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Despite having a strong product idea, Reid Hoffman’s first startup collapsed, forcing him to return investors’ capital. This tough experience reshaped his approach to entrepreneurship. By embracing failure, iterating quickly, and adapting relentlessly, he went on to become a leader at PayPal and later, the co-founder of LinkedIn. In this episode, Reid shares the concept of blitzscaling, which prioritizes speed over perfection, smart strategies for taking risks, and insights on achieving rapid market dominance. In this episode, Hala and Reid will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Building Impact-Driven Businesses (02:56) Why We Need More Entrepreneurs (04:31) The Vision Behind LinkedIn’s Success (06:43) Lessons from a Failed Startup (09:26) Making Quick, Intense Decisions at PayPal (12:39) Blitzscaling: Prioritizing Speed Over Efficiency (18:10) Maintaining Company Culture While Scaling (21:20) The Power of Early Market Dominance (25:01) The Five Stages of Company Growth (28:54) Strategies for Taking Intelligent Risks (31:44) Why Product Perfection Delays Success (33:25) Pivoting Early to Seize New Opportunities (36:18) Entrepreneurship as a Team Sport Reid Hoffman is an entrepreneur, investor, partner at Greylock, and co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI. He was an executive at PayPal and a founding investor in several companies, including OpenAI. Reid actively supports various non-profits and has received numerous accolades, including an honorary CBE from the Queen of England and the Salute to Greatness Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for his philanthropic efforts. Resources Mentioned: Reid’s Book, Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies : amzn.to/4jnQkfQ Sponsored By: OpenPhone - Get 20% off 6 months at openphone.com/PROFITING Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to rocketmoney.com/profiting Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new All Show Keywords: 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. Career, Success, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Careers, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Career Development, Money Management, Opportunities, Professionals, Workplace, Career podcast, Entrepreneurship podcast…

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Use these 3 hacks to attend a meeting with clients with courage (Part 2)

4 anni fa 10:01

Episode #5 is part 2 to my previous episode, where I spoke about hacks for a leadership meeting. This time, it is all about business meetings outside the company with clients, partners etc.
The focus is on
1. the setting of the meeting
2. listening skills
3. the small talk hurdle
Thank you for tuning in, and I am excited for your feedback.
In the next episode we will look at another form of meetings, which is the job interview. I am very excited to share my tips for those with you on Friday

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The Shyest In The Room l Honest Career Advice for Introverts

Use these 3 hacks to attend a meeting with clients with courage (Part 2)

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Selling for introverts - a step by step guide on what really matters! 9:25

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In today's episode # 37, we dive into the world of sales and focus on why being good at selling does not require you to be extroverted or any more outgoing that you are. Being great at selling requires you to simply follow a few basic sales techniques, that will help you understand what you are selling and to whom, to reach the perfect customer at the perfect time in the perfect place. Increasing sales is not something tied to some mystical skill set, but can be learned by anyone. Trust me, I was not good at those cold calls either! To learn how you can grow your sales skills, tune in today. If you enjoy my podcast on career advice for introverts, feel free to follow or subscribe.…

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Follow these 7 rules to avoid oversharing at work! Trust me, it can save your career! 11:31

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Do you ever ask yourself: Was it ok that I told that story? Did I share too much personal information at work today? Is this really an anecdote I can share at work functions? Oversharing at work can get you in trouble. Whether you tell the wrong story, or you share something with someone who is not trustworthy, you do not want to ruin your career by not being prepared for sharing the right things with people. Even if you are good friends with everyone at work, it is still a place of business, where you want to be professional and make sure what you say will not backfire. Tune in today, in my career advice for introverts episode on sharing vs. oversharing!…

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My 3 golden and bulletproof rules, to adapt early on in your career! 11:00

4 years fa11:00

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I have said many times that I do not believe in one recipe to follow for a successful career, but I do have established some rules for myself, that have helped me grow my career at full speed. I figured out, that we have to leave our comfort zones every once in a while to speed things up, and manage our career path constantly ourselves. Leaving our career path in the hands of someone else might block your road to success or slow it down unnecessarily. So you have to remind yourself, to actively pursue your career and be the boss of your career road map at any point in time. In this episode 35 on career advice for introverts, I will show you my 3 golden rules to ensure you will never stop growing in your career.…

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How much socializing you really have to do at conventions to grow your career? 8:32

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Do you dread going to conventions, because you are not one for hanging out at the bar after a full day of networking? Do you feel overwhelmed? Good news is: you do not have to! Networking at conventions is one of the key assets for career growth, but if you do not feel like doing so at night, you are not alone. You can still grow an amazing career network while skipping those late night drinks. If you enjoy my episodes on career advice for introverts, subscribe now and do not be shy to rate or comment on this episode and share your experience. Follow on twitter or Instagram for more career advice.…

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Do you need a reminder today on why being an introvert is good for your career? Here you go! 7:35

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If you ever feel like you need to change who you are, be more outgoing, more talkative or more of an entertainer do have a successful career, this is your reminder on why you should not change who you are. Instead activate your amazing introvert powers and utilize them to kickstart your career. In episode 33 of my career advice for introverts podcast, I want to give you a reminder that you do not need to change who you are to be successful! Stay true to yourself!…

