Hacks & Hobbies

In this monumental 500th episode of Hacks & Hobbies, host Junaid Ahmed takes us on an extraordinary journey – from humble beginnings of mastering beekeeping to becoming a recognized voice in the world of podcasting. Junaid reflects on the journey so far, sharing personal struggles, valuable lessons, and notable victories along the way. Tune in to delve into vital topics such as the necessity of effective execution in idea management, commitment to continual personal growth, and the significance of documenting one's journey. Further discussions center on the role of community in a project's successful growth, the power of perseverance in facing adversity, and the irreplaceable value of family and other support systems in cultivating passions and pursuits. Throughout the episode, Junaid shares thought-provoking insights from his personal experiences, drawing intriguing parallels between beekeeping and entrepreneurship, and also highlighting key insights from Gary Vaynerchuk's "Crushing It!&

In this episode of "After Hours Entrepreneur," host Mark engages in an insightful conversation with a special guest. They discuss the essential steps to transition your hobby or passion project into a legitimate and profitable business. From identifying your target audience to standing out in a competitive market, this episode offers practical strategies and valuable tips to help you succeed. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your existing venture, this conversation is packed with actionable advice you don't want to miss. Our Guest Mark Savant www.marksavantmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/MarkSavantMedia/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-savant-ba777145/ https://www.instagram.com/marksavantmedia/ Hacks to take Away Stand out by telling more stories: Sharing personal stories helps create a connection with your audience and makes your content more memorable. Building an archive of stories from your real-life experiences can help you captivate and impact peop

Join us as we speak with a fitness trainer turned online entrepreneur who shares his journey and the lessons he learned to achieve success in the online world. Discover how he transitioned from being a fitness trainer with a fully booked schedule to scaling his business through online marketing. He shares the secrets behind understanding your market and using the right language and emotions to communicate effectively with potential clients. Tune in to learn how you can optimize your business and take it to the next level. Our Guest Lanell Beckles occamsfitness.com https://www.facebook.com/lanellbeckles.1 https://www.instagram.com/lanellbecklesfitness/ Hacks to Take Away Getting a true gut health test is important because everyone's diet is different and certain foods may be harmful rather than helpful. Fixing your gut can also help improve brain function. You don't need to work out for an hour a day. You can get results with just twice a week, even with a 15-minute workout. The worko

Join us for this inspiring episode of Journey of an Entrepreneur where Sri Mahabir shares her journey of how she overcame her fears of being on camera and helped others share their stories to build visibility for their brand. From starting her business as a virtual assistant to going live on Instagram and forming a community, Sri talks about the power of video and the importance of building relationships. Our Guest  Sri Mahabir https://www.facebook.com/sri.mahabir https://www.linkedin.com/in/srimahabir https://instagram.com/nexlevconsulting_sri https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTd9xtn6F/ srimahabir@gmail.com Hacks to Take Away Using video can be a helpful tool to improve public speaking skills and overall communication. If you are uncomfortable with how you look or sound on camera, try to focus on the things you like about yourself and practice recording videos in a low-pressure environment. Don't get too caught up in trying to achieve perfection in your videos. Instead, focus on progress and

In this episode, we speak with Kirstie Rickert, the CEO of More Prints and other successful companies. Kirstie shares her inspiring journey from being an artistic black sheep of the family to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She discusses how she started and grew her businesses from zero to millions in just a few years, sharing her tips and insights along the way. Tune in to learn how to start and grow a successful business and stay motivated during the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Our Guest Kirstie Rickert Website : Amourprints.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/amourprints IG : https://www.instagram.com/amourprints/ Hacks to take Away Thoughtful gifts that have sentimental value are more meaningful than generic gifts like chocolates or flowers. Kirstie started her multi-million dollar company in 2018 but it wasn't until the end of 2019 that she really got it up and going, so she experienced both the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods. Going through the journey of growing a bu

