Startup Dad Revolution Podcast: Father | Entrepreneur | Family | Leader

Same Strategies, Different Tools | Tom Schwab | Episode 143 May 23, 2016

Tom Schwab knows how to build an online business. Marketing at its heart is starting a conversation with someone who can be an ideal customer. Tom helps small business owners, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs get featured on leading podcasts their prospects are already listening to. He then shows them how to turn listeners into customers.

The Recipe for Success | Adam Binder | Episode 142 May 16, 2016

Adam Binder is an innovative entrepreneur, web designer, blogger, life-long student, teacher and father. He is dedicated to assisting businesses in achieving growth through new initiatives and the design and marketing and business development programs.

Helping the Next Generaton of Entrepreneurs | Jay Samit | Episode 141 May 09, 2016

Jay Samit is a best-selling author and is a lead technology innovator who has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for startups. He’s sold companies to Fortune 500 firms, taken companies public and partnered with some of the world’s biggest brands.

Identify Your Opportunities | Jay Forte | Episode 140 May 02, 2016

Jay Forte is a business and motivational speaker, as well as a certified CEO, family and leadership coach. He's also an author and a nationally-ranked thought leader. Jay combines talent, strength-based and mindfulness tools to help people to discover, develop and live what is best in them to achieve exceptional personal and professional results.

Thinking, Leading & Learning | Robert Hartline | Episode 139 Apr 25, 2016

Robert Hartline is the founder of Call Proof, and as a serial entrepreneur, he’s built his businesses to a point where they generate $24 million in total revenue. His expertise around sales and automated follow up sequences help hundreds of entrepreneurs and salespeople.

Helping High-Performing Entrepreneurs | Simon Granner | Episode 138 Apr 18, 2016

Simon Granner is an independent financial advisor. He and his team help high-performing entrepreneurs reach financial freedom. /

Creating a Life of Freedom | Russ Ruffino | Episode 137 Apr 11, 2016

Russ Ruffino is the founder of Clients on Demand, the most reliable client attraction system in the world. Russ built a multi-million dollar business helping experts create simple, strong and repeatable marketing and sales processes that attract the perfect client at the perfect price, anytime they want. Russ is a proud father and a true lifestyle entrepreneur, only working 20 to 30 hours a week.

You Can't Sit On The Sidelines | Dennis Brown | Episode 136 Apr 04, 2016

Dennis Brown is a LinkedIn marketing and social selling expert, consultant and speaker who has built three multi-million dollar companies during his career as an entrepreneur. His companies have ranked by Inc. Magazine 6 times as one of the fastest growing companies in America. He's also the author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Successful LinkedIn Users" and lives in Clarence, NY, with his wife and two children.

The Year of the Podcaster (and Entrepreneur)! | Joel Boggess | Episode 135 Mar 28, 2016

Joel spent the majority of 90’s in radio and TV business. He currently hosts the ReLaunch Show (#1 podcast on iTunes N&N). His #1 bestselling book “Finding your Voice” was featured on TV near 50 times. Joel’s also a Huffington Post and Success.com Contributor.

Brand New Father, Brand New Venture | Tanel Jappinen | Episode 134 Mar 21, 2016

Tanel Jappinen (TJ) is 31-year- old former sales manager and salesman.Originally from Estonia, Europe. He worked 11 years for US-based corporation and built $1M+ sales organization before leaving that job in October 2015 to stay home and build his online platform. Tanel is married and a new father of a baby girl.

TJ is an entrepreneur dad who shares his journey on fatherhood as well as his recent leap into full-time entrepreneurship. He also shares why he decided to take the leap and what he has learned so far. Here are some of the key points Tanel shares in this episode:

How putting your family first can provide the clarity you need to taking the leap
How sales and entrepreneurship can go hand in hand
Having a financial cushion before taking the leap
The importance of a supportive spouse
Building a business based on fatherhood
Managing your time on your business and your home life
Managing tasks
Monitoring expenses, investing in self-education and spending wisely

Becoming a dad was a very influential experience, it completely changed my priorities in life.

Resources & References Mentioned

BrandNewFather.Com - Contact TJ!
- BNFPodcast.Com

Listening to Understand Your Client | James Jenkins | Episode 133 Mar 14, 2016

James Jenkins is the founder of Soko Village and ProSoft Consulting Inc. He owns real estate properties and advises for a capital investment company. James is a husband, and a new father to a baby girl.

How Relationships Lead to the Fast Track | Carey Green | Episode 132 Mar 07, 2016

Carey Green is a Christ-follower first of all, husband second, and Dad and Grand-pop third. His online business pursuits have taken him from $0 to over $250K in just over 3 years. He has many online money makers but the main bread winner is Podcast FastTrack, an audio editing, show notes, and production service for busy podcasters.

Carey is an entrepreneur dad who shares his journey from the pulpit to owning and operating multiple online businesses. In this episode, Carey shares his love for his family, his growth into entrepreneurship and the highlight reel of his successful businesses. Here are some of the key points you will learn from Carey:

Keeping everything in the right perspective by putting people first
The importance of communication with your spouse
Finding your niche and being flexible when things don't work out
Why building a business can't happen overnight, but in the end it will all be worth it
Knowing the difference between what you are passionate about versus doing something you enjoy
Embracing the idea of outsourcing to focus on growing your business
Putting strict boundaries around the time you spend with your family
Sales - getting out of your comfort zone
Why sending out cold emails doesn't have to be cold
Living by faith without private health insurance

"My passion is to be able to make the kind of money that will enable me to be generous to causes that I care about." Carey Green

The HandyMan Segment: Tips | Tactics | Tools

What's your secret sauce? Humility
What is one time management tool? Nozbe
How do you stand out above the noise: Serving clients with exceptional service
What is a habit that attributes to your success as a Husband, Father, and Entrepreneur? Being teachable
Manage your health: Eat healthily and exercise every day
Book every StartupDad should read from an Entrepreneur Perspective: So Good They Can't Ignore You
Book every StartupDad should read from a Fatherhood Perspective: The Effective Father

Resources & References Mentioned

PodcastFastTrack.com - Contact Carey!
- Carey@PodcastFastTrack.com
So Good They Can't Ignore You - Cal Newport
The Effective Father - Gordon MacDonald
Nozbe - App

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You Know If You're An Entrepreneur | Daniel Gefen | Episode 131 Feb 29, 2016

Daniel Gefen just loves life and is a husband and father to three little ones. He's always been driven to better himself and help others along his journey. He started a call answering service and a virtual office business almost 7 years ago and fully automated it. As a result, the residual income allows him to focus his time on doing what he loves: hanging with his family, playing tennis, picking successful entrepreneurs' brains on his podcast and helping others achieve success.

What Were You Born To Do? | Chris Guillebeau | Episode 129 Feb 22, 2016

Chris Guillebeau is the best-selling author of The Happiness of Pursuit, The $100 Startup and other books. During a lifetime of self-employment, he visited every country in the world, 193 in total, before his 35th birthday. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, he hosts the Word Domination Summit (WDS), a gathering of creative and remarkable people. You can connect with Chris on Twitter, his blog, or your choice of worldwide airline lounges

Networking, Asking, Positioning | Joel Louis | Solo Episode 128 Feb 20, 2016

"If You Stay Ready, You Don't Have to Get Ready!" Eric Thomas

In this Episode, I share two quick stories with you and in one of those stories I share how I received a FREE ticket to the Social Media Marketing World 2016 Conference in 6 days.

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Examining Success | Michael Stelzner | Episode 127 Feb 15, 2016

Michael Stelzner is the founder of Social Media Examiner, author of the books Launch and Writing White Papers and the man behind large events, such as Social Media Marketing World and Social Media Success Summit. He is also host of the Social Media Marketing podcast, founder of the Social Media Marketing Society and host of the weekly Morning Social Media Marketing TALK show. Most importantly, he's a husband and father to three beautiful young ladies.

The Clock: Mastering Time & Survey Results | Solo Friday | Episode 126 Feb 12, 2016

Top 3: #1 Single Biggest Struggle StartupDad Face

Energy
Focus
Funding / Validation

A few answers to Question #1 on the Survey:

Managing my energy. A few years ago I would have said time, and as a father of 6, time management is still a daily challenge. But I've found that managing my energy and focus is really the only solution to time. I can separate myself and have all day to tackle ideas, but if my energy is low, it will be largely unproductive. Lack of energy is the hallmark of raising small children, the thing we parents all tend to have in common. If you're like me, you listen to something like The Miracle Morning and think - that's great - I could totally get up at 5am and take an hour or two to myself. And I did... for years. It's really not that hard once you get going and have momentum. But as a parents of young children again, we're often up at 11, 1, 3 and 5am feeding babies or soothing bad dreams. What's lost as a business owner is not necessarily time, but the energy the next day to make the most of the time I've been given. The juice to be creative, create content, and negotiate deals.
Knowing when to start working and knowing when to stop. The boundaries get blurred a lot with me. Also, sometimes I just don't "feel like" working and hanging with the fam is a convenient option to help me procrastinate.
I am brand new to being an entrepreneur...my biggest challenge is not knowing what I don't know yet or who. Coming from a large company, it was clear who the finance dept was... now I must build my network of talented/honest people to have that relationships with and this will take a lot of time and effort. Before I didn't need to know the tax code, now I need an understanding of it.
Focus and balance. There is a spectrum of "outside" influences they weigh on a successful father/husband/CEO. The Dad demands are just a few amongst the many. How do others deal with them effectively?
it's probably time and energy. i have a job/career at a global 100 firm. a family with 2 busy kids. it's hard to find time to take care of myself. take care of my relationship with my wife and kids. time to sleep and reboot. ugh.. 3 Ways Entrepreneur Parents Can Reclaim 2 Hours, Daily!

