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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, #CatchSitkaSportFishing and #ACMEHomes, for your continued support!!!

Today, we sat down with Michael Restivo, the Chief Revenue Officer of Bullhorn Software.   As Bullhorn’s Chief Revenue Officer, Mike drives the company’s global revenue growth.  Mike was one of the first 15 team members of Bullhorn Inc. in Boston and relocated to London in 2010 to start up the International team. In his six years in London, Mike drove regional expansion into the Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, and Australia. He has supplied cloud-based solutions to recruitment consultancies in over 50 countries worldwide for the past ten years.  Mike was born and raised in the Boston area, where he grew up an avid sports fan. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Babson College.

Today, we talk to Michael, the Dad who is happily married to Jen and the father of two wonderful children.  We also learned about his parent's and grandparents' impact on his upbringing.   Michael's grandparents were Irish/Italian immigrants and taught him (and his parents) the value of money and the impact of working jobs early in life.  Michael quickly learned the positive effects of setting goals and why never quitting was the path to completion.  

Michael also shares his story of taking the risk and opening up Bullhorn in Europe, which was a fantastic experience.  They would end up having both kids in London, and would talk about the ups and downs of raising kids halfway across the globe.  So much more is in this episode, including the #momtest.  Make sure you tune in to learn more about this!

To learn more about Michael, you can connect with him on 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.  Thank you, #CatchSitkaSportFishing and #ACMEHomes, for your continued support!!! 

Today, we sat down with a former college teammate of mine, Marty Greenlee.  Marty is the Vice President of Sales for Neighborly Software, a company that is purpose-driven people dedicated to serving something bigger than ourselves.  Helping Communities Help People is at the heart of all they do.  It's how they designed their software and delivered unmatched Neighbor experiences.

Today, we learn about Marty, the dad who is the father of three young boys.  Marty is a divorced father who is remarried and still has a great co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife.   If you're a father who has been through a divorce, this episode is for you on what success looks like from a co-parenting perspective.  Marty also shared a powerful acronym on the word L.O.V.E. (Learn, Observe, Value & Empathy).   

Marty also shares a vulnerable story from our football days regarding a missed field goal in a championship game.  Just like us all, we are not defined by one moment.  Marty has worked hard to ensure he is the best version of himself, and you will hear how in the powerful episode.

Lastly, Marty provides superior wisdom and reminders for us dads to always be present, Listen intently, and work on self-forgiveness as we take on challenges and experiences each day.  You can connect live with him on LinkedIn to learn more about Marty.

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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, #CatchSitkaSportFishing and #ACMEHomes, for your continued support!!!  This episode only happens from a heartfelt introduction made between Josh and me by Blaise Bussell. 

Today, we sat down with Josh Hotsenpiller, who is the CEO of JUNO Live, which is an all-in-one digital engagement platform!  With over a decade of experience, the teams behind JUNO have built digital communities and captured the stories that make brands great. Meet Crowd Hub and Wisdom Capture.

Today, we talked to Josh, the dad.  We hear about his story.  We learn about how the power of yes's has propelled him through life!  We learn what it takes to be a US State Department Global Ambassador!  Josh is a true entrepreneur who is someone that puts words into actions.  Very inspiring!  He is a father of two boys, who keep him and his wife busy throughout their sports!  

Some highlights from this episode were when Josh shared how we, as dads, must be the coach of our family.   Additionally, he shares how society will frame who we become, so it's so important that we be that coach for our children.  He also shares that JOY is the #1 accelerator for life too!  Powerful stories!  Additionally, Josh shares a powerful question of learning that he received, "Is this the wise thing to do?" 

Lastly, Josh shares that we must be authentic and BELIEVE and empower BELIEF in our children.

To connect with Josh, you can visit him on LinkedIn or at any of his business platforms.

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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, #CatchSitkaSportFishing and #ACMEHomes, for your continued support!!!  Today's episode only happens thanks to a heartfelt introduction from my good friend, Josh McFadyen.  THANK YOU!

Today, we sat down with the legendary Coach Bruce Brown, the Managing Director for Proactive coaching.    After spending time with Bruce over Zoom, I was lucky to visit him and his lovely wife, Dana.  The one thing that stood out and was so powerful with the attention, the look in his eye, showed how much Bruce and Dana are in love.  So inspiring and a reminder for us dads to slow down to make sure our wives know how much we love them.

Bruce is a very talented author, coach, speaker, and mentor to many.  Below are some career highlights

• 35 years as a teacher, coach, and athletic administrator at the junior high, high school, junior college, and collegiate levels.
• Coached football, basketball, baseball, and volleyball
• Former National presenter for the NAIA’s Champions of Character Program
• Clinician – Speaking nationally to athletes, coaches, parents, school districts, and corporations

Here is one of the famous articles written about Bruce Brown and his partner, Rob Miller.  

Some other highlights worth sharing:

• Encourage healthy risk-taking for our kids in sports.
• Value is not measured by the performance of the game.
• Are your words serving us as dads OR are they serving others? Powerful!
• An amazing story when Bruce spent time backstage with the famous Cal Ripken.

