Fellas,

Today’s episode is my last in a series with Dr. Robert Glover who will be bringing his expertise to FRD Live in Austin, December 4-6th. 

This episode dives deep into why Brotherhood is more crucial than ever.

We explore:

• Why Men Are Struggling: The hidden fears that keep men from forming deep bonds, and how modern society makes it easy to retreat into isolation.
• The Healing Power of Brotherhood: How being around other men—men who hold you accountable, support you, and just be with you—can transform your life.
• Overcoming Discomfort: The necessity of stepping out of your comfort zone to build genuine connections and how masculine initiation plays a role in this.
• Practical Steps to Connection: Ways to become the spark in your circle, create meaningful friendships, and build a lasting brotherhood.

Why This Matters:Our world often tells men to go it alone, but the truth is, we need each other to become our best selves. This conversation is a wake-up call for men to find or create spaces where they can be vulnerable, strong, and supported by other men.

Connect with us @ FrontRowDad.com & Instagram 

Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avaiable now for December’s event. 

Not able to travel?  We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit 

FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.   

Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.  

Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you? 

In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values.)

If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.  

One more thing… 

Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 

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We cover a lot in this 24 min episode on boundaries.  

Dr. Robert Glover is a seasoned marriage and family therapist, he takes us on a crash course to understand why boundaries are more than just lines—they're essential tools for creating authentic and meaningful relationships.

Main Topics Covered: 

• Why Boundaries Matter: How setting them is crucial for emotional safety and self-respect.
• Misunderstandings About Boundaries: Why they aren’t about pushing people away but inviting deeper connection.
• Practical Exercises: A powerful demonstration that transformed our guest’s understanding of personal space.
• The Cultural Influence: How societal norms have shaped our beliefs about asserting ourselves.
• Boundaries in All Relationships: From family dynamics to intimate partnerships and even friendships.

If you got a lot out of this episode, Dr. Robert Glover will be facilitating at FRD Live in Austin, Texas, December 4th-6th. Would love to see you there.

Enjoy the show

Jon

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Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event. 

Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit 

FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.  

Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.  

Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?

In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)

If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.  

One more thing… 

Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 

Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

In this 16 minute gem with FRD Live facilitator Dr. Robert Glover, best selling author of No More Mr. Nice Guy, we go into how embodying your fullest self naturally attracts the feminine energy in your life and what it takes to be the guy at the concert enjoying the show.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll learn:

• Why the feminine is deeply drawn to a man who’s confident, knows where he’s going, and enjoys the journey.

• Simple practices to get grounded and shed the self-doubt and shame that hold you back.

• How to stop overthinking and truly enjoy the moment (even when life gets chaotic).

• Techniques like “being where your feet are” to stay present, centered, and fully engaged.

• The surprising link between spending time with other men and attracting the feminine.

Dr. Robert Glover will be facilitating at FRDL so if you get a lot out of this episode and are ready to dive into investing in your well-being, join us at FRD Live in Austin, Texas, December 4th-6th.  

To bring you more focused, time-efficient content, we’ve divided my full interview with Dr. Glover into three parts, releasing over the next few days. (If you prefer shorter content, please reply and let me know!)

Enjoy the show,

Jon

P.S. This Google doc has 10 insights from this episode. 

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Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/464

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Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event. 

Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit 

FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.  

Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.  

Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?

In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)

If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.  

One more thing… 

Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 

Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Fellas,

In this final part of my interview with Preston Smiles and Alexi Panos we dive into fatherhood and the methods and strategies they use to put family first while still living a very full and busy life. 

We Cover:

• The importance of being emotionally honest with your children.
• Why presence is more important than perfection.
• How to repair after making mistakes as a parent.
• The power of memorizing small details in your kids’ lives.
• Strategies for balancing work, life, and intentional fatherhood.

 If you really want to show up as a better Dad, FRD Live is taking place in Austin on Dec 4-6 and there is no other event like it.  Be with 100 other Dads who are committed to being the best fathers, husbands, and businessmen they can be. 

P.S.   If you just want to see the 25 insights from the episode you can go to this Google doc.

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Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/463

More About Front Row Dads

Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram 

Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event. 

Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit 

FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.  

Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.  

Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?

In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)

If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.  

One more thing… 

Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 

Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Have you been in a relationship for over 5 years, if so this 22-minute episode is full of insights from FRD Live facilitators Preston Smiles and Alexi Panos.

Alexi has some unique insights that every man should hear from her years of doing deep work with women. She offers some perspectives that can only come from the work she does and I found it very insightful for my marriage. 

We touch on:

• What women really need (not want) from men

• How unresolved childhood wounds can surface in adult relationships.

• Why maintaining daily emotional connection is crucial for intimacy.

• Personal stories of navigating near-divorce moments and coming out stronger.

• The importance of taking responsibility for your own emotional healing.

If you enjoyed this episode with Alexi and Preston and want to go deeper they will be facilitating at FRD Live in Austin on December 4-6. Learn more about the one-of-a-kind event here. 

Enjoy the show!

P.S. My team put this one-page Google doc together with 10 insights from Alexi and Preston’s work that every husband should read.  It gives suggestions based on nervous system regulation to improve connection, intimacy, and communication.

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Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/462

More About Front Row Dads

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Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event. 

Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit 

FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.  

Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.  

Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?

In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)

If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.  

One more thing… 

Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 

Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

This episode is a jam packed 27min and goes deep into the power of Nervous System Regulation.

This is actually part 1 of my interview with Preston Smiles and Alexi Panos who are experts in Nervous System Regulation.(founders of the Bridge Experience)  

They will be facilitating at FRDL so if you get a lot out of this episode and want to go deeper join as at FRD Live in Austin Texas, December 4-6.  

We touch on:

• Why mindset work isn’t enough—your nervous system has to be healed too.
• How trauma and unhealed wounds can hold you back in every area of life.
• The power of somatic healing to help you achieve what you truly want.
• Their unique workshop experience that breaks down emotional and physical barriers.
• Stories of deep transformation from their work with people around the world.

Enjoy the episode! 

P.S -  This short google doc has 7 techniques you can do to work with your Nervous System based upon Alexi and Preston’s decade of work. 

Get the Full Show Notes

Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/461

More About Front Row Dads

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Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event. 

Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit 

FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.  

Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.  

Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?

In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)

If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.  

One more thing… 

Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 

Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Today, I’m sitting down with Garrain Jones—one of America’s leading voices in personal development. 

He’s a husband, father, inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and the man behind the book Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life. 

His journey from living out of his car being 250k in debt, to building a life of abundance is an inspiring testament to the power of tapping into our own artist power.  

Garrain will also be a speaker at Front Row Dads Live, so if you enjoy this conversation, come with us live in December here in Austin.  

In this incredibly deep and spiritual conversation today, we’ll explore.. 

• God, Money, Marriage and Parenting 
• The importance of speaking your truth, acting with integrity and what “Choice Point” means 
• Why you should stop listening to words and started attuning to frequency 
• and so much more… 

Enjoy this show with the one and only Garrain Jones. 

A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through…

• Is it possible to be spiritual AND financially successful?
• The pivotal moment when Garrain found his purpose
• Seeing your spouse through a different lens with God
• Being open to receive HER truth without pushing back
• The internal work to not get defensive with our family
• Why God is the best businessman of all time
• Is public schooling stunting our kids' growth?
• Teaching our kids the value of money by EARNING it
• When our partners challenges us to be better spouses
• Choice Point: Sticking to your values at critical times
• Reminder: 3rd Annual FRD Live Event Dec. 4-6th

Get the Full Show Notes

Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/460

More About Front Row Dads

Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram 

Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event. 

Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit 

FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.  

Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.  

Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?

In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)

If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.  

One more thing… 

Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 

Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Fellas, I’m truly honored to have Dr. Meg Meeker on the show today. Dr. Meeker is a leading global authority on child-father relationships, with over 35 years of experience as a pediatrician. She’s the author of the bestselling book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, a book that has profoundly impacted our community and is frequently recommended by our members. Dr. Meeker has dedicated her career to helping fathers step confidently into their roles and understand just how crucial their presence is for their children.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore why fathers are more important than ever, how dads can better connect with their children, and the life-changing power of showing up fully as a dad. Dr. Meeker shares eye-opening insights on what children really want from their fathers, how to be more intentional, and the small actions that can make a huge difference in your child’s life.

We also dive into some of the biggest challenges dads face today, from balancing career and family life to overcoming self-doubt at home, and why it’s never too late to build or rebuild a strong connection with your kids.

Expect to gain a fresh perspective on the influence you have as a father, practical advice on how to engage more deeply with your children, and the mindset shifts needed to become the dad your kids need. This episode is packed with powerful insights you won’t want to miss. Enjoy!

A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through…

• Enough with the Dad jokes already!
• Put yourself in your kids shoes
• A little positivity can change a child’s life
• Why daughters crave affection from Dad
• The best way to show your kids you accept them
• Can you push your kids too hard in sports/activities?
• Dealing with regret and not spending more time with your kids
• The balance between being engaged but not smothering
• How kids thrive with faith and spirituality in the home

Get the Full Show Notes

Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/459

More About Front Row Dads

Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram 

Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event. 

Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit 

FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.  

Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.  

Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?

In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)

If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.  

One more thing… 

Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 

Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Fellas, I’m truly excited to welcome Geoff Woods to the show today. Geoff is a father, husband, the author of The AI-Driven Leader and the founder of AI Leadership. He’s here to help us understand how leaders can harness AI to make better decisions, outpace the competition, and get more done in less time.

In today’s episode, we dive deep into Geoff’s insights on AI, exploring how it can help us make better decisions and actually bring us back to more of what makes us human. We’ll discuss the proper way to view AI, shifting from fear of replacement to seeing it as a powerful tool for growth and creativity.

Geoff will also break down the three key ways businesses are successfully using AI today, providing practical examples that you can apply to your own organization. Whether you’re new to AI or already implementing it, Geoff’s perspective will help you embrace it in a way that enhances your leadership and team performance.

Expect to gain a clearer understanding of how to make smarter decisions, how it can amplify human strengths, and the practical ways businesses are leveraging AI for growth. This episode is packed with actionable insights that will help you stay ahead in the AI-driven future of leadership. Enjoy!

A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through…

• How AI can help you become a better leader
• The biggest misconceptions about AI
• Three simple ways to make AI work more effectively
• The dark side and risks with AI
• Three ways that AI can bring value to your business
• Geoff goals for AI Leadership and the future
• The importance of great prompts for AI
• How AI can help you be a better family man/partner
• Great things can happen when asking for brutal feedback
• Why Geoff decided to join Front Row Dads
• Geoff’s vision for how AI will impact the future

Get the Full Show Notes

Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/458

More About Front Row Dads

Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram 

Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event. 

Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit 

FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.  

Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.  

Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?

In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)

If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.  

One more thing… 

Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 

Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Fellas, today I’m excited to welcome Jem Fuller, a dedicated father and partner, a seasoned coach, author, and expert in communication. His book, The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men, delves into mastering the art of effective personal and professional communication.

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of conscious communication and why it’s critical for personal growth and healthier relationships. Jem shares his insights on how to become more self-aware in conversations, the power of pausing, and why communication is more about sharing than telling.

We also explore the struggles many men face, such as managing tempers and navigating communication with children and partners. Jem offers practical tools for staying present, handling triggers, and building deeper, more meaningful connections.

Expect to gain powerful frameworks for enhancing your communication skills—whether it’s in the workplace or at home. 

Enjoy today's episode!

A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through…

• Defining conscious communication
• Does studying communication make us better communicators?
• An alternative to telling our kids to suck it up or man up
• Pausing 3-5 times/day can be a gamechanger
• Holding space for your spouse with pausing and stillness
• Acceptance: An important step to repairing relationships
• How grief and anger plays into our conscious communication
• Jem’s vision for the future to help others achieve inner peace
• How Jem prioritizes time for himself, family and business
• Less is more, be clear on your why

Get the Full Show Notes

Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/457

More About Front Row Dads

Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram 

Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event. 

Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit 

FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.  

Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.  

Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?

In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)

If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.  

