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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 Know What Someone Else Is Thinking
There have probably been many times when you’ve been impacted by someone else, and you’ve wished you could read their mind. Today, Jason teaches you how to do…
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…
Help WantedDon't Fall Into the "Hero Trap" When Trying To Advance Your Career– Do This Instead
In this episode, Jason reads an email from someone who so desperately wants their book published, that they've sent copies to King Charles, Bill Clinton and…
Help WantedGaryVee Says: STOP Doing These Things On Social Media Right Now!
Want to grow your social media following (for business or pleasure)? Entrepreneur and author GaryVee explains the major do's and don'ts that will help you…
Help WantedHow to Find Your Next Big Thing
Feeling bored or stuck? Jason has a strategy that will help you find your next big thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 WantedCEO Apologies: The Bad, The Ugly— and The Right Way
Having to issue a public apology as a CEO is stressful... and that stress can lead to some bad choices. Jason and Nicole call up PR and branding expert Aliza…
Help WantedHow to Profit From Your Problems
Instead of your problems just costing you time, energy and maybe even money— your problems can become assets. Jason explains how to make this transformation…
Help WantedThis 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…
Help WantedHow To Feel Better About Something That Is Freaking You Out
You know that feeling of panic while you're waiting for an answer from a client or a boss? Jason does. But he has found the secret to stopping that panic in…
Help WantedHow Small Businesses Can Attract Big Talent
You need an awesome team around you to help you reach your goals. But if you’re a small business owner or a solopreneur, you might not have big…
Help WantedThis Exercise Can Future-Proof Your Career
Change can feel scary— but with this short exercise from Jason, you can future-proof your career so that the only change that remains is opportunity. Today…
Help WantedHow Businesses Should Show Up on Earth Day— Without Greenwashing
If you want your company or employer to do more than just post a photo of the planet for Earth Day, Jason and Nicole have you covered. Today, they sit down…
Help WantedHow to Feel Better When Bad Things Happen
Today, Jason shares the story of the worst thing that's ever happened to him— and what he did to turn it around. With this formula you can, too. Learn more…
Help WantedCall Him Daddy... At Work?
When is it a bad idea to bring your romantic partner into your work? That is the question Nicole was trying to answer gracefully... until she made a super…
Help WantedHow to Leave Something, Even If You Still Sorta Like It
You’re ready to move on from something something— but you’re struggling to leave some small part behind, which is pleasurable and meaningful. You keep asking…
Help WantedHow To Get People To Do What You Want
We know why the group project was always the most dreaded assignment in school: there was always one peer who didn't pitch in. Unfortunately, in the "real…
Help WantedFrom Asking the Right Questions to Overcoming Interview Jitters, Here's How To Grow Your Team
Finding new talent for your dream team is an incredible opportunity to make your work better— it's also a lot of pressure! To get advice on how to hire the…
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 Small Talk Into Big Talk— With a Story from The Rock
It is so frustrating to be in a conversation that you really want to be meaningful... but you’re stuck in the small talk zone. Jason shares what’s going wrong…
Help WantedWhen Lying Is a Legit Career Tool
Jason shares the true stories that teach us when the "fake it till you make it" culture works and when it fails. Then, he shares a rule of thumb you can use…
Help WantedYou Could Marry Your Work Crush— IF You Do This First
Dating your office crush might seem like a recipe for disaster... until you meet colleagues-turned-spouses Kiera and Clint Carter. Today, Jason and Nicole talk…
Help WantedHow 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…
Help Wanted"Should I Follow My Boss On Instagram?" and Other New Workplace Etiquette Conundrums
Between remote jobs, social media and new vocabulary to describe burnout, work looks different in 2024 than it did just a few years ago. Today, Nicole and…
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 Wanted"Is My Business Ready To Grow? Who Do I Hire? Help!"
