The Real Hustle Show

In this episode of the show, we sit down with Kuya Lito Mendoza, the founder, CEO, and lead technician of Green Department HVAC. From arriving in Winnipeg as an immigrant with only $2,000 in pocket money to managing a team of 15, his journey is a masterclass in resilience, work ethic, and the "blessing in disguise" that often comes with career pivots. Kuya shares his transition from an electronics...

They say ideas are easy, but execution is the hardest part. In today’s episode, we sit down with Brother JB, a Filipino business owner in Winnipeg, Canada, who proved that there are no shortcuts to success. Starting as a dishwasher at Brionis restaurant in 2014, JB navigated the challenges of being a newcomer—including the language barrier—working through construction and kitchen management. When...

In this powerful episode of The Real Hustle Show, we break the excuses, crush the 9–5 mindset, and talk real business, real moves, and real money. Our first-ever female guest, Lee Holgado, joins the show—Business Strategist and Licensed Financial Advisor, and Founder of Kargado Wealth Strategies Inc. Lee shares her raw journey from being broke, hustling multiple jobs, surviving the pandemic, to bu...

This episode of The Real Hustle Show features a raw and revealing conversation with real estate powerhouse Paul Kuegle. Hosted by Marlo Merilles, this session dives deep into the "10-year sacrifice" mindset and what it actually takes to build a multi-million dollar legacy from scratch. Paul shares his journey from growing up in Oakbank to flipping nearly 200 homes alongside his wife and business p...

This episode of the Real Hustle Show features a powerful transition from military discipline to entrepreneurial grit. Host Marlou Merilles sits down with Alvin, a retired Canadian Air Force member who spent 23 years in service before pivoting to real estate and business. Alvin reveals how a "no-fail mission" mentality, forged in the military, became his greatest asset in the world of investing. He...

This episode of The Real Hustle Show is a masterclass in the transition from creative "grind" to high-level business execution. Host Marlou Merilles sits down with Bryce Kaminsky, a powerhouse Canadian real estate investor, head coach at Black Card U, and specialist in off-market acquisitions with over 200 deals under his belt. From the struggling music scene in Winnipeg to navigating "Murder Hous...

Welcome back to The Real Hustle Show, where excuses get crushed and we only talk real business, real moves, and real money! In today's episode, we’re joined by a truly special guest who embodies the journey from The Grind to The Glory—Jon Simcoe, a sophisticated real estate investor with 20 years in the game, who literally drove all the way from BC (just kidding!) to be here. Jon Simcoe, famous fo...

Join host Marlou Merilles as he dives deep into the unfiltered, often chaotic, world of entrepreneurship and real estate. This isn't about overnight success; it's about the grind, the growth, and the glory—including the costly mistakes, the emotional breaking points, and the hard-won lessons. In this explosive "Taglish" episode, Marlou welcomes special guest Renz Javing, a Winnipeg-based real esta...

Welcome to The Real Hustle Show with Marlou Merilles, where excuses get crushed, the 9-to-5 mindset gets broken, and we only talk real business, real moves, and real money. This show is all about the grind, the grit, and the glory! In today's special episode, Marlou sits down with 26-year-old entrepreneur and podcast host, Mehari, for an incredibly candid conversation about his journey from growin...

Tired of the 9-to-5 grind and the same old broke mindset? Welcome to The Real Hustle Show with your host, Marlou Merilles, the podcast where excuses get crushed, the 9-to-5 mindset gets broken, and we only talk real business, real moves, and real money! Join Marlou as he sits down with certified hustlers, entrepreneurs, and high-performers to unpack the discipline, knowledge, and purpose needed fo...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Real Hustle Show! 💥 This is where excuses get crushed, 9-to-5 mindsets get broken, and we talk real business, real moves, and real money. In this episode, Marlou opens up about his journey — from working a 9-to-5 job as an immigrant from the Philippines to finally chasing freedom through business and self-growth. He shares the real reasons behind starting...