In this episode, Young talks about how multiple tests of his framework for scaling businesses have proven successful, bringing him closer to launching his new venture. He also shares the latest productivity tactic he has been testing for simplifying his life to clear the clutter from his physical, digital, and mental space. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a f...
Feb 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, Young interviews Garrett Viggers: entrepreneur, artist, musician, and father of three. Garrett shares his thoughts on what it means to be successful in both his career and his family. They talk about how Garrett practices presence at a deeper level in order to show up fully for his family. Garrett also shares his future plans as he prepares for the “empty nest” phase of parenting. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Garret Viggers is the Co-Founder of Limelight Health...
Feb 12, 2023•50 min•Ep. 78
In the episode, Young takes listeners behind the scenes of The Girl Dad Show Podcast. He breaks down the process of creating each episode and shares his vision for growing the podcast into a revenue-generating business in Season 3. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adaptin...
Feb 05, 2023•28 min•Ep. 77
In this episode, Young interviews Jamie Ceglarz, CEO and Founder of Guild Talent, Co-Founder of the Operator’s Guild, and father of two. Jamie talks about good communication and how it is integral to his business and family's success. He also shares his strategies for separating work time and family time and how he transitions between the two to be a present parent. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jamie is the CEO and Founder of Guild Talent as well as the Co-Founder of the Operat...
Jan 29, 2023•51 min•Ep. 76
In this episode, Young talks about reconnecting with his parents over the holidays and how the experience reaffirmed his decision to slow down on work and focus on family. He also reflects on his feelings about Grace’s 4th birthday celebration. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential grow...
Jan 22, 2023•14 min•Ep. 75
In this episode, Young interviews seasoned C-level executive Jen Ford. Jen is an Advisor to Founders, CEOs and CFOs at high-growth companies and mother of two. They talk about Jen’s growth mindset approach and how it has been the key to her success both in her career and personal life. Jen shares how she encourages her two daughters to explore different interests while teaching them the importance of living within their means to make smart career choices. She also empowers women to release the n...
Jan 15, 2023•49 min•Ep. 74
In this episode, Young talks about how he overcomes fear and worry by redirecting his focus to things within his control. He shares how shifting his outlook on work/life balance has increased his level of happiness. He also talks about his new strategy for achieving his personal life goals, and how listeners can implement the same tactics in the new year. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand...
Jan 08, 2023•18 min•Ep. 73
In this episode, Young and Henrik talk about innovation and how Henrik’s company, Gembah, has made it possible for entrepreneurs to bring their product ideas to life. They discuss how Henrik’s hands-off approach has yielded positive results at work and home. Henrik also shares his views on leadership and how complete transparency can be the foundation for building solid relationships. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: CEO of Gembah. Former CEO/Co-founder of Boundless. Incubator and ...
Jan 01, 2023•55 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, Young talks about the importance of prioritizing time for your parents, especially as they get older. He shares his outlook on the future of The Girl Dad Show and what listeners can expect in the coming year. He also expresses his gratitude to his listeners and his holiday hopes and wishes for designing the life they desire. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of ...
Dec 25, 2022•13 min•Ep. 71
In this episode, Young and John talk about leadership and how the same tactics for managing employees can be used for parenting your kids. They discuss the importance of credibility and how how to build a solid reputation both at work and in your personal life. John also shares his parenting philosophy on raising happy kids and good humans for the world. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: John is the Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Sitetracker, where he leads Sitetracker...
Dec 18, 2022•51 min•Ep. 70
Young talks about how his outlook on birthday celebrations has shifted as he's gotten older. He explains how learning through repetition can be one of the best ways to excel in your field of work. He also shares how the initial testing of his framework for scaling businesses has been remarkably successful! Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I g...
Dec 11, 2022•27 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, Young and Joey talk about work ethic and why it is a major contributor to one's success. They discuss parenting and ways to use everyday activities as opportunities to create memories. Joey also shares his strategies for teaching his daughter about money to build a solid foundation and understanding of the concept. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Joe has over 27 years of experience in the Information Technology and Services industries in progressively more senior ...
Dec 04, 2022•56 min•Ep. 68
Young talks about his annual birthday check-in and how he uses this time to reflect on the past year and reassess his goals. He shares his excitement to celebrate Thanksgiving week with family visiting from California. He also expresses deep gratitude for the support of friends and family during a time of need. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO...
Nov 27, 2022•20 min•Ep. 67
Young & Connie discuss the importance of mental health and ways to instill positive coping techniques in your children at a young age. They talk about creating a supportive environment for kids while allowing for the freedom to find their own way. Connie also emphasizes perseverance and our ability to learn any skill, even if that skill doesn’t come naturally to us. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Connie Chan Wang is a builder, storyteller, and connector who is passionate abou...
Nov 20, 2022•46 min•Ep. 66
Young talks about the importance of being approachable when helping his girls work through their personal struggles to find solutions. He touches on his philosophy on music and how he believes it can positively impact several areas of your life. He also shares the coping technique his girls use which parents may find useful for diffusing emotional outbursts. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and underst...
Nov 13, 2022•24 min•Ep. 65
In this interview, Young and Michael dive deep into culture and how to cultivate strong relationships as both a business leader and a parent. Michael touches on his early life struggles and how he found the inspiration he needed to turn his life around. They also discuss the importance of choosing courage over fear and share tactics to help you reach your highest potential. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Michael Chernow is a Serial Entrepreneur, Restaurateur, Podcast Host and exp...
Nov 06, 2022•49 min•Ep. 64
Young talks about celebrating Halloween with their community of neighbors and shares an exciting new development with his consulting business that he hopes will lead to expansion and growth. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an i...
Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Ep. 63
Young & Kara dive into topics such as navigating untraditional parenting dynamics as a family with a working mother with a stay-at-home father and how she practices and implements servant leadership both in business as well as parenting. They also touch on the importance of embracing and enjoying every moment with your kids. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kara Hoogensen is a senior vice president with Principal Financial Group®, in charge of Specialty Benefits for U.S. Insura...
Oct 23, 2022•45 min•Ep. 62
Young talks about reevaluating his goals in order to spend more time with family, and how spending the weekend alone with the girls has deepened their relationship. He also gives a word of advice for entrepreneurs on how to find success during this recession. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from e...
Oct 16, 2022•20 min•Ep. 61
Young & Jared dive into topics such as helping people discover their dreams and deciding which to pursue, implementing coaching strategies into his personal and parenting life, the importance of compassion when it comes to leadership, and letting go of perfection by embracing mistakes. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jared Montz helps people he cares about reach their dreams. He's a former pro soccer player turned Front Row Dad, Grateful Husband, Lead Lightly Leader, Curious L...
Oct 09, 2022•48 min•Ep. 60
Young talks about programming quality time into the family schedule, how a concept in bodybuilding relates to his business growth strategy, and how his girls entering school have shifted routines. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experience...
Oct 02, 2022•12 min•Ep. 59
Young & Bryan dive into topics such as the evolution of parenting, Bryan’s thesis on what a good parent should be, how to enjoy all aspects of raising a child, and his unique approach as an executive coach to help clients realize their greatness. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Bryan Franklin has coached top-level executives at Fortune 1000 companies (including Apple, Logitech, Google, Cisco, SAP, and LinkedIn) and helped entrepreneurs build their fledgling organizations into ...
Sep 25, 2022•51 min•Ep. 58
Young talks about reconnecting with his daughter Lily, the importance of scheduling one-on-one time with your kids and significant other, and creating checkpoints to reevaluate goals strategically. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienc...
Sep 19, 2022•21 min•Ep. 57
Young & Peter dive into topics such as raising 3 kids with 2 having special needs, troubles and tribulations and how to overcome them, and all the mindset that you need to build a happy and successful life. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Peter Espinosa is a CEO, Founder, Owner, Sales Leader, Board Member, and Advisor. He believes that companies can achieve special and unique results if they take care of their customers and treat their employees well. Motivating people to work...
Sep 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 56
Young talks about slowing down and how implementing a journaling practice has benefited him in his work and personal life. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to lat...
Sep 04, 2022•13 min•Ep. 55
Young & Pavel dive into topics such as moving their family with kids, raising them in a network of community and family members, and teaching them resilience. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Pavel Sokolovsky is a startup executive, investor and former founder based in Austin, TX. He is the Chief Marketing Officer at NutriSense and co-manager of angel investment group Nameless Ventures. He also publishes P.S. You Should Know, a weekly newsletter for the intellectually curious. ...
Aug 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 54
Young talks about how using his same strategies for growing tech startups has helped turn his pool service company into a booming business that is thriving despite the recession. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible ra...
Aug 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 53
Young & Kyle dive into topics such as instilling grit, determination, and perseverance in children and how his upbringing has helped him to have optionality and an understanding of what values he wants for his family. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: He is an experienced founder, startup advisor, and product specialist. Kyle was a Co-Founder and CEO of Assembly ( www.assembly.co ). He was formerly the Co-founder and CEO of Keteka, a global digital booking platform that connects...
Aug 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 52
Young talks about his consulting business taking a hit during this recession, the struggle of maintaining a relationship with his parents since moving to Texas, and dipping his toes in the service industry with his new pool business. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapt...
Aug 07, 2022•17 min•Ep. 51
Young & Jason dive into topics such as how family history and culture influence our upbringing and how we raise our kids, finding time for ourselves while raising kids in an entrepreneurial house, as well how important it is to find time to spend with your spouse so the family unit as a whole is healthier and happier. Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jason Sew Hoy is the CEO of Supercast, a podcast subscription platform powering millions in revenue for independent podcasters an...
Jul 31, 2022•55 min•Ep. 50
