Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

Brad Pedersen is an angel investor, accomplished entrepreneur, and business coach. In 2008, he founded Tech 4 Kids , which later became the maker of some of the world's most iconic toys. He later co-founded Pela , an innovative start-up specializing in sustainable phone cases which he grew to over $100 million. In 2021, Brad and his Pela team launched Lomi , a successful crowd-funding campaign tha...

It finally happened! I've got Giovanni Marsico with me on the pod today. Gio is a 2x EMMY® Award-Winning Producer, TedX Speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Archangel, a global community of superhero entrepreneurs and game-changers on a mission to impact millions of people together.   We had a lot of fun digging into how Gio believes we can manufacture serendipity if we allow ourselves to stay pres...

Mike Brown is a man with a fascinating blend of experiences as a wealth coach, investor, and former NAVY fighter jet pilot. He's the founder of Unbreakable Wealth , a coaching program with a mission to help entrepreneurs break through key hurdles to hit new highs in their businesses and bank accounts. In our conversation, we dig into Mike's strategies for swapping the limiting beliefs we have abou...

Christopher Nicolaysen knows what it's like to grow up without a lot of money and with a father who wasn't around much because of work. As a parent, he's done everything he can to ensure his daughters had a father who was home as much as possible and fully present when he was with them. In our conversation, you'll hear what family time is like in the Nicolaysen household. From getting absolutely d...

Chad Willardson is quickly becoming a legend in our circle. Chad is the Founder and President of Pacific Capital, a 4x best-selling author, co-founder of GravyStack and co-host of The Smart Money Parenting Show , which is the #2 podcast on Apple for Parenting, Kids & Family. I'm thrilled to have him back on the podcast today. If you're not familiar with Chad, do yourself a favor and check out the...

James Swanwick is an entrepreneur, speaker, and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He's also a passionate advocate for the alcohol-free lifestyle who helps high performers feel and perform better by reducing or quitting alcohol. He's got some great stories to share, including how a couple of Bombay Gin drinks and an iHOP meal sobered James up (literally and figuratively) and how sobriety helped h...

Betsy Shor is the Founder of Health is Wealth Institute and a seasoned Functional Medicine pro who's spent over a decade perfecting the art of family medicine. Betsy is like a health detective, making connections between the mind and body and tailoring strategies that go beyond just treating symptoms with band-aid solutions. Today, we dive into the cold, clinical world of modern medicine, where pa...

Sean Donohue is a rockstar in the family coaching world and the brains behind Parenting Modern Teens . He's also the host of The Sean Donohue Show , which ranks among the top 10 parenting podcasts globally, and his videos and teachings have reached tens of millions worldwide.  In our conversation, we weaved our way through managing our anger when we're triggered, emotion coaching and how we can ap...

Lior Weinstein is a visionary serial entrepreneur and technology enthusiast, the CEO of Poplar and the Founder of Truss Technologies . More importantly, he has a great understanding of how powerful AI can be for parents. I especially love how he's using it in ways that will resonate with the Brotherhood, being present and intentional with our kids. Aside from debunking some common AI myths, Lior s...

Dane Espegard has been a culture consultant for over 17 years, teaching leaders how to shake things up and turn their teams into dream-achieving powerhouses. In our conversation, he shares his expertise on making dreams a family sport, flexing your dream muscles as you age, and being a dream-chasing inspiration for your kids.  And Breaking News: Dane's got an amazing workshop coming up on December...

I'm thrilled to have my dear friend Hal Elrod with me. Hal's global influence is legendary. His groundbreaking book,  The Miracle Morning , has sold over 2 million copies, has been translated into 37 languages, and has transformed the lives of millions worldwide, including mine. In today's conversation, Hal shares what initially inspired him to create The Miracle Morning and why he decided to publ...

Mike Abramowitz, one of our FRD brothers, recently asked the question, "How do I embrace the good in transition?" After 10+ years of difficult change and growth and many recent wins, (both personally and professionally) everything is about to change once again. His journey is incredibly relatable. Many of us hit a moment in life when we're faced with transition; wanting to move forward but not kno...

