Today you'll hear from Ben Connell, the County Councilman, Attorney, National Champion Wrestler, Farmer, and Father of 3. We discussed: being a county councilman national championship in wrestling the mindset it takes to win a national championship hanging out with Clayton Christensen and HBS faculty being a double UNC grad partnering with his father as an attorney growing up in a family with multiple state champions the wisdom of Thomas Sowell how faith has impacted his life operating a light-t...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 48
Today you'll hear from Dorian Abbot, the professor, climate change and exoplanet scientist, and cancel culture survivor. We discussed: Latest research exoplanets and the search for life climate change getting attacked by a woke mob for being reasonable (begins at 29:09) lessons learned from his dad what future fathers want to know favorite books learning from failure best investments he's made reasons for optimism Dorian on Twitter Faculty page...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 47
Today you'll hear from Chauncie Thrift, the restaurant manager, soccer star, and father of 1. We discussed: managing a restaurant during Covid life advice from his dad having a man yell in your face at the Air Force Academy getting humbled by a strong coach to become a successful D1 soccer athlete being a black man in Charlottesville, VA his thoughts on racism in America opening up about learning from a failure advice for new dads helping people with second chances much more Charleston Sports Pu...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 46
Today you'll hear from Greg Brannon, the doctor, former political candidate, constitutional government advocate, entrepreneur, and Father of 7. We discussed: His career delivering babies Changes in medicine Merging modern western medicine with "alternative" medicine Home schooling Making use of dinner time Running for US Senate Corruption in local government limited constitutional government The real Kings and Queens in America Becoming a better person and much more Greg on Facebook Optimal Bio...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 45
Today you'll hear from Seth VanderVlucht, a software sales executive, little league coach, faith leader, and father of 3 boys. We discussed: Coaching little league Screwing up in public Judging others based on their best days Selling time shares Favorite books Lessons learned as a dad Marriage advice Reasons for optimism
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 44
Today you'll meet Ethan Chandler, the tattoo artist, cancer survivor, foodie, and father of 1. We discussed: Getting started and refining your craft in the tattoo industry recent tattoo trends cancer diagnosis and treatment story growing up in Lugoff, SC best fast food restaurants Being a dad Recent improvements as a husband reasons to be optimistic for the future and much more
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 43
Today you'll meet Jeremy Deaver, a healthcare administrator, startup enthusiast, and Father of 4 children. We discussed: What healthcare administrators do Healthy collaboration between doctors and business people Lessons learned from his dad Growing up in Kinston, NC Grinding through an unpaid internship for experience Progressing through his career Cryptocurrency Jeremy on Twitter...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 42
Today you'll meet Bruce Mullan, an Entrepreneur, Agility Consultant, Volunteer, and Father of 3. Bruce's Consulting Firm: Vinaigrette Leadership Agility
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 41
Today you'll hear from Jerome Beaman, a technology salesman, CSAP alum, aspiring minimalist, hide-and-seek champion, and Father of 1. Topics: entry into Cisco growing up in Mississippi being a husband and father much more
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 40
Today you'll meet "Smile'n" Sam Alvey, a famous UFC fighter, musician, foster parent, and father of 5. We discussed: Getting started in MMA Working for an organization without signing any contract Comparing nut shots from kids to getting punched by a grown man Highs and lows of his career Musical interests Pre-fight tradition (pizza) Being a dad Adopting a foster child Marriage advice much more... Sam's Website Sam on twitter...
Dec 29, 2020•45 min•Ep. 39
Today you'll meet Dustin. He is a Cancer Survivor, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Author, Podcaster, Sales Manager, and Father of 1 We talked about his story of being diagnosed with a serious form of Leukemia right before his wedding, receiving a sick Standing O the topic of his book: Cheeto Dust finding happiness life-changing books and podcasts home schooling being a dad Dustin's Website Dustin's new Podcast...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 38
Today you'll meet Eric Knipp, a VP of Systems Engineering, MMA fighter, Author, Fitness Enthusiast, and Father. We discussed: His approach to managing a team of experienced, technical salespeople An incredibly embarrassing professional failure His workout routine Favorite books Growing up poor An awful grunt job as a 17-yr old His attitude and philosophy on life and leadership The joys of being a dad Choosing not to beat yourself up as a dad Why he got into MMA in his late 30's A good cause he i...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 37
Today you'll meet Mike Grinberg, a husband, podcaster, founder of a marketing firm, and father to a precious young girl born at only 11 ounces, not pounds. We discussed: His experience as a husband with a wife very sick during her pregnancy His daughter's health and long-term outlook being born so early Starting a marketing firm to get more flexibility Growing up with parents from Eastern Europe His life story His approach to being a dad Mike's Podcast: Mixing Business with Pleasure Mike on Link...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 36
Today you'll meet Mike Coles. Mike is an attorney with his own law firm, specializing in startups. He also founded his own company, Choose Your Reader, approximately 2 years ago. We discussed: his startup cooking poverty, wealth, and happiness advice for other founders and much more Choose Your Reader Coles Firm
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 35
Today you'll meet Jeremy, the Vice President of Americas Software and Services sales at Cisco Systems. He is also an avid surfer, runner, and father of 2. We spoke about: His career in Sales and Sales Leadership The best and worst parts of being an executive Growing up in SoCal Intro to sales: competing with Xerox Favorite books How a significant obstacle set him up for success An important truth very few people agree with him on What he wishes new dads understood Marriage advice Lessons learned...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 34
This was another episode that instantly ranks among the best. You'll get to meet John, an avid mountain climber and global adventurer. John has some crazy stories to tell about: being caught up in a third-world civil war with blow darts and bows and arrows getting saved by the secretary of state insane animal encounters high-stakes teamwork and interdependency on each trek hiking up the peak in Antarctica 1000 miles from other life forms financing his journeys through creating self-sustaining bu...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 33
Today you'll hear from Forrest Tuff, a Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, D1 Athlete, and Father of 3. We spoke about his company One Vision Productions , his role as CEO, lessons learned in small business, his life story, growing up with a very strict preacher as his father, playing basketball in college, and building his company. We also got to learn about his philosophy on life and his approach to being a dad. Forresttuff.com...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 32
Today you'll hear from Adam Young, the director of business development at Weave HQ, a cycling enthusiast, and Father of 3. Adam shares the incredibly journey that his family has been through with the ongoing health challenges of their youngest child. You will enjoy hearing his story and hug your kids tighter tonight. Connect with Adam on LinkedIn
Nov 06, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 31
Today you'll hear from Russell Vaughan. Russ is a Senior Solutions Engineer at VMware, former Systems Engineer at Cisco, lifelong Sci-Fi fan, and father of 1.
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 30
Today you'll hear from Fuss, a Navy Seal, Troop Commander on Dev Group, Speaker, Financial Services Professional, and Father of 3. We Discussed: What is a SEAL, and what do they do? What is a Troop Commander? What is Development Group? For the average person who has watched movies about Navy Seals and Dev Group, what do we have wrong in our understanding of who you are and what you do? What is a typical day like when you are deployed? What are some of the roles on the team? How has your military...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 29
Today you'll hear from Jeremy Barray, a wealth manager, author, entrepreneur, and father of 1. We discussed: Overview of his career as a CPA, Wealth Manager, and Entrepreneur Becoming OK with being different The good fortune of a positive, confident mindset Their struggle having a child Being a dad and more Jeremy on Instagram Non-profit foundation Jeremy mentioned...
Oct 24, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 28
Today you'll hear from Curt Steinhorst: the #1 expert on focus in the workplace. Curt is a Business Consultant, Best-Selling Author, ADHD, Researcher, and Father of 3. We discussed: Takeaways from his book: Can I have your attention? The myth of multi-tasking Practical advice (without the dogma) Growing up with great parents Career journey Becoming a better husband and father His approach to parenting https://www.curtsteinhorst.com/...
Oct 20, 2020•58 min•Ep. 27
Today you'll meet Eric Anderson, an Open Source Advocate, Venture Capitalist, Harvard Business School Alum, and Father of 4. We discussed: Open Source software Eric's Contributor.fyi podcast Joe Blair's Epic Human Podcast The value of Wrestling Career path A little about Venture Capital Chacos sandals Valuing someone for their differences Lessons learned as a father and husband Eric's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericmander Eric's professor mentioned in the show: https://twitter.com/bussgang...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 26
Today I spoke to Ben Holm, Director of Sales at Microsoft Azure, Vikings Fan, and Father of 4 We spoke about: Primer on Azure and AI Solutions that AI can enable Where AI is headed in the future Growing up in a huge family The benefits of having amazing parents Getting started in door-to-door sales Going to business school and entering the tech industry How to snap out of a bad day Ddeveloping meaningful connections in remote settings Creating "the best day ever" for your kids How he's a better ...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 25
Today you'll hear from Shawn McGrady, a Marine, Police Officer, Technology Salesman, and Father of 3. We talked about: Joining the Marines Lessons learned in the military Incredible stories from his 17 years in law enforcement Why being a cop is ROUGH Thoughts on the state of policing in 2020 Getting into tech sales The process of reinventing yourself Progression as a husband and father His approach to being a dad
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 24
Today you'll hear from Rick Hill, the General Manager and Vice President of Sales at AVA Security (ava.uk). Rick is a lifelong learner and father of 2. We discussed: Becoming GM at AVA Security Why he joined AVA Building culture His approach to management Growing up in Boston with a stepdad Being a decathlete Exercise and food for longevity Trying to hard close a car dealer Mistakes as a young manager An important truth very few people agree with him on A new habit that has most improved his lif...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 23
Today you'll hear from my good friend Kendal Quinn. Kendal is an American expat living in Portugal. He is a sales manager at Cisco, and father of 3 sweet girls. We discussed: What it's like relocating a family of 5 to another continent with a new language Food he is loving in Portugal, food he wishes he could get from back home What was harder than expected about moving Advice for others thinking about moving internationally Lessons learned from his dad Career journey Mentors Hobbies Books that ...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 22
Today I spoke to Ron Haas, Partner at PwC, Head of Leadership and Executive Development, and Father of 8. Among other things, we discussed: Overview of Management Consulting and what Partners do The importance of a human connection and being an authentic person "No other success can compensate for failure in the home." Husband first, Father second Work-Life Harmony instead of work-life balance Becoming really good at listening Having a foundation of faith Thoughts on raising teenagers Reinforcin...
Sep 28, 2020•56 min•Ep. 21
Today I spoke to Jeff Moore, a Director of Sales, STEM non-profit founder, and Father of 3 We Discussed: Overview of channel sales Putting the most important things in place (family) while chasing 200% of plan His approach to managing an experienced and successful team What does a Director of Sales operations do at Cisco? Spotlight on the Connected Black Professionals Founding a program called Roots in STEM kids The importance of exposing underprivileged kids to STEM careers Growing up as the so...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 20
Today you'll hear from Brandon Smith, The Workplace Therapist, executive coach, adjunct professor, and father of 3. Working for the world's worst boss Starting a business with virtually no network and experience Challenges consulting for large companies, nonprofits, and startups Particularly bad workplaces When politics trumps performance What every startup needs: clear roles, clear expectations, balanced feedback (more positive than negative) Why cleaning up nonprofits is way more work than for...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 19
