{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Two Dads in Tech","title":"Laid Off by Tech, Building My Own Dream Instead","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3c389a29\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2460,"description":"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...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AcDZQqH5sAeNslPeW9UXx3-foJpbzF1fNPgjKOKLmz8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80MmYy/OWQ0MDVhZWU2MDNj/NzIzYmMzYzM5YTg4/MWVjZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}