The $100 MBA Show

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October 23, 2026

How To Overcome Self Doubt

Self-doubt has a way of showing up at the worst possible moments. Right when you’re ready to put yourself out there, make a big decision, or chase a goal that matters, that voice in your head starts asking whether you’re really capable. The frustrating part is that it doesn’t disappear just because you’ve gained more experience or achieved bigger things. It just finds new reasons to stick around. In this lesson, Omar digs into why self-doubt is such a common part of growth and what it actually means when those feelings show up. He shares a refreshing perspective on confidence, fear, failure, and progress that challenges some of the biggest myths people believe about success. You’ll discover why some people keep moving forward despite uncertainty while others stay stuck waiting for the perfect moment that never comes. If you’re tired of letting hesitation call the shots, it’s time to start building a stronger relationship with uncertainty. Click play at the top of the page and learn how to stop giving self-doubt the final say so you can move forward with confidence, one step at a time. MBA2850 How To Overcome Self Doubt Recommended episodes to explore: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz How To Start A Podcast. A Complete Step-By-Step Guide In 20 Minutes. Build Your Lifestyle Empire Using Your Personal Advantage With Taki Moore Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. The post How To Overcome Self Doubt appeared first on The $100 MBA .

October 21, 2026

How Do I Stand Out With My Service Based Business?

Feeling invisible in a crowded market can be frustrating. You know you do great work, but somehow leads go quiet, competitors seem interchangeable, and it feels harder than it should be to get noticed. The good news is that standing out is often less about doing something revolutionary and more about recognizing the opportunities most service businesses completely overlook. In this Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar and Nicole tackle a question from Raj, a listener who sent in a challenge many business owners face: how do you make your service business the obvious choice? They uncover why the standard for service is lower than most people realize and explore what separates businesses that are remembered from those that are easily forgotten. Along the way, they share insights from years of experience helping service-based companies earn trust, build stronger client relationships, and create a reputation that keeps people coming back. If you’re ready to stop blending in and start becoming the business people can’t help but recommend, click play at the top of the page and discover what really makes a service business impossible to ignore. MBA2849 How Do I Stand Out With My Service Based Business? Recommended episode to explore: Build Your Lifestyle Empire Using Your Personal Advantage With Taki Moore To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q . Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. The post How Do I Stand Out With My Service Based Business? appeared first on The $100 MBA .

October 19, 2026

How To Start A Podcast. A Complete Step-By-Step Guide In 20 Minutes.

Starting a podcast sounds simple until you actually try to do it. Suddenly you’re stuck comparing microphones, wondering if your idea is good enough, and questioning whether anyone will even listen. That hesitation keeps a lot of great voices from ever getting started, even when the tools and opportunities have never been more accessible. In this lesson, Omar breaks down exactly what it takes to launch a podcast from scratch without getting lost in the details. You’ll discover the key decisions that matter, the ones that don’t, and how to move from an idea in your head to a published show with confidence. Whether you’re looking to teach, interview guests, or share your expertise, this episode gives you a clear path forward while helping you avoid the common roadblocks that stop most people before they begin. If getting your podcast off the ground has been sitting on your to-do list for far too long, this is the push you’ve been waiting for. Click play at the top of the page and get the step-by-step roadmap that can help turn your podcast idea into a show people can actually hear. MBA2848 How To Start A Podcast. A Complete Step-By-Step Guide In 20 Minutes. Podcast Starter Kit: Omar’s Recommended Tools & Resources Microphones • Audio-Technica ATR2100 Series • Shure MV7 Audio Recording & Editing • GarageBand • Audacity Remote Podcast Recording • Riverside Video Recording • GoPro • DJI Osmo Pocket Video Editing • CapCut • iMovie Podcast Artwork & Design • Canva Podcast Hosting • Transistor Recommended episode to explore: How To Stand Out From Your Competition Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. The post How To Start A Podcast. A Complete Step-By-Step Guide In 20 Minutes. appeared first on The $100 MBA .

