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

Dave Liniger, co-founder of RE/MAX, shares his 50 years of leadership wisdom. He recounts how early challenges shaped his journey and the transformation from aggression to a coachable mindset. Dave emphasizes the importance of feedback, honesty, and vulnerability in leadership. He discusses redefining success beyond financial gains, focusing on making a positive impact. The conversation also highlights hiring strategies and mentorship's pivotal role in entrepreneurship, making it an inspiring guide for aspiring leaders.

Struggling to shine in a digital sea? Discover how trust can elevate your brand! Learn the three E's—educate, encourage, entertain—for true engagement. Explore bold branding tactics with vibrant examples like Miss Excel and Rudy Mawer’s signature red. Dive into the impact of video storytelling to create deep connections and resonate with your audience. Uncover tips on embracing imperfections to build loyal communities while personalizing your brand voice. Authenticity is key to transforming followers into superfans!

Yasir Khan, founder of Speak Like a CEO and a renowned public speaking coach, shares his transformative journey from a shy child hiding in bathrooms to coaching top executives. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in public speaking and how to engage audiences effectively. Yasir reveals techniques for overcoming speaking anxiety and mastering body language. Listeners can expect tips on pacing, tone control, and using the PAM technique to simplify messages. His insights inspire aspiring speakers to embrace their voice as their brand.

After climbing the ranks of the high finance ladder, Codie Sanchez felt lost. She was no longer in charge of her day-to-day life, despite her years of schooling and hard work. She decided to use the insights she had gained to build her own portfolio of what she calls “boring businesses.” Now, she is out to help others do the same, quickly becoming one of the biggest female business influencers in the world. In this episode, Codie breaks down her step-by-step approach to identifying, buying, and scaling small businesses that most people ignore but yield big returns.In this episode, Hala and Codie will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:18) From Journalism to Finance(05:11) Breaking Corporate Chains(08:09) Battling Bias as a Woman in Finance  (11:21) Unorthodox Wealth Creation Strategies  (20:00) Should You Really Diversify Your Income Streams?  (24:06) Wealth from Boring Businesses  (27:09) Six Creative Strategies to Buy a Business(35:11) Spotting Motivated Sellers(37:05) Key Metrics for Evaluating Businesses (40:27) Finding Hidden Gem Businesses(53:53) Codie’s Secrets to Success  Codie Sanchez is the founder of Contrarian Thinking and co-founder of Unconventional Acquisitions, focusing on small business acquisitions and roll-ups in the micro-PE space. She runs a holding company of service-based SMBs under $10M EBITDA, emphasizing "boring businesses." She previously led First Trust’s $1B Latin America business and held leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, State Street, and Vanguard. She started her career as an award-winning journalist and has since become a recognized investor and thought leader. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University and serves on boards like Permian Investment and Magma Partners.Resources Mentioned:Contrarian Thinking: https://contrarianthinking.co/ Unconventional Acquisitions: https://unconventionalacquisitions.com/ Sponsored By:Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host.Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/profiting Found - Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/profiting Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at www.workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkoutShopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify   Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting   Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new All Show Keywords: Entrepreneurship, 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. Career, Success, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Careers, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Career Development, Money Management, Opportunities, Professionals, Workplace, Career podcast, Entrepreneurship podcast

Codie Sanchez, founder of Contrarian Thinking and co-founder of Unconventional Acquisitions, is an expert in acquiring small businesses. She discusses how investing in 'boring businesses' like laundromats can lead to financial freedom and challenges the glamorization of flashy startups. Codie highlights the importance of ownership, smart deal-making, and the stability of traditional service industries. She also explains creative financing techniques and the role of AI in enhancing these businesses, encouraging listeners to embrace unconventional paths to wealth.

