ABOUT THIS EPISODE: I’m so excited to welcome Hala Taha back to the podcast! Known as the “Podcast Princess,” Hala is the founder of Young and Profiting and the Yap Media Network, and she’s a true expert in all things podcasting. In this episode, we dive into the secrets of launching, growing, and monetizing a podcast in today’s competitive landscape. Hala shares her top strategies for standing out, building an engaged audience, and attracting sponsors, plus the surprising power of leveraging video and cross-platform content to drive discovery. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale your show, Hala’s insights will inspire you to think bigger and bolder about podcasting as part of your business. We also discuss how podcasting is evolving into a cross-channel experience and why it remains one of the hottest, most trusted markets for creating influence and impact. This conversation is packed with actionable tips don’t miss it! Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:44 Meet Hala Taha: Podcasting Expert 01:42 The Secrets to Podcast Success 04:01 Monetizing Your Podcast 06:05 The Importance of Niche Focus 08:05 Launching Your Podcast: Tips and Tricks 13:47 Driving Engagement and Momentum 19:13 Cross-Channel Podcasting Strategies 22:23 The Shift to Video Content 23:07 Attracting Sponsors: What They Really Want 23:31 The Importance of Personal Branding 25:09 Expanding Beyond Apple and Spotify 28:56 Effective Podcast Growth Strategies 31:29 The Rise of Podcast Influencer Marketing 34:56 Leveraging Cross-Channel Influence 40:43 Young and Profiting Podcast Overview 42:27 Final Thoughts  QUOTABLES: “ Podcasting is more competitive than it's ever been, and there's more avenues and channels with the video component to do it. To me, that just shows that it is a healthy, money making, market. You don't want to be in a dying market. You want to be in a market that people are putting money behind and energy behind and time behind.” - Julie Solomon  “  I treat my podcast as a cross channel platform. I don't think of it only as an audio platform. I don't think of it as only Apple. Even when it comes to audio, I'm thinking about what are all the other audio platforms? There's 70 platforms out there. How can I do media buying on those platforms? How can I trade with those platforms and grow?” - Hala Taha GUEST RESOURCES: Hala Taha @yapwithhala Find out more about Hala’s Network!  RESOURCES: [THE GROWTH COLLECTIVE] For a limited time, you can join my Social Media Growth Collective for just $97/month (normally $197/month). Take my exact tools and strategies to transform your Instagram presence into a powerhouse of influence and engagement.  Join now! [HIGH LEVEL SUPPORT] Ready to Scale Your Business and Build a Legacy? Click here to learn more and apply.  [GET MORE VISIBLE] Turn your messaging into a client-attracting machine. Grow your authority and drive sales in just 1 hour per week. Click here to get access to my new training!  [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence. Follow Julie on Instagram!