The $100 MBA Show

Three Businesses You Can Start With No Money Up Front

Starting a business with no money sounds impossible. How can you launch anything without capital, without investors, without even a budget? Yet the truth is, you can. Some of the most effective business models require nothing more than your skills, resourcefulness, and the willingness to start. In this episode, Omar shares three proven ways to get started with absolutely no money upfront. You will learn how to take the first steps, build momentum, and establish credibility without waiting for funding. Along the way, Omar offers real life examples and actionable tips that show you what is possible when you focus on the right approach. So if you have no money, take action today. Press play at the top of this page and learn how to start building a business from nothing, create momentum, and set yourself on the path to real growth. MBA2742 Three Businesses You Can Start With No Money Up Front Resource: MBA2560 Extended Interview: Claire Baines – How to Start & Run an Events Business [https://100mba.net/mba2560/] Recommended episode to explore: MBA2731 Why People Turn Against You When You Start To Succeed [https://100mba.net/mba2731/] Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi [https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi] SUBSCRIBE YouTube [https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi] | Apple Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%24100-mba-show/id906218859] | [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%24100-mba-show/id906218859] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6J5A3P56iEea67CcY2Egjn] | Podcast Feed [https://feeds.simplecast.com/equXS9ic] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What Are The Best Conferences To Attend In 2026?

Conferences can change everything. They spark ideas, connect you with the right people, and often become the turning points that shape your career. Omar himself started podcasting after attending one in 2012, and he credits conferences as catalysts for some of his biggest breakthroughs. So when you look ahead to 2026, which events are truly worth your time and investment, and how can you choose the ones that will actually accelerate your growth? Today’s episode breaks down the essential factors that make a conference a game changer for entrepreneurs and creators. Omar shares his personal shortlist of must attend events from podcasting to SaaS, digital nomad gatherings, and creative festivals, explaining exactly why each one stands out. You will get actionable advice on how to evaluate any conference, so whether or not your dream event is mentioned, you will have a clear framework to make the best choice for your goals. Lisa sent in today’s question, and Omar’s answer will help you invest smarter in your growth. Hit the play button at the top of this page to get the full lesson and make your next conference experience the most valuable yet. MBA2741 What Are The Best Conferences To Attend In 2026? Conferences that Omar recommends: The Podcast Show London [https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/] MicroConf [https://microconf.com/upcoming-events] DCBKK [https://www.dynamitecircle.com/events] Stripe Sessions [https://stripesessions.com/] South by Southwest (SXSW) [https://www.sxsw.com/] Recommended episode to explore: MBA2626 Extended Interview: Rob Walling – How To Build And Sell Your Business Without Regret [https://100mba.net/mba2626/] To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q [https://100mba.net/q]. Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi [https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi] SUBSCRIBE YouTube [https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi] | Apple Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%24100-mba-show/id906218859] | [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%24100-mba-show/id906218859] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6J5A3P56iEea67CcY2Egjn] | Podcast Feed [https://feeds.simplecast.com/equXS9ic] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How I Started And Grew This Podcast To Over 300,000,000 Downloads

300 million downloads. That’s how far The $100 MBA Show has come, but it didn’t start that way. How does a podcast go from struggling to find listeners to crossing hundreds of millions of downloads? And what can you take from that journey to grow your own show or passion project? In today’s episode, Omar shares the behind the scenes story of building The $100 MBA Show. You will hear about the early missteps, the pivotal shift that changed everything, and the principles that keep listeners coming back. Instead of hype, this story is packed with lessons you can use to grow your own podcast or business idea. Press play at the top and learn from the podcast that did it. Discover what it really takes to grow your show and your audience to hundreds of millions of downloads. MBA2740 How I Started And Grew This Podcast To Over 300,000,000 Downloads Recommended episode to explore: MBA2726 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Increase My Email Open Rates? [https://100mba.net/mba2726/] Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi [https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi] SUBSCRIBE YouTube [https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi] | Apple Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%24100-mba-show/id906218859] | [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%24100-mba-show/id906218859] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6J5A3P56iEea67CcY2Egjn] | Podcast Feed [https://feeds.simplecast.com/equXS9ic] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why It's So Hard To Stand Out These Days?

You might be doing everything right in your business: posting, creating, improving, yet still struggling to get noticed. Others with less talent seem to attract all the attention while your efforts fade into the background. Why does standing out in today’s noisy, crowded market feel harder than ever? In this lesson, Omar reveals why breaking through has become so tough and what is really holding most entrepreneurs back. Instead of blaming algorithms, he digs into the hidden forces that make audiences tune out and shows you how to flip them in your favor. You will hear how to escape the “sea of sameness” and start building a presence that people cannot ignore. Press play at the top and learn Omar’s blueprint for becoming the obvious choice in your market without chasing trends or losing your authenticity. MBA2739 Why It's So Hard To Stand Out These Days? Resource: MBA2611 Extended Interview: Dan Martell – The Shortcut To Business Success [https://100mba.net/mba2611/] Recommended episode to explore: MBA2733 3 Ways To Force Yourself To Take Action [https://100mba.net/mba2733] Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi [https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi] SUBSCRIBE YouTube [https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi] | Apple Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%24100-mba-show/id906218859] | [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%24100-mba-show/id906218859] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6J5A3P56iEea67CcY2Egjn] | Podcast Feed [https://feeds.simplecast.com/equXS9ic] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Do I Go From Freelancer To Agency?

Are you stuck in the freelancer grind, wondering if it’s even possible to build something bigger? Will sent in today’s question: how do you go from hustling for clients alone to leading an agency? If you’ve ever asked yourself the same thing, listen up! In this lesson, Omar digs into the shift from solo work to agency building. Instead of hustling harder, you’ll hear how to rethink your role, reshape your offer, and set up the foundations that let your business grow beyond just you. The answers aren’t about hype; they’re about clarity, leverage, and the first moves that make scaling possible. Press play at the top and join Omar as he shows you how to break free from freelancing and start building an agency that lasts. MBA2738 How Do I Go From Freelancer To Agency? Recommended episode to explore: MBA2733 3 Ways To Force Yourself To Take Action [https://100mba.net/mba2733] To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q [https://100mba.net/q]. Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi [https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi] SUBSCRIBE YouTube [https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi] | Apple Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%24100-mba-show/id906218859] | [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%24100-mba-show/id906218859] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6J5A3P56iEea67CcY2Egjn] | Podcast Feed [https://feeds.simplecast.com/equXS9ic] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.