Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

Marshall Goldsmith: Live The Earned Life | E171

Are you a goal-oriented overachiever? Do you believe that once you accomplish X, Y, and Z goals you will be happy? Or perhaps you feel like you’re drowning in regret for opportunities you’ve missed. Today’s guest, leading executive coach, and best-selling author, Marshall Goldsmith reminds us about the importance of living in the present. In this episode, Marshall joins Hala to discuss his new book, The Earned Life: Loose Regret, Choose Fulfillment. Topics Include: - Marshall’s childhood and early years - Hitchhiking and why Buddhism is Marshall’s life philosophy - Marshall’s interpretation of Buddhism- How Buddhism philosophies play into Marshall’s favorite sayings - How he uses his Buddhist philosophies in coaching - His book, The Earned Life: Loose Regret, Choose Fulfillment- The marshmallow research and the benefit and drawback of delayed gratification - Coaching moment and the power of “I am”- Impermanence and the every breath paradigm - Letting go of past successes- Two exercises to earn your life every day- Definition of an earned life - Why not worry about the outcome- The parable of the golfer and the beer can - How regret and fulfillment are opposites - The three demands when it comes to living an earned life- Demand #1: Live your own life, not someone else’s version of it - How vicarious living prevents us from living our own life- Demand #2: commit yourself to earn every day, make it a habit - Demand #3: attach your earning moments to something greater than mere personal ambition- What is the agency of no choice and why is their freedom in limiting choices- Marshall’s actionable advice - Marshall’s secret to profiting in life  - And other topics… Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is recognized as the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. He has been named one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Marshall is the author of several Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 bestsellers including Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, which is also the winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year. His newest book, The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment was released in May 2022. Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsCredit Karma Personal Loans - Go to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to find the loan for youShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresThrive Market - Go to thrivemarket.com/yap to get 40% off your first order and a FREE gift worth over $50!Resources Mentioned:The Earned Life by Marshall Goldsmith: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/book-page-the-earned-life/ YAP Episode #42: Become a Better Leader with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith https://youngandprofiting.com/42-become-a-better-leader-with-dr-marshall-goldsmith/ “The Better Boss” Marshall’s New Yorker Profile: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2002/04/22/the-better-boss Marshall’s Email: marshall@marshallgoldsmith.comMarshall’s Website: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/Marshall’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith/Marshall’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachgoldsmith/Marshall’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachgoldsmithMarshall’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marshall.Goldsmith.LibraryMarshall’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvlM6xRUC_ErV_q1FgUgiAConnect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

YAPClassic: Matthew McConaughey on Greenlights

Matthew McConaughey wasn’t always the Hollywood mega-star he is today. His journey from Longview, Texas to the silver screen is one of perseverance, preparation, and self-realization. Throughout his life, Matthew has discovered the importance of reflection and has come to reframe his hardships and struggles as "green lights.” In this episode, Hala and Matthew discuss Matthew’s childhood and the origins of his confidence, his dedication to journaling, his best-selling book, Greenlights, why he took a break from acting to reinvent his image, how to turn red and yellow lights to green, and some life lessons he learned along the way. Topics Include:- Why Matthew wrote a book instead of making a movie- Matthew’s process of writing and journaling- Defining “Greenlights” - Why Matthew dislikes the word “Unbelievable” - The story of “Little Mr. Texas”- Origin of Matthew’s confidence - Turning a ‘Red Light’ into a ‘Green Light’- Matthew’s decision to go to a less expensive college- Why Matthew went to film school - On Dazed and Confused and the importance of preparation- Experience with romantic comedy movies- Matthew’s thoughts on celebrity status - The Just Keep Livin Foundation- Matthew’s secret to profiting in life- And other topics… Matthew McConaughey is an academy award-winning actor and the author of the New York Times best-selling book Greenlights.   Matthew is also a professor of practice at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as Minister of Culture/M.O.C. for the University of Texas and the City of Austin. He is also a brand ambassador for Lincoln Motor Company, an owner of the Major League Soccer club Austin FC, and co-creator of Wild Turkey Longbranch bourbon.Matthew and his wife, Camila, founded The Just Keep Livin' Foundation in 2009, which helps at-risk high school students make healthier mind, body, and spirit choices.Sponsored By:HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/yap16 and use code YAP16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free giftsCurrent - Sign up in less than two minutes at current.com/yap for a chance to win $200Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapThrive Market - Go to thrivemarket.com/yap to get 40% off your first order and a FREE gift worth over $50! Resources Mentioned:YAP Episode #101: Greenlights with Matthew McConaughey: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/101-greenlights-with-matthew-mcconaughey/ Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: https://greenlights.com/Matthew on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000190/The Just Keep Livin’ Foundation: https://www.jklivinfoundation.org/Matthew’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officiallymcconaughey/Matthew’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/McConaugheyMatthew’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/McConaugheyOfficialMatthew’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatthewMcConaughey/Connect with Young and Profiting: YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

