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Jun 29, 2022 • 45min

YAPLive: Start Up School with Netflix and Kickstarter Founders, Marc Randolph and Yancey Strickler | Cut Version

If you want to launch your startup and get tricks and tips from legendary startup founders, you’re in the right place. In this #YAPLive, we get schooled on the startup world by Netflix and Kickstarter founders, Marc Randolph and Yancey Strickler. Marc and Yancey are known for their innovative ideas and tremendous successes, so who better to show us the ropes? In this episode, Hala, Marc, and Yancey chat about the traits and qualities of successful entrepreneurs, Yancey’s philosophy of Bentoism and why it’s important that businesses are led by deeper values than profit, how to determine if a product has demand, and how to know when to pivot.Topics Include:- Traits and qualities of successful entrepreneurs - The story behind creating Netflix- Yancy’s philosophy of Bentoism- What is the biggest lesson learned from failure - How to determine a product that has demand- How to know when to pivot vs close your business- How much should we pay attention to the competition? - Q & A: Pitching your ideas- Advice for a new entrepreneur- And other topics…Marc Randolph is the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, and a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. He is also the author and podcast host of That Will Never Work.Yancey Strickler is a writer and entrepreneur. He’s the co-founder of Kickstarter, cofounder of Metalabel, and co-founder of the artist resource The Creative Independent. He is also the creator of Bentoism and The Ideaspace, and the author of This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto for a More Generous World. Sponsored By:Open Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more!Wise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresFaherty - Knack Bags - Go to knackbags.com - Use the code YAP and for a limited time, get a free TSA-approved lock with purchase, just add the TSA lock to your cart with your Knack bag of choice and use the code YAP at checkout to get it for free.Resources Mentioned:#YAPLive: Start Up School with Top Tech Founders on Clubhouse: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-start-up-school-with-top-tech-founders-on-clubhouse/ YAP Episode #116: How Netflix Disrupted The Entertainment Industry with Marc Randolphhttps://www.youngandprofiting.com/116-how-netflix-disrupted-the-entertainment-industry-with-marc-randolph/ YAP Episode #81: Bentoism For a Better World with Yancey Strickler:https://www.youngandprofiting.com/81-bentoism-for-a-better-world-with-yancey-strickler/ Marc’s Website: https://marcrandolph.com/Marc’s Podcast: https://marcrandolph.com/podcasts/Marc’s Book: https://marcrandolph.com/the-book/Marc’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcrandolph/ Marc’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatwillneverwork/ Marc’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbrandolph Yancey’s Website: https://www.ystrickler.com/Yancey’s Book: https://www.ystrickler.com/bookYancy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yancey-strickler-486b4557/ Yancey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ystrickler/Yancyey’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ystrickler Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046
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Jun 27, 2022 • 1h 6min

Patrick Bet-David: Money Moves | E176

What do chess players and entrepreneurs have in common? The best ones are always anticipating their next five moves. Patrick Bet-David, CEO and founder of PHP agency and the creator behind the widely popular YouTube channel Valuetainment, shares the secret of strategizing your next moves. In this episode, Hala and Patrick talk about Patrick’s latest book, Your Next Five Moves. They dive deep into the lessons Patrick learned from his unique upbringing, talk about the Law of Attraction and Patrick’s keys to success, and discuss how the vision and mindset of a chess grandmaster apply to business.Topics Include:- Patrick’s background growing up in Iran- How adversity impacts success - Why he struggled in high school  - Experience in the military and how he applied what he learned to entrepreneurship - The value of connection and comradery - The joke on his cover letter that got him job interviews- Intreprenuer vs entrepreneur- Why he decided to start PHP Agency- How does he attract a diverse workforce?   - How reading changed his life - The Law of Attraction and Patrick’s keys to success- The vision and mindset of a chess master and how it’s related to business - How do you decide what the right sequence is?- The five moves to achieving your goals - Patrick’s actionable advice - Patrick’s secret to profiting- And other topics…Patrick Bet-David is a content creator, producer, author, and CEO of both PHP Agency, Inc., an insurance sales, marketing, and distribution company, and Valuetainment Media, a media brand that exists to teach about the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and personal development. It has been referred to as “the best channel for entrepreneurs.” Patrick is the author of Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy.Sponsored By:Wise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsLinkedIn Marketing Solutions - LinkedIn is offering a $100 credit on your next campaign. Go to LinkedIn.com/YAP to claim your creditOpen Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more!Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresResources Mentioned:Books by Patrick: https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-Bet-David/e/B006K8HXCE  Website: https://www.patrickbetdavid.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bet-david-3731553/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickbetdavid/Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrickbetdavidFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatrickBetDavid.ValuetainmentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/patrickbetdavidConnect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046
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Jun 24, 2022 • 59min

