Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
Join Hala Taha as she interviews some of the brightest minds in the world―turning their wisdom into actionable advice you can use in your life no matter your age, profession or industry. Our subject matter ranges from enhancing productivity, how to gain influence, the art of side hustles and more! If you’re smart and like to continually improve yourself, hit the subscribe button, because you’ll love it here at Young and Profiting Podcast. Part of the YAP Media Network.
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Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
In 2001, Dr. Steven Gundry met a patient with severe heart disease that couldn’t be corrected by surgery. Steven turned him away, saying he could do nothing to help him. However, the patient made some unusual changes to his diet, and within six months, he cleaned out 50% of the blockages in his arteries. Dr. Gundry then made it his mission to teach people about how to avoid intense surgeries down the line by making simple changes to their diet now. In this episode of YAPClassic, you’ll learn about how gluten and other lectins are harming your gut, why autoimmune diseases have become more common, and how to properly prepare your beans. Dr. Steven Gundry is a cardiothoracic surgeon turned wellness and nutrition expert and bestselling author. His mission is to improve your health, happiness, and longevity by making simple changes to your diet. He is the Director and Founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, CA.In this episode, Hala and Steven will discuss: - How one patient inspired Dr. Gundry to become a nutrition specialist - It’s not about what you eat; it’s about what you don’t eat - How gluten and other lectins are harming your gut - Why “organic” doesn’t mean healthy - The secret reason we aren’t getting enough nutrients - Why you should stop eating fruit - How to eat like your ancestors ate - We are what our food eats - A busy schedule isn’t an excuse for chronic fatigue - And other topics…Dr. Steven Gundry is a nutrition expert and bestselling author. His mission is to improve health, happiness, and longevity through a unique vision of human nutrition. During his 40-year career in medicine, he performed countless pediatric heart transplants, developed patented, life-saving medical technology, and published over 300 articles and book chapters on his research. He is the Director and Founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, CA, where he operates his private practice. In 2008, his best-selling book, “Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution,” focused on diet and nutrition as a way to help people avoid surgery. His work in finding solutions to reversing disease through nutrition has continued, resulting in his first “Paradox” series of books: “The Plant Paradox” in 2017 and the sequel in 2018, “The Plant Paradox Cookbook”.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘masterclass’ for 25% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Steven’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Steven-R-Gundry/author/B001IGQJQY?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Steven’s Website: https://drgundry.com/ Steven’s Supplements and Products: http://gundrymd.com The Dr. Gundry Podcast: https://drgundry.com/the-dr-gundry-podcast/ Steven’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevengundry/?hl=en Steven’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrStevenGundry/ Steven’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drgundry?lang=en Steven’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-gundry-5b99a042 Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/profitingMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Mike Michalowicz had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies by his 35th birthday and was confident that he had it made. After he became a small business angel investor, he lost his entire fortune due to a series of bad business decisions. Mike decided to start over, find a way to grow healthy and strong businesses, and eliminate entrepreneurial poverty. In this episode, Mike will break down his Profit First framework. He will also give the rundown on how to create and manage a profitable business. Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is an author of business books for entrepreneurs and small business owners like Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, Fix This Next, and Get Different. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate. He became a business author with a clear mission: Eradicate entrepreneurial poverty. In this episode, Hala and Mike will discuss: - Why profits should come first - The Profit First Formula- How Parkinson’s Law applies to profiting- Why you should split your money into small chunks- Target Allocation Percentages (TAP)- The way to handle business debt- Why constrained spending brings natural innovation - Why all revenue is not the same- The most effective marketing strategy for small businesses- And other topics…Mike Michalowicz is the creator of Profit First, which is used by hundreds of thousands of companies across the globe to drive profit. Today, Mike leads two new multi-million-dollar ventures, as he tests his latest business research for his books. He is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and business makeover specialist on MSNBC. Mike is a popular main-stage keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics; and is the author of Get Different, Fix This Next, Clockwork, Profit First, Surge, The Pumpkin Plan, and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Fabled author Simon Sinek deemed Mike Michalowicz “…the top contender for the patron saint of entrepreneurs.”Resources Mentioned:Mike’s Website: https://mikemichalowicz.com/Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/Mike’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeMichalowicz?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorMike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/?hl=enMike’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPageMike’s Podcast The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast: https://mikemichalowicz.com/podcast/Mike’s Blog: https://mikemichalowicz.com/blog/Mike’s Book Profit First: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/Profit First Instant Assessment: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ProfitFirst/PF-InstantAssessment.pdf LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘masterclass’ for 25% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/profitingMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday Apr 14, 2023