YAPClassic: David Allen on Getting More Sh*t Done

Do you feel like you just can’t seem to get things done? Like your productivity is at a standstill, constantly distracted, and you can’t possibly accomplish all you set out to? A world-renowned expert in creativity, David Allen, holds the key to boosting your productivity. David’s “Getting Things Done,” or GDT, the methodology helps you capture, clarify, organize, reflect, and engage your way to productivity. In this episode, Hala and David go deep into the five stages of GDT, talk about David’s background and expertise in productivity, and give advice on how you can start being more productive today. Topics Include:- David’s background and early jobs - Why productivity - Defining GDT- Five Stages of GDT- Importance of “clear space”- Best advice for a clear head - Defining “mind like water” - David’s “no problems, only projects” philosophy - Bottom’s up philosophy to productivity - Best practices for “outcome thinking”- The Law of Attraction - What David means by “put things in front of the door”- Tips and tricks for getting creative - Productivity blockers and how to manage interruptions - And other topics…David Allen is recognized as the world’s leading expert on personal and organizational productivity. He is the engineer of GTD®, the popular Getting Things Done® methodology that has shown millions how to transform a fast-paced, overwhelming, overcommitted life into one that is balanced, integrated, relaxed, and has more successful outcomes. David’s thirty-year pioneering research and coaching to corporate managers and CEOs of some of America’s most prestigious corporations and institutions has earned him Forbes’ recognition as one of the top five executive coaches in the U.S. and Business 2.0 magazine's inclusion in their 2006 list of the "50 Who Matter Now."David is the international best-selling author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life, and Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life. Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsIndeed - Start hiring NOW with a $75 job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/profiting Offer good for a limited time. Credit Karma Personal Loans - Go to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to find the loan for youResources Mentioned:YAP Episode #21: Getting More Sh*t Done with David Allen: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/21-getting-more-sht-done-with-david-allen/ YAP Episode #5: Getting Sh*t Done & Improving Your Productivity with David Allen: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/5-getting-sht-done-improving-your-productivity-with-david-allen/ David’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/David-Allen/e/B001ILIG4C/ GDT’s Website: https://gettingthingsdone.com/ GDT’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2328651/ GDT’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GTDtimes GDT’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdtimes/ GDT’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettingthingsdone Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Allison Maslan: Scale your Business | E170

