Quarterback DadCast | Intentional Fatherhood & Leadership at Home

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest, Brian Brown , comes to us from two former guests on the podcast, Mark Agostinelli and Tom Kosnik.  Brian and I shared a panel discussion, and we quickly realized that we shared similar passions for sales, leadership, and life as a dad! Brian Brown shares his fatherhood journey as he navigates the different challenges and rewards of raising a teenager and a todd...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the intersection of personal development and fatherhood, highlighting Nick Hutchinson's lessons as a new dad. Nick is the visionary force behind BookThinkers , a growing seven-figure marketing agency that seamlessly bridges the worlds of authors and readers. In just over 7 years, he has organically built a platform that reaches over 1,000,000 people each...

Send us Fan Mail A huge shoutout goes to the American Staffing Association and also Mark Nussbaum for bringing our next guest to the podcast. Bryan Levine, the COO of Equilium , joins us as we continue the momentum in season six with heartwarming tales of family and fatherhood. Having met Brian at Staffing World, I was struck by his earnestness and dedication as a dad. Together, we explore his jou...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you to Jeff Bowling and the American Staffing Association for introducing me to our next talented guest, Mr. Adam Hood! Country music enthusiasts and parents alike will find inspiration in our latest episode featuring the acclaimed singer-songwriter Adam Hood. Known for his collaborations with country legends like Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Whiskey Myers, Cody Jinks,...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine juggling fatherhood with the demands of entrepreneurship. It's hard and that is exactly what Jeff Staats , of Forest City Digital and MarketingQB , does daily, and he shares his insights with us on the ups and downs he faces. From heartfelt stories about his three sons to lighthearted moments about bald heads and family mascots, Jeff opens up about what it truly means...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how gratitude and self-awareness can shape not just your family life but also your professional journey? Join us as we kick off season six of the Quarterback Dadcast with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Drew Wolff , Chief Financial Officer of Boeing Employees Credit Union .   Thank you to our former guest, Dan Wadley , for making today's episode possi...

Send us Fan Mail This is our final episode of 2024! Thank you to everyone who continues to listen and support our journey of impacting fathers and helping them improve their leadership in their homes.  Today's final episode emphasizes the fatherhood journey through the eyes of Adam Packard , who shares his experiences transitioning from a golf professional to a dedicated dad and entrepreneur....

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode happens through serendipity and relationships first forged through my friends at Brighton Jones . In today's episode, we talk with Ben Walker, a Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors.   Ben, a devoted father and enthusiastic Seattle sports fan, joins us to unpack his journey of leadership and resilience. He shares three pillars that his family takes...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Weinberg , a renowned author and sales management consultant, joins us for a heartfelt conversation on the Quarterback Dadcast about the intricate journey of fatherhood. Mike also hosts The Sales Management Simplified Podcast , which helps sales leaders and teams improve and energize their teams. Imagine balancing pride with the necessity of letting go as your children carve...

Send us Fan Mail After a thought-provoking conversation with my daughter about gratitude sparked by a client's storm preparation in Tampa, I realized how perspective shapes our lives. Join me on the Quarterback Dadcast as I sit down with Larry Thompson, a seasoned staffing professional and die-hard Georgia Bulldog, to explore the unexpected joys of fatherhood and the profound impact of family...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Justin Priest for introducing me to our next guest, Colin Rocker. Colin Rocker (@careercolin) is a content creator, speaker, and consultant based in New York City. With a strong social media presence of 385k+ across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, his content resonates widely due to his authenticity and focus on providing tools and strategies for career g...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you, Leslie Vickrey , for making today's episode possible! Today, I had the opportunity to talk with Marques Ogden , a former NFL player turned speaker and executive coach, who opens up about his incredible journey of resilience and transformation. From growing up in a single-parent home to navigating life post-divorce, Marques reveals how his experiences have shaped hi...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to unlock the secrets of meaningful parenting? Join us as we sit down with Tod Francis , a dynamic venture capitalist ( Shasta Ventures ) and devoted father. Thank you to last week's guest ( Don Goldberg ), who graciously made the introduction with Tod to join our show. Tod shares his transformative experiences, from backpacking in the High Sierra with his sons to embra...

