Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

For a lot of guys, gift giving oftentimes lacks true meaning. How many holidays have you made a last minute purchase the night before, or decided to buy something just because it has an impressive sticker price? As if a more expensive gift will show your wife just how much you love her lol. Gifts should make your loved ones feel valued and appreciated, not forgotten and misunderstood. It's something we should do because we want to, not because we have to. And hey, I'll be the first to admit, I've definitely screwed it up on multiple occasions — so you're not in this alone! Gifts don't need to be bought, but they do need thought. Joining me today to talk all about it is my good friend John Ruhlin — a master at building relationships and winning hearts using his unique approach to strategic gifting. We hit on a bunch of topics, including intentional gifting, gifting fails, winning at Mother's Day, making your wife feel special, balancing business & family, and more! Gold Nuggets Why gifting alone can't save a sucky business and adds insult to injury in a struggling marriage. Why the bar is so low in business gift giving - and how to give much more intentional gifts in every area of life. The value of facilitating gift giving within your family. Childhood wounds that stick with us into adulthood. Big Questions Asked How can we better pick up on hints and clues when it comes to the intangible gifts that our partners want? Why is it so much harder to pick a great gift for our spouse than it is for a business partner or a client? What happens when we bring other people within families into our gift giving, thanks, and gratitude? How can we use the traumas we faced in childhood as we show up for our kids? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/263 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

As entrepreneurs and business owners, we've all taken tests like Myers-Briggs, DISC, and Core Values Index to better understand who we are and where we naturally shine. But so few of us have used tools like these to understand our strengths as parents, even though it's one of the most important roles in our lives! Today's guest, my friend Brandon Miller, is the co-author of Incredible Family: Discover Your Parenting Strengths and Raise Your Kids with Confidence. Not only is the book packed with great information, but it also includes a powerful parenting assessment tool to help you and your partner uncover what makes you uniquely great as parents. Brandon's really hit on something big with this book, as proven by the fact that he was voted Most Influential by the Front Row Dads Brotherhood after presenting this material at our last retreat. Also joining us is fellow Front Row Dad, Les McDaniel, who trains coaches that help parents and their children become stronger, more loving, and more peaceful. So what exactly does it mean to build an "incredible family" and how do we make it happen? That's what this discussion is all about. If you want to bring the joy back into your parenting and shift from being frustrated to fascinated, and from conflict to cooperation, this episode is a must-listen! PS: Want 2 free copies of Incredible Family? Write an honest review of the podcast, send a screenshot of your review to [email protected], and I'll send you and your spouse a copy in the mail. It's my way of thanking you for your support, and I know it'll make a big difference for you and your family. Gold Nuggets What readers can expect from Incredible Family. How understanding our strengths as parents can help us identify patterns and resolve conflicts. How Brandon's entrepreneurial experience informed his methodology as a parent. The value of raising kids who grow up confident (not arrogant). The importance of being more passionate about our families than our businesses. How reaffirming strengths amplifies them. Why inherent negativity bias constantly reaffirms what we're not - and the power of shifting away from this mindset. Why Brandon and Les said yes to Front Row Dads and why they're still in the Brotherhood. Big Questions Asked How do we partner with someone to give our children the five things they need? Do many parents have overlapping strengths? How do I make sense of my parenting assessment? Why don't our priorities as parents always align? How can we look for the shine in our kids' eyes to understand what's working and what isn't, in our families Why do so many parents lack confidence? Why aren't men leading the way on unity right now? What happens when we play to our partners strengths and show up as a true leader? Why does everyone need a coach? How can strengths assessments help us solve society's toughest challenges? How do we amplify what's good to silence what's not? Why can it be so hard for us to identify our true strengths? How does gratitude uncover strengths in other people? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/262 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Sachin Patel returns to the podcast to talk with me about 3 health gadgets that can make your life better as a dad, husband and business owner! In case you didn't already know, Sachin is a functional medicine success coach and Founder of The Living Proof Institute. His philosophy is that "The doctor of the future is the patient" and he is actively doing whatever it takes to keep people out of the medical system and empower them through education, self-care, and remapping their mindset. Sachin first showed up at one of our live events, and completely blew everyone away with the ideas and information he shared. In fact, that session is still being talked about to this day, years later! He has since brought his knowledge to the podcast as a guest, and is returning once again today to share his wisdom! In this session, we're discussing 3 pieces of wearable technology that you can use to understand patterns and problems with your health, so you can make adjustments and optimize your life! P.S. Sachin is also a regular speaker within the brotherhood and will be running our training call in March. He's also one of our featured experts for the Front Row Dads Online Summit. If you haven't joined, CLICK HERE to find out more! Gold Nuggets Blue blocking glasses - what they do, when (and when not) to use them, and which ones should you buy. The steps Sachin took to identify and resolve some of the sleep problems he was facing in his own life. How chronic stress manifests in our daily lives. Why a "normal" or "common" body, as defined by modern medicine, isn't what most high performers want. How technology can help us identify and mitigate health risks. Why wearing sunglasses makes us more susceptible to sunburn. How to change the lighting in your home to improve your sleep, increase melatonin in your body, enhance your immune system, and so much more! How blood sugar fluctuations put our bodies into "crisis mode." How gamifying blood glucose levels can help to prevent chronic health issues for ourselves AND the people we love and care about. Big Questions Asked How are carb-heavy diets, lots of screen time, and hours spent sitting making us prediabetic? What can we do to identify red flags when it comes to our health before they become serious problems? Why are so few conventional doctors able to help us before we crash and burn? How do I choose the right blue blocker lenses for different situations? Why can the wrong blue blocker lenses actually make us more tired? How can we better understand the health issues our kids are having? What can we learn from a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) - and how do we interpret the data it gives us? How do our thoughts impact the chemistry of our bodies? How can we use data to avoid spreading ourselves too thin? How can we introduce these gadgets to people we love and care about? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/261 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Do you have true companions in your life? And let's back up for a minute -- how do you define a true companion anyways? Is your wife a true companion? Returning to the show, my friend Dr. Kelly Flanagan and I are going to talk about how to build true companionship with the people who are most important to us. Before Kelly joined the Front Row Dads brotherhood, I knew him as a speaker, elite-level coach, and badass author of the book Loveable, which our guys raved about. In his new book, True Companions: A Book for Everyone About the Relationships That See Us Through, Kelly shows us what happens when we quit sabotaging intimacy by demanding unconditional love. Show Highlights The only perspective that can keep us focused on our true companions Why loneliness is the shadow side of your uniqueness The uncomfortableness of being alone The value of the Enneagram The process of building belonging Why lying and secrecy is a form of withdrawing from a relationship How to shift from defensiveness to empathy and compassion The 4 main words for love How we often use unconditional love to say "Lay off me!" The 5-session study guide to help you and your partner make the most of Dr. Kelly's new book PS: If you like this episode and you'd like a FREE copy of Kelly's book, True Companion, simply write an honest review of this podcast on iTunes, take a screenshot, and send it to [email protected] along with your address. I love to read your feedback, and I want to know what was of value to you! Big Questions Asked What is a true companion? How do we live with our true-self and our false-self? How does loneliness enrich companionship? How can we repurpose defensiveness to grow our relationships, instead of tearing them apart? Why do we lie to try to protect people? Why is it so hard to be okay with being wrong? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/260 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Are you running on the neuroscience of love and connection, or fear and reactivity? For many, fear and reactivity are driving your actions more than we realize. In this show, we're going to address how to fix this and lead from a centered and controlled energy. Mike Wagner has been on a path to evolve as a father. He's a member of the Front Row Dads Brotherhood, and is going to share his personal experiences taking a deep dive into his own emotions, and how they used to run his life, and how he shifted into the driver seat. A bit of context… Mike had trained to be a physical therapist, but felt like something was off. He then made a transition into real estate investing, with a focus on self-storage. His successes have allowed him to explore personal development, focus on his family, and explore the country. In short, he lives what he calls a life of awesomeness. He also recently worked extensively with Dr. Danny Friedland to better understand how top performers use mindfulness combined with neuroscience to turn their feelings of stress, burnout, and unhappiness into incredible leadership. In this show, we have an honest conversation about learning to love ourselves, working through the rough patches, and what we can do to ensure we're living in alignment with our deepest values. PS: In honor of Dr. Danny's life and his work, we're going to be giving away several copies of his book, Leading Well Within. To claim yours, simply leave me an honest review of the Front Row Dads podcast, mention either Mike Wagner or Dr. Danny, and take a screenshot. Send it to [email protected], and I'll personally send you a copy! Show Highlights How understanding the intersection of neuroscience and mindfulness makes us better leaders How to recover when you lose your $hit at home A step you can take right now to better understand what happens when you get triggered The connection of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the evolved father How Mike structures his day for optimal performance How mindfulness allows us to redefine and reframe strife and pull out of a downward spiral Why focusing just on the money stops us from personal development Mike's personal story of how he freed up his time to focus on personal growth Big Questions Asked Are we running on the neurochemistry of love and creativity, or of fear and reactivity? What can we do to work through feelings of discontent or self-loathing? What is the value in thinking about death? What does It mean to be 'triggered' and how can we manage those emotions? Why does it sometimes feel like our life, no matter how awesome it is, is not good enough? What are we really asking for when we say we need someone to do something? How can we implement mindfulness into our daily practice? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/259 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

For many of us, the money we make is directly related to the amount of time we put into something. When we are directly responsible for growing our businesses, writing books, or traveling to speaking events - to name just a few examples - we are putting time in to get money out. As we all know, this comes at a cost, and every hour we grind is an hour spent not focused on our families. My friend Justin Donald didn't just challenge this framework - he broke it, giving him the power to live the life he wants on his terms. Dubbed "The Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing" by Entrepreneur, he is a master of low-risk cash flow investments. 21 months before his 40th birthday, he drove enough passive income for him and his wife to both leave their jobs. In his new book, The Lifestyle Investor, he shares exactly how he negotiated deals with 100 companies and hit an eight-figure net worth while keeping his family at the center of everything. Today, Justin joins the podcast to talk about the meaning of money, share some of his biggest wins (and what he learned from some real failures), unique ways to invest, and what it truly means to achieve financial freedom. PS: If you loved this interview, Justin will be a keynote speaker at our upcoming Online Summit along with David Osborn, Adam Stock, and Will Duffy. Simply go to https://frontrowdads.com/summit/ to learn more and save your spot today! PPS: If you'd like a free copy of Justin's book, simply leave me an honest review of the Front Row Dads podcast and take a screenshot. Send it to [email protected], and I'll personally send you a copy! Gold Nuggets Justin's 10 commandments of investing Why you don't have to be at a certain level of financial success to become a lifestyle investor Why you don't always need to invest your own money to create cash flow and scale a business The value of taking someone's success and making it your own Why Justin opens his book with a story about losing a lot of money How to tell if a deal is a win-win The dangers of emotional investing The importance of health and community to living the life you want Big Questions Asked How do you balance needing to be all-in at times with honoring the lifestyle you want to live with your family? What happens when you separate your time from money? How do you live in congruence with what you're most passionate about? Where do you find unconventional investing opportunities? How did investing change in 2020? If you have $10,000 to invest right now, where should you put it? If you have $100,000 to invest right now, what should you do? How do you make sure that you're in true alignment with a financial advisor? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/258 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

For high achieving Dads, it's far too common to get sucked into cycles of success. When we're addicted to being busy, it's easy to let ourselves think that we just need to write one more book or do one more round of speaking events – and providing for our families becomes our excuse to keep going. So, how do we get the job done AND show up for our families? Earlier this year, Brock Blake had to answer this question for himself like never before. After COVID-19 hit, his company Lendio became a massively valuable resource for small business owners, many of whom couldn't get access to PPP loans through their banks. This required Brock to pull 20-hour days for six straight weeks and proved to be ten times harder than anything else he'd ever done in his career. As Brock put it, "We changed our mission from fueling the American dream to saving the American dream." But how did he manage all of this, without sacrificing his family in the process? Today, Brock joins the podcast to talk about his journey, and to bust the myth that it's impossible to build a great business, while also having a great relationship with your wife and kids! Gold Nuggets The value of missionary work. The influence a Dad's behavior has on their kids. What a religious upbringing can teach you about life and business. How Brock scaled his company and onboarded hundreds of employees, while maintaining balance at home. How to navigate the stress and strain of long workdays. Brock's 3-part playbook for being a Dad that wins in business AND life. The importance of being present at work and at home. Ways to involve your kids in your business. Big Questions Asked What does the Blake family name mean to you? In what ways do our fathers influence us? Why should we expose our kids to discomfort at early ages? What did you learn from growing up as a Mormon? Tell us about the genesis story of Lendio and how that ties in to your mission trip to Uruguay? Why is the busy season so addictive? Is it possible to be both a great Dad AND a great businessman? What does your morning routine look like? How can we get better sleep, more often? Why is one-on-one time with our kids so important? When you look at what happened in 2020 as a dad and as a business owner, what's one thing you would like to make an improvement in when it comes to your family life? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/257 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Very few kids understand money, investing, charitable giving, or financial literacy by the time they finish high school. As parents, a lot of us learned about money the hard way, through struggles and tough decisions, but our experiences don't always make it easier to teach our kids how to make great financial decisions. When COVID-19 brought in-person schooling to a crashing halt, family wealth manager Adam Stock decided to be part of the solution. Rather than complain about how lousy online education was, he created Money Mondays. Over a series of Zoom calls for kids aged 10-15, he and a number of incredible guests gave presentations on a wide range of financial concepts, including the value of saving, investments, charitable giving, and much more. Today, Adam and I are talking about how formal education fails so many kids when it comes to finances, the issues parents face when we talk about money with our kids, and the power of charitable giving. We also introduce the best of Money Mondays, a condensed, 3-week series of one-hour classes Adam will be hosting in January. If you have kids ages 10-15 who you think would be a great fit for this, please text WEALTH to (512) 379-6952, or email [email protected] to find out how you can enroll today. Gold Nuggets How and why Adam started teaching a group of kids about money when COVID hit. Important topics to focus on when teaching your kids about money. Teaching kids that making money and becoming successful doesn't happen overnight. Teaching kids about philanthropy. Why money equals responsibility. Adam's family rituals around charitable giving and gratitude. Find out how your kid can participate in Money Monday's this January! How to make a donation in your kids' name this holiday season in an impactful way. Big Questions Asked What is Money Monday? Why doesn't school teach our kids about money? What financial topics are important for our kids to learn? How can talking about money help us understand what our kids value and believe in? If your kid had a briefcase full of money, what cause would they give it to? Don't miss the exercise Adam gave to a group of kids that gets them thinking about charitable giving. Should you give money to panhandlers? Adam's answer may surprise you! Will your kids have the same value around money as you do? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/256 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

What are you doing to create structure and stay productive as you navigate the chaos of your life, both at home and at work? How do you take a stand when you need to, have tough conversations, and take big risks to truly understand everything that's out there? If you're looking for answers to questions like these, today's conversation - one of my favorites I've had all year - is for you. I'm speaking with my friend Ben Crawford - someone with a truly deep understanding of how to challenge perspectives and push for more. He ran ultramarathons with his young kids, lived intentionally for a year with no rules, and hiked the Appalachian Trail with his wife and their six children - something he wrote about in his newest book, 2,000 Miles Together. Even if you're not quite ready to commit to an odyssey like Ben's, if you want to know what you and your family are truly capable of, this episode is for you. We explore what it means to achieve your family's full potential, the importance of questioning the status quo, and how to stop your ego from defining who you are. Gold Nuggets How to bring the same intentionality and sense of purpose you apply to your work life to your family. What makes writing a book feel so different from writing on social media. How to show your kids that there's more to life than being praised. Why waiting for a dollar amount to prioritize something means you're never going to make that change. How pattern interrupts and dramatic contrasts erase entitlement - and what happened when Ben and his wife hiked the Appalachian Trail. Big Questions Asked Why is it so easy for us to put our home life on autopilot? How do our beliefs reinforce themselves over time, and how do they limit us? What do awards mean, and how should we handle awards when it comes to our kids? How do you get your kids to appreciate what you have in life and adopt a mindset of gratitude, regardless of how you're doing financially? How do we value time over money in both theory and practice? Why does asking someone "What do you need?" actually put more of a burden on that person - and how can we take action instead? How does saying "I love you" become a form of gaslighting in relationships? What can you do this week - not two decades from now - to prioritize your relationships or make your life better? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/255 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

This year, practically everyone experienced some form of failure. A lot of things that didn't work, didn't take hold, or set us back as we navigated extraordinary challenges in our personal health, our marriages, and our ability to parent. But why fixate on that? Why not explore what did work? Today, Front Row Dad members Mike Higgins, John Kane and I are getting together for an honest conversation about our biggest wins. With the intention of helping you win at home, at work, and in the areas of life most important to you, we're digging in on what worked in our community, how our pillars evolved, how our teammates and friends show up for us, and the powerful decisions we were able to make in 2020. Gold Nuggets The importance of building teams where people are complementary and able to support each other. How to define your values and get clarity about what you do and don't want. How to tighten bonds and strengthen connection as you build and grow groups. How to adapt your operations in the face of challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Big Questions Asked How do challenges help us stay accountable and make breakthrough achievements? What can we do to show gratitude and reward people? When is it time to make adjustments in your world or end relationships that don't serve us? How do we make the transfer of wisdom more available within groups? How can we (and our pillars) evolve as the world evolves? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/254 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Today is our preview clip of the week, which is basically a short 10 min clip that we pulled from the full length interview. If you like what you hear in this bite sized segment, you may want to check out our full length episodes which release on Wednesday's! For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

With all that's going on in the world and the challenges we're facing as husbands, parents, and entrepreneurs, how do we make the time this year to meaningfully celebrate? How do we make sure that what we're doing positively impacts ourselves, our families, and our communities? How do we make sure that when we have conversations with people, we're really listening to what they have to say? If you've got a lot on your mind and tough challenges to face, either at home or at work (or both!) this year, today's conversation with Stan Pearson is for you. We're exploring how to navigate a world full of more challenges (and information) than ever before, how to have impactful conversations during tough times, and how to not just be grateful, but to grow throughout them. Gold Nuggets Why being "out of control" can look so different for so many people - and how we can effectively cope with these feelings. Why it's so important to be able to choose empathy over ego. How meeting people in the middle allows us to rise together. How to talk to your family about diversity. Big Questions Asked How does personal development help us evolve as men over time? Why is emotional intelligence and learning to manage our internal condition so important? How do you stay empathetic when addressing conflict or simply while having important conversations with people in your life? What are the important questions we need to be asking when it comes to diversity in 2020? What does brotherhood mean right now? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/252 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Today is our preview clip of the week, which is basically a short 10 min clip that we pulled from the full length interview. If you like what you hear in this bite sized segment, you may want to check out the full length episode on Wednesday at FrontRowDads.com/252 About Today's Guest Stan Pearson II, is an Award Winning Bi-lingual Speaker, Motivational Comedian, Author & Consultant. Stan earned a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish from Missouri Western State University while minoring in Business. After working for Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Stan started his career in higher education by flourishing as the Associate Director of Student Activities at Texas A & M International University. It was there, where Stan founded Dusty Camp, the New Student Orientation Program still in existence nearly 15 years later. He advised, delivered leadership and helped build the campus activities board, greek life, student government association and much more. It was also at TAMIU where Stan Pearson II, earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. After earning his Master's Degree Stan worked for a consulting firm as he started his speaking company, Breathe Diversity. Why Breathe Diversity? Because there are two things that you cannot live without. You cannot live without breathing and you certainly cannot live without diversity. Stan has created one of the most creative, thought-provoking and inclusive messages in the country. He loves his family, loves salsa dancing and loves helping ignite change in the lives and organizations of his clients. Emotional Intelligence, leadership and diversity are at the very forefront of creating success. Stan is amazing at helping people CREATE that success! Access the Full Interview Want access to the full interview, including links to all resources mentioned during the conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/252 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

So many parents who own businesses want to help their children dream big. We want our kids to be able to turn their visions into reality, no matter what they want to do. However, it isn't always easy to teach those skills. You may not be able to tell if your kids are serious when they come to you with an idea. You also may not know how to help them get the clarity they need to take that idea seriously. If you're wondering how to teach problem solving, encourage your kids, and instill the spirit of entrepreneurship along the way, you're going to love today's conversation. I'm speaking not just with Ryan Waugh — a winemaker, entrepreneur, and father of two — but also his son Carter. Carter came to Ryan with the idea for his product, Critts shoes, when he was eight years old. Instead of being dismissive or thinking of it as a pipe dream, Ryan helped Carter create his first business plan and file his first patent. Two years later, they've run a successful Kickstarter and raised over $40,000, manufactured products that will be shipping soon, and recently got picked up by Nordstrom. It's an incredible story, and a must-listen not just for dads, but your kids too! Gold Nuggets Why you don't have a million things to do - just the thing you have to do right now. How a family is a microcosm of a community - and how stronger families can create stronger communities. How to teach your children to create business plans. Why it's so important to treat your kids' ideas as more than just white noise. The powerful ripple effect of young entrepreneurship. Big Questions Asked How do you run a successful business, show up for your family, and have time for it all? How do you show your kids that their biggest, brightest, and best ideas can become reality? What can parents do to create loving, positive relationships between siblings? How does entrepreneurship help us push forward and address our toughest challenges as a species and a society? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/249 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Today is our preview clip of the week, which is basically a short 10 min clip that we pulled from the full length interview. If you like what you hear in this bite sized segment, you may want to check out the full length episode on Wednesday at FrontRowDads.com/249 About Today's Guest The story of Waugh Family Wines is one of Hopes, Dreams, Fate, Passion and True Love! Ryan Waugh was born and raised in Newberg, Oregon and Crystal (Kettle) Waugh was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Ryan had aspirations to be a surgeon and followed that dream to Santa Clara University where he graduated with degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Crystal enjoyed business and fashion and attended Texas A&M where she achieved a bachelor degree in Marketing and Business Administration. After graduating Crystal entered the Executive Training program at Neiman Marcus. Quickly climbing the ladder, soon Crystal was in charge of the college recruiting program. During Ryan's freshman year at Santa Clara, a friend's father shared a bottle of wine with Ryan from the year he was born. The bottle was a 1976 Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 2, which hangs in a shadow box in the Waugh's living room. This wine sparked an intense passion within Ryan who found a job working in a vineyard near Santa Clara University. During his sophomore year, Ryan attended a career fair at UC Davis and landed a part time job at a Napa Valley Winery, Chateau Potelle. After graduating, Ryan moved to Napa and became the full time cellar master at Chateau Potelle. As fate would have it, Crystal was recruiting Santa Clara students on the campus in the late 90s for Neiman Marcus while Ryan was still attending the University. They were not destined to meet quite yet. It was not until March 5 of 2004 where their paths would finally cross. A girlfriend of Crystal had her bachelorette party in Napa Valley. The group of 10 girls checked into their hotel in Yountville, The Villagio. Ryan was pouring his "boutique" wines in the lobby of the hotel. Crystal walked up to Ryan and asked for some Zinfandel, they were engaged to be married a year later. Together, Ryan and Crystal have grown their Waugh Family Wines business from the 100 cases and one label produced out of Ryan's garage starting in 2000 to 4000 cases produced, consisting of 3 different labels, a sparkling wine called Crystal and grapes grown from 17 different vineyards between Napa and Sonoma. They also built a custom crush winery called The Caves at Soda Canyon, located on 41 acres in the Napa Valley which is the home to 4 first generation winemaking families. The Caves is where Waugh Family Wines produces their wines. Access the Full Interview Want access to the full interview, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/249 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Do you have a great mentor in your life? Were there people in your childhood, at school, or at work who pushed you to new heights and inspired you to dream bigger? When you've faced real challenges, who showed up for you in your moment of need? If you answered yes, you already know that mentors are extraordinary people. They can lead us to new opportunities, help us triumph over the toughest things we face in life, and push us to be better fathers, husbands, and business owners. As I interviewed today's guest, Wayne Herring, it became clear to me just how impactful mentors can be. Wayne is the founder of Business Builder Camp, where he helps guys grow businesses to serve their families more efficiently, but he didn't get there alone. He is living proof that mentors of all kinds help us thrive in good times and survive in bad ones. We're talking about the incredible lessons we've learned from others, and how you can use this wisdom to step up your game as a human being and show up for the people you love, too! Gold Nuggets How to articulate your three-year vision for your life in business and at home — even if you suck at predicting the future. How to rebalance your life when it feels like everything is crashing down. How to support people you love — including yourself — through health crises and conflicts within your family. Taking time away from social media. The personal decision to give up alcohol — does it result in less fun? Big Questions Asked Why do mentors have such powerful impacts upon us at every stage of life? How can we have more positive relationships with social media and our smartphones? What resources are available to men whose children are struggling with eating disorders? When loving on people, when is it right to push, and when is it right to give space and back away? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/246 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Today is our preview clip of the week, which is basically a short 10 min clip that we pulled from the full length interview. If you like what you hear in this bite sized segment, you may want to check out the full length episode on Wednesday at FrontRowDads.com/246 About Today's Guest As the founder of Business Builder Camp, Wayne Herring has helped men across the country grow their businesses into successful and thriving enterprises. However, there is so much more to his story than simply "coach" or "consultant." Wayne has worked as a specialty drilling and blasting contractor and an organic farmer. He has run ultra marathons, gone on epic road trips, and is a 1997 Montana state arm wrestling champion. He loves to hunt and farm, but he also enjoys yoga and meditation. Some have described Wayne as a renaissance man, but he thinks that is a strange term for the son of a coal miner. Having grown a business and coached other business owners, Wayne understands we all have times in our lives where we are blocked. He founded Business Builder Camp to help men overcome obstacles in growing their businesses while creating fulfilling and enjoyable lives. He achieves this both through 1:1 coaching and participating in group retreats. Wayne pushes the members of his Camp to see new possibilities, discover new tools, and identify the gifts they didn't know they had. Additionally, Wayne is passionate about gathering his clients together at lodges or his farm for fun, friendship, adventure, and rest. Access the Full Interview Want access to the full interview, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/246 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Today is our encore clip of the week, which is basically a short 10 min clip that we pulled from the full length interview. If you like what you hear in this bite sized segment, you may want to go back and check out the full length episode at FrontRowDads.com/242 About Today's Guest Alexa is a sex coach and mentor on a mission to reform sex education and sexuality expression across the globe. She is from the deep south of Louisiana and if anyone knows how to bust through taboos regarding sex, it's her. She is the founder of The Violet Butterfly, a blog about love, sex & relationships and she speaks internationally on the same subjects. http://thevioletbutterfly.com/ Access the Full Interview Want access to the full interview, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/242 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

How's your sex life? 1-10 scale, if 10 means you're totally on fire! How would you wife rate it? When was the last time you had a totally honest chat about it? Many guys think it's great (and their partner may or may not agree), while other guys wish it were 10x better. A few years ago, for me personally, my wife and I were lacking something -- spoken clearly, things were predictable, routine and boring. Like anything in life, having an extraordinary sex life takes focus, learning, experimenting and making adjustments along the way. I decided it was time to up my game. I started putting in the work, learning as much as I could, and having open conversations about it. I read books, listened to podcasts, talked with friends and guess what -- I didn't know everything. Go figure. Since then, our sex life has caught fire. True intimacy, on every level, is such an important part of a happy marriage, yet there are very few men who are having honest conversations about it, which is why I've invited sex and relationship coach, Alexa Martinez, on the podcast. We're talking about why sex falls out of alignment between couples and the steps you can take to start transforming your sex life right now! Gold Nuggets The four buckets of sex, and why they're so important to have in every relationship. How to create - and why to create - a sex magic practice. The benefit of having as many difficult conversations as possible at the beginning of a relationship, rather than when issues arise. How to host a relationship board meeting. How to bring the positive energy from a killer sex life into other aspects of your life. Big Questions Asked What is tantra, and how can you incorporate it into your practice, sexual or otherwise? What steps can you take if you realize that your sex life isn't satisfactory, and how do you bring your partner on this journey? Why is it so common for a powerful sex life to fall out of alignment? What does it look like when a couple's communication is off the charts? Why is it so hard for people to talk about sex, and how does this complicate our lives? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/242 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Today is our encore clip of the week, which is basically a short 10 min clip that we pulled from the full length interview. If you like what you hear in this bite sized segment, you may want to go back and check out the full length episode at FrontRowDads.com/240 About Today's Guest Ryland Engelhart is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Kiss the Ground. He is also a co-creator of the award-winning, transformational documentary film, "May I Be Frank." He is an entrepreneur and activist, and works to inspire more "gratitude" into our culture. He speaks on sacred commerce, tools for building community, and regeneration and is the host of Kiss the Ground's "We Can Do This Podcast." Access the Full Interview Want access to the full interview, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/240 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Over seven years ago, food activist, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and Café Gratitude founder Ryland Engelhart took a trip to New Zealand, where he saw a panel presentation that moved him to tears. He was convinced that there was simply too much carbon in the atmosphere. Even if humanity successfully reduced its emissions and decarbonized transportation, he likened the experience to slowly driving off a cliff. But after this presentation, he saw another - and it helped him truly understand the connection between nature and humanity. He finally saw a way forward, a way to make the world better in seven generations, and could envision a pathway to the future that didn't end in catastrophe. Over the next seven years, Ryland put together the Kiss The Ground documentary to share this discovery with as many people as possible, and I've been excited about this film for a long time. Narrated by Woody Harrelson and now streaming worldwide on Netflix, the film has been called "The key to combating climate change" by Forbes and lauded for inspiring "A rare feeling of hope" by the New York Times. My family and I watched the film twice in the last week, and I'm astounded by what Ryland has achieved. In our conversation today, Ryland and I discuss the incredible journey that led to him making the movie, and how to consciously think about the deep connection between the health of our bodies and the planet in your daily practice. We explore how to use these concepts in your life, in nature, in your business, and in your family to create sustainable growth. As Dads and entrepreneurs, it's on us to protect and heal our families and the planet, and Ryland is issuing a call to arms in service of our planet. Gold Nuggets What Ryland learned over the seven years he spent making Kiss The Ground. How a presentation about carbon emissions and symbiosis helped Ryland connect the dots between the health of our bodies, our environment, and our planet and inspired his mission. How Ryland is paying homage to an urgent, pressing story with ancient roots through his work as an activist. Why we are all waking up to the fact that things aren't going well in our food system - and why this is a powerful opportunity for change. Big Questions Asked How can we use the principles of regeneration to heal ourselves and our planet? What can we do to make ourselves more effective storytellers? How can we help others make a commitment to their own health and the health of our planet? Is learning imprinted upon us, or are we enlightened by wisdom when we hear, see, or feel something? Why should regeneration matter to a Dad who hears this and says to himself, "I'm not a farmer," and what roles can they take to protect and provide for their families and the planet? How much time do we have left to prevent the sixth mass extinction? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/240 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

If you're like many high achieving Dads, you probably know a thing or two about setting goals. But where a lot of guys struggle, is when it comes to creating and developing goals as a couple. What happens if you're a goal setter, but your partner isn't? This can be a big point of contention in a relationship. But when you and your spouse are able to fully understand each other's core values, even when they don't totally match, it can allow your relationship to thrive. Joining me today to talk about this is my good friend Geoff Woods. Geoff is the Vice President of The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast. He's on a mission to help people better invest their time and get better results – in all areas of life. Over the years, Geoff has helped many couples in all kinds of situations achieve success in their relationships. If things are going well, he can help you make them even better. And if they're not, well, he knows how to get you back on track. Today's conversation is a great one. We're discussing the importance of goal setting as a couple and the impact it can make in your life. Last year, Tatyana and I attended a couples' goal setting retreat led by Geoff and his business partner Jay Papasan, and we experienced MAJOR breakthroughs. This year, Geoff will be offering this retreat virtually. If this is something that interests you (and by the end of this episode you'll know if it's for you), simply go to FrontRowDads.com/goals to get more information and enroll. Gold Nuggets Why so many couples feel like they aren't growing together, or are out of alignment – and how a deep understanding of your core values and goals can transform this dynamic. The importance of setting, dating, and checking in on your and your spouse's goals on a regular basis. How to talk to your partner about why goal setting matters to you. Why goals don't have to be shared between couples to be achieved. How to conquer your fear of finding clarity leading to the end of your relationship. Why there's no better time to get your goals in alignment than right now. ''Goals aren't something you set and forget, they're something that should determine your behavior on a weekly basis.'' - @GeoffWoods Click To Tweet Big Questions Asked Is goal setting as a couple a one time deal or does it have to continuously be revisited? What does it mean to have a relationship with our goals? Why is it so important for someone else to do the talking (i.e. outside help) when it comes to setting goals as a couple? How can a high achieving Dad get his partner (who may not be a goal setter) to say YES to attending a goal setting event for couples? What does a couple do if their goals aren't the same? How can a couple decide what matters most when it comes to their mutual goals? What kind of fears do couples have when attending an event like this and how can they overcome them? What is The ONE Thing Virtual Goal Setting Retreat and how can someone join? ''Nobody succeeds alone, so don't try to.'' - @GeoffWoods Click To Tweet Go Deeper The ONE Thing Virtual Goal Setting Retreats Connect with Geoff Woods on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram The1Thing.com The One Thing Trainings The One Thing Book The One Thing Podcast Hal Elrod Conscious Loving: The Journey to Co-Commitment Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Props Hal Elrod Jay Papasan ''The world doesn't need a new way to set goals. It needs a way to have a relationship with them.'' - @JayPapasan Click To Tweet More About Geoff Woods Geoff Woods is the Vice President of The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast which is in the top 5% of all podcasts in the world. After hearing the Jim Rohn quote that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" Geoff set out on a mission to surround himself with high level CEOs and successful entrepreneurs. Fast forward, Geoff went from employee to entrepreneur, launching a company with the co-authors of the best selling book The ONE Thing. Geoff is on a mission to help people better invest their time and achieve extraordinary results. He's married to his beautiful wife Amy Woods and father to two awesome kids, Daphne and Dean. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

