Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

Alex Banayan: Unlocking The Third Door To Your Success | E167

At age 18, Alex Banayan sat in his dorm room, wondering what he wanted to do with his life. He was on a pre-med path, but something was missing. Alex hit the library and started reading all the biographies of his heroes he could get his hands on, in the hopes that he could learn the secret of their success. But the advice and knowledge in the books didn't satisfy him. He knew he had to write the book he wanted to read. So, a young Alex set off to interview the world’s greatest minds about their journeys and uncover the secret to success. In this episode, Hala and Alex talk about the idea of the third door, that there is always a way in. Alex shares his favorite stories and lessons from his book and talks through everything he learned along the way about persistence, mentorship, and profiting in life.Topics Include:- Alex’s Journey- Funding the book by winning The Price is Right - Alex on making transitions - His strategy for getting interviews - Getting past the gatekeepers- Steven Spielberg’s story - Connecting with Tim Ferris - The truth about persistence - Defining the third door - Favorite stories and lessons from The Third Door - Advice from Maya Angelo- On meeting your heroes and Bill Gates - Pitbull on always staying an intern- Elliott Bisnow and biting off more than you can chew - How to find and select a mentor - Alex’s mentorship program during COVID- Alex’s best advice for people who don’t know what to do next- Alex’s actionable advice - Alex’s secret to profiting in life - And other topics… Alex Banayan is the youngest bestselling business author in American history. The Third Door chronicles Alex’s seven-year quest to uncover the definitive mindset of exponential growth and success.Throughout the process, Alex interviewed the most innovative leaders of the past half-century, including Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Jessica Alba, Quincy Jones, and more.Alex was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list and Business Insider’s “Most Powerful People Under 30,” Banayan is his generation’s leading expert in high-performance and personal development, having been featured in Fortune, CNBC, Businessweek, The Washington Post, MSNBC, Fox News, and NBC News.Sponsored By:Riverside.fm - Visit Riverside.fm and use code YAP to start recording studio-quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.Current - Sign up in less than two minutes at current.com/yap for a chance to win $200Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today at thrivemarket.com/yap to get 40% off your first order AND a FREE gift worth over fifty dollars!Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsConstant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.com  Resources Mentioned:The Third Door by Alex Banayan: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Door-Uncover-Successful-Launched/dp/0804136661Alex’s 30-day Clarity Challenge: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/413802Alex’s Website: https://thirddoorbook.com/time-magazine-article-alex-banayan/Alex’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbanayan/Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexbanayan/Alex’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexBanayan/Alex’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexBanayan-TheThirdDoorConnect 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/yapwithhalaClubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halatahaWebsite: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

YAPLive: Self-Made - How To Start, Run and Grow Your Business with Brit Morin | Cut Version

Serial entrepreneur and investor Brit Morin believes the best way to get started is simply to start. And Brit would know! She’s founded four successful companies, written a bestselling book, and hosts a top chart podcast. Brit’s advice on starting and growing a business is invaluable for anyone looking to run their own business. Hala and Brit talk about the importance of market research and best practices, do’s and don’ts of branding, and everything Brit has learned on her journey.Topics Include:- How to test a business idea- Business plans- Thoughts on entrepreneurship- Core traits of an entrepreneur- Q and A- Advice for avoiding burnt out- Do’s and don’t of branding- Investor vs bootstrapping- Defining “Moat”- Tips for market research- Importance of testimonials- Setting pricing- Elements of a scalable business model- Advice for getting started- And other topics…Brit Morin is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. She’s the founder and managing partner of Offline Ventures, the founder of BFF, a community that helps more women and nonbinary people get educated, connected, and rewarded in all things crypto and web3. Further, she’s the founder of Brit + Co, a modern lifestyle and education company that provides classes, content, products, and experiences geared towards women with a creative spirit, and Selfmade, an educational platform that helps female founders start and grow a business.Brit hosts the podcast Teach Me Something New with Brit Morin. She’s also the author of the bestselling book, Homemakers: A Domestic Handbook for the Digital Generation.Brit has been awarded various accolades, including Ad Age’s 40 Under 40, Adweek’s Creative 100, Forbes 30 Under 30, Fortune’s Most Promising Entrepreneurs, Refinery29’s 30 Under 30, one of Parents Magazine’s Most Influential Millennial Moms, and one of ELLE Magazine’s American Women at 30.Sponsored By:Riverside.fm - Visit Riverside.fm and use code YAP to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.WRKOUT - Visit bit.ly/yap_wrkout to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAPShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresManscaped - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code YAP at Manscaped.com.Thrive Market - "Can your grocery store do that? Join Thrive Market today to get forty percent off your first order AND a FREE gift worth over fifty dollars! That’s thrivemarket.com/yap to get forty percent off your first order AND a FREE gift worth over fifty dollars!! That’s thrivemarket.com/yap"Resources Mentioned:#YAPLive: Selfmade – How To Start, Run and Grow Your Business with Brit Morin:https://www.youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-selfmade-how-to-start-run-and-grow-your-business-with-brit-morin/ YAP Episode #103: Selfmade Entrepreneurship with Brit Morin:https://www.youngandprofiting.com/103-selfmade-entrepreneurship-with-brit-morin/ Brit’s Podcast: https://www.brit.co/listen/ Brit’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LZXFB4Q/ Brit’s Website: https://www.brit.co/u/brit_morin Brit’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britmorin Brit’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brit/ Brit’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brit Brit’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brit Brit’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britmorin Brit’s Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/brit/ 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: Brian Scudamore on Turning Trash into Cash

Brian Scudamore dropped out of both high school and college. But, at just 19 years old, Brian built a multimillion-dollar business that would come to be known as 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, the company that pioneered the industry of professional junk removal. Brian then went on to use his success to scale two more home-service brands under his parent company of O2E Brands, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine. Brian attributes his success to hiring the right people, dreaming big, and being willing to fail. Through franchising his companies, he’s also inspired thousands of entrepreneurs to live their dreams of owning businesses. In this #YAPClassic, Brian and Hala talk about Brian’s perspectives on financing a new company, why companies should all build their business like they plan on franchising, what elements must be considered while branding, and so much more.  Topics Include:- Childhood and how he was as a student - Making your own luck and not taking no for an answer - Perspective on getting loans and taking on debt when running a business- Copying businesses and Scaling business - Story of Acquiring Wow One Day Painting - Elements to consider when branding  - Story of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?- Brian on firing his team and starting over- The importance of customer focus - “The Painted Picture” - Brian on being a visionary vs an implementer- Building a business like a franchise - Brian’s secret to profiting  - 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 in North America and Australia.Brian is the author of the books WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success And his second book, 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:Riverside.fm - Visit Riverside.fm and use code YAP to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.WRKOUT - Visit bit.ly/yap_wrkout to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAP99designs by Vista - 99Designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Credit 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 featuresResources 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

John Mackey: Practicing Conscious Leadership | E166

What’s the key to a successful business? Whole Foods Market CEO and best-selling author John Mackey believes it lies in Conscious Capitalism. This is the idea that higher purpose, stakeholder orientation, conscious leadership, and conscious culture can transform companies and lead to long-term success. This model was hugely successful for Whole Foods. It helped them grow from a single store in Austin, TX to hundreds of stores around the US and landed them on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 20 consecutive years. However, conscious capitalism and conscious leadership were things John had to learn and practice. John believes that by being a conscious leader, leading with love, integrity, and authenticity, and following the ideas of conscious capitalism, any business can find success. In this episode, Hala and John talk about what it means to be a conscious leader and how you can become one, his journey in starting Whole Foods Market, failures and what he learned, his secret to finding happiness, and much more.   Topics Include:- John’s background- John’s complicated relationship with his father- Opening SaferWay- What contributed to the success of Whole Foods Market?- How to find the right team- The importance of pivoting and adapting- Wholepeople.com and learning from failure- Conscious Capitalism and the real purpose of business- John’s transformation into conscious leadership- John’s secret to finding happiness- Qualities of a conscious leader- Win-Win-Win situations in business- John’s #1 tip to transform your company culture- John on transparent salaries- John’s intentions for his next business- John’s actionable advice to be more profitable tomorrow- John’s secret to profiting- And other topics…John Mackey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market. The company has been included on Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 20 consecutive years.John is also the best-selling author of Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business, and the co-founder of the Conscious Capitalism Movement.Mackey is recognized as one of Fortune’s “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Ernst & Young’s “Entrepreneur of the Year Overall Winner for the United States,” Institutional Investor’s “Best CEO in America,” Barron’s “World’s Best CEO,” MarketWatch’s “CEO of the Year,” Fortune’s “Businessperson of the Year,” and Esquire’s “Most Inspiring CEO.”Sponsored By:Riverside.fm - Visit Riverside.fm and use code YAP to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership planWRKOUT - Visit bit.ly/yap_wrkout to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAP99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Credit Karma Personal Loans - Go to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to find the loan for youResources Mentioned:John’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/John-Mackey/e/B00AE9FR5K/ John’s Website: https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/experts/john-mackey John’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mackey-a824bb1ab/ 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/yapwithhalaClubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halatahaWebsite: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

