Before Leila Hormozi became the expert business mogul that she is today, she was lost and rebellious. After getting arrested 6 times in a matter of 18 months, Leila decided to turn her life around and poured herself into learning. Now, she is widely considered a scaling & operations expert. In today's episode, Leila will guide us on how to make lasting behavioral change to become the people we want to be. Leila Hormozi is a first-generation Iranian-American entrepreneur, investor, and philan...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Mark Manson graduated from college and entered the workforce at one of the worst possible times: the Great Recession of 2008. After bouncing around several odd jobs and living on his friend’s couch, he became a full-time blogger and bestselling author. In today’s episode, Mark discusses the downfalls of hope and why we’ll never be satisfied unless we face Mark’s uncomfortable truth of life head-on. Mark’s most recent book, Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope, debuted at #1 on the New York Ti...
Dec 23, 2022•48 min
Vishen Lakhiani was once an insecure, pimply kid who was plagued with low self-esteem. After discovering the Silva Method of Meditation, Vishen learned to unlock the power of his mind and become one of today’s most influential gurus in personal growth and human consciousness. In today’s episode, Vishen uncovers the power of intuition, his 6 phase meditation practice, and the levels of personal growth to help listeners make the impossible possible! Vishen Lakhiani is a New York Times Best-Selling...
Dec 19, 2022•57 min
98% of people fail to execute their new year's goals. Don't be one of those people. In this episode, you'll learn everything you need to design your goals, plan for difficulties, and connect your goals to a larger vision for your life. Featured in this episode are Daniel Pink, a four-time New York Times bestselling author; Dr. Jeff Spencer, the legendary ‘coach of the stars’; Katy Milkman, Wharton professor of behavioral economics; and Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand. Topics include: - Regrets ...
Dec 16, 2022•37 min
Emily Fletcher went from a burnt-out Broadway performer to a well-known meditation guru who now runs an innovative meditation company called Ziva Meditation. She now teaches thousands of people about the life-changing benefits of reaching an altered state through meditation. On this episode of YAP Classic, Emily discusses these benefits and explains how you can implement meditation into your daily life. Emily’s company, Ziva Meditation, utilizes a powerful combination of mindfulness, meditation,...
Dec 14, 2022•51 min
After a crooked financial adviser gambled away all of her savings, Suze Orman was left with nothing but $50,000 in debt and a broken dream. In a surprising twist of fate, Suze has now become one of America's most trusted financial advisors and a champion for everyday investors. In today's episode, Suze challenges listeners to take control of their personal finances before the impending economic instability puts America at risk! Suze Orman was the contributing editor to “O” The Oprah Magazine for...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Throughout her professional career, Hala Taha has faced several instances of rejection: getting fired from HOT97, being turned down for a promotion at HP, and losing her opportunity to become a reality TV star. Yet now, Hala is the host of Young and Profiting Podcast, a Top 50 podcast with over 1.5 million downloads. Hala is the CEO of YAP Media, a full-service podcast production and marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs projected to generate over $1M in revenue in its first ...
Dec 09, 2022•38 min
Alex Hormozi teaches people how to make every offer valuable. Through his company Acquisition.com, he shares his best practices for building world-class business ventures. Hormozi’s goal is to teach the younger generations how to successfully navigate this path. In Part 2 of this interview, Hala and Alex will do a deep dive into how to generate “100M offers.” Alex will also provide us with some practical sales and marketing tips including how to provide high-value to customers, the benefits of i...
Dec 05, 2022•42 min
Several aspiring entrepreneurs are put off by the idea of marketing: what if people don’t want to buy my services? How do I reach the right customers? How do I keep my customers coming back? In this YAP Snack, we’re chatting with some of the biggest names in marketing - Kelly Roach, Jay Abraham, Seth Godin, and Alex Hormozi - about how to lock in your customers. They break down some of their tried-and-true marketing strategies, like conviction marketing, preeminent business, and targeting a smal...
