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Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed

Hacks & Hobbies is where passions turn into profit stories. Host Junaid Ahmed interviews entrepreneurs, creators, and builders who are turning what they love into real momentum—income, confidence, community, and impact. Expect practical takeaways on podcasting, video content, home studios, personal branding, systems, and mindset—so your next idea doesn’t stay “someday.” If you’re building something (a show, a brand, a business, a better version of yourself), you’ll feel at home here.

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00:49:45

How to Scale a Business Without Losing Your Values

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/10/06

In this episode:Why Sheikh believes businesses can succeed because of their valuesHow “financial gravity” can pull companies away from their original missionWhy founders should clarify what they’re truly convicted aboutHow working norms can translate values into observable behaviorHow “Start with Why” and human-centered design can guide purposeful growthTimestamps02:23 — The experience that sparked Forerunners04:58 — Bringing personal values into professional life11:33 — What values-driven

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00:48:23

The “Santa for Nerds” Who Turns Your Business Into a...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/10/01

5 Key TakeawaysStop hiding behind your product.People don’t remember features; they remember you and the origin story behind why you created what you created.Story beats spreadsheets.Humans are wired to learn and buy through emotionally resonant stories, not data dumps and pitch decks.Design your business as a quest, not a grind.Use 30‑day campaigns, clear milestones, and quest rewards so you don’t burn out chasing a tiny light at the end of a 10‑year tunnel.Track your energy and tasks

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00:39:06

How “Santa For Nerds” Paul Pape Turns Creative...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/09/29

5 Key TakeawaysConstraints supercharge creativityWhy working for Disney, Universal, and Nickelodeon taught Paul that tight budgets, timelines, and approvals don’t kill creativity—they focus it.The real problem isn’t money, it’s translationMost creatives don’t lack talent; they lack a bridge between creative and business language. Gamify Business exists to translate MBA-speak into something artists, makers, and storytellers can use.The starving artist is an identity, not a destinyPaul shares how a

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00:34:30

How to Train Your Intuition Like a Muscle & Stop...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/09/24

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What intuition really is (and why it’s not a “psychic gift” reserved for a few)How to tell intuition from fear, anxiety, and wishful thinking in real timeWhy crisis, grief, and “shamanic death” often trigger spiritual awakeningHow decision fatigue and delayed choices quietly destroy your energyA 3-step “Confident Pause” practice to regulate your nervous system in 3 breathsHow to reclaim your happiness from others and stop outsourcing your joyThe power of

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00:36:03

Former NASA CIO on Space-Grade Cyber Resilience,...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/09/22

5 Key TakeawaysCybersecurity is human first, tech secondMost failures start with people, not machines. Training, culture, and clear stories matter more than shiny tools.Mission assurance = belts, suspenders, and duct tapeFrom the International Space Station to hospitals, resilience is built on redundancy, anticipation, and constant “what if” thinking.Resilience starts with one brutal questionAsk: “If I took you out at the knees, what absolutely has to keep running?” That’s where your cyber and

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00:33:02

How to Look Credible on Camera (Even If You Feel...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/09/17

5 Key TakeawaysConfidence is a process, not a personality traitConfidence comes from preparation, repetition, and trust — in your content, your photographer/coach, and yourself — not from being “born confident” or “naturally photogenic.”Fear of judgment is why you freeze on cameraMost on-camera tension comes from worrying how others will perceive you. The antidote is clarity: clear content, clear audience, and a supportive environment where you feel seen, not judged.Your visual brand is how you show

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00:25:14

How Dr. Kerry Oberbrunner Turns One Idea into 18...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/09/15

How Dr. Kerry Oberbrunner Turns One Idea into 18 Revenue Streams (and Protects It in the AI Era)Episode DescriptionYou’re sitting on assets you don’t even know you own.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Kerry Oberbrunner — Wall Street Journal best-selling author, creator of Instant IP, and TEDx speaker — pulls back the curtain on how to turn your hidden intellectual property into 18 streams of income… and why if you don’t protect your ideas in the age of AI, someone else will.We go deep into the

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00:30:44

How Soul-Level Patterns, Worthiness & Visibility...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/09/10

Key TakeawaysSoul-level patterns explained – Why your coping strategies from childhood silently become your adult identity (and how to see them clearly). Human doing vs. human being – How tying your worth to checklists, performance and productivity keeps you in pressure, burnout, and imposter syndrome. Entrepreneur vs. employee vs. caregiver – The different ways striving, control, and invisible labor show up depending on your role. The “Life is…” diagnostic – A simple sentence that reveals

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00:39:57

How Faith, Truth & “Spiritual Intelligence” Unlock...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/09/08

Key TakeawaysClarity isn’t the problem—truth is. Most people say “I don’t know what to do,” but deep down they’re avoiding the truth they already sense God is showing them. Purpose lives in the small hinges. A single conversation, a prayer, a hug, or one belief‑shifting sentence can change someone’s entire trajectory. Identity is the hidden clarity block. How you see yourself (and whose you believe you are) silently governs every decision, risk, and action you take. Mindset alone will burn you

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00:38:12

The 21-Minute Workout That Rewires Your Brain, Melts...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/09/03

5 Big TakeawaysTraditional workouts were never built for busy people – they were designed in 1891 for strongmen with 10+ hours a week to train. 42 minutes a week can outperform 7 hours, when you train with slow, continuous tension to complete muscle fatigue. If your brain doesn’t change, your results won’t last – most “failures” are really a mismatch between your brain type and your strategy. Food logs alone can boost results by 30% because they force mindful eating—even before you change a

