Help Wanted
Money News Network
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!
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Sep 16, 2025 • 41min
"I Hate Something Posted About Me Online— Can I Ask For It To Be Taken Down? Help!"
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.
Sep 11, 2025 • 15min
How to Keep Getting Better
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.
Sep 9, 2025 • 42min
"How Do I Ask My Friend To Pay Me Back? Help!"
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.
Sep 4, 2025 • 14min
How to Win People’s Trust
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.
Sep 2, 2025 • 33min
"Can I Fix Someone Else's Process? Help!"
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.
Aug 28, 2025 • 11min
When People Do You Wrong
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.
Aug 26, 2025 • 34min
"How Should I Handle a Bad Referral? Help!"
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?
Aug 21, 2025 • 11min
How to Master Your Super Power
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.
Aug 19, 2025 • 56min
"How Can I Connect On LinkedIn? Help!"
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.
Aug 14, 2025 • 10min
How to Defuse Difficult Conversations
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.
