Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

If you look at JeVon McCormick today you’ll see an incredibly successful businessman and best-selling author. But JeVon’s journey to the top was anything but easy. JeVon was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio by a struggling single mother, and is the son of a pimp and drug-dealing father.Growing up, JeVon served time in the juvenile justice system and barely graduated high school. From his first job scrubbing toilets in a restaurant to becoming the CEO of Scribe Media, a multimillion-dollar book publishing startup that is consistently ranked one of the top places to work, JeVon has exemplified what it means to work hard and overcome the odds. He believes that no obstacle is too difficult to conquer and that no matter someone’s background, everyone has potential for greatness.In this episode, Hala and JeVon go deep into what Jevon learned from his tough childhood and how he applied those teachings to his career, they chat about how Jevon climbed the corporate ladder, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and JeVon shares his views on leadership and how to foster great company culture.  Topics Included:- What JeVon’s father was like- How JeVon’s parents met - What it was like growing up poor - Being mixed race in Dayton Ohio - Lessons from his father - Relationship with mother and lessons learned - Getting into trouble and transferring hustling qualities into the corporate world - What has he taken from his childhood into corporate America?- His turning point and first job- How he climbed the corporate ladder - How he got handpicked to be CEO of Scribe Media- Overcoming imposter syndrome - If the market crashed tomorrow, what would JeVon do?- The three S’s of success  - The three P’s of business - How to foster good company culture and retain talent - How to have a great start to your day - Giving back - And other topics…JeVon McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, the multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. Before Scribe Media, JeVon was president of the software company, Headspring Systems. He’s the author of I Got There, and his most recent book, Modern Leader is a Wall Street Journal best seller. JeVon and his story have been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., and others.Sponsored By:Zapier - Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/YAPReferences Mentioned:YAP Episode #30: Rise Against All Odds with JeVon McCormick:https://www.youngandprofiting.com/30-rise-against-all-odds-with-Jevon-mccormick/ YAP Episode #166: Practicing Conscious Leadership with John Mackey:https://www.youngandprofiting.com/166-practicing-conscious-leadership-with-john-mackey/ YAP Episode #12: Unlocking the Power of Sleep With Daniel Gartenberghttps://www.youngandprofiting.com/12-unlocking-the-power-of-sleep-with-daniel-gartenberg/ Scribe Media: https://scribemedia.com/ JeVon’s Website: https://jevonmccormick.com/ JeVon’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Got-There-Overcame-Poverty-American/dp/1619615568 JeVon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonmccormick/ JeVon’s Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jevonmccormick/ JeVon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jevon_mccormick JeVon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jevonmccormickscribe JeVon’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeVonMcCormickScribe Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Join Hala and YAP Media’s production manager, Jason Ames, as they answer questions from Hala’s text community. On this episode of #AskHalaAnything, Hala and Jayson discuss Hala’s fitness routine, some of Hala’s major turning points, her plans for the future, how to give meaningful feedback, and appreciating the journey to success, and so much more! Sponsored by - Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsZapier - Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/YAPSocial Media:Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

How do you deal with toxic environments? Whether they’re at work, at home, or in your head, toxic environments can have huge effects on your confidence, energy, health, and beyond. But how do you overcome the negative people and challenges you’re facing to live the life you dream of? Best-selling author, confidence creator, and entrepreneur, Heather Monahan’s 3-Step BAK process will help you overcome your villains and profit in life. In this episode, Hala and Heather chat about what it means to live lanelessly, the feedback sandwich technique, how to create confidence and beat negative self-talk, and manifestation and visualization.  Topics Include:- Hala and Heather’s relationship- Stories that get in people’s way- Living lanelessly- Heather’s career journey- Writing Overcome Your Villain - Heather’s 3-Step BAK process- The feedback sandwich technique - Negative self talk - Manifesting and visualization - 30-day grid - The power of music surrounding your goal- Pitching Yourself - The importance of knowledge and skills- Heather’s actionable advice - Heather’s secret to profiting - And other topics…Heather Monahan is a 2X best-selling author, Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World 2022, entrepreneur, founder of Boss In Heels, and host of the podcast, Creating Confidence. She’s recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of Healthlynked Corp. Before becoming a top author and speaker, Heather successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, she is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite. In 2017, Heather was named one of the Most Influential Women in Radio, in 2018, Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder, and in 2021 Girls Club named her the Thought Leader of the Year. Forbes named Heather’s first book, Confidence Creator, one of the 5 must-have books for women in business in 2021. Heather’s latest book, Overcome Your Villains was released in November 2021. Sponsored By:Zapier - Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/YAPConstant Contact - Go to constantcontact.com to get started for free todayThe Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresResources Mentioned:Heather’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Heather-Monahan/e/B07BNX96Z1/ Heather’s TedxTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/heather_monahan_me_too_s_mis_step_or_me_too_s_mistakeHeather’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-confidence-with-heather-monahan/id1462192400 Heather’s Website: https://heathermonahan.com/Heather’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahan/Heather’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/_heathermonahan/Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermonahan/Heather’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathermonahanofficial Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Do you want to grow your podcast and dominate your social network? Listen to the top podcast host of Young and Profiting Podcast, CEO of YAP Media, and major LinkedIn Influencer, Hala Taha’s guest appearance in the yearly Capsho + Grow Your Podcast Summit. The Grow Your Podcast Summit is a three-day event hosted by Deirdre Tshien, Founder of Capsho. At the 2022 Grow Your Podcast Summit, Deirdre interviewed 33 industry experts on ways to grow, monetize and scale podcasts. In this episode, Hala shares her career journey from radio to corporate to entrepreneurism. She chats about how she grew the Young and Profiting podcast, and she gives actionable advice about how to promote your podcast using social networks, advertising, and more. Topics Include:- Hala’s career journey and podcast growth  - Dealing with rejection- How Hala grew her podcast - Content on different platforms- Advertising on podcast players - Hala’s LinkedIn strategy - Hala’s content strategy - And other topics…Sponsored By:Indeed - Claim your $75 credit now at Indeed.com/yap (Terms and conditions apply)Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresThe Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsResources Mentioned:YAP Media: https://yapmedia.io/ Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Do you want to create lasting behavioral change but can’t seem to make it stick? Katy Milkman, Wharton School Professor, bestselling author, and podcast host has dedicated her life to studying behavior change, and in this episode, she gives a science-backed blueprint of how to create lasting change and achieve your goals. In this episode, Hala and Katy chat about barriers to change and why humans are so impulsive. Katy shares science-backed strategies to help you create lasting change like temptation bundling, gamification, and the fresh start effect. Katy also dives deep into what she’s learned about encouraging others to adopt a behavior through nudging, and the powerful effect giving advice can have. Topics Include:- What first got Katy interested in human behavior- Relationship between engineering and human behavior - What makes it so hard for us to change? - Why are humans impulsive? - Temptation bundling and gamification - Commitment Devices - The Fresh Start Effect- Rigidity versus variability for habits- Counteracting the “What the Hell Effect”- Perspective on the power of negative thinking - Why acting like a mentor can help you succeed- How can we become advice-givers? - COVID-19 Vaccine Adoption Research- Nudging - Katy’s actionable advice - Katy’s secret to profiting- And other topics…Katy Milkman is a James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the host of Charles Schwab’s popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology. She is also the co-founder and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative, a research center with the mission of advancing the science of lasting behavior change whose work is being chronicled by Freakonomics Radio. She is also the author of the best-selling book, How to Change. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University (summa cum laude) in Operations Research and Financial Engineering and her Ph.D. from Harvard University's joint program in Computer Science and Business.Sponsored By:Indeed - Claim your $75 credit now at Indeed.com/yap (Terms and conditions apply)Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresThe Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsResources Mentioned:Katy’s Book: https://www.katymilkman.com/book Katy’s Website: https://www.katymilkman.com/Katy’s Newsletter: https://www.katymilkman.com/newsletter-milkman-delivers Katy’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-milkman/Katy’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/katy_milkmanKaty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katymilkman/Katy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katymilkmanphd/Katy’s Podcast, Choiceology:https://www.katymilkman.com/podcastConnect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

