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The “18 Summers” Rule Every Dad Should Think About
In this episode, we sit down with our first guest, Darren Tompkins, for a real conversation about business, fatherhood, and what it actually looks like to balance both.
We talk about how the things we grew up watching shaped us, how different it is raising kids today, and why being intentional as a parent matters more than ever.
But the conversation keeps coming back to one idea:
You only get 18 summers with your kids.
We unpack what that really means — and how it changes the way you think about time, work, and what actually matters.
If you’re building a business, raising a family, or trying to do both without losing yourself in the process, this one will hit home.
Keywords
entrepreneurship, parenting, work-life balance, media influence, personal growth
Key Topics
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
01:10 Darren's Background and Journey
03:51 Childhood Influences and Values
07:47 Media Influence on Children
11:47 Parenting Challenges in the Digital Age
15:33 Intentional Parenting and Family Time
19:32 Balancing Work and Family Life
23:54 The Entrepreneurial Journey and Time Management
29:48 Balancing Fitness and Family Life
32:31 The Importance of Spousal Support
36:30 Time Management and Family Priorities
38:21 Preparing the Next Generation
42:46 The Foundation of a Strong Family
46:44 Navigating Life's Challenges Together
50:21 Final - Outro
Resources
Headlock Hot Sauce
The Forge Newsletter
Guest Contact
LinkedIn - Darren Tompkins
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By Cody Laughlin & Brian AlfaroIn this episode, we sit down with our first guest, Darren Tompkins, for a real conversation about business, fatherhood, and what it actually looks like to balance both.
We talk about how the things we grew up watching shaped us, how different it is raising kids today, and why being intentional as a parent matters more than ever.
But the conversation keeps coming back to one idea:
You only get 18 summers with your kids.
We unpack what that really means — and how it changes the way you think about time, work, and what actually matters.
If you’re building a business, raising a family, or trying to do both without losing yourself in the process, this one will hit home.
Keywords
entrepreneurship, parenting, work-life balance, media influence, personal growth
Key Topics
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
01:10 Darren's Background and Journey
03:51 Childhood Influences and Values
07:47 Media Influence on Children
11:47 Parenting Challenges in the Digital Age
15:33 Intentional Parenting and Family Time
19:32 Balancing Work and Family Life
23:54 The Entrepreneurial Journey and Time Management
29:48 Balancing Fitness and Family Life
32:31 The Importance of Spousal Support
36:30 Time Management and Family Priorities
38:21 Preparing the Next Generation
42:46 The Foundation of a Strong Family
46:44 Navigating Life's Challenges Together
50:21 Final - Outro
Resources
Headlock Hot Sauce
The Forge Newsletter
Guest Contact
LinkedIn - Darren Tompkins