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The Playhard Podcast

by Armand Uno

What’s up, everybody! Armand here. Welcome to The Playhard Podcast.A show where I talk to entrepreneurs about their habits and hobbies. Unlike most entrepreneurship podcasts, I focus on the entrepreneur. Weekly episodes include casual conversations, thoughtful questions, and a healthy balance of personal and professional stories. What entrepreneurs do to manage their stressful life fascinates me. My dad is a startup founder, I work at a startup, and I studied Entrepreneurship at Penn State. If you're interested in habits, hobbies, and entrepreneurs having fun, check out an episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/playhardpodcast/support

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  1. #66. War Stories, Writing Dark Comedies, and Choosing Role Models Wisely with Danny Maher (founder of Veteran TV)

    Danny Maher was a Marine Lieutenant and is currently the founder of Veteran TV and Irreverent Warriors. After fighting in the Afghanistan War, Danny decided he was going to live out his dream of starting a production company. In this episode, we talk about chasing your passion, choosing role...

  2. #65. Mastering Marketing, Multiple Languages, and a Formula for Adventure with Lauren “The Sherpa of Fun” Petrullo (founder of Mongoose Media)

    Lauren Petrullo lives the kind of life you wanna live. Her dog, Alexander Hamilpup, is a celebrity. She races dragon boats and drinks mysterious Vietnamese herb teas. She even looks like a Disney hero. In this episode, we talk about marketing, e-comm, and Facebook ads, as well as traveling, tea,...

  3. #64. From Death Row Prison Guard to 40+ Exits, While Still Traveling the World by Motorcycle with Ron Douglas (founder of Mentoring Giants)

    Ron Douglas has the soul of an adventurer, the heart of a Texan, and enough stories to leave you inspired and left wondering, “How the hell did he do all that.” At 18, Ron broke his back and had to learn how to walk again. That’s where he discovered grit. Then, he worked as a prison guard on…

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  4. #63. The Largest Rage Room Company in the US, Dopamine Regulation, and Personal Development with Steven Shortino (founder of iSmash)

    At 21, Steven opened up his first rage room. You know, those places where you go in and break shit. Now, at 26, Steven is the owner of the largest rage room company in the US. They’re opening 1-2 franchises a month. In this episode, we talk about personal development, and how health is involved…

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  5. #61. Learn to Think for Yourself… by Writing with Ryan Love (founder of Love Language Media)

    At age 7, Ryan Love was given a cane to walk with. At age 16, he was 300 lbs. 2 different autoimmune conditions impacted his health and life. Writing is what got him through it. At 28, Ryan is a healthy dude with a great copywriting business called Love Language Media. In this episode, we talk...

  6. #60. Running a Business like a Band and Living Life without Any “Stuff” with Chad Passa (founder of Bookkeepers of America)

    Chad spent 20 years as a rockstar and his whole life as an entrepreneur. We talk about the similarities between being in a band and running a business. Oh, did you know I'm in a band? I totally don't mention it in every episode ;) As a kid, he did countless odd jobs around the house for money....

  7. #59. Wisdom and Wonder: Generative AI, First Principles Thinking, and Not Taking Yourself Too Serious with Pete Sena (founder of ThinkFWD and Digital Surgeons)

    What do Starbucks, Viagra, and Netflix have in common? And no, the answer is not “a late night.” All 3 used their brand and storytelling abilities to create a category that didn’t exist before. Pretty neat! Today’s guest is an expert in storytelling, branding, and guessing my favorite books. We...

  8. #58. Top 3 Social Media Ad Platforms, TikTok vs US Congress, and Life as a Pet Pig Papa with Alex Rossman (founder of Rossman Media)

    Successful entrepreneurs carry with them an intense, often delusional, level of self-belief. It’s essential to the recipe. In any case, there will come the point where that self-belief is put to the test. Be it through a bold claim, a big moment, or whatever. There is a time when what you say now...

