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

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YAP is the must-listen podcast for driven entrepreneurs and high achievers who are hardcore about business, personal growth, and achieving their potential. Hosted by Hala Taha, self-made entrepreneur and CEO of YAP Media, this #1 entrepreneurship podcast features mini-masterclasses with business icons and industry legends like GaryVee, Alex Hormozi, Mel Robbins, Reid Hoffman, Kevin O’Leary, and Codie Sanchez who help you profit in all aspects of life—from boosting sales and beating algorithms to biohacking and productivity. Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling your business, running a side hustle, or upgrading your mindset, every YAP episode delivers actionable advice that WILL help you profit. Listen, Learn, and Profit with the Young and Profiting (YAP) podcast! For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+YAP@yapmedia.com

  1. 3h ago ·  Video

    Morgan Housel: Take Smarter Risks and Build Lasting Wealth as an Entrepreneur | Finance | YAPClassic

    As a financial educator, Morgan Housel explains why investing success depends on more than choosing the right stocks. Fear can cause investors to sell at the worst possible time, while overconfidence can lead entrepreneurs to risk everything on a single bet. The author of The Psychology of Money argues that lasting wealth comes from having enough margin for things to go wrong without losing it all. In this episode, Morgan shares how entrepreneurs can stay invested through uncertainty, balance ambition with financial security, and use money as a tool for greater freedom and independence.  In this episode, Hala and Morgan will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:58) Financial Systems That Outlast Your Resolutions (04:36) Balancing Saving, Spending, and Building Wealth (10:10) Investing Wisely in the Stock Market and Your Business (16:33) Financial Biases Every Entrepreneur Should Know (23:15) How Nostalgia Distorts Financial Reality (31:28) Wealth Inequality in the Social Media Era (35:28) Turning Anxiety About the Future Into Action (41:13) Why Every Generation Repeats Financial Mistakes (49:22) Lessons From Elon Musk’s Biggest Risks (53:48) Universal Laws Behind Financial Decisions  Morgan Housel is an author, investor, and partner at Collaborative Fund whose writing explores money and human behavior. He is best known for the international bestseller The Psychology of Money, which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. His books have been translated into more than 60 languages. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  HeyGen - Create AI avatar videos without constantly being behind the camera. Get your first three videos free at HeyGen.com/profiting. Life at the Speed of Play - Learn how to test ideas quickly and identify the ones worth pursuing with Mark Pincus’s book. Get two books for the price of one at getmarksbook.com/yap. Whatnot - Grow your business through live shopping, community, and real-time connections with buyers. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the App Store and start selling today. MOD - Connect with licensed medical providers for modafinil to support sustained energy, focus, and alertness. Visit MOD.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with code PROFITING. See the website for important safety information. AG1 Next Gen - Support your nutritional foundation with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and superfoods. Get a free Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription order at DrinkAG1.com/PROFITING.  Resources Mentioned: Morgan’s Book, The Psychology of Money: bit.ly/-PsychologyofMoney  Morgan’s Book, Same as Ever: amzn.to/4aOX7uV  Morgan’s Podcast, The Morgan Housel Podcast: bit.ly/3EljBre  Morgan’s X: x.com/morganhousel  YAP E266 with Morgan Housel: youngandprofiting.co/4147SpO  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  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, Personal Finance, Scalability, Investment, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Business Coaching, Finance Podcast

  2. 4d ago ·  Video

    Haley Sacks: The American Dream Is Dead! The New Rules for Building Real Wealth | Finance | E419