YAPLive: NFT Investing, Scams and Regulations with Brandon Hoffman, Christa Laser, Mitch Jackson, and Jerome Bethea (JB the Wizard)

The world of NFTs is the Wild West! Entering the space with knowledge and understanding is crucial to keeping you and your assets safe. Experts Brandon Hoffman, Christa Laser, Mitch Jackson, and Jerome Bethea (JB the Wizard) let us know what to consider as investors, and guide us through the legal side of NFTs.Topics Include:- Where to research and acquire NFTs- How to know if an NFT is a good investment- Defining on-chain and off-chain- Considering utility when investing- Four steps to finding red flags in NFT- What makes NFT a good investment- Fair use vs copyright infringement- Process of purchasing an NFT- Security and keeping your assets safe- Hot wallet vs cold wallet- What’s a “rug pull” and how to avoid it- Pros and cons of regulation- And other topics…Brandon Hoffman is a senior venture investor at Samsung Next where he leads efforts around Web3, gaming/Metaverse, and fintech/Defi. Brandon has executed more than 20 early-stage deals.Christa Laser is an intellectual property law professor at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Her research focuses on intellectual property and innovation. She is also an angel investor and a Venture Partner with NextGen Venture Partners.Mitch Jackson is a trial lawyer, entrepreneur, and investor. He was named California Litigation Lawyer of the Year in 2013 and Orange County Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2009.Jerome Bethea (JB the Wizard) is an NFT Consultant to NFT Founders. He is the CEO and founder of Futuring™ With The Wizard, where he coaches Top Tier Salespeople.Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsGrin.co - Find out how GRIN can help you grow your brand. Watch the demo at GRIN.co WRKOUT - Visit bit.ly/yap_wrkout to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAP99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Riverside.fm - Visit riverside.fm and use my code YAP to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan.Resources Include:Get $10 Free Bitcoin on Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/YAP#YAPLive: NFT Basics and Beyond with Ben Yu, John Kraski, Brian Esposito, and Ashley France: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-nft-basics-and-beyond-with-ben-yu-john-kraski-brian-esposito-and-ashley-france/#YAPLive: NFTs for Artists & Creators with Maria Brito, Jerome Bethea (JB the Wizard), Cesar Maximo, and QuHarrison Terry: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-nfts-for-artists-creators-with-maria-brito-jerome-bethea-jb-the-wizard-cesar-maximo-and-quharrison-terry/Brandon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdhoffman/Brandon’s Medium: https://medium.com/@brandondhoffmanBrandon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonHoffmanCChrista’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christalaser/Christa’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/christalaserChrista’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christa.laser/Christa’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristaLaserMitch’s Website: https://mitchjackson.com/Mitch’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchjackson/Mitch’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mitchjacksonMitch’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchjackson/Mitch’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/triallawyerexpert/videosMitch’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metaverselawyermitchjackson/JB’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbthewizard/JB’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuturingWithTheWizard/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: Robert Greene on Decoding the Laws of Human Nature

