Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

Crush Your Sales Goals in 2024, Presented by Pipedrive

In a hyper-competitive, saturated digital market, it can be hard to reach your target audience and stand out against your competitors. But with a dynamic sales strategy and a comprehensive CRM platform, your business is destined to scale. In this episode, Hala will walk you through how to build an unbeatable sales strategy, from picking the right audience all the way to selling in the DMs.In this episode, Hala will discuss: - Why you never want to create demand- How to pick the right audience- The benefit of having a bottoms-up sales strategy- How to build individual driver trees for your team members- How can Pipedrive help you reach your sales goals? - Why LinkedIn is the best platform for entrepreneurs- How to gain your audience’s trust- The future of LinkedIn’s algorithm- Hala’s winning formula for selling in the DMs- How to build an offer people can’t refuse- How to handle getting ghosted by prospects- And other topics…LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Crush Your Sales Goals in 2024 With Pipedrive:Try Pipedrive free for 30 days, plus get 20% off your first year at https://youngandprofiting.co/pipedriveResources Mentioned: Pipedrive Webinar Slide Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pDyIIPK47lbtwMoGRChgrHJdn_tpdEmVXnOzV4v2F9o/edit?usp=sharing Pipedrive Demo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12RHQILbV_Vh3CaUXb3d58dw8X4JGprMJ/view?usp=sharing Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyPorkbun - Get your .bio domain and link in bio bundle for just $5 from Porkbun atporkbun.com/ProfitingIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingEconomist Education - Get 15% off any course at education.economist.com/PROFITING and use code PROFITINGAirbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/hostMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Rory Vaden: How I’ve Helped Top Business Influencers Build Their Personal Brands | E274

When NYT bestselling author and entrepreneur Rory Vaden wanted to get better at public speaking, he went out and spoke 304 times…for free. It was perhaps the best investment he could have made in himself and his abilities. In this episode, Rory will explain how to communicate effectively and show off your authentic self while building trust. He will also break down his top tips for building a highly influential personal brand.Rory Vaden’s first book, Take the Stairs, is a #1 Wall St Journal, #1 USA Today, #1 Amazon, and #2 New York Times bestseller that has been translated into 11 languages. He is an 8-figure entrepreneur and a Hall of Fame speaker with a TEDx talk that has more than 4 million views. His programs are regularly tailored for leadership, sales, customer service, productivity, and teams. In this episode, Hala and Rory will discuss:- How Rory got into sales and public speaking- The power of the spoken word- The secrets of ultra performers- Personal character vs. personal branding- The 3 types of procrastination- How to build a trusting relationship- What most people get wrong about personal branding- And other topics…Rory Vaden is the New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success and Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Time. He is an 8-figure entrepreneur and a Hall of Fame speaker with a TEDx talk that has more than 4 million views. Today, Rory and his wife serve as the Co-Founders of Brand Builders Group, where they teach mission-driven messengers to become more well-known and to build and monetize their personal brand. Their clients include people like Lewis Howes from The School of Greatness, Eric Thomas “ET Hip Hop Preacher”, Tom and Lisa Bilyeu from Impact Theory, New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ed Mylett.Resources Mentioned:Rory’s Website: https://roryvaden.com/Rory’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roryvaden/Rory’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvT2XS7KzgYWIXFiUSLWqwRory’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/roryvadenRory’s Podcast, The Influential Personal Brand Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-influential-personal-brand-podcast/id1479643724Rory’s Book, Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Stairs-Steps-Achieving-Success/dp/0399537767 Rory’s Book, Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time: https://www.amazon.com/Procrastinate-Purpose-Permissions-Multiply-Your/dp/0399170634 Free Webinar, Crush Your Sales Goals in 2024:Sign up for Hala's free Pipedrive webinar on February 28th at https://youngandprofiting.co/SalesHelp Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for food, medical supplies, and shelter for the people of Gaza at https://givebutter.com/savegaza LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyPorkbun - Get your .bio domain and link in bio bundle for just $5 from Porkbun atporkbun.com/ProfitingIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingEconomist Education - Get 15% off any course at education.economist.com/PROFITING and use code PROFITINGAirbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

YAPClassic: How Daymond John is Empowering The Next Generation Through Financial Literacy | #BlackEntrepreneurs

