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Arthur Brooks: The Science of Happiness, How to Build the Life You Want | Human Behavior E247 Oct 02, 2023

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Arthur Brooks had been a successful social scientist and an authority on human behavior for nearly thirty years. But he realized that when it came to his own personal well-being, his expertise was not making him any happier. So he quit his job and devoted his life to the pursuit of happiness…research. In this episode of YAP, Hala talks to Arthur about building true happiness and his new book with Oprah Winfrey called Build the Life you Want.

Arthur Brooksis a behavioral social scientist with a focus on human happiness. He is the William Henry Bloomberg Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. He is the author of multiple bestselling books and is the host of the How to Build a Happy Life with Arthur Brooks podcast.

In this episode, Hala and Arthur will discuss:

- How he quit his job to study happiness

- The pursuit of “mini-careers”

- How he met and started working with Oprah

- Why Americans struggle with happiness

- The three key ingredients to happiness

- The difference between pleasure and enjoyment

- Why you can’t keep no satisfaction

- Why meaning requires pain

- How hard work leads to more satisfaction

- Why you need unhappiness

- And other topics…

Arthur Brooks is a behavioral social scientist with a focus on human happiness. He is the William Henry Bloomberg Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. Before joining the Harvard faculty in 2019, he served as president of the American Enterprise Institute, one of the world’s leading think tanks. He is the author of multiple bestselling books, including his latest with Oprah Winfrey, Build the Life You Want. Alongside his podcast and his articles in The Atlantic, Arthur served as the subject of the 2019 documentary film “The Pursuit,” which Variety named one of the “Best Documentaries on Netflix” in August 2019. He was also selected as one of Fortune’s “50 World’s Greatest Leaders.”

Resources Mentioned:

Arthur’s Articles in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/arthur-c-brooks/

The “How to Build a Happy Life with Arthur Brooks” Podcast: https://arthurbrooks.com/podcast/

Arthur’s Books: https://arthurbrooks.com/books/

Arthur’s Website: https://arthurbrooks.com/

Are you a cheerleader, poet, mad scientist, or judge? Take this quiz to learn your PANAS profile: https://arthurbrooks.com/build

Arthur’s new book with Oprah Winfrey Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier: https://www.amazon.com/Build-Life-You-Want-Science/dp/0593545400

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Psychology, Mindset, Habits, Positivity, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Human Nature, Human Psychology, Critical Thinking, Robert Greene, Chris Voss, Robert Cialdini

Joel Brown on Thinking Like a Millionaire, How to Cultivate a Mindset of Success | Entrepreneurship Sep 29, 2023

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When Joel Brown sat down to write out his 10-year vision, he was hit with a wave of imposter syndrome. He worried that, because he engaged in dangerous behavior in the past, he wasn’t worthy of the vision he set out to create. However, he realized that he was not his past and that it was up to him to forgive himself and chase his dreams anyway. Now, he’s a top motivational speaker who has amassed a following of over 2.7 million across all social media platforms. In this episode of YAPClassic, you’ll learn about Joel’s come-up story in radio, how to create a 10-year vision, and how to live in alignment with your values.

Joel Brown is the Founder of the #1 Motivation website Addicted2Success.com and has achieved over 318 Million Views Worldwide over the last 10 years. Joel has built multiple six-figure online businesses and is skilled in building massive online communities, monetizing online brands, and networking with the world-class elite.

In this episode, Hala and Joel will discuss:

- Joel’s top tips for networking

- What happened after Joel realized music wasn’t for him

- How to create a 10-year vision

- Why you should focus on inspiration instead of motivation

- The four dimensions of success

- How to align your actions with your values

- Why self-sabotage doesn’t exist

- How to integrate the subconscious mind into the conscious mind

- And other topics…

Joel Brown is the Founder of the #1 Motivation website Addicted2Success.com and has achieved over 318 Million Views Worldwide over the last 10 years. Joel has a social media following of over 2.7 Million across all social media channels.

Joel is featured in the new hit movie “Think & Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. Joel is also the host of the Addicted2Success podcast which has achieved more than 3.5 Million downloads featuring thought leaders such as Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Les Brown, Jack Canfield, Gabby Bernstein, Gary Vaynerchuk, and many more.

