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🟫 Leading with Intention at Work and at Home | John Gafford & Bryan Ward | Ep. 317

👉 In this inspiring episode of the Dad Up Podcast, host Bryan Ward sits down with John Gafford is a husband, father, speaker, entrepreneur, and author who’s on a mission help people build more income, more impact, and more intention into their lives.

👉 From John’s early days on The Apprentice to building Simply Vegas into a powerhouse brokerage, he has always believed in betting on yourself.

👉 He’s been featured on the TODAY Show, leads one of the top per-agent production teams in Nevada, and is known for high-signal, high-value conversations.

👉 Today, John runs multiple businesses across real estate, title, and mortgage, mentor ambitious agents, and speaks on stages to help people break free from average.


👉 He created Escaping the Drift to challenge people stuck in mediocrity, not because they’re not capable, but because they’re not honest with themselves.

👉 John’s core message in Escaping the Drift is about getting off autopilot and aligning your time with your values, which is how he parents as well!

👉 He teaches that as a leader at work and as a dad at home. Here’s a how those get used at home:

* No drifting at home. A simple weekly family huddle and a daily 10-minute check-in that lowers anxiety and keeps you connected to your kids.

* Make time real. Put kids on the calendar like a board meeting. Two protected hours a week per child plus one small daily ritual so they feel seen.

* Accountability without nagging. A kid-friendly spin on his “$50 Fit Club” idea. Tiny stakes and daily proof that build consistency for chores, reading, ect 

* Model mental health. Name feelings out loud, use a 90-second reset, and practice “own it, fix it, learn it” after mistakes so kids copy healthy behavior.

* Ownership for teens. A one-page plan for any goal with one weekly metric. Teaches agency, follow-through, and confidence.

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Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.

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🟫 Preparing Our Kids for a World We Can’t Yet See | Kepler Knott & Bryan Ward | Ep. 316

👉 In this inspiring episode of the Dad Up Podcast, host Bryan Ward sits down with Kepler Knott — a husband, father, teacher, entrepreneur, and veteran who’s on a mission to help the next generation thrive.

👉 Kepler has spent nearly two decades helping companies and leaders across the globe bring innovative, technology-driven ideas to life.

👉 From supporting founders of investor-backed startups to advising F1000 CEOs, his passion is rooted in helping people do meaningful work that makes a difference.

👉 But beyond business, Kepler’s story runs deep. As a citizen-soldier, educator for at-risk youth, and author of the book Raising Tomorrow, he brings a unique perspective on leadership, service, and what it truly means to raise children ready for an uncertain world.

👉 This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership starts at home and that every dad has the power to change the world, one conversation at a time.

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Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.

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📞 Contact with Kepler Knott:

✅ Kepler Knott Book:

https://www.raisingtomorrow.org

✅ Kepler Knott LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kepler-knott-5ab6872?utm

🎙️ Welcome to the 6th Year Anniversary Special of the Dad Up Podcast!

🟫 The Evolution Of Dad Up | Ron Haywood & Bryan Ward | Ep. 315

👉 Welcome to a very special milestone episode of the Dad Up Podcast — our 6-Year Anniversary!

👉 To celebrate, I brought back Ron Haywood, the man who kicked it all off as my very first guest on the show.

👉 Ron isn’t just a returning guest — he’s a championship basketball coach, husband, and father who continues to lead both on and off the court.

👉 In this episode, we reflect on how far the show and fatherhood have come over the last six years.

👉 We also talk about our time coaching together and how successful the team was and how fun it was to coach together.

👉 Ron shares his wisdom on leadership, family, and building a championship mindset at home and in life.

👉 This one is filled with reflection, laughs, and powerful lessons every dad needs to hear.

👉 Join us as we celebrate 6 incredible years of helping fathers grow, lead, and break cycles.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families you know that may be trying to successfully coparent.

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Dad Up!

Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.

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📞 Contact with Ron Haywood:

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🟫 Building A Life Of Purpose With Campire Gentleman | Clay Garrett & Bryan Ward | Ep. 314

👉 In this powerful episode of the Dad Up Podcast, host Bryan Ward sits down with Clay Garrett, husband, father of two, and creator of Campfire Gentleman a movement built to help men lead meaningful, grounded lives centered around what truly matters: Family, Purpose, Growth, Health, and Simplicity.

👉 Clay shares his personal story of transformation, from a 20-year career in corporate graphic design, to a complete reset during COVID that redefined his views on success, fatherhood, and living intentionally.

👉 Through his platform and weekly newsletter (now reaching over 3,000 subscribers and 1,200 engaged readers), Clay provides honest reflections and practical tools for men who want to show up fully at home and in life.