  9. #57. Adult ADHD, Getting Government Grants and More with Mark Cann (founder of Hyypa)

    What a world we live in. Adults are finding out they have ADHD through TikTok! During the pandemic, Mark Cann was diagnosed with ADHD. He decided to get checked due to a video hitting too close to home. After the diagnosis, Mark create Hyypa, a company dedicated to offering resources and…

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  10. #56. Setting Boundaries, Finding Balance, and Learning to Recharge with Tyerra Drake (Girls on Another Level)

    Tyerra is on a mission to inspire and empower women to become catalysts for success. She’s a really balanced, centered individual who consciously sets the time for rest, recharging, and self-care. All important things that are easy to ignore! In this episode, we talk about filling your cup after...

  11. #55. Warm Water, Cool Drink, and Caribbean Sun: The Joys of Trinidad’s Carnival with Fayola King Lawrence (founder of Come to the Islands)

    Are you dreaming of white sandy beaches and Caribbean getaways? You will be soon. This next guest runs a company that helps you escape the task of not being yourself and gives you a ticket to freedom through self-expression at Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival. This holiday sounds sick. It’s like...

  12. #54. Inspiring a YouTube Community, Running a Print Shop, and How to Hustle Smarter with Bhavik Dhanak (founder of Aesthetic Imprints)

    No Grind, No Glory. Those are the words Bhavik “Baav” Dhanak lives by. He started a print shop at age 16, and now runs an online and brick-and-mortar custom imprint store! Baav started watching YouTube videos for screenprinting, then quickly realized he was better off posting content himself.…

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  13. #53. Do What Makes You Smile, Even if it Sounds Like a Stupid Ass Idea with Chris Joyce (founder of Gusher)

    At 6 years old, a young Chris Joyce sold seeds door to door, which he got from a Spiderman comic book. Fast forward to today, he’s founded 24 companies across: Health High tech Manufacturing Consumer goods His products have sold in 11,000 stores globally and his tech product users are in 148...

  14. #52. Immigrants Hustle Harder, How to build a High Performing Sales Team, and Finding your North Star with Pouya Haidari (founder of PH Inc.)

    Pouya Haidari trained thousands of entrepreneurs and sales professionals, helping them generate $100M+ in sales. He has 11 years of experience spanning 7 different industries, and it really shined on this episode. We talk about how he’s built and hired for high-performing sales teams, investing…

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  15. #51. Innovating Apparel with 0 Prior Experience, Growing up in a Foreign Country, and More with Brandon Rogers (founder of LVLS Sportswear)

    As a D3 basketball player, Brandon knew his problem from very early on: Sportswear is boring. Anyone can come along and slap a logo on a dry-fit tee and make their own brand. To truly separate himself from the pack, he knew he had to differentiate. Big time. So he made his clothes asymmetrical.…

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  16. #50. Vertical SaaS, Rules for Prioritization, and Coin Collecting with Zach Starin (founder of Collectibles Showcase)

    Zach Starin is passionate about empowering people to pursue their passions. He's a founder of Collectibles Showcase, a vertical SaaS company serving rare collectibles dealers. Think coins, baseball cards, etc. Collectors are wildly passionate about what they’re collecting. Zach’s set out to make...

  17. #49. This Comedian/Actor/Director Started a Company to Fuel His Passions, and Did $100M+ in Sales with Michael Stein (founder of Abadak, Inc.)

    At 20, Michael was the #1 club promoter in LA for his age bracket. He leveraged his network, club-promoting company, and stand-up comedy skills to star in the 1988 short film The Dirk Diggler Story (which later became Boogie Nights). After that, Michael knew he wanted to make films, but didn’t…

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  18. #48. How to Focus Your Time While Operating 4 Brands at Once with James Mulvany (founder of Matchmaker.FM)

    James is the founder and CEO of Cue, Radio.co, Podcast.co, and Matchmaker.FM. We talk about how to manage multiple teams under one roof, how to keep the lines of communication open through remote work, and how to stay focused with so many different brands. He’s a super down-to-earth…

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  19. #47. Cut Your Phone Calls, Liquidity Events in the Dot Com Bubble, and Tales from an Adventurer with Riggs Eckelberry (Origin Clear)

    Water makes up 60% of the human body and we can’t go more than 3 days without it. It’s essential for life, yet how we access, process and filter water is based on old (and aging) infrastructure. This infrastructure represents a $trillion$ dollar problem that Riggs sets out to solve with Origin...