    Financial freedom once felt out of reach for Haley Sacks. At her first full-time job, questions about retirement plans and health insurance exposed how little she understood about money. After a layoff six months later shattered her faith in corporate security, Haley gave herself one year to bet on herself, eventually building Mrs. Dow Jones into a financial education brand and writing Future Rich Person. In this episode, Haley shares how entrepreneurs can earn more, invest wisely, manage taxes, curb status spending, and replace outdated money rules with a path to lasting wealth.  In this episode, Hala and Haley will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:00) Redefining the American Dream and Freedom (08:01) Tradwives, Girl Math, and Money Trends (14:59) Why the Financial System Fails You (16:25) How to Identify Your Financial Barriers (18:31) Social Media’s Illusion of Wealth (24:49) Why Earning More Beats Extreme Saving (31:42) How Skill Stacking Built Mrs. Dow Jones (40:26) Debunking the Outdated Rules of Money (47:41) Tax Strategies Every Entrepreneur Needs (57:31) Reset Your Finances in 24 Hours  Haley Sacks, widely known as Mrs. Dow Jones, is a financial educator, entrepreneur, and content creator who blends personal finance with humor and pop culture. She hosts the weekly podcast Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones, produced by Sony Music Entertainment, and writes a newsletter with more than 100,000 readers. She is also the author of Future Rich Person: The New Rules for Building Wealth (Even When You Feel Broke). Haley was also named one of Fortune’s 40 Under 40. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  HeyGen - Create AI avatar videos without constantly being behind the camera. Get your first three videos free at HeyGen.com/profiting. Life at the Speed of Play - Learn how to test ideas quickly and identify the ones worth pursuing with Mark Pincus’s book. Get two books for the price of one at getmarksbook.com/yap. Whatnot - Grow your business through live shopping, community, and real-time connections with buyers. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the App Store and start selling today. MOD - Connect with licensed medical providers for modafinil to support sustained energy, focus, and alertness. Visit MOD.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with code PROFITING. See the website for important safety information. AG1 Next Gen - Support your nutritional foundation with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and superfoods. Get a free Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription order at DrinkAG1.com/PROFITING.  Resources Mentioned: Haley's Book, Future Rich Person: bit.ly/FutureRichPerson  Haley's Website: mrsdowjones.com Haley's Podcast, Financial Tea: bit.ly/FT-apple Haley's Instagram: instagram.com/mrsdowjones The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel: bit.ly/-PsychologyofMoney  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club 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, Stock Market, Scalability, Investment, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Business Coaching, Finance podcast, Investing

  3. Oct 2 ·  Video

    Hala Taha: How to Turn Social Media Visibility Into a Revenue Engine | Marketing

    Hala Taha used LinkedIn and social media to build visibility long before she knew how to turn an audience into a business. While working a corporate job, she grew Young and Profiting through audience swaps, engagement pods, persistent guest outreach, and a volunteer team, believing the podcast would remain a passion project. But when guests began asking for her help to scale their brands, she realized the same strategies behind her success could power a business of her own. In this special crossover episode, Hala sits down with Courtney Johnson on Built in Public to share how entrepreneurs can build a personal brand, grow an audience, and turn their visibility into a revenue-generating business asset. In this episode, Courtney and Hala will discuss:  (03:12) Building a Personal Brand From Scratch (10:24) Trading Audiences to Grow Your Platform (12:16) Growing on LinkedIn Without Following Norms (15:42) Hiring the Right Team to Scale (22:51) Landing Big Guests and High-Paying Clients (34:18) How Personal Branding Unlocks Dream Opportunities (43:42) Future-Proofing Your Career Through Personal Branding  Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting, a top 10 business and entrepreneurship podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. She is the founder and CEO of YAP Media, an award-winning social media and podcast agency. She also leads YAP Media Network, where she helps renowned podcasters like Jenna Kutcher, Neil Patel, and Russell Brunson grow and monetize their shows. With her business on track to reach eight figures in 2026, Hala stands out as a leading creator and entrepreneur.  Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  HeyGen - Create AI avatar videos without constantly being behind the camera. Get your first three videos free at HeyGen.com/profiting. Life at the Speed of Play - Learn how to test ideas quickly and identify the ones worth pursuing with Mark Pincus’s book. Get two books for the price of one at getmarksbook.com/yap. Whatnot - Grow your business through live shopping, community, and real-time connections with buyers. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the App Store and start selling today. MOD - Connect with licensed medical providers for modafinil to support sustained energy, focus, and alertness. Visit MOD.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with code PROFITING. See the website for important safety information. AG1 Next Gen - Support your nutritional foundation with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and superfoods. Get a free Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription order at DrinkAG1.com/PROFITING.  Resources Mentioned: Hala’s Podcast, Young and Profiting: bit.ly/_YAP-apple  Hala’s Agency, YAP Media: yapmedia.com    Built in Public Podcast by Courtney Johnson: https://bit.ly/BIP-apple  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club 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, SEO, E-commerce, Instagram, 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

  4. Sep 30 ·  Video

    Shelby Haas-Sapp: The Sales Psychology That Gets Buyers to Sell Themselves | Sales | YAPClassic

