Emily Fletcher went from a burnt-out Broadway performer to a well-known meditation guru who now runs an innovative meditation company called Ziva Meditation. She now teaches thousands of people about the life-changing benefits of reaching an altered state through meditation. On this episode of YAP Classic, Emily discusses these benefits and explains how you can implement meditation into your daily life.Emily’s company, Ziva Meditation, utilizes a powerful combination of mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting to help people release years of pent-up stress and trauma. Ziva has hosted over 40,000 students and Emily has sold 50,000 books through running Ziva.  Topics Include: - Emily’s early career on Broadway - Why did Emily hate her dream job? - How meditation fixed Emily’s sleep schedule- Meditation can help you release years of chronic stress - The physical and mental benefits of meditation - Can meditation improve your sex life? - The difference between mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting - How to combine those three practices for top results - Why you need to find a reliable meditation teacher - And other topics…Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the author of Stress Less, Accomplish More. Her book debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon. The New York Times, The Today Show, Vogue and ABC News have all featured Emily’s work. She’s been named one of the top 100 women in wellness to watch, has taught more than 20,000 students around the world and has spoken on meditation for performance at Apple, Google, Harvard Business School and Barclays Bank. Ziva graduates include Oscar, Grammy, Tony & Emmy award winners, NBA players, Navy SEALs, Fortune 500 CEOs, busy parents, and social entrepreneurs.Resources Mentioned:Ziva’s Website: https://zivameditation.com/ Ziva’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCxjaQh4v8HqoQ7BvlmsDFw Ziva’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zivameditation/?hl=en Emily’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Stress-Less-Accomplish-More-Extraordinary/dp/0062747509 Emily’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyfletcherziva/ Emily’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/zivameditation?lang=en Emily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystellafletcher/?hl=en Sponsored By: Omaha Steaks - Visit OmahaSteaks.com and get 50% off sitewide plus use promo code YAP at checkout to get that EXTRA $40 OFF your orderIndeed - Visit Indeed.com/YAP to start hiring now.Rocket Money - Go to rocketmoney.com/profiting for more infoShopify - Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/profitingThe Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsMore 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/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course 

After a crooked financial adviser gambled away all of her savings, Suze Orman was left with nothing but $50,000 in debt and a broken dream. In a surprising twist of fate, Suze has now become one of America's most trusted financial advisors and a champion for everyday investors. In today's episode, Suze challenges listeners to take control of their personal finances before the impending economic instability puts America at risk!Suze Orman was the contributing editor to “O” The Oprah Magazine for 16 years, the Costco Connection Magazine for over 18 years, and the host of the award-winning Suze Orman Show, which aired every Saturday night on CNBC for 13 years. Over her television career, Suze has accomplished that which no other television personality ever has before. She is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, writer/producer, and one of the top motivational speakers in the world today. Suze is undeniably America’s most recognized expert on personal finance.In this episode, Hala and Suze will discuss: - Suze’s childhood struggles and her speech impediment- How Suze was tricked by a seedy investor when starting her business- Why Suze turned her life around at the age of 30- Overcoming a limited mindset- Is a recession on the horizon?- Finding financial independence- Why fear, shame, and anger are the 3 main obstacles to wealth- The biggest mistake you will make is waiting until you're older to fund your retirement- The vitality of investing in a Roth IRA- Starting an 8-month to 1-year emergency savings account - Why we shouldn’t just “spend what we earn”- Investing in Series I Bonds - Suze’s opinion on student loan debt relief- And other topics…Suze Orman has been called “a force in the world of personal finance” and a “one-woman financial advice powerhouse” by USA Today. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author, magazine and online columnist, writer/producer, and one of the top motivational speakers in the world today. She is also the author of ten consecutive New York Times bestsellers, a two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, and the Co-Founder of Securesave.com, the first employer-sponsored employee savings account. Suze hosts the extremely popular Women & Money podcast and is a special advocate for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, bringing her message of awareness and empowerment to women who have suffered financial abuse.Resources Mentioned:Suze’s Books: https://www.suzeorman.com/products/categories/1Suze’s Website:https://www.suzeorman.com/Suze’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzeorman/Suze’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuzeormanshowSuze’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealsuzeorman/Suze’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzeorman/ Suze’s book The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+: Winning Strategies to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082ZQ5TPX/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0Sponsored By: Omaha Steaks - Visit OmahaSteaks.com and get 50% off sitewide plus use promo code YAP at checkout to get that EXTRA $40 OFF your orderIndeed - Visit Indeed.com/YAP to start hiring nowRocket Money - Go to rocketmoney.com/profiting for more infoShopify - Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/profitingThe Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsMore 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/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course

Throughout her professional career, Hala Taha has faced several instances of rejection: getting fired from HOT97, being turned down for a promotion at HP, and losing her opportunity to become a reality TV star. Yet now, Hala is the host of Young and Profiting Podcast, a Top 50 podcast with over 1.5 million downloads. Hala is the CEO of YAP Media, a full-service podcast production and marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs projected to generate over $1M in revenue in its first year. Hala is also known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine.Topics Include: - Life is limitless - Why Hala grew up feeling average - How Hala reframed her mindset using the Law of Attraction - The power of embracing your femininity AND masculinity - The first steps to developing an abundance mindset - Why Hala left her ex-boyfriend for not supporting her dreams - How a person can hold you back from reaching your potential- Just because somebody loves you doesn’t mean they’re giving you the best advice - Confidence is competence - The value of teaching others - Energy management - Letting go of something good for something greater- Positivity is key - Connecting with people more successful than you - And other topics…Resources Mentioned:Brant’s Website: https://www.brantmenswar.com/ Brant’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantmenswar Brant’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brantmenswar/?hl=en Brant’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrantMenswar/ Brant’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brantmenswar Jim’s Website: https://www.knightspeaker.com/ Jim’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-knight-0550823b Jim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimknightspeaker/?hl=en Sponsored By: Omaha Steaks - Visit OmahaSteaks.com use promo code YAP at checkout to get that EXTRA $30 OFF your orderShopify - Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/profitingThe Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsDelta Air Lines - Visit delta.com/travelwell to learn moreMore 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/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course 

Alex Hormozi teaches people how to make every offer valuable. Through his company Acquisition.com, he shares his best practices for building world-class business ventures. Hormozi’s goal is to teach the younger generations how to successfully navigate this path. In Part 2 of this interview, Hala and Alex will do a deep dive into how to generate “100M offers.” Alex will also provide us with some practical sales and marketing tips including how to provide high-value to customers, the benefits of increasing your pricing, and choosing an ideal market.Topics Include: - Providing the highest value without lowering your price- Alex’s Value equation - The 4 primary drivers of value- People won’t buy something they don’t perceive as beneficial- What makes a good market?- Unlocking the scale of your business- Focusing on the vehicle that will give you the most return- Pursuing high-leverage opportunities- Eliminating your side hustles- If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right- Learning to get customers- And other topics… Alex Hormozi is a first-generation Iranian-American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. In 2013, he started his first brick & mortar business. Within three years, he successfully scaled his business to six locations. He then sold his locations to transition to the turnaround business. From there he spent two years turning 32+ brick & mortar businesses around using the same model that made his privately owned locations successful.Alex owns a portfolio of companies under his umbrella company Acquisition.com. As of 2021 Acquisition.com companies generate upwards of $85,000,000 per year in cumulative sales across four different industries (software, service, e-commerce, and brick & mortar). He’s widely considered an acquisition and monetization expert. He is also the bestselling author of $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No.Resources Mentioned:Alex’s Website: https://www.acquisition.com/bio-alexAlex’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderhormozi/Alex’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexHormoziAlex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hormozi/Alex’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HormoziAlex/Alex’s book 100M Offers: https://www.amazon.com/100M-Offers-People-Stupid-Saying/dp/1737475715/ref=sr_1_2?cri[%E2%80%A6]FzcCI6IjEuOTUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=100m+offers%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-2Sponsored By: More 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/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course

Several aspiring entrepreneurs are put off by the idea of marketing: what if people don’t want to buy my services? How do I reach the right customers? How do I keep my customers coming back? In this YAP Snack, we’re chatting with some of the biggest names in marketing - Kelly Roach, Jay Abraham, Seth Godin, and Alex Hormozi - about how to lock in your customers. They break down some of their tried-and-true marketing strategies, like conviction marketing, preeminent business, and targeting a smallest viable audience. They discuss the value of building trust with your customers and why you shouldn’t market your product to large groups of people when you’re just starting out. They also talk about how to position yourself as the leading authority in your field and why that attracts long-term customers. This YAP Snack is a MUST for any young entrepreneurs or people who are considering starting a business. Marketing doesn’t have to be scary! By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of how to meaningfully market your brand to the people who need it most. Topics include:- Kelly Roach’s Conviction Marketing Pyramid- Diversifying your marketing strategy - Establishing conviction - Permission marketing - Targeting a smallest viable audience - What is preeminent business? - Becoming the top authority in your industry - Alex Hormozi’s Value Equation-And other topics…Sponsored By: More 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/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course 