When Daymond John was 10 years old, his parents got divorced. His father left and Daymond never heard from him again. As a result, Daymond had to find scrappy ways to make money so he and his mom could put food on the table. Over the years, Daymond has found other creative ways to solve problems and generate profit, which is how he built a $6 billion clothing brand. In this episode of YAPClassic, the People’s Shark will unpack how he built FUBU and why he’s focusing on empowering the next generation through financial literacy. This episode is part of a special YAP series honoring Black History Month called #BlackEntrepreneurs. Daymond John is a New York Times bestselling author and the CEO and founder of FUBU, the $6 billion global lifestyle brand created to represent overlooked communities. He is also a star and original member of ABC’s four-time Emmy Award–winning TV show Shark Tank, where he invests and helps entrepreneurs grow their own businesses.In this episode, Hala and Daymond will discuss: - Daymond’s early entrepreneurial itch- How Daymond’s side hustle became the global brand FUBU- What Daymond learned from Jay Abraham- Daymond’s mother’s influence on his life- Becoming a Shark on the hit show Shark Tank- Why most of America does not have financial literacy- How to teach financial intelligence to our kids- Daymond’s 3-dollar rule- Why kids need new national role models- And other topics…Daymond John was born with a passion for entrepreneurship. Daymond is CEO and founder of FUBU, the $6 billion global lifestyle brand created to represent overlooked communities. He is also a star and original member of ABC’s four-time Emmy Award–winning TV show Shark Tank, helping entrepreneurs and business owners grow their own businesses. He continues to work with a number of philanthropic organizations to educate and empower future generations, including My Brother’s Keeper, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, and the NAACP, to name a few. Daymond is a New York Times bestselling author, and Little Daymond Learns to Earn is his first book for children.Free Webinar, Crush Your Sales Goals in 2024:Sign up for Hala's free Pipedrive webinar on February 28th at https://youngandprofiting.co/SalesHelp Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for food, medical supplies, and shelter for the people of Gaza at https://givebutter.com/savegazaLinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned:Daymond’s Website: https://daymondjohn.com/Daymond’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daymondjohn/Daymond’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesharkdaymondDaymond’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharkdaymond/Daymond’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSharkDaymond/Daymond’s Book Little Daymond Learns to Earn: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Daymond-Learns-Earn-John/dp/0593567277 Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingEconomist Education - Get 15% off any course at education.economist.com/PROFITING and use code PROFITINGAirbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/hostMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Charles Duhigg: Become a Superconnector, How to Build Lasting Relationships That Matter | E273

A few years ago, journalist and author Charles Duhigg was asked to help manage a complex work project. He drew up schedules and planned logistics. When a colleague told him they felt their suggestions were being ignored, Charles knew he had to face his own failures at communication. In this episode, Charles will explain how to ask the right questions, evaluate conversations, and build lasting connections by becoming a "supercommunicator."Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and the author of The Power of Habit, which spent over three years on New York Times bestseller lists. His second book, Smarter Faster Better, was also a New York Times bestseller. His latest book, Supercommunicators, is available February 20, 2024. Charles currently writes for The New Yorker magazine. In this episode, Hala and Charles will discuss:- How to tell if you’re a good communicator- Why our brains crave connection- What makes a “supercommunicator”- Why you should ask deep questions - How to prep a conversation- Overcoming small talk- How to talk about your life without bragging- The 3 types of conversations- And other topics…Charles Duhigg is an American journalist and nonfiction author. He was a reporter for The New York Times and currently writes for The New Yorker Magazine. A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School, Charles has been a frequent contributor to This American Life, NPR, The Colbert Report, PBS’s NewsHour, and Frontline.Charles led the team that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in explanatory journalism for “The iEconomy,” a series that examined the global economy through the lens of Apple. In 2013, Duhigg was the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for a series of 10 articles on the business practices of Apple and other technology companies. His latest book (out on February 20, 2024) is Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.Resources Mentioned:Charles's Website:  https://www.charlesduhigg.com/Charles’s LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesduhigg/Charles’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlesduhigg/Charles’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/cduhiggCharles’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlesduhigg/Charles’s Newsletter: https://charlesduhigg.substack.com/archiveCharles’s Latest Book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection:https://www.amazon.com/Supercommunicators-Unlock-Secret-Language-Connection/dp/0593243919 Free Webinar, Crush Your Sales Goals in 2024:Sign up for Hala's free Pipedrive webinar on February 28th at https://youngandprofiting.co/SalesLinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingEconomist Education - Get 15% off any course at education.economist.com/PROFITING and use code PROFITINGAirbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