Colin O'Brady was once so severely burned that his doctor said he would never walk the same way again. But in 2018, Colin completed the world’s first solo, unsupported, and completely human-powered crossing of Antarctica. Now, he's a world record-breaking explorer and endurance athlete. In this YAPClassic episode, Hala and Colin talk about the injury that changed his life and the mindset he cultivated to bounce back from it stronger than ever before. They discuss how to work against your fears and push yourself to take risks in spite of them. In this episode, Hala and Colin will discuss: (00:00) Introduction(00:45) Colin’s Unconventional Upbringing(03:10) How His Mother Instilled a Growth Mindset(06:13) What is a ‘Possible Mindset’?(11:05) The Solo Trek Across Antarctica(14:25) Overcoming the Fear of Failure(20:20) The ‘Why’ Behind His Extreme Adventures(27:01) Life-Changing Accident in Thailand(36:33) From Injury to Triathlon(47:38) Finding Community and Support Online(50:37) Scarcity vs. Abundance(01:01:34) Overcoming Common Limiting Beliefs(01:07:29) The Zone of Comfortable ComplacencyColin O’Brady is a record-breaking explorer, athlete, and entrepreneur. In the summer of 2018, Colin took on the 50 US High Points. His 13,000-mile journey took 21 days, 9 hours, and 48 minutes. He was also the first person to post on Snapchat from the summit of Everest, which attracted over 22 million viewers. His highly publicized expeditions have been followed by millions, and he has been featured in The New York Times, The Tonight Show, The Joe Rogan Experience, and The Today Show. He regularly speaks on mindset and high performance at Fortune 100 companies like Nike, Google, and Amazon, and his TEDx Talk has nearly 3 million views. His first book Impossible First, is a New York Times bestseller. Resources Mentioned:Colin’s book Impossible First: https://www.theimpossiblefirst.com/ Colin’s book The 12 Hour Walk: https://12hourwalk.com/ Sponsored By:Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/hostMint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/profiting Found - Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/profiting Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at www.workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkoutShopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify   Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting   Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new All Show Keywords: Entrepreneurship, 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. Mental Health, Health, Psychology, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Mindset, Manifestation, Productivity, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet, Psychology, Mindset, Habits, Positivity, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Human Nature, Human Psychology, Critical Thinking, Robert Greene, Chris Voss, Robert Cialdini 

In the noisy world of social media, capturing attention is key. Discover how to create eye-catching thumbnails and titles that engage your audience from the get-go. Learn how to spark curiosity with numbers and the importance of storytelling to keep viewers coming back. Explore actionable strategies to maintain engagement after the intro. Plus, dive into a three-part story structure that enhances emotional connections and strengthens loyalty. Uncover the secrets that top creators use to stand out online.

Rudy Mawer, a serial entrepreneur and direct response marketing guru, shares his journey from a playground hustler to a millionaire by 26. He discusses the power of standing out and his signature 'red' branding approach. Rudy breaks down the essentials of direct response marketing and offers tips for making ads that truly convert. He emphasizes the importance of mastering metrics, navigating paid advertising challenges, and building multi-touchpoint strategies. His insights are invaluable for anyone looking to scale their business effectively.

Steven Kotler, a New York Times bestselling author and human performance expert, discusses the secrets to maintaining vitality as we age. He challenges the 'long slow rot' myth, emphasizing that the brain can remain agile with practice. Kotler shares inspiring stories of learning new skills at 53 and the benefits of social connections as an aging superpower. He highlights lifelong learning and outdoor activities as keys to cognitive health, while forgiveness is revealed as an unexpected anti-aging tool.

Join Stephanie Harrison, founder of The New Happy and a master’s graduate in Positive Psychology, as she uncovers the dead-end of chasing perfection. She shares her transformative journey from corporate success to developing a philosophy that prioritizes authenticity and connection. Explore the impact of capitalism on happiness and the importance of intrinsic goals over extrinsic achievements. Harrison also emphasizes gratitude, community, and self-acceptance as keys to a fulfilling life, shedding light on the true essence of happiness amidst societal pressures.