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

Condition yourself to make decisions without hesitation! Because sometimes you need to stop overthinking and planning, and JUST DO IT.This week on YAP, Hala chats with Jordan Paris, a 21-year-old author, Linkedin influencer and podcast host of the popular show, Growth Mindset University.Tune in to discover how Jordan overcame depression and social awkwardness as a teenager, and how he's accomplished so much in his young life by "just doing it."In addition, learn the ins and outs of his podcast production process and marketing strategy. And uncover why Jordan and Hala collaborate instead of compete, and their biggest pet peeves as up-and-coming podcasters.Fivver: Get services like logo creation, whiteboard videos, animation and web development on Fivver: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrcpa Fivver Learn: Gain new skills like graphic design and video editing with Fivver Learn: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrlearnGet a copy or download Jordan’s book: https://amzn.to/2UhwuYfIf you liked this episode, please write us a review!Want to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsocietyEarn rewards for inviting your friends to YAP Society: bit.ly/sharethewealthyapFollow 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 

Lead with your heart, not just your head!This week on YAP, Hala speaks with Claude Silver, the world’s first “Chief Heart Officer” and Gary Vaynerchuk’s right-hand woman at VaynerMedia. Claude owns the onboarding, recruitment, retention, and graduation of all the employees at the digital media agency. She is known for leading with her heart and emotional optimism.In this episode, we’ll dive into how Claude is able to touch every heartbeat at Vaynermedia, and how her past experiences have shaped her leadership style. We’ll also uncover HR topics like how she sets employees up for success with a unique onboarding program and her method for letting employees go.Fivver: Get services like logo creation, whiteboard videos, animation and web development on Fivver: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrcpa Fivver Learn: Gain new skills like graphic design and video editing with Fivver Learn: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrlearnIf you liked this episode, please write us a review!Want to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsocietyEarn rewards for inviting your friends to YAP Society: bit.ly/sharethewealthyapFollow 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 

Master your habits and become indistractable!This week, Hala interviews Nir Eyal, a leading export in behavioral design and popular author of “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products," and "Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life."Tune in to learn about Nir's 4-step hook model to build habit-forming products and strategies to become indistractable to lead more productive and happier lives.If you liked this episode, please write us a review!Fivver: Get services like logo creation, whiteboard videos, animation and web development on Fivver: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrcpa Fivver Learn: Gain new skills like graphic design and video editing with Fivver Learn: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrlearnGet a copy or download Nir’s ‘Indistractable’: https://amzn.to/2MKcA7fGet a copy or download Nir’s ‘Hooked’: https://amzn.to/2UfWaoeWant to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsocietyEarn rewards for inviting your friends to YAP Society: bit.ly/sharethewealthyapFollow 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 

Shoot your loonshot and nurture your next crazy big idea!In #33, Hala yaps with Safi Bahcall, a trained physicist who has transformed his career every 5 years or so. He’s done everything from business consulting to co-founding a pharmaceutical company to now becoming a best-selling author.In this episode we’ll find out how Safi is able to reinvent himself so often and his tips for getting into a new field. In addition, we’ll cover his super fascinating concept and book, "Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform," which has been noted as one of the top business books for 2019.If you liked this episode, please write us a review!Fivver: Get services like logo creation, whiteboard videos, animation and web development on Fivver: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrcpaFivver Learn: Gain new skills like graphic design and video editing with Fivver Learn: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrlearnGet a copy or download Safi’s ‘Shoot Your Loonshots’: https://amzn.to/2Pnl8mLWant to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsocietyFollow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Want to become 500x more productive?In episode #32, Hala interviews Steven Kotler, a New York Times bestselling author and leading expert on peak performance and flow.They discuss what flow is, how it impacts our brain and body, and triggers that can hack you into a flow state. Additionally, they cover Steven's new book “Last Tango in CyberSpace, which imagines the future we may be living just 5 years from now and radical concepts like “Empathy for All.”Fivver: Get services like logo creation, whiteboard videos, animation and web development on Fivver: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrcpa Fivver Learn: Gain new skills like graphic design and video editing with Fivver Learn: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrlearnGet a copy or download Steven’s ‘Last Tango in Cyberspace’: https://amzn.to/2Zz9bKBGet a copy or download ‘The Rise of Superman’: https://amzn.to/2MHUbbtIf you liked this episode, please write us a review!Want to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsocietyEarn rewards for inviting your friends to YAP Society: bit.ly/sharethewealthyapFollow 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 

