Shows
The Happiness HustleHH200: Hello and GoodbyeSend us a textMike & Ben catch up with a rant on doctors and nurses, Mike's Dentist dropping the ball and ending the journey of the Happiness Hustle. Thank you everyone for listening and supporting us, stay healthy! It's been a fun experience in every way possible, we will miss you.
2025-07-2457 min
The Happiness HustleHH199: Entrepreneurship and PoliticsSend us a textMike & Ben speak about the future and what it holds for both of them. Along the way, they check in about Mike's recent adventure with tooth pain, the struggle of entrepreneurship as risk averse people and a short political discussion about immigration.
2025-07-1055 min
The Happiness HustleHH196: Home Care and Content CreationSend us a textMike & Ben catch up with a remodel update, sharing future plans for our respective homes, a mutant cherry tree and the potential to turn Ben's side projects into consumable content.
2025-05-3052 min
The Happiness HustleHH184: More Eviction Stories, Landlording, and Big BillsSend us a textMike & Ben share their experiences witnessing evictions, discuss the risks and benefits of being a landlord, and Ben talks about how small mistakes can become costly.
2024-12-1256 min
The Happiness HustleHH183: Gruit Ales, Evictions, and RespectSend us a textMike & Ben discuss Ben's latest brews, making videos for YouTube, Mike's neighbor situation, and the (what seems to be uncommon) concept of being respectful while disagreeing. Sometimes you gotta learn the tricks to hang with the dogs.
2024-11-281h 00
The Happiness HustleHH182: Bantam Chickens, The King's Speech, and WitchesSend us a textMike & Ben talk about Ben's hair, small trespassing chickens, and brewing—and Mike gets political for the first on this podcast!
2024-11-1455 min
The Happiness HustleHH181: Hospitals, Air Hockey, and SteinholdingSend us a textMike & Ben explore Mike's thoughts on RNs, remodels and housing opportunities, building an air hockey table with a CNC machine, and participating in Oktoberfests.
2024-10-3155 min
The Happiness HustleHH180: Interviews, Stages of House Grief, and YouTubersSend us a textMike & Ben discuss Mike's recent interviews, Ben's remodel project and the trades, and collaborating on YouTube videos.
2024-10-171h 00
The Happiness HustleHH179: Dog Poop, Heat Sterility, and PigeonsSend us a textMike & Ben talk about Mike's continuing neighbor saga, renting to friends, breeding rabbits, and the difference between pigeons and doves.
2024-10-0359 min
The Happiness HustleHH173: Jakob Haymond | Summer SeriesSend us a textSummer Series Throwback Thursday: HH33: Guest Series ft. Jakob HaymondMike & Ben welcome Jakob Haymond, who graciously shares his life story as a scrappy problem solving entrepreneur, who just so happens to be Ben's long time friend as well. As you'll hear during this episode, Jakob talks about an assessment he takes early on in his career to better define the type of gifts he has to offer as an individual and it allows him to better understand his unique type of work ethic which in turn helps him to feel...
2024-07-1148 min
The Happiness HustleHH163: Hustling While BrokeSend us a textMike & Ben take it practical and discuss hustling while broke, inspired by Daymond John's book, "The Power of Broke," and Ben's own experiences hustling when funds are running thin.
2024-04-1142 min
The Happiness HustleHH140: Touching Base XIVSend us a textMike & Ben share updates on their own happiness hustle journeys and set some goals to accomplish by the next Touching Base episode.Mike's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@iammisterjeng
2023-10-1946 min
The Happiness HustleHH110: Touching Base XISend us a textMike & Ben share the latest in their own happiness hustle journeys over drinks (virtually), including a deep dive on raising rabbits, an update on Mike's YouTube venture, and a potential method to trick Ben into working out finally.
2023-03-2358 min
The Happiness HustleHH107: Social Media As a CareerSend us a textMike & Ben discuss pursuing social media as a source of income, diving into Mike's experience so far on YouTube and talking about how much work actually goes into it behind the scenes.
2023-03-0244 min
The Happiness HustleHH106: Reinvention After 30Send us a textMike & Ben get practical about reinventing yourself after thirty. Mike shares some steps that he has put into practice recently as he navigates his own reinvention.
