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

Starting a business has never been easier, so why do so many entrepreneurs struggle to turn a profit? Jacqueline Snyder, founder of the multimillion-dollar business The Product Boss, believes that profitable growth isn't just about selling more products or working longer hours, but making smarter business decisions. After years of working 70-hour weeks, she restructured her business and achieved 30% more profit with 30% less personal involvement in just 60 days. In this episode, Jacqueline shares how entrepreneurs can identify profitable bestsellers, fix hidden profit leaks, and make more sales without working themselves into the ground.

In this episode, Hala and Jacqueline will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:36) Why Modern Businesses Struggle With Profit

(04:33) Jacqueline's Early Entrepreneurship Journey

(09:24) How to Identify and Grow Bestsellers

(15:31) How to Price Products for Higher Profit Margins

(24:14) Hidden Profit Leaks That Drain Revenue

(26:13) How to Grow Sales Without Relying on Paid Ads

(29:09) Social Media Strategies for Product Businesses

(39:00) Building Trust and Community Beyond Online Courses

(47:50) Fix My Product Business With Jacqueline

(1:07:52) The Three Stages of Entrepreneurial Leadership

(1:11:23) Hitting 30% More Profit With Less Work

Jacqueline Snyder is an entrepreneur, product business expert, and the founder and CEO of The Product Boss, where she helps creative entrepreneurs build and scale profitable businesses. With decades of experience in fashion, product design, and business strategy, she has advised more than 100,000 businesses on profitability, distribution, and operations. She previously founded Designer Consulting Co-Op and created Cuffs Couture, an accessories brand worn by celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Carrie Underwood.

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Resources Mentioned:

Jacqueline’s Website: theproductboss.com

Jacqueline’s Instagram: instagram.com/theproductboss

Jacqueline’s YouTube: youtube.com/channel

Jacqueline’s Workshops: theproductbossworkshops.com

Jacqueline’s Podcast, The Product Boss Podcast: bit.ly/TPB-apple

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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

LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club

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Gabby Bernstein thought her mental health struggles were behind her after getting sober at 25. She became a bestselling author and successful entrepreneur, but years later, she was still battling anxiety, workaholism, and an overwhelming need for control. Then, a terrifying panic attack forced her to confront unresolved childhood trauma and discover Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, an approach that helps people process past trauma. In this episode, Gabby shares how childhood experiences influence adult behavior, why unhealthy patterns affect mindset and leadership, and her four-step method for managing emotional triggers, setting healthier boundaries, and finding inner peace.

In this episode, Hala and Gabby will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:58) From NYC Nightlife to Spiritual Leadership

(06:07) Breaking the Cycle of Addiction

(08:22) Manifesting a Career as an Author

(13:29) The Power of IFS Therapy in Self-Healing

(20:28) How to Stop Leading From Fear and Control

(25:48) Four Steps to Reconnect with Your Inner Self

(35:20) Understanding Your Protective Behaviors

(36:51) How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt

(38:52) Healing a Perfectionist Mindset

Gabby Bernstein is a prominent spiritual teacher, motivational speaker, podcast host, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Hailed by Oprah Winfrey as a "next-generation thought leader," she has sold over 7 million books worldwide. Her teachings blend practical spirituality, manifestation techniques, and trauma recovery with mental health approaches such as IFS therapy.

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HeyGen - Create AI avatar videos without constantly being behind the camera. Get your first three videos free at HeyGen.com/profiting.

Life at the Speed of Play - Learn how to test ideas quickly and identify the ones worth pursuing with Mark Pincus’s book. Get two books for the price of one at getmarksbook.com/yap.

Whatnot - Grow your business through live shopping, community, and real-time connections with buyers. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the App Store and start selling today.

MOD - Connect with licensed medical providers for modafinil to support sustained energy, focus, and alertness. Visit MOD.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with code PROFITING. See the website for important safety information.

AG1 Next Gen - Support your nutritional foundation with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and superfoods. Get a free Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription order at DrinkAG1.com/PROFITING.

Resources Mentioned:

Gabby’s Book, Self-Help: bit.ly/SelfHelp-GB

Gabby's Podcast, Dear Gabby: gabbybernstein.com

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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

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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, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

Alfred Mai built a multi-million dollar business with his wife without hiring a single employee, raising outside funding, or managing a traditional warehouse. What started as a card game side hustle became ASM Games, a company that has sold over 3.5 million games worldwide. By leveraging Amazon's fulfillment and seller tools, the couple scaled their business, reached #1 on Amazon's Toys & Games bestseller list, and kept their team to just two people. In this episode, recorded at Amazon Accelerate 2026, Alfred shares how entrepreneurs can use Amazon's tools to attract customers, reduce costs, and scale without needing a large team.

In this episode, Hala and Alfred will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:58) Launching ASM Games as a Side Hustle

(04:11) Transitioning into Full-Time Business

(07:00) Navigating Inventory After a Viral Sales Breakthrough

(09:58) Scaling ASM Games as a Two-Person Team

(13:44) Using Amazon's Seller Data and Ads to Drive Sales

(15:57) Managing Costs and Growth Without Hiring

(22:17) Simplifying Operations With Amazon’s AI Tools

(24:36) Starting a Business With Amazon’s Logistics

(27:51) Expanding Customer Reach Online and In-Store

(29:32) Best Advice for Aspiring Amazon Entrepreneurs

Alfred Mai is the founder of ASM Games, a San Francisco-based card game company he launched with his wife, Sarah, in 2017. The couple has sold over 3.5 million games worldwide, including These Cards Will Get You Drunk, The Ultimate Game for Couples, and Do You Really Know Your Family?. Alfred brings a decade of Silicon Valley growth and customer acquisition experience to the company, which has earned multiple Amazon bestseller placements. He and Sarah continue to run the business as a two-person team, using Amazon’s seller tools and retail partnerships to grow without outside funding.

Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by Amazon and recorded at Amazon Accelerate 2026, Amazon's annual seller conference. More than 60% of sales in Amazon's store come from independent sellers, most of which are small and medium-sized businesses. Amazon provides tools and services to help these entrepreneurs grow their businesses. To learn more about how Amazon is helping independent sellers succeed, visit https://sellingpartners.aboutamazon.com.

Resources Mentioned:

Alfred’s Company, ASM Games: asmgames.com

Alfred’s Amazon Storefront: bit.ly/AM-Storefront

Amazon's Seller Tools: sellingpartners.aboutamazon.com

Amazon Accelerate EP1 with Lisa Curtis: youngandprofiting.co/Amzn-EP1

Amazon Accelerate EP2 with Katie Diasti: youngandprofiting.co/Amzn-EP2

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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

LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club

Disclaimer: This episode is a paid partnership with Amazon. Sponsored content helps support our podcast and continue bringing valuable insights to our audience.

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Maria Malik's perfectionist mindset once made public speaking feel impossible. After landing her dream job at Stanford University, she spent two weeks preparing for a presentation, stayed up until 3 a.m. rehearsing, and still called in sick rather than face the audience. Realizing that her fear of public speaking could cost her valuable opportunities, she worked to overcome it and eventually founded The Introverted Speaker. In this episode, Maria shares communication habits that help entrepreneurs overcome public speaking anxiety, speak confidently without being extroverts, and unlock career and business opportunities.

