Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

Replay: Hala on Millenial Investing with Robert Leonard

On today’s show, Hala Taha chats with Robert Leonard about her journey from a school dropout to a successful full-time podcaster and entrepreneur. They discuss what made her want to turn her side hustles into actual full-fledged businesses; why she chose podcasting in particular; what the most effective strategies she has found for growing a podcast; how she is able to manage her time and balance all aspects of her life, and much, much more!  What You’ll Learn: What made Hala drop out of school, and then decide to go back and finish her studies
When Hala realized that she wanted to start building side hustles and how she started a college blog business
What made Hala want to turn her side hustles into actual full-fledged businesses and how she was able to manage her time and balance all aspects of her life
Why Hala chose podcasting, how different it turned out to be from her expectations, and what the most effective strategies are that she has found for growing a podcast
How Hala was able to land high-profile guests like Matthew McConaughey and Seth Godin and what specific strategies or tactics she used to do so
All the different ways one can monetize a podcast and how a podcast can be an actual revenue-generating business
Where Hala’s business idea to own an agency focused on helping people with podcasting come from  
What the most impactful thing Hala has learned from interviewing guests on her podcast
Why Hala chose to focus on LinkedIn, a business social network, to grow her business
How to deal with and overcome failure and rejection
How the Law of Attraction made an impact on Hala’s life and business
And much, much more!
 Sponsored by - Siiz Flow - Head to siiz.life/yap for 50% off their Flow product James Allen - Use code YAP30 at JamesAllen.com for 30% off Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Jasmine Star: Stand Out On Social | E130

Step up your social media game!In this episode, we are talking with Jasmine Star, photographer, social media guru, and podcast host. Jasmine is a photographer and business strategist who empowers entrepreneurs to build a brand, market it on social media, and create a life they love.  Jasmine had the courage to drop out of law school to chase her dream of becoming a professional photographer with absolutely no experience in the field. While building a wildly successful wedding photography business, Jasmine honed impeccable social media skills and now runs multiple 7-figure businesses called Social Curator teaching entrepreneurs and creatives how to use Social Media to grow their brands.In today’s episode, we discuss Jasmine’s upbringing, her beginnings in photography, and how she began her social media journey. We’ll also talk about Jasmine’s top social media strategies, how to create a niche market, and her best hashtag and copywriting tips. If you’re a social media manager or business owner looking to level up your social strategy, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!Sponsored by -  This episode was live-streamed on LinkedIn through Restream. Join Restream and get 20% off lifetime discount https://try.restream.io/yap/ Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAPSocial Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com  Timestamps: 01:10 - How Jasmine’s Upbringing Shaped Her03:19 - How Being a Twin Has Affected Jasmine05:11 - Jasmine’s Journey with Law School09:52 - Why Jasmine Shifted to Photography15:43 - How Jasmine’s Began Her Social Media Journey19:58 - The Logic of Creating a Niche Market24:29 - All About Hashtags28:17 - Top Tips for Social Media Copywriting 32:07 - Jasmine’s Approach to Social Media and Photography35:45 - The Most Important Thing a Social Media Manager Should Do37:17 - Where to Find Content When You’re Light on Material38:24 - Top Tips For Batching Content40:20 - Jasmine’s Opinion On Paid Instagram Growth Strategies43:33 - How to Turbo Charge Your Account49:36 - Jasmine’s Secret to Profiting in Life  Mentioned In The Episode: Jasmine’s Website: https://jasminestar.com/Jasmine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminestarSocial Curator: https://www.socialcurator.com/

#130: Stand Out On Social with Jasmine Star

Step up your social media game!
In this episode, we are talking with Jasmine Star, photographer, social media guru, and podcast host. Jasmine is a photographer and business strategist who empowers entrepreneurs to build a brand, market it on social media, and create a life they love.  
Jasmine had the courage to drop out of law school to chase her dream of becoming a professional photographer with absolutely no experience in the field. While building a wildly successful wedding photography business, Jasmine honed impeccable social media skills and now runs a multiple 7-figure businesses called Social Curator teaching entrepreneurs and creatives how to use Social Media to grow their brands.
In today’s episode, we discuss Jasmine’s upbringing, her beginnings in photography,  and how she began her social media journey. We’ll also talk about Jasmine’s top social media strategies, how to create a niche market, and her best hashtag and copywriting tips. If you’re a social media manager or business owner looking to level up your social strategy, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Sponsored by - 
 
This episode was live streamed on LinkedIn through Restream. Join Restream and get 20% off lifetime discount https://try.restream.io/yap/
 
Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP
Social Media: 
Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting
Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com
Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala
Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha
Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com
 
 
Timestamps:
 