YAPClassic: John Assaraf on Training Your Brain

What if you could have everything you’ve ever dreamed of? You can! Today’s guest, John Assaraf, one of the leading mindset and behavioral experts in the world, asserts that by reprogramming your subconscious mind to let go of limiting beliefs you can accomplish all of your goals and get everything you want in life. John has spent years studying brain training and mindset and has seen firsthand the success of these techniques. In this episode, Hala and John dive deep into the science behind the Law of Attraction, the differences between the conscious and subconscious brains, and John shares some “innercizes,” or brain exercises, that help align the conscious and subconscious brains so you can have all your wildest dreams come true.Topics Include:- Early life as a child- What John learned from his mentor, Alan Brown - The science behind the Law of Attraction - How to put the Law of Attraction into practice- Steps to using your brain better - Downfalls of having our brains on autopilot - Difference between conscious and subconscious brains - How affirmations work - Innersizes to help bring conscious and subconscious brains into alignment- Proof points that support the power of manifesting- John’s secret to profiting - And other topics…John Assaraf is a world-famous speaker, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of NeuroGym, a company focused on leveraging the most advanced technologies and science-backed brain training methods to help people unleash their full potential and get maximum results. He has built five multi-million dollar companies, written two NYT bestselling books, and has been featured in 11 Movies including "The Secret" and "Quest for Success" with Richard Branson and The Dalai Lama. Sponsored By:Open Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more!Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get $80 in free groceries! That’s ThriveMarket.com/YAP to get $80 in free groceries!Wise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapiTrust Capital - Sign up today and receive a $100 funding bonus when you open and fund an account. Visit iTrustCapital.com to start investing today.Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.Resources Mentioned:YAP Episode #62: Train Your Brain with John Assaraf: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/62-train-your-brain-with-john-assaraf/ YAP Episode #31: Get Off Your A** (GOYA) with David Meltzer: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/31-get-off-your-a-goya-with-david-meltzer/ John’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/John-Assaraf/e/B0034OYJW4 John’s Website: https://johnassaraf.com/ NeuroGym Website: https://www.myneurogym.com/ John’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnassaraf/ John’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnassaraf John’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurogym/ John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnAssaraf John’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnassarafpage Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046
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Jun 20, 2022 • 1h 15min

Wim Hof, The Iceman: Hack Your Biochemistry | E175

Imagine you could voluntarily activate your autonomic nervous system and immune system response and consciously control your response to stress and pain. Now, imagine you would do all this through a combination of breathwork, meditation, and cold therapy. This is the basis of the Wim Hof Method, a method touted by thousands and backed by science as having incredible physical and mental health benefits. The Wim Hof Method was founded by Wim Hof, a Dutch extreme athlete, motivational speaker, and wellbeing influencer, known as "The Iceman” for a long-list of incredible feats involving his ability to withstand extreme cold, including 26 Guinness World Records. Wim asserts that anyone can master the Wim Hof method and unlock the incredible health benefits that come with it. In this episode, Hala and Wim chat about the science behind the Wim Hof Method and how to do it. They talk about Wim’s background and his first experiences with the cold and breath work, and they chat about the purpose in life and how to tap into your intuition.  Topics Include:- Perspective on the purpose of life - Role of the body vs the role of the soul - What’s wrong with always feeling comfortable? - Wim’s mission in life- What was Wim like as a teenager? - How do you know what your intuition is? - Is this the next human evolution? - How did Wim Hof become the Iceman? - How did he figure out the breathing aspect?- The importance of deep breathing - What is the Wim Hof breathing method? - What is adrenaline’s role? - How is the Wim Hof Method scientifically proven? - Wim’s perspective on religion - Wim’s actionable advice - Wim’s secret to profiting in life- And other topics…Wim Hof is a Dutch extreme athlete, motivational speaker, and wellbeing influencer. He is known as "The Iceman.” Wim earned this nickname after setting 26 Guinness world records, including swimming under ice, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle barefoot, submerging himself in ice for 1 hour and 52 minutes, and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in just shorts and sandals.Wim Hof is the creator of the Wim Hof method, a combination of breathing, cold therapy, and commitment to give you the tools to take control over your body. Wim is on a mission to share the potential health benefits of his method, working with scientists around the world to prove that his techniques work. He is the author of several books including, The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Full Potential. Sponsored By:Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresThrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get $80 in free groceries! That’s ThriveMarket.com/YAP to get $80 in free groceries!Wise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapGEM - Now get 30% off your first order when you go to dailygem.co/YAP. iTrust Capital - Sign up today and receive a $100 funding bonus when you open and fund an account. Visit iTrustCapital.com to start investing today.Resources Mentioned:Wim’s Website: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/Books by Wim Hof: https://www.amazon.com/Wim-Hof/e/B078GR8G49 Wim’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wim-hof-691a0026/Wim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iceman_hof/Wim’s Twitter:https://twitter.com/Iceman_HofWim’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icemanwimhof/Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046
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Jun 17, 2022 • 52min

YAPClassic: Josh Kaufman on Launching a Business or Side Hustle

Do you want to start a business, but aren’t sure how? When it comes to launching a business or starting a side hustle, understanding markets, sales, negotiation, operations, and more, is crucial. Bestselling author and speaker, Josh Kaufman, is here to give you a masterclass in the fundamentals of business. Today’s business system is complex, but Josh breaks it down so you can get your business running and profiting faster! In this episode, Hala and Josh chat about the ten ways to identify a viable market, the five parts to every business, how to test your idea before launch, how to set pricing, when giving a discount is a good idea, and they share sales tips and tricks.  Topics Include: - How his college degree helped shaped his career- Why he wrote The Personal MBA - How to find a viable market- The five parts of every business - 10 ways to evaluate a market - Characteristics of good products or services - Exceptional product or service in the pandemic - How to test your idea before launch- The steps to decide pricing - The best way to create high-ticket offers and elements- Objections to anticipate and how to counteract - When to use discounting- And other topics…Josh Kaufman is the author of three bestselling books: The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business, The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything… Fast!, and How to Fight a Hydra: Face Your Fears, Pursue Your Ambitions, and Become the Hero You Are Destined to Be. Josh has been featured as the #1 bestselling author in Business & Money, as ranked by Amazon.com, and his books have sold over a million copies worldwide. Josh's TEDx talk on The First 20 Hours is one of the top 25 most-viewed TED talks published to date, with over 30 million views on YouTube.Josh's research focuses on business, entrepreneurship, skill acquisition, productivity, creativity, applied psychology, and practical wisdom. His multidisciplinary approach to business mastery and rapid skill acquisition has helped millions of people around the world learn essential concepts and skills on their terms.Josh's research has been featured by The New York Times, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Fortune, Forbes, Time, BusinessWeek, and Wired, among many others. Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapFirst Person - Go to getfirstperson.com and use code YAP to get 15% off your first orderLinkedIn Marketing Solutions - LinkedIn is offering a $100 credit on your next campaign. Go to LinkedIn.com/YAP to claim your creditClickUp - Sign up today at ClickUp.com and use codeUse code YAP to get 15% off ClickUp's massive Unlimited Plan for a year!Resources Mentioned:YAP Episode #106: Launching a Business or Side Hustle with Josh Kaufman: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/106-launching-a-business-or-side-hustle-with-josh-kaufman/ YAP Episode #107: How to Learn a New Skill in 20 Hours with Josh Kaufman: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/107-how-to-learn-a-new-skill-in-20-hours-with-josh-kaufman/ Josh’s Website: https://joshkaufman.net/ Josh’s Books: https://joshkaufman.net/books/Josh’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MgBikgcWnY  Josh’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshkaufman Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046
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Jun 15, 2022 • 53min

