Episode Summary:

Daniel Toruno, the founder of GIPHME, jumps on the podcast to discuss his experience of growing from high school to an entrepreneur. Alex Quin and Daniel talk about different values and learnings that they have had along the path and the importance of being consistent no matter what. 

Alex and Daniel also collaborated and worked on the Hustle Inspires Hustle GIFs and discussed how they were able to generate millions of brand impressions and succeed beautifully. Alex, the show's host, also mentions his experience in strategic partnerships and the importance of connecting. They talk about making the best out of opportunities while adapting and overcoming challenges.

So go ahead and dive into the episode to listen to Daniel Toruno’s Hustle, along with some noteworthy entrepreneurial takeaways. 

Entrepreneurial Wisdom Nuggets:

• It’s always important to surround yourself with people who bring something new to the table.
• Don’t think that you need every resource in the world to get started. All you need is enough passion, fire and time to put in to develop your skill set.
• Be vary of your skills and the value you can give to other people. Knowing your strength and being self-aware is extremely powerful.

Podcast Outline:

[2:50] The beginning and reconnect between Daniel and Alex

[6:00] Surrounding yourself with the right people

[8:08] Path and goals

[10:50] The business and collaborations

[12:40] TikTok Growth 

[15:20] Strategic partnerships

[16:30] Reaching out to people

[19:30] Value, strengths and team work

[23:40] Deployment to Afghanistan

[25:20] Learning from the past

[27:30] Adapt and overcome

[29:00] Developing through experiences

[31:20] Staying healthy and grounded

Power Quotes:

“You are the average of the people you hangout with” - Daniel

“If you give, don’t give with expecting something in return” - Daniel

“It’s not anyone’s job to make something happen for you” - Alex

Resources

Alex Quin’s Instagram

Alex Quin’s LinkedIn

Hustle Inspires Hustle App

Hustle Inspires Hustle Instagram

Hustle Inspires Hustle Website

Daniel Toruno on Instagram

GIPHME

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