What if the world’s habit experts told you how to form new habits, better? Or how we can replace the bad habits we’ve fallen into a routine rut with?On today’s YAP Snacks, we’ll hear snippets of actionable takeaways from previous interviews with habit experts like Charles Duhigg, Jeff Haden, Mark Batterson, and more!So if you’re wanting to revamp your daily habit routine, or take accountability for changing bad habits, tune into this episode to hear from the absolute EXPERTS on building and breaking habits!Sponsored by:ClickUp - Sign up today at ClickUp.com and use codeUse code YAP to get 15% off ClickUp's massive Unlimited Plan for a year!Constant Contact - Go to constantcontact.com to get started for free todayJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsTrue Underdog - Check out trueunderdog.com to get started!Social Media:Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Do you have trouble breaking old habits, creating new ones, or accomplishing your goals? If so, you might be relying on your willpower to make changes, and according to Benjamin Hardy, organizational psychologist and author, willpower doesn’t work! In order to create true, lasting change, you need to utilize your environment to support your goals. In this #YAPClassic, Hala and Benjamin chat about key topics from his book Willpower Doesn’t Work, discuss the alternatives to willpower and how to commit to something, share how you can alter your surroundings to help you make changes, dive into the importance of morning rituals, and talk about how to get into a peak state. Topics Include: - What motivated him to write Willpower Doesn't Work - Traditional beliefs behind willpower - Why does willpower suck? - Alternatives to willpower and how to commit to something - Social pressure and making it public - Importance of investing in your goals - How to alter environment to help accomplish your goals - How to optimize primary and secondary connections- Fostering high stress and high recovery environments - Playing roles in different situations - Importance of morning rituals and how to get into peak state- Ben’s recommendation for millennials - And other topics… Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, author, and the world’s leading expert on the application of the Future Self science. His books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and his blogs have been read by hundreds of millions.He’s published six books, Willpower Doesn't Work, Personality Isn't Permanent, Who Not How, The Gap and the Gain, Be Your Future Self Now, and 10X is Easier than 2X. Sponsored By:ClickUp - Sign up today at ClickUp.com and use codeUse code YAP to get 15% off ClickUp's massive Unlimited Plan for a year!Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresResources Mentioned:YAP Episode #7: Willpower Sucks, Just Change Your Environment: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/7-willpower-sucks-just-change-your-environment-with-benjamin-hardy/ YAP Episode #154: Social Entrepreneurship with Mark Batterson: https://youngandprofiting.com/154-social-entrepreneurship-with-mark-batterson/ Benjamin’s Website: https://benjaminhardy.com/ Benjamin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminhardy88/ Benjamin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjamin_hardy_phd/ Benjamin’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07WXGmXVbNrv3VMOp5DvDw Benjamin’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benjaminhardy88/ Benjamin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenjaminPHardy Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

What do you want to do before you die? Ben Nemtin, New York Times best-selling author and star of the MTV show The Buried Life wants you to answer that question… and act on it! In a journey that started off as a two-week trip and extended to an over ten year journey, Ben and his three friends, Jonnie, Dave, and Duncan, set off to knock 100 bucket lists items off their list and for every bucket list item they accomplished, they would help a complete stranger check something off their list. They called that list “The Buried Life.” And through that experience they have proven that no dream is too big to achieve. And it all starts by writing a bucket list.In this episode, Ben and Hala talk about everything Ben has learned about life and accomplishing goals along the way. They talk about Ben’s depression, how one small decision can change the trajectory of your life, how to make a bucket list and why you should, and Ben shares stories of bucket list items he’s checked off and stories of helping others accomplish their bucket list items.Topics Include:- Ben’s early life- Ben’s struggle with depression in college - How one small decision can change your life - Does Ben still suffer from depression? - The Buried Life - Why it’s not selfish to have personal goals - The ten categories of life- Stories of bucket list accomplishments - What bucket list items they haven’t achieved - Ben’s actionable advice- Ben’s secret to profiting in life  - And other topics…Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? and a star of the MTV show The Buried Life. He is recognized as one of the World’s Best Motivational Speakers, as well as one of the World’s Top Organizational Culture Thought Leaders by Global Gurus (2020).As the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured in major media including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, CNN, NBC, FOX, ABC, CBS, and more.Sponsored By:ClickUp - Sign up today at ClickUp.com and use codeUse code YAP to get 15% off ClickUp's massive Unlimited Plan for a year!Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresFaherty - Head to fahertybrand.com/yap and use code YAP at checkout to get 20% OFF!Constant Contact - Go to constantcontact.com to get started for free todayJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsResources Mentioned:Ben’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ben-Nemtin/e/B00DX1XWOE Ben’s Website: https://www.bennemtin.com/about/Ben’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennemtin/Ben’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenNemtinBen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennemtin/Ben’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bennemtinConnect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Hala’s text community sent in all kinds of questions for her to answer. Join her and YAP Media’s Production Director, Jason Ames, as they answer questions from listeners and fans about developing entrepreneurial skills, how to build a brand from scratch, the best marketing strategies for beginning entrepreneurs, how to onboard new clients, and Hala’s experience juggling a full-time job with her side hustle! Sponsored by :Open Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more!Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsConstant Contact - Go to constantcontact.com to get started for free todayFaherty - Head to fahertybrand.com/yap and use code YAP at checkout to get 20% OFF!Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresSocial Media:Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Do you set goals and struggle to achieve them? Today’s guest, Dr. Jeff Spencer has the solution. Jeff is a former Olympian, renowned chiropractor, and one of the world’s leading experts on elite performance who has spent decades working with leading athletes and business leaders to set and accomplish their goals. With Jeff’s Champion’s Blueprint, you can choose the R.I.G.H.T goals and reach your highest potential. In this episode, Hala and Jeff chat about why success is both a path and a process, what is a R.I.G.H.T goal, the importance of knowing our blindspots, the stages of performance, and the Champion’s Blueprint.Topics Include:- Jeff’s personal journey - Lessons from the tragic story of his father - What he learned as an olympian and how that crosses over into business - What qualities he looks for in his clients - Why success is both a path and a process- The Champion’s Blueprint - Why mind/body soul need to be aligned with goals  - What is a R.I.G.H.T goal?  - Peripheral vision and the importance of knowing our blindspots - What questions should we ask ourselves to determine the risks? - How do people blow it? - Why thinking about your legacy is important - The story of Jeff’s daughter, Kin - How to take inventory of resources before starting a goal - The stages of performance - Is every goal possible with the right preparation and plan? - Jeff’s actionable advice  - Jeff’s secret to profiting in life - And other topics..Dr. Jeff Spencer is a former Olympian, team member of eight Tours de France, renowned chiropractor, international lecturer, and Life Coach. Jeff is one of the world’s leading experts on elite performance and has worked with athletes, leaders, and CEOs including Tiger Woods, Richard Branson, Vice Admiral David H. Buss, and dozens of others.  Jeff is also an author of several books including his most recent, Turn It Up! How to Perform at Your Best for a Lifetime.Sponsored By:Faherty - Head to fahertybrand.com/yap and use code YAP at checkout to get 20% OFF!Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresConstant Contact - Go to constantcontact.com to get started for free todayOpen Door Capital - Go to investwithodc.com to learn more!Resources Mentioned:Jeff’s Telegram: T.me/championsexperience Jeff’s Website: https://www.drjeffspencer.com/Jeff’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffspencer/Jeff’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jeffspencer/Jeff’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffspencerJeff’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeffspencer1/Jeff’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaCbi-Ldo-jMlJzAvAtyU6gConnect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046