YAPClassic: Richard Moore on The Laws of Selling | Part 2
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
When Richard Moore graduated from college, his mom told him that he couldn’t go home; he had to get a job. To make ends meet, he landed an entry-level phone-selling job. Now, he’s a top sales and conversion expert who has generated millions of dollars in sales between his corporate sales roles, his private coaching services, and his courses. In Part 2 of YAPClassic: The Art of Selling, you’ll learn more tried and true sales tactics, like asking your prospects the right questions and learning your prospects’ motives for buying. Richard will also break down when to raise your price and when to discount your product. Richard is a sales guru and consultant with over 20 years of experience in online, in-person, and phone-based selling. His clients range from startups to 9-figure businesses, and he’s grown a massive influence on platforms like Linkedin and Instagram. Rich has also been featured in publications like Forbes and The Huffington Post. He travels the world sharing his knowledge on sales and content strategy to help businesses turn leads into clients and close more deals. In this episode, Hala and Richard will discuss: - Understanding both the science and artistry of sales - The three questions you need to answer for your prospects - The difference between leads and prospects - Why you should appeal to a prospect’s emotional mind first- Uncovering a prospect’s motives for buying- Are you using an outdated approach to closing deals? - How to find the right price for your product - A boring product isn’t an excuse for bad salesmanship- And other topics…Richard Moore is a conversion coach who specializes in helping coaches and consultants convert on LinkedIn from their content. For nearly five years, Richard has successfully helped scores of businesses convert through their content on the platform. Before that, he did the same with Facebook. During his professional career, he has also converted multiple millions in sales from his previous corporate jobs in London. Richard has taught nine-figure business owners and solopreneurs alike how to sell using LinkedIn through his coaching, courses, and lectures at prestigious institutions like Uni of Edinburgh, Oxford Uni, Pearson Business School, Uni of Warwick, Warwick Business School, EBS Business School, Uni of Nottingham and more.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘masterclass’ for 25% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: YAPClassic: Richard Moore on The Laws of Selling | Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yapclassic-richard-moore-on-the-laws-of-selling-part-1/id1368888880?i=1000607827696Richard’s Website: https://www.therichardmoore.com/ Richard’s LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/richardjamesmoore?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image Sponsored By: LMNT - Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through DrinkLMNT.com/YAPMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Jonah Berger: Magic Words, What to Say to Get Your Way | E218
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
At around one year old, Jonah Berger’s son started saying the word “peas.” What he really meant to say was “please,” but that didn’t matter. It was the first time his son realized that words can have magical effects. Magic words are all around us, whether we are trying to persuade a client, motivate a team, or even just talk to our peers. In this episode, Jonah is back on YAP to talk about his newest book, Magic Words. He will take a deep dive into how to persuade, communicate, and connect. He will cover the different types of words that can increase our impact in every area of our lives! Jonah Berger is a world-renowned expert on natural language processing, change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and why things catch on. Dr. Berger is a Wharton School professor and internationally bestselling author of Magic Words, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst. He has published over 80 articles in top‐tier academic journals, teaches one of the world’s most popular online courses, and popular outlets like The New York Times and Harvard Business Review often cover his work. In this episode, Hala and Jonah will discuss: - Why words are magic - How the word “because” changes behavior- Changing nouns to verbs- What happens when we use “I don’t” versus “I can’t”- How to foster a “could” mindset- Words that will help us sell our ideas - The language of confidence- Asking for the right advice- Understanding the power of language- And other topics…Jonah Berger is a Wharton School professor and internationally bestselling author of Magic Words, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst. Berger has been recognized with a number of awards for both scholarship and teaching, including various early career awards. He was named one of the top 30 leaders in business by the American Management Association and one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company magazine. Dr. Berger is a world-renowned expert on natural language processing, change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and why things catch on. He has published over 80 articles in top‐tier academic journals, teaches one of the world’s most popular online courses, and popular outlets like The New York Times and Harvard Business Review often cover his work. Berger has keynoted hundreds of major conferences and events like SXSW and Cannes Lions, advises various early-stage companies, and consults for organizations like Apple, Google, Nike, Amazon, GE, Moderna, and The Gates Foundation.Resources Mentioned:Jonah’s Website: https://jonahberger.com/Jonah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j1berger/Jonah’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/j1bergerJonah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j1berger/Jonah’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=220591Jonah’s book Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way: https://jonahberger.com/magic-words/LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘masterclass’ for 25% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/profitingLMNT - Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through DrinkLMNT.com/YAP More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday Apr 07, 2023
YAPClassic: Richard Moore on The Laws of Selling | Part 1
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Richard Moore’s performance in school was not reflective of someone who would eventually achieve massive success. He flunked his high school exams, which forced him to settle for an average university. However, he cultivated a mindset of doing the best he could and fixing whatever stood in the way of what he couldn’t do. He then went on to work in corporate, where he made multiple millions in sales. Now, he’s a highly sought-after LinkedIn sales and conversion coach for businesses of all sizes. In this episode, you’ll learn what makes a great sales pitch, how to build trust with your prospects, how to successfully, cold-call your prospects, and other steps to becoming a master salesperson. Richard is a sales guru and consultant with over 20 years of experience in online, in-person, and phone-based selling. His clients range from startups to 9-figure businesses, and he’s grown a massive influence on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram. Rich has also been featured in publications like Forbes and The Huffington Post. He travels the world sharing his knowledge on sales and content strategy to help businesses turn leads into clients and close more deals. In this episode, Hala and Richard will discuss: - How tragedy breeds new perspectives - How you can build yourself into a great salesperson - Don’t write out cold-calling just yet - The ingredients for a great sales pitch - Turning a meaningful relationship or conversation into a sale - Don’t ignore your lower-paying customers - turn them into advocates of your brand - The biggest pitfalls you need to overcome as a salesperson - Evaluating the quality of your prospects - What most people get wrong about their content strategy - And other topics…Richard Moore is a conversion coach who specializes in helping coaches and consultants convert on LinkedIn from their content. For nearly five years, Richard has successfully helped scores of businesses convert through their content on the platform. Before that, he did the same with Facebook. During his professional career, he has also converted multiple millions in sales from his previous corporate jobs in London. Richard has taught nine-figure business owners and solopreneurs alike how to sell using LinkedIn through his coaching, courses, and lectures at prestigious institutions like Uni of Edinburgh, Oxford Uni, Pearson Business School, Uni of Warwick, Warwick Business School, EBS Business School, Uni of Nottingham and more.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘masterclass’ for 25% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Richard’s Website: https://www.therichardmoore.com/ Richard’s LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/richardjamesmoore?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image Sponsored By: Elo Health - Go to https://elo.health/ and enter code YAP for 50% off your first monthMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
When Johann Hari was a teenager, he told his therapist that he felt like pain was leaking out of him. After he received medication to fix his brain's chemical imbalance, he still found himself feeling lost. Johann made it his mission to educate people about depression and anxiety as a bestselling author and speaker. In this episode, Johann discusses how we can overcome disconnect with one another. He also breaks down his newest book Stolen Focus, the war on distraction, multitasking, and how we can maintain our attention and focus in the modern age.Johann Hari is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and speaker. He has written 3 best-selling books that have been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah To Elton John. Johann studies topics like depression, addiction, and anxiety, and in his latest book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention, he discusses how we – as individuals and as a society – can get our focus back. In this episode, Hala and Johann will discuss: - Why Johann became a writer- How a cow cured a man’s depression- Why depression and anxiety doubled during Covid- The “switch-cost effect” of multitasking- Johann’s thoughts on ADHD- How the food we eat affects our attention- Why Johann uses a phone “jail”- Fighting the War on Distraction- And other topics…Johann Hari is the author of three New York Times best-selling books that have been translated into 40 languages and been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah to Noam Chomsky, from Elton John to Naomi Klein. He is the Executive Producer of an Oscar-nominated movie and an eight-part TV series starring Samuel L. Jackson. His latest book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention, was published in January 2022 and received rave reviews everywhere from The Washington Post to the Irish Times to the Sydney Morning Herald. It has been a best-seller on three continents.Johann’s TED talks have been viewed more than 93 million times. The first is named ‘Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong’. The second is entitled ‘This Could Be Why You Are Depressed or Anxious’. Resources Mentioned:Johann’s Website: https://johannhari.com/Johann’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/johannhari101Johann’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari/?hl=enJohann’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohannHari.Page/Johann’ Book Stolen Focus: https://www.amazon.com/Stolen-Focus-Attention-Think-Deeply/dp/0593138511LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘masterclass’ for 25% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Elo Health - Go to https://elo.health/ and enter code YAP for 50% off your first monthGoBox Studio - Go to https://goboxstudio.com/shop/?ref=yap and use coupon code YAP for a 10% discountMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday Mar 31, 2023
