Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

Gentlemen. Today’s guest is none other than Ryan Levesque. Not only did Ryan bring the heat, but he also delivered the goods with a special offer ONLY for the Front Row Dads brotherhood (we’ll give the details towards the end of the show).  In this conversation, we’re talking about how we can identify our #1 blindspots as fathers and start focusing our time with our families in meaningful ways. A little bit about Ryan before we get into it. Ryan Levesque founded The ASK Method® Company, a 3x Inc. 5000 company recently named one of the fastest-growing companies in Austin, Texas. The ASK Method® Company is a worldwide leader in digital marketing and training. They help build high-converting online funnels and drive quality traffic to your products and services by asking website visitors important questions to create tailored customer journeys. Breaking News: I’ve teamed up with Ryan to bring his award-winning methodology to you here at Front Row Dads. Check it out and take The Dad Quiz. You’ll also hear about how his family is planning an epic three-phase journey which starts with taking their kids to explore some of the most remote parts of the continent. Phase two will be more of the same in Europe, and in the third phase, they plan on literally circumnavigating the globe on an expedition yacht for the trip of a lifetime. One last thing. Ryan has an exclusive offer for the Front Row Dads community. You can take Ryan’s Quiz Funnel Workshop for FREE from June 13th to 18th. Just use the code “FRD,” and you’ll get access to this fantastic workshop (which is normally $100.00) for FREE! Ryan Levesque Podcast Highlights How to find the right people to help you identify your blind spots to become better fathers and husbands. The importance of learning with your kids instead of just coaching/teaching them. How Ryan uses leverage by putting in the work up front to reap the rewards with freedom and spending time with his family. It’s easier to figure out what you don’t like as a way to identify what you enjoy. 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/337 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

We rely on Google for many things, but if you’re looking for ways on how to be a great dad, you might have a hard time finding helpful answers. “Dad jokes” and “Dad bods” – that’s mainly what you get as a search result, and it drives me crazy. The modern dad is so much more than this. The sad reality is that it isn’t how society sees us yet, and a part of that has to do with how Dads are invited into parenthood. That’s what my guest Ned Schaut is trying to change with his book, Rebel and Create. He’s on a mission to change the way guys navigate becoming a dad: from the time they get the news that they have a child on the way to taking full control and responsibility of the impact they can have on their children (and the world) as fathers. We’re also talking about a guy's role as a parent and how society naturally favors giving women much more information and attention when transitioning into parenthood. When was the last time you saw a dude get a gift for becoming a father? We’re talking about being vulnerable, not taking things personally when we’re struggling, and taking the time to properly introduce new dads to the adventure that is fatherhood with tools like Rebel and Create. And the next time you meet a new dad, remind him he’s going to kick ass!  Ned Schaut Podcast Highlights Why learning to pause, reflect, and course correct is tremendously valuable to your growth as a parent. The constant battle of accepting ourselves in the moments when we’re struggling and taking things personally. With 10,000 babies born every day in America, that’s a lot of new dads that can benefit and be encouraged if they’re set on the right path. How reading books with your kids at the end of the day adds so much value to your relationships, especially when you’re in the thick of it. The impact that you can make if you properly introduce new dads to the adventure of fatherhood with the right tools. If you show up and are ready for an event like the Front Row Dads Summit, you’ll get what you need. 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/336 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. I’m talking with Rich Christiansen, who for context, has founded 49 businesses, of which 16 have become multimillion-dollar successes. What’s most impressive however, is how he shows up for his family. Rich is the perfect example of what Intentional Parenting is all about. But it wasn’t always this way… In his early career, Rich was on the fast-track to becoming the CEO of an Inc 500 company, when he got the wake up call of his life. While he was crushing it at work, he realized he completely lost sight of what mattered most—his family. He decided to quit the corporate world to double down on life at home, which he describes as the most meaningful decision of his life.  All 5 of his kids are fully grown now, but the framework Rich and his wife developed for building a family legacy and raising strong, confident, happy kids is unlike anything I’ve seen. This is just a quick glimpse, but here’s a few interesting facts about his 5 sons… Every one of them had created a million dollar business before the end of high school. They’ve all hiked major world mountain peaks, including Everest, Kilimanjaro, and Huayna Picchu. From the age 16, his sons took full responsibility for paying for their own college, family vacations, dinners, and more. They all committed to never asking Dad to pay for anything. They all spent two years serving humanity and learning another language. And much more… So, let’s get into it. We’re talking about family values, squashing entitlement, rites of passage, and the Legado Family Framework that’s helping men build a family legacy that will carry forward for generations. If you want to win professionally, but don’t want to do it at the expense of your family, this is a must listen episode! Rich Christiansen Podcast Highlights  The realization that he was sacrificing his family to win at work. Why it’s critical to clearly define your family values—and how the Legado Family Framework can help you create them. Let your kids be who they are, not what you want them to be. Raising financially independent children who aren’t entitled. The importance of having friends who call you out on your bullshit. Using rites of passage to raise confident, happy, and successful kids. STOP doing family trips without intent! 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/335 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

There are few things in life that can test a dad's patience more than putting the kids to bed with a screaming baby in your arms while their rambunctious siblings are doing everything but trying to go to sleep. Everyone has their breaking point and the urge to yell at your kids can be overwhelming. On a good day, you realize that you don't want to become the scary monster in their bedroom before unloading on them. So what do you do when you're at your wit's end during the bedtime routine? Today, we're talking about what happens when we get angry with our kids, being rejected when asking for forgiveness, and what to do when "I'm sorry" isn't enough. My guest today is Curt Storring. Curt is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and a successful men's group facilitator. After struggling with anger issues and depression in his first few years of fatherhood, he knew that something had to change if he wanted to become a better father to his kids and a better human being. This led him to create his Dad.Work group and podcast with a mission to hurt less and love more. Even though Curt has put in the work, the reality is the work doesn't end. There's always another test or challenge on the horizon as a father. I asked Curt to share a couple of stories from some of his recent blowups with his kids, and I can't tell you how much I appreciated his willingness to be vulnerable and to share his breakthroughs. Sometimes we just need to hear that we're not alone, especially when we're in those dark places. All right fellas, let's dig in. Enjoy this conversation and let’s continue the journey and evolve to become better fathers and husbands to our family. One last thing, our next Online Summit is coming up on May 19th and we’re going to be focusing on some of the topics we discussed in this episode. We have some great guest speakers lined up to help with some actionable strategies and ideas that you can implement right away to be a better father and husband. We’d love to have you. Click here to sign up and join us. Curt Storring Podcast Highlights Is there anything that could break a man’s heart more than their child rejecting them when asking for a hug? How to understand the triggers and patterns that cause us to become triggered. Why wishing for an apology from our own parents in adulthood is wasted energy, and how we’re better off by letting go and moving on. No matter how much we feel that we’re failing as a father, kids need their father to be a part of their life so don’t ever give up. Why saying that you're sorry doesn’t always work if you’re just saying the words. A real apology is more than words. 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/334 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

I feel like I’ve failed more than won when it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day.  Today’s show is devoted to sourcing great ideas that help you love on the Mom’s in your life.  I’m endlessly curious about the question… How do we “win” on Mother’s Day by helping them feel love, appreciated and celebrated? Honestly, there isn’t a silver bullet, sure-fire win, but there are clues, and you can increase your odds of knocking this out of the park.  Rather than tell you what I think, or interview another guy on what he thinks, I asked three amazing women (Front Row Moms Angie, Tjitske & Monica) if they’d have a conversation and talk about what makes their Mother’s Day great.  Think about this episode as a Mother’s Day cheat sheet for husbands. The ladies shared fantastic ideas for things you can do for; including meals out, entertaining the kids, no mom duties, time for self-care, and much more. To make it even better, they give us great tips on how to figure out which “gift” your wife would like the most, such as taking into consideration your kids’ ages and stages of life, stress factors, or typical daily chores. Mother’s Day Podcast Highlights How to identify what your wife wants and needs for Mother’s Day. Giving your wife options and letting her choose what she needs most. Ways to discover your wife’s Love Language. The power of DIY cards & crafts, time for connection, and other thoughtful gifts from kids and husbands. Caring for your own mother on Mother’s Day. 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/333 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, I hope you're ready to rock today. This episode goes out to all the music lovers out there. Is there a better gift that we can share with our kids than the gift of music? It's such a great connector and the source of so many great conversations and memories. Have you ever been in the car, just belting out a song with your kids at the top of your lungs? When we talk about being present and playful with our kids, this is my jam. Today's guest is literally rocking life as a husband, father, and music teacher. His name is Tim Woosley, and he teaches people how to play guitar for a living. But more importantly, he uses music to teach his kids about discipline and confidence so that they can do the hard things. Intentional parenting is one of our pillars, and I couldn't help but notice that Tim used the word intentional several times. Being intentional when introducing new music to his kids, or by spending time with them or his wife when he catches himself working too long. I loved hearing about how he wrote his own eulogy that he reads to himself almost every day to reverse engineer his life and keep him on the right path to where he wants to go with his life. It was so good. When I think about our family road trip last year, for my son's 12th birthday, I thought it would be fun if we looked up the top 10 hits when I was his age and played them. I gotta say, we had a blast. It's such an easy thing to do, and is now a memory we’ll never forget.  So let's dive in. We're talking about the power of music and how it's such a great tool to teach our kids many valuable lessons. We'll also get into how music can help us to be present and playful with our family and create skills and memories that will last a lifetime. P.S. You'll also hear Tim play a little blues riff on his guitar. Spoiler alert: He's really good. Tim Woosley Podcast Highlights How music can help develop discipline and confidence with our kids, and also build connections with friends and family. Balancing work and family life by staying present and playful. Being intentional with what we teach our kids and how we spend time with them. How to find something that connects with your kids’ hearts and use that to guide and teach them with what Tim calls “House Points”. 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/332 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