2023-02-2343 min
The Happiness HustleHH102: How to Pitch YourselfSend us a textMike & Ben discuss giving an elevator pitch about yourself, what elements can make it successful, and how to fine tune it to your audience. Ben gets on the metaphorical stage with sweaty palms.
2023-01-2655 min
The Happiness HustleHH83: Fairness in the WorkplaceSend us a textMike & Ben talk about being treated fairly in the workplace and how that factors into one's salary, work relationships, and employee retention.
2022-09-1537 min
The Happiness HustleHH82: Goal Setting RevisitedSend us a textMike & Ben revisit the topic of goal setting and SMART goals, and talk about how to actually take action toward those goals.
2022-09-0836 min
The Happiness HustleHH81: Autopilot BurnoutSend us a textMike & Ben discuss feeling burned out and bored at the same time, running on autopilot, and balancing patience with fulfillment in the workplace.
2022-09-0148 min
The Happiness HustleHH80: Touching Base Part VIIISend us a textMike & Ben give some updates on their own happiness hustle journeys over a couple of beers, just like the good ol' days.
2022-08-2535 min
The Happiness HustleHH79: Why Our Attention Span Sucks!Send us a textMike & Ben chat about how bad our attention span is these days, what it's like to be alone with your thoughts, and all the distractions that keep us unfocused throughout the day.
2022-08-1845 min
The Happiness HustleHH78: A Day in the LifeSend us a textMike & Ben break down their daily lives and discuss improvements they can make to further their happiness hustle journeys.
2022-08-1148 min
The Happiness HustleHH77: Incremental ImprovementSend us a textMike & Ben talk about the concept of incremental improvement and how to get 1% better each day. Lots of resources to explore in this episode:* Atomic Habits by James Clear* 1% Better by Chris Nikic* The ONE Thing by Gary Keller (Reviewed in HH57)* Getting Things Done by David Allen* HH49: Discipline opens the doors to accomplish great things but beware
2022-08-0431 min
The Happiness HustleHH76: Will It Fly? by Pat Flynn | Book ClubSend us a textMike & Ben review Pat Flynn's book Will It Fly? and talk about some practical applications of the book and its exercises.
2022-07-2852 min
The Happiness HustleHH75: How to Navigate LayoffsSend us a textMike & Ben discuss being let go from a job, how to make yourself too indispensable to fire, and what you can do if it's simply unavoidable.
2022-07-2131 min
The Happiness HustleHH74: Discovering Your Hidden TalentsSend us a textMike & Ben find ways to seek out your hidden talents and discuss aptitude tests, anti-shipment mentality, and the value of mentorship.
2022-07-1441 min
The Happiness HustleHH73: What Does Mentorship Look Like?Send us a textMike & Ben tackle the long-awaited topic of mentorship, touching on what to look for as a mentee as well as what approaches to take as a mentor.
2022-07-0750 min
The Happiness HustleHH72: The Interview ProcessSend us a textMike & Ben talk through both sides of the interview process and discuss the fears, anxieties, and challenges that both candidates and companies face, as well as what they're both really looking for.
2022-06-3043 min
The Happiness HustleHH71: Is Talent Actually Rare?Send us a textMike & Ben explore the concept of talent, and discuss whether talent alone is sufficient to make it in the marketplace. Spoiler: it's not! But the Happiness Hustle duo drops a simple formula that can help guide you to success in your journey.
2022-06-2342 min
The Happiness HustleHH70: Touching Base Part VIISend us a textMike & Ben share the latest in their own happiness hustle journeys, and open up the floor for future Q & A episodes!
2022-06-1618 min
The Happiness HustleHH69: Dealing with SetbacksSend us a textMike & Ben walk through what it looks like when setbacks rear their heads in our happiness hustle journeys, and how we can reassess and pivot to move forward from those hurdles.
2022-06-0928 min
The Happiness HustleHH68: The Social PlaceboSend us a textMike & Ben chat sosh meeds, growing up with the Internet, and Web 3.0 technologies. What are you most excited for in the future of the Internet?
2022-06-0234 min
The Happiness HustleHH67: Fighting the ResistanceSend us a textMike & Ben talk about the lizard brain, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and why people don't try the things they want to try. What's stopping you? Fight the resistance!
2022-05-2642 min
The Happiness HustleHH66: When to Take an Idea Seriously | Side HustlesSend us a textMike & Ben chat about evaluating business ideas and how to know which ideas to pursue and which ideas to let go. How do you know which opportunities will pan out? What are your goals in your entrepreneurial ventures?
2022-05-1936 min
The Happiness HustleHH65: Linchpin by Seth Godin | Book ClubSend us a textMike & Ben discuss Seth Godin's book "Linchpin: Are You Indispensible?". What does it mean to be indispensable in the new economy? Can everyone really be an artist?
2022-05-1250 min
The Happiness HustleHH64: What is Hard Work?Send us a textMike & Ben wrestle with the ambiguity of the idea of working hard. Hint: it's not necessarily working long hours! How does "hard work" relate to efficiency, importance, and passion?
2022-05-0543 min
The Happiness HustleHH63: The Impact of ImpressionsSend us a textMike & Ben discuss first and future impressions and how they impact our colleagues, customers, and employees. What factors play into making an impression on someone? Do you put on a show or try to be your authentic self?
2022-04-2851 min
The Happiness HustleHH62: Short Term Rentals | Side HustlesSend us a textMike & Ben talk about the burgeoning industry of short term rentals, including the risks, ongoing costs, and potential upsides to this cash cow of a side hustle.PriceLabs: https://pricelabs.co/
2022-04-2154 min
The Happiness HustleHH61: Communication Breakdown!Send us a textMike & Ben chat about the two-way street of communication, common pitfalls to watch out for, and what good communication should look like.Tree swing meme: https://pmac-agpc.ca/sites/default/files/Tree.jpg
2022-04-1448 min
The Happiness HustleHH60: Touching Base Part VISend us a textMike & Ben catch up on their own happiness hustles and discuss their goals for the next few weeks, and share a reminder about the balance between the happiness side and the hustle side of our journeys. Ben nerds out on Star Wars.
2022-04-0736 min
The Happiness HustleHH59: Nailing the Customer ExperienceSend us a textMike & Ben discuss the idea of customer service and what makes a great customer experience (and a few things that don't). Every interaction matters, and the bottom line is figuring out how to make the customer's day.
2022-03-3156 min
The Happiness HustleHH58: Making Money on YouTube | Side HustlesSend us a textMike & Ben talk about YouTube and how it can be leveraged to generate an income, along with the challenges it can pose.
2022-03-2442 min
The Happiness HustleHH57: The One Thing by Gary Keller | Book ClubSend us a textMike & Ben talk about Gary Keller's book "The One Thing" and how it is currently inspiring them in their own happiness hustles.
2022-03-1750 min
The Happiness HustleHH56: Listen to Your Body | Health SeriesSend us a textMike & Ben wrap up the Health Series with a recap of the aspects of health covered in previous episodes, the big takeaways, and the overall lesson: listen to your body!
2022-03-1038 min
The Happiness HustleHH55: Food as Medicine | Health SeriesSend us a textMike & Ben dive into the diet side of health and discuss calorie restriction, keto, intermittent fasting, and the overall role food plays in all aspects of our health.
2022-03-0343 min
The Happiness HustleWelcome to the Happiness HustleSend us a textMike & Ben introduce themselves and the show.
2022-03-0201 min
The Happiness HustleHH54: Mental Fortitude | Health SeriesSend us a textMike & Ben check in on the exercise challenge, talk about what's been happening in their lives, motivations for the podcast and discuss self-care vs. self-awareness in light of our mental health.
2022-02-2440 min
The Happiness HustleHH53: Made to Move | Health SeriesSend us a textMike & Ben check in about the exercise challenge as part of the health series and talk about the reality of the impact that desk jobs have on our bodies.
2022-02-1738 min
The Happiness HustleHH52: Sleep and Rest | Health SeriesSend us a textMike & Ben dive into the realm of SLEEP in this week's episode of the health series. Is it more sleep that you need or is it better quality of sleep?
2022-02-1043 min
The Happiness HustleHH51: Intro | Health SeriesSend us a textMike & Ben share why health is an important topic for each of them and how pursuing health as a goal can be a great contributor to your future as a happiness hustler. This is the first episode of the health series to kick off the new year!
2022-02-0332 min
The Happiness HustleHH50: Touching Base Part VSend us a textMike & Ben contemplate introducing more risk into their lives before it's too late to do so. People have a tendency to grow more timid as time goes on, making excuses as to cover up the truth of why ideas or desires were never pursued. The happiness hustle duo set out in 2022 to fix this issue.
2022-01-2747 min
The Happiness HustleHH49: Discipline opens the doors to accomplish great things but bewareSend us a textMike & Ben break down discipline and the mindset that discipline brings to many scenarios. Both hustlers share the stress and implications that discipline brings and how they benefit or are damaged from a more disciplined lifestyle. Generations of people look at discipline differently but it doesn't have to always be associated to overly negative or positive themes if we choose to use it as a tool to accomplish our goals.
2022-01-0635 min
The Happiness HustleHH48: Looking back on 2021 for the Happiness HustleSend us a textMike & Ben take a firm look at the road traveled in 2021 and talk about tough moments, perceptions then and now, favorite moments and much more.
2021-12-3033 min
The Happiness HustleHH47: Have a Merry Christmas with the 12 Golden Rules of Happiness Hustle!Send us a textMike & Ben relive old lessons from past episodes of the happiness hustle podcast. There are 12 golden rules of being a happiness hustler to keep in mind and this episode discusses each and every one in great detail as a reminder to all that anyone can hustle happily.
2021-12-2355 min
The Happiness HustleHH46: What does it mean to appreciate and what traps do we fall into along the road to appreciation?Send us a textMike & Ben talk about the states of appreciation in a world where being content is not the accepted norm. Are you content with the things you have in your life? Are you guilty of comparing your life to anothers then feeling jealousy? We should all appreciate what we have and what we have earned for ourselves rather than seeking what we do not have.
2021-12-1633 min
The Happiness HustleHH45: Can we choose to care? Or is to not care a form of caring as well?Send us a textMike & Ben explore the act of caring as it is a powerful social tool many utilize for the betterment of ourselves and those around us but as many of us know, caring isn't a course offered in high school or university so what do we do with it in consideration of our hustles?
2021-12-0937 min
The Happiness HustleHH44: Are we happier, better people when we give back?Send us a textMike & Ben break down the concept and benefits of giving as it relates to our daily hustles and personal development. Who are we when we give back versus when we don't give back?
2021-12-0251 min
The Happiness HustleHH43: Why aren't more of us taking advantage of time off work?Send us a textMike & Ben discuss the importance of taking time off, the conundrum of working to achieve freedom for ourselves and how this might bring trouble to your happiness hustle.
2021-11-2538 min
The Happiness HustleHH42: Consumerism is bad but am I the cause?Send us a textMike & Ben carefully analyze the perspectives that come with consumerism drawing from their personal backgrounds and opinions as consumers and happiness hustlers.
2021-11-1845 min
The Happiness HustleHH41: Less may be more so should we turn to minimalism?Send us a textThis is by no means a new topic but it may be a new concept for those of you who are value driven, seek to be more efficient in your lifestyle or wonder if there are better ideals to live by than what you are used to in order to assist in your happiness hustles. Mike & Ben dissect what minimalism is and how it could serve to better our lives, improve our daily rhythms and further amplify our happiness hustles.
2021-11-1152 min
The Happiness HustleHH40: Touching base with the Happiness Hustle, Part IVSend us a textMike & Ben provide a quick check in on their daily hustles after a few turbulent weeks. They discuss how things have been going with the podcast and what improvement they hope to make in the future to adjust the direction of the show.
2021-11-0434 min
The Happiness HustleHH39: Dost higher education make thou more worthy?Send us a textMike & Ben discover what higher education means to their happiness hustles and discuss reasons why one might choose to pursue or decline further forms of formal education in their lives amongst the hustle.
2021-10-2944 min
The Happiness HustleHH38: Playing with concepts of work and timeSend us a textMike & Ben take a deep dive into time to break down the role it plays in our daily hustles and the impact our perspectives have on the way we spend our time.
