Help Wanted

Big decisions can feel paralyzing because we treat every choice like a lifelong commitment. But what if you stopped thinking in terms of permanence, and instead saw each new step as an experiment? Suddenly, risk becomes data, failure becomes progress, and every move teaches you something useful.

Today, Nicole and Jason are tackling a question that parents are increasingly struggling with: is it bad to post photo of my kids online? Nicole has decided not to post photos of her daughter, but Jason has a framework that helps him determine what's appropriate to post. Would you follow this framework? Listen to find out! Listen to the Money Rehab episode on the risks of posting photos of your kids online.

When failure happens, what happens next? In this episode, Jason shares a simple way to reframe setbacks so they feel energizing instead of defeating. Through stories from the business world and his own career, he shows how to turn every failure into progress and keep moving forward.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Where’s the line between being nice and flirting? A little charm can make interactions brighter and even boost business, but push it too far, and you risk confusion or misleading someone. Nicole and Jason dig into when flirting can be good for sales, and when it can turn into bad business.

When the pressure’s on, it’s easy to believe that everything hinges on this one moment. But what if the stakes aren’t as high as you think? In this episode, Jason shares a personal story about how reframing the situation can reduce stress, improve your decision-making, and lead to better results.

Sometimes even the hosts need a little help. Nicole gets a boost from Andrew Cates, founder of Rayzyn, the superfood raisin company. After surviving the Napa fire, Andrew and his community were left with a field of grapes too smoke-damaged for wine. So, he got creative. He turned them into raisins. In the process, he rebuilt his business and helped his neighbors do the same. He joins the show to talk about resilience, reinvention, and finding opportunity in the ashes.

Three questions. Three personal dilemmas. Jason digs into how to take (or ignore) advice from your spouse, how to start over when everything changes, and why you don’t need to dance on TikTok to build a business.

Jason got three emails and a phone call on his personal line from a stranger trying to get him to change a story. It worked, but it earned the guy a sassy reply. In this episode, Jason and Nicole unpack when persistence crosses the line into annoyance and how to build a drip campaign that actually gets people to say yes.

You’re working on something. You’d like feedback. But let’s be honest: Feedback can be hard to hear. And it can make you defensive. So now you’re wondering things like: Who should I ask? And when? And what if I don’t like what they say? In Jason’s experience, the best feedback comes from completing this formula: Right people + right time + right perspective Today, Jason will break it down for you.

There are some bizarre headlines making the rounds in business news... but, beyond the headlines, there are some important lessons on building a brand, having tough conversations at work, and building trust. Today, Jason and Nicole mine those lessons from the weirdo headlines.