YAPClassic: Teri Ijeoma, How I Made $1,000,000 In One Day Through Day Trading | #BlackEntrepreneurs

When Teri Ijeoma was working as an assistant principal at an elementary school, she had a mean, nit-picky boss. As a result, Teri was gaining weight, drowning in stress, and crying in the bathroom every day. When she finally accepted she needed to leave the school, she turned her hobby of investing into a full-time job that allowed her to quit her job and travel around the world as a day trader. In this episode of YAPClassic, we get a crash course from Teri on how to start investing and trading in the stock market. You’ll also learn about the personal and emotional side of investing, how to calculate risk, and the importance of investing in ourselves. This episode is part of a special YAP series honoring Black History Month called #BlackEntrepreneurs. Teri Ijeoma is a professional day trader, entrepreneur, and founder of her own business trading course Trade and Travel. Teri has been working in the stock market and day trading for over a decade and is infamous for making over $1,000 in a day.In this episode, Hala and Teri will discuss: - Teri’s best day ever in stock trading- The difference between trading and long-term stock investing- Where to find Teri’s course- How we can get started with trading and brokerage- The difference between stocks and ETFs - How to pick a stock- How to hedge our risk when day trading- The emotional side of trading- Risk-to-reward ratios- And other topics…Teri Ijeoma is a professional day trader, entrepreneur, and founder of her own business trading course Trade and Travel. Teri has been working in the stock market and day trading for over a decade and is infamous for making over $1000 in a day.With more than 10+ years invested in trading education, courses, and workshops, Teri developed expert strategies and proprietary intelligence that fast-tracks the learning journey and earning performance. In 2018 Teri was named Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association and was the Grand Champion of Teachable's 2019 Creator Challenge.Free Webinar, Crush Your Sales Goals in 2024:Sign up for Hala's free Pipedrive webinar on February 28th at https://youngandprofiting.co/SalesHelp Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for food, medical supplies, and shelter for the people of Gaza at https://givebutter.com/savegazaLinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned:Teri’s Website: https://teriijeoma.com/ Trade & Travel: https://teriijeoma.com/trade-and-travel/ Teri’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLH3ZJdLQK9ylvV5wdnwBA Teri’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teriijeoma/ Teri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teriijeoma/?hl=en  Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingHelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for lifeMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Howard Behar: Former Starbucks President Reveals How Starbucks Grew to 15,000 Stores | E272

Howard Behar was the North American president of Starbucks for more than two decades. During his tenure, the franchise grew from 28 stores to more than 15,000 across five continents, making the company into a worldwide phenomenon. In today’s episode, Howard and Hala will discuss how he became the “ultimate servant leader” and why you should always put people first in business. Howard Behar is a speaker, advisor, mentor, and bestselling author. For 21 years Behar led Starbucks’s domestic business as President of North America, and was the founding President of Starbucks International, opening the first store outside of North America in Japan. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for twelve years before retiring. He is also the author of It’s Not About the Coffee and The Magic Cup. In this episode, Hala and Howard will discuss:- How Howard got his foot in the door at Starbucks- Why Howard doesn’t like the word customer- Putting people first- Why you should always say yes- Howard’s leadership philosophies- Why a leader should wear one hat- How to not get stuck in inaction - And other topics…         Howard Behar’s career in business spans over 50 years, all in consumer-oriented businesses, most recently as a speaker, advisor, mentor, and bestselling author. His wisdom, generosity, and level of integrity have had a profound impact on thousands of people who have been touched by his example, books, and speaking.Behar is known for such memorable lessons as “The Person Who Sweeps the Floor Should Choose the Broom” and “Only the Truth Sounds Like the Truth.” For 21 years Behar led Starbucks’s domestic business as President of North America, and was the founding President of Starbucks International, opening the first store outside of North America in Japan. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for twelve years before retiring. Resources Mentioned:Howard’s Website: http://howardbehar.com/Howard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-behar-24ba274/Howard’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HpbeharHoward’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotAboutCoffeeHoward’s Book, It's Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Putting People First from a Life at Starbucks: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-About-Coffee-Starbucks/dp/1591842727Howard’s book, The Magic Cup: A Business Parable About a Leader, a Team, and the Power of Putting People and Values First: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Cup-Business-Parable-Putting/dp/1455538973/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingHelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

