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Yes, you can start your own business. And no, you don’t need an expensive degree (or the debt that comes with it). You also don’t need to: Take out a loan Quit your job (right away) Risk your financial stability You just need a little guidance, and the habits it takes to follow through. On The $100 MBA Show, we share the practical, on-the-ground strategies and skills you need to turn your business idea into the future you want. Host Omar Zenhom is a road-tested entrepreneur, business coach, and software developer. He’s bootstrapped two multi-million dollar businesses (and several smaller businesses, too). Join us for short, actionable lessons on how to do everything from validating your idea, to audience-building and marketing, to sales and reinvestment, and much, much more—all with the bare-minimum resources available to your average working person. Check us out on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@100mba Free resources and more at https://100mba.net

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Yes, you can start your own business. And no, you don’t need an expensive degree (or the debt that comes with it). You also don’t need to: Take out a loan Quit your job (right away) Risk your financial stability You just need a little guidance, and the habits it takes to follow through. On The $100 MBA Show, we share the practical, on-the-ground strategies and skills you need to turn your business idea into the future you want. Host Omar Zenhom is a road-tested entrepreneur, business coach, and software developer. He’s bootstrapped two multi-million dollar businesses (and several smaller businesses, too). Join us for short, actionable lessons on how to do everything from validating your idea, to audience-building and marketing, to sales and reinvestment, and much, much more—all with the bare-minimum resources available to your average working person. Check us out on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@100mba Free resources and more at https://100mba.net

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Episodes
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MBA2577 Why You’re Stuck at $10K a Month and How to Break Through

1/24/2025
Feeling stuck at $10k a month in revenue? Wondering why your business seems to hit a ceiling at this milestone and how to get past it? If you’re searching for answers, today’s lesson is your ticket to breaking through. In this episode, Omar digs into why so many entrepreneurs get stuck at that $10k mark […] The post MBA2577 Why You’re Stuck at $10K a Month and How to Break Through appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:18:18

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MBA2576 Q&A Wednesday: What’s the Right Way to Ask for Referrals?

1/22/2025
Want to double your customer base without spending a dime on marketing? It’s simpler than you think. Let’s dive into the underrated power of referrals! Responding to a question from our listener Franco, Omar reveals the secrets to asking for referrals the right way. Borrowing tips from his dad, an epic car salesman, and adding […] The post MBA2576 Q&A Wednesday: What’s the Right Way to Ask for Referrals? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:12:17

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MBA2575 The 3 Lies Everyone Believes About Starting a Business

1/20/2025
Ever feel like you’re drowning in advice about starting a business? Does it seem like everyone’s got their own list of do’s and don’ts that just leaves you even more confused? If you’re nodding your head, then you’re in the right place. In this episode, Omar is here to cut through the noise and bust […] The post MBA2575 The 3 Lies Everyone Believes About Starting a Business appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:14:37

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MBA2574 How To Use Your Boss To Start a Million Dollar Company

1/17/2025
Still think your 9-to-5 is just paying the bills? Think again. That challenging boss and demanding job might be your ticket to entrepreneurial success – if you know how to use them right. In this eye-opening episode, Omar shares the untold story of how his former boss Gus, a Fortune 500 VP turned educator, became […] The post MBA2574 How To Use Your Boss To Start a Million Dollar Company appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:18:13

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MBA2573 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Know If My Business Idea Is Worth Pursuing?

1/15/2025
Did you know that 42% of startups fail because there’s no market need for their product or service? That’s not just a statistic – it’s a wake-up call for entrepreneurs everywhere. But here’s the good news: you can avoid becoming part of that number by validating your business idea before investing your time, money, and […] The post MBA2573 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Know If My Business Idea Is Worth Pursuing? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:12:12

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MBA2572 Extended Interview: Seth Godin – How to Have a Better Strategy and Win People Over

1/13/2025
Don’t be misled by glamorous media tales of overnight success. In this captivating conversation, marketing legend Seth Godin shatters common myths about building a business and reveals why chasing viral fame might be the biggest strategic mistake you’re making. Ever find yourself building something with no real direction? Struggling to figure out if you’re playing […] The post MBA2572 Extended Interview: Seth Godin – How to Have a Better Strategy and Win People Over appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:47:10

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MBA2571 Why I Quit My E-Commerce Business

1/10/2025
Running a business can sometimes feel like a dream come true—until it becomes a waking nightmare. Ever look at successful e-commerce businesses and wonder what’s really happening behind the scenes? Think high sales always mean high profits? In this raw and honest episode, Omar pulls back the curtain on why he walked away from Zenhom […] The post MBA2571 Why I Quit My E-Commerce Business appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:12:14

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MBA2570 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Handle Competitors Who Keep Undercutting My Prices?