Dec 02, 2022•40 min
Building your talent stack can give you a significant competitive advantage and accelerate your career! You don't need to be one of the best at something in order to succeed, because with talent stacking you can layer on skills - at various degrees of expertise - and use them together to stand out. This week, Hala’s talking to Dan Schawbel, a researcher and the author of 3 bestselling career books: Back to Human, Promote Yourself, and Me 2.0. Dan also hosts the 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel podc...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr
When we are faced with a decision, to choose stability versus a dream, our brain will convince us to play it safe. We typically let our fears and anxieties prevail. Instead of settling for what is good, we should focus on what will make our lives even better. To find success, Alex had to change his mindset of what success looked like. In 2013, Alex started his first brick & mortar business. Within three years, he successfully scaled his business to six locations. He then sold his locations t...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr
Amazon is one of the ten richest companies in the world, and its founder, Jeff Bezos is one of the five richest people in the world, with a net worth of over $120 billion. Founded in 1994, Amazon was the fastest company in history to reach $100 billion in sales. How did he achieve such massive success in less than 30 years of operation? Today, we’re getting an inside look at how Jeff Bezos approaches business from Steven Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters. Steven has over 35 years of experien...
Nov 25, 2022•55 min
Since the pandemic, the world has had to learn how to navigate change. Factors like political extremism, the Great Resignation, the market downturn, etc. have impacted everyone, especially young people. America has a problem with prioritizing the wealth of older generations and keeping young people from generating any wealth of their own. According to Scott Galloway, one of America’s leading crises is that it is filled with too many “young, broke, and alone males.” Scott Galloway is a bestsellin...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min
The podcast world has blown up over the past decade, so the rules for podcasting have changed rapidly and significantly. How can a strong personal brand and social media presence improve your chances of gaining a large podcast following? Good news - The Podcast Princess has the answer! Hala Taha, dubbed the “The Podcast Princess,” is the host of Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a social ...
Nov 18, 2022•56 min
"Hey, we need to talk..." -- if these words scare you, trust that you're not alone! Whether we’re dealing with an underperforming employee, upset with our spouse, or facing issues with a difficult client, we attempt to avoid difficult conversations every day. Healthy relationships are built around communication and transparency, so learning how to navigate tough conversations with less stress and more success can help optimize our relationships. Today we’re talking to Sheila Heen, professor at H...
Nov 16, 2022•54 min
Robert Cialdini is known globally as the foundational expert in the science of influence. His Six Principles of Persuasion have become a cornerstone for any organization serious about effectively increasing its influence. His research is focused on uncovering why people say “yes” to certain requests and how to apply these findings ethically in the business world. In this episode, Robert and Hala discuss how to become a skilled persuader and why that matters in business. Robert breaks down the ta...
Nov 14, 2022•57 min
Have you been sleeping on LinkedIn? Are you focusing most of your time on building your Instagram or Twitter following? If you don’t see the value of a strong LinkedIn profile, you’re behind the times! Hala Taha recorded, edited, and launched the first episode of Young and Profiting podcast herself. Through LinkedIn, she quickly built a team of volunteers and a massive following that eventually led to Young and Profiting earning the title of the #1 Education and Business podcast across all apps....
Nov 11, 2022•40 min
Think about the warmest, most inviting person you know. Chances are, their kindness spans far beyond their words. The most influential people are often very intentional with their body language, facial expressions, and tone. There are specific ways you can alter your body language, approach new people, and present information to make yourself more likable, and in this episode of YAP Classic, Dr. Jack Schafer will teach you how. Dr. Jack Schafer is a retired FBI agent who is an expert in human be...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 2 min
The role of HR in an organization has been widely misunderstood by both employers and employees. While many people think that HR strictly enforces internal rules and has no impact on an organization’s bottom line, that couldn’t be further from the truth. HR exists to create value in the marketplace through your employees and your organization. Dave Ulrich came onto YAP to discuss the intricacies of HR and how business leaders can upgrade their HR practices, even if they don’t have a dedicated HR...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Social media is here to stay. The power given to those with a strong personal brand is unlike any marketing tool we’ve had before. Unfortunately, too many people are stuck using social media strategies that don't deliver the results they're looking for. In this special episode of YAP, Hala breaks down EXACTLY how she built her massive following on LinkedIn. She shares the unusual journey that her to build her personal brand on LinkedIn and how this single decision turned into job security for li...
