Dads, Deals & Dumbbells

Like, subscribe, and smash that bell so you never miss an episode that hits harder than a linebacker on leg day. Episode Summary: This week on Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, we’re diving into the huddle with Coach Mike Ulrich — head football coach at Naperville Central High School, father of three boys, and possibly your next favorite write-in candidate for the Chicago Bears. Coach Mike gets real ab...

Tap subscribe and hit that bell so you never miss an episode that could change your game—on the mat and at home. Episode Summary: This week, we’re rolling deep with Bruce Guevara, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt and owner of B1 BJJ Fitness. Bruce joins us to break down how BJJ builds discipline, sharpens mindset, and helps dads show up better—for themselves, their families, and even their businesse...

From Friday Night Lights to School District Fights: The Educator Dad with a Game Plan | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells From the Texas football field to leading school districts, P.J. Giamanco has spent over 25 years coaching, teaching, and leading — all while raising two daughters, navigating divorce, remarriage, and the chaos of dad life. Oh, and he also happens to be Joe’s big brother… so you know...

“Mortgages, Mindset & Writing the Damn Book – with Otis Gatlin” Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!  Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Otis Gatlin — mortgage expert, mindset coach, and author of The Mortgage Manual. Otis shares how he balances dad life with a high-pressure finance career, what inspired him to finally write that damn...

This week, we’re joined by Ed Leon: retired law enforcement officer, OCR race director, entrepreneur, and a dad of 27 years. From leading federal investigations to launching Frontline OCR and even crafting Irish shillelaghs (yep, really), Ed brings the grit, leadership, and dad wisdom that only comes from decades of showing up. In this episode: How to stay strong in your 40s, 50s, and beyond Why o...

Dads, Deals and Dumbbells;  The Podcast - "Building Brotherhood & Closing Deals – Sal Gaddam on Dad Life, Networking, and Real Estate Hustle" What happens when you’re a dad, a top Keller Williams realtor, and one of the guys running a 3,200+ member dad community that just got featured on Fox 32 Chicago? You get Sal Gaddam — and he’s here to talk building brotherhood, crushing real es...

This week, we’re joined by Bobby “StayPuft” Dobroski — CPR instructor, entrepreneur, and fellow dad warrior. Bobby’s the founder of DobroSkills CPR, where he teaches life-saving skills to parents, kids, first responders, and organizations… all while navigating dad life, and entrepreneurship. We dig into: Why every family needs CPR training Sneaking in fitness when life’s chaos won’t stop The real...

Dads, Deals and Dumbbells:  The Podcast "Politics, Penalties & Parenthood with Dr. Emad Basta" What happens when your wife’s running a town of 76,000 people, your kids are off to college, and you're still lacing up for adult rec soccer… all while leading teams in the high-stakes world of clinical trials? You get Dr. Emad Basta. This week on Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and D...

🎙️ In This Episode: 👶 Can you build a legacy between bedtime stories and business calls? In this heart-filled episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill sit down with guest Tristan Schaub—a marketing pro, serial entrepreneur, and proud bonus dad—to talk about what it really means to show up for your family while scaling something bigger than yourself. Dad Hack of the Week: How 15 m...

Episode 3: Consistency is King: Showing Up in Fitness & Business In this episode, we’re talking about the unsexy secret to success: consistency. Whether you're trying to grow your business, stay fit, or just be a more present dad—it’s all about showing up, even when you don’t feel like it. We cover: Why consistency beats motivation every time How we build daily habits around fitness and w...

Ep. 5- Welcome Dads, Deals & Dumbbells: The Podcast — where two entrepreneurial dads juggle parenting, business, and barbells without losing their sanity (or their six-packs, of beer!). Today's Episode has us interviewing professional triathlete coach Joe LoPresto who dropped his corporate America gig for life as an entrepreneur and never looked back! 📺 YouTube Description: What do IBM,...

Episode 1: Meet the Dads Behind the Deals & Dumbbells In our debut episode, we introduce the brains and brawn behind the mic—Dr. Mitchell Quill (chiropractor, dad, entrepreneur) and Joe Giamanco (lawyer, dad, business builder). We unpack why we launched this podcast and how we’re juggling dad life, health goals, and building empires without going totally off the rails. You'll hear: Our ba...

🎙 Episode 2: Rise & Grind: Morning Routines That Actually Work for Dads In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, we’re diving into the chaos and calm of morning routines. From diaper duty to emails before sunrise, we break down how two entrepreneurial dads (a chiropractor and a lawyer) start their days with intention—and coffee. You’ll hear: Our real-life morning routines (no fluff, no...