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

Think about the warmest, most inviting person you know. Chances are, their kindness spans far beyond their words. The most influential people are often very intentional with their body language, facial expressions, and tone.  There are specific ways you can alter your body language, approach new people, and present information to make yourself more likable, and in this episode of YAP Classic, Dr....

The role of HR in an organization has been widely misunderstood by both employers and employees. While many people think that HR strictly enforces internal rules and has no impact on an organization’s bottom line, that couldn’t be further from the truth. HR exists to create value in the marketplace through your employees and your organization. Dave Ulrich came onto YAP to discuss the intricacies o...

Social media is here to stay. The power given to those with a strong personal brand is unlike any marketing tool we’ve had before. Unfortunately, too many people are stuck using social media strategies that don't deliver the results they're looking for. In this special episode of YAP, Hala breaks down EXACTLY how she built her massive following on LinkedIn. She shares the unusual journey that her...

Are you thinking about starting your own business, but the thought of marketing freaks you out? Are you nervous that your brand won’t reach as many people as you’d hoped? Have you been facing blocks in your creative flow? Stay tuned - Seth Godin can help you navigate these worries!  Seth is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author of 20 bestselling books. He is arguably the internet’s most famous blog...

‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.’ We’ve all heard that cliché phrase, but any successful person will preach the importance of a strong network. Building relationships is vital to your personal and professional growth, and there are certain steps you can take to make yourself more likable in order to make those connections.  Michelle Tillis Lederman CPA, MBA, PCC, was named one of Forbes...

Are you scared of failure or rejection? Do you hold yourself back from following your dreams because you don’t want to fail?  Hala Taha is proof that having a fear of failure is detrimental to success. After getting fired from two jobs and losing her opportunity to become a reality TV star, she focused her energy on hosting the Young and Profiting podcast, which is now a #1 Education podcast acros...

Thought leaders everywhere talk about the importance of being confident, but rarely do they explain how to develop true confidence that does not rely on external validation and praise. What steps can we take to develop true self-confidence? Nicole Kalil is known as the “Leadership and Confidence Sherpa.” She hosts a top 2% podcast called ‘This Is Woman’s Work’ that helps women develop trust and co...

We are continuing our highlight on negotiating and gaining influence with an interview from Alex Carter! Whether you are closing a six-figure business deal or convincing your spouse to plan a vacation for the upcoming year, we are constantly negotiating, and you can apply negotiation tactics to any conversation to meet your intended outcome.  Alex Carter is a negotiation coach who works with Fortu...

Most people have had an inkling to start a YouTube channel, but don’t know what it takes to run and grow one. In fact, the average YouTube growth rate is 1,000 subscribers in 22 months. How do you build a sustainable channel that organically attracts consistent viewers? Evan Carmichael has been running an entrepreneurial YouTube channel since 2008. He has garnered over 3.5 million subscribers and...

One of the most common questions we ask ourselves is “am I happy?” Am I happy in this job? Am I happy in this relationship? Am I happy living in this city?  But what does happiness actually entail? How do we achieve true happiness?  When it comes to learning more about happiness, the best person to talk to is Arthur C. Brooks. Arthur is a social scientist who specializes in the science of human ha...

We’re told from a young age that we should follow our dreams and do what we love. However, too many people give up after their first roadblock or abandon their dreams altogether. When we leave our passions behind or stop trying, we are building an unfulfilling life for ourselves.  What does it look like to follow your dreams, even if those dreams keep changing?  Hala Taha is the perfect example of...

The rise of social media has made it easier than ever to seek out other job opportunities. Hence, countless people are seeing all that the job market has to offer and they’re leaving their jobs to pursue something that is better aligned with their personal values.  When it comes to value alignment in the workplace, there are few people as knowledgeable as Kathryn Minshew. Kathryn’s goal is to help...

When we enter a negotiation of any kind, we have to consider much more than what we are saying. There are countless factors that go into a negotiation’s success, such as your body language, your tone of voice, and the way you frame information. By paying close attention to all verbal and nonverbal factors of a negotiation, you improve the likelihood of getting the outcome you want.  Chris Voss is...

There are two types of entrepreneurs: those who copy other people’s businesses and those who create an entirely new market. When you disrupt an existing market, you run the risk of being lumped in with your competitors. For example, you can probably name five of your local coffee shops off the top of your head.  While some entrepreneurs thrive off of copying other business ideas, the most successf...

The Digital Age has changed the way we exchange and retain information. Every day, 2.5 quintillion bytes of new data are created. We are publishing and exchanging more information than any other time in history.  So why do so many people lack the motivation to learn new things?  When it comes to brain health and strengthening the mind, there is no one better to talk to than Jim Kwik.  Jim suffered...

There are several common misconceptions about generating wealth. For example, many people believe that becoming an expert in one skill will set them up for success, when in reality, having multiple skills under your belt will give you a unique portfolio that is more desirable to employers and customers.  Additionally, too many young people let thousands of dollars go to waste by sitting in a savin...

Regret is one of the most common negative emotions we experience as humans. Yet, most people are reluctant to explore or even talk about their regrets with others because of the growing ‘no regrets’ philosophy that demonizes the presence of regret.  However, when used properly, regret can be a powerful tool by illuminating where our values and priorities lie, which can help us avoid making the sam...

Negotiations don’t always take place in a conference room. A negotiation is simply a discussion where both parties come to an agreement, so we are negotiating all the time. Something as small as talking to family about who’s bringing what to Christmas dinner is a negotiation!  And negotiations are not entirely verbal. Whether we realize it or not, we are influencing every negotiation with how we p...

How many times have you set a goal for yourself that you didn’t follow through on? How many ideas are swirling around in your head, waiting to be brought to life?  Too often, we keep our goals trapped inside our minds. We have a vivid image of what we want, but because we don’t know how to get there, we don’t try.  Casper Craven came onto YAP to talk about how to set massive goals for ourselves an...

Too many people are stuck in the past: old ideas, old technologies, and old ways of living. When we don’t embrace change, we don’t grow or evolve. Accepting change and using it to fuel our growth is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves in every area of our lives.  But how can we resist our natural inkling toward predictability and become comfortable with change?  To answer that...

Join Hala and YAP Media’s production manager, Jason Ames, as Hala dives into how she entered the podcasting space, how she landed big guests in YAP’s early days, and how to properly speak on air. She also gives marketing and branding advice to anyone interested in starting their own podcast.  Sponsored by: Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to...

Think about some of the most successful brands in the business: Amazon, Tesla, Etsy… the list goes on. They all have certain qualities in common: they took a unique approach to an existing category of products and services and they continued to innovate and grow their brand to meet the changing needs of their customers.  When it comes to developing your brand, there is no one better to learn from...

True success doesn’t come from wishful thinking. It comes from dedication, grit, and lots of time to live the life of your dreams.  Hala Taha, host of Young and Profiting podcast, built her empire by sacrificing four years of travel, fun, and relaxation to hustle. Now, she’s running a $4 million company while hosting the #1 Education podcast across all platforms.  In this episode, we are replaying...

Are you ready to build a better world?  How do we dig ourselves out of this hyper-individualistic hole? When it comes to cultivating a mindset that focuses on serving the collective alongside the individual, there is no one better to talk to than Yancey Stricker. Yancey is the co-founder of Kickstarter and the creator of the strategic decision-making method, Bentoism, which offers an alternative a...

When it comes to making customers happy, there is no one more knowledgeable than Fred Reichheld. Fred is one of the world’s leading experts on customer and employee loyalty. He created the Net Promoter Score, or NPS, which measures your customers’ experiences and satisfaction with your brand. NPS is used by two-thirds of the Fortune 1000.  In this episode, Hala asks Fred about the Net Promoter Sco...