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Joel’s Podcast: https://www.iamjoelbrown.com/podcast/

Joel’s Website: https://www.iamjoelbrown.com/

Joel’s Coaching Program: https://www.iamjoelbrown.com/coach/

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Anne Wojcicki: How 23andMe is Disrupting the Healthcare Industry | Entrepreneurship E246 Sep 25, 2023

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Anne Wojcicki and her co-founders started 23andMe back in 2006 with a clear mission: to make genetic testing and its results, including findings about predisposition to disease, widely available to consumers. And, in exchange for a swab of spit and a fee, 23andMe provided its customers with unprecedented insight into their own genetic makeup. Now, Wojcicki and her company are at the forefront of a broader movement to expand personalized care and drug options in healthcare. In today’s episode, Anne talks about the challenges in understanding the code of life, the benefits of DNA testing, concerns over privacy in the healthcare industry, and the future of medicine and new drug discovery.

Anne Wojcicki is a biologist, entrepreneur, and the co-founder and CEO of the personal genomics company 23andMe, which provides genetic testing for individuals curious about their ancestry and genetic makeup.

In this episode, Hala and Anne will discuss:

- Anne's disillusionment with the U.S. healthcare system

- The power of the human genome

- The challenges of direct-to-consumer DNA tests

- The real reason 23andMe was so controversial

- Handling FDA concerns

- Challenges of achieving transparency and privacy

- How people’s lives have been changed by taking the 23andMe test

- Integrating genetics into patient care

- How large datasets are helping solve health mysteries

- Building a direct-to-consumer healthcare movement

- Combining genetics with drug discovery research

- Expanding 23andMe’s non-European databases

- How AI will change the medical landscape

- And other topics…

Anne Wojcicki is a biologist, entrepreneur, and the co-founder and CEO of the personal genomics company 23andMe. She has been on Forbes’ list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women and has been named “The Most Daring CEO” by Fast Company. Her company 23andMe provides genetic testing for individuals curious about their ancestry and genetic makeup, but it is doing a lot more than that, including helping to revolutionize how we think about drug discovery and the genetics of health.

Resources Mentioned:

Anne’s Website: https://blog.23andme.com/tag/anne-wojcicki

Anne’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annewojcicki/

Anne’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/annewoj23?lang=en

Anne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annewoj23/?hl=en

Where you can order a 23andMe Health and Ancestry Kit: https://www.23andme.com/dna-health-ancestry/

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Jonah Berger on How to Change Anyone's Mind | Human Behavior Sep 22, 2023

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Even as a kid, Jonah Berger had an eye for patterns and data. At age 7, he tested at genius IQ levels, and he got a near-perfect SAT score in high school. His mathematical, detail-oriented mind makes him exceptionally aware of patterns in human behavior. Now, he’s a globally renowned expert on influence, persuasion, and consumer psychology. In this episode of YAPClassic, Jonah will teach you how to change anyone’s mind by teaching you the right ways to ask questions and present information.

Jonah Berger is a world-renowned expert on natural language processing, change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and why things catch on. Dr. Berger is a Wharton School professor and internationally bestselling author of Magic Words, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst. He has published over 80 articles in top‐tier academic journals, teaches one of the world’s most popular online courses, and popular outlets like The New York Times and Harvard Business Review often cover his work.

In this episode, Hala and Jonah will discuss:

- How Jonah started studying social psychology

- Why people have trouble changing

- What it means to be a catalyst

- How to think like a seasoned negotiator

- Why people enjoy engaging in forbidden behaviors

- Giving people a menu of options

- How asking questions can be more effective than making statements

- How Thailand reduced smoking by 40%

- The Endowment Effect

- And other topics…

Jonah Berger is a Wharton School professor and internationally bestselling author of Magic Words, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst. Jonah has been recognized with a number of awards for both scholarship and teaching, including various early career awards. He was named one of the top 30 leaders in business by the American Management Association and one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company magazine.

Dr. Berger is a world-renowned expert on natural language processing, change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and why things catch on. He has published over 80 articles in top‐tier academic journals, teaches one of the world’s most popular online courses, and popular outlets like The New York Times and Harvard Business Review often cover his work. Berger has keynoted hundreds of major conferences and events like SXSW and Cannes Lions, advises various early-stage companies, and consults for organizations like Apple, Google, Nike, Amazon, GE, Moderna, and The Gates Foundation.

