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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, Reid shares the concept of blitzscaling, which prioritizes speed over perfection, smart strategies for taking risks, and insights on achieving rapid market dominance. In this episode, Hala and Reid will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Building Impact-Driven Businesses (02:56) Why We Need More Entrepreneurs (04:31) The Vision Behind LinkedIn’s Success (06:43) Lessons from a Failed Startup (09:26) Making Quick, Intense Decisions at PayPal (12:39) Blitzscaling: Prioritizing Speed Over Efficiency (18:10) Maintaining Company Culture While Scaling (21:20) The Power of Early Market Dominance (25:01) The Five Stages of Company Growth (28:54) Strategies for Taking Intelligent Risks (31:44) Why Product Perfection Delays Success (33:25) Pivoting Early to Seize New Opportunities (36:18) Entrepreneurship as a Team Sport Reid Hoffman is an entrepreneur, investor, partner at Greylock, and co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI. He was an executive at PayPal and a founding investor in several companies, including OpenAI. Reid actively supports various non-profits and has received numerous accolades, including an honorary CBE from the Queen of England and the Salute to Greatness Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for his philanthropic efforts. Resources Mentioned: Reid’s Book, Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies : amzn.to/4jnQkfQ Sponsored By: OpenPhone - Get 20% off 6 months at openphone.com/PROFITING Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to rocketmoney.com/profiting Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new All Show Keywords: Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset. Career, Success, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Careers, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Career Development, Money Management, Opportunities, Professionals, Workplace, Career podcast, Entrepreneurship podcast…

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Life’s a Mitch Podcast is podcast about storytelling. I dive into meeting new and catching up with the best and most interesting people across the planet . We speak about life stories because I am absolutely in love with great story telling . So join me on a journey to uncover the best stories from around the world from those who don’t ordinarily get a chance to be in the limelight . There are captivating truths revealed , funny moments revisited and of course everyone's favorite segment " Having a Bitchy with Mitchy" . Where the guests come on and have a good old whine about whatever is troubling them no matter how big or small the issue this is guaranteed to make you laugh !! I have been able to hear stories from many parts of the world so far and wants to hear and share many more ! . I have even appeared on many other podcasts sharing my crazy funny stories. I also appeared on an Australian television gameshow (mastermind) in a scrubs onesie and even met Turk and JD off scrubs on their podcast( Fake doctors real friends). This journey has been fun so far and I hope to take this podcast to as many people as possible worldwide. If you want to share your own story and appear on the podcast please feel free to contact me at anytime. Or if you want me on your show please reach out. Find all links and different streaming options at : https://lifesamitchpodcast.com Email : lifesamitchpodcast@gmail.com Link tree : https://linktr.ee/lifesamitchpodcast

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A Sequel for a sequel chatting with Australian storyteller and author - Bruce Lowery 36:33

7 weeks ago36:33

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On this episode I catch up again with the awesome and talented author Bruce Lowery. Late last year we spoke about the release of his debut novel 'Catch The Wind from the Nullarbor to the far north west in '68" . On this episode we speak about the sequel to this novel titled "Out of Time roaring in Queensland in '69". The amazing story continues of Bruce's tails and the weird and wonderful people he meets as well as reflecting on Australian culture and what was prevalent in Australian society at the time. With amazing reviews and great story telling these books are a really great read. I encourage you all to take a listen and if you want to get in touch with Bruce or read his books everything can be found at www.brucelowery.com…

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Meet Content Creator and Sports Podcaster : The Rugby League Guru 38:04

13 weeks ago38:04

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Welcome back to 2025! I hope everyone had a good break on the first ep of 2025 I sit down and chat with a guy whose work I've enjoyed for a number of years. If you are a fan of Rugby League you may already be familiar with my next guests content. Whether it's on his podcasts "Rugby League Guru Podcast" or "Beers and Breakevens" with Tim Williams of "SC playbook podcast" . Or seen his as a regular host on the highly popular sports podcast "Bloke in a Bar" or the myriad of other sports podcasts out there you would know this guy lives and breaths rugby league. Nathan Durkin AKA (The Rugby League Guru) has been in content creation for the best part of a decade and is extremely talented. He and his producer "Kat" AKA the rookie bring his shows to life week to week and give the consumer inside perspectives into the world of footy. With regular supercoach chat , interviews with players and other rugby league stakeholders you're bound to learn lots about the greatest game of all . He speaks of his journey so far , how he got started and some highlights along the way . I hope you enjoy his story I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with the great man. We talk bold 2025 NRL prediction , Supercoach strategy and more. I hope you enjoy. If you'd like to interact with or check out his content links can be found below : Instagram and Facebook Search "Rugby League Guru" Http://rugbyleagueguru.com.au Patreon links can be found in Insta Bio…