If we want to improve ourselves and build strong relationships with others, we have to start at the root of everything: human nature. Best-selling author and expert in human nature, Robert Greene believes that by understanding the drives and motivations of ourselves and those around us, we can improve ourselves and thrive. In this episode, Hala and Robert talk about the Laws of Human Nature, including The Law of Rationality, The Law of Grandiosity, The Law of Narcissism, and more. They also yap about how humans are irrational beings, how to detach from the control of emotions, how to determine someone’s character, how to harness the “shadow self” for good, and so much more.   Topics Include:- Why Robert wrote “The Laws of Human Nature” - The Law of Rationality - Is it possible to become fully rational?  - The Law of Narcissism - Who is a narcissist? - What is our “shadow self” - How to harness our “shadow self” for good- How do we determine someone’s character?- Strong vs weak character- The Law of Grandiosity  - How success can be dangerous- The Law of Death Denial - Samurai warrior medication technique related to death- And other topics… Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. Robert has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, CNN, The New Yorker, Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times, and Forbes, among others. He has also appeared on The Today Show, CNBC, ABC, and more.Robert attended U.C. Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. He currently lives in Los Angeles.Sponsored By:HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/yap16 and use code yap16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free giftsGrin.co - Find out how GRIN can help you grow your brand. Watch the demo at GRIN.co WRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAP99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Constant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.comRiverside.fm - Visit riverside.fm and use my code YAP to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan.Resources Mentioned:YAP Episode #43: Decoding the Laws of Human Nature with Robert Greene [Part 1]: https://soundcloud.com/youngandprofiting/robert-greene-p1v1?in=king-robinson-470572546/sets/power YAP Episode #44: Decoding the Laws of Human Nature with Robert Greene [Part 2]: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/44-decoding-the-laws-of-human-nature-with-robert-greene-part-2/ Robert’s Books: https://powerseductionandwar.com/books/ Robert’s Website: https://powerseductionandwar.com/ Robert’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-48-Laws-of-Power-by-Robert-Greene-139177212820049/ Robert’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertGreene Robert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/ 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/ Join Hala’s SlickText Community: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Daniel Goleman: Level Up Your Emotional Intelligence | E165

How do you react to challenging situations and interactions? Are you able to express empathy and understanding even when you’re feeling frustrated and unheard? If so, you might have high emotional intelligence (EQ). A high EQ is one of the most important skill sets you can have if you want to thrive in and outside of the office. People with high EQ are more likely to be effective communicators, problem-solvers, and more. If you think you have a low EQ and tend to react based on your emotions, don’t worry! Best-selling author and psychologist Dan Goleman knows that these skills can be learned! We can all harness our emotions and use them for our benefit. In this episode, Hala talks to Dan about IQ VS EQ, the link between mindfulness and EQ, the four aspects of an emotionally intelligent person, parasympathetic and sympathetic modes, the relationship between anxiety and performance, and gives actionable tips about how we can learn emotional intelligence.   Topics Include:- Dan’s Journey- The basis of his book Emotional Intelligence- IQ VS EQ- Learning EQ and neuroplasticity - Link between meditation and stress reactivity - Four parts of an emotionally intelligent person- Value of emotions - Emotional Stoplight - Cyber disinhibition- Types of brains and brain biology- Amygdala hijacks - Steps to developing emotional intelligence - Inner dialogue and how to speak to ourselves - Parasympathetic vs sympathetic mode- Relationship between anxiety and performance- Self-motivation and purpose - “The Good Cry” and why this phenomenon may not hold weight- Recipe for getting over an argument - How to shift your mood- Three different types of empathy and how you use them- How emotional intelligence impacts society - How EQ translates into organizational performance- Dan’s actionable advice to be more profitable tomorrow- Dan's secret to profiting in life  - And other topics… Daniel Goleman is the author of the best-selling book Emotional Intelligence, as well as many other works in emotional and social intelligence, leadership, and education. He is also a psychologist, former science journalist for the New York Times, and co-director of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations.Daniel co-founded the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning at Yale University’s Child Studies Center. He lectures frequently to professional audiences, and is the host of the First Person Plural podcast.He holds a bachelor’s degree from Amherst College, and a PhD in clinical psychology and personality development from Harvard, where he also taught. Sponsored By:Peloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Indeed - Go to Indeed.com/profiting to claim your $75 credit before April 30thWRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAPJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsConstant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.com99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Resources Mentioned:Dan’s Books: https://www.danielgoleman.info/purchase/ Dan’s EI Assessments: https://www.danielgoleman.info/ei-assessments/ Dan’s Podcast, First Person Plural: https://www.keystepmedia.com/first-person-plural/ Dan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgoleman/ Dan’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielgolemanDan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_goleman_/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/    Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Me via @SlickText: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala

YAPLive: NFTs for Artists & Creators with Maria Brito, Jerome Bethea (JB the Wizard), Cesar Maximo, and QuHarrison Terry

Part two of the NFT Live Clubhouse series goes deep on NFTs for creators. In this episode, Hala, Maria, JB the Wizard, Cesar, and QuHarrison talk about the innovation NFTs brought to the art world, how artists are benefiting from NFTs financially and beyond, minting, whitelisting, gas fees, three elements you need for a successful roadmap, predictions for the future of NFTs, and so much more. Topics Include:- Innovation NFTs brought to the world/art world - Financial innovation and new business model of NFTS- What is minting and what are drops? - Understanding the “gas fee” - Three elements you need for successful NFT roadmaps- NFTs and advances in copyright law - Things artists should consider when minting NFTs- NFT creators as artists and community builders  - Utility of NFTs- Round Robin - Right and wrong reasons for getting involved in NFTs- Predictions for the future of NFTs - And other topics… Maria Brito is a highly successful entrepreneur, writer, and innovator in the art world. In 2020, Maria was named as one of the visionaries who shaped the Art World by ARTNEWS. Maria also writes the popular weekly newsletter, “The Grove,” and teaches courses about creativity.Jerome Bethea (JB the Wizard) is an NFT Consultant to NFT Founders. He is the CEO and founder of Futuring™ With The Wizard, where he coaches Top Tier Salespeople. Cesar Maximo is the Co-Founder of NFTimes, a group dedicated to decentralized projects. He has been active in crypto since 2018. Co-Founder of the Cake eXperiment.QuHarrison Terry is the Co-Host of CNBC’s No Retreat: Business Bootcamp. He is also the author of The NFT Handbook. And he advises and assists Mark Cuban’s portfolio companies with their marketing strategies and growth objectives.Sponsored By:Grin.co - Find out how GRIN can help you grow your brand. Watch the demo at GRIN.co WRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAPJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Constant Contact -  To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.com Riverside.fm - Visit riverside.fm and use my code YAP to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan.Resources Mentioned:#YAPLive: NFT Basics and Beyond with Ben Yu, John Kraski, Brian Esposito, and Ashley France: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-nft-basics-and-beyond-with-ben-yu-john-kraski-brian-esposito-and-ashley-france/ YAP Episode #161: Harnessing Creativity to Improve Your Skillset with Maria Brito: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/162-harnessing-creativity-to-improve-your-skillset-with-maria-brito/ ​​Subscribe Maria’s Newsletter “The Groove”: https://www.mariabrito.com/subscribe  Maria’s Website: mariabrito.comMaria’s Twitter: @MariaBrito_NY Maria’s Instagram: @MariaBrito_NYMaria’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariabrito-ny/ JB’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbthewizard/ JB’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuturingWithTheWizard/ QuHarrison’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quharrison-terry-728b3a89/ QuHarrison’s Website: https://quharrison.com/ QuHarrison’s Twitter: @quharrison QuHarrison’s Instagram: @quharrison QuHarrison’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quharrison/ NFT Times: https://nftimes.org/ Cesar’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/zap234 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.com/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

YAPLive: Unlocking True Happiness with Laura Day and Amy Green Smith | Cut Version