In this episode, Hala and Maria will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) Why Poor Communication Can Cost You Opportunities

(04:37) Growing Up With a Fear of Public Speaking

(08:08) How Introverts Should Prepare for Speeches

(09:04) How to Manage Public Speaking Nerves

(17:04) The Secret to Connecting with Your Audience

(27:42) Live Coaching: Hala’s Public Speaking Habits

(38:15) Overcoming Speaking Anxiety and Communicating Clearly

(45:02) How Speaking Confidence Opens Business Doors

(52:18) Mastering Vocal Tone and Speaking Style

(57:04) Growing a Personal Brand on LinkedIn

Maria Malik is an executive speaking coach and founder of The Introverted Speaker, where she helps introverted entrepreneurs and executives communicate with confidence and authority. Before launching her coaching business, she worked as a research administrator at Stanford University. In her book, The Introverted Speaker, she shares strategies for overcoming public speaking anxiety and developing an authentic speaking style without pretending to be extroverted.

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Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting

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HeyGen - Create AI avatar videos without constantly being behind the camera. Get your first three videos free at HeyGen.com/profiting.

AG1 Next Gen - Support your nutritional foundation with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and superfoods. Get a free Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription order at DrinkAG1.com/PROFITING.

Whatnot - Grow your business through live shopping, community, and real-time connections with buyers. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the App Store and start selling today.

MOD - Connect with licensed medical providers for modafinil to support sustained energy, focus, and alertness. Visit MOD.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with code PROFITING. See the website for important safety information.

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Resources Mentioned:

Maria’s Book, The Introverted Speaker: theintrovertedspeaker.com

Maria’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mariamalikspeaks

Maria’s Instagram: instagram.com/mariamalikspeaks

LinkedIn Creator Club by Hala Taha (Skool): skool.com/linkedin-creator-club

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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

LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club

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, Positivity, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Human Nature, Human Psychology, Critical Thinking, Robert Greene, Chris Voss, Robert Cialdini

Adam Schafer turned childhood adversity into a business superpower. Despite growing up in poverty, he went on to co-found Mind Pump, a fitness podcast that became a multimillion-dollar business. Instead of chasing viral fame, Adam and his partners published over 240 free podcast episodes before selling their first digital fitness program, building such a loyal audience that customers began asking how they could support the company. In this episode, Adam shares how his difficult upbringing shaped his approach to entrepreneurship, how to build successful business partnerships, and how he scaled Mind Pump without relying on millions of followers.

In this episode, Hala and Adam will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) Starting a Business Out of Necessity

(06:30) Turning Childhood Adversity Into Resilience

(15:27) How Sports Shaped His Growth Mindset

(19:29) How Vulnerability Builds Customer Trust

(25:04) Why Customer Value Comes Before Sales

(34:44) Mind Pump’s Origin Story

(47:20) Navigating High-Stakes Business Partnerships

(1:02:10) The Power of Authentic Marketing

(1:13:46) Why Email and Podcasts Beat Social Media Followers

(1:23:35) Choosing the Right Content Platform

(1:27:34) How Mind Pump Built a $5M Advertising Business

(1:38:23) Fitness Advice for Busy Entrepreneurs

Adam Schafer is an entrepreneur, fitness expert, and co-founder of Mind Pump, a multimillion-dollar fitness media business known for its podcast and digital training programs. Before launching Mind Pump, he worked as a personal trainer and managed some of the largest fitness clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has earned eight national fitness certifications and a professional bodybuilding card.

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.

HeyGen - Create AI avatar videos without constantly being behind the camera. Get your first three videos free at HeyGen.com/profiting.

Life at the Speed of Play - Learn how to test ideas quickly and identify the ones worth pursuing with Mark Pincus’s book. Get two books for the price of one at getmarksbook.com/yap.

Whatnot - Grow your business through live shopping, community, and real-time connections with buyers. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the App Store and start selling today.

MOD - Connect with licensed medical providers for modafinil to support sustained energy, focus, and alertness. Visit MOD.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with code PROFITING. See the website for important safety information.

AG1 Next Gen - Support your nutritional foundation with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and superfoods. Get a free Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription order at DrinkAG1.com/PROFITING.

Resources Mentioned:

Mind Pump’s Website: mindpumpmedia.com/

Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals

Key YAP Links

Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap

YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting

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LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha

Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala

Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com

Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new

LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club

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