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Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed

Junaid Ahmed
Entrepreneurship
Podcasting
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Personal Development
Leadership
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Personal Branding
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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

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5 Bullet Takeaways

• Mindset is the foundation, not the fluff: unaddressed limiting beliefs sabotage even the best strategies.

• Motivational interviewing is a powerful, non‑confrontational tool to surface blind spots and elicit the answers peopl... more

5 Key Takeaways

• The mountaineering mindset: break big goals into micro-steps, celebrate small wins, and keep momentum through mini-rewards.

• Reframe “failure” as information — use consequences and curiosity to iterate, not to shame.

• Forens... more

Timestamps:

• 0:01 — What is the Rapid 2x Protocol? Sabir’s 25‑year engineering experiment that became a system

• 3:12 — Attention economics: the 1.7‑second rule and why ads aren’t the problem

• 7:28 — Mobile truth: 72% of your buyers are on ph... more

5 key takeaways

• Growth is an engineering problem: opinions don’t scale — data does.

• Single-channel dependency (Meta ads only) is the fastest route to bankruptcy.

• Time-to-interact matters: every second above ~1.7–2.0s costs ~7% conversion.... more

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Dr. Deborah Heiser
Applied developmental psychologist, CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, TEDx speaker and author of The Mentorship Edge
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Episode: The Mentorship Edge: How Midlife Becomes a Second Act, Not a Crisis - Dr. Deborah Heiser
Robert Plank
Podcaster, marketer and systems builder; founder of Do It For You Podcast
Do It For You Podcast
Episode: Marketer, 1,400-Episode Podcaster & The Quiet Engine Behind Visibility Without Burnout - Robert Plank
Steven Puri
Founder and CEO of the Suka Company, focus app founder and former Hollywood producer
Suka Company
Episode: From Hollywood VFX to Flow: How the Founder of Suka Rebuilt Focus, Beat Distraction, and Helped Creators Win Back Their Time - Steven Puri
Elaine Johnston
Entrepreneur, podcast host, content creator and style coach
Reckless Media; Cryptids Across the Atlas
Episode: Style Coach & Storyteller: How Dressing with Purpose Builds Trust - Elaine Johnston
Leo Gestetner
Entrepreneur and founder of multiple businesses; marathon runner
Episode: From Couch Potato to Fitness Freak: How Leo Gestetner Built Global Businesses Without Burning Out
Lefteris Lefty Koutinas
Ten-time award-winning filmmaker and branding strategist from Toronto
Episode: Award‑Winning Filmmaker & Brand‑World Architect: How to Live Your Story (Build a World, Not Just Content) - Lefteris Koutinas
Rory Paquette
Minimalist podcasting coach
Episode: Minimalist Podcasting Coach Who Built Audiences Without Fancy Gear (How to Launch, Scale & Stop Over‑Editing) - Rory Paquette
David Alcott
Author and coach of the Samurai Success framework; expert on identity-based destiny
SamuraiSuccess (samuraisuccess.com)
Episode: Samurai Success Mentor Reveals the Hidden Identity Shift That Creates Your Destiny - David Alcott
Lefteris Koutinas
10-time award-winning filmmaker and branding strategist from Toronto
Self-employed / Filmmaker and branding strategist
Episode: Lefteris “Lefty” Koutinas: The Filmmaker Helping Entrepreneurs Escape the Short‑Form Trap and Build Cinematic Brands That Outlive Algorithms

Host

Junaid Ahmed
Host of Hacks and Hobbies; produces and conducts interviews with entrepreneurs and creators.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Content First!

    Junaid’s podcast is a go to resource for content first learning. I always walk away with something I can apply! This is a great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tylerhayden.com
    Canada3 months ago
  • Awesome!!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason.v.4
    United States3 months ago
  • Junaid has depth

    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”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoodMoodMatt
    United States2 years ago
  • An amazing host and guide in video

    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 …

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jr3650sp
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show, amazing host

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrewbieRides
    United States2 years ago

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Marketer, 1,400-Episode Podcaster & The Quiet Engine Behind Visibility Without Burnout - Robert Plank
Q: What first drew you to into podcasting? And how did you keep going?
I started because I felt overlooked and wanted to improve my social skills; over time I learned that bringing guests on the show not only expanded topics but also made the process more sustainable, inspiring, and less exhausting as the guests carried much of the discussion.
Award‑Winning Filmmaker & Brand‑World Architect: How to Live Your Story (Build a World, Not Just Content) - Lefteris Koutinas
Q: When you say live the story, what does that actually mean in real life?
Live the story means treating your life as a cinematic journey where you are the protagonist; document the world around you through intentional observations, build character profiles, and stage your everyday actions as scenes that reveal your values and struggles, making your brand world compelling and relatable.
From Couch Potato to Fitness Freak: How Leo Gestetner Built Global Businesses Without Burning Out
Q: Absolutely. So let's rewind to your teenage years, Leo. 13 years old, starting a business. What was the first spark of entrepreneurship for you?
Leo describes being influenced by an entrepreneurial family and a personal need driving him to start buying and selling second-hand computers, which evolved into early trading before the internet era.
Samurai Success Mentor Reveals the Hidden Identity Shift That Creates Your Destiny - David Alcott
Q: What is the first step to applying the Swords of Illumination today?
Start with a clear identity statement and then map out the 10 Categories of Balance to define who you choose to be in different areas of life, which guides congruent behaviors.
The Villain Who Hacked Social Media – Dark Growth, Algorithm Manipulation & Ethical Influence - Tim O’Hearn
Q: What practical advice would you give creators who want to grow while staying conscious of platform pressures and advertising trends?
Spend less time on the platform and focus on creating real value elsewhere—build expertise, leverage storytelling outside direct feeds, and use foundational channels like newsletters or long-form content to diversify reach and reduce dependency on a single platform.

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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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