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Meet The Multi Talented Hollywood All Rounder - Ashley Rosenberg 56:51

21 weeks ago56:51

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On this episode I speak to one of the unsung heroes of Hollywood . Like previous episode I speak to those who work behind the camera. Like Kip , Randall Winston , Carey Bennett and more I enjoy bringing stories to life of those who don't get the recognition they deserve . I would like to speak to the kind and extremely talented Ashley Rosenberg. Whether she is Producing films , Assisting in Production assisting actors in Dialogue or being an AD there isn't much she hasn't done in her career thus far. She sits down for a chat and shares some of her stories some insight on the shows she has worked on and currently working on and what the future has for her . I hope you enjoy this laid back chat Cheers Mitch…

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Long Overdue Catchup's with Emmy Award Winning Producer - Kip Kroeger 53:59

30 weeks ago53:59

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On this week's episode I have the pleasure of speaking to a very special guest my next guest has been on the show before we spoke about the genesis of his entertainment career some of the milestones he had achieved up to that point. He started out working in production department on my favorite show scrubs thus helping him have a career in entertainment spanning almost two decades with plenty of achievements . He has then has gone onto great things he's won Emmy’s and worked on several hit shows including but not limited to the great Ted Lasso , Shrinking which has it a second season coming out and the new production Bad Monkey staring Vince Vaughan on apple TV It has nearly been 3 years since we have had a chat it has flown by! He shares some behind the scenes stories of the productions he's worked on , A preview of things to come and more things entertainment and Hollywood ! I hope you all enjoy if you're interested in these shows they are all now streaming on Apple TV. Cheers Mitch…

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Meet Aussie Indie Artist , Podcaster and Wellness Practitioner - Stefan West 1:16:21

30 weeks ago1:16:21

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On this episode of life's a mitch podcast I have the pleasure of interviewing an extremely talented Indie rock artist , based in the Geelong Surf Coast just below Melbourne, Australia, recently on Friday the 13th 2024 he released his new heartfelt single, “Paint me how you see me". This track will be part of his upcoming album “just another sunflower, searching for the sun,” Today we talk about the genesis of his music career, a little about him as a person and chat about his upcoming music it is with great pleasure I’d like to introduce Stefan West!! Stefan is a talented singer/songwriter , a yoga teacher , wellness practitioner and all around legend . This is a very laid back and very funny chat I hope you enjoy and please check out Stefans music and socials below: SOCIAL LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanwestmusic/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stefanwesttt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stefanwestmusic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stefanwestmusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PBx1cYritKInSKLkn3Zea?si=1V7mZKq0Rca7mjtGMnPMsg AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/stefan-west/1411114453 Website: https://stefanwestmusic.com/…

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Meet the host of the longest running Cronulla Sharks Podcast (Sharkcast) and Musician - Sam Shinazzi 1:31:44

34 weeks ago1:31:44

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All of you would know by now I am a huge Cronulla Sharks fan and to me this was a pure joy to collaborate with an absolute legend meet the very talented musician and podcast lord Sam Shinazzi Sharkcast was the first ever podcast dedicated to the Cronulla Sharks NRL club, established in 2015 by Sam Shinazzi and Adam Newman. With Adam leaving in November 2020, Sam and a range of regular special guest hosts now discuss all things Sharks week in, week out. Over the years they've had interviews with current and past players , coaches and more . We speak about some of the milestones over the decade long running podcast , about Sams music and more . This was a cross collaboration episode Sam took the reigns for a time and interviewed me on my journey of podcasting , how I came to be a sharks fan and we even discuss the current season, The 2016 premiership year and much more . This is a long one I hope you enjoy please find Sams socials below please support him and the crew. https://www.instagram.com/sharkcastpod https://twitter.com/sharkcastpod https://www.facebook.com/sharkcastpod/ https://www.youtube.com/@sharkcastpod https://www.tiktok.com/@sharkcastpod https://open.spotify.com/show/7IcKNJqi8LHu1bpipb5YSY https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sharkcast-cronulla-sharks-nrl-podcast/id1038411132…

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Meet Senior Property Educator , Investing Expert and Host of the "Clever Investor Podcast" Owun Taylor 57:20

