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One of the reasons that I started Front Row Dads is that I knew I needed to grow and evolve if I wanted to become the best version of myself.
Getting out of our comfort zones can be scary because it feels safer to stay where we are. But in reality, we're robbing ourselves of a life of abundance in every way. Ultimately, we're responsible for how we show up in life.
If we allow ourselves to live on autopilot, there is no growth and we'll fall short of being the best version of ourselves. Which is a great segue to introduce today's guest.
Josh Painter is a father, husband, coach, philanthropist and author of the new book, Best Version Ever. He also has no problems admitting that he felt trapped in a life others expected him to live. Ultimately, he transformed his life when he saw that he could rewrite the stories he told himself.
In our conversation, we go over the importance of scheduling time with your family and guarding that time at all costs, how mindset shapes our life outcomes, and why helping others is more fulfilling than being financially successful.
We also dig into Josh's thoughts on raising kids who are not afraid to be vulnerable, his three principles for parenting and much more.
Josh Painter Podcast Highlights
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We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.
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Gentlemen, we are LESS THAN TWO weeks away from the inaugural FRD Live Event. It's literally almost here and I'm as excited as a kid the week before Christmas.
As we approach Thanksgiving, I couldn't be more thankful and grateful for this community.
And today's episode features 4 members of the FRD brotherhood who will be at the event next month. I thought it would be cool to have a chat with a full "band" and have them share their thoughts about what being in an FRD band has meant to them.
Allow me to introduce you to Alex, Nadir, Ben, and Brian. They've witnessed the power of being part of a "band of brothers" that inspires and motivates them to be better husbands and dads and follow through on their goals.
But they also hold each other accountable and aren't afraid to dish out constructive criticism. They celebrate each other's wins and learn from each other's failures.
In this conversation, we're digging into the benefits of setting goals with men, being accountable to each other, and why it's crucial to have difficult conversations and be vulnerable with people you can trust.
We also discuss why four is the perfect number for a band, how everyone brings something different to the table, how to start your own "band of brothers," and much more.
If you want to be part of a community of men that has the power to create positive ripple effects throughout the entire world, then don't miss our Front Row Dads Live Summit. We're bringing 100+ men together to increase awareness, build brotherhood and ignite action to be better fathers and husbands and I hope you'll join us on December 2-4 in Austin, Texas!
There are still a few spots left, if you're interested, sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book yours today!
Alex, Nadir, Ben & Brian Podcast Highlights
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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!
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Gentlemen, we are flipping the script today.
I was recently interviewed by my good friend, Josh Trent, on his Wellness + Wisdom podcast and the feedback was incredible so I want to share it with you today. If you haven't checked out his podcast before, I highly recommend that you do.
We really opened ourselves up to share our perspectives on a number of topics. We talk about understanding ego, the uncool dad stereotypes, masculine/feminine energy, reforming fatherhood and so much more.
Josh will be a guest at the Front Row Dads Live Event in December so if you're a fan and you're going, you'll find him there.
Lastly, we'd love to hear your thoughts if this conversation resonates with you. And if you like what you're hearing, don't forget to subcribe to Josh's podcast and YouTube channel.
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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!
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The future of humanity depends on men showing up for their families.
I realize that's a big statement, but I genuinely believe that as leaders in our spaces, we have a responsibility to ourselves, our families, our community, and the world.
And when hundreds of men pour into their spouses and kids, there's a ripple effect that can transform lives in our orbit, and beyond.
As many of you know, The Front Row Dads Live Summit is bringing 100+ men together from around the world to increase awareness, build brotherhood and ignite action to be better fathers and husbands. I hope you'll join us on December 2-4 in Austin, TX!
To highlight the importance of this event and the impact it can have on your life at home, I'm releasing this special bonus episode of the podcast. I'm speaking with two of my closest friends and Front Row Dads members, Hal Elrod and Justin Donald.
My hope is that this conversation inspires more like-minded Dads to join us in Austin, so we can change the world, one family at a time.
Podcast Highlights
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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
One of the things that we encourage people to do as often as possible is to get out of their comfort zone, especially in a group setting like an FRD Retreat.
We often fall into the trap of thinking that leaving for a few days or weeks to connect with others means we're not good parents and husbands.
The truth is, if we're doing it for the right reasons, getting away from family can be the most transformational thing you can do for your relationship with your family.
And the ultimate goal is that when we get back, we're returning as better partners to our spouses and better fathers to our kids.
That's why I'm pumped to have Ali Jafarian back on the show today. Ali is a legend in our brotherhood, and he's the dude who built the Front Row Dad Member Area. He's spent the last 13 years building web products for start-ups and Fortune 500's. He's an amazing husband and father of two and just an epic human being.
In today's conversation, we go deep into how retreats and creating space from family help you to show up at your absolute best in marriage and parenting.
We also go over why it's crucial to be present in everything you do and how being surrounded by other amazing people can inspire and challenge us to grow as dads, husbands, and leaders.
One last thing! Don't forget our Inaugural FRD Live Summit is happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today!
Ali Jafarian Podcast Highlights
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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 a family man with a business, the temptation to check up on work projects or emails when we're home with our kids can be a challenge.
But sometimes kids just need us to play with them, or hangout on the couch and watch one of their movies. Even if they've seen it dozens of times. If we're present in those moments, it will make a huge difference and hopefully they'll have fond memories of those times when they have kids of their own.
And as much as they love to run around and test our limits, the reality is: they actually do crave structure, guidance, and discipline. The biggest challenge is usually finding the time to do it right while still making it fun for them.
The good news is that there are awesome folks out there who are making a difference to solve that problem. One of them is today's guest, Matt Sharp.
Matt is the co-founder of KidStrong, an organization that helps kids improve their physical and mental fitness. With KidStrong, Matt has helped thousands of kids grow their confidence and strength and prepare themselves to tackle whatever life throws at them.
KidStrong also gives parents the tools to build confident, resilient, and hard-working kids and set them up to win in life. Their innovative teaching style is an obvious upgrade from the one traditional establishments offer and helps kids become mentally and physically fit humans.
In our conversation, we dig into how stoicism helped Matt become a better leader and how to help children become mentally and physically fit humans. Matt also shares his three parenting principles that will help any parent to be fully present with their kids and how focusing on improving the culture in your organization boosts productivity.
Matt Sharp Podcast Highlights
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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 anyone that grew up in a household where the word love was seldom said or shown, it can be the only thing that we remember about our relationship with our parents.
Today's guest can certainly speak to that. Brian Ondrako is a father, author, sales consultant and the host of the Just Get Started podcast. In his newest kids' book, The Magically Magnificent Mysterious Mind, he reminds us that the happier we are, the happier it will make others around us feel.
As a single Dad, Brian is intentional about the time he spends with his son. He talks about how his grandparents had the biggest impact on him as a child, and now that he's a father, he wants to be that person for him.
In our conversation, we talk about how kids are happiest when they're loved and supported, how he's handling his son's YouTuber aspirations, and the four pillars that Brian says can make or break any relationship.
One last thing! Don't forget our next Online Summit is coming up on November 10, 2022 where we'll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar. Book your spot today by visiting FrontRowDads.com/Summit.
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Our next Online Summit is on November 10th from 12 pm-3:30 ET, where we'll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar and our nervous system. You'll learn how to stay cool, calm, and collected in those moments when you feel triggered.
And our Inaugural FRD Live Summit is happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. That's right. It's LIVE and in person! Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today!
Brian Ondrako Podcast Highlights
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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!
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Gentlemen, I am absolutely pumped to welcome Dr. Kelly Flanagan back to the show. He is many things to many people, and he's a legendary member of our brotherhood.
Kelly has a new book coming out this week titled, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, and I can't wait to dig into it. I hope you'll check it out too.
One topic that we've discussed many times over the years on the podcast and our Online Summits is how we can all be better at being vulnerable with our friends and especially our family.
And we really unpacked that in this conversation as we talked about how we all have a tendency to hide ourselves and our truest thoughts to avoid feeling shame.
It's natural to want to hide our crap, our secrets, and the things that we don't like about ourselves. But doing that doesn't promote and create connection. And when we unhide ourselves, there's freedom to be found there.
Kelly shares a fantastic story of someone who gave an advance copy of his new book to their friend's 95-year-old mom. And after reading it, her mom shared some things with her daughter that she had never talked about before. So it's not just freedom but healing that can be found when we unhide ourselves.
We covered a lot of ground in this conversation. We talked about the importance of facing your past to improve your present, the challenge of saying no to our kids, and how love isn't always about being in agreement with each other, but being able to hold space for disagreement as well. So much good stuff there.
One more thing: If you purchase Kelly's book (and I highly recommend that you do) please leave a review on Amazon. Even if you're only two chapters into it, you can still share your thoughts before you finish the book. It helps so much in spreading the word, and reviews help us too.
So here's my gift to you: If you leave an honest review of this show, take a screenshot of it and send it to info@frontrowdads.com with your address. I will send a free copy of the book to the first 5 people. (US Residents only)
Mark Your Calendars and Sign up!
Our next Online Summit is on November 10th from 12pm-3:30 ET where we'll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar and our nervous system. You'll learn how to stay cool, calm and collected in those moments that you feel triggered.
And our Inaugural FRD Live Summit is happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. That's right. It's LIVE and in person! Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today!
Kelly Flanagan Podcast Highlights
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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 we send our kids to school, are we hoping that they'll only learn the bare minimum? How much more would they learn if they were challenged and encouraged to explore their curiosity and creativity?
Imagine sending your kids to a place where they look forward to being there every single day and are encouraged to be the best version of themselves. Today's guests have not only imagined it, but they've created it.
Tim Nikolaev and Chris Coggin have reimagined the middle school experience for children through Peak Collective, where they focus on increasing self-awareness and developing self-confidence through rites of passage.
It didn't take long to realize how good these guys are by the changes I saw in Tiger's mood and mindset after being part of this group. And it fires me up to see him excited to go to school and learn and willing to bond with other kids.
Tim and Chris have created a community of adults and kids built on love, trust, and lifelong learning. Peak's mission is to support kids to become emotionally mature, compassionate, brave, and hardworking adults. And I'd say they're doing a heck of a job so far.
In this episode, we dig into the importance of rites of passage for the growth of our kids, how our children are mirrors of our growth as parents, and why it's crucial to give our children room to be curious to pursue their dreams and find their purpose.
Mark Your Calendars and Sign up!
Our next Online Summit is on November 10th from 12pm-3:30 ET where we'll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar and our nervous system. You'll learn how to stay cool, calm and collected in those moments that you feel triggered.
And our Inaugural FRD Live Summit is happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. That's right. It's LIVE and in person! Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today!
Tim Nikolaev & Chris Coggin Podcast Highlights
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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 times are good, it's easy to show up as a parent. But it's a hell of a lot tougher to do that when life throws a few curveballs at you.
That's why we need to cherish every moment we spend with our loved ones. We're not promised tomorrow, so the best we can do is make today count.
Today's guest, Matthew Christiansen, is someone I look up to as a parent and someone I'm honored to call my friend. Matthew is a father of 3, the CEO of the game development studio Mount Verita and the former CEO of Bright Bridge Web.
Matthew and his family recently went through one of the most unspeakable tragedies a family can go through: The loss of a child. His son died a month after birth, leaving a hole that can never be replaced.
But Matthew still celebrates his son every day. He does that through his relationship with his three other kids, his work, and his relationship with his parents and wife. Everything he does in life is done with love, kindness, and intention, thus honoring the memory of his lost son.
Today, we discuss the importance of being intentional with the time you spend with loved ones, how to raise successful, happy, and confident children, and why it's essential to stick to your healthy routines during those dark days.
Mark Your Calendars and Sign up!
Our next Online Summit is on November 10th from 12pm-3:30 ET where we'll be focusing on the Emotional Intelligence Pillar and our nervous system. You'll learn how to stay cool, calm and collected in those moments that you feel triggered.
And our Inaugural FRD Live Summit is happening from Dec. 2nd-4th here in Austin, Texas. That's right. It's LIVE and in person! Capacity is limited, so sign up at FrontRowDads.com/Live to book your spot today!
Matthew Christiansen Podcast Highlights
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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
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