Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

In this session, Matt Drinkhahn, an executive coach and bestselling author, shares powerful insights on overcoming identity crises and becoming a present father. He highlights the importance of aligning personal identity with family values rather than business metrics. Matt recounts his life-changing zipline accident and how acceptance reshaped his outlook on fatherhood. Listeners will learn practical exercises to name their fears, confront their inner critic, and implement small habits that lead to significant personal growth.

Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning, shares his journey of transformation after a life-changing health scare. He emphasizes the importance of aligning actions with family values while introducing practical strategies like family meetings and saying 'no' to conflicting commitments. Hal discusses the impact of establishing daily rituals to enhance family connections and the role of community support in personal growth. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their priorities and intentional choices for a fulfilling family life.

Blake Brewer, founder of LegacyLetter.com, uses his journey of loss to inspire fathers to write legacy letters for their children. After losing his father at 19, a letter filled with love became a guiding light in his life. He discusses the profound impact of a father's words, how legacy letters can shape character, and reasons many men hesitate to write them. Blake offers practical advice to start writing these meaningful messages, aiming to help a million dads leave lasting gifts that their children will cherish long after they're gone.

How to Design a Family First Life - Before Kids (w/ Chandler Bolt — Founder of selfpublishing.com) How high-achieving newly married men design a family-first life before kids arrive. Chandler shares the blueprint he and his wife are implementing now: build the village, align your circles (work, friends, faith), and create a home that becomes the hub for family and community. He explores identity shifts, integrating ambition with family values, and the big question entrepreneurs ask: How do I build a great business without sacrificing a great family? You'll learn: • The Pre-Kids Family Blueprint: how to architect life around marriage & future kids • Why integration beats balance — combining work, community & family in one place • How to design a "home as hub" — the modern village model • Smart moves now: church, neighborhood, office, travel and future homeschooling • The truth about kids + ambition (and the fears most founders won't admit) • How blue-collar grit shaped Chandler — and how to pass it on without hardship • The "We're rich. You're not." mindset for raising grounded kids • Why legacy assets like books & family videos matter long-term If you want to build a thriving business and a thriving future family — this is your playbook. Special link: selfpublishing.com/frontrow Chandler's team has helped 7,000+ authors create books that transform their families and careers. _________________________________ 📚 Read what high-performing dads are reading. These are the most impactful books in our brotherhood. Tried, tested, and implemented. https://frontrowdads.com/books

Chandler Bolt, founder of SelfPublishing.com and an expert in helping entrepreneurs publish books, shares insights on leveraging books to grow coaching and consulting businesses. He discusses the 4 Ps framework for choosing the right book and the advantages of publishing in multiple formats, especially audiobooks. Learn about integrating a book into your sales funnel, using free audiobooks to generate leads, and the timeline and budget for publishing. Chandler emphasizes how books can drive more leads, sales, and referrals for business growth.

In this engaging conversation, Eric Farewell, a coach from Austin and a member of Front Row Dads, emphasizes the critical roles of mentors, coaches, and community in men's lives. He discusses how community offers support on tough days rather than just advice. Eric shares personal stories about processing grief and the transformative power of vulnerability within his brotherhood. Laughter, ceremonies, and shared experiences are highlighted as essential elements in building resilience and identity, ultimately shaping the next 50 years of one's life.

Mike Dillard has built three eight-figure businesses and spent two decades teaching entrepreneurs how to invest, grow passive income, and build long-term wealth. In this episode, he shares his hard-won lessons about building wealth in a world reshaped by AI, inflation, and disruption. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why accumulation and real assets beat risky bets in the long run. How AI will reshape the economy—bringing both deflation and massive unemployment. Why Bitcoin and gold are essential hedges against a declining dollar. The power of automation tools that take human emotion out of money management (and how to set them up). A tax strategy that lets you invest up to $140K per year—completely tax-free on the gains. How entrepreneurs can break free from the "make it, spend it, risk it" cycle and build lasting wealth. This is a playbook for anyone who wants to protect their family, create consistency in uncertain times, and set up a financial system that literally makes you richer every day. ________________________________________________________ 🚀 You're building a business—but are you building your family with the same intention? These books helped us do both. 📘 Grab the list here: https://frontrowdads.com/podcast-books

If growth has come with a hidden bill—your time, your presence, your peace—this episode gives you a better plan. Today I'm joined by Justin Donald—Lifestyle Investor—long-time friend and FRD brother. What I love about Justin: he plays the game for freedom, not flex. Inside the episode: Cashflow First: A clear path to cover core bills with cash-producing assets so your calendar can breathe again. Every Dollar Works: Why mentors, masterminds, and pros are investments—when you demand ROI on knowledge, not just deals. Owner/Operator Reset: Use the "take a year off" thought experiment to surface missing systems, leadership, and SOPs. The Allocation Reality: How the wealthiest tilt toward low-risk, steady plays—and keep only a small slice for high-risk shots. Naval's Four Levers: Add people, capital, code, or media so your upside isn't limited to your hours. Teach Without Preaching: Spark money wisdom at home—so your kids inherit a mindset, not just assets. Listen now → Financial Freedom Beats Net Worth

In this quick-hitting episode, Front Row Dad member Eric Farewell spotlights four books that shaped him as a man, husband, and father—and how his family turned car rides into a "great books" classroom. You'll hear: Vulnerability over image — Rising Strong (Brené Brown) and dropping the mask Who you were before the mask — The Road Back to You (Ian Morgan Cron) and a shared language at home Family learning on wheels — Shoe Dog (Phil Knight) and sparking business curiosity in his kids The pattern breaker he gifts most — No More Mr. Nice Guy (Dr. Robert Glover) on needs, boundaries, and honest leadership Short, practical, and real—press play, pick one, and start a reading habit that strengthens your home ______________________________________________________ 📚 Want to win at home and in business? These are the books that helped high-performing dads create deeper relationships and stronger lives—without sacrificing success. 👉 Get the list: https://frontrowdads.com/podcast-books