Help Wanted
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 534 ratingsDo 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 [email protected] for a chance to have your work question answered on the show!
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This Exercise Can Future-Proof Your Career
April 18, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutesChange 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, Jason helps you do this exercise.
How Businesses Should Show Up on Earth Day— Without Greenwashing
April 16, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutesIf 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 with Tricia Carey, the Chief Commercial Officer of Renewcell, an award-winning textile-to-textile recycling company. In their conversation, Tricia shares insight into what meaningful actions companies can take to be more sustainable, whether carbon offsets actually work, and one specific thing everyone can do today to help the planet. To ...
How to Feel Better When Bad Things Happen
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutesToday, 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.
Call Him Daddy... At Work?
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutesWhen 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 embarrassing mistake. Jason gives a framework to help you decide when your personal life and professional life should stay in separate lanes, and just for fun, they spontaneously call up a guy at the very center of Nicole's mistake.
How to Leave Something, Even If You Still Sorta Like It
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutesYou’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 yourself, “Is this worth staying for?” Today, Jason will help you answer that question. And he starts with his own version of this problem. Are you ready to meet Drunk Party Jason?
How To Get People To Do What You Want
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutesWe 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 world," you'll meet the same kind of peers. Jason has a strategy that will help next time you need to work with someone who is challenging.
From Asking the Right Questions to Overcoming Interview Jitters, Here's How To Grow Your Team
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutesFinding 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 right person for your team, Nicole and Jason phone a friend: hiring expert Bonnie Dilber. Bonnie tells us everything we want to know when it comes to making a great hire — who to interview, what to ask them, and even what to do if you’re feeling nervous. Follow Bonnie's work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-dilber/ Ready to find y...
Your Colleague Is Being a Jerk... Should You Tell Them?
March 26, 2024 13:11 - 25 minutesJason 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 push back.
How To Turn Small Talk Into Big Talk— With a Story from The Rock
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutesIt 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 in these moments— and how you can fix it. He explains how he drives conversations with anyone he wants to know better. And it all starts with… The Rock.
You Could Marry Your Work Crush— IF You Do This First
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutesDating 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 to Kiera and Clint about the conversations they had early on that made them confident moving forward with their relationship, what advice they would give anyone considering asking their colleague out, how to avoid being office gossip, and when dating a colleague might actually be a good thing. To read Kiera's work, click here: https://...
How to Meet the Most Important People In Your Life
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutesWe’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 them? Today, Jason offers a different way to think about your network — one that doesn’t treat it like some asset or a collection on a shelf, and that doesn’t feel like a failure if you’re lacking that perfect collaborator.
"Should I Follow My Boss On Instagram?" and Other New Workplace Etiquette Conundrums
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutesBetween 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 Jason answer questions on FAQs on new work norms, like: should you follow your boss on Instagram? And, when is it okay to turn off your camera on a Zoom meeting?
How To Turn Failure Into an "Accidental Experiment"
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutesWhen 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 feel a lot better. Today, Jason shares why it works — starting with a big mistake he made.
"Is My Business Ready To Grow? Who Do I Hire? Help!"
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutesToday'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 role she should fill? And where does she find the person to fill that role? To help this caller make progress, Jason shares a foolproof equation from author and entrepreneur Dan Martell that will help you easily build your dream team. Join today's caller and create your first posting on LinkedIn Jobs today! To get started, visit: https:...
Why You Should Reply to (Almost) Every Message You Get
February 22, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutesResponsiveness might be the easiest, simplest thing you can do to make people happy, show them respect, and create new opportunities. But, responsiveness is also hard and time-consuming — so to do it right, we need a good strategy. Today, Jason offers answers — about what people get wrong about responsiveness, why it’s so important, and how you can improve.
"Do All Business Relationships Need To Be Transactional? Help!"
February 20, 2024 17:25 - 39 minutesJason 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 Jason how she builds relationships that are mutually beneficial.