One more thing… 

Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 

Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Hey fellas,

I wanna thank you for listening to this interview today. It's a very special one, a conversation I had that originally aired back in 2021 with my amazing friend John Ruhlin. Many of you in this community, and many in the entrepreneurial and business world, will know that name, and you likely know that we lost John a month ago suddenly. I've been sitting here at my desk, staring at this microphone, thinking about how I might truly honor this man, what I could say about him, the impact he's had on my life and the lives of so many, how great of a father and husband he was. And honestly, I could be talking for hours.

I'll tell you that I knew this man for decades. I was a groomsman in his wedding. He was one of my best friends. A couple of weeks ago, I went back and I was looking at my text messages and emails with him, and every single exchange was him lifting me up, encouraging me, introducing me to somebody. John was at the very first ever Front Row Dads retreat. He's always been there by my side, in my corner. He's such a giver. That's the thing — John was such a giver. He was an incredibly talented businessman, but he's probably an even better family man, a better human.

When I was at his funeral, I just walked away realizing how much of a better person I want to be because of this man. I want you to listen to his heart in this conversation. We're sharing stories, talking about our failures and our wins, and that’s how it was with John — always the real story. I love his perspective on life. I love his perspective on giving. I'm sharing this interview for a couple of reasons: one, I just want you to know my friend. I want you to hear his message. I think his impact will continue to grow, his legacy will continue to grow.

One thing happened recently that I want to share with you. John’s business partner of 18 years, a wonderful human named Rod, pledged a commitment to the family to remain business partners with John for the next 18 years. So as Giftology continues to grow, Rod will take care of John's wife and children as 50/50 business partners for the next 18 years.

So, friends of John's and people in the entrepreneurial space, we wanted to share John's story with all of you in hopes that, yeah, you know, not only are people going to just use Gift because it's an amazing company, read the book because it's an amazing book, but maybe as a little extra nudge today, in honor of John, go pick up a copy, pick up 100 copies, go visit the website, check it out, because when you engage with the Giftology team, with their services, with the products, you're ultimately supporting John's family. And I wanted to get that message out to all of you.

John's work has had a massive impact. If you went to YouTube and typed in his name, you’d see interview after interview after interview. You’ll love the essence of John, the heart of John. He was a deep man of faith, a good human. I think about my friend Cameron Harold talking about how he kept trying to bribe John to say a curse word, and he just would never do it. He never said anything bad about anybody. He was the type of person who always led with his heart. He gave so much of himself at all times. Story after story at his funeral was about how many lives he touched and how so many people felt that John was such a good friend to them. And that's what it felt like to be in John's company — you were the only one that mattered in the room. He was all in with you, an incredible presence. I think that was his biggest gift to the world: his presence, his energy, and his spirit.

He also taught some really great business principles that you can practice, and you'll know that these are rooted in an extremely high-quality human — John Ruhlin. Again, I don't know what to say, guys. There's so much. But I just want to say thank you for listening today. This has been a very emotional month for me. I left his funeral saying I want to be such a better person. At the same time, over the last several weeks, I found myself being short-tempered with people, maybe angrier than normal. I didn’t even know where that came from, but I've experienced all the emotions on any given day. And I question sometimes if I'm doing enough to love on John and his legacy and to support his family. Sometimes I stumble and don't know what to text or email or say in a recording like this because it never feels like enough.

But I just want to tell you that this man, someone I love, I hope you enjoy this interview, I hope you laugh, as we do and as we did so many times. And if you feel called or moved, his team put together a document, which you can see at giftologygroup.com/rwa, if you wanted to support the family somehow. There are various ways to do that. But also, if you're a business person, one of the greatest ways you can help is by helping your company and learning some business skills that are going to help accelerate your message in the world, which is what John would want. You'll also be helping his family.

So, you can go to giftologygroup.com/rwa, which stands for Referrals Without Asking. That is a program that we want to keep calling attention to right now to honor John and his work, and he wanted this work to be out in the world. So we want to support that. Thank you. I hope you enjoy this conversation. And again, please go give giftologygroup.com and give a look.

Some of my favorite moments of the conversation:

• Why gifting alone can’t save a sucky business and adds insult to injury in a struggling marriage.
• Why the bar is so low in business gift giving - and how to give much more intentional gifts in every area of life.
• The value of facilitating gift-giving within your family.
• Childhood wounds that stick with us into adulthood.

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