2021-10-2140 min
The Happiness HustleHH37: Busy seasons amongst the hustleSend us a textMike & Ben reflect on their own busy season and what impact busy seasons have on our hustles overall. Is it always a bad thing to be in a busy season? Can they or should they be avoided? Find out together with the Happiness Hustle Podcast.
2021-10-0144 min
The Happiness HustleHH36: What drives healthy company culture?Send us a textMike & Ben finally tackle company culture by diving into examples of unhealthy systems and talking through principles for building a healthy culture at work.
2021-09-231h 02
The Happiness HustleHH35: Hypocrisy in the workplaceSend us a textMike & Ben discuss the epidemic of hypocritical leadership at work, how to identify it, and what steps you can take to actively combat it in order to build healthy company cultures.
2021-09-1633 min
The Happiness HustleHH33: Guest Series ft. Jakob HaymondSend us a textMike & Ben welcome Jakob Haymond, who graciously shares his life story as a scrappy problem solving entrepreneur, who just so happens to be Ben's long time friend as well. As you'll hear during this episode, Jakob talks about an assessment he takes early on in his career to better define the type of gifts he has to offer as an individual and it allows him to better understand his unique type of work ethic which in turn helps him to feel more confident in his endeavors. It's like one of those career assessments...
2021-09-0248 min
The Happiness HustleBonus: Listener voice message!Send us a textOn this special bonus episode, Mike & Ben listen to a voice message from a Happiness Hustle listener and respond. This is a sneak peek into what our patrons get every Monday in the exclusive Monday Motivational episodes on Patreon!
2021-08-3006 min
The Happiness HustleHH32: Guest Series ft. JonSend us a textMike & Ben welcome Jon to the show where he shares the many ups and downs that life has brought him and how he's overcome these challenges with perseverance.
2021-08-2642 min
The Happiness HustleHH31: Guest Series ft. ArielleSend us a textMike & Ben welcome Arielle to the show as we learn about the balance between marriage, work, and life.
2021-08-1957 min
The Happiness HustleHH30: Touching base with the Happiness Hustle, Part IIISend us a textMike & Ben celebrate the 30th episode of the Happiness Hustle by looking back on the progress of the podcast thus far.
2021-08-1248 minThe Happiness HustleHH29: Are Support Networks and the practice of Networking the Same?Send us a textMike & Ben compare two very similar ideas: having a support network vs. networking. Do you know the difference and the important of having one or the other?
2021-08-0536 minThe Happiness HustleHH28: Burnout, the hidden killer of dreams.Send us a textMike & Ben share personal stories of moments in their career when career burnout reared its ugly head and more importantly, how it made them feel.
2021-07-2937 minThe Happiness HustleHH27: Do you have S.M.A.R.T. goals?Send us a textMike & Ben break down the idea of setting goals and the best methods to ensure goals are completed.
2021-07-2135 minThe Happiness HustleHH26: The hustle multipliedSend us a textMike & Ben discuss the ups and downs of being a full time hustler and having far too much on your plate.
2021-07-1536 minThe Happiness HustleHH25: The dreaded job experience conundrumSend us a textMike & Ben exchange ideas on the age-old puzzle of experience needed to gain experience and offer the Happiness Hustle methods to taking care of business.
2021-07-0842 minThe Happiness HustleHH24: Is credit for the team the same as credit for me?Send us a textMike & Ben debate the topic of credit and ownership of credit in the professional environment, whether it's important for you to claim it for yourself or better to allow the team to claim it together.
2021-07-0141 minThe Happiness HustleHH23: Is the future of the working environment at home?Send us a textMike & Ben evaluate the new working conditions brought by the pandemic for its pros and cons as the world enters a new digital age.
2021-06-2443 minThe Happiness HustleHH21: The Happiness Hustle response to workplace bulliesSend us a textMike & Ben bring a very important announcement to all workplace bullies and the leaders who are supposed to protect us. Are you blind to workplace bullying?
2021-06-1042 minThe Happiness HustleHH20: Touching Base with the Happiness Hustle, Part IISend us a textMike & Ben reiterate the purpose of the Happiness Hustle as a reminder of the benefits the brand brings to their audience.
2021-06-0342 minThe Happiness HustleHH19: Do your companies respect your job title as much as you do?Send us a textMike & Ben exchange thoughts on job titles and the importance placed upon them by the employee, the company and the industry.
