The Gentlemen Project Podcast

If you weren't going to be around any more, what would you want your kids to know about life? What did you find important? What do you hope your kids would do with their lives?  Ted Broman asked himself these questions and created what he calls the curriculum of life for his kids. Throughout this episode you'll hear inspiring advice and great takeaways from decades of experience. You won...

Derek Miner has the Midas touch. He is persistently positive and his outlook on life, family and business is one that will leave you uplifted and optimistic. With 6 energetic and involved kids, Derek's approach to parenthood is one of embracing their passions and teaching them principles through these passions and hobbies.  Derek is also known in the business world for bringing together high...

As a business mentor and advisor to thousands of companies, Aaron Young has a pretty good idea how to be successful in business. In this episode, Aaron shares what he has learned about being a father only after he was a grandfather. The examples of unconditional love and acceptance, fierce loyalty and determination were passed to Aaron from his parents. He shares with us the legacy that his late f...

The Wall Street Journal calls Chad Hymas one of the "10 Most Inspirational People in the World".  As one of the most well-respected in his industry, Chad Hymas is decorated life coach and speaker. Chad has consistently shown strength and character especially over the past 20 years as an independent entrepreneur that travels the world inspiring audiences with his message. Chad tells us ab...

Bill Engvall is a celebrity comedian that has performed on some of the biggest stages and platforms in the world. His accomplishments in life have lead him to worldly success but Bill's story doesn't end at the end of his comedy routine. Bill graduates from college this week and tells us about a higher calling that has him excited about living his life in the service of others and helpin...

As founder of The Color Run, the world's largest running event, Travis Snyder has years of experience in creating experiences for others that they will remember. This week Travis talks to us about how his business and his life experiences have given him a deep perspective into seizing the moments to create a memory that lasts generations. He also touches on why it's so important to be pr...

Jeff Flamm has many accomplishments on his resume but the one he takes the most pride in is raising 6 very successful and self-sufficient children with his wife Nancy. Jeff recounts the time he decided to be more purposeful as a father and some of the traditions that he used to connect with his kids as they grew up-and some that he still uses to keep his family close as it grows larger. Jeff also...

Davis Smith is the CEO of Cotopaxi, a leader in premium outdoor gear. But the culture at Cotopaxi is one that has it's roots in the way Davis and his team see the world. Alleviating extreme poverty and living the mantra of "Do Good" are at the core of everything they do. Davis helps us understand the importance of spending the same energy on our family culture as we do in our busine...

Everyone deals with grief and loss differently. When Brent Taylor was killed in combat in 2018,  Jennie Taylor and her seven children were thrown into a world they never saw coming. Jennie Taylor has learned many lessons about grief and loss in the months since and she shares some of them with us on the podcast.   If you are struggling alone with grief and loss or your mental health please reach o...

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...

Growing up in a family with 9 kids taught Doug Wren something early on. He was going to have to figure some things out and decide what he wanted to do with his life. Deciding he wanted to see the world and have unique experiences, lead him to being a travel influencer and advocate. We talk about service, creating experiences that seem to extend the time that we have on earth. Doug talks about trad...

Sterling Sessions and his family have dealt with their challenges in a positive way.  Through the joys and challenges of adoption, fostering children, infertility and divorce, Sterling brings broad experience to the table. On this episode of the Gentlemen Project Podcast, he shares the lessons he has learned from each experience and those lessons he is currently teaching his children and how he ha...

Throughout fatherhood, we are given a choice on how we react to opportunities to learn. Often times, the words we use in our own heads, and project onto others can have a life- changing effect on the outcome. Thomas Blackwell presents, in a simple way, a way of thinking  and speaking that can change everything. Through his lifestyle, his family culture and his ability to grow through challenging t...

Kyle Nordfors' fatherhood journey took an unexpected turn when his wife Debbie invited one of her students to have Thanksgiving dinner with them. Dinner turned to fostering this young man and through constant support and love, fostering turned to adoption and now a place for Kai to call home. In this episode, Kyle recounts the feelings of becoming a foster family and providing a safe haven to...

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...

As a former Air Force One Fighter Pilot, Rob Shallenberger brings that professional skillset and focus to his role as a father and as one of the most sought after trainers in corporate America. Hired by some of the country's biggest companies, Rob has witnessed the power of planning and vision in life, and parenthood is no exception.  Rob talks to us about the importance of setting expectatio...

Chad Lewis played in the NFL for 9 years with the Philadelphia Eagles and the St Louis Rams. He scored 2 Touchdowns in the 2005 NFC Championship Game, only to be sidelined by an injury on the final TD. He recounts the experience and what it taught him , not the least of which was the importance of his family and their support for him. Chad was a walk-on in college and an undrafted free-agent in th...

Buckle Up Folks! Curtis Bennett is one of the kindest souls you'd ever hope to meet in your life-BUT, he's not shy about his upbringing and the role it played in his formative years. We cover a myriad of topics from overcoming the effects of a broken home, poverty, mental illness, changing your stars and driving your own life regardless of your past, ideas for communicating to your kids&...

James Hammon approaches life with a "No Regrets" mentality. Driven by his role as a father and grandfather, this down-to-earth gentleman raised kids that served in the Coast Guard, Marines and the Army. As a step dad, he took his role as father seriously and shares some of the lessons he learned as a young father that are timeless and important for all parents.  James shares with us the...

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...

Jeff Davis is a marketing master. He's helped build some of the world's largest and most successful brands. This week, we talked to him about his evolution as a dad and how he created a personal "dad brand" for himself as his kids grew up. We talked about how to overcome a lack of patience,  "healthy bribing" your kids, writing a family mission statement and teaching...

What's the Gentlemen Project anyway? Why's it called the Gentlemen Project? Is this a gentlemen's club or something?! This episode explains where the idea came from and why two five year old brothers called the daily connection with their dad such a funny name.   We hope that this episode provides some clarity and maybe even some inspiration to start on the road of intentional paren...

In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Jake Heugly. He is an executive with Zions Bank, father of 5 and soon to be first time grandpa. Jake takes fatherhood as serious as his job and shares some tricks that he uses to manage time, teach fiscal responsibility, showing love unconditionally and making a hobby out of being a dad. You'll also find out why this dad took up taekwondo and how h...

Rob Moore is the CEO of Big-D Construction. He is also Cory's Dad! This unique conversation with a dad and a son that work together, play hard together and lead a company together gives perspective into the ideas of leaving work at work and separating family and work life. From conquering life's challenges of life-threatening disease, to those magical unforgettable moments between a dad...

Join us as we speak with Rob Corcoran, owner and founder of Influence Relocation Services, a powerhouse real estate firm that has grown to be nationwide. Rob is the father to two young boys, divorced and dating. He brings a perspective to single dads on how he has navigated divorce with kids, blending families and dating rules he has followed that have served him well. Rob touches on challenges he...