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

Building her business while working a full-time job forced Kelly Roach to become intentional with every hour. Then, just as her company began taking off, becoming a mother presented an even greater challenge: how to scale rapidly without sacrificing the family life and freedom she set out to create. That pivotal transition changed how she runs her companies, delegates, and protects what matters most. In this episode, Kelly shares how entrepreneurs can design a successful business around their life priorities, build stronger customer trust, and scale sustainably without sacrificing their family, freedom, or values.

In this episode, Hala and Kelly will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:19) Turning Hardship Into Financial Freedom

(06:51) Selling Through Listening and Service

(09:44) Scaling a Side Hustle to 8-Figures

(13:34) Designing a Family-First Business

(26:30) Keeping Marriage Separate From Business

(30:30) Building Customer Trust in a Shifting Market

(35:12) Human-Centered Business in the AI Era

(38:46) How the Live Launch Method Works

(44:30) How Pricing and Branding Drive Growth

Kelly Roach is a top business strategist, bestselling author, and host of The Kelly Roach Show. Before launching her own company, she rose through a Fortune 500 firm to become its youngest senior vice president. She then built her side hustle to seven figures while still working full time and later scaled her first company to eight figures. Today, she runs six companies and leads The Business Advisory, her coaching and consulting firm.

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Resources Mentioned:

Kelly’s Website: kellyroachcoaching.com

Kelly’s Instagram: instagram.com/kellyroachofficial

Kelly’s Facebook: facebook.com/kellyroachofficial

Kelly’s Podcast, The Kelly Roach Show: bit.ly/TKRS-apple

Kelly’s Book, Conviction Marketing: bit.ly/ConvictionMktng

Kelly’s Book, The Live Launch Method: bit.ly/LiveLaunchMthd

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Key YAP Links

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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

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After taking his business public at a $1.2 billion valuation, Payam Zamani learned that chasing rapid growth can weaken a company when profitability gets ignored. That lesson shaped his holding company, One Planet, which he built around profit, discipline, and purpose. Today, One Planet owns, operates, and invests in companies with a focus on improving margins, cutting unnecessary costs, and building businesses that can stand on their own. In this episode, Payam shares how entrepreneurs can turn around struggling companies, protect profit margins, and grow while embracing his philosophy of spiritual capitalism.

In this episode, Hala and Payam will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) What Is Private Equity Exactly?

(02:00) From Refugee to Billion-Dollar Founder

(13:48) Inside One Planet’s Profit Model

(21:17) How One Planet Turns Companies Around

(29:06) Payam’s Approach to People and Leadership

(39:42) Customer Acquisition and Unit Economics

(45:51) Cutting Hidden Business Costs and Overhead

(47:35) How Payam Builds and Buys Businesses

(51:26) The Principles of Spiritual Capitalism

(1:00:07) Building for Profit From Day One

Payam Zamani is the founder, chairman, and CEO of One Planet Group, a closely held private equity firm that owns technology and media businesses and invests in early-stage companies. He co-founded AutoWeb in 1994 and helped take the company public in 1999, reaching a $1.2 billion valuation. Since then, he has built and owned multiple companies and invested in more than 50 businesses. He is also the author of the USA Today bestseller Crossing the Desert and an advocate for his philosophy of spiritual capitalism.

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Freshbooks - Manage all your business finances in one place. Right now, my listeners can get FreshBooks for less than $3 a month for your first four months — that's 90% off. Head to FreshBooks.com/podcast to get started.

Walmart Marketplace - Reach millions of active online shoppers and get ready for holiday demand. Apply to sell today at marketplace.walmart.com/yap.

AG1 - Get a daily health drink that helps maintain energy, support gut health, and support immune health, all in one simple scoop. And for a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DRINKAG1.com/PROFITING.

Resources Mentioned:

Payam's Website: oneplanetgroup.com/meetpayam

Payam's Book, Crossing the Desert: bit.ly/CrosingDesert

Payam's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/payamzamani

Payam's X: x.com/PayamZamani

Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals

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

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

AI is reshaping business fast, but GaryVee believes true adoption will happen more slowly than most people expect because he has seen this pattern before. He pushed e-commerce in 1996 and personal branding in 2008, only to watch both take years to become mainstream. Now, he sees the same resistance around artificial intelligence. Instead of fearing disruption, he is using AI to make his team more effective, multiply content output, and catch new opportunities early. In this episode, GaryVee shares how entrepreneurs can adapt faster, compete smarter, and stay ahead as AI changes how businesses work, create, and grow.

In this episode, Hala and GaryVee will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) Why AI Adoption Is Still Early

(03:29) The Real Reason People Fear AI

(08:11) The Barbell Theory of 2060 and 1960

(09:44) Weaponizing Employees Instead of Cutting Them

(12:13) Architects, Masons, and Future-Proof Skills

(15:44) GaryVee’s AI Predictions for Work and Life

(23:32) Family Patterns, Self-Worth, and Forgiveness

(30:53) Scaling Social Media Content with AI

(38:49) GaryVee’s Hard Lines for Entrepreneurs

(46:56) Why Kindness Will Rule The Future

(50:26) Live Selling, the Next Big Opportunity

Gary Vaynerchuk, popularly known as GaryVee, is a serial entrepreneur, marketer, and prominent internet personality. He is the chairman of VaynerX and CEO of VaynerMedia, a global creative and media agency. GaryVee is a six-time New York Times bestselling author and an early investor in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, and Uber. He also hosts The GaryVee Audio Experience.

