Join Hala Taha as she interviews some of the brightest minds in the world―turning their wisdom into actionable advice you can use in your life no matter your age, profession or industry. Our subject matter ranges from enhancing productivity, how to gain influence, the art of side hustles and more! If you’re smart and like to continually improve yourself, hit the subscribe button, because you’ll love it here at Young and Profiting Podcast. Part of the YAP Media Network.
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YAPClassic: David Meltzer, A Masterclass on Decision-Making for Championship-Level Businesses
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David Meltzer knows how to play to win. Having led the world’s most iconic sports marketing and management firms, he has spent his career mastering the game of business. Eager to carry on his mission of impacting over a billion people, he wrote Game-Time Decision Making. The book draws from the biggest names in sports and entertainment to uncover h…
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David Meltzer: The Mindset Shift You Need to Build a Profitable, Purposeful Business | E308
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David Meltzer was determined to get rich so he could buy his mom the house and car she never had. While in college, he seized an opportunity in the emerging internet industry, and by 31, he was worth over $100 million. Ironically, it was also the first time he ever felt empty. Eventually, he went bankrupt, but when he started rebuilding his life, h…
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Hala Taha: How I Grow New Podcasts From 0 to 100K Downloads Per Month | So Money
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Even while working full-time, Hala Taha was already planting the seeds for something much bigger. What started as a side hustle, Young and Profiting podcast, quickly became one of the top business shows on Apple Podcasts. But Hala didn’t stop there. She went on to build an award-winning social media and podcast network, YAP Media. In this episode, …
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Peter Norvig: Simple Ways to Grow Your Business with AI | E307
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Peter Norvig was an AI hipster before it was cool. Curious about getting computers to understand English, he went to his teachers, but they admitted that it was beyond their abilities. Undeterred, Peter dove headlong into the complex but exciting world of AI on his own. Today, he is recognized as a key figure in the advancement of modern AI technol…
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YAPClassic: Mark Batterson, Social Entrepreneurship for Visionary Leaders
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Mark Batterson had his sights set on a legal career, but he followed his true calling into pastoral work. Going in with a bold entrepreneurial approach, he developed a unique model combining ministry with business ventures that serve the community. Today, he leads a multi-site church that owns and operates several businesses. In this YAPClassic epi…
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Patrick Lencioni: Build an A-Team with Working Genius | E306
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Despite leading a talented team, Patrick Lencioni realized they struggled with innovation because he was the only one with the “invention” working genius. This pushed him to rethink his team’s roles and align them with their strengths. The result? A surge in collaboration and creativity, proving the power of the Working Genius framework. In this ep…
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YAPClassic: Jim Kwik, Brain Hacks for Supercharging Learning & Memory
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As a young child in kindergarten, Jim Kwik was rushed to the emergency room for a traumatic brain injury that would cause him to struggle in school for many years. He even internalized the label ‘the boy with the broken brain’ until he discovered that genius is built, not born. Then, he transformed his life by mastering brain optimization and now h…
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Patrick Lencioni: Maximize Joy in Your Career by Learning Your Working Genius | E305
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For two decades, Patrick Lencioni bounced between excitement and frustration at work. Driven to understand the root of his frustration, he discovered that while there are six types of work, he only truly enjoyed two. This insight led to the creation of the Working Genius model. Recognizing its universal value, Patrick and his team developed an asse…
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YAPClassic: Ryan Serhant, Close More Deals with These Proven Sales Strategies
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Starting as an actor in New York, Ryan Serhant quickly pivoted to real estate to make ends meet. What began as a backup plan evolved into a billion-dollar career, establishing him as one of the most successful real estate brokers in the world. In this episode, Ryan breaks down essential sales principles, including the “balls up” strategy and the “3…
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Dr. Jill Stein: How the Two-Party System Is Jeopardizing America’s Future | E304
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Fed up with the stranglehold of the two-party system and its close ties to big corporations, Dr. Jill Stein decided to take action. She wanted to offer a real alternative to the “war economy” that puts profits before people, so she entered politics to fight for a government that cares about everyone. In this episode, Dr. Jill breaks down how the wa…
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YAPClassic: Robert Cialdini, The Godfather of Influence and Persuasion Reveals All
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Robert Cialdini was once an easy target for salespeople, often saying yes to things he didn’t want. Intrigued by the psychological factors behind his decisions, he set out to uncover the secrets of persuasion. Today, he's known as the "Godfather of Influence" and has transformed our understanding of how persuasion works. In this episode of YAPClass…
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Cal Fussman: Unleash Your Creative Genius and Innovate with AI-Powered Efficiency | E303
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Cal Fussman declined Jeff Bezos's offer to sell his children's book on Amazon, balking at a 50% profit split. Before long, it dawned on him that he had underestimated the power of Amazon's platform. But this blunder became a pivotal wake-up call, driving him to embrace new opportunities and stay ahead in tech. Determined to seize every golden chanc…
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Hala Taha: Grow Your Podcast with Engaging Ads, AI Innovation, and Social Media Mastery | Big Questions
