👔 Managing the Mayhem: How to Lead a Small Office Without Losing Your Mind | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Ep. 30 💼🔥

Small teams, big headaches.
This week, Joe (the lawyer) and Dr. Quill (the chiropractor) are talking all things leadership — how to manage a small team without becoming the office babysitter (or the janitor... or the emotional support animal).

If you’ve ever thought, “It’d be faster if I just did it myself,” — you need this episode.

🚨 In This Episode:
• Why small teams require BIG visibility and leadership presence
• The hidden cost of one bad hire (hint: it’s not just money)
• Micromanagement vs. accountability — where's the line?
• How to boost morale without becoming the “fun boss” who gets nothing done
• The exact strategies we use to hire, delegate, and not lose our minds

🔥 Segment: Deal or Dumbbell – Office Team Building Edition
We pitch team-building ideas. Dr. Quill decides if they’re brilliant… or HR nightmares:

Office escape room

Trust falls 🤕

Slack memes channel

Bring your kid to work (chaos!)

Friday walking meetings

Office karaoke 🎤😬

Spoiler: karaoke is a hard no.

💡 Key Stats & Insights:
• 74% of small biz owners say a bad hire costs them over $10K
• Absenteeism can cost $3,600+ per employee per year
• Regular recognition = 31% lower turnover (Gallup)
• Culture fit over resume. You can train skills. You can’t train attitude.

✅ Takeaways:
• Hire slow. Fire faster than you’re comfortable with.
• Clarity beats control — set expectations, not traps
• Feedback is fuel: praise publicly, correct privately
• Your energy sets the tone — lead how you want your team to show up
• Don’t ignore morale — it’s cheaper than turnover

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💳 Credit or Regret: How to Use Credit Cards Without Wrecking Your Wallet or Your Marriage | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Ep. 29 🧾💥

Credit cards: tool or trap?
This week, Joe (the lawyer) and Dr. Quill (the chiro) are breaking down the good, bad, and financially ugly truths about credit cards — from business expenses and credit scores to those “mystery Amazon charges” that start marital cold wars. 🥶

Whether you're trying to build credit, dodge debt, or teach your kids not to treat Visa like Monopoly money — this episode is packed with practical tips and hard-won wisdom.

💥 In This Episode:
• The average American has 4 cards and $6,500+ in debt — here’s how to stay out of that trap
• The RIGHT way to separate business and personal spending
• How to keep credit cards from wrecking your marriage (aka: the Amazon Surprise Rule)
• What every entrepreneur dad should know about cashback vs. rewards cards
• Why teaching your kids about credit before they turn 18 could save them thousands

🔥 Joe’s Judgment of the Week:
Why opening a credit card at 18 can be a smart move — if they understand interest, statements, and what happens when the bill shows up. 💡

📊 Key Stats:

U.S. credit card debt hit $1.13 trillion in 2024

55% of couples argue most about money — especially credit spending

Most people don’t learn how credit works until it’s too late

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best Dad Hacks for Credit & Communication:
• Use a weekly 10-minute “money check-in” with your partner
• Set up auto-pay minimums to avoid late fees
• Keep credit utilization under 30%
• Use mock credit systems at home to teach kids how debt works
• NEVER bring up spending stress at 9pm after bedtime 😅

✅ Takeaways:
• Credit cards are tools, not toys — use with intention
• Separate business and personal charges like your sanity depends on it
• Talk money before the blowup
• Teach your kids early — and save them years of debt mistakes

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🎄 Survive the Season: Holiday Drama, Budget Battles & Dad Zen | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Ep. 28 💥

The holidays are here... and so is the chaos. 😅
In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe (the lawyer-dad) and Dr. Quill (the chiro-dad) break down how to survive holiday madness without losing your mind, your money, or your muscle.

From dodging toxic relatives to saying "no" to over-scheduling, we’re giving you the blueprint to stay sane, stress-free, and maybe even enjoy the season.

👉 Topics Covered:
• How to handle holiday family drama (without starting WW3)
• Setting a holiday gift budget that won’t wreck January
• 5 Dad Hacks that will save you TIME, MONEY & SANITY
• Why “No” is your secret holiday weapon
• Tools & apps to protect your peace (and your wallet)
• And how NOT to get guilt-tripped into that third holiday dinner 🍽️

🔥 Dad Hacks of the Week include:

The “No List”

The 4-Gift Rule for Kids

The Amazon Pre-Wrap Trick

Calendar Blocking the Chaos

Total Holiday Budget Strategy

🎧 Whether you're sipping bourbon watching Elf or stress-scrolling Amazon deals at midnight—this one’s for the dads trying to keep it all together.

