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The $100 MBA Show

Omar Zenhom
The $100 MBA Show
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    I Read 50 Books Per Year. These Are The Only Ones You Need To Read To Be Successful.

    2026/06/29 | 35 mins.
    You can read all the business books in the world and still feel stuck. That’s the frustrating part. So many promise big breakthroughs, but most just leave you with more noise, more notes, and no real shift in how you think or move. If you’re tired of wasting time on books that sound smart but change nothing, this episode will hit home.

    In this lesson, Omar breaks down the small handful of books that actually shaped the way he sees business, decision-making, people, and long-term success. These are the reads that stood out after years of going through dozens every year, and the ones he believes genuinely helped him build and grow at a higher level. If you want a sharper filter for what deserves your attention, this episode gives you a lot to think about.

    If you’re ready to stop chasing every new bestseller and focus on the books that really move the needle, click play at the top of the page and find out which reads made Omar’s cut for building success that lasts.

    MBA2800 I Read 50 Books Per Year. These Are The Only Ones You Need To Read To Be Successful.

    Omar's Recommended Reads

    The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

    The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen

    Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini

    Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg

    The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

    Religious texts including the Bible, Quran, Torah, and Vedas

    On the Shortness of Life by Seneca

    The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday

    The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

    Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

    How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis

    The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

    The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield

    Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Bonus Read)

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    10 Low Cost Purchases Under $200 That Changed My Business

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    If Your Marketing Isn't Working, This Will Fix It. 99% Of Business Owners Get This Wrong.

    2026/06/26 | 22 mins.
    It’s frustrating when you’re doing everything you can to market your business and still feel invisible. You keep posting, tweaking, spending, and showing up, but the results just don’t match the effort. Meanwhile, it seems like other businesses are pulling in customers with ease, and you’re left wondering what you’re missing and why your marketing still is not clicking.

    In this episode, Omar gets into why so many business owners get marketing wrong and what that mistake is really costing them. He breaks down the disconnect that keeps your message from landing, why your efforts may not be turning into actual customers, and what separates marketing that looks good from marketing that actually works. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this episode will help you see the bigger issue in a whole new way.

    If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally fix what’s holding your marketing back, this is the episode you need. Click play at the top of the page and find out what it takes to turn the kind of marketing that gets ignored into the kind that actually moves your business forward.

    MBA2799 If Your Marketing Isn't Working, This Will Fix It. 99% Of Business Owners Get This Wrong.

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    How To Sell More & Make Millions: The Ultimate Sales Masterclass If You Hate Sales

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    The Right Way To Fire Good People Who Are Bad Employees

    2026/06/24 | 15 mins.
    Letting someone go when they are a genuinely good person can mess with you more than you expect. They show up with a great attitude, the team likes them, and you want so badly for it to work out. But when their performance keeps falling short, you’re left carrying the weight of a decision that feels personal, painful, and impossible to get right.

    In this Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar tackles a question sent in by Sharon, who’s dealing with the tough reality of having to let go of someone she likes who just is not right for the role. Omar digs into why this situation is so hard for leaders, what makes it emotionally complicated, and how to know when keeping someone on is doing more harm than good. You’ll hear what it really takes to handle this kind of decision in a way that respects the person while also protecting the business.

    If you’ve been dreading this kind of call or questioning how to handle a tough goodbye the right way, this episode will give you the clarity you need. Click play at the top of the page and learn how to deal with the hard part of leadership when a good person turns out to be the wrong employee for the job.

    MBA2798 The Right Way To Fire Good People Who Are Bad Employees

    Recommended episode to explore:

    How I Hire The Best People (Steal My Methods So You Can Too)

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    The Real Costs Of Building A 'Boring' Business

    2026/06/22 | 16 mins.
    Everyone online makes “boring” businesses look like the safest, smartest move you can make. Steady income, simple model, less risk. But what they don’t show you is what it actually feels like once you’re in it. That moment when the excitement wears off and you’re left dealing with something that pays the bills but slowly drains your energy, leaving you wondering if this was really the freedom you were chasing.

    In this episode, Omar pulls back the curtain on the real costs of building a so-called boring business. He breaks down why these businesses aren’t as effortless as they seem and what they quietly demand from you behind the scenes. From the personal tradeoffs to the realities that rarely make it into the success stories, you’ll start to see why some people thrive in these businesses while others end up stuck and unfulfilled, even when everything looks like it’s working.

    If you’re thinking about jumping into one of these “safe” opportunities, this is a must-listen before you make your move. Hit play at the top of the page and find out what it really takes to build a business that looks simple on the surface but can cost you more than you expect.

    MBA2797 The Real Costs Of Building A 'Boring' Business

    Recommended episode to explore:

    The Honest Truth About Quitting Your Job To Start A Business (And My Exact Blueprint)

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    Why Most People Aren't Built For Business (And How To Know If You Are)

    2026/06/19 | 27 mins.
    The truth is, not everyone is built for business. Not everyone is wired for this kind of journey, and recognizing that early can save you years of frustration. You might feel the pull toward entrepreneurship, but also the weight of uncertainty, rejection, and the constant pressure to figure things out on your own. At some point, you start asking yourself if the struggle means you're growing or if you're simply forcing a path that doesn’t actually fit you.

    In this episode, Omar shares the real differences between people who thrive in entrepreneurship and those who burn out trying to make it work. He also unpacks the deeper realities most people overlook when they jump into business, and what actually determines if you can handle the ride. You’ll also hear the one simple question that can quickly help you figure out where you stand.

    If you’ve been stuck wondering whether to keep pushing or pivot, this is your moment to get honest and gain clarity on what you’re truly wired for. Hit play up top and find out if you’re built for the business path or ready to carve out something that fits you better.

    MBA2796 Why Most People Aren't Built For Business (And How To Know If You Are)

    Recommended episodes to explore:

    The Honest Truth About Quitting Your Job To Start A Business (And My Exact Blueprint)

    Should You Be An Entrepreneur? Are You Cut Out For Business?

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About The $100 MBA Show
Awarded Best of Apple Podcasts, The $100 MBA Show delivers practical business lessons for the real world. These no fluff episodes are packed with only the pure business building training you want. Omar Zenhom shares lessons, strategies and insights from 20+ years of entrepreneurship. He’s bootstrapped two multi-million dollar businesses (and several smaller businesses, too). Join him for short, actionable lessons on how to do everything from validating your idea, to audience-building and marketing, to sales and reinvestment, and much, much more—all with the bare-minimum resources available to your average working person. Learn more at https://100mba.net
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