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Most 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.

On 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/

Are 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!

Believe 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.

Do 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.

Can 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.

You’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.

If 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.

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 something important you need to know. Jason explains.

Rebecca 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.