Embrace your inner poker mastermind! On this week’s episode, we are chatting with Maria Konnikova, New York Times best-selling author, journalist and professional poker player. After years of solely focusing on her writing, Maria picked up poker while using her background in psychology to assist her in mastering the game. Today, we’ll talk about how Maria got interested in poker and how she was able to become a poker champion. We’ll also discuss different psychological mindsets, how to make the best decisions, the importance of failure and more.  Social Media:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:36 - How Maria First Got Interested in Poker06:20 - Explanation of Game Theory08:29 - Story Behind Maria’s Poker Coaching12:23 - How Psychology Lends Itself to Poker14:13 - Maria’s Fascination with Sherlock Holmes and His Message19:51 - System Watson vs. System Holmes 22:15 - The Brain Attic Metaphor27:15 - Memory Training Tips 30:05 - Why Maria Decided to Write a Book About Luck32:33 - Reason to Separate the Decision Process From the Outcome36:23 - Illusion of Control and How it Affects our Outcomes38:33 - Importance of Skill in the Long Term40:50 - How Maria Learned to Embrace Failure43:37 - Concept of Tilting and How to Stay Calm46:13 - Tips on How to Read People’s Emotions50:35 - Overcoming Social Stereotypes on the Poker Table53:14 - Maria’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Show: Maria’s Newest Book, The Biggest Bluff: https://www.mariakonnikova.com/books/the-biggest-bluff/Maria’s Website: mariakonnikova.comMaria’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkonnikovaMaria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grlnamedmaria/

Level-up your LinkedIn! This week, I’m talking with Shanee Moret, CEO of MedSnake Media and a Linkedin mega-influencer. With over 20M+ views on LinkedIn and over 600k followers, she is one of the biggest influencers on the platform today.  In today’s episode, we’ll discuss Shanee’s childhood battle with cancer, the effects it has on who she is today, and her journey to entrepreneurship. We’ll also chat about how she created her business, the ways she built her LinkedIn following, and her top tips for creating LinkedIn posts that go viral. Social Media:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:11 - Shanee’s Experience and Battle with Cancer06:24 - Why You Should Be Vulnerable and Share Your Challenges in Life08:42 - Shanee’s Journey to Entrepreneurship15:27 - How Shanee Built Her Business17:41 - Shanee’s Initial LinkedIn Strategy19:14 - Why Shanee Started Medsnake Media22:49 - How to Know When There’s a Demand for Your Services24:50 - Story Behind Shanee Meeting Her MedSnake Co-Founder26:16 - The Way Shanee Landed Her First Client29:28 - Creating an Organic Brand30:34 - Guidance on How to Start a LinkedIn Community33:07 - Why to Post Different Types of Posts on LinkedIn35:05 - Shanee’s Secret to LinkedIn Growth39:12 - Story of Shanee’s Most Popular Post42:01 - How Shanee Decides What to Post44:20 - Discussion of Why HR Posts Do Well45:45 - Formula to Going Viral47:52 - Can you make an Income From LinkedIn?50:30 - Shanee’s Next Big Moves51:25 - Shanee’s Secret to Profiting in Life Links Mentioned in the Show: Shanee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneemoret/Shanee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaneemoret/?hl=enShanee’s Website: http://www.growthacademy.globalShanee’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Pta5QrU8dTZLRVfQpg-yA

Hear from the GOAT of marketing!Our guest this week is Seth Godin, marketing mastermind, public speaker and best-selling author. You may know him for one of his 20 books, including his newest book, The Practice. He is also the founder of Akimbo, hosts the Akimbo podcast, and creates some of the most sought-after marketing courses online, including the altMBA.Today, we talk with Seth about some of the core principles of marketing and how they apply to everyone - not just marketers! We also dive into his inspiration behind his newest book, The Practice, how to approach creativity as a professional, the importance of generosity with ideas, and why people may be holding themselves back from success without knowing it. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Hala’s Wicked Self-Improvement Playlist: Sign up to Podyssey see my curated playlist of top self-improvement podcast episodes from YAP and my favorite legendary and up-and-coming podcasters. Get ready to listen, learn and profit. Follow the link in my show notes to check it out: https://podyssey.fm/list/id36564?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=yap Links:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:21 - Seth’s Failures over his Career03:36 - Why Imposter Syndrome is Widespread05:25 - What is Permission Marketing?07:51 - How to Know When Content is Relevant10:13 - Explanation of Smallest Viable Audience 14:39 - Why We are Addicted to Stories19:57 - What are Marketers Doing Wrong in 202022:27 - Personalization vs. Permission Marketing24:16 - Seth’s Opinion on Automation Tools27:22 - Why Seth Decided to Write His New Book, The Practice29:09 - Problem on Focusing on Outcomes31:10 - The Juggling Analogy33:20 - Definition of a Leader34:23 - Definition of Art35:17 - The Importance of Generosity37:05 - Why People Hold Their Work Back38:03 - Why Writers’ Block Doesn’t Exist40:58 - Profession vs. Hobby42:20 - Seth’s Secret to Profiting in Life Links Mentioned in the Episode: Seth’s Website: https://www.sethgodin.com/Seth’s New Book, The Practice: https://seths.blog/thepracticeSeth’s Blog: https://seths.blog/Seth’s Podcast, Akimbo: https://www.akimbo.link/Seth’s Workshops: https://www.akimbo.com/

