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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 Wanted"I Hate Something Posted About Me Online— Can I Ask For It To Be Taken Down? Help!"
This one gets deep. Nicole kicks things off with a provocative question: throughout Jason’s career in journalism, has he seen anyone successfully get a story…
Help WantedHow to Keep Getting Better
This week, Jason digs into three big questions. How do humble people get ahead? How should you think about your future? And how do you know when an idea is…
Help Wanted"How Do I Ask My Friend To Pay Me Back? Help!"
A friend of the show calls in with an awkward question, “How do you ask someone for money they don’t even know they owe?” Jason and Nicole walk through every…
Help WantedHow to Win People’s Trust
You might be clear about what you offer a client, but do you really understand what they need on a deeper level? That difference can be the thing that closes…
Help Wanted"Can I Fix Someone Else's Process? Help!"
Help Wanted’s own producer calls in for advice. What do you do when a business partner drags you into a long, unnecessary process? Jason and Nicole dig into…
Help WantedWhen People Do You Wrong
Jason once got scammed on vacation. Years later, he had a chance to confront his scammer. What he learned changed how he sees conflict. Here’s how you can use…
Help Wanted"How Should I Handle a Bad Referral? Help!"
Nicole got a referral, hired the person, and then got ghosted. She and Jason break down what to do when a referral doesn’t work out. Who’s responsible when you…
Help WantedHow to Master Your Super Power
What if your greatest strength is also your biggest roadblock? In this episode, Jason digs into how overusing the very thing you’re best at can quietly…
Help Wanted"How Can I Connect On LinkedIn? Help!"
Julia Cabral, LinkedIn’s Senior Director of Product Marketing and content creator, joins Nicole and Jason to demystify how the platform really works. You’ll…
Help WantedHow to Defuse Difficult Conversations
Someone’s upset, maybe a colleague, a client, or your partner, and you have no idea why. Here’s the simple, 10-word phrase that can calm the room, cut through…
Help Wanted"Is Flirting a Power Move in Business… or a Disaster Waiting to Happen? Help!"
Where’s the line between being nice and flirting? A little charm can make interactions brighter and even boost business, but push it too far, and you risk…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help Wanted"How Do I Recover After a Disaster? Help!"
Sometimes even the hosts need a little help. Nicole gets a boost from Andrew Cates, founder of Rayzyn, the superfood raisin company. After surviving the Napa…
Help WantedHow to Personally Level Up
Three questions. Three personal dilemmas. Jason digs into how to take (or ignore) advice from your spouse, how to start over when everything changes, and why…
Help WantedHow to Get People to Want to Help You
Jason got three emails and a phone call on his personal line from a stranger trying to get him to change a story. It worked, but it earned the guy a sassy…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help WantedFunny Business: Lessons From (Another!) HBO Max Rebrand, Anti-Seduction Training and the McDonald’s Hack
There are some bizarre headlines making the rounds in business news... but, beyond the headlines, there are some important lessons on building a brand, having…
Help WantedCaught on the Jumbotron: What the Coldplay Scandal Teaches Us About Taking Responsibility
What happens when your C-suite becomes tabloid fodder? In this episode, Jason and Nicole unpack the viral moment that set social media on fire: Astronomer CEO…
Help WantedThe Best Way to Clarify Your Thoughts
You’re trying to understand something, but you’re stuck. Maybe it’s a problem at work, a decision you need to make, or an idea you can’t quite articulate…
Help WantedWhat You’re Really Working Toward
You’re juggling projects and chasing goals. But if someone asked you, “What are you working towards?”, you might struggle to answer. Here’s why: Specific goals…
Help Wanted"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…
Help WantedBe Curious, Not Dismissive
Think of the last time you saw something — and you said, "That sucks." Maybe it's a product. Or a song. Or a YouTube video. This thing is successful, but you…
Help WantedHow to Hack Growth on LinkedIn
Want to make LinkedIn actually work for you? Today, Jason and Nicole will show you how. Whether you’re trying to land your next role, build a personal brand…
Help WantedHow to Find Solutions When There Are No Good Options
You’re facing a problem with no obvious solution. Maybe it’s a work challenge, a family issue, or a personal dilemma. You’ve thought about it from every angle…
Help Wanted"How Do I Talk To My Kids About Work Without Making It EVERYTHING? Help!"
How do you talk to your kids about work—without making them think their worth depends on it? In this episode, Jason and Nicole tackle one of the trickiest…
Help WantedLead Like a Superhero
Today, we're sharing an episode of the Superhero Leadership podcast, hosted by Marvel's former CEO and legendary turnaround expert, Peter Cuneo. Each week…
Help WantedThey’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…
Help WantedWhen To Not Give a F*ck
Nicole had a great appearance on Good Morning America… until she made one tiny mistake that she can’t stop thinking about. Jason and Nicole dig up their most…
Help WantedJason's Greatest Personal Branding Trick
You want to put yourself “out there,” but you're worried. You don’t want to feel too vulnerable or come across as self-centered. So here’s a liberating truth…
Help WantedHow to Earn People's Trust — and Keep It
Trust is not binary, it's a gradient — and once you appreciate how it works, you can build (and maintain!) trust in smarter, more careful ways. It’s a concept…
Help Wanted"I Don't Want To Be the CEO of My Home Anymore. Help!"
In this episode, 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 mental…
Help WantedHow to Get Buy-In On Your Ideas
You made something amazing, but people don’t get it. Here’s the problem: “Creating something” is only half the job. “Teaching others to understand its value”…
Help WantedPR Turbulence: When the Internet Turns a Moment Into a Brand
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 weren’t kind. Today, Jason…
Help WantedHow to Take Action (Even If You’re Scared)
You’re being cautious. You want to do something, but you’re waiting for the right moment. You keep telling yourself: I must be careful. I can’t ruin what I…
Help Wanted"Do All Business Relationships Need To Be Transactional? Help!"
Jason was asked for a favor— but told that he couldn't expect a favor in return. Should he be annoyed? Or is he expecting too much? Today, Nicole shares with…
Help WantedHow to Find What You Really Want
You know what you want. But it doesn’t make you happy. Maybe you reached a goal, but it wasn’t as satisfying as you expected. Or you’re chasing a goal, but it…
Help WantedWhat 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…
Help WantedWhat 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 —…
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 Tell What Other People Really Think of You
Ever worry that someone hates you? Or is avoiding you? Jason experienced this recently, and it messed him up. But he also gained critical insight on the…
Help WantedHow to Deal with Uncertainty: Tariffs and Beyond
The tariff rollercoaster has sent nearly every American business— big and small—scrambling to create contingency plans. In these stressful times, Jason and…
Help WantedHow to Ask for Help
Nicole’s back on Help Wanted—and a lot has changed: she became a mom, then she lost her home and studio in the LA fires, and now she’s rebuilding—literally and…
Help WantedHow to Be The Hero of Your Story
You’ve been through it. A layoff. A failed project. A rough season. Now you’re haunted by a worry you can’t shake: What if people can see my failures? But…
Help Wanted"Do People Not Like Working With Me? Help!"
How do you know if someone is hesitant to work with you… and more importantly, what can you do about it? That’s what Jason and special cohost Jenny Wood…
Help WantedWant 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…
Help Wanted"How Do I Know If It’s the Right Time to Start My Own Business?"
How do you really know when it’s the right time to leave your job and bet on yourself? Today’s caller, Bryan, was asking himself this question— before life…
Help WantedWhy LinkedIn Doesn't Want You Going "Viral"
LinkedIn has made some big changes to its algorithm. So what kind of posts does the system now reward? LinkedIn editor in chief Dan Roth and director of…
Help WantedMessed Up? Use It to Your Advantage
You messed up. Or something went wrong. Your first instinct is to hide. Or act like it didn’t happen. Or feel a wave of shame. But wait! You should know this…
Help WantedThe Secret to Great Leadership with Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey
What does it take to lead a great company? During his 44 years as CEO of Whole Foods, John Mackey found his answer: Don't worry about acting like a CEO, serve…
Help WantedHow to Tell Your Story the Right Way
Your story is one of your strongest assets. It can make you relatable and memorable, and it can draw people to you — but only if you tell it right. Today…
Help Wanted"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…
Help WantedHow to Speak Confidently With Anyone
You’re about to meet someone important. And you’re nervous. In scenarios like these, Jason has one rule: Treat the conversation like a joint project. Today…
Help WantedA Personal Update From Nicole
As you know, many parts of Los Angeles were devastated by recent wildfires. Today, Nicole shares her story. All investing involves the risk of loss, including…
Help WantedIt’s Time to Leave “Good Enough” Behind
You want to do something new. But there’s a problem: Your current thing is so comfortable. So how do you escape the trap of being too comfortable? How do you…
Help WantedHow to Craft Cold Outreach That Actually Works
You have to reach out to someone— and they're a big deal. Maybe they run a huge company and would be a life-changing client for your business, or maybe it's…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help Wanted"Am I the Problem? Why Do People Flake on My Plans? Help!"
Jason and his wife, Jen, keep trying to make plans with another couple— but this couple keeps flaking. Now Jason and Jen are wondering: Do they just not like…
Help WantedHow to Make Each Day Count for More
Do you ever feel like time is moving by too fast? Well, Jason has good news: it is possible to create more time… in a way. Today, Jason will explain what that…
Help Wanted"How Soon Can I Follow Up With a New Business Friend Without Being Weird? Help!"
Jason just had lunch with a professional contact he genuinely clicked with—someone he could see becoming a real friend. But now, he's wondering: Is it too soon…
Help WantedHow 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…