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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.
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🕒 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
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🔗 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
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