The Hustle Daily Show

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A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Mark Dent, Ben Berkley, Sara Friedman and Rob Litterst from The Hustle. read less

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Keeping on top of all things in the worlds of tech and business can be a challenge. The Hustle Daily Show is an excellent solution. Over two million people subscribe to the daily Hustle email newsletter. Its popular success spurred the creation of this namesake podcast. Zachary Crockett was behind the creation of the newsletter in 2017. He continues to be its editor and the podcast's host. Crockett and cohosts Juliet Bennett Rylah, Jacob Cohen, Robert Litterst, and Mark Den keep listeners up-to-date.

The team curates the latest news in tech and business. These daily episodes last anywhere from seven minutes to half an hour. The podcast discusses everything from new tech ventures and fake meat to wealth gaps and the debt crisis. The team reports on the latest tech giants to any promising start-ups. Talks about recession and the debt crisis may sound boring, but listeners shouldn't get turned off. The podcast always makes its topics exciting and relevant.

What's the latest insight into the metaverse? What is Elon Musk up to now? How are millennials impacting the market? The Hustle Daily Show keeps these discussions informative without being heavy. It's an innovative and entertaining way to keep up with new developments.

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Introducing: The Hustle Daily Show

Introducing: The Hustle Daily Show

More than 1.5 million young professionals turn to The Hustle’s daily email every day for its irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business and tech news. But variety is the spice of life, and readers of The Hustle are always looking for new ways to cut through the nonsense. Enter The Hustle Daily Show, our new tech and business podcast. Each weekday, our team will give you a quick breakdown of the biggest business headlines, and why you should care about them. On Sundays, we’ll go deep on one idea, trend, or industry — like the economics of doomsday preppers, the story behind the world’s most popular Airbnb listing. Our host Zachary Crockett will be joined by a rotating cast of Hustle writers including Rob Litterst, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Jacob Cohen, and Mark Dent. The Hustle Daily Show launches on February 2nd, 2022 and is available for free wherever you get your podcasts.

Episodes

Funding your startup is harder than ever now (thanks, VC firms)

Funding your startup is harder than ever now (thanks, VC firms)

The golden age of VC funding is over as we’ve seen a year over year drop in investment amounts across the board. This may be alarming for new businesses looking to get their big break, but it's not all doom and gloom in 2024. So why are VC firms burnt out nowadays and what kinds of startups are getting those much-needed investments? Plus: 23andMe may go private and Taylor Swift’s new album is seeing dollar signs. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Can one YouTuber bring down a $850m AI company?

Can one YouTuber bring down a $850m AI company?

YouTuber Marques Brownlee just put out a scathing review of the AI Pin from Humane AI and some think that’s a death knell for the $850m company. With millions of views per video, many are questioning if Brownlee and other popular tech creators have too much power over the businesses they review products from…do they? Plus: Alaska Airlines’ bad luck continues and Americans balk at the country’s median full-time salary. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

WTF is going on with the economy right now?

WTF is going on with the economy right now?

America’s confusing economy isn’t going anywhere. The stock market is up but so inflation, and Jerome Powell just announced the Fed is unlikely to reduce interest rates soon. What does it mean? Plus: Samsung rules the smartphone market for now, and WNBA expansion. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Mark Dent and Rob Litterst, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Dining alone is on the rise — and profits could be huge

Dining alone is on the rise — and profits could be huge

Eating at a restaurant by yourself is becoming normalized. Many restaurants are starting to pivot their menus, marketing and portions to target single diners. But how can businesses across the board cash in on this growing trend? Plus: Tesla layoffs are looming and Samsung surpasses Apple in the smartphone market. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Cyan Zhong, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

The next wave of AI with Matt Wolfe

The next wave of AI with Matt Wolfe

The AI industry is constantly changing and we can always use an update. We’re joined by Matt Wolfe, AI content creator and host of the new podcast, The Next Wave: Ai and the future of Tech, which is available here: https://link.chtbl.com/uqnVaUip. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Jon Weigell, as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

An airline for dogs… because we definitely need it

An airline for dogs… because we definitely need it

BarkAir (not joking) is the new airline on the runway. The only difference is that this airline is for your dog (also not joking). The airline will begin voyages in late May and heads up, it’ll be pretty pricey. So why is now a good time for a pet airline? Plus: Costco is in the gold business and the Monopoly movie is on its way. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Is tree bark the solution for plastic waste?

Is tree bark the solution for plastic waste?

Tree bark has many uses, but until now none of them involved UberEats packaging. Bpacks, a sustainability startup, creates biodegradable bioplastic from tree bark. This material is supposed to help minimize plastic waste going forward, but just how well will it do that? Plus: Lunchables might get nixed from school lunch programs and Jessica Alba leaves her own company. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

The billion dollar avocado business, explained

The billion dollar avocado business, explained

Americans haven’t always loved avocados. It’s been a long journey for the once called “alligator pear” in the US from odd fruit to billion dollar darling, and the Super Bowl may have had something to do with that change. So how did the avocado boom happen and at what cost? Plus: Pfizer develops an RSV shot and Google unveils Google Vids. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Hedge funds and journalists team up to make an odd, unsettling pair

Hedge funds and journalists team up to make an odd, unsettling pair

Last week, a new player emerged on the journalism scene with an investigative takedown of America’s largest mortgage lender. The twist: before the article went live, an affiliated hedge fund shorted that lender and invested in its top rival. Is that legal? Is that ethical? We had the same questions. Plus: Shutterstock cashes in on AI and Jamie Dimon speaks his truth. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Ben Berkley and Rob Litterst, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

AI monthly update: NVIDIA’s dominance & Apple’s potential GemeniPhone

AI monthly update: NVIDIA’s dominance & Apple’s potential GemeniPhone

The AI landscape was full of stories in March. Apple might integrate with Google, Microsoft Copilot is on the horizon, NVIDIA keeps winning and the entertainment industry finally pushes back. We’re joined by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI (blog.hubspot.com/ai) to give us an update on all of the above and much more. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Martina Bretous, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

The app helping 'modern couples' manage their finances.

The app helping 'modern couples' manage their finances.

Join our host Jon Weigell, for an in-depth conversation with Michelle Winterfield. Finances are often a touchy subject for many couples. Joining accounts and marriage itself are becoming more scarce, so how exactly are couples managing their money together? We’re joined by Michelle Winterfield, Co-Founder of the app Tandem, to help us answer these questions. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Voters are sick of funding billion dollar stadiums

Voters are sick of funding billion dollar stadiums

Kansas City voters just rejected a $2B proposal for a brand new baseball stadium. The $2B stadium would’ve been funded by public and private sources, and it seems the public part of that wasn’t exactly a fan. Stadiums are often partly funded by taxpayers, but are starting to see a shift? Plus: Apple is working on mobile robots and Jeff Bezos buys a third estate. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Robots are making fast food. Are you eating it?

Robots are making fast food. Are you eating it?

CaliExpress by Flippy is a new restaurant that relies on robot staff to make meals for customers. This is not a brand new idea, but it seems more and more restaurants are looking to robotics to cut costs and feed the masses. So what are these places like? Plus: JetBlue starts dynamic pricing for baggage and Costco starts a weight loss program. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Big streamers are offering less and less content

Big streamers are offering less and less content

Streaming services are now in the habit of removing content from their platforms. Due to increased competition, streamers are cutting costs on licensing fees and residuals- so does that mean your favorite archived show could be removed soon? Plus: Yahoo acquires an AI news app and you can now use ChatGPT without an account. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Can drugs made in space speed up cancer treatments?

Can drugs made in space speed up cancer treatments?

BioOrbit is a company that’s trying to take drug production into space. This groundbreaking idea to start producing lifesaving drugs in outer space is funded by the European Space Agency with the goal of expediting cancer treatment. But how will creating drugs in space help cancer patients and is big pharma in on this too? Plus: Microsoft splits Office and Teams and Gen Z is also not a fan of tax season. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

How much does winning a World Series cost?

How much does winning a World Series cost?

What’s America’s greatest pastime? Money. MLB teams are spending fortunes on star players, but will that help them win a World Series? 30 years of stats say it probably will. Plus: AT&T has a huge data breach and OpenAI looks into voice cloning. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

The tiny pineapples fighting food waste

The tiny pineapples fighting food waste

Fresh Del Monte a global fruit and vegetable producer has unveiled its latest creation: small pineapples. This may not sound groundbreaking, but smaller pineapples may indirectly help curb food waste. How? We’re all pining for the answer. Plus: Sam Bankman-Fried receives a 25 year sentence and Amazon wants your palms. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Are we being AI-washed?

Are we being AI-washed?

Every company wants to say they’re using AI. However, some could be lying. “AI washing” is a new term to describe these instances of companies misleading investors about the capabilities of their AI products. So what exactly is being done about these false claims? Plus: Meta and Nvidia rub shoulders and Amazon invests further in AI. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Visa & Mastercard settlement may save businesses $30B

Visa & Mastercard settlement may save businesses $30B

Over two decades of lawsuits with merchants have finally backed Visa & Mastercard into a settlement agreement. Now from these antitrust proceedings, both credit card companies must lower credit card fees for businesses, but how much will businesses save and what are the details behind the case? Plus: Canva acquires Affinity and Trader Joe’s raises banana prices for the first time since 2001. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Looking for a shipwreck? You and everyone else

Looking for a shipwreck? You and everyone else

The easiest time to find a shipwreck is right now. With advancements in technology and climate change, researchers and companies alike are finding ways to dive deep and uncover ancient ruins underwater. But why is there such an interest and who’s investing in this? Plus: Boeing CEO steps down and TikTok hires a youth council. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).