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

I think we can all agree that when we were kids, things were much different than they are today. Most of us probably spent our days racing our bikes, building forts, and chasing frogs around the pond.  The fact is, our kids are growing up in the middle of a raging mental health crisis. It's no wonder why anxiety and depression are on the rise among teenagers with all the pressure to succeed or be popular with unrealistic expectations fueled by social media, or worse, by their parents. I'm thrilled to have Jason Reid with me today for another conversation on this important topic. Jason is a partner at CEO Coaching International, where he coaches top executives on achieving success. Tragically, after losing his 14-year-old son to suicide in 2018, Jason's focus shifted to helping other families navigate the complex world of mental health.  He founded TellMyStory.org, a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers parents to support their children through mental health challenges. Jason's mission is nothing

This will be a 7-part series where I'll be asking them about their lives as Dads and we’ll talk about what their experiences have been like so far in our amazing group of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. I hope you'll check out these conversations with some badass members of our community each week. And don't be afraid to share these episodes with your friends and let us know your thoughts along the way! For anyone that isn't already a Front Row Dads member, you can sign up right here: Join The Brotherhood! Here's what you need to know about today's guest, Ben Golden. I'm married to my beautiful wife, Lauren. We have one daughter, Annabelle, who is about a year and a half old and goes by "la princessa" at daycare. She's already working her cuteness on people.  I've spent 15+ years in the energy software space, mainly around energy trading and risk management applications.  From managing sales teams, to global project implementation teams, and customer success organizations I've been

All right, fellas. As a continuation of our focus on the Vibrant Health pillar, we have an incredible episode that is absolutely packed with helpful information. You have questions, and today’s guest has answers and solutions. For anyone who doesn’t know Gary Brecka, he is a legend in the biohacking sphere who blew our minds at the Vibrant Health Summit, and he’s back to share his wisdom and expertise with the brotherhood in a fantastic Q&A session. Gary is the Co-Founder and Chief Human Biologist at 10X Health, with over 20 years of experience in biohacking and functional medicine.  This episode features members of the brotherhood picking Gary’s brain with actual health and wellness questions and Gary delivers the goods. We’ll get into the incredible health benefits of using peptides to boost (and heal) our immune systems, effective ways of treating symptoms of long COVID, the different forms of inflammation impacting our lives, how to treat them, weight loss… literally all of the things! If you haven’t

This will be a 7-part series where I'll be asking them about their lives as Dads and we’ll talk about what their experiences have been like so far in our amazing group of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. I hope you'll check out these conversations with some badass members of our community each week. And don't be afraid to share these episodes with your friends and let us know your thoughts along the way! For anyone that isn't already a Front Row Dads member, you can sign up right here: Join The Brotherhood! Here's what you need to know about today's guest, Matt Ticknor. Matt is a husband, father, and Tax Partner at the CPA firm RSM US LLP. With over 20 years of federal tax experience, he is responsible leading the St. Louis tax practice and for providing US tax services to clients across the globe. Matt has extensive experience working with multi-state/multi-national companies in a variety of industries including manufacturing, digital marketing, healthcare, retail, wholesale, transp

All right fellas. By now, you’ve probably heard about ChatGPT and how AI is taking over. So what does that mean for us family men with businesses? The way I see it, you can either hop on the train and use AI to level up your Dad game, buy back your time and scale your business. Or, you can dig your heels in and resist it with every fiber of your being and inevitably get left behind in AI dust. Joining me for a mind-bending conversation is none other than Perry Belcher. Perry is an investor and serial entrepreneur who went from incredible success at a young age, to being broke and bankrupt to a multi-millionaire. He co-founded Digital Marketer, a top-notch digital marketing training company with over 300,000 students, and hosts the largest marketing event in North America, the Traffic & Conversion Summit. Once you hear what he has to say about AI and ChatGPT, you’ll come out with a fresh perspective about all the advantages that AI has to offer if we simply take the time to use it properly. Buckle up becau

This will be a 7-part series where I'll be asking them about their lives as Dads and we’ll talk about what their experiences have been like so far in our amazing group of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. I hope you'll check out these conversations with some badass members of our community each week. And don't be afraid to share these episodes with your friends and let us know your thoughts along the way! For anyone that isn't already a Front Row Dads member, you can sign up right here: Join The Brotherhood! Here's what you need to know about today's guest, Oliver Wolf. Oliver Wolf is a family man who’s also co-founded Beyond the Peak Inc., a done for you Conscious Sales Agency, and co-founded The Conscious Sales Institute. He is often recognized as a business strategist, and systems and operations wizard.  He is a genius at strategizing the optimization of systems to ensure that the back-end of a business is built to handle scaling growth. Oliver also has over 15 years of sales, lead

All right, fellas. Today’s episode is a special one with a bit of a twist. First, I’m joined by an amazing husband and his loving wife, who just happen to have a pretty crazy love story.  You will literally hear the love and respect they have for each other. Not just as business partners but how they are thriving as a blended family and how they handled the co-parenting situation early on, which most step-parents will tell you can be very tricky.  For context: When Joseph came into the picture, Alana was already married with 3 kids, and they all worked together (including Alana’s now ex-husband) in Costa Rica. I won’t spoil the rest. You’ll have to hear it for yourself.  Here are a few things you need to know about them. Joseph Davis Bliss is the Founder of Dads Here Now, where he offers coaching and mentorship to like-minded dads who want to show up as their best selves for their families. This is very much in line with what we’re doing here at Front Row Dads. Alana Bliss has been a certified Permaculture de

This will be a 7-part series where I'll be asking them about their lives as Dads and we’ll talk about what their experiences have been like so far in our amazing group of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. I hope you'll check out these conversations with some badass members of our community each week. And don't be afraid to share these episodes with your friends and let us know your thoughts along the way! For anyone that isn't already a Front Row Dads member, you can sign up right here: Join The Brotherhood! Here's what you need to know about today's guest, Eric Farewell. Kasim is husband to Suzanne and father to Sammy (7) and Ronan (5). He's also the founder and CEO of Solutions 8, one of the world’s top-ranked Google Ads agencies. He was the very first Traffic Coach for DigitalMarketer.com’s ELITE coaching program, created the official Paid Traffic Certification, and is the co-host of Perpetual Traffic (one of the top marketing podcasts in the world).  Recipient of the Arizona Inter

All right fellas. Today’s episode is all about getting our bodies in the best shape possible so that we can be physically fit as Dads but also serve as healthy role models for our kids. Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the founder of the Fit Father Project, knows a thing or two about helping busy dads get into tip-top shape as they get older and be the best parents they can be. He’s already helped over 47,000 Dads in over 100 countries do it, and I’m thrilled to share this chat with you today.  We’re not talking just about diets and workouts. Anthony believes that we need to find what really motivates us to get and stay healthy, and I couldn’t agree more.  And you know what motivates me? Being fit and energized for my kids and wife when I’m old and gray. Enjoy!      In our conversation, you’ll learn: Workout, nutrition, and lifestyle routines for being strong, energized, and full of life as you age.  The biggest misconceptions men have around their health. Strategies for helping your family embrace a healthier lifestyl

Gentlemen, welcome to our new Member Spotlight Series where we'll be featuring members from the FRD brotherhood.  This will be a 7-part series where I'll be asking them about their lives as Dads and we’ll talk about what their experiences have been like so far in our amazing group of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. I hope you'll check out these conversations with some badass members of our community each week. And don't be afraid to share these episodes with your friends and let us know your thoughts along the way! For anyone that isn't already a Front Row Dads member, you can sign up right here: Join The Brotherhood! Here's what you need to know about today's guest, Eric Farewell. Eric Farewell is a lifelong entrepreneur who started working at 7, his first successful business at 13. He has been blessed by big name mentors since his teens and spent years speaking at internet marketing conferences and consulting for businesses and brands in industries as varying as gaming, and wellne

