Frustrated with the relentless demands of the construction industry eating into your family time? As a dad and business owner in the trades, Taylor today pulls back the curtain on the tough realities and incredible rewards of balancing a thriving career with intentional fatherhood.

Many parents in demanding industries face the challenge of unpredictable schedules and the heavy mental load of entrepreneurship, often feeling torn between career success and being a present parent. This episode reveals how rethinking your approach to work and family, viewing your children as reflections of your own drive, and prioritizing self-care can transform this struggle into a powerful synergy. Discover how to excel as both a business owner and a devoted father, building a legacy that truly matters.

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

🧠 THE "MIRROR EFFECT" OF PARENTING [2:31]:

Concerned about the example you're setting for your kids? 

“Your kids are essentially a mirror. You know, everything's like a mirror."

Taylor reveals how children reflect the values and attitudes they observe, offering a powerful perspective on mindful parenting. Must-watch segment 👀

✨ THE PURPOSE-DRIVEN PROVIDER [14:54]:

Seeking powerful motivation for business and life? 

“That would be my biggest motivator, being able to provide wealth for my family, number one overall.”

Discover how tapping into your desire to provide for your loved ones can become the ultimate driving force for your success and well-being. This changes everything about how you view your ambition.

⚡ RESILIENCE MEETS PERSPECTIVE [23:33]:

Looking for the ultimate mindset to conquer life's toughest challenges? 

“Construction teaches resilience, but fatherhood gives you perspective."

Taylor shares the profound lesson that resilience from work combined with the perspective gained from fatherhood creates an unstoppable force for life and business. Game-changing insight 🎯

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Welcome & Episode Focus: Parenting in Construction

00:44 - CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Registration (Save 30% with PODCAST30)

01:28 - Why This Topic Now: Parenting Chaos & Pool Story

03:04 - Bring Your Kid to Work & Pass Down the Trade

04:07 - Long Hours & Mental Load in Construction

06:46 - Kids Are a Mirror: Model a Positive Work Mindset

09:31 - Be Present at Home: Set Phone Boundaries

11:03 - Big 4 Challenges: Time, Energy, Presence, Sacrifices

13:22 - Wins & Values: Pride in Providing + Blue-Collar Respect

18:28 - Schedule Non-Negotiable Family Time & Health Habits

23:31 - Resilience vs. Perspective: Construction & Fatherhood

25:08 - CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Reminder + Sponsor Shoutout

Thank you to our good friends over at John Deere Power Systems for sponsoring this podcast: https://www.deere.ca/en/engines-and-drivetrain/

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