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7 contributions to YAP Academy with Hala Taha
What's Your Win This Week?
Alright everybody - what's your win from this week so far? For me, I had a GREAT interview with Nir Eyal today and feeling pumped 🚀🔥
2 likes • Feb 14
@Hala Taha, delivered a webinar on Thursday for a business support organisation and had an attendee signup to my 1-day sustainability summit later this year (October).
🚀 Community Check-In (Programming Help)
Hi YAP fam!! Tomorrow I’m mapping out the next 3 months of Skool programming — and I want to make sure it’s exactly what you need most. It’ll include things like: 📚 Live webinar trainings 🤝 Co-working + accountability sessions 🏆 Framework-based challenges ⚡ And more to help you grow faster To design something truly useful for this community, I’d love to ask: 💬 What are the most pressing things you need help with in your business right now? Whether it’s sales, content, systems, hiring, monetization, or simply staying consistent — drop what feels most urgent below 👇 Your answers will directly shape what we build next!
2 likes • Feb 5
@Hala Taha, most helpful and urgent for me are: 1) Systems for sales and 2) developing and nuturing strategic partnerships for revenue growth. Covering those two areas would be a catalyst in helping me scaling from a local podcast (Sheffield's Hidden Gems) to a global network of Hidden Gems podcasters. Monetizing will require much leverage with strategic partners as it will take more than working only with a team of freelancers. Look forward to seeing what you develop in due course.
We Podcasters Need Operations Managers (vs only VAs)
What's your take in this YAP family? As you read it note, everyone's at different levels as Hala talks about - 3 different levels so read this noting the level you're on and season you're in. So I’ve hired VA’s or “off shore staff” for years, mainly from Upwork. These professionals work well, but I know I needed something else. So I hired a chief of staff or operations manager. She happens to be US based. Her rate is not $10 an hour or etc, but more like $50 or more per hour. Yes, it’s an investment and worth every penny. A virtual assistant by nature of their rate and often that English (or the mother tongue of your country) might not be their primary language of comfort. Nor their experience in business operations (the most important thing) - is often a hinderance. They don’t have that experience. Doing “tasks” is great. Editing video, inputting records, prompting AI, emailing 100 clients, etc ,etc However, a “Chief of Staff” or “Operations Manager” has the maturity and experience to not just do “tasks” but understand the business goals, the entrepreneur’s needs and create their own tasks that get projects done, with minimal supervision or none at all. A good operations manager is on YOUR back about getting things done. They know the vision and mission of the company and are able to “lock in” with you to move projects forward week to week. In fact they can manage you VAs. Yes hire virtual assistants* but also hire a great operations manager or chief of staff. *Side note - give your VA’s titles - like “Video editor”, “Blogger”, “Customer service manager” etc.
2 likes • Feb 1
@Ramon Ray , the platform you mentioned is one I used for several years -even before its renaming a few years ago. I have had very positive experiences with hires as well as problematic ones. Podcasters can have VAs who perform tasks that include operations. For example, a VA may be -Social Media Assistant, Audio/Video Producer. Job description, rate per hour, etc should be adjusted according to what is needed by the podcaster. Like much of entrepreneurship, one size doesn't fit all. In my view, to make hiring of VAs work for podcasters, here are a few points to consider: 1) Have a clear Job Description. 2) Create a short-list of freelance candidates to interview. 3) ALWAYS interview before making an offer to VA, or any other position. 4) Cancel a contract if necessary. 5) Be willing to readvertise when none of those interviewed seem suitable for the role you're hiring for. 6) Hold regular meetings with VA -weekly or fortnightly Agree with @Hala Taha about the wealth of talent and loyalty you could find. At present, only one regular VA for social media. Worked with for over 2 years and weekly hours are reduced when fewer tasks or focus change.
Weekly Win Thread 🎉
This is your space to share: ✅ A win you’re proud of from the past week 🎯 One goal for the week ahead Share below so we can celebrate you + keep each other accountable 💪✨ Drop yours below!
1 like • Feb 1
✅ Win: finalised and delivered a consultancy report to client. It was one with a tight deadline (30 January) for the client company submitting a tender. 🎯 One goal for this week: Secure 5 clients for the 'Hidden Gems Podcast Network' which launched officially on February 1, 2026: https://68ad114c7c4de.site123.me/ @Hala Taha -have an enjoyable ski trip!😊⛷️
⛳️ Start Here: Introduce Yourself 👋
We’re so excited to have you here from the very beginning. This is the start of something special, and we can’t wait to roll out everything we have planned for the year ahead. In the meantime, let’s get to know each other a little better: 1️⃣ What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? 2️⃣ What kind of creator-led business are you building (or hoping to build)? 3️⃣ What’s your biggest challenge right now as a creator or entrepreneur? Drop your answers below—we can’t wait to learn more about you and your journey 💛
5 likes • Jan 26
✅'Fell into entrepreneurship -over 20 years ago!😊 Started with working on projects as a consultant/Subject matter expert. Now it's very much about podcasting and tourism/hospitality. ✅Podcasting is at the heart of the creator business I'm building. This year, I am looking to connect with others who want to join me in building a network of 'Hidden Gems Podcasters' in cities and towns around the world. It is building on the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast I launched a few years ago. ✅Biggest challenge is finding the 'right people' who are ready to grow their brand, connections and widen their reach through hosting a 'hidden gems' podcast for their city or town.
1 like • Jan 29
@Ramon Ray, thanks for sharing. Very impressive start and growth of your media/creative business!🙏 What types/ scale of entrepreneurs are your brands looking to reach?
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Dr Veronica Broomes
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Podcast Host (Sheffield's Hidden Gems) & CEO, Hidden Gems Podcasting Global Network (https://tinyurl.com/vb9ybkk8). Sustainability Analyst. Rotarian.

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Joined Jan 24, 2026
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