The Happy Hustle Podcast

By: Cary Jack
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  • Cary Jack is a lifestyle entrepreneur, professional actor/model, biohacker, eco-warrior, and philanthropist striving to make a positive impact on this planet. The goal of The Happy Hustle Podcast is to educate, inspire, and entertain you, while reminding you to enjoy the journey, not just the destination, as you Happy Hustle for a life of passion and purpose. From successful entrepreneurs to spiritual masters, Cary Jack brings on an array of powerful guests to help you transform your dreams into a reality.
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  • Masterminds: How Live Events Can Transform Your Business in 2025 with Cary Jack

    Masterminds: How Live Events Can Transform Your Business in 2025 with Cary Jack
    Apr 25 2025

    What if I told you that one mastermind could change your life… your business… even your health and relationships?

    Sounds bold, right? But I’m speaking from experience here.
    Masterminds have straight up been the best thing I’ve ever done for my business—hands down. And with all this AI and tech dominating our day-to-day lives in 2025, in-person events have become even more valuable.

    In the latest episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I’m diving deep into the power of masterminds, sharing the full scoop on our 2025 event lineup, and giving you the insider tips you need if you’re thinking of hosting your own.

    If you’re an entrepreneur or aspiring one looking to grow your biz, build deep relationships, and enjoy the journey, this one’s for you.

    In this episode, I break down our full 2025 Happy Hustle Mastermind lineup, including some epic events in Montana, Alaska, Colombia, Idaho, and even Guatemala.

    Each mastermind is designed to harmonize ambition and well-being—the Happy Hustle way.

    Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ve got cookin’:

    🏕️ Montana Epic Camping Adventures
    📅 July 15–20 & August 19–24
    This one’s a fave: backcountry camping, 10+ mile hikes, masterminding around alpine lakes, digital detoxing, fly fishing, and hot springs.

    🐻 Alaska Adventure Mastermind
    📅 September 13–20
    We level up from Montana and take the adventure to Alaska! Salmon runs, bear watching, camping, and deep biz convos with nature.

    💑 Medellín Couples Mastermind
    📅 October 16–19
    Entrepreneurs don’t hustle alone—this one’s for the couples. Regenerative therapies, relationship experts, mindfulness, and sexy date nights in Colombia.

    🧠 Greenfield Optimized Life Mastermind
    📅 November 6–9
    Hosted at biohacker Ben Greenfield’s private estate in Idaho. Think: morning routines, supplement protocols, optimized nutrition, and next-level personal development.

    🌍 Guatemala Family Mission Mastermind
    📅 December 3–7 (tentative)
    Bring the fam. Give back. Grow together. This trip is all about service, connection, and gratitude as we support communities living on just $1/day.

    If you’re curious how we’re scaling connection in an AI-dominated world…
    If you want to join one of our Happy Hustle masterminds…Or if you’re ready to host your own game-changing event. This episode is a must-listen.

    Look—life’s too short to play small, stress out, or stay stuck behind a screen 24/7.
    If you’re serious about leveling up personally and professionally, get in the room.

    Apply to join a mastermind or just hit play on the episode and start mapping out your next move.

    Connect with Cary!
    https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/
    https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJack
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/
    https://twitter.com/thehappyhustle
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured

    Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book
    Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Coursehttps://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/
    Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventurehttps://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/

    “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”

    Episode Sponsor: Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers (https://bioptimizers.com/happy)

    If you've been on a restricted diet lately or maybe even taken some meds to shed those pounds for the summer, I gotta warn ya—be careful! You might have unknowingly created a nutrient deficiency that could not only mess with your health but also jeopardize those weight loss goals.