  20. #46. A Cover Letter, ChatGPT, and Reddit Walk into a Bar with Jonah Peake (founder of We Cover Letters)

    Everybody hates writing cover letters. This much is true. But nobody hates cover letters more than Jonah Peake. Jonah hates cover letters so much, he created a site that leverages ChatGPT to write them for you. This episode is great for those curious about how to turn an AI idea into a…

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  21. #45. Mastering Storytelling, Scuba diving, and Life as a 2000's Rave DJ with Seth Erickson (of Storify Agency)

    Seth Erickson is one cool-ass dude. First of all, he runs an agency that helps customers with Design, Branding, and Storytelling. He's really mastered the art of telling stories, including writing a book on the subject called How To Hack Humans. Catchy Title. He is a marketing master who's got…

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  22. #44. Simplify Your Morning Routine, Talk to Strangers, and Make Money Off Your Hobbies

    What's up, everybody! This episode is different. I interviewed myself. I did this so the listeners could get to know me better. I answered questions like: why am I doing the show? what am I up to? and, of course, what are my habits and hobbies? I talk about making money from one of my hobbies, my...

  23. #43. A Powerfully Positive Mindset for Creating Value and Fulfillment: The Return of Steven Pemberton (founder of Hollowco)

    Steven Pemberton is back! In this episode, we talk about Steven’s pivot and how it impacted his business. We also talk about Steven’s incredible mindset. He’s a very giving and open-minded person. Not because he wants something from others, but out of serving the good of others. It’s hard to come...

  24. #42. Finding Your Values, Establishing Lifelong Habits, and Mindset Coaching with Kyle Gillette (Founder of Blue Collar Business Coaching)

    I live my life with these 5 values: Integrity, Curiosity, Courage, Respect, and Discipline. A set of values acts as your north star. A guiding light during dark times. Kyle Gillette, founder of Blue Collar Business Coaching and author of Sage Leadership, talks about establishing values. He even...

  25. #41. Proving the Fictional Characters in Your Head Wrong with Stefan Conic

    We're all motivated by different things. Some of us by money. Others the fame. One of the most powerful motivators in the world is proving your haters wrong. Even if it's all in your head. In this episode, Stefan and I talk about active listening skills, a growth mindset, and even Cuban salsa...

  26. #40. Men’s Mental Health, Consistency, and The Curse of the Social Butterfly with Will Doerr (founder of Always Check on the Homies)

    Are you a man but don’t feel like a man because you feel feelings? Feels silly, huh? Well, men struggle to face their feelings and mental health issues head-on. Instead, men tend to bottle them up and save ‘em for “later.” It gets frustrating, exhausting, and leads to severe mental health…

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  27. #39. Living in Alignment with the Life You Design with Milena Regos

    If there were one productivity tip I wish everyone could learn, it would be this: getting in the flow state outside of work helps you get in the flow state during work. As Milena puts it, “flow drives more flow.” Milena is the founder of Unhustle, a company that helps clients achieve a…

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  28. #38. New Years Resolutions, Experimenting on Yourself, and Social Deloading with Jubal Horton

    This episode taught me something I once thought to be impossible. How to play video games with healthy limits. Jubal Horton is a Playhard Jedi master or something. Maybe it’s got to do with him coaching healthy lifestyles for a living. We cover the whole arena of work hard//play hard topics…

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  29. #37. Gong Fu Tea, Super Supplements, and the Mental Health Battles of an Entrepreneur with Josh Boone

    I’m actually kinda mad at Josh rn. Because of him, I spent way too much money on my tea setup. Kidding. Not really, but I’m also not mad - tea is the best! In episode #19 with Josh, we discussed his 7-figure exit and nomadic lifestyle. Now, we go into more habits, hobbies, and mental health. Josh...

  30. #36. Serendipity, Navigating Resources, and Finding the Right Mentor with Kwaku Farkye (founder of Navi)

    Kwaku Farkye has been a part of multiple startups, an accelerator program, and even helped a company get acquired by a $20B giant. As CTO, he’s got a wealth of technical and business knowledge. He joins me today to talk about Navi, his latest venture that connects startup coaches and mentors with...