October 16, 2026

5 Ways To Make $5,000 In One Week

Looking for a way to make an extra $5,000 without taking on more hours at your day job? The opportunity might be a lot closer than you think. Many people already have valuable skills, knowledge, or experience they can turn into income, but they overlook them because they’re focused on more traditional ways of earning money. In this lesson, Omar shares five different paths you can use to generate $5,000 in a single week, all without relying on your regular paycheck. He challenges the idea that you need a huge audience, a complicated business, or years of experience to make meaningful money quickly. Instead, you’ll discover a different way of looking at the value you already bring to the table and the opportunities that may be right in front of you. Ready to see how close that next $5K could be? Click play at the top of the page and learn how to turn what you already know, do, or have into a fast track toward a five-thousand-dollar week. MBA2847 5 Ways To Make $5,000 In One Week Recommended episode to explore: Top 5 Mistakes When Creating And Selling A Live Event Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. The post 5 Ways To Make $5,000 In One Week appeared first on The $100 MBA .

October 14, 2026

I’m Sick Of My Business. What Do I Do?

Feeling sick of your business can be a strange kind of frustration. On paper, things might be working, but deep down you’re tired, uninspired, and wondering if the business you built has somehow started running your life instead of supporting it. That feeling can make you question everything, from your motivation to your future, and it’s often a sign that something needs to change, even if you’re not sure what that change looks like yet. In this Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar and Nicole tackle a question sent in by Oscar, a business owner who’s simply had enough and wants to know what to do next. Together, they explore why so many entrepreneurs reach a point where they’re disconnected from the business they once loved, and why that feeling doesn’t always mean it’s time to walk away. This lesson challenges some common assumptions about burnout, growth, and what success is supposed to feel like, offering a new perspective that may completely change how you view your current situation. Click play at the top of the page and discover how to stop feeling like a prisoner of the business you built and start finding your way back to what made entrepreneurship exciting in the first place. MBA2846 I’m Sick Of My Business. What Do I Do? Recommended episodes to explore: Before the Exit by Dan Andrews Top 5 Mistakes When Creating And Selling A Live Event To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q . Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. The post I’m Sick Of My Business. What Do I Do? appeared first on The $100 MBA .

October 12, 2026

Five Books That Will Make You More Sales

For a lot of people, selling feels uncomfortable. The pressure, the rejection, and the fear of sounding pushy can make even the best products hard to sell. But what if the problem isn’t you? What if you’ve simply never been taught the skills that make sales feel natural, genuine, and effective? In this lesson, Omar shares the five books that have had the biggest impact on how he approaches sales. Rather than focusing on tricks or persuasion tactics, he explores the lessons, frameworks, and mindset shifts that helped shape his understanding of what great selling actually looks like. Together, these books cover different pieces of the sales puzzle and offer a fresh perspective on an area of business that many entrepreneurs struggle to master. Click play at the top of the page to discover the five books Omar believes can make you more sales, and why the right reading list might be the smartest investment you make in your business this year. MBA2845 Five Books That Will Make You More Sales 5 Sales Books Recommended by Omar: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes Exactly What to Say by Phil M. Jones The Go-Giver by Bob Burg $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi Recommended episode to explore: Why Doing The Opposite Of Your Competition Works Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. The post Five Books That Will Make You More Sales appeared first on The $100 MBA .

October 9, 2026

The One-Person AI Company Is A Fantasy. What To Build Instead.

