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

Ryan Hawk learned one of his most important leadership lessons the day his college football coach told him another player gave the team a better chance to win. The moment stung, but it reshaped his mindset about success and taught him that hard work only matters when it creates real value. That truth shaped his career and became the foundation of his latest book, The Price of Becoming. In this episode, Ryan shares leadership skills that help entrepreneurs improve every day, build trust, lead through discomfort, and become leaders others want to follow.

In this episode, Hala and Ryan will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(01:35) The Price of Becoming Better

(06:20) The Power of Consistency and Value

(13:27) The Best Networking Strategy

(18:22) Why Great Leaders Never Peak

(29:56) The Learn, Work, Lead Framework

(35:49) Using Writing to Think More Clearly

(43:10) Turning Perceived Weaknesses Into Leverage

(50:00) How Curiosity Creates Opportunities 

(55:39) Ryan’s Principles for Great Leadership

(01:09:55) The Leadership Mindset for Tough Times

Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, leadership advisor, and host of The Learning Leader Show. Over the past decade, he has conducted more than 700 interviews with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, athletes, and high performers, distilling their experiences into practical business and leadership lessons. His latest book, The Price of Becoming, is a practical guide to continuous learning, daily improvement, and sustained excellence. 

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Resources Mentioned:

Ryan’s Book, The Price of Becoming: bit.ly/Price-Becoming 

Ryan’s Book, Welcome to Management: bit.ly/RH-Management 

Ryan’s Podcast, The Learning Leader Show: bit.ly/LearningLeader-apple 

Ryan’s Website: learningleader.com/ 

Ryan’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryanhawk12 

Ryan’s Instagram: instagram.com/ryanhawk12

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Brandon Dawson scaled his business from zero to $75 million, but behind the success, he was losing control. After taking the company public at 29, he watched investors sell it out from under him and learned that growth is not sustainable without the systems and leadership to support it. He started over with a new playbook and has since built multiple nine-figure businesses, including Cardone Ventures, which he co-founded. In this episode, Brandon reveals why 97% of businesses fail and shares how entrepreneurs can beat the odds to scale massively. He also discusses his core leadership principles and the key traits of a great business partner.

In this episode, Hala and Brandon will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(02:21) His Early Life and Entrepreneurship Journey

(08:25) Bootstrapping a Startup vs. Venture Capital Funding

(19:04) Why Entrepreneurs Should Prioritize Cash Reserves

(26:14) Scale vs. Scaling for Business Growth

(36:48) Why 92% of Businesses Fail to Scale Past $3M

(40:26) Raising Your Leadership Lid

(45:47) Actionable Steps to Improve Leadership Skills

(55:47) Building Nine-Figure Businesses With Grant Cardone

(01:03:02) The Key Traits to Look for in Business Partners 

Brandon Dawson is an entrepreneur, business scaling expert, and co-founder and CEO of Cardone Ventures. He has built and exited multiple businesses, including Audigy Group, which he sold for a reported $151 million at more than 77 times EBITDA. At age 29, he took Sonus Corporation public on the American Stock Exchange. Brandon is also the author of Nine-Figure Mindset and the host of Building Billions with Brandon Dawson. 

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Resources Mentioned:

Brandon's Website: bdawson.com 

Brandon's Book, Nine-Figure Mindset: bit.ly/9FigureMindset

Brandon’s Podcast, Building Billions: bit.ly/BuildingBillions-Apple 

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell: bit.ly/21-Laws 

Good to Great (6 book series) by Jim Collins: bit.ly/GTG-Series 

Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki: bit.ly/CashQuadrant 

Sell or Be Sold by Grant Cardone: bit.ly/Sell-Be-Sold 

Start The Work by Natalie Dawson: bit.ly/StartTheWork 

Three Feet from Gold by Sharon L. Lechter: bit.ly/3-Feet-Gold 

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John Paul DeJoria is proof that entrepreneurs can build extraordinary businesses without extraordinary resources. After experiencing poverty, homelessness, rejection, and the collapse of the funding he needed to launch John Paul Mitchell Systems, he kept going with just $700, selling door to door and creating products so good people wanted to reorder them. Those hard-earned lessons helped him build two billion-dollar brands and inspired his new book, Success Unshared Is Failure. In this episode, John Paul shares how entrepreneurs can turn limited resources, rejection, and early setbacks into companies built on exceptional products, customer loyalty, and lasting success. 