01:10 - How Jasmine’s Upbringing Shaped Her
03:19 - How Being a Twin Has Affected Jasmine
05:11 - Jasmine’s Journey with Law School
09:52 - Why Jasmine Shifted to Photography
15:43 - How Jasmine’s Began Her Social Media Journey
19:58 - The Logic of Creating a Niche Market
24:29 - All About Hashtags
28:17 - Top Tips for Social Media Copywriting 
32:07 - Jasmine’s Approach to Social Media and Photography
35:45 - The Most Important Thing a Social Media Manager Should Do
37:17 - Where to Find Content When You’re Light on Material
38:24 - Top Tips For Batching Content
40:20 - Jasmine’s Opinion On Paid Instagram Growth Strategies
43:33 - How to Turbo Charge Your Account
49:36 - Jasmine’s Secret to Profiting in Life
 
 
Mentioned In The Episode:
 
Jasmine’s Website: https://jasminestar.com/
Jasmine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminestar
Social Curator: https://www.socialcurator.com/

#YAPLive: Ask Hala Anything on Linkedin Live [8/19/21]

Hala hopped on LinkedIn Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about how to most effectively market their podcast, what to expect for your first podcast launch, how to grow your following on multiple different platforms (hint: focus on one first), and what pitfalls to avoid when first starting your podcast!
 
Social Media:
 
Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting
Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com
Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala
Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

YAPLive: Ask Hala Anything on Linkedin Live | Uncut Version

Hala hopped on LinkedIn Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about how to most effectively market their podcast, what to expect for your first podcast launch, how to grow your following on multiple different platforms (hint: focus on one first), and what pitfalls to avoid when first starting your podcast! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

#129: Transform Your Identity with Anthony Trucks

Looking to shift your mindset?
In this episode, we are talking with Anthony Trucks, former NFL player turned transformational identity shift coach. As the founder of Identity Shift coaching, he uses cutting edge science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your full potential. After being given away into foster care at 3 years old, being adopted into an all-white family at 14, losing his NFL career to injury and more he learned how to shift at a very young age, and now his life mission is teaching others how to Make Shift Happen in their lives.
Anthony's expertise is helping individuals transform their current challenges into their greatest success. His pride in this program is providing the path and motivation for others to SHIFT their lives from where they currently are to where they want to be. Anthony is also the host of the Aww Shift Podcast. He’s been featured on NBC, NFL, the CW, Amazon, Netflix, National Geographic.
In today’s episode, we discuss Anthony’s tumultuous upbringing, how he first got into football, and the major life shift he endured while in the NFL. We’ll also chat about Anthony’s Shift Method, his advice for creating your ideal identity, and how external factors shape your identity. If you’ve been feeling held back lately, this is a must-listen episode on how to shift your identity.
 
Sponsored by - 
Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP  
 
ZipRecruiter. Go to ziprecruiter.com/yap, to try out ZipRecruiter for free.
 
Social Media:
 
Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting
Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com
Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala
Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha
Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com
 
Timestamps:
 
00:53 - Anthony’s Life Growing Up and Being Adopted
03:00 - How His Family’s Limitations On Him Affected Him
03:49 - How Anthony’s Life Changed Once He Got Adopted
05:04 - The Way Anthony Caught Up With His Peers in Football
08:34 - Anthony’s Demeanor as a Child 
11:38 - The Definition of Identity
14:22 - The Shift Method
16:31 - Categorizing Aspects of Our Life
19:40 - Anthony’s Major Identity and Life Shift
26:05 - The Biggest Obstacles To Reaching Our Ideal Identity
28:40 - How Ego Relates to Your Identity
30:46 - Actionable Tips To Get Over Your Ego
33:58 - Three Steps To The Identity Shift
38:14 - The Importance of Your Environment
40:42 - Anthony’s New Book, Identity Shift
42:06 - Anthony’s Secret to Profiting in Life
45:06 - How Anthony Forgives 
 
Mentioned In The Episode:
 
Anthony’s Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/
Anthony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/
Anthony’s New Book (use code YAP for special gift): https://identityshiftbook.com/

Anthony Trucks: Transform Your Identity | E129

Looking to shift your mindset?In this episode, we are talking with Anthony Trucks, former NFL player turned transformational identity shift coach. As the founder of Identity Shift coaching, he uses cutting edge science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your full potential. After being given away into foster care at 3 years old, being adopted into an all-white family at 14, losing his NFL career to injury and more he learned how to shift at a very young age, and now his life mission is teaching others how to Make Shift Happen in their lives.Anthony's expertise is helping individuals transform their current challenges into their greatest success. His pride in this program is providing the path and motivation for others to SHIFT their lives from where they currently are to where they want to be. Anthony is also the host of the Aww Shift Podcast. He’s been featured on NBC, NFL, the CW, Amazon, Netflix, National Geographic.In today’s episode, we discuss Anthony’s tumultuous upbringing, how he first got into football, and the major life shift he endured while in the NFL. We’ll also chat about Anthony’s Shift Method, his advice for creating your ideal identity, and how external factors shape your identity. If you’ve been feeling held back lately, this is a must-listen episode on how to shift your identity. Sponsored by - Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP   ZipRecruiter. Go to ziprecruiter.com/yap, to try out ZipRecruiter for free. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:53 - Anthony’s Life Growing Up and Being Adopted03:00 - How His Family’s Limitations On Him Affected Him03:49 - How Anthony’s Life Changed Once He Got Adopted05:04 - The Way Anthony Caught Up With His Peers in Football08:34 - Anthony’s Demeanor as a Child 11:38 - The Definition of Identity14:22 - The Shift Method16:31 - Categorizing Aspects of Our Life19:40 - Anthony’s Major Identity and Life Shift26:05 - The Biggest Obstacles To Reaching Our Ideal Identity28:40 - How Ego Relates to Your Identity30:46 - Actionable Tips To Get Over Your Ego33:58 - Three Steps To The Identity Shift38:14 - The Importance of Your Environment40:42 - Anthony’s New Book, Identity Shift42:06 - Anthony’s Secret to Profiting in Life45:06 - How Anthony Forgives  Mentioned In The Episode: Anthony’s Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/Anthony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/Anthony’s New Book (use code YAP for special gift): https://identityshiftbook.com/

#YAPLive: Focus is the New Productivity with Nir Eyal and Ethan Kross on Clubhouse

Join Hala for a live recorded Young and Profiting episode featuring Ethan Kross and Nir Eyal where they will share the secrets of getting a hold of your focus, increasing your productivity, and much more!
 
**Meet the panel**
 
Nir Eyal - Nir helps companies create behaviors that benefit their users while educating people on how to build healthful habits in their own lives. Nir previously taught at Stanford, co-founded and sold two tech companies and is the author of two bestselling books.
Ethan Kross - Ethan is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. He studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. Ethan is also an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and a bestselling author. 
 
Social Media:
 
Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting
Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com
Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala
Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha
Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

YAPLive: Focus is the New Productivity with Nir Eyal and Ethan Kross on Clubhouse | Uncut Version

Join Hala for a live recorded Young and Profiting episode featuring Ethan Kross and Nir Eyal where they will share the secrets of getting a hold of your focus, increasing your productivity, and much more!**Meet the panel**Nir Eyal - Nir helps companies create behaviors that benefit their users while educating people on how to build healthful habits in their own lives. Nir previously taught at Stanford, co-founded and sold two tech companies and is the author of two bestselling books.Ethan Kross - Ethan is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. He studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. Ethan is also an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and a bestselling author. Social Media:Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

#128: Growth Hacking Your Business with Tiffani Bova

In today’s episode, we are chatting with Tiffani Bova, global growth evangelist at Salesforce and global speaker. She is also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book GROWTH IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business. Tiffani is a change maker who’s thought-provoking and forward-thinking insights have made her a frequent guest on a variety of industry-leading podcasts and live broadcasts
Tiffani has been named on the Thinkers50’s list of the world’s top management thinkers and is a welcomed guest on Bloomberg, CNN, Cheddar, MSNBC, and Yahoo Finance, among others. She also contributes her thoughts to publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Diginomica, Quora, Thrive, Rotman School of Management and Duke Dialogue Review.
In this episode, we discuss Tiffani’s upbringing in Hawaii, how she got into business and her success in the corporate world. We’ll also talk about the challenges many people face with their business, how to retain and grow your customer base, and the power of partnering with other companies and partaking in cooperation.
 
Sponsored by - 
Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP  
 
ZipRecruiter. Go to ziprecruiter.com/yap, to try out ZipRecruiter for free.
 
Social Media: 
 
Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting
Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com
Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala
Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha
Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com
 
Timestamps:
 
00:03:35 - How Growing Up In Hawaii Shaped Tiffani
00:05:08 - Being a White Minority in Hawaii
00:07:30 - Work/Life Balance
00:09:29 - How Tiffani Got Into Business
00:14:10 - Tiffani’s Opinion on Getting An MBA
00:16:04 - How Tiffani Succeeded in Her Corporate Career
00:22:55 - Why Tiffani Decided Not To Be An Entrepreneur
00:26:23 - The Challenges People Have Growing Their Business
00:29:38 - How To Grow Your Existing Customer Base
00:36:23 - The Ways To Mitigate Churn
00:39:28 - How to Keep Clients/Customers Happy
00:33:23 - The Experience Equation
00:48:50 - How To Grow Your Business With Products/Services
00:53:26 - The Importance Of Storytelling In Business
00:56:35 - How To Work With Other Companies + Competitors
00:01:43 - Prioritizing Strategies to Use
01:06:39 - Tiffani’s Secret to Profiting in Life
 
Mentioned In The Episode:
 
Tiffani’s Website: https://www.tiffanibova.com/
Tiffani’s Book, GrowthIQ: https://www.tiffanibova.com/book/
Tiffani’s Podcast, What’s Next: https://www.tiffanibova.com/whats-next-podcast/
Tiffani’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanibova
Tiffani’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanibova/?hl=en