1/8/2025
Competing on price doesn’t build great businesses; it destroys them. If you’re constantly reacting to competitors undercutting your prices, you’re playing their game, not building your own. But there’s hope! We’ve all been there, and in today’s lesson, we’re tackling this head on. In today’s Q&A Wednesday, Omar tackles Vickie’s crucial question about handling price-cutting […] The post MBA2570 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Handle Competitors Who Keep Undercutting My Prices? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:16:52

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MBA2569 Why You Don’t Want To Become a Billionaire

1/6/2025
Many of us grow up dreaming of becoming billionaires, but few talk about the dark side of that dream. Behind the mansions and private jets lies a reality of crushing pressure, constant public scrutiny, and a total loss of privacy. What if the path to a billion dollars actually leads away from the freedom you’re […] The post MBA2569 Why You Don’t Want To Become a Billionaire appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:14:39

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MBA2568 Stop Trying to Go Viral: The Real Way to Grow an Audience That Buys

1/3/2025
Ever feel like you’re stuck in the endless chase for virality, only to have it fizzle out with no real sales to show for it? Tired of pouring your energy into trending content that gets likes but doesn’t convert? Curious about what actually works when it comes to building an audience that buys from you? […] The post MBA2568 Stop Trying to Go Viral: The Real Way to Grow an Audience That Buys appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:12:10

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MBA2567 Q&A Wednesday: How Can I Protect My Business from Cyber Threats?

1/1/2025
Your online business is constantly under attack. You just don’t know it. That’s what Omar learned after 10 years of building and selling a 7-figure software company. In this Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar answers Josh’s question about protecting your business from cyber threats. Here’s the reality: 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses. And these attacks […] The post MBA2567 Q&A Wednesday: How Can I Protect My Business from Cyber Threats? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:17:15

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MBA2566 How Richard Branson Built a Global Brand with Virgin and How You Can Too

12/30/2024
What does it take to build a brand that not only stands the test of time but also keeps disrupting industry after industry? After three flights from Sydney to Barcelona, Omar hopped aboard Virgin Voyages to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary and uncover exactly what makes Virgin’s magic last. In this episode, Omar breaks down […] The post MBA2566 How Richard Branson Built a Global Brand with Virgin and How You Can Too appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:13:04

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MBA2565 How to Navigate the Uncertain Economy as an Entrepreneur

12/27/2024
Feeling overwhelmed by the unpredictable economy and unsure how to navigate it as an entrepreneur? Curious about what successful entrepreneurs do to ride out the storm and flourish? If you’re nodding along, today’s lesson is just what you need. Omar’s got some rock-solid strategies lined up to help you stay afloat and even thrive when […] The post MBA2565 How to Navigate the Uncertain Economy as an Entrepreneur appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:14:14

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MBA2564 Q&A Wednesday: How Can I Effectively Manage My Remote Team?

12/25/2024
Wondering how to make sure your remote team is productive and on track when you can’t physically see them? Not sure if everyone’s actually working or just binge-watching their favorite shows? If that’s got you scratching your head, today’s lesson is just for you. Omar is diving into his tried-and-true strategies from 15 years of […] The post MBA2564 Q&A Wednesday: How Can I Effectively Manage My Remote Team? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:14:19

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MBA2563 Why Starting Small is the Smartest Move You’ll Ever Make

12/23/2024
Ever feel like you need to go big or go home to make it in business? Think starting small won’t get you anywhere? Let’s dig into why kicking things off with baby steps might actually be your best bet for long-term success. In today’s lesson, Omar explores the advantages of starting small and how it […] The post MBA2563 Why Starting Small is the Smartest Move You’ll Ever Make appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:13:33

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MBA2562 How To Master The Art of Delegation and Grow Your Business

12/20/2024
Feeling buried under an endless to-do list? Ever think about how top entrepreneurs manage to grow their businesses without drowning in tasks? If you’re hitting that wall, today’s lesson is exactly what you need. Omar is here to teach you how to nail the art of delegation so you can stop micromanaging and start scaling. […] The post MBA2562 How To Master The Art of Delegation and Grow Your Business appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:16:31

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MBA2561 Q&A Wednesday: I’m Struggling With Making Enough Money To Keep Going. What Should I Do?

12/18/2024
Feeling like your business is barely getting by despite all the hours you’re putting in? Wondering what steps you need to take to start seeing the financial rewards you deserve? This episode might just be the wake-up call you need. Today’s lesson has Omar tackling Tamara’s question about struggling to make ends meet with her […] The post MBA2561 Q&A Wednesday: I’m Struggling With Making Enough Money To Keep Going. What Should I Do? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:19:51

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MBA2560 Extended Interview: Claire Baines – How to Start & Run an Events Business

12/16/2024
Omar and Nicole had the unique opportunity to participate in one of Claire Baines’ meticulously organized charity bike ride events in Thailand. They were so impressed by the flawless execution and profound impact of the event that they felt compelled to bring Claire on the show. In today’s lesson, Omar sits down with Claire Baines, […] The post MBA2560 Extended Interview: Claire Baines – How to Start & Run an Events Business appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:52:36

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MBA2559 How To Make Six Figures in Your First Year of Business

12/13/2024
Ever wondered how to make six figures in PROFIT in your first year of business? Not just revenue, but what you actually KEEP? If so, this lesson is tailor-made for you. Imagine the confidence of knowing you can reinvest in your business while meeting your financial needs at home. That’s the power of hitting six […] The post MBA2559 How To Make Six Figures in Your First Year of Business appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:16:02

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MBA2558 Q&A Wednesday: I Just Graduated. Should I Get a Job or Start My Own Business?

12/11/2024
Just graduated and unsure whether to dive into the job market or start your own business? Wrestling with the decision between gaining work experience or plunging straight into entrepreneurship? Today’s lesson is here to help you figure it all out. In this episode, Omar breaks down both options, weighing the pros and cons to help […] The post MBA2558 Q&A Wednesday: I Just Graduated. Should I Get a Job or Start My Own Business? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Duration:00:21:45