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Walk-through journeys of entreprenuers that is helping thousands redefine what success looks like. Not only do you get to learn about the guests, but also follow along how they made a massive change in their lives by taking solid calculable action
Featured Guests
E725 – Lean Learning in Real Life: My Conversation with Pat Flynn
Today, I have a truly special episode that represents a full-circle moment in my entrepreneurial journey. My guest is someone who has profoundly impacted my life - Pat Flynn. Back in 2018, I discovered Pat through Gary Vaynerchuk's book "Crushing It" and immediately...
Cliff Ravenscraft – How to Break Free from Limiting Beliefs and Step into Your True Potential
Welcome, hobby hackers! In today's powerful episode, we dive deep into breaking free from limiting beliefs with special guest Cliff Ravenscraft, a mindset expert who's going to transform how you think about personal growth. Cliff brings an incredible perspective on...
E711 – Permelia Parham – How to Unlock Your Body’s Healing Potential Through Energy Work and Emotional Release
Today, we're exploring the transformative world of holistic healing with a remarkable guest who's redefining wellness from the inside out. Meet Permelia Parham, founder of the Healing Institute - an online global hub connecting people with alternative health...
Recent Episodes
James Showalter — From Hurricane Survival to Disrupting a $100B Industry (Founder of Signature Solar, EG4 & Solar 76)
He survived hurricanes, built a system in his backyard — and then built a company that took on the solar incumbents. In this raw, curiosity-driven conversation James Showalter explains how necessity, grit and obsessive customer focus turned a DIY garage project into...
Tom Freiling — Publishing Powerhouse: Why AI Is Forcing Authors to Become More Human
From telemarketing to shaping New York Times bestsellers — Tom Freiling’s publishing journey is a lesson in curiosity, grit and human storytelling. In this episode Tom pulls back the curtain on 30+ years in publishing, the shift from bookstore gatekeepers to...
How Dan Schinder Built a 100M‑View Media Brand With Zero Ad Spend — And Why Almost Everyone Is Wrong About Hashtags
What if everything you’ve been taught about social media growth is wrong? In this episode, returning guest Dan Schinder — founder of Drum Talk TV, a global media brand reaching over 100 million people a year organically — breaks down how he did it without ads, SEO...
Adam Torres: From 6,000 Interviews to 30,000 – How Story, Faith, and Relentless Volume Built a Global Media Brand
What happens when a shy finance kid, terrified to go on camera, commits to doing 30,000 interviews? In this raw and inspiring conversation, Adam Torres, co-founder of Mission Matters and host of a top 2.5% global podcast, reveals how he went from managing millions in...
David Schafran: How Salsa, Emotional EQ & Embodiment Can 10x Your Leadership and Sales
If you feel successful on paper but numb inside, this conversation is your wake-up call. In this episode, Junaid sits down (for part two) with David Schafran, founder of Somo Loco salsa immersions, to explore how dance, emotion, and embodiment can completely transform...
How Curiosity Destroys Limiting Beliefs and Builds High-Trust, High-Performance Teams – Jon Bassford
What if the stories you tell yourself are the biggest thing holding you back? In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Jon Bassford, a former lawyer turned nonprofit founder, startup scaler, and organizational strategist,...







