Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

This will be a 7-part series where I'll be asking them about their lives as Dads and we’ll talk about what their experiences have been like so far in our amazing group of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. I hope you'll check out these conversations with some badass members of our community each week. And don't be afraid to share these episodes with your friends and let us know your thoughts along the way! For anyone that isn't already a Front Row Dads member, you can sign up right here: Join The Brotherhood! Here's what you need to know about today's guest, Ben Golden. I'm married to my beautiful wife, Lauren. We have one daughter, Annabelle, who is about a year and a half old and goes by "la princessa" at daycare. She's already working her cuteness on people.  I've spent 15+ years in the energy software space, mainly around energy trading and risk management applications.  From managing sales teams, to global project implementation teams, and customer success organizations I've been on the people facing side my entire career.   One of  my passions is finding that right combination of people and technology and seeing how it can change people's perspectives, engagement, and even lives. The power of an engaged and enabled team is something I am constantly in awe of.   My wife and I have always been working on side projects..  We recently sold our home services business this last summer and are now going head first into real estate.  Specifically, storage facilities under the guidance of Mike Wagner, another FRD legend.   If that wasn't enough, we are in the middle of selling our home in Houston and heading into an RV while we look for a house or property on the Dripping Springs side of Austin.  Wish us luck!  Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

All right, fellas. As a continuation of our focus on the Vibrant Health pillar, we have an incredible episode that is absolutely packed with helpful information. You have questions, and today’s guest has answers and solutions. For anyone who doesn’t know Gary Brecka, he is a legend in the biohacking sphere who blew our minds at the Vibrant Health Summit, and he’s back to share his wisdom and expertise with the brotherhood in a fantastic Q&A session. Gary is the Co-Founder and Chief Human Biologist at 10X Health, with over 20 years of experience in biohacking and functional medicine.  This episode features members of the brotherhood picking Gary’s brain with actual health and wellness questions and Gary delivers the goods. We’ll get into the incredible health benefits of using peptides to boost (and heal) our immune systems, effective ways of treating symptoms of long COVID, the different forms of inflammation impacting our lives, how to treat them, weight loss… literally all of the things! If you haven’t had the pleasure of hearing Gary run through the cause and effect of the symptoms and illnesses that ail us and the innovative ways to manage them... on the fly, you’re in for a treat. Gary is the real deal, fellas. Enjoy! In our conversation, you’ll learn: The incredible health benefits of adding peptides to your vitamin and supplements regiment. The most overlooked keys to a long and prosperous life at any age. The greatest misconceptions around treating major diseases such as type 1 diabetes and chronic lymphedema. Supplements and tactics for achieving “superhuman” health status.  Some of my favorite moments of the conversation: The magical properties of peptides that anybody over the age of 45 should take. The most overlooked remedies for treating long Covid symptoms. Reasons for cutting out carbs in the morning.  The exercises that are eating your lean muscle. The one supplement you should take every morning when you’re fasting.  Why weight training trumps cardio for fat loss.  The power of hanging out with other energy-givers.  What the doctor won’t tell you about alleviating the worst back pain. Effective strategies for managing chronic lymphedema. Cutting-edge science on conquering type 1 diabetes. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/385 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

This will be a 7-part series where I'll be asking them about their lives as Dads and we’ll talk about what their experiences have been like so far in our amazing group of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. I hope you'll check out these conversations with some badass members of our community each week. And don't be afraid to share these episodes with your friends and let us know your thoughts along the way! For anyone that isn't already a Front Row Dads member, you can sign up right here: Join The Brotherhood! Here's what you need to know about today's guest, Matt Ticknor. Matt is a husband, father, and Tax Partner at the CPA firm RSM US LLP. With over 20 years of federal tax experience, he is responsible leading the St. Louis tax practice and for providing US tax services to clients across the globe. Matt has extensive experience working with multi-state/multi-national companies in a variety of industries including manufacturing, digital marketing, healthcare, retail, wholesale, transportation, cable, telecommunications, and information technology.   Matt currently lives in St. Louis with his wife Monica, and five kids, Madeline (13), Maxwell (10), Mattox (8), Milton (5), and Marie (2). Matt is active in the Union United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL, a volunteer for the Special Olympics, and a proud Front Row Dad. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

All right fellas. By now, you’ve probably heard about ChatGPT and how AI is taking over. So what does that mean for us family men with businesses? The way I see it, you can either hop on the train and use AI to level up your Dad game, buy back your time and scale your business. Or, you can dig your heels in and resist it with every fiber of your being and inevitably get left behind in AI dust. Joining me for a mind-bending conversation is none other than Perry Belcher. Perry is an investor and serial entrepreneur who went from incredible success at a young age, to being broke and bankrupt to a multi-millionaire. He co-founded Digital Marketer, a top-notch digital marketing training company with over 300,000 students, and hosts the largest marketing event in North America, the Traffic & Conversion Summit. Once you hear what he has to say about AI and ChatGPT, you’ll come out with a fresh perspective about all the advantages that AI has to offer if we simply take the time to use it properly. Buckle up because AI is here and it ain’t going away. In our conversation, you’ll learn: The incredible story of how Perry earned 800k as a teenager, went bankrupt before he was 22, and bounced back to build a multi-million dollar business. Why ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other technologies are just a drop in the ocean compared to what’s coming.  How individuals and businesses are only scratching the surface of AI's full potential. The ways in which using AI can make you a better parent. Some of my favorite moments of the conversation: The impact AI will have on parenting. How infinite intelligence is different from infinite information. Why now’s the time for bold moves with AI. Simple ways that ChapGPT and AI can be used in your business. How YouTube is the greatest resource for learning about AI. Using AI and printers to make our own food? Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/384 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

This will be a 7-part series where I'll be asking them about their lives as Dads and we’ll talk about what their experiences have been like so far in our amazing group of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. I hope you'll check out these conversations with some badass members of our community each week. And don't be afraid to share these episodes with your friends and let us know your thoughts along the way! For anyone that isn't already a Front Row Dads member, you can sign up right here: Join The Brotherhood! Here's what you need to know about today's guest, Oliver Wolf. Oliver Wolf is a family man who’s also co-founded Beyond the Peak Inc., a done for you Conscious Sales Agency, and co-founded The Conscious Sales Institute. He is often recognized as a business strategist, and systems and operations wizard.  He is a genius at strategizing the optimization of systems to ensure that the back-end of a business is built to handle scaling growth. Oliver also has over 15 years of sales, leadership, and management experience, which all together gives him a hidden advantage of understanding growth through the lens of systems and teams which he calls “Business Harmonization”. This is one of the major keys that he uses to help visionary entrepreneurs scale beyond 7 figures, while stepping out of the day to day, and into their zone of genius and the lifestyle they desire. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

All right, fellas. Today’s episode is a special one with a bit of a twist. First, I’m joined by an amazing husband and his loving wife, who just happen to have a pretty crazy love story.  You will literally hear the love and respect they have for each other. Not just as business partners but how they are thriving as a blended family and how they handled the co-parenting situation early on, which most step-parents will tell you can be very tricky.  For context: When Joseph came into the picture, Alana was already married with 3 kids, and they all worked together (including Alana’s now ex-husband) in Costa Rica. I won’t spoil the rest. You’ll have to hear it for yourself.  Here are a few things you need to know about them. Joseph Davis Bliss is the Founder of Dads Here Now, where he offers coaching and mentorship to like-minded dads who want to show up as their best selves for their families. This is very much in line with what we’re doing here at Front Row Dads. Alana Bliss has been a certified Permaculture designer and teacher for nearly 20 years. Together, they are creating an eco-village and community designed around sustainable multifamily neighborhoods which is pretty awesome. I’ll simply tee up the episode by saying: How they handled the beginning stages of their relationship is really beautiful. And what they’re doing together as eco-friendly business partners is equally amazing. And when you hear Joseph talk about not being able to tell her kids “Because I said so” and how he’s earned their respect, it’s pretty incredible.  In our conversation, you’ll learn: The incredible story of how they met in Costa Rica and how Joseph became a stepfather and role model to Alana’s kids. The importance of showing your kids what a present and loving relationship looks like.  How to disarm personal conflicts in a loving and supportive manner. How Joseph earned the respect of Alana’s kids as a new parent and stepfather. Some of my favorite moments of the conversation: How they met in Costa Rica  Resolving conflict with love, respect and communication  What allows an eco-village to thrive  Embracing the flaws of our loved ones. Success in business is meaningless if it comes at the cost of our family’s well-being.  Why fathers should stop saying “because I said so.” Establishing boundaries and earning respect as a stepfather.  Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/383 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

This will be a 7-part series where I'll be asking them about their lives as Dads and we’ll talk about what their experiences have been like so far in our amazing group of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. I hope you'll check out these conversations with some badass members of our community each week. And don't be afraid to share these episodes with your friends and let us know your thoughts along the way! For anyone that isn't already a Front Row Dads member, you can sign up right here: Join The Brotherhood! Here's what you need to know about today's guest, Eric Farewell. Kasim is husband to Suzanne and father to Sammy (7) and Ronan (5). He's also the founder and CEO of Solutions 8, one of the world’s top-ranked Google Ads agencies. He was the very first Traffic Coach for DigitalMarketer.com’s ELITE coaching program, created the official Paid Traffic Certification, and is the co-host of Perpetual Traffic (one of the top marketing podcasts in the world).  Recipient of the Arizona Interactive Marketing Association’s 2017 TIM Award for Person of the Year, Kasim was also named one of the Top 50 Digital Marketing Thought Leaders in the United States by The University of Missouri in 2020. Book Authority featured his book, The 7 Critical Principles of Effective Digital Marketing, as one of the Top 100 Digital Marketing Books of All Time. As a professional speaker, Kasim has been a main-stage emcee for the Traffic & Conversion Summit (the largest marketing conference in North America) and regularly speaks at global marketing conferences. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

All right fellas. Today’s episode is all about getting our bodies in the best shape possible so that we can be physically fit as Dads but also serve as healthy role models for our kids. Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the founder of the Fit Father Project, knows a thing or two about helping busy dads get into tip-top shape as they get older and be the best parents they can be. He’s already helped over 47,000 Dads in over 100 countries do it, and I’m thrilled to share this chat with you today.  We’re not talking just about diets and workouts. Anthony believes that we need to find what really motivates us to get and stay healthy, and I couldn’t agree more.  And you know what motivates me? Being fit and energized for my kids and wife when I’m old and gray. Enjoy!      In our conversation, you’ll learn: Workout, nutrition, and lifestyle routines for being strong, energized, and full of life as you age.  The biggest misconceptions men have around their health. Strategies for helping your family embrace a healthier lifestyle.  Some of my favorite moments of the conversation: Don’t wait for the wheels to fall off before prioritizing your health. How Anthony primes himself for crushing each day.  Nutrition and workout routines for building muscle and losing fat in your 40s, 50s, and 60s.  Why you should bump your calories up on training days. How to have extreme workouts without the added joint stress. How to create a culture of health in your family without skimping on Taco Tuesdays. Why a Continuous Glucose Monitor can be a game-changer for your kids’ health. Foods that stabilize blood glucose and reduce inflammation. It took Anthony five years to start making money online and years more to create a multi-seven-figure business. Success requires patience.  Why women love passionate men. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/382 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Gentlemen, welcome to our new Member Spotlight Series where we'll be featuring members from the FRD brotherhood.  This will be a 7-part series where I'll be asking them about their lives as Dads and we’ll talk about what their experiences have been like so far in our amazing group of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. I hope you'll check out these conversations with some badass members of our community each week. And don't be afraid to share these episodes with your friends and let us know your thoughts along the way! For anyone that isn't already a Front Row Dads member, you can sign up right here: Join The Brotherhood! Here's what you need to know about today's guest, Eric Farewell. Eric Farewell is a lifelong entrepreneur who started working at 7, his first successful business at 13. He has been blessed by big name mentors since his teens and spent years speaking at internet marketing conferences and consulting for businesses and brands in industries as varying as gaming, and wellness. In 2011 he launched a business in an impossibly small niche. Using a very specific blueprint they became the 500lb gorilla of the industry bringing in millions each year while building systems, and hiring the right people that have allowed it to continue to grow while he now works less than three hours a week. Eric has spent the last 20 years in constant physical pain after breaking his back (twice) and emotional pain after losing his brother and countless friends but refuses to be a victim and chooses to focus his energy on his wife of 14 years and their three children. In his spare time he helps brands through periods of rapid growth in exchange for equity and has recently acquired an aircraft racing series. The Farewell family has a weekly YouTube & TV series that has driven the majority of their businesses marketing strategy for over a decade. His true passion is in doing good for others and making the world a better place.  Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

If you’ve ever lost someone or something important to you, you know how devastating the emotional burden of loss can be.  Imagine you’re on a hike while carrying a massive backpack, except you’re stuck and struggling to move forward with all the weight on your shoulders. The worst part is, that weight can rear its ugly head in your relationships with your family and friends if you haven’t learned how to deal with that burden.  That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce you to today’s guest, AmarAtma Khalsa. AmarAtma is a Grief Coach and a Board Certified Chaplain. He’s worked thousands of hours with grievers in a Trauma-1 University Hospital specializing in end-of-life care, palliative care, trauma, and critical care.  You’ll hear AmarAtma drops some truth bombs on how most people deal with grief (spoiler alert: it’s usually not great), and he’ll also provide some awesome tips on how to deal with grief and loss in a more positive and productive way.  In our conversation, you’ll learn: The sneaky ways in which unresolved grief destroys our relationships. Better alternatives to running away from difficult emotions. Tips on how we can create a safe and positive space for grief work with loved ones. Some of my favorite moments of the conversation: What grief is, and does it ever end. The damage unresolved grief does to our relationships. How extreme positivity can backfire. Using grief as an internal emotional compass. Things we should NEVER say to a grieving friend. Best practices for dealing with grief. How we evolve when we stop fighting with our emotions. How can grief coaching help you better cope with loss. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/381 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review