Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

In today's episode, Rochelle Clarke joins the podcast to share some of her methods for building a relationship between family and business.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: It takes as much effort to prepare a business for sale, as it does to pass it on  The difference between succession and continuity planning  When is the moment all business owners need to have a business continuity in place?  What type of insurance do you need, if there’s a business interruption, so your family is protected?  Managing multiple generations of family owned businesses  When and why should you talk about business with the family  “Values are not taught, values are caught”  QUOTE “Values are not taught, they’re caught.” - Rochelle Clarke “As your business matures, you'll be guided by values. Your values guide your strategy and your strategy guides your actions.” - Rochelle Clarke “The most important thing you could do as a business owner and as a father, is to TALK, communicate.” - Rochelle Clarke PEOPLE MENTIONED Hal Elrod Jon Burghoff EPISODE RESOURCES SuccessionStrength.com Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RochelleMClark1?s=09 Instagram: https://instagram.com/rochmc?igshid=p2vj2clwf6op Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rochelle.clarke.184 XCHANGE: https://xchangeapproach.com/xchange-training-certification/ Dynasty (TV series)  The Family Business (TV Series)  ABOUT THE GUEST Rochelle Clarke, is founder and CEO of Succession Strength, a company that keeps good businesses in business for generations. She contributes to Forbes on the topic of business longevity and continuity. Part referee; part strategic guide for entrepreneurs and families in business, Rochelle combines her expertise with that of her team in helping business owners stay in operation from generation to generation by identifying and overcoming communication hurdles and preparing them and the families that support them to thrive through generational change. She is the author of The 5 Critical Succession Conversations: A Comprehensive Guide for The Family Business and has appeared in a number of global publications like The New York Times, Family Office Magazine, Business Leader, The CEO Magazine to name a few. ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is 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. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changing that. 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. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Learn about what’s included in your Front Row Dads membership here. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’ve listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we’d love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Host Jon Vroman asks the big question, uncovers true stories and practical strategies to win as a parent (and husband).  Digging up the tips, habits, routine and rituals that help men be a better dad/father and also win in marriage, parenting, health, finance while balancing the hundreds a full calendar.  It’s easy for a dad to say that family matters most, but feels guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. Front Row Dads is changing that. We help you raise awesome kids, and improve your marriage.  We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. For those looking for dad advice, and tips to thrive in fatherhood, it’s all at FrontRowDads.com/subscribe

Joe Sanok discusses the importance of dad as a guide and model, building bravery and independence, and Sex, Consent, and Internal vs External Control Importance of Dad as a Guide & Model  While Society forcibly emphasizes certain notions… How will we as Dads take a stance? Building Bravery & Independence   If the goal is for our daughters to stand up to us when they’re an adult, what can we do now? Women who are more self confident and brave are more likely to stand up to a sexual predator Sex | Consent | Internal vs External Control Understanding what is "appropriate", and finding a balance between internal and external consequences   ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is 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. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changing that. 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. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Learn about what’s included in your Front Row Dads membership here. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’ve listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we’d love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Host Jon Vroman asks the big question, uncovers true stories and practical strategies to win as a parent (and husband).  Digging up the tips, habits, routine and rituals that help men be a better dad/father and also win in marriage, parenting, health, finance while balancing the hundreds a full calendar.  It’s easy for a dad to say that family matters most, but feels guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. Front Row Dads is changing that. We help you raise awesome kids, and improve your marriage.  We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. For those looking for dad advice, and tips to thrive in fatherhood, it’s all at FrontRowDads.com/subscribe

Today on the encore episode Tim Muechel we discuss a kid’s freedom vs a dad’s convenience.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Scheduling personal first, and everything else next Handling seasons of adversity for fathers Why the movie Instant Family was a huge hit When leaders (dads) need to step back The importance of defining terms with kids QUOTE "Life is MESSY, life is HARD, and sometimes you just have to step back and look at what you have, instead of what you don't." - Tim Meuchel "You are your own worst critique" - Tim Meuchel "I have to tell myself sometimes that I'm their PARENT not their FRIEND" - Tim Meuchel PEOPLE MENTIONED MJ DeMarco Tony Robbins EPISODE RESOURCES The10Factor.com Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimMeuchel Instagram: https://instagram.com/timmeuchel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.meuchel Instant Family: http://www.instantfamily.org/ The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco ABOUT THE GUEST Tim Meuchel is the creator, best selling author, and podcast host of The 10 Factor. He’s a graduate engineer from Virginia Tech, and spent 12 years in the private sector managing large commercial construction projects from coast-to-coast for a 100-year old company. Tim’s plan from day 1 was to retire with that company until a series of events several years later led him to start considering other options. Tim kept his job but started discussing an exit strategy with his wife and circle of influence. These discussions continued for several more years until eventually he secured a contractor’s license and started a side business in 2007. ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is 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. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changing that. 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. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. https://frontrowdads.com/facebook JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Learn about what’s included in your Front Row Dads membership here: https://frontrowdads.com/brotherhood/ LEAVE A REVIEW If you’ve listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we’d love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Host Jon Vroman asks the big question, uncovers true stories and practical strategies to win as a parent (and husband).  Digging up the tips, habits, routine and rituals that help men be a better dad/father and also win in marriage, parenting, health, finance while balancing the hundreds a full calendar.  It’s easy for a dad to say that family matters most, but feels guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. Front Row Dads is changing that. We help you raise awesome kids, and improve your marriage.  We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. For those looking for dad advice, and tips to thrive in fatherhood, it’s all at FrontRowDads.com/subscribe

In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Tim Meuchel. We hit on a bunch of topics, ranging from what it means to show up for your family during adversity and how your kids see you during these times; to lessons in parenting leadership, and understanding when it makes the most sense to take a step back and not be in control all of the time. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Scheduling personal first, and everything else next Handling seasons of adversity for fathers Why the movie Instant Family was a huge hit When leaders (dads) need to step back The importance of defining terms with kids QUOTE "Life is MESSY, life is HARD, and sometimes you just have to step back and look at what you have, instead of what you don't." - Tim Meuchel "You are your own worst critique" - Tim Meuchel "I have to tell myself sometimes that I'm their PARENT not their FRIEND" - Tim Meuchel PEOPLE MENTIONED MJ DeMarco Tony Robbins EPISODE RESOURCES The10Factor.com Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook Instant Family The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco ABOUT THE GUEST Tim Meuchel is the creator, best selling author, and podcast host of The 10 Factor. He’s a graduate engineer from Virginia Tech, and spent 12 years in the private sector managing large commercial construction projects from coast-to-coast for a 100-year old company. Tim’s plan from day 1 was to retire with that company until a series of events several years later led him to start considering other options. Tim kept his job but started discussing an exit strategy with his wife and circle of influence. These discussions continued for several more years until eventually he secured a contractor’s license and started a side business in 2007. ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is 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. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changing that. 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. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood.\   JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Learn about what’s included in your Front Row Dads membership here. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’ve listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we’d love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Host Jon Vroman asks the big question, uncovers true stories and practical strategies to win as a parent (and husband).  Digging up the tips, habits, routine and rituals that help men be a better dad/father and also win in marriage, parenting, health, finance while balancing the hundreds a full calendar.  It’s easy for a dad to say that family matters most, but feels guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. Front Row Dads is changing that. We help you raise awesome kids, and improve your marriage.  We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. For those looking for dad advice, and tips to thrive in fatherhood, it’s all at FrontRowDads.com/subscribe [read more] Disclaimer: The transcription you’re about to read was produced digitally. It’s 95% accurate, however at times, the system interprets words incorrectly, so if you’re shrugging your shoulders saying, “What the heck?” — just skip that word/sentence and read on :) Thanks and happy reading 169 - Lessons in Parenting Leadership with Tim Meuchel[/read]

How speaking your spouse's Love Language is going to help you and your kids crush this Mother's Day On this RIFF we got into groups based on whose spouse's share the same Love Language, so we could brainstorm and share ideas for Mother's Day. ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is 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. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changing that. 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. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Learn about what’s included in your Front Row Dads membership here. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’ve listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we’d love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Host Jon Vroman asks the big question, uncovers true stories and practical strategies to win as a parent (and husband).  Digging up the tips, habits, routine and rituals that help men be a better dad/father and also win in marriage, parenting, health, finance while balancing the hundreds a full calendar.  It’s easy for a dad to say that family matters most, but feels guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. Front Row Dads is changing that. We help you raise awesome kids, and improve your marriage.  We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. For those looking for dad advice, and tips to thrive in fatherhood, it’s all at FrontRowDads.com/subscribe

In this encore episode Eric Edmeades discusses some tips to help with your sleeping troubles.   ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is 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. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changing that. 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. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Learn about what’s included in your Front Row Dads membership here. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’ve listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we’d love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Host Jon Vroman asks the big question, uncovers true stories and practical strategies to win as a parent (and husband).  Digging up the tips, habits, routine and rituals that help men be a better dad/father and also win in marriage, parenting, health, finance while balancing the hundreds a full calendar.  It’s easy for a dad to say that family matters most, but feels guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. Front Row Dads is changing that. We help you raise awesome kids, and improve your marriage.  We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. For those looking for dad advice, and tips to thrive in fatherhood, it’s all at FrontRowDads.com/subscribe

In today's episode,  Eric Edmeades joins the podcast to talk about how he manages to live a healthy life with his family. You’ll learn how he teaches his kids about healthy eating, factors to consider in a healthy diet, and moral lessons that can help you build a healthy relationship with your family.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: The 7 empirical elements of health  The myths of alkaline water  Prey breathes shallow, which puts you in your sympathetic state  When ONLY to take supplements  The dangers of giving your kids milk  Why waking up at 2 or 3am might be totally normal  Eric’s strategy for falling back asleep  What Eric learned from a difficult divorce and how he learned to win with co-parenting  QUOTE "The only experts at parenting in the world are children." - Eric Edmeades "Pay attention to what our children are deducing from every exchange we have with them." - Eric Edmeades "It isn't about being an expert, it's about having distinctions that somebody else doesn't have at that moment." - Eric Edmeades "We breathe shallow to be quiet so that we don't get haunted." - Eric Edmeades PEOPLE MENTIONED Shelly Lefkoe Dr. Shefali Akari Chan EPISODE RESOURCES EriceDMeades.com Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook, LinkedIn WildFit MindValley LittleHumans   ABOUT THE GUEST A true serial entrepreneur, Eric has spent the last 20 years starting, buying, selling and turning around businesses in 6 countries. Eric owns or has owned businesses in data capture, field service, wireless networking, events management, high fidelity medical simulation and Hollywood special effects, where his companies worked on blockbuster movies including James Cameron’s ground-breaking Avatar, Neill Blomkamp’s Elysium and films in the Iron Man, Transformers and Pirates of the Caribbean franchises.   Eric has logged over 10,000 hours on stage and spoken in over 20 countries around the world. He routinely speaks at business, marketing and technology conferences, film festivals, corporate engagements and does pro-bono talks and consulting for not-for-profit organizations and schools.   Eric is a proud father and enjoyed debating politics, health and the merits of music with his son who has just commenced study at UBC in Canada. In 2012 Eric married his long time girlfriend Elise and the two of them now split their time between being at home (and kiteboarding) in Cabarete, Dominican Republic and touring around the world working to inspire and empower people, companies and governments to achieve great things.   ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is 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. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changing that. 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. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Learn about what’s included in your Front Row Dads membership here. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’ve listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we’d love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Host Jon Vroman asks the big question, uncovers true stories and practical strategies to win as a parent (and husband).  Digging up the tips, habits, routine and rituals that help men be a better dad/father and also win in marriage, parenting, health, finance while balancing the hundreds a full calendar.  It’s easy for a dad to say that family matters most, but feels guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. Front Row Dads is changing that. We help you raise awesome kids, and improve your marriage.  We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. For those looking for dad advice, and tips to thrive in fatherhood, it’s all at FrontRowDads.com/subscribe    

Jim Sheils presents “Tech Distancing (Intermittent Tech Fasting)" among more key strategies to better structuring home life with EVERYONE in the family getting on-board

In this encore episode, Aaron Ross joins the podcast to talk about what it’s like raising 9 children while building a business. He discusses how to cultivate ownership within your kids.

In this episode,  Aaron Ross joins the podcast to talk about what it’s like raising 9 children while building a business. We also get into his experience with adopting kids, making money for your family, why it’s okay not to have all the answers, and much more!    KEY TAKEAWAYS: How Aaron adopted 9 kids Why now is the best time for creation Why business is a skill you can learn Teaching ownership Staying calm in the midst of chaos Surrendering control Why working for the family is family time     QUOTE "Business is a skill that you can learn." - Aaron Ross "There's no human that can grow up in the world without some form of shame" - Aaron Ross "Working to make money for the family is family time too. " - Aaron Ross “I never really appreciated how finite time is, until I had kids.” - Aaron Ross   EPISODE RESOURCES PredictableRevenue.com Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook, & LinkedIn Predictable Revenue by Aaron Ross   ABOUT THE GUEST Aaron Ross (@motoceo) is married with 9 children (mostly through adoption), loves motorcycles, and keeps a 20-hour workweek. He's Co-CEO of PredictableRevenue.com and in 8 years, Aaron went from being alone and making less than $100k a year, to being a married dad of 10, and leading a $5M growing business. He graduated from Stanford University, is an ex-Ironman triathlete, and graduate of the Boulder Outdoor Survival School.   Aaron was also an EIR (Entrepreneur-in-Residence) at Alloy Ventures, a $1 billion venture capital firm, and CEO of LeaseExchange, an online equipment leasing marketplace.  He’s a keynote speaker and the author of two books: the best-selling 'Predictable Revenue', called "The Sales Bible of Silicon Valley,” and 'From Impossible To Inevitable'. Both books are based on outbound prospecting and sales systems that have created billions in value for companies like Salesforce.com, Oracle, Red Hat and many other companies.     PEOPLE MENTIONED   JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood.   LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!