The HustleKey Podcast

The HustleKey Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Sam Tayyari, an American hustler and entrepreneur living in Australia. This is a show dedicated to action, not inspiration, through hustling, entrepreneurship, and starting businesses. You’ll learn how to bring your ideas and projects to life as we talk about business setups, creative projects, prototypes, product packaging, visual identity, and mental models as well as consumer psychology. This podcast is the definition of ‘do you’ and the embodiment of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This is HustleKey.

Ep. #33: Conglomerate Paper 07/06/2021

Ep. #33: Conglomerate Paper In this episode we're talking about entitlement, lessons that come from discomfort, and why corporations don't care. We're also going to talk about the way the entertainment industry treats "the artist" and why the best business model involves costumes and masks. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/19723400

Ep. #32: Brick by Brick 06/22/2021

Ep. #32: Brick by Brick Arguably the most important episode of the show, come along my journey of working with bricklayers for the past few weeks. We're going to talk about pursuing things not just outside your comfort zone, but specifically in the discomfort zone. We'll talk about how having a job can hurt your growth and how you can make it work for you to get to the next level. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/19562789

Ep. #31: Charge it to the Game 04/23/2021

Ep. #31: Charge it to the Game In this episode we focus on how different activities in society homogenize our individuality and uniqueness, jeopardising future opportunities and potential for success. We also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wearing the mask around certain people and charging it to the game. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/18836678

Ep. #30: Cryptoart and Cookies 04/05/2021

Ep. #30: Cryptoart and Cookies In this episode we're talking about taking risks, why people don't like to try new things, and lessons learned from unpopular cookie flavors. The rest of the episode is dedicated to NFT and cryptoart, including some ideas on how you can stake your own claim. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/18608198

Ep. #29: Mental Health in Entrepreneurship 03/25/2021

Ep. #29: Mental Health in Entrepreneurship This episode is entirely dedicated to talking about mental health issues in entrepreneurship, academia, and creative professions. The intention of this episode is to normalize the conversation around mental health and personal well-being in an honest and open manner. As a precaution, this subject matter may be triggering and listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling or need help please call 1-800-662-4357 (US) or 800-273-8255 (AU). /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/18469829

Ep. #28: Structuring Success 03/22/2021

Ep. #28: Structuring Success This episodes talks about looking for new opportunities and doubling down on markets that most people don't yet understand. We'll finish up with talking about LLC's and business structures that help protect the business owner from the business. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/18424787

Ep. #27: The Beauty of Experimentation 03/19/2021

Ep. #27: The Beauty of Experimentation In this episode we dive deeply into the two most critical components for having success as an entrepreneur or creative. This episode revolves heavily around the beauty of experimentation and not caring what people think. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/18393995

Ep. #26: You are Everything You Do 03/11/2021

Ep. #26: You are Everything You Do In this episode we explore the impact of our daily habits and what it means to be the sum of your daily efforts. We'll also talk about the fear of being wrong in front of others, social media manipulation, and why only 5% of the world are entrepreneurs. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/18287747

Ep. #25: Nothing is What it Seems 03/04/2021

Ep. #25: Nothing is What it Seems In this episode we'll be talking about the Nike executive's shoe-flipping son, how to be a corrupt small-town mayor, why the' best' isn't always the best, and why award shows are for the participants, not the audience. We'll finish with LA is such a great city to learn how to hustle and how it could also potentially ruin your life. It's episode 25! /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/18188201

Ep. #24: The Gamification of Business 02/25/2021

Ep. #24: The Gamification of Business In this episode, we're going to discuss gamification and engaging your target audience in an ever-changing social market. We also talk about future global trends, upward mobility, and operating with no rules. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/18096533

Ep. #23: Tax-Free Tequila Trips 02/17/2021

Ep. #23: Tax-Free Tequila Trips In this episode, we're going to talk about why Kendall Jenner spent 3.5 years developing her new tequila line, Gillette's 100 year old marketing list, and not following societies prescribed roadmaps. We're also going to be talking about fatigue testing and how a small city accountant was laundering money with exotic show horses. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17988641

Ep. #22: Capitalizing on Your Vulnerability 02/11/2021

Ep. #22: Capitalizing on Your Vulnerability In this episode we talk about capitalizing on your vulnerabilities and insecurities and turning it into a super power force to drive your life, career, and business. We also talk about the 9-5 being dead and setting up a business that allows you to make money from anywhere in the world. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17916137

Ep. #21: Cult Money Manipulators and MLMs 02/04/2021

Ep. #21: Cult Money Manipulators and MLMs In this episode we'll talk about manipulation, the role of greed in society, and what cults and MLMs have in common with the stock market. Will also explore how pay checks soften your hustle and make it harder for you to strike out on your own. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17824742