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Jonah’s Website: https://jonahberger.com/

Jonah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j1berger/

Jonah’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/j1berger

Jonah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j1berger/

Jonah’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=220591

Jonah’s book Catalyst: How to Change Anyone’s Mind: https://jonahberger.com/books/the-catalyst/

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Marketing, SEO, E-commerce, LinkedIn, Instagram, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Content Creator, Storytelling, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Communication, Video Marketing, Social Proof, Marketing Trends, Influencers, Influencer Marketing, Marketing Tips, Digital Trends, Content Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing podcast,

Tori Dunlap: Unlocking Financial Freedom, the REAL Cause of Money Problems and How to Defeat Them for Good | Finance E245 Sep 18, 2023

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After graduating from college in 2016, 22-year-old Tori Dunlap started an entry-level job in corporate marketing. But she set herself a goal: figure out a way to make $100,000 by the age of 25. She reached that goal three years later and quit her job. In doing so, she realized how money and personal finance are tools you can use to shape your life into something that you love. In this episode, Tori will offer some wealth-building tips and share how to set financial goals and invest mindfully to create a strong financial future.

Tori Dunlap is an internationally recognized money and career expert, seven-figure entrepreneur, bestselling author, and top podcast host. CNBC called Tori “the voice of financial confidence for women,” and TIME said, “Tori Dunlap is on top of the personal finance world.” She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the author of the New York Times bestselling book “Financial Feminist.”

In this episode, Hala and Tori will discuss:

- Money as a form of protest and empowerment

- Making $100k by age 25

- Growing a side hustle into a multimillion-dollar business

- The psychology of personal finance

- Helping everyone access a better financial education

- The weaponization of altruism

- Reframing our mindset toward money

- Creating an emergency fund and financial priority list

- Knowing how much to save for retirement

- Side hustles that aren’t sexy

- And other topics…

Tori Dunlap is an internationally recognized money and career expert, seven-figure entrepreneur, bestselling author, and top podcast host. CNBC called Tori “the voice of financial confidence for women,” and TIME said, “Tori Dunlap is on top of the personal finance world.” She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the author of the New York Times bestselling book “Financial Feminist.” Her First $100K is a feminist first platform committed to fighting the patriarchy by making women rich.

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Tori’s Website: https://herfirst100k.com/

Tori’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/herfirst100k/

Tori’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/herfirst100k

Tori’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herfirst100k/

Tori’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herfirst100K/

Tori’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@herfirst100k

Tori’s Podcast (Financial Feminist) https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-podcast

Tori’s Book: Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love: https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Feminist-Overcome-Patriarchys-Bullsh/dp/0063260263/

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Finance, Financial, Personal Finance, Wealth, Stock Market, Scalability, Investment, Financial Freedom, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Business Coaching, Finance podcast, Investing, Saving,

Business Finance Masterclass: This Cash Management System Increases Profits For Every Small Business Owner!! Sep 15, 2023

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What if you could implement a cash management system today that guarantees profitability, automatically sets aside money for tax season, and ensures you don't overspend on expenses? In this episode, Hala is joined by Mike Michalowicz to break down Profit First, the cash management system that has helped hundreds of thousands of small business owners increase their profits, or generate a profit from day one.

Mike Michalowiczis the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is an author of business books for entrepreneurs and small business owners like Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, Fix This Next, and Get Different. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate. He became a business author with a clear mission: eradicate entrepreneurial poverty.

In this episode, Hala and Mike will discuss:

- What happens when you constrain a resource

- How to think of profit as a habit

- The value of practicing fund preallocation

- The five bank accounts every small business owner needs

- The difference between an ownership salary and profit

- How much money should you put toward profit?

- Why you should compress your operating expenses

- How to pay off debt

- How Relay can help you implement profit first with ease

- And other topics…

Mike Michalowicz is the creator of Profit First, which is used by hundreds of thousands of companies across the globe to drive profit. Today, Mike leads two new multimillion-dollar ventures, as he tests his latest business research for his books. He is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and a business makeover specialist on MSNBC. Mike is a popular main-stage keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics; and is the author of Get Different, Fix This Next, Clockwork, Profit First, Surge, The Pumpkin Plan, and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Fabled author Simon Sinek deemed Mike Michalowicz “…the top contender for the patron saint of entrepreneurs.”

