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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
Help WantedHow To Be Kind Even When You’re Stressed
You said something. And the second it left your mouth, you regretted it. Yeah. The Rock has done that. Kevin Smith has done that. Jason has done that. Today…
Help WantedHow to Change a Negative Narrative
If you've ever been the center of a story that's unflattering or just plain embarrassing, you probably wish you could go back in time and undo it…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help WantedThe Best (and Worst!) Way To Ask For an Intro
Today Nicole and Jason break down all things introductions— how to ask for one, how NOT to ask for one, and what to say if someone asks for an intro you don't…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help WantedYour Colleague Is Being a Jerk... Should You Tell Them?
Jason just collaborated with a bona fide jerk. Should he say anything? Nicole helps Jason map out his next steps, and gives you the framework to decide when to…
Help WantedHow To Turn Failure Into an "Accidental Experiment"
When things go wrong, here’s a question to ask yourself: “Did I just run an accidental experiment?” The answer might be yes. And once you realize this, you’ll…
Help WantedHow to Recover When You Panic At Work... or In Public!
A re-run of the time Jason told Nicole a story of a very public failure. He explains what happened, how he panicked, and ultimately, what advice he got from a…
Help WantedThe Wildest Story You've Ever Heard
Today, Jason is sharing something different and special. His wife, Jennifer Miller, has a new podcast — a true-crime story about mistaken identity, impossible…
Help Wanted"How Do I Talk To My Kids About Work Without Making It EVERYTHING? Help!"
Here's a throwback to before Nicole was a mom! How do you talk to your kids about work—without making them think their worth depends on it? In this episode…
Help WantedHelp Wanted Mailbag!
Jason reaches into the mailbag and selects two questions. One from someone about just starting out, one from someone figuring out what comes next. Learn more…
Help Wanted“Who Should Pay At A Business Dinner? Help!”
When the check comes at the end of a business dinner, who should pay? The bigger company? Does that even matter? These are the questions on our Executive…
Help WantedHow To Build Trust Instantly
When we want someone to trust us, the instinct is to present ourselves as the perfect fit. But what if that's actually the thing that's making people…
Help Wanted"How Much Am I Worth? Help!"
The boom of online courses, coaching and consulting has opened up a new revenue stream for anyone with a teachable skill. This is all fun and games, until you…
Help WantedHow to Leave Something, Even If You Still Sorta Like It
You’re ready to move on from something— but you’re struggling to leave. You keep asking yourself, “Is this worth staying for?” Today, Jason will help you…
Help Wanted“I Think My Colleague Hates Me. Help!”
Do you have a sneaking suspicion your coworker is mad at you? At best, this feeling can darken your day. At worst, this feeling can turn your workplace into a…
Help WantedThe Best Thing to Do When You’re Upset
Someone upset you and you wanna respond immediately. But Jason's learned that your short-term impulses rarely serve your long-term needs. Today he shares a…
Help Wanted“I'm Getting Overcharged. Help!"
What happens when you hire someone, and they charge way more than you expected? That happened to our caller, Kassi Underwood, whose babysitter handed her a…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help Wanted"Should I Tell My Coworker She Hurt My Feelings? Help!"
Nicole recently almost did a deal with one of her friends... until that friend pulled out of the deal. Now, Nicole has an emotional email sitting in her…
Help WantedHow To Know What’s Worth Your Time
Got a question for Jason and Nicole? Fill out this form, and they might answer it on air. If you’re the kind of person who says yes to everything and is now…
Help Wanted"I Have Too Many Ideas and Analysis Paralysis. Help!"
Listener Melissa calls the Help Line today because she's experiencing some analysis paralysis (haven't we all). Jason gives her a formula to help her determine…
Help WantedHow to Get What You Really Want
We all want things we think we can’t have. But until we try, how do we know what’s possible? Like asking Nicole and Jason your work questions directly! Just…
Help Wanted"Should I Help a Friend Who Never Helps Me Back? Help!"
When a friend asks for help—but hasn't exactly returned the favor in the past—what do you do? Today, Jason and Nicole unpack the emotional and professional…
Help WantedThe Best Way to Explain What You Do
When someone asks, “So… what do you do?” do you have an answer that actually opens doors or one that trails off into confusion? In this episode, Jason shares a…
Help Wanted"I Want to Grow My Instagram Following. Help!"
You’ve heard Jason coach Nicole on LinkedIn — now it’s Nicole’s turn. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain on the strategy, content experiments, and…
Help WantedThe Myth of the "Right Path"
Each year, Jason looks back at what people were predicting about the future 100 years ago. In this episode, he picks three of his favorite predictions from…
Help Wanted"How Do I Cancel Without Seeming Rude? Help!"
