Best Matt Bodnar Podcasts (2025)

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Mel Robbins: The Mindset Shift Entrepreneurs Need to Avoid Burnout | Productivity | YAP Live 1:23:20

1d ago1:23:20

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What if the key to unlocking true productivity is letting go of control? Mel Robbins had a mindset shift on her son’s prom night when she found herself fussing over details that didn’t matter. That’s when her daughter grabbed her arm and said, “Let them. Let them run in the rain. Let them eat where they want. Let them.” This moment sparked the crea…

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Mimi Bouchard: The 2-Step Manifestation Formula to Level-Up Your Mindset, Mood & Money | Productivity | E355 1:16:13

3d ago1:16:13

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Test the Activations App:⁠ ⁠ activations.com/profiting After years of battling self-hate, drugs, an eating disorder, and financial struggles, Mimi Bouchard transformed her life through self-improvement and personal development. Now, she is the founder of the multimillion-dollar Activations app, a game-changing tool that helps people shift their ene…

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Dr. Michael Gervais: The High-Performance Mindset for Entrepreneurs | Human Behavior | YAPClassic 59:36

6d ago59:36

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Dr. Michael Gervais was a promising young surfer—until the pressure to perform shattered his focus. A single offhand comment flipped his mindset from fear to possibility, launching a lifelong fascination with the psychology of peak performance. Today, he's a world-renowned high-performance psychologist. In this episode, Michael shares how to conque…

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Hal Elrod: Miracle Morning Habits for Peak Productivity and Business Success| Productivity| E354 1:08:42

11d ago1:08:42

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What habits help you stay positive in the face of overwhelming adversity? At just 20 years old, Hal Elrod was hit by a drunk driver, declared dead for six minutes, and told he'd never walk again. Later, he faced bankruptcy and a rare, aggressive cancer with only a 30% survival rate. Despite these challenges, Hal found the motivation to transform hi…

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Dr. Jeff Spencer: Ultimate Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs | Leadership | YAPClassic 1:11:06

13d ago1:11:06

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Dr. Jeff Spencer, fueled by resilience and drive, rose from a childhood marked by poverty and parental neglect to achieve his dream of becoming an Olympic cyclist. He defied the odds through mentorship and relentless discipline, ultimately becoming one of the most sought-after performance coaches for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and elite athle…

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Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik: When Friendship Is a Business Superpower | Entrepreneurship | E353 1:23:10

18d ago1:23:10

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Starting a business with your best friend might sound like a recipe for disaster to many entrepreneurs. But for Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, that’s exactly how their journey into entrepreneurship began. With just a $15 recorder and a tiny closet, they launched Almost 30, a podcast that quickly grew from a side hustle to a thriving business. …

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Tim Storey: The Miracle Mindset Every Entrepreneur Needs to Bounce Back | Human Behavior | YAPClassic 46:06

20d ago46:06

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Tim Storey grew up in a cramped apartment in Compton, where he faced early trauma after losing both his father and sister in quick succession. Despite the odds, he anchored his life in resilience, positivity, and faith. He overcame personal and systemic struggles and rose to become one of the world’s most sought-after life coaches. Tim now guides c…

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Gabby Bernstein: Transform Your Business and Lead with Clarity Through Self-Healing | Mental Health | E352 55:39

25d ago55:39

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To lead with greater alignment and less burnout, entrepreneurs must prioritize mental health, mindset, and self-healing. Gabby Bernstein’s childhood was rooted in spirituality, but a high-pressure PR career in New York’s nightclub scene led to addiction, burnout, and anxiety. Realizing her health, business, and identity were at risk, Gabby began he…

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Dave Asprey: Biohacking for High Performing Entrepreneurs | Mental Health | YAPClassic 1:02:03

27d ago1:02:03

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Tech entrepreneur Dave Asprey once found himself battling chronic fatigue, autoimmunity, and the threat of a stroke - all while climbing the Silicon Valley ladder at 300 pounds. Confronted with life-or-death stakes, he poured millions into biohacking his brain health, metabolism, diet, and sleep to reclaim his energy and sharpen his mindset. In thi…

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Dave Asprey: Biohacking Your Way to Better Health and Business Success | Mental Health | E351 1:12:28