Today's caller (who you may recognize!) is ready to hire her business's first employee. The only problem is... she has no idea how to start! What is the first…
Help WantedWhy You Should Reply to (Almost) Every Message You Get
Responsiveness might be the easiest, simplest thing you can do to make people happy, show them respect, and create new opportunities. But, responsiveness is…
Help WantedHow To Build a Personal Brand, Made Easy
Personal brands are no longer just for influencers. We can all benefit from having a personal brand—a strength that we're known for, that makes people think of…
Help WantedHow the Thing That "Sorta" Works Is Actually Breaking You
Hot take: there’s nothing more dangerous than a thing that sorta still works. Today, Jason helps you fix it… and he starts by sharing my own small…
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 Decide Whether to Take That Risk
The first step towards any change is asking yourself: “Is this worth the risk?” There’s no way to guarantee success, unfortunately — but there is something…
Help WantedHow to Get More Done — While Reducing Your Stress
Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, there’s always more to be done? Jason does. Today, he’ll share what he’s done to settle down… and enjoy life while…
Help WantedKat Von D on Good Business and Bad Contracts
You may know Kat Von D from Miami Ink and LA Ink, but she is so much more than what you saw on TV. As a kid, Kat felt like an outsider— but through her music…
Help Wanted"Wait, I Shouldn't 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 WantedHow 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…
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 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 Wanted"Is It OK For My Boss To Text Me at 11pm? Help!"
To celebrate the new year, Nicole and Jason are sharing some of their favorite episodes of 2023 to help you achieve your goals in the new year. Boundaries are…
Help Wanted"What Do I Say To Tough Feedback? Help!" (Encore)
As 2024 approaches, Nicole and Jason are sharing some of their favorite episodes of 2023 to help you achieve your goals in the new year. In today's episode…
Help WantedHow To Listen To Your Burnout (Encore)
As 2024 approaches, Nicole and Jason are sharing some of their favorite episodes of 2023 to help you achieve your goals in the new year. Today's guest Lauren…
Help Wanted"No One Is Buying My Product. Help!" (Encore)
As 2024 approaches, Nicole and Jason are sharing some of their favorite episodes of 2023 to help you achieve your goals in the new year. Have you ever dreamed…
Help Wanted"Can You Work With Friends Without Ruining the Friendship? Help!" (Encore)
As 2024 approaches, Nicole and Jason are sharing some of their favorite episodes of 2023 to help you achieve your goals in the new year. Running a business…
Help Wanted"I Feel Behind in My Career. Help!" (Encore)
As 2024 approaches, Nicole and Jason are sharing some of their favorite episodes of 2023 to help you achieve your goals in the new year. This episode turns…
Help Wanted"Do I Need To Get My Boss a Holiday Gift? Help!"
The tradition of exchanging gifts is not something Jason and Nicole can get on the same page about. So, they consult an expert resource on the etiquette around…
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"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 WantedHow to Recover When You Mess Up
When you screw up one thing, you feel like you screwed up everything. But Jason has a different way of thinking about this: what if you were supposed to screw…
Help Wanted"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…
Help WantedWhy We're Giving Thanks for Failure
Happy Thanksgiving! Today, Jason and Nicole are giving thanks for the true stories of their most panic-inducing failures. Why? They explain. Plus, Nicole…
Help WantedHow To Be Happy With What You Already Have
Having big goals and big dreams can foster dissatisfaction with what you already have— but that can cost you your happiness. Today, Jason shares a story Norman…
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 Wanted“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…
Help WantedHow To Stay Motivated— Even When Your Goal Is Far Away
There's nothing more maddening than working super hard towards a goal... and still not be where you want to be. Today, Jason shows you how to stay focused and…
Help WantedHow to Take A Break From Work — Without Feeling Guilty
You work hard. You deserve a break. But if you try to take one, you can't shake the nagging feeling: I should be working. There’s something waiting for me…
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 Tell If You're Wasting Your Time
Your To Do list is probably full of things that you believe you need to do in order to make progress toward your goals... but what if these things don't…
Help Wanted"Can I Use Leverage To Get What I Want At Work? Help!"
A lot of folks will tell you that you can use a new job offer as leverage to ask your current employer for a raise. But does that actually work? Nicole has…
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 Wanted"Can I Get Fired For My Social Media Posts? Help!"
Multiple people have lost their jobs after making insensitive comments about Israel on social media. Our listeners asked: Is that legal?! Nicole and Jason call…
Help Wanted“Should I Talk Politics on Social Media? Help!”
Today, Jason and Nicole tackle a question the whole internet is asking: should we be talking about politics on social media? Some argue we have a…