Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

John Berardi is a Canadian-American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Precision Nutrition, the world’s largest nutrition coaching, education, and software company.   He's also the founder of Change Maker Academy, devoted to helping would-be change makers turn their passion for health and fitness into a powerful purpose and a wildly successful career.   Over the last 15 years he's advised Apple, Equinox, Nike, and Titleist, as well as the San Antonio Spurs, Carolina Panthers, US Open Champ Sloane Stephens, and 2-division UFC Champ Georges St. Pierre. He's also been named one of the 20 smartest coaches in the world and 100 most influential people in health and fitness.   He currently lives in Ontario, Canada with his wife and four children, although they tend to escape the cold Canadian winters by spending January to April in warmer places.         Today, he joins the podcast to discuss the healthy rules and habits to apply to your children in keeping a strong household, considering their perspective to you as a parent.   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   The “More of, Less of” exercise  What does real play look like? How activity helps build good eating habits  Do kids need supplements?  The importance of self regulation  The most commonly used phrase in the Berardi house  How to gain control by getting quieter How parents can bully their kids  Leadership by example, not by authority  The power of “Is that the best choice for you right now?”  Compassionate questioning  The 2 things John will fund with his kids, and the rest is theirs  How much should we let our kids struggle? EPISODE RESOURCES John Berardi.com Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook Precision Nutrition Change Maker by John Berardi Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy   PEOPLE MENTIONED Hal Elrod Kim Anami Ray Dalio Phil Caravaggio Warren Buffet 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!  

Matt Rzepka is a CPA, businessman, and a family man first. What Matt has discovered in his 20 years as a CPA is that there are opportunities that can help families and businesses keep more of their hard earned money through proper income tax planning. In addition to being a CPA and a CFP® professional, Matt has earned quite a list of licenses & certifications throughout his career. It is the combination of Matt’s training and education, alongside his practical real-world experience that allows him to assist clients in a forward-thinking manner. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss how he keeps track of family and business, as well as his action steps and strategies for income tax planning. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Impact of financial planning to families How to integrate family into business? Family Bank Concept Greatest sources of tension between married couples Investing long term with short term capital 3 places to put your family’s money   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. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

Steve is a passionate pilot, travel entrepreneur and wander addict who spends time bringing ideas to life across different sectors including travel, fitness and not-for-profit. Steve has founded a number of successful companies – the key, he reckons, is to continue to be excited and motivated by change. He’s on a mission to empower other like-minded people, young and old to wander, wonder and be curious about where their true hearts desires may lead them.    After experiencing burn out as a young entrepreneur with a young family, Steve found flying helped him take control and take flight, so he is passionate about empowering people around the world to do the same with a program he is runway testing called “wander pilot”. Steve is a talented creative strategist who activates change and encourages people to think outside the square.   In this episode, Steve shares his evolving journey as a dad, the idea behind his Evolve camp events and why it’s so important to always have open, courageous conversations in order for your family to truly evolve.    KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Being an evolving dad and finding your parenting style while navigating separation The culture of Evolve camps - bringing people together, having courageous conversations and discovering what makes your heart tick Why creating a safe place to talk is important for you and your relationships with friends and family What has informed Steve’s dad philosophy?  The best way to reconnect and establish safety with your kids when you haven’t been together for a while The value of conscious communication - how can you be honest with your partner without being critical    EPISODE RESOURCES  Wonder and Wander   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!

Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines.   As a successful business owner and veteran basketball performance coach, Alan spent 15+ years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstar Kevin Durant). As a keynote speaker and the author of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, he now transfers that vast experience to help businesses and organizations develop championship-level performance, leadership, culture, and accountability.   In this episode, I spoke to Alan about how he is raising his game with the kids by creating rules and frameworks, what is The Next Play philosophy, why is it important to praise progress instead of outcomes and how to navigate ‘sharenting.’   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   How does storytelling work at home with Alan’s kids - routines and rituals to tell stories at night  Why is it important to not get caught up in your failure and create an environment where mistakes are okay - and when constructive criticism is okay About the WIN (What’s Important Now) mentality - and being able to move to the next play Balancing kids and work - how to be present with your family and block out intentional time Sharenting - the positives and negatives of involving your kids into your online life Developing your kids’ relationship with competition - how to let your kids experience winning and encourage growth rather than victory   EPISODE RESOURCES  Front Row Dads - Marcus Sheridan  AlanSteinJunior.com Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best   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!  

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!  

Nir Eyal is a superhuman who writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He’s been with his wife for 18 years, and has a beautiful teenage daughter.    Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.   In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today.   In this episode, Nir is going to talk about the psychology behind distraction, why we don’t do the things we know we should do, and how to make time for traction and plan your day with intent.    KEY TAKEAWAYS:   What do we mean by the word distraction? Why all behavior is stimulated by desire to escape discomfort - mastering internal triggers and understanding the reasons for your distraction. How to deal with external triggers, particularly the stuff you can’t plan for. How to keep on the same page with your wife and kids, and what does an indistractable home environment look like? The difference between distraction and diversion - incorporating spontaneity into your schedule.   QUOTE “There is no distraction that we cannot defeat by planning ahead.” - Nir Eyal   EPISODE RESOURCES Nir Eyal - Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life  Nir Eyal’s Blog and Website  Other Useful Resources for Managing Distraction Self-Determination Theory Schedule Marker Tool Distraction Guid Habits vs routines article   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!  

In this episode, I’m talking about the latest Front Row Dads Retreat, where we spent 3 days in San-Diego with the intention of being better family men. I’m joined by Front Row Dads members, Kelly Gilson and Brad Johnson, who participated in the retreat. Together we’ll go through the best and most impactful practices and ideas that came out of it. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The importance of having one-on-one time with your kid Are your energy and reaction the most important factors in a parenting relationship and a marriage? Everything comes to an end, or why you should make the most of the time you have with your family members Do we take for granted the people who are closest to us, and what effect does it have on them? How can setting up new traditions and creating communities help build up momentum for the future of our kids   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!

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!