Universally, business owners face similar challenges when it comes to growth. Business owners who try to control every aspect of their company actually cause their business to get stuck and resist growth. So how can you reach the next level and have your business essentially run itself? Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author Allison Maslan proposes her SCALEit Method ® to help you grow and expand your business. In this episode, Hala and Allison talk about the five steps to scaling any business, how to let go of control, hiring hacks, the 10-10-10 rule for decision making, and how to streamline your days for maximum productivity.Topics Include:- What it was like growing up in a family of entrepreneurs- How she launched her first PR agency and landed huge clients- The accident that changed her life- Advice for how to make a change - Allison’s definition of a successful business - The idea for the SCALEit Method ® - Why Allison focuses on the 7% of businesses with seven figures?- What are the ways businesses get stuck?- The five steps to scaling any business - Advice on letting go of total control - Avoid hiring mistakes with this interview hack - Taking ownership of your team’s energy- How to create a strategic vision - Increase your cash flow with this sales hack- Simple hack for better decision making- 60-second freak-out rule - 3 P’s of Planning: How to streamline your days for max productivity- Finding your optimal schedule- Allison’s actionable advice - Allison’s secret to profiting in life - And other topics…Allison Maslan is the CEO of Pinnacle Global Network. At Pinnacle Global Network, Allison and her team of high-level business mentors pay it forward by helping CEOs and founders scale their companies, fast-track their success, and create a more meaningful life with their proprietary process, The SCALEit Method®. Before Pinnacle Global Network, Allison built 10 successful companies starting at just age 19. She is the author of two #1 Best Selling Books, "Blast Off" and her newest book, "Scale or Fail, How to Build your Dream Team, Explode your Growth and Let your Business Soar." Allison is also the host and producer of The Scale or Fail Show podcast and the Women Who Own It Podcast in partnership with WBENC the largest certifier of Women-Owned Businesses. Sponsored By:HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/yap16 and use code YAP16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free giftsCurrent - Sign up in less than two minutes at current.com/yap for a chance to win $200! GEM - Now get 30% off your first order when you go to dailygem.co/YAPWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapResources Mentioned:Secure your seat at Allison’s FREE masterclass: https://www.scalemasterclass.com/podcast YAP Episode #52: Run It Like Clockwork with Mike Michalowicz: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/52-run-it-like-clockwork-with-mike-michalowicz/ Allison’s Masterclasses: https://www.scalemasterclass.com/free-livestream Allison’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Allison-Maslan/e/B002BO9TLY Allison’s Website: https://pinnacleglobalnetwork.com/Allison’s Linkedin: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmaslan/Allison’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonmaslan/Allison’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllisonMaslanAllison’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allisonsfansAllison’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/allisonmaslanAllison’s Blog: https://pinnacleglobalnetwork.com/blog/Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

YAPLive: Take Control Of Your Financial Future with Andrew Sather, David Ahern and Rachel Podnos O’Leary | Cut Version

Do you want to invest in the stock market but don’t know how? Are you intimidated by all the financial jargon and worried about the marker’s ups and downs? You’re not alone! In this YAPLive, experts in the financial space Andrew Sather, David Ahern, and Rachel Podnos O'Leary share how investing in the stock market doesn’t have to be intimidating! You can use simple investment strategies and grow your wealth. Start improving your financial health and literacy today! In this episode, Hala, Andrew, David, and Rachel educate listeners about the stock market, talk about simple strategies like dollar-cost averaging, dive deep into obstacles and opportunities for millennials, and get into best practices to reduce debt!Topics Include:- Overcoming excuses to not invest - Importance of financial literacy in the US- Credit cards and emergency funds - Advice for new investors- Simple strategies to get started - Dollar-cost averaging - Obstacles and opportunities for millennials - Best debt reduction tips - Tips for attracting money with mindset- And other topics… Andrew Sather is the co-host and co-founder of The Investing for Beginners Podcast (iTunes Top 40 for investing), and the founder of einvestingforbeginners.com, where he publishes their daily email newsletter, The Sather Research eLetter.David Ahern is a self-taught investor. He is the co-host and co-founder of The Investing for Beginners Podcast (iTunes Top 40 for investing). He is passionate about helping people learn to invest, and making it relatable in everyday language.Rachel Podnos O'Leary is a Certified Financial Planner. She is the author of 21st Century Wealth: The Millennial’s Guide to Achieving Financial Independence. Rachel is also a licensed attorney and member of the Florida Bar. Sponsored By:Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsConstant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.comPeloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned:Full YAPLive Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yaplive-take-control-your-financial-future-andrew-sather/id1368888880?i=1000529792448 Andrew and David’s Website: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/ Andrew and David’s Podcast: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/the-investing-for-beginners-podcast-episode-list/Investing for Beginners’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e.investingforbeginners/ Investing for Beginners’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e.investingforbeginners/Investing for Beginners’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4TXiSS6QqcXVVhwsCqjuVw  Andrew’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asather/ Andrew’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValueTrapBlog David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IntrinValue Rachel’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/21st-Century-Wealth-Millennials-Independence/dp/1544515057  Rachel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-podnos-o-leary-jd-cfp%C2%AE-a6084845/ Rachel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/rachelpodnos Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Gabor George Burt: Slingshot Your Way to Market Domination | E169

Humans are never satisfied, and neither are your customers! Gabor George Burt, the global authority on re-imagining boundaries and the author of Slingshot: Re-imagine Your Business, Re-Imagine Your Life, knows the secret to staying relevant and keeping your target audience infatuated with your business. The answer is the slingshot strategy which employs creativity and innovation to bring your business from the red sea to the blue ocean, where competition is irrelevant and opportunity is endless. In this episode, Hala and Gabor chat about the five steps to the slingshot strategy, discuss how to keep customers infatuated, how to defy conventional wisdom, and give examples of the accordion chart process.Topics Include:- How cultural immersion as a child impacts him today - The intersection of psychology and business - What is the Blue Ocean Strategy?- Defining Value Innovation- Five steps of the slingshot strategy- What is infatuation integration- Using feedback to fuel innovation - The power of customization - Lifestyle enrichment and staying relevant- What kids and imagination teach us about lifestyle enrichment  - Defying conventional wisdom - The opossum test - Examples of the accordion chart process- Why is it important to have a broad definition of the utility of your product?- Questions to ask in the accordion chart process - Example of the accordion chart process - What is the concept of the red ocean?- Gabor’s actionable advice - Gabor’s secret to profiting in life  - And other topics…Gabor George Burt is the global authority on re-imagining boundaries and the author of the book Slingshot. He is also one of the top experts on Blue Ocean Strategy, the new millennium’s most influential business leadership approach. He contributed case study material to the worldwide bestselling book of the same name, Blue Ocean Strategy, and originated its most popular blog.Gabor is actively involved in shaping strategy for a diverse group of international clients ranging from top multinationals & governments to start-ups & NGOs and leads by example through his own initiatives.He has been cited among the Top 13 Disruptive Visionaries, and featured in influential business publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and others. Gabor is also often a featured speaker at high-profile events, including the World Marketing Forum, the First Arab Innovation Summit, the Forum for Partnership of the Americas, Forum One, among others.Sponsored By:Peloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. First Person - Go to getfirstperson.com and use code YAP to get 15% off your first orderIndeed - Start hiring NOW with a $75 job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/profiting Offer good for a limited time.iTrust Capital - Visit iTrustCapital.com to start investing today.Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresResources Mentioned:YAP listeners get special access to Gabor’s Book, Slingshot. Use the coupon code 'SPECIAL', to enjoy a 20% discount: https://gaborgeorgeburt.com/get-the-bookBlue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190  Gabor’s Website: https://gaborgeorgeburt.com/Gabor’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabor-george-burt/Gabor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaborgeorgeburt/Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

YAPLive: How To Grow Your Social Influence and Personal Brand presented by 99designs by Vista

