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Help Wanted
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!
Episodes
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How to Get People’s Attention, Guaranteed
Jason sat down with Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec and learned a sales technique so simple and so unexpected that it can change the way you pitch, present, and…
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"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…
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Are You About To Be Laid Off?
No one likes to think about getting laid off, but the worst-case scenario is that you get laid off and it takes you completely by surprise. A better scenario…
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Laid Off? Here’s What to Do Next.
If you're laid off, Jason has actionable steps you can take to keep moving your career ahead. Plus, Jason sits down with Jonathan Salant (on his last day of…
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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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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“I Want to Negotiate Higher Pay. Help!”
Today’s caller gets overwhelmed by guilt and anxiety whenever clients ask for her project rate… so she often lowballs herself. That ends today! Nicole talks…
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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…
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The Foolproof Way to Slide Into Someone's DMs
Turns out, you can build relationships with industry leaders by sliding into their DMs. Today, a special guest deconstructs how he successfully used social…
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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…
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How to Make Your Work Relationships Better
From The Beatles, to Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin, to any high school group project: there are endless examples of partnerships gone wrong. Today, Jason…
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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. Learn more about…
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How To Feel Like Your Work Matters
Today, Jason walks you through how to feel like your work is important. Because it is. And he'll prove it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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What To Do When There’s No Perfect Answer
You’re stuck between two bad options: Something unsatisfying but familiar. Something scary and unknown. Today, Jason will help you clarify a difficult choice —…
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"I'm Mad at My Fiancé for Not Including Me in a Business Opportunity. Help!"
Today's caller is fighting with her fiancé; he didn't include her in a business deal, but she feels *strongly* that he should have. Today, the caller is joined…
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"Can I Turn My Hobby Intro a Jobby? Help!"
Nicole gives you three steps to take your woodworking/travel blog/macrame empire from part-time to big-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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"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…
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How to Meet the Most Important People In Your Life
We’re told that our networks are our most valuable resource. But that’s a lot of pressure! You might worry: Do I know the right people? How can I meet more of…
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This Is the WORST Cold Outreach Email Ever. Help!
Nicole received what is probably the worst sales email ever. To unpack what went so wrong— and how to get it right, Nicole and Jason are joined by MNN's very…
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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…
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"Everyone Ignores My Emails. Help!"
Today’s guest sent Jason a cold DM over LinkedIn pitching himself for a writing gig. There was just one little problem with his initial message. Jason takes…
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"How Could This Bad Email Be Improved? Help!"
Today, Jason and Nicole dissect a real cold email their Producer Morgan received— and it's not pretty. They talk about what went wrong, and how to write an…
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How to Get the Feedback You Need
You’re working on something. You’d like feedback. But let’s be honest: Feedback can be hard to hear. And it can make you defensive. So now you’re wondering…
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What To Say After Getting Tough Feedback
In today's episode, Nicole and Jason are joined by a founder Nicole critiqued on this very podcast. Tea! This conversation could have gone one of two ways, but…
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Want Honest Feedback? Here’s How to Get It
You may not realize it, but someone is afraid to talk with you. If you’re a manager, your team might hesitate to give you updates. If you’re a business owner…
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"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…
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How to Find Something New That Makes You Happy
You want to do something new... But you’re hesitating, because you’re not sure if it’s the right thing to do. Today, Jason will introduce you to a concept he…
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"I Want A Career Change, But Don't Know Where To Start. Help!"
According to a study by The Harris Poll last year, fifty percent of Americans want to make a career change. But knowing you want to make a change is the easy…
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How to Find New Solutions When You're Feeling Stuck
Today, Jason gives you a simple way to make progress when you’re feeling stuck. Because you may feel like you've hit a wall— but you haven't. You can move…
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“My Company Is Changing and I Don’t Like It. Help!”
Today’s caller is watching his company go through a big change... and as a result, his work is feeling less meaningful. Jason and Nicole help him realize that…
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How to Get People’s Attention, Guaranteed
Jason sat down with Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec and learned a sales technique so simple and so unexpected that it can change the way you pitch, present, and…
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Tall Poppy Syndrome: How To Navigate Your Coworkers' Jealousy
Today's caller has a problem: ever since she was promoted, her coworkers— who now report to her— have been giving her the cold shoulder and stalling on their…
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How to Prevent Miscommunications
You’re being misunderstood. You shared a great idea, or made something wonderful, or told someone something — and they are confused. Now you’re upset. Why…
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"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…
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How to Fire Someone — or End Any Project — With Respect and Kindness
You want to end something. But you’re not sure how to tell people. You don’t want to disappoint anyone. You don't want to say the wrong thing… but you do have…
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“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…
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How To Be The Person Everyone Wants To Work With
You have the right stuff: You’re talented, smart, and good at what you do. But the right people aren’t noticing. So here’s a difficult truth you must take…
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"When Do I Bring Up Money in a Negotiation? Help!"
Whether you're talking to a prospective client, or to your boss about a promotion, you'll be faced with the same questions: when is it time to ask for money?…
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How To Ask For What You Want
We’ve all held back from asking for what we wanted and ended up feeling hurt. But what you might not realize is that it's also hurting your potential…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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"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…
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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…
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"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…
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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…
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“How Do I Say What I Really Think at Work?” With Rebecca Minkoff
Rebecca Minkoff has built brands, led teams, negotiated deals, and navigated high-stakes conversations for decades — so it’s no surprise she’s become an expert…
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"I Don't Want To Be the CEO of My Home Anymore. Help!"
In a Mother's Day rerun, Jason checks in with Nicole to see how she's managing the demands of work and parenting a four-month-old. Nicole opens up about the…
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How to Lower the Stakes and Make Better Decisions
When the pressure’s on, it’s easy to believe that everything hinges on this one moment. But what if the stakes aren’t as high as you think? In this episode…
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PR Turbulence: When the Internet Turns a Moment Into a Brand
A throwback episode! When a video of a plane passenger refusing to give up her seat for a toddler went viral, the internet had thoughts—and most of them…
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Jenny Stojkovic on the Future of Content, Accountability Online, and Agentic AI
Jenny Stojkovic is a venture capitalist and a top LinkedIn creator thinking critically about AI, the future of social media, and the mistakes creators can make…
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What To Do When You Get Less Than You Want
What happens when you are getting less out of a situation than you would like? It can be hard to know if the little you are getting is worth it or not. Jason…
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"My Manager Doesn't Understand Me... Help!"
Have you ever felt misunderstood by a manager? If so, you know how frustrating—and downright demoralizing—it can be. Today’s caller, Mike, is stuck in that…
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Your Brain Is Slowing You Down — Here's How to Fix It
Here’s a secret hack to improve performance: use less of your brain. It’s a counterintuitive idea Jason stumbled upon, then discovered has deep roots in…
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"How Can I Set My Business Apart From Competitors? Help!"
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…
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“My Boyfriend Will Dump Me Unless I Work Less. Help!"
Can you live “happily ever after” if you and your partner have completely different definitions of work-life balance? That’s the listener question Jason…
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How to Stand Out
You have expertise. You're good at what you do. So why do you feel replaceable?The problem is skills got you hired. But skills alone don't make you…
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"How Do I Tell My Employee I Might Fire Him? Help!"
Getting a crummy evaluation from your boss is no fun; but giving a crummy evaluation is nearly as difficult. Today's listener is a new manager up against her…