3 Ways Entrepreneur Parents Can Reclaim 2 Hours, Daily!

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Shut Off __________ (insert any mobile device). – Savings: 90 minutes
Wake up Before They Do! – Savings: Priceless

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Your Family Comes First | Bryan Flanagan | Episode 125 Feb 08, 2016

Bryan Flanagan began his career as a delivery boy for IBM Corporation. A dream born in 1972 became a reality in 1984 when Bryan left the corporate world to pursue his passion for teaching and training. Since that time, he has interacted with 4,096 groups, traveled 3,330,972 miles, and trained 731,451 people. And, yet, he claims his future is still ahead of him!

The Commitment to Make Change Happen | Scott Barlow | Episode 123 Feb 03, 2016

Scott Anthony Barlow is the Founder of Happen to Your Career, a company that helps you stop doing work that doesn’t fit, figuring out what does and then teaching you to make it happen! He has been helping people develop their careers and businesses for over 10 years as a Human Resources Leader, Business Development Expert, and Career Coach. With over 2000 interviews worth of experience from his HR career, Scott interviews others telling their story of finding work they love on the Happen to Your Career Podcast. Scott and his wife Alyssa have 3 children and live in Moses Lake, Washington.

Letting Go of Your Baby: Outsourcing & Delegating | Solo Friday w/ Andrew Ledell | Episode 122 Feb 01, 2016

With more than a decade of customer-facing service and traditional ad agency experience, Andrew Ledell launched Done For You Tech—the Digital Marketing Agency You Can Afford—about a year ago.

Andrew's mix of project management skills, unwavering commitment, online marketing street smarts, country boy charm and a deep bench of talented, creative team members make him your one and only choice when it's time to make your biz look amazing, both online and off.

Married with 2 Kids daughters 11 and 2...

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Patience, Persistence and the Entrepreneurial Mission | Priest Willis | Episode 121 Jan 25, 2016

Priest Willis is the CEO of Affiliate Mission, the fastest growing affiliate management startup in North Carolina. Priest got his start in affiliate marketing in the early 2000's, where he cut his teeth building a few niche affiliate sites and eventually started managing company programs for large corporations.

The Freedom To Write | Kimanzi Constable | Episode 119 Jan 18, 2016

Kimanzi Constable use to deliver bread for a living, and now he writes. You can see his words in such places as Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, The Good Men Project, Fox News and more. His books have sold over 100,000 copies and his new book, "Stop Chasing Influences" drops later this year. In the last three years, Kimanzi has lost 170 lbs. and moved his family to Hawaii. His goal is to help you create in your work, health and relationships, and live your dream life.

Take Action First! | Julien Marion | Episode 117 Jan 11, 2016

Julien Marion is a husband, dad of three, speaker, teacher and coach in the area of entrepreneurship, business growth, fitness and personal development. He’s also the founder and owner of Move Dance and Fitness, and dance and fitness center in Houston, Texas. He’s the host of The Path to Unlimited, a weekly podcast with a mission to empower and inspire millions to live without any limits. Julien is passionate about using all that God gave him to lift the lid off of people’s lives by adding value and serving others.

Starting with only $25 and Time | Gary Leland | Episode 116 Jan 04, 2016

Gary jumped into the world of online marketing in 1996 when he built his first online store. By 2005, one of his websites was listed in Times Magazine's List of 50 Coolest Websites. Today, Gary owns 25 websites and two online magazines; Podertainment, which he was driven to create because of his love and passion for podcasting, and The Fastpitch Magazine, which is pretty much the only place you need to go to learn anything and everything about softball. Gary and his wife Kathy have been married for 30 years and have two thriving daughters, Lauren and Amanda.

Here are some of the key points Gary shares in this episode:

Navigating through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and marriage by being honest with your spouse
How what you put in, is what you get, when it comes to your relationship with your children
Creating and building a sustainable business
- Seeing things like the "average Joe's sees them
- Figuring out the way things should be done
- Using your past work experiences to work for you
- Adapting quickly to change
Learning how to master the use of time
Running a successful business by putting the time in.

Happy Holiday's | Joel Louis | Solo Episode Dec 28, 2015

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Passionate About Safety | Shawn Rafferty | Episode 114 Dec 23, 2015

Shawn Rafferty is a personal protection specialist with over 20 years of experience in the security sector. He has served in the Marines, worked as a correction officer, police officer, security contractor in the Middle East and as a Federal agent. He now specializes in teaching people how to be safer by empowering the individual or organization on how to utilize and harness the key principles of situational and observational awareness to prevent unnecessary victimization.

Shawn joins us as an expert guest who shares his journey from federal agent to entrepreneur, whose experienced advice prevents unnecessary victimization when it comes to you and your family. Here are some of the key points Shawn shares:

Wearing multiple hats as a father, being an entrepreneur, and furthering your education
Finding and learning how to harness your passion
Using ping points within your career to be the driving force behind the catalyst for change
Figuring out the demand for your business
Creating what most would consider a traditional service business into a business that provides passive income

On Planning, Prevention and Security

Why security and paying attention to your surrounding saves you from being an easy target
Awareness is key:
- Observational Awareness - being aware of your surroundings
- Situational Awareness - knowing your surroundings and having protective/exit strategies
The importance of having situational plans in place with your family before you leave your home

Resources & References Mentioned

TheSafetyBluePrint.Com - Contact Shawn!
- Shawn@thesafetyblueprint.com
- Shawn on Facebook
Text BeSafer to 44222 - Get your Startup Dad Free Offer from Shawn
Smart, Passive Income - By Patt Flynn
The Magic of Thinking Big - By David Schwartz
Me, Incorporated - By Gene Simmons

Having The Faith To Start Over | Dr. Phillip Carson | Episode 113 Dec 21, 2015

Phillip Carson, President of Carson Natural Health, LLC is a Pharmacist who thinks outside the box of traditional medicine. He believes in helping people find natural alternatives and integrative nutritional solutions to their health problems. He is committed to leading people to finding the root cause of their health problems and not just treating the symptoms. Phillip is passionate about encouraging and teaching people how to live more balanced, healthier and vibrant lives. Phillip and his wife Kim have been married for over 30 years and have 5 happy and healthy children.

Investing, Learning & Teaching | Kate Erickson | Episode 111 Dec 16, 2015

Kate's official title is, the Content Creator and Community Leader at Entrepreneur on Fire w/ John Lee Dumas. But unofficially, Kate is the better half of the dynamic duo. In 2013 she officially took the LEAP from her 9-5 to begin working with John to build the now empire of Entrepreneur on Fire and a massive community called Fire Nation. In addition, to authoring the Eofire blog, Kate is also the host of Kate’s Take: The EOFire Audio Blog, where she share actionable advice for entrepreneurs who are looking to just start and take action today!

Kate is our expert guest on the show today and shares some "how to" advice on being a proactive entrepreneur who spends time and energy investing, learning, and teaching into your business. Here are some of the key points Kate shares in this episode:

Investing time and energy into your business
- Plan properly
- Make a list of all your tasks and put a time to it
- The importance of putting the right food into your body
- Surround yourself with the right people
Reflection - step back and reflect on what you are doing
- Learning on what you are doing right
- Learning on what you can do better
- Survey your customers, network, or mastermind group
- Revisit and improve your content
Curing perfectionism by teaching
- Being real and sharing what worked and what hasn't worked in your business.
- Start looking outward - look at how many people need your help with the information you have.

Resources & References Mentioned

Entrepreneur on Fire

Ahead of the Curve as an Entrepreneur Dad | Mike Wienick | Episode 110 Dec 14, 2015

Mike Wienick took the leap to entrepreneurship earlier this year and founded CurvedLine. CurvedLine is a growth alignment and management consultancy focused on helping organizations and individuals reach and exceed their goals. Mike has a long and successful history in management, marketing and sales with three successful exits under his belt.

The Best Friends Who Made The Leap | Scott Shoemaker and John Brosseau | Episode 108 Dec 09, 2015

How They Got Started: It all started in late 2003 over a plate of nachos. Scott and John, were commiserating together over their corporate jobs when the conversation migrated to their new-found passion…their babies. They both just entered the new world of fatherhood and were keenly focused on all the “gear” they had acquired to care for their children – strollers, car seats, cribs, and of course…the diaper bag. They were frustrated in their quest to find a diaper bag that inspired them. Neither of them wanted to carry mom’s flowery diaper bag, but their search for something masculine and functional was futile. So, as dads are known to do, they decided to fix the problem and set out to design some dad gear.

Scott and John have been best friends for over thirty years and business partners for over 10 years. Today, our StartupDad duo share a bit about their family life, the story behind their leaps and some key expert advice. Here are some of the key points they share in this episode:

The benefits of an LLC
Creating a contractual agreement when starting a business with a partner
The value and benefits of attending a trade show
Growing pains of starting a business while being fathers, husbands and full-time employees
Creating a line of distinction between work and family
How eating a full meal will give you a boost of energy in the wee hours of the morning pulling those all-nighters
The importance of knowing your niche and investing your time in creating your product
Why telling everyone in your network about your business can help your business
The importance of pricing your product and knowing your market
Managing your healthcare as a business owner

Resources & References Mentioned

Dadgear.com – Contact Scott & John!
- On Facebook
- On Twitter
- On Pinterest
Drive – Daniel Pink

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Lean Into Your Strengths | Erik Fisher | Episode 104 Nov 30, 2015

Erik Fisher is the community manager for Social Media Examiner and host of the award-winning podcast, Beyond the To Do List. His podcast focuses on how-to’s about social media, productivity, and podcasting. He has been married for 13 years, and has a 10 year old daughter and a four year old son.

Erik shares in this episode his family life, his StartupDad journey and the keys to his success. Here is what you will learn from Erik in this episode:

Being productive, by saying no to the right things.
Trying to find balance with business and family.
How to learn from the past by focusing on the future.
Finding your niche and sticking to it.
Learning your craft through research and personal development.
Being secure where you are in your journey.

The HandyMan Segment: Tips | Tactics | Tools

What’s your secret sauce? Analytical mind
What is one time management tool? Look at it ahead of time
How do you stand out above the noise: Be yourself
What is a habit that attributes to your success as a Husband, Father and Entrepreneur? Taking the time to unplug
Book every StartupDad should read from an Entrepreneur Perspective: Million Miles and A Thousand Years

Resources & References Mentioned

Beyond The To-Do List – Contact Erik!
Million Miles and A Thousand Years – Donald Miller

Healthy Relationships For A Healthy Life | Shawn Stevenson | Episode 102 Nov 25, 2015

Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 fitness and nutrition show in the world on iTunes. With a university background in biology and kinesiology, Shawn went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a successful company that provides wellness services for both individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn is also a dynamic keynote speaker who has spoken for TEDx, universities and numerous organizations with outstanding reviews.

The Potential To Impact More Lives| Dan Miller | Episode 101 Nov 23, 2015

Dan Miller is the President of 48 Days LLC. He specializes in creative thinking for increased personal and business success. Dan believes that meaningful work blends our natural skills and abilities, our unique personality traits and our dreams and passions. Dan is active in helping individuals redirect careers, evaluate new income sources and achieve balance living. He believes that a clear sense of direction can help us become all that God designed us to be.

Here are some key points Dan shares in this episode:

Being intentional with success not only in business, but most importantly in the home
Balancing his family and business
The early years of his entrepreneur journey
How he sees simple ideas and turns them into opportunities
Why a job never appealed to him and why he considered getting a traditional job a financial demotion
The blessing and privilege of an entrepreneur lifestyle
Validating an idea before you take the leap
Making the right choices regarding private health insurance

Resources & References Mentioned

48Days.com
48Days.net
48 Days to the Work You Love - Dan Miller
Wisdom Meets Passion: When Generations Collide and Collaborate - Dan Miller

Under Construction: 1 Week Break Nov 16, 2015

Under Construction: November 16th - 22nd1) New website 2) Startup Dad Service - Startup Dad Launch Pad- Startup Dad Inner Circle - Startup Dad Coaching

Nov 23rd - Episode 101: Dan MillerNov 25th - Episode 102: Shawn Stevenson

My Thoughts and Prayers to Paris | Episode 100 Nov 15, 2015

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Detoxing Your Life To Perform Better In Your Work | Dr. Tracey Marks | Episode 99 Nov 11, 2015

Dr. Tracey Marks is the author of "Master Your Sleep: Proven Methods Simplified." She is a psychiatrist with 18 years experience helping women jump off the hamster wheel and manage life so they can actually enjoy it. As a working mom herself, she noticed that her patients and friends were seeking solutions to help them avoid burnout. She is the creator of Beyond Burnout, a resource for working moms, and she's the host of The Beyond Burnout Podcast.

Better Conversations For A Better Life | Derek Olsen | Episode 98 Nov 09, 2015

Derek Olsen is the author of the #1 best selling book “One Bed, One Bank Account.” Derek and his wife Carrie co-host the Better Conversations podcast. Visit www.DerekAndCarrie.com for their free newsletter and get a free e-book.

In this episode Derek shares with us:

His why- the work he does supports his family
How being on the road for five months, selling everything and doing meet-ups was a live changing experience
The behind the scenes journey to his leap
How one question helped him realize what he didn't want to do for next five years
The importance of having spousal support when making a decision to quit your job
Self-publishing their book One Bed, One Bank Account
How creating a tight budget allowed them the fuel to continue supporting their family and a self-sufficient business
How their world really changed when the two became three
The behind the scenes story of Carrie's entrepreneur journey
The importance of getting out of your comfort zone to reap the rewards

Resources & References Mentioned

DerekandCarrie.com - Signup for a free newsletter and eBook!
One Bed, One Bank Account - Derek & Carrie Olsen
The Better Conversations - Podcast
48 Days to the Work You Love - Dan Miller

The Journey to the Destination | Solo Friday | Episode 97 Nov 07, 2015

There is a story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. "Such bad luck," they said sympathetically. "Maybe," the farmer replied. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it three other wild horses. "How wonderful," the neighbors exclaimed. "Maybe," replied the old man. The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg. The neighbors again came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune. "Maybe," answered the farmer. The day after, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. Seeing that the son's leg was broken, they passed him by. The neighbors congratulated the farmer on how well things had turned out. "Maybe," said the farmer. Ratings and Reviews - Shoutout to Khalil Guinn for his post on the Startup Dad Fanpage Behind the scenes here at Startup Dad Headquarters. Struggles: - ER Visit - Going to bed at a set time… I struggle because I feel like I get a second wind at night and all the house is quite, kids in bed, etc… But the morning is rough, lite sleeper Grateful for: - Story about my daughter: Praying… we are doing something right. Current Success/Lessons Learned:

Continuing along the path of essentialism… Cleared out my inboxes: Inbox Zero! 40K emails or so…
- Process used to clear out
- Process used to maintain
Next week Essentialism Focus is mastering my calendar.
- I’ve started working on it this week but I’m really going to make serious effort to schedule every bit of my day (no white space) and keep to that schedule.
Sales for Jaime Tardy spoke to 5… 2 purchased right away 1 pending and the other 2 weren’t good fits.
StartupDad Fanpage just exploded going over 2500 likes, received about 10 or so Ratings and Reviews 3 emails, the Facebook posts above and twitter… I haven’t even had a chance to look at by my twitter notifications have been blowing up. Hopefully good stuff.
Interviewed Shawn Stevenson today! TheModelHealthShow and we
Working on 2016 Plans
- Really spent the time to outline a mix of my ideal day would look like.
- Forecasting 2016
- Defining my Gross income goal for the year and then breaking that down by months and weeks as well as by prospects (i.e. potential customers0, sales calls, etc… So starting high and drilling down so that it doesn’t see so crazy and undoable… Now I have to figure out the marketing, funnels, etc… to get the potential customers into the door.

The Journey to the Destination!

Enjoy the journey
It’s about the journey not the destination
It’s a tough / long road
Building the character
Figuring out all these pieces is not easy
Is it worth it! So far financially it’s been tough….

Book Recommendations:

The $100 Dollar Startup by Chris Guilebeau

Call to action:

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How To Tame The High Cost Of College | Brad Baldridge | Episode 96 Nov 04, 2015

Brad Baldridge is a late stage college planning specialist. He helps parents of high school students plan and play for college using strategies such as merit aid, need based aid, tax planning, scholarships, loans and many more. Over the past 10 years, Brad has directly helped hundreds of families plan and pay for college and shares his expertise weekly on his podcast, Taming The High Cost Of College.

Determined To Live An Extraordinary Life | Marquis C. Jones | Episode 95 Nov 02, 2015

Marquis C. Jones is a husband, father, mentor, speaker and God-fearing humble servant with average skills, but a phenomenal will to succeed and help others do the same. He exposes people to a disruptively different opportunity that will allow them to build their very own residual income, acquiring great wealth that will last generations to come.

Here are some other key points he shares in this episode:

The wake-up call he got from his daughter when he realized he was "trading time for dollars" and being just a number who was helping others achieve their dreams and goals
How personal development and being an avid reader provided the knowledge he needed
Discusses his launch and why he knew it wasn't going to be an immediate financial success
How for a time his personal life was his business
The importance of prioritizing his schedule
How his business is disrupting the network marketing industries
Discusses private health insurance
The intersection of where passion and purpose meet
Discusses failures and dealing with the loss and getting back up
Outsourcing

Resources & References Mentioned

Marquis C. Jones - Contact Marquis!
- MarquisCJones.com
- MJones@totalchoicenow.com
The Alchemist - Paulo Cohelo
Nothing to Lose - Lee Child
Entrepreneur Roller Coaster - Darren Hardy
A Set Back, Is A Setup For A Comeback - Willie Jolley

Chasing Instead of Leading | Solo Friday | Episode 94 Oct 31, 2015

Today's Topic: Chasing Instead of Leading The Quote for this show... "THE SUCCESSFUL WARRIOR IS THE AVERAGE MAN, WITH LASER-LIKE FOCUS.” BRUCE LEE Ratings and Reviews This week's shout out goes to Kofi Acquaah-Arohin Behind the scenes here at Startup Dad Headquarters. Struggles: - Sick Child (6 Days) Grateful for: - My support structure (my mother in law, our nanny, online friends, mastermind and accountability partners). Current Success/Lessons Learned:

Reviewed my business plan and was pleasantly surprised that I’m heading in the right direction, although delayed due to all the personal issues I’m not too far off course.
Launching 3 Services w/ the new website...
- Startup Dad Personal Coaching
- Startup Dad Launch Pad (formally know as “Idea to Launch in 3 Months”
- Startup Dad Inner Circle

Feeling Overwhelmed | Chasing Instead of Leading

Maintaining focus w/ all that’s going on.
Webinar’s
Additional Programs
Getting out of the land of obscurity
Working Out

Book Recommendations:

Essentialism...

Call to action:

Refer the show to 1 friend / fellow StartupDad…

"THE SUCCESSFUL WARRIOR IS THE AVERAGE MAN, WITH LASER-LIKE FOCUS.” BRUCE LEE

Mindfulness and Letting Go | Mark Dillon | Episode 93 Oct 28, 2015

Mark Dillon has spent the better part of the past decade working at the largest and oldest mindfulness meditation retreat centre in the West, where thousands of people a year come to take a vow of silence as they quiet the exterior world and focus on their hearts and minds. He has created a system of organizing and discovered it can be boiled down to 7 simple principles anyone can follow.

Mark shares in this episode:

How keeping yourself organized prevents you from wasting your time
How an injury created an epiphany on the importance of being organized
The definition of mindfulness - "I look at mindfulness as awareness. Awareness in this moment."
mindfulness is all about mindfulness and practicing meditation
Seeing opportunities to practice mindfulness
How closing down one of the senses can make a big difference when practicing mindfulness
Benefits of practicing mindfulness
- fully engaged in living in your life
- Living in the present rather than focusing on the past
The importance of reminding yourself what is it that you want to do
How mindfulness supports organizing - Steps to mindfulness
- When it comes to organizing, mindfulness is first
- Gather the things that you need to gather
- Seeing it all

OrganizeMindfully.com - Contact Mark!

The Dad Who Changed Government Contracting | Kevin Jans| Episode 92 Oct 26, 2015

Kevin Jans spent 16 years on the government side of contracting as a contract specialist and officer. He bought goods and services across a variety of industries totalling over $1 billion. Kevin now hosts the Contracting Officer Podcast and serves as the president of Skyway Acquisition Solutions, which he founded in 2011. Kevin helps people understand this complex market in simple terms. In this discussion Kevin shares:

The importance of having your spouse invested in your business as much as you are
How he gets up early to plan out his day and off the computer by 8:30pm
How he invest in his health to maintain his journey
The behind the scenes story of his leap
His 80/20 rule
Why he hired team members
Investing in his business to promote productivity
How podcasting allows an opportunity to reach your audience

Resources & References Mentioned

The Happiness Advantage - Shawn Achor
Kevin@skywayintuition.com - Contact Kevin for a free copy of his book!
GovBizConnect.com - Interested in becoming a Subcontractor
The Podcast: Contracting Officer
TedX: Kevin's talk on TedX

Get Rid of the NOISE! | Solo Friday | Episode 91 Oct 24, 2015

Today on LATE NIGHT Solo Friday, it’s literally 11:20pm EST, and I’ll talk about why this episode is coming out so late in a minute. Today, we are going to discuss:

Getting Rid of the NOISE

The Quote for this show...

"I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” Michael Angelo

Ratings and Reviews

Shout out to Aaron Spearin

Behind the scenes stuff!

Struggles:

Sick Child (6 Days)
Taking care of the girls

Grateful for:

NICU RN
Mother making me babysit when I was younger

Current Success/Lessons Learned:

Surviving the past 6 days (kids are alive… so I did okay).
Getting some work done (Kudos to the work at home dads who’s wives work 5/days week).
Getting offered a sales position working for Jaime Tardy… Relationship is developing well and learning a ton.

Get Rid of the NOISE!

Essentialism
Personal Life: Closet
Business

Book Recommendations:

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Call to action:

Read Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Family As a Foundation | Matt Miller | Episode 90 Oct 21, 2015

Matt Miller started out as an airforce pilot before entering the private sector in both the medical device and advertising industries. A good friend mentioned to him about the gumball machine he and his young daughter owned. That conversation began a ten year business quest that has brought Matt's company, "School Spirit Vending" to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries.

Matt shares in this episode:

Why his family is his foundation
The decision he and his wife made to home-school their three children
How homeschooling has given his children life skills they would not have learned in a public school setting
The truth behind taking the leap and how reading one book changed his life
Using Rich Dad, Poor Dad as a way to filter out his business ideas
Using the opportunity to get out of balance to create an atmosphere for change
The story behind needing to franchise his business
Starting a business that not only benefits you, but also benefits others

Real Dads / Real Talk: Summary

Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
Matt@ssvbussiness.com - Contact Matt!
- 832-661-6536
ssvbusiness.com/startupdad - Top 10 Reasons Why You Need to Start a Vending Business

Being Yourself To Rise Above The Noise | Ryan Saplan | Episode 89 Oct 19, 2015

Ryan Saplan is a personal trainer, proud father of three, and happy husband to a beautiful wife. He is the definition of a startup dad, building a dream to no longer trade hours for dollars while building something that helps people and leaves a legacy.

In this episode Ryan shares the behind the scenes story of his decision to take the leap into entrepreneurship as well as:

Balancing fatherhood, marriage and a business
The importance of courting your wife after marriage
Why quiet time and meditating keeps for a healthy state of mind
The power of self-development
Stepping outside of his comfort zone and getting content out there even if no one is providing accolades
Overcoming fear
Providing value to world with his business
The importance of connecting with other people
Why it was OK to set ego aside and ask for help
Having his passive income exceed his income

Resources & References Mentioned

Evernote - App
Pocket - App
Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
Ryan Saplan - Contact Ryan

What is an Overnight Success? | Solo Friday | Episode 88 Oct 16, 2015

What is an Overnight Success? Behind the scenes here at Startup Dad Headquarters. Ratings and Review Shout Out!

Frank Espinal: Thank you Frank you are awesome my friend!

Struggles: - Waking Up! Current Success/Lessons Learned:

Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod combined with 5 minute journal
2 Magnesium Pills (knocked out)
Podcast hit the top 30 in Kids & Family WHAT’s HOT and for a minute it was in the top 50 in Business right next to Gary V.

What is an Overnight Success?

I think an overnight success is someone who consistently purses a thing (passion, calling, gifts, faith) overtime beyond the point of average.
- Bell Curve...
- Movie Stars
What are you waiting for?

Book Recommendations:

Essentialism… I know there we will be a Solo Friday on this alone

Call to action:

I want to hear from you and you can reach me here:
email: Joel@startupdadhq.com
Voicemail: on www.startupdadhq.com website hit the black tab on the right of the screen to leave a voicemail.

The Cashflow Creator | J.Massey | Episode 87 Oct 14, 2015

J. Massey is our startup dad expert who shares his incredible journey of overcoming loss, poverty, and family health issues while he simultaneously looked for ways to provide for his family. In this episode J. Massey not only shares the behind the scenes story of his success, but he also shares his expert advice. Here are some of his key points:

The importance of education - teaches us how to recognize opportunity
Managing your time to do what you need to do
Understanding time to create value
How to increase your desire to get what you want
8 Steps - Path to Becoming:
1. Desire
2. Time
3. What do I do with my time?
  - Gain new talents and new skill sets
  - Sales, Marketing, Leadership and Communication
4. Gaining new relationships
5. Gaining credit and credibility
6. Cash flow
7. Significance
The best piece of real estate is proof of concept
#1 rule: You must give more in 'use value' than you take from someone in cash value
The importance of taking the time to create value
One key way to accelerate business relationships

Resources & References Mentioned

CashFlowDiary.Com - Contact J.Massey
Get your free eBook - Click here
- OR
Text Book to 72000 - to get your free eBook!

Father and Son Adventures on YouTube! | Patrick South | Episode 86 Oct 12, 2015

Patrick South and his son Axel have adventures everyday and show them with the world with their YouTube channel titled "The Axel Show", which has garnered nearly 23 million views in just over a year.

Here are a couple of other key points Patrick shares in this episode.

His definition of family-preneurship: Starting something that we were all going to do together, whether we were going to make money or not
How instrumental his wife is to his success
How playing with his son led to his business
Focusing on a target audience and creating a sustainable income
Struggling with promoting his show and at the same time encouraging creativity away from technology
Creating a balanced perspective as a startup dad growing your business to also spending time with your family
Steps to creating a YouTube business

Resources & References Mentioned

Patrick@PatrickSouth.com - Contact Patrick!
Axelshow.com - Watch Axel's show on YouTube
@PatrickSouth - Twitter

Making Money Online Is! Solo Friday | Episode 85 Oct 09, 2015

Ratings and Reviews Topic: Making Money Online is! Behind the scenes here at Startup Dad Headquarters. Struggles:

No vacation
Spending limited time with the kids
balancing everything...

Current Success/Lessons Learned:

1 New Client for my idea to launch in 3 months beta program…
a 2nd sponsor of the show (talk about that a bit more later)
Website redesign underway

Book Recommendations:

The Go Giver - Bob Berg

Making Money Online is!

Different ways to make money online
Building a platform online and making money from that
I’m convinced: Creating Ads vs. Pounding the pavement
The hard work:
- Talking to clients on the phone
- Cold calling
- Webinars
- Guest posting
- Getting on TV
- Is it hard labor? No, but mentally we have a block
If you want to build an online platform, grow your audience, make sales, etc… Social Media is nice but pounding the pavement is where it’s at.

Call to action:

Invite 1 other dad

Built to Sell and The Automatic Customer | John Warrillow | Episode 84 Oct 07, 2015

John Warrillow is the creator of The Value Build System, a statistically proven methodology for improving a company's value by up to 71%. He is the author of the best selling book "Built to Sell", which was recognized as a top business book in 2011 by both Fortune and Inc. magazines. His new book, "The Automatic Customer" was released earlier this year.

Here are some of the key points shared in this episode:

The first goal to create a business that can thrive without you, is to identify a product or service that can be teachable to your employees, repeatable and valuable.
Look at the products you sell and rate those that are teachable, repeatable, and valuable. The ones that score the highest has the best potential to sale.
The most valuable companies sell a few products to lots of customers.
Some of the best ways to teach your employees:
1. Make it clear: Employees thrive when the expectations are clear.
2. Write it down.
3. Create a software.
Identifying your products and ensuring it is valuable to your customer.
Finding a recurring revenue source.
Finding and using a subscription model that works for you.
Providing specific proof points to your marketing.
Lastly, John shares five of his eight unique drivers of a valuable company
1. Financial performance - revenue
2. Growth potential
3. Your company needs to be independent
4. Making sure there is a high proportion of recurring revenue
5. Having systems and employees to drive revenue besides the entrepreneur

Resources & References Mentioned

Built to Sell - By John Warrillow
The Automatic Customer - By John Warrillow
The Value Builder System - Contact John!

