Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

Nowadays, it seems that everyone has an opinion on what you should eat and the best way to exercise. But the truth is, if we take better care of our body and overall health, it helps us to be more active Dads with our kids and better husbands to our wives. That's why I'm absolutely stoked to introduce you to someone that really knows their stuff. Dr. Brett Osborn is a board-certified Neurosurgeon...

Imagine being married for eight years, and suddenly, it's all over. That's what happened to Andy Heller. Despite being a complete badass real estate investing consultant, Andy felt clueless during his divorce. After the dust settled, Andy identified a gaping hole in the self-help space for men and women, leaving them stranded without the tools to go their separate ways and create the best possible...

When society tells men to "man up" and "suck it up," their immediate response is often to bury their true emotions, only to fall into the trap of self-sabotage, anxiety, and depression.  But there is strength in vulnerability, and it takes a courageous heart to explore those insecurities and share them with the world.  It's my pleasure to share this conversation with Connor Beaton, the visionary b...

Josh Goodman went from being a guy who couldn't get a drink at a bar to building a multi-million dollar technology company that lets the guests pour their own beer, wine, and cocktails. In 2014, his company PourMyBeer was drowning in over $100,000 in debt, with Josh as the only employee. Today, PourMyBeer's self-serve technology is in 500+ locations worldwide, with over 12,000 taps in service acro...

It's no secret that smartphones are the ultimate buzzkill for quality time with family. I'm sure most of us have been guilty of being on our phones more than we'd like to admit. And today's guests, Heath Wilson and Joey Odom, are on a mission to change that.  These guys are the brains behind Aro , a company on a mission to help people put down their phones so they can be fully present while spendi...

All right, fellas. Today, I'm joined by the one, the only, Cameron Herold. Cameron is the Founder of COO Alliance, host of the Second In Command Podcast and otherwise known as the CEO Whisperer and Business Growth Guru. For anyone who isn't familiar with Cameron's story, here are a couple of his many accomplishments. He ran a business with 14 employees when he was only 21 years old and helped buil...

All right fellas. In today's episode, you'll hear from not one, not two, but THREE entrepreneurs who are also accomplished authors. The crazy part is, two of them are teenagers.  I'm thrilled to introduce you to Eric Wohlwend, CEO and President of Clear Sky Properties and author of the #1 best-seller "The Family Success Triangle."  Eric's kids, Ethan and Deven, have already written several books,...

It's normal to want things to be perfect. We're all trying to improve and get better as Dads and husbands. But as today's guest will tell you, it's about progress, not perfection. Patrick Cummings is a family man, entrepreneur, coach and mentor. He's the Founder of PNP strategies and a wealth management advisor with over $500M AUM. He's also the author of The Family—Business Balancing Act: An Entr...

My guest today is Dr. Michael Thompson. Michael has worked as a clinical psychologist and consultant for over fifty (50!) years and is a world-renowned authority on the subjects of children, schools, and parenting. He's authored 10 books focusing on the emotional lives of boys and has helped countless parents ease the tensions that arise in their relationships with their children. In our conversat...

What's up fellas? I can't even tell you how pumped I am to share this conversation with you. Today's guest is a legit badass businessman, Dan Martell. We talked about his new book and how entrepreneurs can buy back their time, meaningful ways to talk to your kids to praise them for their effort, tell them what you love about them and eliminate entitlement and much more. For those that don't know,...

When we watch someone have incredible success, it's easy to think that that person has life figured out. But as Gino Wickman will tell you, even top achievers carry a ton of baggage and trauma from their past that affects their personal and professional relationships. We often think we can't succeed without using those traumas as fuel to crush it at work. But until we realize we can remove them an...

For any family man and entrepreneur, there are many things (and people) that are asking for your time and attention. But if we get lost in our to-do list, we'll miss out on those magical moments with our kids and spouse that deepen our connection with them. Taking a few minutes each day to pause and connect with our family can help us to remember why we are working so hard in the first place.  It'...

The truth is, if we're crushing it at work but not doing the same at home with our spouse/partner, eventually, it'll catch up with you, and everything (and everyone) suffers the consequences. Men have been taught that showing vulnerability in relationships is a sign of weakness. So we build walls to shield ourselves from the hurt and pain that can come with opening up to our partner. And when thos...

Have you ever thought about writing a book?  I believe every dad should at least consider putting their knowledge, stories, and strategies on paper.  YOU have wisdom, and yes…you should model that for your family and business, AND consider the impact you'd have if you put all this on paper, in an organized way, that could live on forever.  In 2017, I self-published The Front Row Factor for several...

"The great plague of the modern man is numbness." - John Wineland It's natural for men to be in tune with their masculine energy because we're wired to win and to provide for our family. But if we're not integrating our feminine energy, we're not healing our mind, body, or heart. Lots of people have something that they struggle with. Whether it's insecurities, anxiety, a fear of failure, or all of...

Gentlemen, we're changing things up a bit on the podcast today and having a little bit of, shall we say… family fun. Today's guests are Alyce Dailey, her husband and fellow FRD brother Seth Dailey and their daughter Karissa. We probably could have had all four of their girls for this chat if they weren't in school… or in Nepal with my son Tiger bungee jumping off a 500-foot bridge! It's still craz...

As family men with thriving businesses, we're used to providing our kids with a rich and enjoyable life. Even though I want my kids to have an awesome life, I don't want them to get too comfortable and get everything they want without earning it. So how do we provide a good life for our kids while teaching them the values and principles to be financially and emotionally independent adults who crus...

One of the reasons that I started Front Row Dads is that I knew I needed to grow and evolve if I wanted to become the best version of myself. Getting out of our comfort zones can be scary because it feels safer to stay where we are. But in reality, we're robbing ourselves of a life of abundance in every way. Ultimately, we're responsible for how we show up in life. If we allow ourselves to live on...

Gentlemen, we are LESS THAN TWO weeks away from the inaugural FRD Live Event. It's literally almost here and I'm as excited as a kid the week before Christmas. As we approach Thanksgiving, I couldn't be more thankful and grateful for this community. And today's episode features 4 members of the FRD brotherhood who will be at the event next month. I thought it would be cool to have a chat with a fu...

Gentlemen, we are flipping the script today. I was recently interviewed by my good friend, Josh Trent, on his Wellness + Wisdom podcast and the feedback was incredible so I want to share it with you today. If you haven't checked out his podcast before, I highly recommend that you do. We really opened ourselves up to share our perspectives on a number of topics. We talk about understanding ego, the...

The future of humanity depends on men showing up for their families. I realize that's a big statement, but I genuinely believe that as leaders in our spaces, we have a responsibility to ourselves, our families, our community, and the world. And when hundreds of men pour into their spouses and kids, there's a ripple effect that can transform lives in our orbit, and beyond. As many of you know, The...

One of the things that we encourage people to do as often as possible is to get out of their comfort zone, especially in a group setting like an FRD Retreat. We often fall into the trap of thinking that leaving for a few days or weeks to connect with others means we're not good parents and husbands. The truth is, if we're doing it for the right reasons, getting away from family can be the most tra...

If you're a family man with a business, the temptation to check up on work projects or emails when we're home with our kids can be a challenge. But sometimes kids just need us to play with them, or hangout on the couch and watch one of their movies. Even if they've seen it dozens of times. If we're present in those moments, it will make a huge difference and hopefully they'll have fond memories of...

For anyone that grew up in a household where the word love was seldom said or shown, it can be the only thing that we remember about our relationship with our parents. Today's guest can certainly speak to that. Brian Ondrako is a father, author, sales consultant and the host of the Just Get Started podcast . In his newest kids' book, The Magically Magnificent Mysterious Mind, he reminds us that th...

Gentlemen, I am absolutely pumped to welcome Dr. Kelly Flanagan back to the show. He is many things to many people, and he's a legendary member of our brotherhood. Kelly has a new book coming out this week titled, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell , and I can't wait to dig into it. I hope you'll check it out too. One topic that we've discussed many times over the years on the podcast and our Online...