If you're like many high achieving Dads, you probably know a thing or two about setting goals. But where a lot of guys struggle, is when it comes to creating and developing goals as a couple. What happens if you're a goal setter, but your partner isn't? This can be a big point of contention in a relationship. But when you and your spouse are able to fully understand each other's core values, even when they don't totally match, it can allow your relationship to thrive. Joining me today to talk about this is my good friend Geoff Woods. Geoff is the Vice President of The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast. He's on a mission to help people better invest their time and get better results – in all areas of life. Over the years, Geoff has helped many couples in all kinds of situations achieve success in their relationships. If things are going well, he can help you make them even better. And if they're not, well, he knows how to get you back on track. Today's conversation is a great one. We're discussing the importance of goal setting as a couple and the impact it can make in your life. Last year, Tatyana and I attended a couples' goal setting retreat led by Geoff and his business partner Jay Papasan, and we experienced major breakthroughs. This year, Geoff will be offering this retreat virtually. If this is something that interests you (and by the end of this episode you'll know if it's for you), simply go to FrontRowDads.com/goals to get more information and enroll. Gold Nuggets Why so many couples feel like they aren't growing together, or are out of alignment - and how a deep understanding of your core values and goals can transform this dynamic. The importance of setting, dating, and checking in on your and your spouse's goals on a regular basis. How to talk to your partner about why goal setting matters to you. Why goals don't have to be shared between couples to be achieved. How to conquer your fear of finding clarity leading to the end of your relationship. Why there's no better time to get your goals in alignment than right now. Big Questions Asked Is goal setting as a couple a one time deal or does it have to continuously be revisited? What does it mean to have a relationship with our goals? Why is it so important for someone else to do the talking (i.e. outside help) when it comes to setting goals as a couple? How can a high achieving Dad get his partner (who may not be a goal setter) to say YES to attending a goal setting event for couples? What does a couple do if their goals aren't the same? How can a couple decide what matters most when it comes to their mutual goals? What kind of fears do couples have when attending an event like this and how can they overcome them? What is The ONE Thing Virtual Goal Setting Retreat and how can someone join? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/237 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

On today's encore episode with Darius Mirshahzadeh we get into what it was like growing up in Iran, the difficult relationship he had with his Dad, failures, successes, and a whole lot more! Gold Nuggets The story behind his matra "_______ that guy" The brilliance behind the Karate Kid & Cobra Kai Core values are not culture The 2 components that bring values to life Go Deeper Facebook The Real Darius Greatness Machine Built to Last Friday Forward Props Simon Sinek Chris Smith Jim Collins Jerry Porras Robert Glazer Quotes "Your core values equal all the results, good or bad, in your business or in your life." - Darius Mirshahzadeh "I never laid a hand on my kids, but I did feel that rage that I knew my Dad felt." - Darius Mirshahzadeh "When I came home, I always felt like I was at a deficit." - Darius Mirshahzadeh More about Darius Mirshahzadeh Darius Mirshahzadeh is a high growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, and culture building mad scientist who was ranked #9 on Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US. He's led organizations that have won numerous Stevie awards, been named "#3 Best Place to Work" by San Francisco Business Times, and have landed at #40 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies. Darius has been recognized in the New York Times and Inc. Magazine for innovation in corporate culture, and his business insights and thought leadership have been published in Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company, and Forbes. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Today's guest is Darius Mirshahzadeh, author of The Core Value Equation and in today's conversation, we're talking all about how you can define your core values - both for your business AND your family. We also get into what it was like growing up in Iran, the difficult relationship he had with his Dad, failures, successes, and a whole lot more! Gold Nuggets The story behind his matra "_______ that guy" The brilliance behind the Karate Kid & Cobra Kai Core values are not culture The 2 components that bring values to life Go Deeper Facebook The Real Darius Greatness Machine Built to Last Friday Forward Props Simon Sinek Chris Smith Jim Collins Jerry Porras Robert Glazer Quotes "Your core values equal all the results, good or bad, in your business or in your life." - Darius Mirshahzadeh "I never laid a hand on my kids, but I did feel that rage that I knew my Dad felt." - Darius Mirshahzadeh "When I came home, I always felt like I was at a deficit." - Darius Mirshahzadeh More about Darius Mirshahzadeh Darius Mirshahzadeh is a high growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, and culture building mad scientist who was ranked #9 on Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US. He's led organizations that have won numerous Stevie awards, been named "#3 Best Place to Work" by San Francisco Business Times, and have landed at #40 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies. Darius has been recognized in the New York Times and Inc. Magazine for innovation in corporate culture, and his business insights and thought leadership have been published in Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company, and Forbes. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/darius-mirshahzadeh Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Billy and Brandy Eldridge join the podcast to talk all about The Beta Male Revolution - a movement for the modern man who wants to learn new ways to live beta. Today, we're putting the spotlight on a brand of masculinity that some would criticize while others would say is a critical distinction that helps all men thrive. Gold Nuggets How beta male partners can light up their wives A true beta male is a rockstar behind closed doors, learn why How being an alpha and beta male can look alike Balancing your alpha and beta sides What happens when insecurity dominates in the bedroom If you think beta men lack confidence, you'd be wrong Go Deeper BetaMaleRevolution.com Beta Male Revolution on Facebook, Instagram Quotes "I don't think feminism could work without men."- Brandy Eldridge "Her power and strength doesn't affect my ego, it doesn't make me feel less than. To me, it's very sexy and awesome to come alongside a powerful woman who's taking on the world." - Billy Eldridge "Being beta male isn't the absence of confidence" - Jon Vroman More about Billy and Brandy Eldridge Brandy Eldridge is a non profit executive director where she and her team provide services for abused and neglected children. She was a school administrator holding a superintendent and principal license. Brandy now serves various committees in her community and state. A big believer in transformation, Brandy believes education and awareness will bring light to issues concerning child abuse and will begin to make an impact on those affected by child abuse. Brandy holds a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Park University where she is currently a doctoral student at University of Southern California. Brandy is also a consultant and speaker. Billy Eldrige is a private practice owner and therapist who focuses on working with adolescents and men who would rather be anywhere than counseling. Billy believes you can find light in the darkest of situations if you are willing to take the time and look. He received his Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health from Texas A&M University Texarkana where he is an adjunct faculty member for the counseling graduate program. Billy has served on the board of Haven Homes since its inception. Haven Homes is a non profit organization that provides halfway houses and a 12 month recovery program for individuals with limited resources who struggle with addiction. Billy is also the author of a one page handout on parenting that is often overlooked in the lobby of his office. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Billy and Brandy Eldridge join the podcast to talk all about The Beta Male Revolution - a movement for the modern man who wants to learn new ways to live beta. Today, we're putting the spotlight on a brand of masculinity that some would criticize while others would say is a critical distinction that helps all men thrive. Gold Nuggets How beta male partners can light up their wives A true beta male is a rockstar behind closed doors, learn why How being an alpha and beta male can look alike Balancing your alpha and beta sides What happens when insecurity dominates in the bedroom If you think beta men lack confidence, you'd be wrong Go Deeper BetaMaleRevolution.com Beta Male Revolution on Facebook, Instagram Quotes "I don't think feminism could work without men."- Brandy Eldridge "Her power and strength doesn't affect my ego, it doesn't make me feel less than. To me, it's very sexy and awesome to come alongside a powerful woman who's taking on the world." - Billy Eldridge "Being beta male isn't the absence of confidence" - Jon Vroman More about Billy and Brandy Eldridge Brandy Eldridge is a non profit executive director where she and her team provide services for abused and neglected children. She was a school administrator holding a superintendent and principal license. Brandy now serves various committees in her community and state. A big believer in transformation, Brandy believes education and awareness will bring light to issues concerning child abuse and will begin to make an impact on those affected by child abuse. Brandy holds a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Park University where she is currently a doctoral student at University of Southern California. Brandy is also a consultant and speaker. Billy Eldrige is a private practice owner and therapist who focuses on working with adolescents and men who would rather be anywhere than counseling. Billy believes you can find light in the darkest of situations if you are willing to take the time and look. He received his Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health from Texas A&M University Texarkana where he is an adjunct faculty member for the counseling graduate program. Billy has served on the board of Haven Homes since its inception. Haven Homes is a non profit organization that provides halfway houses and a 12 month recovery program for individuals with limited resources who struggle with addiction. Billy is also the author of a one page handout on parenting that is often overlooked in the lobby of his office. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Aaron Amuchastegui discusses tips on how to perfect a 5 Hour school week with your kids Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Today's guest is Matt Aitchison, who became a millionaire at a very young age and has since been very intentional about prioritizing what matters most in life – including his family. He shares how he rests and recharges as a dad on this encore episode. Gold Nuggets Matt's view on relationships, income, community, and health The lead domino for being a fully weaponized man Why congruity makes him dangerous Bouncing back from rock bottom moments Getting emotionally connected to people in your family? The relationship recharge processes Go Deeper The Rich Life Academy Insta, Facebook,Twitter Extreme Ownership Props Tim Rhode David Osborn Pat Hayden Jay Papasan Jocko Willink Tim Grover Michael Jordan Dwyane Wade Kobe Bryant Dwayne Johnson Quotes "Rich means having plentiful relationships, personal and professional. That's when I feel really wealthy." – Matt Aitchison "I communicate to my kids, I discipline, I acknowledge, and I celebrate in terms of our core values.'' – Matt Aitchison "It's nobody's job to teach you, to empower you, or to put you in positions to win but yourself." – Matt Aitchison More about Matt Aitchison Matt Aitchison is a real estate investor, business coach, speaker and philanthropist. He's flipped hundreds of houses, built a Top 1000 real estate team in the U.S, and now focuses solely on scaling his passive income portfolio made up of commercial strip centers, a hotel, and single family rentals. Matt is extremely passionate about helping others create more wealth, freedom, and fulfillment in their life and business through real estate and business investment opportunities and is also the host of the Millionaire Mindcast, a Top 100 ranked business podcast. Most importantly, he's a husband to his amazing wife Marie and two beautiful daughters, Ella and Evelyn. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Today's guest is Matt Aitchison, who became a millionaire at a very young age and has since been very intentional about prioritizing what matters most in life - including his family. He shares what it means to be a whole life millionaire and living the "R.I.C.H." life - which he breaks down into 4 key areas: Relationships, Income, Community and Health. In our conversation, we dive into each of these pillars, and much more! Gold Nuggets Matt's view on relationships, income, community, and health The lead domino for being a fully weaponized man Why congruity makes him dangerous Bouncing back from rock bottom moments Getting emotionally connected to people in your family? The relationship recharge processes Go Deeper The Rich Life Academy Insta, Facebook,Twitter Extreme Ownership Props Tim Rhode David Osborn Pat Hayden Jay Papasan Jocko Willink Tim Grover Michael Jordan Dwyane Wade Kobe Bryant Dwayne Johnson Quotes "Rich means having plentiful relationships, personal and professional. That's when I feel really wealthy." - Matt Aitchison "I communicate to my kids, I discipline, I acknowledge, and I celebrate in terms of our core values.'' - Matt Aitchison "It's nobody's job to teach you, to empower you, or to put you in positions to win but yourself." - Matt Aitchison More about Matt Aitchison Matt Aitchison is a real estate investor, business coach, speaker and philanthropist. He's flipped hundreds of houses, built a Top 1000 real estate team in the U.S, and now focuses solely on scaling his passive income portfolio made up of commercial strip centers, a hotel, and single family rentals. Matt is extremely passionate about helping others create more wealth, freedom, and fulfillment in their life and business through real estate and business investment opportunities and is also the host of the Millionaire Mindcast, a Top 100 ranked business podcast. Most importantly, he's a husband to his amazing wife Marie and two beautiful daughters, Ella and Evelyn. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Matt Beaudreau explains the difference between education and schooling. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Want to maximize your results, get access to the best resources on the planet, and connect with other like minded men, Join The Brotherhood today. Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today. Want to leave a review? Appreciate it. http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Why should we put an end to single use plastic water bottles? Rich 'Raz' Razgaitis explains! KEY TAKEAWAYS: Facing divorce after 17 years Trying to save marriage and business after 15 years Fighting for life in the hospital YouTubing your way to an Ironman Sobering how quickly things can change Growing up in Ohio It's never one thing, it's many things Why kindness and contempt The #1 fear of executives What do you do when you want to restore, but the other person doesn't want to Keep showing up Why should we all have a lifeverse MEDM (Make every day matter) The 4 buckets of life Letting big goals pull you forward The power of micro-goals Macro-movements are made up fo micro-moments Single use plastic is the new environmental cigarette QUOTE "The downfall of my marriage wasn't one thing or ten things, it was a thousand things." - Rich Razgaitis "The one attribute that led to a successful marriage was kindness. The one attribute that led to divorce was contempt." - Rich "Raz" Razgaitis "Keep showing up to the things that matter in your life." -Rich Razgaitis "I was trying to save my company and my marriage at the same time and thought I could pull it off." - Rich Razgaitis PEOPLE MENTIONED Ken Wimberly John Gottman Zack Bush Ryland Engelhart EPISODE RESOURCES Flowater Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook The Big Book ABOUT THE GUEST Fueled by his vision to leave a better environment for his children and the next generation, Rich 'Raz' Razgaitis is tackling a problem most people don't even know they have: toxic drinking water. As Co-Founder & CEO of FloWater, the world's most advanced water refill station and member of the Inc. 500 list, Raz is combining this vision with his 20+ years of leadership & tech experience to deliver a product that keeps 2.38 plastic water bottles from reaching our landfills and oceans every second (130 million to date). With a purpose-driven mission, partners like Google, Airbnb, Vayner Media & Hilton, and $15 million in funding from Bluewater, it's safe to say they're just getting started. When Raz isn't ridding our planet of plastic waste, you'll find the self-described "water dude" helping prison inmates change their lives by partnering with Defy Ventures, running his way through beautiful Colorado, or filling his most important role yet - dad to his two teenage daughters. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Rich 'Raz' Razgaitis joins the podcast and talks about life's biggest hurdles. We discuss divorce, managing a business and family, goal setting, moment making, and his mission to radically change the way the world views water. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Facing divorce after 17 years Trying to save marriage and business after 15 years Fighting for life in the hospital YouTubing your way to an Ironman Sobering how quickly things can change Growing up in Ohio It's never one thing, it's many things Why kindness and contempt The #1 fear of executives What do you do when you want to restore, but the other person doesn't want to Keep showing up Why should we all have a lifeverse MEDM (Make every day matter) The 4 buckets of life Letting big goals pull you forward The power of micro-goals Macro-movements are made up fo micro-moments Single use plastic is the new environmental cigarette QUOTE "The downfall of my marriage wasn't one thing or ten things, it was a thousand things." - Rich Razgaitis "The one attribute that led to a successful marriage was kindness. The one attribute that led to divorce was contempt." - Rich "Raz" Razgaitis "Keep showing up to the things that matter in your life." -Rich Razgaitis "I was trying to save my company and my marriage at the same time and thought I could pull it off." - Rich Razgaitis PEOPLE MENTIONED Ken Wimberly John Gottman Zack Bush Ryland Engelhart EPISODE RESOURCES Flowater Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook The Big Book ABOUT THE GUEST Fueled by his vision to leave a better environment for his children and the next generation, Rich 'Raz' Razgaitis is tackling a problem most people don't even know they have: toxic drinking water. As Co-Founder & CEO of FloWater, the world's most advanced water refill station and member of the Inc. 500 list, Raz is combining this vision with his 20+ years of leadership & tech experience to deliver a product that keeps 2.38 plastic water bottles from reaching our landfills and oceans every second (130 million to date). With a purpose-driven mission, partners like Google, Airbnb, Vayner Media & Hilton, and $15 million in funding from Bluewater, it's safe to say they're just getting started. When Raz isn't ridding our planet of plastic waste, you'll find the self-described "water dude" helping prison inmates change their lives by partnering with Defy Ventures, running his way through beautiful Colorado, or filling his most important role yet - dad to his two teenage daughters. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Mike Brcic describes a way to create an Issues Management Tool. Create a spreadsheet for all the issues that arise in your business (also applicable in the family!) This reserves a space to document issues that are non-emergencies but need to be addressed at a designated time. MEET MIKE BRCIC Mike is a father of 3 incredible kids, a husband, and loves to ride his bike around his city in Toronto! Founder/Chief Explorer of Wayfinders A serial entrepreneur with multiple business and projects over 20+ years, these days I'm super passionate about connecting people (especially entrepreneurs) and building community. My current focus is on Mastermind Adventures where I invite amazing entrepreneurs to join me on mindblowing adventures around the world - to help them build their tribe and community while having a ridiculous amount of fun. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Are you wondering what it's like to watch porn with your partner? Vanessa and Xander Marin explain how to! I'm a fan of sex. So is my wife. But I wish we were more insync. I go to bed early. She goes to bed late. I work during the day when she's ready to play. Sound familiar? When Tatyana and I are turned on at the exact same moment, it's fireworks, and it's also rare. Let me be honest, lately our sex life has been bonkers. It's been passionate, fun and sexy as hell (this is after 14 years together). In the past decade, there have been many times when I felt "This is probably the best it'll ever be." How ignorant of me. To think I knew everything. To think we'd explored the depths of our marriage to it's fullest extent, to think I had somehow mastered sex. WTF. Boy was I wrong. The last couple years I've been learning about things that prove the proves -- I know what I don't know (I've heard about Tantra, but what the hell is it), but mostly, most stuff I don't know what I don't know (Wait...what did just say, this is the first time I'm hearing about this!) The latter happens so often, I'm both frustrated by it (because I feel ignorant) and inspired by it (because there's so much I can do). So...in the spirit of constant and never ending improvement, let's talk about sex. Let's talk about it, because when sex is amazing, your marriage is better, and that is at the core of being a great dad to your kids. Happy dad, happy mom, happy kids. So without further ado, here's a little preview to what's covered in my chat with the sex expert Vanessa Marin and her husband Xander… Dealing with mismatched sex drives Who's supposed to initiate? How can we bring adventure into the bedroom? The impact of porn (and how much could be good for you) And lots more… Enjoy the show! And if you dig it, please leave a rating/review -- it means the world to our team, and our guests. QUOTE "Every single couple has mismatched sex drives. There's not a single couple out there where both partners want sex at the same time or way." - Vanessa Marin "There is no such thing as being universally good at sex." - Vanessa Marin PEOPLE MENTIONED Vanessa Marin Xander Marin EPISODE RESOURCES VM Theraphy Insta , Facebook, Twitter ABOUT OUR GUESTS Vanessa is a licensed psychotherapist with bachelor's degrees in human sexuality and sociology from Brown University, a master's degree in counseling psychology, and two decades of experience working with thousands of couples. Xander is an ex-consultant who left the corporate world because he was so inspired by Vanessa's mission to help couples transform their relationships. His practical experience and down-to-earth nature will help set you at ease. Their relationship has been their best teacher, and they feel deeply honored to share the lessons they've learned (and continue to learn!) with other couples. JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. 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. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

I'm a fan of sex. So is my wife. But I wish we were more insync. I go to bed early. She goes to bed late. I work during the day when she's ready to play. Sound familiar? When Tatyana and I are turned on at the exact same moment, it's fireworks, and it's also rare. Let me be honest, lately our sex life has been bonkers. It's been passionate, fun and sexy as hell (this is after 14 years together). In the past decade, there have been many times when I felt "This is probably the best it'll ever be." How ignorant of me. To think I knew everything. To think we'd explored the depths of our marriage to it's fullest extent, to think I had somehow mastered sex. WTF. Boy was I wrong. The last couple years I've been learning about things that prove the proves -- I know what I don't know (I've heard about Tantra, but what the hell is it), but mostly, most stuff I don't know what I don't know (Wait...what did just say, this is the first time I'm hearing about this!) The latter happens so often, I'm both frustrated by it (because I feel ignorant) and inspired by it (because there's so much I can do). So...in the spirit of constant and never ending improvement, let's talk about sex. Let's talk about it, because when sex is amazing, your marriage is better, and that is at the core of being a great dad to your kids. Happy dad, happy mom, happy kids. So without further ado, here's a little preview to what's covered in my chat with the sex expert Vanessa Marin and her husband Xander… Dealing with mismatched sex drives Who's supposed to initiate? How can we bring adventure into the bedroom? The impact of porn (and how much could be good for you) And lots more… Enjoy the show! And if you dig it, please leave a rating/review -- it means the world to our team, and our guests. QUOTE "Every single couple has mismatched sex drives. There's not a single couple out there where both partners want sex at the same time or way." - Vanessa Marin "There is no such thing as being universally good at sex." - Vanessa Marin PEOPLE MENTIONED Vanessa Marin Xander Marin EPISODE RESOURCES VM Theraphy Insta , Facebook, Twitter ABOUT OUR GUESTS Vanessa is a licensed psychotherapist with bachelor's degrees in human sexuality and sociology from Brown University, a master's degree in counseling psychology, and two decades of experience working with thousands of couples. Xander is an ex-consultant who left the corporate world because he was so inspired by Vanessa's mission to help couples transform their relationships. His practical experience and down-to-earth nature will help set you at ease. Their relationship has been their best teacher, and they feel deeply honored to share the lessons they've learned (and continue to learn!) with other couples. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review [read more] Disclaimer: The transcription you're about to read was produced digitally. It's 95% accurate, however at times, the system interprets words incorrectly, so if you're shrugging your shoulders saying, "What the heck?" — just skip that word/sentence and read on :) Thanks and happy reading 223 - Mismatched Sex Drives with Vanessa Marin[/read]

How do you stop saying I didn't have time? Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

On today's encore episode Erik Rivera discusses working from home during this time. I'm happy to introduce you to comedian, part Puerto Rican/part Guatemalan and epic dad Erik Rivera (who you can see right now has a HBO Max special with his new special "Super White"). What you'll hear: Erik's biggest failure on stage (and my biggest on stage bomb!) What can we learning about falling on our face in front of others, and how this makes us better dads Developing thick skin How comedy trains you for parenting How to talk openly about family, while protecting their privacy QUOTE "I try to nurture my kids and help them find what they love. I'm not going to force my kid to play baseball if he doesn't want to play baseball." -Erik Rivera "Communication is key when you're a parent. I don't remember my father and I having long deep conversations on the couch. So being an example to my kids and continuing that cycle aren't good." -Erik Rivera PEOPLE MENTIONED Eva Longoria Jay Leno Mal Hall Pee Wee Herman EPISODE RESOURCES ErikRivera.com Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook Erik Rivera Super White Ricky & Cricket Chappelle Father's Day Live ABOUT THE GUEST Writer, comedian, actor and producer ERIK RIVERA isn't just on his way to becoming the next big name in comedy; he's also quickly making a name for himself in Hollywood. Not only is the part Puerto Rican/part Guatemalan comic's comedy special, "Erik Rivera: Super White," currently streaming on HBO Max, but he also just sold an animated comedy called "Ricky & Cricket" -- about a down on his luck Mexican-American actor, who starts taking control of his life with the help of Cricket, a brash, foul-mouthed guardian angel from the east side of heaven—to Amazon Studios (Erik developed the show with Mr. Iglesias writer-producers Peter Murrieta and Isaac Gonzalez). As if that wasn't enough, Rivera is selling out comedy clubs in Los Angeles and co-writing/developing a new sitcom with Eva Longoria. Erik has appeared at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, where he was hand selected to perform for Kevin Hart's Laugh OutLoud Network and on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." In 2019, he was featured in HBO/HBO Latino's "Entre Nos" stand up comedy showcase, which highlights the nation's funniest Latino comics. Erik's comedy examines race, marriage, Latino culture and life as an American who's half Puerto Rican and half Guatemalan. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Do your kids laugh at your jokes? Mine don't! Well, they do when they're trying to watch screens or eat treats. Today I'm happy to introduce you to comedian, part Puerto Rican/part Guatemalan and epic dad Erik Rivera (who you can see right now has a HBO Max special with his new special "Super White"). What you'll hear: Erik's biggest failure on stage (and my biggest on stage bomb!) What can we learning about falling on our face in front of others, and how this makes us better dads Developing thick skin How comedy trains you for parenting How to talk openly about family, while protecting their privacy QUOTE "I try to nurture my kids and help them find what they love. I'm not going to force my kid to play baseball if he doesn't want to play baseball." -Erik Rivera "Communication is key when you're a parent. I don't remember my father and I having long deep conversations on the couch. So being an example to my kids and continuing that cycle aren't good." -Erik Rivera PEOPLE MENTIONED Eva Longoria Jay Leno Mal Hall Pee Wee Herman EPISODE RESOURCES ErikRivera.com Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook Erik Rivera Super White Ricky & Cricket Chappelle Father's Day Live ABOUT THE GUEST Writer, comedian, actor and producer ERIK RIVERA isn't just on his way to becoming the next big name in comedy; he's also quickly making a name for himself in Hollywood. Not only is the part Puerto Rican/part Guatemalan comic's comedy special, "Erik Rivera: Super White," currently streaming on HBO Max, but he also just sold an animated comedy called "Ricky & Cricket" -- about a down on his luck Mexican-American actor, who starts taking control of his life with the help of Cricket, a brash, foul-mouthed guardian angel from the east side of heaven—to Amazon Studios (Erik developed the show with Mr. Iglesias writer-producers Peter Murrieta and Isaac Gonzalez). As if that wasn't enough, Rivera is selling out comedy clubs in Los Angeles and co-writing/developing a new sitcom with Eva Longoria. Erik has appeared at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, where he was hand selected to perform for Kevin Hart's Laugh OutLoud Network and on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." In 2019, he was featured in HBO/HBO Latino's "Entre Nos" stand up comedy showcase, which highlights the nation's funniest Latino comics. Erik's comedy examines race, marriage, Latino culture and life as an American who's half Puerto Rican and half Guatemalan. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

When should you stop rescuing your kids? How much should we let our kids struggle? My guest today grew up with altruistic visionary hippy vegetarian parents in a logging community. Yep, you heart that right. Dr. Skylar Pond and I had a killer chat about combat sports, comfort zones and what it takes to be the toughest SOB in america. Other rabbit holes we travel down… The story of Calcio Storico in Florence, Italy How to view kids sports When parents overprotection hurts How hard should dads push their kids? What is tempo failure and why does this prevent injury? QUOTE "They see me fail and I see them fail and we grow together. We have that relationship with the challenges that we take." - Dr. Skylar Pond "I think it's cool when our kids can learn about those experiences from their parents and they can say 'my dad really stepped up, he really did adventurous things.'" - Jon Vroman PEOPLE MENTIONED Steve Austin Dean Karnazes Malcom Gladwell EPISODE RESOURCES SportsMedNW.com Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook Outliers by Malcom Gladwell Home Game Calcio Storico The Broken Skull Challenge ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Pond's life took a turn toward sports medicine when he suffered a tear in his right shoulder while pursuing a passion in competitive rugby. The options posed to him were a) get the shoulder surgically repaired or b) stop tackling people and having fun-- so he chose c) develop a demanding and experimental shoulder stabilization routine and continue to play pain-free. After his successful experiment, he was inspired to pursue a degree that would give him the opportunity to share that same level of success with others. Now as a sports chiropractor, Dr. Pond is a resource to coaches and athletes who seek an alternative to injury care beyond rest, ibuprofen or surgery. As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, he serves as the team physician of Seattle's Pro Rugby Club, the Seattle Seawolves and The Ivan Salaverry MMA Team. Dr. Pond does his best to practice what he preaches, he's currently a blue belt competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and he has competed for ten years in Kettlebell Sport, CrossFit and The Broken Skull Challenge. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

How much should we let our kids struggle? My guest today grew up with altruistic visionary hippy vegetarian parents in a logging community. Yep, you heart that right. Dr. Skylar Pond and I had a killer chat about combat sports, comfort zones and what it takes to be the toughest SOB in america. Other rabbit holes we travel down… The story of Calcio Storico in Florence, Italy How to view kids sports When parents overprotection hurts How hard should dads push their kids? What is tempo failure and why does this prevent injury? QUOTE "They see me fail and I see them fail and we grow together. We have that relationship with the challenges that we take." - Dr. Skylar Pond "I think it's cool when our kids can learn about those experiences from their parents and they can say 'my dad really stepped up, he really did adventurous things.'" - Jon Vroman PEOPLE MENTIONED Steve Austin Dean Karnazes Malcom Gladwell EPISODE RESOURCES SportsMedNW.com Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook Outliers by Malcom Gladwell Home Game Calcio Storico The Broken Skull Challenge ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Pond's life took a turn toward sports medicine when he suffered a tear in his right shoulder while pursuing a passion in competitive rugby. The options posed to him were a) get the shoulder surgically repaired or b) stop tackling people and having fun-- so he chose c) develop a demanding and experimental shoulder stabilization routine and continue to play pain-free. After his successful experiment, he was inspired to pursue a degree that would give him the opportunity to share that same level of success with others. Now as a sports chiropractor, Dr. Pond is a resource to coaches and athletes who seek an alternative to injury care beyond rest, ibuprofen or surgery. As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, he serves as the team physician of Seattle's Pro Rugby Club, the Seattle Seawolves and The Ivan Salaverry MMA Team. Dr. Pond does his best to practice what he preaches, he's currently a blue belt competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and he has competed for ten years in Kettlebell Sport, CrossFit and The Broken Skull Challenge. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

During his 90-minute workshop, Chris asked big questions... - What is your family brand? - How do you create and hold space for your family? - Why do kids fail at who they're supposed to be? - How can your home be the greatest leadership development opportunity in your world? - How much does your family know about it's history? I'd never seriously considered these questions, until now. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

On this encore episode, Kevin Torres reveals why he gave up alcohol KEY TAKEAWAYS: Dealing with an absent father How to achieve 10% body fat with 15-min daily workouts The event that caused Kevin to remove alcohol, forever Minimal equipment needed to get your workout in QUOTE "I'm really mindful of the fact that we are never going to have this much quality time together as a family again." - Kevin Torres EPISODE RESOURCES Kevin Torres Website Free workouts: https://dadbodwod.net/frontrow Follow Kevin on Twitter and Insta ABOUT THE GUEST In Kevin's words… After having my first daughter and watching my gains diminish, what I discovered was short intense workouts are just as effective, if not more so than long strenuous ones. As a father of two girls with a full-time job, and limited free time, I have been able to keep fitness a priority in my life through short, intense workouts with limited equipment and no membership to a gym or a CrossFit affiliate in over two years. My goal is to equip you with the tools you'll need to be the father your family needs and to Fight The Dad Bod through short, intense workouts within a limited availability of time, space, and equipment. There are no gimmicks or corny motivational speeches here – just honest tips, tricks, tools, and workouts for new dads with limited time on their hands. Just know that you're not alone. There's a community of dads out there who have either experienced or are currently experiencing what you are going through or will soon be going through. To get a free copy of 10 Go-to Workouts that will Take you 20-minutes or Less, visit DadBodWod.net/FrontRow Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

On this episode, Kevin Torres joins the podcast to talk about his relationship with his father, his fitness journey, the impact alcohol had on his family and equipment to get your fitness dialed in! KEY TAKEAWAYS: Dealing with an absent father How to achieve 10% body fat with 15-min daily workouts The event that caused Kevin to remove alcohol, forever Minimal equipment needed to get your workout in QUOTE "I'm really mindful of the fact that we are never going to have this much quality time together as a family again." - Kevin Torres EPISODE RESOURCES Kevin Torres Website Free workouts: https://dadbodwod.net/frontrow Follow Kevin on Twitter and Insta ABOUT THE GUEST In Kevin's words… After having my first daughter and watching my gains diminish, what I discovered was short intense workouts are just as effective, if not more so than long strenuous ones. As a father of two girls with a full-time job, and limited free time, I have been able to keep fitness a priority in my life through short, intense workouts with limited equipment and no membership to a gym or a CrossFit affiliate in over two years. My goal is to equip you with the tools you'll need to be the father your family needs and to Fight The Dad Bod through short, intense workouts within a limited availability of time, space, and equipment. There are no gimmicks or corny motivational speeches here – just honest tips, tricks, tools, and workouts for new dads with limited time on their hands. Just know that you're not alone. There's a community of dads out there who have either experienced or are currently experiencing what you are going through or will soon be going through. To get a free copy of 10 Go-to Workouts that will Take you 20-minutes or Less, visit DadBodWod.net/FrontRow Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are 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. 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, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review