41 weeks ago57:20

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On this weeks episode I speak to Owun Taylor . Owun is a kind professional who has offered some of his time to speak about some smart decisions than can me made if you're contemplating investing in property. If you're a fan of Supercoach and listen to podcast like the SC playbook podcast or beers and breakevens you'd be aware of the great work blue wealth property does in the investing and real estate space in Australia. Owun offers decades of experience so I encourage you to take a listen he is also the host of "Clever Investor Podcast". Streaming everywhere This is an all inclusive podcast for Australian investors. Join Blue Wealth’s Senior Education Specialist, Owun Taylor in conversation with industry experts, leaders, and thinkers about what it takes to be a clever and more successful investor. A weekly podcast serving up the easiest-to-understand finance program. Delivered in bite-sized chunks, meaning no episode is ever more than 20 minutes. Please take a listen and if you wish to interact with Owun or Blue Wealth Property find links below : https://www.instagram.com/the_clever_investor_podcast/ https://www.bluewealth.com.au/team/owun-taylor/…

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Meet Resilient and Brave Domestic Violence Survivor and International Speaker - Simone O'Brien 1:20:32

43 weeks ago1:20:32

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On this episode I have the incredible opportunity to speak to an extremely brave Australian woman Simone O'Brien. WARNING this episode contains references to domestic violence which could be triggering for some listeners if you or someone you know is suffering, please find resources to help down below In 2012 she suffered a horrific domestic violence attack at the hands of a perpetrator who would not take “no” for an answer. It started with emotional and psychological abuse, including telling lies, stealing money and insults. And it ended with her being beaten with a baseball bat to within inches of her life. She lost eyesight on her right side and her sense of smell. Her skull is currently held together with screws and titanium plates. The ripple effect of this on her children has been unimaginable. I became aware of Simone's story at a workplace comms day where she presented her story and had an audience of hundreds of people speechless and in awe of her presence ... 53 Surgeries , Court Cases , Medical Treatment every week for the rest of her life are bit some of the hardships she has had to face from experiencing a truly traumatic experience. Yet despite this she offers help freely on a mission to break the stigma of DV , raising awareness , helping identify red flags and educating individuals on ways to help break and end the pandemic of DV. It was an honor to host such a selfless kind person and have a very important conversation . 1 in 4 women suffer from DV in Australia and 1 in 14 men suffer . Also we lose a womans life on average every 4 days due to DV which is a truly alarming statistic. I encourage you all to listen to this conversation as its a current relevant topic in the world at present and help end the horror of DV. This conversation for me was very insightful , informative and rewarding to have i hope you get something from it .... And please remember IT'S OK TO ASK FOR HELP YOU'RE NOT ALONE! If you or a loved one is experiencing DV please find support at these links below. www.whiteribbon.org.au www.lifeline.com.au https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare%27s_Law Also If you wish to get in touch and work with Simone find her website here : https://www.simoneobrien.com.au/my-story/…

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Meet The Self Published Spiritual Aussie Author Transcending OCD , Parenthood and More - Dana Da Silva (Part 1) 51:03

44 weeks ago51:03

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My next guest is a single mum of two based in Sydney, Australia. Having completed her journalism degree in 2011, she’s spent the past decade working in PR across both the public and private sectors. These days, she’s a part-time media adviser, and, on her days off from the corporate world, an aspiring indie author with big dreams. Creative writing, including poetry, is her joy. She considers putting pen to paper to be an exquisite art, free therapy, and a form of meditation meet Dana Da Silva We talk about her life before the release of her book "The Shift", We talk about the challenges associates with self publishing , The early stages of her career and discovering she had obsessive compulsive disorder , her amazing travels throughout the self discoveries she made this and much more. This is dead set one of the funniest conversations I've had on this show this is a Mitch guarantee you'll laugh at this EP the bitchy with Mitchy .... I encourage you all to get in touch with Dana order her book and much more ... This book may have been written By Dana Da Silva but this content IS DANA DA GOLD !!!!!! Instagram Handle For Dana . @WriterDanaDaSilva…

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Meet the Australian Hitchhiking Author - Bruce Lowery 56:53

49 weeks ago56:53

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On this weeks episode I'd love to introduce a new first time published author Bruce Lowery. Propelled by the collapse of an intense love affair, eighteen-year-old Bruce Lowery sets off from his home in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria for a yearlong adventure in 1968. Unexpectedly armed with a letter of permission from his father, Bruce and various mates hitch-hike to the remotest corners of outback Australia. They master the rudiments of fettling and sheep mustering, and find lodgings in some of the most isolated places on the planet. It’s hard yakka under the hot Australian sun, and encounters with wildlife are part and parcel of the experience. It is an era when social mores are changing and young men and women have more sexual freedoms than ever before, yet Bruce still chafes against the conservative views he comes up against. His long blonde hair is considered an impediment to employment, but he’ll be damned if he’s going to cut it. As Bruce struggles to come to terms with the ambiguity surrounding his relationship back in Victoria, he encounters a host of colorful characters who amuse, alarm and inspire him. From the middle-aged nurse with an unhealthy interest in young men’s testicles, to the drunken railway ganger and the law-evading jackaroo, join Bruce as he travels vast distances across this wide brown land. sit back and enjoy a relaxed chat about the book , Bruce as a person and more I think you'll enjoy this chat. Find links for Bruce's book and interact with him at https://www.brucelowery.com/…

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Meet Australian Mediator , Author and Dedicated Professional - Rosemary Gatusso 1:05:51

1 year ago1:05:51

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On this episode I'd love to introduce a dedicated professional in the field of alternate dispute resolution, specialising in family mediation and restorative justice practices I'd love to introduce the very kind , professional and dedicated Rosemary Gatusso In her role as a family dispute resolution practitioner, she has guided numerous families through separation with a focus on respect and the well-being of children. Rosemary actively contributes to various Restorative Justice panels for government agencies. With a commitment to a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, Rosemary remains present with her clients as they navigate changes and challenges. Beyond her practice, she extends her impact as a facilitator, sharing valuable insights with mediators and mental health practitioners and promoting a strengths-based lens in their work. Take a listen to Rosemary's story from her earliest fandom , to her studies at Harvard through to today and her rise in the professional world , and also hear about her book to aid in those who are chronic over thinkers like herself , myself and many others. If you'd like to interact with Rosemary or if you're interested in discovering the group for authors as mentioned find the links below thanks again Mitch www.rosemarygattuso.com www.asauthors.org.au…

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Meet Australian Author , Publicist and Media Journalist - Nicole Webb 48:34

1 year ago48:34

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My next guest is a very talented individual she is a Journalist, Writer, Presenter, Media Consultant and Master of Ceremonies, she has spent 20 years in Australian television as a reporter, producer and presenter I would like you all to meet Nicole Webb. A key player at 24 hour news channel Sky News for a decade, when she and her hotelier husband moved to Hong Kong in 2010 and then Xi’an, North West China in 2014, she was quickly able to establish herself as the creative go-to-girl for anything media related in Asia-Pacifica. As communications are her specialty, her work has included hosting premier business awards in Hong Kong, China and the Philippines, presenting corporate videos across China and media training and consulting for Hong Kong and Australian companies; as well as a guest on RTHK Radio 3’s morning show as an expert blogger. Her wide-ranging articles from lifestyle to political pieces are regularly published in magazines and online publications around the globe. Her biggest achievement today though (besides mastering chopsticks) is navigating life in a foreign countries, namely 2nd tier China and currently resides in Singapore. She has also released a book called “ China blonde” which was released in 2020.she is currently a book Author publicist working with upcoming and talented author’s . In China Blonde she also adds her personal stories and the warmth and humor please sit back and relax I hope you all enjoy this chat and please feel free to find Nicole's website and Instagram handle below. www.nicolewebbonline.com @nicolewebbbookpublicity…

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Ep 77 - Dealing with dating rejection and rebuilding confidence with The Dating Doctor 52:37

1 year ago52:37

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On this ep I once again speak to relationship and dating guru Kim Dunlop. On her third appearance we speak about the topic of rejection in the dating world and how to navigate dealing with potential heartbreak. Further to this I ask Kim ways and techniques of what we can do as individuals to bring our confidence levels up and how to successfully put ourselves back in the dating world. Listeners will know Kim has had many years as an accredited relationship expert helping those attract their ideal partner. If you'd like to learn more about Kim or utilize her services contact her at: www.thedatingdoctor.com.au Cheers Mitch…

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Ep 76 Meet Motorsport Podcaster David "The Hat" Haddon 59:34

1 year ago59:34

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On this episode I've done something I haven't done for a while and done a cross platform release episode. I'd love to introduce my Friend a very talented podcaster a motor sports enthusiast and a true genuine fan of life David Haddon . Chat with the Hat is David's podcast where he dives into all things motorsport , interviews , analysis of race meets and more. We deep dive into each others stories , the genesis of our podcasts and more . If you're into motorsports this is the pod for you please check out David's podcast streaming at all major podcast stores! Cheers Mitch…

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Meet NRL Coach , Former Player , Origin and International Rugby League Star - Brett White 1:17:37

1 year ago1:17:37