Hala Taha joins attorney Brittany Ratelle on the Creative Counsel podcast to share macro podcasting trends and reveal how Hala used battle-tested skills (and perseverance) to grow a 7-figure business podcast and podcasting agency from the ground up. Hala Taha, dubbed the "The Podcast Princess," is the host of Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin, and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine. Hala has interviewed star-studded guests from Matthew McConaughey to Seth Godin and her show was recently awarded as a 2022 Webby Honoree and is currently on track to bring in over $1M in revenue in advertising sponsorship deals in 2022. In this episode, you'll hear: What to do when your friends and family don't "get" what you're trying to do Hala's exact LinkedIn re-targeting recipe What is happening with podcasting, YouTube and long-form video What a personal brand should be doing to elevate their offerings How to overcome a scarcity mindset, especially in crowded fields What you should (and shouldn't) be doing in your podcast journey How to monetize your podcast (with ads and beyond!) ++++ MORE! Connect with Hala: Hala's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Hala's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: @halataha Ready to get your business legally legit? Download my free legally legit workbook HERE that will guide you step-by-step on how to legalize your modern small business and get access to my newsletter with tips and tricks for growing your creative business. Are you a podcaster? If you interview guests, make sure you are using a GUEST RELEASE so you can repurpose all that awesome content (including on short-form video) If you are ready to get monetized through sponsorships, make sure you have a legit agreement when the brand says "Yes!" to your pitch with a PODCAST SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT, especially for 360-deals where you are leveraging other channels. Brand Protection Interested in securing and protecting your own brand name? Chat with me, Attorney Brittany Ratelle about whether you are ready for a federal trademark registration to protect your brand assets. Let's Connect Browse through my quick tips and tricks by connecting with me on Instagram @brittanyratelle!