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

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

    GaryVee: Leverage AI in Business Now, Before Your Competition Outflanks You | Artificial Intelligence | E416

    AI is reshaping business fast, but GaryVee believes true adoption will happen more slowly than most people expect because he has seen this pattern before. He pushed e-commerce in 1996 and personal branding in 2008, only to watch both take years to become mainstream. Now, he sees the same resistance around artificial intelligence. Instead of fearing disruption, he is using AI to make his team more effective, multiply content output, and catch new opportunities early. In this episode, GaryVee shares how entrepreneurs can adapt faster, compete smarter, and stay ahead as AI changes how businesses work, create, and grow. In this episode, Hala and GaryVee will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:00) Why AI Adoption Is Still Early (03:29) The Real Reason People Fear AI (08:11) The Barbell Theory of 2060 and 1960 (09:44) Weaponizing Employees Instead of Cutting Them (12:13) Architects, Masons, and Future-Proof Skills (15:44) GaryVee’s AI Predictions for Work and Life (23:32) Family Patterns, Self-Worth, and Forgiveness (30:53) Scaling Social Media Content with AI (38:49) GaryVee’s Hard Lines for Entrepreneurs (46:56) Why Kindness Will Rule The Future (50:26) Live Selling, the Next Big Opportunity Gary Vaynerchuk, popularly known as GaryVee, is a serial entrepreneur, marketer, and prominent internet personality. He is the chairman of VaynerX and CEO of VaynerMedia, a global creative and media agency. GaryVee is a six-time New York Times bestselling author and an early investor in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, and Uber. He also hosts The GaryVee Audio Experience.  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: Gary's Book, Crush It!: bit.ly/-CrushIt  Gary's Website: garyvaynerchuk.com Gary’s Podcast,The GaryVee Audio Experience: bit.ly/TGVAE-apple  YAP E291 with GaryVee: youngandprofiting.co/E291  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

  2. 3d ago

    Ben Nemtin: Stop Waiting for Motivation and Start Checking Off Your Bucket List Today | Mental Health | YAPClassic

    Ben Nemtin’s mental health unraveled under the pressure to succeed in school and rugby, until anxiety and depression left him unable to function. His recovery started with one choice: surround himself with people who inspired him. That mindset shift led Ben and three friends to create The Buried Life, a mission to pursue 100 bucket-list dreams while helping strangers achieve theirs. Along the way, he discovered how purpose, accountability, and action can move us through fear. In this episode, Ben shares the keys at the intersection of entrepreneurship, mental health, and personal fulfillment: how to uncover buried goals, pursue what truly matters, and build a life with fewer regrets.  In this episode, Hala and Ben will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (01:45) How Travel Shaped Ben’s Life Philosophy (04:45) Anxiety, Depression, and Performance Pressure  (18:05) Origin of The Buried Life and Bucket List Concept (28:16) Why Chasing Dreams Isn't Selfish (35:39) Helping Strangers Changed the Mission (48:14) The Wildest Dreams Still on Ben’s List (49:25) Write Your Goals, Live Without Regret Ben Nemtin is the co-founder of The Buried Life movement and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? He is also the author of The Bucket List Journal and starred in MTV’s hit reality series The Buried Life. Ben has been ranked among the world’s top motivational speakers by Global Gurus and has delivered keynotes for organizations including Amazon, Microsoft, FedEx, and Verizon.  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: Ben’s Book: What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?: bit.ly/-BuriedLife  Ben’s Website: bennemtin.com/  Ben’s Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/bennemtin/  Ben’s Instagram: instagram.com/bennemtin/  Ben’s Facebook: facebook.com/bennemtin  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, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

  3. 5d ago

    Close the Cybersecurity Backdoors Hackers Use to Target Your Business | Entrepreneurship | Abed Hamdan | Presented by Bitdefender

