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The Black Baseball Mixtape

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Despite having a strong product idea, Reid Hoffman’s first startup collapsed, forcing him to return investors’ capital. This tough experience reshaped his approach to entrepreneurship. By embracing failure, iterating quickly, and adapting relentlessly, he went on to become a leader at PayPal and later, the co-founder of LinkedIn. In this episode, Reid shares the concept of blitzscaling, which prioritizes speed over perfection, smart strategies for taking risks, and insights on achieving rapid market dominance. In this episode, Hala and Reid will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Building Impact-Driven Businesses (02:56) Why We Need More Entrepreneurs (04:31) The Vision Behind LinkedIn’s Success (06:43) Lessons from a Failed Startup (09:26) Making Quick, Intense Decisions at PayPal (12:39) Blitzscaling: Prioritizing Speed Over Efficiency (18:10) Maintaining Company Culture While Scaling (21:20) The Power of Early Market Dominance (25:01) The Five Stages of Company Growth (28:54) Strategies for Taking Intelligent Risks (31:44) Why Product Perfection Delays Success (33:25) Pivoting Early to Seize New Opportunities (36:18) Entrepreneurship as a Team Sport Reid Hoffman is an entrepreneur, investor, partner at Greylock, and co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI. He was an executive at PayPal and a founding investor in several companies, including OpenAI. Reid actively supports various non-profits and has received numerous accolades, including an honorary CBE from the Queen of England and the Salute to Greatness Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for his philanthropic efforts. Resources Mentioned: Reid’s Book, Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies : amzn.to/4jnQkfQ Sponsored By: OpenPhone - Get 20% off 6 months at openphone.com/PROFITING Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to rocketmoney.com/profiting Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold 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 All Show Keywords: 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, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset. Career, Success, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Careers, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Career Development, Money Management, Opportunities, Professionals, Workplace, Career podcast, Entrepreneurship podcast…

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The Black Baseball Mixtape

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Jackie Robinson Day 2025, Is MLB's "Go Ahead" more Disney World or TSA? Epic Weekends & the Padres are really good 1:23:58

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The Black Baseball Mixtape crew discusses Jackie Robinson Day 2025, MLB's new "Go Ahead" program, Hunter Greene's improvement, Lawrence Butler's expectations, and more. Cheats is joined by Flobo, April, and Malik. The crew is fired up and ready to talk Black baseball. Subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape everywhere podcasts are streaming. Thanks to your partners Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Rebellion Harvest, NumbersGame scorecards, Minority Prospects, and Red, Black, and Green Baseball.…

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The Dodgers Visit the White House. The Pirates Remove Clemente. The Kids are Getting the Bag! 1:22:53

7 днів тому1:22:53

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The Dodgers visit the White House and all eyes are on Mookie Betts. Betts did not attend the White House ceremony in 2019, but was there this time around to celebrate the 2024 World Series Championship. Betts rightfully pointed out that no matter what decision he made he would upset some people. He decided to attend and focus on the team's achievement. The podcast crew discuss Betts and the merge of politics and sports. The Pirates removed a sign dedicated to the legacy of Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente only to have it restored after public outcry and a strong statement from the Clemente family. This situation was tone-deaf about best. The Bucs ownership continue to step on their own toes. Lawrence Butler, Jackson Merrill, Kristian Campbell, Ketel Marte, and more have all signed multi-year extension. These clubs are signing their young talent early and for a long time. Is this good for the game? Lastly, The Giants are in first place in the NL West - over the Dodgers and Padres. Is the NL West the best division in baseball? The Black Baseball Mixtape is brought to you in partnership with Steelo Sports, NumbersGame, Rebellion Harvest, Minority Prospects, and Red Black and Green Baseball.…

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Akron RubberDucks Infielder Tyresse Turner joins the Black Baseball Mixtape 17:25

8 днів тому17:25

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Akron RubberDucks Infielder Tyresse Turner joins the Black Baseball Mixtape for an in-depth interview about his journey in baseball. Turner, 25, was drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in the 2022 draft from USC. Last season, he mainly played for Lake County (High A) before finishing the season with the RubberDucks (AA). Turner batted 249 with 17 stolen bases in 59 games for Lake County and 314 in 14 games with the RubberDucks. During our conversation, we discussed where he is now and what it took to get him to the professional ranks. We also enjoyed chatting about his music playlist and dream match up. Enjoy the interview and subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast. The Black Baseball Mixtape podcast is in partnership with Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, NumbersGame Scorecards, Rebellion Harviest, Minority Prospects, and Red, Black, and Green Baseball.…

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Black Baseball Mixtape IG Live with Lewis Brinson ft. Special Guest Santos (The Baseball Aficionado) 1:23:11

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Every Thursday night, Cheats (Black Baseball Mixtape) goes on IG live with former MLB player Lewis Brinson and their special guest. This week's guest is Santos of The Baseball Aficionado. Together, they talk about the Rafael Devers situation and his ongoing slump. Could the Red Sox have done more to make the transition easier? They also talk about torpedo bats and if they present an unfair advantage to the players who use them. They also discuss their surprise teams and players of the early season. This episode features three baseball experts talking about the game at a high level in a relatable way. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast for our weekly IG Lives and more traditional shows. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, NumbersGame Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (sunflower seeds), Minority Prospects, and Red, Black, and Green Baseball.…

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Torpedo Bats in the Bronx. The Braves are in trouble. Has Devers mailed it in? All of that and more. 1:19:55

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Welcome! The Black Basball Mixtape podcast crew is all here. Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik are talking the biggest stories in baseball. This week, it's the bombs and the bombers - or torpedos - coming out of the Bronx. The bats are all the rage: Should they be banned? We'll dive into torpedo bats. Also on the docket, Devers struggles in Beantown. We also talk about the NL Central being upside down, and are the White Sox good? All that and more on this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast. The Black Baseball Mixtape podcast partners with Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Rebellion Harvest, NumbersGame, and Minority Prospects. Contact the show at Blackbaseballmixtape@gmail.com.…

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Black Baseball Mixtape 2025 MLB Prediction Show! (The Crew is All Here!) 1:50:49

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The entire crew is here for the BIG MLB 2025 prediction show. We predict division winners, World Series winners, MVP, Cy Young, and comeback player of the year. We also discuss who is "must-watch" TV for the 2025 MLB season. Join Cheats, Flobo, Malik, April, and Lewis on this future-telling journey. The Black Baseball Mixtape partners with Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, NumbersGame Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest, Minority Prospects, and Red, Black, and Green Baseball. Contact the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.…

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Astros GM Dana Brown & MLB Network/ESPN Commentator Eduard Perez Join the Mixtape 18:12

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On this special edition of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, you will hear from Astros GM Dana Brown. Mr. Brown is a dream interview for the Mixtape. He is the only African American GM in MLB right now. You will also hear from the amazing Eduardo Perez. Mr. Perez is a great ambassador for the game and one of the most enthusiastic personalities I've had the pleasure to interview. Please enjoy this episode and subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape everywhere podcasts are available. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Rebellion Harvest (sunflower seeds), NumbersGame Scorecards, Minority Prospects, and Red, Black, and Green Baseball. Contact the show at: BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com…

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MLB AL West & Central Over/Under Wins Prediction Show 1:15:43

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We are just a few days away from our BIG MLB predictions show. In this episode, Cheats, Flobo, April, and Lewis Brinson discuss the win totals for the AL Central and AL West. Special thanks to our Black Baseball Mixtape partners: Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Rebellion Harvest, NumbersGame Scorecards, Minority Prospects, and Red, Black, and Green Baseball. Email the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.…

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Is Japan Series Needed to Start the MLB Season? Over/Unders for the AL and NL East, Make-or-Break for Players 1:28:42