    Starting in door-to-door sales as the only woman on her team, Shelby Haas-Sapp faced constant rejection while learning how to earn buyers’ trust. As she moved into high-ticket sales, she realized modern buyers were turned off by scripted pitches and pressure, so she learned to ask better questions, handle objections early, and let buyers sell themselves. She later built She Sells Academy around those lessons. In this episode, Shelby shares how to close high-ticket sales, adapt to different buyers, and use content and webinars to sell online. In this episode, Hala and Shelby will discuss:  Here are the updated timestamps using your requested format: (00:00) Introduction (01:58) What Makes Someone Great at Sales (04:21) Building a “Sales Psychopath” Mindset (07:50) Why Women Excel at Closing Deals (11:33) The Hot Girl Sales Mentality (17:44) Selling to Different Buyer Types (27:50) Lessons From Door-to-Door Selling (34:57) How to Handle Common Sales Objections (47:06) Understanding Today’s Buyers (48:33) How to Close High-Ticket Sales (57:00) Building an Authentic Social Media Brand (01:04:33) Scaling High-Ticket Offers With Webinars  (01:09:55) How Environment Shapes Success and Energy Shelby Haas-Sapp is an entrepreneur and the founder of She Sells Academy, a sales training company that helps women build careers in remote high-ticket sales. She began her career in door-to-door sales at 18, where she learned how to pitch, handle rejection, and build resilience. Shelby is also a content creator known for teaching sales strategies to a growing audience of entrepreneurs and business owners on social media. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Mindstone - Master practical AI skills without the complexity with Mindstone’s AI Competency Programme. Head to experience.mindstone.com/yap and get 10% off.  AT&T Business - Stay connected with reliable, secure internet built for entrepreneurs. Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com.  HoneyLove - Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/PROFITING! #honeylovepod Freshbooks - Manage all your business finances in one place. Right now, my listeners can get FreshBooks for less than $3 a month for your first four months — that's 90% off. Head to FreshBooks.com/podcast to get started. Walmart Marketplace - Reach millions of active online shoppers and get ready for holiday demand. Apply to sell today at marketplace.walmart.com/yap.   AG1 - Get a daily health drink that helps maintain energy, support gut health, and support immune health, all in one simple scoop. And for a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DRINKAG1.com/PROFITING.     Resources Mentioned: Shelby’s Website: shelbysapp.com Shelby’s Instagram: instagram.com/shelby.sapp  Shelby’s TikTok: tiktok.com/discover/shelby-sapp Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club  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, Online Selling, Economics, E-commerce, Ecommerce, Negotiation, Prospecting, Persuasion, Inbound, Value Selling, Account Management, Business Growth, Scale, Sales Podcast

  5. Sep 28 ·  Video

    Sinéad Bovell: The Hidden Cost of AI Productivity and How to Protect Your Critical Thinking | Artificial Intelligence | E418

    Artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented workplace efficiency, but AI futurist Sinéad Bovell warns that convenience may come at a cost. As professionals outsource more of their reading, research, writing, and decisions to AI, they risk weakening the judgment and critical thinking they need to lead. She believes AI should be a sparring partner, not a replacement for our own thinking. In this episode, Sinéad shares how entrepreneurs can use AI without becoming dependent on it and prepare for how it will reshape work, business, and decision-making. In this episode, Hala and Sinéad will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:00) The Hidden Risks of AI Reliance (03:49) Creating Friction and Using AI Wisely (13:36) Will AI Make Reading Obsolete? (18:51) Rethinking Education in the AI Era (22:53) AI’s Impact on the Future of Work and Careers (34:28) AI Predictions for Life and Society (47:00) Can You Trust AI for Information? (53:57) AI Risks, Environmental Impact, and Regulation (1:01:03) AI Opportunities for Business and Society (1:06:19) Betting on the Future of AI  Sinéad Bovell is a futurist and strategic foresight advisor who helps leaders understand how emerging technologies are reshaping economies, business models, work, and society. She is the founder of WAYE, Weekly Advice for Young Entrepreneurs, an organization that educates youth and minority markets on advanced technologies. Sinéad is a 14-time United Nations speaker and has served as an advisor to the United Nations AI Advisory Body. She also hosts I've Got Questions with Sinéad Bovell, where she explores artificial intelligence and emerging technologies with leading experts.  Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Mindstone - Master practical AI skills without the complexity with Mindstone’s AI Competency Programme. Head to experience.mindstone.com/yap and get 10% off.  AT&T Business - Stay connected with reliable, secure internet built for entrepreneurs. Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com.  HoneyLove - Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/PROFITING! #honeylovepod Freshbooks - Manage all your business finances in one place. Right now, my listeners can get FreshBooks for less than $3 a month for your first four months — that's 90% off. Head to FreshBooks.com/podcast to get started. Walmart Marketplace - Reach millions of active online shoppers and get ready for holiday demand. Apply to sell today at marketplace.walmart.com/yap.   AG1 - Get a daily health drink that helps maintain energy, support gut health, and support immune health, all in one simple scoop. And for a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DRINKAG1.com/PROFITING.     Resources Mentioned: Sinéad's Website: sineadbovell.com  Sinéad's Instagram: instagram.com/sineadbovell  Sinéad's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sinead-bovell-89072a34  Sinéad's Podcast, I've Got Questions with Sinéad Bovell: bit.ly/IGQWSN-apple  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  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, ChatGPT, AI Marketing, Prompt, AI in Action, AI in Business, Generative AI, AI for Entrepreneurs, AI Podcast

  6. Sep 25 ·  Video

    Ashley Lemieux: Rewire Your Mindset, Heal From Grief and Trauma, and Start Again | Mental Health | YAPClassic

    After facing unimaginable loss, Ashley Lemieux was forced to discover how to keep going and embark on a journey of self healing when her world fell apart. She was raising two children toward adoption when a contested court battle took them from her overnight, and years later a dangerous pregnancy complication took her newborn son. Ashely did what many entrepreneurs do: she buried the pain in constant work. Then when running from grief no longer worked, she learned to build her life with intention. In this episode, Ashley shares how to work through grief, reframe negative thoughts, and use her Clarity Mapping framework to make peace the filter for every decision in life and business. In this episode, Hala and Ashley will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:46) Losing the Children She Raised (05:24) Using Clarity Mapping for Self-Healing (07:29) Surviving Sepsis and Pregnancy Loss (12:24) Healing Grief Through Sharing and Community (16:06) Shutting Down a Successful Business and Starting Over (26:02) “I Am Here”: A Mindfulness Mantra (28:41) How Entrepreneurs Cope With Grief Differently (37:50) Reframing Negative Thoughts and Emotions (47:38) The Difference Between Grief and Trauma (50:42) Turning Fear and Failure Into a Growth Mindset (55:29) The Five Daily Questions of Clarity Mapping (59:55) Why Mental Health and Inner Peace Matter  Ashley Lemieux is a grief expert, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder of The Shine Project. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellness with an emphasis in Grief and Bereavement, and is the creator of Clarity Mapping, a framework designed to help people regain clarity and move forward with intention. She also hosts the Healing Her podcast, which focuses on grief, self-discovery, and emotional healing.  Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Mindstone - Master practical AI skills without the complexity with Mindstone’s AI Competency Programme. Head to experience.mindstone.com/yap and get 10% off.  AT&T Business - Stay connected with reliable, secure internet built for entrepreneurs. Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com.  HoneyLove - Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/PROFITING! #honeylovepod Freshbooks - Manage all your business finances in one place. Right now, my listeners can get FreshBooks for less than $3 a month for your first four months — that's 90% off. Head to FreshBooks.com/podcast to get started. Walmart Marketplace - Reach millions of active online shoppers and get ready for holiday demand. Apply to sell today at marketplace.walmart.com/yap.   AG1 - Get a daily health drink that helps maintain energy, support gut health, and support immune health, all in one simple scoop. And for a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DRINKAG1.com/PROFITING.     Resources Mentioned: Ashley’s Book, Born to Shine: amzn.to/437SVEY  Ashley’s Book, I Am Here: amzn.to/417DzNR  Ashley’s Instagram: instagram.com/ashleyklemieux Ashley’s Website: ashleylemieux.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  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, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Productivity, Brain Health, Life Balance, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

  7. Sep 23 ·  Video

    How She Scaled Howdy From $400 Left to $50M in Recurring Revenue | Entrepreneurship | How We Profit | E11

    When Jacqueline Samira started her business, she recognized a massive market inefficiency: U.S. tech companies were struggling to source and retain experienced talent, while skilled professionals across Latin America were being overlooked. She built Howdy to bridge that gap and help companies build dedicated international teams. In this episode, Jacqueline shares how she built Howdy into a $50 million recurring-revenue business, survived a near-collapse during COVID, and scaled the company through strong retention, smart funding, and a simple staffing model. In this episode, Hala and Jacqueline will discuss:  (01:36) Howdy’s Core Financial Model (05:20) Revenue, Payroll, and Cash Flow (10:25) Starting Howdy and Surviving COVID (21:15) Raising Capital After $3 Million ARR (31:10) Ideal Customers and High-Touch Marketing (40:08) Retention, Referrals, and Customer Expansion (43:24) Why Psychologists Recruit Howdy Talent (50:57) Expanding Howdy Across Latin America (54:33) How AI Is Reshaping Hiring (57:34) How to Copy This Business Model Jacqueline Samira is the founder and CEO of Howdy.com, an Austin-based company that helps U.S. tech companies hire and manage teams across Latin America. Before founding Howdy in 2018, she built her career in sales and operations, including leadership roles at Y Combinator-backed technology companies. Howdy joined Y Combinator’s Winter 2021 batch and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Jacqueline was also named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 for leading Howdy’s expansion into Mexico and Peru and establishing a branded office in Guadalajara. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Mindstone - Master practical AI skills without the complexity with Mindstone’s AI Competency Programme. Head to experience.mindstone.com/yap and get 10% off.  AT&T Business - Stay connected with reliable, secure internet built for entrepreneurs. Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com.  HoneyLove - Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/PROFITING! #honeylovepod Freshbooks - Manage all your business finances in one place. Right now, my listeners can get FreshBooks for less than $3 a month for your first four months — that's 90% off. Head to FreshBooks.com/podcast to get started. Walmart Marketplace - Reach millions of active online shoppers and get ready for holiday demand. Apply to sell today at marketplace.walmart.com/yap.   AG1 - Get a daily health drink that helps maintain energy, support gut health, and support immune health, all in one simple scoop. And for a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DRINKAG1.com/PROFITING.     Resources Mentioned Jacqueline’s Company, Howdy: howdy.com/experts/jacqueline-samira  Jacqueline’s Website: jacquelinesamira.com Jacqueline’s Instagram: instagram.com/jac_samira  Jacqueline’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacquelinesamira  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  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, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking

  8. Sep 21 ·  Video

    Ron Johnson: Business Lessons From Apple’s Success and JCPenney’s Nearly $1B Failure | Entrepreneurship | E417

    Ron Johnson built one of the most successful businesses in retail history, the Apple Store, at a time when many believed the internet would make brick-and-mortar obsolete. Alongside Steve Jobs, he pioneered a customer-centric retail experience built on service, trust, and bold ideas. However, after decades of groundbreaking success at Target and Apple, Ron's attempt to transform JCPenney ended in failure, forcing him to rethink how innovation must be paced and executed. In this episode, Ron shares how entrepreneurs can innovate, earn customer trust, and know when to change course.  In this episode, Hala and Ron will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:00) The Bold Bet Behind Apple Stores (06:12) The Principles Behind Apple Store Design (15:31) How the Genius Bar Was Born (21:10) True Innovation vs. Simple Improvement (22:52) How Target Used Design to Win (39:11) Why Ron Took on JCPenney (52:34) Lessons From Ron’s Biggest Failure (55:35) Leadership Lessons From Ron’s Favorite Quotes (1:03:28) How AI Will Transform Retail  Ron Johnson is a seasoned retail executive, entrepreneur, and former CEO of JCPenney, best known for transforming the global retail landscape. As Apple’s former Senior Vice President of Retail Operations, he led the creation and rollout of the iconic Apple Store and Genius Bar concepts alongside Steve Jobs. Prior to Apple, Johnson served as Vice President of Merchandising at Target. He is also the author of Shop Different, which captures his decades of experience in retail innovation and executive leadership.  Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Mindstone - Master practical AI skills without the complexity with Mindstone’s AI Competency Programme. Head to experience.mindstone.com/yap and get 10% off.  AT&T Business - Stay connected with reliable, secure internet built for entrepreneurs. Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com.  HoneyLove - Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/PROFITING! #honeylovepod Freshbooks - Manage all your business finances in one place. Right now, my listeners can get FreshBooks for less than $3 a month for your first four months — that's 90% off. Head to FreshBooks.com/podcast to get started. Walmart Marketplace - Reach millions of active online shoppers and get ready for holiday demand. Apply to sell today at marketplace.walmart.com/yap.   AG1 - Get a daily health drink that helps maintain energy, support gut health, and support immune health, all in one simple scoop. And for a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DRINKAG1.com/PROFITING.     Resources Mentioned: Ron’s Book, Shop Different: bit.ly/-ShopDifferent  Ron’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shopdifferent Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  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, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking

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