1M ago1:12:28

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Dave Asprey’s journey into biohacking began with a quest to improve his health. In his twenties, he was overweight and low on energy, but through cutting-edge science, Dave optimized his brain health, reduced his biological age, and transformed his life. As the father of biohacking, he believes he can live to 180 years and achieve what many conside…

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Ben Nemtin: Building a Badass Bucket List for Your Life and Business | Mental Health | YAPClassic 50:42

1M ago50:42

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Ben Nemtin was an athlete in university with a bright future until crippling mental health struggles blindsided him and forced him to drop out of college. But through that darkness, he found purpose: a list of 100 dreams and a pact with three friends to help others pursue theirs too. Ben believes building a bucket list saved his life and living you…

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Rachel Hollis: Reinvent Yourself After Failure and Build a Business That Lasts | Entrepreneurship | E350 1:23:22

1M ago1:23:22

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Rachel Hollis's career wasn’t an overnight success. After writing five books and experimenting with various business ideas, it wasn’t until a raw post about her stretch marks went viral that her career in personal development took off. Her sixth book, Girl, Wash Your Face, became an instant hit, transforming her into a bestselling author, renowned …

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Steven Kotler: How to Stay Sharp, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age | Mental Health | YAPClassic 1:11:07

1M ago1:11:07

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Most people assume that aging means inevitable decline—but health and mindset can tell a different story. At 53, Steven Kotler set out to defy the so-called “long slow rot” of aging by learning how to park ski, a feat most experts believed was biologically impossible past 35. Along the way, he uncovered that many of our mental and physical abilitie…

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Dr. Mark Hyman: How Entrepreneurs Can Reverse Aging and Unlock Peak Health | Mental Health | E349 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Dr. Mark Hyman isn’t just focused on aging; he is committed to thriving throughout life. In his sixties, he co-founded Function Health, a startup dedicated to optimizing biological health and wellness for peak performance. In this episode, Mark discusses the power of functional medicine in unlocking longevity, the secret to aging backwards, and sma…

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Kelly Roach: The 5 Pillars of Conviction Marketing | Marketing | YAPClassic 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

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Marketing and social media weren’t part of Kelly Roach’s world when she grew up just above the poverty line in rural Pennsylvania. She cleaned toilets to pay for dance lessons and learned early that hustle trumps circumstance. That same grit propelled her from an entry-level sales desk to the youngest vice president at her Fortune 500 company in ju…

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Kipp Bodnar: Inbound Marketing Strategies for Explosive Business Growth in 2025 | Marketing | E348 53:24

2M ago53:24

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In today’s competitive market, many entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, business leaders, and marketers struggle to cut through the noise and scale their businesses. Kipp Bodnar’s rise from employee to Chief Marketing Officer at HubSpot in just five years demonstrates how the right mindset and focus drive success. By blending entrepreneurship, inbound mar…

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Rick Hanson: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness and Resilience | Mental Health | YAPClassic 1:09:48

2M ago1:09:48

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Dr. Rick Hanson’s transformative journey from a struggling adolescent to a leading expert in mental health is a powerful testament to how psychology and mindset can shape our lives. Battling unhappiness in his youth, Rick discovered the key to wellness wasn’t just in changing circumstances, but in transforming his brain health. As a result, he now …

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Ryan Holiday: How Stoicism Transforms Leadership and Decision-Making in Business | Leadership | E347 1:01:21

2M ago1:01:21

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Ryan Holiday dropped out of college to apprentice under Robert Greene, gaining invaluable insights on writing, entrepreneurship, leadership, and human nature. This mentorship laid the foundation for his bold marketing campaigns at American Apparel and his rise as a bestselling author and entrepreneur. In this episode, Ryan reveals how stoic princip…

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Jean Chatzky: How to Unlock Wealth and Maximize Your Earnings | Finance | YAPClassic 59:07

2M ago59:07

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Determined to master her messy personal finances, Jean Chatzky immersed herself in learning about finance, financial freedom, and investing. She worked on Wall Street to understand the stock market, then transitioned to financial journalism. After being fired for being “too expensive,” she turned her side hustles into HerMoney—a safe space where wo…

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Peter Schiff: How Smart Entrepreneurs and Investors Preserve Wealth During Financial Crises | Finance | E346 1:29:51

2M ago1:29:51

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Peter Schiff made a name for himself in finance by challenging mainstream views on wealth and the economy. In 2011, he attended the Occupy Wall Street protests with a sign that read, “I am the 1%,” challenging the movement’s perception of wealth inequality. A vocal critic of inflation and government spending, Peter accurately predicted the 2008 fin…