  31. #35. Diversity Goals, Removing the Guilt of “Doing More”, and Excellence Defined by Jay-Z with Jorge Garcia (Founder of Hello Iconic)

    The competitive mind tells us, “there’s so much stuff I NEED to be doing right now” and it leaves you feeling guilty when resting. Jorge Garcia is familiar with this voice. It’s led him to a lot of success. Also, a lot of guilt. In this episode, we talk about healthy ways to handle that guilt…

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  32. #34. Outsource Your Dating, Framing, and How to Talk to Yourself with Koen Geron (Founder of Hovalo)

    Stanford sociologist, Michael Rosenfeld, found the #1-way couples meet today is online dating. Koen Geron is riding the wave of this cultural shift like Cody in Surf's Up. Koen is the founder of Hovalo, an outsourced online dating platform. Hovalo manages your profile, matches, and even…

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  33. #33. The Secret to Branding is to Make it Bada$$ with Mark Drager (Founder of Phanta Media)

    At age 23, Mark Drager started an ad agency. With 0 experience he went all in. Aaand, it didn’t go well. At first… Fast-forward 15 years, Mark does branding for countless startups, speakers, and coaches — with some big names! In this episode, Mark talks about the easiest type of business to…

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  34. #32. Email is Evil, Accidental Entrepreneurship, and Breaking Bad Habits with Jeremy Nagel (Founder of focus bear)

    Jeremy Nagel has a bad bad habit — he checks his email first thing in the morning. The man can't stop. He tried everything from app/site blockers to having his wife slap him in the face every morning he was on email. It didn't work. So, he created focusbear.io: the ultimate focus and…

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  35. #31. Coffee Nerds Shouldn’t Run Coffee Companies with Zach Frantz (Founder of Wildland Coffee)

    Zach Frantz’s company, Wildland Coffee, makes coffee in a tea bag. Overlanders, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts love coffee but find their usual outdoor coffee methods inconvenient (and heavy). As a lover of the great outdoors, Zach is solving a problem close to him. We talk about narrowing a...

  36. #30. Growing SaaS and Clothing Businesses, Pioneering Remote Work, and Being Cofounders with your Brother with Kevan Sadigh (Founder of Rex Reservations)

    Back in 2013, Kevan sold his first company. They had 20 employees, full manufacturing and distribution warehouses in the US, and were a hit nationwide. He’d barely gotten out of college. Some people are just born for this, and Kevan Sadigh is one of them. In this episode, we talk about his…

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  37. #29. When to Pivot, Finding a Morning Routine, and Animal Yoga with Ben Heymann (Former Founder at Altitude)

    Ben Heymann holds the record for the most random morning routine ever — it involves sharp rocks, no lights, and a jacuzzi. Ben was a Founder at Altitude before selling his soul to the corporate world to learn sales. We talk about his first company (which is questionable for a 16-year-old)…

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  38. #28. Passion, Plastic, and Pollution: One Man’s Mission to Save the Ocean with Tom Jackson (Founder of Honest Ocean)

    In 2014, while working on a superyacht, Tom sailed past a horrific sight that would change his life — a plastic berg. Plastic bergs are “icebergs” made of trash. Massive mountains — often miles long — of floating plastic in the middle of the ocean. Gross! Today, Tom Jackson is the CEO and Founder...

  39. #27. How to Grow a Startup Scene in Latin America with Luis Gustavo Flores (Founder of Movitext)

    Have you tried acid? Some people listen to Hendrix, others play in the woods. This next guest took acid and watched 8 hours of TED talks, inspiring him to host a TEDx event. Luis Gustavo Flores is a Founder, and fellow podcast host. We get into some wild topics, like the acid trip that led to a...

  40. #26. Expert Hot Takes On Generational Shifts in the Workforce from a Recruiting Master with Ken Schmitt (Founder of Turning Point Executive Search)

    OK, Boomer! Remember when that was a thing? In this episode, we get into the generational gaps in the workplace, smashing corporate traditions, and why people leave companies. Today’s guest is Ken Schmitt, a Practical Optimist, and the Founder of Turning Point Recruiting Company. Ken has 25+…

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  41. #25. The #1 Vintage Photography App Was Inspired by Tame Impala with Darren Asaro (Creator of Daze Cam)

    This guest and I have known each other since middle school, so you're either going to love or hate the episode. I'm ok with that. Darren Asaro is an App Developer, Business Builder, and Indie Hacker. Darren talks about creating an app that gets 50k downloads per day, having copycats steal his...

