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#RemitlyPartner Use code BUSINESS to get a $/£100 promo after you send a single business transfer of $/£300 or more from the USA, Canada or UK. To redeem, visit the ‘Rewards’ tab and enter the code https://www.remitly.com/us/en/landing/business. New business customers only. One per customer. Offer expires 12/31/26. Terms: bit.ly/remitlyterms. 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  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. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  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  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneurship gave Natalie Ellis the success she had always wanted, but behind the scenes, BossBabe started to feel like a business she could not step away from. When motherhood, burnout, and a difficult co-founder split forced her to slow down, she realized the freedom she built the company for was no longer reflected in how the business ran. So she rebuilt BossBabe into a business designed for freedom; one that could scale without needing her at the center of it all. In this episode, Natalie reveals the systems that allowed her team to generate $2.2 million during her maternity leave and shares how entrepreneurs can build a freedom-based business that supports their life, not traps them inside it. In this episode, Hala and Natalie will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (01:27) When Success Becomes a Business Trap (05:44) The Cost of People-Pleasing (10:05) Navigating the Business Partner "Divorce"  (14:40) Building a Scalable Freedom-Based Business (19:31) Natalie’s Strategy as a Creator Entrepreneur (30:55) Scaling Revenue With One Core Offer (35:58) BossBabe Before and After Motherhood (43:13) Building a Lifestyle Business for Freedom (49:09) Natalie’s Entrepreneurship Journey (59:40) Leveraging AI for Business Growth Natalie Ellis is the founder and CEO of BossBabe, a business education platform and community for women entrepreneurs. She is also the co-founder of the wellness brand glōci, host of the BossBabe Podcast, and an angel investor in female-owned brands. Her new book, The Freedom-Based Business Method, teaches entrepreneurs how to build a business that creates both financial success and lifestyle freedom. 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. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Cash App - If you’ve been curious about bitcoin but haven’t made the jump yet, Cash App makes it easy. Sign up at https://click.cash.app/ui6m/qmgmlraz For a limited time, new customers can get $10 added to their balance. Just use code CASHAPP10 when you sign up, and—don’t forget this part—send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Bitcoin services provided by Block, Inc. brand. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast   Resources Mentioned: Natalie’s Book, The Freedom-Based Business Method: bit.ly/NE-TFBBM  Natalie’s Website: natalie-ellis.com  Natalie’s Instagram: instagram.com/iamnatalie   Natalie’s Podcast, The Bossbabe Podcast: bit.ly/TBBP-apple  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The true engine of business growth is customer loyalty, and Fred Reichheld has spent decades proving it. While working at Bain & Company, he noticed that businesses with obsessive customer focus were crushing their competitors, yet no one was measuring the loyalty behind those results. So he created the Net Promoter Score (NPS), giving entrepreneurs a way to measure customer loyalty and retention. In this episode, Fred shares how companies like Costco, Apple, and Chick-fil-A create lasting loyalty and why enriching your customers’ lives is one of the most powerful drivers of business growth and endless referrals. In this episode, Hala and Fred will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:37) Building An Intrapreneurial Career Path (03:23) The Origin of Net Promoter Score (10:35) The Three Types of NPS Customers (13:47) How Love Drives Customer Loyalty (20:02) Turning Customers Into Promoters (23:20) Launching NPS as an Open-Source System (31:31) Why Referrals Beat Paid Marketing (39:35) The Philosophy of Winning on Purpose (44:08) Fred’s Top Business Lessons  Fred Reichheld is a business strategist, author, and fellow at Bain & Company. He is the creator of the Net Promoter System, a widely used management system for measuring customer loyalty and improving retention. Named the “high priest of customer loyalty” by The Economist, Fred has shaped how the world’s most successful companies, including Apple, Costco, and Lego, build and measure customer relationships.  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. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Cash App - If you’ve been curious about bitcoin but haven’t made the jump yet, Cash App makes it easy. Sign up at⁠ https://click.cash.app/ui6m/qmgmlraz⁠ For a limited time, new customers can get $10 added to their balance. Just use code CASHAPP10 when you sign up, and—don’t forget this part—send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Bitcoin services provided by Block, Inc. brand. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast Resources Mentioned: Fred’s Book, Winning on Purpose: bit.ly/FR-WonP  Fred’s Book, The Ultimate Question 2.0: bit.ly/UltimateQstn  Fred’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fredreichheld   Fred’s Website: bain.com/our-team/fred-reichheld/  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, Online Selling, Economics, E-commerce, Ecommerce, Negotiation, Prospecting, Persuasion, Inbound, Value Selling, Account Management, Sales Strategies, Scale, Scaling, Sales podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting a business from scratch is not the only path to entrepreneurship, and Alex Smereczniak learned that through franchising. After building and exiting his first franchise business, he saw how confusing, outdated, and commission-driven the franchise-buying process could be. Spotting those gaps led him to build Franzy, a data-driven marketplace that helps aspiring entrepreneurs buy franchises with more transparency. In part 1 of this How We Profit episode, Alex breaks down the realities of raising capital for an unsexy business, why franchising creates more millionaires than most people realize, how he sold 118 franchise locations in a year, and the lessons he learned from scaling. In this episode, Hala and Alex will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (02:26) Franzy: The Zillow of Franchising  (06:49) Why Franchising Creates More Millionaires (12:30) Starting a Business vs Buying a Franchise (16:08) Is Franchising Really Passive Income? (19:09) Alex’s Franchising Journey (35:13) Raising Millions for Unsexy Businesses (39:24) Stepping Down as CEO: The Real Story (45:42) The Cost of Starting Franzy (56:10) Using Data to Create Entrepreneurs (58:32) Franzy’s Revenue, Marketing, and Operations 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.  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. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Cash App - If you’ve been curious about bitcoin but haven’t made the jump yet, Cash App makes it easy. Sign up at https://click.cash.app/ui6m/qmgmlraz For a limited time, new customers can get $10 added to their balance. Just use code CASHAPP10 when you sign up, and—don’t forget this part—send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Bitcoin services provided by Block, Inc. brand. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast 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    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, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One leadership decision helped Will Guidara transform Eleven Madison Park from the lowest-ranked restaurant on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list into the number one restaurant in the world. While most businesses competed on products, pricing, and technology, Will became obsessed with something most companies overlook: how people feel. In this episode, Will shares his philosophy of unreasonable hospitality and reveals why customer experience is a powerful business advantage. He explains the leadership skills, strategic planning, and team-building principles that empower employees to create unforgettable moments and build the kind of customer loyalty that drives business growth.  In this episode, Hala and Will will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (02:02) The Role of AI in the Hospitality Business (05:07) Service vs. Hospitality: The Key Difference (10:49) Going from Last Place to Number One (14:55) Mapping Every Customer Touchpoint  (21:58) Turning Transactions Into Unforgettable Experiences (28:27) Balancing Excellence and Hospitality (33:50) Building Team Culture With Shared Language (37:48) Will’s Hospitality Catchphrases (46:36) Scaling Hospitality Through Pattern Recognition (54:31) How Leaders Can Empower Their Teams (01:03:15) Turning Business Mistakes Into Loyalty (01:08:03) Giving Feedback and Inspiring Teams Will Guidara is a restaurateur, speaker, and bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality. As the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, he helped lead the restaurant to three Michelin stars and the title of World’s Best Restaurant. His work has since redefined hospitality as a core leadership and business strategy across industries. Will is also a co-producer on the Emmy Award-winning series The Bear.  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. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Cash App - If you’ve been curious about bitcoin but haven’t made the jump yet, Cash App makes it easy. Sign up at https://click.cash.app/ui6m/qmgmlraz For a limited time, new customers can get $10 added to their balance. Just use code CASHAPP10 when you sign up, and—don’t forget this part—send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Bitcoin services provided by Block, Inc. brand. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast   Resources Mentioned: Will’s Book, Unreasonable Hospitality: bit.ly/WG-UHosp   Will’s Book, The Field Guide: bit.ly/WG-FieldGuide  Will’s Website: unreasonablehospitality.com Will’s Instagram: instagram.com/wguidara/  Will’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/willguidara/  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, Networking, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Kotler once believed physical and mental health decline was an inevitable part of aging, until peak performance science challenged his assumption. To test the research, he learned to park ski at 53 and discovered that the right training and mindset can dramatically improve brain health, creativity, and performance well beyond midlife. In this episode, Steven unpacks the science behind  cognitive decline and shares how entrepreneurs can stay sharp, motivated, and high-performing at any age.  In this episode, Hala and Steven will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (01:11) The Myth of Aging Decline (07:08) How Movement Keeps You Sharp (14:26) Breaking the “Too Old” Mindset (22:39) Letting Go of Old Shame (29:26) Protecting Brain Performance After 40 (37:12) How Age Improves Thinking (42:03) What to Look for After 50 (44:58) Why You Should Never Skip Leg Day (46:57) How Authentic Learning Boosts Motivation (52:00) Skills Older People Are Actually Better At (54:32) Blue Zones and Healthy Aging  Steven Kotler is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. He is the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, where he studies the neurobiology of flow, creativity, and peak performance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 40 languages, and has helped people understand how to train their brains and bodies to perform at their best at any age. 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. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Cash App - If you’ve been curious about bitcoin but haven’t made the jump yet, Cash App makes it easy. Sign up at https://click.cash.app/ui6m/qmgmlraz For a limited time, new customers can get $10 added to their balance. Just use code CASHAPP10 when you sign up, and—don’t forget this part—send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Bitcoin services provided by Block, Inc. brand. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast  Resources Mentioned: Steven's Website: stevenkotler.com  Steven's Book, Gnar Country: bit.ly/SK-GnarC  Flow Research Collective: flowresearchcollective.com   Successful Aging by Daniel Levitin: bit.ly/DL-SuccessAging  YAP E138 with Steven Kotler: youngandprofiting.co/E138  YAP E32 with Steven Kotler: youngandprofiting.co/E32  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, Biohacking, Manifestation, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneurship became Tara LaFerrara’s way forward after she got laid off from her corporate job and had to decide whether her fitness and content creation side hustle could become a real business. With a small online following and plenty of uncertainty, she learned the ins and outs of business operations, ultimately scaling her $99 programs into a seven figure fitness brand. In this episode of How We Profit, Tara shares the realities of building a coaching business from scratch, how she bounced back after a six figure mistake, and the strategies that helped her generate multiple income streams as a creator entrepreneur. In this episode, Hala and Tara will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (04:29) How Tara’s Business Makes Money (07:33) Going All-In on Entrepreneurship (14:25) Converting Followers Into Paying Customers (17:35) App vs. Coaching Business Economics (24:22) Niching Down to Women 35+ (29:42) Building the Broads App (37:15) Using Webinars to Drive Sales (41:00) Pricing Creator Brand Partnerships (48:26) Scaling Beyond Founder Bottlenecks  Tara LaFerrara is the founder of Broads, a fitness app and coaching company. She is a personal trainer, creator, and host of the Broads podcast, where she blends fitness education with a bold, relatable approach to women’s health and wellness. Through her platforms, Tara offers one-on-one coaching, group programming, and app-based workouts designed especially for women 35 and older. 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. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Cash App - If you’ve been curious about bitcoin but haven’t made the jump yet, Cash App makes it easy. Sign up at https://click.cash.app/ui6m/qmgmlraz For a limited time, new customers can get $10 added to their balance. Just use code CASHAPP10 when you sign up, and—don’t forget this part—send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Bitcoin services provided by Block, Inc. brand. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast   Resources Mentioned: Tara’s Website: taralaferrara.com  Tara’s Instagram: instagram.com/taralaferrara Tara’s TikTok: tiktok.com/@taralaferrara  Tara’s Podcast, Broads: bit.ly/Broads-apple  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, Solopreneur, Networking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental health care has a silent crisis, and Dr. Chris Palmer has spent 30 years watching patients exhaust medication after medication with little relief despite world-class treatment. His search for answers became the foundation of his brain energy theory, a framework that proposes an entirely new way of understanding and treating mental illness. In this episode, Dr. Chris breaks down the science of mental health and metabolism, explaining how the brain's ability to produce and use energy may be at the root of psychiatric conditions. He also shares practical tips to support better brain health and overall wellness.  