    Entrepreneurs often assume hackers only target big companies, but small businesses can be easier targets than they realize. A weak password, compromised vendor, or poorly managed access point can expose customer data, disrupt revenue, and damage trust. In this episode, presented by Bitdefender, cybersecurity consultant, Abed Hamdan explains why your business might be an attractive target to hackers and how entrepreneurs can protect their business from today's cyber threats without needing a full-time security team. In this episode, Hala and Abed will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:00) Why Small Businesses Attract Hackers (07:55) How Hackers Target Small Businesses (14:40) How Abed Entered the Cybersecurity World (18:22) Non-Negotiable Cybersecurity Habits for Businesses (28:57) How Cyberattacks Can Destroy a Business (30:29) Cybersecurity Protection on a Small Budget (32:41) Defense in Depth for Small Businesses (40:30) AI, Deepfakes, and New Cyber Risks (54:27) Insider Threats and Employee Access Risks (57:42) Finding the Backdoor in Your Business (1:03:04) What to Do After a Cyberattack (1:05:17) From Cybersecurity Content to Entrepreneurship Abed Hamdan is a cybersecurity consultant, content creator, and founder of GRC Mastery. He has more than two decades of experience helping organizations strengthen their security, manage risk, and navigate complex cyber threats. His expertise spans cyber defense, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), and security strategy. Known online as UnixGuy, Abed has built a global cybersecurity community of more than 600,000 followers by making complex security topics practical and accessible. Sponsored By: Keep your small business safe with Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security. Save 30% when you go to bitdefender.com/profiting  Resources Mentioned: Bitdefender: bitdefender.com/profiting  Abed's Training Platform, GRC Mastery: grcmastery.com Abed's YouTube: youtube.com/@UnixGuy/about  Abed's LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/abedhamdan  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  Disclaimer: This episode is a paid partnership with Bitdefender. Sponsored content helps support our podcast and continue bringing valuable insights to our audience. 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

  4. Sep 7

    Dr. Will Cole: Fix Your Cellular Health to Reclaim Energy, Slow Aging, and Perform at Your Best| Health & Wellness | E415

    Despite living a health-conscious lifestyle, Dr. Will Cole found his body overwhelmed by grief after his father's sudden death and burnout from years of running a clinic, writing books, and hosting a podcast. This constant stress and loss revealed how little resilience his body had left and forced him to understand the role trauma, poor sleep, chronic stress, environmental toxins, and other lifestyle factors have in accelerating cellular aging. In this episode, Dr. Will shares how to support cellular health, reduce the stressors aging your body, and build the resilience and energy needed to keep up with your goals. In this episode, Hala and Dr. Will will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:00) Why Your Organs Age Differently (06:05) Signs Your Health Systems Are Failing (10:41) Biological Age vs. Chronological Age (18:30) How Nutrition Impacts Cellular Aging (26:10) Environmental Toxins Damaging Cellular Health (38:15) How to Heal Your Cells (43:22) How Stress and Trauma Impact Health (50:23) Circadian Rhythm and Deep Sleep Habits (1:00:53) The Truth About Ozempic and GLP-1s (1:06:14) Why Functional Medicine Is Going Mainstream (1:11:37) The Hidden Risks of Unchecked AI  Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert, telehealth practitioner, and host of The Art of Being Well podcast. He is a New York Times bestselling author whose latest book, Heal Your Cells, explores how cellular health influences energy, aging, inflammation, and longevity. His work focuses on helping people understand how food, stress, toxins, hormones, gut health, and lifestyle choices shape long-term health and well-being.  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 Resources Mentioned: Dr. Will's Book, Heal Your Cells: bit.ly/HealUrCells  Dr. Will's Podcast, The Art of Being Well:bit.ly/TArtOBW-apple  Dr. Will's Website: drwillcole.com Dr. Will’s Instagram: instagram.com/drwillcole Dr. Will’s TikTok: tiktok.com/discover/dr-will-cole    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, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

  5. Sep 4

    Lewis Howes: Break Free From Fear, Shift Your Mindset, and Stop Sabotaging Success | Mental Health | YAPClassic

    Lewis Howes embarked on a self-healing journey and completely shifted his mindset after realizing that childhood trauma, fear of judgment, and the need to prove people wrong were fueling his success but leaving him emotionally exhausted. Even after building a successful business and podcast, achievement could not fix what he had buried. By healing past wounds and grounding his life in service and a meaningful mission, he found a healthier path to greatness. In this episode, Lewis shares how to overcome fear, self-doubt, and unresolved pain while building success that actually feels fulfilling. In this episode, Hala and Lewis will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:27) Rebuilding Life After a Career-Ending Injury (02:47) Leveraging LinkedIn to Build Career Opportunities (05:14) Launching The School of Greatness Podcast (12:17) Defining Greatness and Finding Your Mission (17:34) Finding Your Profitable Sweet Spot (19:18) Powerless Mindset vs. the Greatness Mindset (28:07) Overcoming Fear and Killing Your Ego (39:10) Building Identity Around Your Future Self (42:57) How to Begin Self-Healing Past Trauma (45:20) Designing Your Perfect Day Itinerary  Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and former professional athlete. He is the host of The School of Greatness, a top business and self-development podcast where he interviews leaders across entrepreneurship, health, mindset, sports, science, and entertainment. Through his work, he helps people improve the quality of their lives and pursue meaningful success.  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 Resources Mentioned: Lewis’s Website: lewishowes.com  Lewis’s Instagram: instagram.com/lewishowes  Lewis’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lewishowes  Lewis’s Book, The Greatness Mindset: bit.ly/GreatnesMindset  Lewis’s Podcast, The School of Greatness: bit.ly/TSOG-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, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Positivity, Sleep, Diet

  6. Aug 31

    Jim Kwik: How to Protect Your Brain Health, Memory, and Focus in the Age of AI | Mental Health | E414

    Jim Kwik’s brain health challenges began at age five, after a childhood injury left him struggling to read, learn, and remember. Once labeled “the boy with the broken brain,” he spent years discovering how memory, focus, and learning can be trained. Now, AI, smartphones, and constant distraction are making these abilities easier to neglect, especially as entrepreneurs increasingly rely on technology to work faster and more efficiently. In this episode, Jim shares how to strengthen your memory, protect your attention, use AI more intentionally, and keep your mind sharp in an increasingly automated world.  In this episode, Hala and Jim will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:00) Why Memory Matters for Entrepreneurs (09:37) How Remembering Names Builds Trust (13:45) Training Your Brain to Remember (18:11) The MOM Framework for Memory Recall (24:49) Jim’s Ten-Item Memory Test (38:51) Hacks to Strengthen Focus and Attention (48:35) Using AI Without Losing Human Intelligence (1:01:12) Why Women Should Embrace AI (1:08:11) Beating Brain Rot and Doomscrolling  Jim Kwik is the world’s leading brain performance coach, a New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of Kwik Brain. For over 30 years, he has trained CEOs, entrepreneurs, athletes, and world leaders in speed learning, memory improvement, and mental performance. As the host of the top-ranked Kwik Brain podcast, Jim focuses on brain health, cognitive wellness, and unlocking human potential in a rapidly changing world.  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 ElevenLabs - ElevenAgents by ElevenLabs helps businesses deliver better customer experiences. Start with a demo at ElevenLabs.io/profiting Quo - Bring your calls, texts, and contacts together in one place. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting.  Resources Mentioned: Jim's Website: jimkwik.com Jim's Book, Limitless: bit.ly/-Limitles  Jim's Book, Limitless Daily: bit.ly/LimitlessDaily  Jim's Podcast, Kwik Brain: bit.ly/KB-apple  Jim’s Instagram: instagram.com/jimkwik  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, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

  7. Aug 28

    Jean Chatzky: Women Are Getting Richer. Here’s What It Means for Money and Business | Finance | YAPClassic

