Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast

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Robert Leonard: Millennial Investing and House Hacking | E133 Sep 27, 2021

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This week on YAP, we are chatting with Robert Leonard, entrepreneur, investor, and previous motocross athlete. Robert is also the host of the popular podcast, Millennial Investing which he started to reach millennials thirsty for financial knowledge. Millennial Investing guides millennial investors getting into long-term stock market investing, options trading, and more with guests such as Matt Higgins, Tom Bilyeu, Lewis Howes, and Kevin O’Leary.

In this episode, we talk about Robert’s beginnings in motocross and the life lessons he learned from it, Robert’s experience in college, and how he got started in investing. We’ll also discuss how you can get started in real estate, how you can invest with a couple thousand in the bank, and Robert’s best financial learnings and advice for those looking to get started.

If you’ve been looking to get into real estate investments, this episode with Robert’s step-by-step process is for you!

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Timestamps:

01:10 - Robert’s Background As a Motorcross Racer

04:49 - What Motorcross Instilled in Robert

09:17 - Robert’s Experience in College

11:38 - How to Look at Stocks

16:54 - Biggest Lessons From Warren Buffett

19:32 - Robert’s Start in Investing

23:24 - How to Get Started in Real Estate

27:25 - Pros and Cons to Renting

30:21 - What to Do with 20K in the Bank

34:59 - Good vs. Bad Real Estate Investment

38:45 - Robert’s Thoughts on Index Funds

42:30 - Advice on How To Evaluate Speculative Investments

45:02 - Robert’s Biggest Learnings From Michael Michawitz

48:12 - Robert’s Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned In The Episode:

Robert’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwleonard

Robert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therobertleonard/?hl=en

Millennial Investing Podcast: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/millennial-investing/

Replay: Hala on the Business Made Simple Podcast - How To Develop An Internship Program Sep 24, 2021

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Some of the biggest challenges you face growing your business is finding the right talent and managing to pay your people without overhead getting too high. That's why you need an internship program. And we don't mean some stereotypical program where college students complete mindless tasks.

In today's conversation with expert Hala Taha, host of the Young and Profiting podcast and founder of YAP media, you'll learn how to build an internship program that makes it easy to find and train the talent you need to grow your business.

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

Dr. Daniel Amen: Brain Boosting Habits | E132 Sep 20, 2021

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How do COVID, alcohol, and marijuana affect your brain?

In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Daniel Amen, one of America’s leading psychiatrists and brain health experts. His breakthrough public television programs on brain and mental health have made him well-loved by millions of viewers seeking guidance on memory, attention, other cognitive functions, emotional issues, behaviour and more.

Dr. Amen has authored or coauthored 70 professional articles and more than 30 books, including New York Times mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. He has appeared on numerous television shows including Dr. Phil, Larry King, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The View. His work has been featured in Newsweek, Time, Huffington Post, ABC World News, 20/20, BBC, London Telegraph, Parade Magazine, New York Times, New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, LA Times, Men’s Health, Bottom Line and Cosmopolitan.

In today’s episode, we discuss Daniel’s childhood, how to work through trauma, and what trauma looks like in your brain. We’ll also talk about Daniel’s perspective on marijuana and alcohol, what COVID does to your brain, and the little exercises you can do to improve your brain’s health. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the brain and its secrets, this is a must-listen!

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Social Media:

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Timestamps:

00:51 - How Daniel’s Family Background Made Him Who He Is

03:07 - Daniel’s Goat Story

07:54 - What Does Trauma Look Like In Your Brain

09:59 - How To Understand and Soothe Your Trauma

15:06 - Daniel’s Perspective on Marijuana and Alcohol on The Brain

17:32 - Does Marijuana Prevent Alzheimer’s?

21:36 - Obesity’s Impact on The Brain

27:17 - What COVID Does To Our Brain

29:20 - How to Improve Your Brain’s Health

35:24 - Understanding the Dragons That Haunt You

42:21 - A.N.T.S. (Automatic Negative Thoughts)

51:23 - Daniel’s Research He Wish Would Go Public

56:23 - Little Things You Can Do To Improve Your Brain

57:34 - Daniel’s Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned In The Episode:

Daniel’s Website: https://danielamenmd.com/

Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/

Daniel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DocAmen

Daniel’s Clinic Website: https://www.amenclinics.com/

YAPLive: Side Hustle School - Turn Your Passion Into Profit on Clubhouse | Uncut Version Sep 17, 2021

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Join Hala for a live Young and Profiting episode with Carrie Bohlig and Craig Clickner. A husband and wife who will discuss how to build a business that empowers you to live your life, your way!

***Meet the Moderators***

Carrie Bohlig - Carrie is co-author, with her husband Craig Clickner of So You Want to Start a Side Hustle: Build a Business that Empowers You to Live Your Life, Your Way. Based in Wisconsin, she and Craig spend their time raising their young family, keynote speaking, traveling, and entrepreneur in several businesses. These include Tandem Consulting, ClickGlobal LLC, CC Global LLC, and Tandem Writing, LLC. They are now in the process of launching their non-profit, Tandem Giving, Inc. They enjoy the grind, kicking butt with kindness, and making the moments meaningful along the way. They work hard to humanize the entrepreneurial experience.