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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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Mindstone - Master practical AI skills without the complexity with Mindstone’s AI Competency Programme. Head to experience.mindstone.com/yap and get 10% off.

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HoneyLove - Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/PROFITING! #honeylovepod

Freshbooks - Manage all your business finances in one place. Right now, my listeners can get FreshBooks for less than $3 a month for your first four months — that's 90% off. Head to FreshBooks.com/podcast to get started.

Walmart Marketplace - Reach millions of active online shoppers and get ready for holiday demand. Apply to sell today at marketplace.walmart.com/yap.

AG1 - Get a daily health drink that helps maintain energy, support gut health, and support immune health, all in one simple scoop. And for a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DRINKAG1.com/PROFITING.

Resources Mentioned:

Gary's Book, Crush It!: bit.ly/-CrushIt

Gary's Website: garyvaynerchuk.com

Gary’s Podcast,The GaryVee Audio Experience: bit.ly/TGVAE-apple

YAP E291 with GaryVee: youngandprofiting.co/E291

Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals

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

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Ben Nemtin’s mental health unraveled under the pressure to succeed in school and rugby, until anxiety and depression left him unable to function. His recovery started with one choice: surround himself with people who inspired him. That mindset shift led Ben and three friends to create The Buried Life, a mission to pursue 100 bucket-list dreams while helping strangers achieve theirs. Along the way, he discovered how purpose, accountability, and action can move us through fear. In this episode, Ben shares the keys at the intersection of entrepreneurship, mental health, and personal fulfillment: how to uncover buried goals, pursue what truly matters, and build a life with fewer regrets.

In this episode, Hala and Ben will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:45) How Travel Shaped Ben’s Life Philosophy

(04:45) Anxiety, Depression, and Performance Pressure

(18:05) Origin of The Buried Life and Bucket List Concept

(28:16) Why Chasing Dreams Isn't Selfish

(35:39) Helping Strangers Changed the Mission

(48:14) The Wildest Dreams Still on Ben’s List

(49:25) Write Your Goals, Live Without Regret

Ben Nemtin is the co-founder of The Buried Life movement and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? He is also the author of The Bucket List Journal and starred in MTV’s hit reality series The Buried Life. Ben has been ranked among the world’s top motivational speakers by Global Gurus and has delivered keynotes for organizations including Amazon, Microsoft, FedEx, and Verizon.

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Mindstone - Master practical AI skills without the complexity with Mindstone’s AI Competency Programme. Head to experience.mindstone.com/yap and get 10% off.

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HoneyLove - Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/PROFITING! #honeylovepod

Freshbooks - Manage all your business finances in one place. Right now, my listeners can get FreshBooks for less than $3 a month for your first four months — that's 90% off. Head to FreshBooks.com/podcast to get started.

Walmart Marketplace - Reach millions of active online shoppers and get ready for holiday demand. Apply to sell today at marketplace.walmart.com/yap.

AG1 - Get a daily health drink that helps maintain energy, support gut health, and support immune health, all in one simple scoop. And for a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DRINKAG1.com/PROFITING.

Resources Mentioned:

Ben’s Book: What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?: bit.ly/-BuriedLife

Ben’s Website: bennemtin.com/

Ben’s Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/bennemtin/

Ben’s Instagram: instagram.com/bennemtin/

Ben’s Facebook: facebook.com/bennemtin

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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

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, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

Entrepreneurs often assume hackers only target big companies, but small businesses can be easier targets than they realize. A weak password, compromised vendor, or poorly managed access point can expose customer data, disrupt revenue, and damage trust. In this episode, presented by Bitdefender, cybersecurity consultant, Abed Hamdan explains why your business might be an attractive target to hackers and how entrepreneurs can protect their business from today's cyber threats without needing a full-time security team.

In this episode, Hala and Abed will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) Why Small Businesses Attract Hackers

(07:55) How Hackers Target Small Businesses

(14:40) How Abed Entered the Cybersecurity World

(18:22) Non-Negotiable Cybersecurity Habits for Businesses

(28:57) How Cyberattacks Can Destroy a Business

(30:29) Cybersecurity Protection on a Small Budget

(32:41) Defense in Depth for Small Businesses

(40:30) AI, Deepfakes, and New Cyber Risks

(54:27) Insider Threats and Employee Access Risks

(57:42) Finding the Backdoor in Your Business

(1:03:04) What to Do After a Cyberattack

(1:05:17) From Cybersecurity Content to Entrepreneurship

Abed Hamdan is a cybersecurity consultant, content creator, and founder of GRC Mastery. He has more than two decades of experience helping organizations strengthen their security, manage risk, and navigate complex cyber threats. His expertise spans cyber defense, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), and security strategy. Known online as UnixGuy, Abed has built a global cybersecurity community of more than 600,000 followers by making complex security topics practical and accessible.

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Resources Mentioned:

Bitdefender: bitdefender.com/profiting

Abed's Training Platform, GRC Mastery: grcmastery.com

Abed's YouTube: youtube.com/@UnixGuy/about

Abed's LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/abedhamdan

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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

Disclaimer: This episode is a paid partnership with Bitdefender. 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