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This episode reviews MLB over/Unders for the NL and AL East. The podcast crew also discusses the Japan Series and which MLB players are in Make-or-Break seasons. Join Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik as they discuss baseball and culture. The Black Baseball Mixtape partners with Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Rebellion Harvest, NumbersGame Scorecards, Minority Prospects, and Red, Black, and Green Baseball. Email the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.…

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NL West and Central Over/Unders, Lawrence Butler Extension, & Spring Training Visit Recap 1:20:08

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On this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast: Cheats recaps his visit to Spring Training The Crew talks about the Lawrence Butler extension Over/Under win total predictions for the NL West & Central The Black Baseball Mixtape is brought to you in partnership with: Steelo Sports The Players Alliance Rebellion Harvest Numbers Game Scorecards Minority Prospects Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast everywhere podcasts are available. Contact the show at: BlackBaseballmixtape@gmail.com…

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The idea that will save MLB All-Star Weekend, Pete Rose HOF, Black History Month Tracker, & Rugby 1:29:50

6 weeks тому1:29:50

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This episode has a little bit of everything. The BBM crew talks rugby (yes, rugby), Pete Rose, Spring Training, the MLB X Black History Month Tracker, and the idea that will save MLB All-Star Weekend. Flobo, April, and Malik join Cheats to talk all things this week in Black baseball. The Black Baseball Mixtape podcast partners with Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Rebellion Harvest, Numbers Game and Minority Prospects. If you want to be a partner of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, please email the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.…

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Spring Training Storylines, Andre Dawson HBCU Classic, Yankees Changes, and ESPN/MLB Split 1:29:42

7 weeks тому1:29:42

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The crew has a lot to discuss this week. Cheats spent the weekend at the Andre Dawson Classic at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach. He discussed the eight-team, three-day slot of games and toured historic Dogertaown. The crew also talked about early standouts of spring training, the Yankees policy changes, and the split between MLB and ESPN. Lots of great Black baseball talk in this episode. Thanks to our partners, Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Rebellion Harvest, Numbers Game, and our newest partner, Minority Prospects. Email BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com if you want to partner with one of the hottest brands in Black baseball.…

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Black Baseball Mixtape IG Live: Special Guest Touki Toussaint 1:05:45

8 weeks тому1:05:45

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Tune in every Thursday at 8 PM on IG Live to hear Cheats and Lewis Brinson talk baseball with special guests. In this episode, they welcome in free agent pitcher Touki Toussaint, a childhood friend of Brinson. They talk about their early battles in high school, who dresses the best, and the routines of being a professional baseball player. Due to the IG connection, this episode does have some audio difficulty. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast for the best in Black baseball and culture. The Mixtape podcast is in partnership with Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, and Rebellion Harvest sunflower seeds. BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com…

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Is HBCU Baseball legit? Is Marcus Stroman THE drama? Is Mike Trout overrated? 1:23:33

8 weeks тому1:23:33

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The Black Baseball Mixtape podcast crew is back. On this episode, Cheats is joined by Flobo, Malik, and April to recap the week in Black baseball. April and Malik were fresh off their first-ever BBM journalistic assignment; they covered the Cactus Jack HBCU Classic. The BBM brand is strong. Please check out the Black Baseball Mixtape IG for more of their coverage. The crew talked about the growing potential of HBCU baseball and the changing face of college baseball. They also discussed the drama surrounding Marcus Stroman of the Yankees and if the Yankees and Stro are heading towards a nasty divorce. The final domino in the hot stove season fell to the Red Sox as Alex Bregman is taking his talents to Fenway. The crew also discussed Mike Trout's move from center field to right. All of that and more on this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast. The Black Baseball Mixtape podcast partners with Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Rebellion Harvest, and Numbers Game Scorecards. Contact us at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com…

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Winning Mentally - IG Live Podcast featuring CJ Beatty and Lewis Brinson 1:09:39

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