YAPLive: The Science of Habit Building with BJ Fogg | Cut Version

Do you have trouble sticking to habits, but want to create sustainable behavioral change? Maybe you’re setting huge, life-changing goals that require daily motivation, or perhaps you're simply having trouble remembering to complete the action at all. This happens to all of us, but social scientist and New York Times bestselling author, BJ Fogg, has the solution. Start small. BJ is the mind behind the idea of the tiny habit. Which relies on his model, The Fogg Behavior Model to create lasting behaviors and habits that really stick through tiny actions that are easy to do each day. In this episode, Hala and BJ talk about why the traditional approaches to habit building don’t work, what a tiny habit is and why it works, why motivation is less important than we think, the ABCs of tiny habits, and the one habit BJ recommends to everyone. Topics Include:- How BJ got interested in study of human habits - Motivation and how traditional models don’t support us- Two things that matter when creating habits- Qualities of a tiny habit and why we should work with tiny habits - The ABCs of tiny habits- The Maui Habit, the one habit BJ recommends to everyone- Is there an amount of time a tiny habit should take?- The Fogg Behavior Model, B = MAP- Why are behaviors, aspirations, and outcomes different?- The swarm of behaviors model - The role of motivation and why it’s less important than we think - Why it’s important to pick habits that you want- Queen Bee Behavior and sticking to difficult habits - Untangling a destructive habit- BJ on the power of simplicity and the creation of Instagram- The three sources of prompt - How do we create positive habits in our lives?- Q & A portion- And other topics…BJ Fogg is an American social scientist, author, and research associate at Stanford University. He founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University, where he directs research and innovation. At Stanford, BJ was an appointed Lecturer and Consulting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, where he taught classes from 1997 - 2014. He has also been a Lecturer and Social Science Research Scholar at the Graduate School of education from 2001 to the present.BJ is the author of Persuasive Technology: Using Computers to Change What We Think and Do, the co-editor of Mobile Persuasion: 20 Perspectives on the Future of Behavior Change, and the New York Times bestselling author of Tiny Habits. Fortune Magazine named BJ a “New Guru You Should Know” for his insights about mobile and social networks.Sponsored By:Open Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more!Constant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.comWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapiTrust Capital - Sign up today and receive a $100 funding bonus when you open and fund an account. Visit iTrustCapital.com to start investing today.ClickUp - Sign up today at ClickUp.com and use code YAP to get 15% off ClickUp's massive Unlimited Plan for a year!Resources Mentioned:#YAPLive:The Science of Habit Building with BJ Fogg on Clubhouse:https://www.youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-the-science-of-habit-building-with-bj-fogg-on-clubhouse/ Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://tinyhabits.com/book/ Tiny Habits Recipe Maker: https://tinyhabits.com/recipecards/ Free 5-day program: tinyhabits.com/join BJ’s Website: https://tinyhabits.com/ BJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjfogg/ BJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjfogg/ BJ’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/bjfogg Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046
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Jun 13, 2022 • 1h 13min

Julie Solomon: How to Grow Your Personal Brand | E174

Are you ready to start pitching yourself and monetizing your personal brand but don’t know where to start? Speaker, author, and top-charting podcast host, Julie Solomon wants to help you turn your passions into profit. With her background in publicity, Julie Solomon is the queen of securing brand partnerships and turning your influence into a paycheck. In this episode, Hala and Julie talk about how to pitch your personal brand with what Julie calls a “signature pitch,” her new book, Get What You Want, fears and misconceptions when it comes to PR and publicity, her best tips for negotiation and pricing yourself as an influencer, and how she became one of the top leaders in influencer marketing.Topics Include:- Julie’s come-up story- Leaving Harper Collins to become a freelance publicist - The start of her blog and content monetization- Her feature in People Magazine and her free home renovation- Her course, “Pitch it Perfect” - The Spotlight Method - Fears and misconceptions when it comes to PR and publicity - What is a Signature Pitch? - Three elements of the Signature Pitch - On writing her book, Get What You Want - Best tips for negotiation and pricing yourself as an influencer - Julie’s transformational story of money and success - Why do you need to be your own publicist (BYOP) - Julie’s actionable advice - Julie’s secret to profiting - And other topics… Julie Solomon is a speaker, business coach, host of the top-rated podcast The Influencer Podcast, and author of the upcoming book, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable. Julie has launched several successful online programs including Pitch It Perfect, The Influencer Academy, and SHINE Mastermind, which teach clients how to master the important skill sets needed to take a personal brand idea and turn it into a profitable, sustainable business. Julie’s work has been featured in top-tier outlets including, FORBES, Entrepreneur, Business Weekly, SUCCESS, and People Magazine. And she was recently named one of the Top 100 leaders in Influencer Marketing by Influence.Co.Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapIndeed - Sign up for Indeed now and get a $75 credit toward your first sponsored job. Plus earn up to $500 extra in sponsored job credits with Indeed’s Virtual Interviews. Visit Indeed.com/PROFITING to learn moreLinkedIn Marketing Solutions - LinkedIn is offering a $100 credit on your next campaign. Go to LinkedIn.com/YAP to claim your creditClickUp - Sign up today at ClickUp.com and use code YAP to get 15% off ClickUp's massive Unlimited Plan for a year!Resources Mentioned:YAP Episode #38 - The Persuasion Playbook with Scott Adams: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/38-the-persuasion-playbook-with-scott-adams/ Julie’s Website: https://juliesolomon.net/Julie’s Book: https://join.juliesolomon.net/getwhatyouwant/ Julie’s Podcast: https://juliesolomon.net/podcast Free 5-Step Guide to Gaining Clarity: https://join.juliesolomon.net/clarity/ Pitch it Perfect: https://pitchitperfect.net/bonfire-sale/ Julie’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-solomon-375127133/Julie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JulsSolomon/Julie’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulsSolomonJulie’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq78Bz1s7MHVZvyBIQWygQConnect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046
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Jun 10, 2022 • 60min

YAPClassic: Marcus Buckingham on Harnessing Your Strengths

How many times have you been told to improve on your weaknesses? Annual reviews, feedback, and constructive criticism tell us that our weaknesses are what require our attention, but Marcus Buckingham, the world’s most prominent researcher on strengths and leadership at work, disagrees. Marcus believes that strengths are your areas of development. Companies that focus on cultivating employees' strengths rather than improving their weaknesses can dramatically increase efficiency and promote maximum personal growth and success. In this episode, Hala and Marcus talk about the difference between strengths and weaknesses, facts about the 360 degree feedback technique, how teams can work on their strengths, identifying leaders, and finding the red threads in work and life.    Topics Include:- Difference between strengths and weaknesses- How to measure and evaluate strengths and weaknesses - How to build up your strengths- Are weaknesses related to strengths - Understanding feedback and reactions- Facts about the 360 Feedback technique- The uniqueness of each person- How a team can work on their strengths- Best qualities of managers- How to identify leaders- COVID engagement research- The future of work- Marcus’s secret to profiting in life- And other topics…Marcus Buckingham is known as the world’s most prominent researcher on strengths and leadership at work. He is the founder of the coaching and education firm, The Marcus Buckingham Company, and he leads research at the ADP Research Institute. Marcus spent two decades studying excellence at the Gallup Organization and co-creating the StrengthsFinder tool. Marcus is the author of two of the best-selling business books of all time, First, Break All the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths. He has authored nine total books, including his latest release: Love and Work: How to Find What You Love, Love What You Do, and Do It for the Rest of Your Life.He has been profiled in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, The Today Show, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsZapier - Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/YAPShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapFirst Person - Go to getfirstperson.com and use code YAP to get 15% off your first orderResources Mentioned:YAP Episode #1: First Impressions feat. Dorie Clark: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/1-first-impressions-be-more-likable-nail-your-first-impressions/ YAP Episode #101: Greenlights with Matthew McConaughey: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/101-greenlights-with-matthew-mcconaughey/ADP Research Institute: https://www.adpri.org/Marcus’s Website: https://www.marcusbuckingham.com/ Marcus’s Books: https://www.marcusbuckingham.com/books/ Marcus’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-buckingham-86516414/ Marcus’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusbuckingham/ Marcus’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mwbuckingham Marcus’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcuswbuckingham Marcus’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/strengthsmovement Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046
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Jun 6, 2022 • 1h 6min

