Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

On this encore episode, Kevin Torres reveals why he gave up alcohol KEY TAKEAWAYS: Dealing with an absent father  How to achieve 10% body fat with 15-min daily workouts  The event that caused Kevin to remove alcohol, forever Minimal equipment needed to get your workout in    QUOTE " I'm really mindful of the fact that we are never going to have this much quality time together as a family again. "...

On this episode, Kevin Torres joins the podcast to talk about his relationship with his father, his fitness journey, the impact alcohol had on his family and equipment to get your fitness dialed in!  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Dealing with an absent father  How to achieve 10% body fat with 15-min daily workouts  The event that caused Kevin to remove alcohol, forever Minimal equipment needed to get your workou...

Are you setting a daily intention for your wife and kids? Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who hav...

In this encore episode Mike Brcic discusses if your ego out of control KEY TAKEAWAYS: The egos question for validation The 2 most important metrics for business -- profit and happiness How to build a system in your company to stop working crazy hours How to know if your ego is at play Having a super clear vision for your company Guiding principles What is an "issues list" Why you must have a playb...

Michael Brcic joins the podcast to discuss how to help busy entrepreneurs take inventory of their life, and manage their business with an end goal of helping them spend more time with their family. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The egos question for validation  The 2 most important metrics for business -- profit and happiness  How to build a system in your company to stop working crazy hours  How to know if your...

Parenting with Strength Most parents operate out of frustration, but when you parent from a lens of strengths it flips parenting from being frustrated to being fascinated. Embrace the reality that within you have amazing parenting strengths that are derived from your zone of genius. Get off the idea that there are perfect parents. Avoid the "cult of comparison" that comes from social media.

On this encore episode Tyler Dickerhoof joins the podcast to shares advice overcoming tragedy and having forgiveness. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Establishing connection with your kids Forgiveness and overcoming tragedy The difference between empathy and compassion Family and work values Growing together as a family Best Parenting advice QUOTE " I need to be better today than I was yesterday with the intention...

Today Tyler joins the podcast to share practical advice about fatherhood, overcoming tragedy, forgiveness, having empathy towards others, and how he establishes a connection with his kids.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Establishing connection with your kids Forgiveness and overcoming tragedy  The difference between empathy and compassion Family and work values Growing together as a family Best Parenting advice ...

Yesterday, my family interrupted my work countless times. For months, it has been this way. The kids schooled from home during the lockdown. Now they're mostly summering at home, too, as most of their typical summer programs are still on lockdown. Every few minutes, there is something they need. "Dad, where is the soft bread?" "Can you log me on to the computer?" "What's for lunch?" "Do I really h...

On this encore episode, Cory Lee discusses the power of being present with your kids ABOUT THE GUEST Cory Lee is an entrepreneur, business builder, and leader developer. He was trained and mentored by the world-renowned leadership expert John Maxwell and is now an executive director with The John Maxwell Team. In 2012 Cory and his wife opened their first business, a physical therapy clinic located...

A southern draw, big life experience and a heart of gold, my guest today, Mr. Cory Lee shares deep wisdom about the importance of letting children struggle, along with…  The "let them catch you challenge"  Helping kids see the power of their words How to empower kids to step up  How Cory felt about his dad leaving home when he was 3 years old Do you want the WHOLE world to know you, or YOUR world...

Jon hosts a dialogue around the discipline, boundaries, and consequences we have with our children. ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is chan...

In today's encore episode, Michael Barron discusses discipline, boundaries and behaviors with kids ABOUT THE GUEST Michael Barron is currently a Partner at Vineland Ventures. He has more than 20 years of experience as a professional investor and business owner. During that time, he has worked closely with some of the country's most successful entrepreneurs, executives and families. Prior to joinin...

In today's episode, Michael Barron joins the podcast to discuss his experiences growing up, significant struggles as a father, and how he is helping himself and his kids find the balance between being self-reliant and responsible, versus knowing when to ask for help. KEY TAKEAWAYS : Why are men uncomfortable asking for help  The nuance between raising self-reliant kids and team players  What it me...

Are you noticing old behaviors occur in your children and even your spouse? It's Normal to see regression when kids are under stress. Ex. Kids used to be flawless with bedtime routine and now their going back to wanting more snuggles, desire to watch younger TV shows. ABOUT JOE Joe Sanok is a member of the FRD brotherhood, a keynote and TEDx speaker, private practice consultant, mental health coun...

In this encore episode, we speak with Steve Olsher about the importance of prioritizing your wife KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Why what Dads think is true, likely is not  Allowing kids to create their own moral code  The danger of absolutes  The fight against practicality  Getting triggered by kids messes  Giving kids the full human experience  Stop trying to steer the experience  Prioritize your wife is the...

In this episode, we speak with Steve Olsher about the importance of empowering your children to create their own moral code and make their own decisions.    KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Why what Dads think is true, likely is not  Allowing kids to create their own moral code  The danger of absolutes  The fight against practicality  Getting triggered by kids messes  Giving kids the full human experience  Stop t...

The repeated messages we hear and the stories we tell about ourselves shape our reality and what our children believe to be true. In the latest member clip discussion, Brandon Miller talks about the message you are sending to your kids. 1. What are some of the repeated messages you send to your child? 2. What messages do you want to send? 3. How could you make sure those messages are repeated ofte...

In today's encore episode, Jeff Perera discusses giving your kids permission to be who they are Full episode highlights: KEY TAKEAWAYS: The ladder of manhood  Be the lesson in action It's okay to be different  Growing up with a violent father  Being surrounded by emotionless men  When strength stops helping, and starts hurting  Seeing Dad afraid for the first time Was Michael Jordan a great exampl...

  In today's episode, Jeff Perera joins the podcast to discuss what it means to be a real man, his personal journey and experiences growing up, and how our actions impact other people, especially our children.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: The ladder of manhood  Be the lesson in action It's okay to be different  Growing up with a violent father  Being surrounded by emotionless men  When strength stops helping,...

Are you looking for a physical challenge? In this member clip Ken Wimberly explains where you can find it! ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. The Front Row Dads brotherhood...

In this encore episode Brandon Miller describes how to be a strength based parent KEY TAKEAWAYS: Moving from frustration to fascination  Your child is not broken  As a parent, you have what it takes to raise your kids How parents deal with conflicting advice  Being able to sustain new ideas at home Avoiding the cult of comparison  Should we look for new ideas, not new identities? You potential for...

In this episode Brandon Miller chats about his book, Play to Their Strengths , which is about developing your strengths as a parent and how parents should use these strengths to see the brilliance in their children.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Moving from frustration to fascination  Your child is not broken  As a parent, you have what it takes to raise your kids How parents deal with conflicting advice  Being...

Preston Smiles discusses being on the right side of history regarding racism, ego and ownership. ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changin...

On this encore episode Joel Louis discusses how you can time talks with your spouse!   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Why teaching his kids to make their bed is so important.  The secret sauce to a family morning routine  Navigating home life when you're used to be in the office 5 days a week  Balancing work and family when there's only a glass door separating chaos and focus  Parenting in harmony when you and...