In this episode of the podcast where we explore the journey of Ryan Cote, who founded the morning upgrade and runs a successful marketing agency with his family. He shares his story of entrepreneurship, personal development, and creating multiple streams of revenue. Our Guest Ryan Cote https://morningupgrade.com/ Hacks to Take Away Investing in yourself with a personalized morning routine, even if it's just 15 minutes, can have a compound effect on the rest of your day. Being part of a mastermind group can be a powerful personal development strategy, providing accountability, support, and knowledge-sharing with like-minded individuals. Walking at least 7,000 steps a day can lead to a longer life and is a low-impact way to get exercise, with the added benefit of using the time to consume content or take business calls. Tracking progress is key to improving, whether it's through an app or other means. Continuous experimentation and adaptation is important in personal growth, such as ch

Join us in this episode as we talk to the founder of Trek Mage, Irinia Poddubnaia, about her journey of starting a business in China, running an e-commerce company, and developing a software to help e-commerce providers with tracking and customer communication. Hear about her experiences and insights in building and automating processes, integrating with e-commerce platforms, and providing beginner-friendly solutions for tracking and customer communication. Our Guest Irinia Poddubnaia https://trackmage.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trackmage/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/trackmage/ https://twitter.com/TrackMage https://web.facebook.com/trackmage/ https://web.facebook.com/groups/trackmage https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxA1xlANK5j0jdQc02a99rg Hacks to Take Away Bridge the communication gap with customers after the purchase to keep them informed and prevent lost orders. Ask customers for reviews to increase the likelihood of receiving feedback and improve the credibility of the

In this episode, we talk to a successful entrepreneur about his journey from making poor decisions and serving time in prison to discovering his passion for technology and website design. He shares his ups and downs, how he navigated through life's setbacks, and how he turned his passion into a successful business. Get ready to be inspired and learn valuable lessons from his journey. Our Guest Andy Griffith Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / LinkedIn @iamandygriffith Hacks to take Away Invest in digital real estate by purchasing your children's domain names as a.com if it's available. This will be a valuable asset in the future as the world becomes more digital. Don't worry about solving problems you don't have yet when starting a business. It doesn't take much money to get started, so find a platform that fits your unique needs and budget, and work your way up to your desired level. When starting a business, it's likely to be just you, so don't add overhead by hiring st

In this episode of the Magical Life, Health, Wealth, and Weight Loss Podcast, we speak with a natural health practitioner who shares her journey of reconnecting with nature and treating herself with respect. From a difficult childhood to an unhappy marriage and multiple life-threatening conditions, our guest learned the importance of valuing oneself and finding inspiration in nature. Join us as we explore the power of nature and how it can transform our lives. Our Guest Magic Barclay FB: facebook.com/wholisticnaturalhealthaustralia Insta: instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth Website: wholicticnaturalhealth.com.au Hacks to Take Away What other people think isn't your business. Focus on what you can control - your own behavior and how you present yourself to the world. Look to nature for inspiration on how to live a simple and content life. We can learn from our animal cousins and their way of life. Know who you are and what values and beliefs define you. Don't try to be someone else or

In this episode, we have a special guest sharing his inspiring journey of self-discovery and success. From being a young musician with big dreams to discovering his true self and creating a fulfilling life, he has a wealth of knowledge to share. Join us as we discuss the importance of self-awareness, finding your true personality, strengths, and weaknesses, and living a life true to yourself. We also explore the connection between creativity, music, and technology, and how discovering yourself can lead to success in all aspects of life. Our Guest David Green Website: https://realyouproject.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeytotherealyou/ Hacks to Take Away Utilize patent pending status to protect your technology before investing in expensive patent lawyers. As an inventor, it's important to decide which idea to focus on and put all your energy into making it a success. Tap into your personality type to design a life and career around what truly makes you happy and fulfilled. U

In this episode, we chat with Victoria Rader, a possibility coach, and top 1% real estate agent, about her journey to success. From growing up in the Soviet Union to homeschooling her children and becoming a successful real estate agent during the recession, Victoria shares the challenges she overcame and the lessons she learned along the way. Join us as we explore the power of possibility and how to find success in both your personal and professional life. Our Guest Victoria Rader Website: https://yu2shine.com/ My IG is @vica_rader Hacks to Take Away Be aware of the questions you ask yourself. Without judgment, pay attention to the questions you are asking yourself, as they shape your thoughts and experiences. Instead of focusing on negative questions when facing difficult situations, intentionally shift your mindset by asking yourself, "How can I make it better?" This will empower your brain to give you the exact answer to help you shift out and improve your situation. When things a

In this episode, we speak with Craig Kelley, founder of LeadScripts, about his journey from being a struggling musician to creating a successful business. Craig shares his challenges and lessons he learned along the way, including the importance of listening to your audience and delivering solutions that solve their problems. He also shares his experience with AppSumo and how it helped him refine his product through user feedback. This episode is a must-listen if you're an entrepreneur or business owner looking to create a successful product. Our Guest Craig Kelley website: https://leadscripts.co/ Hacks to Take Away Craig Kelley struggled to find inspiration for his next project after losing clients to larger hosting companies like GoDaddy. He created a social media platform called Mocha Max but later narrowed his focus to Twitter and learned about APIs and programming. Craig then tried to help musicians sell their music online through ClickFunnels, but COVID-19 disrupted the music industry an

Join us in this inspiring episode as we talk to Salina Yeung, the founder of In Academy. She shares her journey of quitting her job during the pandemic and starting her own business. Learn how she helps small business owners and entrepreneurs build their online presence and personal brand on LinkedIn. Discover the power of creating a powerful personal brand and how it can help you win clients and differentiate yourself from your competitors. Our Guest Salina Yeung Website: www.theinacademy.com Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salinayeung/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamsalinayeung/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bw3uzTcdnc0KO35kZ6ctQ Hacks to Take Away Building a personal brand that is follow-worthy and aligned with your business offer is crucial for success on LinkedIn. Conversion content, which is strategic and intentional content that builds demand for your business while also providing value to your audience, is an essential component of a successful LinkedIn strategy. Social

Christian De La Huerta is a spiritual teacher, breathwork practitioner, and author who has been doing retreats and workshops for over 30 years. He has also authored several books, including "Awakening the Soul of Power" and "Coming Out Spiritually". In his work, he focuses on empowering people, helping them to overcome fears and transcend past drama, and how to have conscious, intentional relationships. Christian De La Huerta has also been a speaker at many conferences and events, and he has travelled all over the world. Our Guest Christian De La Huerta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christian.delahuerta.1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christiandlh/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiandelahuerta/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/391544.Christian_de_la_Huerta Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-De-la-Huerta/e/B001KINR1K Newsletter: https://kb987.infusionsoft.app/app/form/unleashings-the-soul-of-power-email-list YouTube: https://www.youtu

On today's episode, we're joined by Edwin Carrion, who is currently navigating a yacht in Miami while sharing his inspiring journey with us. Edwin Carrion shares his inspiring journey of coming from humble beginnings to achieving success through hard work and faith. From setting clear goals to reverse engineering your way to success, we discuss practical tips on how to navigate your way to abundance. Tune in for a motivational conversation that will inspire you to pursue your dreams! This is gonna be an awesome conversation as we uncover his origin story and how he achieved success through hard work and faith. Our Guest Edwin Carrion https://www.instagram.com/edwincarrion78/ https://www.facebook.com/EdwinCarrion78 https://www.facebook.com/groups/startuptomillions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwincarrion/ https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSRdLUAf4/ www.edwincarrion.com https://9secrets.edwincarrion.com/FREE Hacks to take Away Have faith and a strong belief in yourself and a higher power, which

Today's episode is one that I'm particularly excited about because I get to speak with a fighter pilot, Dominic Teich. Dominic, is a fighter pilot with over 16 years of experience in military aviation. From building model planes at age seven to teaching students how to start a jet and employ it in a wartime scenario, Dom shares his journey of passion and perseverance that led him to become a fighter pilot. Join us as we explore the importance of having a supportive environment, pursuing your passions, and looking far ahead in life. Let us explore his journey and learn how Dom became a fighter pilot. Our Guest Dominic Teich LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-teich-7a5aa0249/ IG: https://ww.instagram.com/dominicteich/ (“domteich”) Facebook:  https://facebook.com/domteich Twitter: https://twitter.com/DomTeich (@DomTeich) Hacks to take Away Avoid the achievement hamster wheel by taking action, but not burning yourself out. Sit still for 5 minutes each morning and visualize where

Coach AM is a breakthrough performance coach and strategist who shares his story of overcoming a life-threatening condition that left him with incomplete paraplegia and a deadly staph infection. Despite this, he was motivated to create content that could empower, motivate, encourage, and inspire others. This eventually led him to start his own coaching business from his hospital bed, which he has grown into a multi-six figure sustainable business. Coach AM believes that success begins with the mindset and that our response to life's challenges comes from what's inside us. He advises people going through tough times to focus on their inner game and understand that they are here for a divine purpose that is bigger than themselves. He stresses the importance of having a strong foundation and mindset, which allows us to respond to life's challenges in a positive and empowering way. Finally, Coach AM emphasizes the significance of leaders in serving their teams and imparting their knowledge, mindset, a

In this episode, we have Emily Sander, a writer, speaker, and personal development coach. Emily shares her journey of overcoming adversity, depression, and anxiety to find her purpose and passion. She talks about her experience of writing her first book, "The Second Best Thing," which is about finding purpose and joy in life, and how it has helped her to inspire and motivate others. Emily also shares some powerful insights on how to overcome limiting beliefs, develop a growth mindset, and create a fulfilling life. So, if you're looking for inspiration, motivation, and practical tips to help you live your best life, then this episode is for you. Stay tuned and enjoy the show! Our Guest Emily Sander LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-level-emily Website: www.nextlevel.coach Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/NextLevelEmily Hacks to take Away Emily Sander is an executive coach who helps leaders to develop their skills and make better decisions. Emily shares a framework called &

In this episode, we get to speak with Christopher Raush, a motivational speaker who shares with us his incredible journey from being a seventh-grade homeless dropout to achieving a master's degree. He talks about the difficulties he faced while living on the streets and how he overcame them to pursue his dreams. Christopher also shares with us how he got started in the motivational speaking industry and the importance of having a positive mindset. Listen in to be inspired and motivated by Christopher's incredible story. Our Guest Christopher Rausch LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherrausch-noexcusescoach Website: christopherrausch.com Youtube: youtube.com/thechristopherrausch Calendar: Calendly.com/christopherrausch Twitter: ⁠KICKASSGUIDE Hacks to take Away Write your eulogy to have a clear understanding of the legacy you want to leave behind and to have something to shoot for every day. Start your day with a morning ritual that refreshes and renews you, such as expressing gratitude and

Today I got to speak with Sandra Thompson. Sandra has found a place professionally doing work that doesn't really feel like work. She helps businesses and individuals grasp what it means to be human. She supports people as they learn how emotional intelligence contributes to brilliant business performance; greater happiness for employees and contentment for customers. Always learning and trying to do better – She is proud of the journey she has taken with her Applied Customer Experience and Emotional Intelligence course which she has been teaching for five years and she’s looking forward to the next adventures in 2023! Our Guest Sandra Thompson LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cxeisandra⁠ Website: eievolution.com⁠(Company) Twitter: ⁠sandra_eae⁠ Hacks to Take Away Listen fiercely to understand more of what's going on and make the person telling you feel valued. Travel, explore cultures, and increase your emotional granularity by increasing your vocabulary to describe your feelings and situations.