Ed Mylett: The Power of One More | E173

Do you want to be happier and wealthier? Don’t let your mindset or fear hold you back. Peak performance expert and best-selling author Ed Mylett wants to help you achieve your goals and become the best version of yourself. Through visualization, hyper-focus, setting goals with intention, and his “one more day” technique, Ed believes you, too, can make your dreams reality. In this episode, Hala and Ed chat about Ed’s new book, The Power of One More, Ed’s childhood and how it influenced his life, why Ed believes in the importance of “touching” your dreams, the role of the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and how we can program it to help us, the trilogy of identity, the role intention plays in setting goals, and everything he’s learned along the way.   Topics Include:- Ed’s difficult childhood and his transformation into self-confidence- How he mastered communication skills - Ed’s father’s struggle with sobriety and how Ed knows that people can change- Experience working at a home for underprivileged boys (orphanage)- The importance of focus and getting good at one thing - The need to experience/touch your dreams - The role of the Reticular Activating System (RAS)- Repeated hyper visualizations of your dreams- How to program RAS in the right way   - Defining identity and how it’s shaped in childhood- The trilogy of identity- The role intention plays in achieving goals - How does Ed design his social circle?- Difference between self-confidence and identity- How the loss of his uncle impacted his health - How he sets goals and standards  - What Ed means by blissful dissatisfaction - Ed’s actionable advice - Ed’s secret to profiting in life- And other topics… Ed Mylett is a business leader, peak performance expert, life and business strategist, author, and podcaster. Ed got his start in the financial services industry, where his success earned him a spot on the Forbes 50 Wealthiest Under 50 List. Ed is now involved in a range of ventures, including technology, real estate, health, food/nutrition, and more. Ed is the author of Max Out Your Life and The Power of One More - The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success (June 2022). He is also the founder and host of his podcast and YouTube Channel, The Ed Mylett Show.Sponsored By:First Person - Go to getfirstperson.com and use code YAP to get 15% off your first orderWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapZapier - Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/YAPShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresGEM - Now get 30% off your first order when you go to dailygem.co/YAP.Resources Mentioned:The Power of One More: https://thepowerofonemore.com/ The Ed Mylett Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ed-mylett-show/id1181233130Ed’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Ed-Mylett/e/B07G7H2JTB Ed’s Website: https://www.edmylett.com/Ed’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmylett/Ed’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdMylett Ed’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmylettEd’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdMylettFanPageConnect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046
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Jun 3, 2022 • 56min

YAPClassic: Claude Silver on Leading with Love

The average American spends one third of their life at work. Beyond finances and benefits, jobs have an incredible impact on our lives, and the way we feel about our jobs has a huge impact on our work performance. So, Claude Silver, the world's first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, sees the need for humanity, emotional intelligence, equity, and diversity in the workplace. That means that company culture, communication, and connection must be priorities in the office. If employees feel like they belong and have support, the entire company, along with the individual, benefits. In this #YAPClassic, Hala and Claude chat about Claude’s career at VaynerMedia and her role as Chief Heart Officer, what Claude means by 'building a honey empire,' her perspective on diversity and inclusion, and Claude shares advice for millenials looking to succeed at work.   Topics Include:- What does a Chief Heart Officer do?- How is Chief Heart Officer different than a traditional CHRO?- Is the concept of Chief Heart officer taking off? - Claude’s career at VaynerMedia, why she quit and why she went back  - Advice on foster meaningful relationships with senior leaders- How Claude connects with all 800 people at VaynerMedia- How does keeping employees happy affect productivity?  - Time management and energy management - What does building the honey empire mean? - Girls Adventure Out and how that helps in her current role- Her 90 day journey in the wilderness - Sexual orientation and the importance of authenticity - Her experience with Dyslexia and why she credits it for her success- How they onboard employees at VanyerMedia  - Community resource groups - How to manage an employee who are underperforming- Claude’s perspective on diversity and inclusion - Millennials and Gen Z thinking differently about DNI- Why cognitive bias training is important - Advice for millennials looking to succeed at work - And other topics… Claude Silver is the first ever Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia. Prior to joining VaynerMedia, she held senior leadership posts at both J. Walter Thompson and Publicis in each firm’s London office. Claude is also a motivational speaker, thought leader and industry trend setter. She focuses on teaching people and organizations how to disrupt the traditional HR model with emotional optimism and heart-centered leadership. Beyond her work in marketing and media, Claude co-founded and served as Managing Director at GirlsAdventureOUT, a women-focused outdoor adventure enterprise. She is also a certified Outward Bound instructor.Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsConstant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.com Wise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapIndeed - Sign up for Indeed now and get a $75 credit toward your first sponsored job. Plus earn up to $500 extra in sponsored job credits with Indeed’s Virtual Interviews. VisitIndeed.com/PROFITING to learn moreResources Mentioned:YAP Episode #35: Leading with Love with Claude Silver: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/35-leading-with-love-with-claude-silver/ Claude’s Website: https://www.claudesilver.com/ Claude’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/ Claude’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudesilver/ Claude’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/claudesilver?lang=en Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

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