    Determined to fix her messy personal finances, Jean Chatzky built a career from journalism to investing on Wall Street and back to financial media, learning how money works. Along the way, she saw a major economic shift taking shape as women began earning, inheriting, and controlling more wealth. So she built HerMoney, a platform helping women become financially empowered. In this episode, Jean shares how this economic shift will reshape investing, relationships, and consumer behavior, plus practical strategies for spending, debt, credit, homeownership, and financial freedom. In this episode, Hala and Jean will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Jean’s Transition From Journalism to Finance (04:13) The Value of Skill Stacking in Entrepreneurship (07:33) The State of the Gender Wage Gap (16:10) Why Women Will Control More Wealth (21:14) Dating as a Successful Woman (27:52) How Women Are Learning to Invest (31:15) Financial Freedom, Renting, and Homeownership (36:51) How Money Types Shape Financial Decisions (41:20) Budgeting, Debt, and Credit Strategies (48:40) Investing Extra Cash Wisely  Jean Chatzky is an award-winning journalist and the founder and CEO of HerMoney, a multimedia company dedicated to helping women build financial confidence. She spent 25 years as the financial editor for NBC’s Today show and has served as AARP’s personal finance ambassador. Chatzky is also a New York Times bestselling author and hosts the HerMoney podcast, where she and a team of experts help women take control of their money. 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 ElevenLabs - ElevenAgents by ElevenLabs helps businesses deliver better customer experiences. Start with a demo at ElevenLabs.io/profiting Quo - Bring your calls, texts, and contacts together in one place. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting.  Resources Mentioned: Jean’s Website: jeanchatzky.com Jean’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeanchatzky/   Jean’s Instagram: instagram.com/jeanchatzky/    Jean’s Podcast, HerMoney: bit.ly/HerMoney-apple  MoneyType Personality Test: moneytype.hermoney.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, Stock Market, Scalability, Investment, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Business Coaching, Finance Podcast, Saving

  8. Aug 26

    John Paul DeJoria: The Business Mindset That Turns Setbacks Into Billion-Dollar Success | Entrepreneurship | Lost Files

    John Paul DeJoria launched his startup, Paul Mitchell, with just $700 after his investor pulled out, leaving him to convince skeptical suppliers, distributors, and clients to trust an unproven brand. Raised in poverty and hardened by years of door-to-door sales, he had already learned to expect rejection and push forward. That persistence eventually helped him build two billion-dollar businesses. In this “lost files” episode, the first recording of an episode published earlier this year, John Paul shares the business lessons he learned throughout his entrepreneurial journey and explains why he believes “success unshared is failure.” In this episode, Hala and John will discuss:  (00:00) Growing Up Poor but Feeling Rich (06:25) Generosity and Sharing Success (11:52) Business Lessons From Door-to-Door Sales (24:14) Bootstrapping Paul Mitchell With Only $700 (35:54) Positive Thinking During Business Setbacks (40:20) Protecting Customer Trust Over Bigger Profits (49:27) Why Product Quality Drives Reorders (56:02) Building Patrón Tequila Into a Billion-Dollar Brand (1:09:05) Embedding Generosity Into Entrepreneurship (1:15:27) Staying Politically Independent as a Businessman (1:20:45) Why He Wrote Success Unshared Is Failure (1:25:55) Career Advice for Young Entrepreneurs  John Paul DeJoria is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-founder and chairman of John Paul Mitchell Systems, one of the world’s largest privately held professional haircare companies. He later co-founded Patrón Spirits Company, which Bacardi acquired in a deal valuing Patrón at $5.1 billion in 2018. John Paul is also the author of Success Unshared Is Failure and the founder of JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, which supports people, animals, and environmental causes worldwide.  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 ElevenLabs - ElevenAgents by ElevenLabs helps businesses deliver better customer experiences. Start with a demo at ElevenLabs.io/profiting Quo - Bring your calls, texts, and contacts together in one place. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting.  Resources Mentioned: John Paul’s Book, Success Unshared Is Failure: bit.ly/JP-SuccessUnshared  The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason: bit.ly/GSC-RichestMan  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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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

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