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

William Cohan worked as an investment banker for 17 years at some of the most prestigious firms on Wall Street. But after he lost his job at JPMorgan Chase in his mid-forties, he decided to pivot to writing, and he's now one of the world’s premier financial journalists. In today’s episode, William shares his journey on and off Wall Street, provides his insights on some of the most influential business leaders in history, and breaks down the rise and fall of one of America’s most influential companies, General Electric.William Cohan is the author of multiple New York Times bestselling books. A former longtime special correspondent at Vanity Fair, he is also a founding partner of Puck, a daily digital news and opinion publication. His most recent book is Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon, which is about the astounding rise and precipitous fall of General Electric. In this episode, Hala and William will discuss:- His journey from journalist to investment banker and back- Working on Wall Street in the 1980s- How not to get hoodwinked by the Street- Why it’s never too late to change careers- Creating a new business model for journalism at Puck- The rise and fall of General Electric- Channeling the energy of GE’s legendary CEO Jack Welch- Why you don’t need to be a founder or inventor to make it big- And other topics… William Cohan was a senior Wall Street M&A investment banker for 17 years at Lazard Frères & Co., Merrill Lynch and JPMorgan Chase. He is the New York Times bestselling author of three non-fiction narratives about Wall Street: Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World; House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street; and The Last Tycoons: The Secret History of Lazard Frères & Co. A former longtime special correspondent at Vanity Fair, he is also a founding partner of Puck, a daily digital news and opinion publication. His most recent book is Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon, which is about the astounding rise and precipitous fall of General Electric, once the world’s most valuable and respected companies. Resources Mentioned:William’s Website: https://williamcohan.com/William’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdcohan/William’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/WilliamCohanWilliam’s Newsletter (Dry Powder): https://puck.news/newsletters/dry-powder/William Cohan’s most recent book is Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Failure-Rise-General-Electric/dp/0593084160/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Key YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, 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. Finance, Financial, Personal Finance, Wealth, Stock Market, Scalability, Investment, Financial Freedom, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Business Coaching, Finance podcast, Investing, Saving,

Jenna Kutcher, expert on online marketing and host of the Goal Digger podcast, shares her journey from corporate HR to entrepreneurship. Topics discussed include building a hit podcast, avoiding overthinking, keeping your team focused, taking off your golden handcuffs, and the importance of not forgetting how to dream.

Donald Miller shares his personal journey of overcoming victimhood and becoming a successful business leader. He discusses the importance of transforming from a victim mindset to become the hero of your own life. The podcast also explores the concept of heroes in storytelling, the psychological terms of internal and external locus of control, and finding meaning in life despite adversity.

Mo Gawdat, an AI expert and former Chief Business Officer at Google [X], breaks down the impact of AI on workplaces, careers, and society. Topics include AI surpassing human intelligence, machines manipulating us, risks of AI, controlling AI, immediate threats, redesign of society, and the dangers of AI falling into wrong hands.

Sarah Centrella, bestselling author and expert in manifesting, shares her transformative journey from bankruptcy to success. Topics include the power of mindset, using vision boards for manifestation, and the eight steps of the HBR method. They also discuss overcoming desperation, dreaming big, and demystifying manifestation for success.

Former counterterrorism expert Ashley Stahl shares her journey of self-discovery and career success. Topics discussed include core nature, core skill sets, values, limiting beliefs, and networking as an introvert.

Tina Wells, a successful entrepreneur, discusses her journey from running a market agency to discovering her passion for creating content. She shares techniques for achieving work-life harmony, including decluttering, creating rituals, and tracking health-related numbers. The importance of starting and pivoting in entrepreneurship is also highlighted.

In March 2020, Shadé Zahrai and her husband were planning to turn their company performance training side business into a full-time endeavor and relocate overseas. Then, a week before their flights, the pandemic struck and they wound up in lockdown. So Shadé got scrappy, pivoting her business and experimenting with something completely new to her: TikTok. Shadé now has millions of followers on social media, and she and her husband and business partner have taken their leadership consulting business global. In today’s episode, Shadé Zahrai will tell us how to overcome some common entrepreneurial “mind pits” and face our inner critics. Shadé Zahrai is a social media influencer, expert speaker, TEDx Speaker, and entrepreneur. She is known as a leadership strategist who posts content about performance psychology, and for her ability to translate the latest in neuroscience and psychology research into practical and actionable strategies. She is also the co-founder and director of Influenceo Global, which helps companies elevate engagement and performance during times of change. In this episode, Hala and Shadé will discuss: - Turning a side hustle into a multi-million-dollar business- How TikTok can be a game changer- Finding a champion as a mentor- The importance of career multipliers- Making a good split-second first impression- The common “mind pits” entrepreneurs face- How to overcome our inner critics- Coping with imposter syndrome- How to exude more confidence at work- Why a power nap is better than coffee- And other topics… Shadé Zahrai is a social media influencer, expert speaker, TEDx Speaker, and entrepreneur. She is known as a leadership strategist who posts content about performance psychology, and for her ability to translate the latest in neuroscience and psychology research into practical and actionable strategies. She first came to prominence on TikTok in recent years and now has more than 1.6 million followers (and 1.2 million on Instagram). She is also the co-founder and director of Influenceo Global, which helps companies elevate engagement and performance during times of change by providing their leaders and teams with actionable, science-based, and commercially-sound strategies to enhance people-centric cultures. Resources Mentioned:Shadé’s Website: https://www.shadezahrai.com/Shadé’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadezahrai/Shadé’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/shadezahraiShadé’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadezahrai/Shadé’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadezahraispeaker/Shadé’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShadeZahraiShadé’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadezahraiShadé’s Career Training Courses: https://www.shadezahrai.com/training Diagnose your “Mind Pits” here: https://www.shadezahrai.com/mindpits LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, 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.