    Did you know that over 75% of Americans are already deficient in magnesium? Yeah, it's wild! Magnesium is this powerhouse mineral that's involved in over 600 biological reactions in your body. It helps with everything from sleep to stress management to hormone balance—all key players in keeping your weight on track.
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    20 mins
  • 4 Successful Exits & Now This: Balancing Businesses & Wellness Without Burning Out with Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder/CEO of Kineon, Forrest Smith

    4 Successful Exits & Now This: Balancing Businesses & Wellness Without Burning Out with Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder/CEO of Kineon, Forrest Smith
    Apr 22 2025
    If you’re grinding 80 hours a week and still wondering why it’s not working, it might be time for a reset. Not on your dream—but on your approach. Because let’s be real: Hustle without health, strategy, and purpose? That’s a one-way ticket to burnout.In this powerful episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Forrest Smith, co-founder and CEO of Kineon, to talk real talk on entrepreneurship, building businesses for exit, and staying healthy while doing it. This convo is packed with golden nuggets for every entrepreneur out there—whether you’re scaling your startup or dreaming of your first product launch.We’re diving into strategic partnerships, red light therapy, building impact-driven businesses, and the hard truth about what it takes to grow and feel good doing it. Forrest isn’t just a startup guy—he’s an exit guy. After successfully building and exiting multiple businesses, he took a big step back and asked: What really matters?That led him to co-found Kineon, a company using red light therapy to give people safer, smarter solutions for managing pain. No pills. No surgeries. Just science-backed, preventative wellness tech that works. But what’s wild is how Forrest connects the dots between entrepreneurial strategy and personal health. We also get into how Forrest evaluates whether a company is built to scale or just spinning its wheels. Some of the gems:Are you in the right part of the supply chain?Are you investing in IP that drives value?Are your systems supporting scale or just surviving chaos?And the biggie: Are you building a business that serves your life or one that drains it?Because at the end of the day, if your business isn’t aligned with your mission and wellbeing, it’s just another job. This episode isn’t just about business. It’s about building something meaningful, without losing yourself in the process.If you’re ready to:Work smarter, not just harderBuild a business that can scaleLearn about red light therapy and game-changing wellnessHear how exits happen behind the scenesThen this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to this powerful convo on The Happy Hustle Podcast now and start optimizing your hustle for impact and health. Because you don’t have to sacrifice your well-being for your dreams. You just have to Happy Hustle it right.In this episode, we cover: 03:05 The Entrepreneurial Journey and Key Lessons05:55 Exits and Mistakes in Entrepreneurship08:58 Navigating Corporate Structures and Strategic Partnerships11:52 Balancing Ambition and Well-being15:04 The Genesis of Kinion and Its Mission17:57 Understanding Pain Management and Alternatives21:11 The Impact of Kinion on Health and Wellness26:20 The Shift Towards Comprehensive Medical Approaches28:07 Understanding Photobiomodulation and Its Benefits30:01 Integrating Health Practices for Optimal Living31:55 The Importance of Environment in Health34:01 Addressing Modern Environmental Challenges36:51 Exploring Red Light Therapy and Its Applications39:05 Rapid Fire Round: Insights and Personal Reflections44:00 Final Thoughts on Health and HappinessWhat does happy Hustlin mean to you? Forrest says Happy Hustlin means helping people. We're here to help people move a needle on quality of life. And so that's what we do every day. And we try to measure ourselves as critically as we can in every aspect of that. And we want to deliver on our promise to help people change their quality of life, whether it's improving sleep, reducing pain, getting out of osteoarthritis, or healing from surgery.Connect with Forresthttps://www.facebook.com/Kineonlabshttps://www.instagram.com/kineon_labs/https://www.tiktok.com/@kineon_labshttps://www.youtube.com/@Kineon_LabsFind Forrest on this website: https://kineon.io/Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors: Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers - For an exclusive offer, head to bioptimizers.com/happy and use the promo code 'happy10' at checkout to save 10%. And if you subscribe, you’ll snag amazing discounts, free gifts, and a guaranteed monthly supply.99 Designs- Need a killer logo, stunning website, or next-level brand design?Stop DIY-ing and start delegating like a boss with 99designs by Vista!
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    55 mins
  • Work Less, Live More: How I Built a Dream 2.5-Day Workweek with Cary Jack