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🎙️ Don’t Gain the Holiday 15: Staying Fit Through Food, Family & Fatigue | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Ep. 27 🎄💪

The holidays are NOT a fitness plan. 😂
In this episode, Joe (lawyer-dad) and Dr. Quill (chiropractor-dad) unpack the TRUTH about holiday weight gain — and how to actually stay on track without skipping the stuffing or becoming the guy doing burpees in the garage while everyone else is drinking eggnog.

If you're a dad trying to hold the line between family time, fitness, and food comas — this one’s for you.

🔥 In This Episode:
• How much weight people really gain during the holidays (spoiler: it adds up over time)
• Why stress wrecks your metabolism — and your workout motivation
• How to sneak in fitness without being "that guy" at family parties
• 5 no-nonsense strategies to stay strong without going full Grinch on dessert
• The small habits that beat the January guilt trip

💡 Top Holiday Health Hacks:
🥩 Protein-First Rule
🚶‍♂️ Walk After Meals
🧠 Avoid the “Write-Off Season” Mindset
🥤 Hydrate Before You Celebrate
🧘‍♂️ Pack a Stress Strategy (a.k.a. emotional fire extinguisher 🔥)

👨‍👧‍👦 Whether you’re crushing workouts or crushing pie, this episode gives realistic advice for real dads who want to enjoy the holidays without falling off the wagon (or into the cookie tin).

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Welcome back to Dads, Deals & Dumbbells — where dad life meets business hustle and barbells.

In this episode, we break down the 5 foundational lifts every dad should master to stay strong, injury-free, and ready for whatever life (or your toddler) throws at you. Chiropractor Dr. Mitch Quill leads the charge with pro-level form tips, real-life dad applications, and video demos for each lift. Joe drops his usual wit, dad hacks, and gym truths—because strength should be functional.

🧰 Whether you’re hauling groceries, tossing your kid in the pool, or just trying not to throw your back out, this episode is your blueprint to lifting like a real-world dad.

🔹 Covered in this episode:

Deadlift: The Costco-haul king

Squat: Built for toddler rides & dad stamina

Farmer Carry: All the bags. One trip. No help.

Overhead Press: Power + posture + pool throws

Pull-Ups: Control your body. Own your strength.

🔥 Watch the form demos:

Deadlift

Squat

Farmer Carry

Overhead Press

Pull-Ups

🧠 This Week’s Dad Hack:
How to keep your kids from acting like maniacs in public.

💪 Quill’s Corner:
Back-saving bracing tips + longevity advice for dads who still want to pick up their kids and lift heavy.

🎯 Your challenge:
Do all 5 lifts this week. Post or tag us @DadsDealsDumbbells
 with your version of the “Dad Lift Challenge.”

👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment telling us which lift you need the most work on — or your favorite “dad strength” moment.

Watch the videos we show here via these links:
Dead lift:  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vfKwjT5-86k
Squat:  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MLoZuAkIyZI
Farmers carry:  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UZ2KpWXqvXQ
Overhead Press:  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Xur1K3Z8q0U
Pull-ups:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAggnpPyR6E

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Episode 25 – Go Big or Go Broke? Knowing When to Expand Your Business | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Podcast

Is business expansion a smart move… or a fast track to bankruptcy?

In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill tackle one of the biggest decisions entrepreneurs face: when (and how) to scale your business without blowing it up. Joe’s right in the middle of a major office expansion, and he’s sharing the good, the bad, and the brutally honest lessons from the front lines.

We’re talking:

The signals that tell you it’s time to grow 

The risks that kill most expansions 

Real stats every business owner should know before signing that lease 

And of course… a no-holds-barred round of Deal or Dumbbell: Expansion Edition 

Whether you’re running a single-location business or planning your empire, this episode will give you the mindset, metrics, and muscle to scale smart.

Hosted by:
Joe Giamanco – Lawyer, entrepreneur, and dad of two
Dr. Mitchell Quill – Chiropractor, business owner, and dad of three

Segments this episode:

Wins & Fails of the Week

The State of Business Expansion (w/ must-know stats)

Deal or Dumbbell: Expansion Edition

Closing Takeaways for Smart Scaling

Let us know in the comments:
Are you planning to expand? What’s holding you back?