Are You Ready to go from Idea to Launch in 3 months?

Find out how here: Idea to Launch in 3 Months

How to Live a Successful and a Significant Life | Aaron Walker | Episode 83 Oct 05, 2015

Aaron Walker is a veteran entrepreneur that started his first business at 18 years old, selling it 9 short years later to a Fortune 500 company. He has since started and sold 8 successful companies over the past 36 years and with that type of success it’s no surprise that Aaron has been in a weekly mastermind group for more than a decade with Dave Ramsey, Dan Miller, Ken Abraham, and seven other notable Nashvillians. Aaron now helps men grow in success and significance as president and founder of "View From The Top", a premiere life and business coaching resource.

Here are some more key points shared in this episode:

If you don't ask, you don't get
The effectiveness of delaying gratification to pour back into the business
Accepting the seasons of life and adjusting accordingly
Embrace the tension of wanting to work a little more, it will hold you in the center of the road
The danger of tying your identity to what you are doing
Happiness is a choice, not a trait
Failure is not trying
The importance of reaching out and meeting the needs of other people outside of your family
Write down what you want and be true and real with your circumstances
Get realistic with communication with your spouse, be transparent and write it down
The importance of being a servant leader with your mate
The importance of spending time with your family and enjoying your kids today

Resources & References Mentioned

View From the Top - StartupDad gift!
View From the Top - Contact Aaron!

Whatever it Takes | Solo Friday | Episode 82 Oct 02, 2015

Whatever it takes!

What does that mean?
The eye of the tiger… You’ve got to be hungry!
J Massey Episode 87
Matt Miller Episode 95
Friend who just got laid off from his Job after working there for nearly 10 years. Change in management and he has been miserable the last 2 years.

What’s your fallback plan and are you willing to do whatever it takes?

Episode 81 | John Murphy | How Your Habits Determine Your Success or Failure Sep 30, 2015

John Murphy is a results-oriented coach and mentor to senior executives and CEOs. He's a great communicator with broad experience and who is skilled at discussing issues that makes businesses and individuals grow and thrive.

Moments Matter: Growth From A Tragic Experience | Dave Sanderson | Episode 80 Sep 28, 2015

Dave Sanderson is an inspirational survivor, speaker and author. His thoughts on leadership has made him a nationally sought-out speaker. On January 15th, 2009, he was the last passenger on US Airways Flight 1549, known as "The Miracle on the Hudson."

Dave shares what he learned about himself, his family, and his business, after the miracle. Here are some of the key points he touches on this episode:

Fatherhood before and after the plane crash
The importance of slowing down and being there for your family
Finding that defining line between home and office
How the "miracle on the Hudson," changed his life
The importance of getting the right people around you and getting systems in place
Journey through private health insurance

Resources & References Mentioned

Dave Sanderson Speaks - Contact Dave!
Dave Sanderson - LinkedIn
The Fourth Turning - By William Strauss and Neil Howe

Perfection is a Killer | Solo Friday | Episode 79 Sep 25, 2015

Perfection is a Killer… In this 1st episode of of Solo Friday I share some behind the scenes here at Startup Dad Headquarters. Ratings and Reviews Struggles: - Webinar Setup - Growing the Podcast - Cold Calling Current Success/Lessons Learned: - Webinar Completed - Interviewed Dan Miller - Securing an Interview with Shawn Stevenson of The Model Health Show Call to action: - Invite 1 other dad Books & Resources:

SmartPassiveIncome.com - Pat Flynn
SaddleBackLeather.com
Lean Startup - Eric Ries
48 Days to The Work Your Love - Dan Miller
Wisdom Meets Passion - Dan Miller

Engage Your List, Increase Your Revenue | Adam Hommey | Episode 78 Sep 23, 2015

Adam Hommey is the founder and creator of Help My Website Sell and The Business Creators Insitute. Adam's mission is to help emancipate the power of information, increase your website conversions and simplify the technology you use.

Entrepreneurship, Balance & Betting On Yourself | Roger Whitney | Episode 77 Sep 21, 2015

Roger Whitney is a Startup Dad who shares his journey from pursuing success in his career, to building a financial cage, and finally realizing why it wasn't enough. Roger shares how he became the "Retirement Answer Man" and how he pursued his passion and purpose into a successful business twenty four years later. Here is a snippet of what Roger shares in this episode:

The importance of family regarding his wife and two children
How financially downsizing was the best thing that happened to them
The importance of letting your side-hustle income build up as proof of concept before you decide to remove your steady income
His idea of actual proof of concept- Revenue first and then net income
A behind the scenes look into his business
The story behind his leap
Three things to do to plan for your retirement:
- Think about the age you really want to retire
- Not to focus on investment entirely for your retirement
- Focus on your income and cash flow
The number one biggest mistake in managing finances - lifestyle creep.
His definition of success

Resources & References Mentioned

Roger Whitney - Contact Roger!
Love Does - by Bob Goff

The Struggle is Real! | Joel Louis | Solo Friday Episode 76 Sep 18, 2015

If this is your first time tuning in, welcome, Startup Dad Headquarters where we are exploring the intersection between Fatherhood, Entrepreneurship and Life and at the heart of it all we are in pursuit of the answer to this question. “How can one be an awesome father, engaged, involved in every aspect of their childs life and at the same time purse their dreams of building a business that will not only afford them the life style they want for their family but also leave a MARK on this world and a legacy for years to come.” That’s our mission here at Startup Dad Headquarters. So thank you for tuning in, hold on tight and lets GO!

In this 1st episode of of Solo Friday I share some behind the scenes here at Startup Dad Headquarters.

Struggles:

Daughters Surgery
Finding Balance
Podcast Editing
Making Money

Current Success:

1st Sponsorship Locked in for Q4 2015
Beta Launch
My First Official Client
Working w/ Jaime Tardy and Interviewing Dan Miller
5 Star Reviews

Call to action:

Beta Launch
Invite 1 other dad
Join the Community

The Startup Mom Who Connects Others | Jessica Rhodes | Episode 75 Sep 16, 2015

Jessica Rhodes is our startup MOM expert guest, who shares her journey to entrepreneurship as well as her expertise on podcasting and podcasting interviews. Here are some of the great key points Jessica drops on the startupdad community on building a successful podcast through interviews and guest:

Building a business with a balanced approach to parenting
The importance of working smarter and not harder
The future of podcasting and how it works for entrepreneurs
Success stories from podcast interviews
The importance of being in front of your niche audience through podcast interviews
The advantages of being a guest on a podcast
Links, links, and more links. The importance of linking people back to your website
Confidence is key to being featured as an expert on a podcast
Updating your online presence
Getting yourself booked by building relationships
How to prepare to be guest on a podcast
Finding a podcast that's a good fit for your business
Podcast etiquette
Tips that you can do after your interview

Resources & References Mentioned

Rhodes to Success - Contact Jessica!
Interview Connections - Jessica's Expert Interview Service
Less Stress Business - Jamie Sussel Turner

The Process of Self-Discovery | Koy McDermott | Episode 74 Sep 14, 2015

Koy McDermott is a motivational speaker and founder of a Millennial leadership company, Leaders Inspire Leaders. This weekly show gives influential entrepreneurs a platform to tell their stories. Koy helps others do what they love, while making money doing it, and encourages the process of self-discovery for everyone. "Motivation is not enough...motivation will get you started, discipline will keep you going." Koy McDermott

Resources & References Mentioned

Leaders Inspire Leaders - Contact Koy McDermott
Sleep Cycle - App
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho

What's Really Driving Your Ambition? | Darryl Lyons | Episode 73 Aug 31, 2015

"Comparison Steals Joy" Darryl Lyons

Darryl is the owner of Small Business Big Pressure which is also the title of his latest book which has been endorsed by 2 NY Times bestselling authors (Dave Ramsey & Dan Miller), an NBA Hall of Famer, and 16 successful business owners.

Darryl's business is considered one of the best places to work in San Antonio and one of the fastest growing companies in the city and he was recognized as one of the top 40 business people under 40 and the mayor of San Antonio named a park, the Darryl W Lyons Park, after his work helping to redevelop part of the city.

Resources & References Mentioned

Small Business/Big Pressure - Darryl Lyons
Darryl@smallbusinessbigpressure.com - Contact Darryl
Pre-Order Darryl's Book - Click Here
Making Room for Life - Randy Frazee
48 Days to the Work You Love - Dan Miller
Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done - Larry Bossidy

Uncovering The Hidden Currency of Marriage | Rick Gabrielly | Episode 72 Aug 19, 2015

"... a lot of times we can date and get married and quite possibly even have kids w/ someone before we've even had 1 real deep conversation with them." Rick Gabrielly

Rick is a passionate husband, father and entrepreneur. His program, “The Marriage BOSS” helps couples around the world start the money conversation, resulting in more vibrant marriages, stronger families and businesses that matter.

His top-selling book, Uncovering the Hidden Currency of Marriage helps men and women celebrate each other’s gifts and his runaway hit podcast provides tips and insights for managing your money AND your marriage.

The Marriage Boss - Get a free copy of Rick's new book when you enter your email information! Contact Rick and more...
Uncovering the Hidden Currency of Marriage: How Smart, Entrepreneurial Husbands Build A Marriage, Family and Business That Matters

Impacting 300K+ Lives and Leaving A Legacy! | Joshua Dorkin | Episode 71 Aug 17, 2015

Joshua is the founder of BiggerPockets.com whichis one of the most respected online real estate networking and information resource platforms, created for professionals, investors and homeowners. With over 300,000+ members, over 950,000 monthly unique visitors 1,250,000+ forum posts, and tens of thousands of articles, BiggerPockets is changing an industry, one investor at a time.

Joshua and team are on a mission to help educate people in all aspects of real estate and real estate investing and to provide tools, data, and resources to enhance real estate knowledge, networking, deal making, marketing, and other day to day real estate activities.

Resources & References Mentioned

BiggerPockets.com
BiggerPockets.com/UBG: Ultimate Biggers Guide for Real Estate Investiment
The 10X Rule: Grant Cardone
Fitbit Watch Device: How Joshua Manage His Health
Don't Sweat The Small Stuff: Richard Carlson
The One Thing: Gary Keller
CTA, I want to hear from you: joel(at)StartupDadHQ(.)com

Startup Dad Headquarters Ver 3.0 | Joel Louis | Update Episode Aug 05, 2015

"The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places." Ernest Hemingway

Update on Startup Dad Headquarters version 3.0

My 2 year old daughter surgery
Podcast Movement 2015 Conference
The launch of "Early Stage Business Development" Service.
Changes coming to the Startup Dad HQ Podcast
- 2 Episodes/Week
- Interview Flow

Website: StartupDadHQ.com

Early Stage Business Launch: StartupDadHQ.com/Launch

My email: Joel@StartupDadHQ.com

Life Rhythms: Someone is Praying for Your Work! | Asa Leveaux | Hustle Episode 70 Jul 27, 2015

"Your dream is your dream and if you don't work your dream, no one else will" Asa Leveaux

Asa Leveaux is a 'side hustle' startup dad who shares his story on how he built his business by being an answer to prayer. Asa shares with us the importance of being successful not only in his business but also as a father who still finds the time to serve his country. Here are some of the topics Asa shares in this episode:

How he manages to balance it all
The difference between life rhythm and balance
How asking his son questions evolved their relationship and allowed for more communication
His start on his entreprenuerial journey
How reading Rich Dad/Poor Dad changed his mindset
How he came back from the military and opened three businesses
Coming back from failure
1. Stop blaming others for your problems --your passion in your problem
2. Understanding elements of entrepreneurship better
3. Accountability - who and what are you answering to
  1. Asa's definition of accountability - the marriage of intention, integrity, and implementation
How he jumped all in when things weren't perfect
Being the answer to prayer and how he identified those prayers
His whys: His son and that person in line
How to not worry about the competition
- Scarcity
- Specialty
What the leap looks like to him
What it means to spend time with his primary investor as a side hustle startup dad.

Resources & References Mentioned

GeniusAcademy
Asa Leveaux - Contact Asa!
- Asa@GeniusAcademy.co
- Twitter
The 10x Rule - Grant Cardone
Rich Dad/ Pool Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle

Shifting Priorities, Building & Growing a Team | Rodrigo Fernandez | Elite Episode 69 Jul 24, 2015

In this episode of Startup Dad HQ I chat with Rodrigo Fernandez husband and Father of one with another one on the way (Sept 2015). Rodrigo shares:

Balancing it all with business, family, and a wife who works full-time
When he realized he was not meant to work a 9 to 5
How he built multiple businesses and sold them off
How things changed once his son came into the picture
Rearranging his work/life balance in his business by focusing on this one thing:
- Training employees- making sure instructions are clear, allow them room to grow, recognize strength and weaknesses, and train them to think on their feet.
Why he started the Podcast "Way of the Father."
The Pivotal point when his business finally took off
Going through challenges and overcoming fears
Where he sees his business in the next five years

Resources & References Mentioned

MarketingWise.Co - Business Website
Rodrigo@marketingwise.co - Contact Rodrigo!
The Father of the Family - Clayton Barbeau
ReWork - Jason Fried

Join Up Dots: Smashing Down The Mountains | David Ralph | Leaper Episode 68 Jul 22, 2015

“When you take an entrepreneur leap more often than not the people in your vicinity don’t understand. They don’t understand why you want to do it. You’ve got a job that’s fine, that’s comfortable, go of to work each day. That’s what other dads do!" David Ralph of Join Up Dots Podcast and Podcast Mastery

The Good Dad Project: Growing Up Fatherless | Larry Hagner | Hustle Episode 67 Jul 20, 2015

"If you have a passion for something... carve out time for it and don't give up" Larry Hagner

Larry is a 'side hustle' startup dad who is taking full advantage of his 24 hours as a husband, father of 3, author, coach, and entrepreneur who still works a 9-5.

Larry shares his journey with us and talks about growing up fatherless and how that impacted his ability to father his own children.

He also talks about how he achieves being a balanced dad; how he started his journey into entrepreneurship; he shares some advice on how to start writing your own books; how to overcoming barriers; fears/doubts; and what his leap will eventually look like.

Resources & References Mentioned

Good Dad Project - Contact Larry
Unbeatable Mind - Mark Divine

The Customer Conundrum + Being A Successful Father | Gary Smith | Expert Episode 66 Jul 17, 2015

"You don't make money by focusing on making money. Money is a byproduct of the service that you render to the marketplace." Gary Smith

Gary Smith is today's 'Expert' guest, who is also an expert dad! Gary is a father to three girls who are all grown up and successful in their fields but, he doesn't take all the credit. He credits his supportive wife and the power of prayer for his success at home and in his business. Today, he shares with the startup dad audience the importance of intentional parenting, as well as how to identify those gaps in your business between where you are now and where you need to be. He also touches on how to design and implement solutions to close those gaps. Here are some of the key points Gary shares in this episode:

He defines the customer conundrum- The disconnect between what companies believe they are offering as customer service and what the customers are actually receiving. The goal is to address those "gap" issues.
Addressing the real goal of your business
What it means to create wins for your customers that will eventually be wins for your business
Looking at what your customers sees (the front office):
- Quality
- Cost
- Delivery
- Demand
Building and maintaining relationships
Looking at the back office of your business and how it impacts your customers.

Resources & References Mentioned

Optechs - Gary Smith
The Customer Conundrum - Contact Gary and get a free copy. First 10 Startup Dads Only- let him know who sent you!
More Books by Gary Smith
Lean Startup - Eric Ries

The One Thing You Need Before You "LEAP!" | Brian Mays | Leaper Episode 65 Jul 16, 2015

"Find your cheerleaders, they are the ones that will help you be better than you think you are." Brian Mays

Brian is a startup dad who recently took the leap as a graphic designer for over twenty years. He shares his journey with us on family life and how he manages to find some sort of balance with being an active father/husband while simultaneously growing his business.

Brian expounds on the reasons why he does what he does; what a perfect day would be like; how turning 40 and getting a new device turned into a business; building a business with what you have; how his wife's support encouraged him to take the leap; what are some of the scalable products he hopes to launch; what his runway looks like; his doubts/fears; and what success looks like to him.

Resources & References Mentioned

No More Dreaded Mondays - Dan Miller
Brian Mays.com - Contact Brian!
BrianMaysArt - See Brian's art!
PlayandDream - More from Brian!

#StartupDad #Parenting #GraphicDesigner

Balance is a LIE! Fumble Forward to Success | Todd Tresidder | Elite Episode 64 Jul 15, 2015

"You have to create environments that will pull you to your goal." Todd Tresidder

Todd Tresidder is an 'Elite' startup dad who is a former hedge fund trust investor turned financial mentor. Todd shares with us how he made the move from investor to mentor, and how he does it all with family first.

In this 'elite' episode, Todd delves into how he juggles weighing out priorities and tradeoffs; how he tries to find things to say "no" to; how a challenge from his wife challenged him into his business; building a content marketing system on the internet; the key to understanding your target market and how they buy; delivering on the content he serves his customer; defining his avatar; his doubts/fears; the price he has paid to be where he is today; what it truly means to him to be happy; and the struggle of healthcare as an entrepreneur.

Resources & References Mentioned

Essentialism - Greg McKeown
How Much Do I Need to Retire - Todd Tresidder
The Lean Startup -
FinancialMentor.Com - Contact Todd!

#StartupDad #Parenting #Financial

Work at Home Dad; Finding Courage and Freedom | Andrew Ledell | Leaper Episode 63 Jul 14, 2015

"At the end of the day life is full of choices... you have to look at the equation and at some point focus on the priorities."

Andrew Ledell is a 'leaper' startup dad who shares his journey with us as a father, husband and entrepreneur. Andrew and his wife who is also an entrepreneur do it all by doing the best they can and realizing balance really doesn't exist.

Andrew also shares with us how he adjusted to life after his leap; how his business grew out of his wife's business; how he found the courage to take the leap; how he validated his business; how he finds his customers; his doubts/fears; also, what success looks like to him and how he is going to get there.

Real Dads / Real Talk: Summary

The War of Art- Steven Pressfield
Courtship After Marriage - Zig Ziglar
Doneforyoutech.com - Get a FREE Graphic from Andrew. First 50!
Twitter & Facebook - Contact Kevin on Social Media
Asana - Time Managment App

Failure Therapy: Never Failing Again | Kevin Caldwell | Hustle Episode 62 Jul 13, 2015

"Overall success can't truly be enjoyed if you can't enjoy it with the people in your household." Kevin Caldwell

Kevin Caldwell is a 'side hustle' startup dad who's found his PURPOSE and is ready to share it with the world. He stops to talk to us about the love he has for his 8-year-old daughter Imani, his business and how he aims to take the LEAP and what it may look like when he does.

Kevin also expounds on his journey to entrepreneurship; how he manages business, fatherhood and his 9 to 5; his love for writing books; his passion in coaching; the process it took to defining who he is; and starting the process to finding your purpose by:

Analyzing your passions.
Focusing on that thing that makes you come alive.

Resources & References Mentioned

The Richest Man in Babylon - George Clason
Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
Proverbs - The Bible
The Equation - Kevin Caldwell
The Adventures of Imani - Set to release July 30th on Amazon!
TheKevinCaldwell - Contact Kevin
Twitter & Facebook - Kevin on Social Media

#StartupDad #Parenting #Purpose

How to Standout Above the Crowd | Clint Arthur | Expert Episode 61 Jul 11, 2015

"If this was going to be the last year of your life, what would you want to accomplish?" Clint Arthur

Clint Arthur is an 'expert' startup dad who shares his roller coaster journey with us from a 4.0 GPA, to driving a taxi, to having been on major network television shows promoting his business.

Clint tells us how to truly make your business stand out, to make a difference, and a fortune on television. Here are some of the key topics Clint focuses on:

The importance of media- being on local news shows and national television
Going out and making things happens
The difference between an instant local celebrity vs. celebrity launch pad
The formula to getting on television
The importance of raising your status and your power
The importance of high price & high quality
The importance of status over merit
How to monetize celebrity and local television

Resources & References Mentioned

ClintArthur.tv - Clint Arthur
Instant Local Celebrity - Clint Arthur website

Finding Your Strength's and Becoming A Champion | Anthony Witt | Leaper Episode 60 Jul 09, 2015

"You have it in you, you have the ability to be a Champion!" Anthony Lee Witt

Anthony Lee Witt is the founder and creator of The Champion Entrepreneur where he provides valuable information and resources to help individuals become the champion that deep down inside they know that they are.

Anthony believes there are one or two struggles, which holds individuals back from becoming the champions they are meant to be and he works tirelessly to help you overcome these struggles.

Anthony want’s to know: What is holding you back? What are you afraid of? What or who has stopped you in the past?

He is a father, a husband, a brother, a son, and an entrepreneur. In all, he strives to be a Champion one-day at a time.

Resources & References Mentioned

The Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg
Every Good Endeavor - Timothy Keller
TheChampionEntreprenuer - Anthony Witt Podcast
AnthonyWitt@tcepodcast.com - Email Anthony

Having and Growing a Lifestyle Business with A 9mth old | Mario Brown | Elite Episode 59 Jul 08, 2015

"It all comes down to why do you want to build a business in the first place, what is your driving force behind it." Mario Brown

Mario Brown is an 'elite' startup dad who shares his nine-year entrepreneurial journey with his supportive family at the center of it all.

Mario tells us how he balances it all; how he came to America from Germany with only $600 to his name; how he got started on his business; his definition of a lifestyle business; how to stand out from the crowd -- providing something in the marketplace that other people don't provide; his business model; how he generates income; the tipping point to his success; his biggest fear; and the importance of growth and not getting complacent.

Resources & References Mentioned

Tony Robbins- Author Page
Rich Dad/Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
Go-Giver - Bob Burg
Influence - Robert Cialdini
Cashvertising - Drew Whitman
4 Hour Work Week - Tim Ferris
MarioBrown.net - Mario Brown

Follow Your Purpose: SAHD and Tech CEO | James Oliver Jr. | Leaper Episode 58 Jul 07, 2015

"Choose to live a purpose driven, passionate life, not to just make the safe choice, but to do what you were put on this earth to do" James Oliver Jr. James is a 'leaper' startup dad who shares his journey from an MBA graduate to a successful entreprenuer; whose business has been featured on The Today Show, and major home decor sites like MarthaStewart.com James describes how being a father of twins and having a super supportive wife has been his reason behind why leaving a legacy is important. He also shares the importance of focusing on the "why" and not the "what;" his desire to be on the hit TV show Shark Tank; how he built his business from ground up, twice; and how he lives his life doing what he was born to do. #startupdad #parenting #startup

Start! 15min a Day to Work Your Hustle | Matthew Anderson | Episode 57 Jul 06, 2015

"Sometimes we have to do things that go beyond safe." Matthew Anderson

In this episode of Startup Dad Headquarters Matthew shares his #StartupDad Journey:

How he juggles being a husband, father, a job and building a business where he helps business where they are with what they have.
How entrepreneurship has made him a better husband and father; how courage grows over time; making connections outside of social media; and his vision for taking the leap.

In addition to being a father of two kids both under the age of two, Matt is a devoted husband, entrepreneur, and full time head of audio for a local theater in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Matt is currently building an audio, video, and lighting consulting company called 314 AV Consulting focusing on helping clients to get the most out of their a/v systems, and helping train their a/v teams.

#startupdad #parenting #smallbiz

Building an Insanely Effective Marketing Process for Your Business | Brian Shea | Expert Episode 56 Jul 03, 2015

Brian gives business owners systems to do sales & marketing right. He looks at it this way... You can’t build a healthy business when you’re scrambling from task to task.

That’s why he helps you put the sales & marketing systems in place to efficiently land more clients and grow.

In this episode we cover 3 Key Points:

Strategy
Content
Systems

As well as:

Taking multiple LEAPs
Outsourcing
Focusing on Income Generating Efforts
Saying NO to projects

and much more...

#startupdad #parenting #sales #marketing

Entrepreneurship: A Family's Journey, Homelessness, Bankruptcy & Bouncing Back | Jim Adams | Leaper Episode 55 Jul 03, 2015

"A dad has to be intentional...every day he has to do something that will move him closer to his goal." Jim Adams

Jim shares his roller coaster journey from building a businesses, to making millions, to bankruptcy, and all of this with his family as the center focus.

We also discuss:

Dealing with doubts
Know your WHY
Circle of control

and much more...

#startupdad #parenting #smallbiz

The Fire in Your Belly: Laid Off, Battling Cancer, The Calling | Jim Palmer | Elite Episode 54 Jul 01, 2015

"You have to build your business and structure your lifestyle so that it can help you live the life you want." Jim Palmer

Jim Palmer is an 'Elite' Startup Dad, who shares his journey from being laid off from his corporate job, then being unemployed for over a year and battling cancer, to finally listening to the call to take the leap and becoming a successful entrepreneur that helps businesses move to the next level.

In this episode you will learn:

1) what it means to maintain balance in the home.

2) how to learn from your challenges and the courage to continue even when things seem slow.

3) how to find virtual assistants,

4) what it means to truly make sacrifices to reach your goals.

and so much more.

#StartupDad #Parenting #Coach

Your Family: A Source of Pressure or Motivation? | Justin Worsham | Leaper Episode 53 Jun 30, 2015

"Let's get algebra out of high school and let's teach courses on building your own business." Justin Worsham

Justin is a family man from Modesto, CA. His three albums, “I’m a Good Husband,” “Paternally Challenged,” and “I Love My Kids…I Swear” are featured on Blue Collar Radio on SiriusXM.

He has also been seen on Comic Without Borders with Russell Peters on Showtime and Played Jimmy Kimmel in Not Another Celebrity Movie.

Justin is the host of a comedy podcast for Dads called “The Dad Podcast” that is featured as one of Stitcher’s Top Parenting podcasts.

He lives in Burbank, CA with his High School sweetheart and their two boys.

www.JustinComedy.com

#StartupDad #Parenting #Comedy

$40K Pay Cut, Self-Taught Web Developer, $5K Challenge | Ben Carlson | Side Hustle Episode 52 Jun 29, 2015

"Fatherhood is working for myself and showing my son he can do the same." Ben Carlson

Ben grew up in rural Minnesota where he spent the majority of his free time around his grandparents farms.

Armed with a high school diploma, a few credits from a technical college and a desire to learn and better himself he taught himself how to program in PHP and In 2000 he turned his love of programming into a job building custom websites back in Minnesota, for a failed startup during the dot-com bust.

After missing a few paychecks at the startup, he went to work for Dennis Kirk, Inc. and ran the development team which took the site from $900k/year to $36MM/year. Ben lives with his son in Frisco, Texas

Ben's Website: HERE http://hillfold.com/

#StartupDad #Parenting #WebDesign

Bonus Episode: My Week | Balance | Productivity | Systems | Rating & Reviews Jun 28, 2015

As promised a, #StartupDad Life, bonus episode... In this episode I share some behind the scenes of Startup Dad Headquarters and how I'm managing, balancing, STRUGGLING, with everything going down here...

Also:

I talk a little bit about how you can support the show by leaving a review HERE
Doctors Visits (GI Specialist)
Unexpected 4hrs getting new cell phones (switching providers).
Date night with the wife.
Resources mentioned:
- The One Thing by Gary Keller: (affiliate link)
- ScheduleOnce
- Schedule Max
- Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome
Upcoming guest on the show:
- Ben Carlson: Monday
- Justin Worsham: Tuesday
- Jim Palmer: Wednesday
- Jim Adams: Thursday
- Brain Shea: Friday

Losing Clarity and Finding Your Way Back | Armando Cruz | Expert Episode 51 Jun 26, 2015

"Concentrate on the things that matter and eliminate all the fluff." Armand Cruz

Armando is a husband, father, entrepreneur, adventurer, lifestyle physical therapist, ultra-runner, & performance coach.

He is the owner of Cruz Country Fitness & Physical Therapy and the creator of the R.I.C.H. Man Experience.

Armando has climbed mountains, has ran over 50 miles in a day in the swamps, has lived out of his car, and has rollerbladed and surfed in hurricanes but his biggest adventure has been fatherhood.

Building a Business with YouTube (recording every day for 6+yrs) | Lane Fournerat | Leaper Episode 50 Jun 25, 2015

"If you want to do YouTube, open up your camera and do it. Bust-out the camera and start talking to it." Lane Fournerat

Lane Fournerat (AKA LaneVids & TheFunnyrats) is a family of four who have been documenting their lives on YouTube for 6+ years now every day.

They Fournerats believe that families are meant to learn, explore, and be together and they show individuals how to do that in their daily family Vblogs!

Next step for the Fournerats is selling their home, buying and living full-time in an RV, exploring and learning about the world around us.

#StartupDad #Parenting #Children #Smallbiz #podcast

Corporate Attorney Turned Entrepreneur (Brick & Mortar) | Stephen Furnari | Elite Episode 49 Jun 24, 2015

"One of the best things about taking the leap the first time, once you do it...you will never be afraid to do it again." Stephen Furnari

Stephen Furnari is a corporate attorney and the founder of Law Firm Suites, an operator of executive suites for law firms, currently with two locations in New York City.

Through its unique peer-based community, Law Firm Suites, has helped dozens of attorneys launch and grow successful law practices, and generates approximately $3 million in legal business for its attorney clients every year.

#StartupDad #Parenting #Children #Smallbiz #Fatherhood

The Mentee: Making Connections with Influencers | Geoff Woods | Leaper Episode 48 Jun 23, 2015

"When I seek advice from people on how to launch a business, I go to people who've already done it." Geoff Woods

Geoff (Jeff) Woods is the host of the Mentee Podcast. After hearing the Jim Rohn's quote that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with"

Geoff set out on a mission to surround himself with high level CEOs and entrepreneurs. Fast forward, he is a now being mentored by many of these heavy hitters and he publishes the real conversations he has with his mentors on in his top business podcast The Mentee.

Geoff has been featured in Entrepreneur.com and is considered the authority on building meaningful relationships with high level influencers and mentors.

Deciding to Persevere, Pivot or Quit | Mark Eckdahl | Side Hustle Episode 47 Jun 22, 2015

"Create a vision of what you want your life to be like once you're successful, and then break it down to steps." Mark Echdahl

Husband to lovely Natalie Eckdahl, Dad to Aurora (13), Tahoe (3) and Jett (9 mo). Co-Founder of ScheduleMax Online Scheduling, Podcast Producer, and now Podcast Host for Wisdom From Dads - a new perspective on creating memorable wisdom moments with your family.

#lean, #validation, #leanstartup

Expert Friday's: Small Business Legal School | Susan Burns | Expert Episode 46 Jun 19, 2015

"It doesn't matter if it's one person and they're making $10,000 a year or if it's five people and they're making $5 Billion a year. The law still applies." Susan Burns

Susan Burns is an attorney and professional speaker who believes that a business worth building is worth protecting.

She also believes that small businesses make the world go round and continuously moves the needle of the legal field in helping entrepreneurs protect what matters most – their business. Susan’s focus is on providing practical legal advice to small businesses.

To make that advice easily accessible, she founded Small Business Legal School. She regularly advises small businesses on expanding to Mexico and loves the creativity of small business owners.

From SAHD to Web Developer to Co-founder | Ryan Battles | Leaper Episode 45 Jun 18, 2015

"I'd rather be poor with a healthy family, then rich, successful and all alone." Ryan Battles

Ryan went from being a private school computer teacher at the age of 30, to a stay at home dad, to a web developer, and to a lead engineer for a venture backed startup in San Francisco over the course of 4 years. After 2 years there he decided to leave to build his own products, and share his experiences with others.

Ryan has since built a small arsenal of online properties that combine to provide for a full-time income.

Build It On The Side, Until You Are Comfortable To Leap | Wes Schaeffer | Elite Episode 44 Jun 17, 2015

Wes Schaeffer is a proud father of 7 and a loving husband to his wife, Shannon.

Wes is an open-mic comedy performer, keynote speaker, Air Force vet, T e d X p r e s e n t e r , a u t h o r , salesman, business owner, and copywriter, Wes is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in his field.

He has influenced the lives of millions through his keynote speeches, podcast, books, training programs, CDs and videos, many of which have been utilized by Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, government agencies, churches, school districts and nonprofits

It Took 8 Years of Hustle to Reach Success | Paul Angone | Leaper Episode 43 Jun 16, 2015

Paul Angone is one of the leading experts in the nation on the unique challenges facing the Millennial generation and how they overcome them. He’s the author of All Groan Up: Searching For Self, Faith, and a Freaking Job! and 101 Secrets For Your Twenties.

He is also the creator of AllGroanUp.com, which has received millions of views from 190 countries, a sought-after national speaker, and is the dad of two girls under four years old.

Author, Startup Dad, Entrepreneur, National Speaker

Official 2.0 Launch | We Are Now 5 Days/Week Jun 15, 2015

Startup Dad HQ 2.0 is a podcast focused on the importance of fatherhood and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to help extraordinary fathers figure out how to purse their dreams of entrepreneurship and build a legacy for their children.

So if you're a dad trying to figure it all out and an Entrepreneur, Solopreneur, Small Business Owner or Wantreprenur looking for inspiration + motivation + step by step how to + ACTIONABLE advice then Startup Dad Headquarters is the podcast for you.

Startup Dad HQ hosted by Joel Louis delivers a consistent 5-days per week interview program. Each episode, Mon-Fri takes us through the journey of our guest as he shares his failures, bumps and bruises, and eventual rise to success as he navigates through the complexities of Fatherhood, Entrepreneurship and Life.

Each week we cover 3 stages of the Startup Dad Journey, which are:

Side Hustle Monday’s – Dads who are working a 9-5 and building their business on the side. |

Leaper Tuesday’s and Thursday’s – Dads who have taken the LEAP (1 – 5yrs) and earning between $50,000 - $250,000 per year. |

Elite Wednesday’s – Dads who are crushing it in their business, earning $250,000 plus per year and most importantly they have obtained their definition of Freedom and on Friday’s we bring in the Experts (Expert Friday’s) to discuss Entrepreneur and/or Fatherhood.

The Startup Dad episodes are divided into 4 Segments | Segment 1: Family First - We make a connection between you and our guest | Segment 2: E! True Startup Dad Story - We dive deep into the early stages/behind the scenes of our guests entrepreneur journey | Segment 3: Real Dads Real talk - We asked the tough question (i.e. failure/fear/quitting, private health insurance, etc...) | Segment 4: Handy Man Toolbox - We ask our guest to provide you with tools to help you along your journey. Lastly we end with our most powerful question designed to "Inspire You Beyond" the episode.

Startup Dad Headquarters 2.0 Jun 05, 2015

- Monday's: StartupDad, Side Hustlers (30 minutes):Short chats (10-15 minutes) with Dads who have started building a business on the side, very early stages, while still working a full time job. I will wrap up these episodes by answering 1 or 2 questions (Q&A’s) submitted by Dad’s online through: Social Media, Directly on website, Email, Phone calls. etc… And you can access all the different ways to ask a question on the show notes page for this episode at startupdadhq.com/version2

- Tuesday's & Thursday's: StartupDad, Leapers (45 minutes): Dad’s who have fully taken the leap (1-5yrs), and generating an income ($50,000 - $250,000/ year).

- Wednesday’s: StartupDad Elite (30 minutes):Highly successful Dad’s who have been crushing it for (3+ yrs),generating over $250,000/year and most importantly they have obtained their definition of Freedom.

- Expert Friday’s (1 hour) :Workshop/Webinar style conversation with EXPERTS in all subjects related to building an awesome business and being an awesome dad.

Business examples include: Legal, Accounting, Private Health Insurance, Website Design, Branding, Social Media, Marketing, Virtual Assistance, etc…
Fatherhood examples: Daddy bloggers, Authors, Dads with high performing/successful children, etc...

From Leap To Success In 6 Months! | David Thompson | Episode 42 Apr 17, 2015

Today’s Startup Dad Episode "From Leap To Success In 6 Months!” with David Thompson husband and father of 4 (2 foster).

A little bit about David and his WHY: "I was brought up to walk up the corporate ladder to achieve SUCCESS. So, of course, I did. I spent 10 years working very closely with one successful entrepreneur within his company, and I did climb the corporate ladder, and did achieve much SUCCESS. But I realized that I didn't want to commute 2 hours a day to make an above average wage. I believed that I could do that myself, by living out my God-given purpose and passion, which is Financial Advising.

So, after putting it off for two years, I took pen to paper 2 years ago, wrote out what SUCCESS was to me, took a class to help me understand my purpose, and how to attain it, and then made a plan to make it happen. And last October, I left a VERY stable career in Human Resources to help people attain financial happiness. And today, my business is beginning to take-off, and I'm excited to see where God takes us, but one of the greatest assets to this lifestyle has been the ability to take and pickup my kids from daycare, instead of dropping them off at daycare at 7am, and not seeing them until 6pm.

To me, I am already 'living the good life'. And, 6 months from now, a year from now, 3 years from now, life gets better...the wife quits her full-time job, etc."

Beating Fear & Becoming Invincible! | Jia Jiang | Episode 41 Apr 14, 2015

"…I was once 22 I didn’t do it. After graduate school I was 28, I didn’t do it. I got married, I didn’t do it. But now my son is about to be born and I thought to myself this is it! I lost my chance because I was too comfortable. And if I couldn’t do it as a young guy out of college, someone who just finished graduate school, how could I do it as a father.” by Jia Jiang Jia is the founder of the popular blog and video series 100 Days of Rejection. A native of Beijing, China, Jia came to the U.S. as a teenager to pursue his dream of becoming the next Bill Gates. But despite early success in the corporate world, his first attempt to pursue his entrepreneurial dream ended in rejection. Jia was crushed, and spiraled into a period of deep self doubt. Thus was born his "100 days of rejection" experiment, during which he willfully sought rejection on a daily basis --from requesting a lesson in sales from a car salesman which resulted in a no, to his famous request to get Krispy Kreme doughnuts in the shape of Olympic rings which resulted in a yes, with a viral video - over 5 Million to prove it. Jia’s story has been covered by dozens of news outlets, including Bloomberg Businessweek, Yahoo News, the Huffington Post, Forbes, Inc.com, MTV, and many more… Jiang holds an MBA from Duke University and a bachelor's degree in computer science from Brigham Young University.

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