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As you've seen, Season 3 is dedicated to my father, Mike Jacox, who passed away late in 2021. I Love and miss you, Dad.  Thank you, #CatchSitkaSeafoods and #ACMEHomes, for your continued support!!!

Today, we sit down with Sgt. Anthon Anderson who shares one of the most amazing stories I've ever seen or heard.   I was fortunate to hear about Anthony on The Revenue Builders Podcast hosted by John Kaplan and John McMahon.  After hearing about Anthony's story, I had to go and watch the documentary that features him, and his friend Tom Voss called, Almost Sunrise where they walked from Wisconsin to California.   Not only is Anthony doing amazing things to bring awareness to Project Welcome Home Troops, but he has also founded a beard oil company (yes, I'm a customer) called Lit Beard Co.

As you will hear, few can understand what happens in a war unless you’ve been in the middle of one.   Anthony talks in depth about what "moral injury" is and how our veteran's experiences often go unnoticed and untreated.  We explore how Anthony's challenges affected him as a father, and you will hear how being vulnerable is a HUGE strength for him.  

Anthony shares why we as fathers must continue to lean in on our vulnerability, and model the story and behavior we want to see.   I hope you all enjoy this episode and find ways to support Anthony and his mission.  If you know anyone who has served time for our country, please share this powerful episode with them.

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As you've seen, Season 3 is dedicated to my father, Mike Jacox, who passed away late in 2021. I Love and miss you, Dad.

Today, we sit down with Dr. Nate Hearne, who was introduced to us by the fabulous Megan McCann, who saw Dr. Hearne speak earlier this year.  She loved his story, and I believe you will, too, in this powerful episode!  He is the author of "Friday Night Lights: Untold Stories From Beyond the Lights."

Dr. Hearne and his wife are now empty nesters after having five children.   Dr. Hearne shares a powerful story of diversity and how he broke down the barriers of speaking to new audiences.   Dr. Hearne was one of eight children and his parents were extremely hard-working, supportive, and loving.  You will hear about the adversity he went through as a child, including finding cardboard to keep his shoes usable.  Just wait!

Dr. Hearne also shares a powerful story of a teacher (Mr. Hays) who was a huge inspiration in his life.  One of my favorite quotes he shared with us is "Holes in your shoes are not an indicator of the man you will be."   Dr. Hearne is a teacher, coach, father, and leader who preaches for all of us to get uncomfortable so that we can grow, believe, and set goals!

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As you've seen, Season 3 is dedicated to my father, Mike Jacox, who passed away late in 2021. I Love and miss you, Dad.

Today, we sit down with Brian Carney, to who Henna and Ian Pryor introduced me! Brian is the co-founder of RiversEdge Advisors, LLC.   Brian is also the host of the Happy Hour with an Entrepreneur podcast, where I was a guest a few weeks back. He is a great human being with a ton of positive energy! He is a huge Philly sports fan, and we enjoyed a few laughs at each other's sports teams! I loved our conversation and learned a ton from him!

Brian is a father of three healthy, active kids that keep him and his wife on their toes. He shares a great story about his grandfather and the lessons his parents taught him now that he is sharing those lessons with his children. One of the challenges he shared was the ability to put his phone down and find ways to connect personally with his children. He stressed that we as dads must be comfortable sharing our emotions and feelings with our kids.

Lastly, he reminds us that kids are always watching! As parents, we are responsible for the good and the bad reactions. 

To learn more about Brian, RiversEdge, or his podcast, you can connect with him on Instagram (@brcarney7) or LinkedIn. 

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As you've seen, Season 3 is dedicated to my father, Mike Jacox, who passed away late in 2021. I Love and miss you, Dad.

Today, we sit down with Dan Wadley, who is someone I met when I was in the 5th grade! Dan would move early in his high school years when he moved to Tahoma High School to play for the great Tony Davis. Our paths would then cross again when we would play football together at Central Washington University! After spending 20 years at JP Morgan, Dan is now a Vice President for BECU, where I am a proud customer of a small business.   Today, we learn about Dan, the dad, and more about the Wadley principles that his father, Dennis, taught.  

