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Ep 164 - The Hustle Behind LBC SoShop
Ep 164 - The Hustle Behind LBC SoShop

Mikee Liwag and Javier Mantecon of (tag) LBC SoShop! joins us in this episode to share how the country's market leader utilized its pickup service for online sellers who can't go out to the nearest LBC branch due to quarantine restrictions. In this episode, our #TeamPogi guests discussed how LBC's rewards program allows online entrepreneurs to deliver products in far-flung areas as LBC SoShop! aims to enable, educate and unlock business potential of online entrepreneurs in the country. Mikee and Javier also differentiated the branding of SoShop from the original LBC image that we all know.

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Ep 53 - The Hustle Behind Dragonpay
Ep 53 - The Hustle Behind Dragonpay

Being a hustler comes with taking a lot of chances. In this episode, Ronster chats with Dick Chiang, CEO and Founder of Dragonpay, who shares how he changed his career path entirely by taking a chance on computer science, and how he eventually headed his first ISP business before and after its acquisition. Other than sharing the genesis and development of his side hustle--Dragonpay--, and all the struggles that came along running his creation alone, he also shares his motivations which propelled him to take a chance on his side hustle, which eventually became his claim to fame. This episode is powered by Payoneer and is an affiliate of Podcast Network.

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Ep 52 - The Hustle Of A Social Enterprise Power Couple
Ep 52 - The Hustle Of A Social Enterprise Power Couple

What does it mean to be a Social Entrepreneur? In this episode, Ronster chats with power couple Mark and Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, co-founders of Rags2Riches to discuss the hustle of being a Social Entrepreneur in the Philippines. They dabble on the beginnings of the brand they had built together sparked by the artisans of Payatas, and discussed how they made their business work despite sacrificing profitability, and how they tackled investments to spearhead their journey. They shared their motivations, biggest failures, and key learnings while also sharing how they have managed to work together as husband and wife for 12 years. This episode is powered by Payoneer, and is a proud affiliate of Podcast Network.

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Ep 51- The Hustle After a Startup Acquisition
Ep 51- The Hustle After a Startup Acquisition

What happens after a startup is acquired? In this episode, Ronster chats with Jeffrey Siy of Galleon.ph and Christian Blanquera of Openovat to talk about their experiences of having their startups acquired by the Sterling Paper Group. They discussed shared their journey on how they hustled separately and eventually teaming up to build Galleon.ph. Jeffrey, Christian, and Ronster all discuss what happens during a startup acquisition and gives a behind-the-scenes insight on what happens when your company eventually becomes acquired, as well as how to become a better leader to your company when the acquisition has been made. 

This episode is powered by Payoneer and is a proud affiliate of Podcast Network.

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Ep 50- The Hustle behind Potato Corner
Ep 50- The Hustle behind Potato Corner

The hustle behind the Philippines' most famous french fries is truly exhilarating. In celebration of our 50th episode, Ronster chats with Jose Magsaysay Jr., Chairman Emeritus of the internationally known flavored french fries business, Potato Corner. Jo Mag openly shares how he started out his career washing dishes and sweeping floors at Wendy's and how he was able to learn key skills that enabled him to master franchising as a business model. Jo Mag also discusses how he was able to level up his entrepreneurial skills through an MBA he took that eventually allowed him to scale Potato Corner globally. Jo Mag will also share tons of learnings that he acquired in his illustrious career in this unbelievable episode brought to you by Payoneer.

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Ep 49 - The Hustle behind Getting into Y Combinator
Ep 49 - The Hustle behind Getting into Y Combinator

What does it take to get your startup to be accepted into Y Combinator? In this episode, Ronster chats with Francis Plaza, CEO of PayMongo, who openly shares the beginnings of his love for tech, as well as his humbling experiences being in the tech industry for majority of his life. He discusses his early hustle on how he was able to study in MIT in college. Francis also share how he and his co-founders started PayMongo and how they joined and was accepted into YC. This episode is also filled with amazing advice for those who see themselves in those institutions, and those who have equally big dreams in changing the tech startup community in the Philippines. This episode is powered by Payoneer and is a proud affiliate of Podcast Network.

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Ep 48 - The Hustle behind The Final Pitch
Ep 48 - The Hustle behind The Final Pitch

The hustle behind The Final Pitch is deeply rooted in the idea of paying it forward, especially in a society where the competition for greatness has incredible increased.  In this episode, Ronster chats with John Aguilar, the executive producer of The Final Pitch. John more than willingly shares the wide variety of hustles he has experienced from high school all the way up to where he currently stands. He discusses the evolution of his careers, his other business ventures, as well as the development and execution of his show The Final Pitch, which is currently at its fourth season. John also offers some valuable pieces of advice for more than just entrepreneurs, but also for public speakers and all us everyday hustlers to better our craft and ultimately strive for the best we could possibly be. This episode is powered by Payoneer and is a proud affiliate of the Podcast Network.

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Ep 47 - The Hustle behind Carmen's Best Ice Cream
Ep 47 - The Hustle behind Carmen's Best Ice Cream

Starting a nationally well-known business can come from the most unconventional of places, like a Youtube video. In this episode, Ronster chats with Paco Magsaysay, the founder of the widely known and appreciated Carmen's Best Ice Cream. Paco discussed more just his hustles throughout his life, but also his take on the value of work. He shares his simple yet effective motivations, as well as his formula, tactics, and strategies on being a good salesman. Discussing the fascinating beginnings of Carmen's Best, Paco ensures that the hustle behind starting, running, and maintaining a Filipino made ice cream brand is a story and experience that should be heard. This episode is sponsored by Payoneer, and is a proud affiliate of Podcast Network.

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Ep 46 - The Hustle of a Data Activist
Ep 46 - The Hustle of a Data Activist

Making use of data and numbers for the common good is a trick not everybody has up their sleeve. In this episode, Ronster chats with Data Activist Wilson Chua as he explains his advocacy to use data for the benefit of individuals, communities, and institutions. Wilson wholeheartedly shares his voyage throughout his numerous different hustles over years, ultimately leading to the spot he currently occupies today. He shares insightful pieces of advice for entrepreneurs, and discusses in detail the problems, methodology, and findings of his research.

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Ep 45 - The Hustle of a Youtuber
Ep 45 - The Hustle of a Youtuber

Originality can be quite hard to find especially now in a society where content creation is as easy as pushing a button. In this episode, Ronster chats with CEO of Engineered Truth and Youtuber Matthew Tran to talk about what goes on behind the scenes of being a Youtuber--his motivations along with his own personal experiences. Matthew shares more than just advice for vlogger beginners, but also shares his own channel's beginnings, development, and eventual future.

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Ep 44 - The Hustle Behind Ellana Cosmetics
Ep 44 - The Hustle Behind Ellana Cosmetics

The hustle behind Ellana Cosmetics is a story filled with its constant and ongoing development. In this episode, Ronster chats with Theresa and Diego Buenaflor, the power couple behind Ellana Mineral Cosmetics, as they hop on the Hustleshare Time Machine and discuss the early days of the company before the boom of online shopping. They share exactly what makes their brand special, as well as both the risks and achievements the company has overcome. They discuss budgeting, finances, influencer marketing, and provide encouraging advice and tips for fellow equally driven entrepreneurs and makeup and skincare junkies.

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Quickie 6: The Hustle of a Pinoy Growth Hacker
Quickie 6: The Hustle of a Pinoy Growth Hacker

Contrary to popular belief, the hustle of a Pinoy Growth Hacker involves more than just marketing. In this Quickie, Ronster chats with Ping Rivero, Co-Founder of Cognity Labs and Growth Hacker at Gabi, where they discuss what growth hacking truly is and what comes with it. Ping not only shares his experiences getting into tech, but also talks about the course of his development and the lessons he has learned throughout his career, offering countless advice to tech enthusiasts looking into his field.

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Quickie 5: The Hustle of a Product Manager
Quickie 5: The Hustle of a Product Manager

What is the difference between a Project Manager and a Product Manager? In this Quickie, Ronster has a chat with Mika Reyes, Product Manager of LinkedIn, who discusses what it is like being a Product Manager in one of the biggest startups in the world, and why she loves it so much. She also shares her journey in startups, where it has taken her, and what she is doing next to help Filipino startups get to the next level.

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Ep 43 - The Hustle of an Ex Ad Agency Veteran
Ep 43 - The Hustle of an Ex Ad Agency Veteran

It takes more than just creativity to get through the advertising industry, and the hustle of being an ex advertising agency veteran proves it. In this episode, Ronster continues the marketing series with Eileen Borromeo, South-East Asia Marketing Head of Payoneer. Eileen shares not only her journey in the realms of advertising, but also shares what it takes for young marketing enthusiasts to make it through. She also shares how she manages to balance her personal and private life with her hustle.

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Ep 22 - The Hustle Behind Grab
Ep 22 - The Hustle Behind Grab

The hustle behind Southeast Asia's biggest ride hailing super app is no easy feat. In this episode, Ronster chats with Brian Cu, the President of Grab Philippines. Brian will share deep learnings about how Grab started and how they hustled to get drivers onboard. He will also talk about how he was able to grow the grab team, how they competed head-to-head with Uber and the things that happened to Grab after they merged with Uber. Brian also shares his secrets on how to handle criticisms, how to cope with stress and what Grab has in store for the public and the startup community in this mind-blowing episode.

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Ep 17 - The Hustle Of A Global Entrepreneur
Ep 17 - The Hustle Of A Global Entrepreneur

Creating businesses from scratch after migrating to a different continent is very difficult. In this episode, Ronster chats with PJ Entrepreneur, yes that's his real name. They will talk about how he began is journey buying and selling real estate in New York and how one of his tenants, who happens to be Tommy Hilfiger, inspired him to pursue entrepreneurship. PJ will also share his experiences in creating and scaling different businesses and how he was able to replicate the same success in Asia even after travelling for 8 years. He will also share a lot of great advice on how to hustle and bounce back from setbacks in this very inspiring episode.

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Ep 15 - The Hustle Of An OPM Rockstar
Ep 15 - The Hustle Of An OPM Rockstar

The hustle in making a career behind creating and playing your own music is very difficult. In this episode, Ronster chats with Dino Pascual, the lead vocalist of The Bloomfields. They will discuss Dino's early start and exposure to music in grade school and how he fell in love with music. Dino also discussed his early struggles being a musician and how everything changed when he joined The Bloomfields. Dino also details what the hustle is like playing in a professional band and the preparation it takes to hone his craft. Lastly, Dino will also tell us the new project that his band is doing and how we can help them achieve that in this very nostalgic episode.

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Ep 11 - The Hustle Of A BPO Executive
Ep 11 - The Hustle Of A BPO Executive

How did a call center agent made it all the way to the top of corporate ladder to be an Executive? In this episode, Ronster chats with Alexis Dabon, the Executive Director of Teletech Philippines and discuss how he made it all the way to the top of the BPO industry. Alexis also shared his humble beginnings being a Filipino growing in the states and how he overcome numerous challenges in his life to bounce back from each setback. Alexis also gave light on how a call center agent can climb up the ladder and make a lucrative career in the BPO industry and how you can get ahead in your career in this very inspiring episode.

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Ep 10 - The Hustle Behind A Hair Removal Empire
Ep 10 - The Hustle Behind A Hair Removal Empire

The story behind the Philippines' largest waxing salon chain is truly inspiring. In this episode, Ronster chats with Paolo Hilaro, CEO of Laybare Waxing Salon. Paolo will share Laybare's very humble beginnings and his early struggles as corporate guy. He will also discuss his side hustles and how he eventually took on running Laybare full-time. Paolo will also share key tips in business and how he got inducted into a very prestigious business organization.

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Ep 3 - The Hustle Of A Capital Markets Lawyer
Ep 3 - The Hustle Of A Capital Markets Lawyer

Learn about how lawyers can help you setup raising capital for a business and provide a lot of help in this episode of Hustleshare. Ronster sits down with Attorney Josef Acuña, a Capital Market lawyer to discuss how hard it is to become a lawyer and specialize in a certain field of law. Atty. Josef also provides valuable insights on how you can setup your business for success in a legal point of view and many more.

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