Resources Mentioned:

Mike’s Book Profit First: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/

Profit First Instant Assessment: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ProfitFirst/PF-InstantAssessment.pdf

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Amy Porterfield: How I Quit My Job and Built a Multi-Million Dollar Business Online, My Step-By-Step Blueprint | Entrepreneurship E244 Sep 11, 2023

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Amy Porterfield once worked with brands like Harley Davidson and for individuals like performance coach Tony Robbins. But after one fateful boardroom meeting, she realized she wanted more, including the freedom to work when, where and how she wanted. So she quit her job, started her own business, and found the freedom she desired.In today’s episode, Amy gives a masterclass on how to start your next big thing, whether you are moving from one product offering to another offering, or quitting your job and striking out on your own.

Amy Porterfield is an online marketing expert and CEO of her own multimillion-dollar business. Through her best-selling courses and top-ranked marketing podcast Online Marketing Made Easy, Amy has helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs trade burnout for freedom, income, and impact and find professional autonomy, independence, and success far beyond what a corporate glass ceiling would traditionally allow.

In this episode, Hala and Amy will discuss:

- Working with Tony Robbins

- Valuing freedom more than security

- Making the leap from 9-to-5 to entrepreneurship

- How to gracefully and effectively leave a job

- Setting boundaries for your sacrifices

- Finding your sweet spot and 10 percent edge

- Identifying your ideal customer

- Why you need your own website and email list

- Ways to improve subject lines and open rates

- Revenue generation strategies for new entrepreneurs

- And other topics…

Amy Porterfield is an ex-corporate girl turned online marketing expert and CEO of her own multimillion-dollar business. Through her best-selling courses and top-ranked marketing podcast Online Marketing Made Easy, Amy has helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs trade burnout for freedom, income, and impact and find professional autonomy, independence, and success far beyond what a corporate glass ceiling would traditionally allow. She has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, CNBC, Business Insider, and Entrepreneur, and her company has twice been awarded the Inc. 5000 Award as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. She runs her growing business from Nashville, Tennessee, where she lives with her husband, Hobie, and their Labradoodle, Scout.

Resources Mentioned:

Amy’s Website: https://www.amyporterfield.com/

Amy’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmyPorterfield

Amy’s Podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/online-marketing-made-easy-with-amy-porterfield/id594703545

Amy’s new book Two Weeks Notice: Find the Courage to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Weeks-Notice-Courage-Change/dp/1401969879

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William Cohan: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Iconic Company, General Electric | Business E243 Sep 08, 2023

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William Cohan worked as an investment banker for 17 years at some of the most prestigious firms on Wall Street. But after he lost his job at JPMorgan Chase in his mid-forties, he decided to pivot to writing, and he's now one of the world’s premier financial journalists. In today’s episode, William shares his journey on and off Wall Street, provides his insights on some of the most influential business leaders in history, and breaks down the rise and fall of one of America’s most influential companies, General Electric.

William Cohan is the author of multiple New York Times bestselling books. A former longtime special correspondent at Vanity Fair, he is also a founding partner of Puck, a daily digital news and opinion publication. His most recent book is Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon, which is about the astounding rise and precipitous fall of General Electric.

In this episode, Hala and William will discuss:

- His journey from journalist to investment banker and back

- Working on Wall Street in the 1980s

- How not to get hoodwinked by the Street

- Why it’s never too late to change careers

- Creating a new business model for journalism at Puck

- The rise and fall of General Electric

- Channeling the energy of GE’s legendary CEO Jack Welch

- Why you don’t need to be a founder or inventor to make it big

- And other topics…

William Cohan was a senior Wall Street M&A investment banker for 17 years at Lazard Frères & Co., Merrill Lynch and JPMorgan Chase. He is the New York Times bestselling author of three non-fiction narratives about Wall Street: Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World; House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street; and The Last Tycoons: The Secret History of Lazard Frères & Co. A former longtime special correspondent at Vanity Fair, he is also a founding partner of Puck, a daily digital news and opinion publication. His most recent book is Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon, which is about the astounding rise and precipitous fall of General Electric, once the world’s most valuable and respected companies.

