Joy of Building Podcast

Andrew Tsao
Joy of Building Podcast

Welcome to Joy of Building, where we go beyond building products & businesses to building lives that deeply transform both ourselves and those around us. Through powerful stories, actionable strategies, and personal insights, we explore how to overcome limiting beliefs and create a life aligned with your true passions. Whether you’re at a crossroads or ready for a breakthrough, join us to unlock your full potential and live with purpose and joy. Tune in, embrace change, and take that bold leap toward the life you've always wanted!

Episodes

  1. SEP 5

    #5: Emanuel Tsiris - Why Every Business Leader Should Embrace Meditation for Success

    WATCH  ▶ Watch this episode on Youtube ***    RESOURCE MENTIONED- A Mathematician's Lament EPISODE DESCRIPTIONMeet Emanuel Tsiris, or as he's know to his friends as Mano. He's a serial entrepreneur, one of the host of the Embodiment podcast, currently the Head of Marketing at the company Onecliq, and he's someone who is as passionate about content as he is about all things spiritual.   In this episode you'll learn:  - The power of meditation and how it can transform your mindset and enhance your instincts. - Strategies for starting and sticking to a consistent meditation practice, even when it's challenging.  - Insights on his entrepreneurial journey, including the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way, and how his immigrant experience played a crucial role in shaping its inception.- The value of content creation and becoming a creator in the digital age Emmanuel's Twitter / Instagram / Linkedin ***  TIMESTAMPS  (00:00) - - Intro (01:38) - - My meditation journey (03:26) - - Mano meditation journey (08:11) - - "The hardest part of anything is starting" (09:04) - - How having a spiritual practice has impacted is day-to-day (11:23) - - "Motivation will not get you far" (17:41) - - His childhood and how it relates to his optimism (20:10) - - The conversation with his dad about entrepreneurship (25:08) - - What winning a bronze medal at a karate competition at 12 taught him (27:21) - - Highlights and lowlights of his entrepreneurship journey (38:08) - - Why is it important to be a creator? (41:02) - - Mathematician's Lament (42:53) - - "Everyone in the world has a unique speciality" (48:06) - - What makes content authentic? (51:35) - - The scariness of AI (53:21) - - Mini-masterclass on writing AI prompts ***  CONNECT  📫 Subscribe to newsletter  🐦 Connect on Twitter  📸 Connect on Instagram 💼 Connect on Linkedin  ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MORE? I currently offer 1:1 coaching to help you break free from limiting beliefs, self-sabotaging behaviors, and take bold steps toward a life filled with clarity, purpose, and joy. If you're ready to transform and achieve your personal and professional goals, book a free clarity call with me today here. ***  SAY THANKS  💙 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts  🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify

    1h 8m
  2. JAN 16

    #3: KP - How to Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs to Become an Entrepreneur

    WATCH ▶ Watch this episode on Youtube*** EPISODE DESCRIPTION KP is a founder, podcast host, venture partner, and a dad, but to me he is the embodiment of joy, authenticity, and perseverance. He grew up in a small village in India that didn't even have running water, but he always had the conviction of becoming a tech founder. He has since launched products after products but most recently, built a community teaching others (like me) how to build-in-public and show up online with courage & authenticity. He also has his own podcast show where he is interview guests like Gary Vee,  Tiago Forte  , Danny Miranda, , Creator Science, and more. In this episode you'll learn:- What it means to embrace the messy and non-linear journey of entrepreneurship- Why "business equals service, and service equals joy"- The 3 different stages of entrepreneurship and the importance of moving forward on each of them while being graceful towards oneself.- The importance of overcoming your own limiting beliefs- How the power of a daily writing habit can be a vehicle to finding one's voice. KP's Website / Youtube / Twitter / Linkedin *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) - - Intro (02:43) - - The Origins of 'Be the Purple Cow' (07:21) - - Importance of Building a Writing Habit (14:12) - - "How Can I Get the Next Win" (17:26) - - Overcoming Financial Challenges (23:33) - - The 3-Point Criteria For Making Big Decisions (31:37) - - The Messiness of Entrepreneurship (37:48) - - "Business Equals Service and Service Equals Joy" (44:21) - - "Give Grace To Your Younger Versions" *** CONNECT 📫 Subscribe to newsletter🐦 Connect on Twitter 📸 Connect on Instagram 💼 Connect on Linkedin *** SAY THANKS 💙 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify

    51 min
  3. 12/01/2023

    #2: Danny Miranda - How to Discover and Live Your Purpose

    WATCH  ▶ Watch this episode on Youtube***    EPISODE DESCRIPTION    Danny Miranda is the host of the popular show, The Danny Miranda Podcast Danny started "The Sunny Times" at 6, started a time-management blog at 13, interviewed NBA players like Amar'e Stoudemire for his Knicks blog at 15, and today, he is interviewing guests like Gary Vee, Alex Hormozi, Bryan Johnson, Sam Parr, and more.  He is one of the few people that I've met who have inspired me that is not only incredibly good at what he does, but does it with so much love, joy, and compassion.   In this episode, you'll learn: - Danny's first experience of building something meaningful- The power of belief and manifestation- His vision of one day selling out Madison Square Garden- Who THE dream podcast guest is Danny's Course / Youtube / Twitter / Linkedin  ***  TIMESTAMPS  (00:00) - - Intro (02:44) - - His First "Sand Castle" (08:29) - - Time-Management Blog at 13 (11:00) - - "I'm Building My Dream Here. I'm Supposed to Be Here" (14:12) - - "I Had Confidence in Media and In Creating Media" (16:27) - - Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Three (22:02) - - "Download From God" (25:07) - - "I Did 150 Episodes. This Is Not Working!" (28:25) - - What Changed in Third Year of Podcasting (31:31) - - Inspiration Behind The Craft (35:07) - - How I Win Even If I Lose? (38:25) - - Non-attachment to Outcome (41:05) - - "What Is The Outcome That Your Dream Job Is Going To Leave You With As A Human Being Everyday" (42:41) - - The Power of Gaining More Perspectives (44:14) - - Deion Sanders, The Dream Podcast Guest (50:59) - - The Story Behind Getting Danny As a Guest (55:39) - - Helping Others Hear the Music     ***  CONNECT  📫 Subscribe to newsletter 🐦 Connect on Twitter  📸 Connect on Instagram  💼 Connect on Linkedin    ***  SAY THANKS  💙 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify

    1h 2m
  4. 11/02/2023

    #1: Sukhpal Saini - Why Building Startups Is Not a Risky Bet

    WATCH▶ Watch this episode on Youtube*** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Sukhpal Saini is one of the cofounders of of Engyne, a platform that is simplifying SEO for folks. Before this, Sukh has built and shipped over 30+ products in the last 8 years. Sukh is someone who perfectly embodies the builder spirit.  In this episode, you'll learn: How Sukh's journey as a founder it started with a failureHow Sukh approaches learning and iterating on his mistakesWhy building a startup isn't a risky betWhy SEO is beautiful and we should pay more attention to it Sukh's Website / Company / Twitter / Linkedin*** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) - Opening (00:57) - Intro (02:10) - Today's Guest (02:41) - What We Learn Today (03:24) - Failing IIT Exam & Moving to Canada (05:36) - "I Have No Choice But To Persevere" (08:16) - The Pitch to Parents (11:12) - Security Guard at The Facebook Office (13:51) - Power of Visualization (15:26) - Designing With Specific Users in Mind (17:28) - Testimonials as Receipts Of Work (18:57) - Getting First 10 Customers (20:56) - "I Built Something. I Spent A Lot of Time on It. And Nobody Wanted to Use It." (25:17) - Selling Blueberry-flavored Honey (30:30) - The Method of Isolation (33:47) - The Power of Swimming In It (37:21) - "I'm a Sikh. The Word Sikh Literally Means To Learn" (40:30) - Advice for Other Technical Founders (42:38) - Why Having More Skillsets Maximizes Chances of Success (45:50) - To Me Building a Startup Doesn't Feel Like a Risky Bet At All" (49:45) - The Most Scary Thing (51:02) - The Joy of Building (52:31) - Why He Hates Haircuts (56:59) - SEO is Beautiful (01:01:19) - Vision for Engyne ***CONNECT📫 Subscribe to newsletter🐦 Connect on Twitter📸 Connect on Instagram💼 Connect on Linkedin***SAY THANKS💙 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify

    1h 9m

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Welcome to Joy of Building, where we go beyond building products & businesses to building lives that deeply transform both ourselves and those around us. Through powerful stories, actionable strategies, and personal insights, we explore how to overcome limiting beliefs and create a life aligned with your true passions. Whether you’re at a crossroads or ready for a breakthrough, join us to unlock your full potential and live with purpose and joy. Tune in, embrace change, and take that bold leap toward the life you've always wanted!

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