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Steve Olsher: Conquer Your Niche | Entrepreneurship | E97 Jan 11, 2021

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Want to discover your ‘What’ in life?

In this episode, we are chatting with Steve Olsher, founder and editor-in-chief of Podcast Magazine, award-winning author, and founder of the Reinvention Workshop. Throughout the course of his life, Steve has had the ultimate entrepreneurial spirit and has created several multi-million dollar companies from the ground up. He is also a New York Times bestselling author with his book, What is Your What.

In today’s episode, we chat about Steve’s childhood, how became an entrepreneur in college, and his experience with online sales in the beginning of the internet. We’ll also touch on how he got to where he is now in the podcast world, how Podcast Magazine came to be, how you can discover your ‘what,’ and how to niche-itze your idea.

Sponsored by Podcast Republic: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1368888880

Hala’s Podcast Magazine Feature: www.podcastmagazine.com/free

Recommended Episode To Listen To Next, #60 with Evan Carmichael

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/60-surviving-entrepreneurship-with-evan-carmichael/id1368888880?i=1000469316006

Castbox: https://castbox.fm/episode/60%3A-Surviving-Entrepreneurship-with-Evan-Carmichael-id2827072-id258784066?country=us

Sponsored by Podcast Republic: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1368888880

Recommended Episode To Listen To Next, #57 with Jordan Harbinger:

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Timestamps:

00:45 - Steve’s Childhood and His Natural Entrepreneurial Spirit

04:34 - Why Steve Created a Club in College

11:19 - Reason for Moving Liquor Sales Online

18:25 - How He Overcame Failure

22:09 - What Drew Steve to the Podcast/Radio World

25:45 - Podcasting Back in 2009

30:57 - Story Behind Podcast Magazine

37:30 - Balancing Digital vs. Print Magazine

40:17 - How to Choose Cover Stories

45:39 - Steve’s “What”

52:59 - Discovering Your What

54:30 - What You Should Be Feeling When Finding Your What

56:20 - How to Niche-itize

1:00:06 - Why the Clubhouse App is so Interesting

1:06:31 - Steve’s Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned in the Episode:

Podcast Magazine: https://podcastmagazine.com/

Hala’s Cover Feature in Podcast Magazine: https://podcastmagazine.com/hala-taha-podcastings-palestinian-princess

Steve’s Book, What is Your What: https://whatisyourwhat.com/

Steve’s Website: https://steveolsher.com/

To get a free Lifetime subscription to Podcast Magazine, head here: https://podcastmagazine.com/free

John Lee Dumas: Productivity Hacks to Work Smarter, Not Harder | Productivity | E96 Jan 04, 2021

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Get Fired Up with John Lee Dumas!

In this week’s episode, we are talking with John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast, interviewing big names like Seth Godin, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vee, and more. JLD and his podcast have helped millions of people and revolutionized the podcasting space by putting out daily podcast episodes for nearly 5.5 years. To this day, he is all about delivering inspiration and being transparent about his journey.

In this episode, we chat about JLD’s beginnings, what led him to starting his podcast, and how he decided he would put out daily episodes. We’ll then talk more about his work habits and productivity hacks, the methodology of batching, and his tips for people looking to create passive income as well as grow their podcast.

Sponsored by Podcast Republic: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1368888880

Recommended Episode To Listen To Next, #57 with Jordan Harbinger:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-build-your-social-capital-with-jordan-harbinger/id1368888880?i=1000465913753

Castbox: https://castbox.fm/episode/57%3A-Build-Your-Social-Capital-With-Jordan-Harbinger-id2827072-id258784056?country=us

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

Timestamps:

01:17 - Pulse on How JLD’s Podcast is Doing

03:58 - Why JLD Decided to Start His Podcast

07:06 - The Backstory of Creating a Daily Podcast

09:30 - JLD’s Podcast Prep

12:22 - How JLD Decided to Do Podcast Full-Time

14:56 - The Process of Batching

18:23 - Importance of When You Work

21:42 - JLD’s New Book

24:00 - How JLD Grew His Podcast So Quickly

29:06 - Passive Income Philosophy

32:53 - Advice for Podcasters in 2020

36:11 - JLD’s Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned in the Episode:

JLD’s Podcast: https://www.eofire.com/podcast/

JLD’s Website: https://www.eofire.com/

JLD’s Book: https://uncommonsuccessbook.com

JLD’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnleedumas/

Tim Storey: Tap Into a Miracle Mindset | Human Behavior | E95 Dec 28, 2020

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Get in the Miracle Mindset with Tim Storey!

In this episode, we are chatting with Tim Storey, acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach to top athletes, celebrities, and executives. Tim has inspired millions of people across the globe to create the future they desire. Featured on Oprah, Steve Harvey, and numerous other shows, Tim has helped people become honest with themselves to overcome the obstacles that are setting them back.

In this week’s episode, we talk about Tim’s beginnings in Compton, how he became a great communicator, and his main principles: The Law of the Harvest and The Miracle Mindset. We’ll then dig deeper into how to find true direction in your life, dealing with outside pressures, overcoming difficult setbacks (especially in the era of COVID), and much more. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Sponsored by Podbean. Podbean is podcast hosting platform with all the features you need to start a podcast, promote your podcast, and monetize your podcast. For 1 month of free hosting visit: www.podbean.com/YAP

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

Timestamps:

00:53 - The Thread That Connects Tim’s Endeavors

01:58 - Mother Teresa's Influence on Tim

03:19 - How Tim Became a Great Communicator

04:45 - The Law of the Harvest

07:29 - The Miracle Mindset and Perspectives

09:21 - The Miracle Mentality

11:31 - Living in the Moment

16:51 - How to Find Direction in Life

18:59 - Dealing With Pressure and Outside Influence

21:12 - Tim’s Personal Story with Loss

23:47 - Secret to Getting Out of a Setback

26:24 - The Way to Pick Yourself Up After the Effects of COVID

28:44 - One of Tim’s Most Memorable Stories

35:23 - The Secret to a Happy Life

37:55 - Conversations Around Discrimination in 2020

40:37 - Story Behind John Lennon’s All We Need is Love

42:47 - Don’t Be Dramatic in the Midst of Drama

47:04 - Tim’s New Book, The Miracle Mentality

49:20 - Tim’s Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned in the Episode:

Tim’s Website: https://www.timstorey.com/

Tim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial/?hl=en

YAPSnacks: Step Up Your Self-Care in 2021 With Hala | Mental Health Dec 27, 2020

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Are you struggling with self-care?

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been grinding my butt off this past year. I’ve found myself working even harder in the pandemic as I’ve been having difficulty separating work from home. I’ve really been neglecting my self-care, and I know I’m not alone.

It’s so important to make sure you take good care of your body, mind, and soul everyday, not just when you get sick. Learning how to master your environment, create a routine, eat right, reduce stress, exercise regularly, and take a time-out when you need it are touchstones of self-care that can help you stay healthy, happy, and productive.

Practicing self-care isn’t always easy. Me-time is usually last on the agenda. And we can sometimes feel guilty about taking the time required to take care of ourselves.

While getting started with self-care can be challenging, hopefully this #YAPSnacks episode leaves you inspired to take on more you-time this coming 2021.

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Marissa Orr: Lean Out - Women, Power and the Workplace | Leadership | E94 Dec 21, 2020

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You might have heard of the book Lean In… but have you heard of Lean Out ?

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Marissa Orr, former Google and Facebook executive as well as the best-selling author of Lean Out. After spending 15 years working at today’s top tech giants, she transitioned her career to be a best-selling author and speaker across the globe.

In today’s episode, we’ll first sort out the differences between Lean In and Lean Out, the gender stereotypes that burden many workplaces, and we’ll uncover old power structures that still hold true today. We’ll also discuss Marissa’s time at Google, her uncomfortable interactions at Facebook, and how to make a real difference no matter what obstacles you face!

