The Dad Edge Podcast

Can you imagine losing a leg at age 8 and not letting that define you? A loving husband and family man, Jeff Glasbrenner is a former wheelchair basketball player, he has run triathlons, marathons, and world champion in the Paralympics. Jeff Glasbrenner is a Paralympian who became the first American amputee to successfully climb Mount Everest in 2016. Now, he's working toward his next goal – climbing the Seven Summits and completing the Explorers Grand Slam. Jeff Glasbrenner's motivational public speaking inspires people all over the world. His opportunity in life came at eight years old, on the day he was involved in a traumatic farming accident that left him a below-the-knee amputee. Most would call this a tragedy, but he considers this his greatest opportunity, which he chose to embrace by continually excelling at wheelchair basketball, triathlons, and by being a husband and father to two children. He has traveled to dozens of different countries, has met amazing people, and has risen to a world-class level in sports. In wheelchair basketball, he holds a National Championship scoring record of sixty-three points and twenty-seven rebounds in one game, and played in Europe professionally for three years. The author is a three-time Paralympian and a two-time World Champion (Gold Medal). He has completed 25 Ironman distance triathlons, and has won numerous races in his division. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/394

In years past, many cultures have had rites of passages for young boys transitioning into manhood. Over recent decades, these rites of passages for boys have since vanished. However, a rite of passage is a powerful transitional experience for a young man that can be an empowering experience that can change his life in such a profound manner. On this episode we talk about the benefits of a rite of passage, the life changing experiences and the lessons that serve a man for a lifetime. Steven Arms lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and is the proud father of two young children. He is an author, speaker, thought leader, and innovator. He's also the best selling author of Milestone to Manhood, a Christian right of passage to help your 13 year old son make the leap from boyhood to manhood. He's got a passion for teaching others. He writes in a way to record the best practices of various aspects of life. His writing reflects his personal interests, which include faith, family, athletics, and engineering. His book, Milestone to Manhood is about a once in a lifetime weekend that a father or a grandfather can take and organize his son on his 13th birthday. The weekend is designed to mark your son's entrance into manhood in a meaningful way, in addition to bestowing the title of Man onto your son. The purpose of the weekend is also to share advice and wisdom with him. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday75

We all wanna raise strong, confident men who grow up to be an asset to society. We are currently facing a generation of fathers who are more impacted by a fatherless environment, me included, than ever before. Whether you grew up with a positive father figure, a toxic one or an absent one, my guest today is one of the top thought leaders in the world on how we can be better equipped to raise strong, young, confident young men who will positively impact the world for good. A best-selling author and acclaimed speaker, Dr. Warren Farrell is a political scientist, professor and activist on key issues within masculinism and the men's rights movement. He was chosen by the Financial Times of London as one of the world's 100 most important thought leaders, his books have been published in more than 50 countries and translated into 19 languages. The Boy Crisis, (co-authored with John Gray) is a New York Times bestseller as well as other books such as Why Men Are the Way They Are, and the international bestseller The Myth of Male Power. Warren Farrell is the only man to have been elected three times to the Board of Directors of the National Organization for Women of New York. In addition Dr. Farrell teaches couples communication courses across the country, and lectures internationally on the global boy crisis, its causes and solutions. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/393

For some effective leadership is a characteristic that many aspire to have or achieve. But while leadership can be a characteristic, it's also a science, a process, and an art. Today my guest shares how we can become an effective leader in all facets of our life by learning the art, the science and the process of leadership. Errol Doebler is a 1991 Graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. During his time as a Naval Officer, Errol served as Assistant Operations Officer onboard the USS Monongahela, Assistant Platoon Commander at SEAL Team FOUR, and a Platoon Commander at Seal Team ONE. After spending time in the private sector as a sales leader, Errol joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he investigated International Terrorist Organizations out of the FBI's flagship office in New York City and also served as a member of the FBI's New York SWAT Team. Because of his background and experience, Errol was attached to the United States Army's 75th Ranger Regiment while serving as a Special Agent for the FBI. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 with the 75th Ranger Regiment, Errol participated in extensive combat operations and was subsequently presented with the FBI's second highest award for valor, the Shield of Bravery, for his actions on the battlefield. Errol left the FBI after 13 years of service to begin his leadership consulting firm, Leader 193, in 2016. Errol has worked with executives and teams from Fortune 100 companies, professional sports organizations, small technical startups, and individual executives across a vast array of industries around the world as the Founder of Leader 193. Show Notes:www.thedadedge.com/friday74

When it comes to marriage and relationship dynamics, men and women not only operate differently, but we're wired differently. Understanding and navigating these differences can easily be the difference between a successful and fulfilling marriage and a disaster. Today my guest shares not only the differences of men and women, but how we can overcome the most difficult obstacles and challenges in our married lives. Famed author of one of the most recognized books, "Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus" John Gray is a passionate writer on the subject of the male mind. Thanks to his success USA Today included his book in the list of the 10 most influential books of the last quarter century. This book was the bestselling book of the 1990s. John Gray has more than 20 books to his credit with his Mars/Venus series. All of them have helped change the way men and women view their relationships. Dr. Gray helps to better understand and respect differences in personal and professional relationships. His approach is based on various communication techniques with nutritional choices that contribute to brain and body chemistry for lasting health, happiness and romance. www.thedadedge.com/392

When it comes to redesigning our entire marriages, it's all about controlling ourselves and being the change maker, not pointing the fingers. We only can control what we can control, and we need to be focused on ourselves. Learning skills like tactical empathy, using emotional labels, using mirroring, using generative questions, and creating an environment of psychological safety where your wife feels seen, heard, and safe. Kurt Young is an independent insurance agent. He and his wife are the owners of their own company (Kurt Young Insurance Group) where they help clients with their insurance and financial needs. After living through a stroke, Kurt has made radical changes in his life and is one of the most active members of the Dad Edge Acceleration Program. Show Notes: https://www.thedadedge.com/friday73

When it comes to resilience as a man, husband, and father, it's a critical skill that we often overlook, but yet, it's so vitally important. Today my guest shares unforgettable, vivid stories of growing up on the streets of Venezuela, constantly in survival mode and fighting for his life until the age of 15 where he ultimately moved to United States and fulfilled his dream of becoming an FBI agent. Today you will learn how we can tap into the limitless power of resilience and perseverance despite our upbringing and challenge. Anthony Arismendi is a former FBI agent with a highly decorated and distinguished career spanning two decades of undercover and special operations against drug cartels, gangs, organized crime, violent criminals and terrorist organizations. Thanks to this background, Anthony joined the FBI and has worked as a member of the SWAT team, as a supervisory agent in two field offices and at FBI headquarters, and as a unit chief in the FBI's Criminal Investigation Division. He is currently the President and CEO of ARIXMAR and a sought-after speaker, sharing his compelling and motivational story with public and private organizations across the country. Show Noteswww.thedadedge.com/391

When it comes to fitness and nutrition, many of us are focused only on the physical aspects and the benefits, and at times only being focused on the physical results of our health isn't enough of a motivator for us to change. Today, my guest Joel Staley and I not only do a deep dive on the physical benefits, but also the mental, emotional, and even relational benefits with our wives and kids. Joel Staley is a fitness coach and creator of the Shed Fat FAST program. Through his fasting and fat loss programs he has now served over 1200 clients that have been transformed, and collectively his clients have lost more than 40 thousand pounds in the past three years. His team is made up of mentors who will help and guide you every step of the way in this new stage of your life. Each of the plans are fully customized and ensure results in 90 days and with lasting effects, but only if you commit and take action. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/friday72

There's a sleeping giant in every single man. Awakening those giants within and turning them into legends is a desire that every single man has in his heart. As we navigate life, a lot of us are searching for external things we can do to awaken these sleeping giants. However, this awakening starts. As an inside job. Brian Bogert is the proud father of 2 children and loving husband, Brian helps coach his clients to find a balance or integration between their life and work. He has a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Redlands. Brian is known for his positive leadership and is a strong supporter of non-profit and philanthropic foundations. He has served on advisory boards and committees such as the American Cancer Society, Adelante Healthcare, TGEN, United Blood Services, the YMCA, Scottsdale Leadership and Valley Leadership. He is also the founder of the Phoenix Children's Hospital Patient and Family Leadership (PALs) group, which is dedicated to giving patients and their families the best possible experience during their treatment. He is co-creator of the mobile app, Simply Sayin' to help children understand confusing medical terms involved in their care. Brian Bogert's life purpose is to help awaken the sleeping giant in every human being by helping them grasp that which is just out of reach. In a disconnected world, Brian is revolutionizing the way people, leaders and entrepreneurs connect deeply with their authentic self to achieve the best version of themselves thanks to his life philosophy on "how to embrace pain to avoid suffering", "people before profits" and "who before what" have helped individuals and businesses discover and activate their unlimited potential. Show Notes: https://www.thedadedge.com/390

TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are the most popular social media platforms for our kids today, and especially our teenagers. We are the first generation of parents that are confronted with the battle for our kids' time, their attention, and even their mental health. My guest today gives us a deep dive look at the impact of these social media platforms and what they are doing to our kids' lives, their mental health, and how we can be best armed and prepared to guide them as parents. My guest today is Richard Capriola. He spent 11 years working as an addictions counselor for Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas before retiring in 2019. Menninger Clinic is one of the top ten psychiatric hospitals in the United States and specializes in the assessment, stabilization and treatment of adults and adolescents with substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. During his tenure there he worked in the Adolescent Treatment program and the adult Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment and Stabilization program. Working closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and nurses he was responsible for comprehensive assessments and individual and group counseling with patients diagnosed with substance use disorders. His job with Menninger Clinic was a second career. Prior to joining Menninger, he spent 30 years working for the Illinois State Board of Education where he was a lobbyist, communications and external relations manager and special assistant to the State Superintendent of Education. After retiring from the State of Illinois in 2004 he worked as a mental health crisis counselor in central Illinois until he joined Menninger in 2008. Now retired, he lives with his wife in Katy, Texas, a suburb of Houston. He enjoys reading, writing, traveling, and spending time with family who live in Texas and on both coasts. He has one son, two stepchildren and four grandchildren. Show Notes https://www.thedadedge.com/friday71

We only have 18 summers with our kids, and then they're gone. As much as we don't wanna think about it. Our kids will not be under our own roof forever. Today, my guest and I talk about ways we can embrace moments, be a hundred percent present with our kids, create a relationship with our wives, where it feels like we're always newly dating, no matter how long we've been together and how we can save for the future. Father of 4 graduates and loving husband, Matt Meline is the founder and CEO of PrairieFire, a company dedicated to helping financial planning and advice. Matt is committed to improving his clients' quality of life through better money planning and investments by building the components to help families prepare so that when their children go to college it is not an issue of stress or conflict, and helping them plan for an exciting empty nest lifestyle along with a financial plan for the second half of their lives. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Matt traveled the Midwest primarily as senior manager for various banking organizations but in the mid 1990s decided to become a full time financial planner. Show Notes https://www.thedadedge.com/389

Porn is one of the most common traps for men to fall into. Many of us think it's harmless but the fact of the matter is porn use will steal the number one precious commodity in our life and that is our time. My guest today gives us a deep dive into the emotional and psychological impact that porn has on our brain, our lives, relationships, and even productivity. A passionate and faithful promoter of mental health, Dr. Cameron Staley is a clinical psychologist dedicated to counseling and teaching psychology courses. Creator of the "Life After" series where he helps people improve their mental health by learning about the therapeutic approaches and research available. He gave a TEDx talk, Changing the Narrative Around the Addiction Story, where he shared the details of his research and counseling experience on helpful ways to talk about sexuality and how to effectively reduce the viewing of unwanted pornography through mindfulness. He developed a self-directed online program called Life After Pornography, which is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) concepts. He co-authored a chapter on Personality Disorders for an Abnormal Psychology textbook and has published several research studies on sexuality. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday70

28% of Americans don't have any savings to cover bills in case of emergencies. And another 21% said they had some money saved up, but not enough to cover even three months of expenses if needed. Being a husband and father means that we are the providers for our families. My guest shares simple and effective strategies to lower our financial stress, save for emergencies and how to work together as a team with our wives to create a financial future that we can feel good about. In 2009, Sam Dogen founded Financial Samurai, one of the top independently owned personal finance sites today with over 1 million organic visitors a month. During the middle of the financial crisis in 2009, he began Financial Samurai to help make sense of the financial crisis. He had been working in finance for 10 years and thought he had been doing all the right things with my money – saving 50%+, diversifying into real estate, maxing out my 401(k), etc. Yet, he still lost about 35% of my net worth within a matter of six months. It was a humbling experience. On the bright side, the financial crisis made him realize that he no longer wanted to work in the financial services industry. He lost the hunger to make lots of money and climb the corporate ladder after 13 years in the business. Instead, the downturn focused his attention on something he really enjoyed doing: writing and connecting with others online. He found himself addicted to Financial Samurai before work, during his lunch break, and after work. He was having so much fun! Therefore, in the Fall of 2011, he came up with the idea of negotiating a severance to be free from work for good. Sam has been married for 14 years and is the father of 2 kids. Show Notes: https://www.thedadedge.com/388

We all experience times of fear, worrying, suffering, and stress through life. Sometimes it can last a day, weeks, months, seasons, or even years. But the bottom line is life was never meant to be easy or joyful at all times. However, we can shorten these tough times in our lives by becoming more resilient today, my guest shares from a faith based lens on how we can become more emotionally and spiritually resilient, even when it seems impossible. Daniel Fusco grew up in a nominal Catholic family, and never heard much about Jesus. Because of faithful people sharing with him the truth about who Jesus is, he came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in 1998 while he was in his last year at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. He employs what some describe as a unique style of teaching. He likes to take the timeless truths of Scripture and make them easily accessible and applicable for men and women of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. He also gets to host the Real. with Daniel Fusco TV show and the Jesus is Real Radio Ministry, featuring messages on TV and radio stations across the country. He loves to write and is a featured contributor to "Preaching Today," and has published articles with Leadership Journal, pastors.com, and Calvarychapel.com. He's written three books, Ahead of the Curve, (self-published), Honestly, Getting Real About Jesus and our Messy Lives, and Upward, Inward, and Outward, Love God, Love Yourself, Love Others (both published by NavPress). All books are available at Amazon.com. He has taught at churches, retreats, youth rallies, leadership seminars, seminaries, college campuses, and pastor's conferences both in the States and abroad. He is married to Lynn. They live with their three children and a crazy dog in Southwest Washington. Show Notes: https://www.thedadedge.com/friday69

Busy is a four letter word that is very familiar to men, husbands and fathers, especially when it comes to our professions and careers. It's not only our careers that keep us busy, but also all the demands of life. Many of us have the perception that we just don't have the time to live the life we truly want, create the marriage that we ultimately desire and have the connection with our kids that we truly want today. My legendary guest gives us specific strategies on how we can overcome the busyness of life, be insanely effective with our time, create the marriage we have always wanted and be the dads our kids deserve. Show Notes: https://www.thedadedge.com/387

On this episode I talk to Jeff Bouwman and Jason MacKenzie, 2 amazing men that help co-host and facilitate The Dad Edge Business Accelerator. We talk about everything related to our upcoming event and why you must join us! Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday68

Being a parent who is supportive of our kids, hopes and dreams is something some of us are on board with and others aren't because it sometimes makes us uncertain. Some of our kids have hopes and dreams that might not make sense to us and even makes us nervous. My guest today is one of the biggest icons in the music industry and he began his career at the age of 12. And if it wasn't for his parents' support, he wouldn't be where he is today. My guest and I discussed what it means to support our kids, even when it feels uncertain, being a high demand celebrity while balancing fatherhood and what it means to truly chase your dreams. Angel "AROCK" Castillo is the founder and CEO of bpm music, a music and tech company focused on providing musicians of all kinds with the tools they need to create and perform. With a deep-rooted love for music and a passion for business, AROCK's work spans a range of industries, including music, technology, marketing, sales and design. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/386

Nothing is off the table when it comes to creating businesses and putting food on the table. Chris Lesso is an expert at optimizing the power of drumming to elevate focus, confidence, and self expression. LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life, and it leverages drumming as a force to help you reach your fullest potential and live the art of possibility every day. Chris began his journey early, drumming and playing piano at the age of 7 – and he's never looked back. He has studied with world-renowned educators including Dom Famularo and Jim Blackley to name a few, and has traveled the world performing with some of the best in the business, while also leading his own band modus factor. Having studied all over the world with a 'boots on the ground' approach and seeking out the very best to learn from, Chris now distills years of learning to serve you on your quest to become your best self through drumming. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday67

We are discussing rites of passage. This is something that is needed in our culture. My guest today is Bill Winchester and I wanted to bring him on because this subject is a must in today's society. Bill and I talk about why a rite of passage is important, the things that are most meaningful for these young men to experience when they are going through a rite of passage. As far back as he can remember, Bill's life has been a mix of hard work and the pursuit of fun adventures. His parents, who both experienced difficult and even tragic upbringings, married young and quickly set about doing the best they could to raise a family. But it's hard to build anything solid on broken foundations. Growing up as the firstborn son, Bill embraced his role of leader and protector for his two younger sisters. And as he watched his parents struggle to overcome the challenges of their childhoods while raising kids of their own, he learned first hand how important healthy families are for the future of our world. Just before starting high school Bill met a cute girl named Christie, and seven years later they were married. Within months of getting married Bill started his own remodeling company and then he and Christie learned that they were going to be parents sooner than they had planned. Fast forward 22 years, and Bill's life has been full with one daughter, two sons, years of watching theater performances, coaching football and baseball, and taking his family on adventures wherever he can find them. Over the last few years, as his children have grown more capable and less dependent, Bill has felt an increasing urgency to help other fathers prepare their children to successfully transition into healthy manhood (and womanhood). And so, after 25+ years of building spaces, Bill is setting out on a new adventure as a builder of peak moments and HEROIC Men. As this episode is releasing, he is facilitating his first Father and Son Rite of Passage in the Deschutes National Forest outside of beautiful Bend, Oregon. If you're interested in learning more about the importance of Rites of Passage, Bill would love to connect with you and even has a book he'd like to give to you and your son. Just email him at [email protected] and put the word Initiation in the subject line. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday66

It doesn't matter if you are an everyday dad or like my guest today, who is a celebrity and in the limelight where there's demands on his time, demands on everything. And yet still can carve out time for his wife and for his kids. And when the world is uncertain and we kind of live in some turmoil, we have the opportunity, no matter what level we're operating at to use our gifts and talents to be a shining light and a beacon of light in someone else's darkness. My guest for this episode, David Rosales is the lead singer of the David Rosales Band. Today we are going to hear his story as a man, husband and father. He tells the story of how he was on top of a building in Los Angeles. Even when everyone needs something from him as an artist, he still finds time to carve for his family. He shares some wonderful stories of how regardless of what life throws at us we can use our gifts, our strengths and our talents to be a beacon of light and hope and maybe just a bit of an escape. Show Noteswww.thedadedge.com/384

On this episode with Clint Hoopes, we talk about leadership! If things are good in your business and you're the leader, then it's you. And if things in your business are bad, it's on you. It's always leadership. The success and the failures always reside on leadership. Our leadership skills are insanely important if we want success in business, but within our marriages as well. Leadership shows up everywhere. In parenting, with how we raise and lead our kids. My guest, Clint Hoopes is the proud father of 6 children as well as a Podcast Host and Executive Coach for Business Owners/Leaders who are husband, fathers, and family men. Over the years he has led hundreds of employees in various roles from manager level to CEO. During that time, he and his wife continued to grow their family. While leading hundreds of people in different industries, he has found what works and has used and taught these transformative principles and systems with life changing success. He now focuses on coaching leaders to discover the Father First Effect in their own lives. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/65

When it comes to making mistakes, how likely are you to forgive yourself? This podcast episode will rattle you. My guest, Gavin Meenan has come from the ashes both personally and professionally. I won't spoil it for you, but there are a lot of stories that we go into in depth of how he went through gut-wrenching life events. Gavin Meenan is a nationally recognised leader in the Irish health and fitness industry. Through this hands-on work with people from all walks of life, Gavin soon learned that mindset is the most critical component of success. Whether it's in the gym, at home or in the workplace, battles are won and lost in your mind – long before you make your first move. Gavin's belief in this truth has been reinforced by thousands of hours spent honing his skills, delivering results for his clients, and overcoming personal challenges. Gavin is now expanding his business to serve men everywhere. His number one goal is to help them grow stronger and live better – inside the gym, and outside it too. Show Notes:www.thedadedge.com/383

If you are a busy career guy, our time is very limited due to long hours at work. What normally happens is that we pour a lot of time, energy and our bandwidth into the business, our teams because we are trying to create an empire. We want to create these empires because we can to provide for our family and give them maybe the life we didn't have or simply because our work makes us come alive. What usually happens is that our relationships take a backseat. I am here to tell you that it does not have to be that way. John Goad, this episode's guest, is a 30 year marriage veteran. I met him in Colorado as part of an in-person mastermind retreat that we host as part of our Dad Edge Business Accelerator. He has 2 grown kids and I am excited to talk to him because if there is anyone we can learn from, it is the men who have more experience than we do. Show Notes:www.thedadedge.com/friday64

If you really wanna get to the heart and soul of a man who is working hard for his family, it's all about trying to balance. Although it's extremely hard to balance work, life, family, and even taking care of ourselves. Sometimes it feels absolutely impossible and that is today's podcast with Alex Charfen. Alex Charfen has created systems and processes that he not only loves to do, create businesses that are thriving, but also has time for his wife and two kids. As a kid, he had a tough time learning. He had a tough time fitting in and following other people's rules. Alex Cahrfen started his entrepreneurial journey in middle school. He went on to run a window washing service in high school and a financial consulting firm in college. In his twenties, he became a Fortune 500 consultant working for some of the most successful people in the world. In his early thirties, he and his wife started buying and selling houses. Following the economic crisis in 2007-2008, they lost everything and declared bankruptcy. They rose from the ashes to help our country recover real estate brokers in the United States to help our country recover from the biggest mortgage crisis in history. Alex is now known as the go-to person for helping entrepreneurs ascend the Billion Dollar code and understand how to plan strategically throughout all of this, Alex's mission is to empower entrepreneurs, to grow and scale their businesses and to make their greatest contribution to the world. Show Notes:www.thedadedge.com/382

Imagine you woke up tomorrow and your life was completely different and totally altered from what it was yesterday. Suddenly, somehow, some way, you have a stroke and your entire left side of your body is paralyzed and life as you know it, may never be the same, you might not even live. This is part of what I talked to my guest, Mark Ewing, today. Mark Ewing owns a couple of successful businesses, is a husband with two kids and 2020, along with the challenges that it brought for most of us, had a little extra for him, when he was in his early forties and he woke up in the middle of the night with a full-blown stroke. Fortunately, Mark has made a full recovery. Mark's story brought me to my knees and it makes me think that we cannot take for granted the blessings we have today in our lives. Show Notes:www.thedadedge.com/friday63

Greg Olsen is an American football sportscaster and former tight end who played for 14 seasons in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Olsen also played for the Carolina Panthers, with whom he made three Pro Bowls, and became the first tight end in NFL history to record three consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. Olsen played his final season with the Seattle Seahawks in 2020. Greg and I talk about goal setting, not only as an adult, but in a young stage of life. We touch on getting through life's curve balls and we both open up in regards to very tough moment's that life had in our paths. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/381

Mark Evans DM is a 10X best-selling author, owner of multiple multi-million dollar businesses, real estate mogul, and angel investor to countless partners. He's involved in everything from real estate deals, restaurants, media companies, e-commerce stores, real estate developments, private lending, and everything in between. Mark grew up in a trailer park outside of Columbus, Ohio with his parents and 2 sisters where money was a constant source of stress for his family. He knew he wanted a better life and working a traditional 9-to-5 wasn't going to cut. ... so he went the entrepreneurial route and never looked back. At 18 he purchased his very first company (a gutter business) for $2,000. By 30 he was flipping upwards of 60+ homes per month without ever stepping foot into a single property. At 40 he has his hands in over 30+ businesses, multiple cashflow streams, and has created a name for himself in the business world as "The Deal Maker" (that's what the DM in his name stands for) due to his ability to make it happen. Mark has a business mind like no other and lives a lifestyle that most can only dream of ... but his best quality is his character. He does what he says ... and in a world full of posers and shysters ... it's refreshing to see a man keep his word and follow through. Mark is one of the good ones. He currently resides near Cleveland, Ohio and spends half of the year in Parkland, Florida with his 2 children and his loving wife, Deena. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday62

Dr. Jason Dean is a husband, a father, a physician, he's a patriot and a humanitarian. He is the founder of the Revolution Network and Brave TV. He is dedicated to to getting the Americana and world public out of health and financial slavery. He started his career working in the NFL, MLB and NHL. Dr. Jason Dean is a doctor of natural health, doctor of chiropractic and Advanced Nutrition Response Testing Doctor with a mission to help people get well using food as lifestyle, and operates one of the world's largest practices: Palmer Natural Health. Dr. Dean is the founder of Brave TV that helps to educate on health, wealth and freedom. And he left to fulfill a bigger purpose as a physician. He lives for the truth and he works to help others see it. He grew up in an unsteady household on welfare and remembers using food stamps as a way to pay for groceries. He made the decision at an early age that when he was older, he would never be in a similar situation as his upbringing. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/380

In 2013, Jennings started to purchase rental real estate, and in 2019 moved into commercial real estate, amassing a portfolio of apartment complexes, self storage, and mobile home parks. In three years, his portfolio has grown to over $60,000,000 in value, comprising over 1500 rental units, with $800,000 a month in rents collected. Jennings' passion for real estate and business has blossomed into an education company-My First Million In Multifamily. Boasting the fastest growing and most engaged community on Facebook, the group has over 24,000 members in less than 2 years. With over 300 subscribers paying monthly, his courses and educational products have broken $750,000 in revenue in less than a year. He has been married to his incredible wife, Jessica for the past 14 years. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday61

James Swanwick is an Australian-American entrepreneur who helps casual drinkers reduce or quit alcohol. He is also an investor, speaker, journalist, and former ESPN SportsCenter anchor and Hollywood correspondent. He has coached thousands of people to improve their lives and performance by adopting an alcohol-free lifestyle. He is the author of The 30-Day No-Alcohol Challenge: Your Simple Guide to Easily Reduce or Quit Alcohol and the creator of Project 90, an online program providing support and coaching for individuals eliminating alcohol from their lives. A sleep evangelist, James is the co-founder (with his brother Tristan Swanwick) of the popular health brand Swanwick Sleep, which produces blue light-blocking glasses to improve well-being and sleep quality. The company has sold more than 150,000 pairs of its "Swannies" glasses, which are worn by pro-athletes in the NFL, MLB and NBA. The product has been featured on the Kelly Ripa Show, the Today Show and in Forbes, and are recommended by some of America's top sleep doctors. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/379

David Delisle is a successful author, entrepreneur and real estate investor with a background as a financial advisor and marketing director. But most importantly, he is a dad. He has been investing since he was eleven years old and is passionate about passing on the lessons he's learned to teach kids how to live a rich life and create the freedom for what's most important to them…the Awesome Stuff David is a contributor to Entrepreneur, a millionaire mentor for Money Club, and has been featured on countless podcasts, including Impacting Life 24/7 and The Mind of George Show. He loves being outdoors with his family, laughing with friends, traveling the world, and connecting over a perfect cup of coffee. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday60

When it comes to your life and making mistakes, I think we can all agree we have a hard time letting things go as men. Men, we are our worst enemy at times. Sometimes the hell that we are experience is Zach Babcock owns Alpha Underdog Empowerment. He is a great individual. He decided to go down a path that was not so positive and ended up spending time in prison. He came out of prison 8 years ago and he has done some remarkable things. His mission is to empower underdog entrepreneurs why sharing everything he has learned and to help them level up in business in life. Show Notes:www.thedadedge.com/378

On New Year's day, my son Mason, challenged me to join a bodybuilding show along with him. We had 16 weeks to prepare. I was about 195 lbs.18% body fat and I needed to go extreme to meet the goals needed. For this I worked with Joel Staley and his team and I did some aggressive intermittent fasting. My guest today is Joel Staley. He is the founder of Joel Staley Fitness and the creator of the Shed Fat Fast Program. He has served over 1,000 clients that have been transformed and collectively his clients have lost more than 35,000 pounds over the past 3 years. Joel is a husband to his beautiful wife and father of 3 girls. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/friday59