Too many entrepreneurs get stuck on the business treadmill, hustling nonstop, unable to scale, and unknowingly stalling their growth. That’s where Dave Ramsey began. After crashing into $3 million in debt, he rebuilt from scratch, turning a small radio program into a national show with millions of listeners. With over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, business growth, and content creation, he knows what it takes to build a lasting business. In this episode, Dave reveals the six drivers of long-term success, the five key stages of startup growth, and how he balances life as an entrepreneur and a content creator. In this episode, Hala and Dave will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (00:23) The Core Principles of Financial Freedom (05:42) Adapting to Change as a Content Creator (09:22) Balancing Content Creation and Entrepreneurship (12:34) How to Create a Clear Path in Business (15:19) The Truth About Starting a Business Today (18:22) The Six Drivers of Business Success (26:20) Shifting From Tactical to Strategic Thinking (29:44) The Five Stages of Business Growth (41:10) Leading with Care, Clarity, and Accountability (47:10) Identifying the Right Leadership Skills (48:35) Starting a Media Business as an Entrepreneur Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, radio personality, bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. Over the past three decades, he has built a legacy of helping millions achieve financial freedom. As the host of The Ramsey Show , Dave reaches more than 18 million listeners each week. He is the author of eight national bestselling books. His latest, Build a Business You Love , helps entrepreneurs navigate growth and overcome challenges at every stage. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify OpenPhone: Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at openphone.com/profiting Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Factor - Get 50% off your first box plus free shipping at factormeals.com/factorpodcast Rakuten - Save while shopping at rakuten.com Microsoft Teams - Stop paying for tools. Get everything you need, for free at aka.ms/profiting LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: Dave’s Book, Build a Business You Love: bit.ly/BuildaBusinessYouLove Dave’s Website: ramseysolutions.com 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 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, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Side Hustle, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking.…
“My name is Andrew Shepherd, and I *am* the President!” To wrap up our season 3, Frank returns to talk about the Aaron Sorkin penned film starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening, The American President (1995). As a self-professed fan of Sorkin, this film has special importance to me. Prepare yourself for a lot of The West Wing references and callbacks. We talk about liberal fantasy, the chemistry between the two leads, and Frank talks about needing to be in a certain mood to appreciate this film’s idealism. What would you rate this movie on a scale from 1 to 10? TW: this episode was recorded before the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde. There are mentions of gun control throughout the episode.…
“He is the cheese to my macaroni.” This week, my friend Jess is back to dive into Elliot Page’s coming of age film, Juno (2007). We talk about how our relationship with this delightful film has changed as we’ve gotten older. We revel in the uniqueness of the story and its characters, Jess shares her hot take on Jason Bateman, and we agree on who the MVP is of the movie.…
This week, my friend Valerie returns to talk about the ensemble rom-com, He’s Just Not That Into You (2009). With such a star-studded cast, we break down each couple’s journey one by one. Val helps me see a different perspective for one of the film’s couples and we talk about getting relationship advice from the opposite sex.…
This week, my friend Justin is back on the podcast to talk about the Queen Latifah and Common rom-com, Just Wright (2010). We talk about how Queen Latifah owns this movie and I wonder if Common plays a believable NBA player. We talk about when to show your true self during a relationship and we ponder about marshmallow treats and fan clubs.…
This week, my friend Jon S returns to talk about the star-studded film, Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011). We talk about soulmates, masculinity, male friendships, and the special chemistry between Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. We talk about different types of love among the characters and how the surprise “twist” is what makes this movie stand apart from other rom-coms.…
This week, my friend Whitney returns to dive into the Tom Hanks directed film, That Thing You Do! (1996). Catchy, wholesome, and plain fun, Whitney and I talk about this highly rewatchable movie from our pre-teen years. We talk about our love for The Wonders, share which member of the band we think we are, dive deep in the movie’s trivia, and realize that we both have a soft spot in our hearts for movies that we think have flown under the radar.…
“Am I a bet?!” This week, my friend Nirupa returns to chat about the teen rom-com classic starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr., She’s All That (1999). We walk down memory lane and reminisce about this fun and formative movie from our own high school years. We talk about the amazingly stacked supporting cast, The Real World, and briefly chat about the gender-swapped remake, He’s All That (2021).…
We're back with season 3! To kick us off, Frank and I dive into Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson’s new film, Marry Me. This movie pleasantly surprised us both on many levels. I’m so happy JLo is back making rom-coms. Frank found many layers to this seemingly breezy rom-com and isn't afraid to claim that this is the best movie of 2022.…
To wrap up our season 2, my friend Jon S joins me to do our first redux of a film that’s been previously discussed on the pod, Crazy Rich Asians (2018). Jon thinks we (Frank and I) did a disservice in our initial conversation, so he’s here to set the record straight. We do a very deep dive and talk about the many layers this film has, from family dynamics, to the cultural impact this movie has, and to my continued desire to see more Asian American men sexualized on screen.…
“I’m not Josie Grossie anymore!” This week, my friend Vivian returns to the podcast to discuss the Drew Barrymore classic, Never Been Kissed (1999). Despite the obvious and problematic dynamic between Josie and Sam Coulson, we talk about the awkwardness of the high school experience and how relatable and likable Josie Geller is. We reminisce about how Michael Vartan was so dreamy and we share what our hopes and dreams were when we were 17.…
This week, my brother Michael returns to the podcast to dive into Vanessa Hudgens’ Netflix holiday rom-com, The Princess Switch (2018). We talk about how nonsensical but fun this film is, Michael shares his deep love for Vanessa Hudgens, I have a bone to pick with mistletoe in films, and we talk about what defines a holiday classic.…
This week, my friend Valerie returns to the podcast to rewatch and dive into the holiday classic, The Family Stone (2005). We talk about how much we love the warm and chaotic family vibes of the movie, I confess that I’m unsure about the rollercoaster of emotions this film takes me on, and we agree the partner swap is utterly bizarre and that Brad is one of the best parts of the movie.…
This week, Frank returns to the podcast to talk about one of the latest Netflix holiday rom-coms, Love Hard (2021). We talk about unrealistic expectations and the emotional challenges that come with just trying to be yourself. Frank relates to some of the struggles of being an Asian American man dating online, and I ask the important question, "is Die Hard a holiday movie?"…
This week, my friend Whitney joins me to talk about the Bonnie Hunt directed film, starring David Duchovny and Minnie Driver, Return to Me (2000). We bond over how much we love this feel-good and wholesome movie, Whitney throws down for her love for David Duchovny, and we wonder why this film has flown under the radar for so long.…
This week, my friend Ming is back on the podcast to talk about the second highest grossing rom-com of all time, What Women Want (2000). We wonder if we would want to have the super power of hearing what other people think, we agree that Mel Gibson surprised us in this role, and we genuinely wonder why this movie did so well at the box office 20 plus years ago.…
We’re back with season two of Rom Com Weekly! To kick us off, my dear friends Jess and Viv join me to talk about the film, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005). While the film is not a rom-com in the traditional sense, I wanted to discuss a specific type of love, the deep bonds of friendship. We talk about our memories of being 16 and we wonder if friends who are so different can remain friends for life. And tune in to find out who among us is rooting for Lena and Kostas. (PS, please beware of spoilers about the general storyline of the complete series.)…
Hi friends! Hopping on here to share a brief update with you all. I'd love to hear from you - whether it be suggestions on how I can improve the podcast, movie suggestions, or if you just wanna drop a line. DM me on Instagram at @romcomweekly, or email me at romcomweekly@gmail.com. Thanks so much for tuning in for 52 episodes! I'll talk to you all soon.…
This week, my friend Val returns to the podcast to talk about the final installment of the Netflix film series, To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021). We say a bittersweet farewell to the always endearing Lara Jean and Peter Kavinsky. We talk about how growing up is a hard journey and that making difficult decisions is a part of adulthood. We dive into the portrayal of NYC in this film, what LJ and PK's future holds, and I double down on my love for the character of Lara Jean.…
This week, my friend Justin returns to the podcast to talk about the Korean rom-com classic, My Sassy Girl (2001). Despite the toxic relationship between the main characters, we can't deny how much fun this movie is. We talk about chivalry vs sexism and cultural differences in romantic relationships. We wonder why this movie resonated with audiences so much and crossed over, to the point where there are multiple remakes of this original film.…
