Front Row Dads

Mike Brcic is an adventurer, writer, entrepreneur, father, and husband on a mission to guide entrepreneurs toward not just wealth but a deeply satisfying and meaningful existence packed with real adventures.

Today, we're exploring what it means to live adventurously. Mike explains why adventure isn't just about scaling the tallest peaks. It's also found in the small journeys and getaways with family and friends that enrich our live...

Matt Drinkhahn is a business coach, strategist to growth-minded clients, a dear friend, and valued member of the FRD Brotherhood. He just released a fantastic book, The Eternal Optimist, which I'm excited to dig into and the impact that it's had on so many people.

One of Matt's greatest gifts is that any time you spend with him always leaves you feeling loved, accepted, optimistic, and re-energized about your future. You can never ...

Gentlemen, I’m chatting with my dear friend Ali Jafarian. Ali is an amazing husband, father, and legend in the Front Row Dads community. 

If there’s one thing that the two of us have in common, it’s an appreciation for the outdoors. Whether we’re hosting a night with friends and family in the backyard around a firepit, taking the family on a hike, or creating epic adventures, we speak the same language.

In our conversation, we drop...

Mollie Eastman is the Founder of Sleep Is A Skill, a company she created after facing her own battles with sleep and insomnia that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral changes.

You might be surprised to learn that roughly 33% of adults struggle with sleep. We dig into her expertise on issues like sleep apnea and the warning signs that both men and women should be aware of. We...

Scott Donnell is the brilliant and game-changing entrepreneur behind GravyStack, an app that teaches and empowers kids to be resilient and responsible with money. His mission? Inspire 50 million kids to be smarter with money so they go on to crush it in the real world. 

Scott is the co-author of Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed. He's also the co-host of the Smart Money Parenting podcast. He's ...

Hal Runkel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, registered conflict mediator, relationship coach, and internationally acclaimed speaker who’s helped thousands of people worldwide enjoy calmer, happier lives. 

He’s the New York Times bestselling author of ScreamFree Parenting, ScreamFree Marriage, and the Founder and President of the ScreamFree Institute, and he’s figured out how to make parenting and marriage, you guessed i...

Rick Hupp is an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, specializing in helping people heal from trauma and build better relationships. If your life ever feels like a broken puzzle with a few missing pieces, we'll talk about how you can put it back together today.

In our conversation, we'll explore a few big questions: why do so many guys struggle to create peaceful, loving relation...

Chris Emick is the CEO of Go Bucket Yourself, a community dedicated to living a bucket list life full of adventure, connection, growth, and creativity. If you check him out on Instagram, you’ll definitely get the whole picture.

Chris invested in real estate early with his corporate job and has created enough passive income to buy his time back by going on epic adventures (solo and with the family) and is also helping others create ...

Today, I’m chatting with Jayson Gaddis. Jayson is an author, speaker, coach, and relationship expert with a knack for understanding human behavior. Jayson is the creator of the Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationship Coaching® and the Founder of The Relationship School, and has trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries. 

In our conversation, we dig into the wounds that are created from conflict in our relations...

Scott Burgett is a member of the FRD Brotherhood and the visionary behind Evolution Vegan Academy, an innovative online coaching program specifically tailored for vegans, empowering individuals to shed up to 20 pounds within four months. 

Scott shares his journey from a meat-eating athlete to coaching as a high performing vegan. Most people know about Netflix and chill, but you’ll hear how Netflix and specifically documentaries led...

Brad Pedersen is an angel investor, accomplished entrepreneur, and business coach. In 2008, he founded Tech 4 Kids, which later became the maker of some of the world’s most iconic toys. He later co-founded Pela, an innovative start-up specializing in sustainable phone cases which he grew to over $100 million.

In 2021, Brad and his Pela team launched Lomi, a successful crowd-funding campaign that raised $9.8 million for the world’s ...

It finally happened! I've got Giovanni Marsico with me on the pod today. Gio is a 2x EMMY® Award-Winning Producer, TedX Speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Archangel, a global community of superhero entrepreneurs and game-changers on a mission to impact millions of people together.  

We had a lot of fun digging into how Gio believes we can manufacture serendipity if we allow ourselves to stay present and tune in. You'll also hear G...

Mike Brown is a man with a fascinating blend of experiences as a wealth coach, investor, and former NAVY fighter jet pilot. He’s the founder of Unbreakable Wealth, a coaching program with a mission to help entrepreneurs break through key hurdles to hit new highs in their businesses and bank accounts.

In our conversation, we dig into Mike’s strategies for swapping the limiting beliefs we have about wealth with empowering narratives ...

Christopher Nicolaysen knows what it’s like to grow up without a lot of money and with a father who wasn’t around much because of work. As a parent, he’s done everything he can to ensure his daughters had a father who was home as much as possible and fully present when he was with them.

In our conversation, you’ll hear what family time is like in the Nicolaysen household. From getting absolutely demolished by his daughter playing M...

Chad Willardson is quickly becoming a legend in our circle. Chad is the Founder and President of Pacific Capital, a 4x best-selling author, co-founder of GravyStack and co-host of The Smart Money Parenting Show, which is the #2 podcast on
Apple for Parenting, Kids & Family. I’m thrilled to have him back on the podcast today.

If you’re not familiar with Chad, do yourself a favor and check out the FRD episode from last year. And if y...

James Swanwick is an entrepreneur, speaker, and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He’s also a passionate advocate for the alcohol-free lifestyle who helps high performers feel and perform better by reducing or quitting alcohol.

He’s got some great stories to share, including how a couple of Bombay Gin drinks and an iHOP meal sobered James up (literally and figuratively) and how sobriety helped him land a gig as an ESPN SportsCent...

Betsy Shor is the Founder of Health is Wealth Institute and a seasoned Functional Medicine pro who’s spent over a decade perfecting the art of family medicine.

Betsy is like a health detective, making connections between the mind and body and tailoring strategies that go beyond just treating symptoms with band-aid solutions.

Today, we dive into the cold, clinical world of modern medicine, where patients often feel like just another...

Sean Donohue is a rockstar in the family coaching world and the brains behind Parenting Modern Teens. He’s also the host of The Sean Donohue Show, which ranks among the top 10 parenting podcasts globally, and his videos and teachings have reached tens of millions worldwide. 

In our conversation, we weaved our way through managing our anger when we’re triggered, emotion coaching and how we can apply that to our parenting styles. 

We...

Lior Weinstein is a visionary serial entrepreneur and technology enthusiast, the CEO of Poplar and the Founder of Truss Technologies. More importantly, he has a great understanding of how powerful AI can be for parents. I especially love how he's using it in ways that will resonate with the Brotherhood, being present and intentional with our kids.

Aside from debunking some common AI myths, Lior shares some really cool ways AI can b...