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00:28:49

The 21-Minute Workout That Rewires Your Muscles, Your...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/09/01

5 Big TakeawaysTime isn’t the real problem — method is. Traditional training was designed to get people “jacked,” not to make busy people strong, functional, and injury-free. 21 minutes can equal 3.5 hours when you use slow, controlled reps, continuous time under tension, and train to true muscle failure. Plateaus are a feature of routine, not of your genetics. Your body and brain adapt fast; to keep progressing, you must keep changing the method, not just the exercises. High achievers

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00:28:21

How Kaboom’s Responsible AI Is Redefining Revenue &...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/08/27

5 Big TakeawaysResponsible AI = augmentation, not replacement – Kaboom’s core principle is simple: keep a human in the loop and use AI to make people superhuman, not obsolete. Trust starts with security, not slogans – SOC 2, audits, and enterprise-grade security aren’t “nice to have”; they are table stakes for serious AI in revenue teams. Most AI pilots fail on adoption, not ideas – Without organizational readiness, internal champions, and patience, even the best AI never gets past the shiny demo

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00:39:38

How a Father–Daughter Duo Is Redefining Revenue...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/08/25

5 Big TakeawaysIntergenerational co-founding is a superpower when you combine AI-native speed with decades of enterprise pattern recognition and trust. Kaboom AI isn’t a “tool” — it’s a revenue operating system, embedding agentic AI into real GTM workflows from prospecting to customer success. Human-centered AI in sales means augmentation, not replacement — people still buy from people, especially in complex enterprise deals. Culture is a product you design on purpose, from coffee rituals and

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00:36:57

Marley Jax on Turning Hidden Expertise into Market...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/08/20

Key TakeawaysExpertise ≠ Authority: Why being brilliant at what you do is not enough—and how to create visible proof that positions you as the go-to. The “Uniform Problem”: How books, stages, and platforms function like a new “uniform” that instantly changes how people trust and value you. The Stage Book Model: How a simple two-day event can become your book, your funnel, your testimonial engine, and your authority flywheel. Founder Story as a Growth Lever: Why sharing the parts of your story

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00:43:28

How to Build Unshakable Credibility with a 3-Word...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/08/18

5 Big TakeawaysClarity is your compass: A powerful credibility foundation starts with a simple, under-10-word C-Pop that defines who you serve and what they’re trying to achieve or escape. Specificity creates demand: Narrowing from “entrepreneurs” to “podcasters” made Junaid’s offer sharper, more memorable, and more attractive—even to non-podcasters who see themselves in the message. Pain vs. pleasure C-Pops: Beginners resonate with pain (“podcasters struggling with lighting and audio”), but

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00:41:25

Global Credibility Expert on Why Credibility Starts...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/08/13

5 bullet takeawaysCredibility = Trusted + Known + Liked: credibility is relational, measurable, and actionable — not just reputation. Integrity lives in two places: what you say (external) and what you do (internal). Incongruity kills trust. Clarity is a superpower: define who you serve in <10 words (your CPOP) and you join the 2% who cut through noise. Respect is tactical: show up early, come prepared, and bring your heart — small rituals compound into enormous credibility. Asynchronous

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00:31:02

The Advisor to Icons on Breaking Orbit and Finding...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/08/11

5 Big Takeaways Your gift is not a talent; it’s who you are when you’re fully alive. Frederick breaks down why your genius is less about skill and more about identity. Comfort can become a cage. How “zones of comfort” and “discomfort zones” silently dictate your life – and why staying in discomfort is the doorway to growth. Acceptance is the first key to discovering your gift. Before tactics, strategy, or niche, you have to uninstall the belief that you’re “not special.” Purpose vs success: why

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00:24:04

How Billy Turned Small-Batch Bacon into a National...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/08/06

You’ll Learn How a single late-night phone call revealed Billy’s bacon had gone from local love to a national movement. What really changes first when you scale – demand, storytelling, or team – and how to stay in control. The “small batch” philosophy: how Billy protects quality, culture, and craft as demand explodes. The biggest mistake artisanal founders make when scaling – and how to avoid being “sold the shiniest penny.” Why marginal people create marginal products, and how to build a team

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00:21:45

William “Bill E.” Stitt: How Serenaded Bacon, Soulful...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/08/04

Top 5 Takeaways:Brand starts with identity, not product. “Bill-E’s” was born in a college speech class long before the first slice hit a smoker. Serenaded bacon is brand magic, not marketing fluff. Live music, visible craft, and ritual turn a commodity into an experience. Let the product be the star. A blunt bar regular forced Bill to redesign his menu so the bacon could finally take center stage. People are the secret ingredient. From dishwashers to managers, Bill builds systems where his

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00:33:10

The Secret Playbook Behind Million-Dollar Domain...

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed ·

2026/07/30

Five key takeaways: Domains behave like real estate: due diligence, legal terms and the buyer pool determine true value — not just a price tag. Payment-over-time deals are risky — courts, bankruptcy and defaults make cash often king in high-stakes sales. The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make: underspending on the domain that will carry their brand — it erodes trust and costs more later. Valuation blend: commercial demand, industry CPC, comparable sales and how many extensions/variants are

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