From a Team of Unpaid Interns to a Successful Agency with Hala Taha

Be honest: have you ever felt so closely tied to something… … and then it was just, well, gone? poof If so, then you know it can feel like your identity is being stripped away from you, forcing you to start over...again. This is what I’ve learned: if something is being taken away from you, it’s because it’s time for you to let go for something bigger (and more aligned with your future). It’s hard to leave situations (willingly) when they’re comfortable, familiar, and certain—so, sometimes you are forced. This is precisely the situation Hala Taha, LinkedIn, and Podcast Expert, found herself in when she was let go from her Hip Hop show on Hot 97, and shortly after, her MTV show was canceled. But, because Hala persevered, she’s built a successful podcast and a profitable agency. In this episode, you’ll learn Hala’s strategies for LinkedIn, business growth, and how she went from a $700-per-month client to a $30,000-per-month client. Click play to learn all this and… (00:01:26) How Hala started with a team of unpaid interns. (00:04:35) The importance of aligning your content to LinkedIn's algorithm to gain popularity and visibility. (00:07:13) Hala’s transition from a side hustle to a full-time agency. (00:09:58) How Hala went from a $700-month client to landing a $30,000-month client. (00:18:23) Overcoming self-doubt after rejection. (00:24:56) Hala’s decision to start the Young and Profiting podcast after feeling the need to have “her own thing”. (00:26:59) The pivot Hala made to a “white glove agency”. (00:28:10) Hala’s strategy when it comes to testing something new and growing. For full show notes, visit: https://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode406