Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman
Since 2016, Front Row Dads has been the community for "family men with businesses, not businessmen with families". Weekly interviews on marriage, parenting, health, emotional intelligence, business and legacy. Learn about the brotherhood at FrontRowDads.com
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The Family Covenant: Simple to Create. Surprisingly Powerful.
03/19/2026
The Family Covenant: Simple to Create. Surprisingly Powerful.
đĽ Download the free Family Covenant Guide â create your own in one night: FRD members Mike Green and Samuel Shreve break down something Samuel built for his family called a covenant â a set of promises the whole family writes together about how they want to treat each other. Not dad's rules. Not abstract values. Real promises that a seven-year-old helped create and that are hanging on their wall right now. They cover how to run the meeting, how to get the kids involved, and the simple tools (like "ouch, oops") that give your family shared language for the hard moments. Twenty minutes. Practical. Something you could do tonight. đ The Front Row Dads Book List: frontrowdads.com/books
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What Happens When 6 Men Meet Monthly for 3 Hours (No Advice. No Fixing.)
03/18/2026
What Happens When 6 Men Meet Monthly for 3 Hours (No Advice. No Fixing.)
Brent Perkins is a father of two, author of Paper Cuts, and a Front Row Dad since 2022. He's also the man behind the growth of our band program â the small groups of four to eight men who meet monthly for three hours to do the kind of work most guys never get access to. In this conversation, Jon and Brent dig into what actually happens when men stop performing and start being real with each other. Why bands have become the number one rated feature in our community. What the edge of vulnerability looks like. And why the skills you build sitting with other men transfer directly to how you show up at home with your wife and kids. If you've ever felt like the rock for everyone else with nowhere to lean â or if you've read the books, listened to the podcasts, and still feel stuck â this one might be the nudge you've been waiting for. For current FRD members: to get into a band. For everyone else: to learn more about the community.
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The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection | Dr. Kelly Flanagan
03/11/2026
The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection | Dr. Kelly Flanagan
Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience, a Front Row Dad since 2020, and the author of several books including Lovable and True Companions. His newest book, The Road Less Triggered, is about the moment your heart closes â and what to do about it before you set your relationships back. In this conversation, Kelly and Jon get into why having the right communication tools doesn't matter if you shut down in the moments that matter most. They explore defensiveness, boundaries, the difference between reacting and responding, and what it actually looks like to keep your heart open when everything in your body is telling you to close it. If you've ever known better and still lost it with your wife or kids â this one's going to land. đ Grab The Road Less Triggered + $348 in pre-order bonuses: roadlesstriggered.com đ The Front Row Dads Book List: frontrowdads.com/books
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Allowance vs. Commission: Two Dads Debate the Best Way to Teach Kids Money
03/04/2026
Allowance vs. Commission: Two Dads Debate the Best Way to Teach Kids Money
Download the free Money Meeting Implementation Guide â everything Dave walks through in this episode so you can start with your kids this week: https://frontrowdads.com/moneymeeting Two Front Row Dad VIP members. One big disagreement. Eric Farewell thinks allowances are a mistake. Dave Powders swears by them. In this episode, they hash it out â and what comes out of it is a practical framework any dad can use to raise financially confident kids. Dave breaks down the exact system he's used since his oldest was 8 (she's now 12 and asking about maxing out her Roth IRA), while Eric shares why he pays his kids $25â$75/hour and makes them cover their own expenses â including half their dance lessons and even dental bills. In this episode you'll learn: The 5-jar system for splitting allowance money (play, save to spend, wealth, education, give) Why biweekly "money meetings" build financial literacy most schools never teach How to use a simple ledger to teach kids budgeting before they're teenagers The difference between allowance and commissions â and why it matters less than you think How one 12-year-old is funding her Roth IRA through her crochet business Why letting your kids make money mistakes young saves them from costly ones later Whether you're team allowance or team commission, this episode will change the way you talk to your kids about money. đ Want more? Grab the top book recommendations from our community of 300 dads â including the reads that changed how we think about money and family â at https://frontrowdads.com/podcast-books
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The Brave Father: What It Really Means to Show Up for Your Kids
02/25/2026
The Brave Father: What It Really Means to Show Up for Your Kids
This conversation was originally shared inside the Front Row Dads community â just for members. But it was too important to keep behind closed doors. Ali Jafarian sits down with Philip McKernan â world-class speaker, coach to pro athletes and top executives, and the man leading a retreat for FRD fathers at a 500-year-old castle in Ireland this June. Philip also led two powerful sessions at FRD Live 2025. They dig into the hidden guilt driving so much of our parenting, why doing the opposite of your own father still isn't authentic, and whether who you are â not what you do â is actually enough for your kids. Philip says something you won't forget: if you can't find value in just sitting with your child doing nothing, it doesn't matter what you do for the next 25 years.
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Love-Based Parenting Is Firm, Honest, and Harder Than Yelling Ever Was
02/18/2026
Love-Based Parenting Is Firm, Honest, and Harder Than Yelling Ever Was
Bryan Post has spent 30 years working with families in crisis. He's a father of seven, a former foster and adopted child himself, and the author of 20 books â including From Fear to Love, which has sold over a million copies. In this conversation, Bryan breaks down why most of what we call "bad behavior" in our kids is actually stress â and why the most powerful thing a dad can do isn't fix, coach, or correct. It's slow down and breathe. What you'll learn: â How a parent's energy directly shapes a child's anxiety â Why love-based parenting isn't permissive (it's actually harder) â The difference between coaching your kid and connecting with them â How to hold space when your child is melting down without losing yourself â Why Bryan says grief is the most overlooked tool in a father's life If you're a dad who wants to lead with love instead of fear, this one's for you. đ Bryan's book: feartolovebook.com đ Free course for men: courage-iq.com
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What 30 Years of Studying Men Revealed About Fatherhood | Alison Armstrong
02/12/2026
What 30 Years of Studying Men Revealed About Fatherhood | Alison Armstrong
Alison Armstrong has been studying men since 1991. What started as a personal mission to stop bringing out the worst in them turned into over three decades of research, workshops, and books that have changed how thousands of people understand relationships, masculinity, and what really drives human behavior. In this episode, she sits down with Jon Vroman and goes deep on what none of that research prepared her for â what it looks like when these dynamics show up between fathers and their children. What you'll learn: The 6 Dominant Drivers â building, knowing, sharing, growing, expressing, and enjoying â and how to spot yours Why your dominant driver is visible to everyone except you How a dad's drive to build can unintentionally crush a child whose driver is joy The "hidden why" behind everything you do â and why it lives in your blind spot Why Alison banned her husband from Disneyland (and what that taught her about overprotective fathers) What her stepson meant when he said "Greg was the man" â and why Greg may never have known The shame conversation every father needs to hear: why penance is easy but forgiveness takes courage Jon also shares an unscripted moment from his son's birthday that brings everything Alison teaches into sharp, personal focus. Learn more about Alison's work at alisonarmstrong.com
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The 30-Minute Valentine's Day Move That Beats Any Fancy Dinner
02/10/2026
The 30-Minute Valentine's Day Move That Beats Any Fancy Dinner
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be stressful. Front Row Dad Jason Bronstad (married 21 years) breaks down how to ditch the performative stuff and actually reconnect with your wife. He shares practical moves any dad can do this weekend â a connection signal, a no-agenda date, and one powerful question most men are afraid to ask. Want to keep leveling up your marriage? Grab the top book recommendations from 300+ Front Row Dads â including the relationship books that changed the game for us â https://frontrowdads.com/books/
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5 Dads. Real Talk. No Filter. | Front Row Dads Band Meeting
02/04/2026
5 Dads. Real Talk. No Filter. | Front Row Dads Band Meeting
What does real brotherhood look like for dads? One of the most powerful parts of Front Row Dads is something called a Band â a small group of men who meet regularly to go deep on life together. Not surface-level stuff. Not backyard BBQ small talk. The real stuff. The hard stuff. The stuff most men never talk about with anyone. In this episode, we're sharing something we've never released publicly before: a portion of an actual Band meeting. Our meetings usually run about 3 hours. This is just over an hour â a sample of what it sounds like when men do the work together. You'll hear Jon Vroman, Hal Elrod, Justin Donald, Dane Espegard, and Tim Nikolaev show up, put in the reps, and have the kind of conversations that change how you show up as a man, a husband, and a dad. They talk about: â Faith and what it means to pray out loud for the first time at 50 â Losing your spark â and the work it takes to get it back â The difference between surviving a year and actually thriving â Goals, dreams, and the accountability most men are missing â Why brotherhood isn't optional anymore And yes â there's plenty of humor. They give each other a hard time. They laugh. They interrupt. Tim almost walks out of the meeting. That's part of it too. But what you'll really hear is what it sounds like when men trust each other enough to tell the truth. A lot of guys tell us that joining a Band has been one of the most impactful decisions of their life. This episode will show you why. If you know another dad who needs this kind of brotherhood in his life â share this with him.