Ready. Set. GOYA!!!Learn how action and attraction brings abundance in this inspiring episode with David Meltzer.David Meltzer is the CEO of Sports 1, a sport marketing firm which he co-founded with hall of fame quarterback, Warren Moon. Additionally, David is an award-winning humanitarian, international keynote speaker and best-selling author. His life's mission is to “make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.”In episode #31, Hala speaks with David about lessons learned from mistakes he made early in his career, the importance of minimizing ego and his secrets for attracting unlimited success and abundance.If you liked this episode, please write us a review!Fivver: Get services like logo creation, whiteboard videos, animation and web development on Fivver: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrcpa Fivver Learn: Gain new skills like graphic design and video editing with Fivver Learn: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrlearnGet a copy or download of David’s book: https://amzn.to/2Hu4wmPWant to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsocietyEarn rewards for inviting your friends to YAP Society: bit.ly/sharethewealthyapFollow 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

Started from the bottom, now he's here! JT McCormick had an insanely tough upbringing. He grew up dirt poor, raised by a single mother and was the son of a pimp. He started out becoming a product of his environment, barely finishing high school and landing in juvie multiple times.But after high school JT turned things around. Through relentless hard work JT beat the odds and applied his knowledge and hustling mentality from the streets to become a millionaire and super effective CEO. He currently runs the publishing company, Scribe Media, which is routinely voted as one of the best places to work in Texas.In this episode, Hala digs into JT’s childhood and career journey, uncovering the life lessons he acquired on the way.If you liked this episode, please write us a review!Get a copy or download of JT’s book: https://amzn.to/2HxdVKrWant to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsocietyNeed marketing services? Check this out: rethink.agency/yap Earn rewards for inviting your friends to YAP Society: bit.ly/sharethewealthyapFollow 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

Declutter your way to happiness! This week on YAP we speak with happiness expert and 4x best-selling author, Gretchen Rubin. Her latest book, "Outer Order, Inner Calmer," uncovers how decluttering and organizing your life can make more room for happiness.Tune into this episode to find out Gretchen's secrets to a happy life including decluttering to positively impact your thoughts and emotions, and understanding the way you react to expectations.If you liked this episode, please write us a review!Get a copy or download Gretchen’s ‘Outer Order, Inner Calmer’: https://amzn.to/2ZvlMyf Get a copy or download Gretchen’s ‘The Happiness Project’: https://amzn.to/2ZqREZdWant to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsocietyNeed marketing services? Check this out: rethink.agency/yap Earn rewards for inviting your friends to YAP Society: bit.ly/sharethewealthyapFollow 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

Did you know that video is the best performing content type on most mainstream social media platforms right now? Video is super compelling and connects you to others in a way that words or images can't--- so if you're trying to build a following or grow your personal brand, it's in your best interest to master visual storytelling!Joining us this week is Quentin "Q" Allums, one of the first video creators on LinkedIn and prominent influencer on the platform. Aside from being one of the best visual storytellers of our time, Q also runs a video marketing company as well as an events company under his conglomerate, Urban Misfit Ventures. When Q isn’t working on his start up, he’s interviewing great minds on his podcast “Strange on Purpose,” and traveling the world for speaking engagements on notable stages from TedX to VidCon.Tune in to learn the elements of a visual story, tips to make your video go viral, how to use video marketing for your personal brand and more! We also touch on Q's inspiring rags-to-riches story, and his advice on becoming a better public speaker.Want to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsocietyNeed marketing services? Check this out: rethink.agency/yap Earn rewards for inviting your friends to YAP Society: bit.ly/sharethewealthyapFollow 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

Dare to disrupt yourself! This week, Hala yaps with Jay Samit, best-selling author of “Disrupt Yourself!” and serial entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of global trends for decades and recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. Jay has helped build billion dollar startups, transformed entire industries, and has held executive roles at Deloitte, Sony, Universal Studios and more. Tune in to learn how Jay achieved his massive success, and how you can take the same strategies that have shaped the world’s most innovative companies and apply them to disrupt yourself and grow your career.Get a copy or download Jay’s ‘Disrupt You’: https://amzn.to/2L1gjvgWant to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsocietyNeed marketing services? Check this out: rethink.agency/yap Earn rewards for inviting your friends to YAP Society: bit.ly/sharethewealthyapFollow 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