Building your talent stack can give you a significant competitive advantage and accelerate your career! You don't need to be one of the best at something in order to succeed, because with talent stacking you can layer on skills - at various degrees of expertise - and use them together to stand out.This week, Hala’s talking to Dan Schawbel, a researcher and the author of 3 bestselling career books: Back to Human, Promote Yourself, and Me 2.0. Dan also hosts the 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel podcast, where he interviews some of the most successful humans in the world like Richard Branson, Condoleezza Rice, Gary Vaynerchuk, and more.In this episode, you’ll learn how Dan used talent stacking in the HR space to get ahead, why technology is breeding the loneliness epidemic, and why work-life balance is just a myth. You’ll also learn about Dan’s childhood and some of the difficulties he faced in school. Additionally, Dan will dive into the value of continuous learning and turning your pain into power. Topics Include: -Value of experience - Dan’s introduction to the research profession - How research has shaped Dan’s identity - Dan’s struggles with bullying and anxiety as a child - How Dan used his pain to fuel greatness- Dan’s experience working at EMC- Why you should align yourself with brands - Creating your own career - Building a personal brand - Why you should never stop learning new skills - Dan’s unique stack of skills - And other topics…Dan Schawbel is a researcher, career expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. He has led over 60 research studies, surveying over 3 million people in 26 countries. Dan has partnered with brands like Oracle, WeWork, and American Express. His writing has appeared in notable publications like TIME, The Economist, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review. His highly-rated online leadership and management courses have over 155,000 students and he has spoken at conferences such as The New York Times Dealbook Conference and Bloomberg’s Business of Equality Summit. Resources Mentioned:Dan’s Podcast, 5 Questions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-questions-with-dan-schawbel/id1401344839 Dan’s Website: https://danschawbel.com/ Dan’s Books: https://danschawbel.com/books/ Dan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danschawbel/ Dan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danschawbel/?hl=enDan’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danschawbel/ Dan’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzZPYhfF7HoLTUJoXUHHHvA Sponsored By: Omaha Steaks - Visit OmahaSteaks.com use promo code YAP at checkout to get that EXTRA $30 OFF your order.Shopify - Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/profitingThe Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsLightstream - Go to lightstream.com/yap and apply now to get a special interest rate discount and save even moreMore 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/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course 

When we are faced with a decision, to choose stability versus a dream, our brain will convince us to play it safe. We typically let our fears and anxieties prevail. Instead of settling for what is good, we should focus on what will make our lives even better. To find success, Alex had to change his mindset of what success looked like. In 2013, Alex started his first brick & mortar business. Within three years, he successfully scaled his business to six locations. He then sold his locations to transition to the turnaround business. From there, he spent two years turning 32+ brick & mortar businesses around using the same model that made his privately owned locations successful. In 2020, he transitioned from CEO to the owner/shareholder position in these companies and founded Acquisition.com as a way to invest his own wealth (both monetary and intellectual capital) into other businesses.With all this accomplished at just 33 years of age, Alex Hormozi is the definition of Young and Profiting. Alex will join Hala for an extensive 2-part interview. In this episode, they will discuss Alex’s come-up story and his philosophy on life, marriage, money, and so much more.  Topics Include: - Alex’s upbringing and come-up story- Giving up something good to go after something better- Why the concept of death is liberating- How a Facebook Ad workshop boosted Alex’s business- What you can do with a level 10 skillset, level 2 opportunity - How Alex began launching other people’s gyms- Why your life partner is critical to your success- The pros and cons of marrying your business partner- How Alex navigated his rock-bottom moment - How to operate people- The origin of acquisition.com Alex Hormozi is a first-generation Iranian-American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. In 2013, he started his first brick & mortar business. Within three years, he successfully scaled his business to six locations. He then sold his locations to transition to the turnaround business. From there he spent two years turning 32+ brick & mortar businesses around using the same model that made his privately owned locations successful.Alex owns a portfolio of companies under his umbrella company Acquisition.com. He’s widely considered an acquisition and monetization expert. He is also the bestselling author of $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No.Resources Mentioned:Alex’s Website: https://www.acquisition.com/bio-alexAlex’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderhormozi/Alex’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexHormoziAlex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hormozi/Alex’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HormoziAlex/Alex’s book 100M Offers: https://www.amazon.com/100M-Offers-People-Stupid-Saying/dp/1737475715/ref=sr_1_2?cri[%E2%80%A6]FzcCI6IjEuOTUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=100m+offers%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-2YAPClassic: Robert Greene on Decoding the Laws of Human Naturehttps://youngandprofiting.com/yapclassic-decoding-the-laws-of-human-nature-with-robert-greene/Russel Brunson’s ClickFunnels: https://www.russellbrunson.com/hiSponsored By: Omaha Steaks - Visit OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code YAP at checkout to get that EXTRA $30 OFF your order.Castbox - Subscribe to YAP on Castbox todayLightstream - Go to lightstream.com/yap and apply now to get a special interest rate discount and save even moreShopify - Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/profitingIndeed - Visit Indeed.com/YAP to start hiring now.More 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/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course

Amazon is one of the ten richest companies in the world, and its founder, Jeff Bezos is one of the five richest people in the world, with a net worth of over $120 billion. Founded in 1994, Amazon was the fastest company in history to reach $100 billion in sales. How did he achieve such massive success in less than 30 years of operation? Today, we’re getting an inside look at how Jeff Bezos approaches business from Steven Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters. Steven has over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry and he is a trusted authority on risk, technology, and innovation. In this episode of YAP Classic, Hala and Steven dive into the contents of The Bezos Letters, a collection and analysis of Jeff Bezos’ annual shareholder letters. They discuss some of the key strategies and lessons outlined in The Bezos Letters, like measuring your return on risk, adopting a ‘day one’ mentality, and using free cash flow as a primary metric for measuring your company’s success. They also talk about some of Amazon’s biggest failures and how Amazon encourages its employees to experiment and take risks. Topics Include: - Why did Steven write The Bezos Letters? - Innovation vs. experimentation - The value of failure - Amazon’s greatest failures - Being terrified of your customers - Strategic risks for growth - Why Bezos banned PowerPoint at Amazon - ROR (Return On Risk) - The risk of not taking risks - ‘It’s always day one’- The problem with judging companies by their profitability - Free cash flow as a primary metric - Steven’s secret to profiting in life - And other topics…Steven Anderson is a professional writer, speaker, and futurist. He is the co-founder and CEO of Catalyit, which simplifies technology for insurance agents. Steven’s insurance agency, The Anderson Network, is considered an industry leader in the field of insuring productivity, technology, and profits. He was named one of the original 150 LinkedIn influencers and he is a top 10 Global InsurTech influencer. His book, The Bezos Letters, has been featured on numerous podcasts and was included in Forbes’ list of the ‘Top 20 Books You Need to Read to Crush 2020.’Resources Mentioned:YAP Episode #75, Grow Your Business Like Amazon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000487032512 The Bezos Letters & its accompanying resources: https://thebezosletters.com/ Steven’s Website: https://steveanderson.com/ Steven’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetn/ Steven’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveanderson/ Steven’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveTN Steven’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveTN Sponsored By: ClickUp - Sign up today at ClickUp.com and use code yap to get 15% offSabio - Visit sabio.la/YAP for a $1,000 scholarship towards the cost of their bootcamp at Sabio!JustWorks - Check out JustWorks' transparent pricing by visiting justworks.com/pricingThe Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsShopify - Sign up for a free trial at shopify.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/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course