This week, my friend Monica returns to the podcast to talk about the Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor film, Down with Love (2003). We attempt to unpack the meaning behind the phrase 'down with love,' while longing for the glamorous era of NYC in the '60s. We talk about this being a fun rom-com with a surprising twist, and wonder if it's hard to root for characters who don't have many redeeming qualities.…
This week, my husband Frank returns to the podcast to chat about the Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany film, Wimbledon (2004). As Wimbledon in real life has begun, and with Frank being an avid tennis fan, we thought it'd be appropriate to revisit the only rom-com about tennis. Frank geeks out over tennis, we talk about superstitions and the internal dialogue athletes have in moments of pressure, and we wonder if a tennis rom-com is too niche for the general public to appreciate.…
This week, my friend Peter joins me to talk about the third and last Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler collaboration, Blended (2014). While Peter throws down for his love of this movie, I admit that this isn't a highly rewatched film for me. We talk about dad jokes, the heavy theme of family, and again, the brilliance that is Adam Sandler and how much his real life likability translates to his onscreen likability. PS, spoiler alert - our conversation mentions Minari here and there, so beware for spoilers (0:32).…
This week, my friend Howard joins me to talk about the second Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore collaboration, 50 First Dates (2004). It has a wildly unrealistic plot, but it's also incredibly charming, heartwarming, and sweet. Howard shares the big role Adam Sandler had in his youth, we talk about how Adam Sandler is really living the dream by playing basketball and working with his friends, and I share why Drew Barrymore wins this movie for me, with Sean Astin coming in as a very close second.…
We're kicking off three weeks of Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler! This week, my brother Michael returns to the podcast to talk about the first Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore collaboration, The Wedding Singer (1998). We dive into our love for the '80s and all their fabulous glory, the concept of growing old with your person, and we break down Adam Sandler's approach to Hollywood and his career so far.…
This week, my friend Jon S returns to dive into the Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher film, No Strings Attached (2011). Since Jon and I previously talked about Friends With Benefits (2011), we felt it was necessary to revisit this movie as well. We each stand by the film that we respectively like, we take note that Natalie Portman essentially carries this movie and how stellar the supporting cast is, and we reminisce about mix CDs and the old days of printing out MapQuest directions.…
This week, my friend Nirupa joins me to talk about the Katherine Heigl film, 27 Dresses (2008). We reminisce about the few times we've been bridesmaids, we talk about how James Marsden really needs to be in more rom-coms, my journey of being a people pleaser, and we show some love to Judy Greer, the MVP of most rom-coms.…
"As if!" This week, my friend Cat returns to the podcast to talk about the iconic '90s teen film, Clueless (1995). This movie is easily one of the most quotable and quintessential movies from our youth. Cat and I reminisce about how important this film was to our adolescence and how it helps us remember "the good old days." We bond over wanting to be Cher when we were pre-teens, and agree that this movie was ahead of its time in many ways. Now, almost 26 years later, we're back on the hunt for fluffy pens and black spaghetti strap tank tops to wear over our white t-shirts.…
This week, my husband Frank returns to talk about the Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon film, Fever Pitch (2005). While neither of us are Boston Red Sox fans, this movie holds a unique and special place in my heart. We talk about sacrifice and sports fanaticism, which eventually turns into Frank sharing the lengths he's gone through to support his favorite athlete.…
This week, my friend Vivian is back to talk about the Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey classic, The Wedding Planner (2001). We agree that this movie belongs to the powerhouse that is J.Lo. We reminisce about how this movie has a special place in our hearts, how much we miss attending weddings, and Viv shares her visions for her dream wedding.…
"Break my heart into a thousand pieces, Covey." This week, my friend Valerie returns to the podcast to dive into the Netflix sequel, To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020). I admit it's hard to not be Team John Ambrose. We talk about time capsules and how the reconciliation between Lara Jean and Gen is a storyline I didn't realize I needed. Val and I fully lean into the tender and innocent characters in this trilogy and acknowledge that we miss seeing more of Peter Kavinsky on screen.…