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

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YAPClassic: Dr. Daniel Gartenberg on The Power of Sleep | Mental Health Sep 04, 2020

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Throwing it way way back to episode 12--one of our most popular episodes!

Millennials are known to be the "always tired" generation. Everyone under the age of 40 seems to be exhausted. And for good reason— we're working longer hours, taking on second jobs and side hustles, dealing with more competitive environments, glued to screens and phones that zap our mental energy, caring for small children and the list of stressful triggers goes on and on.

In fact, we millennials wear our lack of sleep as a badge of honor. And since sleep deprivation is linked to Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes, we have created a real health crisis for ourselves! To make matters worse, poor sleep impacts us mentally; it reduces our productivity, decreases collaboration, prevents us from making good decisions and even limits our capacity for empathy and humor.

Needless to say, it's time we millennials unlocked the power of sleep! To do this, we've invited Dr. Daniel Gartenberg on the show, a leading sleep scientist who has dedicated the past 10 years helping people get a better night’s rest through his sleep coaching consultancy and innovative apps.

Tune in to learn the function of sleep, how much and how often we should sleep, tips to get

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Jayson Waller: Find Your Power | Entrepreneurship | E78 Aug 31, 2020

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The way to have power is to go out and take it!

Today we're chatting with Jayson Waller, the CEO of PowerHome Solar, America’s new superpower in home energy. Jayson is also the host of True Underdog Podcast, a top how to podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Jayson has a remarkable life story. He’s true underdog, he grew up in a trailer park, suffered childhood abuse, dropped out of college, and to top it off he was a teen dad. But, he rose against all odds to become the award winning CEO of PowerHome Solar, a $300 million dollar company.

In this episode we’ll:

Talk about Jayson’s inspiring come up story and what led him too become an entrepreneur
We’ll uncover why he risked it all - selling his house and all his assets to fund the turnaround of his business after a rocky year 1
And how he decided to pivot his home security business to solar power which led him to ultimately scale up to a $300 million dollar company in less than 5 years

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YAPLive: The Story Behind Young and Profiting Podcast with TechUnited NJ | Uncut Version | Entrepreneurship Aug 24, 2020

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The tables are turned and Hala gets interviewed by Aaron Price, the CEO of Tech United, NJ.

In the interview, Hala shares how she ended up starting Young and Profiting Podcast, and some of the tactics she used to grow YAP to become a top 10 how-to podcast on Apple and a major podcast on other platforms like Castbox.

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Dolores Hirschmann: Master Public Speaking | Marketing | E77 Aug 19, 2020

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Are you ready to level up your public speaking skills?

On today's show we are chatting with Dolores Hirschmann an internationally recognized strategist, Clarity coach, TEDx Organizer, Speaker & Author. She has over 20 years experience helping entrepreneurs, companies & organizations realize their potential — by guiding them to CLARITY — to define their CORE IDEA, message and market strategy needed to reach their next level of growth.

As a speaking coach, Dolores guides speakers to go from successful professionals to thought leaders in their field. She is also a TEDx Organizer, and has authored two books that focus on effective communication ‘Stand Out The TED Way’ and ‘18 Minutes of Impact.”

In this episode we’ll uncover the difference between what you do and what you stand for, we’ll get her insight on how to better gain clarity in your life and we’ll learn key tips for nailing your next speaking engagement.

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Brian Scudamore: From Trash to Cash | Entrepreneurship | E76 Aug 10, 2020

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Got junk?

Today on the show we’re chatting with Brian Scudamore, a serial entrepreneur and author, Brian Scudamore has always taken the road less travelled. At just 19 years old, he pioneered the industry of professional junk removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, turning a chore people avoid into an exceptional customer service experience. Then he scaled that success into two more home-service brands, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine

Brian learned the ins and outs of business by running his own, and believes that anyone with a fire in their gut and a vision for doing something incredible with their future can do the same. His philosophy, WTF (Willing To Fail), stems from his belief in the power of dreaming big, taking risks, and learning from mistakes

Through franchising, he’s giving thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to live their dreams of business ownership. Find his book, WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success, at www.mywtfbook.com.

Tune into this episode to find out how Brian scaled 1-800-Got Junk from a $700 truck to a business that generates hundreds of millions each year and operates in every major metropolitan city in the US. Get an understanding of how you can tell if a business is ripe for franchising and learn Brian’s tips for hiring and maintaining a great company culture.

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Steven Anderson: Grow Your Business Like Amazon | Entrepreneurship | E75 Aug 03, 2020

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What can we learn from the world's richest man and Amazon's CEO, Jeff Bezos?

On today's show we are chatting with Steve Anderson, author of "The Bezo's Letters - 14 Principles to Grow your Business like Amazon." Steve has spent 35+ years helping the insurance industry understand, integrate, and leverage current and emerging technologies. He’s also president of The Anderson Network, and a top 10 Global InsurTech Influencer. In addition, Steve has over 340,000 followers on LinkedIn and is known as one of the top technology consultants and speakers in the US.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the rise of Amazon and why you should act like everyday is "Day 1" when growing a company. We'll learn how Jeff Bezos uses risk strategically to grow Amazon and we'll gain insight into why Amazon focuses on their customers instead of their competition.

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YAPClassic: Scott Adams on The Persuasion Playbook | Sales Aug 01, 2020

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Throwback to #38 with Scott Adams! Learn practical techniques to harness the power of persuasion with Scott Adams.

Scott Adams is the creator of the successful American comic strip, Dilbert. In recent times, Scott has become somewhat of a controversial figure as he made headlines during the 2016 election for being "Trump’s translator," a nickname bestowed on him for helping the American public make sense of Trump's seemingly bizarre behavior during the campaign. In addition to being a cartoonist, Scott is also a trained hypnotist and master persuader. He believes that Trump is one of the best persuaders of our time.

In #38, Hala and Scott discuss the persuasion tactics found in Scott's book, “Win Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don’t Matter,” which dissects how Trump won the presidential election with his persuasive power. Tune in to hear how the biases we have can impact our decision-making, learn oral persuasion tactics like the "linguistic kill shot," and uncover why visual persuasion is a powerful approach toward getting what you want.

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YAPLive: Ask Hala Anything [Part1] | Uncut Version | Marketing Jul 31, 2020

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Part 1 of Hala's LinkedIn Live session!

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YAPLive: Ask Hala Anything! [Part 2] | Uncut Version | Career Jul 30, 2020

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Hala went on Linkedin Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about podcasting, her life and her inspiration.

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Zack Friedman: The Lemonade Life | Human Behavior | E74 Jul 27, 2020

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If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

On today's show we are chatting with Zack Friedman, founder and CEO of

Make Lemonade, a leading online personal finance company helping Millennials make more informed financial decisions such as paying off student loan debt. He is also the author of ‘The Lemonade Life’ in which he reveals the five simple changes you can make to create an extraordinary life.

Zack is a former intern for the Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton, previously holding various high profile roles in companies such as Blackstone and Morgan Stanley, as well as being an advisor to Fortune 500 companies and start-ups.

Zack believes EVERYONE has a shot at greatness by putting happiness at the center of everything you do, taking his learnings from presidents, prime ministers, CEO’s and billionaires.

In this episode, we YAP about the difference between a lemon and lemonade life, the best morning routine to set you up for a productive and positive day and the 5 internal switches people can turn on to accelerate their success!

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