Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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!

Episodes

The Best Way to Explain What You Do

January 15, 2026 • 8 mins
When someone asks, “So… what do you do?” do you have an answer that actually opens doors or one that trails off into confusion?  In this episode, Jason shares a simple framework that helps you explain your value clearly and confidently.
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"I Want to Grow My Instagram Following. Help!"

January 13, 2026 • 41 mins
You’ve heard Jason coach Nicole on LinkedIn — now it’s Nicole’s turn. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain on the strategy, content experiments, and psychological triggers that helped her nearly double her Instagram audience in 2025.
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The Myth of the "Right Path"

January 8, 2026 • 11 mins
Each year, Jason looks back at what people were predicting about the future 100 years ago. In this episode, he picks three of his favorite predictions from 1926 and breaks down what they can teach us about our own vision of the future.
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"How Do I Cancel Without Seeming Rude? Help!"

January 6, 2026 • 27 mins
Nicole had two podcast guests cancel on her recently: one gave her TMI, the other essentially ghosted her. Today, Nicole and Jason give you the script to cancel respectfully.
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Celebrating the End of an Era (That You Didn’t Even Notice)

January 1, 2026 • 8 mins
Welcome to 2026! In this episode, Jason celebrates a milestone in his parenting and uses it to explore a bigger idea. The most important changes in our lives and careers rarely announce themselves. They happen quietly, without clear finish lines or moments of celebration. To kick off the New Year, this is an invitation to pause, look back, and recognize the progress you have already made. Even if it felt like just another day at th...
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"Can I Tell My Husband He Needs To Make More Money? Help!"

December 30, 2025 • 26 mins
Today, Jason and Nicole dig into two stories that seem very similar. Both stories center on couples who are fighting because one spouse makes more than the other— but the premise of the individual fights are very different. Jason and Nicole play Judge Judy and give their verdict on which spouse is right— and share their advice for couples navigating the emotional side of a pay disparity.
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The One Decision That Shapes My Entire Year

December 25, 2025 • 10 mins
Jason skips resolutions and picks a theme instead. In this episode, he shares the simple year-end ritual he uses to set direction without boxing himself into narrow goals. He explains how it works and how you can choose a theme that actually sticks.
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“My Company Is Changing and I Don’t Like It. Help!”

December 23, 2025 • 30 mins
Today’s caller is watching his company go through a big change... and as a result, his work is feeling less meaningful. Jason and Nicole help him realize that he's been looking for a solution in all the wrong places, and give their tips on how to make your voice heard at work.
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Why Asking for Help Makes Relationships Stronger

December 18, 2025 • 12 mins
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.
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"My Boss Is Terrible. Should I Quit? Help!"

December 16, 2025 • 30 mins
If your boss is a nightmare... do you stay or do you go? Nicole and Jason can help you answer this by going through one simple thought experiment. But first, they each share the most ridiculous thing a boss has ever asked them to do. And in Nicole's case, it involves being sawed in half…
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How to Do The Thing You're Afraid Of

December 11, 2025 • 12 mins
Today, Jason shares a strategy that will help you do the thing you’re afraid of. To start, he’ll show you how this helped a friend who’s been afraid of starting a new project.
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Tall Poppy Syndrome: How To Navigate Your Coworkers' Jealousy

December 9, 2025 • 51 mins
Today's caller has a problem: ever since she was promoted, her coworkers— who now report to her— have been giving her the cold shoulder and stalling on their deadlines. Today, Jason and Nicole help her plan a conversation that will repair the relationship, which hinges on an often overlooked superpower in leadership.
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How To Be The Person Everyone Wants To Work With

December 4, 2025 • 11 mins
You 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.
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"How Do I LinkedIn? Help!"

December 2, 2025 • 36 mins
Nicole knows LinkedIn is a good tool for advancing her work, but when it comes to using that tool effectively? She's stumped. For anyone who can relate, Jason (a LinkedIn Top Voice!) gives his proven formula for writing an engaging LinkedIn post that will grow your network.
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How to Take Action When Fear Holds You Back

November 27, 2025 • 9 mins
Kaitlyn Allen, a reader of Jason’s newsletter, writes in because her start-up is closing.  Instead, she shared something far more surprising and far more useful. In this episode, the conversation instead highlights an empowering way to turn fear of failure into something else. Something that can power your next big innovation. 
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“Help! I can’t take a compliment!”

November 25, 2025 • 29 mins
When someone says something nice, do you have a hard time just saying thank you? Yeah, so does Nicole. In this episode Jason and Nicole dig into why it can be so hard to just say “thank you” and actually enjoy praise. They break down awkward deflections and why your first instinct may be to downplay your own wins. If you’ve found yourself saying “Oh no, stop!” This episode is for you!
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Mail Bag Episode " What if Nobody Wants to Work With Me? "

November 20, 2025 • 12 mins
Who actually wants the work you put into the world and how do you know whose work is worth listening to? This week, Jason opens the mailbag to take on both sides of that puzzle. From standing out in the noisy world of creators, to reentering the workforce with confidence, to figuring out whose advice is actually worth trusting, Jason breaks down the real questions behind the questions - what work matters and why?
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"Is It Bad to Hide Achievements From Loved Ones? Help!"

November 18, 2025 • 27 mins
One in three people admit that they've felt like their partner was holding them back. If you've found yourself in that situation, what should you do? Today, Jason and Nicole talk about times they've felt like they've downplayed their achievements to loved ones, and what that has meant for the future of the relationship.
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The One Predictable Thing In Business

November 13, 2025 • 13 mins
What do The New York Times and Notion have in common? A lot more than you’d think. They’re both proof of a pattern that quietly runs the world. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Suddenly, change makes more sense, opportunities reveal themselves, and that next move you need to make might just become obvious.
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Reacting to the "Did Women Ruin the Workplace?" Headline

November 11, 2025 • 27 mins
In case you missed it, New York Times Opinion released a video originally titled, "Did Women Ruin the Workplace?" that featured a debate on the different qualities men and women bring to the workplace. Today, Jason and Nicole are NOT debating that, because they are in agreement: women did not ruin the workplace. Instead, they explore how deeply leaders should engage with their team’s personal lives, and Nicole reflects on her own e...
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