Since the pandemic, the world has had to learn how to navigate change. Factors like political extremism, the Great Resignation, the market downturn, etc. have impacted everyone, especially young people. America has a problem with prioritizing the wealth of older generations and keeping young people from generating any wealth of their own. According to Scott Galloway, one of America’s leading crises is that it is filled with too many “young, broke, and alone males.” Scott Galloway is a bestselling author, NYU business school professor, tech startup veteran, and brand consultant. In his latest book Adrift, Scott examines the future of our nation and how we got here. He attempts to make sense of it all and offers his take on where we're headed and who we'll become.In this episode, Hala and Scott talk about what the American Dream has become, Scott’s view on work-life balance, and why the world is currently producing economically and emotionally unviable young men. Scott explains the detrimental effects that loneliness has on young people today. Additionally, he shares why he thinks the phrase “follow your passion” is misleading. Topics Include: - Don’t follow your passion. Find your talent. - The triangle of happiness: relationships, fitness, work- Why we aren’t as rich as our parents- Modern men are emotionally and economically unviable- The importance of investing in young people - Why marriage and birth rates are declining- Loneliness is an epidemic - How to navigate modern dating- Healthy masculinity- And other topics…Scott Galloway is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, public speaker, and host of the top podcast, Prof G Pod. He is a Clinical Professor at the NYU Stern School of Business where he teaches brand strategy and digital marketing. Scott was elected to the World Economic Forum’s Global Leaders of Tomorrow and has served on the boards of directors of Eddie Bauer, The New York Times Company, Gateway Computer, and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. Resources Mentioned:Prof G Show: https://profgmedia.com/the-show/ Prof G Pod: https://profgmedia.com/the-pod/ Pivot Podcast: https://profgmedia.com/pivot/ Scott’s Blog: profgalloway.com  Scott’s Website: https://profgmedia.com/ Scott’s Books: https://profgmedia.com/books/Scott’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profgalloway/ Scott’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profgalloway/?hl=en Scott’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/profgalloway?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Arthur C. Brooks: Cracking the Code to Happiness, The Biology of Intelligence, and Creating a Fulfilling Life | E192https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arthur-c-brooks-cracking-the-code-to-happiness/id1368888880?i=1000582872733Daniel Pink: Turn Regrets Into Gold, Understand Your Emotions, and Live Your Best Life | E189https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daniel-pink-turn-regrets-into-gold-understand-your/id1368888880?i=1000580638008Sponsored By: ClickUp - Sign up today at ClickUp.com and use code yap to get 15% offSabio - Visit sabio.la/YAP for a $1,000 scholarship towards the cost of their bootcamp at Sabio!JustWorks - Check out JustWorks' transparent pricing by visiting justworks.com/pricingTitan - Head to Titan.com/YAP and get a free $25 investment into another one of Titan’s portfolios Shopify - Sign up for a free trial at shopify.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/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course

The podcast world has blown up over the past decade, so the rules for podcasting have changed rapidly and significantly. How can a strong personal brand and social media presence improve your chances of gaining a large podcast following? Good news - The Podcast Princess has the answer!  Hala Taha, dubbed the “The Podcast Princess,” is the host of Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities, and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on LinkedIn and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine. Her show was recently awarded a 2022 Webby Honoree and is currently on track to bring in over $1M in revenue in advertising sponsorship deals in 2022. In this episode, Hala joins attorney Brittany Ratelle on the Creative Counsel podcast to share big trends and opportunities in the podcasting space and dish on how Hala used battle-tested skills and perseverance to grow a nationally-ranked podcast from the ground up.  Topics Include: - What to do when your friends and family don’t “get” what you’re trying to do - Hala’s exact LinkedIn re-targeting recipe - What is happening with podcasting, YouTube, and long-form video - What a personal brand should be doing to elevate their offerings - How to overcome a scarcity mindset, especially in crowded fields - What you should (and shouldn’t) be doing in your podcast journey - How to monetize your podcast (with ads and beyond!) - And other topics… Brittany Ratelle is a lawyer who helps creators, creatives, and online entrepreneurs cut through the overwhelm of getting their businesses legally legit. She has a background in PR, marketing, and law and has helped hundreds of business owners easily navigate the process of protecting their businesses, like Brit+Co, Six Sisters’ Stuff, The Alison Show, The Bucket List Family, and YAP Media. She also hosts the Creative Counsel podcast, which helps creative entrepreneurs and influencers confidently grow and scale their modern brands.Resources Mentioned:Creative Contracts: https://creativecontracts.co/Creative Counsel Podcast: https://brittanyratelle.com/podcast#podcast Brittany’s Website: https://brittanyratelle.com/ Brittany’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-ratelle-a4563232/ Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyratelle/?hl=en Brittany’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittanyratellelaw/ Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/profitingDelta Air Lines - Visit delta.com/travelwell to learn more.Swag.com - Go to swag.com/yap and get 10% off your orderTitan - Head to Titan.com/YAP and get a free $25 investment into another one of Titan’s portfoliosMore 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/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course