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Want to attract new business? Or just build valuable relationships? Here’s one of the best ways: Give away your knowledge. This may sound like a bad idea. Won’t people just steal your work and not pay you? In fact, the opposite is true: When you give away knowledge, you build trust and authority — and then people want you more! Today, Jason will show you how this works, and how to use it to your advantage. But to start, he’ll tell you about someone who did not do this — and how it led to the most awkward interview of Jason’s career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No. Why is that teeny word so hard to say? Today, Nicole helps Jason craft the perfect response to someone who won't take no for an answer and gives you the framework to say no in a way that is kind, but that also sticks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason sat down with Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec and learned a sales technique so simple and so unexpected that it can change the way you pitch, present, and connect with anyone. He unpacks how it works, why it’s unforgettable, and how you can use it everywhere in your life. You may even find the results shocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self-publishing a book is easier than ever, but getting people to actually buy that book? Not so easy. Listener Tremont's solution is to throw a launch party. But Jason and Nicole say, forget the launch party, there are more meaningful steps that any aspiring best-selling author should take to make their launch a success. Intrigued by Tremont's side hustle? Check out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Bucks-Behind-Brand-Coolest-Hustle/dp/B0CGYQ7W4R Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one likes to think about getting laid off, but the worst-case scenario is that you get laid off and it takes you completely by surprise. A better scenario (although still a sucky one), is to get laid off, but be prepared to chase your next opportunity. Today, Nicole shares six signs that your company might be announcing layoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're laid off, Jason has actionable steps you can take to keep moving your career ahead. Plus, Jason sits down with Jonathan Salant (on his last day of work!), after being recently laid off from his post as the sole journalist in Washington reporting on New Jersey politics. Jason and Jonathan describe the bigger picture of what's at stake during the most recent wave of layoffs— and how you can be impacted by layoffs even if you're happily employed. Originally aired 3/9/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole shares the two words you should be saying more at work; the second will surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s caller gets overwhelmed by guilt and anxiety whenever clients ask for her project rate… so she often lowballs herself. That ends today! Nicole talks her through a strategy that you can use when negotiating for the pay you deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don't have all the pieces you need to achieve what it is you want to achieve, it could stop you in your tracks— but it shouldn't. Jason has a mantra that will help you move forward, even when you feel like you can't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turns out, you can build relationships with industry leaders by sliding into their DMs. Today, a special guest deconstructs how he successfully used social media to build his network. Plus, you'll learn exactly what to say when trying this at home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have a goal that you don't feel you're achieving fast enough, the solution might be right in front of you. Jason gives you a framework to help you recognize that solution and move forward - fast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From The Beatles, to Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin, to any high school group project: there are endless examples of partnerships gone wrong. Today, Jason and Nicole share a foolproof blueprint for a productive relationship, whether you’re working with a business partner, or a romantic partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not everyone loves their work. But that doesn't mean you have to be miserable. Nicole offers five things you can do to enjoy your work more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Jason walks you through how to feel like your work is important. Because it is. And he'll prove it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re stuck between two bad options: Something unsatisfying but familiar. Something scary and unknown. Today, Jason will help you clarify a difficult choice — and he’ll show you how it works through a real-life example his friend lived through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices