Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

In today's episode Hala is hosting a live Clubhouse event, with some of the most prominent leaders in podcasting, business, and negotiation tactics! Hala is talking with Jennifer Cohen, a fitness personality, author and body image consultant, Heather Monahan, CEO and founder of Boss in Heels, Jayson Waller, CEO and founder of Powerhome Solar, David Meltzer, the co-founder of Sports 1 marketing and former CEO of Leigh Steinburgh Sports & Entertainment Agency, and a special appearance by Alexandra Carter, author and clinical professor of law and director of the Meditation Clinic at Columbia Law School. They discuss everything from who their biggest inspirations were, how to best launch your podcast, and so much more! You don't want to miss this masterclass in podcasting, negotiation and confidence! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

HAPPY 100TH EPISODE! IT'S A SPECIAL ONE! In this episode, Hala goes over her experience in 2020, and how it was both the best and worst year of her life. She is also sharing her top 3 tips for profiting in life! Tune in to be inspired, and learn more about Hala, her hardships, and triumphs, as well as YAP. Hala also has an exciting announcement in this episode! Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Hala hopped on LinkedIn Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about how to most effectively market their podcast, why Hala is choosing to focus on Clubhouse, and she gets to talk about the right time to leave your job to focus on your side hustle! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Meet the ultimate internet marketing nerd! In today’s episode, we are chatting with Paul Getter, consultant, social media expert, speaker and serial entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of The Internet Marketing Nerds and is in the top 1% of ad spenders of Facebook! In 2009, Paul Getter was broke, struggling, and delivering phone books out of the back of his car to make ends meet. After teaching himself about the power of internet marketing, he created The Internet Marketing Nerds and quickly became one of the most sought after marketing experts in the world. He has spent over one billion dollars running ads and campaigns for his clients, and has helped scale numerous businesses into eight figures per year. Paul has worked with famed clients like Tai Lopez, Les Brown, Grant Cardone, Lewis Howes, and Tim Storey. He is one of the most successful and sought after digital marketers in the world. In today’s episode, we discuss how Paul got his start working with Facebook paid ads, how to capitalize on organic reach, and we’ll uncover he was able to snag top-tier clients. We’ll then get into the golden rules of paid advertising, why personal branding is so important, and go over the fundamentals of funnels and why they are so important. Sponsored by Podcast Republic: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1368888880 Clubhouse Master Negotiation on Feb 2nd Event with John Lee Dumas, David Meltzer, Heather Monahan and more!: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/9mWKeJnm Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:39 - Paul’s Background in Theology and the Transition to Marketing 03:26 - Paul’s Facebook Page Beginnings for His Church 07:40 - Facebook’s Original Organic Reach 12:36 - Paul’s Thoughts on Clubhouse 15:42 - How Paul Reached High Level Clients 20:11 - Meaning of ‘Relationships Over Revenue’ 22:08 - Networking Tips 25:47 - Why Paul Wanted to Start His Personal Brand 29:27 - How Much Money Paul Has Spent on Paid Ads For Clients 30:33 - Golden Rules of Paid Ads 34:58 - Paul’s Perspective on Permission-Based Marketing 37:27 - Thoughts on Data Sharing and Apple’s New Policy 39:53 - Ways Our Data is Being Tracked 42:34 - Line of Ethics with Paid Ads 44:30 - Defining a ‘Funnel’ and its Aspects 54:50 - How to Get Your Funnels Right 57:57 - Paul’s Love of Side Hustles 1:06:23 - Paul’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Show: Paul’s Website: https://www.paulgetter.com/ Paul’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-getter/ Paul’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul/ Paul’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulGetter

Looking to find your true passion and perfect career fit? In this week’s episode, we are talking with Ashley Stahl, counter terrorism expert turned career coach, podcaster, author, and entrepreneur. She has amassed a large online following through her podcast, You Turn Podcast, and has had her Tedx talks go viral. Her new book, You Turn, comes out on January 26. In this episode, we talk about Ashley’s childhood career goals, her work in the counter terrorism sector, and how she got to her life today as a speaker and entrepreneur. We’ll then dig deeper on her advice to people who are unsure with their career, the best ways to identify job misalignment, and how to set your mentality for major life changes. Sponsored by Podcast Republic: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1368888880 Recommended Episode To Listen To Next: #63: Find Your Dream Job with Kristin Sherry Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:33 - What Ashley Wanted to Be When She Was a Kid 02:42 - Ashley’s Day-to-Day in Counter Terrorism 09:31 - Advice to People Who Are Unsure 17:33 - Opposition to the Common 5-Year Plan 19:28 - Example of Job Misalignment 22:59 - Transitioning Side Hustles to Full Time 28:22 - Setting Your Mentality For Major Changes 37:44 - Ashley’s Failures and How She Rebounded 45:45 - The Process of Writing a Book 50:29 - Ashley’s New Book and the Key Takeaways 51:30 - Ashley’s Secret to Profiting in Life Social Media: Ashley’s Book, You Turn: https://ashleystahl.com/you-turn/ Ashley’s Website: https://ashleystahl.com/ Ashley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleystahl/ Ashley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Ashley’s Podcast: https://ashleystahl.com/podcast-page/

Let's get happy! Learn about the happy chemicals we can fire up in our brain: Endorphins, Serotonin, Dopamine, and Oxytocin. Hopefully, this #YapSnacks episode leaves you motivated to better help your brain help you. Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Want to discover your ‘What’ in life? In this episode, we are chatting with Steve Olsher, founder and editor-in-chief of Podcast Magazine, award-winning author, and founder of the Reinvention Workshop. Throughout the course of his life, Steve has had the ultimate entrepreneurial spirit and has created several multi-million dollar companies from the ground up. He is also a New York Times bestselling author with his book, What is Your What. In today’s episode, we chat about Steve’s childhood, how became an entrepreneur in college, and his experience with online sales in the beginning of the internet. We’ll also touch on how he got to where he is now in the podcast world, how Podcast Magazine came to be, how you can discover your ‘what,’ and how to niche-itze your idea. Sponsored by Podcast Republic: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1368888880 Hala’s Podcast Magazine Feature: www.podcastmagazine.com/free Recommended Episode To Listen To Next, #60 with Evan Carmichael Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/60-surviving-entrepreneurship-with-evan-carmichael/id1368888880?i=1000469316006 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/episode/60%3A-Surviving-Entrepreneurship-with-Evan-Carmichael-id2827072-id258784066?country=us Sponsored by Podcast Republic: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1368888880 Recommended Episode To Listen To Next, #57 with Jordan Harbinger: Apple: Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:45 - Steve’s Childhood and His Natural Entrepreneurial Spirit 04:34 - Why Steve Created a Club in College 11:19 - Reason for Moving Liquor Sales Online 18:25 - How He Overcame Failure 22:09 - What Drew Steve to the Podcast/Radio World 25:45 - Podcasting Back in 2009 30:57 - Story Behind Podcast Magazine 37:30 - Balancing Digital vs. Print Magazine 40:17 - How to Choose Cover Stories 45:39 - Steve’s “What” 52:59 - Discovering Your What 54:30 - What You Should Be Feeling When Finding Your What 56:20 - How to Niche-itize 1:00:06 - Why the Clubhouse App is so Interesting 1:06:31 - Steve’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Podcast Magazine: https://podcastmagazine.com/ Hala’s Cover Feature in Podcast Magazine: https://podcastmagazine.com/hala-taha-podcastings-palestinian-princess Steve’s Book, What is Your What: https://whatisyourwhat.com/ Steve’s Website: https://steveolsher.com/ To get a free Lifetime subscription to Podcast Magazine, head here: https://podcastmagazine.com/free

Get Fired Up with John Lee Dumas! In this week’s episode, we are talking with John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast, interviewing big names like Seth Godin, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vee, and more. JLD and his podcast have helped millions of people and revolutionized the podcasting space by putting out daily podcast episodes for nearly 5.5 years. To this day, he is all about delivering inspiration and being transparent about his journey. In this episode, we chat about JLD’s beginnings, what led him to starting his podcast, and how he decided he would put out daily episodes. We’ll then talk more about his work habits and productivity hacks, the methodology of batching, and his tips for people looking to create passive income as well as grow their podcast. Sponsored by Podcast Republic: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1368888880 Recommended Episode To Listen To Next, #57 with Jordan Harbinger: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-build-your-social-capital-with-jordan-harbinger/id1368888880?i=1000465913753 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/episode/57%3A-Build-Your-Social-Capital-With-Jordan-Harbinger-id2827072-id258784056?country=us Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:17 - Pulse on How JLD’s Podcast is Doing 03:58 - Why JLD Decided to Start His Podcast 07:06 - The Backstory of Creating a Daily Podcast 09:30 - JLD’s Podcast Prep 12:22 - How JLD Decided to Do Podcast Full-Time 14:56 - The Process of Batching 18:23 - Importance of When You Work 21:42 - JLD’s New Book 24:00 - How JLD Grew His Podcast So Quickly 29:06 - Passive Income Philosophy 32:53 - Advice for Podcasters in 2020 36:11 - JLD’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: JLD’s Podcast: https://www.eofire.com/podcast/ JLD’s Website: https://www.eofire.com/ JLD’s Book: https://uncommonsuccessbook.com JLD’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnleedumas/

Get in the Miracle Mindset with Tim Storey! In this episode, we are chatting with Tim Storey, acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach to top athletes, celebrities, and executives. Tim has inspired millions of people across the globe to create the future they desire. Featured on Oprah, Steve Harvey, and numerous other shows, Tim has helped people become honest with themselves to overcome the obstacles that are setting them back. In this week’s episode, we talk about Tim’s beginnings in Compton, how he became a great communicator, and his main principles: The Law of the Harvest and The Miracle Mindset. We’ll then dig deeper into how to find true direction in your life, dealing with outside pressures, overcoming difficult setbacks (especially in the era of COVID), and much more. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Sponsored by Podbean. Podbean is podcast hosting platform with all the features you need to start a podcast, promote your podcast, and monetize your podcast. For 1 month of free hosting visit: www.podbean.com/YAP Calls to Action: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:53 - The Thread That Connects Tim’s Endeavors 01:58 - Mother Teresa's Influence on Tim 03:19 - How Tim Became a Great Communicator 04:45 - The Law of the Harvest 07:29 - The Miracle Mindset and Perspectives 09:21 - The Miracle Mentality 11:31 - Living in the Moment 16:51 - How to Find Direction in Life 18:59 - Dealing With Pressure and Outside Influence 21:12 - Tim’s Personal Story with Loss 23:47 - Secret to Getting Out of a Setback 26:24 - The Way to Pick Yourself Up After the Effects of COVID 28:44 - One of Tim’s Most Memorable Stories 35:23 - The Secret to a Happy Life 37:55 - Conversations Around Discrimination in 2020 40:37 - Story Behind John Lennon’s All We Need is Love 42:47 - Don’t Be Dramatic in the Midst of Drama 47:04 - Tim’s New Book, The Miracle Mentality 49:20 - Tim’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Tim’s Website: https://www.timstorey.com/ Tim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial/?hl=en

Are you struggling with self-care? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been grinding my butt off this past year. I’ve found myself working even harder in the pandemic as I’ve been having difficulty separating work from home. I’ve really been neglecting my self-care, and I know I’m not alone. It’s so important to make sure you take good care of your body, mind, and soul everyday, not just when you get sick. Learning how to master your environment, create a routine, eat right, reduce stress, exercise regularly, and take a time-out when you need it are touchstones of self-care that can help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. Practicing self-care isn’t always easy. Me-time is usually last on the agenda. And we can sometimes feel guilty about taking the time required to take care of ourselves. While getting started with self-care can be challenging, hopefully this #YAPSnacks episode leaves you inspired to take on more you-time this coming 2021. Sponsored by Snackmagic: Head over to www.SnackMagic.com and use promo code YAPSNACKS for 10% off your entire order.

You might have heard of the book Lean In… but have you heard of Lean Out ? In this week’s episode, we are talking with Marissa Orr, former Google and Facebook executive as well as the best-selling author of Lean Out. After spending 15 years working at today’s top tech giants, she transitioned her career to be a best-selling author and speaker across the globe. In today’s episode, we’ll first sort out the differences between Lean In and Lean Out, the gender stereotypes that burden many workplaces, and we’ll uncover old power structures that still hold true today. We’ll also discuss Marissa’s time at Google, her uncomfortable interactions at Facebook, and how to make a real difference no matter what obstacles you face! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:47 - Difference Between Lean in and Lean Out 05:13 - Why We Have Gender Stereotypes 9:02 - Why Aggressive Women Have Consequences 12:00 - Google Personality Tests 15:53 - Legacy Systems and Underlying Power Structures 18:58 - Narrow Definitions and How to Get Outside Them 25:55 - How Managers Can Make Real Change 31:26 - Opinions on Ways COVID Has Changed the Workplace 34:33 - Marissa’s Journey as a Speaker 43:06 - How Facebook Wanted to Put Boundaries on Marissa’s Blog 49:52 - Story of Marissa’s HR Nightmare 55:21 - Why Marissa Stayed at Facebook For as Long as She Did 56:37 - Why Women are So Competitive 58:58 - Expectations After Marissa Published Her Book 1:03:24 - Marissa’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Marissa’s Book, Lean Out: https://www.marissaorr.com/the-book/ Marissa’s Podcast, Nice Girls Don’t Watch the Bachelor: https://nice-girls-dont-watch-the-bachelor.sounder.fm/ Marissa’s Website: https://www.marissaorr.com/ Marissa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissaorr Marissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissabethorr/

Given Young and Profiting’s success, I always get asked how to secure sponsors and monetize a podcast. Truth is, there are many ways to make money from your podcast, and it really depends on the stage of your show, download counts, how niche you are and many other factors. In this YAPSnacks I’ll be covering I have learned about podcast monetization the past two years like: How to prepare before pitching your podcast Types of podcast sponsorships and commercial types The pros and cons of affiliate partnerships Monetization through lead generation Sponsored by Snackmagic: Head over to www.SnackMagic.com and use promo code YAPSNACKS for 10% off your entire order. #HappyHaladays Goodpods x SnackMagic Contest: There are 3 steps to be officially entered into the contest: Download the Goodpods app: IOS & ANDROID Follow me on Goodpods Listen to your favorite podcast so it gets shared to your feed The three podcasters with the most shares on Goodpods will be featured to the entire Goodpods community top of the year and they’ll be featured on my Linkedin profile to almost 70,000 followers, too! And to make things sweeter, we’ll be giving away 10 SnackMagic snack stashes to those who participated. Learn more

Want a Hint on how to start your own business?! In this episode, we are chatting with Kara Goldin, CEO and founder of Hint Inc., the leading unsweetened flavored water, as well as author of the book, Undaunted. Kara has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California. In this week’s episode, we’ll cover Kara’s beginnings at Time Inc. in circulation, how she was able to get 90+ interviews right after college, and how to stand out in your job. We’ll then dive deeper into why Kara decided to start Hint, her business philosophy of ‘building the airplane as you fly it,’ and why you shouldn’t put all of your energy into worrying about outcomes. Sponsored by Podbean. Podbean is podcast hosting platform with all the features you need to start a podcast, promote your podcast, and monetize your podcast. For 1 month of free hosting visit: www.podbean.com/YAP Calls to Action: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Bullet point list of key topics and the timestamps from the podcast episode: 01:21 - Kara’s Interview Experience Out of College 10:30 - The Way Kara Landed Her Dream Job 17:19 - How to Get By and Stand Out in the Beginning of Your Career 22:57 - Kara’s Health Journey that Led to Hint 40:01 - Build the Airplane as You Fly It 43:46 - The Materialization of Hint From Business Plan to Reality 54:02 - Why You Shouldn’t Worry About the Outcome 54:31 - Kara’s Secret to Profiting in Life List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Kara’s New Book, Undaunted: https://karagoldin.com/undaunted Kara’s Podcast, The Kara Goldin Show: https://karagoldin.com/podcast Kara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Kara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/?hl=en Hint Website: https://www.drinkhint.com/

Hoping to start a side hustle this New Year? Today on YAP Snacks, Hala walks through the misconceptions of a side hustle and how to start one. She started YAP Media while working full-time, and knows the ins and outs of designing a lucrative side hustle. YAP Snack is a series of bite-size digestible and actionable content hosted by Hala Taha. This episode of YAP Snacks is sponsored by SnackMagic! Head over to www.snackmagic.com to buy WFH snacks for your team! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Hala hopped on LinkedIn Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about podcast sponsorships, how to properly promote your podcast, and how she first got into podcasting. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Meet the Career Queen! In this week’s episode, we are talking with Lauren Berger, CEO and founder of both Intern Queen and Career Queen as well as author of the book, Get It Together. Lauren has helped over 6 million people be connected to internships and jobs to ultimately help them find their dream career. In this episode, we’ll talk about Lauren’s beginnings as an intern herself, why she started Intern Queen, and how she created momentum for the site. We’ll also discuss key, easy insights on how to stay organized, time management advice, and the mindset of Method Over Mood. Sponsored by Podbean. Podbean is podcast hosting platform with all the features you need to start a podcast, promote your podcast, and monetize your podcast. For 1 month of free hosting visit: www.podbean.com/YAP Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 02:56 - All About Lauren 04:27 - Lauren’s Internship Experience 08:12 - Where Lauren Focused Her Internships 10:52- Transitioning from Intern to Full Time 14:39 - How Lauren Started Intern Queen’s Momentum 22:57 - Importance of Self-Love 26:22 - How to Sort Out Priorities 35:05 - Ways That Lauren Stays Organized 34:22 - Advice on Time Management 37:53 - Learning Self-Discipline 42:00 - Method Over Mood 45:36 - How to Deal with Rejection 50:12 - Lauren’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Lauren’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenberger Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internqueen/ Intern Queen Website: https://www.internqueen.com/ Career Queen Website: https://www.careerqueen.com/

How can the Plant Paradox change your life? Listen on to find out! In this episode, we are chatting with Dr. Steven Gundry, a cardiothoracic surgeon turned wellness and nutrition guru. After operating on many people with preventable health conditions, Dr. Gundry turned his focus to nutrition to help his patients avoid surgery. He is also a top researcher and author focused on cutting-edge human nutrition. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss Dr. Gundry’s transition from surgery to wellness, the proven plant paradox and why you should pay attention to what you’re eating. We’ll then dive deeper into diet secrets, why all organic may not be good for you, why you should limit your fruit intake, and other foods you should watch out for. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:12 - How Dr. Gundry Transitioned From Surgery to Wellness 11:02 - Dealing with Naysayers 14:33 - What is the Plant Paradox? 19:31 - The Truth About Beans 23:42 - Why Not All Organic is Good 28:51 - All about Rice and Whole Grains 30:45 - Bleach in Our Food Products 32:27 - Why You Should Give Fruit ‘The Boot’ 39:20 - Alternatives to Current Eating Habits 42:22 - We Are What Our Food Eats 45:14 - What is Leaky Gut Syndrome? 49:16 - Dr. Gundy’s Secret to Profiting in Life Links Mentioned in the Show: Dr. Gundry’s Website: https://drgundry.com/ Dr. Gundry’s Supplements Line: https://gundrymd.com/ Dr. Gundy’s Podcast: https://drgundry.com/the-dr-gundry-podcast/ Dr. Gundry’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevengundry/

How will you thrive in the future of work? This week, we’re talking with Tim Salau, aka Mr. Future of Work, who is CEO and Co-founder of the Guide app, a B2B Learning & Talent Development app helping remote teams and knowledge workers learn anytime, anywhere, on-demand. Tim is an author, investor, accomplished international keynote speaker, product leader and tech influencer. Before founding Guide, he led product and innovation with 4 global Fortune 500 companies: Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and WeWork, coaching CEOs, executives, and government leaders on how they can transform their workforce to thrive in the Future of Work. Tune in to learn how Tim’s childhood experience as an immigrant from Nigeria helped shape him into the man he is today, and how he stayed on a straight path while growing up in the worst part of Houston. We’ll also cover how to advocate for yourself in your career, the difference between good and bad company culture, and Tim’s signature P.I.E. principle to build your brand community. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:56 - Tim’s Childhood & Immigration Story 05:25 - Why Community is so Important 09:15 - How Tim Rose Above Adversity in Houston 13:52 - The Reason Tim Turned to Basketball as a Child 17:59 - Why Being Competitive Isn’t Necessary 22:56 - Purpose Behind Tim’s Dual Degrees 26:10 - How Tim Landed a Google Internship 33:17 - Tim’s Story with Microsoft and How to Advocate for Yourself 36:53 - How Companies Can Improve D&I Strategies 41:34 - Good Culture vs. Bad Culture 44:47 - What is a Legacy Project? 49:15 - The PIE Principle 54:20 - Tim’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Tim’s Website: https://www.timsalau.com/ Tim’s App, Guide: guideapp.co Big Black Tea: https://bigblacktea.com/ Tim’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsalau/ Tim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timsalau/

Embrace your inner poker mastermind! On this week’s episode, we are chatting with Maria Konnikova, New York Times best-selling author, journalist and professional poker player. After years of solely focusing on her writing, Maria picked up poker while using her background in psychology to assist her in mastering the game. Today, we’ll talk about how Maria got interested in poker and how she was able to become a poker champion. We’ll also discuss different psychological mindsets, how to make the best decisions, the importance of failure and more. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:36 - How Maria First Got Interested in Poker 06:20 - Explanation of Game Theory 08:29 - Story Behind Maria’s Poker Coaching 12:23 - How Psychology Lends Itself to Poker 14:13 - Maria’s Fascination with Sherlock Holmes and His Message 19:51 - System Watson vs. System Holmes 22:15 - The Brain Attic Metaphor 27:15 - Memory Training Tips 30:05 - Why Maria Decided to Write a Book About Luck 32:33 - Reason to Separate the Decision Process From the Outcome 36:23 - Illusion of Control and How it Affects our Outcomes 38:33 - Importance of Skill in the Long Term 40:50 - How Maria Learned to Embrace Failure 43:37 - Concept of Tilting and How to Stay Calm 46:13 - Tips on How to Read People’s Emotions 50:35 - Overcoming Social Stereotypes on the Poker Table 53:14 - Maria’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Show: Maria’s Newest Book, The Biggest Bluff: https://www.mariakonnikova.com/books/the-biggest-bluff/ Maria’s Website: mariakonnikova.com Maria’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkonnikova Maria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grlnamedmaria/

Level-up your LinkedIn! This week, I’m talking with Shanee Moret, CEO of MedSnake Media and a Linkedin mega-influencer. With over 20M+ views on LinkedIn and over 600k followers, she is one of the biggest influencers on the platform today. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss Shanee’s childhood battle with cancer, the effects it has on who she is today, and her journey to entrepreneurship. We’ll also chat about how she created her business, the ways she built her LinkedIn following, and her top tips for creating LinkedIn posts that go viral. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:11 - Shanee’s Experience and Battle with Cancer 06:24 - Why You Should Be Vulnerable and Share Your Challenges in Life 08:42 - Shanee’s Journey to Entrepreneurship 15:27 - How Shanee Built Her Business 17:41 - Shanee’s Initial LinkedIn Strategy 19:14 - Why Shanee Started Medsnake Media 22:49 - How to Know When There’s a Demand for Your Services 24:50 - Story Behind Shanee Meeting Her MedSnake Co-Founder 26:16 - The Way Shanee Landed Her First Client 29:28 - Creating an Organic Brand 30:34 - Guidance on How to Start a LinkedIn Community 33:07 - Why to Post Different Types of Posts on LinkedIn 35:05 - Shanee’s Secret to LinkedIn Growth 39:12 - Story of Shanee’s Most Popular Post 42:01 - How Shanee Decides What to Post 44:20 - Discussion of Why HR Posts Do Well 45:45 - Formula to Going Viral 47:52 - Can you make an Income From LinkedIn? 50:30 - Shanee’s Next Big Moves 51:25 - Shanee’s Secret to Profiting in Life Links Mentioned in the Show: Shanee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneemoret/ Shanee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaneemoret/?hl=en Shanee’s Website: http://www.growthacademy.global Shanee’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Pta5QrU8dTZLRVfQpg-yA

Hear from the GOAT of marketing! Our guest this week is Seth Godin, marketing mastermind, public speaker and best-selling author. You may know him for one of his 20 books, including his newest book, The Practice. He is also the founder of Akimbo, hosts the Akimbo podcast, and creates some of the most sought-after marketing courses online, including the altMBA. Today, we talk with Seth about some of the core principles of marketing and how they apply to everyone - not just marketers! We also dive into his inspiration behind his newest book, The Practice, how to approach creativity as a professional, the importance of generosity with ideas, and why people may be holding themselves back from success without knowing it. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Hala’s Wicked Self-Improvement Playlist: Sign up to Podyssey see my curated playlist of top self-improvement podcast episodes from YAP and my favorite legendary and up-and-coming podcasters. Get ready to listen, learn and profit. Follow the link in my show notes to check it out: https://podyssey.fm/list/id36564?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=yap Links: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:21 - Seth’s Failures over his Career 03:36 - Why Imposter Syndrome is Widespread 05:25 - What is Permission Marketing? 07:51 - How to Know When Content is Relevant 10:13 - Explanation of Smallest Viable Audience 14:39 - Why We are Addicted to Stories 19:57 - What are Marketers Doing Wrong in 2020 22:27 - Personalization vs. Permission Marketing 24:16 - Seth’s Opinion on Automation Tools 27:22 - Why Seth Decided to Write His New Book, The Practice 29:09 - Problem on Focusing on Outcomes 31:10 - The Juggling Analogy 33:20 - Definition of a Leader 34:23 - Definition of Art 35:17 - The Importance of Generosity 37:05 - Why People Hold Their Work Back 38:03 - Why Writers’ Block Doesn’t Exist 40:58 - Profession vs. Hobby 42:20 - Seth’s Secret to Profiting in Life Links Mentioned in the Episode: Seth’s Website: https://www.sethgodin.com/ Seth’s New Book, The Practice: https://seths.blog/thepractice Seth’s Blog: https://seths.blog/ Seth’s Podcast, Akimbo: https://www.akimbo.link/ Seth’s Workshops: https://www.akimbo.com/

Learn how to get what you want! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Alexandra Carter, an award-winning negotiation trainer and professor at Columbia Law School. She is also best-selling author of ‘Ask For More.’ She has worked closely with leaders at major organizations like Google, Zynga, the United Nations, and NBCUniversal. Today, we’ll talk about Alex’s journey to be a world-class academic and negotiation expert she is today as well as the basics you should know before going into a negotiation. We will also dig deeper into how to gather information during a negotiation, common mistakes made in a negotiation, and why you should continue to ask for more, even during a pandemic. Hala’s Wicked Self-Improvement Playlist: Sign up to Podyssey see my curated playlist of top self-improvement podcast episodes from YAP and my favorite legendary and up-and-coming podcasters. Get ready to listen, learn and profit. Follow the link in my show notes to check it out: https://podyssey.fm/list/id36564?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=yap Calls to Action: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 02:54 - Alex’s Career Journey 06:24 - Her Most Intense Negotiation Story 08:51 - Definition of Negotiation 10:40 - What are Mirror Questions? 14:55 - What are Window Questions? 18:41 - Information Gathering Techniques 22:28 - How to Begin a Negotiation 30:53 - Sexism vs. Feedback 39:02 - Biggest Pitfalls of Negotiations 41:41 - How to Understand Feelings 48:30 - How to Ask For More in a Pandemic 53:10 - Alex’s Secret to Profiting in Life Links Mentioned in the Episode: Alex’s Website: https://alexcarterasks.com/ Alex’s Book, Ask For More: https://alexcarterasks.com/book/ Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabcarter/ Alex’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrabcarter/

Today on the show we’re replaying a session from earlier this summer that I did for the Rutgers University’s Global Entrepreneurship Experience Teen Camp and college students. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by James Barrood, who’s a business and ecosystem advisor, global speaker and host of “A Few Things Podcast.” Jim has a passion for building and strengthening startup and innovation ecosystems. In the interview, we discuss insights from my side hustle and entrepreneurial journey, career advice and more! Links: Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com A Few Things Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-hala-taha-host-young-and-profiting-podcast-influencer/id1526155088?i=1000491591974

Want to know how to build and maintain a strong culture? This week, our guest is Monty Moran, former co-CEO of Chipotle Grill and a previous lawyer and managing partner of a law firm. Monty was integral to the massive popularity explosion of Chipotle across the United States in the late 2000’s. Currently, he is a chairman on many corporate boards, an advisor to many start-ups, and a new author. His new book, Love is Free. Guac is Extra. is released October 20. In today’s episode, we have a lot to cover - so much so that we’ve made this a two-part episode! We will start off our conversation with Monty today by hearing his early career journey and how he ended up at Chipotle after being a lawyer for 10 years. We will then dig deeper into his best strategies for creating a great culture, nuances in communication, and hear his fascinating stories of interacting with people from all walks of life. Links: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:55 - Monty’s Career Path Thus Far 03:00 - How He Built Trusting Relationships With Employees 13:05 - Where Monty Got His Confidence 16:51 - The Best Strategy to Succeed 19:19 - Why Monty Went Undercover at Chipotle 28:30 - Monty’s Definition of Leadership 31:03 - Why Culture is So Critical 40:39 - Monty’s Learnings from Raw, Honest Conversations 45:26 - Importance of Curiosity and Vulnerability 51:40 - Body Language Tips 58:09 - Characteristics of Looking for Talent 1:06:52 - Advice for Promoting a Mission 1:18:00 - Quick Phrase Explanations 1:24:24 - Monty’s Secret to Profiting in Life Resources: Monty’s Website: https://montyfmoran.com/ Monty’s Book, Love is Free. Guac is Extra: https://montyfmoran.com/pre-order-book/ Monty’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montyfmoran/

Want to know how to build and maintain a strong culture? This week, our guest is Monty Moran, former co-CEO of Chipotle Grill and a previous lawyer and managing partner of a law firm. Monty was integral to the massive popularity explosion of Chipotle across the United States in the late 2000’s. Currently, he is a chairman on many corporate boards, an advisor to many start-ups, and a new author. His new book, Love is Free. Guac is Extra. is released October 20. In today’s episode, we have a lot to cover - so much so that we’ve made this a two-part episode! We will start off our conversation with Monty today by hearing his early career journey and how he ended up at Chipotle after being a lawyer for 10 years. We will then dig deeper into his best strategies for creating a great culture, nuances in communication, and hear his fascinating stories of interacting with people from all walks of life. Links: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:55 - Monty’s Career Path Thus Far 03:00 - How He Built Trusting Relationships With Employees 13:05 - Where Monty Got His Confidence 16:51 - The Best Strategy to Succeed 19:19 - Why Monty Went Undercover at Chipotle 28:30 - Monty’s Definition of Leadership 31:03 - Why Culture is So Critical 40:39 - Monty’s Learnings from Raw, Honest Conversations 45:26 - Importance of Curiosity and Vulnerability 51:40 - Body Language Tips 58:09 - Characteristics of Looking for Talent 1:06:52 - Advice for Promoting a Mission 1:18:00 - Quick Phrase Explanations 1:24:24 - Monty’s Secret to Profiting in Life Resources: Monty’s Website: https://montyfmoran.com/ Monty’s Book, Love is Free. Guac is Extra: https://montyfmoran.com/pre-order-book/ Monty’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montyfmoran/

In this YAP Snacks episode Hala and Jordan talk all things confidence! YAP Snack is a podcast series of bite-sized and digestible content hosted Hala Taha and fellow podcaster Jordan Paris of Growth Mindset University. Links: Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Are you ever confused or overwhelmed at the prospecting of investing? If you are, don’t worry! Our guest today, Peter Mallouk, has simple strategies on how to invest and save as well as why it’s so important. Peter Mallouk is the CEO of Creative Planning, a wealth management firm, that has been ranked #1 in America by outlets such as CNBC and Barron’s. Peter has been on Worth Magazine’s Power 100 rankings and has received other accolades such as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He is also a financial industry thought leader and author. His upcoming book, The Path, is all about helping you achieve financial freedom and is co-authored by Tony Robbins. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about common misconceptions that Peter has encountered in his many years in the financial services industry as well as his thoughts on the news and its impact on us as investors. We’ll also cover topics such as the importance of diversifying, the plans you should lay out before investing, and how to find the right financial advisor to meet your needs. Links: Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:11 - How Peter Met Tony Robbins and All About Their New Book 03:53 - Why the Financial Services Industry is Broken 05:00 - How to Find a Great Advisor 06:53 - Truth About Today vs. the Past 10:49 - The Contradictory Thing About Media and the News 13:36 - Why is Now the Best Time to Start Investing 15:37 - Why it’s Important to Diversify 17:49 - Real Life Example of the Importance of Diversifying 19:30 - The Six Human Needs 21:58 - The Power of Compounding 24:20 - Why it’s Important to Know What We Want 25:58 - Financial Independence vs. Retirement 27:15 - Important Plans to Have Before Investing 28:48 - Difference Between Brokers vs. Financial Advisors 29:50 - When Should You Get a Financial Advisor? 31:30 - Tips for Someone Working at a Corporation 33:34 - Advice about Insurance 35:08 - What to Look at for Financial Planning 37:20 - Peter’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Show: Peter’s New Book, The Path: https://www.amazon.com/Path-Accelerating-Journey-Financial-Freedom/dp/1642937010 Peter’s Website: https://creativeplanning.com/ Peter’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mallouk/ Peter’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterMallouk/ Peter’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPeterMallouk/

Hala recently hosted the “She Means Business” panel during the 2020 Propelify Innovation Festival, powered by TechUnited:NJ, focused on ways to use tech to #BuildABetterFutureForAll. Speakers: Hala Taha, Producer & Podcast Host, Young & Profiting (Moderator) Debra Sandler, CEO, Mavis Foods Lisa Ascolese, “The Inventress” Kathleen Griffith, Founder & CEO, Grayce & Co. In this discussion, the ladies discuss their career journeys, hurdles that females encounter during entrepreneurship, and how we can increase the number of S&P 500 board seats filled by women. Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Learn how to make a lasting impression on recruiters and new connections from Jonathan Javier! Today, Hala is yapping with Jonathan Javier, CEO and Founder of Wonsulting. Jonathan has previously worked at tech giants like Google, Snapchat, and Cisco before starting Wonsulting. The mission behind Wonsulting is to help students from non-target schools land dream jobs at major companies through resume workshops, speaker series, and more. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about Jonathan’s start in the tech world and how COVID prompted him to work on Wonsulting full time. We’ll also dig deep into advice for current job seekers, tips to nail your next interview, and how to grow a meaningful network. Social Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps 00:59 - How the Idea of Wonsulting was Created 02:43 - Are Companies Missing Out by Only Targeting Ivy-Leagues? 05:29 - Starting a Side Hustle with a Full Time Job 07:24 - When Jonathan Realized He Had to Leave his Full Time 08:33 - Challenges Jonathan Has Faced 11:05 - How Recruitment Has Changed with the Pandemic 16:24 - Jonathan’s Advice for Those Who Lost Their Job 18:44 - Advice for Minorities to Stand Out When Applying for Jobs 21:25 - Current Advantages for Job Seekers 24:15 - Learnings from Rejection 26:22 - Jonathan’s Experience with Imposter Syndrome 29:51 - Best Tips on Interviewing 31:40 - How Jonathan Prepped for Interviews 35:17 - Jonathan’s Personal Networking Story 40:21 - Strategies to Grow Your Network 43:35 - What to Do vs. What Not to Do When Networking 45:25 - How to Share Wins Without Bragging 48:28 - Jonathan’s Intro to Speaking Engagements 53:41 - Ways Jonathan Improved His Speaking 55:01 - Why Jonathan’s Biggest Post Went Viral 56:36 - Jonathan’s Secret to Profiting in Life Links Wonsulting Website: https://www.wonsulting.com/ Jonathan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmjavier/ Jonathan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanwordsofwisdom/ Jonathan’s Website: https://jonathanwordsofwisdom.com/ Wonsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonsulting/

A throwback to episode #43! Master the laws of human nature with one of the world's leading human behavior experts, Robert Greene! This week, Hala is yapping with famed author Robert Greene. Robert has written six international bestsellers including The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law (co-written with rapper 50 Cent), Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. In Part 1 of this interview, we cover Robert’s career journey and how he found his purpose in life. We also begin to cover his latest book, the Laws of Human Nature, which outlines 18 laws that motivates human behavior. Tune in to #43 to learn about the law of irrationality and why this is the foundation of understanding human behavior. And get a key understanding of the law of narcissism, which proposes that we are all narcissists---and once we accept this we can transform self-love into empathy to improve our relationships and be happier and more fulfilled. If you liked this episode, please write us a review! Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

A throwback to episode #44! Decode the laws of human nature with fame author, Robert Greene! In this second portion of the interview, Hala and Robert dive into the laws of compulsive behavior, grandiosity, gender rigidity and death denial. If you liked this episode, please write us a review! Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Why are millennials so misunderstood? They’re known to be lazy, disrespectful, entitled, and the list of negative characteristics could go on and on. Today, our show features Gabrielle Bosche, a Millennial Expert, and Millennial herself. She is the founder and President of The Millennial Solution, an international training and consulting company bridging the generation gap. She has worked with Fortune 500 clients and even the U.S. Navy to help them understand how to understand and work with Millennials. We will dive into her background and influences she had, what being the #1 Millennial Expert actually means, characteristics of Millennials, and debunking common myths about them. Whether you are a Millennial yourself or work with them on your team, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Social Media Links: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 0:50 - How Faith Influenced Gabrielle’s Beginnings 3:31 - Pageant Learnings 4:43 - Where Gabrielle’s Drive Comes From 7:20 - How Gabrielle Landed the U.S. Navy as a Client 11:14 - Why Gabrielle is the #1 Millennial Expert 14:37 - Definition of a Millennial 16:30 - Characteristics of Millennials 17:58 - Differences between Gen Z and Millennials 20:45 - The Millennial Myths 22:45 - Advice for a Millennial to Make Good Impressions 24:57 - Advice for Other Generations to Embrace Millennials 26:57 - Is There High Job Turnover Within Millennials? 28:45 - What do Millennials Value in Their Jobs? 31:24 - Why Millennials Strive to be Entrepreneurs 34:34 - Types of Millennial Entrepreneurs 38:21 - Gabrielle’s Secret to Profiting in Life List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Gabrielle’s Book, The Purpose Factor: https://www.purposefactorbook.com/order38253775 Gabrielle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellebosche/ Gabrielle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellebosche/ Gabrielle’s Website: http://gabriellebosche.com/

Hala gets interviewed on the Mentor Z podcast with Ava Wettrick. Top-of-the-Line Interviewing and Personalized Marketing - The Secret Sauce to Y.A.P's Success https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/top-of-the-line-interviewing-and-personalized-marketing Hala Taha is the host to the Young and Profiting Podcast. She interview some of the brightest minds in the world with their main mission being to turn their guest’s wisdom into actionable advice. They are a top 10 Self-Improvement and How To Podcast on Apple Podcasts in US, Canada, Australia, UK and more. Hala herself started her career at WQHT Hot97 as the production assistant for Angie Martinez, then created “The Sorority of Hip Hop” - and an entertainment news, fashion and music blog that gained massive success. And now she works at Disney Streaming Services! Her days are with Disney and her nights and lunchbreaks are dedicated to her podcast! Interviewing Hala was such a fun experience for me personally. She is brimming with field experience and gives impeccable advice and directional pointers when she was developing her early career. One thing that had me absolutely floored was the fact that she dedicated almost all of her time to her personal development or her work. No slacking here! If you’re looking for an ambitious mentor, I’d like to present you to Hala Taha. Resources: Website - https://youngandprofiting.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/?hl=en Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting/id1368888880 Guest Links: Website - https://www.mentorzmedia.com/ LinkeIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-wettrick/ Podcast - https://www.mentorzmedia.com/podcast

Ready for a better world? Today on the show we are chatting with Yancey Strickler. Yancey is the co-founder of Kickstarter, father of the philosophy of Bentoism, and author of This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto for a More Generous World. Yancey has a lot of ideas on improving the world by realigning motives and how we value success so that it’s not just purely profit based. In this episode we’ll discuss Yancey’s career background including his work with Kickstarter. We’ll also find out the meaning of financial maximization, how it came to run the world as we know it today, and how Bentoism can redefine our future. 🎉 YAP is recruiting our Fall 2020 interns❗ If you're interested, fill out an internship application below! Research Team Internship: https://forms.gle/m5AJtLFzAGFRKi3N6 Guest Outreach Team Internship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDGhr8Ps5_kNz9NQA91pqPElgm7-JfsgjMp3YeR4MNMqlM2A/viewform?usp=sf_link Social Media Team Internship: https://forms.gle/N8XvNSbtF2YYqKpV8 Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Guest Links Website: https://www.ystrickler.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yancey-strickler-486b4557/ Instagram: https://twitter.com/ystrickler?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/ystrickler?lang=en Facebook: NA Medium: https://medium.com/@ystrickler Books: https://www.amazon.com/This-Could-Our-Future-Manifesto/dp/0525560823

Today on the show we are chatting with Ned Fulmer. Ned is a member of The Try Guys, an online video comedy series, which was originally created with 3 other co-workers while working at BuzzFeed. The Try Guys Youtube channel has over 7.3 million subscribers and their videos have garnered billions of views--- making them one of the most successful channels in Youtube history. The quartet hosted Youtube’s 8th annual Streamy Awards in 2018 and they won the Audience Choice “Show Of The Year” award in 2017. The Try Guys recently put out their first book together called ‘The Hidden Power of F*cking Up,’ and they also host a podcast called “Trypod.” In addition, Ned is currently gearing up to launch a new podcast with his wife called “Baby Steps.” Tune into this episode to learn why the only way to succeed is to commit to failing over and over again and get Ned’s top tips for going viral on youtube. Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Follow Ned Fulmer: Website: https://tryguys.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedfulmer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedfulmer/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6SF8DGvxDnB7kDqHis6TxA Podcast: https://tryguys.com/pages/podcast

Becoming a master at the art of self-promotion and personal branding is key to stand out and make a good impression. Snap judgements are made very quickly in the world we live in, so your personal brand is more important than ever! How do you show up? What do people say about you when you aren’t in the room? Today, we are talking with Marietta Gentles Crawford, a personal branding strategist, author, and coach. Marietta worked for Fortune 500 companies for over 15 years before becoming an entrepreneur to help small businesses and freelancers build a personality-driven brand. Tune in to hear all about Marietta’s bad work experiences and how they helped her become a career change expert, and learn the importance of your brand story and how to create one keeping her WIFM (What’s in it For Me) principle in mind. Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com 3:31 - Marietta’s Background and Expertise 5:08 - Imposter Syndrome & Confidence 9:35 - Work Breakdown and Learnings 17:10 - How to Make a Career Change 19:16 - Questions to Ask When Self-Assessing 21:32 - How to Move Forward with a Plan 23:34 - SMART Goals 25:30 - Toxic Thoughts and the Importance of a Good Mindset 27:20 - Importance of Brand Story and How to Develop it 32:11 - WIFM, or ‘What’s in it For Me?’ 36:35 - How to be More Likable 39:14 - Common Myths about Authenticity 41:21 - Confidence vs. Arrogance 43:36 - How to Share Your Opinions 46:40 - 80% Building Relationships, 20% Building a Personal Brand 48:48 - Marietta’s Secret to Profiting in Life Marietta’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Thrive-Building-Personal-Elevating-ebook/dp/B0722NT5NZ Marietta’s Website: www.maribrandsforyou.com Marietta’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariettagentlescrawford/

Throwing it way way back to episode 12--one of our most popular episodes! Millennials are known to be the "always tired" generation. Everyone under the age of 40 seems to be exhausted. And for good reason— we're working longer hours, taking on second jobs and side hustles, dealing with more competitive environments, glued to screens and phones that zap our mental energy, caring for small children and the list of stressful triggers goes on and on. In fact, we millennials wear our lack of sleep as a badge of honor. And since sleep deprivation is linked to Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes, we have created a real health crisis for ourselves! To make matters worse, poor sleep impacts us mentally; it reduces our productivity, decreases collaboration, prevents us from making good decisions and even limits our capacity for empathy and humor. Needless to say, it's time we millennials unlocked the power of sleep! To do this, we've invited Dr. Daniel Gartenberg on the show, a leading sleep scientist who has dedicated the past 10 years helping people get a better night’s rest through his sleep coaching consultancy and innovative apps. Tune in to learn the function of sleep, how much and how often we should sleep, tips to get Follow YAP on IG @youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

The way to have power is to go out and take it! Today we're chatting with Jayson Waller, the CEO of PowerHome Solar, America’s new superpower in home energy. Jayson is also the host of True Underdog Podcast, a top how to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Jayson has a remarkable life story. He’s true underdog, he grew up in a trailer park, suffered childhood abuse, dropped out of college, and to top it off he was a teen dad. But, he rose against all odds to become the award winning CEO of PowerHome Solar, a $300 million dollar company. In this episode we’ll: Talk about Jayson’s inspiring come up story and what led him too become an entrepreneur We’ll uncover why he risked it all - selling his house and all his assets to fund the turnaround of his business after a rocky year 1 And how he decided to pivot his home security business to solar power which led him to ultimately scale up to a $300 million dollar company in less than 5 years Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Jayson's Info Website: https://www.powerhome.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaysonwaller?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaysonWallerBAM/

