
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 somethin... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 739 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipSelf-ImprovementEducationBusiness | |||

Most entrepreneurs are scrolling for ideas when they should be directing their own universe.
In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, Junaid sits down with Lefteris “Lefty” Koutinas – a 10‑time award‑winning filmmaker and branding strategist from Toron... more
Short description In this intimate conversation, David Olcott peels back the myths of “finding yourself” and reveals how we actually create who we become. From the Florida Keys to touring with Tony Robbins, championship ice hockey and stunt-riding, D... more
From boarded-up houses to building an empire — and a community. In this episode, Fuquan Bilal pulls back the curtain on how he moved from small distressed rehabs to raising institutional capital, structuring deals that protect investors, and turning ... more
Most people want freedom. Almost no one is willing to put in the work it really costs.
In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, host Junaid Ahmed sits down with Fuquan Bilal, CEO of NNG Capital Fund, a real estate investor and educator with over 26 yea... more
Junaid does an amazing job with these! I love the guests he brings on and the depth he goes into. Hethanlly helps me learn how to implement the lessons rather then just learn frameworks.
This show is one of the most professional shows I have encountered and Junaid is a wonderful host. Loved being a guest - Matt ONeill “Good Mood Revolution”
Junaid Ahmed is by far one of the best video experts in podcasting (or just in general). His podcasting interview style will dazzle you into making his show a daily listener …
What an amazing conversation with Junaid, I am so grateful for the time we had together and excited to hear about the journey it helps someone take in their own life!
He pulls out stories I never expected to tell
What an amazing host! I am excited to get his help making my video look a bit cooler like his!! When someone spends 400+ hours interviewing 400+ guests, they know something!! He makes you feel sooo comfortable. It’s amazing.
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This show highlights entrepreneurs, creators, and builders who turn their passions into practical, revenue-generating ventures. Episodes center on turning hobbies into businesses, building systems for growth, personal branding, podcasting and video production, mindset, and practical tactics listeners can apply right away. Guests span leadership, marketing, retention, storytelling, and personal development, offering actionable frameworks and real-world case studies. A standout theme is helping ambitious practitioners design sustainable paths to scale without sacrificing balance, culture, or core values. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on practical takeaways, community-building, and a performance-driven yet human approach to entrepreneu... more
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2. Stewart Ervin
3. Nichole Daher
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