The Happy Hustle Podcast

Ever notice how the version of you that quits would have it so much easier than the version that keeps showing up? Yeah, we've all felt that pull. This week on the Happy Hustle Podcast, we're getting honest about what it actually takes to stick with something when most people around you are bailing.In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I hike and pod during the Montana Mastermind with my buddy Chris Ball out on one of our hiking pods (we even got interrupted by actual moose mid conversation, more on that in a bit). Chris is the founder of Chris Ball Properties, a real estate team he built with Keller Williams out of Knoxville, Tennessee. He's been grinding in real estate for eight years now, and if you know that industry, that's no small feat. Most agents don't even make it past year three. Chris has been part of the Happy Hustle tribe for about a year and a half, and he brings a kind of light and energy that's contagious the second he walks into a room.This episode matters because Chris doesn't just talk about success, he talks about the grind underneath it. The burnout. The loneliness. The mornings where quitting sounds like a pretty reasonable option. Then he tells you exactly what got him through it, and that's the part worth your time.Never quit, period. That's the mentality Chris credits for surviving eight brutal years in an industry where about eighty percent of people fail out early. He's been burned out, lost his mojo, found it again, and kept moving anyway. He calls it falling forward and learning as you go, and honestly, that's about as real as advice gets.You don't have to carry it alone. A lot of entrepreneurs get stuck in their own head, working in a silo until the loneliness wears them down. Chris avoided that trap by building a small team around him and staying plugged into a mentor the whole way through. Add a supportive wife and a group of brothers who hold him accountable, and he's never felt like he was doing this by himself.Win the morning, win the day. Chris breaks his mornings into three twenty minute blocks, exercise, meditation or prayer, and learning. He wasn't always into what he calls the woo woo stuff, but meditation ended up being the thing that grounded him spiritually too.The market has room for everybody right now. Chris broke down where things stand for buyers and sellers. Buyers finally have some breathing room to negotiate instead of feeling pressured into a decision. Sellers are still walking away with strong numbers, and there's more inventory to choose from. It's rare to hear someone call the current market a win for both sides, but that's exactly how he sees it.Do less, better. That's the phrase Chris left us with, and it might be the simplest piece of wisdom in the whole episode. Instead of chasing everything at once, get intentional about fewer things and actually follow through. Go experience what you want to experience. Don't let fear make the call for you.We also got into what Chris is most grateful for these days, his faith, his family, and the relationships that keep him grounded, along with a very unfiltered rapid fire round that had all of us cracking up. If you're building something right now and it feels heavier than you expected, this one's for you.Go listen to the full conversation with Chris Ball at https://happyhustle.com/podcast and get ready to laugh, get inspired, and maybe rethink how you're starting your mornings. Keep on happy hustlin'.Connect with Chrishttps://www.facebook.com/ChrisBallProperties/https://www.instagram.com/chris.ball.sells.homeshttps://www.youtube.com/@chrisballpropertieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-ball-properties/https://x.com/ChrisBall125615?s=20 Check out Chris Ball Properties on X. #7 Knoxville Team by sides 2025 RealTrends Verified with $125M+ sold & 140+ 5 Star Reviews. East TN Luxury, STR, Expireds & FSBO Homes https://t.co/nXbTR6N8J2https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.ball.propertiesFind Chris on this website: https://soldbycbp.com/Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:KilnYour environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup!===================================================================If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers.This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.My Green MattressIf you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress.It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night.If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattressOzlo SleepIf you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep.These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest.If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever felt amazing on paper, eating clean, hitting your macros, doing everything right, and still felt like something was off? That was the question that sent me down a rabbit hole with this week's guest, and honestly, it changed the way I look at my own kitchen.In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Cate Shanahan, a Cornell trained physician scientist whose work has sparked entire movements around bone broth, live culture ferments, and seed oil free living. She's the woman behind the LA Lakers nutrition program, a program so effective it's been copied by championship teams around the world. She's also a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of Rebel Well, where she helps everyday people make real food simple, affordable, and sustainable again. Dr. Cate has spent over two decades chasing root causes instead of quick fixes, and that obsession is exactly why this conversation hits so different.What makes this episode matter is that Dr. Cate doesn't just tell you seed oils are bad. She shows you the chemistry, the history, and the data behind why they're doing so much damage, and she does it in a way that's easy to actually understand and use. We talk about ancient tribes who lost inches of height in two generations after losing their traditional diet, the four pillars of a truly nourishing human diet, and the eight specific oils she calls the Hateful Eight that are quietly driving inflammation and disease in almost every home in America. If you've ever wondered why cutting out processed food makes such a massive difference, this episode gives you the actual science behind it.The four pillars of a real human diet matter more than any fad. Dr. Cate breaks down the four things she found common across every traditional diet she studied around the world. Fresh food, fermented and sprouted food, meat on the bone for the connective tissue, and organ meats for their dense, irreplaceable nutrients. Most modern diets are missing at least two or three of these, and she explains exactly why that gap matters for your energy, your joints, and your long term health.Your gut microbiome starts building itself from the moment you're born. From the birth canal to breast milk to literal dirt, Dr. Cate walks through how our bodies were designed to collect beneficial bacteria from nature itself, and how modern life has cut off most of those pathways. It's a wild reminder of just how intelligent and intricate our biology really is.The Hateful Eight seed oils are doing more damage than most people realize. Corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran, and grapeseed oil are processed under extreme heat and pressure, which causes them to oxidize and form toxins similar to what you'd find in cigarette smoke. Dr. Cate shares research showing that a single ounce of potato chips can exceed the safe toxicological threshold for one of these compounds by over four thousand percent.Nutrition science has been quietly shaped by industry money. Dr. Cate doesn't hold back on this one. She explains how a small group of researchers with deep financial ties to processed food companies have influenced decades of dietary guidance, leaving doctors and dietitians working off outdated and, in some cases, intentionally misleading information.Small daily choices compound faster than you'd expect. From what you eat for breakfast to what oil your restaurant fries are cooked in, Dr. Cate makes the case that these aren't small details. They're the difference between chronic inflammation and real, lasting vitality.We also dive into how corporate greed and lobbying have shaped what gets taught in medical schools, why Dr. Cate believes processed food is actually a pretty simple category once you know what to look for, and how something as basic as swapping your breakfast can change the entire trajectory of your day.This conversation is a reminder that so much of what we've been taught about health has been shaped by people with a financial stake in keeping us confused. Dr. Cate isn't selling fear, she's handing you clarity, and clarity is powerful. Once you know what to avoid, the path forward gets a whole lot simpler.If you're ready to take back control of your health, start by learning the Hateful Eight and paying attention to what's actually in your food. Dr. Cate makes it easy to get started with her free Hateful Eight Challenge at drcate.com, where you can go eight days without these oils and feel the difference for yourself.Go listen to the full episode at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. Trust me, you're going to want to hear this one from start to finish.Connect with Dr. Cate!https://www.facebook.com/DoctorCate/https://www.instagram.com/drcateshanahan/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@DrCateShanahanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cate-shanahan-md-337b7820/https://x.com/drcateshanahanFind Cate on this website: https://drcate.com/Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:KilnYour environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup!If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers.This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.My Green MattressIf you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress.It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night.If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattressOzlo SleepIf you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep.These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest.If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

When was the last time you actually graded your own life? Not your revenue, not your follower count, your actual life. Your marriage. Your mind. Your sense of purpose. Most of us never stop long enough to check.In this episode, I'm bringing you inside one of our Happy Hustle mastermind workshops, where I sat down with a room full of high performing entrepreneurs and walked them through something we call the ten alignments. It's a scoring exercise. Love, spirituality, financial abundance, personal growth, hobbies, impactful work, nature connection and a few more. Ten categories, one to five each, fifty points total. Forty and above means you're happy hustling. Anything under thirty nine means there's real work to do. And watching these guys score themselves out loud, in front of each other, was one of the most honest moments we've had in a workshop room.Here's the big shift I want you to walk away with. What you measure, you can manage. That's it. That's the whole thing. We spend our lives measuring revenue, conversion rates, follower growth, but we almost never measure the stuff that actually makes life worth living. So we drift. We tell ourselves we're fine. And then one day we look up and we haven't taken a real vacation in years, or we can't remember the last time we made our spouse feel truly loved. This exercise forces you to put a number on it, and numbers don't lie the way our excuses do.A few things that came out of this session stuck with me, and I think they'll stick with you too.Score your love life the same way you score your business. I shared our love calendar practice with the guys, where every night you ask your partner a simple question, what's your love score today, one to ten. You average the two numbers, write it down, and at the end of the month you know exactly how connected you were, not just how you felt about it in the moment.Your mind needs daily reps, not just good intentions. I walk through my I am mantras twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. I am focused and disciplined. I am a godly husband. I am the selfless servant of the causes I believe in. You either train your subconscious on purpose, or the automatic negative thoughts train it for you.Financial abundance starts with literacy, not more hustle. I told the guys straight up, there's no excuse to be financially illiterate anymore. You've got a supercomputer in your pocket that can explain a stock, a bond, an APR, anything, in plain English. Read for fifteen minutes a day on money and you will outpace most of your competition just by doing that alone.Awareness is the first step, not the whole journey. One of the guys in the room, Scotty, scored a twenty one on this same exercise six months ago. This time around he scored a thirty eight. That's not luck. That's someone who saw the truth about where he was lacking and actually did something about it, week after week.A real number beats a vague feeling every time. By the end of the workshop, every guy in that room had ten honest scores, a lowest alignment, and one specific action they committed to out loud in front of the group. Not a someday goal. A this week action.I built the Happy Hustle around one word, imbalance, because I lived it. I was completely out of whack at one point, sacrificing everything for profit and status and ego, and I know a lot of you reading this are somewhere in that same place right now. You don't need another hustle tip. You need an honest look at where you actually stand.So here's what I want you to do. Grab a piece of paper. Score yourself, one to five, across those ten areas. Add it up. Find your lowest alignment. And then write down one thing, just one, that you'll commit to this week to move that number. That's how real change starts, not with a huge overhaul, just an honest number and one next step.Go listen to the full episode and hear the whole room work through this live, the wins, the raw moments, all of it. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. You can catch it now at https://happyhustle.com/podcast.Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:KilnYour environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup!===================================================================If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers.This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.My Green MattressIf you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress.It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night.If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattressOzlo SleepIf you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep.These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest.If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

