The Honest Playbook Podcast

Honest Playbook
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We're two guys in our 40s sharing the lessons that weren't taught — they were earned. We're not experts. We're not motivational speakers. Every episode is a conversation we wish we'd had 20 years ago. Two men. Real conversations. No script. No pretense.

Episodes

  1. Aug 20

    We Were Wrong About What It Means To Be Successful

    What does it actually mean to be a successful man?For years, we thought success meant making more money, building careers, growing businesses, providing for our families, and being able to afford the things we wanted. But what happens when you finally get some of those things and still feel like something is missing?In this episode of The Honest Playbook, we talk about the cost of chasing success, losing ourselves in the process, neglecting our health and relationships, and learning that taking care of yourself isn't selfish.Maybe success isn't about what you've built or what you own. Maybe it's about becoming someone you're actually proud to be.

  2. Aug 12

    Finances And Relationships

    There are many reasons people use their finances. We've recognized that relationships, or potential relationships definitely have an effect on how money is used. Have you ever dated and dropped lots of money to impress another person? Have you spent more than you should have on gifts, trips, food just to try and win over someone else? Jason and Jose have some fun and some serious conversation about money in relationships in this episode.

  3. Aug 7

    All Up In Our Business

    What the heck is a "third mind concept" anyway?? Listen in as Jose and Jason reminisce back to the early 2000s as they recall their very first entrepreneurial journey that started in a flea market in Houston, TX. Whether you're already a business owner or are considering starting one, this episode will encourage and inspire your journey.

  4. Aug 6

    What AI Can (and Can't) Do for Your Business

    What AI Can (and Can't) Do for Your Business Can AI actually help you build a business? In this episode, Jose shares how he launched Allen's Landing Cleaning using AI to research competitors, build a brand, design a website, and even create a custom quoting app.We compare ChatGPT and Claude, discuss better prompting strategies, and explain why AI works best as a partner, not a replacement for human judgment. If you're an entrepreneur looking to work smarter, this episode is for you. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/45lvNTIyaSQ

  5. Jul 23

    Money Mistakes Recap - The Good Stuff

    After hearing Jose and Jason tell their money mistake stories from their 20s, they look back at the episode and hit on lessons learned and things that stood out. Listen in and glean the gold!

  6. Jul 8

    Money Mistakes We made In Our 20s - Part 2

    Money Mistakes We made In Our 20s - Part 2Imagine buying a tee shirt every time you passed a Ross Dress For Less on the way to college classes. Or buying EVERYTHING you wanted to buy, eating at restaurants, going out all the time... and racking up debt the entire time. Imagine a money in money out lifestyle that led to pawn shops and multiple side jobs. Jason shares his story of money mistakes in his 20s, fueled by a desire to have all the things he didn't get growing up. Where did that mentality come from? What did it cost him? Listen in, find out what we know through experience, not just in theory.

  7. Jul 8

    Money Mistakes We Made In our 20s - Part 1

    When you hear the phrase "Not under my roof!" and you go and get your own roof... When you walk into a model home and walk out with a mortgage... and you're only 23 yrs old. In this first episode of The Honest Playbook Podcast, Jose and Jason reminisce about spending money and mistakes they made with it in their early 20s. Jose tells his story first. Check out episode 2 for Jason's story! These guys come from similar backgrounds, schools, neighborhoods, but made very difference decisions with their money. In the end, there are a lessons learned and no regrets. Welcome to the Honest Playbook.

  8. Trailer

    What is The Honest Playbook?

    In the trailer episode of The Honest Playbook Podcast, meet your hosts and get an idea of the purpose of the show. Jose Razo and Jason Villanueva have experience in life from wins and failures, and have used all they've learned over the years to help their decision making in the present time. Hear about some of their current life situations, and their intent behind this show. https://honestplaybook.com/

Trailer

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We're two guys in our 40s sharing the lessons that weren't taught — they were earned. We're not experts. We're not motivational speakers. Every episode is a conversation we wish we'd had 20 years ago. Two men. Real conversations. No script. No pretense.

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