YAPClassic: JeVon McCormick, How I Turned My Pain Into Power to Run a Multimillion-Dollar Company | #BlackEntrepreneurs

When JeVon McCormick was growing up in the slums of Dayton, Ohio, he regularly suffered from food insecurity, abuse, and racism. As he grew older, he took hold of the lessons he learned growing up in such a rough environment to run Scribe Media, a multimillion-dollar publishing company. In this episode of YAPClassic, Hala and JeVon go deep into what JeVon learned from his tough childhood and how he applied those teachings to his career, how Jevon climbed the corporate ladder, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and JeVon’s views on leadership and how to foster great company culture. This episode is part of a special YAP series honoring Black History Month called #BlackEntrepreneurs. JeVon McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, the multimillion-dollar publishing company that was ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. He’s the author of I Got There, and his most recent book, Modern Leader, is a Wall Street Journal best seller.In this episode, Hala and JeVon will discuss: - What it was like growing up poor and mixed race in Dayton, Ohio - Lessons from his father- What has he taken from his childhood into corporate America?- How he climbed the corporate ladder - How he got handpicked to be CEO of Scribe Media- Overcoming imposter syndrome - The three S’s of success  - The three P’s of business - How to foster good company culture and retain talent - And other topics…JeVon McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, the multimillion-dollar publishing company that was ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. Before Scribe Media, JeVon was president of the software company, Headspring Systems. He’s the author of I Got There, and his most recent book, Modern Leader, is a Wall Street Journal best seller. JeVon has been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., and others.Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for food, medical supplies, and shelter for the people of Gaza at https://givebutter.com/savegazaLinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned:Scribe Media: https://scribemedia.com/ JeVon’s Website: https://jevonmccormick.com/ JeVon’s Books: https://jevonmccormick.com/modern-leader/  Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingHelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for lifeMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Dr. Rajiv J. Shah: Leading in Times of Crisis. Navigating Ebola, COVID, and the Haitian Earthquake Emergency | E271

Raised by Indian immigrants outside of Detroit, Michigan, Rajiv Shah had no idea that he would end up becoming a global impact leader. Shah’s desire for actionable change led him all the way to the White House to serve as the 16th Administrator of USAID. In this episode, he will share insights from his newest book Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Occurs, and he will unpack how to instill the Big Bet mindset into our own businesses and organizations.Dr. Rajiv J. Shah is an American physician, economist and executive. He is the president of the Rockefeller Foundation and a former government official and health economist. Shah served the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as Deputy Director of Policy and Finance and Chief Economist, and was responsible for raising more than $5 billion for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI). He served as the 16th Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from 2010 to 2015. Shah is also the author of the book Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Occurs, which was released by Simon Element on October 10, 2023. In this episode, Hala and Dr. Shah will discuss:- Unpacking the leadership playbook for success- Navigating and avoiding the aspiration trap- Harnessing the power of simple yet impactful questions- Importance of having a strategic "scorecard" for tracking progress- Building trust through effective delegation- Leveraging entrepreneurial skills for charitable endeavors- Creating a “big bet” mindset- And other topics…         Dr. Rajiv J. Shah is an American physician, economist and executive. He is the president of the Rockefeller Foundation and a former government official and health economist. In 2009, he was appointed USAID Administrator by President Obama and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He led the U.S. response to the Haiti earthquake and the West African Ebola outbreak, served on the National Security Council, and elevated the role of development as part of our nation’s foreign policy.Prior to his appointment at USAID, Shah served as Chief Scientist and Undersecretary for Research, Education, and Economics at the United States Department of Agriculture where he created the National Institute for Food and Agriculture. Shah founded Latitude Capital, a private equity firm focused on power and infrastructure projects in Africa and Asia and served as a Distinguished Fellow in Residence at Georgetown University.Resources Mentioned:Dr. Shah’s Website: https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/profile/rajiv-shah/Dr. Shah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrajivjshah/Dr. Shah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrajivjshahDr. Shah’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/rajshahDr. Shah’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRajivJShahDr. Shah’s Book, Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Occurs: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Bets-Large-Scale-Change-Happens/dp/1668004380 Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for food, medical supplies, and shelter for the people of Gaza at https://givebutter.com/savegazaLinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingHelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Hala Taha: How to Start, Grow, and Monetize a Podcast | Social Proof

