Today on episode #14 of 'The Dad The Best I Can Show', we're talking to Jesse Itzler, a 50-year-old Dad, entrepreneur, and author.  Jesse lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Sara Blakely and their 4 kids, Lazer (9), Charlie (5), Lincoln (5) and Tepper (3).

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES

[04:15] Jesse and Sara have 4 kids under age 9

[04:20] Rob and Chris’ “Jesse Itzler’s wife?” story

[05:20] Unlike Tim Ferriss and Gary V, Jesse puts his Dad life out there

[06:10] Calculating how much time Jesse spends with his kids

[06:40] Being relatable to other Dads

[07:10] Morning routine with kids jumping on the bed

[07:42] Jesse’s Build Your Life Resume course

[08:35] Why it’s so hard to create newness as an adult

[09:05] Scheduling and prioritizing getting out of routine

[09:40] We all say “I don’t have enough time” 

[10:20] Scheduling 1-on1 time with his kids

[10:50] Going on a father-son trip to see a Broadway show

[10:55] Scheduling camping with his kids in the backyard

[11:20] Why 1-on-1 time is so important to take with your kids

[12:05] Jesse just turned 50 and is learning 50 new things this year 

[12:25] Learning chess, free diving, ping pong ballroom dancing, handy 

[13:00] Why it’s important for his kids to see Jesse still wanting to learn

[13:20] What did Jesse’s Mom and Dad to help inspire this in their son?

[13:55] Giving Jesse a long leash and encouraging him to try everything

[14:30] Jesse signed up for EVERYTHING in college

[15:30] Why Jesse wants more from his kids than to just “have fun”

[16:30] Playing basketball in his driveway growing up

[17:00] Your kids are on their own journey, which can be hard

[17:18] Dad Tip of the Week brought to you by KickstartReading.com

[18:30] Jesse’s Dad Tip: Spend 1-on-1 time with your kids

[19:14] What’s the first car Jesse ever owned?

[19:30] Jesse’s favorite comedy movie ever?

[19:39] Who is Jesse’s favorite stand-up comedian?

[19:55] Super funny and relatable stand-up comedian, Mike Young

[20:10] Jesse’s proudest athletic achievement?

[20:20] How Jesse ran 100 miles non stop!?

[20:40] Favorite food? Bananas

[20:50] Who is Jesse’s favorite rap artist of all time?

[21:00] Question for Jesse from Instagram.com/ChrisHeller.me: If you could have a guest verse on 1 classic rap album, which would it be?

[22:00] Watching music videos on The Box in 1992

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST 

Jesse Itzler is a 50-year-old Dad and entrepreneur, who’s Building His Life Resume.  Jesse lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Sara Blakely and their 4 kids, Lazer (9), Charlie (5), Lincoln (5) and Tepper (3).

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TALKED ABOUT ON THE SHOW

Jesse Itzler

https://jesseitzler.com/

Build Your Life Resume

https://jesseitzler.com/bylr/

Living with a SEAL

Living with the Monks

Spanx

Sara Blakely 

https://www.instagram.com/sarablakely/

Mike Young - Comedy

Today on episode #13 of 'The Dad The Best I Can Show', we're talking to Jonathan Burns (JB), a 40-year-old Dad.  JB lives in Delray Beach, FL with his wife Jodi and 2 daughters, Jada (8) and Jaryn (6).

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES

[02:55] JB is a Neil Diamond fan

[04:00] Favorite comedy movie ever?

[04:30] Watching the Miami Heat win the NBA Championship

[05:00] How many eggs JB eats in one week!

[06:30] JB is peaking athletically, winning the 40+ National Racquetball Championship

[07:30] How JB switched from basketball to racquetball, after ankle injuries

[08:45] What makes a really good racquetball player?

[10:50] JB gives us one pro racquetball tip

[11:15] Could Roger Federer beat JB in racquetball?

[11:55] JB’s Dad helped teach him to play,

[13:40] How JB got what he could handle, with 2 daughters 

[14:55] Not pushing his girls into sports too hard

[15:40] Dad Tip of the Week brought to you by KickstartReading.com 

[16:10] JB’s Dad Tip: Reflect on what you do well, and what you don’t do well

[16:50] How to practice patience at the end of the night 

[17:25] Patience at bedtime

[17:55] JB Tip #2: Be interested in your kids, and “show up”

[18:55] Going from sports journalism into law

[19:30] Using his skills from broadcasting in his law practice

[20:00] JB played a superhero in a Pawn Shop commercial

[20:45] Why it’s so important to hug his daughters 

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST 

Jonathan Burns (JB), a 40-year-old Dad.  JB lives in Delray Beach, FL with his wife Jodi and 2 daughters, Jada (8) and Jaryn (6).

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TALKED ABOUT ON THE SHOW

Prime 112

40+ National Championship story

Father-Son Doubles Championship

JB Injury Law Firm

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Today on episode #12 of 'The Dad The Best I Can Show', we're talking to Maury Brook, a 69-year-old Dad and Grandpa to 2 kids and 5 grandkids.  Maury grew up in Mobile, Alabama and now lives in Atlanta with his wife, Sue.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES

[02:50] Maury’s favorite book? Inspiration by Dr. Wayne Dyer

[03:30] Seeing the Allman Brothers play

[04:20] Favorite meal? Seafood gumbo

[05:30] Maury is married to Sue for 42 years, what’s their secret?

[06:55] What traits Maury and his wife passed on to their kids

[08:00] Maury’s Dad Tip to his Kids: “Be who you want to be...not who your mom and dad want you to be.”

[11:20] Listening to Elvis with his 3-year-old granddaughter

[11:59] Growing up next to Major League Baseball Coach Eddie Stanky

[12:30] The rewards of coaching his kids in baseball

[12:50] Tips for Dads coaching their kids

[13:30] Talking about Alabama Coach Nick Saban

[14:25] The lesson of benching QB Jalen Hurts

[14:55] Playing poker with Chipper Jones, and other athletes

[16:00] The connection between poker, athletes, and real estate

[16:37] Maury reinventing himself and his real estate career

[18:35] Maury’s prized autographed baseball? Jackie Robinson

[19:15] Meeting Atlanta Braves Manager, Bobby Cox

[19:58] 12-year-old Maury meeting Henry Aaron at his friend’s house

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST 

Maury Brook is a 69-year-old Dad and Grandpa to 2 kids and 5 grandkids.  Maury grew up in Mobile, Alabama and now lives in Atlanta with his wife, Sue.

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Today on episode #11 of 'The Dad The Best I Can Show', we're talking to Matt Aptman, a 41-year-old Dad.  Matt lives in Boca Raton, FL with his wife Jessica and 3 kids, ages 13 (girl), 9 (boy), and 5 (girl).  

Be sure to listen to episode #10 for more hilarious Dad life with Matt (Part 1).

[01:30] Matt talks about having a teenage daughter

[02:20] Matt’s secrets to how to deal with a teenage daughter

[02:30] Why Dads spend so much time in the bathroom 

[03:10] What is Matt’s proudest moment as a Dad?

[03:30] Matt’s daughter “crushing” her Bat Mitzvah 

[04:42] Dad tip of the week brought to you by KickstartReading.com

[05:20] Matt’s Dad tip? His job as a Dad is to raise good adults (not just good kids)

[06:30] What not to do as a Dad

[06:40] At 10-years-old, what celebrity did Matt want to be?

[07:40] Rob buys the Classic Nintendo System for his kids (and him). Does it hold up?

[08:30] Contra hacks 

[09:10] Why it’s tough to impress your kids with gifts as they get older

[09:23] “When I was a kid….” stories

[09:48] Listening to songs on the radio today, vs when we were kids

[10:24] Are we just like our parents?!

[10:27] When is the right time to get your kid a cell phone? (Matt’s 2nd dad tip)

[10:40] Make sure your kid is the last one to get a cell phone

[11:10]  Benefit of giving your kids phones and iPads (ability to take it away)

[12:00] No kid has ever cried himself to death

[12:30] Matt’s Yoda impression

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST 

Matt Aptman is a 41-year-old Dad.  Matt lives in Boca Raton, FL with his wife Jessica and 3 kids, ages 13 (girl), 9 (boy), and 5 (girl).  

Be sure to listen to episode #10 for more hilarious Dad life with Matt (Part 1).

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