Creating a product has never been easier, which is why so many entrepreneurs are falling into the same trap. AI can make you feel like you’re just a few prompts away from running an entire company on your own, but that confidence can quickly turn into frustration when growth, customers, and day-to-day operations enter the picture. In this lesson, Omar challenges the popular idea of the one-person AI company and explains why having a product is not the same as having a business. He explores what entrepreneurs often overlook after the excitement of creation fades and what actually needs to be in place if you want something bigger than a clever AI-powered tool. Click play at the top of the page to find out why the one-person AI company sounds great in theory, what breaks down in practice, and what you should be building instead. MBA2844 The One-Person AI Company Is A Fantasy. What To Build Instead. Recommended episodes to explore: Michele Hansen – How to Build The Product and Business You Want by Deploying Empathy Can You Build A Profitable SaaS In 7 Days With Just AI? My Experiment With Proof! Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. The post The One-Person AI Company Is A Fantasy. What To Build Instead. appeared first on The $100 MBA .

October 7, 2026

How Do I Build A Business If My Family Is Against It?

Building something bigger for your life is hard enough. It gets even harder when the people closest to you question your decisions, doubt your plans, or want you to stick with what’s safe. That tension between chasing your goals and keeping the approval of the people you love can leave you feeling pulled in two directions. In today’s Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar and Nicole tackle a question sent in by Conor, who wants to know how to build a business when family members aren’t supportive. Through their own experiences and perspective, they unpack the emotions, challenges, and realities that come with pursuing a path that others may not fully understand. This lesson shines a light on what happens when your ambitions start making other people uncomfortable, and what that can mean for your journey as an entrepreneur. If you’re tired of letting doubt from the sidelines influence your next move, click play at the top of the page and learn how to keep building your business even when your biggest supporters aren’t quite on board yet. MBA2843 How Do I Build A Business If My Family Is Against It? Recommended episodes to explore: How To Get Rich by Felix Dennis Top 5 Mistakes When Creating And Selling A Live Event To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q . Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. The post How Do I Build A Business If My Family Is Against It? appeared first on The $100 MBA .

October 5, 2026

Why Creators Publicly Sharing Their Income Is BS

Are you tempted to share your revenue online to prove your business is thriving? It might seem like a smart way to build credibility, but it can quietly attract the wrong kind of attention and shift your focus away from what actually matters. The strongest businesses are often built on signals that have nothing to do with revenue screenshots. In today’s lesson, Omar challenges the popular idea that publicly sharing your income is great marketing. He explores what your audience is really hearing when you lead with revenue numbers, why certain signals can work against your business, and how the most effective marketing creates trust without relying on status or vanity metrics. You’ll walk away looking at your messaging, positioning, and customer relationships through a completely different lens. Ready to rethink the value of putting your numbers on display? Click play at the top of the page and discover why showcasing your impact may be far more powerful than broadcasting your bank account. MBA2842 Why Creators Publicly Sharing Their Income Is BS Recommended episode to explore: A Social Media Strategy For People Who Hate Social Media Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. The post Why Creators Publicly Sharing Their Income Is BS appeared first on The $100 MBA .

October 2, 2026

How To Build A Personal Brand Quickly With Dain Walker

Building a personal brand can feel uncomfortable. You know putting yourself out there could open doors, attract opportunities, and grow your business, but self-doubt, overthinking, and the fear of being judged can make it hard to take that first step. In this interview, Omar sits down with Dain Walker in the studio to explore what it really takes to build a personal brand that creates impact and drives revenue. From the difference between branding and marketing to creating a brand people actually remember, Dain shares his unique perspective on standing out, overcoming self-imposed limitations, and building a reputation that works for you long after you’ve hit publish. The episode also features a few fun and hands-on activities, including the Spot the AI game, the Offer Table game, and Dain’s Imposter Syndrome whiteboard exercise. These moments showcase how Dain approaches branding, confidence, and personal growth, while adding plenty of laughs and unexpected insights along the way. Your expertise alone isn’t always enough to get noticed. Hit play at the top of the page and find out how Dain thinks about building a personal brand that attracts attention, earns trust, and creates real business opportunities. MBA2841 How To Build A Personal Brand That Makes You Money With Dain Walker Resources: Imposter Syndrome Exercise: Download Link 90-Day Brand Plan by Dain Walker Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. The post How To Build A Personal Brand Quickly With Dain Walker appeared first on The $100 MBA .