In this episode, Hala and Dr. Chris will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (02:18) The Real Causes of Mental Illness (06:11) Accidental Discoveries in Medicine (11:35) How Bad Is the Mental Health Crisis? (23:04) How Metabolism Shapes Brain Health (29:48) The Brain Energy Theory (35:27) Too Much vs. Too Little Brain Energy (46:37) Delirium and the Brain Energy Theory (51:28) The Power of the Keto Diet for Better Health (01:03:50) Neurodivergence in Entrepreneurs (01:10:01) Advice for People Currently on Antidepressants (01:14:30) Habits to Optimize Your Mental Health  Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist and researcher at Harvard Medical School with over 30 years of clinical experience at McLean Hospital, one of the world’s top-ranked psychiatric institutions. He is the author of Brain Energy, which explores mental illness as a metabolic disorder of the brain. Through his clinical work, research, and public education, he is helping expand the conversation around mental health treatment, metabolic health, and lifestyle medicine.  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. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Resources Mentioned: Dr. Chris's Book, Brain Energy: bit.ly/DrCP-BrainEnergy  Dr. Chris's Website: chrispalmermd.com  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, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Mark Hyman’s health broke down in his thirties when chronic fatigue syndrome and heavy metal toxicity left him struggling to function. Conventional medicine, the very system he was trained in, had no real answers for him. Forced to search deeper, he discovered functional medicine, used it for self-healing, and later reversed his biological age by more than two decades. In this episode, Dr. Mark shares how entrepreneurs can take control of their health, slow aging, and use small daily habits to boost performance and live a longer, more fulfilling life.  In this episode, Hala and Dr. Mark will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (01:45) The Science of Healthy Aging and Longevity (07:09) How Functional Medicine Optimizes Health (12:51) Biohacking vs. Functional Medicine Science (15:34) How to Reverse Biological Aging (20:12) The Role of Diet, Sleep, and Toxins in Aging (28:15) Living Longer With Purpose and Meaning (30:19) Navigating Modern Food Challenges (36:08) Why Your Social Circle Matters for Longevity (38:45) Diet and Exercise for Healthy Aging (41:39) Practical Wellness Strategies for Entrepreneurs  Dr. Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician, bestselling author, educator, and advocate in the field of functional medicine. He is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Function Health, a personalized health platform that helps people understand and optimize their biomarkers. Dr. Mark is also the founder of the UltraWellness Center and the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. Through his work, he teaches people how to address the root causes of disease and build lasting wellness.  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. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Resources Mentioned: Dr. Mark’s Website: drhyman.com  Dr. Mark’s Book, Young Forever: bit.ly/YoungForeverBook  Dr. Mark’s Podcast, The Dr. Hyman Show: bit.ly/DrHymanShow   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, Motivation, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Positivity, Happiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting a business from scratch is hard enough, but Rebel Cheese co-founder Kirsten Maitland did it by borrowing against her home, only for COVID to hit three months later. With no outside investors and everything at risk, she pivoted from a physical restaurant to an online business, learning e-commerce, logistics, and marketing on the fly. Years of relentless work eventually led to a Shark Tank deal with Mark Cuban that fueled massive business growth. In this episode of How We Profit, Kirsten breaks down how she scaled Rebel Cheese into a $20M+ business with over 60% profit margins while retaining 90% ownership.  In this episode, Hala and Kirsten will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (03:34) Inside Rebel Cheese's Business Model (07:26) Revenue Streams and Shipping Challenges (14:52) Kirsten's Path to Entrepreneurship (23:10) How Shark Tank Fueled Business Growth (27:30) Rebel Cheese’s Branding and Marketing Strategies (33:26) Making Sales and Doubling Revenue in CPG (49:24) Using AI in Business to Scale Operations (1:00:28) Founder Pay, Equity, and Ownership (1:07:20) Entrepreneurship Lessons for Startup Founders Kirsten Maitland is the co-founder and CEO of Rebel Cheese, an artisanal plant-based cheese brand based in Austin, Texas. She bootstrapped the business from scratch, landed a $750K deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank in 2023, and has since scaled to a $40 million valuation, now on pace to generate $21 million in revenue this year. Kirsten is also a passionate advocate for AI-powered business tools, having built her own shipping audit tool that recovered $400,000 in overcharges.  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. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Resources Mentioned: Kirsten’s Company, Rebel Cheese: rebelcheese.com Kirsten’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kirstenmaitland Rebel Cheese Instagram: instagram.com/rebel.cheese How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger: bit.ly/DrMG-HowNot2Die  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, Solopreneur, Networking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices