Jad Sahyoun's Podcast

Jad

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Self-Improvement
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5d ago

From Jail to Finding Faith & Calisthenics | Zu (EP07)

In this episode, I'm joined by Zu, founder of The Daily Hustle, a Montreal-based calisthenics coach building a community around discipline, training, faith, and personal growth. We talk about his early struggles, being in and out of jail, finding fitness, getting into calisthenics, building The Daily Hustle, balancing fatherhood and business, and how faith changed the way he carries himself. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jad_sahyoun/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jad-sahyoun Connect with Zu: Instagram: @zu_365 YouTube: @Zu365 Website: https://thedailyhustle365.com/ Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6nxJPmwH4 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Growing up in Montreal 05:55 Early challenges 12:40 A wake-up call 21:20 Deciding he needed to change 25:05 Finding fitness 26:06 Getting into calisthenics 33:30 Biggest mistakes in calisthenics 38:51 What training gave him beyond the physical 45:02 Pressure around aesthetics 47:29 Turning calisthenics into a business 50:40 Coaching people who lack discipline 57:14 Jad on boxing weight cuts and dieting 01:00:39 What makes Zu's coaching different 01:07:09 What discipline means to Zu 01:12:27 What Zu's daily life looks like now 01:19:40 Balancing family, business, and training 01:22:01 Building The Daily Hustlers community 01:27:33 Faith and community 01:35:04 How faith changed his life 01:40:47 Advice for someone who feels stuck 01:42:52 What success means to Zu now 01:44:46 Where to find Zu
Mar 12

Canadian Olympic Boxing Trials Finalist | Divesh Patel (EP06)

In this episode, I’m joined by Divesh Patel: a boxing coach, former Team Canada athlete, and someone who’s on a mission to make boxing accessible to everyone.We dive deep into his journey:From fighting in schoolyards as a teenager…To earning a spot at Olympic Trials…To training with Team Canada’s national team…To ultimately walking away from competition to pursue coaching full-time.We talk about:– Losing three fights in a row and bouncing back– What it really takes to make a national team– The mental toll of boxing– Why initiative is everything– And why he chose impact over personal gloryDivesh also shares how growing up in Montreal shaped him, how he’s influencing the brown community in combat sports, and why he’s committed to making boxing less intimidating for the next generation.Full episode also available on my YouTube channel: Jad_Sahyoun
Feb 1

Running a $10M+ House Painting Empire | Olivier Grenon (EP05)

In this episode, I'm joined by Olivier Grenon , my former business coach who helped me run a $100,000 house painting renovation business in 2023. We dive into his incredible journey from a lost 19-year-old to leading $10+ million in painting businesses across Montreal.
08/15/2025

Fractional Real Estate Investing | Salim Sahyoun (EP04)

In this episode, we explore fractional real estate investing through platforms like Get Stake, and the shift from traditional real estate to fractional ownership. We discuss my dads journey from managing properties the conventional way to embracing this new model — and why it could be the future of real estate, especially for younger investors. 📸 Fractional Real Estate Instagram – https://instagram.com/YourHandleHere 💬 Join our community on Discord – https://discord.gg/YourLinkHere 🏡 Get Stake Referral Link – https://getstake.com/referralYourLinkHere
07/09/2025

Dubai CEO Shares His Story | Girish Hiranandani (EP03)

This podcast episode features Girish Hiranandani, board member of Hira Industries LLC. Girish shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings in Bombay to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the HVAC industry. He discusses his family life, the challenges of running a business, and the importance of resilience and adaptability. 📱 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jad_sahyoun/⁠ 🔗 Gear I use: ⁠https://kit.co/jadsahyoun⁠
03/08/2024

Reinventing the Future of Education (Pt. 2) | Salim Sahyoun (EP02)

In this episode, my father (COO of Mon Ecole) and I (Son of the COO of Mon Ecole) discuss the future of education, from nursery to university. We also shared some funny stories along the way. My Socials: TikTok YouTube Instagram Timestamps 00:00 - The Importance of Nurseries 02:52 - Reimagining Nursery Education Methods 06:16 - A Unique Approach to Celebrating Birthdays 13:16 - The Importance of Realism in Children's Education 14:15 - Why Fantasy Books Should be Avoided in Nursery 22:14 - Consequences of Foundational Educational Gaps in Adulthood 30:25 - Incorporating Physical Fitness and Nature into Nurseries 36:09 - Adapting Education to the Changing Needs of Society 38:24 - Integration of Quiet Time and Nature in Education 39:23 - The Importance of Connection to Nature 40:21 - Why Hands-on Learning is Crucial 42:18 - The Limitations of Memorization 43:31 - The Importance of Nature in Education 44:30 - My Reconnection with Nature 47:53 - Encouraging Intrinsic Motivation 50:01 - Impacts of Projecting Ambitions onto Children 51:18 - Focusing on Intrinsic Motivation and Personal Growth 53:07 - Protecting Intrinsic Motivation in Education 54:27 - The Limitations of Grades and External Validation 56:21 - Why I don't Share my Ambitions 58:15 - What Professional Athletes have in common 01:01:35 - Why do Children Explore? 01:02:04 - The Dangers of Extrinsic Motivation and Pleasing Others 01:04:25 - Finding Inner Happiness and Passion 01:05:00 - How to know if you're Intrinsically Motivated 01:06:27 - My Story of Learning Etiquette 01:15:15 - Obstacles Hindering Progress in the Education System 01:23:39 - The "Elites" influence on the Education System 01:25:05 - The Role of Government in Education 01:29:36 - Implementing Policy to Improve Education 01:31:58 - The Transition to Innovative Schools 01:34:22 - The Gradual Change in Education Systems 01:35:00 - The Path from Traditional to Innovative Schools 01:37:16 - The Importance of Assessments 01:45:23 - Controlling your Destiny 01:49:28 - The Importance of Knowing Your Purpose 01:54:24 - Outro #podcast #podcasts #podcastshow #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #success #successmindset #motivation #motivational #motivationalvideo #finance #financialfreedom #advice #money #career #story #lifestyle #viral #montessori #funny #montessorilearning #progressive
03/08/2024

Reinventing the Future of Education (Pt.1) | Salim Sahyoun (EP02)

In this episode, my father (COO of Mon Ecole) and I (Son of the COO of Mon Ecole) discuss the future of education, from nursery to university. My Socials: TikTok⁠ Instagram YouTube Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Downfall of the Western Education System 03:34 - Current issues with Universities? 08:25 - My University Experience 18:00 - Do rankings for Universities matter? 18:50 - Museum and University Analogy 25:14 - Practicality of University Education 27:52 - Optimal age for University? 29:00 - Dad's thoughts on grades 32:40 - My Favorite Quote 34:07 - My experience at Queen's University 45:05 - McGill v.s Concordia 49:07 - The Future of Universities 56:50 - Networking at University 58:10 - Escapism & Dysfunctional Distractions 01:05:30 - The rise of ADHD in schools 01:14:24 - Developmental Stages of Growth 01:20:32 - The Future of School 01:34:42 - A Note for Parents 01:37:07 - Current Issues with Nurseries 01:41:22 - Why Early Childhood Education is so Important 01:44:05 - Discovering the Montessori Curriculum 01:55:54 - Incorporating Autonomy in Nursery 01:58:41 - What a Montessori Nursery looks like #podcast #podcasts #podcastshow #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #success #successmindset #motivation #motivational #motivationalvideo #finance #financialfreedom #advice #money #career #story #lifestyle #viral #montessori #montessorilearning #progressive
02/27/2024

Partner & COO at Mon Ecole | Salim Sahyoun (EP01)

In this episode, I uncover my father's life journey, starting from his early days in Dubai, transitioning to his university experiences and corporate career, to his current position as COO and Partner at Mon Ecole. My Socials: Youtube TikTok Instagram

8 Episodes

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Creator

Jad
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

8
Rating

Explicit
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