Nov 04, 2022•34 min
Are you thinking about starting your own business, but the thought of marketing freaks you out? Are you nervous that your brand won’t reach as many people as you’d hoped? Have you been facing blocks in your creative flow? Stay tuned - Seth Godin can help you navigate these worries! Seth is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author of 20 bestselling books. He is arguably the internet’s most famous blogger. His daily blog boasts 8,500 posts and more than 1,000,000 readers. In this episode of YAP Classi...
Nov 02, 2022•50 min
‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.’ We’ve all heard that cliché phrase, but any successful person will preach the importance of a strong network. Building relationships is vital to your personal and professional growth, and there are certain steps you can take to make yourself more likable in order to make those connections. Michelle Tillis Lederman CPA, MBA, PCC, was named one of Forbes’ Top 25 Networking Experts and is the founder and CEO of Executive Essentials, a training company th...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Are you scared of failure or rejection? Do you hold yourself back from following your dreams because you don’t want to fail? Hala Taha is proof that having a fear of failure is detrimental to success. After getting fired from two jobs and losing her opportunity to become a reality TV star, she focused her energy on hosting the Young and Profiting podcast, which is now a #1 Education podcast across all platforms. Today, we are listening to her tell her story on the Be Better podcast with Donald C...
Oct 28, 2022•38 min
Thought leaders everywhere talk about the importance of being confident, but rarely do they explain how to develop true confidence that does not rely on external validation and praise. What steps can we take to develop true self-confidence? Nicole Kalil is known as the “Leadership and Confidence Sherpa.” She hosts a top 2% podcast called ‘This Is Woman’s Work’ that helps women develop trust and confidence within themselves and develop healthy partnerships along the way. She’s also the author of ...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 10 min
We are continuing our highlight on negotiating and gaining influence with an interview from Alex Carter! Whether you are closing a six-figure business deal or convincing your spouse to plan a vacation for the upcoming year, we are constantly negotiating, and you can apply negotiation tactics to any conversation to meet your intended outcome. Alex Carter is a negotiation coach who works with Fortune 500 companies, the United Nations, and AmLaw 200. She helps companies refine their negotiation str...
Oct 21, 2022•55 min
Most people have had an inkling to start a YouTube channel, but don’t know what it takes to run and grow one. In fact, the average YouTube growth rate is 1,000 subscribers in 22 months. How do you build a sustainable channel that organically attracts consistent viewers? Evan Carmichael has been running an entrepreneurial YouTube channel since 2008. He has garnered over 3.5 million subscribers and 500 million total video views. His goal is to help 1 billion entrepreneurs. In this episode of YAP C...
Oct 19, 2022•48 min
One of the most common questions we ask ourselves is “am I happy?” Am I happy in this job? Am I happy in this relationship? Am I happy living in this city? But what does happiness actually entail? How do we achieve true happiness? When it comes to learning more about happiness, the best person to talk to is Arthur C. Brooks. Arthur is a social scientist who specializes in the science of human happiness. He is the bestselling author of 12 books that cover topics like human happiness and economic ...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min
We’re told from a young age that we should follow our dreams and do what we love. However, too many people give up after their first roadblock or abandon their dreams altogether. When we leave our passions behind or stop trying, we are building an unfulfilling life for ourselves. What does it look like to follow your dreams, even if those dreams keep changing? Hala Taha is the perfect example of somebody who reached for the stars in everything she did, and sometimes fell right back where she sta...
Oct 14, 2022•35 min
The rise of social media has made it easier than ever to seek out other job opportunities. Hence, countless people are seeing all that the job market has to offer and they’re leaving their jobs to pursue something that is better aligned with their personal values. When it comes to value alignment in the workplace, there are few people as knowledgeable as Kathryn Minshew. Kathryn’s goal is to help people find careers that are aligned with their preferences and hobbies and assist companies in soli...
Oct 10, 2022•57 min
When we enter a negotiation of any kind, we have to consider much more than what we are saying. There are countless factors that go into a negotiation’s success, such as your body language, your tone of voice, and the way you frame information. By paying close attention to all verbal and nonverbal factors of a negotiation, you improve the likelihood of getting the outcome you want. Chris Voss is a globally-renowned negotiation coach who founded The Black Swan Group, where he’s using his many yea...
Oct 07, 2022•45 min