You will hear the passion and energy Dan has for growth in life. He shares many pieces of advice that will be helpful for all of us dads! He believes that putting yourself out there and being humble will help you become a better father and husband. We both shared the challenge of losing our fathers and the struggle for us.

You can connect with him on Linked In to learn more about Dan.

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As you've seen, Season 3 is dedicated to my father, Mike Jacox, who passed away late in 2021. I Love and miss you, Dad.

Today, we sit down with Coach Greg Sparling, the head coach of the Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks! Coach Spar and I met 25 years ago while playing QB at Central Washington University. Coach spent 24 years at CWU before joining the Nanooks.   In his first year, Alaska only managed five wins, ending the season 5-22, 2-18 GNAC, and missing out on the GNAC Championships for the third consecutive year. In 2019-20, however, the Nanooks turned things around under Sparling as he led Alaska back to the postseason for the first time since 2015-16 with a record of 12-18, 10-10 GNAC, and an appearance in the 2019-20 GNAC Championships as the final seed. 

Today, we talked to Greg Sparling, the dad. We talked a ton about Basketball, as you can imagine, but you will also learn about one of his sons, who is an excellent Rodeo athlete!   For any parent whose kid plays sports, this is a must-listen as you will receive great advice from a collegiate coach! 

During our lightning round, we give some love to Coach Burns, who was also at CWU and is now an assistant at Boise State. We talk about the power of communicating and showing your emotions through vulnerability. Coach reminds us that we must slow down, enjoy our time with our kids, and set the example in the crowd when watching our kids play sports.   He shares that we must be role models as they always watch us.

To learn more about Coach, you can go to https://alaskananooks.com/sports/mens-basketball.

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As you've seen, Season 3 is dedicated to my father, Mike Jacox, who passed away late in 2021. I Love and miss you, Dad.

Today, we sit down with Josh McFadyen, a good friend I met during college 25 years ago!  Josh, his lovely wife, Deborah, and their sons live in Boise, ID.  He is a very successful commercial real estate agent and works for Colliers.  Today's conversation is a powerful one surrounding Josh's story of recovery and sobriety. His journey of recovery began on April 7th, 2012. I'm so grateful for Josh's vulnerability, and I hope our conversation today will help inspire you that help is out there.  

Josh is comfortable being uncomfortable, and I hope you all enjoy the lessons we will take away from this powerful episode. You will hear many solid nuggets of wisdom from Josh regarding how sobriety has given him fatherhood.  Josh also shares that he now has order in his life and has developed a positive routine for continued success as a dad.

You can connect with Josh on LinkedIn or on Instagram @SeaSanBoi

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As you've seen, Season 3 is dedicated to my father, Mike Jacox, who passed away late in 2021. I Love and miss you, Dad.

Today, we sit down with James Oliver Jr., an author, entrepreneur, and host of the HOT new podcast, Parents Making Profits, a part of the Hubspot Network.   James and his team were fortunate to speak with Damon John, who got them going! 

I met James in 2020 when I was growing so much from a diversity perspective.  So much of my growth is from my friends at the Shift up team, and the man, Dale Favors! In my episode with James, we talked so much about his life journey that all started in Brooklyn.  James always has had a Give-First mindset which is now coming back to him in many ways with his success.  James shares a story about his aunt, who played a significant role in his life.  She would be the first black woman to be a manager in the typewriter division of IBM.  James is a single father who talks about the experience of raising twins, which he jokingly calls "twinado."    

Later in the episode, we talk about the word GRIT, inspired by the excellent book written by Angela Duckworth. He shares a favorite quote by Mark Twain regarding purpose in life and the impact we will have on the world. James also shares how we, as fathers, must be aligned with our purpose.  He talks about his faith and how God plays a crucial role in everything he does.  

To learn more about James, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or find him on Twitter.

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As you've seen, Season 3 is dedicated to my father, Mike Jacox, who passed away late in 2021. I Love and miss you, Dad.

Today, we sit down with Ryan Johnston, who works for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as their Vice President of the Pacific Northwest.  For nearly the last 11 years, Ryan has seen his career grow as he connects and serves more athletes from a servant's mindset.  Today, we talked to Ryan, the dad.  We learn how he has evolved and grown as a father and how he is striving to be the ultimate Quarterback of his household. 

Growing up in Oregon, Ryan was always playing sports and competing.  He shares the challenges he faced growing up during his "identity" years and the impact that playing sports had on his life. Ryan also shares a story of adversity as his family recently had to deal with a fire in their house; what a scare! Ryan and his wife, Molly, have three children that keep them very busy in all of the activities they are involved with. 

Be present! So much wisdom was shared in this episode as Ryan talks about the power of leadership and relationships.  He shares that focused attention  = love, as well, as we as dads must be intentional with our presence and don't just show up.  We talked about the power of BELIEF, and also the power of MENTORSHIP!  Huge shoutout to Steve Valach and Tony Davis! 

You can connect with him at Linked In or their website to learn more about Ryan and all of the great things that FCA is doing.

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As you've seen, Season 3 is dedicated to my father, Mike Jacox, who passed away late in 2021. I Love and miss you, Dad.
 
Our next guest, Brett Cavanagh, comes to us through the power of relationships.   He is a good friend of Rodrigo Alcaine, our guest, last week.    Brett is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for TempWorks, a software company that is a leader in serving the staffing industry.   As the CRO, Brett draws from his strategic leadership and market analysis background to build partnerships across the nation and deliver a superior client experience.

Today, we talk to Brett, the dad who has a beautiful wife and two exceptional children.  Brett was raised in Chicago, and in his words, he had the perfect childhood surrounded by five boys and two girls.  His father was a successful salesman at Xerox, servicing the United Airlines account for 32 years!  Their family's faith and relationships were of the utmost importance.  One key piece of advice Brett took from his parents is that work is work, and it must not define you.   Brett's family was about authenticity, vulnerability, and being present with intention.  These are lessons he will continue to foster and build in his family!

One of the challenges that will resonate with many fathers at home is the struggle of putting his phone down when it's family time!  He is committing to making this a habit so that he can be as present with his family.  Additionally, Brett shared a very personal and challenging story as he and his wife dealt with a miscarriage. 

Lastly, Brett's advice for other fathers looking to be their home's ultimate leader is to lean in on Vulnerability, Curiosity, and intentionality.

To connect with Brett, you can find him on LinkedIn, or to learn more about TempWorks, you can visit them at www.tempworks.com.

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As you've seen, Season 3 is dedicated to my father, Mike Jacox, who passed away late in 2021. I Love and miss you, Dad.
 
Our next guest, Rodrigo Alcaine, is the Sr Vice President of Global Sales Operations at Beeline.  I had the opportunity to meet Rodrigo earlier this year when speaking at Beeline's SKO.  Immediately, Rodrigo and I connected, and I knew he was someone I wanted to interview!    He is a transformative Executive Leader in the staffing and workforce management industry with more than ten years of experience developing and leading teams across North America.  Rodrigo is a passionate believer in people and his local communities, advancing the human experience through technology, and forever a student. 

Today, we talked to Rodrigo, the dad.  We learn about his upbringing in Germany, his speaking Spanish as his 1st language, and his adapting to life in the United States.   Rodrigo shares that more is "caught than taught."  Love this!  So often, our kids are watching us when we don't even realize it.    He shares the challenges of his parents going through a divorce when he was younger.   Rodrigo was blessed to have many mentors in his life, which he will share in this episode.   Rodrigo and his family are very active in their church and faith is very important to them.

He ends this episode talking about how we can be present in small amounts, why being consistent is so vital, and lastly, make sure we as dads realize how we are showing up.

To learn more about Rodrigo, you can visit him on LinkedIn.

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