When was the last time you actually stopped and asked yourself how you're really doing? Not the autopilot answer you give people at the gym or in a group text. The real one. That's exactly where I took a room full of guys during a recent workshop, and it cracked something open for every single person in there, myself included. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm sharing the Montana Mastermind Exclusive Session Part 1, where I walk through the 10 alignments I use to avoid burnout and build what I call blissful balance. This isn't some complicated system. It's not rocket science, and you don't need a PhD to get it. But it's profound because of how simple it is, and I've watched it transform thousands of lives, including my own back when I was running myself into the ground as an entrepreneur. Here's the big shift. Most of us think burnout is about working too much. It's not. Burnout happens when a handful of areas in your life go completely unattended while you pour everything into one or two. You can be crushing it in your career and still be running on empty because your health, your relationships, or your spirit are getting ignored. The fix isn't working less. It's getting honest about where you actually stand, then making small, intentional moves in the areas that need it. Here's what stood out most from this session. Give yourself an honest score, not a nostalgic one. I ask people to rate themselves one to five in each alignment based on the last 30 days only. Not high school. Not "the person I used to be." Just now. That single shift in perspective is what makes the exercise actually useful instead of a feel good exercise in self deception. Selfless service only counts when there's no string attached. Giving to your kids or your best friend feels good, but it lives in a different category. Real selfless service is time, insight, or money given to someone with zero personal connection and zero expectation of return. I use an app called Kiva to fund micro loans for entrepreneurs in developing countries, and I've never once pulled my money back out. I just keep reinvesting it into someone else's shot. Your environment might be sabotaging your health more than your diet. We talk a lot about food and workouts, but EMFs, mold, and tainted water are quietly wrecking people's health and nobody's checking for it. I know guys who look absolutely jacked on the outside and are falling apart on the inside because their house is full of black mold. You cannot out exercise a bad environment. It just doesn't work that way. Fifty five percent of communication is nonverbal, and twenty five percent is tone. That means only a small fraction of what you're actually saying comes from your words. In my marriage, I use something I call the love calendar. Every night my wife and I score the day one to ten, average it, and track it over the month. It sounds simple because it is, but it keeps us honest instead of letting resentment quietly pile up. Your morning is sacred territory, and most people give it away for free. Right when you wake up, your brain is still in a theta state, more connected and more open than at almost any other point in your day. The second you grab your phone, that's gone. I protect thirty minutes in the morning and thirty minutes before bed as phone free time, and it has changed how I show up for literally everything else. None of this is about being perfect. It's about knowing where you stand and choosing, on purpose, to close the gap. That's the whole game. When I actually run through these ten alignments consistently, my life gets fuller, my relationships get deeper, and honestly I just feel like myself again. That's what happy hustling actually means. Not hustling harder. Hustling with intention. If any part of this hit home, I'd love for you to listen to the full episode. There's a lot more in there than I can fit into a blog post, and it just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. You can catch it now at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Picture this. You're standing in the middle of untouched Montana wilderness, no cell service, no notifications, just you, a group of high level entrepreneurs, and whatever idea decides to show up in the silence. That's exactly where this conversation happened, and honestly, it's one of the reasons it hits different. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I hike and pod during the Montana Mastermind with Logan Forsyth, co-founder and co-CEO of mediascaling.com, an eight figure content firm that works with founder led brands and high ticket businesses across the country. His team has generated over 10 billion views and 24 million followers for clients, with nine social media awards and third party verified stats to back it up. He runs a team of about 145 people, mostly remote, out of Los Angeles, and he's built his entire business around one core idea. Content isn't just marketing anymore, it's trust at scale. This episode matters because we're at a strange moment in business. Everyone has access to the same AI tools, the same templates, the same shortcuts. So what actually separates you from the next person doing the same thing? Logan breaks it down in a way that's simple but honestly kind of a gut check. It's not the tools you use. It's the brand and the proof you build behind them, and those two things can't be copied. We covered a lot, but here's what stood out most. Content is the new website. Logan put it plainly. People are doing full due diligence on you through your socials before they ever buy from you or book a call. If your content is underwhelming, you lose trust you never even knew you were losing, and there's no way to measure exactly how many deals walked away because of it. Brand and proof are the two assets nobody can copy. With AI, anyone can spin up an offer or an info product in twenty minutes. What they can't spin up is years of trust and a stack of real results behind your name. That's your moat now, and it's the one thing that actually compounds. Most people quit right before content starts working. Logan's seen it over and over. People track leads and sales only, don't see instant results, and walk away. Meanwhile their close rates, average order value, and retention are all quietly improving in the background because of the trust content builds. He said if you can stick with it for two to three years, most people won't, and that alone becomes your edge. Batching beats burnout every time. Trying to wake up and record a video every single day is a fast track to quitting. Logan's team researches, scripts, and batches thirty videos in about two hours of filming, then hands it off to editors. Structure isn't the boring part, it's actually what makes consistency possible. AI written scripts sound like everyone else's AI written scripts. Logan's team reviews thousands of sample scripts during hiring, and he said almost all of them read the same because everyone's feeding AI the same prompts. His advice was clear. Use AI to compete, but don't expect it to set you apart, because everyone already has it. We also got into why digital detoxes matter even for someone running a massive social media agency, how community and mastermind trips shake loose ideas you'd never find working alone, and Logan's own rapid fire answers on everything from his biggest regret to the advice he'd give his eighteen year old self. There's something grounding about hearing a guy who lives in the content world talk about how much clarity he finds by putting his phone away completely. It's a good reminder that the tools are supposed to serve the life, not the other way around. When I asked Logan for any final words for the happy hustlers listening, he didn't talk business at all. He talked about finding a wife who makes him better instead of someone he has to pull up alone, finding faith, building a family, and wanting to support not just his own people but thousands of others through what he builds. That's the whole episode in one answer honestly. If you're ready to rethink how you're showing up online, and you want the real strategy behind building trust that actually turns into revenue, go listen to the full episode at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. It just might change how you look at your own content for good. Connect with Loganhttps://www.facebook.com/loganforsythofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/loganforsyth/https://www.youtube.com/@loganforsythhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/loganforsyth/https://x.com/loganforsyth_https://www.tiktok.com/@logan_forsyth?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Find Logan on this website: https://mediascaling.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever hit every single goal you set out for yourself and still felt completely empty inside? That's the exact moment I found myself in years ago, staring at a stack of investor paperwork worth millions, and I couldn't sign it. I was recently interviewed by Eric Berman on Inside The Speakeasy. It was a great experience! We discuss my journey from extreme burnout to creating a life centered around freedom, fulfillment, and intentional success. Inside The Speakeasy, hosted by Eric Berman, gives entrepreneurs, founders, marketers, and creators an inside look at what it really takes to build and scale a successful business. Each episode features candid conversations with ambitious leaders who share the strategies, lessons, failures, and breakthroughs that shaped their journey. From startup growth and marketing execution to leadership and innovation, guests reveal what is actually working in today's business landscape. If you're ready to think bigger, take smarter risks, and accelerate your growth, pull up a chair and step Inside The Speakeasy. In this conversation, Eric and I got real about what it actually costs to grind your way to the top. I told him the story of building a tech startup in New York City in my early twenties, working over a hundred hours a week, running on four or five hours of sleep, and finally landing seven figure funding deals with partnerships tied to companies like Microsoft and IBM. On paper, I had made it. In my gut, I was smoked. My brother and I sat in our tiny apartment in Queens and ripped up the paperwork instead of signing it. That decision changed the entire direction of my life. We talked about why so many high performing entrepreneurs are optimizing every part of their business while completely neglecting the systems that support their own happiness. It's easy to build a scoreboard for revenue and totally forget to build one for your own peace. That's actually the question I think every entrepreneur needs to sit with. Are you chasing your own definition of success, or somebody else's? I chased someone else's for a long time, and it nearly cost me everything that actually mattered. One of the bigger things we got into is what I call the more disease. It's this constant craving for more money, more status, more followers, more stuff, and it infects high performers especially hard because we're wired to always push for the next level. The cure isn't actually more. It's contentment. Getting crystal clear on what you truly want and then practicing real gratitude for it, that's what breaks the cycle. Success without fulfillment is a trap, and I've watched it swallow people who look like they have everything. We also dug into digital overload, and honestly this one hits people harder than they realize. Constant screens, constant notifications, constant comparison, it quietly wrecks your happiness, your focus, and your relationships without you even noticing it happening. I shared some of the simple habits I use to fight it, like keeping the first and last thirty minutes of my day completely screen free. And we talked about growth. Real growth doesn't happen by accident. It takes consistent investment, reading in the morning, listening to something good in the afternoon, watching something educational at night. Small, repeatable habits stacked on top of each other over time. That's the whole game. If any of this is landing for you, do yourself a favor and go listen to the full conversation with Eric on Inside The Speakeasy. And if you want to keep building your own freedom and fulfillment beyond this episode, head over to https://happyhustle.com/podcast. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Erichttps://www.instagram.com/ericbbermanhttps://www.facebook.com/speakeasymastermindhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbermanhttps://www.youtube.com/@SpeakeasyMastermind Find Eric on his website: https://speakeasymastermind.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever built something you love, poured years into it, and never once stopped to ask what it's actually worth? Most business owners haven't. And that one blind spot could cost them everything they worked for. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Michael Sauer also known as Bone, an exit planning expert who has helped guide business transactions up to a hundred and twenty million dollars. He works with business owners to figure out exactly what their company is worth today, what it could be worth years from now, and how to make it as sellable as possible before life forces the decision for them. You can find him and his work at kandemlaw.com. What makes this episode matter is the timing. Bone dropped some numbers on me that stopped me in my tracks, and I think they'll do the same for you. Only twelve to twenty percent of businesses that go up for sale actually sell. Of the ones that do sell, half go for less than the owner needed. And here's the gut punch. Only five percent of business owners are actually happy with what they walked away with after the sale. Five percent. That's not a small gap, that's a system that's broken for almost everyone going through it. Here's what stuck with me most from our conversation. Fifty percent of businesses get sold involuntarily. Health issues, family emergencies, burnout, none of us plan for these things to force our hand, but they happen. Bone's point is simple. Build your business to be sellable now, not someday, so you're never caught off guard. It takes years to sell right, not months. Most owners come to Bone wanting to sell within twelve months. He tells them straight up that's not enough time. Three years minimum, five years ideal, if you actually want top value. The number on paper isn't the number in your pocket. Broker fees, attorney fees, capital gains tax, they all take a bite. Sell for ten million without a real tax strategy and you might walk away with seven. Bone's advice is to reverse engineer the number you actually need and plan backward from there. Seventy nine percent of business owners regret selling within a year. Not sadness. Not stress. Profound regret. That statistic alone is why proactive planning matters so much more than people realize. Profit First is one of the simplest financial moves you can make. If you haven't implemented it in your business yet, Bone calls it the number one financial hack for owners. Set money aside before you spend it, not after. We also got into the fun stuff. I put Bone through my rapid fire round and got some real answers. Taco Bell is his go to food, his spirit animal is a bald eagle, and his best piece of legal advice might be the most important thing you hear in this whole episode. Hire an attorney before you need one. We also talked about family, gratitude, and what it means to build a life you're proud of, not just a business that sells well. This episode is a reminder that hustle without a plan is just motion. You can work hard for twenty years and still leave money and peace of mind on the table if you never stop to ask the right questions. Bone's whole approach is about giving business owners confidence and security, so when the moment comes to sell, they're ready instead of scrambling. If you're ready to start thinking ahead instead of playing catch up with your own business, this conversation is going to hit home. Go listen to the full episode at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Michaelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sellonyourterms/ Find Michael on this website: https://kandem.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever caught yourself repeating a story about your life that, if you're really honest, isn't even true anymore? Maybe it's the "I had a perfect childhood" story, or the "I love my business" story, or the "I just don't know what I want to do" story. We tell ourselves these things so often we forget to check if they're real. That's exactly where this conversation with Philip McKernan took me, and honestly, it wrecked me in the best way. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Philip McKernan, a man who has built a global reputation for his unapologetic work with entrepreneurs. Philip has caddied golf for the president of Ireland, been chased by a bull elephant in Nigeria, made wine in Australia, traveled to 85 countries, helped build an orphanage in Peru, written five books despite being dyslexic, and directed an award winning documentary. For the past five years he's been restoring a 500 year old castle on 22 acres of Celtic rainforest on Ireland's west coast called Brave Castle, where he now hosts soul searching entrepreneurs and EO forum retreats. His whole philosophy, which he calls Soul Set, is about helping people uncover their unique gifts and use them to actually impact the world, not just talk about it. This episode matters because Philip doesn't let you hide. He has this gift, or maybe it's a curse depending on how you look at it, of hearing what people aren't saying. He calls himself insanely sensitive under all that toughness, and that sensitivity is exactly why he can spot a false narrative from a mile away. If you've ever felt like you're performing a version of your life instead of living it, this conversation is going to hit close to home. We give ourselves what we feel we deserve. Philip shared this belief that most entrepreneurs, deep down, don't fully like who they are, and that shapes everything from how they run their business to how they show up in relationships. Until you challenge that inner narrative, you'll keep recreating the same patterns no matter how much success you stack up. Life is a series of three mountains, and most people get stuck on the second one. The first mountain is about you. The second is about building something with others, your family, your business, your team. The third mountain is where it gets powerful, because that's where you turn your deepest scar into service for someone else. Philip's own mission became eradicating loneliness in the world, because loneliness was the thing he wrestled with his whole life. Busyness is often just a way to avoid feeling. Philip talked about how consuming endless information, chasing the next book or podcast, can actually be a form of running from yourself. He challenged listeners to stop consuming for a while and just sit with what comes up. Spoiler, it's usually clarity you've been avoiding. Geography quietly shapes your happiness more than we admit. Philip pointed out that so many of us build our lives in places we don't even want to be, hoping success will make it worth it. He's convinced that if you build something in a place that doesn't light you up, either it won't work, or it won't matter even if it does. Stop using so much "I" language. When Philip listens for what's really holding someone back, he notices how much people center themselves in their own fear. His advice was blunt and simple, your gift was given to you on loan, and your job is to give it away, not hoard it out of fear. By the end of our talk, Philip reminded me that the story you keep telling yourself, whether it's about your childhood, your business, or your fear, deserves to be questioned. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is simply ask yourself, is this actually true. This is one of those episodes you'll want to listen to twice. Go catch the full conversation with Philip McKernan at https://happyhustle.com/podcast, and let it challenge the story you've been telling yourself too. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Philip said it's about having a mission you're relentlessly going after, but never sacrificing who you are at the core, what you believe, or the people around you in the process. He admitted he doesn't do it perfectly, but he does it with intention. His final word was this, have something you believe in and stand for, but don't chase it at the cost of everything else, because if you do, it will never feel worth it in the end. Connect with Philiphttps://www.facebook.com/philip.mckernanhttps://www.instagram.com/philip_mckernan/https://www.youtube.com/@philipmckernanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-mckernan/ Find Philip on this website: https://philipmckernan.com/ready/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever posted something that felt too messy, too unfiltered, almost embarrassing to hit share on, and then watched it outperform every polished piece of content you've ever made? Yeah, me too. And it happens more than you'd think. In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm breaking down something I've been calling the polished paradox, and why the more perfect your content looks, the more distance it actually creates between you and the people you're trying to reach. Here's the big shift. We've all been trained to think that better production means better results. Cleaner lighting, tighter scripts, a perfect edit. But the truth is, people can smell a performance from a mile away. The best piece of content I ever made cost me nothing. No lighting, no script, no editor. Just me on the side of the road, in my truck, on my phone. That one moment broke my brain open to a simple idea. You don't need all the fancy stuff. You just need a real message and the guts to share it. Here's what stood out most from the episode. Authenticity is the real currency now, not production value. 92% of marketers believe their content is authentic, but over half of consumers say it isn't. That gap right there is where your reach is dying. Nine out of ten consumers say authenticity decides which brands they support, and 63% trust real people over brands talking about themselves. AI can make anything look expensive now, so production value isn't the differentiator anymore. Being real is. The beautiful mess effect is backed by actual science. Back in 1966, researcher Elliot Aronson found that a guy who fumbled at the end of an interview was rated more likable, but only if he'd already shown he was competent. Skill first, mess second. That combo builds trust fast. Keep your stumbles in. Let the edits be a little imperfect. It works. The campfire standard changes everything. I run backcountry masterminds out in Montana, completely off the grid. Day one, everyone shows up polished, elevator pitches, clean numbers, the whole show. By night three, the masks come off. The real stuff comes out, the struggles, the doubts, the wins nobody expected. Nobody thinks less of anyone in that moment. Everyone respects them more. That's the standard I want you thinking about with your content. Talk like you're at a campfire, not presenting on a stage. Share the scar, not the wound. There's a difference between processed pain and raw pain. Scars mean you've healed and gained perspective. Wounds are still open. Use your story once you've made it to the other side. That's what makes vulnerability land as leadership instead of just venting. Your own judgment of what's too vulnerable is usually wrong. The post you're most nervous to share is almost always the one that connects the deepest. I've seen it happen over and over. The content that feels risky to post is usually the content people needed to see. At the end of the day, this all comes back to trust. Authenticity isn't a marketing tactic, it's a way of showing up in your business and your life that actually lines up with who you are. When you stop performing and start connecting, everything shifts. Your engagement grows. Your relationships deepen. And honestly, you just feel more like yourself. If any of this hit home, go listen to the full episode where I break down the psychology behind it all, the studies, the stories, and exactly how to apply the campfire standard to your own content. Head over to https://happyhustle.com/podcast and press play. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever hit every goal on paper and still felt like something inside you was falling apart? That's the question at the heart of this episode, and honestly, it's one I think about a lot as an entrepreneur myself. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Justin Roethlingshofer, a human performance expert, data driven health strategist, and longevity practitioner with over two decades of experience optimizing health and performance. Justin has a background that includes postgraduate doctoral research in cellular biology, work inside the National Hockey League, and now a powerful new book called Holy Health, Habits and Rhythms to Heal Your Body and Transform Your Life. He's also the health coach behind worship artist Brandon Lake, helping him sustain fifty shows on tour while keeping his body, mind, and spirit intact. What makes this episode matter is that Justin doesn't just talk theory. He's lived the full spectrum of health struggles himself, from an obese kid to an anorexic kid to a burned out high achiever who was told he might not see thirty five. And even with all his credentials, he still had to learn that true health isn't about optimization. It's about alignment, mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. We also dive into the story of Brian Johnson, the tech entrepreneur spending millions a year trying to reverse his aging, who's now dealing with a painful autoimmune condition. Justin breaks down why chasing perfect numbers without addressing the root of chronic stress can actually work against you, and why your body can't tell the difference between mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional stress. It just knows stress, and it responds. Here are a few takeaways that stuck with me. First, your cells need three things to thrive: oxygen, detoxification, and nutrients, and most of us are running environments that are starving them of all three. Second, sleep isn't optional. It's during deep sleep that your lymphatic system actually turns on and clears out the junk your body's been holding onto all day. Third, honoring a weekly Sabbath isn't just a spiritual discipline, it's backed by a study of 250,000 people showing those who kept one had eleven extra years of high quality output in their lives. Fourth, most of us are operating from a wounded place, whether that's a performer heart, a pleaser heart, or a protector heart, and until we deal with that root, we'll keep trading our health for a version of success that never actually satisfies. And fifth, healing isn't just physical. It requires your identity to be settled in who God says you are, not who the world demands you to be. What really got me was Justin's honesty about his own journey. Even as the expert, even with all the degrees and the leadership positions, he still hit a wall in a sauna five years ago and had to surrender the whole performance driven identity he'd built his life around. That kind of vulnerability from someone who coaches high performers for a living, it hits different. If you're ready to stop chasing health like it's another goal to conquer and start understanding what your body actually needs to heal, this conversation will shift the way you think about it. Justin's message is simple but it's not easy. You are designed to heal, you're created to thrive, and holy health is the path there. Go listen to the full episode at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. You'll walk away with a completely different lens on what it actually means to be healthy, and maybe the permission you didn't know you needed to stop striving and start healing. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? For Justin, happy hustlin' is being able to have the capacity to carry the calling that God has put on your life. Connect with Justinhttps://www.facebook.com/justin.roethlingshoeferhttps://www.instagram.com/justinroethhttps://www.youtube.com/@justinroethlingshoefer/featuredhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer/https://www.tiktok.com/@justinroeth Find Justin on this website: https://justinroethlingshoefer.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever wondered why your side hustle still feels like a job, even after months of grinding on it? You're not lazy. You're not doing it wrong. You might just be building the wrong thing. In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I get into something I've watched trip up side hustlers and seven and eight figure founders alike. It's not a money problem. It's not a hustle problem. It's an ownership problem. And once you see it, you can't unsee it. Here's the big shift. Most people think a side hustle is about the extra income. But the real win isn't the check, it's whether what you built can survive without you. A job pays you for your time. An asset pays you for what you built, over and over, long after the initial work is done. That's the whole game. And most people never stop to ask which one they actually have. I break down a handful of ideas that changed how I think about building income streams, both for myself and for my team. Here's what stood out. The 30 day test tells you the truth. If you disappeared for 30 days and your revenue dropped to zero, you don't own an asset. You own a high paying job wearing a side hustle costume. It's blunt, but it's the fastest way to know where you actually stand. Most people mismanage the money before they ever scale it. Almost 40% of side hustle income goes to discretionary spending, only 31% gets saved, and just one in five people put any of it toward debt. I share my own rule for this, which is 30% set aside for taxes the day it lands, 30% back into the business, and 40% home to you. That structure alone can change everything. Ownership changes people, and that includes your team. 40% of side hustlers say they wouldn't quit even for a 20% raise from their main employer. That's not about money. That's about people tasting ownership for the first time and refusing to let it go. If you're leading a team, this matters more than you think. Burnout is real, even for founders who look like they have it together. 67% of people running something on the side report burnout. I talk about the 90 day checkpoint I use to stay honest with myself, which comes down to three questions. Is revenue trending up, flat, or down. What's my actual return on the hours I'm putting in. And how do I really feel about it on a Sunday night. You have to own your audience, not rent it. If your business lives entirely on someone else's platform, you're a tenant, not an owner. I talk about why your email list and your own community matter so much more than followers on a platform you don't control. What I really want for you is the same thing I want for my own team. Time back. Freedom back. The ability to build something that keeps working even when you step away from it. That's what happy hustling is actually about. Not doing more, but building smarter. If any of this hit home, go listen to the full episode at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. I break down every one of these ideas in more depth, with the exact tools and systems I use to build assets that run without me. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Ever feel like you're doing everything right in business, but something still feels off about the people teaching you how to do it? You're not crazy. And this episode is going to explain exactly why. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Jordan Harbinger, host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, which has sat in Apple's top fifty podcasts for years and pulls in over 10 million downloads a month. Jordan spent years as a finance attorney before walking away to build one of the most respected interview podcasts out there. He's talked to everyone from biker gang members to Russian mobsters, and somehow he still finds time to break down things like where the letter Q actually came from. He's sharp, he's funny, and he does not pretend to have it all figured out, which is exactly why this conversation hits so hard. This episode matters because we're at a weird moment right now. Everybody's got an opinion on AI, everybody's got an opinion on what it takes to build a personal brand, and honestly, a lot of it is noise. Jordan cuts through that. We talked about the future of podcasting in an AI world, why authenticity is becoming the only real competitive advantage left, and how he pulled himself out of self limiting beliefs that started way back when he was a kid in Michigan who never thought he'd leave the state, let alone build a global media brand. AI isn't just automating your business, it's creating things that never existed before. Jordan compares this moment to the early days of electricity. First we electrified what already existed, like street lights. Then we built things that never existed before, like washing machines and toasters. AI is doing the same thing right now, and the real opportunity in this AI world isn't in replacing what you already do, it's in building the thing nobody's built yet. Your personality is now your biggest asset, especially in podcasting. Jordan broke down how podcasting used to reward whoever could synthesize information the fastest. Now that AI can do that instantly, the only thing left that actually matters is whether people like being around you. Are you engaging, are you funny, are you real. That's the future of podcasting whether we like it or not. People can smell fake from a mile away, so stop pretending. We talked about how many so called gurus are standing in front of rented Lambos and staged private jets, and honestly, people are done falling for it. Jordan's take was simple. You have to own who you are completely, because your business is a direct reflection of your values whether you like it or not. The friendships that matter most are the ones where nobody's keeping score. Jordan shared that some of his healthiest relationships are with people who have absolutely nothing to gain from him. No networking angle, no future deal, just two guys who like each other. He said it's the lack of competition that makes those friendships feel so good. Sometimes the scariest decision ends up being the one that changes everything. Jordan stayed in a business partnership for years longer than he should have, mostly out of fear. When he finally left, his new business became more profitable within months than the old one had been at its peak after over a decade. He called it like taking off ankle weights he didn't even realize he was wearing. We also dive into how Jordan keeps his marriage strong even with a packed schedule, why he's more grateful for luck and timing than almost anything else in his career, and the exact investing advice his dad forced on him at sixteen that ended up changing his entire financial future. There's also a rapid fire round where you get to see the real, unfiltered, kind of nerdy side of Jordan that makes him so likable in the first place. At the end of the day, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out to build something real. You just have to keep showing up as yourself, stay curious, and protect the relationships that actually matter. That's the kind of hustle that lasts, no matter how fast this AI world keeps moving. If you're ready to rethink how you show up in business and in life, this conversation is going to give you a lot to chew on. Go listen to the full episode now at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. This one might just be the reset you didn't know you needed. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Jordan said that happy hustlin' is about using your business as a means to have a happy life with your family and friends, not the thing you're doing at all times while you occasionally squeeze in happiness on the side. Connect with Jordanhttps://www.facebook.com/thejordanharbingershowhttps://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger/https://www.youtube.com/thejordanharbingershowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanharbinger/https://x.com/jordanharbingerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jordanharbinger?_t=8ll3oumVPJe&_r=1 Find Jordan on this website: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Ever feel like you're winning on paper but losing everywhere else? Like your business is growing but you're not sure you'd recognize yourself in the mirror anymore? That's the trap I'm talking you out of in this episode, and it's one I lived through myself. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I get real about burnout, not as some soft, feel good topic, but as an actual business risk. I share how I lost my own joy, faith, fitness, and family time grinding away at my tech company in New York City, all in the name of profit and status. I'm not preaching from a place of theory here. I'm speaking from the other side of it. Here's the big shift I want you to make. Burnout used to be a flex. No sleep, no boundaries, no days off, and somehow that was worn like a badge of honor. I flip that completely. Protecting your energy isn't weakness, it's the smartest competitive advantage a founder can have. The people ignoring the warning signs are the ones actually putting their business at risk, not the ones who rest. Burnout is officially a recognized condition, not just a feeling. Back in 2019, the World Health Organization classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon, defined by energy depletion, cynicism about your work, and reduced performance. If you're hitting even one of those three, that's data, not a character flaw. Shadow burnout is the sneaky kind. In 2025, 73% of tech founders reported hitting their business goals while their health quietly fell apart behind the scenes. The numbers look fine right up until they don't. There's a massive support gap. Roughly 87% of founders report anxiety, depression, or burnout, yet only about 23% actually work with a coach or psychologist. Founders with real support networks are around 45% less likely to burn out. Community isn't optional, it's protection. The Guilt Audit is a game changer. I walk through a simple weekly practice, look at your calendar and find the one thing you're doing purely out of guilt instead of strategy. Cut it or delegate it. Then ask of everything else, does this drive revenue, relationships, or recovery? If it doesn't, it doesn't belong there. Systems beat willpower. I share my own burnout proof habits, protecting peak creative hours like client meetings, taking one full unplugged day a week, and scheduling actual support like a coach or mastermind so it doesn't get pushed aside. I also get into why I take Fridays off completely, no exceptions, and how that one boundary changed my relationship with my kids and my wife. It's a small thing that carries a lot of weight. What makes this episode hit different is that I'm not telling you to hustle less. The name is literally Happy Hustle. I'm telling you to build the infrastructure underneath your ambition so your energy isn't the thing that breaks first. Burnout was never required. It was just a story a lot of us bought into, and I want to help you write a new one. If you're running on fumes right now, or you know a fellow founder who is, this episode is worth sharing. Sometimes all it takes is permission to protect your energy before you lose something you can't get back. Give it a full listen at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

What if your entire financial plan is really just hope and prayer dressed up to look like a strategy? That's the question that cracked this whole episode wide open, and once you hear the answer, you won't look at your bank account the same way again. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm sharing the Guest Guru Training that JP Newman delivered exclusively to our Happy Hustle Club members. And I'm telling you, this one needed to get out to everyone, not just the guys in the room that day. JP is a serial real estate entrepreneur who's closed over two billion dollars in transactions and lent out hundreds of millions more over a 25 year career. He's a purpose driven capitalist, podcast host, speaker, and the founder of Fulfillionaire.com. What makes JP different is that he's lived both sides of the coin. He chased money hard for years, finally hit his goals, and found himself more anxious and depressed than ever. That crash sent him on a search for something deeper, and what he built out of that search is the framework he shared with our guys. This episode is one of those rare ones that'll make you stop and actually do the math on your own life, not just your bank account. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a husband, a father, or someone quietly wondering if you've picked the right number to chase, JP hands you a completely different lens to look through, and honestly, watching the guys work through it live made it hit even harder. The first big takeaway is that wealthy people are often the most fearful people in the room. After lending nearly a billion dollars and working with over a thousand investors, JP noticed something that didn't add up. The wealthier his friends got, the harder it was to get them to give. He used to think that was stinginess. Now he believes it's fear, plain and simple, and a lack of ever defining how much is actually enough. Without that number, no amount of money ever feels safe. The second takeaway is what JP calls your freedom number, and it's probably not what you think it is. When he asked the mastermind guys to name the number that would make them feel truly done chasing money, almost every single one pulled a figure straight out of thin air. Ten million here, ten million there, with no real reasoning behind it. JP's point is that most of us are chasing a fake number because we've never actually identified the feeling underneath it. Find the feeling first, freedom, safety, peace, whatever it is for you, and the real number reveals itself. Skip that step and you're just gambling with hope and prayer. The third takeaway is JP's Fulfillionaire Framework, built around four kinds of wealth he calls the four P's. Purpose wealth is your connection to meaning, the reason you're here. People wealth is your connection to love, the relationships you refuse to sacrifice for work. Presence wealth is how fully you show up in each moment, not how much time you technically have. And play wealth is your connection to joy, the stuff that makes you lose track of the clock completely. JP's whole point is that prosperity isn't the destination. It's the fuel that powers those four things. The fourth takeaway is the difference between a millionaire and a fulfillionaire. A millionaire or a billionaire is just a financial status, a number of coins collected in the bank. A fulfillionaire is someone who's married that number to a life that's actually being lived. JP explained it as a journey from scarcity, where everything is about me, to abundance, where it becomes about us, to true impact, where it finally becomes about we. He's convinced that people who make that shift end up making more money too, not less, because they're finally operating from enough instead of fear. The fifth takeaway is the spiritual practice hidden inside giving and receiving. JP pointed out that nobody enjoys asking for help when they're struggling, and almost nobody thinks hard about how they give either. He challenged the room to see both sides as a practice, not a transaction, something you get better at over time just like anything else that matters. If you've ever felt like you're grinding toward a number that doesn't actually mean anything to you, this episode is going to hit different. JP brings hard won wisdom, real talk, and a framework you can put to use immediately, not just another book telling you to want less and be grateful more. Do yourself a favor and listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. Check out JP's work and his upcoming workshops at https://fulfillionaire.com/. Connect with JPhttps://www.facebook.com/jpnewman1https://www.instagram.com/jpnewman_/https://www.youtube.com/@fulfillionairehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-newman-45a1ba/https://www.tiktok.com/@jpnewman_ Find JP on this website: https://fulfillionaire.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Ever laid awake wondering if the business you've poured your heart into is going to get wiped out by a robot? Yeah, me too. And if you've felt that little knot of fear when another AI headline pops up on your feed, I want you to know you're not crazy and you're not alone. In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I get real about the thing everyone's whispering about but nobody wants to admit out loud. Is AI going to take our jobs, our businesses, our relevance? I break down why the biggest threat to you isn't AI at all. It's your comfort zone. It's staying stuck instead of adapting. This episode matters because so many of us are frozen in fear right now, and fear makes really bad business decisions. I wanted to give you a real, grounded way to think about this instead of just doom scrolling headlines. Here's what we get into. First, the fear is real and it's backed by data, but so is the opportunity. A Pew Research study found only 6% of workers think AI will create more opportunity for them long term, while 32% think it'll shrink their options. A 2026 Harris poll found 90% of job seekers have concerns about AI in the workplace. But flip the coin. 81% of hiring managers and entrepreneurs believe AI actually improves efficiency, and 79% say it frees up employee time. Same technology, same data, completely different story depending on your mindset. Second, AI cannot replace what makes you human. It can't build authentic trust. It can't lead people through uncertainty. It can't create real relationships or inspire a vision. That stuff is still, and always will be, a human job. Third, you're not going to lose your business to AI. You're going to lose it to someone who learned how to use AI better than you did. That one hit me hard when I really sat with it, and I think it'll hit you too. Fourth, treat AI like your intern, not your replacement. Let it learn you instead of stressing about learning it. Hand off the repetitive stuff, emails, meeting summaries, content ideas, research, so you can spend your recovered time and energy on deep thinking, family, faith, and the passions that actually make life feel good. Fifth, the most valuable skill in 2026 isn't coding or prompting. It's adaptability. It's humility. It's being willing to say I don't have this figured out yet and then taking action anyway. If you've been sitting on the sidelines wondering whether to lean into AI or run from it, this episode will give you the mindset shift and the practical first steps to start today. Go listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/, and let's keep happy hustlin' together. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. 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It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever felt like you had to choose between being a good person and being good at business? Like every sale meant a little piece of your integrity had to go? Bob Burg is here to tell you that is a lie you have been sold, and it is time to let it go. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Bob Burg, Co-Author of the International Bestseller The Go Giver and one of the most respected voices in the world of sales, influence, and business relationships. Bob has spent decades teaching entrepreneurs and sales professionals how to build wildly successful careers without sacrificing who they are. His work has shaped the way thousands of people think about money, generosity, and what it really means to serve others well. What makes this episode matter is simple. We live in a world full of fake gurus, rented Lambos, and hustle culture that tells you to grind until you break. Bob offers something different. He breaks down the five laws that guide truly successful business relationships, and every single one of them proves that generosity and profit are not enemies. They are partners. This conversation is a reset for anyone who has ever felt icky about selling or unsure how to grow a business while still sleeping well at night. People buy from you because they believe you can help them, not because you need the sale. Bob shares how shifting your focus from your own goals to the other person's needs is the fastest way to build the kind of trust that leads to real, lasting business. Your values are the filter for every hard decision you will ever make. Whether it is choosing who to work with or who to walk away from, Bob explains why decisions rooted in your values might not always feel comfortable, but they will always feel right. Authenticity is not an excuse to stay stuck. Bob pushes back on the idea that being "authentic" means never growing or changing. Real authenticity means acting in line with your values while still committing to becoming a better version of yourself. Giving and receiving are two halves of the same breath. Bob explains why so many people unconsciously push away the very prosperity they have earned, and why learning to receive is just as important as learning to give. Your target should never be money. It should be people. One of the most powerful moments in the episode is Bob's best business advice, a reminder that money is simply the reward you get for serving others well, not the goal itself. We also dive into how to spot the difference between real influence and manipulation, why Bob has a strict policy about who he lets into his inner circle, and how something as simple as a daily prayer or a boring, automated investment plan can quietly build a life of abundance across every area that matters. By the end of this conversation you will not just think differently about sales. You will think differently about how you show up in every relationship in your life. If you are ready to build a business and a life built on trust instead of tactics, this episode will give you the blueprint. Go listen to the full conversation with Bob Burg at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It just might change the way you think about selling, serving, and everything in between. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Bob said happy hustlin' means alignment across all the important areas of life: financial, physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, social, and relational. He believes that when you work at succeeding in each of those areas, you end up with a pretty good life. Connect with Bobhttps://www.facebook.com/burgbobhttps://www.instagram.com/realbobburg/https://www.youtube.com/user/burgcommunicationshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/https://x.com/bobburg Find Bob on this website: https://burg.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what you're actually carrying around every single day? Not your to do list. Not your inbox. The real weight. The stuff you don't talk about because you're too busy being the one everyone else leans on. In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm getting real about something I don't think we talk about enough as entrepreneurs. We are some of the loneliest people on the planet. Everyone comes to us for answers. Everyone sees the wins. Nobody sees the pressure. I just got back from five and a half days deep in the Montana wilderness with a group of high performing entrepreneurs through my Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure, and what I witnessed out there changed how I think about success, connection, and what it actually takes to feel free. Here's the big shift I want you to sit with. We spend so much energy packing the right gear for a trip into nature, the boots, the tent, the fishing rod. But the heaviest thing anyone brings into the woods isn't in their pack. It's the stress. It's the overwhelm. It's years of expectations nobody ever gave us permission to put down. I watched grown men, successful, financially free, alpha entrepreneurs, break down in tears around the campfire because for the first time in years they had silence, no phones, no notifications, and people who actually understood the weight they carry. That's the real transformation. Not the survival skills. Not the fly fishing. The soul work. A few things I want you to walk away with. One, you need tribe, not followers. Likes and comments don't fix loneliness. Being surrounded by people who genuinely get your journey does. Two, nature is measurably good for your brain. Time outdoors lowers stress, boosts creativity, improves mood, and restores mental energy. This isn't just a vibe, the science backs it up. Three, silence creates clarity you can't get anywhere else. When you strip away phones and distractions, you're left with just you, and that's usually where the real answers show up. Four, masks come off around real people. The version of you on social media or in the office isn't the whole you. Some of the biggest breakthroughs I've ever witnessed happened around a campfire, not in a boardroom. Five, you need scheduled resets, not just vacations. My challenge to you is simple. One day this month, in nature, no phone, ideally with two or three people who can challenge and support you. If you're the one everyone leans on, if you've been grinding for years without ever really stopping to unpack what's underneath it all, this episode is your permission slip. You don't need another productivity hack. You need a reset. Go listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

What if the biggest bottleneck in your business isn't your team, your budget, or your idea, but simply the fact that you haven't asked AI the right question yet? In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, Michael Ballard closes out our AI Masterclass Workshop with maybe the most tactical, business first talk of the whole event. Michael is the founder of SlashDev, a software development agency that builds websites, mobile apps, CRMs, and lead generation systems for clients across a wide range of industries. He studied finance and entrepreneurship at the University of Washington, and back when vision models were just starting to recognize objects, he spent a year deep in a machine learning program dreaming up things like inventory scanners. He later worked at Ericsson on their automation and AI team, watching firsthand how a massive company rolls out new technology slowly and carefully. For the past five years he has poured that experience into SlashDev, and if you have seen the Happy Hustle Club's software platform, the one built around our Ten Alignment System, that is his team's work too. This episode matters because Michael does not talk about AI like a shiny new toy. He talks about it like a business owner who has to justify every dollar spent. His whole framework comes down to three questions. Does this generate revenue? Does it cut costs? Does it improve the product? If the answer is no to all three, skip it, no matter how cool the demo looks. One of the most useful ideas he shares is running a full audit of your business using a tool like Claude Code. Talk through your marketing channels, your partnerships, your team, your SOPs, even the salaries tied to certain tasks, and ask AI what the highest value opportunities are. He points out something a lot of us miss, which is that if everyone in your industry is showing up to a certain conference or using a certain channel and you are not, that is free money sitting on the table. He also gets real about content. Michael says he genuinely dislikes making content and barely uses Instagram, yet his team used AI voice cloning and animation tools to produce reels that pulled in twelve million views without him ever sitting in front of a camera. That is not about replacing authenticity, it is about removing the excuse that content takes too much time. The lead generation piece might be the most eye opening stat in the whole talk. His team scraped 49,000 leads for 158 dollars and used AI to score over 3,600 of them as ideal fits, ready for custom outreach that used to take a whole team to pull off. He also walks through building AI systems that answer texts after hours so hot leads never go cold, and one that studies your best sales calls so your entire team starts closing the way your top performer already does. Michael does not shy away from the limits either. When a listener asked about HIPAA compliance for a medical business, he was honest that it is still a real legal risk worth caution, and he pointed to cloud providers with compliant setups as a starting point rather than pretending there is a shortcut. If you are running a business and wondering where to actually point AI first instead of just experimenting for the sake of it, this episode gives you the exact lens to look through. Go listen to the full conversation at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ and start with just one high ROI move this week. That is usually all it takes to see what is possible. Connect with Michaelhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076038248142https://www.instagram.com/slashdev.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@slashdevio/featuredhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/slashdev-io/ Find Michael on this website: https://slashdev.io/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

What if the smartest move you make with AI isn't learning it, but getting it to learn you? In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, Moses Mederos and Jason Yeh take the stage together during our AI Masterclass Workshop, and they hand the room something rare, a real system you can build today instead of another theory to file away. Moses and Jason are the founders of Scaling Freedom, and between the two of them they have spent over twenty years inside large tech companies watching software promise to do everything and then quietly asking businesses to bend themselves around its limits. They started Scaling Freedom because they believe AI should do the opposite. It should adapt to you, your values, your team, and the way you already run things. Jason has two boys, Moses has three kids, and both of them built this company around one goal, helping entrepreneurs buy back time with their families instead of losing it the way their own dads did. This episode matters because most people think using AI well means learning better prompts. Moses and Jason flip that idea on its head. Their whole philosophy is stop learning AI, get AI to learn you. Jason traces the idea back to a call from his own father, still working in his seventies and asking if he should finally learn this AI thing. Jason's answer was no. Feed it your context instead. Feed it your goals, your team, your calendar, your business, and let it build around that. They walk the room through five systems every founder should have running in the background. It starts with a second brain, which sounds fancier than it is. It is just files and folders that give AI real context about your life and your business. From there it moves to a daily briefing, which they call the first real eyes light up moment for their clients. Then it scales into meeting prep, meeting follow up, and finally the holy grail, promoting your AI from executive assistant to chief of staff, capable of delegating not just to other AI agents but to your actual human team. The daily briefing gets the most airtime, and for good reason. Jason paints a picture of a guy named Marcus who wakes up at six, scrolls his phone, forgets a warm referral by nine, lets a hot lead go cold by eleven, walks into a two o'clock call unprepared, and ends the night exhausted without ever feeling present with his own kids. That is what life looks like without a system. With one, your AI is already surfacing your top three priorities before you brush your teeth, and Jason's hot tip is simple. Ask it one more question every single day. Based on everything you just told me, what is one thing you can take off my plate. That single prompt turns a passive assistant into a proactive one. They also warn against the trap of doing too much too fast. Cram every tool and integration into your daily brief on day one and it starts reading like a novel, and a novel is the fastest way to stop opening it altogether. Start lean, give it feedback, and let it grow with you. Then things get personal. Jason shares that a year and a half ago he got laid off right before Christmas after two decades in enterprise tech. Walking in the woods with his kids that same week, he realized something his corporate friends still text him about today. We are entering the age of the free agent, he says, one person, sometimes one family, building seven and eight figure companies because the tools finally exist to make that possible. He does not want to repeat his father's pattern of flying around the country and missing the moments that mattered. That is the real reason Scaling Freedom exists. I even hopped in to show the room my own daily brief, built from the collected wisdom of mentors I respect, Tony Robbins, Richard Branson, John Maxwell, and Dan Martel, feeding me priorities and keeping me honest every single morning at seven. If you are running a business and still treating AI like a search engine instead of a teammate, this episode will shift how you think about it completely. Go listen to the full conversation at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ and start building your own daily brief this week. Future you will thank you for it. Connect with Moseshttps://web.facebook.com/moses.mederoshttps://www.youtube.com/@ScalingFreedomAIhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mosesmederos/ Connect with Jasonhttps://www.youtube.com/@ScalingFreedomAIhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonjyeh/ Find Moses and Jason on this website: https://www.scalingfreedom.ai/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever built something for yourself that you were almost embarrassed to admit you needed? David Gonzalez did. And it changed how he sees himself entirely. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down, well, I hand the mic over, to David Gonzalez during our AI Masterclass Workshop, and he delivers one of the most real, unfiltered breakdowns of agentic AI I have heard all year. David is the founder of Internet Marketing Party, a monthly founder room he has run since 2008 without missing a single month. Almost eighteen years in, he has brought over 20,000 entrepreneurs through his events and facilitated half a billion dollars in introductions and revenue. Names like Alex Hormozi, Jay Abraham, and Craig Clemens have all shared his stage. David built his entire career and net worth on one skill, putting the right people in the right room. He is based out of Austin, Texas, and he is the first to tell you he resisted vibe coding for months before it cracked his whole business wide open. This episode matters because David is not a developer. He is not an engineer. He is, in his words, an offer guy, an operator, someone who knows the nuts and bolts of business but never touched code. And that is exactly why his story lands so hard. If you have ever thought AI was not for you because you are not technical, David is proof that thinking is wrong. He opens by admitting he quit vibe coding months earlier because he was doing it all wrong. His computer ran slow, he had a dozen unfinished projects, and he did not even know what GitHub was. Then a mentor rebuilt his setup in three hours, and his usage went from 61 sessions in April to over 2,285 sessions by June. That is not a typo. That is what happens when the right system finally clicks. David makes a distinction that is worth sitting with. Chat AI, the kind most people use, is basically an expensive browser. You ask it a question, it gives you an answer, and you are still stuck doing the work yourself. Agentic AI, what he calls vibe coding, is a completely different animal. He compares it to a Blackhawk helicopter that flies itself versus a tricycle. You do not need to know how to pilot it. You just need to know where you want to go. To prove it, David builds an app live in front of the room. He shows the difference between a lazy prompt and a detailed one, and the gap in quality is not subtle. A good prompt, he explains, gives the AI the context of a real thinking partner, not just a task list. He calls it inviting a swarm of experts to the table, the same way you might know that one guy at a family cookout who can fix the smoker, close a deal, and give you parenting advice all in one conversation. Then he gets personal. David built himself a tool he calls iEngine, standing for Intelligence, Inference, and Insights. It reads fifteen years of his text messages, over 1.4 million of them, along with his entire call history, and sorts every contact in his life by relationship depth. He started with 7,368 contacts and one keystroke later had them organized down to what actually mattered. It tells him who to reach out to, who has gone cold, and what he owes people. He puts it simply. If you are using a normal CRM, you are the CRM's bitch. He flipped that. But the most powerful moment in this episode has nothing to do with software. David shares a story about realizing he had been wearing an expensive watch as a stand in for his own worth, a way to prove to the world he had made it after growing up near poverty. One day he left the house without it and drove off anyway, and something shifted. He realized AI had not made him enough. It just gave him the tools to access what was already there. He used to let people call him a super connector. Now he knows he is an architect. He builds things. He always could. If you run a business and have ever felt boxed in by what you think AI can or cannot do for you, this one will reframe everything. Head over to https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ and listen to the full episode. David's energy alone is worth the time, but the mindset shift underneath it is what will actually stick with you. Connect with Davidhttps://www.facebook.com/InternetMarketingPartyhttps://www.instagram.com/internetmarketingparty/https://www.youtube.com/@ImarketingPartyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davegonzalez/ Find David on this website: https://simplythecoolest.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever felt like you were walking through quicksand every single day in your business? Like you were taking three steps forward and two steps back no matter how hard you worked? That was Tim Calise's life for years, and it might be yours right now too. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I brought in Tim Calise for our AI Masterclass Workshop during our Happy Hustle Club meeting, and I sat down to soak up everything he's learned about scaling with artificial intelligence. Tim's path has been anything but a straight line. He started a late night snack delivery business in college, recruiting his fraternity brothers to help him hustle. From there he launched a hedge fund in his early twenties and had to give it all back right before the 2008 crash. He got into fitness and technology after that, joining Alex and Layla Hormozi at Gym Launch, where his team took the company from zero to 35 million dollars in revenue in under a year and a half, then added two more businesses worth over 50 million a year on top of that. Eventually he moved to Nashville, met his current business partner, the guy who actually created the technology behind Apple Pay, and now runs a house of brands company that spans compliance, auditability, and moving money around the world. Tim is a husband of 18 years, a father of three, and he's built a team of about 160 people around the globe that operates 24 hours a day. His company will do around 5 billion dollars in turnover this year, and they've been in business for less than 18 months. I wanted Tim on this stage because he's not talking theory. He's talking about what he is literally doing right now to run a company at this scale without burning himself out or losing time with his family. That's the whole point of the Happy Hustle. Build something big without sacrificing the people and the life that matter most. Here's what stuck with me most from his talk. AI is not just a better tool, it's a fifth form of leverage. Tim broke down the four types of leverage that have driven wealth for the past 200 years: labor, capital, code, and content. Each one takes time, money, or both to build. AI is different. It's permissionless, you don't need to ask anyone, and once you deploy it, it keeps working for you. Capacity outpacing sales is a good problem to have. Most businesses bleed money because they build out people and systems before the revenue shows up. Tim's team flipped that. They have more opportunity than people right now, and AI is what lets them architect for the future they already know is coming. His team built an agent that hunts for clients around the clock. It crawls the internet looking for nuanced signals, like specific plugins on a website, that flag a great fit client. It scores leads automatically and populates their CRM without a human touching it. One of those messages landed a call with a company doing a billion and a half dollars a year in revenue, and Tim's team didn't even know the message went out until the reply came in. The real win isn't the revenue, it's his time back. Tim was honest about the years he spent fighting an uphill battle in business, never having the right tools. Now he says his marriage is in the best spot it's ever been, and he can spend time with his kids on his own schedule instead of whatever time was left over. Humans still run the show. Even with agents doing the heavy lifting, Tim's principle is simple. The agent does the work, humans stay informed and empowered, and every exception gets handled at the people level. AI replaces busy work, not judgment. If you're building something and you feel like you're stuck in that same quicksand Tim described, this conversation is going to hit different. Go listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Timhttps://www.facebook.com/timcalisehttps://www.instagram.com/tim.calise/https://www.youtube.com/@timcalise/featuredhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tcalise/https://www.tiktok.com/@timcalise?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Find Tim on this website: https://timcalise.com/about-me Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever hit a goal you'd been chasing for years, and instead of feeling proud, you just felt panic? That's exactly what happened to my guest today, and it kicks off one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on this show. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with JP Newman, an entrepreneur, investor, and the founder and chairman of Thrive FP. JP has spent over twenty five years in commercial real estate, closing more than two billion dollars in transactions across roughly twenty thousand apartment units, with close to nine hundred million in lending on top of that. He's also the creator of Fulfillionaire, a coaching framework built for high net worth individuals who've made the money but still feel like something is missing. JP helps people redefine wealth across four areas he calls purpose, people, presence, and play, moving them from fear based money decisions toward clarity, generosity, and a real sense of enough. What makes this episode matter is that JP isn't speaking from a textbook, he's speaking from experience. He told me the story of getting his dream BMW delivered, the exact car he had on his vision board for years, and instead of joy he felt his whole nervous system spike with panic. If you've ever wondered why hitting a financial goal didn't feel the way you thought it would, this conversation is going to hit close to home. Purpose wealth is your legacy, not your goals. JP breaks it down as the why you'd actually die for, not some vague target scribbled on a vision board. Without that kind of clarity, he says you simply cannot get far on your joy map, no matter how much money you stack up. Money and love both flow like a current. JP ties people wealth directly to love, explaining that money and relationships both work like a current, something meant to flow through giving and receiving. Only give and you go broke. Only take and you block the whole thing. It's a simple shift that can change how you show up for your family, your team, and your customers. Presence wealth matters more than time wealth. JP flips the conversation on time, pushing presence wealth instead, which is really your relationship to time itself. Are you actually present in your day, or are you just reacting to your phone and your inbox all day long? Play wealth is a doorway to success, not a distraction from it. Most entrepreneurs skip play wealth because they feel guilty for having fun. JP makes a strong case that play actually fuels everything else, your creativity, your joy, and even your bottom line. The wealth pyramid turns money into a game you actually enjoy. JP walks through liquidity, active income, passive income, and how much you're speculating, all built around knowing your freedom number and creating safety stops for when life throws a curveball. We also dive into the money stories we picked up as kids, the scarcity beliefs that quietly run our adult decisions without us even realizing it. JP gets vulnerable about his own subconscious belief that you can't have it all, and how that belief nearly sabotaged the very success he'd worked so hard for. This episode is loaded with wisdom JP spent decades earning, and he handed it to me in less than an hour. If you've been grinding hard but still feel like something's off, this conversation might be exactly the perspective shift you need. If you're ready to stop chasing a number and start building wealth you can actually feel, this episode is for you. JP's answer to what happy hustlin' means to him says it all. He told me it's when you truly feel joy and aliveness, that little spark you can't hide anymore because you're no longer living transactionally. You're operating from a place of unconditional love, and it shows up in your walk, your speech, your whole energy. Go listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ and let JP show you what it really looks like to build wealth you can actually feel. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? JP said happy hustlin' means truly feeling joy and aliveness, that little spark you can't hide anymore because you're no longer living transactionally. You're operating from a place of unconditional love, and it shows up in your walk, your speech, your whole energy. Connect with JPhttps://www.facebook.com/jpnewman1https://www.instagram.com/jpnewman_/https://www.youtube.com/@fulfillionairehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-newman-45a1ba/https://www.tiktok.com/@jpnewman_ Find JP on this website: https://fulfillionaire.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever sat in a room full of people who admire you and still felt completely alone? If you're an entrepreneur chasing something big, there's a good chance you already know that feeling. You can have fifty thousand followers and not one person you'd actually call at two in the morning. In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I get into something most people in the hustle world don't want to talk about. Loneliness. Not the casual kind, the kind that creeps in after years of grinding, sacrificing, and building something from nothing while everyone around you slowly drifts away. I share my own story of burning out in my twenties, walking away from seven figure funding deals, and moving to Bangkok just to figure out how to feel like a human again. And I break down why entrepreneurs might be the loneliest people on the planet, plus exactly what to do about it. Here's the big shift I want you to sit with. We've been taught that connection is something that just happens if you're successful enough, likable enough, or busy enough doing big things. It's not. Connection is something you build on purpose, the same way you build a business. If you don't architect it, it won't show up on its own. That's the whole game changer here. You have to treat your friendships and your community with the same intentionality you treat your revenue goals. Loneliness is officially a public health crisis, and it's hitting harder than most people realize. The Surgeon General has declared it an epidemic, and Fortune has estimated the economic cost in the hundreds of billions, all from lost productivity, creativity, and retention. Two thirds of Americans are skipping social events just to work or save money, and somehow Gen Z, the most digitally connected generation in history, has the highest loneliness rate of all. Chronic loneliness isn't just an emotional weight. It raises your cortisol, weakens your immune system, and research shows it can be as damaging to your health as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. For entrepreneurs specifically, it also messes with the exact things your business depends on, your decision making, your creativity, and your ability to judge risk clearly. The fix starts with what I call connection architecture, three levels you need in your life at the same time. Your inner circle, three to five real ones who know you beyond the brand and require weekly investment. Your peer community, the people who challenge you and call you out, not just cheer you on. And your service community, something outside of business entirely, a cause, a team, a church, anything that roots your identity in more than revenue. Beyond that, I lay out five simple moves you can start this week. Reach out first to someone you've lost touch with instead of waiting on them. Send three voice or video messages a week because voice is connective in a way text never is. Make three actual phone calls. Find a men's or women's group where people will tell you the truth. And go phone free during meals, because presence is the real language of friendship. I built the Happy Hustle around the idea that hustle without happiness is just expensive suffering, and loneliness is one of the clearest signs that something's out of balance. You can have all the money and all the followers in the world and still feel completely unseen. That's not winning. That's a quiet kind of pain a lot of high achievers carry and never talk about. If any part of this hit close to home, do something about it today. Send the text. Make the call. Find your people. You weren't built to do this alone, and you don't have to. Listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

What if the thing wrecking your relationship isn't a bad quarter or a failed deal, but the fact that you've gotten so good at building your empire you accidentally turned the people you love into roommates? In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Cody Jefferson, a man who is genuinely hard to put in a box. He's a husband, a father, a serial entrepreneur, a CMO, an advisor to some of the biggest names in entertainment and business, and the founder of 126 Brotherhood. But what you might not expect is that Cody was also a pastor for 13 years, a licensed mechanic, a licensed barber, and a touring musician for close to a decade. He grew up in rural Oklahoma in a little trailer with his grandparents, wrestled his way through school, found faith again in the most unexpected way, and has since built a life and a mission around one simple but deeply powerful idea: this is who I am, so this is what I do. This episode matters because Cody isn't just another guy talking about mindset and morning routines. He's someone who has buried 148 people, navigated divorce and co-parenting with grace, rebuilt his identity from the ground up, and figured out how to be a present father, a devoted husband, and a thriving entrepreneur all at once. This is one of those conversations that quietly rearranges something inside you. One of the biggest things I took from this episode is Cody's framework for identity formation. He talks about looking at the fruit of your life honestly, seeing where the dead branches are, and asking yourself if what you're doing every day is actually confirming who you say you are. It's not motivational fluff. It's a real gut check. If you say you're a devoted father but you keep saying no to your kid's football games and yes to every speaking gig, the fruit doesn't lie. We also got into something most men avoid talking about, which is what happens when a man loses his sense of purpose. Cody described it simply and clearly. A man without purpose becomes a ship without a rudder. He either absorbs everything or deflects everything and then disappears into isolation, devices, or the business because the business doesn't talk back. It doesn't have emotions. It doesn't need him to show up fully. And before he knows it, he's dug himself into a hole with his family that feels too deep to climb out of. Cody's take? You either dig down or dig out. That's the choice. What I loved most was how Cody talks about success on his own terms. He told me about a conversation he had with his son Stetson while they were out driving one of his old trucks. His son asked why they didn't have a Ferrari. By the end of that conversation, the boy said he liked the old trucks better anyway and started dreaming about one day having a barn full of them where his own kids could come work on them together. Cody looked at me and said, "Son, that's success to me." That hit home. Big houses, fast cars, empty dinner tables. Cody has seen it up close. He's not against the money, he just knows it won't give you what you think it will. We talked about faith and entrepreneurship, about how the same grace that carried him through a pastor scandal that shook his world is the same grace that carries him through the uncertainty of building companies. He said something I keep coming back to: in business, every day starts at zero. You're going to take loss as much as you take a win. His faith hasn't weakened through that. It's deepened, because it has to. We also talked about AI, about 126 Brotherhood, about Flower Friday, about keeping fishing poles in the truck so any time you pass a pond you stop and fish with your boys. About how his eleven year old still holds his hand and how he never plans to be the one to let go first. Cody defines Happy Hustlin' as being in purpose and on purpose. He said it beautifully: the stress of his life isn't distress, it's use stress. Everything is something he said yes to. And as long as he knows God called him to it and his boundaries are in place, he's a happy camper. That's it. That's the whole thing. We're all desperate to be known, but we settle for being seen. Cody Jefferson is calling us higher than that. Your story is worth knowing. And if this episode doesn't remind you of that, listen to it again. Listen to the full episode here: https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Recognizing that I am in purpose and on purpose. And so that the stress of my life is not distress, it is use stress. Everything is working for me, that everything in my life is an opportunity that I've said yes to. So if I find myself super stressed about something, it's probably my own fault and my own ego trying to get in the way. Connect with Codyhttps://www.facebook.com/codyjeffersonpersonalhttps://www.instagram.com/codyjefferson/https://www.youtube.com/@codyjeffersonofficial/videoshttps://x.com/codyjefferson?s=21https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyjeffersonofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@codyjeffersonofficial?_r=1&_t=ZS-97LAxaMjGZM Find Cody on this website: https://126brotherhood.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

You're exhausted, and you can't figure out why. You're using every AI tool in the book. You're getting more done than ever. But somehow you feel more scattered, more wired, and more burned out than before. Sound familiar? In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm getting real about something I've been living firsthand, which is AI burnout. Not the kind of burnout that comes from grinding too hard without rest. This is something new. This is your brain being pushed past its limits while the tools around you keep accelerating. And I want to talk about it honestly, because I don't think enough people are having this conversation. Here's what's wild. The average person now spends 11 hours daily on screens. We switch tasks every 47 seconds. And 72% of US adults, especially entrepreneurs, are actively anxious about what AI is doing to the world. The outputs are 10x. The expectations are 10x. But your brain? It hasn't changed. It's still running the same ancient mammalian operating system, and it's starting to crack. The biggest takeaway I want you to walk away with is this: you're not burned out from working too hard with AI. You're burned out because your brain hasn't had time to recover from working with AI. There's a massive difference, and recognizing that difference is where the healing starts. Here are some of the key things I break down in this episode. First, task switching is costing you more than you think. Every interruption, every quick Instagram check, every email scan, costs you 23 minutes of refocus time. With a 47-second average task window, you're basically never actually thinking. Deep work isn't just a book title. It's a survival skill right now. Second, your phone is not a willpower problem. The social media algorithms were built by PhDs using the same psychological mechanics as Las Vegas slot machines. They are engineered to beat your willpower. This is an arms race, not a character flaw. Stop blaming yourself and start building real boundaries. Third, brain rot is a medical-level issue we're not taking seriously enough. Oxford named it their word of the year in 2024 for a reason. Cognitive decline from low-quality digital content is real, it's measurable, and it's happening to people who consider themselves high performers. Fourth, the Happy Hustle Tech Audit is your mirror. I walk through five questions in this episode that will show you exactly where you stand with your device use. Things like what's the first thing you touch in the morning, when did you last sit in silence for 10 minutes, and if your phone died for 24 hours, would you feel panicked or relieved? Sit with those. Fifth, the Digital Reset Protocol is simple and it works. The 60-minute morning blackout. Notification bankruptcy. 90-minute single-tasking blocks. One analog anchor per day, whether that's journaling, walking without your phone, cooking, or training. Nothing radical. Just deliberate. I also get personal in this one. I share what it felt like to come off a full day of AI agents, Zoom calls, and social media, and then try to be present with my wife and kids. My mind was racing at a speed the moment couldn't match. That gap between digital speed and human presence, that's where burnout lives. Happy hustlers use tools. We don't let tools use us. That's the line. And if you're ready to get back in control of your focus, your energy, and your actual life, this episode is for you. Go check it out at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

There's a version of success that looks great on a highlight reel and completely hollows you out from the inside. I've seen it. I've felt it. And in this episode, I sat down with a man who lived it hard, nearly paid for it with his life, and came out the other side with a completely different playbook. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I get to rock the mic with Cameron Herold, one of the most legendary operators in the entrepreneurial world. Cameron is the founder of the COO Alliance and the man known globally as the CEO Whisperer. He's the former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, where he helped engineer the company's growth from 2 million dollars to 106 million dollars in revenue in just six years. He's a six-time bestselling author, an international speaker, and a guy who's been to 80 countries across all seven continents with his wife, living out their bucket list in real time. Cameron is the real deal, and this conversation goes deep. If you're a CEO, founder, or entrepreneur who's ever felt like you're the bottleneck in your own business, this episode is for you. If you've been grinding yourself into the ground and wondering why the life you're building doesn't feel as good as it looks from the outside, this one's for you too. Cameron doesn't sugarcoat a thing. He shares his burnout story with raw honesty, walks through the systems that have helped hundreds of companies scale with soul, and drops frameworks that you can use right now to grow your people, protect your time, and build a company that actually supports the life you want. One of the biggest things Cameron and I dig into is the COO relationship and why getting it wrong can absolutely derail your company. He breaks it down like a marriage. You have to understand yourself first, know what you're great at, know what drains you, and then find someone who fills in the gaps without trying to compete with your strengths. The COO is meant to be the brakes to your gas, not the parking brake. They're the leash on the dragon, not the choke chain. And finding that person starts with clarity about who you are and what you're actually building. That leads directly into Cameron's concept called the Vivid Vision, and this one is a game changer. Most entrepreneurs think they have a vision. Cameron would tell you most of them have a sentence, not a vision. A true Vivid Vision is a four or five page document that describes every area of your company, your culture, your team, your sales, your operations, as if it's already come true three years from now. It's not about the how. It's about painting the picture so clearly that your entire leadership team can reverse engineer the path to get there. Think of it like building a home. You know what you want it to look like. You describe it in enough detail. The right people build it for you. Cameron also goes hard on why most companies are starving their people of real leadership training, and what that actually costs you. Not conference trips. Not SOPs. Real skills. Interviewing, hiring, running meetings, managing conflict, coaching your team, goal setting. These are the core executive skills that almost nobody ever gets formally trained in, and it's why so many smart people in business are struggling with things that should be simple. As Cameron puts it, business is really easy if you have the core skills to get results through people. If you don't, it's a grind that never ends. And then there's the stuff that got personal. Cameron was 35 years old when his body and mind were clinically redlining. He was drinking daily, smoking, carrying extra weight, buried under a crushing amount of life stress, and he had no idea how bad it was until a doctor put a number on it. He scored 435 points on a stress assessment where 250 meant a 95 percent chance of a heart attack. He was written up in the Wall Street Journal as one of four entrepreneurs whose careers flamed out from burnout. He walked out the other side of that with a hard reset, no alcohol for three years now, daily weigh-ins, consistent movement, and a bucket list lifestyle that he and his wife have been living for five years straight. The lesson? The lie of just catching up this weekend is not about catching up. It's about avoiding your life. If you're ready to build a real second in command, stop running terrible meetings, train your people like you mean it, and finally step into the freedom you actually started this thing for, go listen to the full episode right now at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Laughing and having a good time and sharing information, not taking ourselves so seriously. Connect with Cameronhttps://www.facebook.com/cameronherold/https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliancehttps://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold/videoshttps://x.com/CameronHeroldhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold/ Find Cameron on this website: https://cameronherold.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

You ever look down at your phone and feel that weird mix of guilt and restlessness? Like you just spent 20 minutes scrolling and you're not even sure what you saw? Yeah. Me too. And I think it's time we talk about it honestly. In this solo episode, I'm getting real about something that's been quietly stealing our joy, our focus, and our most important relationships. Your phone. More specifically, the way the attention economy has been designed to keep you hooked, anxious, and endlessly distracted. This isn't a tech bashing session. It's a wake-up call, and I'm including myself in it. Here's the truth. We are the most technologically connected generation in human history, and yet anxiety, depression, and loneliness are at an all-time high. That's not a coincidence. Most Americans spend five to seven hours a day on their phones, and the majority of that time is tied to social media, which research links directly to anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and more. But here's the flip side. When you do a social media detox and get intentional about your device usage, anxiety drops by roughly 16% and depression by around 25%. That alone should make you want to put the phone down. The first big takeaway is that your attention is the product. Social media platforms don't make money because they care about you. They make money because your eyeballs on a screen are worth something to advertisers. Every notification, every like, every autoplay video is engineered to keep you in the scroll. And the longer you stay, the more your focus fractures and your creativity suffers. Attention is the new oil, and right now, a lot of us are giving it away for free. The second thing I want you to sit with is the comparison trap. The compare and despair culture that lives online is wrecking people's self-worth quietly and consistently. When you're constantly measuring your real life against someone else's highlight reel, you lose. Every time. Cutting the doom scroll isn't just a productivity hack. It's an act of protecting your mental health and your sense of self. Third, presence is becoming rare, and that matters more than most people realize. My kids are competing for my attention, and sometimes my screens win. That's a hard thing to admit, but it's true. Your child doesn't care about your follower count. They care if you're on the carpet playing Legos with them. They care if you're there for the first bike ride, the fishing trip, the quiet Tuesday afternoon. Success means nothing if you're mentally absent from the moments that actually count. Fourth, boredom is underrated. I'm teaching my son how to be bored, and I think that's one of the most important things I can do for him. We've become so conditioned to reach for our phones the second we feel any discomfort or stillness. But sitting in that quiet, what I call chilling in the still, is where creativity, clarity, and peace actually live. We gave people unlimited distraction and then wondered why mental health collapsed. Fifth, there are practical steps you can start today. No phone for the first and last 30 minutes of your day. Those are sacred. Delete three of your most addictive apps for 30 days. Turn off every notification that's robbing your focus. Do one dopamine detox weekly, a full day with no YouTube, no Netflix, no social media, nothing. And if you can swing it, try a full Sunday Sabbath, phone away, screens closed, replaced with prayer, exercise, nature, reading, and real conversation. That's where the juice is. Your life isn't stolen all at once. It's stolen in tiny distracted moments. And I think a lot of us are ready to start taking it back. If this one hit home for you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you want more conversations like this, head over to https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ and listen to the full episode. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

What if the secret to a business that actually sets you free has nothing to do with your idea, your hustle, or your vision, and everything to do with a number most entrepreneurs never pay close enough attention to? In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Omar Zenhom, co-founder of the legendary $100 MBA Show podcast and the man behind Webinar Ninja, a SaaS company he built from zero to over 30,000 users and eventually sold in 2024. Omar is an educator turned entrepreneur, the kind of guy who left a decade of teaching to go all in on business, built something real over ten years, and came out the other side financially free and still hungry for the next chapter. His podcast has racked up over 300 million downloads and consistently ranks among the top business shows in more than 30 countries. He's not flashy about it. He's just sharp, honest, and genuinely good at what he does. This episode matters because Omar is one of those rare entrepreneurs who's actually done it. He built, he scaled, he burned the candle, he sold, and now he talks about all of it, including the parts that surprised him. If you're a business owner trying to build something that gives you more freedom, not less, this conversation is going to hit. Here are the biggest lessons from this one. Margins aren't the most important thing in business. They're the only thing. Omar opened with something he says constantly on his own show, and it bears repeating here. If your margins aren't healthy, you can't hire great people, you can't delegate, you can't step back, and you definitely can't build a business that serves your life. He says sixty percent is the floor, and anything below that puts you on life support. Software, digital products, service businesses built on systems, these are the models that get you there. Get the margins right first, then build everything else on top. Stop trying to find a diamond in the rough when it comes to hiring. Omar went looking for the most expensive engineer he could find on Upwork, a former engineering exec at Yahoo, because his software needed someone elite. That one person did in ten hours a week what five cheaper engineers couldn't. You pay for it upfront or you pay for it later in messes, rewrites, and wasted time. The same goes for editors, videographers, anyone whose taste and skill directly affects the quality of what you're putting into the world. One great hire changes everything. Validate before you build. Before Webinar Ninja was a real product, Omar and Nicole pre-sold it. One hundred and fifty spots in 48 hours, just on the promise of a solution four months out. That told them everything. People don't just say they want something when they put actual money down. If you're sitting on a business idea right now and haven't tested whether anyone will pay for it yet, that's the only thing that matters next. Embrace the struggle as part of the deal. Omar grew up watching his Egyptian immigrant parents rebuild their lives from scratch in America. That foundation gave him something money can't buy, a high tolerance for discomfort and a genuinely low floor for what counts as failure. He says his fondest memories from ten years at Webinar Ninja are the hard moments, the fires, the pivots, the times he had no idea how he'd get out of something. That mindset isn't just feel-good advice. It's a practical edge. When you stop treating struggle as a sign something's wrong and start treating it as the job, you get a lot harder to shake. AI is not optional anymore, and using it to figure out how to use it better is the move. Omar is building new software on weekends using Claude and Windsurf, no code, no development team. He's using Claude to write his prompts before he even opens the builder. What used to take years now takes a few weekends. He's clear that the people who are thriving right now aren't just using AI, they're building the habit of reaching for it first, staying curious about its limits, and using it to multiply everything they already do well. If you're still on the fence, he'd tell you that fence is expensive. We also get into what it's actually like to sell a business, the 16 months it took, the emotional whiplash of feeling relief and then feeling lost, the NDA that keeps him from saying the number but also the fact that he blinked twice. Omar and Nicole's story of co-founding a company as husband and wife while staying married is one for the books too, and his 70/10/10/5/5 money formula is the kind of simple framework you'll want to write down. The closing of this episode is one of the most grounding things I've heard in a long time. Omar's billboard isn't a quote. It's a mirror. Because every time he was stuck, every time he hit a wall, the common denominator was him. Not the market, not the economy, not bad timing. Him. And once he stopped running from that and started taking full ownership, everything shifted. That's the energy Omar brings, direct, honest, and genuinely fired up about the game of business and the life you can build through it. If you want more of that, go listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Omarhttps://www.facebook.com/ozenhomhttps://www.instagram.com/omarzenhom/https://www.youtube.com/@100mba/videoshttps://x.com/TheOmarZenhomhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/omarzenhom/ Find Omar on this website: https://100mba.net/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

What if the wealthiest person in the room isn't the one with the biggest bank account? What if it's the one who can take a Tuesday lunch with their kid, go fly fishing mid-week, and fall asleep at night without anxiety eating them alive? Because I know people making five million a year who can't do any of that. And I know people making 120 grand who are living fuller, freer, and happier than most. So who's actually richer? In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I break down what I call the Seven Freedoms Framework, the exact philosophy I use to design my own dream reality and help others do the same. This episode isn't about telling you money is bad or that ambition is wrong. It's about getting honest with yourself on what you're actually building toward, and whether the life you're grinding for is one you'd actually want to live. Here's the big shift: most entrepreneurs think what they're chasing will give them the feeling they crave. But once the money shows up, a lot of them find out they're burnt out, stressed, disconnected from their kids, strangers to their spouse, and nowhere near as happy as they thought they'd be. The problem isn't success. It's that we've been measuring the wrong thing. Freedom, not finances, is the real metric that matters. Here are the key takeaways from this episode: Time Freedom. Can you control your calendar, or does it control you? Nearly 70% of Americans say they feel disengaged at work, and most high earners report feeling time broke even when they're cash rich. You can always make more money. You cannot make more sunsets with your kids. You cannot get back the Sunday you missed or the date night you skipped. Do an audit this week. Delete and delegate whatever is draining your energy and stealing your aliveness. Location Freedom. Environment dictates happiness more than most people realize. Are you where you want to be? I didn't want to be suffocating in a city. I wanted mountain air, rivers, nature, places where I could hunt, fish, camp, and breathe. So I built my business around that. If you can't say you're living and working where you feel most alive, that's worth paying attention to. Where you are matters. Build around it. Financial Freedom. And let me be clear, this isn't about buying Lambos. It's about recurring income, low stress, high margins, and real options. Most people wildly overestimate what they actually need to feel financially fulfilled. Reduce lifestyle inflation. Stop buying status symbols that impress others but mean nothing to you. Build income streams that give you breathing room, not just a bigger number on a screen. The goal is to work less and make more, not grind more and pray harder. Creative Freedom. The ultimate flex is waking up genuinely stoked to work. Not dragging yourself to a laptop. Not grinding through tasks you hate. Podcasting, writing, speaking, creating, those are things I love. What would you be doing if nobody judged you? That answer is probably what your soul is calling you toward. Step into that and serve people from that place. That's where your real power lives. Health Freedom. Your body is the vehicle for all of it. Nearly 80% of entrepreneurs say they're on the brink of burnout or have recently burned out. If you've got money but you're inflamed, exhausted, and disconnected, you are not free. Move your body. Get outside. Do the breath work, the sauna, the cold plunge, the things that keep you sharp and whole. Pour from your overflow, not your empty. Relationship Freedom. What's the point of building an empire if you become a stranger to your family? Most entrepreneurs I know sacrifice their marriage, miss their kids' childhood moments, lose friendships, and let go of hobbies they actually love. That's not winning. Schedule the date nights, the device-free dinners, the camping trips, the deep conversations. Studies show experiences create longer lasting happiness than any material purchase ever will. YOLO, my friend. Do the damn thing. Spiritual Freedom. This one brings it all home. Freedom from comparison. Freedom from ego. Freedom from external validation and fear. Being connected to something bigger than yourself, to God, to your divine calling, to whatever gives your life real meaning beyond the grind. Ask yourself what you're actually chasing and why. Is it aligned with who you were created to be? That's the question worth sitting with. At the end of the day, this episode is a reminder that Happy Hustlin' isn't about doing more. It's about being more intentional with what you're building, so the life you create actually feels like freedom. The wealthiest people I know aren't always the richest financially. They're the freest. And that's who I'm competing to be every single day. If you're a high achiever who's tired of grinding toward a finish line that keeps moving, and you're ready to start measuring your life by freedom instead of finances, this episode is for you. Go listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever felt like your head is a browser with 47 tabs open, none of them loading, and you can't figure out why you feel so scattered and behind even when you're working harder than ever? Yeah. This episode is going to hit you right where it counts. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with David Allen, the bestselling author of "Getting Things Done" and the creator of the GTD methodology that has genuinely changed how millions of people think about productivity. With over three million books sold across 30 plus countries, David is one of the most influential voices in personal effectiveness on the planet. He's also a husband, a dog dad, a student of Zen, a former karate black belt, a guy who had 35 jobs before the age of 35, and someone who has been living his best life in Amsterdam for the last 12 years. Oh, and he just turned 80 and still does everything he teaches. That detail alone stopped me in my tracks. What makes this episode matter is that David doesn't talk about productivity as a hustle metric. He talks about it as a path to mental freedom. From the moment he started consulting entrepreneurs and CEOs in the 80s, he noticed one universal pattern: people were trying to use their brains as their office, and it was quietly wrecking them. We talk about why ambient anxiety is the silent epidemic no one's addressing, how the modern world has multiplied the volume of inputs to an almost unbearable level, and why the most productive thing you can do has nothing to do with working harder. Here are a few powerful takeaways from this conversation: Your brain is a terrible office, and it's time to stop treating it like one. David makes it crystal clear that your mind was not built to remember, remind, prioritize, or manage the relationships between more than about four things at once. When you try to hold more than that in your head, you end up driven by whatever is latest and loudest, not by what actually matters. Getting things out of your head and into a trusted system isn't just productivity advice. It's a mental health practice. Ambient anxiety is real, and most of us are addicted to it. This one landed hard for me. David describes ambient anxiety as that low grade hum of stress that comes from unprocessed commitments. It's not the kind of overwhelm that forces action. It's the kind you just learn to live with, until you decide you don't want to anymore. Most people never get a reference point for what it actually feels like to have nothing on your mind except what you want on it. That clarity is available to you, and this episode shows you how to get there. Capture, clarify, organize, reflect, engage. In that order, every time. The GTD methodology is five steps, and David walks through each one in a way that finally makes it click. The biggest mistake most people make is skipping the clarify step, collecting tasks without ever deciding what they actually mean or what the next action is. Outcome thinking plus action thinking, together, is the engine of real productivity. Miss either one, and you end up with either a dream that goes nowhere or busyness that produces nothing. Reflection isn't a luxury. It's the step that holds everything together. David recommends a thorough weekly review of all your commitments, not because it's a nice habit, but because without it your system goes stale and your trust in it collapses. When you reflect consistently, you've already done the thinking. In the moment, you just pick and shoot. That's the kind of clear, confident decision making we all want, and it starts with scheduled stillness. The two minute rule is still one of the most underrated productivity moves out there. If something takes less than two minutes, do it now. David told me he has zero backlog of two minute tasks because they're already done. Walk around your house right now and notice how many little things are nagging at you that would take under two minutes to fix. Do them. Your environment will feel completely different, and so will your head. We also get into the six horizons of thinking, how "channel creep" is quietly overwhelming your focus, what David would tell his younger self, his take on procrastinating the things you love most, and the publishing advice he wishes more aspiring authors knew before writing their first word. This episode is a reminder that happy hustling isn't about doing more. It's about being appropriately engaged with everything you've committed to, so you can actually show up fully for the things and people that matter most. If you're ready to clear the mental clutter, trust yourself more, and finally build a system that works with your brain instead of against it, this conversation is for you. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? David kept it perfectly simple, the way only someone who's spent decades thinking about this stuff can. He said it means relax, trust yourself, and have fun. That's it. Do the work, stay curious, and don't take yourself so seriously that you forget to enjoy the ride. Head over to https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ to listen to the full episode. You won't regret it. Connect with Davidhttps://www.facebook.com/gettingthingsdonehttps://www.instagram.com/gtdtimes/https://www.youtube.com/@gtd/videoshttps://x.com/gtdtimeshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidallengtd/ Find David on this website: https://gettingthingsdone.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Ever feel like no matter what you achieve, it's never quite enough? You hit the goal, get the thing, close the deal, and then almost immediately your brain moves the target again. You're not lazy. You're not ungrateful. You're just infected. And in this episode, we talk about exactly that. In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I break down what I call the More Disease, the hedonic treadmill that keeps high achievers stuck in a cycle of wanting more money, more followers, more stuff, more achievements, without ever actually feeling fulfilled. This episode isn't about toxic positivity or telling you to want less. It's about getting honest with yourself, backed by real science and real data, so you can finally understand why chasing more keeps leaving you empty, and what to focus on instead. Here's the big shift: the villain isn't ambition. It's misdirected ambition. Most of us are running harder and staying in the same spot emotionally, because we're chasing things that science already proves won't bring lasting happiness. The cure isn't deprivation. It's redirection toward the things that actually move the needle on fulfillment. A few key takeaways from this episode: Money is a tool, not a cure. Research from Princeton, Penn, and a joint 2023 study all point to the same truth. If you're unhappy, more income won't fix it. Past a certain threshold, you'd have to double your earnings just for a tiny bump in satisfaction. Money buys you options, and options are beautiful. But it won't buy you peace. Social media is engineered to keep you wanting more. The 2026 World Happiness Report found that more than five hours a day on social media links directly to lower well-being, more stress, and more depression. It was built like a slot machine, wired to trigger the same novelty craving. The wildest stat? Most US college students wish it didn't exist, but keep using it because everyone else does. Your stuff owns you more than you own it. Study after study shows high materialism links to lower life satisfaction. Buying things to fill a void doesn't fill it, it just makes the void louder. Past a point, your possessions cost you your time, your attention, and your peace. Presence is the actual cure. A Harvard study tracking over 2,000 people found that our minds wander 47% of the time, and that wandering is what makes us unhappy. How present you are predicts your happiness better than what you're actually doing. The things that bring the most genuine joy, real connection, movement, nature, being fully in the moment, none of them are for sale. Define your true freedom number. Enough isn't a feeling that shows up on its own. You have to define it. Get crystal clear on what financial and creative freedom actually look like for you. When you hit it, celebrate it. Stop moving the goalpost. Measure yourself against where you've been, not some ever-shifting version of where you think you should be. At the end of the day, this episode is a reminder that Happy Hustlin' isn't about doing more. It's about being more present with what you already have, while you build toward what you actually want. The cure to the More Disease lives inside you, not in the next purchase, the next milestone, or the next follower count. If you're a high achiever who's tired of the treadmill and ready to feel genuinely fulfilled while still going after your goals, this episode is for you. Go listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

What if the key to building something truly great wasn't perfect balance, but the courage to be temporarily out of it? That question hit me hard in this week's conversation, and I think it's going to hit you the same way. This episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast is one of those conversations that just fires you up from start to finish. My guest is Tayson Whitaker, founder and president of Outdoor Vitals, a performance ultralight backpacking company he started at just 23 years old with $500 in his pocket and a whole lot of grit. Ten years later, Outdoor Vitals has grown into a multimillion dollar direct to consumer brand that's helping thousands of people build the confidence to get outside and actually live. Tayson didn't take investor money. He didn't chase REI shelf space. He built something real, stayed true to his mission, and somehow managed to keep his soul in the process. That's the kind of story that belongs on this podcast. We covered a ton of ground in this one. From bootstrapping and Kickstarter campaigns that generated over two and a half million dollars, to using AI as a tool to give small teams the firepower of big ones, to the Masogi concept and why doing something that scares the heck out of you once a year might just reset your entire life. There's something in this episode for every happy hustler out there, whether you're an entrepreneur, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone just trying to figure out how to build something meaningful without losing yourself along the way. Here are some of the biggest lessons I pulled from this conversation. First, focus on one thing and beat the best at it. Tayson was crystal clear on this. The online marketplace is wide open competition, and the entrepreneurs who win are the ones willing to go narrow and go deep. He's seen friends build eight figure businesses off essentially one product. Not because they were lucky, but because they committed, perfected it, and refused to chase every shiny object in sight. He's honest about struggling with this himself, which makes it land even harder. Second, constraints breed creativity. Tayson never took outside funding, and that decision forced him to innovate in ways he never would have otherwise. Kickstarter, a membership program that turns into store credit, building a loyal customer base from scratch. None of that gets created if you've got a VC writing checks and calling the shots. He said it plainly. Once you define what you will and won't do, you can innovate within those boundaries. That's it. That's the whole game. Third, the Masogi mindset will change how you see hard things. A Masogi is a challenge you take on where you've got roughly a 50/50 shot of actually pulling it off. Not something that's going to kill you, but something real enough that failure is genuinely on the table. Tayson has done hundred mile solo hikes, ultra marathons, and rim to rim to rim in the Grand Canyon. And his takeaway every time is the same. When life throws a curveball the next day, it just doesn't feel that heavy anymore. Because you know what hard really looks like now. Fourth, temporary imbalance is not the enemy. This one really got me. Tayson flips the whole balance conversation on its head, and honestly, I think he's right. You don't build anything great living in perfect daily balance. You sprint when it's time to sprint, and you back off when you've made the gains. The key is just being honest with yourself about what season you're in and making sure you find your way back. He's been running Outdoor Vitals for twelve years and still loves it. That's not an accident. That's someone who learned to listen to his own signals. Fifth, AI is a tool for magnifying people, not replacing them. Tayson's take on AI is grounded and practical. He sees it the same way he sees the internet or the smartphone. It's technology. It gives small teams the ability to do what only big teams could do before. One person managing AI focused entirely on email, or ads, or brand messaging, is a multiplier that wasn't available even five years ago. The opportunity isn't in fearing it. It's in being the one who figures out how to pull the lever well. This conversation reminded me of everything I love about building a business with purpose. Tayson isn't just selling gear. He's connecting people to the outdoors, building confidence, and doing it all without sacrificing what actually matters. Family. Freedom. A life lived on purpose. If any of this resonated with you, do yourself a favor and go listen to the full episode right now at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It's worth every minute. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Enjoying the journey. I think oftentimes we're always thinking about the destination when I hear happy hustle and you're still in the grind, you're still doing it. And, you know, tomorrow never actually comes, right? It's always the next day. so enjoy, enjoy it today. Cause you never know what, what tomorrow entails. Connect with Taysonhttps://www.facebook.com/OutdoorVitalshttps://www.instagram.com/outdoorvitals/https://www.youtube.com/outdoorvitalshttps://x.com/OutdoorVitalshttps://www.tiktok.com/@outdoorvitals?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoor-vitals/ Find Tayson on this website: http://outdoorvitals.com Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

What if you could sit across from 10 of the most successful entrepreneurs alive, ask them one money question, and actually get a straight answer? No fluff, no sales pitch, just the real stuff. That's exactly what I did, and honestly, what came out of it might change the way you think about money forever. This episode is a mashup of some of the most powerful financial wisdom I've ever collected on The Happy Hustle Podcast. Over time, I asked 10 incredible guests two simple questions. What does happy hustling mean to you? And what's your best money hack? We're talking Dr. Myron Golden, John Lee Dumas, Dan Martell, Rory Vaden, Danette May, Garrett Gunderson, Nathan Barry, Kris Krohn, Pat Flynn, and Kiana Danial. Nine figure founders, New York Times bestselling authors, Hall of Fame speakers, and real estate moguls. I pulled all their answers together, distilled them down, and found something I honestly didn't even expect to find. Three clear money patterns that every single one of them follows. Whether you're still grinding through your first income stream or you're already running a business and wondering why the wealth still feels out of reach, this one is going to hit different. The first big lesson that kept showing up was this: stop trading time for money. My brother Myron Golden put it simply. Price your offer by the value of the result, not the hours it takes. Dan Martell added another layer with his buyback rate concept. Figure out what your time is worth per hour, then ruthlessly outsource everything below that number. CKris Krohn brought it home with real estate, reminding us that renters fund landlords and employees fund employers. The point? Your income needs to be detached from your hours. That's the whole game. The second lesson is build once and earn forever. Pat Flynn, Nathan Barry, Rory Vaden, and my girl Danette May all circled around this same idea in their own way. Build an audience. Build a flywheel. Build a personal brand with your reputation as the foundation. Danette laid it out beautifully. One book becomes a course, becomes a coaching program, becomes a product line. Your story is the asset woven through all of it. And as Rory said, reputation precedes revenue. In a world where AI can replicate almost any skill, your name and your story are the one thing that can't be copied. The third lesson is that cash flow is king and identity is queen. Garrett Gunderson said it clearly. Cash flow beats net worth. Invest in assets that pay you monthly. Kiana Danial backed this up with a deceptively simple move, dollar cost averaging into the market every single month without fail. The reason most people aren't building wealth isn't a lack of access. It's a lack of consistency. Buy, hold, repeat. Here's what I want you to walk away with. Five moves you can make right now. Calculate your buyback rate, which is your annual income divided by roughly 2000 hours, then stop spending time on anything below that number. Reprice at least one offer based on the value it delivers, not the hours it took you. Add one cash flowing asset this quarter, whether that's real estate, dividend stocks, or a digital product. Pick one platform, show up weekly for 90 days straight, no exceptions, and start building that audience flywheel. And start dollar cost averaging today, even if it's just a hundred bucks a month into an index fund. The automation takes the emotion out of it completely. This episode is short on theory and long on action. If you're serious about financial freedom and you want to hear the full wisdom from each of these incredible conversations, go listen to the full episode right now at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. Now get out there and happy hustle. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

What if the most important thing you ever built wasn't a business? What if it was a blueprint, one that defines who you are, what you stand for, and how you show up for the people who matter most? That's the question this episode dares you to answer. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm resharing the Guest Guru Training that Rich Christiansen delivered exclusively to our Happy Hustle Club. And let me tell you, this one is too good to keep behind closed doors. Rich is a bestselling author, humanitarian, mentor, man of deep faith, husband, and father. But what sets him apart, what makes him the real deal, is how intentionally he has built his life from the inside out. His five sons each launched million-dollar businesses before the age of 19. Not because Rich handed them anything, but because he built a framework, a living, breathing family legacy system he calls Legato, that shaped them into powerful, centered, contributing men. This episode is one of those rare ones you'll want to come back to. Whether you're a husband, a father, an entrepreneur, or all three, Rich drops wisdom that will genuinely stop you mid-scroll and make you think hard about how you're spending your time, your energy, and your love. The first big takeaway is what Rich calls the 2-Minute Surrender. Most of us are walking around in limbic brain all day, stuck in a primal loop of fight or flight, triggered by every notification, every bad email, every scroll through social media. Rich breaks down a five-step sequence you can run through in under two minutes to snap out of that fog and get back into your frontal cortex, where clear, powerful decisions actually happen. The steps are simple: move your body, take three deep breaths, say a power mantra, ask your higher power for what you need, and visualize a moment or place that brings you genuine joy. That's it. Rich runs through this sequence four or five times a day, especially before big meetings or high-stakes moments, and the research backs him up. Visualization alone has been shown to be nearly as effective as physical practice. Your mind is that powerful. The second takeaway is the Values Blueprint. Rich has spent over 20 years as what he calls "the values guy," and he makes a sharp point most of us miss: we are great at defining values for our companies, we're getting better at it for our families, but very few individuals can clearly articulate their own personal value system. That gap is where the chaos lives. Rich's process walks you through identifying your core values, emotionally anchoring them with mantras and phrases that actually stick, defining what they mean in real concrete terms, and building screening questions to test whether the people in your life are genuinely in alignment with what you stand for. The whole workbook is free on his website, richchristensen.com, and I'd strongly encourage you to grab it. The third takeaway is the circles of relationship, and this one hit me like a truck. Rich breaks down the layers of connection in our lives from blood brothers, the one or two people who'd give you a kidney, to your trust network, your tribe, your community, and your contacts. Here's the part that stings: most of us are pouring our absolute best energy into the outer circle, our social media followers, our casual contacts, the people who don't even know our middle names, while we're giving the leftover, burned out, depleted version of ourselves to the people who love us most. Rich challenges us to flip that completely. Give 60 to 70 percent of your best to your inner circle. The people who'd show up at 3 in the morning. That's where real wealth lives. The fourth takeaway is the Legato rites of passage, and honestly, this part of the conversation is worth the full listen on its own. Rich designed intentional milestones for each of his five sons at ages 8, 12, 14, 16, and 18. At 12, he took each son on a three-week trip that included a deep adventure followed by serving orphaned children in Nepal, connecting them to something much bigger than themselves. At 14, each son climbed a major mountain peak to prove to himself he could do hard, genuinely hard things. At 16, each son shook Rich's hand and declared his independence, committing to never ask for financial support again, then built a business to back it up. The goal wasn't to produce rich kids. The goal was to produce sovereign men. Centered, purposeful, and powerful in their own right. The fifth takeaway is the straight truth about value alignment in business. Rich is clear: smart people who like each other but aren't values-aligned will blow up a company. Full stop. He built teams of 15 that outperformed teams of 50, not because they worked harder but because the speed of trust was so high there were no unnecessary stops, no friction, no second-guessing. Value congruency is your competitive advantage. Screen for it. Build around it. Protect it. Rich also touches on digital unplugging and the danger of technology keeping us locked in limbic brain, something we talk about a lot in the Happy Hustle world. The bottom line is this: your best thinking, your deepest relationships, and your most meaningful decisions don't happen on the screen. They happen when you're present, grounded, and actually in the room with the people who matter. If you want to live a life of real flow, not just hustle for its own sake, you need value alignment at every level: personally, in your relationships, in your business, and in how you spend your time and money. Rich has built that life, and he's generous enough to share the exact blueprint with all of us. Do yourself a favor and listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. Grab Rich's free Values Blueprint workbook at https://richchristiansen.com/. Connect with Richhttps://www.facebook.com/richristiansenhttps://www.instagram.com/richristiansen_/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgLqojVUwJZnvFs3PJMD-Sg/videoshttps://x.com/richristiansen_https://www.tiktok.com/@richristiansenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/richristiansen/ Find Rich on this website: https://richchristiansen.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

You ever wake up, look at your calendar, and feel that sinking feeling in your gut? That dread knowing you've got a call with someone you just... don't vibe with? Yeah. I've been there. And it took me longer than I'd like to admit realizing that feeling meant I hired wrong. Here's the thing nobody tells you when you're building a business. You can have the best funnel, the cleanest offer, the most dialed-in content, and still feel completely miserable if you're surrounded by the wrong people. That's what this episode is all about. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down what I call the Beer Test. It's the single most important filter I run every potential hire, client, and mastermind member through. It's simple, it's maybe a little silly, but I promise you it works. And if you've ever made a bad hire, or you're terrified of making one, this is the episode you need to hear. The core idea is this. If I couldn't sit around a campfire, crack open a beer, and genuinely enjoy an hour of uninterrupted conversation with this person, I'm not bringing them into my world. No resume, no portfolio, no fancy credentials are going to override that gut check. Skills can be trained. Character can't. I get real in this episode about the mistakes I made early on in the Happy Hustle. I was working with people who were perfectly qualified on paper but had nothing in common with me or the culture I was building. Corporate grinders who wanted a business, clients I had zero connection with. The conversations were flat. The energy was off. And it dragged everything down. The moment I started filtering for personality first and skills second, everything shifted. There are also some cold hard numbers in here that'll wake you up fast. According to the US Department of Labor, one bad hire can cost you 30% of that person's first year salary. At the executive level, we're talking up to $240,000 in lost productivity, churn, and opportunity cost. That's real money walking out the door because you skipped the right filter. Most entrepreneurs spend more time picking out a truck than they do choosing a teammate. That stops now. The other thing I want you to think about is contagion. One person with bad energy, bad habits, or a bad attitude doesn't just underperform. They drag the whole team down with them. Late on tasks, missing meetings, not following through. It spreads. And by the time you realize what's happening, the damage is done. The Beer Test is my answer to all of that. It's not about whether someone's a perfect culture fit on paper. It's about whether I genuinely enjoy their company. Whether they've got their own perspective, bring real energy, and are the kind of person I'd actually want to spend time with. Because I do spend time with them. A lot of it. And life's too short to spend it working with people who drain you. So if you want to build a business you actually look forward to running, one where you open your calendar and get excited about who you're talking to that day, this one's for you. Head over to https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ to listen to the full episode and hear me break down the Beer Test in full detail. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

What if the book sitting on your nightstand right now could change the entire trajectory of your business, your confidence, and your life? Not in some theoretical way, but in a real, tangible, somebody-booked-a-one-way-ticket-to-Buenos-Aires kind of way. That's exactly what this episode is about. In this conversation, I got to sit down with my good friend Nick Hutchison, bestselling author of "Rise of the Reader," keynote speaker, and founder of Book Thinkers, a company that helps authors promote and market their books so they actually get read. Nick built Book Thinkers from scratch after discovering the power of personal development books during a summer internship. He went from being the guy with a 0% homework average in AP Calculus to building a full-time team that serves hundreds of authors a year. His mission is simple but powerful: more books in more hands, changing more lives. This episode matters because we're living in a world that's actively working against your focus. Doom scrolling, short-form content, algorithmic addiction, all of it is chipping away at our ability to think deeply and grow intentionally. Nick and I went deep on why books are more important now than ever, and what you can actually do about it. One of the biggest things we talked about is the IQ drop happening in Gen Z, and it's not because they're less capable. It's because attention spans are shrinking. Nick shared a study showing that Gen Z is the first generation in human history to have a lower average IQ and reading comprehension than the generation before them. That's a wake-up call. Long-form reading builds your brain in a way that a 15-second video just can't. If you want to stay sharp, stay competitive, and keep growing, books are your edge. We also got into the power of implementing what you learn. Nick shared how reading Tim Ferriss's "The 4-Hour Work Week" literally inspired him to book a one-way ticket to Argentina with no contacts, no Spanish, and no plan. He got ripped off by a taxi driver and showed up to an Airbnb the building had never heard of. But five weeks later, he was making friends, learning Spanish, and becoming a more confident, self-reliant human. That's what books do when you actually act on them. The knowledge is cool, but the action is everything. Napoleon Hill said it best and Nick quoted it on air, action is the real measure of intelligence. We also talked about why writing a book might be the single best thing you can do as an entrepreneur. Not because it'll make you famous overnight, but because it's your best business card. It generates leads. It builds credibility. It can land you in rooms you never expected. Nick shared an incredible story about how a founder in Cairo, Egypt tracked him down on LinkedIn after reading "Rise of the Reader," offered him equity in a company, and brought him on as an advisor for a brand new AI reading platform called Sinai.ai. All because of a book. That's the long game playing out in real time. And speaking of real time, Nick is hosting Book Thinkers Live 2026 on July 11th and 12th in Boston on the Boston University campus. Over 400 authors are expected to attend and the speaker lineup includes legends like Jim Kwik and Rory Vaden. If you're an aspiring author or a published one who wants to actually use your book to build a business and make a real impact, this is the room to be in. And here's the kicker, Happy Hustlers can grab a free general admission ticket using the code HAPPY at checkout on https://www.bookthinkers.com/. Yeah, free. Go do it. Look, whether you're trying to write your first book, market the one you already have, or just reclaim your attention span from the algorithm, this episode has something for you. Nick is the real deal, genuinely humble, wildly knowledgeable, and someone who walks his talk every single day. Go listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. And while you're at it, grab that free ticket to Book Thinkers Live. Books change lives. This one just might change yours. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Enjoy the passage of time. I think that's what happy hustlin' is all about. Connect with Nickhttps://www.facebook.com/BookThinkers/https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/https://x.com/bookthinkershttps://www.youtube.com/bookthinkershttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bookthinkers/ Find Nick on this website: https://www.bookthinkers.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

When did you last go a full day without your phone? Not just setting it down for an hour, but actually powering it off, walking away, and not thinking about it once. If you're struggling to remember, this one's for you. Most of us are running on fumes and don't even know it. The constant pings, the never-ending to-do lists, the back-to-back Zoom calls. It all adds up. And at some point, you stop asking "how do I get more done?" and start wondering "why do I feel so off?" The answer might not be a new productivity system or a better morning routine. It might just be three days in the woods. In this solo episode, I break down something I call the Three-Day Effect. It's the science-backed, real-world-tested idea that 72 hours in nature, fully off the grid and away from your screens, creates a measurable shift in your brain. More clarity. Better decisions. Deeper sleep. And a creative surge that no business coach, conference, or app can replicate. I've spent years studying and living the intersection of high performance and genuine happiness, and I've taken dozens of entrepreneurs into the Montana backcountry through the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventures. I've watched firsthand what happens when driven people finally stop and let their nervous systems breathe. And I'm telling you, the results are nothing short of life changing. Here's why these matters. Burnout is quiet. It doesn't always look like breaking down. Sometimes it looks like grinding harder, staying busier, and convincing yourself you just need one more win before you slow down. I've been there. And I want to call that out directly and give you both the science and the practical steps to do something about it. One of the biggest things I want you to take away is the neuroscience behind why this actually works. Dr. David Strayer, a cognitive neuroscientist out of the University of Utah, found that participants in a multi-day nature immersion showed a 47 percent improvement in creative problem solving. That's not a rounding error. That's your brain genuinely coming back online after being taxed by the demands of modern life. Your prefrontal cortex, the part responsible for focus, willpower, and decision making, gets hammered daily by notifications, stress, and screens. Nature doesn't demand that kind of attention from you. It restores it. I also walk you through what I call the three-day breakdown, because the timeline really matters. Day one feels like withdrawal. You're reaching for your phone, your jaw is tight, your sleep is light. Day two, something starts to shift. You notice the birds, the air, the light. Conversations go deeper. Old ideas start to surface. Then day three is where it all clicks. The prefrontal cortex finishes recharging, clarity sets in about your business, your relationships, your direction, and decisions that felt impossible suddenly feel obvious. I've watched multi-million-dollar deals get sealed around a campfire on day three, and honestly, it happens almost every single time. There's also a hard truth I share in this episode that I want you to sit with. If you can't step away from your business for 72 hours, you don't have a business. You have a job that owns you. The three-day reset isn't just a personal reset; it's also a diagnostic. It shows you what's working and what breaks the moment you walk away. That feedback alone is worth the trip. I also get practical about how to actually do this. You don't need Montana. You just need real nature, no screens, and a commitment to being fully present. Hike, journal, sit by a fire, breathe clean air, talk to people who inspire you. That's really the whole formula. Simple, honest, and free. If this resonates with you, I'd love for you to listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. You'll walk away with a clearer head just from hearing it, and maybe the nudge you've been waiting for to finally put that three days reset on the calendar. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

What if every dollar you're already spending in your business could turn into first class flights and bucket list family trips, without touching after-tax money? I sat down with Eli Facenda on The Happy Hustle Podcast, and this one hit different. Eli is the founder of Freedom Travel Systems, known online as "The Travel Guy." He's helped over 1,000 entrepreneurs turn everyday business expenses into 50K+ dream trips and first-class experiences, all through credit card points. The guy once booked a $6,000 business class flight for $6. That moment changed his life, and this episode might change how you think about yours. Eli breaks down the three buckets of the points game: earning the right type of points (flexible bank points from Amex, Chase, or Capital One beat airline cards almost every time), optimizing your travel perks, and actually redeeming points at full value instead of leaving 80% on the table. He also covers how to put payroll, rent, and supplier payments on a card using third-party tools, earning massive points on expenses you never thought could count. Then there's the Freedom Flywheel. Business grows, spending increases, points stack up, and you fund tax-free family vacations without pulling cash from your company. And yes, points from business cards are coded as a rebate, so they're completely tax free. Eli also shares his Five P's Framework for turning any trip into a real core memory: People, Place, Purpose, Possibility, and Presence. It's the difference between a nice vacation and one you'll talk about for the rest of your life. For practical folks, he covers what to avoid, including credit score myths, why you only need two to five cards (not thirty), and how being flexible by even two or three days can save you millions of points on a booking. He's offering two free playbooks for the Happy Hustle community: the CEO Points Playbook and the Payroll on a Credit Card Playbook. Grab both at https://freedomtravelsystems.com/. Listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcast. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Happy Hustle to me means you're building a business that gives you energy instead of takes it. You're doing it with people you love. You believe in what you do and you're getting to live a great life while you do it. Connect with Elihttps://www.facebook.com/eli.facendahttps://www.instagram.com/elitravelguy/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-facenda/https://www.youtube.com/@elifacenda Find Eli on this website: https://freedomtravelsystems.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you’re ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you’ve been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you’re missing: My Green Mattress. It’s made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you’re not just sleeping better, you’re sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you’re ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you’ve been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren’t your typical sleep buds. They’re designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you’re a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you’re ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

I want to ask you something real quick. What if you could wake up tomorrow and half your to-do list was already done? Emails answered, content posted, calls booked, follow-ups sent, and you did not lift a finger. That is not some far-off fantasy anymore. That is what is actually possible right. In this solo episode, I am breaking down exactly how I am doing it and how you can too. I am not here claiming to be the AI guru of anything. I am just the reporter. These are the things that are working in my world right now, and I want to hand them straight to you so you can take what fits and leave what does not. That has always been the Happy Hustle way. Here is the big idea behind this whole episode: stop thinking about AI as a tool and start thinking about it as a team member. Better yet, think of it as your co-founder. Because when you make that mental shift, everything changes. You stop dabbling and you start deploying. And that is where the real leverage lives. The first thing I want you to take away is the idea of building your AI team department by department. You do not have to overhaul your whole business overnight. Just look at each area and ask what AI could own in that space. For marketing, AI can write your emails, your ad copy, your social posts, and your content outlines. Tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, and others can crank out high quality drafts in minutes when you give them a solid prompt. For customer support, you can build a chatbot trained on your own FAQs, your offers, and your most common objections, so it handles the repetitive questions while you focus on the high value conversations. For scheduling and executive tasks, tools like Calendly, Motion, and Claude Cowork can connect your calendar, your project management, and your communication tools into one central hub that basically runs itself. The second big takeaway is the four bucket framework. Break your business down into lead generation, sales, fulfillment, and operations. Then for each bucket, ask yourself three questions: what can be automated, what can be templated, and what can AI handle 80 percent of? That question alone will change how you see your week. Anything that does not require human emotion or final judgment can most likely be handed off, and that frees you up to do the work only you can do. The third thing I want you to lock in is the delegation framework, and it is four simple steps. First, write down everything you do daily. Second, sort those tasks into three categories: repetitive, creative, or strategic. Third, automate the repetitive stuff with AI entirely, use AI as a thought partner on the creative stuff, and keep the strategic stuff for yourself because that is your zone. Fourth, optimize weekly. Refine your prompts, build SOPs for your AI systems, and even ask AI itself how to make things better. That last one alone is a game changer. The fourth takeaway is about the pitfalls, because I want you to avoid the mistakes, I see people making. Do not over-automate human connection. That is a line you do not cross. Do not blindly trust AI outputs either. Always verify, always review. And do not put garbage in and expect gold out. The quality of what you feed your AI determines the quality of what it gives back. Train it well, give it context, and treat it like the team member it is becoming. The real goal here is not to work more. It is to work in a way that gives you back your time, your energy, and your presence so you can show up fully for the people and the things that actually matter. That is the happy hustle. That is the whole point. If you have been on the fence about getting serious with AI, this episode is your sign to start today. Pick one thing, an email sequence, a scheduling tool, a chatbot, and just build that first piece. Do not wait until you have it all figured out because nobody does. You figure it out by doing it. Head over to https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ to listen to the full episode and get all the details on the tools, prompts, and systems I mentioned. And if this gave you even one good idea, share it with a friend who is still doing everything manually. That is one of the most generous things you can do for a fellow entrepreneur right now. Keep on happy hustlin'. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. 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Are you ready to elevate your life, one morning at a time?Well, today's episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast is all about transformation and impact. I'm talking about the one and only Mr. Hal Elrod, a man who has not only survived multiple near-death experiences but has also inspired millions with his books and speeches. With a heartfelt dedication to his family, Hal's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. After surviving a head-on car crash and battling a rare form of cancer with only a 30% chance of survival, Hal emerged stronger and more determined than ever. So, what's the secret behind Hal's transformative journey? It's "The Miracle Morning." This powerful routine has changed the lives of millions around the world. Hal's book, "The Miracle Morning," has sold over 2.5 million copies and has been translated into 41 languages. But the story doesn't end there. Hal has taken this concept to the next level with his latest book, the updated and expanded edition of "The Miracle Morning."He's rewritten nearly every page of the original book and added over 40 pages of new content, including "The Miracle Evening" and "The Miracle Life." Now, he's on a mission to help you achieve your goals, no matter how big or small.Hal's journey is proof that you can overcome any challenge and make the impact in the world that you desire.If you're as intrigued by Hal's journey, I highly recommend picking up a copy of his new book, "The Miracle Morning." You can find all his resources, books, and even his app at themiraclemorning.com. It's a truly great read that can kickstart your journey to a more fulfilling and productive life.In this episode, we cover: [00:14:49:23] The LONG Road to Overnight Success[00:13:26:19] The Transformative Power of Goal Setting[00:44:42:25] Enjoy Everything & Love All[00:55:36:28] Unlocking Success Through Serving and Adding Value[00:07:28:04] Unlock the Power of The Miracle Morning[00:46:36:14] Happy Hustle Hacks [Health, Money, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality][00:54:37:27] Rapid Fire questionsWhat does Happy Hustlin mean to you? Hal says it means loving the life you have while you create the life of your dreams. .Connect with Halhttps://www.instagram.com/themiraclemorning/https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyTMMCommunityhttps://twitter.com/HalElrodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@halelrodhttps://www.youtube.com/c/halelrodFind Hal on his website: https://miraclemorning.com/Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/cary__jack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course http://www.thehappyhustle.com/JourneyApply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure https://caryjack.com/montana“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode sponsorBIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough https://magbreakthrough.com/vip?gl=65132c943f5d60f00f8b4567&coupon=hustleEver heard of the Vicious Stress-Magnesium Deficiency Cycle? In simple terms: Stress hits you, magnesium levels drop, and suddenly sleep becomes a distant memory, energy tanks, and stress goes through the roof. And guess what? Your magnesium levels continue to plummet.So how do you break this cycle? I stumbled upon a game-changer: Magnesium Breakthrough from BIOptimizers. https://magbreakthrough.com/vip?gl=65132c943f5d60f00f8b4567&coupon=hustleThis stuff is a game-changer! Magnesium Breakthrough packs all 7 forms of magnesium, designed to support stress management, promote muscle relaxation, regulate the nervous system, control stress hormones, boost brain function, increase energy, and enhance sleep.I take 2 capsules before bedtime, and it's been a game-changer for me. The best part is, BIOptimizers offer a risk-free 365-day money-back guarantee. No results, no problem – they'll refund you, no questions asked. It's a win-win!Head over to magnesiumbreakthrough.com/hustle and use code "hustle" for an exclusive 10% discount on any order. Plus, for a limited time, you'll score some special gifts with your purchase.But remember, this offer is only available at magnesiumbreakthrough.com/hustle. Don't miss this chance to boost your well-being and reclaim your life.

Are you ready to take control of your financial success?   In this latest episode of the Happy Hustle podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing  Kris Krohn, a renowned real estate maverick and serial entrepreneur who has changed countless lives through his powerful wealth-building strategies.   With an awe-inspiring track record in real estate and an unwavering passion for helping others achieve their financial dreams, Kris embodies the spirit of the Happy Hustler. As a business coach, 8-figure influencer, international speaker, breakthrough mentor, and best-selling author, he has guided thousands of individuals on their journey to creating, managing, protecting, and growing wealth through real estate investing, business coaching, and mindset training. In our conversation, Kris shared invaluable insights on health, wealth, relationships, and personal growth, proving that his expertise extends far beyond real estate investing. His business strategies have helped clients achieve exponential results, even with simple startups. As a valued listener of the Happy Hustle podcast, Kris and his team have an exclusive offer just for you. We're thrilled to extend a complimentary invitation to a life-changing event hosted by Kris himself. Yes, you heard that right! This event is typically a paid experience, but Kris secured a limited number of free tickets just for our loyal audience. It's an opportunity of a lifetime to learn directly from one of the industry's foremost experts! But wait, there's more! Not only will you secure your free event ticket, but you'll also receive two additional gifts from Kris, a free copy of his best-selling book, "Have it All," and an exclusive consultation with Kris and his team to create a personalized wealth game plan just for you. These gifts are a testament to Kris' unwavering commitment to helping you achieve the life you truly deserve. Don't let this incredible opportunity slip through your fingers. Click the link below to claim your free event ticket, book, or consultation: freewealthgift.com/happy. Remember, these gifts are limited in number, so act fast to secure your spot. Kris and his team are eagerly awaiting the chance to connect with you and provide support on your journey to success. This is your moment to take the first step toward transforming your life.  In this episode, we cover:   [00:12:10:15] Turning Financial Struggles into Retirement Success[00:15:54:09] Money DOESN'T Buy You Happiness[00:16:11:18] Multi-Dimensional Life Balance[00:23:53:10] Embrace Positivity & Live Present[00:24:53:16] You are in charge of your FEELINGS[00:28:29:24] Break Free from the People Pleaser Trap[00:30:47:05] Exclusive Gifts for Happy Hustlers! FREEWEALTHGIFT.COM/HAPPY[00:35:05:29] The Three Pillars of Business Success[00:45:16:29] Happy Hustle Hacks [Health, Money, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality][00:51:29:19] Rapid-fire questions What does Happy Hustlin mean to you?  Kris says having achieved a work-life balance that you're living in gratitude for what you've received. There's an excitement about leveling up and there's a piece of contentment with what is. Connect with KrisInstagramFacebookYoutubeTiktokLinkedin  Find Kris on this website: https://www.kriskrohn.com/                                                                                                                                Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/cary__jack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured  Get a free copy of his new book,  The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustlebook.com/  Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course http://www.thehappyhustle.com/JourneyApply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure https://caryjack.com/montana “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode sponsor   Are you tired of lying awake at night, burdened by endless thoughts and worries about your upcoming day? 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Do you want to know how fatal conveniences impact our health?   In this episode of the Happy Hustle podcast, I have with me the Emmy™ Award Winning Co-host of the hit Netflix series Down to Earth and Eco-Entrepreneur, Darin Olein. Darin provides practical tips and solutions for ditching toxic products and creating healthier, more sustainable habits.   Darin spent nearly 20 years exploring the planet discovering new and underutilized exotic foods and medicinal plants as a Superfood hunter. He developed, Shakeology – grossing over $4 Billion in sales since 2008 for Beachbody.  He also created a plant-based Ultimate Reset 21-day detoxification program for the company. As host of the widely popular podcast The Darin Olien Show, Darin curiously explores people, solutions, and health as well as life’s Fatal Conveniences™ – a segment of the show uncovering modern-day flaws and challenges that may be undermining our health and our environment. He is also the founder of Barukas™, the most nutrient-dense nut in the world coming from the Savannah “Cerrado” of Brazil. Through sustainable business practices, the company is committed to supporting this important biome by planting 20 million Baruzeita trees while getting out the most delicious nut on the planet. If you're looking for practical advice and inspiration for living a healthier, more sustainable life, then this episode is a must-listen. And if you want more of Darin's wellness tips, you can grasp a copy of his new book, Fatal Conveniences at https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/    In this episode, we cover:   [00:27:42:28]The Fatal Conveniences are KILLING US[00:32:27:28] Create a Healthier Future You and Your Family[49:24:00.00] Billion Dollar Business Lesson[00:48:18:02]Big Corporations are Paving the Way for a Greener and More Sustainable Future[01:00:12:13] Happy Hustle Hacks [Health, Money, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality][01:09:03:00] Rapid-fire questions What does Happy Hustlin mean to you?  Darin says it means that you know, sometimes and myself included I can get I can I'm a hustler without a doubt and I can get stressed and I have to bring in more happiness and joy as I take on the huge amount of projects that I take on so happiness I have to inject more into my hustle in life. Connect with Darinhttps://www.instagram.com/darinolien/https://www.facebook.com/DarinOlienOfficialhttps://twitter.com/DarinOlien Find Darin on his website: https://darinolien.com/    Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/cary__jack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured  Get a free copy of his new book,  The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustlebook.com/  Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course http://www.thehappyhustle.com/JourneyApply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure https://caryjack.com/montana “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsor Did you know that 4 out of 5 Americans are magnesium deficient?  And almost everyone is at suboptimal levels. And that’s a big problem because magnesium is involved in more than 600 biochemical reactions in our body. Now here’s what most people DON’T know: taking just any magnesium supplement won’t solve your problem because most supplements use the cheapest kinds that your body can’t use or absorb. That’s why I exclusively recommend Magnesium Breakthrough. It’s the only full-spectrum magnesium supplement with 7 unique forms of magnesium that your body can actually use and absorb. When you get all 7 critical forms of magnesium, pretty much every function in your body gets upgraded... from your brain... to your sleep... pain, and inflammation...and less stress. BiOptimizers only offers this discount once a year, so don’t miss out. Just go to www.bioptimizers.com/happy and enter code happy10 to get 10% off any order.   I assure you that all BiOptimizers supplements are best in class. If for some reason you feel differently, you can get a full refund, no questions asked. They are so confident that they offer a 365-day money-back guarantee!

Do you want to learn how you can calculate your rate as an entrepreneur? In this episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, we’re resharing an insightful conversation that dives deep into the world of entrepreneurship with none other than Dan Martell, an award-winning entrepreneur and bestselling author.Imagine having a formula that not only calculates your buyback rate but also serves as a guiding principle for your entrepreneurial journey. That's exactly what Dan Martell brings to the table with his revolutionary "Buyback Principle."Dan is not your average entrepreneur; he's a seasoned veteran in the tech industry, having founded, scaled, and successfully exited three technology companies within a decade. His expertise doesn't stop there - he's also an angel investor, a thought leader, and a highly sought-after coach in the SaaS (Software as a Service) industry.Named Canada’s top angel investor in 2012, Dan has invested in over 50 startups, including notable names like Intercom, Udemy, and Unbounce. His contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem extend beyond investing; in 2016, he founded the SaaS Academy, which quickly grew to become one of the largest coaching companies globally.In this episode, Dan unveils his buyback principle, a game-changing concept that empowers entrepreneurs to calculate their buyback rate - reclaiming their most valuable asset: time. With insights from his own journey and experiences, Dan shares practical strategies on how to scale your business rapidly while avoiding burnout.If you're ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level and enjoy more freedom than you ever imagined, this episode is a must-listen. And if you're hungry for more wisdom from Dan, don't forget to grab a copy of his latest book, "Buy Back Your Time."Tune in now and join us as we unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success.In this episode, we cover: [00:03:50:28] Hot To Buy Back Your Time[00:17:59:24] What Are The 3 Levels of Traders[00:36:58:23] Grab a copy of Buy Back Your Time book[00:45:01:27] Happy Hustle Hacks [Health, Money, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality][00:48:47:21] Rapid-fire questionsWhat does Happy Hustlin mean to you? Dan says it's creating from a place of pure give that supports your life.Connect with Danhttps://www.instagram.com/danmartell/https://facebook.com/danmartellhttps://twitter.com/danmartellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dmartell/https://www.youtube.com/user/danvmartellFind Dan on his website: https://www.danmartell.com/ https://www.buybackyourtime.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/cary__jack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode sponsor BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough (https://magbreakthrough.com/vip?gl=65132c943f5d60f00f8b4567&coupon=hustle)This stuff is a game-changer! Magnesium Breakthrough packs all 7 forms of magnesium, designed to support stress management, promote muscle relaxation, regulate the nervous system, control stress hormones, boost brain function, increase energy, and enhance sleep.I take 2 capsules before bedtime, and it's been a game-changer for me. The best part is, BIOptimizers offer a risk-free 365-day money-back guarantee. No results, no problem – they'll refund you, no questions asked. It's a win-win!Head over to magnesiumbreakthrough.com/hustle and use code "hustle" for an exclusive 10% discount on any order. Plus, for a limited time, you'll score some special gifts with your purchase.