Send us Fan Mail I am grateful to a former fantastic guest ( Justin Priest) for the kind intro that made today's episode possible. Join us as we sit down with Don Goldberg , the executive director and founder of ConsultNet , who shares his inspiring journey of balancing fatherhood with his professional ambitions. From heartwarming tales of family life to the adrenaline-pumping moments of watc...

Send us Fan Mail What if surviving 22 brushes with death could completely change your outlook on life? Join us as we sit down with JR Butler , the remarkable founder and CEO of Shift Group , who opens up about his unimaginable experience of facing death 22 times in just 11 days. This life-altering ordeal has profoundly influenced his perspective as both a father and leader. We explore Jared's...

Send us Fan Mail What does it truly mean to be present in your children's lives? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jason Roundy , a dedicated father who opens up about his journey of fatherhood and gratitude.  Jason and I met over 10 years ago when he was working in athletic fundraising for Central Washington University .  Jason is one of the best relationship builders I know, and no...

Send us Fan Mail A huge shoutout goes to John Pfeil for making today's episode possible!  What happens when family, faith, and football intersect in the life of a dedicated coach? On this episode of the Quarterback Dadcast, we bring you an engaging conversation with Coach Spencer Crace, Pacific Lutheran University's assistant head football coach and QB coach, as he shares his journey of...

Send us Fan Mail As a former college quarterback, today's episode is the ultimate Uncle Rico experience.  Yes, I'm talking about Uncle Rico from Napolean Dynamite. Today, we welcome the talented Brock Huard, a University of Washington legendary QB who is the co-host of ESPN's, Seattle Sports morning radio show.  Additionally, Huard joined FOX Sports in 2019 as a College Football ana...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we welcome Todd Caponi , a celebrated author and sales leader, who joins us to unravel the profound intersection of professional success and family life.   Thanks to Keith Weightman for introducing us to Todd to make today's episode happen.  Also, we should give some love to last week's guest ( Matt Green ), a sales nerd like Todd and me. Todd&ap...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the Chief Revenue Officer of a successful company opens up about the ups and downs of fatherhood? We had the privilege of sitting down with Matt Green, founder of Sales Assembly , who shares his heartfelt journey of balancing an ambitious career with the rewarding yet challenging role of being a dad. He opens up about the joys and hurdles of raising his 12-year-o...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to maintain resilience and joy while facing a family health challenge? This episode of the Quarterback Dadcast brings you the heartfelt journey of Jamas LaFreniere , a dedicated father and sales executive at EchoStar , who shares his personal story of raising a child with Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1B (GSD1b). Today's episode only happens due to...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a dad advisor and a sales nerd come together to discuss fatherhood?  Today, you will find out as we welcome Angelo Melchiorre, the founder of the Real Dad Life Podcast and Community . He joins us to share his hard-earned wisdom on balancing personal well-being with the demands of being a dad. As you will see on LinkedIn, he is a recruiter by day and a dad communi...

Send us Fan Mail Today marks the first time in QB Dadcast history that we have invited a guest back onto the podcast.  In our first conversation in 2021, we learned about Bill, the father of two athletic kids, and the value of hard work from his hardworking parents, who always taught him to finish what you start.  Bill shares his stories of playing quarterback for Coach Nick Saban and tells a fant...

Send us Fan Mail A huge shoutout goes to our newest sponsor, Leap Advisory Partners ! Also, thank you, Kelli Schutrop, for introducing our latest guest, Benjamin Mena . Benjamin is the Founder and Partner of Select Source Solutions and Host of the Elite Recruiter podcast. In today's episode, imagine embarking on a journey that begins with marathon training and leads to a romantic wedding in B...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you, Leslie Vickrey, for the kind introduction to make today's episode possible. What if the key to resilience lies in the heart of family values and sportsmanship? Join us as we celebrate a remarkable five-year milestone on the Quarterback Dadcast with our special guest, David Smith, co-founder and CEO of Triple Crown. David opens up about his journey as a father to fi...