  42. #24. Gratitude and a Good Attitude is the Secret to Happiness with Steve Walker (Owner and CEO of TB Consulting)

    Steve’s coolness can be boiled down to this one quote from the show: “Surfing is so much better than not surfing.” He went to college to be a middle school history teacher but that doesn’t pay. So, he became a CEO instead. Pretty natural transition if you ask me. Business owner, CEO, and “World's...

  43. #23. Stop Specializing And You'll Find Your Passion with Noah Scott (The Big Possible)

    Want to hear bad advice? “Spend your whole life getting good at one thing.” If you’re like me, you value variety in skills and experiences. This advice feels you’re doing life wrong. Today’s guest, Noah Scott, is here to show you it can be a beautiful path! Noah started selling soap and went on…

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  44. #22. Whack Golf Balls Or Go For A Jog, Just Don’t Lose Your Investor’s Money with Charles Brecque (Founder of Legislate)

    Breaking the Law: a great ‘80s song but a horrible business practice. Charles Brecque (@charlesbrecque) is the Founder and CEO of Legislate, an end-to-end contract management platform that creates lawyer-approved contracts without the need for a legal team. No more operating without contracts in...

  45. #21. How to Build a Media Strategy for Bootstrapping Startups and UFO Groups with Tom Garrity (of The Garrity Group)

    This guest wore a suit and bow tie while I wore a hat and t-shirt. Guess who's a professional in public image. Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with Master of Media and Prince of PR, Tom Garrity (@tom_garrity) to talk about PR strategies, winning an Emmy, and working with UFO encounter…

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  46. #20. Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Entrepreneurship, Investing, and Motorcycle Riding with Carlos Fry (Founder of CODE ÉXITOS)

    Even the best motorcyclists crash. Same goes for Founders. This next guest explains, beautifully, his crashes and how he bounces back! Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with Founder and Motocross Menace, Charles (Carlos) Fry to talk about efficiency hacks, the most important metric to track…

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  47. #19. A 7-figure Exit Doesn’t Lead to Happiness (but I’ll tell ya what does…) with Josh Boone

    Ah yes, the question we love to ask, “What is happiness?” I’ll tell you what it’s not… getting what you want. Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with Founder and Adventurer, Josh Boone, to talk about imposter syndrome, the pitfalls of high expectations, and romanticizing degenerate habits. Oh,...

  48. #18. Find Your Purpose, Serve Others, and More with Ibrahim Omar (Founder at LightUpp)

    We humans have 3 deep core desires that are always on our minds, whether you think about ‘em or not. Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with Founder and Psychologist turned Marketer, Ibrahim Omar to talk about finding your purpose, intentional actions, and how those 3 desires impact all of our...

  49. #17. Stop Stress Eating by Changing this 1 Relationship with David Hernandez (Founder of Body by Purpose)

    Hold on to your popcorn, Listener. In fact... get rid of it. Throw that buttery badness away. Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with Founder and fitness coach David Hernandez to talk about his quest to end obesity by stopping stress eating. We cover topics ranging from your relationship with...

  50. #16. Stop Quitting and Develop Grit By Learning to Fail Forward with Jenna Zeng (StaffNet.ca)

    Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with 2x business owner Jenna Zeng to talk about accidentally becoming an entrepreneur (twice), the right way to fail, and her glory days as a gym membership canvasser. Jenna had a newborn RIGHT as she started her second company, StaffNet. She is a “quitter by...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What’s up, everybody! Armand here. Welcome to The Playhard Podcast.A show where I talk to entrepreneurs about their habits and hobbies. Unlike most entrepreneurship podcasts, I focus on the entrepreneur. Weekly episodes include casual conversations, thoughtful questions, and a healthy balance of personal and professional stories. What entrepreneurs do to manage their stressful life fascinates me. My dad is a startup founder, I work at a startup, and I studied Entrepreneurship at Penn State. If you're interested in habits, hobbies, and entrepreneurs having fun, check out an episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/playhardpodcast/support

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