We all want to be happy, but what does happiness really mean and can anyone achieve it? Happiness experts Laura Day and Amy Green Smith believe so, but happiness is something that must be nourished and cultivated. Being happy doesn’t mean that you won’t ever be upset, sad, or frustrated, but instead that you’ll be better able to cope with these emotions and have a better life overall. Happiness is something you practice by setting boundaries, making connections, and identifying value and purpose. In this episode, Hala, Amy, and Laura talk about what happiness means and how it can be achieved, define empowered realistic thinking, discuss intuition and how to hone it, talk about setting boundaries, and the relationships between happiness, purpose, and values. Topics Include:- Defining Happiness- The link between happiness and connection- Empowered realistic thinking - Learned helplessness- Finding the wins in our own behavior - What is intuition and how to hone it- Synchronicity- Setting boundaries- How to say no- Examples of boundaries in relationships - How we can be more present and practice mindfulness - Relationship between happiness, purpose, and career - And other topics… Laura Day is the New York Times bestselling author of Practical Intuition and has spent over two decades helping companies and individuals use the power of intuition to achieve their dreams. Laura has been featured in publications including Newsweek, New York Magazine, The Independent, Bottom Line, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and People, and has appeared on numerous shows including CNN, Fox News, Good Morning America, The View, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.Amy Green Smith is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. She is also the host of the Bold-Faced Truth Podcast. She has multiple certifications and credentials including, coaching certification through The Coaches Training Institute, credentialed with the International Coaching Federation, and many more.Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsPeloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Grin.co - Find out how GRIN can help you grow your brand. Watch the demo at GRIN.co ThirdLove - Upgrade your bra today and get 20% off your first order today at thirdlove.com/yapExpressVPN - Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/yap and get 3 extra months freeResources Mentioned:#YAPLive Unlocking True Happiness: https://youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-unlocking-true-happiness-with-laura-day-amy-smith-and-scott-glassman/ Laura’s Website: https://lauraday.com/ Laura’s Books: https://lauraday.com/books-audio/ Laura’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauradaycircle Laura’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauradayintuit Laura’s Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-day-023b1713/ Laura’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LauraDayCircle Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauradayintuit/ Amy’s Website: https://amygreensmith.com/ Amy’s Podcast: https://amygreensmith.com/pods/ Amy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyamygreensmith Amy’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyamygreen Amy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyamygreensmith/ Amy’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/heyamygreensmith 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.com/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Stacey Vanek Smith: Machiavelli in the Workplace | E164

A couple of years ago, Stacey Smith found out that a male colleague in a similar role was making $20k more than she was. In the fashion of any true reporter, Stacey started researching the gender gap in the workplace, exploring everything from why women make less money to why there are fewer women in leadership roles. In this episode, Hala and Stacey talk about sexism in the workplace, the gender pay gap, Stacey’s book Machiavelli for Women, unconscious bias in the workplace, Machiavelli’s princes, mentorship, the Cinderella syndrome, negotiation advice, and more.  Topics Include:- Sexism in the workplace and the gender pay gap today- Why isn’t this changing?- Conflicting views of women leaders - Hot boxing in the corporate world and what happens to women in this world - Unconscious biases and their reverberations  - History of Machiavelli and his princes - Takeaways from Machiavelli- Cringy advice in Machiavelli for Women - Growing career after having a child- Advice for men and mentorship in the workplace - Key observations that Machiavelli made about human nature that are true today- Definition of power and Machiavelli's power principle - Cinderella syndrome - Advice on negotiation and asking for women - Fake it till you make it - Birds of a confident feather - The easy ask- Advice for women and men - And other topics…Stacey Vanek Smith is the co-host of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money. She's also a correspondent for Planet Money, where she covers business and economics. Before coming to NPR, Stacey worked for Marketplace, where she was a correspondent and fill-in host. At Marketplace, Smith was part of a collaboration with The New York Times, where she explored the relationship between money and marriage. She was also part of Marketplace's live shows, where she produced a series of pieces on getting her data mined. Her work has appeared on All things Considered, Consider This, Morning Edition, Up First, Weekend All Things Considered, It’s Been A Minute, with Sam Sanders, How I Built This, and Rough Translation, as well as in Time Magazine, The New York Times, The Awl and People Magazine.Stacey earned her bachelor's degree in comparative literature and creative writing from Princeton University. She also holds a master's in broadcast journalism from Columbia University.Sponsored By:99 Designs - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Sandland Sleep - Go to sandlandsleep.com and use the promo code YAP15ThirdLove - Upgrade your bra today and get 20% off your first order today at thirdlove.com/yapExpressVPN - Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/yap and get 3 extra months freeWRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAPResources Mentioned:Stacey on NPR: https://www.npr.org/people/350888943/stacey-vanek-smith Machiavelli For Women by Stacey Smith: https://www.staceyvaneksmith.com/book Harvard University’s Implicit Association Test (IAT): https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/education.html Women Don’t Ask by Linda Babcock: https://www.amazon.com/Women-Dont-Ask-Negotiation-Gender/dp/0691210535 Stacey’s Website: https://www.staceyvaneksmith.com/ Stacey’s Podcast: https://www.staceyvaneksmith.com/audioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/staceyvaneksmith/Stacey’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/svaneksmith Stacey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-vanek-smith-4171ab13/ 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/    Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Me via @SlickText: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala