The Gentlemen Project Podcast

1 in 4 adults in the US have a diagnosable mental health challenge. That means that someone you love has dealt with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Although widespread, the stigma that is attached to mental health is as pervasive as the disease itself. Normalizing the conversations about dealing with mental health and addiction challenges is the first step in creating a helpful environm...

How do you become personal friends with Chuck Norris? You put it out there and take a chance. How do you find mentorship or expert advice? Put it out there. How do you have a more frank communication style with your children and spouse? You guessed it. Ernie Harker has done amazing things in his life professionally and in addition to that, he has mentored and been influential in the lives of many...

At over 300 lbs, Ben Dodge signed up for his first triathlon. The journey he embarked on since has been full of epic adventures all over the globe. From biking across the Continental US in just over a week to recently hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ben has found that the secret to his happiness is constantly pushing what the normal is and discovering that we as humans have more potential than we ever tho...

Growing up in Glasgow Scotland with a gym teacher for a father taught Ross McGarvey a few things about work ethic. Hustle, attitude and drive were part of his life and he's teaching his young sons the power of being in the moment. Driving them to get outside, play and learn by failing, and dealing with life's challenges in a new way has lead them to a strong culture that influences his c...

Mark Massey is a very effective communicator and connector. He's had plenty of practice as a dad and as an serial entrepreneur.  Mark discusses the “3 things” he has had to work on to become a better father. Mark  covers what it was like being raised by a dedicated step-father after the loss of his father as a child. He shares many  'ah-ha' moments with us as we cover topics like un...

Sports played a major roll in the life and upbringing of Eric Wallace. Little did he know that health challenges in his family growing up and the love of baseball would influence his life in a way that would inspire him to start the Sons of Baseball Foundation that has blessed the lives of hundreds of families. We hope you'll join us to listen to the story of how a passion and the right partn...

Derrick is the CEO of BIG (Beauty Industry Group). While being successful in business, Derrick has very intentionally created ways for his kids to learn valuable lessons for their own future success. Derrick lead us through some of the things that he and his wife have tried to balance business travel, weekends, school and working from home.  You will want to listen to this episode with a pen and n...

Dan Clark is founder and CEO of a multi-million dollar international communications company;  University Professor;  High Performance Business Coach;  Podcast Host;  Gold Record Songwriter;  Film Maker;  New York Times Best Selling Author of 37 books;  a Primary Contributing Author to the Chicken Soup For The Soul series;  and an Award Winning Athlete who fought his way back from a paralyzing inju...

Courage to follow your heart, being open to doing things that seem impossible or simply being humble enough to admit you were wrong are all lessons that Brady Murray drives home with stories that will give you chills. You'll find motivation to tackle things that you want to do and leave feeling like anything is possible.  Brady Murray is a father to 7 beautiful children, 2 with an extra chrom...

Sometimes one decision can impact your life and the lives of your family forever. Ron Smart tells the story of his father and mother who acted with integrity to salvage their family name. Not until years later does this decision bless the lives of their family and thousands of others because of the trustworthiness and proven integrity of their family name.  Ron Smart was the CEO and Chairman of th...

Introducing technology and smartphones to kids and teens can be a very nuanced endeavor. Bill Brady joins us today to talk about how his company Troomi Wireless, is giving families the tools for them to properly introduce technology at the rate that's best for individual kids: allowing parents to train them how to use the technology that will be a major part of their lives. Bill also shares h...

The foundation on which we build a life long relationship with our children has to be strong. We all want to help our children and guide them in ways that will lead them to make good decisions and avoid heartache. But those conversations happen when we purposefully put in the work to build the communication channels beforehand and assure our kids that we are on their team as coaches and guides. Ji...

Eric Harrison's path through life has given him the understanding of why he is who he is and what makes him unique. It has also given him the insight into the how  family history affects future generations. Realizing where certain traits and influences fit into our lives can be a powerful tool in deciding the type of parent, spouse and friend we want to become. Eric shares experiences and les...

Jamison Spencer is one of the world's foremost experts on sleep apnea and teaches dentists the world over how to identify warning signs and get this disorder treated. But even while being an expert, he missed a diagnoses in his own son. Shedding light on how we sometimes we miss important things in our own homes. Jamison teaches doctors from all over the world in Spencer Study Club as they fo...

From road rage monster to literally one of the kindest humans in the world, Kevin Clayson has found that applying a simple formula of gratitude when we are faced with frustration and challenges can make all the difference. Kevin wrote the book "FLIP the Gratitude Switch" for his kids. Now it's in over two dozen countries and has been the resource for countless schools, youth groups...

Brady McIntyre and his dad have always been close. It was his father that instilled in him a quiet confidence to step up and do the right thing regardless of the consequences. Sharing hobbies and passions with his dad taught him business and people skills that Brady now uses to run Mac's Place, a social and business club downtown that brings people together and builds valuable relationships t...

Helping your kids recognize and seize opportunities can be a challenge. Even in normal circumstances. JW Davies is navigating this challenge with the added excitement of having a son who has Down Syndrome and is entering adulthood. JW's ideas on how to engage and keep his family close have lead to their family mantra being one of acceptance, positivity and inclusion for everyone. Especially t...

With two young sons, Justin Stuart has learned that showing up for your family and more importantly showing love for them is more than just talking about it and even saying it. It's the action behind the love that shows our family and friends our true intentions and love for them. Justin also talks about helping our kids learn to do things rather than doing everything for them.  As an avid li...

Growing up, Paul Belcher's dad taught him that regardless of your circumstances, you never empower yourself to quit. Adapting, changing and following your dreams can lead to great things when you never give up. As a young college graduate, Paul bought Mountain Crane through grit and determination and just finding a way. Paul now runs the 15th largest crane company in North America.  By recogn...

After decades in law enforcement, Randy Sutton found himself in circumstances that enabled him to become a face for injured and disabled law enforcement officers. Through support education, assistance and legislation, his organization "The Wounded Blue"  has become the national resources to which these heroes can turn.  Randy's life story has not been one that he expected but one of...

Women are quite often prolific leaders. Tyler Dabo talks about purposefully leading together as a father in tandem with our spouses and the power that can give our children to realize their future potential. The strength of a strong marriage can bless and teach our children many things about healthy relationships.  Tyler also discusses what they have done as a family to navigate the pitfalls of vi...

In preparation for this interview, Bryce Blanchard texted his kids a simple question. "Can you share with me lessons or principles I have taught you as a father that have been most meaningful?" He shares their responses and talks about how some of those lessons have been taught, certain ones that have been successful and a few lessons he's learned along the way.  Bryce is the father...

Every morning when his kids leave the house, Jono Gardner reminds his kids to live a purposeful life. Through good examples, Jono has learned what he wants to teach his children and has narrowed down what qualities he hopes to instill in his children.  Purposeful and meaningful conversations with kids can have a huge impact on their ability to face the day. In this episode, Jono Gardner walks us t...

Jeff Rust is probably one of the most connected men you'll ever meet. He has spent his career helping others build relationships and foster connection to build their businesses using basic principles of genuine friendship. He is also the dad to 7 kids, ages 0-18. He's learned a few things about building solid relationships with his kids and making sure they're ready for the world in...

Introduced to us as "A man with a heart as big as Texas, energy that could power the sun, and goodness right down to his DNA from the beginning of time", Chester Elton helps companies develop an "all-in" culture  and promotes engagement. Well, these principles in business can apply to the home as well.  Our conversation covers giving ourselves and others some grace, positive se...