Got a question or dad story? Email us: [email protected] 
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Episode 24: Social Media Smarts – Myths, Realities & Real Growth for Everyday Businesses

Think social media is only for influencers and flashy brands? Think again.

In this episode, Joe (lawyer-dad) and Dr. Quill (chiro-dad) cut through the BS and break down how real entrepreneurs—dads juggling families, businesses, and burpees—can actually use social media without losing their minds.

We’re myth-busting the big ones:
You need to be everywhere to win
Followers = sales
Going viral is the only way to grow

Instead, we talk platform strategy (for real businesses, not just creators), how to pick the right 1-2 channels, and why authenticity, not algorithms, is your real superpower.

Plus:

“Deal or Dumbbell” dives into viral myths

“Joe’s Judgments” serves legal truth on social media traps

“Quill’s Corner” offers a scroll detox for mental clarity

And yep, we share our own wins and hilarious fails (including one terrible TikTok attempt)

Whether you're running a small business, side hustle, or just want to stop doom-scrolling and start growing—this one’s for you.

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From depositions to dough tosses, this week we’re joined by Ric “Showbiz” Gruber — former attorney turned CEO of Billy Bricks Pizza. He’s a dad, a delegator, and a guy who thinks cold pizza and black coffee is a legit breakfast (questionable… but we’re listening).

In this episode, we dive into:

How fatherhood reshaped Ric’s entrepreneurial path

What it takes to leave law for the pizza biz

Why your car might be your best therapy office

How Ric stays fit, focused, and fired up as a dad and business owner

The F3 fitness movement and what gets him up before the sun

Plus, we hit:
Dad Hack of the Week
Deal or Dumbbell (Pineapple on pizza? You already know…)
Quill’s Corner health tips for hands-on dads
Real talk on balancing business and parenting without burning out

Get in touch with us:
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Check out Billy Bricks!  https://www.billybrickshq.com/
Get in touch with Ric Gruber: @ricgruber on all platforms and for work it’s  @billybrickshq  

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Dads, Deals & Doing Good: The Christmas Mission with Lee Bush, Jr. | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells: The Podcast

In this heartwarming holiday episode, we sit down with Lee Bush, Jr., the powerhouse dad behind Operation Christmas Bolingbrook — a grassroots mission bringing toys, hope, and community cheer to families in need.

Joe and Dr. Quill dive into:

What sparked Lee’s journey to start a local giving movement

How he balances keeping food on the table with volunteering so much of his time

The chaos (and beauty) of organizing toy drives at scale

How he balances fatherhood, marriage, and mission work

Why teaching your kids to serve might be the ultimate dad win

Of course, we still deliver our signature segments:
“Deal or Dumbbell” goes full holiday mode — from Elf on the Shelf to Secret Santa drama
“Joe’s Judgment” tackles legal risks of eggnog-fueled company parties

“Quill’s Corner” shares tips on staying healthy without skipping the Christmas cookies

This episode is a reminder that being a great dad goes beyond your front door. If you’ve ever wondered how to give back without burning out, or how to get your family involved in something bigger than themselves — this one’s for you.

Learn more or donate at: https://operationchristmasbolingbrook.org

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Welcome to Dads, Deals & Dumbbells — where fatherhood meets entrepreneurship, fitness, and figuring it all out in real-time.

We’re Joe (a lawyer) and Dr. Quill (a chiropractor), two dads balancing kids, clients, and the constant pursuit of progress. Whether you're side-hustling for freedom, creativity, or just diaper money — you're in good company.

In This Episode:

We’re talking side hustles — the good, the bad, and the hilarious. You’ll hear:

Why more dads are building businesses after bedtime

Side-hustle horror stories (think: melted Cricut machines and sugarless cookies)

How to pick a hustle that fits your life (and doesn’t ruin it)

And why not every hobby needs to become a “brand”

Recurring Bits You’ll Love:

Big Takeaways:

Start small. Validate fast. Don’t chase trends.

Your side hustle should energize you — not exhaust you.

Talk to your partner. Hustle affects the whole household.

Build your business, but don’t break your body.

Don’t forget to subscribe and share this with a dad who's grinding just like you.

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