Danny Maher was a Marine Lieutenant and is currently the founder of Veteran TV and Irreverent Warriors.

After fighting in the Afghanistan War, Danny decided he was going to live out his dream of starting a production company.

In this episode, we talk about chasing your passion, choosing role models, and beating up your high school bullies!

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Quick note: THIS IS THE LAST EPISODE!!

Thanks to everyone who listened and enjoyed the show. I hope at least one of youse out there learned something about habits, hobbies, and the hardships of starting a business. I know I did!

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Show Notes:

(05:11) - Returning CEO, life in the Marines, and chasing your dreams

(20:46) - Starting a non-profit for vet suicide prevention

(31:56) - Military story of being stranded by a helicopter on a night raid

(54:46) - Beating up his highschool bully and confronting his fears changed him

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Links:

* veterantv.com

* irreverantwarriors.com

* Youtube and Insta @dannydanceparty

* His pseudonym: Donny O’Mally

* https://www.amazon.com/Embarrassing-Confessions-Marine-Lieutenant-Operation-ebook/dp/B010MYG7QE

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Let’s chat: reach me at armand@playhardpodcast.com

Lauren Petrullo lives the kind of life you wanna live.

Her dog, Alexander Hamilpup, is a celebrity. She races dragon boats and drinks mysterious Vietnamese herb teas. She even looks like a Disney hero.

In this episode, we talk about marketing, e-comm, and Facebook ads, as well as traveling, tea, and how to have unique experiences.

This episode is great for people interested in learning marketing, new cultures, and who love living adventurous lives.

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Show Notes:

(03:40) - Laurens Dog, Alexander Hamilpup, is a LEGEND

(18:20) - How to know if your offer/product is ready for the market

(33:08) - Recommendations for world travelers

(57:02) - The “Dollar-to-Fun” ratio for unique experiences and having a good time

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Links:

* https://mongoosemedia.us/

* https://asianbeautyessentials.com/

* Type “PLAYHARD” at checkout for a limited 20% off discount

* @laurenepetrullo

Ron Douglas has the soul of an adventurer, the heart of a Texan, and enough stories to leave you inspired and left wondering, “How the hell did he do all that.”

At 18, Ron broke his back and had to learn how to walk again.

That’s where he discovered grit.

Then, he worked as a prison guard on death row, where he discovered irony.

After that, he worked in a junkyard where he discovered his purpose: entrepreneurship.

Ron was a business coach on Discover Channel’s “Blue Collar Backers” and has exited an incredible 40 businesses.

Not to mention how he’s traveled the world on a motorcycle.

This episode is great for people with adventurous spirits and entrepreneurial minds.

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Show Notes:

(02:47) - Napoleon Hill mastermind group, Discovery Channel TV star, and breaking his back at 18

(15:09) - How to gain clarity when setting goals

(25:54) - Death row prison guard

(1:00:09) - Future journaling

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Links:

* https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-douglas/

* https://www.mentoringgiants.com/

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDgTivLS3k8&t=1819s