Ep. #20: All the Money in the World 01/28/2021

Ep. #20: All the Money in the World For our 20th episode, we'll be talking about the excitement and controversy of GameStop's stock manipulation on Reddit, and how having all the wealth and success in the world can ruin your life. We'll wrap up with a commentary on friendship, a lesson in PR strategy, and how to put something on the moon. For real. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17722838

Ep. #19: The Way is the Goal 01/21/2021

Ep. #19: The Way is the Goal It's easy to get distracted by our goals and desires. In this episode, we'll talk about the process and pathway themselves being the most desirable objective. Also, how Joe Exotic got millions of dollars of free press, and whether you should use WordPress or Shopify to build your next business. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17633888

Ep. #18: Psychological Precedent 01/14/2021

Ep. #18: Psychological Precedent In this episode we talk about the importance of our thoughts actions and setting precedent for future situations and similar actions. We'll also talk about going into business for the first time, how millionaires really live, and why personal investments take priority over financial ones. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17544401

Ep. #17: Getting Away from the Comfort Zone 01/07/2021

Ep. #17: Getting Away from the Comfort Zone Comfort is the death of creativity and stifles your ability to step outside yourself and achieve audacious goals. In this episode we'll talk about gravitating away from the comfort zone, being the average of the five people closest to you, and finding a new way to approach the new year, 12 weeks at a time. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17458676

Ep. #16: Adaptation 12/31/2020

Ep. #16: Adaptation In this episode we'll talk about the residual feelings and effect of the adaptive learning process. Also, we will talk about playing the odds and how to keep your hustle game sharp, regardless what stage of you're at. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17379581

Ep. #15: Undercover Boss 12/24/2020

Ep. #15: Undercover Boss This extra long episode takes you along with me as I strip away the status and ego of being an entrepreneur and spend a week washing dishes in the back of a restaurant to redefine what it really means to have self-worth. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17320436

Ep. #14: The Instinct 12/17/2020

Ep. #14: The Instinct This episode is purely about developing your relationship with your instinct. We'll talk about what it means to move differently when you reach new levels and what it takes to create change that deviate from your usual routines in life. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17229713

Ep. #13: Taste Talent Gap 12/10/2020

Ep. #13: Taste Talent Gap In this episode we talk about a few recently released tech products and wonder if video games have any intelligible application and merit. We also explore the taste/talent gap and the challenges of staying committed to your projects. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17143442

Ep. #12: Just Ideas 12/03/2020

Ep. #12: Just Ideas In this episode we're going to talk about ideas. However great or ridiculous, you will learn how to look at different industries and products from an actionable angle and put yourself one step closer to bringing your ideas to life. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/17053352

Ep. #11: The Entertainment Business 11/26/2020

Ep. #11: The Entertainment Business In this episode, we're going to talk about the hustle of the entertainment business and how to approach your efforts from the decision makers perspective. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/16964738

Ep. #10: Getting Things Done When You Don't Want To 11/18/2020

Ep. #10: Getting Things Done When You Don't Want To This episode is for the day where you don't feel like doing a damn thing. Some days, the excitement of what you're doing wears off and you have to find a way to push through. We'll finish with a brief talk on chocolate eggs and cost cutting. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/16867406

Ep. #9: Higher Education and Entrepreneurship 11/11/2020

Ep. #9: Higher Education and Entrepreneurship In this episode, we're going to answer the question "should I go to college if I want to start a business?" and explore the role of higher education, or lack thereof, in entrepreneurship. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/16775942

Ep. #8: Most Common Frustrations of Entrepreneurs, Pt. 2 11/04/2020

Ep. #8: Most Common Frustrations of Entrepreneurs, Pt. 2 This is part two of the previous episode, talking about the common frustrations that entrepreneurs and business owners are facing today. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/16686383

Ep. #7: Most Common Frustrations of Entrepreneurs, Pt. 1 10/29/2020

Ep. #7: Most Common Frustrations of Entrepreneurs, Pt. 1 In this two-part episode, we’re going to run through a wide variety of common frustrations and questions that entrepreneurs and business owners have. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/16592300

Ep. #6: Starting a New Business, Pt. 2 10/26/2020

Ep. #6: Starting a New Business, Pt. 2 This episode continues the previous episode's look at the start-up process, as we pick up looking at selling your product in stores, protecting your ideas, and why you probably don’t need a business plan. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/16554983

Ep. #5: Starting a New Business, Pt. 1 10/26/2020

Ep. #5: Starting a New Business, Pt. 1 In this episode we dive into the start-up process, from prototyping to product packaging. Also learn about the validation test to make sure you’re offering something people actually want. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/16554881

Ep. #4: "Free Dinners" 10/26/2020

Ep. #4: "Free Dinners" Business is like the wild west, and in this episode you’ll hear about a ‘free dinner’ seminar at a nice hotel and why reading 50 books a year doesn’t mean you’ll be successful. /episode/index/show/hustlekey/id/16554806

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