Dads, Deals & Dumbbells

💪 Inside Crunch Fitness: Dad Life, Leadership, Fitness & Building Confidence | Dads, Deals and Dumbbells Podcast 🏋️‍♂️🔥 This week, we took the podcast ON THE ROAD to the brand-new Crunch Fitness in Bolingbrook — and this episode turned into way more than a gym tour. Joe and Dr. Quill sit down with Crunch GM Jadae McGuire to talk about: Building confidence through fitness Raising strong, resi...

One bad review can cost you real money.  In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill sit down with entrepreneur Julia Hensel, owner of Lexigate and RepSpert, to talk about how negative reviews, fake reviews, and social media attacks can damage a business faster than most owners realize. They break down what business owners should actually do when a bad review shows up, the bi...

Dads, Deals and Dumbbells: The Podcast What happens when two entrepreneurial dads trade dumbbells for brooms and try one of the strangest-looking Olympic sports on earth? In this episode, Joe and Dr. Quill head to Windy City Curling to learn the basics of curling with Tom Arra — software product builder, triathlete, curling coach, and proud dog dad. What starts as a fun new experience turns into a...

Dads, Deals & Dumbbells | Getting Stretched LIVE at StretchZone (w/ Michael Graczyk) What happens when two dads who lift… realize they probably should’ve been stretching this whole time? In this episode, we record LIVE at StretchZone Naperville while getting professionally stretched (yes, during the podcast 😅). We’re joined by Michael Graczyk—registered nurse, real estate investor, entreprene...

What if you structured your life so you never had to start over from zero? Last episode we talked about how we’d rebuild if everything disappeared. This week we go deeper — how to build a life that’s almost impossible to collapse in the first place. Because real wealth isn’t what you earn.  It’s what survives disruption. In this episode, Joe and Dr. Mitchell Quill break down the Five Pillars of An...

What if it all disappeared? The business. The income. The title. The status. In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill break down exactly how they would rebuild from zero — financially, physically, and mentally — in the first 90 days. No fantasy. No motivational fluff. No “I’d just grind harder.” This is a real-world, step-by-step reset strategy for dads who refuse to stay...

Where the Deals Are Hiding: How to Find a Business for Sale (Without Getting Burned) Thinking about buying a business? Before you wire money, sign an LOI, or fall in love with a “great opportunity”… listen to this. In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, we break down where businesses are actually found—and why the best deals usually aren’t sitting online waiting for you. We cover: -The tr...

What do boxing, education, and candle-making have in common? For Miguel Salinas — aka Dadzilla — they’re all part of the entrepreneurial journey. In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill sit down with Miguel to talk about: 👊 How boxing with his grandpa shaped his mindset 🧠 Raising two adult kids with different personalities 🕯️ Launching Sea Love Candle Bar as a family-ru...

Joe and Mitch leave the studio and step straight into the fire—literally. This special on-location episode was recorded live at Fire & Ice Sauna in Bolingbrook, where the guys took on contrast therapy with dry saunas, icy plunges, and even colder truths about recovery, entrepreneurship, and dad life. Joined by Fire & Ice owner and fellow dad Asif Hazrat, along with special guests Sal Gadda...

Welcome back to Dads, Deals & Dumbbells — the podcast where dad life meets business hustle and heavy lifting (literally and metaphorically). We're two entrepreneurial dads — one chiropractor, one lawyer — both trying to raise strong kids, build strong businesses, and stay strong ourselves. In this Season 2 premiere , we’re kicking things off with no guests, no fluff — just real talk. We’r...

👔 Managing the Mayhem: How to Lead a Small Office Without Losing Your Mind | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Ep. 30 💼🔥 Small teams, big headaches. This week, Joe (the lawyer) and Dr. Quill (the chiropractor) are talking all things leadership — how to manage a small team without becoming the office babysitter (or the janitor... or the emotional support animal). If you’ve ever thought, “It’d be faste...

💳 Credit or Regret: How to Use Credit Cards Without Wrecking Your Wallet or Your Marriage | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Ep. 29 🧾💥 Credit cards: tool or trap? This week, Joe (the lawyer) and Dr. Quill (the chiro) are breaking down the good, bad, and financially ugly truths about credit cards — from business expenses and credit scores to those “mystery Amazon charges” that start marital cold wars...

🎄 Survive the Season: Holiday Drama, Budget Battles & Dad Zen | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Ep. 28 💥 The holidays are here... and so is the chaos. 😅 In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe (the lawyer-dad) and Dr. Quill (the chiro-dad) break down how to survive holiday madness without losing your mind, your money, or your muscle. From dodging toxic relatives to saying "no&q...

🎙️ Don’t Gain the Holiday 15: Staying Fit Through Food, Family & Fatigue | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Ep. 27 🎄💪 The holidays are NOT a fitness plan. 😂 In this episode, Joe (lawyer-dad) and Dr. Quill (chiropractor-dad) unpack the TRUTH about holiday weight gain — and how to actually stay on track without skipping the stuffing or becoming the guy doing burpees in the garage while everyone el...

Welcome back to Dads, Deals & Dumbbells — where dad life meets business hustle and barbells. In this episode, we break down the 5 foundational lifts every dad should master to stay strong, injury-free, and ready for whatever life (or your toddler) throws at you. Chiropractor Dr. Mitch Quill leads the charge with pro-level form tips, real-life dad applications, and video demos for each lift. Jo...

Episode 25 – Go Big or Go Broke? Knowing When to Expand Your Business | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Podcast Is business expansion a smart move… or a fast track to bankruptcy? In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill tackle one of the biggest decisions entrepreneurs face: when (and how) to scale your business without blowing it up. Joe’s right in the middle of a major offic...

Episode 24: Social Media Smarts – Myths, Realities & Real Growth for Everyday Businesses Think social media is only for influencers and flashy brands? Think again. In this episode, Joe (lawyer-dad) and Dr. Quill (chiro-dad) cut through the BS and break down how real entrepreneurs—dads juggling families, businesses, and burpees—can actually use social media without losing their minds. We’re myt...

From depositions to dough tosses, this week we’re joined by Ric “Showbiz” Gruber — former attorney turned CEO of Billy Bricks Pizza. He’s a dad, a delegator, and a guy who thinks cold pizza and black coffee is a legit breakfast (questionable… but we’re listening). In this episode, we dive into: How fatherhood reshaped Ric’s entrepreneurial path What it takes to leave law for the pizza biz Why your...

Dads, Deals & Doing Good: The Christmas Mission with Lee Bush, Jr. | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells: The Podcast In this heartwarming holiday episode, we sit down with Lee Bush, Jr., the powerhouse dad behind Operation Christmas Bolingbrook — a grassroots mission bringing toys, hope, and community cheer to families in need. Joe and Dr. Quill dive into: What sparked Lee’s journey to start a local...

Parenting just got an upgrade — thanks to AI.  In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells: The Podcast, Joe and Dr. Quill break down how artificial intelligence is quietly becoming every dad’s secret weapon. From creating custom bedtime stories to meal planning, homework help, family scheduling, and even coaching you through tough parenting conversations — AI isn’t sci-fi anymore, it’s dad-tec...

Welcome to Dads, Deals & Dumbbells — where fatherhood meets entrepreneurship, fitness, and figuring it all out in real-time. We’re Joe (a lawyer) and Dr. Quill (a chiropractor), two dads balancing kids, clients, and the constant pursuit of progress. Whether you're side-hustling for freedom, creativity, or just diaper money — you're in good company. In This Episode: We’re talking side...

In this episode, we sit down with longtime banker, father, and part-time grill master George Santiago. With over 30 years in commercial lending, George drops serious knowledge on building better banking relationships, securing business funding, and staying financially fit — all while training for a 5K and sneaking sausage under the cheese to win at dinner time.  What You’ll Hear In This Episode: T...

In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells: The Podcast, Joe and Dr. Quill sit down with Coach Craig Kaufman (aka Coach CK, aka “Grass Dad”) — a dad of three, entrepreneur, fighter, and founder of Unshakable Fathers. From MMA cages to CrossFit boxes to raising kids who compete at elite levels, Craig shares what it takes to raise badasses without losing your mind. What you’ll hear in this episo...

Legacy Over Likes | Coach Joe on Leading Men, Grilling Wisdom & Playing the Long Game This week on Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, we’re joined by the one and only Coach Joe Johnson — a father of six, grandfather of seven, military vet, serial entrepreneur, and founder of the Ice and Fire Leadership Academy. From raising a blended family and surviving DCFS coat drama to building a legacy over soc...

What do you get when you mix a compliance manager, youth sports coach, CrossFit junkie, and founder of a local dad group? You get Coach Chad—and he’s bringing the heat (and humor) to this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells. Chad Vargo joins us to talk about what it means to show up fully—as a dad, a leader, and a man trying to stay fit after 30. From coaching 9-year-olds to running the Napervi...