Now on Spotify Video! Hala Taha’s journey into entrepreneurship began after repeated rejections from gatekeepers at Hot 97 and MTV. While at Disney, she was overlooked despite her corporate accomplishments. Realizing that waiting for others’ permission was limiting her potential, she scaled her podcast from a side hustle into a multi-million-dollar business. Today, she runs YAP Media, with over 50 employees and a podcast network of more than 35 top creators. In this episode, Hala joins Hal Elrod on the Achieve Your Goals podcast to explore her entrepreneurial journey and the mindset entrepreneurs need to build a successful business.In this episode, Hal and Hala will discuss:((((((((Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting, a top 10 business and entrepreneurship podcast on Apple and Spotify. She’s the founder and CEO of YAP Media, an award-winning social media and podcast agency, as well as the YAP Media Network, where she helps renowned podcasters like Jenna Kutcher, Neil Patel, and Russell Brunson grow and monetize their shows. With her business on track to hit eight figures in 2025, Hala stands out as a leading creator-entrepreneur.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.Mercury streamlines your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profitingQuo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITINGFramer- Go to Framer.com and use code PROFITING to launch your site for free.Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order.Pipedrive - Get a 30-day free trial at pipedrive.com/profitingAirbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host Resources Mentioned:Hala’s Podcast, Young and Profiting: bit.ly/_YAP-apple Hala’s Agency, YAP Media: yapmedia.com   Achieve Your Goals Podcast by Hal Elrod: bit.ly/AYG-apple Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingNewsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - 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, Startup, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking