Front Row Dads - The Show For Dads Who Want To Level Up Their Dad Game

In this encore episode Mike Brcic discusses if your ego out of control KEY TAKEAWAYS: The egos question for validation The 2 most important metrics for business -- profit and happiness How to build a system in your company to stop working crazy hours How to know if your ego is at play Having a super clear vision for your company Guiding principles What is an “issues list” Why you must have a playbook Escapism QUOTE “You need people who are inspired by what you do and inspired by that vision” - Michael Brcic “When we want to show our kids how to be passionate entrepreneurs that work hard, in the process of doing that we also create a scenario where they feel like their second best.” - Jon Vroman PEOPLE MENTIONED Mike Brcic John Ruhlin Jordan Harbinger Ryan Holiday Philip McKernan Jeff Cayley Mike McCarthy Elon Musk Cameron Herold Vivek Murthy EPISODE RESOURCES WayFinders Giftology Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook Together Vivid Vision   ABOUT THE GUEST Community-builder and serial entrepreneur by

Michael Brcic joins the podcast to discuss how to help busy entrepreneurs take inventory of their life, and manage their business with an end goal of helping them spend more time with their family. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The egos question for validation  The 2 most important metrics for business -- profit and happiness  How to build a system in your company to stop working crazy hours  How to know if your ego is at play Having a super clear vision for your company  Guiding principles  What is an “issues list” Why you must have a playbook  Escapism QUOTE “You need people who are inspired by what you do and inspired by that vision” - Michael Brcic “When we want to show our kids how to be passionate entrepreneurs that work hard, in the process of doing that we also create a scenario where they feel like their second best.” - Jon Vroman PEOPLE MENTIONED Mike Brcic John Ruhlin Jordan Harbinger Ryan Holiday Philip McKernan Jeff Cayley Mike McCarthy Elon Musk Cameron Herold Vivek Murthy EPISODE RESOURCES WayFinders

Parenting with Strength Most parents operate out of frustration, but when you parent from a lens of strengths it flips parenting from being frustrated to being fascinated. Embrace the reality that within you have amazing parenting strengths that are derived from your zone of genius. Get off the idea that there are perfect parents. Avoid the "cult of comparison" that comes from social media.

On this encore episode Tyler Dickerhoof joins the podcast to shares advice overcoming tragedy and having forgiveness. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Establishing connection with your kids Forgiveness and overcoming tragedy The difference between empathy and compassion Family and work values Growing together as a family Best Parenting advice QUOTE “I need to be better today than I was yesterday with the intention of being better tomorrow than I am today.” - Tyler Dickerhoof “Take care of yourself, because if you don’t, no one else will.” - Tyler Dickerhoof PEOPLE MENTIONED John Maxwell John Ruhlin Laura Bush EPISODE RESOURCES TylerandKelley.com Impact Maker Assessment Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook No Child Left Behind Act ABOUT THE GUEST Tyler Dickerhoof was born and raised on a prominent dairy farm in the rural state of Ohio. Growing up, he was very active in the various youth organizations, such as 4-H and FFA, and became very involved in several sports as well.  His love for animals grew, leading him to gradua

Today Tyler joins the podcast to share practical advice about fatherhood, overcoming tragedy, forgiveness, having empathy towards others, and how he establishes a connection with his kids.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Establishing connection with your kids Forgiveness and overcoming tragedy  The difference between empathy and compassion Family and work values Growing together as a family Best Parenting advice  QUOTE “I need to be better today than I was yesterday with the intention of being better tomorrow than I am today.” - Tyler Dickerhoof “Take care of yourself, because if you don’t, no one else will.” - Tyler Dickerhoof PEOPLE MENTIONED John Maxwell John Ruhlin Laura Bush EPISODE RESOURCES TylerandKelley.com Impact Maker Assessment Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook No Child Left Behind Act ABOUT THE GUEST Tyler Dickerhoof was born and raised on a prominent dairy farm in the rural state of Ohio. Growing up, he was very active in the various youth organizations, such as 4-H and FFA, and became very involved in

