Quarterback DadCast | Intentional Fatherhood & Leadership at Home

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how the little moments shape our lives and relationships? Today, you will find out with our guest John Morris , who comes to us from a previous guest (Pete Durand) .   John is a father of three who vulnerably opens up about the joys and challenges of fatherhood. He also shares the importance of being present and how his supportive spouse helped him battle a recent jour...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how top executives balance the demands of work with the joys and challenges of fatherhood? Join us as we sit down with Brad Owens , an accomplished executive from Asymbl , who shares his incredible journey of professional success intertwined with the rewarding yet demanding role of being a dad. Through Brad's stories, you'll gain valuable insights...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how life's toughest challenges can shape us into our best selves? Meet Scott Aaron , a dynamic business coach, author, and LinkedIn expert, who shares his journey from facing his father's imprisonment at a young age to becoming a resilient and present father himself. Listen as we explore the profound impact of actively participating in our children's l...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you very much, Anna Frazetto , for making today's episode happen.  How do you navigate the path of being a grandparent after a fulfilling professional career?   Additionally, how do you best support your wife, who was diagnosed with Cancer?  What do you say?  Today, you will find out. Join us on this profoundly touching episode of the Quarterback Dadcast as we sit down...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to one of my favorite former guests, Mo Hines , today's guest is Dr. John Gaines, CEO of Push for Dreams.   Not only is Dr. Gaines a dad who leads by example, but he also played football for Coach Aaron Maul , one of the state's best high school coaches and a former guest on the QB Dadcast!  In this episode, Dr. Gaines shares his remarkable journey from aspiring l...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you balance the pressures of a high-powered career with the demands of being a present, loving father? On this episode of the Quarterback Dadcast, we sit down with Chris Mader , a top coach from Boston and founder of MTA Consultancy , to find out.  First, we must thank our former guest, Justin Priest , for introducing us together! Chris shares how he transitioned...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you combine a love for sports, family adventures, and a passion for personal growth? Join us as we sit down with Tommy Geary , The Host of the Durable Dad podcast, who shares his exciting journey as a football enthusiast, surfer, skier, and dedicated father.  More importantly, we explored the powerful adoption journey like we did with John Ruffini. This episode i...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to a mentor, friend, and former QB Dadcast guest ( Jeffrey Neal) , we welcome Jon Slavet, a Silicon Valley executive, who shares his deeply personal journey through fatherhood.   On this heartfelt episode of the Quarterback Dadcast, Jon opens up about the significance of cherishing small, everyday moments with our children and offers a touching narrative about his stepson&a...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you blend the wisdom of a TEDx speaker with the heart of a dedicated father? Find out as we chat with Michael Clegg , the dynamic CEO of QWorks and Leadership Squared, who also spends his Fridays under the lights as a high school football coach.  As former colleagues at Kforce, it was so nice reconning with a former colleague for a powerful conversation on father...

Send us Fan Mail How do you balance the roles of a father and a sports psychologist?  Today, we find out thanks to the heartfelt introduction from former QB Dadcast guest Duane Anderson from TaylorMade Golf. In today's episode, you will hear from Tim Dixon , who is the Director of coaching at Buffini and Company , as he will share his heartfelt journey, filled with proud moments like his daug...

Send us Fan Mail Ever had a moment where a high-number jersey nearly swallowed you whole?   Today, we welcome one of my childhood friends, Jason Puckett, who has become one of Seattle's best-known sports media personalities.    After spending 22 years with KJR sports radio, Jason made the move to bet on himself as he launched the successful PuckSports.com with episodes that drop daily!  In to...

Send us Fan Mail Fatherhood isn't just about teaching our kids how to ride a bike; it's about leading by example, both at home and in all aspects of life. Joining us this week is Justin Priest , COO of ConsultNet and a man who knows a thing or two about wearing multiple hats. Together, we explore the parallels between nurturing a family and steering a company—shedding light on how the le...

Send us Fan Mail As a father, grandfather, and entrepreneur, the journey of life is woven with stories of resilience, laughter, and learning moments that resonate deeply with all of us. This podcast episode takes you on a flight with Peter Durand , CEO of Cruxible Partners and someone who not only excels in the boardroom but also understands the delicate art of fatherhood. We navigate through the...

Send us Fan Mail As I reflect on the start of my entrepreneurial journey, our next guest is one of the first people I think of with gratitude. Today, we welcome Leslie Vickrey, CEO and founder of ClearEdge Marketing and co-author of Together We Rise.   Leslie also hosts the amazing podcast, "The Edge" which is a must-listen! When Leslie steps into a room – or in this case, our Quarterbac...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is someone I worked with back in the early 2000's, and was fortunate enough to reconnect with him at the 2023 Executive TechServe Conference.  His name is Robert Bouchard , and he is the COO of The Tier 4 group based in Atlanta, GA.  Robert is also the host of The H-1B Guy which has nearly 7,000 subscribers on YouTube. Today's conversation embarks on a...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode happens thanks to the power of curiosity, networking, and LinkedIn.  We welcome the talented John Ruffini to the show to tell his amazing story of adopting his three children from Chile.  Not only is John a very talented author, but he is also a co-host of a podcast and the Vice President of Professional Development at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions.   We eve...

Send us Fan Mail Our next guest has a fantastic story and someone whom I'm grateful to have met during our time at The TechServce Executive Conference in November.   With a B.B.A., Eric began his career as a financial advisor in 2009. His experience as a general manager of a family-owned pulp and paper company prompted him to found his own firm in 2012. Since then, this passionate visionary h...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode only happens, thanks to the one and only Dale Favors .  As you might recall, Dale joined me in Season 2 for a very powerful episode.  Today's guest is David Cummings, the esteemed Senior Director of race and culture at CBS Sports, who joins us for a heartfelt journey through life's game-changing plays. As we unfold stories of gratitude and shared wis...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how the challenges and rewards of fatherhood can intertwine with the thrills of coaching basketball?  Mo Hines, a seasoned AAU basketball coach and former assistant at Washington State University , graces our show with stories that blend the hardwood intensity with the heartwarming parenting moments. As we navigate through Mo's experiences, we find ours...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to my friends at The TechServe Alliance, I met our next guest at their annual executive conference. Navigating the field of fatherhood can feel like quarterbacking without a playbook, but Jeb Corley , an Air Force veteran and Vice President at Medix , joins us to share the playbook he’s writing every day as a dad. With season five's kickoff, we traverse the landscape o...

Send us Fan Mail Joining me is Jason De Lucca , not just a titan of sales and a former Chapman University soccer player but a man who epitomizes the true spirit of fatherhood and leadership.   Jason is a dynamic sales executive and proven people leader who consistently surpasses goals and delivers value-added, innovative solutions that enable clients to achieve their most ambitious business goals....

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest, Paul DiVincenzo only happens from the kind introduction made by Mark Nussbaum. Paul is a business advisor with 20+ years of guiding Fortune 500 giants like Gartner, Cintas, and Dell, as well as startups such as Humu & Indeed.com.  An expert in maximizing business outcomes, he merges people, processes, tech, and culture with best-in-class strategies. Ranked...

Send us Fan Mail There's a moment during a close basketball game where you realize it's more than just points on the scoreboard — it's about the lessons of resilience and camaraderie we pass on to our kids. Brian Galicia joins me, Casey Jacox, for a heart-to-heart conversation that digs into the complexities of fatherhood, from the echoes of our own upbringing to the conscious decis...

Send us Fan Mail We kickoff March with a fantastic guest, that only happens due to the amazing Dale Favors!   Thank you, brother! Stepping up to the plate is none other than Kenny Lofton , a baseball icon whose stories of fatherhood are as captivating as his storied Major League Career. There's a common thread that weaves through the fabric of sports and parenting – the dedication, the high s...

Send us Fan Mail As we wrap up the month of February with our first-ever women guests, I'm excited for you all to learn and listen to the talented Sonnie Linebarger.   In this episode, you will discover the transformative journeys and insights of her life as a wife and #boymom.  In 2022, Sonnie left her role as the Chief Operating Officer of a National Hospice company leading 40+ locations in...