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Why firing someone needs to always be done with respect - regardless the circumstances! 9:32

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Did you ever have to fire someone? Just like hiring people for your business, there can be a variety of reasons, brining firing someone to the table. And as unfortunately many companies are known for rather ruthless firing techniques, I think respect and a personal talk, should always be a part of letting someone go. If you feel like firing someone would be something that you do not feel comfortable doing, Episode 32 on career advice for introverts is for you. Team management sadly also has its challenges, and usually firing employees is one of them.…

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How to deal with rude customers and where to draw the line! 12:17

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Rude customers. Clients. Partners.... the list goes on. And at one point in your career we will all encounter one. But do not worry. There are ways to handle customer expectations, and manage a complaint professionally. It can be stressful, to have a yelling or screaming customer standing in front of you, but do not be overwhelmed. I will share some tricks with you, that will help you handle the situation. And not take it personal! I hope you enjoyed my career advice for introverts today. Follow on twitter or Instagram for more career advice.…

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Why you need to embrace the 'NOs' along the way and how you make rejection your friend! 8:51

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Spoiler alert: Rejections are what shapes the way to success. Rejections form us, push us to create new ideas, change approaches and drive ourselves out of our comfort zone and into the lane that leads to a growing career. We need to embrace rejections and not let them take us out of the game and into dark places. Listen in to find out how to handle rejection and how to use it for your advantage today! If you enjoy my episodes on career advice for introverts, subscribe now and do not be shy to rate or comment on this episode and share your experience. Follow on twitter or Instagram for more career advice.…

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Do not change who you are to fit in at work. Why being your quiet self will help you grow! 8:38

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Do you feel like you are not yourself at work? Do you try to fit in, by trying to be more outgoing or extroverted than you are? Does it drain you, being someone else at work? If you struggle with these situations, I want to help you find the confidence in being who you are. Being yourself will help you grow faster, by managing your energies correctly and allowing yourself to take breaks when needed and have time for developing your skills needed to grow your career. If you enjoy my episodes on career advice for introverts, subscribe now and do not be shy to rate or comment on this episode and share your experience.…

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How to give a strong presentation - it only takes one small trick! 11:50

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Nightmares, sweaty palms, out of breath, shaking hands? Do you feel like giving a presentation can be the most overwhelming hurdle to take? Trust me, I have been there. But let me tell you, showing great presentation skills to any kind of audience, does not require you to be a born speaker, the most charismatic individual or full of confidence. It may take time to learn what works and what does not work for you when presenting to an audience, but the key to a great presentation simply starts with changing your mindset and focusing on a few small key aspects. Listen in today and join me on discovering what a good presentation actually entails, and why everyone, (really EVERYONE) has the potential to give a killer presentation. Even if you are not a born speaker like me! If you enjoy my episodes on career advice for introverts, subscribe now and do not be shy to rate or comment on this episode and share your experience on holding presentations. Follow on twitter or Instagram for more career advice.…

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Why celebrating your achievements is necessary for your career growth! 8:04

4 years fa8:04

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Happy Friday. Celebrating achievements, especially small ones, can be a difficult talks for many introverts, as we do not like to be the center of attention most of the times. But if you are not celebrating your achievements, and learn how to actively acknowledge how far you have come, you will have a hard time being your own (and most important) cheerleader on your road to a successful career. Join me today in finding out why celebrating your achievements will help you be a more confident, stronger and positive version of yourself. If you enjoy my episodes on career advice for introverts, subscribe now and do not be shy to rate or comment on this episode and share your experience. Follow on twitter or Instagram for more career advice.…

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How to ask for help at work, and why you have to do it! 8:00

4 years fa8:00

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Are you guilty of trying to always finding out things on your own? Do you spent hours searching google or finding out how to complete tasks, when there might be someone in your office or team, who could help you or teach you? Asking for help is the simplest, yet sometimes scariest part about proper time management. I know many of us want to be independent or shy away from asking others thinking they might bother someone. But let me tell you, asking for help is not optional, it is essential for you to built a successful career! Let me show you why today. If you enjoy my episodes on career advice for introverts, subscribe now and do not be shy to rate or comment on this episode and share your experience. Follow on twitter or Instagram for more career advice.…

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The moment that makes or breaks the deal - do you know how to work it in negotiations? 6:53

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Everyone in business knows, negotiations can go in your favor or not. But of course, we want them to go in our favor and help us seal the deal or get that salary increase we are pushing for. But, did you know that it all depends on one moment? The moment that determines your success in seconds? If the answer is no, you better listen know to find out. If you enjoy my episodes on career advice for introverts, subscribe now and do not be shy to rate or comment on this episode and share your experience.…

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The art of delegating tasks as a manager and how you use it to your benefit! 9:49

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Do you struggle with delegating work. Do you sometimes feel like you are taking on too much of a workload, because you do not fully trust to hand over tasks as a manager. Let me tell you, being a manager is not always easy, but delegating work is a tool, that will help you reach your and your team's full potential. You need to build trust and learn how to delegate tasks to your team with confidence. And I want to help you in this episode to master the same. If you enjoy my episodes on career advice for introverts, subscribe now and do not be shy to rate or comment on this episode and share your experience.…

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Find the courage to speak up in a meeting and share what you want to say! 10:31

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