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

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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Your Weakness Reveals Your Strength

November 6, 2025 • 9 mins
We all have something we’re bad at. But maybe that’s not the problem. In this episode, we explore how your weaknesses might actually highlight your greatest strengths. Discover why focusing on fixing your flaws may not be the best use of your energy and where you should be spending your time instead.
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"Wait, I Should NOT Use Social Media For My Brand? Help!"

November 4, 2025 • 36 mins
Today's caller is a personal trainer who wants help growing her social media audience so that she can find new clients. Jason and Nicole tell her she's looking for the solution to her problem in all the wrong places. Instead, they give her the client acquisition cheat code that anyone can use at home.
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Take People Up on Their Offer

October 30, 2025 • 10 mins
Someone once told you to reach out, and you meant to. You thought about it, replayed the conversation in your head, and then never did it. In this episode, Jason explains why we hold ourselves back and what happens when we finally follow through. The correct follow-up can open doors.  
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"Is Having a 'Work Wife' Crossing a Line? Help!"

October 28, 2025 • 30 mins
Is the "work wife" and "work husband" culture inappropriate? Today, Jason and Nicole untangle a viral Reddit "work wife" story gone wrong and weigh-in on whether they think the "work spouse" nickname should get fired.
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What 75,000 People Regret

October 23, 2025 • 17 mins
Jason asked his readers one question: What do you regret most? And the answers poured in. This week, Jason shares some of those stories not to dwell on the past, but to help us all feel a little lighter about it. From missed opportunities to money mistakes to “what if” moments, this episode breaks down five powerful strategies for handling regret and turning it into forward motion.
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Funny Business: Lessons From a Carrier Pigeon Publicity Stunt, LeBron's Big "Announcement" and the In-N-Out Lawsuit

October 21, 2025 • 40 mins
There are some bizarre headlines making the rounds in business news... but, beyond the headlines, there are some important lessons on the line between building buzz and eroding trust, how to find meaning in your work, and brand integrity. Today, Jason and Nicole mine those lessons from the weirdo headlines.
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The Cure for Regret

October 16, 2025 • 10 mins
Do past mistakes keep you up at night? They used to haunt Jason, too. That is, until he discovered a surprising way to shrink regret down to size. In this episode, he shares how to stop replaying the “what ifs” and start feeling lighter about the choices that got you here.
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"Should I Bootstrap My Business or Fundraise? Help!"

October 14, 2025 • 43 mins
So you want to (or have to) bootstrap your business. Nicole is self-funding the business that makes this very podcast, and she will tell you: it is not easy. To share best-practices around protecting your bottom line and mental health, Nicole and Jason are joined by Christina Stembel, who has self-funded her business Farmgirl Flowers. Learn more about Christina and her biz here: https://farmgirlflowers.com/about Originally aired ...
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The Most Important Word is Yes

October 9, 2025 • 9 mins
 Want to live a life you’re proud of at 90? Start saying yes. In this episode, Jason shares the essay that changed his perspective forever. (Click here and scroll down to see the very awkward photo of him at 22 that proves he actually practices what he preaches.) Because yes may feel risky or even cringe, but it’s also the only way to build memories, create opportunities, and discover what you’re truly capable of.
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"Imposter Syndrome Is Stunting My Growth. Help!"

October 7, 2025 • 34 mins
Today's caller is ambitious, but every time she wants to level up, she questions whether she deserves it. Jason and Nicole share the mental exercise that stops imposter syndrome in its tracks.
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How to Get People’s Attention, Guaranteed

October 2, 2025 • 9 mins
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.
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