Branding is crucial to distinguishing yourself from the competition and setting you apart as the best choice. But where do you start? If you’re looking to create a unique, memorable brand, or want your social influence to skyrocket, you’re in the right place. In this episode, Hala Taha with the help of 99designs by Vista covers all things branding including the three Bs of branding, how to conduct a competitive analysis, what makes a great logo, the best practices to grow your following on Instagram and Linkedin, hook hacks to stop the scroll, and so much more. You don’t want to miss this episode.Topics Include:- How to grow our social influence and personal brand- 3 Bs of branding- What is brand personality- What is brand identity?- What is competitive analysis and how do you conduct one?- Importance of color palette in branding- Find the right typography for your brand - How imagery in branding affects your strategy- What makes a great logo- Visual identity guidelines- How the weight of colors affects your brand identity- Establishing your brand voice on social- Why selling isn't working for you on social media - Four Cs of content strategy- Hook hacks to stop the scroll- Instagram best practices to build your audience- LinkedIn best practices to build your audience- The benefits of outsourcing- Two main ways to use 99designs- Successful publishing strategies- Why community engagement is the best strategy to develop- Q & A- What software do you suggest to clients?- Where to get started with branding?- Mixing bright and dark colors- And other topics…Sponsored By:ExpressVPN - Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/yap and get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package.GEM - Now get 30% off your first order when you go to dailygem.co/YAP. Credit Karma Personal Loans - Go to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to find the loan for youWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapConstant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.comResources Mentioned:Watch the full webinar on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTANBBmKPEw Get $30 off your first design contest with 99designs: 99designs.com/YAP 99designs logo color discovery tool: https://99designs.com/logo-design/psychology-of-color Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

YAPClassic: Dr. Marshall Goldsmith on Becoming a Better Leader

Do you want to become the person you’ve always wanted to be, but can’t seem to beat out bad habits that hold you back, or form new habits that help you succeed? The leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith pinpoints common behavioral problems and how to overcome them to enact meaningful, lasting change. Through feedforward, the daily question process, gratitude, and 360-degree feedback, anyone can become a great leader and level up. In this episode, Hala and Marshall chat about why success makes you fail, the 20 habits that hold people back, how to avoid and overcome bad triggers, the power of listening, and how to live a happier life.   Topics Include:- Key Lessons learned from Peter Drucker- What Buddhism taught him- Defining “feedforward” - Why success makes you fail- Superstition trap- Defining success - Key concepts from his books- The Daily Question Process - Habits that hold people back - Why the inherent urge to win?- How to break the habit of being negative - The power of gratitude - 360-degree feedback - Excuses people have for change - Defining a behavioral trigger- 4 stages of the feedback loop- How to avoid triggers - Why the environment matters - How to change our habits - Magic moves: apology and optimism - What makes listening so powerful? - Mojo vs nojo- Advice for a happy life - And other topics…Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is recognized as the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. He has been named one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Marshall is the author of several Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 bestsellers including Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, which is also the winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year. His newest book, The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment comes out May 2022. Sponsored By:Indeed - Go to Indeed.com/profiting to claim your $75 credit before April 30thJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsFirst Person - Go to getfirstperson.com and use code YAP to get 15% off your first orderResources Mentioned: YAP Episode #42: Become a Better Leader with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith https://youngandprofiting.com/42-become-a-better-leader-with-dr-marshall-goldsmith/ Marshall’s Email: marshall@marshallgoldsmith.comInc.com: Do You Have Mojo or Nojo?: https://www.inc.com/marshall-goldsmith/mojo-nojo.html Inc.com: Why Leadership is a Contact Sport: https://www.inc.com/marshall-goldsmith/contact-sport-overview.html Marshall’s Website: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/Marshall’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith/Marshall’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachgoldsmith/Marshall’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachgoldsmithMarshall’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marshall.Goldsmith.LibraryMarshall’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvlM6xRUC_ErV_q1FgUgiAConnect with Young and Profiting: YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Brian Scudamore: Start A Business | E168