Yesterday, my family interrupted my work countless times. For months, it has been this way. The kids schooled from home during the lockdown. Now they’re mostly summering at home, too, as most of their typical summer programs are still on lockdown. Every few minutes, there is something they need. “Dad, where is the soft bread?” “Can you log me on to the computer?” “What’s for lunch?” “Do I really have to go outside?” “Can we come back in and watch a movie?” “I’ve only been outside for thirty minutes?” “Can I come back in after thirty-five minutes?” “Daddy, lookit!” Yesterday, I interrupted my work for them begrudgingly. I tried to hide it. I tried to be patiently responsive. I didn’t yell. I didn’t shame. I didn’t tell them how much I wanted to be left alone. After all, they didn’t ask to be a child in the age of coronavirus. So, I thought I did a pretty good job not punishing them for their circumstance. I subtly gritted my teeth, smiled a little tightly, and got through it without doing anything that might w

On this encore episode, Cory Lee discusses the power of being present with your kids ABOUT THE GUEST Cory Lee is an entrepreneur, business builder, and leader developer. He was trained and mentored by the world-renowned leadership expert John Maxwell and is now an executive director with The John Maxwell Team. In 2012 Cory and his wife opened their first business, a physical therapy clinic located in a town of only 1,100 people, Within 5 years they were billing over $2 million per year from that one location and had opened and successfully sold 2 physical therapy clinics and 4 gyms. Cory is an accomplished speaker and is often invited to speak and train employees at companies looking to develop a culture of leadership. He also provides individual leaders with opportunities to maximize their own growth through one-on-one coaching and mastermind groups. Cory is most passionate about helping entrepreneurs navigate business growth but not at the expense of their faith, family, and fitness. When he isn’t helping c

A southern draw, big life experience and a heart of gold, my guest today, Mr. Cory Lee shares deep wisdom about the importance of letting children struggle, along with…  The “let them catch you challenge”  Helping kids see the power of their words How to empower kids to step up  How Cory felt about his dad leaving home when he was 3 years old Do you want the WHOLE world to know you, or YOUR world to know you?   QUOTES “When opportunity comes, it’s too late to prepare.” - John Wooden “God uses me as a son and now he’s loving and patient and I’m trying to be loving and patient as well with my kids.” - Cory Lee “Failure is not an enemy, it is a lesson to be learned.” - Cory Lee “If someone can make you sad, glad or mad, you’ve been had” - Cory Lee PEOPLE MENTIONED Tom Schwab John Maxwell John Wooden Andy Andrews EPISODE RESOURCES CoryLeeLeadership.com Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook Guardian Bikes ABOUT THE GUEST Cory Lee is an entrepreneur, business builder, and leader developer. He was trained and m

Jon hosts a dialogue around the discipline, boundaries, and consequences we have with our children. ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changing that. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home. JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Learn about what’s included in your Front Row Dads membership here. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’ve listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we’d love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you.

In today’s encore episode, Michael Barron discusses discipline, boundaries and behaviors with kids ABOUT THE GUEST Michael Barron is currently a Partner at Vineland Ventures. He has more than 20 years of experience as a professional investor and business owner. During that time, he has worked closely with some of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs, executives and families. Prior to joining Vineland Ventures, Michael was a Senior Director at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, and a Portfolio Manager & Director at ICC Capital Management As member of the Quantitative Strategies Group, he managed single and multi-strategy equity portfolios. Previously, Michael was the CEO, Portfolio Manager and Principal at Knott Capital. As CEO he was responsible for management of the firm’s investment, marketing and business operations. He was also a member of the firm’s investment committee, which managed domestic equity strategies in separate accounts, mutual funds and limited partnerships totaling more than $1B in AU

In today’s episode, Michael Barron joins the podcast to discuss his experiences growing up, significant struggles as a father, and how he is helping himself and his kids find the balance between being self-reliant and responsible, versus knowing when to ask for help. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Why are men uncomfortable asking for help  The nuance between raising self-reliant kids and team players  What it means to hold space for a parallel path  What is “Yes, and” listening  Balance is an easy thing to talk about, and difficult to put into practice  What currency do your kids value?  Moving from disciplining the behavior to discovering the cause of the behavior  QUOTE “As a parent, letting kids know that you don’t have all the answers is an important realization for kids to have.” - Michael Barron “Balance is an easy thing to talk about, but a hard thing to put in practice.” - Michael Barron EPISODE RESOURCES Michael Barron LinkedIn The Kolbe profile  ABOUT THE GUEST Michael Barron is currently a Partner at Vinelan

Are you noticing old behaviors occur in your children and even your spouse? It's Normal to see regression when kids are under stress. Ex. Kids used to be flawless with bedtime routine and now their going back to wanting more snuggles, desire to watch younger TV shows. ABOUT JOE Joe Sanok is a member of the FRD brotherhood, a keynote and TEDx speaker, private practice consultant, mental health counselor, and has the #1 podcast for counselors, The Practice of the Practice Podcast. He’s been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur on Fire, and The Eventual Millionaire. Joe is the author of five books on parenting and business. His business, Practice of the Practice, teaches health care professionals how to grow income, innovation, influence, and impact on the world. Joe’s a curious person who finds the balance of art and science. He’s a father to two strong and bold Lucia and Laken. He and his wife Christina love stand-up paddle boarding and getting to know their neighbors. JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join th

In this encore episode, we speak with Steve Olsher about the importance of prioritizing your wife KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Why what Dads think is true, likely is not  Allowing kids to create their own moral code  The danger of absolutes  The fight against practicality  Getting triggered by kids messes  Giving kids the full human experience  Stop trying to steer the experience  Prioritize your wife is the greatest gift to the kids   QUOTE “You want to empower your kids to make the right choices and give them the opportunity to create their own moral code.” - Steve Olsher   “Punish the behavior, not the person.” - Jon Vroman   “Ultimately the most important relationship in the family unit is between mom and dad.” - Steve Olsher   PEOPLE MENTIONED Brad Pitt Edward Norton   EPISODE RESOURCES Steve Olsher website:  https://steveolsher.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steveolsher Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveolsher/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.olsher Fight Club   ABOUT THE GUEST

In this episode, we speak with Steve Olsher about the importance of empowering your children to create their own moral code and make their own decisions.    KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Why what Dads think is true, likely is not  Allowing kids to create their own moral code  The danger of absolutes  The fight against practicality  Getting triggered by kids messes  Giving kids the full human experience  Stop trying to steer the experience  Prioritize your wife is the greatest gift to the kids   QUOTE “You want to empower your kids to make the right choices and give them the opportunity to create their own moral code.” - Steve Olsher   “Punish the behavior, not the person.” - Jon Vroman   “Ultimately the most important relationship in the family unit is between mom and dad.” - Steve Olsher   PEOPLE MENTIONED Brad Pitt Edward Norton   EPISODE RESOURCES Steve Olsher website:  https://steveolsher.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steveolsher Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveolsher/ Facebook: https://

The repeated messages we hear and the stories we tell about ourselves shape our reality and what our children believe to be true. In the latest member clip discussion, Brandon Miller talks about the message you are sending to your kids. 1. What are some of the repeated messages you send to your child? 2. What messages do you want to send? 3. How could you make sure those messages are repeated often? For every 1 negative message we send, it is offset by at minimum 5 positive messages. *Think and craft what messages you want you children to remember* ABOUT THE GUEST Brandon and Analyn Miller are successful business owners and the parents of seven children, spanning two generations. They are passionate about seeing families engage in a strengths-based parenting approach that unearths the uniqueness in every child and empowers positive parent child relationships through every stage of life. Brandon is a Certified Strengths Coach through the Gallup Organization and has been coaching and training strengths for over