👉 In this conversation, Bryan and Clay discuss:

👉 How men can redefine success beyond career titles.

👉 Small daily habits that strengthen family connection.

👉 Why being a dad who continues to grow is one of the greatest gifts to your kids.

👉 The five pillars of the Campfire Gentleman: Family, Purpose, Growth, Health, and Simplicity.

👉 How to slow down, show up, and lead intentionally in a distracted world.

👉 If you’re a dad who’s ready to lead with purpose, this episode will light a fire within you to live intentionally and build a life that truly matters.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families you know that may be trying to successfully coparent.

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Dad Up!

Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.

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📞 Contact with Clay Garrett:

✅ Clay Garrett Website:

Campfire Gentleman

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-garrett

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🟫 Making It Up | Christopher Mannino & Bryan Ward | Ep. 313

👉 Christopher Mannino's writing journey began when he was stranded on the Cornish coast at the supposed birthplace of King Arthur. The experience inspired The Scythe Wielder's Secret.

👉 He studied mythology, theatre, and literature both in the US and at Oxford.

👉 A former theatre teacher, he is a digital nomad currently residing in Malta with his wife and two inspiring children.

👉 He continues to write both fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. In addition, as a freelancer he is most known for his work with Business Insider where he has amassed over 4.5 million readers.

👉 Christopher Mannino is an expert at helping parents and kids connect better. You can learn more through his most recent book called Making It Up.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families you know that may be trying to successfully coparent.

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Dad Up!

Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.

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📞 Contact with Christopher Mannino:

✅ Christopher Mannino Website:

http://www.christophermannino.com/

✅ Christopher Mannino Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/christophermannino/

✅ Christopher Mannino Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/CTMannino

✅ Preorder Link for Making It Up

https://www.amazon.com/Making-Up-Revolutionary-Bond-Through-ebook/dp/

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🟫 Work From Home Dads | Thom Gibson & Bryan Ward | Ep. 312

👉 Thom Gibson – Founder of WFH Dads & Creator of the 6-Hour Workday Playbook

👉 Thom Gibson is on a mission to help work-from-home dads reclaim their time, refocus their energy, and redefine what fatherhood and productivity can look like.

👉 As the founder of WFH Dads, Thom creates actionable tools and strategies specifically designed for fathers balancing the demands of career and family life without sacrificing either.

👉 In this episode, Thom shares powerful insights from his 6-Hour Workday Playbook, a proven framework that helps dads build more time, focus on what matters most, and create deeper connections at home.

Together, we explore:

• The Time Freedom Framework – How to audit and reclaim hours each week using automation, delegation, elimination, and renegotiation.

• Weekly Partner Conversations – Real scripts and examples for aligning with your spouse and preventing work from invading family time.

• The Weekly Map & Daily MITs – A practical planning system to prioritize your most important tasks and eliminate wasted effort.

👉 Thom’s mission is simple but life-changing: help dads design work lives that serve their families, not steal from them.

👉 And as a special bonus, Thom is sharing his 6-Hour Workday Playbook FREE for all listeners.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families you know that may be trying to successfully coparent.

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Dad Up!

Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.

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✅ Work From Home Website:

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🟫 The Preparation: Building Competence, Confidence & Real-World Skills | Matt Smith & Bryan Ward | Ep. 311

👉 In this episode of The Dad Up Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Smith, an American entrepreneur, economic commentator, and co-author of The Preparation: How to Become Competent, Confident, and Dangerous.

👉 After relocating to Uruguay in 2021, Matt now operates a regenerative cattle ranch while co-hosting Doug Casey’s Take, a top podcast offering deep insights into global markets, monetary policy, and geopolitical trends.

👉 Together with legendary investor Doug Casey and his 20-year-old son Maxim, Matt co-authored The Preparation, a groundbreaking roadmap for young men that replaces the broken college system with 16 real-world “cycles” of growth, skill-building, and philosophy.

👉 From EMT training and firefighting to entrepreneurship, welding, and aviation, this book gives the next generation the blueprint to build competence, confidence, and independence, without student debt.

👉 You’ll hear how The Preparation is reshaping what it means to grow into manhood, why traditional education fails to equip young adults for life, and how fathers can guide their sons to become capable, self-reliant men ready to take on the world.

👉 What We Talk About:

• ​ The truth about college and modern education
• ​ What it really means to be “competent, confident, and dangerous”
• ​ Building real-world skills that create freedom and purpose
• ​ How fathers can mentor their sons through The Preparation model

👉 Featured Book: The Preparation: How to Become Competent, Confident, and Dangerous by Doug Casey, Matt Smith, and Maxim Smith, available now on Amazon.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families you know that may be trying to successfully coparent.

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Dad Up!

Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.

