Hold on to your popcorn, Listener. In fact... get rid of it. Throw that buttery badness away. Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with Founder and fitness coach David Hernandez to talk about his quest to end obesity by stopping stress eating. We cover topics ranging from your relationship with food, narrow encounters with death, and the clever (not) nicknames you get growing up as a Hispanic kid. ----- Show Notes: (10:30) - Losing your best friend at 21 and learning the tools to cope with that (17:30) - Flaco: how a nickname can shape your entire life (37:00) - What you eat impacts everything about you (42:10) - Two profound words that serve as David’s compass ----- Links: * https://www.davidhernandez.co * https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3OGSek7FoV8VrmnpUP2LIQ * The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz ----- Quotes I Enjoyed "Our relationship to food is a learned behavior." “Can I learn something from this…Is there something good in this?” “Now that you have a second chance at life, what are you going to do with it?” “We’re only one decision away from being in the best life.” ----- Episode I mentioned in the show: https://anchor.fm/playhardpodcast/episodes/7--Habits-for-Excellence-with-Joe-Templin-e1hs5d1 ---- If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe for more!

Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with 2x business owner Jenna Zeng to talk about accidentally becoming an entrepreneur (twice), the right way to fail, and her glory days as a gym membership canvasser. Jenna had a newborn RIGHT as she started her second company, StaffNet. She is a “quitter by nature” but taught herself to have a fighter's mindset. In the show, we talk about how you can stop quitting and develop grit.  Listen to find out more! ----- Show Notes: (14:10) - How canvassing builds thick skin (22:10) - “Quitter by nature” (24:00) - Balancing a baby and a company (33:50) - How to take the “L” — learning to lose with grace ----- Links: * staffnet.ca * @staffnet_ * https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal * The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, E-Squared by Pam Grout, and Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron ----- Episode Quotes I Enjoyed “If you’re not open about what you’re selling you’re really only holding back on yourself… it only affects you and your paycheck.” “Even though it's a loss, if you learn from something it's a different kind of L.” ----- Subscribe to the podcast if you want to hear more!

Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with Creative Director and Founder Chris Ritter (@c_90studio) to talk about creative philosophy, scaling a design studio, and destressing with sensory deprivation tanks. Did you know visual arts have “rhythm”? I thought it was only a music thing…  Give it a listen! ----- Show Notes: (13:00) - Brave vs. Ambitious clients (21:45) - How constrictions can be a superpower (31:50) - Scaling a creative agency (the “stupid simple” secret to finding the right talent) (53:10) - Collect inspiration all the time ----- Links: * https://c-90.com/ * https://christopheraritter.com/ * Twitter/Insta: @c_90studio * Book Mentioned: Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, and The Artist Way by Julia Cameron ----- Episode Quotes I Enjoyed “If you’re not interesting, you’re irrelevant.” “In design, if you don’t have a specific thing to accomplish, you’re chasing your tail all day.” “Talented people work with talented people.” “I only write when inspiration strikes. Fortunately, it strikes at 9 every morning.” - a quote mentioned on the show. The real author is disputed, according to Quote Investigator (https://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/10/30/inspire-nine/). ----- Additional episodes you might enjoy: * Gold, Fearless, and Unapologetic with Kassandra Gordon is another episode about creative and artistic entrepreneurship. https://anchor.fm/armanduno/episodes/9--Gold--Fearless--and-Unapologetic-with-Kassandra-Lauren-Gordon-of-KLG-Jewellery-e1iqb04 ---- Email armand@playhardpodcast.com with any feedback and suggestions to improve the show! Or if you just wanna chat. I’m down for that too.

Steven Pemberton started his 20’s in a basement, unable to feed his wife and newborn, living with, “spiders the size of head crawlers from Aliens.” Fast forward a few years and he’s making millions in sales through his company Hollow Co. Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with Steven to talk about stress triggers, “a-ha” moments, and why silver bullet solutions aren’t any good if you don’t have the right gun. Today, we’re playin’ nice. ----- Show Notes: (11:20) - Broke, depressed, and living with spiders (15:50) - Eureka moment that changed everything (and how to have one) (31:20) - How coaching 8-year-olds relates to being a CEO ----- Links: * stevenpemberton.com * https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenkpemberton/ * https://www.amazon.com/100M-Offers-People-Stupid-Saying-ebook/dp/B099QVG1H8 * https://www.amazon.com/Blessed-Life-Unlocking-Rewards-Generous/dp/076421876X * https://www.amazon.com/Expert-Secrets-Underground-Playbook-Creating/dp/B08Z3M2Z3B ----- Episode Quotes I Enjoyed “Some of these people don’t even know how to work email.” “Overwhelmed just means you don’t see a way out.” “New levels, new devils.” “If you don’t have any skills, the right opportunity could slap you in the face and you’d miss it.” ---- If you liked the episode be sure to subscribe for more! Send any feedback to armand@playhardpodcast.com

Buckle up and start your engines ladies and gents, you’re gonna want to make it to the finish line for this episode. Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) rides shotgun with Founder and CTO Derek Pocoroba (@dpocoroba) to talk about creating a culture that lasts, negotiating with cybergangs, and race car driving. ----- Show Notes: (06:00) - How to embed culture into your DNA as the company grows. (17:00) - Handling stress in the middle of a critical cybersecurity event. (24:00) - Easiest things you can do to be cyber-safe. (31:00) - Handling cyber events publicly and negotiating with cybergangs. (40:00) - A wild accident in the middle of a race. ----- Links: * Triden Group: https://tridengroup.com/ * Triden Group’s Security Squad Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnLcO-W0vgs * LastPass password manager: https://www.lastpass.com/ * Footage of Derek Racing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nnJa5TDcPU * Documentary Mentioned: What We Started * Books Mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear and Winning by Tim Grover ----- Past guests on The Playhard Podcast include Dan Fry, Founder and CEO of Rocketansky. Dan is a former CISO and is working on a company in the cybersecurity industry. If you liked Derek’s episode, check out Dan’s! https://anchor.fm/armanduno/episodes/8--Video-Games-Always-Lead-to-a-Great-Career--Thats-a-Fact-with-Dan-Frye-e1i6e9d ---- Subscribe to The Playhard Podcast for more on managing stress as an entrepreneur.

Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with Founder, CEO, and Rockstar Indiana Gregg (@indianagregg) to talk about her life as a singer-songwriter, 5x Founder, and the best meditation technique you’ll ever hear.  ----- Links: * Wedo Link: https://wedo.ai/ * Indy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indianagregg/ * Ted Talk mentioned:  https://www.ted.com/talks/lera_boroditsky_how_language_shapes_the_way_we_think?language=en * Ship30for30 referral code: https://enroll.ship30for30.com/a/jg05o ----- Show Notes: (08:40) - One trait that shows a company will be successful. (19:20) - Tech is a tool, not biased. (22:50) - Where does creativity come from? (30:20) - Dealing with anxiety before a performance (a new way to meditate). ----- Episode Quotes I Enjoyed “It wasn’t your typical mother of three move. I had three tiny kids and I go off and be a rockstar.” “Generally, the companies who don’t like the truth are the companies that are going to fail. ” ----- If you like this episode, subscribe and let me know! Email armand@playhardpodcast.com.

Armand Uno sits down with Founder and CEO of KADO NETWORKS, Pati Recarte to talk about networking, fundraising, and why you shouldn’t go to bed staring at the ceiling for hours. ----- Links: * https://www.kadonetworks.com/ *  https://www.dreamersdoers.com * https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciarecarte/ ----- Show Notes: (10:00) - Getting in touch with VCs (15:00) - Get out there and build relationships (and a lucky dinner meeting) (21:00) - Happiness as an entrepreneur (26:00) - What happens to the company when the CEO is stressed ----- If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Email armand@playhardpodcast with any feedback or suggestions to improve the show. Or, you know, just to say hi.

Armand Uno sits down with Wouter Delbaere to chat about growing a two-sided marketplace, running triathlons, and tools for dealing with stress. Mangtas, his company, has grown to 800+ vendors, performing over 100 successful projects in just a year. Tune in to hear how he does it! ----- Links: * Mangtas site: https://www.mangtas.com/ * Wouter’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/ * While we’re at it, my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armand-uno/ ----- Show Notes: (10:10) - Monetizing a two-sided marketplace. (22:00) - Tools to deal with stress. (30:24) - Pulling yourself out of a dark moment. (41:00) - Is the internet a luxury or necessity? ----- Episode Quotes I Enjoyed: “Tangible, real-world feedback, every week.” “If you have the right supply, demand is there.” “Once you get your first step out of the door, it’s easy.” “Plans are plans and the moment you start executing they’re already incorrect.” ----- References: * Plush (Acoustic) by Stone Temple Pilots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hus-w3cz5-E * Alice in Chains (Unplugged): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPoxXLi2pAM * The Spatial Web (book recommended by Wouter): https://www.amazon.com/Spatial-Web-Connect-Machines-Transform-ebook/dp/B07X1V8D58 ----- Do you have any feedback on how I can improve the show? Want to see someone as a guest? Email me at armand@playhardpodcast.com!

Armand Uno sits down with Mark Silver of Heart of Business to talk about a different side of doing business. A more peaceful one. ----- Links: * Mark’s website:  https://www.heartofbusiness.com/ * Blog: https://www.heartofbusiness.com/blog/ ----- Show Notes: * Sufism is how Mark manages the stress of business. * When people mistake kindness for weakness. * How to have a healthy work environment. * Sincerity vs Authority.

Armand Uno sits down with Kassandra Lauren Gordon to talk about goldsmithing and her jewelry business. Kassandra’s jewelry has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Forbes, and more. They also take a deep DDT dive into the world of professional wrestling. This one is for the creatives. The Artist Entrepreneurs. ----- Links: * Kassandra’s Jewelry: https://klgjewellery.com/ * The Artist Way book link - https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 ----- Show Notes: (03:52) - Jewelry is like getting 10 hugs, it means love and strong relationships. (05:50) - Kassandra’s brand: Bold, Fearless, and Unapologetic. (18:00) - Breaking mental barriers. (22:15) - Dealing with stress. (28:00) - Armand the Artist (34:00) - WWE SMACKDOWN (39:35) - Wrestling is storytelling & art. ----- Episode Quotes I Enjoyed “A lot of brown bodies making people look bling.” “What people tell you and what you believe in yourself can really determine your path.” I want to watch wrestling and just suspend my belief… [to] separate the art from the artist.” ----- If you liked this episode, subscribe for more!