Boss Dad Podcast
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWelcome to the boss dad podcast. it is a place where amazing boss dads get to share their entrepreneurial and family journey, tell us how they balance business and fatherhood and talk about how they are teaching their kids to be the next generation of entrepreneurs. With your host, Dana Malstaff the founder of Boss Mom.
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Learning To Effectively Advertise On Social Media w/Rick Mulready
March 12, 2020 17:51 - 40 minutes - 91.9 MBSocial media advertising is vital for online businesses, so all entrepreneurs should be looking into it. Is there a right time to start advertising? What happens if we don’t have a big online following yet? Do we need to be hesitant to use retargeted advertising? On this episode, host of The Art of Online Business podcast, Rick Mulready, shares how to advertise effectively on social media. 3 Things We Learned From This Episode Start using ads as soon as possible As soon as we ...
Effective Storytelling & The Truth About Finding Your Purpose w/Greg Koorhan
January 02, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBThe path to finding our purpose isn’t the same for everyone. For many entrepreneurs and creatives, finding out what we want to do is a process of peeling back the layers. This is the process filmmaker Greg Koorhan took, going from a job in a marketing agency, to one focused on storytelling. What can we learn from the journey Greg took? What’s the right mindset to have about success? Why is the idea that people have one purpose and one purpose only a huge myth? On this episode, award-winning ...
Tim Schmoyer On How to Build a Business Around Your Family
November 21, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MBWe often think of our businesses as our babies, but at the end of the day, what really matters is our actual families. Is it possible to run companies while staying actively involved in our kids’ lives - and what happens if we have large families? How can we build businesses around our families, rather than the other way around? On this Boss Dad Spotlight episode, leading YouTube strategist, Tim Schmoyer shares how to build businesses that serve our families. 3 Things We Learned From ...
How to Build and Run a Business That Gives Us Time & Financial Freedom w/Lars Hedenborg
October 17, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 78 MBThe one thing all entrepreneurs have in common is that we started our businesses in order to give ourselves more time and money freedom. The ugly truth is, most entrepreneurs have zero freedom. They are constantly stressed and exhausted. As a result, their families suffer. What do we need to do in order for our businesses to give us true freedom? How can we get out of doing low value work? How can we make sure our businesses aren’t negatively impacting our families? On this Boss Dad spotli...
How to Succeed Against All Odds w/Daniel Blue
September 12, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBA lot of us have gone through traumas and difficulties in life that have the potential to shape us negatively. How can we get past those experiences and succeed against the odds? How can we continue to excel once we’ve moved past your trauma? On this episode, owner of Quest Education, Daniel Blue shares how he turned his life around after becoming a dad. 3 Things We Learned From This Episode Be competitive about your higher calling (09:45- 10:18) To fuel our ambition, we need to ...
Jay Baer on How to Use Storytelling to Market Your Brand & Boost Your Word-of-Mouth Advertising
August 29, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MBMarketing is an important part of building a successful brand, but many business owners ignore word-of-mouth advertising strategies. Why is word-of-mouth so crucial, and how can we use storytelling to boost our success? How do we become relevant in the eyes of our customers? On this episode, New York Times bestselling author, Jay Baer explains the importance of storytelling for branding a business. 3 Things We Learned From This Episode Get your fans to do the advertising for you (1...
How to Capitalize on Your Gifts w/Dustin W. Stout
August 15, 2019 14:00 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MBIn the current economy, a lot of people shy away from entrepreneurial ventures because they’re afraid the industry is already too saturated. Is it possible to still make a dent in the market? What role do your gifts play in this endeavor? On this episode, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and digital marketing consultant, Dustin W. Stout shares how he’s used his gifts to carve out a niche and help others. 3 Things We Learned From This Episode There are still opportunities (06:22- 07:1...
How to Simplify Your Processes and Make a Better Impact on the World w/Ed Rush
July 18, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 91.9 MBWe live in a world where so much is overcomplicated. How can you simplify your business process? Can your new approach have a positive impact on your social environment? On this episode, 5-time Bestselling author, decorated pilot and 2020 Presidential hopeful, Ed Rush shares how to simplify business and change the world for the better. 3 Things We Learned From This Episode Build systems around the few things that work (05:59- 06:54) As entrepreneurs, we tend to make business a lo...
How to Build a Business People Trust w/Mark Schaefer
June 20, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBSocial media and online platforms have brought a lot of changes to the business world, but many brands are slow in adjusting. How can we build an online persona that connects with our customers? How has the role of the customer shifted? On this episode, author, blogger, and podcaster Mark Schaefer explains why human connection is so important, even with the increasing popularity of virtual spaces. 3 Things We Learned From This Episode Respect your customer (07:16- 08:08) Customer...
Episode 25: Book Writing & How to Extract the Story We Really Want to Tell w/Azul Terronez
March 14, 2019 14:00 - 40 minutes - 92.4 MBThe process of creating and writing a book is a bit like giving birth— there’s a lot we go through to get to that raw, honest truth. What are some of the hurdles that get in the way of creation? What is the first step we need to take to start writing that book? Why is it so important to not try to control the message that reveals itself? On this episode, book coach and my book doula, Azul Terronez, shares on why everyone has a book (or two) in them, and how to extract that magic. "Most p...
Episode 24: How to Apply Storytelling to Our Business w/Jeff Bartsch
February 21, 2019 20:33 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBEntrepreneurs can learn a lot from stories and storytelling. Is there a way for us to apply storytelling to our businesses? How do we find our story to tell? On this episode, I talk with television editor and online video content expert, Jeff Bartsch, about how to tell stories and leverage them to make your business more impactful. "If you have a story to tell, you already have the platform and the equipment: the internet and your phone." -Jeff Bartsch Things We Learned From This E...
Episode 23: How to Be Authentic in Your Marketing, Lead by Giving Value & Create a Legacy w/Bob Heilig
February 14, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 96.5 MBMany entrepreneurs design their business from the position of scarcity and it’s evident in the way they promote themselves and their products. How do we shift our business strategy from wanting to win to wanting to help other people? When we have product to sell, why is it so important to avoid being too salesy and putting people off? Why does success elude us until we make what we do about helping other people? On this episode, Legacy Leadership founder, Bob Heilig shares on his fatherhoo...
Episode 22: How to Flip From Trading Time for Money to Implementing a Leveraged Model w/Troy Dean
February 07, 2019 15:00 - 35 minutes - 80.2 MBSelling digital products gives creative freelancers the chance to leverage themselves, gain some freedom, and escape the time-for-money trap. How do we find our niche and connect to our ideal clients? How can we use social media platforms as focus groups? What does it take for us to give more value to the world? On this episode, Troy Dean shares on how he flipped to a leveraged model, and how to make it happen in your business! There’s a direct correlation between the impact you’re havin...
Episode 21: The Power of Failing Forward When You’re Growing & Scaling a Business w/Todd Palmer
February 01, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 69.8 MBMost of us spend so much time running away from failure or refusing to accept it because we think it’s a weakness. The truth is failure is an important part of reaching success. What are some of the lessons we learn from our failures? How do we overcome the imposter syndrome that gets in the way? On this episode, Todd Palmer shares on his unique Boss Dad journey and why failure’s such a gift. The people who quit are the ones who think failure is an absolute win or lose game, when really ...
Episode 20: How Podcast Interviews Help Us Gain Visibility, Refine Our Message & Get In Front of More People w/Tom Schwab
January 03, 2019 15:00 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MBAs business owners, the most work we do is cutting through the noise so that our audience can find us. Why is podcast one of the best ways to go from unknown to trusted expert? What are the things that determine whether a podcast marketing strategy can actually succeed and have predictable results? Why are podcasts the best marketing opportunity for introverts? On this episode, Interview Valet founder, Tom Schwab shares his Boss Dad journey and why every entrepreneur should be leveraging p...
Episode 19: The Power of Experiences in Marketing w/Michael Stelzner
December 27, 2018 15:00 - 39 minutes - 91.1 MBIn a world that’s become so hyper-virtual, people still want a face-to-face, in-real-life experience that inspires them and gives them memorable moments. How did Michael Stelzner lean into this and build social media’s most well-known conference? Why is it so important to focus on doing less things, excellently, over more things done moderately? How do we balance the love and passion we have for our businesses with being there for our kids? On this episode, Social Media Examiner and Social...
Episode 18: How to Sell Successfully from the Stage & Win Our Ideal Clients w/Pete Vargas
December 20, 2018 15:00 - 41 minutes - 94.9 MBGetting speaking engagements is a big deal for entrepreneurs because it does amazing things for our reach. How does speaking solve many issues in the space of lead generation and marketing? What does it take for us to build a system that leads us to the stage and also allows us to scale past it? How do we figure out what our ideal stage is? On this episode, Pete Vargas shares his amazing story of entrepreneurship and fatherhood, as well as how we can use speaking to generate new customer a...
Episode 17: Crucible’s Gift: The Power of Embracing Adversity w/Dr. James Kelley
November 08, 2018 15:00 - 37 minutes - 85.9 MBIt’s so easy to hate the hard moments we’ve had in our lives, but there’s so much value in what we get out of them. Why is it important that we don’t immediately try to reframe the adversity we face? How does embracing the adversity in our lives actually change us for the better? On this episode, author of Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity, Dr. James Kelley talks about his journey, his book and why the painful moments in our lives help us grow, becom...
Episode 16: How Virtual Personal Training Can Help Us Reach Our Goals w/Jeff McMahon
November 01, 2018 14:00 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MBFor busy working parents, going to the gym isn’t exactly the easiest thing to fit into our schedules. However, we can still get in a workout without leaving the house. Why is virtual training such a great new way for entrepreneurs to stay fit, and why is it something very few people know about? How does virtual training help us stay accountable to our fitness goals? On this episode, virtual personal trainer Jeff McMahon shares on how he started his business, and why this type of training i...
Episode 15: How Lou Mongello Left His Law Practice and Started Publishing Books About Disneyland
October 25, 2018 14:00 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBBuilding a business isn’t always about the money. It’s about having the freedom to do what we love, surround ourselves with people we actually like, and spend more time with our families. How can we teach our children that their passions aren’t something they should only do in their free time? Why is accountability so important when we get started? How can we increase our income by teaching others to reach the same level of success we have? In this episode Lou Mongello talks about how he l...
Episode 14: How to Get to the Highest Level of Income Generation w/Michael Koenigs
September 27, 2018 14:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBMany of us reach a point in our lives where we aren’t happy, even despite making money. We may have financial power, but no time for ourselves and our families. How can we create more opportunities for ourselves that don’t make us slaves to our work? What are the three levels of income generation? What are the steps we can take to get paid for “being”? In this episode, Michael Koenigs talks about financial freedom and the how to reach the highest level of income generation. Knowing i...
Episode 13: Why Pat Flynn Started a Podcast with His 8-Year Old Son
September 13, 2018 16:00 - 32 minutes - 74.3 MBPodcasting can be an effective way to build an audience and spend time with our loved ones. How can it help us build relationships with the people we would like to work with? How can we establish ourselves as experts in our niche by associating ourselves with other experts? How do we share information that gets remembered by our audience? In this episode, Pat Flynn talks about how podcasting can be a powerful tool in both our personal and business lives. Even if you start from scratch, a p...
Episode 12: Creating Balance with Your Business & Making Time for the People You Love w/ Jim Sheils
September 06, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBBeing an entrepreneur requires sacrifice, and we may often that sacrifice may include time spent with our families. How can we be both successful in our business and intentional about how we spend time with our families? What are the three golden rules for spending quality time with our kids? In this episode, Jim Sheils talks about why it is difficult for business people to find work-life balance and what can be done about it. Rhythimize your life around highest priorities and the people ...
Episode 11: Major Lessons My Dad Taught Me that Made Me Successful
August 30, 2018 16:00 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MBOur parents shape the way we see the world around us, and they can also teach us lessons that are applicable to our businesses. How can we help our children get a better understanding of the world around them? What’s the best way to pass on the lessons we’ve learned? And why is it so important to allow kids to help us with smaller tasks? In this episode, I talk about the lessons I’ve learned from both my biological father and stepfather about life and business. If you want a consistenc...
Episode 10: Touching People’s Lives and Growing Your Business Through Gratitude w/ John Israel
August 25, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutes - 90.3 MBShowing gratitude changes lives, and it could change your business as well. What is genuine gratitude, and how do we show it? Why do people care about our “why”? How can sending cards grow your business? In this episode, John Israel talks about how he made showing gratitude central to his business. People don’t buy what you do. They buy why you do it. -John Israel 3 Things We Learned From This Episode Make time for your friends and family (07:00-09:00) As a business owner, you make...
Episode 9: Overcoming Life’s Hardships Without Losing Hope for a Better Tomorrow w/Bryan Falchuk
August 07, 2018 12:00 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBLoving ourselves, finding the will to change, and chasing our goals can all be achieved if taken step by step. How do we find the will to change when we don’t love ourselves enough to believe we can do it? Why shouldn’t we dwell on the past or make predictions about the future? And why does everyone around us seem to be so negative? In this episode, Bryan Falchuk talks about how he fought obesity and disease in his family while finding the power to be a good father and a supportive husband d...
Episode 8: Treating Your Business like a Living Organism w/ Jon Berghoff
July 27, 2018 16:18 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBFor a long time, companies were seen as machines that could be tweaked to improve their performance. However, this approach has failed to take the human element into consideration. How can we see a company as a living organism instead of a machine? Why is personal development so important? And how can we help a low-performing team grow? In this episode Jon Berghoff, the CEO of Flourishing Leadership Institute, speaks about how we can make our employees happier and more productive. The thin...
Episode 7: How Entrepreneurship Empowers Our Kids w/ Danny Maloney
July 19, 2018 07:59 - 31 minutes - 71 MBBecoming a parent changes a lot about our lives-- including our businesses. How does being a dad impact the dynamic of how you interact with your business? What can our children learn from our work? How do we build an amazing family oriented work culture and a thriving business at the same time? On this episode, Tailwind CEO and co-founder Danny Maloney shares how being a father evolved his business and himself. And how he co-built an exploding business that keeps adapting to an ever-chang...
Episode 6: How to Make Time to Spend With Your Family as a Busy Entrepreneur w/ Rich Brooks
July 12, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 76.5 MBEntrepreneurs often speak about freedom, but few manage to achieve it. How can you gain your free time back as a business owner? How does working less affect your business mindset? How can you block negative or doubtful thoughts? In this episode, Rich Brooks shares how he made time for his two daughters while leading a business. There is nothing keeping you from making that choice of spending more time with your kids. -Rich Brooks 3 Things We Learned From This Episode Set a ...
Episode 5: How Having a Family Helped Joe Find Out His Worth, Set Boundaries & Grow His Business While Working Less w/ Joe Sanok
July 05, 2018 19:01 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MBBuilding a business and maintaining a growing family at the same time might sound scary, but it can also help you prioritize the things that truly matter. Is having less time an opportunity to set boundaries for your clients? What happens when you have a long waiting list yet you no longer have that much time? How can having a family teach you what’s actually your time worth? On this episode, Joe Sanok shares how his family helped him find his purpose. Setting boundaries around what’s ...
Episode 4: How to Build a Business That Makes the World Around You a Better Place w/ Richard Shuster
June 28, 2018 21:00 - 26 minutes - 61.4 MBEvery entrepreneur wants to build a legacy, what do you want to be remembered for? What can you do to grow your business right now? And how much time do you invest in the things that truly matter? On this episode, Richard Shuster shares his personal experience of raising his son and building a business around helping others and making this world a better place. 3 Things We Learned From This Episode Get involved in the local community (03:40:04-40) Get involved in mentorship in the l...
Episode 3: Take Bold Action and Get What You Want with Acclaimed Artist, Jay Alders
June 21, 2018 21:04 - 29 minutes - 22.2 MBJay Alders is an internationally acclaimed artist whose distinctive style is recognized around the world. His work has been featured on TV, magazine covers, and albums and does live painting on stage with rockstars. Jay was brought up by an entrepreneur and talks about how he started working at a young age, how he was able to make his dreams come true, and how twin boys changed things.
Episode 2: How to Live Life in the Front Row with Jon Vroman
June 18, 2018 21:15 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBWelcome to episode 2 of the new Boss Dad podcast. Jon Vroman, the founder of the Front Row Foundation, is the perfect start to our first season. His journey from in debt to #1 college speaker in the nation is a journey you are going to want to hear. Have a listen as he talks about discovering his passion to help men create better communication and connection with their family and show you how to be a family man with a business as opposed to being a businessman with a family.
Episode 1: Why a woman started a dad podcast, and what to expect
June 16, 2018 17:54 - 5 minutes - 11.4 MBWelcome to the brand new Boss Dad podcast. I have been wanting to put this out into the world for a few years now. There are so many amazing entrepreneurs that are also dads and while there are a crazy amount of mom entrepreneur podcasts I felt like the dads out there weren't getting a chance to share their stories about how they were not only making an impact through their business but also on the next generation. So here we are. Prepare for some amazing conversations and a few solo shows f...