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📞 Contact with Matt Smith:

✅ The Preparation Book:

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✅ The Preparation Website:

The Preparation is not just a book

✅ Matt Smith Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/livingstoic?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

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🟫 Bold Faith & Bold Healing | Featuring Elena Huggins and Bryan Ward | Ep. 310

👉 Elena Huggins is a passionate communicator, musician, entrepreneur, and devoted follower of Jesus whose mission is to inspire, challenge, and empower others to live transformed lives.

👉 For nearly two decades, she has spoken across diverse stages, reaching audiences with her straightforward approach, unapologetic challenges, and unwavering commitment to biblical truth.

👉 With eighteen years of experience, Elena has dedicated her life to helping people grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.

👉 Her own journey of overcoming trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression gives her a unique voice of authenticity and hope.

👉 She has walked alongside countless individuals through one-on-one coaching sessions, pastoral care, and crisis work—including serving trafficked victims and supporting survivors at a rape crisis center.

👉 Through these experiences, Elena continues to bring clarity, courage, and the message of freedom in Christ to those she serves.

👉 At the heart of her mission is a devotion to the Gospel and a desire to see God’s people strengthened, set free, and more deeply in love with Jesus.

👉 Her teaching not only equips audiences to face life’s challenges but also points them toward lasting healing and joy.

👉 Today, Elena resides in the mountains with her two beautiful daughters, where she continues to write, speak, and lead others toward truth and transformation.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families you know that may be trying to successfully coparent.

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Dad Up!

Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.

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🟫 One Step Changed Everything | Featuring Johnny Muresan and Bryan Ward | Ep. 309

👉 Johnny Muresan is a husband, dad, and everyday guy who once weighed nearly 500 pounds, until he laced up his shoes and took one shaky, breathless step toward change.

👉 That step turned into a journey of transformation, and today Johnny has shed more than 160 pounds, completing races from 5 km all the way to an ultramarathon.

👉 Known online as @johnnygoesrunning, Johnny has built a community of hundreds of thousands by being the bridge connecting the athletic with those who feel left out of it.

👉 You won’t find many people his size running marathons, crushing dips and handstand push-ups, or chasing down an ultramarathon finish line, but that’s exactly why he does it.

👉 He’s forced his way into rooms where larger bodies are almost never represented, and his mission is to hold the door open wide enough for others to follow.

👉 On this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, Johnny shares his powerful story of resilience, transformation, and faith.

👉 From running across Tennessee on just 11 days’ notice to inspiring everyday people to believe they can do more than they imagined, Johnny embodies the truth that you don’t have to “look the part” to step into greatness.

👉 His conviction is simple but life-changing: with work, consistency, and a little belief anything is possible.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families you know that may be trying to successfully coparent.

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Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.

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📞 Contact with Johnny Muresan:

✅ Johnny Muresan Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/johnnygoesrunning?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

✅ Johnny Muresan Website:

https://beacons.ai/johnnymuresan

✅ Johnny Muresan YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@johnnygoesrunning?si=7JOiw2wBinnT5B4h

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🟫 Photo Memories Are The Bridge Between Generations | Featuring Angela Andrieux and Bryan Ward | Ep. 308

👉 Angela Andrieux, MBA is a dynamic creative professional whose passion for capturing and preserving life’s most meaningful moments shines through every project she touches.

👉 As a photographer, photography coach, broadcaster, writer, and content creator, Angela blends artistry with expertise to help others see the world and themselves through a more inspired lens.

👉 With years of experience behind the camera and in front of an audience, Angela has built a reputation not only for her striking imagery but also for her ability to teach, empower, and connect.

👉 She is dedicated to helping both hobbyists and professionals unlock their creative potential, guiding them to tell richer, more authentic stories through their photography.

👉 In addition to her creative pursuits, Angela serves as a Product Evangelist for Mylio Photos, the groundbreaking, privacy-first photo management and storage app on a mission to Change the Way the World Remembers.

👉 In this role, she helps people worldwide preserve and organize their most cherished memories with cutting-edge tools that seamlessly integrate details like dates, tags, and geolocations.

👉 Her work ensures that photos become more than just images, they become legacies.

👉 Whether behind the camera, on stage, or online, Angela continues to inspire communities of creators and storytellers.

👉 Her mission is simple yet powerful: to make sure that every memory is not only captured but remembered, celebrated, and shared.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families you know that may be trying to successfully coparent.

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Dad Up!

Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.

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📞 Contact with Angela Andrieux:

✅ Website: angelaandrieux.com

✅ Instagram: @angandrieux

✅ Facebook: Angela Andrieux Photography

✅ LinkedIn: Angela Andrieux

✅ X/Twitter: @angandrieux

✅ YouTube: Angela Andrieux

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