Originally a world-traveling, preschool teaching feminist, after meeting Craig―a driven, workaholic risk analyst and commercial banker―Carrie joined forces with him to enter the entrepreneurial jungle – together. Today, the duo speaks to roughly 20,000-plus people annually on several continents and have passive revenue streams in place that allow them to spend afternoons with their two kids, write, and start a nonprofit.

Craig Clickner - Craig is a Speaker, Author, Full-Time Dad & Entrepreneur. Co-Owner@ Tandem Consulting, CC Global LLC, Tandem Giving, Inc., Co-founder at SimplyAutomate, Inc. While building a 14+ year career in Commercial Finance with GE, BMO, & Deutsche Bank Carrie and him simultaneously scaled their first side hustle, Click Global LLC, to $3MM+ in US revenues.

In their 20s/30s, they achieved their primary goal of stepping away from Corporate America. They now consider themselves full-time parents & entrepreneurs. They invest the majority of their days into their young children, traveling, & love playing "entrepreneur" with the skills we have developed.

In 2013 they launched CC Global, LLC. After assisting several professionals in building $1MM+ businesses they began running larger seminars & speaking events across the US, Canada, UK, Caribbean & Australia. They have the privilege of speaking to 20K+ people a year & coaching a few dozen individuals annually. They believe real empowerment occurs through personalized mentorship, not necessarily by acquiring more degrees or getting lost consuming random self improvement or motivational content.

Adam Posner: Land The Job | E131 Sep 13, 2021

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This week on YAP, we are chatting with Adam Posner, expert recruiter, podcast host, and Founder of NHP Talent: A Talent Access Consultancy, specializing in recruitment strategy, talent process, and operations. Adam is also the host of the popular podcast, #ThePOZcast - which showcases experts from the world of Talent and HR to help listeners harness their inner tenacity to drive their careers forward.

Prior to pivoting into the world of recruiting, Adam spent 15 years working within the advertising and marketing industry. He led account management and digital strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM, and VaynerMedia. Adam is truly a power connector - identifying opportunities, synergies, and connecting the dots.

In this episode, we talk about Adam’s career journey, his experience at Vaynermedia, and the advice Gary Vaynerchuk gave him on the day he got fired. We’ll also discuss Adam’s transition to recruiting, what recruiters look for in a resume, the best advice for interviews, and why you should never say “no.”

If you’re looking to land a job or contemplating a major career transition, this episode will be right up your alley!

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Social Media:

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Timestamps:

03:28 - Collaboration Versus Competition

04:32 - How New York Has Shaped Adam

07:07 - Adam’s Experience at Vaynermedia

09:15 - Advice to Those Struggling in Their Job

13:09 - Gary Vaynerchuk’s Advice to Adam

15:58 - Difference Between Recruiting and HR

16:46 - How Adam Transitioned to Recruiting

20:41 - What Recruiters Look For

22:29 - How to Leverage LinkedIn In Your Job Search

24:49 - Skillstacking

27:29 - The Importance of Being Honest About Your Failures

29:36 - Good Resume Versus Bad Resume

33:14 - Best Advice for Interviews

34:12 - The Salary Conversation

39:06 - When Adam Realized He Was Supposed to be an Entrepreneur

41:36 - The PozCourse and Making Connections

46:38 - Why You Should Never Say ‘No’

48:38 - Adam’s Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned In The Episode:

Adam’s Website: https://www.nhptalentgroup.com/

Adam’s Podcast, The Pozcast: https://thepozcast.com/

Replay: Hala on Millenial Investing with Robert Leonard Sep 10, 2021

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On today’s show, Hala Taha chats with Robert Leonard about her journey from a school dropout to a successful full-time podcaster and entrepreneur. They discuss what made her want to turn her side hustles into actual full-fledged businesses; why she chose podcasting in particular; what the most effective strategies she has found for growing a podcast; how she is able to manage her time and balance all aspects of her life, and much, much more!

What You’ll Learn:

What made Hala drop out of school, and then decide to go back and finish her studies
When Hala realized that she wanted to start building side hustles and how she started a college blog business
What made Hala want to turn her side hustles into actual full-fledged businesses and how she was able to manage her time and balance all aspects of her life
Why Hala chose podcasting, how different it turned out to be from her expectations, and what the most effective strategies are that she has found for growing a podcast
How Hala was able to land high-profile guests like Matthew McConaughey and Seth Godin and what specific strategies or tactics she used to do so
All the different ways one can monetize a podcast and how a podcast can be an actual revenue-generating business
Where Hala’s business idea to own an agency focused on helping people with podcasting come from
What the most impactful thing Hala has learned from interviewing guests on her podcast
Why Hala chose to focus on LinkedIn, a business social network, to grow her business
How to deal with and overcome failure and rejection
How the Law of Attraction made an impact on Hala’s life and business
And much, much more!

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Jasmine Star: Stand Out On Social | E130 Sep 06, 2021

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Step up your social media game!

In this episode, we are talking with Jasmine Star, photographer, social media guru, and podcast host. Jasmine is a photographer and business strategist who empowers entrepreneurs to build a brand, market it on social media, and create a life they love.

Jasmine had the courage to drop out of law school to chase her dream of becoming a professional photographer with absolutely no experience in the field. While building a wildly successful wedding photography business, Jasmine honed impeccable social media skills and now runs multiple 7-figure businesses called Social Curator teaching entrepreneurs and creatives how to use Social Media to grow their brands.

In today’s episode, we discuss Jasmine’s upbringing, her beginnings in photography, and how she began her social media journey. We’ll also talk about Jasmine’s top social media strategies, how to create a niche market, and her best hashtag and copywriting tips. If you’re a social media manager or business owner looking to level up your social strategy, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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Social Media:

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Timestamps:

01:10 - How Jasmine’s Upbringing Shaped Her

03:19 - How Being a Twin Has Affected Jasmine

05:11 - Jasmine’s Journey with Law School

09:52 - Why Jasmine Shifted to Photography

15:43 - How Jasmine’s Began Her Social Media Journey

19:58 - The Logic of Creating a Niche Market

24:29 - All About Hashtags

28:17 - Top Tips for Social Media Copywriting

32:07 - Jasmine’s Approach to Social Media and Photography

35:45 - The Most Important Thing a Social Media Manager Should Do

37:17 - Where to Find Content When You’re Light on Material

38:24 - Top Tips For Batching Content

40:20 - Jasmine’s Opinion On Paid Instagram Growth Strategies

43:33 - How to Turbo Charge Your Account

49:36 - Jasmine’s Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned In The Episode:

Jasmine’s Website: https://jasminestar.com/

Jasmine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminestar

Social Curator: https://www.socialcurator.com/

YAPLive: Ask Hala Anything on Linkedin Live | Uncut Version Sep 03, 2021

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Hala hopped on LinkedIn Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about how to most effectively market their podcast, what to expect for your first podcast launch, how to grow your following on multiple different platforms (hint: focus on one first), and what pitfalls to avoid when first starting your podcast!

Social Media:

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Anthony Trucks: Transform Your Identity | E129 Aug 30, 2021

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Looking to shift your mindset?

In this episode, we are talking with Anthony Trucks, former NFL player turned transformational identity shift coach. As the founder of Identity Shift coaching, he uses cutting edge science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your full potential. After being given away into foster care at 3 years old, being adopted into an all-white family at 14, losing his NFL career to injury and more he learned how to shift at a very young age, and now his life mission is teaching others how to Make Shift Happen in their lives.

Anthony's expertise is helping individuals transform their current challenges into their greatest success. His pride in this program is providing the path and motivation for others to SHIFT their lives from where they currently are to where they want to be. Anthony is also the host of the Aww Shift Podcast. He’s been featured on NBC, NFL, the CW, Amazon, Netflix, National Geographic.

In today’s episode, we discuss Anthony’s tumultuous upbringing, how he first got into football, and the major life shift he endured while in the NFL. We’ll also chat about Anthony’s Shift Method, his advice for creating your ideal identity, and how external factors shape your identity. If you’ve been feeling held back lately, this is a must-listen episode on how to shift your identity.

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Social Media:

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Timestamps:

00:53 - Anthony’s Life Growing Up and Being Adopted

03:00 - How His Family’s Limitations On Him Affected Him

03:49 - How Anthony’s Life Changed Once He Got Adopted

05:04 - The Way Anthony Caught Up With His Peers in Football

08:34 - Anthony’s Demeanor as a Child

11:38 - The Definition of Identity

14:22 - The Shift Method

16:31 - Categorizing Aspects of Our Life

19:40 - Anthony’s Major Identity and Life Shift

26:05 - The Biggest Obstacles To Reaching Our Ideal Identity

28:40 - How Ego Relates to Your Identity

30:46 - Actionable Tips To Get Over Your Ego

33:58 - Three Steps To The Identity Shift

38:14 - The Importance of Your Environment

40:42 - Anthony’s New Book, Identity Shift

42:06 - Anthony’s Secret to Profiting in Life

45:06 - How Anthony Forgives

Mentioned In The Episode:

Anthony’s Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/

Anthony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/

Anthony’s New Book (use code YAP for special gift): https://identityshiftbook.com/

YAPLive: Focus is the New Productivity with Nir Eyal and Ethan Kross on Clubhouse | Uncut Version Aug 27, 2021

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Join Hala for a live recorded Young and Profiting episode featuring Ethan Kross and Nir Eyal where they will share the secrets of getting a hold of your focus, increasing your productivity, and much more!

**Meet the panel**

Nir Eyal - Nir helps companies create behaviors that benefit their users while educating people on how to build healthful habits in their own lives. Nir previously taught at Stanford, co-founded and sold two tech companies and is the author of two bestselling books.

Ethan Kross - Ethan is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. He studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. Ethan is also an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and a bestselling author.

Social Media:

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com