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Despite managing 30 employees and earning $100,000 monthly from her business, Hala Taha was reluctant to leave her stable job. But once she took the leap, her company truly took off. In this episode of the Big Questions podcast, Hala talks to Cal Fussman about her entrepreneurial journey and her strategies for leveraging social media and marketing …
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Cal Fussman: The Power of Questions, Transform Your Life and Business with Authentic Connections | E302
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“Are you happy to be the president?” asked 7-year-old Cal Fussman in a letter to President Lyndon B. Johnson after JFK’s assassination. Six months later, his mother ran into their apartment, waving a letter from the White House. This profound moment revealed the power of a question, setting Cal on a lifelong journey of asking questions and telling …
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YAPClassic: Dandan Zhu, Achieve Financial Independence in Your 20s and 30s
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Dandan Zhu’s family worked as babysitters for rich folks. Determined to maximize the opportunity, she learned how rich people behaved and carved her own path to financial success. She pursued a career in recruitment and real estate, becoming a self-made millionaire before she was 30. In this episode, Dandan shares her journey, offering her best ins…
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Dr. Aditi Nerurkar: How to Rewire Your Brain to Stress Less and Relax More | E301
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Believing that "pressure makes diamonds," Dr. Aditi Nerurkar endured grueling 80-hour weeks as a medical resident. One day, she felt a sudden pain like wild horses racing across her chest. Thinking she had a heart condition, she underwent tests, but her doctor revealed stress as the culprit. This drove her to investigate its underlying causes. In t…
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Hala Taha: Keep Your Sanity While Scaling, How to Master Work-Life Balance and Banish Burnout
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Passionate entrepreneurs like Hala Taha pour their hearts into their businesses. But this often means working late hours and spending less time with loved ones, resulting in burnout. With smart strategies like regular therapy, solid routines, and task prioritization, you can channel your passion into productivity without sacrificing your mental hea…
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John R. Miles: Escape Quiet Desperation and Transform Your Life with Intentional Living | E300
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One day, John R. Miles came home from the gym to find an intruder pointing his own gun at him. Days later, a close friend’s suicide further shattered his world. These traumatic events forced John into deep introspection and a transformative life change. Emerging stronger, he founded the Passion Struck movement to help others find fulfillment, just …
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YAPClassic: Benjamin Hardy, Achieve Your Goals in 2024
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Benjamin Hardy felt like a failure when his book didn’t make it to the New York Times bestsellers list, resulting in deep depression. Forced to confront his perceptions of success and failure, he realized he could drive significant positive change by focusing on progress and aligning with his future self. In this episode, Ben introduces the concept…
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Jean Chatzky: Master Your Money, How to Optimize Your Earnings and Wealth | E299
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Determined to master her messy personal finances, Jean Chatzky immersed herself in learning all about money. She worked on Wall Street to understand investing, then transitioned to personal finance journalism. After she got fired for being too expensive, she combined her side hustles and launched HerMoney, a safe space for women to learn about fina…
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YAPClassic: Johann Hari, How to Avoid Distraction and Reclaim Your Focus
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After battling depression and finding chemical antidepressants somewhat ineffective, Johann Hari researched the deeper causes of the condition. This led to his book, Lost Connections, solidifying his reputation as a leading mental health author. He followed with another bestseller, Stolen Focus, establishing himself as an authority on focus and pro…
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Ginni Rometty, IBM CEO: Fortune’s “Most Powerful Woman” Shares How to Lead with Purpose | E298
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Ginni Rometty was often the only woman in her engineering classes. But, she was determined to excel in a male-dominated field and eventually became the first female CEO of IBM. Her trailblazing leadership revitalized the company and set new standards for women in tech and business. In this episode, Ginni shares her best insights on leadership, resi…
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YAPClassic: Arthur Brooks, The Science of Happiness and Fulfillment
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Despite being a successful social scientist for nearly three decades, Arthur Brooks realized that he was missing the boat on personal happiness. He decided to apply his expertise to develop a strategy for living a happier life. So he quit his job and devoted himself to the pursuit of happiness. In this YAPClassic episode, Hala talks to Arthur about…
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Jeremy Miner: The Neuroscience of Selling, Master the Secrets to Effortless Sales | E297
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At his first sales job, Jeremy Miner sold home security systems door-to-door. But he soon saw that the company’s traditional sales scripts were ineffective. So, he changed his approach to create curiosity. The result? Clients were more interested, less resistant, and more likely to buy. In this episode, Jeremy explains the neuroscience behind sales…
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Hala Taha: How I Use LinkedIn and Pipedrive to Drive Sales for My $5M Company
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Hala Taha became a successful CEO and founder at a young age by mastering LinkedIn and sales. She has driven significant growth for her $5M company using LinkedIn's networking features and Pipedrive's CRM capabilities. In this episode, Hala shares her top LinkedIn content strategies, DM tactics, and how to use Pipedrive to manage all your communica…
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