Finding your helping style

In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I sit down with Bryan Driscoll, a successful digital marketer and real estate investor who's also a devoted husband and father. Bryan opens up about his journey balancing business and family, the intentional decisions he's made to protect his time, and how he structures his life around his values—faith, presence, and legacy.

From tech startup burnout to creating a lifestyle that prioritizes family dinners and morning routines, Bryan shares the strategies and mindset shifts that helped him go from reactive to intentional. If you're a dad wrestling with how to succeed in business without sacrificing your family, this episode is a blueprint for building both.

[0:00] – Introduction

[2:04] – Bryan's background and unexpected pivot into entrepreneurship

[4:28] – How a college hack turned into a full-time digital marketing agency

[6:53] – Navigating growth while staying aligned with his faith

[9:46] – Building in boundaries to be fully present for his family

[12:12] – The moment Bryan decided to stop working nights and weekends

[14:25] – Why success means nothing if your kids don't know you

[17:00] – How he structures his day to serve his business and family

[20:42] – Creating a routine that includes daily prayer and gratitude

[24:31] – Why his calendar now includes "unmovable" family time

[27:18] – Final reflections: letting your family see your heart, not just your hustle

1. Faith and Family Define Success: Bryan isn't just building wealth—he's building a legacy rooted in faith, integrity, and presence.
2. You Control the Calendar: Intentional time blocking, morning routines, and family dinners aren't "nice to haves"—they're non-negotiables for lasting connection.
3. Boundaries Are Leadership: Saying no to work after 5 PM was Bryan's way of saying yes to what matters most.
4. Kids Need Your Heart, Not Your Hustle: Bryan reflects on how being physically present isn't enough—emotional presence is the real gift.
5. Build a Business That Serves Your Life: By designing his business around his family values, Bryan proves you don't have to choose between impact and intimacy.

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