Ever feel unmotivated? Or, ever notice that your team is slumping? You (or they) may be missing a something very specific. According to a revolutionary psychological theory, all humans have the same three basic psychological needs — and if you don't find them in your work, your motivation will drag. In this episode, Jason breaks this theory down, and shows you how to apply it in leadership, parenting, and even self-discovery. This includes audio from one of Jason's live keynote talks; you can learn more about him as a speaker here.
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Stone-Age Shelves: The Solution That Saved Lives
Jason bought a really old rock—and it sparked a fascination with the Neolithic era. In this episode, he’s joined by Dr. John Shea, archaeologist and stone tool expert, for a conversation about the original problem-solvers. They explore how communication became humanity’s superpower, why the stone ax was the first handheld all-purpose tool (and how it’s surprisingly similar to a smartphone), and the ancient problem that shelves were designed to solve.
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AI Can Help You Find Product-Market Fit Faster
Every business needs to find product-market fit — and AI can help. How? In this episode, Harvard Business School professor and entrepreneur Jeff Bussgang (author of The Experimental Machine: Finding Product-Market Fit in the Age of AI) walks us through the process. It’s a free consulting session with everything included: step-by-step directions, real examples, and the names of the LLMs you need to know about. If you're ready to use AI in your business but don’t know where to begin—start here.
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What I've Learned After 400 Episodes
This is episode 400 of Problem Solvers, and I've learned a few important things about how to evolve a product! In this episode, I share why you might be WRONG about what makes your product special — and how to keep refining with your audience in mind.
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Stop Doing What People Hate!
It's a simple philosophy. But what does it take to actually achieve? We talk to Jesse Cole, owner of the baseball team Savannah Bananas, about the idea that transformed his business—and how it can work in any industry.
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You have business problems. This show has solutions. Each week, Entrepreneur’s Editor in Chief Jason Feifer digs deep with entrepreneurs and CEOs — identifying the major problems they faced, the solutions that worked, and how YOU can put them to use in your business. No fluff, all tactics. Let’s solve your problems.