    Work Less, Live More: How I Built a Dream 2.5-Day Workweek with Cary Jack
    Apr 18 2025
    What if I told you that working just two and a half days a week could actually be your new normal? More time with your family, more energy for your passions, and more freedom to live—without sacrificing your income or impact. Sounds wild, right? But it’s possible—and in this episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, I’m breaking down exactly how I pulled it off. First things first: I didn’t start here. I used to grind nonstop—100+ hour workweeks, chasing big goals in the big city, feeling burned out and unfulfilled. Eventually, I hit a breaking point and knew something had to change. That’s when I started to design my life on purpose. I created a weekly structure, tested out new systems, and got clear on what actually mattered. Over time, that led me to working just 2.5 days a week—with more results, more happiness, and more balance. Here’s how it works: It’s not just about the structure—it’s about the systems. I use time-blocking religiously and follow Parkinson’s Law: work expands to the time you give it. So I limit tasks on purpose. I use the Pomodoro technique—45 minutes of deep work, 15 minutes of rest. Apps like Sunsama and Notion help me plan my day with intention. I set just three “Most Valuable Tasks” each day and focus only on those. The rest? Either gets scheduled for later or let go.Delegation and automation are non-negotiables. I ask myself, “What would break if I stopped doing this?” If the answer is nothing, I cut it. For what’s essential but not in my zone of genius, I delegate using the 10-80-10 rule: 10% to set it up, 80% delegated, 10% to review. I rely on tools like Zapier and an organized team to automate as much as possible. I also create SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for everything so I’m not the bottleneck. Once things are documented and repeatable, it’s easy to scale without burning out.One big mindset shift that made this lifestyle possible? Realizing busy doesn’t equal productive. I stopped glorifying hustle and started chasing impact. I focus only on the 20% of actions that create 80% of the results—whether that’s nurturing partnerships, closing deals, or creating content that builds brand trust. If it doesn’t move the needle, I say no.And speaking of “no”—boundaries are everything. I trained my team and clients to respect my schedule. I don’t reply to business texts on Sundays. I protect off-grid time and unplug regularly to reset my nervous system. People quickly adapt when you set clear expectations—and you’ll find you’re actually more respected when you own your time.Was this shift easy? Nope. It took trial and error. I had to hustle hard at first to build the foundation. But now, with recurring income streams, dialed-in systems, and a focused schedule, I get to enjoy a life that’s rich in time, not just money.So if you’re tired of the grind and want more freedom without giving up your goals—start small. Time-block your ideal week. Identify your needle-moving tasks. Eliminate the noise. And build the life you actually want to live, one intentional move at a time. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsor: Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/happyIf you've been on a restricted diet lately or maybe even taken some meds to shed those pounds for the summer, I gotta warn ya—be careful! You might have unknowingly created a nutrient deficiency that could not only mess with your health but also jeopardize those weight loss goals.Did you know that over 75% of Americans are already deficient in magnesium? Yeah, it's wild! Magnesium is this powerhouse mineral that's involved in over 600 biological reactions in your body. It helps with everything from sleep to stress management to hormone balance—all key players in keeping your weight on track.And if you’re still on those meds, you might be dealing with some side effects like sleepless nights, digestive issues, or irritability, which can totally throw off your commitment to your goals. Whether you’re taking meds or not, setting up healthy habits is crucial to maintaining your weight over time. One of the best things you can do? Make sure you're getting all the magnesium your body needs.Don’t let a magnesium deficiency derail your progress! Give Magnesium ...
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how to be a happy Hustler

okay you're going to love this dude. got a great heart for people. once he experienced his own burnout, he recreated his life and now he hopes others do the same. learn how others have learned to become happy hustlers 🙂

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