This week on YAP, author and serial entrepreneur Brian Scudamore is back to talk about his new book, BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss. Do you want to own your own business, but don’t know where to start? There are two main paths to starting your own business, blank slate and franchising. But which is right for you? In this episode, Hala and Brian dive deep into the two paths to owning your own business, discuss Brian’s new book BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss, cover the 4 H’s of business success, and chat about what Brian has learned about the entrepreneurial journey along the way.Topics Include:- Brian’s background in entrepreneurship - Why he became an author - Summary of Brian’s new book BYOB- Two paths to owning your own business- Flywheel of Business - What Brian means by a “Painted Picture”- Getting on Oprah and the importance of human capital - The entrepreneurial myth - The importance of failure - How to decide which entrepreneurial path to take? - 3 necessary traits for a Blank sheet businesses- Brian’s failure with “You Move Me”- Rapid Fire about types of entrepreneurs- The 4 H’s applied to franchising - What to look for in a franchise system? - Brian’s Actionable Advice - Brian’s Secret to Profiting in Life - And other topics…Brian Scudamore is the founder and CEO of O2E Brands, the parent company of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, and Shack Shine. Each brand has franchise locations in every major metro city in North America and Australia.Brian is the author of the books WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success, BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes, writing about small business ownership, franchising, and building corporate culture.His companies have appeared on major media outlets including ABC Nightline, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, CNN, The Today Show, Oprah, and CNBC. His story has been featured in Fortune Magazine, The New York Times, Huffington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.Sponsored By:ExpressVPN - Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/yap and get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package.Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapCredit Karma Personal Loans - Go to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to find the loan for youResources Mentioned:YAP Episode: #76: From Trash to Cash with Brian Scudamorehttps://www.youngandprofiting.com/76-from-trash-to-cash-with-brian-scudamore/ The E Myth by Michael E. Gerber: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Most-Businesses-Dont-About/dp/0887303625Brian’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Brian-Scudamore/e/B07HYJ8FSS?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1650302541&sr=1-1 Brian’s Website: https://www.o2ebrands.com Brian’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scudamore/ Brian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianscudamore/ Brian’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianscudamore Brian’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bscudamore/ Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

YAPClassic: Mike Michalowicz on Running it Like Clockwork

Serial entrepreneur and author Mike Michalowicz believes that your business can run itself. Many entrepreneurs feel like their business requires their constant supervision or else it will fail. But what if your business could run like clockwork, continuing to profit and grow even while your focus is elsewhere? Imagine the freedom and possibility this would provide! In this episode, Hala and Mike talk about the seven steps to help a business run like clockwork, Mike gives advice on hiring and building a team, talks about how you can move from delegating to designing, and goes deep on his “profit first” mentality. Topics Include:- Mike’s entrepreneurial journey- Key milestones in his career - Why productivity is a trap - Go from “doer” to “designer”- The four Ds of business- Advice for hiring - 7 steps to help a business run like clockwork  - Analyze existing time - Queen Bee Roll (QBR)- Capturing systems - Balancing the team - Finding the right clients- The four-week vacation - Pareto Principle and the 80/20 rule- Profit first mentality - Parkinson’s Theory- Mike’s secret to profiting in life - And other topics…Sponsored By:Current - Sign up in less than two minutes at current.com/yap for a chance to win $200Riverside.fm - Visit Riverside.fm and use code YAP to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.Shipstation - "Go to shipstation.com and use my offer code - YAP. Get a 60-day free trial. That’s 2 months FREE of no-hassle, stress-free shipping"Constant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.com.Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations.Resources Mentioned:YAP Episode #52: Run It Like Clockwork with Mike Michalowicz: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/52-run-it-like-clockwork-with-mike-michalowicz/ YAP #166: Practicing Conscious Leadership with John Mackey: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/166-practicing-conscious-leadership-with-john-mackey/ Mike’s Website: https://mikemichalowicz.com/ Mike’s Books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/ Mike’s Podcast: https://mikemichalowicz.com/podcast/ Mike’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeMichalowiczOfficial Mike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/  Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046