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 helpwanted@moneynewsnetwork.com for a chance to have your work question answered on the show!

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June 16, 202630 min

“I Wanted More Responsibility, Now I Want More Money. Help!”

Today's caller had been asking to take on more responsibility at her work for about a decade - and she finally got it! Now, she wants to leverage those new responsibilities to negotiate a raise and a senior job title. Sounds pretty simple, right? Well, plot-twist! Jason and Nicole point out why this ask is not as straightforward as it seems, and give their do's and don'ts around how to navigate this delicate conversation.

June 11, 202612 min

Why Asking for Help Makes Relationships Stronger

Most of us avoid asking for help because we don’t want to be a burden. But what if that instinct is actually wrong? Today Jason explains the secret psychology behind why asking for help could just be the best thing for our relationships.

June 9, 202637 min

How To Turn Cold Outreach Into a Lasting Network

On the show, Jason and Nicole read a lot of bad emails. Today, you're going to hear a good one— featuring the person who sent it, Julie Griggs, cofounder of the app Fourplay (a social platform where single friends match with other pairs and go on double dates). In this episode, Jason and Nicole explain why Julie's email was so good that they're still talking about it two years later. Learn more about Fourplay here: https://www.fourplaysocial.com/ To keep up with Julie, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliegriggsfourplaysocial/

June 4, 202610 min

Handle Awkward Conversations Like a Pro

Are you dreading a conversation because you know it will be awkward? Today, Jason explains how to use awkwardness as its own solution— and to do that, he shares a story from this very podcast!

June 2, 202624 min

Why You Should Network Like Goldilocks

Believe it or not, it is possible to oversell yourself when networking. Jason calls it "story inflation"— and you don't want to do it. But at the same time, you don't want to deflate yourself either. You want to represent yourself Goldilocks style: in a way that's juuuuust right. Nicole and Jason share their do's and don'ts that will help you nail your next intro.

May 28, 202651 min

Inside Pitching Shark Tank and How Old School Businesses Win in an AI-Powered World with Sabin Lomac

Do you have to be an AI company to win right now? Sabin Lomac says: heck no. Sabin is the cofounder of Cousins Maine Lobster, a franchise food truck business and one of the OG Shark Tank Success stories. Today Sabin tells Nicole how AI can support brick-and-mortar food businesses, and what AI can't replace. Plus, Nicole and Sabin also get in to what it's really like to pitch on Shark Tank, and why entrepreneurs shouldn't sleep on franchising. Follow Cousins Maine Lobster on Instagram, and watch their Shark Tank pitch.

May 26, 202636 min

"I'm Not Popular At Work— Will That Affect My Growth? Help!"

Can challenges socializing at work stunt your career growth? It's possible - but if small talking and networking aren't your jam, don't worry! Today, Jason and Nicole share strategies you can use to connect with colleagues— whether you're an introvert or an extrovert.

May 21, 202612 min

They’re Not Better Than You

You’re envious of someone. Why? Pick the reason. They make more money than you. Accomplish more than you. Their career is bigger. Their title is cooler. You already know that comparison is the thief of joy. Jason doesn't need to tell you that — and anyway, knowing it doesn’t help. So today, Jason will give you something that actually helps: he will show you how the people you envy aren’t as enviable as you think — and how you can celebrate what you have.

May 19, 202633 min

"How Much Feedback Is Too Much? Help!"

If someone says the wrong thing, is it actually helpful to tell them? Today's caller, Jeff, got a message from an acquaintance asking if Jeff could secure an internship for his son. Jeff told his acquaintance that it would have been better if the son had reached out directly... should he have said that? Today, Jason and Nicole help you find the line that separates helpful feedback from overkill.

May 14, 202612 min

How To Work Less and Get More Done

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.