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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Episodes
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"I Can't Keep Doing Favors. Help!"
Today00:34:32Summary readyJason 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.
SummaryHow to Fire Someone — or End Any Project — With Respect and Kindness
5d ago00:16:09Summary readyYou want to end something. But you’re not sure how to tell people. You don’t want to disappoint anyone. You don't want to say the wrong thing… but you do have to say something. Today, Jason will teach you a four-part formula to effectively and compassionately communicate the end of something.
Summary“I’m Running a Business With My Ex. HELP!”
1w ago00:41:12Summary readyToday'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.
SummaryHow To Be The Person Everyone Wants To Work With
2w ago00:11:39Summary readyYou 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 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.
Summary"When Do I Bring Up Money in a Negotiation? Help!"
2w ago00:34:39Summary readyWhether 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? And when it is the right time... how do you do it? Jason and Nicole help someone very close to home who is struggling with this question, and it all starts with a rule Jason learned while online dating.
SummaryHow To Ask For What You Want
3w ago00:08:45Summary readyWe’ve all held back from asking for what we wanted and ended up feeling hurt. But what you might not realize is that it's also hurting your potential partnerships.
Summary“I Wanted More Responsibility, Now I Want More Money. Help!”
3w ago00:30:02Summary readyToday'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 responsibilities to negotiate a raise and a senior job title. Sounds pretty simple, right? Well, plot-twist! Jason and Nicole point out why this ask is not as straightforward as it seems, and give their do's and don'ts around how to navigate this delicate conversation.
SummaryWhy Asking for Help Makes Relationships Stronger
4w ago00:12:51Summary readyMost of us avoid asking for help because we don’t want to be a burden. But what if that instinct is actually wrong? Today Jason explains the secret psychology behind why asking for help could just be the best thing for our relationships.
SummaryHow To Turn Cold Outreach Into a Lasting Network
4w ago00:37:24Summary readyOn 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 the app Fourplay (a social platform where single friends match with other pairs and go on double dates). In this episode, Jason and Nicole explain why Julie's email was so good that they're still talking about it two years later. Learn more about Fourplay here: https://www.fourplaysocial.com/ To keep up with Julie, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliegriggsfourplaysocial/
SummaryHandle Awkward Conversations Like a Pro
Jun 400:10:48Summary 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!
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