to ask your current employer for a raise. But does that actually work? Nicole has thoughts— and advice.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Want a personalized investing portfolio from an AI investing as...
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 helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com 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
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 helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com 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
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 ...
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 helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com 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....
