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

On her path to becoming the successful podcast host of the Young and Profiting Podcast and the CEO of YAP media, Hala Taha had to overcome adversity and rejection. Hala’s story is one of grit, determination, loss, and hard work. In April 2022, Hala shared her incredible story at MIT’s 2022 Gathering of Titans at Endicott House. Gathering of Titans is an annual conference that brings a group of passionate CEOs together to share world-advancing ideas and business insights. In this #YAPSpecial of Hala’s Gathering of Titan’s speech, Hala shares her incredible come-up story, she talks about her experience as a Palestinian in the United States and dives into how she overcame the low points of her career and life to find massive success and happiness. She ends the talk with her secrets to profiting in life.    Topics include:- Introduction- Hala’s background and the American Dream - When Hala realized she was different - Growing up in America and wanting to be a star- The impact of 9/11- Hala’s experience at the New Jersey Institute of Technology - The Law of Attraction - Getting an internship at Hot97 and dropping out of school- Getting fired from Hot97- Starting the Sorority of HipHip- Pursuing her MBA - Internship at Hewlett Packard - Starting Young and Profiting Podcast - 2020 and the loss of her father - Becoming a full-time entrepreneur - Hala’s secrets to profiting in life - Q & A - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: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 28046Sponsored By:Open Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more!Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresZapier - Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/YAPFirst Person - Go to getfirstperson.com and use code YAP to get 15% off your first order

How do you make the best decisions, maintain company culture as your business grows, and attract and retain incredible talent? Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author, Darius Mirshahzadeh believes the answer lies in core values. By properly leveraging and implementing core values at your company, your teams will be speaking the same language, making good decisions, building an awesome culture, and scaling to incredible success. In this episode, Hala and Darius talk about Darius’s unique come-up story, how to build a core value-driven organization, Darius’s six core values, good core values vs bad core values, and the Scale M.A.P. Method.Topics Include:- Darius’s come-up story - The entrepreneurial lessons he learned from his father - How his dad’s passing shaped his purpose - Experience working at the White House - What triggered him to want to work for himself - Launching Twin Capital Brokerage- Overcoming failure and pivoting- Building and growing business through partnerships - Why he decided to step down as CEO of Money Source- On starting his brand, writing his book, and hosting a podcast - Core values and what they mean - How to build a core value-driven organization- Darius’s six core values - Why use viral, sticky language?- A core value-driven organization vs one that has no core values - Good vs bad core values - Advice to begin to develop core values- The Scale M.A.P. Method- The Scale M.A.P Bootcamp - Darius’s actionable advice - Darius’s secret to profiting in life - And other topics…Darius Mirshahzadeh is a high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, and culture-building mad scientist who was ranked #9 on Glassdoor’s list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Core Value Equation, and the host of The Greatness Machine Podcast. Darius has led organizations that have won numerous Stevie awards, been named “#3 Best Place to Work” by San Francisco Business Times, and have landed at #40 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies. Sponsored By:Open Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more!Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresZapier - Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/YAPFirst Person - Go to getfirstperson.com and use code YAP to get 15% off your first orderResources Mentioned:Darius’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Darius-Mirshahzadeh/e/B08BX5N3TD/ Darius’s Podcast, The Greatness Machine:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatness-machine/id1555334180  Darius’s Website: https://therealdarius.com/Darius’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/Darius’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingdariusDarius’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/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

If you want to grow and protect your wealth and secure your financial future, the best time to start is now. Investing can seem intimidating and confusing, but Peter Mallouk, CEO of Creative Planning, sought-after financial thought leader, and New York Times bestselling author is here to demystify investing and financial planning and get you on a path to financial freedom. In this episode, Hala and Peter discuss why now is the best time to start investing, what plans you should have in place before you invest, and at what point you should consider getting an independent financial advisor, and Peter gives tips about compounding, insurance, and diversifying.Topics Include:- Importance of optimism and the truth about “the good ole days”  - The media and the narrative of negativity - Why is now the best time to be investing? - S&P 500 and the importance of diversifying - Real-life experience of the importance of diversifying - The power of compounding - Why it’s important to know what we want - Financial independence vs retirement - Important plans to have in place before starting investing- Difference between broker and independent financial advisor - When should you get an independent financial advisor - Tips for someone working at a corporation- Advice about insurance - What to look for in financial planning- Peter’s New Book, The Path - Peter’s secret to profiting in life  - And other topics…Peter Mallouk is the CEO of Creative Planning, a wealth management firm, that has been ranked #1 in America by outlets such as CNBC and Barron’s. Peter has been on Worth Magazine’s Power 100 rankings and has received other accolades such as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He is also a financial industry thought leader and author of several books, including The 5 Mistakes Investors Make and How to Avoid Them and The Path, co-authored by Tony Robbins.Sponsored By:Open Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more!Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresFaherty - Head to fahertybrand.com/yap and use code YAP at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your new spring staplesFirst Person - Go to getfirstperson.com and use code YAP to get 15% off your first orderResources Mentioned:YAP Episode #84: The Path to Financial Freedom with Peter Mallouk: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/84-the-path-to-financial-freedom-with-peter-mallouk/YAP Episode #72: Post-Covid Predictions and Investing Tips with Peter Mallouk: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/72-post-covid-predictions-and-investing-tips-with-peter-mallouk/ Peter’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Mallouk/e/B00NA6DO18 Peter’s Website: https://creativeplanning.com/ Peter’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mallouk/ Peter’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterMallouk/ Peter’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPeterMallouk/ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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