2021-05-2737 minThe Happiness HustleHH18: Why do seasoned professionals experience doubt?Send us a textMike & Ben dissect the role imposter syndrome plays in our careers and how working harder may not resolve the complex feelings associated.
2021-05-2033 minThe Happiness HustleHH17: Vacation when you need it or vacation when you want it?Send us a textMike & Ben explore the statistics and associated effects of balancing work and vacation.
2021-05-1331 minThe Happiness HustleHH16: Early retirement: a double-edged sword?Send us a textMike & Ben chat about early retirement and explore whether it is as grand of a goal as we make it out to be.
2021-05-0634 minThe Happiness HustleHH15: The reality of salary transparency in the workplaceSend us a textMike & Ben balance the pros and cons of salary transparency and review options to handle this tricky topic.
2021-04-3042 minThe Happiness HustleHH14: Burning bridges—is it all that bad?Send us a textMike & Ben discuss the concept of building and burning bridges in the modern workplace. When is it a smart decision to build a bridge? Are there moments where it is a good idea to burn one?
2021-04-2240 minThe Happiness HustleHH13: Clients say the darndest things!Send us a textMike & Ben reminisce about the complex relationship between clients and consultants by breaking down uncomfortable client scenarios and their methods of navigating them.
2021-04-1547 minThe Happiness HustleHH12: Why should you care about energy management?Send us a textMike & Ben discuss their firsthand experiences with energy management (or lack thereof) and discover its valuable applications within the happiness hustle.
2021-04-0845 minThe Happiness HustleHH11: The Happiness Hustle means confrontationsSend us a textMike & Ben dissect the Happiness Hustle from the perspective of confrontations and explore it layer by layer.
2021-04-0144 minThe Happiness HustleHH10: Touching Base with the Happiness HustleSend us a textMike & Ben reflect upon recent events in their own happiness hustles.
2021-03-2530 minThe Happiness HustleHH9: Leadership, Part 2Send us a textMike & Ben talk about the military versus the business world, servant leadership, and Tinder profiles.
2021-03-1829 minThe Happiness HustleHH8: Leadership, Part 1Send us a textMike & Ben discuss skunk mating season, their past experiences with leadership, and what makes a good leader.
2021-03-1147 minThe Happiness HustleHH7: What does it mean to hustle?Send us a textMike & Ben break down what it means to "hustle" and share some personal anecdotes.
2021-03-0424 minThe Happiness HustleHH6: Productivity toolsSend us a textMike & Ben get practical with tools, methodologies, and behaviors to keep you productive in your own happiness hustle.
2021-02-2540 minThe Happiness HustleHH5: What does it mean to be productive?Send us a textMike & Ben discuss productivity, measuring employee performance, and the Hogwarts House Cup.
2021-02-181h 00The Happiness HustleHH4: Finding value through workSend us a textMike & Ben discuss finding value through work, giant rings of bread, and setting boundaries.
2021-02-1145 minThe Happiness HustleHH1: Two men chatting, and unbeknownst to them, we're recording themSend us a textMike & Ben figure this podcasting thing out.
2021-02-0439 minThe Happiness HustleHH2: What is the happiness hustle?Send us a textMike & Ben dive into what the Happiness Hustle means.
2021-02-0435 minThe Happiness HustleHH3: Finances, passive income, and LEGOSend us a textMike & Ben discuss finances, net worth, setting goals for the year, creating active and passive income streams, and the LEGO black market. Mike almost dies.
2021-02-0434 min
MIXTAPES WITH MIKEMIXTAPES WITH MIKE: BEN GROVEFollow Mixtapes With Mike on Instagram here... https://www.instagram.com/mixtapeswithmikepodcast/ Follow Ben on Instagram herehttps://www.instagram.com/champagnesupergrover/?hl=en-gb Listen to Ben's mixtape on Apple Music here... https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/mixtapes-with-mike-ben-grove/pl.u-yZyVDzLTyy6qGListen to Ben's mixtape on Spotify here... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RcAigy0YnX1X4KtqaATSz?si=yxoE4QpnTBCKa9-ySyqFHAAs always the music discussed is played below the conversation as I believe that all musicians should be paid for what they do. This...
2021-01-1146 min