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

Discover how to become a 'supercommunicator' from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Duhigg. Learn the art of asking deep questions, overcoming small talk, and building lasting connections. Explore the power of transition in conversations, embracing multidimensional identities, and enhancing communication for lasting relationships.

Teri Ijeoma, a former assistant principal turned full-time day trader, shares her journey from leaving her stressful job to becoming a successful day trader. She provides tips for getting started with trading and investing, including how to pick a stock, calculate risk, and hedge your risk. The episode also discusses the emotional side of trading and the importance of investing in ourselves. Teri's story is a part of the #BlackEntrepreneurs series for Black History Month.

Former North American president of Starbucks, Howard Behar, shares his leadership philosophies on putting people first, wearing one hat as a leader, and the importance of character assessment when hiring. Discover how Starbucks shifted to a people-centric mentality as it scaled from 28 to over 15,000 stores worldwide.

JeVon McCormick, CEO of Scribe Media, shares his inspiring journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Topics include: overcoming imposter syndrome, climbing the corporate ladder, fostering great company culture, and the three S's and P's of success in business.

Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, former Administrator of USAID, shares insights on leadership playbook for success, navigating and avoiding the aspiration trap, importance of strategic 'scorecard', building trust through effective delegation, leveraging entrepreneurial skills for charitable endeavors, and creating large-scale change.

Hala Taha, a top Apple podcast host, talks to David Shands about starting, growing, and monetizing a podcast. Topics covered include ranking on Apple, DM strategy, podcast sponsorships, effective marketing, starting a career in entertainment, and the YAP Media Network's business model.

Robert Glazer, Founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, discusses the early days of e-commerce, capacity building, and scaling a business without breaking it. He shares insights on creating a culture of learning, giving effective feedback, and the problem with compliment sandwiches. Glazer emphasizes the importance of clear communication, avoiding overworking employees, and fostering a supportive work environment to prevent burnout.

Daniel Pink discusses the impact of different times of the day on productivity, strategies for career pivoting, and the power of taking breaks during the workday. The podcast also explores the impact of time of day on test scores, the benefits of the recovery state, and the importance of finding one's true passion.

Robert Kiyosaki, legendary personal finance expert and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, shares insightful ways to manage money, make it as an entrepreneur, and more. Topics include the importance of friends, learning from failure, entrepreneurship vs. stock market, getting money to work for you, stockpiling good assets, stepping up as an entrepreneur, buying gold and silver, and the power of a good brand.

When Matthew McConaughey was a child, he entered a Little Mr. Texas contest. His mom told him he won the contest, and he believed that for over 41 years. It wasn’t until 2018 that he looked at the trophy and realized that he won runner-up. Still, the confidence that Matthew’s mother instilled in him by telling him he won contributed to the massive success he has had as an actor, producer, and best-selling author. In this episode of YAPClassic, Hala and Matthew discuss Matthew’s childhood and the origins of his confidence, his best-selling book, Greenlights, how to turn red and yellow lights to green lights, and some life lessons he learned along the way.Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor and the author of the New York Times best-selling book Greenlights. He has appeared in over 50 films, including Dazed and Confused, Interstellar, and The Wolf of Wall Street. Matthew is also a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as Minister of Culture/M.O.C. for the University of Texas and the City of Austin. In this episode, Hala and Matthew will discuss: - Why you should journal about both your successes and failures- Defining “Greenlights” - Origin of Matthew’s confidence - Matthew’s decision to go to a less expensive college- Why Matthew went to film school - On Dazed and Confused and the importance of preparation- Experience with romantic comedy movies- Matthew’s thoughts on celebrity status - The Just Keep Livin' Foundation- Matthew’s secret to profiting in life- And other topics…Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor and the author of the New York Times best-selling book Greenlights. Matthew is also a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as Minister of Culture/M.O.C. for the University of Texas and the City of Austin. He is also a brand ambassador for Lincoln Motor Company, an owner of the Major League Soccer club Austin FC, and co-creator of Wild Turkey Longbranch bourbon. Matthew and his wife, Camila, founded The Just Keep Livin' Foundation in 2009, which helps at-risk high school students make healthier mind, body, and spirit choices.Sponsored By: 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/yapwithhalaEntrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset, Productivity, Work-Life Balance, Work Life Balance, Team Building, Motivation, Mindset, Manifestation, Time Management, Life Balance, Goal Setting, Goals, ResolutionsLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/