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

Want to know why people are leaving TV for podcasting?

In today’s episode, we are chatting with Vinnie Potestivo, industry-leading media and talent innovator and podcast host. He is widely known for his inclusive and impactful approach to brand building and personal brand development. He is also the host of “I Have A Podcast,” which is a collection of conversations with celebrities and creatives who aim to inspire us in our everyday lives.

With over 25 years of experience, he and his teams have become well-trusted connectors who sell, develop, produce, launch, distribute, and amplify some of the most talked-about original series & talent brands in modern pop culture. Through the use of original content, Vinnie has helped elevate the personal brands of Mandy Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Tyrese Gibson, Lauren Conrad, Diane von Furstenberg, Rob Lowe, and more.

In this episode, we talk about how Vinnie landed in the entertainment industry, his time at MTV, and the notion of being a celebrity. We’ll also discuss Vinnie’s advice for standing out online, why he left TV for podcasting, and the personality traits that make people naturally shine. If you’re into pop culture, celebrities, and the entertainment industry, you won’t want to miss this episode!

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Timestamps:

02:38 - How Vinnie Got Into The Entertainment Industry

06:21 - The Different Careers In Entertainment

15:07 - Why Vinnie Left MTV

21:01 - Can Anyone Be A Celebrity?

24:17 - How to Become More Visible and Stand Out Online

31:53 - The Importance of Planting The Seed

35:54 - Why Vinnie Left TV For Podcasting

42:09 - Personality Traits That Make People Shine

46:03 - Vinnie’s New Podcast

47:13 - Vinnie’s Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned In The Episode:

Vinnie’s Website: ​​https://vpetalent.com/

Vinnie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo

Vinnie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoitsvinnie/

On this YAPClassic we are revisiting episode #40: Boost Your EQ with Justin Bariso! 

Are you ready to take your EQ to the next level? 

Justin Bariso is an Emotional Intelligence (EQ) expert, author, and speaker. Justin’s column draws over a million readers a month on INC.com, and LinkedIn has named him a “Top Voice” on the platform. When this episode aired, Justin released his book, “EP Applied: The Real World Guide to Emotional Intelligence” which shares practical ways to increase EQ to improve relationships and careers. In this episode, Hala and Justin discuss why EQ is action-oriented, how our brain’s emotional programming makes self-control so difficult, and why negative feedback is truly a blessing!

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Social Media:

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Over the last year, podcasts have exploded in popularity, becoming a powerful marketing tool. Podcasts are a great way to engage with and build your customer base, but starting one can seem like a huge undertaking. That's exactly why Hala Taha, host of the Young and Profiting podcast and founder of YAP media, was invited back to the show. She joins Donald Miller to coach you through developing a podcast strategy from start to finish. Hala also reveals which social platform you and your business need to be utilizing to increase engagement and strengthen your customer base.

Donald Miller, best-selling author, CEO, and podcast host. Donald is the CEO of Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow a business and enhance their personal value on the open market. He is also the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast and is the author of several books including the bestseller "Building a StoryBrand".

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Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations

Wealthfront - To start building your wealth and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/YAP.

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Social Media: 

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Ever wonder how our brain creates habits?

Today, we are talking with the Habit master, Charles Duhigg! Charles is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, a best-selling author, a former New York Times Reporter, and current a writer for the New Yorker Magazine. His book The Power of Habit, was on the NYT Bestseller list for over 3 years and has inspired a generation to create stronger habits in their lives. He is also the host of the How To! Podcast. His other book, Smarter Better Faster is also a NYT bestseller.

He is the founding host of the How To! podcast with Slate and the recipient of the George Polk award, the Investigative Reporters and Editors Medal, the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, and other honors. Charles speaks to a wide variety of audiences on topics ranging from how habits emerge and change within lives and companies to how idea brokers generate creativity.

In this episode, we hear about Charles’s childhood and his journey to becoming a writer. We’ll discuss Charles’ time as a reporter in Iraq and how his time there put him on the path to studying habits. We’ll also hear break down the key components to creating habits, and how a place like McDonalds can unknowingly affect our habits! If you want to learn critical skills to create meaningful habits, keep listening!

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Social Media:

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Timestamps:

00:47- Charles’ Childhood and Journey Into Writing

01:26 - The Power of Habit Origin

01:57 - Working in Iraq

5:39 - Habits in the Military

6:05 - What is A Habit

7:05 - Anatomy of the Brain

9:00 - Difference Between Memory and Habit

9:30 - Components of A Habit

16:30 - Cravings and How They Relate to Habits

18:00 - Mcdonalds And Cravings

21:20 - Supermarkets and Habits

24:24 - Social Media and Habit Loops

27:51 - How To Change A Habit

32:03 - Keystone Habits

35:51 - Charles’ Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned In The Episode:

The Power of Habit- https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/

Join Hala and Jordan for The Podcast Winter Ball presented by Stitcher in Clubpod!

