The ManDate Podcast

“Leadership – Accept Blame & Deflect Praise” What is your mission field today? Good, Bad, & Ugly: The stories of being in the trenches during massive city growth, CV19, & local politics Two MANDATE listener exclusives: Exciting news about Downtown Sioux Falls & is Paul going to put his name in again for mayor?

Imposter Syndrome Marine Corp Infantry & Sniper Extensive & Exhausting Training “Did you have to use your sniper training?” Imposter Syndrome: People feeling like a fraud. You can’t or won’t take responsibility for things that happened to you. 70% of ADULTS are afflicted with Imposter Syndrome Cope with imposter syndrome with unhealthy relationships with men = “One-up” (drinking, drinking...

The Dream of Professional Baseball to the Reality of Trauma Surgery Life goal shift in middle of dream The courage to look at yourself and say, “I’m just not good enough” and embrace a new goal What you want to do versus what you are supposed to do The motivation behind being told No Difference between D.O. and M.D. The gravity of a simple “Thank You Card” Importance of Mentorship

Dr. Joe Moen is a chiropractor who opened his business just prior to the pandemic. Through hope & perseverance he was able to find success and more importantly change people's lives through their life choices in health & fitness. If you are looking for a conversation about how to take a step forward in what you think is your worst hour, this episode is for you. Dr. Joe is a loyal husband,...

What does 92 years on this earth give you? Stories and Perspective. Arnie Berkeland is 92 years old and has married for over 70 years to his beautiful wife. Co-host Joe Obermueller and Arnie were neighbors when Joe first moved to Sioux Falls and that relationship blossomed into a friendship that was deserved of having Arnie on our podcast. Arnie is husband, father, grandfather, and serial entrepre...

Finances are a very personal item that us men don’t like to ask around about, seeking guidance or persuasion. Ryan has over a decade of financial wisdom and is a super connector in his community. Ryan is a husband, father of 3, and mortgage loan officer. Let's MANDATE a Man-Date on the following topics with Ryan: Finances as a Tool not a Burden Date your major decisions before committing “Have a p...

In business, we regularly look at the bottom line to gauge our success. Danielle and her team at Fisher Sisters take a different approach, the human motivation. Danielle is a wife, mother of 2, veteran, and was recently listed as a top 40 under 40 in real estate. Let's MANDATE a Man-Date on the following topics with Danielle: Predictive Index – Talent Optimization Platform “the Dana Fisher Sandwic...

Eliminate Your Fears of Getting Fit We all want to live longer, especially when there is a reason why or another person to live for. One of the best opportunities to make your life longer is through nutrition and fitness. Rory is a husband, father of three, and CrossFit/Nutritional Coach. Let's MANDATE a Man-Date on the following topics with Rory: Always work on something that gives you more days...

The responsibility of being a father or father figure is one of the greatest responsibilities that can be bestowed on us Men. Jonathan is a husband, father of two young girls, pastor, and Sioux Amateur Baseball League 2020 season champion. Let's MANDATE a Man-Date on the following topics with Jonathan:  Pre-conceived expectations vs. Reality of fatherhood "You are walking around with the impr...

Welcome to Mandate! Join Joe and Ben as we talk about the topics Men wont. We will have guests from all walks of life join and guide them through topics that us men just don't talk about. Sports and weather are fine but finances/entreprenuership/women/girl-dad/passion are much more exciting. Women turn your men onto this podcast, Men get comfortable with being uncomfortable, All Enjoy!