Learn how to get what you want! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Alexandra Carter, an award-winning negotiation trainer and professor at Columbia Law School. She is also best-selling author of ‘Ask For More.’ She has worked closely with leaders at major organizations like Google, Zynga, the United Nations, and NBCUniversal. Today, we’ll talk about Alex’s journey to be a world-class academic and negotiation expert she is today as well as the basics you should know before going into a negotiation. We will also dig deeper into how to gather information during a negotiation, common mistakes made in a negotiation, and why you should continue to ask for more, even during a pandemic. Hala’s Wicked Self-Improvement Playlist: Sign up to Podyssey see my curated playlist of top self-improvement podcast episodes from YAP and my favorite legendary and up-and-coming podcasters. Get ready to listen, learn and profit. Follow the link in my show notes to check it out: https://podyssey.fm/list/id36564?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=yap Calls to Action: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 02:54 - Alex’s Career Journey06:24 - Her Most Intense Negotiation Story08:51 - Definition of Negotiation10:40 - What are Mirror Questions?14:55 - What are Window Questions?18:41 - Information Gathering Techniques22:28 - How to Begin a Negotiation30:53 - Sexism vs. Feedback39:02 - Biggest Pitfalls of Negotiations41:41 - How to Understand Feelings48:30 - How to Ask For More in a Pandemic53:10 - Alex’s Secret to Profiting in Life Links Mentioned in the Episode:Alex’s Website: https://alexcarterasks.com/Alex’s Book, Ask For More: https://alexcarterasks.com/book/Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabcarter/Alex’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrabcarter/

Today on the show we’re replaying a session from earlier this summer that I did for the Rutgers University’s Global Entrepreneurship Experience Teen Camp and college students. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by James Barrood, who’s a business and ecosystem advisor, global speaker and host of “A Few Things Podcast.” Jim has a passion for building and strengthening startup and innovation ecosystems. In the interview, we discuss insights from my side hustle and entrepreneurial journey, career advice and more! Links: Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com A Few Things Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-hala-taha-host-young-and-profiting-podcast-influencer/id1526155088?i=1000491591974 

Want to know how to build and maintain a strong culture?This week, our guest is Monty Moran, former co-CEO of Chipotle Grill and a previous lawyer and managing partner of a law firm. Monty was integral to the massive popularity explosion of Chipotle across the United States in the late 2000’s. Currently, he is a chairman on many corporate boards, an advisor to many start-ups, and a new author. His new book, Love is Free. Guac is Extra. is released October 20.In today’s episode, we have a lot to cover - so much so that we’ve made this a two-part episode! We will start off our conversation with Monty today by hearing his early career journey and how he ended up at Chipotle after being a lawyer for 10 years. We will then dig deeper into his best strategies for creating a great culture, nuances in communication, and hear his fascinating stories of interacting with people from all walks of life.  Links:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:55 - Monty’s Career Path Thus Far 03:00 - How He Built Trusting Relationships With Employees13:05 - Where Monty Got His Confidence16:51 - The Best Strategy to Succeed19:19 - Why Monty Went Undercover at Chipotle28:30 - Monty’s Definition of Leadership31:03 - Why Culture is So Critical40:39 - Monty’s Learnings from Raw, Honest Conversations45:26 - Importance of Curiosity and Vulnerability 51:40 - Body Language Tips58:09 - Characteristics of Looking for Talent1:06:52 - Advice for Promoting a Mission1:18:00 - Quick Phrase Explanations1:24:24 - Monty’s Secret to Profiting in Life Resources: Monty’s Website: https://montyfmoran.com/Monty’s Book, Love is Free. Guac is Extra: https://montyfmoran.com/pre-order-book/Monty’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montyfmoran/

