Latest Dad conversations Podcast Episodes
E48: Ben Connell (County Councilman, Attorney)
Dad Conversations - March 19, 2021 15:21 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Ben Connell, the County Councilman, Attorney, National Champion Wrestler, Farmer, and Father of 3. We discussed: being a county councilman national championship in wrestling the mindset it takes to win a national championship hanging out with Clayton Christensen and ...
E47: Dorian Abbot (Univ. of Chicago Professor and Cancel Culture Survivor)
Dad Conversations - February 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Dorian Abbot, the professor, climate change and exoplanet scientist, and cancel culture survivor. We discussed: Latest research exoplanets and the search for life climate change getting attacked by a woke mob for being reasonable (begins at 29:09) lessons learned fr...
E46: Chauncie Thrift (Restaurant Manager)
Dad Conversations - February 15, 2021 18:12 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Chauncie Thrift, the restaurant manager, soccer star, and father of 1. We discussed: managing a restaurant during Covid life advice from his dad having a man yell in your face at the Air Force Academy getting humbled by a strong coach to become a successful D1 soc...
E45: Dr. Greg Brannon (Physician & US Senate Candidate)
Dad Conversations - February 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Greg Brannon, the doctor, former political candidate, constitutional government advocate, entrepreneur, and Father of 7. We discussed: His career delivering babies Changes in medicine Merging modern western medicine with "alternative" medicine Home schooling Makin...
E44: Seth VanderVlucht (Software Sales & Little League Coach)
Dad Conversations - February 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Seth VanderVlucht, a software sales executive, little league coach, faith leader, and father of 3 boys. We discussed: Coaching little league Screwing up in public Judging others based on their best days Selling time shares Favorite books Lessons learned as a dad M...
E43: Ethan Chandler (Tattoo Artist & Cancer Survivor)
Dad Conversations - January 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll meet Ethan Chandler, the tattoo artist, cancer survivor, foodie, and father of 1. We discussed: Getting started and refining your craft in the tattoo industry recent tattoo trends cancer diagnosis and treatment story growing up in Lugoff, SC best fast food restaurants Bei...
E42: Jeremy Deaver (Healthcare Administration)
Dad Conversations - January 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll meet Jeremy Deaver, a healthcare administrator, startup enthusiast, and Father of 4 children. We discussed: What healthcare administrators do Healthy collaboration between doctors and business people Lessons learned from his dad Growing up in Kinston, NC Grinding through an u...
E41: Bruce Mullan (Agility Consultant)
Dad Conversations - January 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll meet Bruce Mullan, an Entrepreneur, Agility Consultant, Volunteer, and Father of 3. Bruce's Consulting Firm: Vinaigrette Leadership Agility
E40: Jerome Beaman (Tech Sales)
Dad Conversations - January 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Jerome Beaman, a technology salesman, CSAP alum, aspiring minimalist, hide-and-seek champion, and Father of 1. Topics: entry into Cisco growing up in Mississippi being a husband and father much more
E39: Sam Alvey (UFC Fighter)
Dad Conversations - December 29, 2020 16:18 - 45 minutesToday you'll meet "Smile'n" Sam Alvey, a famous UFC fighter, musician, foster parent, and father of 5. We discussed: Getting started in MMA Working for an organization without signing any contract Comparing nut shots from kids to getting punched by a grown man Highs and lows of his caree...
E38: Dustin Riedesel (Cancer Survivor)
Dad Conversations - December 22, 2020 16:40 - 1 hourToday you'll meet Dustin. He is a Cancer Survivor, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Author, Podcaster, Sales Manager, and Father of 1 We talked about his story of being diagnosed with a serious form of Leukemia right before his wedding, receiving a sick Standing O the topic of his book: Cheeto Dus...
Episode 37 - Eric Knipp (VP of Systems Engineering @ Cisco)
Dad Conversations - December 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll meet Eric Knipp, a VP of Systems Engineering, MMA fighter, Author, Fitness Enthusiast, and Father. We discussed: His approach to managing a team of experienced, technical salespeople An incredibly embarrassing professional failure His workout routine Favorite books Growing...
Episode 36 - Mike Grinberg (Marketing)
Dad Conversations - December 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll meet Mike Grinberg, a husband, podcaster, founder of a marketing firm, and father to a precious young girl born at only 11 ounces, not pounds. We discussed: His experience as a husband with a wife very sick during her pregnancy His daughter's health and long-term outlook being b...
Episode 35 - Mike Coles (Attorney & Entrepreneur)
Dad Conversations - December 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll meet Mike Coles. Mike is an attorney with his own law firm, specializing in startups. He also founded his own company, Choose Your Reader, approximately 2 years ago. We discussed: his startup cooking poverty, wealth, and happiness advice for other founders and much more C...
Episode 34 - Jeremy Aston (VP @ Cisco)
Dad Conversations - November 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll meet Jeremy, the Vice President of Americas Software and Services sales at Cisco Systems. He is also an avid surfer, runner, and father of 2. We spoke about: His career in Sales and Sales Leadership The best and worst parts of being an executive Growing up in SoCal Intro to sal...
Episode 33: John Beede (Everest & 7 Summits Climber, Adventurer)
Dad Conversations - November 20, 2020 15:23 - 1 hourThis was another episode that instantly ranks among the best. You'll get to meet John, an avid mountain climber and global adventurer. John has some crazy stories to tell about: being caught up in a third-world civil war with blow darts and bows and arrows getting saved by the secretary of ...
Episode 32 - Forrest Tuff (Filmpreneur)
Dad Conversations - November 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Forrest Tuff, a Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, D1 Athlete, and Father of 3. We spoke about his company One Vision Productions, his role as CEO, lessons learned in small business, his life story, growing up with a very strict preacher as his father, playing...
Episode 31 - Adam Young (Father of boy with serious heart problems)
Dad Conversations - November 06, 2020 10:00 - 2 hoursToday you'll hear from Adam Young, the director of business development at Weave HQ, a cycling enthusiast, and Father of 3. Adam shares the incredibly journey that his family has been through with the ongoing health challenges of their youngest child. You will enjoy hearing his story and hu...
Episode 30 - Russell Vaughan (Sr. Engineer @ VMware)
Dad Conversations - November 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Russell Vaughan. Russ is a Senior Solutions Engineer at VMware, former Systems Engineer at Cisco, lifelong Sci-Fi fan, and father of 1.
Episode 29 - Jon "Fuss" Fussell (Navy Seal Commander)
Dad Conversations - October 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Fuss, a Navy Seal, Troop Commander on Dev Group, Speaker, Financial Services Professional, and Father of 3. We Discussed: What is a SEAL, and what do they do? What is a Troop Commander? What is Development Group? For the average person who has watched movies about...
Episode 28 - Jeremy Barray (Wealth Management)
Dad Conversations - October 24, 2020 05:05 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Jeremy Barray, a wealth manager, author, entrepreneur, and father of 1. We discussed: Overview of his career as a CPA, Wealth Manager, and Entrepreneur Becoming OK with being different The good fortune of a positive, confident mindset Their struggle having a child ...
Episode 27 - Curt Steinhorst (Entrepreneuer and Author)
Dad Conversations - October 20, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutesToday you'll hear from Curt Steinhorst: the #1 expert on focus in the workplace. Curt is a Business Consultant, Best-Selling Author, ADHD, Researcher, and Father of 3. We discussed: Takeaways from his book: Can I have your attention? The myth of multi-tasking Practical advice (without the d...
Episode 26 - Eric Anderson (Open Source & VC)
Dad Conversations - October 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourToday you'll meet Eric Anderson, an Open Source Advocate, Venture Capitalist, Harvard Business School Alum, and Father of 4. We discussed: Open Source software Eric's Contributor.fyi podcast Joe Blair's Epic Human Podcast The value of Wrestling Career path A little about Venture Capital ...
Episode 25 - Ben Holm (Director @ Microsoft)
Dad Conversations - October 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday I spoke to Ben Holm, Director of Sales at Microsoft Azure, Vikings Fan, and Father of 4 We spoke about: Primer on Azure and AI Solutions that AI can enable Where AI is headed in the future Growing up in a huge family The benefits of having amazing parents Getting started in doo...
Episode 24 - Shawn McGrady (17 yr Cop turned Salesman)
Dad Conversations - October 07, 2020 05:34 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Shawn McGrady, a Marine, Police Officer, Technology Salesman, and Father of 3. We talked about: Joining the Marines Lessons learned in the military Incredible stories from his 17 years in law enforcement Why being a cop is ROUGH Thoughts on the state of policing in ...
Episode 23 - Rick Hill (GM @ AVA Security)
Dad Conversations - October 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Rick Hill, the General Manager and Vice President of Sales at AVA Security (ava.uk). Rick is a lifelong learner and father of 2. We discussed: Becoming GM at AVA Security Why he joined AVA Building culture His approach to management Growing up in Boston with a st...
Episode 22 - Kendal Quinn (American Expat)
Dad Conversations - September 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from my good friend Kendal Quinn. Kendal is an American expat living in Portugal. He is a sales manager at Cisco, and father of 3 sweet girls. We discussed: What it's like relocating a family of 5 to another continent with a new language Food he is loving in Portugal, f...
Episode 21 - Ron Haas (Partner @ PwC)
Dad Conversations - September 28, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutesToday I spoke to Ron Haas, Partner at PwC, Head of Leadership and Executive Development, and Father of 8. Among other things, we discussed: Overview of Management Consulting and what Partners do The importance of a human connection and being an authentic person "No other success can comp...
Episode 20 - Jeff Moore (Director of Sales @ Cisco)
Dad Conversations - September 24, 2020 05:22 - 1 hourToday I spoke to Jeff Moore, a Director of Sales, STEM non-profit founder, and Father of 3 We Discussed: Overview of channel sales Putting the most important things in place (family) while chasing 200% of plan His approach to managing an experienced and successful team What does a Dir...
Episode 19 - Brandon Smith (The Workplace Therapist)
Dad Conversations - September 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourToday you'll hear from Brandon Smith, The Workplace Therapist, executive coach, adjunct professor, and father of 3. Working for the world's worst boss Starting a business with virtually no network and experience Challenges consulting for large companies, nonprofits, and startups Particul...
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