Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk return for a fast-paced, idea-filled episode of Two Dads in Tech.From mass layoffs at Amazon to side projects going viral, this conversation captures the modern tech dad experience — trying to build something real while the world keeps changing. Troy shares how his new project Eat with Troy blew up to 200 K views and free restaurant deals in a week, while Daniel accidentally created a 10,000-member running community in 24 hours.They dig into:Why tech layoffs might actually spark the next wave of creators.How to launch a viral side project in under a minute.What most founders get wrong about content and authenticity.Building family rhythms around work, hobbies, and travel.It’s the perfect blend of startup energy, dad banter, and creator mindset — a reminder that you don’t need permission to build something great.—🕒 Show Notes(0:00) Audio chaos and Amazon layoffs(2:00) At-will employment and why it’s brutal in America(5:00) Starting Eat with Troy — best wings in Wisconsin (7:00) AI tools and comment scraping for restaurant ratings(8:00) Going viral overnight — 200 K views in 4 days(10:00) How founders lose their voice on the internet(12:30) Why being “uncomfortable” online is a good sign(14:00) Creating Runners of ECS — 1,000 members in 24 hours(16:00) Merch, branding, and why good swag matters(18:00) Parent moments — snow, skiing, and dad adventures(20:00) Running half marathons & training through sickness(24:00) Marathon plans and consistency as a mindset(26:00) Trips, vacations, and family balance (32:00) Daniel’s brother — professional poker player (38:00) Fatherhood, travel, and supportive partners(40:00) Palmetto Parents growth and newsletter tactics(42:00) Closing thoughts and big plans for 2026—🔗 Links• Daniel Berk’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk• Troy Munson’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson• Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com• Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com• Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP• Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964• Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai#twodadsintech #fatherhood #tech #entrepreneurship #layoffs #creator #startups #viralcontent #parenting #business #sidehustle #podcast #founderstory #dadlife

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