The tables are turned and Hala gets interviewed by Aaron Price, the CEO of Tech United, NJ. In the interview, Hala shares how she ended up starting Young and Profiting Podcast, and some of the tactics she used to grow YAP to become a top 10 how-to podcast on Apple and a major podcast on other platforms like Castbox. Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Are you ready to level up your public speaking skills? On today's show we are chatting with Dolores Hirschmann an internationally recognized strategist, Clarity coach, TEDx Organizer, Speaker & Author. She has over 20 years experience helping entrepreneurs, companies & organizations realize their potential — by guiding them to CLARITY — to define their CORE IDEA, message and market strategy needed to reach their next level of growth. As a speaking coach, Dolores guides speakers to go from successful professionals to thought leaders in their field. She is also a TEDx Organizer, and has authored two books that focus on effective communication ‘Stand Out The TED Way’ and ‘18 Minutes of Impact.” In this episode we’ll uncover the difference between what you do and what you stand for, we’ll get her insight on how to better gain clarity in your life and we’ll learn key tips for nailing your next speaking engagement. Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Got junk? Today on the show we’re chatting with Brian Scudamore, a serial entrepreneur and author, Brian Scudamore has always taken the road less travelled. At just 19 years old, he pioneered the industry of professional junk removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, turning a chore people avoid into an exceptional customer service experience. Then he scaled that success into two more home-service brands, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine Brian learned the ins and outs of business by running his own, and believes that anyone with a fire in their gut and a vision for doing something incredible with their future can do the same. His philosophy, WTF (Willing To Fail), stems from his belief in the power of dreaming big, taking risks, and learning from mistakes Through franchising, he’s giving thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to live their dreams of business ownership. Find his book, WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success, at www.mywtfbook.com. Tune into this episode to find out how Brian scaled 1-800-Got Junk from a $700 truck to a business that generates hundreds of millions each year and operates in every major metropolitan city in the US. Get an understanding of how you can tell if a business is ripe for franchising and learn Brian’s tips for hiring and maintaining a great company culture. Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Brian's social handles: Facebook: @bscudamore Instagram: @brianscudamore Twitter: @brianscudamore LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scudamore

What can we learn from the world's richest man and Amazon's CEO, Jeff Bezos? On today's show we are chatting with Steve Anderson, author of "The Bezo's Letters - 14 Principles to Grow your Business like Amazon." Steve has spent 35+ years helping the insurance industry understand, integrate, and leverage current and emerging technologies. He’s also president of The Anderson Network, and a top 10 Global InsurTech Influencer. In addition, Steve has over 340,000 followers on LinkedIn and is known as one of the top technology consultants and speakers in the US. In this episode, we’ll discuss the rise of Amazon and why you should act like everyday is "Day 1" when growing a company. We'll learn how Jeff Bezos uses risk strategically to grow Amazon and we'll gain insight into why Amazon focuses on their customers instead of their competition. Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Website: https://steveanderson.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveTN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveTN Book - The Bezos Letters: https://amzn.to/3hdalEK

Throwback to #38 with Scott Adams! Learn practical techniques to harness the power of persuasion with Scott Adams. Scott Adams is the creator of the successful American comic strip, Dilbert. In recent times, Scott has become somewhat of a controversial figure as he made headlines during the 2016 election for being "Trump’s translator," a nickname bestowed on him for helping the American public make sense of Trump's seemingly bizarre behavior during the campaign. In addition to being a cartoonist, Scott is also a trained hypnotist and master persuader. He believes that Trump is one of the best persuaders of our time. In #38, Hala and Scott discuss the persuasion tactics found in Scott's book, “Win Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don’t Matter,” which dissects how Trump won the presidential election with his persuasive power. Tune in to hear how the biases we have can impact our decision-making, learn oral persuasion tactics like the "linguistic kill shot," and uncover why visual persuasion is a powerful approach toward getting what you want. Fivver: Get services like logo creation, whiteboard videos, animation and web development on Fivver: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrcpa Fivver Learn: Gain new skills like graphic design and video editing with Fivver Learn: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrlearn If you liked this episode, please write us a review! Want to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsociety Earn rewards for inviting your friends to YAP Society: bit.ly/sharethewealthyap Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Part 1 of Hala's LinkedIn Live session! Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Hala went on Linkedin Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about podcasting, her life and her inspiration. Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. On today's show we are chatting with Zack Friedman, founder and CEO of Make Lemonade, a leading online personal finance company helping Millennials make more informed financial decisions such as paying off student loan debt. He is also the author of ‘The Lemonade Life’ in which he reveals the five simple changes you can make to create an extraordinary life. Zack is a former intern for the Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton, previously holding various high profile roles in companies such as Blackstone and Morgan Stanley, as well as being an advisor to Fortune 500 companies and start-ups. Zack believes EVERYONE has a shot at greatness by putting happiness at the center of everything you do, taking his learnings from presidents, prime ministers, CEO’s and billionaires. In this episode, we YAP about the difference between a lemon and lemonade life, the best morning routine to set you up for a productive and positive day and the 5 internal switches people can turn on to accelerate their success! Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Don't keep your day job! Life is short, and we spend so much of it working. So, it only makes sense to do what you love! Today, Hala chats with Cathy Heller, host of Apple’s #1 podcast, Don't Keep Your Day Job, which has over 9 million downloads and features conversations with creative entrepreneurs like actress Jenna Fischer, Seth Godin and more. Cathy is also a business and life coach who helps clients get paid for what they love to do through group programs, courses and retreats. In this episode, we’ll cover why a lack of resources is not an excuse to abandon your dreams, why radical empathy is the core of every business and how Cathy manages to make millions working only 4 hours per day. Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

A throw back to episode #5! Hear best practices from the GOAT of productivity, David Allen, best-selling author and inventor of the famed Getting Things Done system. David’s framework helps you keep track of tasks, ideas and projects, and focuses on getting this type of information out of your head and into an external system. In this episode, Hala uncovers how to feel less bogged down by the never-ending list of things you have to do—allowing yourself to be engaged and super productive in the moment. Now, go get sh*t done! Young and Profiting podcast is brought to you by audible. Get your FREE audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/YAP Follow YAP on IG @youngandprofiting and Twitter @YAP_Podcast Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Covid-19 has changed everything, including the ways you should invest. Will you merely survive or will you thrive in this new world? Today we’re chatting with Peter Mallouk, the President & Chief Investment Officer of Creative Planning, a Registered Investment Advisory firm with over 27 offices throughout the US. Creative Planning manages over $45 billion in assets and is routinely named by Barron’s as the #1 Independent Wealth Management Firm in America. Mallouk’s leadership in the industry has not gone unnoticed, either. He is the only person to have ever ranked No. 1 on Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors in America” list for three consecutive years. For more info about Peter’s accomplishments, head over to creativeplanning.com. Tune into this episode to hear Peter’s predictions on how the economy will shake out in a post-covid world, get his guidance on how you should be investing during the coronavirus and hear his perspective on speculative investments like cryptocurrency. Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Ready to launch your online business?! Today on the show we are chatting with Lauren Tickner, a Young and Profiting entrepreneur from the UK. Lauren helps people start online businesses. She is extremely good at what she does, and she’s helped many of her clients generate 6 and even 7-figures online through her company, Impact School. In addition to helping people launch their online business, Lauren hosts a podcast, youtube channel and is an influencer on Instagram. In this episode, we’ll uncover why systems and outcomes are so important when it comes to launching a business online, we’ll touch on permission based relationship marketing and why 1:1 conversations provide you with max ROI, and we’ll get Lauren's tips on how to start an engaging conversation without sounding so "salesy." Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com