Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast

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Ron Johnson: Business Lessons From Apple’s Success and JCPenney’s Nearly $1B Failure | Entrepreneurship | E417

September 21, 2026

Ron Johnson built one of the most successful businesses in retail history, the Apple Store, at a time when many believed the internet would make brick-and-mortar obsolete. Alongside Steve Jobs, he pioneered a customer-centric retail experience built on service, trust, and bold ideas. However, after decades of groundbreaking success at Target and Apple, Ron's attempt to transform JCPenney ended in failure, forcing him to rethink how innovation must be paced and executed. In this episode, Ron s...

Kelly Roach: Scale Your Business Without Sacrificing Your Life | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic

September 18, 2026

Building her business while working a full-time job forced Kelly Roach to become intentional with every hour. Then, just as her company began taking off, becoming a mother presented an even greater challenge: how to scale rapidly without sacrificing the family life and freedom she set out to create. That pivotal transition changed how she runs her companies, delegates, and protects what matters most. In this episode, Kelly shares how entrepreneurs can design a successful business around their...

From $75 to a $1.2B Public Company: How Payam Zamani Built His Business Empire | Entrepreneurship | How We Profit | E10

September 16, 2026

After taking his business public at a $1.2 billion valuation, Payam Zamani learned that chasing rapid growth can weaken a company when profitability gets ignored. That lesson shaped his holding company, One Planet, which he built around profit, discipline, and purpose. Today, One Planet owns, operates, and invests in companies with a focus on improving margins, cutting unnecessary costs, and building businesses that can stand on their own. In this episode, Payam shares how entrepreneurs can t...