We will have expert panelists and ClubPod leaders who will discuss topics like, Podcaster Etiquette Do's and Don’ts, Show Me The Money, Baby!, Dude, Where’s My Analytics?, and So...That’s How You Grow A Show!

This fun holiday party will include several "Pitch Your Podcast" contests with a chance for 3 lucky winners to be featured in the Stitcher app!

*** Meet the Panel ***

Jordan Mendoza - Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, and Podcast Host of the “Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast” 

Jason Feifer - Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, and host of the podcast Build For Tomorrow

Dimple Dang - Online Marketing Expert | Legal Marketing Expert | Podcast Coach | Host of “Mesmerizing Marketing™ Podcast” a 

Robert Tuch(K)man - Entrepreneur and Co-Founder at Amaze Media Labs, Podcast Host, Entrepreneur Magazine's How Success Happens

Mario Armstrong - two time Emmy Award-Winner, Lifestyle Entrepreneur, TV Host, Public Speaker and Motivator 

Anthony Savelli - Co-Founder & CRO at Podcast Ad Reps

Steve Olsher - Founder & Editor-In-Chief of Podcast Magazine®, creator of ClubPod™ 

Chris Krimitsos - Guinness World Record® Holder for the largest attendance for a virtual podcasting conference in one week, and a leading expert on podcasting and on-demand audio.

Bryan Barletta- the voice behind Sounds Profitable podcast, writes the Sounds Profitable newsletter, which is part of the Podnews network.

Shawn Anthony - Host of the School's Over....Now What? Podcast and is the lead mentor at The Now What Academy. 

James Cridland - Editor of Podnews and a radio futurologist - a writer, consultant and public speaker on radio’s future.

Mark Savant - Host of the After Hours Entrepreneur Podcast and Owner of Mark Savant Media which ​​makes Podcast Production Simple

Adam Posner - Founder of NHP talent group, host of the POZcast

Raven Blair Glover - Raven aka The Talk Show Maven - Former CNN Radio Personality, and Host of The Profitable Podcaster Show

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Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations 

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AthleticGreens - Visit athleticgreens.com/YAP and get FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.

Social Media: 

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Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha

Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Ever wonder what investors look for in up and coming entrepreneurs?

In this episode we are talking with Matt Higgins! Matt Higgins is a noted serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor as co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures. He is also vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins, an Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer,” and was a Guest Shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show Shark Tank seasons 10-11.

Matt co founded New York City based RSE Ventures in 2012, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, consumer and technology industries – including several of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. RSE has successfully backed many challenger brands from inception, including RESY, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League; and the International Champions Cup, the largest privately owned soccer tournament featuring Europe’s top clubs. Higgins is also co-owner of VaynerMedia, founded by digital marketing expert Gary Vaynerchuk, and a partner in early-stage venture fund Vayner/RSE.

In today’s episode, we hear about Matt’s childhood and journey to entrepreneurship. We’ll also discuss Matt’s work with NFTs and how he began RSE Ventures. We’ll also hear Matt’s thoughts on “The Great Resignation” during COVID, and what he looks for in entrepreneurs! If you want to level up your entrepreneurial skills, keep listening!

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Charles Schwab - Learn more at Schwab.com/plan   

Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations

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Social Media:

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Timestamps:

00:47- Matt’s Childhood and How It Molded Him

08:39- Matt’s First Job and How He Got There

11:19- The Importance of Quitting

16:46- How Mortality Has Shaped Matt

23:50- Matt’s Journey to Entrepreneurship

27:42- The Future of NFTs and Matt’s Work With Them

35:57- RSE Ventures and How It Began 

44:27- How Matt Manages His Investments

50:08- When to Consider an Investor

54:47- What Matt Looks for in Entrepreneurs

01:03:51- Matt on The Great Resignation Post COVID

01:07:75- Matt’s Take on Gen Z

01:11:12- Matt’s Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned In The Episode:

Matt’s LinkedIn: matt-higgins-rse

Welcome to YAPfirmations! A new series brought to you by the YAP Media team aimed to help brighten up your days and boost your self-esteem so you can live your best young and profitable life! 

What is a yapfirmation? it's anything you say to attract a young and profiting lifestyle in all aspects of your life: financially, personally, professionally, and even in your relationships! Consider this series your positivity boost on demand. Replay this episode anytime you want to reset and get in the right mindset for success! 

This week our yapfirmation is inspired by Marisa Peer!

We spoke with Marisa Peer in episodes #134 and #135. Marisa is one of the most sought-after and globally acclaimed therapists and created the I Am Enough movement, where she teaches the power of the I AM statement. She also renamed her affirmations to “statements of truth” to solidify in her mind the power of her words. 

If you want to get a jump start on powerful affirmations this is the episode for you!

This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens, Jordan Harbinger, HubSpot, and Kraken

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Have you ever wondered what goes through the mind of a hostage negotiation expert?

In this episode, we talk with Chris Voss, formally the FBI’s leading international hostage and kidnapping negotiator. Now he spends his time as an author, professor, CEO of the Black Swan Group, and teaching his Masterclass: Teaching the Art of Negotiation which shows others how to apply his learnings from international crises and high-stakes negotiations to the business world. Chris is regarded as one of the most influential negotiators of our time. He wrote the best-selling book, “Never Split the Difference,” which lays out actionable negotiation strategies and is known as the bible of negotiation. Chris joins us on YAP today to teach us how to negotiate as if our lives depended on it and become more persuasive in both our professional and personal lives.

In today’s episode, Chris shares his knowledge with the YAP podcast. He tells us about his journey from FBI agent to hostage negotiation and what specific negotiation tactics he uses and why they have been so successful. Chris covers the reason why giving someone a chance to start with saying “no” can be more useful than getting them to start with saying “yes”. We learn about the neuroscience behind why tactical empathy is the best way to diffuse a situation and get someone to say the magic phrase, “that’s right!” Chris teaches his 7, 38, 55 body language method and tells us that people don’t remember what you said, they remember how they felt. If you are looking to learn how to negotiate your way through any situation, you don’t want to miss this episode!

Chris is a past guest so check out episode #23!

Here is a link to the past episode: https://youngandprofiting.com/23-negotiate-like-a-boss-with-christopher-voss/ 

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Athletic Greens - Visit athleticgreens.com/YAP and get FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.

Social Media:

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Timestamps:

00:55- How Chris Got Into Negotiation

03:21- Understanding Energy in Negotiations

08:10- Why We Need Tactical Empathy and Autonomy

17:55- “You’re Right” Vs. “That’s Right”

22:56- Examples of Tactical Empathy

31:15- The Power of No

35:05- Giving the Illusion of Control

37:00- Accusation Audits

41:06- 7/38/55 Rule of Body Language

51:44- Chris’ Advice for Sensitive Conversations

54:55- Chris’ Secret to Profiting in Life

Mentioned in the Episode:

Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com/our-team/chris-voss

Book: Never Split the Difference https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805

Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation 

Subscribe to Chris’ Newsletter via Text: 33777, black swan method

Sleep has always been our constant companion!

But what do we really know about its history and growth?

Today on YAP Snacks, Hala will talk about the evolution of sleep while sharing tips and tricks from professionals that we’ve spoken to in previous episodes.

Sleep is such a popular topic on this podcast because it’s ever-evolving. The more we learn about it the more we realize that the act of getting a good night’s sleep isn’t as simple as you may think!

So in this episode, we will be looking to the past to see how our ancestors treated sleep, the present to learn how it developed with our rapidly growing society, and then into the future to see what sleep technology has in store for us!

What we know about sleep is still expanding, but it's gone on an interesting journey… So let's get started! 

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Did you know that more than 30% of Americans struggle with their sleep?

In this episode, we are talking with Matteo Franceschetti, the Co-Founder and CEO of Eight Sleep, the sleep fitness company. Along with his obsession for athletic performance, business performance, and now sleep performance Matteo and his team are the pioneers of sleep fitness technology. 

Matteo has always been an athlete with an obsession with recovery and performance. After spending time as a securities lawyer and launching companies in the renewable energy space he rediscovered his passion for optimizing his body’s performance. He realized there was an incredible need for smarter sleep products and this was where the idea for Eight Sleep was born! Their tech enabled mattress, the Pod significantly enhances your sleep quality through thermoregulation. Over the course of the night, the Pod detects your changing body temperature via sensors built into the mattress and sends its data to their app to track all of your vital information. They have recently created their Pod Pro Cover, which adds their patented thermoregulation technology to your existing mattress. While Eight Sleep has already made huge strides in the sleep fitness technology industry, they have only just begun!

In today’s episode, we discuss Matteo’s journey to becoming CEO of Eight Sleep and what the future of sleep technology has in store for us. We cover the impact that sleep deprivation has on not only our health but how it has also caused billions of dollars and millions of working hours lost globally. Matteo also gives his insight into the future of sleep and sleep technology. During this conversation, we think outside the box and predict just how the future will change the way we look at sleep. 

So relax! And listen to how you can achieve a better night’s sleep! 

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The Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations

Lendtable - Sign up for Lendtable at Lendtable.com with promo code YAP for an extra $50 added to your Lendtable balance

Kraken - Visit kraken.com/yap now to learn more or search for "Kraken" in the app store

Social Media: 

Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting

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Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Mentioned In The Episode:

EightSleep - https://www.eightsleep.com/