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William’s Website: https://williamcohan.com/

William’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdcohan/

William’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/WilliamCohan

William’s Newsletter (Dry Powder): https://puck.news/newsletters/dry-powder/

William Cohan’s most recent book is Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Failure-Rise-General-Electric/dp/0593084160/

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Jenna Kutcher: Redefining Success, Finding Rest in a Hustle Culture, and Building a Business That ACTUALLY Fulfills You | Entrepreneurship E242 Sep 04, 2023

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At age 23, Jenna Kutcher invested $300 in a Craigslist camera, eventually launching her own wedding photography business and punching her ticket out of her windowless corporate HR job. Now she is the ultimate entrepreneur slash mom, and in today’s episode, Jenna shares some of the actionable advice, social media strategies, productivity hacks, and entrepreneurial wisdom that helped her figure out her own direction and become a self-made millionaire.

Jenna Kutcher is an expert on online marketing, the host of the successful podcast Goal Digger, and is the author of the recent book, How Are You, Really? Jenna believes that we crave lives of fulfillment - not just advancement - and that we can achieve that by investing in ourselves and in our dreams.

In this episode, Hala and Jenna will discuss:

- Her journey from corporate HR to her first business

- How she built a hit podcast from her spare closet

- Why overthinking things can impede taking action

- How to keep your team lean and focused

- Why you should make an inventory of your life

- How to take off your golden handcuffs

- Avoiding autopilot in your life and career

- Not forgetting how to dream

- How perfection can turn into procrastination

- When to rest and not quit

- And other topics…

Jenna Kutcher is a small-town Minnesota girl obsessed with all things marketing who turned a $300 Craigslist camera into a seven-figure empire. At the age of 23, she took a chance and left her corporate job to pursue full-time entrepreneurship, starting with a wedding photography business and branching out into online marketing advice. Jenna now works with creative entrepreneurs on how to build profitable, sustainable, and authentic businesses, and is a successful social media influencer. She is best known as the presenter of the podcast Goal Digger for aspiring entrepreneurs and is the bestselling author of How Are You, Really? (2022).

Resources Mentioned:

Jenna’s Website: https://jennakutcher.com/

The Goal Digger Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-goal-digger-podcast/id1178704872

Jenna’s book How Are You, Really?: Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09G6SVK5V/

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Donald Miller on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life | Human Behavior Sep 01, 2023

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When Donald Miller was in his twenties, he felt like a victim: he didn’t believe he would be successful and he was unsatisfied with his weight. As he sharpened his storytelling skills, he realized that there are four personas inside all of us: the victim, the villain, the hero, and the guide, and we can choose to become the heroes of our own lives. In this episode of YAPClassic, Donald will break down these four personas and how we can take control of our lives by shifting the role we embody.

Donald Miller is anauthor, public speaker, and business owner who is widely considered one of the world's most entertaining and informative speakers. He is the CEO of Storybrand and the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast. He is also the author of several popular books, including the WSJ best-seller Building a StoryBrand, andhis most recent book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off.

In this episode, Hala and Donald will discuss:

- How Donald became the hero of his own story

- When it’s okay to be the victim

- What is the most fulfilling role to play?

- Internal vs. external locus of control

- What prevents us from transformation

- Why you should write your eulogy now

- What three stories do you want to live?

- The value of processing and accepting your death

- Why you should not view life as meaningless

- And other topics…

Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand, an agency that has helped more than 10,000 organizations clarify their brand message, and Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow their business and enhance their value on the open market.

Donald is the host of the Business Made Simple podcast and the author of personal essays and books about faith, God, and self-discovery, including the best-sellers Building a StoryBrand, Marketing Made Simple, and Hero on a Mission. His most recent book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off will give you a proven 6-step plan for growth so you can stop drowning in the details. Donald Miller currently lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and daughter on their estate: Goose Hill.

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Donald’s Website: https://businessmadesimple.com/

Donald’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-miller-540007124/

Donald’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/donaldmiller

Donald’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldmiller/

Donald’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donaldmillerwords

Donald’s Podcast Business Made Simple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-made-simple-with-donald-miller/id1092751338?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200

Donald Miller: Storytelling for Business | E120: https://link.chtbl.com/yap_donaldmiller

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Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new

Leadership, Productivity, Networking, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership Skills, Strategic Planning, Mindset, Time Management, Team Building.