Nicole had two podcast guests cancel on her recently: one gave her TMI, the other essentially ghosted her. Today, Nicole and Jason give you the script to…
Help WantedCelebrating the End of an Era (That You Didn’t Even Notice)
Welcome to 2026! In this episode, Jason celebrates a milestone in his parenting and uses it to explore a bigger idea. The most important changes in our lives…
Help Wanted"Can I Tell My Husband He Needs To Make More Money? Help!"
Today, Jason and Nicole dig into two stories that seem very similar. Both stories center on couples who are fighting because one spouse makes more than the…
Help WantedThe One Decision That Shapes My Entire Year
Jason skips resolutions and picks a theme instead. In this episode, he shares the simple year-end ritual he uses to set direction without boxing himself into…
Help Wanted“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…
Help WantedWhy 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…
Help Wanted"My Boss Is Terrible. Should I Quit? Help!"
If your boss is a nightmare... do you stay or do you go? Nicole and Jason can help you answer this by going through one simple thought experiment. But first…
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Smartest People We Know In Business: Stevie Case, Vanta
Today, Nicole and Jason are opening up their network to bring on another one of the smartest people they know in business: Stevie Case, CRO of Vanta. Stevie…
Help WantedHow to Do The Thing You're Afraid Of
Today, Jason shares a strategy that will help you do the thing you’re afraid of. To start, he’ll show you how this helped a friend who’s been afraid of…
Help WantedTall 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…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help Wanted"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…
Help WantedHow to Take Action When Fear Holds You Back
Kaitlyn Allen, a reader of Jason’s newsletter, writes in because her start-up is closing. Instead, she shared something far more surprising and far more…
Help Wanted“Help! I can’t take a compliment!”
When someone says something nice, do you have a hard time just saying thank you? Yeah, so does Nicole. In this episode Jason and Nicole dig into why it can be…
Help WantedMail Bag Episode " What if Nobody Wants to Work With Me? "
Who actually wants the work you put into the world and how do you know whose work is worth listening to? This week, Jason opens the mailbag to take on both…
Help Wanted"Is It Bad to Hide Achievements From Loved Ones? Help!"
One in three people admit that they've felt like their partner was holding them back. If you've found yourself in that situation, what should you do? Today…
Help WantedThe One Predictable Thing In Business
What do The New York Times and Notion have in common? A lot more than you’d think. They’re both proof of a pattern that quietly runs the world. Once you see…
Help WantedReacting to the "Did Women Ruin the Workplace?" Headline
In case you missed it, New York Times Opinion released a video originally titled, "Did Women Ruin the Workplace?" that featured a debate on the different…
Help WantedYour Weakness Reveals Your Strength
We all have something we’re bad at. But maybe that’s not the problem. In this episode, we explore how your weaknesses might actually highlight your greatest…
Help Wanted"Wait, I Should NOT Use Social Media For My Brand? Help!"
Today's caller is a personal trainer who wants help growing her social media audience so that she can find new clients. Jason and Nicole tell her she's looking…
Help WantedTake People Up on Their Offer
Someone once told you to reach out, and you meant to. You thought about it, replayed the conversation in your head, and then never did it. In this episode…
Help Wanted"Is Having a 'Work Wife' Crossing a Line? Help!"
Is the "work wife" and "work husband" culture inappropriate? Today, Jason and Nicole untangle a viral Reddit "work wife" story gone wrong and weigh-in on…
Help WantedWhat 75,000 People Regret
Jason asked his readers one question: What do you regret most? And the answers poured in. This week, Jason shares some of those stories not to dwell on the…
Help WantedFunny Business: Lessons From a Carrier Pigeon Publicity Stunt, LeBron's Big "Announcement" and the In-N-Out Lawsuit
There are some bizarre headlines making the rounds in business news... but, beyond the headlines, there are some important lessons on the line between building…
Help WantedThe Cure for Regret
Do past mistakes keep you up at night? They used to haunt Jason, too. That is, until he discovered a surprising way to shrink regret down to size. In this…
Help Wanted"Should I Bootstrap My Business or Fundraise? Help!"
So you want to (or have to) bootstrap your business. Nicole is self-funding the business that makes this very podcast, and she will tell you: it is not easy…
Help WantedThe Most Important Word is Yes
Want to live a life you’re proud of at 90? Start saying yes. In this episode, Jason shares the essay that changed his perspective forever. (Click here and…
Help Wanted"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…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help Wanted"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…
Help WantedHow to Stop Deciding and Start Experimenting
Big decisions can feel paralyzing because we treat every choice like a lifelong commitment. But what if you stopped thinking in terms of permanence, and…
Help Wanted"Should I Not Post Photos Of My Kids Online? Help!"
Today, Nicole and Jason are tackling a question that parents are increasingly struggling with: is it bad to post photo of my kids online? Nicole has decided…
Help WantedHow to Keep Going When All Else Fails
When failure happens, what happens next? In this episode, Jason shares a simple way to reframe setbacks so they feel energizing instead of defeating. Through…