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Timestamps:

01:47 - Difference Between Lean in and Lean Out

05:13 - Why We Have Gender Stereotypes

9:02 - Why Aggressive Women Have Consequences

12:00 - Google Personality Tests

15:53 - Legacy Systems and Underlying Power Structures

18:58 - Narrow Definitions and How to Get Outside Them

25:55 - How Managers Can Make Real Change

31:26 - Opinions on Ways COVID Has Changed the Workplace

34:33 - Marissa’s Journey as a Speaker

43:06 - How Facebook Wanted to Put Boundaries on Marissa’s Blog

49:52 - Story of Marissa’s HR Nightmare

55:21 - Why Marissa Stayed at Facebook For as Long as She Did

56:37 - Why Women are So Competitive

58:58 - Expectations After Marissa Published Her Book

1:03:24 - Marissa’s Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned in the Episode:

Marissa’s Book, Lean Out: https://www.marissaorr.com/the-book/

Marissa’s Podcast, Nice Girls Don’t Watch the Bachelor: https://nice-girls-dont-watch-the-bachelor.sounder.fm/

Marissa’s Website: https://www.marissaorr.com/

Marissa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissaorr

Marissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissabethorr/

YAPSnacks: Ultimate Guide to Podcast Monetization with Hala | Marketing Dec 18, 2020

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Given Young and Profiting’s success, I always get asked how to secure sponsors and monetize a podcast. Truth is, there are many ways to make money from your podcast, and it really depends on the stage of your show, download counts, how niche you are and many other factors.

In this YAPSnacks I’ll be covering I have learned about podcast monetization the past two years like:

How to prepare before pitching your podcast
Types of podcast sponsorships and commercial types
The pros and cons of affiliate partnerships
Monetization through lead generation

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Kara Goldin, CEO of Hint: Building an Empire | Entrepreneurship | E93 Dec 14, 2020

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Want a Hint on how to start your own business?!

In this episode, we are chatting with Kara Goldin, CEO and founder of Hint Inc., the leading unsweetened flavored water, as well as author of the book, Undaunted. Kara has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California.

In this week’s episode, we’ll cover Kara’s beginnings at Time Inc. in circulation, how she was able to get 90+ interviews right after college, and how to stand out in your job. We’ll then dive deeper into why Kara decided to start Hint, her business philosophy of ‘building the airplane as you fly it,’ and why you shouldn’t put all of your energy into worrying about outcomes.

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Bullet point list of key topics and the timestamps from the podcast episode:

01:21 - Kara’s Interview Experience Out of College

10:30 - The Way Kara Landed Her Dream Job

17:19 - How to Get By and Stand Out in the Beginning of Your Career

22:57 - Kara’s Health Journey that Led to Hint

40:01 - Build the Airplane as You Fly It

43:46 - The Materialization of Hint From Business Plan to Reality

54:02 - Why You Shouldn’t Worry About the Outcome

54:31 - Kara’s Secret to Profiting in Life

List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles:

Kara’s New Book, Undaunted: https://karagoldin.com/undaunted

Kara’s Podcast, The Kara Goldin Show: https://karagoldin.com/podcast

Kara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/

Kara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/?hl=en

Hint Website: https://www.drinkhint.com/

YAPSnacks: 5 Steps To Start a Side Hustle with Hala | Entrepreneurship Dec 11, 2020

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Hoping to start a side hustle this New Year?

Today on YAP Snacks, Hala walks through the misconceptions of a side hustle and how to start one. She started YAP Media while working full-time, and knows the ins and outs of designing a lucrative side hustle.

YAP Snack is a series of bite-size digestible and actionable content hosted by Hala Taha.

This episode of YAP Snacks is sponsored by SnackMagic! Head over to www.snackmagic.com to buy WFH snacks for your team!

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YAPLive: Hala on Podcast Sponsorships, Hashtags and Writing Engaging Content | Marketing | Uncut Version Dec 09, 2020

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Hala hopped on LinkedIn Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about podcast sponsorships, how to properly promote your podcast, and how she first got into podcasting.

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

Lauren Berger: Get Your Life Together | Career | E92 Dec 07, 2020

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Meet the Career Queen!

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Lauren Berger, CEO and founder of both Intern Queen and Career Queen as well as author of the book, Get It Together. Lauren has helped over 6 million people be connected to internships and jobs to ultimately help them find their dream career.

In this episode, we’ll talk about Lauren’s beginnings as an intern herself, why she started Intern Queen, and how she created momentum for the site. We’ll also discuss key, easy insights on how to stay organized, time management advice, and the mindset of Method Over Mood.

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

Timestamps:

02:56 - All About Lauren

04:27 - Lauren’s Internship Experience

08:12 - Where Lauren Focused Her Internships

10:52- Transitioning from Intern to Full Time

14:39 - How Lauren Started Intern Queen’s Momentum