For Episode 69, we are not drunk. However, we have lost our mind and done an episode Valley Girl Style!!! There is literally nothing you will learn from these 14 minutes. BUT, you will be entertained...or driven to drink. Four questions from the Little Talk Deck by Best Self. 1) What's your favorite memory and why? 2) What question should I be asking you right now? 3) What's the best thing to do on the weekend? 4) How do you respond when you get something wrong? If you liked the show, please sha...
Apr 26, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 69
On Episode 68, we show off the mockup shirts that we used for the next Dad's Rules book, Get Off My Lawn. They look a little baggy since I lost a little bit of weight from the photo shoot in August 2020 to now. We also go into another deck. This one is all about the Date Deck by Best Self. Still not a sponsor but that is all right! We are enjoying learning about each other through these cards after being together for over 32 years. We cover a few questions: What is something you feel grateful fo...
Apr 23, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 68
On Episode 67, We are again joined by someone who is an expert in 1031 Exchanges. Did I lose you already? Well, how about this? How would you like to legally do what the wealthy do in real estate and not pay taxes? That is an over simplification of a 1031 Exchange but that is exactly what it does! You are trading real estate for other real estate while not paying capital gains on it. Pretty cool, right? Ryan Matthews is an expert and specializes in real estate. Although we are both Realtors, he ...
Apr 20, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Episode 66 is a solo walk and talk episode. While out on a walk, I had something that has been on my mind a lot over the past several months. I hit record and this is it. Just under 8 minutes of raw talk. No edits. No intro or outro. No guest. On this episode, I talk about identifying distractions. We all will get distracted. It isn't even a matter of if we will but when will we be distracted. I give you a couple of examples and then throw in what I did or am still doing to stay aware so that my...
Apr 17, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 66
For Episode 65, we are back at it with my guest Melissa Belzer going into another prompt deck from Best Self. The first question this week is: If people came with a warning label, what would yours say? Second question this week is: What part do you want to play in solving a global problem? If you like the show, please share, comment, leave a review and feedback. That is how we grow. Also, hit up the SWAG SHOP and grab some of our kickass apparel @ https://dadsrulesswag.com Kevin can be reached t...
Apr 15, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Episode 64 is with Jake Moss with M2 Industries. Jake owns a construction company. M2 Industries works with everything from remodels to new residential homes as well as in the commercial building space. I wanted to have Jake on the show because his company is growing and I absolutely love his approach to business and how he treats his clients. We are hearing a lot of white noise out in the economy about how no one is hiring or companies are contracting. That is not the case with Jake. Jake is go...
Apr 12, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 64
In Episode 63, we dive into an important topic, bathroom etiquette. Hey, we handle the important topics... We are once again joined by Melissa. Specifically, I wanted a woman's perspective on this not a rule. While what I have to say in this episode is not a rule, this is all how I think it should be. But, since I will never get a majority of people to agree on these exceptional points, I can't make it an official Dad's Rule. No spoilers! You just need to listen and give me your honest feedback....
Apr 08, 2023•14 min•Ep. 63
On Episode 62, we finally have a guest on not named Melissa. It has been on my heart for a while to get business owners, entrepreneurs and sales people on. There is all this chatter in the world about how bad things are but not a lot of talk is with the people succeeding that are making a difference and getting us back on the right path. There are so many great people out there finding creative ways to succeed and give back. Shain Davis is one of those kickass adults doing just that. Shain is a ...
Apr 05, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Episode 61, we talk about the color of the year which happens to be Melissa's favorite color which somehow leads right into us talking about participation trophies. Yep, we start our way right into tangent. Then, it was time for us to get back into the decks. Little Talk by Best Self is the prompt deck for this episode. Question: What experience did you learn the most from? Mine would probably be the one that cost me $100k about 6 or 7 years ago. Yeah...let's not do that again. I am now at the p...
Apr 01, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 61
On Episode 60, we talk about Thinking Time Business Edition by Best Self. These are always fun especially when Melissa joins us because she comes from the consumer side of things rather than the business owner perspective. Always nice to get another perspective. Today's Questions: What's your on boarding process for integrating new team members? Is the process a good first impression? What do your customers expect your products to be able to do? This leads into a discussion about the Splash Prog...
Mar 29, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Episode 59 is yet another deep conversation brought to you by Best Self and the Icebreaker Deck. Today, we ask this important question: If you could arm wrestle any historical figure, who would you choose and why? Hey, only the most important topics on Dad's Rules... Then we digress into my lack of knowledge when it comes to correct song lyrics, the Over the Top Soundtrack and Toto's song Africa. If you like or hate the show, share with your friends and enemies accordingly. Like, share, comment ...
Mar 25, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 59
On Episode 58, we dive deep yet again. I rant about all the non-sponsors of the show...yet. Hey, I still love their products though. Just stating a fact. We also go into why I don't cheat. My reason may or may not surprise you. Deck Time! Relationship Deck by Best Self Question: How would you feel if a work requirement disrupted a personal commitment? That lead down a tangent topic covering little league. Also, we had the time so we did another card. Question: What does financial independence lo...
Mar 22, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 58
On Episode 57, we will be sharing what we have learned in our foreign language lessons. My ability to speak English well is questionable so you can only imagine how rough my Spanish, French and German are too. Next, Icebreaker Deck Deeper Talk by Best Self. This weeks question: If you were given a year to live, what would you stop doing, and what would you start? This definitely lead to great conversation. If you like or hate the show, share it with friends and enemies alike. Like, comment, shar...
Mar 18, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Episode 56 is a prompt deck. This time , we are in the Intimacy Deck from the fine people at Best Self. Question: What are the top 5 qualities you admire about me? We learn Melissa is a fan of my fighting skills. Who knew? She also likes that I can read her mind...literally. And I am a big fan of the fact she has sex with me and doesn't like to fight about dumb stuff. If you like or hate the show, share, leave a review, comment and like. We grow the show through your support! Speaking of support...
Mar 15, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In Episode 55, we start by talking about swag ( https://dadsrulesswag.com ) as well as give an update on Book 2 of Dad's Rules - Get Off My Lawn. We then do an overview of Rule 15 - The 30 Minute Whine and how it ties in to Rule 17 - Ask for Forgiveness. Mean it. Move on. Next, it's deck time! This deck is Thinking Time prompt deck by Best Self. What can you do to surprise and delight your customers, so they are excited to buy from you again? If you like or hate the show, share it with a friend ...
Mar 11, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 55
On Episode 54, we roll out our new swag for Dad's Rule Store. Catch the Youtube episode to get a peak. Otherwise, you will have to use your imagination OR head on over to https://Dadsrulesswag.com and take a peak at our growing online store. Enough of the pitch. Now, on to the show. We dive into the Best Self deck, Impact. Still not a sponsor but we still love them. This deck consists of actions, reflections and affirmations so we grab one of each category. Action - Say no to something you don't...
Mar 08, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In Episode 53, we go down a rabbit hole of nonsense for about 13 minutes. Sure, it starts off nice with a game of "Would you rather..." taken from the Icebreaker Deck by Best Self(not a sponsor), but the tangent is something fierce after that. We cover a little of everything from the Santa Clarita Diet, jumping in near freezing pools to please my clients in the Splash Program marketing system. (no extra syllable in Realtor). What do you get when you combine a friend and a fan? Are relationships ...
Mar 04, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 53
On Episode 52, we talk over some ideas to make our relationship more exciting. Once again, we were inspired by a prompt card from The Best Self Date Deck. How about couple skydiving? I mean, what could possibly go wrong, right? Melissa felt a lot could go wrong. She mentioned roller coasters. As long as they aren't the wooden spawn of satan ones, I am okay with that. We also discuss the brilliance of Arrested Development (the tv show and not the band). And, to cap it all off, we discuss my brief...
Mar 01, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 52
On Episode 51, we talk about goals. It is one thing to write your goals down and tuck them away to never be looked at again. A year from now, you sit down to go through the practice of writing them down again only to fall into the same trap. What if you made those goals public? That is what I do on this podcast. Will I achieve them all? We shall all see. What it will do is put them out there and force me to work towards them with an intensity you don't see in someone who doesn't share them with ...
Feb 25, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Episode 50 is full of nonsense and that is what makes this episode so much fun! We discuss Mesa. Or is it table? Also covered: Who would you like to play you in a movie? Would you rather... When was the last time you cried and why? And We talk about Fat Kevin. Sit back and enjoy. I know we did! If you like or hate the show, it only makes sense to share with friends and enemies alike. If you would like to reach Kevin, he can be reached through his Linktree. https://linktr.ee/kevinbelzer...
Feb 22, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Episode 49 of Dad's Rules Podcast! Who in your life do you owe an apology? That is the question we dive into this week. It was definitely a surprise card out of the Intimacy Deck. Some topics covered were: Wisdom from Aunt Ethel Blowing people off and the consequences Ending friendships over money AND Rule 17 - Ask for forgiveness. Mean it. Move on. This episode is jam packed! If you wish to reach Kevin or follow him, all links are through Linktree. https://linktr.ee/kevinbelzer or email him @ b...
Feb 18, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Episode 48 we go back into the decks with cards from the Impact Deck from Best Self. We drew 3 cards to discuss. 1st card said to choose a new habit and take it on for the next 30 days. We had to compromise. Melissa was going way too extreme and I couldn't get behind it. 2nd card was an affirmation card that said I own my truth and I speak it freely. Know you truth and own your truth. 3rd card was about reflection. Which value do you care about that you're not currently living. As always, these ...
Feb 15, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Episode 47 is all about BBQ sauce! I kid I kid. It is actually about Rule #5 - Patience is Bullshit. We spend this episode diving into rule 5 and why you should go full out in everything you do. Why? You need to find out quickly if this path you are on is what you want to do or not. Having patience, thinking time just needs to go on and you will progress from promotion to promotion until you get to X in the company, then you will feel happy and fulfilled is a fool's errand. Set yourself up to pr...
Feb 11, 2023•19 min
Episode 46 we are back in the Menace Underground with Melissa Belzer. This one is another Best Self deck, Icebreaker Deeper Talk. The question this week is Where in your life are you lazy and what's your excuse? Hey, some areas of laziness are okay. However, it isn't a good thing if it stops you from progressing forward in life and achieving your dreams. It is okay to make yourself vulnerable to this and trying to figure out how to overcome it or delegate so you won't have to deal with it. Our c...
Feb 08, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Episode 45 is a live talk I did on Wisdom. I originally made it to share to my real estate community. Part way through recording it, I realized that it would need to be part of the podcast. It fit perfectly after the New Year Same You episode. This one was a solo episode I did while on a walk and talk. No fancy equipment but an iPhone. I will go over the tips that I believe will help you actually make goals and follow them through to success. 1) Write down you goals. Break them down to something...
Feb 04, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Episode 44 is all about the new year and goals. But, why is this airing in February? I timed this episode out to remind you of what you planned on doing this year but more than likely quit. Well, that seems harsh! Look, it is nothing personal. It is just statistically likely that you quit. Whether it was get in shape, start your novel or go after your dream job, the vast majority of people will quit within the first few weeks of January. The issue is, they give up for a whole year and rinse and ...
Feb 01, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Episode 43 gets into the decks again. This week, Melissa and I pull from the Thinking Time Business Edition deck from Best Self. Now, Melissa isn't a business owner. That doesn't mean she doesn't have some wisdom to bring to this conversation. In fact, many times, it is those not all up in your business that will see what you are blind to seeing. This week, we talk about the steps that can be taken to reduce how much time you spend on administrative and other non-value added activities. We go ov...
Jan 28, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Episode 42 of Dad's Rules! We decided to go a different direction on this one and talk about my rules on driving and why they probably can't be universal rules. After listening, maybe some of you will come around to my way of thinking. I can only hope so... Like, how do you merge onto the interstate? What is the appropriate speed in each lane? When are you allowed to gape at the accident or disabled vehicle off to the side of the road? Also, what is up with BMW owners and the inability to use a ...
Jan 25, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Melissa Belzer joins me again on location at Menace Underground to go through another prompt deck. This one is designed for kids. Wouldn't you know it that the every first question felt very grown up? Well, the first Dad's Rules book is about being a kickass adult so we need to get the kids thinking critically early. What do you feel strongly about? I i feel strongly about kindness. I feel strongly about not dying on the wrong hills. I don't think everyone is out to get you and I also don't thin...
Jan 18, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 41
We went back into Menace Underground to record again. This episode is back around the topics coming out of the Date Deck. This week, the question was Where do you see us in 5 years? This is a huge question that should be asked when you start dating. What if you have different ideas about what happily ever after means? What if you want kids but they don't? You want city life and they want country? Please like, share, comment and review. Haters and friends alike need this! Kevin can be reached thr...
Jan 11, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 40