How To Build a Personal Brand, Made Easy
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutesPersonal 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 us. Today, Jason shares a two-part formula for building your personal brand.
“My Company Is Changing and I Don’t Like It. Help!”
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutesToday’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 he's been looking for a solution in all the wrong places, and give their tips on how to make your voice heard at work.
How the Thing That "Sorta" Works Is Actually Breaking You
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutesHot 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, sorta-still-works thing that caused him years of pain.
"Should I Tell My Coworker She Hurt My Feelings? Help!"
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutesNicole 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 drafts: should she send it? Today, Jason shares the thought exercise he applies before sending any email he's not sure about.
How to Decide Whether to Take That Risk
February 01, 2024 08:41 - 11 minutesThe 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 important that you’re not considering that can help you take that step. Today, Jason will help you consider it. And to start, he shares how this helped someone land a big job... and escape their haunted past.
The Best (and Worst!) Way To Ask For an Intro
January 30, 2024 15:26 - 34 minutesToday 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 want to give. They give you the steps you should take every time you make an intro, and they start by talking about the weirdest intro Jason has ever been a part of.
How to Get More Done — While Reducing Your Stress
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 12 minutesDo 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 still being productive. It all starts with some incredible advice from Shonda Rhimes...
Kat Von D on Good Business and Bad Contracts
January 23, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutesYou 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, tattoos and business, she created a community for others who grew up feeling the same way. On MNN's Money Maker, Kat tells host Nely Galán the story of her meteoric rise; from mohawks in church, to opening up her first tattoo shop, to regrettable contracts, to peace and sobriety. Her story is for anyone looking for the tools to turn the...
How To Be The Person Everyone Wants To Work With
January 18, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutesYou 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 terrible truth you must take seriously: You are a high-quality person, but you can’t compete on quality alone. Today, Jason shows you how to get noticed another way.
"Wait, I Shouldn't Use Social Media For My Brand? Help!"
January 16, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutesToday'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 for the solution to her problem in all the wrong places. Instead, they give her the client acquisition cheat code that anyone can use at home. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Take your bus...
How to Find New Solutions When You're Feeling Stuck
January 11, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutesToday, 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 forward. You just need to ask yourself an important question. In this episode, Jason shares that question. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Take your business to the next level with Shopify! Use...
“I Think My Colleague Hates Me. Help!”
January 09, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutesDo 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 toxic environment. Jason and Nicole tell you how to handle this hunch, using a very personal example: a time Nicole thought Jason hated her!
The Greatest Mistake People Make When Setting Goals
January 04, 2024 14:33 - 10 minutes'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 reach — by avoiding the goals that’ll drag you down. And to start, he’ll tell you about the goal he hears all the time… and why he keeps telling people to ditch it.
"Is It OK For My Boss To Text Me at 11pm? Help!"
January 02, 2024 21:00 - 26 minutesTo 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 good! They keep us from burning out and protect positive relationships within teams. But here's the hard truth: the wrong approach to boundaries can keep employees from getting promoted and employers from getting their needs met. Today, Jason and Nicole give you the right approach. To test their strategy, they pull their producer into...
"What Do I Say To Tough Feedback? Help!" (Encore)
December 28, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutesAs 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, 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 how this founder responds is *chef's kiss* perfection. This conversation will leave you with a script you can use next time you get some tough feedback. Find the most excellent Kim Kaupe here: https:...
How To Listen To Your Burnout (Encore)
December 26, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutesAs 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 told herself that she needed to be doing more— until a medical diagnosis gave her "a slap in the face." Burnout has commanded the workplace zeitgeist over the last few years… but even though we’re talking about burnout more often, workplace culture hasn't made a lot of progress. But Lauren has. Jason was inspired by Lauren's story and w...
"No One Is Buying My Product. Help!" (Encore)
December 22, 2023 03:30 - 22 minutesAs 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 of creating a product? What if you launch it... and nobody cares? That's the problem facing today's listener, who asks Jason for advice. Then they discover a shocker: Her problem isn't at all what she thought! Originally aired 3/23/23
"Can You Work With Friends Without Ruining the Friendship? Help!" (Encore)
December 19, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutesAs 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 with friends can be a whole lot of fun.... until it's not. Today's caller wants to know: how can you protect against business hurting a friendship? To learn more about Word on the Block, check 'em out: https://www.wordontheblock.biz/ Originally aired 3/30/23
"I Feel Behind in My Career. Help!" (Encore)
December 14, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutesAs 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 into a Sliding Doors special; today's helpline caller worked with Jason at a local newspaper over two decades ago. Since then, his career hasn't had the linear upward trajectory he hoped for— which has left him making about half the salary he wants. Today, Jason and Nicole break down how to play catch-up.
"Do I Need To Get My Boss a Holiday Gift? Help!"
December 12, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutesThe 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 giving a holiday gift to your boss, your employees, your coworkers, and your clients. But first, Nicole tells the story of the time she accidentally bought a five-figure gift for Jason's birthday.
How To Work Less and Get More Done
December 07, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutesToday, 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 something important you need to know. Jason explains.
"How Can I Set My Business Apart From Competitors? Help!"
December 05, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutesToday'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: not necessarily. Instead, Jason and Nicole give him a foolproof method for getting a competitive advantage— and it has nothing to do with the competition! Follow Mike's mini fridge progress here.
How to Recover When You Mess Up
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutesWhen 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 up? Today Jason shares the way he sorts mistakes into two categories, and how that has helped him recover from inevitable blunders.
"I Can't Keep Doing Favors. Help!"
November 28, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutesJason 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 saying no? If so, how? Nicole gives the script she uses when someone asks her for a favor. This script will help you find the perfect balance between helping your friends and protecting your time.
Why We're Giving Thanks for Failure
November 23, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutesHappy Thanksgiving! Today, Jason and Nicole are giving thanks for the true stories of their most panic-inducing failures. Why? They explain. Plus, Nicole shares how gratitude factors into her favorite cheat code for de-stressing.
How To Be Happy With What You Already Have
November 21, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutesHaving 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 Reedus (The Walking Dead) told him about a Fortune 500 CEO who gained and lost it all. Jason shares why that story sticks with him, and what it can teach us all about finding happiness.
How To Hold People's Attention
November 16, 2023 14:39 - 15 minutesIf 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 had as a communicator. He explains how to use it next time you need to hold someone's attention at work.
“I’m Running a Business With My Ex. HELP!”
November 14, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutesToday'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 joint custody of a business? Jason and Nicole give their tips for anyone who is navigating a complicated work relationship. Want one-on-one business and money coaching from Jason or Nicole? Email [email protected] with a question, or book them for coaching here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork Take your business to the next level ...
How To Stay Motivated— Even When Your Goal Is Far Away
November 09, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutesThere'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 motivated, even as you feel frustrated. And he'll start by sharing something that he's insecure about — and the thing he tells himself, that helps him keep going.
"I Want a New Job That Pays Better. Help!"
November 07, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutesToday'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 a living out of doing what you love.
How to Take A Break From Work — Without Feeling Guilty
November 02, 2023 14:19 - 12 minutesYou 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. Something that needs me… Today, Jason gives you a daily habit to relieve that pressure.
"How Do I LinkedIn? Help!"
October 31, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutesNicole 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 (a LinkedIn Top Voice!) gives his proven formula for writing an engaging LinkedIn post that will grow your network.
How To Tell If You're Wasting Your Time
October 26, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutesYour 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 actually help you? Today, Jason helps you decide what’s actually worth doing — by breaking your efforts down into two categories: It’s either a toll or a scam. Jason explains.
"Can I Use Leverage To Get What I Want At Work? Help!"
October 24, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutesA 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 thoughts— and advice.