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Bob Burg on Closing More Deals with the Go-Giver Sales Strategy | Sales | YAPClassic 34:35

2M ago34:35

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Sales can feel like a grind, but Bob Burg proves it doesn’t have to be. By rethinking traditional selling, shifting to value selling, and mastering persuasion in both ecommerce and relationship-based environments, Bob developed a counterintuitive approach that transformed his life and career. He began in broadcasting, but soon realized his true cal…

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Welcome to Young and Profiting Podcast 1:49

2M ago1:49

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Young and Profiting with Hala Taha is the must-listen podcast for anyone who is hardcore into entrepreneurship. Hosted by Hala Taha, a self-made entrepreneur and marketing expert, this top-ranked show features mini-masterclasses with business icons and entrepreneurs like GaryVee, Alex Hormozi, Mel Robbins, Tom Bilyeu, and Codie Sanchez. Listen to Y…

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Shelby Haas-Sapp: Top Sales Strategies to Convert and Scale Your Online Business | Sales | E345 1:23:24

2M ago1:23:24

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Shelby Haas-Sapp didn’t become a sales expert overnight. At just 18 years old, she was selling door-to-door, mastering rejection, and prospecting with confidence. Now, at 23, she has built a thriving online business by combining her unapologetically feminine sales strategies with content marketing across social media. In this episode, Shelby reveal…

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Darius Mirshahzadeh: How Core Values Unlock Massive Business Growth | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic 1:14:03

3M ago1:14:03

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How do you make the best decisions, maintain company culture as your business grows, and attract and retain incredible talent? Serial entrepreneur, business founder, and bestselling author Darius Mirshahzadeh believes the answer lies in core values. By properly leveraging and implementing core values within your company, your teams will speak the s…

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Dave Ramsey: 5 Stages to Build and Scale a Business That Lasts | Entrepreneurship | E344 1:03:22

3M ago1:03:22

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Too many entrepreneurs get stuck on the business treadmill, hustling nonstop, unable to scale, and unknowingly stalling their growth. That’s where Dave Ramsey began. After crashing into $3 million in debt, he rebuilt from scratch, turning a small radio program into a national show with millions of listeners. With over three decades of experience in…

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Amy Morin on How to Build Real Mental Strength | Mental Health | YAPClassic 1:04:14

3M ago1:04:14

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Losing her mother and husband fueled Amy Morin’s quest to understand mental strength—an essential part of Mental Health, positivity, and wellness. On one of her darkest days, she published an article titled "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do." Read by 50 million people, the piece catapulted her to ‘self-help guru’ status. Now, she trains pe…

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Mike Rowe: The Hidden Path to Wealth, Career Growth, and Business Success | Career | E343 1:16:33

3M ago1:16:33

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Career success isn’t about degrees, corner offices, or chasing dreams. It’s about mastering valuable skills and seizing real opportunities. Before becoming a TV icon, Mike Rowe spent years jumping between industries, side hustles, and freelance gigs, working nearly 200 jobs. His willingness to embrace unconventional opportunities led to the creatio…

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Mark Manson on Embracing Pain for Personal and Professional Growth | Human Behavior | YAPClassic 48:53

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Mark Manson’s journey into the workforce started during a challenging time: the Great Recession of 2008. After struggling with various odd jobs, he shifted his focus to blogging and became a bestselling author. In this episode, Mark explores human behavior, the psychology behind success, and how the critical thinking needed to develop a growth mind…

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Mark Manson: The Hard Truth About Success & Happiness | Human Behavior | E342 1:07:11

3M ago1:07:11

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Mark Manson spent his twenties traveling the world, chasing success, and observing human psychology and behavior. Through years of blogging, he built a loyal audience and landed his first book deal. By 32, he had surpassed all his career goals, including becoming a bestselling author. But the massive success of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck c…

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Hala Taha: AI-Powered Sales, How to Automate, Optimize, and Close More Deals | Sales 1:13:50

3M ago1:13:50

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Hala Taha built an eight-figure media company using data-driven sales strategies and activity-based selling to close high-value deals. As a successful entrepreneur, she knows that sales success isn’t about luck. It comes from mastering the right tools, prospecting strategically, and developing a resilient mindset. In this episode, Hala breaks down …

