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Matt Drinkhahn is a business coach, strategist to growth-minded clients, a dear friend, and valued member of the FRD Brotherhood. He just released a fantastic book,  The Eternal Optimist , which I'm excited to dig into and the impact that it's had on so many people. One of Matt's greatest gifts is that any time you spend with him always leaves you feeling loved, accepted, optimistic, and re-energi...

Gentlemen, I'm chatting with my dear friend Ali Jafarian. Ali is an amazing husband, father, and legend in the Front Row Dads community.  If there's one thing that the two of us have in common, it's an appreciation for the outdoors. Whether we're hosting a night with friends and family in the backyard around a firepit, taking the family on a hike, or creating epic adventures, we speak the same lan...

Mollie Eastman is the Founder of Sleep Is A Skill, a company she created after facing her own battles with sleep and insomnia that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral changes. You might be surprised to learn that roughly 33% of adults struggle with sleep. We dig into her expertise on issues like sleep apnea and the warning signs that both m...

Scott Donnell is the brilliant and game-changing entrepreneur behind GravyStack, an app that teaches and empowers kids to be resilient and responsible with money. His mission? Inspire 50 million kids to be smarter with money so they go on to crush it in the real world.  Scott is the co-author of Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed . He's also the co-host of the...

Hal Runkel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, registered conflict mediator, relationship coach, and internationally acclaimed speaker who's helped thousands of people worldwide enjoy calmer, happier lives.  He's the New York Times bestselling author of ScreamFree Parenting , ScreamFree Marriage , and the Founder and President of the ScreamFree Institute , and he's figured out how to make...

Rick Hupp is an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, specializing in helping people heal from trauma and build better relationships. If your life ever feels like a broken puzzle with a few missing pieces, we'll talk about how you can put it back together today. In our conversation, we'll explore a few big questions: why do so many guys struggle...

Chris Emick is the CEO of Go Bucket Yourself, a community dedicated to living a bucket list life full of adventure, connection, growth, and creativity. If you check him out on Instagram , you'll definitely get the whole picture. Chris invested in real estate early with his corporate job and has created enough passive income to buy his time back by going on epic adventures (solo and with the family...

Today, I'm chatting with Jayson Gaddis. Jayson is an author, speaker, coach, and relationship expert with a knack for understanding human behavior. Jayson is the creator of the Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationship Coaching® and the Founder of The Relationship School , and has trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries.  In our conversation, we dig into the wounds that are cr...

Scott Burgett is a member of the FRD Brotherhood and the visionary behind Evolution Vegan Academy, an innovative online coaching program specifically tailored for vegans, empowering individuals to shed up to 20 pounds within four months.  Scott shares his journey from a meat-eating athlete to coaching as a high performing vegan. Most people know about Netflix and chill, but you'll hear how Netflix...

Brad Pedersen is an angel investor, accomplished entrepreneur, and business coach. In 2008, he founded Tech 4 Kids , which later became the maker of some of the world's most iconic toys. He later co-founded Pela , an innovative start-up specializing in sustainable phone cases which he grew to over $100 million. In 2021, Brad and his Pela team launched Lomi , a successful crowd-funding campaign tha...

It finally happened! I've got Giovanni Marsico with me on the pod today. Gio is a 2x EMMY® Award-Winning Producer, TedX Speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Archangel, a global community of superhero entrepreneurs and game-changers on a mission to impact millions of people together.   We had a lot of fun digging into how Gio believes we can manufacture serendipity if we allow ourselves to stay pres...

Mike Brown is a man with a fascinating blend of experiences as a wealth coach, investor, and former NAVY fighter jet pilot. He's the founder of Unbreakable Wealth , a coaching program with a mission to help entrepreneurs break through key hurdles to hit new highs in their businesses and bank accounts. In our conversation, we dig into Mike's strategies for swapping the limiting beliefs we have abou...

Christopher Nicolaysen knows what it's like to grow up without a lot of money and with a father who wasn't around much because of work. As a parent, he's done everything he can to ensure his daughters had a father who was home as much as possible and fully present when he was with them. In our conversation, you'll hear what family time is like in the Nicolaysen household. From getting absolutely d...

Chad Willardson is quickly becoming a legend in our circle. Chad is the Founder and President of Pacific Capital, a 4x best-selling author, co-founder of GravyStack and co-host of The Smart Money Parenting Show , which is the #2 podcast on Apple for Parenting, Kids & Family. I'm thrilled to have him back on the podcast today. If you're not familiar with Chad, do yourself a favor and check out the...

James Swanwick is an entrepreneur, speaker, and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He's also a passionate advocate for the alcohol-free lifestyle who helps high performers feel and perform better by reducing or quitting alcohol. He's got some great stories to share, including how a couple of Bombay Gin drinks and an iHOP meal sobered James up (literally and figuratively) and how sobriety helped h...

Betsy Shor is the Founder of Health is Wealth Institute and a seasoned Functional Medicine pro who's spent over a decade perfecting the art of family medicine. Betsy is like a health detective, making connections between the mind and body and tailoring strategies that go beyond just treating symptoms with band-aid solutions. Today, we dive into the cold, clinical world of modern medicine, where pa...

Sean Donohue is a rockstar in the family coaching world and the brains behind Parenting Modern Teens . He's also the host of The Sean Donohue Show , which ranks among the top 10 parenting podcasts globally, and his videos and teachings have reached tens of millions worldwide.  In our conversation, we weaved our way through managing our anger when we're triggered, emotion coaching and how we can ap...

Lior Weinstein is a visionary serial entrepreneur and technology enthusiast, the CEO of Poplar and the Founder of Truss Technologies . More importantly, he has a great understanding of how powerful AI can be for parents. I especially love how he's using it in ways that will resonate with the Brotherhood, being present and intentional with our kids. Aside from debunking some common AI myths, Lior s...

Dane Espegard has been a culture consultant for over 17 years, teaching leaders how to shake things up and turn their teams into dream-achieving powerhouses. In our conversation, he shares his expertise on making dreams a family sport, flexing your dream muscles as you age, and being a dream-chasing inspiration for your kids.  And Breaking News: Dane's got an amazing workshop coming up on December...

I'm thrilled to have my dear friend Hal Elrod with me. Hal's global influence is legendary. His groundbreaking book,  The Miracle Morning , has sold over 2 million copies, has been translated into 37 languages, and has transformed the lives of millions worldwide, including mine. In today's conversation, Hal shares what initially inspired him to create The Miracle Morning and why he decided to publ...

Mike Abramowitz, one of our FRD brothers, recently asked the question, "How do I embrace the good in transition?" After 10+ years of difficult change and growth and many recent wins, (both personally and professionally) everything is about to change once again. His journey is incredibly relatable. Many of us hit a moment in life when we're faced with transition; wanting to move forward but not kno...

I am thrilled to welcome Brian Johnson on the podcast today. Brian is a philosopher, coach, author and the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation who's helped millions of people worldwide, trained over 10,000 Heroic Coaches from 100+ countries, and created a protocol that science says changes lives.  Today, we're talking about his newest book, Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential , wh...

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Samson Odusanya is a transformative coach and healer committed to guiding men to realize their full potential and break the chains of their former, limiting selves.   Today, we're diving into the art of breathwork, the body's secret handshake for calming the nerves and liberating those bottled-up emotions. We'll also unpack the strategies for Inner Child Work, providing the blueprint for healing e...

Adam Goldman is a franchise consultant, serial entrepreneur and Master Franchisor with 20+ years of franchising experience under his belt.  In our conversation, he shares the pros and cons of pairing up with a well-established brand and some do's and don'ts of starting your own franchise. You'll also hear how committed he is with putting family first, all while managing a jaw-dropping 230 franchis...