As a Front Row Dad, I know that building wealth is important to you. It’s the key to your freedom. And with that freedom, you can spend more time with your family, creating a lifetime of memories. Nobody is more qualified to talk about this than my friend Mike Ayala, who has over 22 years of experience starting, scaling, and selling companies. Now, he teaches busy professionals and entrepreneurs his approach to building teams and buying freedom. That’s what today’s episode is all about. If you’re trying to scale a company and manage life at home, you won’t want to miss this chat. And if you haven’t already, don’t miss Part 1 of our conversation. We dig into Mike’s philosophies as a Dad/Husband and how to build wealth without letting it negatively impact who your kids become!   Mike Ayala Podcast Highlights - Part 2 Are you charged or drained at work? Operate within your zone of genius so you have more capacity for life at home. Building businesses on the backs of great partnerships. How to determine who, how, and when to hire. Protecting your time and freedom by getting clear on who you are. Are you unconsciously committed to the chaos? Don’t let your ego get in the way of your success! 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/331 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

He built a badass business and “made it” financially. Now he helps busy professionals and entrepreneurs find true freedom to live their best life… Gents, as you know, one of the major pillars for Front Row Dads is Business Evolution—structuring our businesses so that we consciously choose to be family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. That’s why I wanted to invite Mike Ayala on the show. Mike has a ton of experience building companies, one of which scaled to more than 100 employees and sold at a $12 million valuation. I’ve also had the privilege of spending time with Mike. I’ve watched him engage with his wife and kids, and I can tell you that he’s one of the best dads out there. In other words, he knows the difficulty of running a business AND managing a family…. He also knows how to create generational wealth that gives him and his family the freedom to live life on their terms. I know this is important to Front Row Dads, but it brings up an interesting topic… What happens to our kids when they grow up in a wealthy household? Are they destined to be spoiled and entitled? That’s what we’re discussing in Part 1 of my conversation with Mike Ayala! Mike Ayala Podcast Highlights - Part 1 Will your kids be spoiled if they grow up with wealth? Why Mike’s kids weren’t allowed to work regular jobs before 18. How to create an environment where your kids aren’t entitled. Have you ever lost your sh*t at the kids? Be the thermostat, not the thermometer. Creating generational wealth and continuing to experience life with your kids (and their kids!) Why your kids need you more than ever as young adults. 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/330 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

There's a big difference between being rich and being wealthy. Rich people spend what they have. Wealthy people, however, leverage what they have to produce more wealth. But how much money is really enough? And what's driving our constant need for more? These are the types of financial questions I ask my good buddy, Michael Port, on today's podcast episode. More specifically, we're digging into money management as family men with businesses.     For context, he's written multiple bestselling books. He's also the co-founder of Heroic Public Speaking, a super successful company that he bootstrapped  and scaled with his wife, Amy. While there's more than one way to build wealth & legacy , I have a major appreciation for Michael's approach to financial freedom. Rather than follow the crowd, he constantly pursues the best path for him after spending years studying different approaches to creating financial independence.  We talk about what makes his business profitable, setting budgets with his wife, avoiding get-rich-quick schemes, and how he empowers his kids to manage their own finances. One of my favorite investment takeaways from our conversation - the ROI of "keeping it simple" = more bandwidth for my family!  Get a Free Book from Michael Port Step 1: Leave a review at FrontRowDads.com/review and tell me specifically what you liked about my conversation with Michael Port. Step 2: Take a screenshot of your review and send it to my team at info@frontrowdads.com and I’ll mail you one of Michael’s books for free (your choice of which book) Michael Port Podcast Highlights How Michael creates more free time for himself and his family Allowing your kids to track their finances and manage their money for things like school supplies, clothes, summer camp, and more Practical money management habits you and your family can use to achieve financial security and build long-term wealth Should you pay off your mortgage OR borrow against it to invest? Considering the investments that turn earned income into cashflow—and that also give you more bandwidth for the fam! 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/329 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

Of our three core values in FRD, Authentic Curiosity is at the top of the list. One thing I love about our community is that members have deep wisdom, while remaining wise enough to know there’s more to learn.  They have an insatiable appetite for resources that help them be more present and powerful at home.  When I learned about the questions my buddy Blake started asking about thriving in his marriage, and succeeding as a dad, I needed to have a longer conversation on the podcast.    Let’s rewind for a second and set the stage here… Before Blake even moved in with his wife, he started asking around, “How do you live with a woman?” Some answers were lackluster… Stuff like “Don’t leave the toilet seat up”, but he was looking for more than platitudes.   One day, a guy dropped some wisdom when he said… WAKE UP READY. Wake up with intention and positive anticipation so that you don’t miss a thing. Eventually the question evolved to “How do you love a woman?”  And then questions about fatherhood.  Our interview is fun, and filled with brilliance.  In this chat, we talk about “bro-countability” meetings, unexpected appreciation, how to accept and love your partner for who she is every day, and so much more!  Blake "Fly" Fleischacker Podcast Highlights: Life motivators: LIL (Location Independent Lifestyle), FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) and Family How to wake up ready and support your wife’s needs with the question, “Who are you today, my love?” Building a group of “paternity brothers” who will support you during early parenthood. Why every Dad needs a Bro-countability partner 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/328 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