Want to know how to build and maintain a strong culture?This week, our guest is Monty Moran, former co-CEO of Chipotle Grill and a previous lawyer and managing partner of a law firm. Monty was integral to the massive popularity explosion of Chipotle across the United States in the late 2000’s. Currently, he is a chairman on many corporate boards, an advisor to many start-ups, and a new author. His new book, Love is Free. Guac is Extra. is released October 20.In today’s episode, we have a lot to cover - so much so that we’ve made this a two-part episode! We will start off our conversation with Monty today by hearing his early career journey and how he ended up at Chipotle after being a lawyer for 10 years. We will then dig deeper into his best strategies for creating a great culture, nuances in communication, and hear his fascinating stories of interacting with people from all walks of life.  Links:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:55 - Monty’s Career Path Thus Far 03:00 - How He Built Trusting Relationships With Employees13:05 - Where Monty Got His Confidence16:51 - The Best Strategy to Succeed19:19 - Why Monty Went Undercover at Chipotle28:30 - Monty’s Definition of Leadership31:03 - Why Culture is So Critical40:39 - Monty’s Learnings from Raw, Honest Conversations45:26 - Importance of Curiosity and Vulnerability 51:40 - Body Language Tips58:09 - Characteristics of Looking for Talent1:06:52 - Advice for Promoting a Mission1:18:00 - Quick Phrase Explanations1:24:24 - Monty’s Secret to Profiting in Life Resources: Monty’s Website: https://montyfmoran.com/Monty’s Book, Love is Free. Guac is Extra: https://montyfmoran.com/pre-order-book/Monty’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montyfmoran/

In this YAP Snacks episode Hala and Jordan talk all things confidence!YAP Snack is a podcast series of bite-sized and digestible content hosted Hala Taha and fellow podcaster Jordan Paris of Growth Mindset University. Links: Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Are you ever confused or overwhelmed at the prospecting of investing? If you are, don’t worry! Our guest today, Peter Mallouk, has simple strategies on how to invest and save as well as why it’s so important. 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. His upcoming book, The Path, is all about helping you achieve financial freedom and is co-authored by Tony Robbins. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about common misconceptions that Peter has encountered in his many years in the financial services industry as well as his thoughts on the news and its impact on us as investors. We’ll also cover topics such as the importance of diversifying, the plans you should lay out before investing, and how to find the right financial advisor to meet your needs. Links: Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:11 - How Peter Met Tony Robbins and All About Their New Book03:53 - Why the Financial Services Industry is Broken05:00 - How to Find a Great Advisor06:53 - Truth About Today vs. the Past10:49 - The Contradictory Thing About Media and the News13:36 - Why is Now the Best Time to Start Investing15:37 - Why it’s Important to Diversify17:49 - Real Life Example of the Importance of Diversifying19:30 - The Six Human Needs21:58 - The Power of Compounding24:20 - Why it’s Important to Know What We Want25:58 - Financial Independence vs. Retirement27:15 - Important Plans to Have Before Investing28:48 - Difference Between Brokers vs. Financial Advisors29:50 - When Should You Get a Financial Advisor? 31:30 - Tips for Someone Working at a Corporation33:34 - Advice about Insurance35:08 - What to Look at for Financial Planning37:20 - Peter’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Show: Peter’s New Book, The Path: https://www.amazon.com/Path-Accelerating-Journey-Financial-Freedom/dp/1642937010Peter’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/

Hala recently hosted the “She Means Business” panel during the 2020 Propelify Innovation Festival, powered by TechUnited:NJ, focused on ways to use tech to #BuildABetterFutureForAll.  Speakers: Hala Taha, Producer & Podcast Host, Young & Profiting (Moderator) Debra Sandler, CEO, Mavis Foods Lisa Ascolese, “The Inventress” Kathleen Griffith, Founder & CEO, Grayce & Co.  In this discussion, the ladies discuss their career journeys, hurdles that females encounter during entrepreneurship, and how we can increase the number of S&P 500 board seats filled by women.   Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com