2 Dads & Business

If your leads are drying up and your PPC campaigns are flopping—this might be why.   In this episode of Two Dads in Business, Stephen and Andrew break down the brutal truth: most small business “brands” are just overpriced logos with zero soul. They reveal what branding really means, why your business feels off, and how to finally build something that actually connects—with customers, employees, a...

Ever feel like life keeps throwing you the same frustrating problems over and over? Stephen used to feel the same way — until a mentor who runs a multi-billion dollar family business gave him one simple mindset shift: 👉 “What’s the lesson in this?” Sounds small, but it changed EVERYTHING. In this video, Stephen breaks down how that one question helped him turn setbacks into strategy, and how you...

Ever feel guilty for not sticking to a perfect morning routine? Or like you’re failing because you don’t wake up at 5 a.m. every day? In this episode of Two Dads in Business, we call BS on rigid routines and talk real-life habits that actually work. We dive into the power of non-negotiables — the few key things you commit to no matter what, even when life or business goes off the rails. We’re shar...

Everyone wants the strategy... but no one’s talking about the thinking. In this episode of Stephens Corner, we’re breaking down the thought patterns that silently run your life — and how to flip them to fuel real success. If you’ve ever felt stuck, like no matter how hard you work you're not moving forward... this is why. It’s not motivation. It’s not mindset fluff. It’s the mental code behind eve...

In this solo episode of Stephen’s Corner, Stephen shares the five core habits that have helped him stay clear-headed, build a business he loves, and feel more grounded every day — no hacks or hype, just what’s actually worked over the years. From designing a powerful morning routine to rethinking gratitude, he breaks down how he works with his mind and energy (instead of against it) — and how you...

Welcome to the very first episode of 2 Dads & Business — where marketing, mindset, and real-life collide. Stephen Christopher and Andrew Olson kick things off with an unfiltered conversation about how this podcast came to life, why “just starting” matters, and what it really means to be intentional in business and in life. From home service marketing truths to balancing family, partnership, an...

Many home service businesses are chasing the next “magic bullet” — the new platform, the perfect ad, the secret funnel. But here’s the truth: there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and trying to copy what someone else is doing can actually slow you down. In this episode, Stephen and Andrew unpack why most marketing falls short — not because of the strategy, but because of misaligned expectations...

This isn’t medical advice. Stephen isn’t a doctor, and he’s not here to tell anyone what they should or shouldn’t do!  This is just his story — one of learning to understand his brain, trust his instincts, and build a thriving business by working with how he’s wired. In this mini-episode, Stephen opens up about living with ADHD and why he chose to ditch the traditional route of medication and quic...

Welcome to our first Home Service Corner, where Stephen and Andrew go all in on the real stuff home service business owners need to hear. In this episode, they talk about why blaming leads, marketing agencies, or algorithms won’t solve your problems — and how success in this space starts with real leadership, accountability, and alignment. They dive into what separates average operators from susta...

Not all advice is created equal — especially when you’re building something of your own. In this episode, Stephen shares why filtering input is one of the most important (and overlooked) skills for entrepreneurs.   What’s inside: Why success isn’t always loud The danger of taking advice from the wrong people How to stay clear and intentional in a noisy world

Before you ask how much to spend on marketing, you need to ask this: What’s the actual goal of your business? In this Home Service Corner, Stephen and Andrew dig into why budget decisions should start with intention — not guesses, gut feelings, or what your competitor is doing. Are you trying to scale fast and sell? Grow slow and steady to pass it down? Something in between? Whatever your vision i...