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Yung Pueblo: How Self-Healing Unlocks Success in Business and Relationships | Mental Health | E341 1:09:08

3M ago1:09:08

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Many entrepreneurs chase business success, love, and happiness, but few realize that true fulfillment starts with self-healing. Before becoming a bestselling author and viral content creator, Diego "Yung Pueblo" Perez battled self-sabotage and mental health challenges until a silent meditation retreat transformed his mindset. Today, he is a leading…

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Marie Forleo on The Mindset Every Entrepreneur Needs to Succeed in Life and Business | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic 58:35

3M ago58:35

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Since she was a young girl, Marie Forleo has been a “multi-passionate entrepreneur.” She never wanted to settle and had a multitude of interests, from hip-hop to spirituality to psychology. After attempting to find happiness at a string of corporate jobs, Marie realized that her combination of interests and skills was a strength, not a liability. S…

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Ashley Lemieux: How Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Loss, Heal, and Build a Thriving Business | Mental Health | E340 1:16:39

4M ago1:16:39

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Ashley Lemieux’s journey is a masterclass in navigating grief as an entrepreneur. She became a mother overnight, only to lose the children she raised in a contested adoption. Years later, she was pregnant and hopeful, but a battle with sepsis led to the devastating loss of her baby boy. After years of running from grief, Ashley finally reached a br…

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How Rory Vaden Helps Entrepreneurs Build Powerful Personal Brands | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic 1:09:11

4M ago1:09:11

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When New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur Rory Vaden wanted to get better at public speaking, he went out and spoke 304 times… for free. It was perhaps the best investment he could have made in himself and his abilities. In this episode, Rory will explain how to communicate effectively and show off your authentic self while building t…

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Adam Schafer: The #1 Organic Sales Strategy Entrepreneurs Overlook on Social Media | Part 2 | E339 53:35

4M ago53:35

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When Adam Schafer launched Mind Pump, the fitness space on social media was flooded with fake success and viral fame. But he chose loyalty over hype by helping a few people deeply, replying to every DM, and turning down quick brand deals to protect his audience's trust. That approach built Mind Pump into a multi-million-dollar business, with brands…

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Lori Harder on Pivoting in Business and Reinventing Your Mindset for Success | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic 1:03:37

4M ago1:03:37

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At a pool party, little Lori Harder got up on the diving board only to hear her peers chanting “Whale!” And just like that, she went from a bubbly child to one who hid because of her body. Refusing to accept that her size was genetic, she threw herself into the world of fitness. Through relentless hard work, she became a 3-time fitness world champi…

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Future-Proof Your Content and Business with AI | Presented by OpusClip | YAPCreator 50:14

4M ago50:14

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27 years ago, entrepreneur Dean Graziosi had to max out his credit cards and spend over $200,000 just to get his product on TV. Today, AI can help you launch a business in a matter of hours, for the cost of a few cups of coffee. In the sixth and final episode of the YAPCreator Series, Hala explores how AI is revolutionizing content creation and ent…

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Adam Schafer: Mind Pump Co-Founder on The Mindset That Separates Entrepreneurs Who Win | Part 1 | Entrepreneurship | E337 1:10:59

4M ago1:10:59

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Adam Schafer’s childhood was marked by poverty, the tragic loss of his father, and the presence of an abusive stepfather. At just 15 years old, he became an entrepreneur, mowing lawns to afford the life he wanted. By 21, he was already leading a team of fitness trainers despite having less experience. Years later, he co-founded Mind Pump Media, tr…

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Morgan Housel on Investing, Wealth, and Financial Freedom for Entrepreneurs | Finance | YAPClassic 1:09:11

4M ago1:09:11

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Morgan Housel made his first investment at 18, putting $1,000 into a certificate of deposit at his local bank. When he started earning interest on that saving, he was hooked. He dove into books on finance, investing, and wealth building, eventually becoming a financial columnist for The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal. In today’s episode, M…

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Morgan Housel: How Smart Entrepreneurs and Investors Grow Wealth on Autopilot | Finance | E336 1:11:12

4M ago1:11:12

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Morgan Housel once looked back at his twenties as a carefree, simple time, living in a beautiful apartment with his wife. But she quickly reminded him how anxious he truly was. His nostalgia had erased the uncertainty he once felt, just like how investors look back at past market growth and assume success was inevitable. In this episode, Morgan exp…