I am thrilled to welcome Brian Johnson on the podcast today. Brian is a philosopher, coach, author and the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation who's helped millions of people worldwide, trained over 10,000 Heroic Coaches from 100+ countries, and created a protocol that science says changes lives.  Today, we're talking about his newest book, Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential , wh...

More About Front Row Dads Connect with us @   FrontRowDads.com   &   Instagram   Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this   3-min video   from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.  Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there's more to learn.   FrontRowDads.com/summit   FRD is solving a h...

Samson Odusanya is a transformative coach and healer committed to guiding men to realize their full potential and break the chains of their former, limiting selves.   Today, we're diving into the art of breathwork, the body's secret handshake for calming the nerves and liberating those bottled-up emotions. We'll also unpack the strategies for Inner Child Work, providing the blueprint for healing e...

Adam Goldman is a franchise consultant, serial entrepreneur and Master Franchisor with 20+ years of franchising experience under his belt.  In our conversation, he shares the pros and cons of pairing up with a well-established brand and some do's and don'ts of starting your own franchise. You'll also hear how committed he is with putting family first, all while managing a jaw-dropping 230 franchis...

Witnessing the conflict and violence that is happening in Israel from a distance right now is deeply disturbing. But going to bed every night with the sounds of sirens and unthinkable terrorism taking place in your community while fearing for the safety of your family and loved ones is an experience no one should know. Eli Shine and his family are currently in Israel, sheltering from the chaos tha...

Tony Lillios is a Personal and Professional Coach Integral Coach and adventurer helping individuals and small teams who feel trapped in their lives and businesses. Beyond his mentoring role, he's a dad, a 12x Ironman athlete, a record-setting marathon swimmer, and an entrepreneur. He's faced the same struggles most of us do with balancing work, family, and his athletic passions. Tony's learned fro...

Today's guest, Jeff Hamaoui, is changing the narrative around aging and navigating the "messy middle" transition in life.  We dive deep into how men can get better at emotions and lead purposeful lives as we hit those midlife seasons. You'll also learn how the "Sobremesa" is a game-changer for stronger bonds, especially with our kids as we grow older. Plus, the playbook on hosting dinner parties e...

Today, I'm joined by Garrett Weber-Gale and Justin Moss, the creators of Discover Term . This is a life-changing adventure where kids get out of the house for 5 weeks, away from their parents, ignite their passion and discover their true potential. This is an education experience tailored for 6th-9th graders, designed to help them push boundaries and explore who they really are and what they're ca...

8 hours and 39 minutes. That's how much time our teenagers spend glued to their screens EVERY DAY.  Screen time is a huge issue in today's digital world and I'm thrilled to have Dino Ambrosi on the show today. Dino is the founder of Project Reboot, and has helped over 4,000 teens develop better digital habits.  Dino explains why pulling the plug on social media isn't the answer to our kids' digita...

Today, I'm catching up with Joey Coleman. We're talking about his latest Wall Street Journal bestseller, Never Lose an Employee Again , and the techniques he uses to reduce turnover and increase employee engagement for huge companies like Whirlpool, NASA, Volkswagen, and Zappos. The best part? They can be used at home! Joey also breaks down what a 360 Review is and how much is learned from them co...

Imagine mixing the toughness of a wilderness hunter and developing primal sensitivity with the mindset of a Buddhist. That's Dan Doty in a nutshell. Dan has dedicated his life to supporting men's mental health. Today, he's offering us a fresh take on what masculinity and fatherhood can look like when it's both strong and emotionally present. Plus, you'll hear what led one of his sons to ask for a...

Dave Allred talks about how he ran away from a rough childhood and homelife when he was 17, how he survived on ramen noodles and barely scraped by, and how those struggles pushed him to become a millionaire by 26 and build a real estate kingdom by 36.  Plus, you'll hear some gems on teaching your kids to be business-savvy from an early age - including the story of how his 16-year-old daughter boug...

Brad Johnson's taking over as host for episode 400 and interviewing the one and only, Michael Hyatt. You'll quickly realize that both of these Dad's never stop learning and are on a mission to uncover the secrets to great parenting and crafting a rewarding family life.  Michael's early career in the publishing business had some huge wins, but at what cost? Despite making more money than ever befor...