Quarterback DadCast | Intentional Fatherhood & Leadership at Home

Send us Fan Mail First, I want to thank our former guest, Greg Offner, for making today's episode possible!!!  Let's get to today's episode.....So....What does it mean to truly honor your family name while encouraging each child's unique identity?  This question lies at the heart of my conversation with Jason Hewlett, whose journey from Las Vegas impersonator to corporate speak...

Send us Fan Mail You've never heard parenting wisdom quite like this. Step into the world of Paul Morton, a Scottish father, sales leadership expert, and podcast host who brings a completely fresh perspective on raising resilient children in today's overprotective society. Raised in the remote Scottish Highlands by a single mother in the 1970s and 80s, Paul learned independence in ways t...

Send us Fan Mail Ever had a child born in an elevator? Jeremy Greene has, and it's just one of the fascinating stories he shares on this episode of the Quarterback Dadcast.  As a father of two young children and the co-founder of Feather, a relationship-focused productivity platform, Jeremy brings a refreshing perspective on balancing entrepreneurship with present parenting.   Growing up in a...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a builder's hands meet a teacher's heart? Travis Webb, VP of Sales at PARQA and father of three nearly-grown children, joins us to share how his unique upbringing created the blueprint for his parenting approach. Travis reveals how his father, a union electrician turned entrepreneur, equipped him with both literal and figurative tools for life – teachin...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be the quarterback of your family? Charles Manning, founder of Face the World and lacrosse enthusiast, takes us on a deeply personal journey through his experiences as a father, grandfather, and leader in business and sport. Growing up in Australia as one of five siblings, Charles shares how a childhood tragedy transformed his family when his younger brother w...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build an unshakable family culture in today's fragmented world? Jeremy B Hill, founder of JB Capital and father of three, has mastered what he playfully calls the "Hill Mafia" - a family dynamic where loyalty to each other trumps all else. Jeremy shares his journey from unconventional beginnings to creating a tight-knit family unit. Raised prima...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a professional sports executive takes off the GM hat and steps into his most important role as a father? Craig Waibel, General Manager of the Seattle Sounders FC , brings us behind the scenes of his parenting journey with refreshing honesty and hard-earned wisdom. Waibel, a former MLS player with four championship titles, shares a powerful framework for raising c...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your approach to fatherhood is shaped by a determination to break generational patterns? Andre Mileti , Chief Revenue Officer at WorkBright and father of two boys, takes us on a deeply personal journey through his evolution as a dad. Growing up in an immigrant Italian household in Cleveland with an authoritarian father left Andre with what he calls "adaptive...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you, Henna Pryor for making today's episode possible!!! Greg Offner lived a compartmentalized life—corporate sales professional by day, piano bar performer by night. Though successful in both worlds, he felt disconnected from his authentic self, keeping different aspects of his personality in separate "buckets." Then disaster struck: a severe vocal cord injury...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when life strips everything away before you've even begun? In this deeply moving episode of the Quarterback Dadcast, we welcome Clark Wilcox , whose extraordinary journey began with unimaginable tragedy—losing both parents within ten days when he was just five years old. Clark is the founder and host of the Digital Recruiter & Digital Recruiter Podcast. Growi...

Send us Fan Mail What if homeschooling were the entrepreneurial version of education?  In this perspective-shifting conversation, Dan Mori, Managing Partner of Staffing Mastery, explores how rethinking traditional approaches to parenting and education has transformed his family's life. Dan shares his journey from initial skepticism about alternative schooling to becoming a passionate advocate...

Send us Fan Mail What shapes us as fathers? For Kyle Rampy, Vice President, Central Region, at Tier 4 Group and father of four children under ten, the answer lies in embracing the light and shadow of his past. In this heartfelt conversation, Kyle takes us through his journey from a childhood fractured by divorce at age four to building a stable, values-driven home for his family. With remarkable v...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to raise confident, resilient children in today's complex world? Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu opens the playbook on his parenting journey in this compelling conversation about finding your path through adversity. The 2005 second-round draft pick and three-time Pro Bowler takes us back to his childhood as the only Samoan kid in Massachusetts...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you raise children with both humility and fierce independence? Finance executive Chad Wall joins the Quarterback Dadcast to share the remarkable journeys of his three thriving adult children - an Air Force pilot's wife with a master's degree, a globe-trotting outdoor film editor, and a rising rock star whose band just landed major touring opportunities....

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode only happens thanks to the team at Tri-State TechServe Alliance.  Roughly a year ago, I met Michael Papadakos from RedStream Technology , as he attended a keynote I delivered for sales professionals.  I also must thank Sioux Logan for sending Michael to this event. In this episode, he shares his journey from a Marine Corps veteran to intentional fatherhood, re...

Send us Fan Mail This episode only happened thanks to the annual TechServe Conference, where I met BridgeView's Managing Partner, Tim Glennie. In this vulnerable, wide-ranging conversation, Tim shares the intentional practices that have shaped his approach to fatherhood. From instituting daily gratitude exercises during school drop-offs to family dinner "highs and lows" discussions,...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of the Quarterback Dadcast, Casey Jacox sits down with the talented Trent Cotton, the VP of Culture from Hatchworks AI. Maintaining a meaningful connection with your child when physical distance separates you isn't just challenging—it can feel nearly impossible. Trent knows this struggle intimately. After separating from his wife when their daughte...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we welcome former MLB manager and four-time Gold Glove winner Mike Matheny, who takes us on a profound journey through fatherhood, coaching philosophy, and his remarkable life experiences that shaped both. Drawing from his 13-year playing career and years managing the Cardinals and Royals, Matheny shares wisdom that transcends the baseball diamond. Not only did he publish t...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an orthopedic surgeon raised by immigrant parents decides to redefine success on his own terms? Dr. Jessy Sekhon takes us on a remarkable journey from his father's humble beginnings in an Indian village without electricity to his own pivotal decision to restructure his thriving medical practice for the sake of his family. Jessy's father studied under ma...

Send us Fan Mail Casey Jacox welcomes Darren Mitchell, Australian sales leadership expert and father of two daughters, for a profound conversation about fatherhood, loss, and creating meaningful family connections across continents. • Darren introduces his two adult daughters—a 25-year-old medical doctor with athletic ambitions and a 21-year-old creative interior designer • Both men reflect on the...

Send us Fan Mail What does it truly mean to support your children unconditionally in their athletic journeys and life paths? Former Pittsburgh Pirate and UC Davis Hall of Famer Rich Watts opens up about his philosophy of fatherhood that has guided his two Division I athlete children through both triumphs and challenges. Rich takes us deep into his family story, sharing how his own upbringing by a...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of the Quarterback Dadcast, Casey Jacox sits down with Kenny Claytor , a devoted father and US Army veteran, to explore the depths of fatherhood.  Kenny and I met at the amazing company where he works, Tier 4 Staffing and Consulting. Kenny shares his journey as a father, discusses the values learned from his upbringing, and how those lessons guide him...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to navigate the emotional journey from a bustling household to an empty nest? Join us on the Quarterback Dadcast as we welcome Gary Sanchez , the ingenious mind behind the WHY Institute and host of the Beyond Your Why podcast. Gary shares his heartfelt experiences of fatherhood, highlighting meaningful moments with his daughters and the poignant send-off as they...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you mix a creative executive, a former basketball player, and a dad who's redefining leadership at home? Thanks to a fantastic referral from my friend and former guest ( Dale Favors ), we get the chance to learn from Eric Pryor.   In today's episode, Eric shares how his experiences in arts and education have shaped his role as the "quarterback&quot...

Send us Fan Mail For anyone who's ever felt a bit wary about stepping into fatherhood, Matt Ferguson's story is one you won't want to miss. Despite being the eldest of four siblings, Matt confesses his initial hesitation towards becoming a dad. Yet, as he shares with us on the Quarterback Dadcast, the arrival of his own children brought a transformative shift in his perspective. We...