Being The Anti-Perfect Parent | David Simnick (Dad of 1, Soapbox)

Nov 13, 2025

David Simnick, the founder of Soapbox and father to one-year-old Noah, shares his journey into fatherhood and the adjustments it demands. He dives into the importance of clear family communication and shared responsibilities with his wife, which helps balance their busy lives. Dave reveals how parenting has honed his time management skills and shifted his professional focus. Highlighting resilience learned from watching his son walk, he advocates for an anti-perfect parenting mindset, blending love, structure, and humor into daily life.

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ADVICE

Protect Deep Work With Intentional Time-Blocking

Be intentional and time-block your work to protect deep-focus periods after becoming a parent.
Say no to nonessential meetings and triage priorities so you can be present with family and the business.

INSIGHT

Parenthood Reveals True Bandwidth And Leadership

Parenthood forces candid conversations about personal bandwidth and company priorities.
Reduced bandwidth can actually empower teams when leaders delegate instead of doing everything.

ADVICE

Use Daily Syncs To Share Parenting Shifts

Set daily check-ins with your partner to divide flexible responsibilities and reduce friction.
Discuss early who can cover specific errands so both partners keep time for romance and rest.

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Dave Simnick is the founder and CEO of Soapbox, a company with a mission to provide personal care products while donating soap to those in need. He's also a husband and the father of a one-year-old son, Noah.

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In this episode, Dave shares insights about the changes he faced when becoming a parent and how he’s adjusted his role as a CEO to manage his new responsibilities at home. We talked about the systems he and his wife have in place, the challenges of balancing work and parenting, and his personal frameworks for being a present and intentional Dad. We discussed:

Parenting adjustments: How becoming a dad led Dave to shift his focus and say no to professional commitments to be more present with his son.
Family support systems: The importance of clear communication and shared responsibilities with his wife to manage their dual-working household.
Time management lessons: How being a parent has made Dave more intentional with his time, balancing professional and personal priorities.
Parenting frameworks: The trifecta of clear communication, consistent boundaries, and overflowing affection, all modeled after his experience in education.
Leadership lessons from fatherhood: How watching Noah learn to walk has taught Dave about perseverance and leadership.

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