In this episode, Hala and John Paul will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) John Paul’s Rags-to-Riches Story

(04:17) Homelessness and the Power of Words

(13:02) Business Lessons From Door-to-Door Sales

(20:57) Starting Paul Mitchell With $700

(29:45) Why Loyalty Beats Bigger Profits

(35:26) Paul Mitchell’s Product Marketing Secret

(39:22) The Origin Story of Patrón Tequila

(45:24) Positioning Patrón as a Luxury Brand

(54:58) Business Decisions John Paul Wouldn’t Make

(58:07) The Power of Sharing Your Success 

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. As the author of Success Unshared Is Failure, John Paul explores his life, business philosophy, philanthropy, and the belief that true success means helping others rise too. 

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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 

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Tom Bilyeu faced failure long before he achieved business success. After his senior thesis film fell apart, the future he had imagined for himself suddenly felt out of reach. Instead of letting that moment define him, he rebuilt his belief system around learning, feedback, and skill-building, a shift that later helped him build Quest Nutrition into a billion-dollar business and launch Impact Theory. In this episode, Tom shares how entrepreneurs can use failure as feedback to make better decisions, build businesses around meaning, and stay adaptable as AI reshapes the creator economy.

In this episode, Hala and Tom will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(01:48) Building Around Meaning and Purpose

(05:08) Work-Life Harmony for Entrepreneurs

(11:24) Using Failure as Data for Progress

(16:39) First-Principles Thinking in Business

(21:37) Tom’s Path to Self-Improvement

(24:10) The Illusion of Free Will

(29:32) How to Beat Laziness to Achieve Your Goals

(32:50) From Crushed Dream to Growth Mindset

(40:17) The Power of Storytelling in Business

(44:50) Starting the Journey to Entrepreneurship

(50:17) The Future of AI and Content Creation

Tom Bilyeu is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Quest Nutrition, which he helped build into a billion-dollar business. He is the co-founder and CEO of Impact Theory, a media company focused on storytelling, mindset, business, and personal empowerment. Tom is also the creator of Project Kyzen, a video game and virtual world built around community, user-generated content, and empowering ideas.

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Resources Mentioned:

Website: tombilyeu.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tombilyeu 

TikTok: tiktok.com/@tombilyeu 

Instagram: instagram.com/tombilyeu

Determined by Robert Sapolsky: bit.ly/RS-Determined  

The Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee: bit.ly/BL-TaoJeetKune 

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Chandler Bolt built a $10 million business by challenging one of the biggest myths in publishing: that authors can only make money from book sales. As the founder of SelfPublishing.com, Chandler has helped many entrepreneurs use books to generate leads, attract high-value clients, and scale their businesses. In this episode, Chandler breaks down how one of his books generated $7 million in revenue for his business and reveals how to choose a profitable book idea, launch it successfully, and turn it into a driver of real business growth.

In this episode, Hala and Chandler will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) SelfPublishing.com’s Business Model

(04:24) Dropping Out to Build a Business

(08:42) The Power of SEO in Branding

(12:51) How SelfPublishing.com Generates Revenue 

(18:20) Using AI to Scale Operations

(22:37) Finding the Highest-Margin Offers

(25:47) Chandler’s Customer Growth Strategy

(33:28) Why the Right Book Idea Matters

(40:11) Turning Books Into Client Funnels

(45:51) Maximizing ROI From Your Book

(56:12) The Journey to Business Mastery 

Chandler Bolt is the founder and CEO of SelfPublishing.com, an online education and services company that helps people write, publish, and market books that grow their impact, income, and business. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he is the author of seven books, including his most recent release, Published. Under his leadership, SelfPublishing.com has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for multiple consecutive years.

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Resources Mentioned:

Chandler’s Website: selfpublishing.com 

Chandler’s Instagram: instagram.com/chandler.bolt 

Chandler’s YouTube: youtube.com/@ChandlerBoltOfficial 

Chandler’s Book, Published: bit.ly/CB-Published 

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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

Entrepreneurship often begins with the goal of making money, but Naveen Jain believes chasing money is the worst way to get rich. After losing his father to stage four pancreatic cancer while building Moon Express, he realized success means little unless it helps solve the real problems causing people to suffer. That mindset led him to build Viome and reshape his life’s work around human health. In this episode, Naveen shares how entrepreneurs can think counterintuitively, solve bigger problems, and build businesses that create wealth by improving lives at scale. 

In this episode, Hala and Naveen will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:38) Will Chasing Money Make You Rich?

(03:21) How Top Entrepreneurs Thrive Solving Big Problems

(08:22) The “Why This, Why Now, Why Me” Framework

(16:17) The Outsider Advantage in Business

(30:20) Why the Best Salespeople Never Sell

(34:50) Building a Mindset of Positivity

(42:50) The Traits of Counterintuitive Thinkers

(49:50) Execution Traps That Keep Founders Stuck

(56:53) The Real Measure of Success 

Naveen Jain is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author known for building companies that tackle ambitious global challenges. He is the founder of Viome Life Sciences, a health technology company focused on making illness optional, and Moon Express, a lunar exploration company. His latest book, Counterintuitive, teaches unconventional principles for success in life and business. 

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Resources Mentioned:

Naveen’s Book, Counterintuitive: bit.ly/NJ-Counterintuitive 

Naveen’s Book, Moonshots: /bit.ly/NJ-Moonshots 

Naveen’s Instagram: instagram.com/naveenjainceo 

Naveen’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/naveenjainintelius 

Naveen’s Website: viome.com

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Mel Robbins spent years stuck in a controlling mindset, trying to micromanage the people and moments around her. Then, at her son’s prom, her daughter gave her the blunt reality check she needed: stop trying to manage everyone and simply “let them.” Those two words became The Let Them Theory, a practice for releasing what is outside your control and putting your energy back where it belongs. In this episode, Mel shares how to stop reacting to everyone else, take action before motivation shows up, and build a business and life with more peace and ownership. 

In this episode, Hala and Mel will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(02:38) The Power of Taking Action

(04:44) Mel's Unforgettable TED Talk Debut

(07:56) The 5 Second Rule: Action Over Motivation

(16:19) Skill Stacking Your Dream Career

(27:22) How Thoughtful Actions Drive Business Growth

(37:13) Why Your Competitors Should Be Your Allies

(40:16) The Let Them Theory: A Powerful Mindset Tool

(51:06) Is Control Hardwired in Human Nature?

(56:20) The Let Them Theory in Business and Leadership

Mel Robbins is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, and one of the world’s leading experts in mindset, self-improvement, and behavior change. Recognized as a Forbes 50 Over 50 Honoree and one of USA Today’s Top 5 Mindset Coaches, her books, including The 5 Second Rule and The Let Them Theory, have been translated into 50 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. 

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Resources Mentioned:

Mel’s Book, The Let Them Theory: bit.ly/_LetThemTheory 

Mel’s Book, The 5 Second Rule: bit.ly/_5SecondRule 

Mel’s Podcast, The Mel Robbins Podcast: bit.ly/TMRP-apple 

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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, Work-Life Balance, Work Life Balance, Team Building, Manifestation, Time Management, Life Balance, Goal Setting, Resolutions

Most people see artificial intelligence as a threat to humanity, but Zack Kass believes we're worried about the wrong things. As a former leader at OpenAI, Zack has spent years studying how technological breakthroughs reshape society and why every major innovation is met with fear and resistance. In this episode, Zack explains why people are wired to fear AI, why society may be blaming the wrong forces for many of today's problems, and how artificial intelligence could transform the future of work, education, healthcare, and human potential.

In this episode, Hala and Zack will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) Why Humans Are Wired to Fear AI

(13:24) The Real Barriers to Progress and Innovation

(22:39) How the U.S., Asia, and Europe Are Approaching AI

(30:10) Why We Distrust New Technology

(40:59) The Three Stages of Artificial Intelligence

(55:08) What Are AI Agents?

(1:02:47) How AI Could Change Human Connection

(1:08:45) The Future of Work and Purpose

(1:25:08) Debunking the Biggest AI Headlines 

Zack Kass is an AI strategist, futurist, and the former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, where he built the sales, solutions, and partnerships teams that helped launch ChatGPT to businesses worldwide. He is the USA Today bestselling author of The Next Renaissance, which explores how AI can expand human potential. Today, Zack works as a global AI advisor, consulting with Fortune 1000 companies and governments on how to responsibly deploy artificial intelligence at scale. 

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Resources Mentioned:

Zack’s Website: zackkass.com

Zack's Book, The Next Renaissance: bit.ly/ZK-TNR 

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: bit.ly/JH-TAG 

Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren by John Maynard Keynes: bit.ly/JMK-EPOOGC 

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Leila Hormozi mastered self-leadership early, parenting herself through her mother's addiction as a child. That struggle spiraled into alcohol abuse and six arrests in eighteen months, until her father's warning that she could die forced her to rebuild her life through deliberate behavior change. Today, she runs a portfolio of companies that generate over $250 million in annual revenue. In this episode, Leila shares her secret to acting despite fear and anxiety and the leadership skills that help founders and entrepreneurs achieve ambitious goals, build exceptional teams, and create lasting success.

In this episode, Hala and Leila will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(00:32) Turning Childhood Adversity Into Self-Leadership

(09:26) Shifting From a Partying Mindset to Self-Development

(21:11) Learning Sales Skills the Hard Way

(26:17) Treating Dating Like a Sales Funnel

(34:23) Building a Business With Your Partner

(39:29) Getting Uncomfortable to Build Success

(52:21) Building the “Get Sh!t Done” Muscle

(56:02) What Makes a World-Class Leader

(1:02:23) The Hundred-Million-Dollar Hiring Process

(1:14:07) Building a Vision Top Talent Wants

(1:18:28) The Accountability Formula Every CEO Needs

(1:22:25) How Employees Can Stand Out 

Leila Hormozi is an entrepreneur, investor, and the co-founder and CEO of Acquisition.com. Alongside her husband and business partner, Alex Hormozi, she has built and scaled a portfolio of companies generating over $250 million in annual revenue. She is widely recognized for her expertise in leadership, team building, organizational scaling, and creating strong operational and management systems. Leila is also the host of the podcast BUILD with Leila Hormozi. 

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Resources Mentioned:

Leila’s Website: acquisition.com

Leila’s Instagram: instagram.com/leilahormozi 

Leila’s Twitter: x.com/LeilaHormozi 

Leila’s YouTube: youtube.com/@leilahormozi 

Leila’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leilahormozi

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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, Networking, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Strategic Planning

Too many aspiring entrepreneurs spend years saving for business ownership, only to invest in an opportunity that was never the right fit. Alex Smereczniak has seen buyers focus on passion, hype, or income potential before asking whether a business matches their skills, lifestyle, and financial reality. In Part 2 of this How We Profit episode, Alex shares his five-step framework for evaluating franchise opportunities and breaks down real business models that can help entrepreneurs build wealth through franchising. 

In this episode, Hala and Alex will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:15) Franzy’s Business Model

(12:27) The Five-Step Process for Franchise Buying

(29:29) Red Flags Every Buyer Should Watch Out For

(32:20) Why Artificial Turf Franchises Are Booming

(38:25) The Business of Pediatric Therapy Centers

(43:53) Beauty and Wellness Studio Margins

(46:00) Pilates Studios as Cash Machines

(48:17) The Economics of Coffee Shop Franchises

(53:11) Profitable Franchise Categories for Entrepreneurs 

Alex Smereczniak is the co-founder and CEO of Franzy, an AI-driven franchise discovery platform that helps aspiring business owners find and evaluate franchise opportunities. Before Franzy, he co-founded 2ULaundry and LaundroLab, a tech-enabled laundry delivery and laundromat franchise business. He has experience building marketplace businesses, raising venture capital, and scaling franchise systems. Join the thousands that use Franzy to research, match with, and buy a franchise at franzy.com 

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Resources Mentioned:

Alex’s Platform, Franzy: https://franzy.com/ 

Alex’s Instagram: instagram.com/alexfromfranzy/   

Alex’s Twitter: x.com/AlexfromFranzy  

Alex’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alex-smereczniak-40310329   

HWP with Alex Part 1: youngandprofiting.co/AS-HWPE3PT1 

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Disclaimer: This episode is a paid partnership with Franzy. 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