YAPSnacks: Best of Steven Kotler, Flow Master and Peak Performance Expert
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
A few years ago, Steven Kotler set off on a quest to defy societal expectations of aging. By learning to park ski at age 53, he learned that old dogs can indeed learn new tricks. How did he do it? In this episode of YAPSnacks, you will hear the best segments from Steven’s four appearances on YAP that explain how to hack your own biology to work for you, rather than against you. He uncovers how to enter a flow state, the benefits of flow, and how to keep your mind and body sharp as you enter the second half of your life. Steven is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 50 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and the Harvard Business Review.In this episode, Hala and Steven will discuss:- The three states of human consciousness - How flow boosts motivation, creativity, and learning - How do you enter a flow state? - The Magic of Maybe - The power of immediate feedback - Can groups of people enter a flow state together? - Why is motivation so important? - The key steps to peak performance aging - Why being in nature is vital to our health - And other topics…Resources Mentioned:Steven’s Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/Steven’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110/Steven’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotlerSteven’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenkotler/Steven’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/Flow Research Collective Radio: https://www.stevenkotler.com/radio Flow Research Collective: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=url&utm_campaign=getmoreflowSteven’s Books: https://www.stevenkotler.com/books Steven Kotler: Flow Into The Future | E32: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000445189295 YAPLive: Unlocking Peak Performance with Steven Kotler on Clubhouse: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000526840067 Steven Kotler: Master the Impossible | E138: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000539587689 Steven Kotler: Steven Kotler: Peak Performance Aging, How to Stay at the Top of Your Game in Your 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond | E211: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steven-kotler-peak-performance-aging-how-to-stay-at/id1368888880?i=1000601789897 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/profitingMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Growing up in Queens, New York, Daymond John had big dreams and an early knack for entrepreneurship. He sold everything from pencils to reconditioned cars, and while working full-time at Red Lobster, he started his clothing brand FUBU. Because of the tenacity instilled in him by his mother, FUBU eventually became a multi-billion dollar global clothing and lifestyle brand. In this episode, Daymond will share his rags-to-riches story and the lessons he has learned as a seasoned investor on Shark Tank. Daymond will break down his latest book, Little Daymond Learns to Earn, a kid's book written to instill financial and entrepreneurial literacy in younger generations. Daymond will also share how we can instill hope in our youth!Daymond John is a New York Times bestselling author and the CEO and founder of FUBU, the $6 billion global lifestyle brand created to represent overlooked communities. He is also a star and original member of ABC’s four-time Emmy Award–winning TV show Shark Tank, where he invests and helps entrepreneurs grow their own businesses.In this episode, Hala and Daymond will discuss: - Daymond’s early entrepreneurial itch- How Daymond’s side hustle became the global brand FUBU- Common Sense marketing tactics- What Daymond learned from Jay Abraham- Daymond’s mother’s influence on his life- Becoming a Shark on the hit show Shark Tank- Why most of America does not have financial literacy- How to teach financial intelligence to our kids- Daymond’s 3-dollar rule- Why kids need new national role models- How to take your parent hat off and think like a kid- And other topics…Daymond John was born with a passion for entrepreneurship. Daymond is CEO and founder of FUBU, the $6 billion global lifestyle brand created to represent overlooked communities. He is also a star and original member of ABC’s four-time Emmy Award–winning TV show Shark Tank, helping entrepreneurs and business owners grow their own businesses. His work as an entrepreneur has been recognized by Barack Obama who named him a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, and he has won four Webby Awards for his work in creating, producing, and hosting Black Entrepreneurs Day. He continues to work with a number of philanthropic organizations to educate and empower future generations, including My Brother’s Keeper, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, and the NAACP, to name a few. Daymond is a New York Times bestselling author, and Little Daymond Learns to Earn is his first book for children. Of all of his accomplishments, Daymond is most proud of his role as a dad to his daughters.Win 15 minutes with Daymond John: Go to littledaymond.com, purchase your bundle, and enter code ‘YAP’ at checkout!Resources Mentioned:Daymond’s Website: https://daymondjohn.com/Daymond’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daymondjohn/Daymond’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesharkdaymondDaymond’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharkdaymond/Daymond’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSharkDaymond/Daymond’s Podcast Rise and Grind with Daymond John: Rise and Grind with Daymond JohnDaymond’s Book Little Daymond Learns to Earn: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Daymond-Learns-Earn-John/dp/0593567277LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
