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

How to Stop Deciding and Start Experimenting

September 25, 2025 • 8 mins
Big decisions can feel paralyzing because we treat every choice like a lifelong commitment. But what if you stopped thinking in terms of permanence, and instead saw each new step as an experiment? Suddenly, risk becomes data, failure becomes progress, and every move teaches you something useful.
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"Should I Not Post Photos Of My Kids Online? Help!"

September 23, 2025 • 19 mins
Today, Nicole and Jason are tackling a question that parents are increasingly struggling with: is it bad to post photo of my kids online? Nicole has decided not to post photos of her daughter, but Jason has a framework that helps him determine what's appropriate to post. Would you follow this framework? Listen to find out! Listen to the Money Rehab episode on the risks of posting photos of your kids online.
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How to Keep Going When All Else Fails

September 18, 2025 • 8 mins
When failure happens, what happens next? In this episode, Jason shares a simple way to reframe setbacks so they feel energizing instead of defeating. Through stories from the business world and his own career, he shows how to turn every failure into progress and keep moving forward.
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"I Hate Something Posted About Me Online— Can I Ask For It To Be Taken Down? Help!"

September 16, 2025 • 39 mins
This one gets deep. Nicole kicks things off with a provocative question: throughout Jason’s career in journalism, has he seen anyone successfully get a story about themselves erased from the internet? The question turns into a vulnerable conversation about whether the internet is forever, how we can feel a sense of control over the uncontrollable, and what is the price of reputation.
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How to Keep Getting Better

September 11, 2025 • 14 mins
This week, Jason digs into three big questions. How do humble people get ahead? How should you think about your future? And how do you know when an idea is ready for prime time? The answers are surprising, useful, and connected by one common theme.  We’re all works in progress, and that’s exactly how growth happens.
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"How Do I Ask My Friend To Pay Me Back? Help!"

September 9, 2025 • 41 mins
 A friend of the show calls in with an awkward question, “How do you ask someone for money they don’t even know they owe?” Jason and Nicole walk through every possible misstep and outcome, from the awkward ask to the aftermath. And then - our caller sends the text. You’ll hear exactly what happens next.
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How to Win People’s Trust

September 4, 2025 • 13 mins
You might be clear about what you offer a client, but do you really understand what they need on a deeper level? That difference can be the thing that closes the deal… or leaves you waiting for a call that never comes. In this episode, Jason breaks down how to move beyond surface-level clarity and tap into a deeper knowing so you can truly connect.
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"Can I Fix Someone Else's Process? Help!"

September 2, 2025 • 31 mins
 Help Wanted’s own producer calls in for advice. What do you do when a business partner drags you into a long, unnecessary process? Jason and Nicole dig into the real issue, offer smart ways to push back, and share what to do when nothing works. Blame Nicole.
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When People Do You Wrong

August 28, 2025 • 10 mins
Jason once got scammed on vacation. Years later, he had a chance to confront his scammer. What he learned changed how he sees conflict. Here’s how you can use it too.
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"How Should I Handle a Bad Referral? Help!"

August 26, 2025 • 32 mins
Nicole got a referral, hired the person, and then got ghosted. She and Jason break down what to do when a referral doesn’t work out. Who’s responsible when you vouch for someone? What about the people who never make referrals, or the ones who expect a finder’s fee? Plus, what the heck happened to Nicole’s hire who disappeared?
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How to Master Your Super Power

August 21, 2025 • 10 mins
What if your greatest strength is also your biggest roadblock? In this episode, Jason digs into how overusing the very thing you’re best at can quietly sabotage your success. With a dose of self-awareness, you can turn that liability back into a true superpower and unlock the next level of growth.
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"How Can I Connect On LinkedIn? Help!"

August 19, 2025 • 55 mins
Julia Cabral, LinkedIn’s Senior Director of Product Marketing and content creator, joins Nicole and Jason to demystify how the platform really works. You’ll learn what the LinkedIn algorithm rewards (and what it ignores), why your views might suddenly drop, and how to create posts that get noticed. Plus, Jason shares his go-to formula for writing the perfect hook.
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How to Defuse Difficult Conversations

August 14, 2025 • 7 mins
Someone’s upset, maybe a colleague, a client, or your partner,  and you have no idea why. Here’s the simple, 10-word phrase that can calm the room, cut through confusion, and get to the real problem. It works at home, at work, and anywhere else clarity beats conflict.
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"Is Flirting a Power Move in Business… or a Disaster Waiting to Happen? Help!"

August 12, 2025 • 33 mins
Where’s the line between being nice and flirting? A little charm can make interactions brighter and even boost business, but push it too far, and you risk confusion or misleading someone. Nicole and Jason dig into when flirting can be good for sales, and when it can turn into bad business.
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How to Lower the Stakes and Make Better Decisions

August 7, 2025 • 10 mins
When the pressure’s on, it’s easy to believe that everything hinges on this one moment. But what if the stakes aren’t as high as you think? In this episode, Jason shares a personal story about how reframing the situation can reduce stress, improve your decision-making, and lead to better results.
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"How Do I Recover After a Disaster? Help!"

August 5, 2025 • 39 mins
 Sometimes even the hosts need a little help. Nicole gets a boost from Andrew Cates, founder of Rayzyn, the superfood raisin company. After surviving the Napa fire, Andrew and his community were left with a field of grapes too smoke-damaged for wine. So, he got creative. He turned them into raisins. In the process, he rebuilt his business and helped his neighbors do the same. He joins the show to talk about resilience, reinvention,...
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How to Personally Level Up

July 31, 2025 • 13 mins
Three questions. Three personal dilemmas. Jason digs into how to take (or ignore) advice from your spouse, how to start over when everything changes, and why you don’t need to dance on TikTok to build a business.
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How to Get People to Want to Help You

July 29, 2025 • 30 mins
Jason got three emails and a phone call on his personal line from a stranger trying to get him to change a story. It worked, but it earned the guy a sassy reply. In this episode, Jason and Nicole unpack when persistence crosses the line into annoyance  and how to build a drip campaign that actually gets people to say yes.
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How to Get the Feedback You Need

July 24, 2025 • 11 mins
You’re working on something. You’d like feedback. But let’s be honest: Feedback can be hard to hear. And it can make you defensive. So now you’re wondering things like: Who should I ask? And when? And what if I don’t like what they say? In Jason’s experience, the best feedback comes from completing this formula: Right people + right time + right perspective Today, Jason will break it down for you.
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Funny Business: Lessons From (Another!) HBO Max Rebrand, Anti-Seduction Training and the McDonald’s Hack

July 22, 2025 • 40 mins
There are some bizarre headlines making the rounds in business news... but, beyond the headlines, there are some important lessons on building a brand, having tough conversations at work, and building trust. Today, Jason and Nicole mine those lessons from the weirdo headlines.
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