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Sahil Bloom: The 5 Types of Wealth You Need to Design Your Dream Life | Entrepreneurship | E335 1:20:14

4M ago1:20:14

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Sahil Bloom felt empty despite crushing his career and financial goals. His health, relationships, and well-being were crumbling, until one conversation made him realize that at his current pace, he might see his parents only 15 more times before they passed. This realization hit like a punch in the gut. Within 45 days, Sahil quit his job, sold his…

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Master Audience Engagement and Create Content That Clicks | Presented by OpusClip | YAPCreator 32:22

4M ago32:22

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If you’ve ever felt like your content just isn’t sticking, you might not be speaking your audience’s language. But figuring out what resonates isn’t a guessing game. There are real strategies to find what connects, cut what doesn’t, and adjust on the fly. In this episode of the YAPCreator Series, presented by OpusClip, Hala Taha breaks down why ana…

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Reid Hoffman: Unlocking Limitless Human Possibilities With AI | Artificial Intelligence | E333 50:38

5M ago50:38

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Starting as an early AI enthusiast during his Stanford days, Reid Hoffman was eager to explore the potential of artificial intelligence, but the technology wasn’t ready, so he shifted his focus. Years later, inspired by conversations with top tech innovators, he recognized AI’s potential and seized the moment. He became a founding investor in OpenA…

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Donald Miller on How To Make Your First Million in Business | YAPClassic 1:01:08

5M ago1:01:08

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Donald Miller once lost all of his life savings to a bad investment. But after he decided to start taking 100% ownership of his life and business, everything changed. In this episode, Donald is back on YAP to focus on how to grow a small business! Donald will explain why we should think of our business as an airplane and why most small businesses t…

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Reid Hoffman: LinkedIn Co-Founder on Building and Scaling Massively Valuable Companies Fast | Entrepreneurship | E332 51:25

5M ago51:25

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Despite having a strong product idea, Reid Hoffman’s first startup collapsed, forcing him to return investors’ capital. This tough experience reshaped his approach to entrepreneurship. By embracing failure, iterating quickly, and adapting relentlessly, he went on to become a leader at PayPal and later, the co-founder of LinkedIn. In this episode, R…

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Heather Monahan, Overcome Haters and Build Unstoppable Confidence | Leadership | YAPClassic 57:31

5M ago57:31

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Heather Monahan was at the top of her career when she was blindsided and fired after 14 years as Chief Revenue Officer. Instead of letting it define her, she walked away with her head held high and rebuilt her life on her own terms. Heather turned her setback into a springboard for success, becoming a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and confid…

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Unlock Your Potential and Thrive as a Content Creator | Presented by OpusClip | YAPCreator 50:05

5M ago50:05

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When Hala started podcasting, everyone told her it was too late to enter the market. But today, she is known as the Podcast Princess. With creativity and great content, anyone can build a powerful brand and make an impact. While the endless opportunities to create and connect can feel overwhelming, there are proven strategies to help you get starte…

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Matt Abrahams: Spontaneous Speaking for Entrepreneurs, How to Communicate Confidently On the Spot | Human Behavior | E330 1:07:52

5M ago1:07:52

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From kindergarten through university, teachers always called on Matt Abrahams first because his last name came first alphabetically. This forced him to think on his feet regularly and, over time, shaped him into a master of spontaneous communication. In this episode, Matt shares practical tips for speaking confidently on the spot as an entrepreneur…

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Daniel Pink, How to Understand Your Emotions and Live Your Best Life | Mental Health | YAPClassic 55:27

5M ago55:27

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As a bestselling author and leading voice on human behavior, Daniel Pink has spent years studying the emotions that shape our lives. But there’s one feeling that seems universally taboo: regret. In a world that often embraces a ‘no regrets’ mantra, Daniel Pink sees things differently. He believes regret can be a powerful guide—a spotlight revealing…

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Mel Robbins: The Let Them Theory, Build a Business and Life on Your Terms | Human Behavior | E329 1:16:40

5M ago1:16:40

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On her son’s prom night, Mel Robbins fussed over details that didn’t matter. Her daughter grabbed her arm and said, “Let them. Let them run in the rain. Let them eat where they want. Let them.” Those two simple words hit Mel like a ton of bricks and completely changed how she thinks about control. In this episode, Mel shares some of the pivotal mom…

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