In this episode of Masters of Integration, Alex sits down with Leandro Luis Munoz, a former actor who walked away from fame to start over, and Chris Yap, a business leader who went from selling a country to selling people—legally, of course. They talk about what it really takes to build something that lasts, the struggle of balancing ambition with family, and why they don’t believe in retirement. From not looking at the right side of the menu to breaking free from survival mode, they get honest about their journeys, their mindsets, and how they found purpose beyond just making money. If you’ve ever felt torn between multiple passions or wondered if you’re on the right path, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Welcome to the Masters of Integration: No, We’re Not Talking About Math
00:00:53 - Creativity Isn’t Just for Artists (Or Why Your Job Might Be Art)
00:01:37 - Jack of All Trades? More Like Master of Making It Work
00:03:17 - From Forklifts to Fortune: The Unexpected Roads to Success
00:05:10 - Running a Business with Your Spouse: A Love Story or a Thriller?
00:13:11 - Building a Business: The Good, The Bad, and The ‘Why Am I Doing This?’
00:15:55 - If You’re Doing Everything Yourself, You’re Doing It Wrong
00:19:56 - Why Filipino Entrepreneurs Are Quietly Taking Over the Business World
00:31:00 - The American Dream: Some Assembly Required
00:36:01 - Passion is Overrated, Purpose Pays the Bills
00:37:37 - Before the Big Break: The Late Nights, Failures, and Doubts No One Talks About
00:39:39 - Business Isn’t About What You Sell, It’s About Who You Help
00:42:37 - Love, Leadership, and Not Letting Business Ruin Thanksgiving Dinner
00:49:40 - 20 Years of Friendship, Business, and Probably a Few Bad Decisions
00:53:16 - Rejection Therapy: How Hearing “No” Can Actually Make You Win
01:02:54 - The One Thing You Need to Hear Before You Give Up (Seriously)
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