

The Powerful Man Show
Tim Matthews & Doug Holt
The Powerful Man is a show for married businessmen looking to improve their relationships, their health, their businesses, and themselves. Your hosts, Doug Holt and Tim Matthews have decades of experience helping married businessmen step into their power, live up to their potential, and live a life they love. The Powerful Man Show tackles conversations and topics designed to help men become better fathers, lovers, husbands, and leaders in their communities. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to subscribe and also head over to thepowerfulman.com for more information.
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Apr 3, 2021 • 22min
Are You Begging For Sex?
Men often find themselves begging for sex, driven by a need for intimacy or fear of infidelity. This begging is seen as needy and lacks attraction. Awareness is crucial; many men don't realize how unappealing it is. A shift in power dynamics can occur by practicing engaged indifference and understanding that they don't need to beg. The Triad of Connection offers a roadmap to rebuild attraction and desire, reminding men to align with their confident selves. Ultimately, it's about moving from a state of begging to one of healthy activation.

Apr 1, 2021 • 25min
From Arguing 3 Times A Week To Sex 3 Times A Week
Episode #334 In a marriage, little things start to creep in - resentments, arguments, you know how it goes. And your old ways of dealing with this "creep" don't work very well anymore. The real problem is that you're so focused on the negative experiences and emotions in the relationships that the scales get unbalanced and you can't move forward. You get stuck, and the problems keep coming. Learn how to stop focusing on the negative and start balancing out the scale. Do something different. We need to get those scales to neutral and then back to positive using the Triad of Connection. It's a simple process made up of simple changes. Remember, when we properly focus on the positive, the negative doesn't seem to matter. In this episode, we are going to talk about the analogy of scales, what the Triad of Connection is, and how it can help you to go from heated arguments to hot sex two to three times a week...or more! __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Mar 30, 2021 • 26min
It's In The Details with Franco Burrows
Episode #333 Are you in a situation right now where you're trying to solve something and you just can't seem to figure it out and move forward? Maybe you're trying too hard to solve it based on your past experiences...and nothing's working. Maybe it's time to try something else. A different perspective...another way... Do something different to allow you to get to the other side. Do something different to shake things up. Because you can't bring back lost times. The more you try your old ways of solving a problem, the more time it takes from your present - which you could be spending on so many more important things. What got you here won't get you there. In this episode, we will learn from the experiences of Franco Burrows. Learn how he overcame a sickness that turns out to be a not-so-serious one. And learn how this situation helped him to better himself, his relationship, and other aspects of his life. __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Mar 27, 2021 • 30min
Leading A Team Effectively
Episode #332 What does effective leadership look like? A successful leader is more of an adviser, a mentor, and a coach. It allows you to lead on a higher level. The most common mistake people make when leading teams is trying to "lead-by-consensus". Maybe it's fear, or a genuine desire to do right by those you lead. But leadership-by-consensus most often produces a team that is stagnant, unmotivated, and entirely lacking any clarity. Take that leadership role. Take charge as a leader - not as a dictator, but more as a guide. In this episode, we are going to talk about how to lead effectively, common problems that arise in leading teams, and the steps we can take to allow us to be successful and effective leaders. __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Mar 25, 2021 • 31min
Your Wife Is Unfulfilled
Episode #331 Most women who're at home taking care of the house are bored with no sense of purpose. Not fulfilling her potential and not being able to go after her dreams feels horrible, miserable, and is completely unfulfilling. When she finds a purpose or something that she enjoys, just listen. You may know more, but resist the temptation to help her unless she asks you first. Sit back and let her discover things in her own way. If things are not as good at home - arguments, distance, conflict - it may be because she isn't doing what she wants to be doing. Maybe she doesn't even know what she wants. When women give up on who they wanted to be and were never been able to find it again, they will become unhappy. In this episode, we are going to talk about how to know if your wife is feeling unfulfilled, how to learn what she really wants, and what you can do to help. __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Mar 23, 2021 • 36min
The Nice Guy & The Slot Machine
Episode #330 How would you recommend "putting your foot down" in a calm way? And what is Nice Guy Syndrome? The psychology of slot machines is that, even if you don't win something, you'll still have the hope and expectation that you're just a little bit closer. It keeps you coming back - hoping, expecting - and this is how addiction gets formed in gambling. It's the rush of possibility. Most guys at some point fall into the Nice Guy Syndrome. Constantly doing nice things, doing things for her, waiting for the dopamine hit, expecting and hoping for sex. Then, when they get their needs met and they get the attention and affection that they want, they turn their husband into a friend. Recognize the state that you are in and get activated. Learn who you are, what you deserve, and how to stand in your power effectively. Get what you want without being a dick, but being a natural, powerful man. In this episode, we are going to talk about the Nice Guy Syndrome, playing good cards and bad cards, how to "put your foot down", get reactivated, and how to turn from being just a Nice Guy to a Powerful Man. __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Mar 20, 2021 • 40min
Breaking Generational Patterns
Episode #329 What generational patterns have you seen that you want to change? Never judge another man from the lens of today-to-yesterday. There are different ways to create discipline. Think of who you want your child to become, what can serve them best, and how you can help them with their development. Be extremely conscious of being a better dad. Find and connect with role models who on the path to perfection and working on becoming better. Make sure you are involved in all aspects of your child's life. Being a dad is not easy, but you can tell the difference between a great dad and an okay dad. Choose to be a great dad. Be an amazing father, be the dad that your kids want to see and turn to for life advice. Look at the patterns in your family. Look back at what you didn't like about how you were raised. Spend time thinking about it. In this episode, we are going to talk about the generational patterns that we want to change and what we can do to improve and be a great father. __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Mar 18, 2021 • 25min
But I'm Different
Episode #328 When you're looking to make a big change in your life, one of the easiest traps to fall into is to use your individuality as an excuse: "Sure, that may have worked for you, but I'm different..." So, how do you stop making those excuses? Everybody's situation and background are different. But you all have one thing in common - You want to be a better man. When you notice that you're feeling like a victim and when you start making excuses, filter your mind and start moving forward. Take your first step forward immediately. Sometimes your brain plays tricks on you. It makes you believe that all your justifications are true...when they are not. As soon as you start making those excuses, trigger an immediate response. Do the first action that will move you in the direction that you wanted to go. Get optics on where you are, skip the excuses, figure out what you want, and move forward. In this episode, we are going to talk about how to stop making excuses and start making fuel for your fire - to become the man you want to be. __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Mar 16, 2021 • 29min
Warren Buffett's Secret
Episode #327 Many people struggle with "shiny object syndrome" and a belief that they can be great at everything. We usually want it all, and we think that we can do more than what we're actually capable of. We give up on mastery for a perception of "being okay" at a bunch of things...a "jack-of-all-trades". Write down your top 25 goals from the five territories and then circle the 5 most important goals for you. Focus on those 5 things. The other 20 goals go on a separate list. These are the absolute do not do, do not touch goals. Do not spend any time in that zone. Once you have these five primary goals, go all-in with dedicated focus. You can replace only the goals that you finish. Achieve your top goals first before moving onto your next goal. Focus on one thing at a time. In this episode, we are going to talk about Warren Buffet's secret, The 25-5 Rule, the do-not-do list vs. the do-list, and how to focus on achieving your goals. Get your FREE worksheet of Warren's secret here: http://thepowerfulman.com/warren __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Mar 13, 2021 • 25min
Hiding It From Your Wife
Episode #326 What are you hiding from your wife? Is it something you're ashamed of? Shame is the biggest issue. You are hiding from your wife because you feel shameful about the behavior, and that can lead to a lot of problems. It will show up in your marriage, your work, and how you perform in every part of your life. There are things that you don't want her to find out because you are worried about the reaction she's gonna give you. It happens to a lot of guys...but be open. It's part of the relationship. The reason we don't share is that we are judging ourselves. We are so reliant on our spouse for filling us up. We focus on our needs getting met by them. Before you realize what's happening, you've become a needy man...and that is not a good place to be. Nobody wants to be there. It doesn't feel good to carry around a lie. It feels heavy. It's truly easier to reach out to your wife rather than lying and hiding from her. Just come clean. It can be scary at first but it will feel great. You will feel so much better after. In this episode, we are going to talk about the things you are hiding from your wife, the reasons why you are hiding something, and the steps you can take to come clean with your wife. __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.


