Episode 36: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson – and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – swap PB&J tips, parenting wins, and hard truths about friendship, marriage, and work. From the hunt for “your Shawn and Ashton” couple friends, to rules of engagement that keep marriages healthy, to why “friendly jabs” aren’t so friendly, this one’s part comedy, part therapy. They also wade into LinkedIn etiquette, IPO dreams, controversial brand moves, and the psychology of being first in sales—or a job interview. Plus: creatine talk, hairline honesty, and why apologizing quickly might be the ultimate life hack.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) Diagnosing “Zachery disease” and celebrating 36 episodes
(1:15) PB&J hacks, keto bread, and the great toast debate
(3:55) The importance of friends in the same stage of life
(6:00) Moving, parenting, and finding “your couple friends”
(8:45) Why it’s harder to make parent friends than you think
(10:00) Family proximity vs. social life trade-offs
(13:15) Golden handcuffs, IPO myths, and equity realities
(16:45) LinkedIn connection requests—notes or no notes?
(21:40) Marriage compromises and rules of engagement
(26:47) Never make your partner look bad in public
(29:08) Meeting your spouse in Vegas—party stage to partnership
(33:02) American Eagle’s controversial campaign and brand risks
(38:48) The Jaguar rebrand rabbit hole
(39:38) Worst sales advice ever taught
(48:24) Why being first in sales—or interviews—matters
(49:19) Arnold’s Pump Club, Momentous creatine, and cognitive benefits
(52:15) Hairlines, caring less, and emotional triggers
(54:55) Apologizing fast vs. often—strength or weakness?
(55:32) Where to find every Two Dads in Tech episode and challenge yourself to a 7-day disconnect
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Links:
• Daniel Berk's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk
• Troy Munson's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson
• Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com
• Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com
• Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP
• Listen on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964
• Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai