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How Busy Dads Are Getting Fit Without Losing Family Time
01/29/2026
How Busy Dads Are Getting Fit Without Losing Family Time
If you've ever felt guilty about taking time away from your family to work out â this one's for you. Front Row Dads Scott Groves and Jason Bronstad share real wisdom from inside our community on how they solved the fitness vs. family dilemma. You'll walk away with: A new way to think about fitness and family time Permission to start even if you're out of shape The power of finding an activity you can do with your kids Why having other dads in your corner changes everything ___________________________________ Join us for our Family Boarding Meeting Masterclass: https://frontrowdads.com/fos-masterclass
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You Know How to Be a Better Dad. Here's Why You're Not Doing It.
01/21/2026
You Know How to Be a Better Dad. Here's Why You're Not Doing It.
This is a ~20-minute episode built around one powerful idea: Your stories create your reality. Most dads know how they want to show up â patient, present, calm. But when your kid pushes your buttons or interrupts your work⌠you lose it anyway. The gap isn't willpower. It's wiring. In this episode, VIP Front Row Dad Scott Groves interviews Front Row Dad member Adam Coelho, who breaks down the neuroscience behind why we react â and the simple daily practice he uses to rewire his brain so he actually shows up the way he wants to. Here's what Adam teaches his kids (and himself) every single day: "Your story creates your reality." Before bed, his son literally says: "I will have good dreams tonight" â because he used to be afraid of nightmares. That's not positive thinking. That's neuroplasticity in action. The framework Adam shares: Get clear on your vision â Who do you want to be as a dad? How do you want to feel? Create mindset affirmations with evidence â Don't say "I'm patient" if you don't believe it. Say "I'm patient, curious, and kind" and find ONE example from your life. Then find another. Your brain will start looking for more. Talk about your vision â Tell your band, your wife, your kids. It forces clarity and plants seeds in other people's minds. The real shift: From "I have to be present with my kids" â "I get to be present with my kids." It's not just language. It's literally rewiring how your brain sees the world. Get Adam's free envisioning guide here - https://Askwhatspossible.com/frd đ What Front Row Dads Are Reading: đ frontrowdads.com/books
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A 30-Min Weekly Ritual That Reconnects You + Your Wife
01/14/2026
A 30-Min Weekly Ritual That Reconnects You + Your Wife
The 30-Minute Connection Ritual đ htt[ This is a quick ~11-minute episode built around one powerful idea: Schedule 30 minutes a week to reconnect with your wife â no phones, no distractions, just presence. Because in a hard season, you canât always fix the problem⌠but you can protect the connection. In this weekâs episode, two Front Row Dads, Jason Brondstad and David Aceves break down the simple weekly ritual David uses to stay on the same team with his wife â especially when life feels heavy. Hereâs the ritual: Put 30 minutes on the calendar (weekly) No phones. No screens. No distractions. Ask two questions: âHow are you really feeling?â âWhat are you really struggling with?â And when thereâs nothing to âfix,â lead with presence: âWhat do you need right now?â âDo you want to be hugged?â đ Download the FREE 30-Minute Connection Ritual one-pager and try it this week: https://frontrowdads.com/connection
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Stop Paying for Babysitters... Here's the Smarter Way to Do Date Night | Samuel Shreve
01/08/2026
Stop Paying for Babysitters... Here's the Smarter Way to Do Date Night | Samuel Shreve
Get the FREE 5-Step Guide to More Date Nights (No Babysitters Required) đ _______________________________________________ This is a quick 15-minute episode that could completely change how you get date nights. In this Front Row Dads Podcast episode, Front Row Dad Mike Green interviews fellow FRD member Samuel Shreve, who shares the simple babysitting co-op system his family uses to get consistent nights out â without paying babysitters or stressing about trust. In just 15 minutes, youâll learn: Why babysitting is one of the biggest blockers to marriage time How a babysitting co-op removes cost, friction, and awkwardness The time-based token system that keeps everything fair How to start this with just 2â4 families Why this is something you can set up tonight đ Want the full breakdown? Download the FREE Babysitting Co-Op Starter Kit and get the exact 5-step system Samuel uses. đ If youâve ever said, âWe should do date nights more often,â this episode shows you how. ____________________________________________ Live masterclass for fathers: learn practical systems to strengthen your marriage, parenting, and home life with the Family Operating System. Join us here: https://frontrowdads.com/masterclass
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Tools to Become the Dad You Want to Be in 2026
12/17/2025
Tools to Become the Dad You Want to Be in 2026
In this special episode, weâre dropping you into a live segment from our Ignite 2026 online summit with our brother and coach, Matt Drinkhahn, host of The Eternal Optimist podcast. Matt walks us through what it actually takes to live in alignment with your true identity as a family man with a business â not a businessman with a family. He shares the story of a life-altering accident that stripped away his old identity (tall, athletic, successful in business) and forced him to rebuild who he was from the inside out, rooted in faith, fatherhood, and core values. From there, Matt gets intensely practical. Youâll be guided through the same exercises he uses with high performers to: Name and disarm your deepest fears Rewrite the script of your inner critic Build tiny daily tweaks that compound into massive change Use a simple âemotional artifactâ to stay present with your wife and kids This isnât theory. Itâs reps, practice, and a long-game approach to becoming the man 2026 requires of you. In this episode, youâll learn: Why tying your identity to business, status, or your body sets you up for collapse How acceptance (not denial or hustle) unlocked a new identity for Matt after spinal surgery A journaling prompt to expose the voice of your âvillainâ or inner critic A simple script for welcoming fear to the table so it loses power over you How to craft one tiny daily tweak that keeps your calendar and habits aligned with your true identity Why an âemotional artifactâ (a small object in your pocket or on your desk) can anchor you in presence with your family If youâre serious about making 2026 your most aligned year yet â not just with goals, but with who you are as a husband, father, and leader â this conversation is a powerful place to start. ___________________________________________________ đ Youâre building a businessâbut are you building your family with the same intention? These books helped us do both. đ Grab the list here:
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5 Steps to Family-First Goals in 2026 with Hal Elrod
12/10/2025
5 Steps to Family-First Goals in 2026 with Hal Elrod
Have you ever felt like you're working harder than ever, but somehow missing what truly matters? Every year around this time, we bring back one of our most impactful conversationsâa powerful master class with Hal Elrod originally recorded in 2019. This episode has become a yearly ritual for many of our guys, a reset they return to again and again as they head into the new year. Each time you listen, youâll hear something newâbecause youâre in a new season. In this episode, Hal shares the radical changes he made after a life-altering health scare to reclaim his time, focus on what truly matters, and design a life of deep connection. He also walks through practical steps to clarify and achieve your family goals in the year ahead. We cover: Practical strategies to align your actions with your values. The power of rituals like family meetings to foster open communication. Why learning to say "no" is the ultimate act of self-love and prioritization. The critical role of health and emotional mastery in being present. How community and accountability drive transformation. Why listen now? This annual encore has inspired countless listeners to rethink how they approach their family life and priorities. Whether itâs your first time or your fourth, itâs the perfect episode to set the tone for a year of alignment, connection, and fulfillment. ____________________________________ đ Youâre building a businessâbut are you building your family with the same intention? These books helped us do both. đ Grab the list here:
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Breaking Mr. Nice Guy: Build Stronger Boundaries with Your Wife and Kids
12/03/2025
Breaking Mr. Nice Guy: Build Stronger Boundaries with Your Wife and Kids
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The Power of a Legacy Letter â One Thing Every Father Should Do
11/19/2025
The Power of a Legacy Letter â One Thing Every Father Should Do
The Power of a Legacy Letter â One Thing Every Father Should Do (w/ Blake Brewer â Founder of ) When Blake Brewer was 19, a family snorkeling trip in Hawaii changed his life forever. Moments after losing his father in a tragic accident, his mother handed him a letter that his dad had been writing for months â a letter filled with wisdom, encouragement, and love. That letter became Blakeâs guiding light. Today, heâs on a mission to help one million dads do the same â to write a legacy letter that becomes the most powerful gift a father can give. In this conversation, Blake and Jon explore how one letter can outlive you, shape your childrenâs character, and give them strength long after youâre gone. Youâll learn: ⢠The story behind Blakeâs fatherâs final letter â and how it shaped his purpose ⢠What makes a legacy letter different from any other message to your kids ⢠Why a fatherâs written words carry power that lasts generations ⢠The core phrases every child needs to hear from their dad ⢠What stops most men from writing their letter â and how to overcome it ⢠Simple steps to start writing your own legacy letter today If youâve ever wondered how to create something that truly lasts â something your kids will treasure forever â this episode will show you the way. _____ đ Read what high-performing dads are reading. These are the most impactful books in our brotherhood. Tried, tested, and implemented. https://frontrowdads.com/books
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How to Design a Family First Life - Before Kids w/Chandler Bolt
11/12/2025
How to Design a Family First Life - Before Kids w/Chandler Bolt
How to Design a Family First Life - Before Kids (w/ Chandler Bolt â Founder of selfpublishing.com) How high-achieving newly married men design a family-first life before kids arrive. Chandler shares the blueprint he and his wife are implementing now: build the village, align your circles (work, friends, faith), and create a home that becomes the hub for family and community. He explores identity shifts, integrating ambition with family values, and the big question entrepreneurs ask: How do I build a great business without sacrificing a great family? Youâll learn: ⢠The Pre-Kids Family Blueprint: how to architect life around marriage & future kids ⢠Why integration beats balance â combining work, community & family in one place ⢠How to design a âhome as hubâ â the modern village model ⢠Smart moves now: church, neighborhood, office, travel and future homeschooling ⢠The truth about kids + ambition (and the fears most founders wonât admit) ⢠How blue-collar grit shaped Chandler â and how to pass it on without hardship ⢠The âWeâre rich. Youâre not.â mindset for raising grounded kids ⢠Why legacy assets like books & family videos matter long-term If you want to build a thriving business and a thriving future family â this is your playbook. Special link: selfpublishing.com/frontrow Chandlerâs team has helped 7,000+ authors create books that transform their families and careers. _________________________________ đ Read what high-performing dads are reading. These are the most impactful books in our brotherhood. Tried, tested, and implemented. https://frontrowdads.com/books
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Coaches & Consultants: Add 7â8 Figures with a Book-Driven Funne
11/05/2025
Coaches & Consultants: Add 7â8 Figures with a Book-Driven Funne
Coaches & Consultants at 7â8 Figures with a Book-Driven Funnel (w/ Chandler Bolt, founder of selfpublishing.com) How top coaches and consultants turn one book into a client engine. Chandler shares the 4 Ps (Person, Pain, Promise, Price), book-to-funnel integration, and the counterintuitive âfree audiobook â booked callsâ play. Grab the FRD bonus: selfpublishing.com/front row. His team has helped publish 7,000+ books. Youâll learn: How to pick the right book for your offer using the 4 Ps. Exactly where a book plugs into your funnel (opt-ins, sales calls, stages) to drive revenue. Why publishing in all formatsâprint/Kindle/audioâmultiplies reach (and why audio often converts best). The âtwo-copyâ referral play that turns readers into recruiters. What to expect on timeline & budget so you actually ship (real-world ranges shared). _______________________________________________ đ Read what high-performing dads are reading. These are the most impactful books in our brotherhood. Tried, tested, and implemented. https://frontrowdads.com/books
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Mentorship Alone Isnât Enough: Why You Need a Brotherhood
10/29/2025
Mentorship Alone Isnât Enough: Why You Need a Brotherhood
In todayâs quick-hitting episode, Front Row Dad member Eric Farewell shares why every man needs a mentor, a coach, andâmost of allâcommunity⌠and how the right brotherhood can change the next 50 years of your life. Mentor vs. Coach vs. Community: who does what (and why money-only mentors miss the mark) Experience-share > advice: the FRD âbandsâ model that builds ownership instead of ego Why community beats going it alone: presence on the hardest days, not fixes or platitudes Ceremony & play: identity, laughter, and the rituals that make men steadier at home and work How to choose your people: values alignment, accountability, and men who help you tell the truth Short, practical, and realâpress play to get a simple filter for finding (or strengthening) your band of brothers
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Investing in the Age of AI: Accumulate, Hedge, Automate
10/22/2025
Investing in the Age of AI: Accumulate, Hedge, Automate
Mike Dillard has built three eight-figure businesses and spent two decades teaching entrepreneurs how to invest, grow passive income, and build long-term wealth. In this episode, he shares his hard-won lessons about building wealth in a world reshaped by AI, inflation, and disruption. In this conversation, youâll learn: Why accumulation and real assets beat risky bets in the long run. How AI will reshape the economyâbringing both deflation and massive unemployment. Why Bitcoin and gold are essential hedges against a declining dollar. The power of automation tools that take human emotion out of money management (and how to set them up). A tax strategy that lets you invest up to $140K per yearâcompletely tax-free on the gains. How entrepreneurs can break free from the âmake it, spend it, risk itâ cycle and build lasting wealth. This is a playbook for anyone who wants to protect their family, create consistency in uncertain times, and set up a financial system that literally makes you richer every day. ________________________________________________________ đ Youâre building a businessâbut are you building your family with the same intention? These books helped us do both. đ Grab the list here:
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Freedom Not Flex: A Playbook for Cashflow & Family Time (with Justin Donald)
10/16/2025
Freedom Not Flex: A Playbook for Cashflow & Family Time (with Justin Donald)
If growth has come with a hidden billâyour time, your presence, your peaceâthis episode gives you a better plan. Today Iâm joined by Justin DonaldâLifestyle Investorâlong-time friend and FRD brother. What I love about Justin: he plays the game for freedom, not flex. Inside the episode: Cashflow First: A clear path to cover core bills with cash-producing assets so your calendar can breathe again. Every Dollar Works: Why mentors, masterminds, and pros are investmentsâwhen you demand ROI on knowledge, not just deals. Owner/Operator Reset: Use the âtake a year offâ thought experiment to surface missing systems, leadership, and SOPs. The Allocation Reality: How the wealthiest tilt toward low-risk, steady playsâand keep only a small slice for high-risk shots. Navalâs Four Levers: Add people, capital, code, or media so your upside isnât limited to your hours. Teach Without Preaching: Spark money wisdom at homeâso your kids inherit a mindset, not just assets. Listen now â Financial Freedom Beats Net Worth
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The Real Story: Books That Changed Our Home
10/08/2025
The Real Story: Books That Changed Our Home
In this quick-hitting episode, Front Row Dad member Eric Farewell spotlights four books that shaped him as a man, husband, and fatherâand how his family turned car rides into a âgreat booksâ classroom. Youâll hear: Vulnerability over image â Rising Strong (BrenĂŠ Brown) and dropping the mask Who you were before the mask â The Road Back to You (Ian Morgan Cron) and a shared language at home Family learning on wheels â Shoe Dog (Phil Knight) and sparking business curiosity in his kids The pattern breaker he gifts most â No More Mr. Nice Guy (Dr. Robert Glover) on needs, boundaries, and honest leadership Short, practical, and realâpress play, pick one, and start a reading habit that strengthens your home ______________________________________________________ đ Want to win at home and in business? These are the books that helped high-performing dads create deeper relationships and stronger livesâwithout sacrificing success. đ Get the list:
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Charlie Kirk, Social Media, and the Battle for Our Kidsâ Minds
10/06/2025
Charlie Kirk, Social Media, and the Battle for Our Kidsâ Minds
Mike Dillard has built three eight-figure businesses and spent two decades helping entrepreneurs learn how to invest, grow passive income, and build long-term wealth. In this conversation, he turns his attention to something even more urgent: parenting in a divided world. We dive into the fallout of Charlie Kirkâs assassination, what it reveals about free speech and cultural division, and how social media is shaping what the next generation believes. Youâll walk away with practical insights on how to start the conversations your kids arenât having in schoolâconversations that build discernment, resilience, and the ability to think for themselves. ______________________________________________________ đ Want to win at home and in business?These are the books that helped high-performing dads create deeper relationships and stronger livesâwithout sacrificing success. đ Get the list: podcast-books
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Driven but Empty: The Wound in High-Performing Dads â w/ Danny Morel
09/24/2025
Driven but Empty: The Wound in High-Performing Dads â w/ Danny Morel
Today I dive deep with Danny Morel â a billion-dollar real estate leader who rebuilt after an affair and now helps men shift from hustle to wholeness. What youâll get: How to end âdriven but emptyâ by healing the wound under ambition The Desire â Courage turn that stops the endless chase Marriage moves that create safety without fixing (and drop defensiveness) Parenting that blends guardrails + freedom, with consequences that connect Breaking porn/food/shame loops by changing state at the root Moving from force to power so work flows and home thrives If youâve built the life but still feel the weightâthis conversation is for you. Itâs not about doing more. Itâs about becoming whole. __________________________________________________________ đ Want to win at home and in business? These are the books that helped high-performing dads create deeper relationships and stronger livesâwithout sacrificing success. đ Get the list: https://frontrowdads.com/podcast-books
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Sex Gets Better With Effort: The Husbandâs Intimacy Playbook
09/17/2025
Sex Gets Better With Effort: The Husbandâs Intimacy Playbook
Todayâs guest is Laurie Handlers â Tantra educator, talk show host, and intimacy coach. Sheâs the author of Sex & Happiness: The Tantric Laws of Intimacy and leads programs through Butterfly Workshops, Inc. and the International School of Temple Arts. In this ~40-minute episode, youâll learn: Why long-term sex gets better only with intentional effort (after the honeymoon & kids). The starter âeffort stackâ: schedule date night, learn to dance, have the conversation. How to decode complaints into clear requestsâwithout hurting feelings. The training mindset: treat intimacy as a skill (courses/coaching > guessing). The presence playbook: breathe together, watch her face, phones down. The 10/10 framework women name: Presence, Connection, Safety, Communication, Skill. A simple boundary script and the repair rule: âFirst to return to love wins.â Listen now. ________________________________________________________________ đ Read what high-performing dads are reading. These are the most impactful books in our brotherhood. Tried, tested, and implemented. Grab them here:
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The Science of Triggers: Whatâs Really Driving Your Reactions
09/10/2025
The Science of Triggers: Whatâs Really Driving Your Reactions
When you lose your cool, itâs usually not about the momentâitâs about whatâs underneath. In this episode, Josh Trent unpacks HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and shows you how to spot these triggers before they hijack your reactions. Learn how to pause, reset, and show up at your best for the people who matter most. ___________________________________________ đ Want to win at home and in business? These are the books that helped high-performing dads create deeper relationships and stronger livesâwithout sacrificing success. đ Get the list:
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4 Military Leadership Models Every Dad Can Use at Home
09/03/2025
4 Military Leadership Models Every Dad Can Use at Home
Schuyler Williamson is a leadership expert, entrepreneur, West Point graduate, military veteran, and family man. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as a combat arms officer, Schuyler transitioned to business where heâs now a Top 1% real estate agent, co-owner of 4 laundromats, and operator of multiple companies. Heâs also the author of The Steady Leader: Leadership Models That Bring Clarity to Chaos, where he shares proven frameworks for leading with steadiness in uncertain times. In this episode, youâll discover: Military-tested leadership frameworks you can apply at home and in business. The power of modeling â why great leaders donât invent, they adapt what works. Practical parenting routines (like his morning ritual that fuels his kidsâ confidence). Stories from combat and entrepreneurship that reveal how clarity and steadiness transform leadership. This conversation is packed with frameworks, stories, and takeaways you can start using right away â whether youâre leading your family, your team, or both. ______________________________________________ đ Want to win at home and in business? These are the books that helped high-performing dads create deeper relationships and stronger livesâwithout sacrificing success. đ Get the list:
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How to Run a Family Meeting in Just 30 Minutes
08/27/2025
How to Run a Family Meeting in Just 30 Minutes
In this condensed episode, Ryan Levesque, Front Row Dad, 7-time Inc. 5000 CEO, and 2-time #1 bestselling author, shares the 7 steps he uses to run his weekly family meetings that build connection, teach values, and create wins at home. Youâll hear: How to use wins, gratitude, and goals to anchor family conversations A 7-step agenda that kids actually look forward to Practical tips for turning chaos into connection each week ______________________________________________________________ đ Read what high-performing dads are reading. These are the most impactful books in our brotherhood. Tried, tested, and implemented. https://frontrowdads.com/books/
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The Blind-Spot Finder: 4 Questions to See What Youâre Missing
08/20/2025
The Blind-Spot Finder: 4 Questions to See What Youâre Missing
This condensed episode features one of our most popular conversations of all timeâdistilled down to just the essentials. Jon shares how coaching with Nathanael Chawkin opened his eyes to simple questions that work like âmeditation on the goââa practice you can use anytime to shift perspective, see blind spots, and calm heated moments in marriage, parenting, and leadership. Youâll hear: Why most suffering comes from the story youâre telling yourself, not the situation A four-question checklist you can run in real time to get clarity How to spot blind spots and projections before they blow up relationships A quick test to know whose business youâre really inâand how to step back into your lane Nathanael is a seasoned leadership coach who helps CEOs and teams approach tough conversations with heart, building trust, alignment, and high performance. With a background in martial arts and mindfulness, his practice-based approach gives leaders practical tools they can apply in real timeâat work and at home. Resources: ________________________________________ Books that donât just informâ They transform. These titles helped the men in our community grow into stronger leaders at home. FRD Books â
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