Even in her lower-performing months, Hala Taha consistently ranks as a top Apple podcast. How does she do it? In this episode of the Social Proof podcast, Hala talks to David Shands about her top tips for starting, growing, and monetizing a podcast. She also explains the marketing strategy that helped her grow Young and Profiting into the massively successful podcast it is today.David Shands is an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and business coach. In a few short years, his “Sleep is 4 Suckers” concept has evolved from selling t-shirts out of the back seat of his car to selling his message on apparel across the globe. He is now the host of the successful entrepreneurial podcast, The Social Proof Podcast. He is especially focused on helping entrepreneurs launch their own podcasts.In this episode, Hala and David will discuss:- How Hala consistently ranks as a top podcast- Hala's game-changing DM strategy- Where should you advertise your podcast?- How to approach potential podcast sponsors- The most effective podcast marketing strategy- How Hala started her career in the entertainment industry- Should you start a podcast? - YAP Media Network’s scrappy business model - What it takes to be a top podcaster- And other topics… David Shands is an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and business coach. David worked in various customer-oriented industries by day while building his own apparel business by night. In a few short years, his “Sleep is 4 Suckers” concept has evolved from selling t-shirts out of the back seat of his car to selling his message on apparel across the globe. He is now the host of the successful entrepreneurial podcast, The Social Proof Podcast. He is especially focused on helping entrepreneurs launch their own podcasts.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned:David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshands/David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleepis4suckersDavid’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepis4suckers/David’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreamsarebuiltovernight/David’s Podcast (The Social Proof Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-proof-podcast/id1374373035David’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidNeverSleepsSponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyHelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for lifeNom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off your two-week trial Coda.io - Head over to coda.io/profiting to try Coda for freeIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Robert Glazer: How to Build a Winning Team and Culture | E270

Robert Glazer knows something about how to maintain performance while scaling a business. After his company Acceleration Partners grew quickly from 7 to 300 employees, Robert knew he needed to figure out new ways to maintain employee satisfaction and performance. In this episode, Robert is going to share some easy steps you can take to start building the capacity of your teams and employees today. Robert Glazer is the Founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency. He is also the host of the popular podcast Elevate, as well as the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward and of six bestselling books including Elevate. His latest book is called Elevate Your Team. In this episode, Hala and Robert will discuss: - The early days of e-commerce- Letting his first successful business die out- His passion for teaching other entrepreneurs- Building his email newsletter from scratch- Capacity building and pursuing your potential- The epiphany he had in his shower- Why your top performers can change- How to scale your business without breaking it- Why he doesn’t like personality tests- Creating a culture of learning in your company- Giving effective feedback- The problem with compliment sandwiches- And other topics… Robert Glazer is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of global partner marketing agency, Acceleration Partners. A serial entrepreneur, award-winning executive, bestselling author, and keynote speaker, Robert has a passion for helping individuals and organizations build their capacity and elevate their performance. He is also the host of the popular podcast Elevate, as well as the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward and of six bestselling books including Elevate. His latest book is called Elevate Your Team. Resources Mentioned:Robert’s Website: https://robertglazer.com/Robert’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glazer/Robert’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/robert_glazerRobert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertglazer_/Robert’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobertSGlazer/Robert’s Podcast (Elevate): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-with-robert-glazer/id1454045560?mt=2Robert’s Newsletter (Friday Forward): https://robertglazer.substack.com/ Robert’s Course (Discovering and Developing Core Values): https://robertglazer.com/core-values-course/Robert’s latest book (Elevate Your Team: Empower Your Team To Reach Their Full Potential and Build A Business That Builds Leaders): https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-Your-Team-Ignite-Reads/dp/1728238781  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyHelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for lifeNom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off your two-week trial Coda.io - Head over to coda.io/profiting to try Coda for freeIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/