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

March 18, 2025 57 mins
LinkedIn has made some big changes to its algorithm. So what kind of posts does the system now reward? LinkedIn editor in chief Dan Roth and director of product Alice Xiong walk us through it. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Pub...
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You messed up. Or something went wrong. Your first instinct is to hide. Or act like it didn’t happen. Or feel a wave of shame. But wait! You should know this: According to research, your mistakes make you more likable — so long as you present them properly. Today, Jason will show you what to do, why it works, and how to use errors to your advantage. - All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage ...
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What does it take to lead a great company? During his 44 years as CEO of Whole Foods, John Mackey found his answer: Don't worry about acting like a CEO, serve the business, serve its people, and never abandon yourself. Mackey discusses this, along with his book The Whole Story.
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March 6, 2025 11 mins
Your story is one of your strongest assets. It can make you relatable and memorable, and it can draw people to you — but only if you tell it right. Today, Jason will show you a four-step framework for turning personal stories into compelling narratives.
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Have you ever felt misunderstood by a manager? If so, you know how frustrating—and downright demoralizing—it can be. Today’s caller, Mike, is stuck in that very situation. His manager constantly second-guesses his work, and Mike is desperate to find a way to get on the same page. To tackle this challenge, Jason is joined by Jenny Wood, former Google executive and author, to break it all down. Together, they equip Mike with a clear,...
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February 27, 2025 11 mins
You’re about to meet someone important. And you’re nervous. In scenarios like these, Jason has one rule: Treat the conversation like a joint project. Today, he’ll show you how it works. Then he’ll explain how he uses it to great effect.
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February 25, 2025 17 mins
As you know, many parts of Los Angeles were devastated by recent wildfires. Today, Nicole shares her story. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are autom...
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You want to do something new. But there’s a problem: Your current thing is so comfortable. So how do you escape the trap of being too comfortable? How do you overcome the fear of leaving something behind, and move forward? Here’s how: Jason calls it transfer of value. It’s a way to move on from old things — and once you master it, you’ll feel more empowered able to seize new opportunities. Today, he explains how you can do it. All...
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You have to reach out to someone— and they're a big deal. Maybe they run a huge company and would be a life-changing client for your business, or maybe it's the recruiter at a job you really want. Whoever they are, they're important, and you want to get their attention. How should you do it? Today, Jason calls the perfect person to answer this question: Jenny Wood, author of the upcoming book Wild Courage and former Google executiv...
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February 13, 2025 12 mins
You’re being misunderstood. You shared a great idea, or made something wonderful, or told someone something — and they are confused. Now you’re upset. Why don’t they just understand!? But here’s the problem: You started in the wrong place. Jason falls victim to this all the time… So today, he’ll share some of his own stumbles — and a powerful, two-step exercise that will make your intentions and ideas clearer, so everyone understan...
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Jason and his wife, Jen, keep trying to make plans with another couple— but this couple keeps flaking. Now Jason and Jen are wondering: Do they just not like us? To get some insight, they call up their friend Katie Sturino (body acceptance advocate and founder of Megababe), who proudly admits she's not the easiest person to make plans with. Together, they unpack what might really be going on and land on a theory we're calling Socia...
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February 6, 2025 11 mins
Do you ever feel like time is moving by too fast? Well, Jason has good news: it is possible to create more time… in a way. Today, Jason will explain what that means, why it works — and how this year can be even richer, more memorable, and feel longer (in the best way!) than the years before. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bo...
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Jason just had lunch with a professional contact he genuinely clicked with—someone he could see becoming a real friend. But now, he's wondering: Is it too soon to follow up and plan another lunch? If he reaches out now, will he seem too eager... or just plain weird? Enter Taryn Southern, storyteller and AI strategist, filling in for Nicole while she's on maternity leave. She and Jason tackle the awkward art of follow-ups, creating ...
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You want to end something. But you’re not sure how to tell people. You don’t want to disappoint anyone. You don't want to say the wrong thing… but you do have to say something. Today, Jason will teach you a four-part formula to effectively and compassionately communicate the end of something. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and b...
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Today, Jason shares a question that's been stuck on his mind: if someone uses AI in their work, does that signal that they’re not good at it? In other words: does use of AI indicate a lack of natural competency or skill? To get some answers (and maybe even permission to use AI in his own work!), Jason calls up storyteller and AI strategist Taryn Southern. Together, Jason and Taryn explore whether it's time to embrace AI openly in o...
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We often don’t celebrate endings. We think of them as failures or mistakes — as if the end invalidated everything else. But endings can be many things: They’re how we preserve time and energy, how we reach a healthy conclusion, and how we prepare for something new. Today, Jason wants to help you embrace endings. He’ll give you three questions to ask yourself — and after you do, you may find yourself feeling lighter and freer. And ...
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You do awesome work, you just need people to pay you to do it. So now, you need to figure out: how do you describe your work in a way that gets people to recognize that they want, or better yet, need it?  That’s the question that today’s caller, Lisa Pircher-Reid, wants answered. To help, Jason phones in a friend: Richelle DeVoe, marketing and positioning expert. Richelle shares scripts for two conversations that every entrepreneur...
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January 16, 2025 15 mins
You made the wrong decision. Now you’re doubting yourself. Today, Jason will give you three questions to ask yourself — and once you truly consider them, you’ll have an easier time growing, changing, and making peace with the past. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Publ...
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While Nicole is out on maternity leave, Jason will be joined by several guest cohosts. In this episode, Jason’s cohost is his wife, Jennifer Miller! Jen is a parent and a writer— and she wants to know: why does she feel more validation from her work in the latter role versus the former? We all know parenting is the most important job there is… so, what gives? Jason and Jen analyze which micro and macro features have contributed to ...
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January 9, 2025 17 mins
If you’re having a tricky time communicating at work, Jason has a solution: he calls it “bricks and mortar” — and it is the single most important insight he’s had as a communicator. He explains how to use it next time you need to hold someone's attention at work.
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