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Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed

Junaid Ahmed
Entrepreneurship
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Leadership
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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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Latest Episodes

What if the real flex isn’t how big you build your business, but how fully you live your life while building it?

In this episode, Junaid sits down with entrepreneur and endurance athlete Leo Gestetner, a man who went from being 95 pounds heavier and... more

THIS IS YOUR PERMISSION TO STOP CHASING VIRAL HITS AND START BUILDING A WORLD.

Lefteris (Lefty) Koutinas — 10x award-winning filmmaker, DJ-turned-storyteller and founder of the Persona Club — explains why entrepreneurs must think like directors, not... more

Stop chasing virality. Start building a world.

In this episode Lefteris “Lefty” Koutinas — a 10x award‑winning filmmaker and branding strategist — takes us past tactics and into mythology: how to treat your life and business as a cinematic universe ... more

Start small. Speak big. Ship fast.

Rory Paquette strips podcasting back to the essentials — showing creators how to launch and grow an audience without expensive gear, endless edits, or burnout. In this tactical episode Rory and Junaid map a pragmat... more

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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 Koutinas
10-time award-winning filmmaker and branding strategist from Toronto, focuses on stories that stand the test of time
Independent filmmaker/branding strategist
Episode: Filmmaker & Brand Architect: How to Build Cinematic Stories That Outlive Algorithms - Lefteris Koutinas
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
David Olcott
Founder and CEO of Samurai Success, Inc.; author of Swords of Illumination
Samurai Success, Inc.
Episode: Founder of Samurai Success on Recreating Your Identity, Building Destiny, and the Lessons Behind Swords of Illumination - David C. Olcott
Fuquan Bilal
Real estate investor and builder, focuses on distressed assets and luxury new construction
NNG Capital Fund
Episode: Real Estate Investor & Community Builder Who Turned Distress Into a $50M Playbook - Fuquan Bilal
Stewart Ervin
Founder of Bracket Management; creator of Built to Run, the 100M system
Bracket Management
Episode: The $100M Operator’s System That Saves Broken Businesses From the Brink - Stewart Ervin
Nichole Daher
Autism mom who founded Success on the Spectrum and the first autism treatment franchise in the US
SOS Franchising / Success on the Spectrum
Episode: The Autism Mom Who Built America’s First Autism Treatment Franchise - Nichole Daher

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 88 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
    Canadaa month 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 States2 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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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.
The Villain Who Hacked Social Media – Dark Growth, Algorithm Manipulation & Ethical Influence - Tim O’Hearn
Q: You contrast your experience breaking rules at scale with building persuasive systems. How should creators grow without selling out?
Creators should anchor growth in their core values and audience expectations, assess sponsorships against their own ethics, and prioritize transparency; authenticity to audience values, rather than chasing the highest bidder, helps sustain long-term trust and sustainable growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hacks and Hobbies

What is Hacks and Hobbies about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Leo Gestetner
2. Lefteris Koutinas
3. Lefteris Lefty Koutinas
4. Rory Paquette
5. David Alcott
6. David Olcott
7. Fuquan Bilal
8. Stewart Ervin

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