Jeff Haden worked for the same manufacturing company for 17 years with the goal of becoming a plant manager. When he finally got the opportunity to land his dream job, he realized that he no longer wanted it; instead, he wanted to become a writer. Despite having no professional writing experience, he started working odd jobs, like ghostwriting press releases and articles for Inc. Now, he has ghostwritten over 70 non-fiction books, including two NYT top tens and nine Amazon category #1s. How did he stay motivated to learn a new skill later in life? In this episode of YAPClassic, Jeff will reveal how he became a highly sought-after ghostwriter for some of the most recognizable CEOs and business leaders. We’ll also hear his advice on how to motivate ourselves, master new skills, and what to cut out of our lives in order to stay focused on our goals, including why he recommends we fire a friend. Jeff Haden is a speaker, ghostwriter, and author of The Motivation Myth. He is also a frequent, and the most popular, contributor to Inc. magazine and a major LinkedIn Influencer, having amassed over 1 million followers. Jeff is a keynote speaker and the founder of Blackbird Media.In this episode, Hala and Jeff will discuss: - How to stand out when changing career paths- The kinds of goals you should be setting when learning a new skill - Why you should celebrate the small wins - How effort creates motivation- How the most successful people stay motivated- How to take advantage of “me-time”- What activities and expenses to cut out of your life- Why you should fire a friend- And other topics…Jeff Haden is a speaker, ghostwriter, and author of The Motivation Myth. He is also a frequent, and the most popular, contributor to Inc. magazine. In 2021, his online articles for Inc. alone attracted more than 30 million readers. He is a major LinkedIn Influencer, having amassed over 1 million followers.Jeff is also the ghostwriter of over 70 non-fiction books, including two NYT top tens and nine Amazon category #1s, and thousands of columns, articles, presentations, speeches, and eulogies…the total is something just shy of twelve million published words. Jeff is a keynote speaker and the founder of Blackbird Media.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Jeff’s Book, The Motivation Myth: https://jeffhaden.net/get-the-book Jeff’s Website: https://jeffhaden.net/ Jeff’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadenjeff/Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, 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.

Until his early thirties, Kevin Miller was an elite professional cyclist who ran several businesses on the side. But eventually his highly-driven lifestyle reached its limit, and Kevin was left wondering whether his drive for achievement had actually created the type of success he really yearned for or given him what he truly wanted most: peace. In this episode, Kevin will debunk today’s myths about “driven people.” He will teach us how to find clarity and conviction in what we authentically value, and he will break down the “five gears of drive” and how to unlock them in every area of our lives.  Kevin Miller is a former pro athlete, personal development guide, and host of the top-ranking podcast Self-Helpful, which has over 60 million downloads and is visited by today’s most influential changemakers. He is also the author of the newly released book, What Drives You.In this episode, Hala and Kevin will discuss: - Kevin’s athletic journey - His path to entrepreneurship- The genesis of his new book What Drives You- His definition of drive- Why there’s no such thing as a lazy person- Why some driven people are like addicts- Why your drive is just a thought away- The five gears of drive and how to unlock them- How emotion can drive us and not logic- Where to find our purpose zones- And other topics…Kevin Miller is a former pro athlete, respected personal development guide, top-ranking podcast host, published author, and father of nine who has devoted himself to helping people elevate their personal experience and improve the way they show up for others. Kevin hosts the Self-Helpful podcast (Glassbox Media), which has over 60 million downloads and is routinely visited by today’s most influential changemakers. His book, What Drives You, challenges today’s myths on “driven people” and serves as a guide for clarity and conviction in what you authentically value and what truly motivates you. Kevin is often out on the Rocky Mountain trails riding, running, and competing at the elite level in his age group.Resources Mentioned:Kevin’s Website: https://www.kevinmiller.co/ Kevin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmillerco/Kevin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinmillerco  Kevin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinmiller.co/Kevin’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinmillercoKevin’s book What Drives You: https://www.amazon.com/What-Drives-You-Motivators-Accelerate/dp/1264269765/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1NH6N139TNXMX&keywords=%22what%20drives%20you%22&qid=1671318821&redirectFromSmile=1&sprefix=what%20drives%20you%20%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-4 Self Helpful Podcast with Kevin Miller https://www.kevinmiller.co/podcast LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, 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.