Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

Hala Taha | Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing | YAP Media Network
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Nov 1, 2024 • 55min

Morgan DeBaun, Your Startup Survival Kit for VC Funding and Leadership | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic

Morgan DeBaun is the founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., a dynamic digital media company amplifying Black culture. In this podcast, she shares her journey from a disappointing initial search for investors to finding social impact backers who believed in her vision. Morgan discusses the significance of diversity in the workplace, the challenges of raising venture capital, and the balance between entrepreneurship and personal life. She also offers practical insights for aspiring leaders on building strong teams and celebrating wins to retain top talent.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 11min

Mustafa Suleyman: Harnessing AI to Transform Work, Business, and Innovation | Artificial Intelligence | E314

Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Inflection AI and co-founder of DeepMind, shares his journey from candy salesman to AI pioneer. He discusses the rapid evolution of AI and its transformative impact on work and creativity. Suleyman emphasizes the ethical challenges of AI, the importance of emotional intelligence in tech, and how personalized AI companions could shape our future. He also touches on the balance between AI's benefits and risks, advocating for responsible development to ensure technology serves humanity.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 41min

Seth Godin, Why Employee Productivity Is at a 70-Year Low and How to Fix It | Leadership | YAPClassic

Seth Godin, a highly influential marketing expert and author, discusses the alarming decline in employee productivity and the need to reinvent work culture. He advocates for a human-centric approach that fosters creativity through dignity and agency. Godin highlights the flaws in traditional work models and the importance of high-trust teams. He also addresses the impact of AI on job roles and emphasizes nurturing a workplace that prioritizes meaningful contributions over profit. Discover insights on creating a culture of significance, where innovation thrives.
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6 snips
Oct 21, 2024 • 53min

Seth Godin: How to Build a Business Strategy That Actually Works | Business | E313

Seth Godin, a celebrated marketer and bestselling author, dives into the nuances of business strategy in this insightful conversation. He challenges the misconception that strategy is merely planning, emphasizing its role as a guiding compass. Seth outlines the four essential threads of strategy: time, games, empathy, and systems. He shares the significance of focusing on overarching strategy rather than just tactics, illustrating with examples like Airbnb's timing. The discussion highlights the need for empathy in understanding customers and mastering the art of saying no to distractions.
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Oct 18, 2024 • 38min

YAPClassic: Leila Hormozi, How to Attract Top Talent to Your Business | Leadership

Leila Hormozi, co-founder of Acquisition.com and a powerhouse entrepreneur, shares her insights on attracting elite talent and creating high-performing teams. She discusses the importance of character and integrity in leadership, emphasizing how a compelling company vision can draw the right candidates. Leila reveals her accountability formula for enhanced team performance and advocates for providing regular, constructive feedback. With her experience of scaling businesses to success, she offers actionable strategies that foster a people-first culture.
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18 snips
Oct 14, 2024 • 1h 11min

Russell Brunson: How to Build a Million-Dollar Sales Funnel | Sales E312

Russell Brunson, CEO and co-founder of ClickFunnels, is a marketing guru known for his bestselling books and innovative online strategies. In the discussion, he reveals how he transformed the grueling funnel creation process into a one-day task. Brunson shares his secrets on effective sales funnels, the psychology behind pricing, and using webinars to convert leads. He emphasizes the importance of niching down and crafting compelling offers, offering valuable tips for introverted entrepreneurs. Plus, he explains why YouTube is vital for modern marketing.
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Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 2min

YAPClassic: Leila Hormozi, From Six Arrests to $100M Networth by Age 28 | Human Behavior

Leila Hormozi, a first-generation Iranian-American entrepreneur and CEO of Acquisition.com, shares her incredible journey from a turbulent childhood to achieving a $100M net worth by 28. She opens up about her rebellious teenage phase, which led to six arrests, and the heart-to-heart conversation that catapulted her toward self-improvement. Leila emphasizes the power of embracing discomfort, the importance of taking action regardless of feelings, and the significance of building a resilient mindset in both sales and personal relationships.
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Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 8min

Case Kenny: Mindfulness for Entrepreneurs, How to Gain Clarity and Make Smarter Decisions | Mental Health E311

In this enlightening conversation, Case Kenny, a mindfulness expert, author of "That's Bold of You," and host of "New Mindset, Who Dis?," shares his journey from corporate success to personal awakening. He discusses how mindfulness can reshape decision-making and cultivate optimism. Listen in as he breaks down the importance of self-reflection, the 'beautiful mess effect,' and the danger of comparisons. Case also explores the concept of luck in personal growth and emphasizes the value of embracing both past scars and embarrassment as pathways to success.
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Oct 4, 2024 • 58min

YAPClassic: Guy Kawasaki, How to Craft a Pitch That Lands Deals | Sales

Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva and former Software Evangelist at Apple, shares his engrossing journey from jewelry sales to tech evangelism. He emphasizes the necessity of selling skills for entrepreneurs and how a great product accounts for 80% of sales. The importance of brand evangelism and striking the right networking connections are discussed, along with tips on crafting a winning pitch. Guy also reflects on the value of hiring talented individuals and the surprising role of luck in career decisions.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 3min

Lori Harder: The Art of Pivoting, How to Reinvent Yourself in Business and Life | Entrepreneurship E310

Lori Harder, a three-time fitness world champion and serial entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey from a bullied child to a successful businesswoman. She discusses the importance of adaptability and pivoting in both life and entrepreneurship, highlighting her transformational experiences. Lori illustrates how building solid relationships and effective networking can lead to opportunities, like attracting celebrity investors. She also emphasizes the power of community in achieving personal and financial growth and the evolution of her brand into a thriving enterprise.

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