Podcast
Help Wanted
Hosted by Money News Network · EN
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!
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Handle Awkward Conversations Like a Pro
4d ago00:10:48Summary readyAre 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 shares a story from this very podcast!
SummaryWhy You Should Network Like Goldilocks
6d ago00:24:52Summary readyBelieve it or not, it is possible to oversell yourself when networking. Jason calls it "story inflation"— and you don't want to do it. But at the same time, you don't want to deflate yourself either. You want to represent yourself Goldilocks style: in a way that's juuuuust right. Nicole and Jason share their do's and don'ts that will help you nail your next intro.
SummaryInside Pitching Shark Tank and How Old School Businesses Win in an AI-Powered World with Sabin Lomac
2w ago00:51:11Summary readyDo you have to be an AI company to win right now? Sabin Lomac says: heck no. Sabin is the cofounder of Cousins Maine Lobster, a franchise food truck business and one of the OG Shark Tank Success stories. Today Sabin tells Nicole how AI can support brick-and-mortar food businesses, and what AI can't replace. Plus, Nicole and Sabin also get in to what it's really like to pitch on Shark Tank, and why entrepreneurs shouldn't sleep on franchising. Follow Cousins Maine Lobster on Instagram, and watch their Shark Tank pitch.
Summary"I'm Not Popular At Work— Will That Affect My Growth? Help!"
2w ago00:36:39Summary readyCan 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 Nicole share strategies you can use to connect with colleagues— whether you're an introvert or an extrovert.
SummaryThey’re Not Better Than You
3w ago00:12:26Summary readyYou’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 already know that comparison is the thief of joy. Jason doesn't need to tell you that — and anyway, knowing it doesn’t help. So today, Jason will give you something that actually helps: he will show you how the people you envy aren’t as enviable as you think — and how you can celebrate what you have.
Summary"How Much Feedback Is Too Much? Help!"
3w ago00:33:45Summary readyIf 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 internship for his son. Jeff told his acquaintance that it would have been better if the son had reached out directly... should he have said that? Today, Jason and Nicole help you find the line that separates helpful feedback from overkill.
SummaryHow To Work Less and Get More Done
4w ago00:12:18Summary readyToday, 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.
Summary“How Do I Say What I Really Think at Work?” With Rebecca Minkoff
4w ago00:41:25Summary readyRebecca Minkoff has built brands, led teams, negotiated deals, and navigated high-stakes conversations for decades — so it’s no surprise she’s become an expert communicator along the way. Today, Rebecca joins Nicole to share the exact scripts she uses for moments most people dread: firing someone, giving tough feedback, asking for a refund, setting boundaries, and more.
Summary"I Don't Want To Be the CEO of My Home Anymore. Help!"
4w ago00:35:25Summary readyIn a Mother's Day rerun, 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 load of being the parent responsible for most of the childcare logistics. Jason then phones a friend—his wife, Jen—who shares the systems she and Jason have put in place to create a more balanced and equitable approach to parenting.
SummaryHow to Lower the Stakes and Make Better Decisions
May 700:11:24Summary readyWhen 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, Jason shares a personal story about how reframing the situation can reduce stress, improve your decision-making, and lead to better results.
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