Instead of your problems just costing you time, energy and maybe even money— your problems can become assets. Jason explains how to make this transformation, and shares a story of someone who used exactly this strategy to turn their problems into a multimillion-dollar brand.

Nicole received what is probably the worst sales email ever. To unpack what went so wrong— and how to get it right, Nicole and Jason are joined by MNN's very own sales lead, Will Stein. Will shares the tips and tricks he uses to send outreach emails that move conversations and relationships forward— rather than emails that get moved... to Junk Mail.

You know that feeling of panic while you're waiting for an answer from a client or a boss? Jason does. But he has found the secret to stopping that panic in his tracks— and the secret is: what you don't know. Jason explains what the heck this means and how to use it next time you're freaking out.

You need an awesome team around you to help you reach your goals. But if you’re a small business owner or a solopreneur, you might not have big Fortune-500-money to throw at your dream employee. So… what do you do? Nicole and Jason asked this question to Adam Broda, a coach for mid-to-late career professionals, and he gives actionable steps small business owners can take to compete with big companies when it comes to acquiring talent. 

Find your dream team on LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/helpwanted.

Learn more about Adam's work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrbroda/

Change can feel scary— but with this short exercise from Jason, you can future-proof your career so that the only change that remains is opportunity. Today, Jason helps you do this exercise.

If you want your company or employer to do more than just post a photo of the planet for Earth Day, Jason and Nicole have you covered. Today, they sit down with Tricia Carey, the Chief Commercial Officer of Renewcell, an award-winning textile-to-textile recycling company. In their conversation, Tricia shares insight into what meaningful actions companies can take to be more sustainable, whether carbon offsets actually work, and one specific thing everyone can do today to help the planet.

To learn more about Tricia, her work at Renewcell and beyond, follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-l-carey/

Today, Jason shares the story of the worst thing that's ever happened to him— and what he did to turn it around. With this formula you can, too.

When is it a bad idea to bring your romantic partner into your work? That is the question Nicole was trying to answer gracefully... until she made a super embarrassing mistake. Jason gives a framework to help you decide when your personal life and professional life should stay in separate lanes, and just for fun, they spontaneously call up a guy at the very center of Nicole's mistake.

You’re ready to move on from something something— but you’re struggling to leave some small part behind, which is pleasurable and meaningful.

You keep asking yourself, “Is this worth staying for?”

Today, Jason will help you answer that question. And he starts with his own version of this problem. Are you ready to meet Drunk Party Jason?

We know why the group project was always the most dreaded assignment in school: there was always one peer who didn't pitch in. Unfortunately, in the "real world," you'll meet the same kind of peers. Jason has a strategy that will help next time you need to work with someone who is challenging.

Finding new talent for your dream team is an incredible opportunity to make your work better— it's also a lot of pressure! To get advice on how to hire the right person for your team, Nicole and Jason phone a friend: hiring expert Bonnie Dilber. Bonnie tells us everything we want to know when it comes to making a great hire — who to interview, what to ask them, and even what to do if you’re feeling nervous. 

Follow Bonnie's work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-dilber/

Ready to find your dream team? Create your first posting on LinkedIn Jobs today— for free! To get started, visit: https://linkedin.com/helpwanted