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

What does it take to build a mindset that can withstand life's toughest setbacks? Hal Elrod survived a near-fatal car accident at 20, lost more than half his income during the 2008 recession, and later battled a rare, aggressive cancer. When his coaching business nearly collapsed, he realized that changing his circumstances meant changing himself first. He created the Miracle Morning, combining six daily practices that helped him rebuild his life and business. In this episode, Hal shares how to use the SAVERS routine, turn goals into daily action, and build lasting habits for greater productivity.

In this episode, Hala and Hal will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:17) Turning Life’s Hardest Setbacks Into Purpose

(07:54) Surviving Financial Collapse, Cancer, and Burnout

(15:56) The Power of Self-Belief in Achieving Success

(18:35) The SAVERS Framework for Better Mornings

(24:10) How to Make Effective Affirmations

(30:04) Using Visualization to Achieve Goals

(36:10) How Morning Exercise Boosts Productivity

(38:37) Reading and Scribing for Personal Development

(43:58) Why Entrepreneurs Need Intentional Morning Habits

(48:55) The 30-Day Habit Formation Framework

Hal Elrod is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and host of the Achieve Your Goals podcast. He is best known for creating The Miracle Morning, a bestselling book that inspired a global personal development movement and has sold more than two million copies worldwide. His six-step SAVERS framework has helped people develop intentional morning routines and lasting habits.

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Resources Mentioned:

Hal’s Book, The Miracle Morning: bit.ly/The_MiracleMorning

Hal’s Book, Taking Life Head On: bit.ly/LifeHeadOn

Hal’s Podcast, Achieve Your Goals: bit.ly/AYG-apple Hal’s Website: halelrod.com

Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz: bit.ly/Psycho_Cybernetics

The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer by David A. Whitsett: bit.ly/Marathon-Trainer

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AI is changing how consumers discover and buy products, and Naveen Tewari believes traditional e-commerce is entering a new era. Years after betting early on the mobile internet and building InMobi, he launched Glance, an agentic commerce platform designed to help consumers shop with AI. Despite early resistance, he turned Glance into a standalone company, raised close to $1 billion, and became a two-time unicorn founder. In this episode, Naveen shares how AI agents will reshape buying decisions for consumers, how brands will need to adapt, and how entrepreneurs can position themselves early for this shift into the agentic commerce era.

In this episode, Hala and Naveen will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) Building Two Unicorn Companies

(03:23) Pivoting to AI and Agentic Commerce

(08:15) Naveen’s Leadership Principles and Mindset

(18:56) The Haircut vs. Tattoo Decision-Making Model

(22:40) How Agentic Commerce Changes Shopping

(32:56) Integrating Glance With Siri and Brands

(36:29) Marketing to AI Agents

(38:21) How AI Agents Will Change Branding

(42:27) Privacy and Trust in AI

(43:36) Choosing the Right Strategic Investor

(44:55) Founder Principles: Trust, Passion, and Growth

Naveen Tewari is the founder and CEO of InMobi and Glance. He founded InMobi in 2007, which became India's first unicorn in 2011, and later built Glance, making him the first Indian entrepreneur to create two unicorns. Today, he leads both companies, with InMobi operating in digital advertising and Glance developing agentic commerce technology. Naveen is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and Harvard Business School.

Sponsored By:

Glance: An agentic commerce platform designed to help consumers shop with AI. Visit glance.com/row to get started.

Resources Mentioned:

Naveen’s Platform, Glance: glance.com/row

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

Naveen’s Instagram: instagram.com/ntewari14

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Key YAP Links

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YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting

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

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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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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.

Prenuvo - Get a radiation-free whole-body MRI in about an hour, with no contrast dye or needles. To learn more about Prenuvo and get $300 off your scan, visit Prenuvo.com/hala. Terms and conditions apply.

CallRail - Track which marketing campaigns drive calls, texts, and leads, and use AI to turn more leads into customers. Start your free trial at ⁠CallRail.com/profiting⁠.

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

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LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha

Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala

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

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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.

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.

Prenuvo - Get a radiation-free whole-body MRI in about an hour, with no contrast dye or needles. To learn more about Prenuvo and get $300 off your scan, visit Prenuvo.com/hala. Terms and conditions apply.

CallRail - Track which marketing campaigns drive calls, texts, and leads, and use AI to turn more leads into customers. Start your free trial at ⁠CallRail.com/profiting⁠.

Resources Mentioned:

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

Gabby's Podcast, Dear Gabby: gabbybernstein.com

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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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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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