In 2022, Millennials made up just 14% of all homebuying purchases, down from nearly 25% in 2021. Today, many young people are getting pushed out of the market by older wealthy home buyers. Luckily, people like the CEO of School of Whales Andrea Petersen are aiming to change the future state of the real estate market. In this episode, Andrea teaches us all about financial mindfulness and commercial real-estate crowdfunding - a niche industry that has exploded in recent years. She touches on how to navigate the current housing market and the dilemmas that millennials face when buying their first home.Andrea Petersen is a financial expert and real estate investor with a seasoned portfolio of investing experience ranging from commercial real estate to renewable energy, hospitality, banking, and just about everything in between. She is the Chief Financial Officer of The Cooper Precision Companies and the Co-Founder and CEO of School of Whales, a crowdfunding platform for commercial real estate which allows the public to get involved with real-estate projects that were previously inaccessible for as little as $500.In this episode, Hala and Andrea will discuss: - Why millennials are not buying homes in 2023- The JOBS Act and what it did for investors- Investing in REITS- School of Whales and its view on accessibility- How to make money with a purpose- What to look for in a crowdfunding source- Financial mindfulness- The comfortable slippers theory- How to teach finances to the younger generation- Good debt vs. bad debt- And other topics…Andrea Petersen is a financial whale with a seasoned portfolio of investing experience ranging from commercial real estate to renewable energy, hospitality, banking, and just about everything in between. After an initial career in banking, Andrea moved on to client relations, real estate credit analysis, and eventually treasury, where she managed substantial investment portfolios with mortgage-backed securities. In addition to her role as Co-Founder and CEO of School of Whales, Andrea is the Chief Financial Officer of The Cooper Precision Companies, a multi-faceted organization with a focus on renewable energy, real estate, and hospitality. She is now also the Managing Partner of a creative restaurant licensing and operations company known as King Goose, which operates the Miami-staple, Pubbelly Sushi.Resources Mentioned:School of Whales: https://www.schoolofwhales.com/founders/Andrea’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-petersen/Andrea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/whalesfundAndrea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whalesfund/Andrea’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whalesfundAndrea’s Podcast Financially Blonde: https://www.schoolofwhales.com/podcast/LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Elo Health - Go to elo.health and enter code YAP for 50% off your first monthMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
11 years ago, Donald Miller lost all of his life savings to a bad investment. After he decided to start taking 100% ownership of his life and business, everything changed. In this episode, Donald is back on YAP to focus on how to grow a small business! Donald will explain why we should think of our business as an airplane and why most small businesses today are failing. He will also break down how we can get ahead of missteps as business owners.Donald Miller is an author, public speaker, and business owner who is widely considered one of the world's most entertaining and informative speakers. He is the CEO of Storybrand and the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast. He is also the author of several popular books, including the WSJ Best-seller Building a StoryBrand, and his most recent book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off.In this episode, Hala and Donald will discuss: - Why businesses fail nowadays- The “S” Curve- How a business is just like an airplane- Crafting the perfect mission statement- The five types of meetings- When to be financially transparent with your team- The three types of leaders: the artist, the operator, and the entrepreneur- The problem with traditional sales training- Creating your follow-up email- How to speak “in story” - And other topics…Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand, an agency that has helped more than 10,000 organizations clarify their brand message, and Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow their business and enhance their value on the open market. Donald is the host of the Business Made Simple podcast and the author of personal essays and books about faith, God, and self-discovery, including the bestsellers Building a StoryBrand, Marketing Made Simple, and Hero on a Mission. His most recent book, How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off, will give you a proven 6-step plan for growth so you can stop drowning in the details. Donald Miller currently lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and daughter on their estate: Goose Hill. Resources Mentioned:Donald’s Website: https://businessmadesimple.com/Donald’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-miller-540007124/Donald’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/donaldmillerDonald’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldmiller/Donald’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donaldmillerwordsDonald’s Podcast Business Made Simple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-made-simple-with-donald-miller/id1092751338?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200Donald’s book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off: https://www.amazon.com/How-Grow-Your-Small-Business/dp/1400226953/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DU5BW20G0SAH&keywords=how+to+grow+your+small+business+donald+miller&qid=1679066588&s=books&sprefix=how+to+grow+your+small+business+donald+miller%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-1 Donald Miller: Be Your Own Hero | E153 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/donald-miller-be-your-own-hero-e153/id1368888880?i=1000549018819Donald Miller: Storytelling for Business | E120 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/donald-miller-storytelling-for-business-e120/id1368888880?i=1000527069775LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Elo Health - Go to elo.health and enter code YAP for 50% off your first monthMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/