In today’s encore episode, Jeff Perera discusses giving your kids permission to be who they are Full episode highlights: KEY TAKEAWAYS: The ladder of manhood  Be the lesson in action It’s okay to be different  Growing up with a violent father  Being surrounded by emotionless men  When strength stops helping, and starts hurting  Seeing Dad afraid for the first time Was Michael Jordan a great example of manhood?  The importance of doing more than you have to  QUOTE “We are taught that to be a man, you need to have all the answers, and anything less than that is soft or weak. So right away we are creating this unattainable idea of being a guy and you spent your entire life trying to chase it.” - Jeff Perera “Where you are on the ladder of manhood depends on who you are as a person.” - Jeff Perera “The measurement of being a man is about how we serve, give, and live.” - Jeff Perera “Be the lesson in action.” - Jeff Perera “Anger is beautiful, when you channel it.” - Jeff Perera “We create the world we live in

  In today’s episode, Jeff Perera joins the podcast to discuss what it means to be a real man, his personal journey and experiences growing up, and how our actions impact other people, especially our children.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: The ladder of manhood  Be the lesson in action It’s okay to be different  Growing up with a violent father  Being surrounded by emotionless men  When strength stops helping, and starts hurting  Seeing Dad afraid for the first time Was Michael Jordan a great example of manhood?  The importance of doing more than you have to  QUOTE “We are taught that to be a man, you need to have all the answers, and anything less than that is soft or weak. So right away we are creating this unattainable idea of being a guy and you spent your entire life trying to chase it.” - Jeff Perera “Where you are on the ladder of manhood depends on who you are as a person.” - Jeff Perera “The measurement of being a man is about how we serve, give, and live.” - Jeff Perera “Be the lesson in action.” - Jeff Perera

Are you looking for a physical challenge? In this member clip Ken Wimberly explains where you can find it! ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changing that. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home. JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Learn about what’s included in your Front Row Dads membership here. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’ve listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we’d love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just lik

In this encore episode Brandon Miller describes how to be a strength based parent KEY TAKEAWAYS: Moving from frustration to fascination  Your child is not broken  As a parent, you have what it takes to raise your kids How parents deal with conflicting advice  Being able to sustain new ideas at home Avoiding the cult of comparison  Should we look for new ideas, not new identities? You potential for greatness  The 4 different parenting styles  (Authoritarian, Permissive, Neglectful, Authoritative)  Getting compliance versus commitment from your kids  QUOTE “As your kids age, you’re parenting a different child. A big part of being a great parent is learning and growing with them.” - Brandon Miller   “One thing I always have as a goal is to help my kids love and respect mom and see the beauty in her.” - Jon Vroman   “If you learn the value of acknowledgement and apology as a parent, kids are so interested in forgiving you immediately.” - Brandon Miller   PEOPLE MENTIONED Jon Berghoff Larry Hagner   EPI

In this episode Brandon Miller chats about his book, Play to Their Strengths, which is about developing your strengths as a parent and how parents should use these strengths to see the brilliance in their children.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Moving from frustration to fascination  Your child is not broken  As a parent, you have what it takes to raise your kids How parents deal with conflicting advice  Being able to sustain new ideas at home Avoiding the cult of comparison  Should we look for new ideas, not new identities? You potential for greatness  The 4 different parenting styles  (Authoritarian, Permissive, Neglectful, Authoritative)  Getting compliance versus commitment from your kids  QUOTE “As your kids age, you’re parenting a different child. A big part of being a great parent is learning and growing with them.” - Brandon Miller   “One thing I always have as a goal is to help my kids love and respect mom and see the beauty in her.” - Jon Vroman   “If you learn the value of acknowledgement and apology as a