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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"Does Using AI Signal I'm Bad at My Job? Help!"
Today, Jason shares a question that's been stuck on his mind: if someone uses AI in their work, does that signal that they’re not good at it? In other words…
Help WantedHow to Make Space for Your Next Big Opportunity
We often don’t celebrate endings. We think of them as failures or mistakes — as if the end invalidated everything else. But endings can be many things: They’re…
Help Wanted“How Do I Market and Position My Work So That People Actually Want It? Help!”
You do awesome work, you just need people to pay you to do it. So now, you need to figure out: how do you describe your work in a way that gets people to…
Help WantedHow To Recover From Bad Decisions
You made the wrong decision. Now you’re doubting yourself. Today, Jason will give you three questions to ask yourself — and once you truly consider them…
Help Wanted"How Can I Find the Same Validation in Parenting That I Get From My Job? Help!"
While Nicole is out on maternity leave, Jason will be joined by several guest cohosts. In this episode, Jason’s cohost is his wife, Jennifer Miller! Jen is a…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help WantedHow To Take Parental Leave When You're an Entrepreneur.... Or a Workaholic
Today, Nicole opens up about how she's been thinking about taking parental leave; from the logistical side of taking time off as a self-employed person to the…
Help WantedThe Greatest Mistake People Make When Setting Goals
'Tis the season to set goals for the New Year. But the way we create our goals often sets us up for failure. Today, Jason helps you set goals you can actually…
Help WantedThe Smartest People We Know In Business: Stephanie Latham (VP Global Brand Partnerships & Advertising, Roblox)
Today, you're going to hear a new segment Nicole and Jason are calling The Smartest People We Know In Business, where they ask the most brilliant people they…
Help WantedThis Daily Habit Can Increase Productivity
You have too much to do. Too many tasks, too many deadlines, too many things to track. Jason has the same problem — and today, he shares a simple solution…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help WantedHow to Make a Course That People Actually Buy
A few years back, Nicole created a course and... it flopped. Now, she's thinking about giving it another go, but wants to understand what went wrong the first…
Help WantedHandle 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…
Help Wanted"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…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help Wanted"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…
Help WantedHow to Make Sure You’re On the Right Path
Maybe you started a business. Or pursued ambitious goals. You set the bar high, which meant that your life is often busy and complex — and sometimes you…
Help WantedHow to Attract More Customers — By Giving Away Your Ideas
Want to attract new business? Or just build valuable relationships? Here’s one of the best ways: Give away your knowledge. This may sound like a bad idea…
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 WantedHow To Definitively Say No
No. Why is that teeny word so hard to say? Today, Nicole helps Jason craft the perfect response to someone who won't take no for an answer and gives you the…
Help WantedYour 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…
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 Instantly Build Trust in Any Conversation
Jason has a formula to build trust in any conversation. It’s a formula that deepens personal conversations and advances professional ones. It is: Their…
Help WantedFunny Business: Lessons From Chipotle's Halloween Costumes, FTX's co-CEO's Prison Announcement on LinkedIn and More!
There are some bizarre headlines making the rounds in business news... but, beyond the headlines, there are some important lessons on knowing your customer…
Help Wanted"I Was Laid Off... How Can I Make Myself Feel Better?"
There are lots of resources for taking care of your career after you've been laid off, but there are far fewer resources for taking care of yourself after a…
Help WantedThe Secret to Living Without Regrets
Your comfort zone can also be a trap. It’s too easy to stick with what you know. Why make yourself uncomfortable? Today, Jason will give you the trick that he…
Help WantedFunny Business: Lessons From Bizarre Business News
There are some wild stories in business news right now: a guy is suing a company because he misses his wife, a beer company blamed its stock performance on the…
Help WantedHow to Turn Down Work Without Feeling Guilty
You can't say yes to every opportunity, which begs the question: When should you say no? Today, Jason will give you an answer. It’s a simple framework that he…
Help WantedHow to Recover When You Panic At Work... or In Public!
Today, Jason tells Nicole a story of a very recent— and very public— failure. He explains what happened, how he panicked, and ultimately, what advice he got…
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 WantedWhen Not To Be Professional
Jason and Nicole got a wonderfully crafted piece of constructive criticism from a listener: they swear too much on the show! Today, Nicole and Jason explain…
Help WantedHow to Ask for What You Really Want
Have you ever asked for something — but were misunderstood? This happened to Jason recently and it triggered an an ah-hah moment. His mistake was that he…
Help Wanted"Asking For More Money Stresses Me Out. Help!"
Today’s caller has been slowly increasing her rates over time with market trends—except for one of her earliest clients, who's still paying the same old low…
Help WantedHow to Stop Obsessing Over Small Mistakes
Today Jason shares two strategies he uses to stop obsessing over small mistakes. He calls them Thinking Downward, and the Grading Curve. They’ve helped him…
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 Answer the Question You're Struggling With
You’re trying to solve a problem. But you’re stumped. So you keep asking the same question: How do I do this one thing? But what if you’re asking the wrong…
Help Wanted"Can I Be a Great Parent AND a Great Entrepreneur? Help!"
Today, Jason and Nicole explore a taboo topic: the give-and-take struggle between a demanding career and parenthood. Jason and Nicole have noticed a reticence…
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“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 WantedFixing a DM That Didn't Work... With the Guy Who Sent It
Jason got a cold DM on LinkedIn that included a common ask that often creates friction. Today, Jason and Nicole call up the guy who made that ask to talk…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help Wanted"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…
Help WantedWhere Game-Changing Ideas Come From
You’re trying to do something but don’t have… enough money. Enough time. Enough resources. Enough something. Today, Jason will reveal a resource you didn’t…
Help WantedSurprising Career Lessons From the Olympics
The Paris Olympics are over, but Jason says that three surprising business lessons from viral Olympics moments live on. Today, he shares those moments with…
Help WantedHow to Earn People's Trust and Respect
If you want to earn people's trust and respect, ask yourself: how are you using their time? Today, Jason explains how he learned an important lesson about…
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 Solve A Problem When Nothing Seems to Work
When we solve problems, we often start with the easiest part… But that’s often the wrong approach. Every big problem has one fundamental challenge — and if you…
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 WantedHow to Triumph Over Your Haters
Jason is dealing with some haters right now. Here is how he's handling it, and how you can too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Tell Everyone How Awesome You Are (Part 2)
Does self-promotion make you uncomfortable? Try this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Help WantedHow This Quick Personal Brand Exercise Can Catapult Your Career
Some people might think that a personal brand is only important for entrepreneurs who are the face of their companies, but that’s not true! Think of a personal…
Help WantedHow to Tell Everyone How Awesome You Are
Does self-promotion make you uncomfortable? Today, Jason tells you how to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Because if you don’t tell everyone how…
Help Wanted"I Want a New Job That Pays Better. Help!"
Today's caller is tired of getting underpaid for gigs she doesn't even like. Jason and Nicole give strategies for finding— and securing— opportunities to make…
Help WantedHow To Productively Disagree With Anyone— Even Family!
In every partnership, there will be disagreements. The key is to know how to find a path forward when there's resistance, and how to reevaluate whether that…
Help WantedHow To Bounce Back from Rejection
Getting rejected feels personal, but Jason believes it’s not. When someone tells you “no,” they're not saying no to you; they’re saying “no” to a very specific…
Help Wanted“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…
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 WantedHow to Stop Worrying About What People Expect
Feeling pressure from colleagues? Jason has the cure and it all comes down to distinguishing between what people need from you and what they expect from you…
Help Wanted"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?…