If you’ve ever lost someone or something important to you, you know how devastating the emotional burden of loss can be.  Imagine you’re on a hike while carrying a massive backpack, except you’re stuck and struggling to move forward with all the weight on your shoulders. The worst part is, that weight can rear its ugly head in your relationships with your family and friends if you haven’t learned how to deal with that burden.  That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce you to today’s guest, AmarAtma Khalsa. AmarAtma is a Grief Coach and a Board Certified Chaplain. He’s worked thousands of hours with grievers in a Trauma-1 University Hospital specializing in end-of-life care, palliative care, trauma, and critical care.  You’ll hear AmarAtma drops some truth bombs on how most people deal with grief (spoiler alert: it’s usually not great), and he’ll also provide some awesome tips on how to deal with grief and loss in a more positive and productive way.  In our conversation, you’ll learn: The sneaky ways in which unre

Nowadays, it seems that everyone has an opinion on what you should eat and the best way to exercise. But the truth is, if we take better care of our body and overall health, it helps us to be more active Dads with our kids and better husbands to our wives. That’s why I’m absolutely stoked to introduce you to someone that really knows their stuff. Dr. Brett Osborn is a board-certified Neurosurgeon and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine expert with over four decades of experience under his belt.  He’s the author of Get Serious and let me just say that if you’re looking for a great book about health, fitness, and longevity… this is the one. If you’re interested in reducing inflammation and sugar’s impact on your body, you’re going to love this conversation. Dr. Osborn and I covered a ton of ground during our conversation, and all I can say is... he didn’t pull any punches. We get into the nitty-gritty of dieting, supplements, exercising, and mindset while stripping away all the crap that surrounds them. In our

Imagine being married for eight years, and suddenly, it’s all over. That’s what happened to Andy Heller. Despite being a complete badass real estate investing consultant, Andy felt clueless during his divorce. After the dust settled, Andy identified a gaping hole in the self-help space for men and women, leaving them stranded without the tools to go their separate ways and create the best possible outcomes for themselves and their kids.  That’s how his new book, Take the High Road: Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family, was born, and I’m thrilled to share this conversation with you today. This book is not a cookie-cutter self-help guide. It’s the ultimate roadmap for navigating divorce with grace, protecting your assets (and sanity), and securing the best possible future for your loved ones.  In our conversation, you’ll learn: How to tell whether you should pull the trigger and get a divorce. Ways to avoid getting sucked into a divorce power struggle. How to navigate parenting when your kids a

When society tells men to “man up” and “suck it up,” their immediate response is often to bury their true emotions, only to fall into the trap of self-sabotage, anxiety, and depression.  But there is strength in vulnerability, and it takes a courageous heart to explore those insecurities and share them with the world.  It’s my pleasure to share this conversation with Connor Beaton, the visionary behind ManTalks, an international organization focused on men’s wellness, success, and fulfillment.  As an author and speaker who has shared the stage with Lewis Howes and Gary Vaynerchuk, Connor’s unique insights cut through the noise of traditional masculinity, offering men worldwide a guiding light toward a more fulfilling life.  Connor inspires men to confront their weaknesses and embrace their emotions, shattering the ego-driven image of a “real man.”      In our conversation, you’ll learn: How to gain better control of your fears, anger, and self-doubts. How to regulate your mind and body under stress and confl

Josh Goodman went from being a guy who couldn’t get a drink at a bar to building a multi-million dollar technology company that lets the guests pour their own beer, wine, and cocktails. In 2014, his company PourMyBeer was drowning in over $100,000 in debt, with Josh as the only employee. Today, PourMyBeer's self-serve technology is in 500+ locations worldwide, with over 12,000 taps in service across 23 countries!  What's even cooler is that he built it from scratch - using all his life savings - and made over a million dollars in sales. His incredible journey, from personal hurdles to building a business empire, is detailed in his new book, Tap the Big Idea. And even though Josh is crushing it in his business, he’s a super chill guy who always puts family first, no matter what. It's not often that you come across someone who can balance work and family life so effortlessly, but Josh makes it look easy, and I’m thrilled to have him on the show today. In our conversation, you’ll learn: Strategies for avoiding

It’s no secret that smartphones are the ultimate buzzkill for quality time with family. I’m sure most of us have been guilty of being on our phones more than we’d like to admit. And today’s guests, Heath Wilson and Joey Odom, are on a mission to change that.  These guys are the brains behind Aro, a company on a mission to help people put down their phones so they can be fully present while spending time with family. So far, their app has helped people save more than 100,000 hours of screen time, and they’re just getting started! If you’re like most people and feel that your phone usage is getting a little out of hand, I promise this conversation will be worth your while. As a special gift, FRD members also get to try out the Aro app for 30 days at no charge. Just use the code frontrowdads at checkout.

All right, fellas. Today, I'm joined by the one, the only, Cameron Herold. Cameron is the Founder of COO Alliance, host of the Second In Command Podcast and otherwise known as the CEO Whisperer and Business Growth Guru. For anyone who isn't familiar with Cameron’s story, here are a couple of his many accomplishments. He ran a business with 14 employees when he was only 21 years old and helped build not one but two $100 million companies before he turned 35. And if that's not enough, as the COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, he took them from $2 million to $106 million in just six years. Pretty incredible.  His new book, Second in Command, provides a blueprint for entrepreneurs worldwide to turbocharge their business growth by hiring a COO, or a "Second in Command." And even though he's been crushing it in his professional life for years, he always puts his family and loved ones ahead of any business pursuits.  In our conversation, we discuss: Why the best gift you can give to your kids has nothing to do with money. How

All right fellas. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from not one, not two, but THREE entrepreneurs who are also accomplished authors. The crazy part is, two of them are teenagers.  I’m thrilled to introduce you to Eric Wohlwend, CEO and President of Clear Sky Properties and author of the #1 best-seller “The Family Success Triangle.”  Eric’s kids, Ethan and Deven, have already written several books, purchased more than 70 real estate properties between them, and started buying real estate when they were only 7 years old. Oh! And they know how to fly a plane. No biggie, right? You’d probably think I was kidding. If your kids have shown any interest in starting businesses, entrepreneurship and dreaming big, you’re definitely going to love today’s episode! In our conversation, we discuss: Why you shouldn’t treat your kids like toddlers. How to get your children to believe they can achieve anything in life. The balance between being a strict and protective parent. Here are my favorite moments from our conversation

It’s normal to want things to be perfect. We’re all trying to improve and get better as Dads and husbands. But as today’s guest will tell you, it’s about progress, not perfection. Patrick Cummings is a family man, entrepreneur, coach and mentor. He’s the Founder of PNP strategies and a wealth management advisor with over $500M AUM. He’s also the author of The Family—Business Balancing Act: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Being a Family Man. In our conversation, we dig into: How to build simple habits to deepen your relationships with loved ones. Raising resilient kids who never give up. Being okay with not being perfect as a dad and spouse. Here are my favorite moments: Forgiveness is about healing yourself but also allowing others to heal. Committing to facing life’s challenges inspires your kids to do the same. Understanding your spouse’s love language Creating safe spaces for being vulnerable Accepting that you’ll never be a perfect dad. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including

My guest today is Dr. Michael Thompson. Michael has worked as a clinical psychologist and consultant for over fifty (50!) years and is a world-renowned authority on the subjects of children, schools, and parenting. He’s authored 10 books focusing on the emotional lives of boys and has helped countless parents ease the tensions that arise in their relationships with their children. In our conversation we dig into: Different parenting styles & how to determine which one’s best for your kid. How to help your kids open up by asking the right questions. How kids are more capable than we think they are. How valuable it is for them to spend some time away from you. My favorite moments from our conversation: Having conversations, not debates, with your kid. How imposing your dreams on your child can backfire. Why parents misunderstand how their children learn about violence. The perfect age for letting them go to summer camp. How summer camps can be life-changing for your kids and tips for choosing the right o