Lastly, Coach Brown has been on stage with some amazing individuals that I'm sure you have heard of including: Coach John Wooden, Coach K, Coach Dean Smith, Coach Dick Vermiel, and Coach Buck O'Neil from the American Negro Baseball league.

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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, #CatchSitkaSportFishing and #ACMEHomes, for your continued support!!!

Today, we sat down with Andy Riise whom I met during my time with Limitless Minds.   Andy is a retired Army officer who graduated from West Point Military Academy.   Originally from Oakdale, CA,  he is a proud Eagle Scout and also grew up playing sports, drawing/painting, and exploring the outdoors.  As a fullback for Army Football and two-time letterman, he learned what General Douglas MacArthur said, "on the fields of friendly strife, are sewn the seeds that on other fields, on other days, will bear the fruits of victory." 

Andy runs his own consulting company, Design to Perform, and is also a Room filter for Limitless Minds.  Andy also spent time in Major League Baseball as a performance coach for the Reds, Rockies, and Seattle Mariners.   

Today we talk to Andy, the dad, and learn how he grew up striving to be the ultimate Quarterback of his family.  He is a proud father of four children who is leading his family through all of the wisdom shared with him by his family.  Andy shares so much in this episode and shares we as a family must be all in together.  He also makes sure his kids always will be all they can be while also maintaining and growing their confidence.   Andy also opens up about his time serving overseas and how he battled guilt and depression and also shared a story to honor his late brother-in-law.

To connect with Andy, he can be reached on 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.  Thank you, #CatchSitkaSportFishing and #ACMEHomes, for your continued support!!!

Today, we sat down with Virg Palumbo, Regional President at Kforce, a gentleman I had the opportunity to work with for nearly 20 years!  Today's conversation has so much wisdom due to Virg's experience serving our country, attending the Naval Academy, and raising three successful children with his wife.   Virg grew up in a coal mining town and learned early from his parents the impact of hard work.  He learned to value the process of hard work and not always focus on the outcome, which allowed me to learn about a great equation - Event + Response = Outcome.

Virg shared some actionable ideas that we, as dads, must choose consistency over intensity.   Relating to our marriages, his advice was for us to treat our wives like our #1 client and constantly seek ways to provide excellent service for them.   Lastly, Virg shares that we must always lead by example, choose others before ourselves, and have a plan for everything we do!  

You can find him on Linked In to learn more about Virg or hear about some of his recommended books.

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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, #CatchSitkaSportFishing and #ACMEHomes, for your continued support!!!

Today, we sat down with Ryan Murphy, the Executive Vice President for Bullhorn, a software company that services the B2B human capital industry.   I had the pleasure of meeting Ryan months ago for their leadership meeting, and we immediately connected on many topics, including #fatherhood, which is why I'm excited about this episode.   A huge shoutout goes to Leslie Vickrey, Kendra Cato, and Gretchen Keefner for making the introduction to Ryan for this episode to occur.

Ryan grew up with amazing parents that taught him and his siblings many great life lessons.  They both taught him never to quit,  and always see things through fruition,   Additionally, Ryan's mother set the standard for standing up for women as he learned the power of diversity and inclusion early in life.  His mom showed her grit and resilience by finding a way to go to college when the odds were stacked against her.  These excellent examples would help teach Ryan the power of leadership later in life.  

To learn more about Ryan, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or Instagram at @RPMurp

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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 sat down with Bryan Grobstein,  the Head of Revenue Enablement & Strategy for AnyRoad.   Bryan is an ASU Sun Devil and a Depaul Blue Demon, but more importantly, he is the father of two wonderful children.  In today's episode, we learn how Bryan grew up being raised by two teachers who always emphasized learning and communication.  Growing up in Chicago, his dad was a huge sports fan, which Bryan also shared his love of.  Bryan shared a very vulnerable side as he also shared how he lost his mother when he was only 22 to Cancer.    His dad would later pass away after the pandemic, but his advice of "always put yourself in someone else's shoes" will last a lifetime for Bryan and his family.  

One of my favorite parts of this episode was Bryan sharing his love of curiosity and how he is always seeking to understand.  He also shared some great wisdom for us dads to always be situationally aware and keep asking questions.  Never stop being curious!

We also explored mindfulness, exercise, meditation, breathing, being balanced as a dad, and much more!!!  

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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 sat down with my former college teammate, John Hallead, one of the most talented athletes I've been around.  He was inducted into the Central Washington Hall of Fame in 2011 Hallead after he prepped at Ellensburg High School.  Before attending CWU, he began a professional baseball career with the Colorado Rockies organization.  He played four seasons of football for the Wildcats from 1997 to 2000. He was a first-team National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) AII-American as a sophomore, was named a third-team National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II AII-American by Football Gazette as a senior, and was the Columbia Football Association's Defensive Player of the Year in both 1998 and 2000.

Today's conversation is about John the Dad.  We explore #divorce, #abuse, #mindset, #service, and much more as John opens up with amazing #vulnerability.  We discussed the importance of #empathy and slowing down to understand what your LEGACY will be like as a father.  How often have you thought about that question?

We had a lot of fun during the lightning round and heard about John coaching the super talented Adam Bighill, who plays linebacker in the Canadian Football League.

John's story will inspire you, and I hope you enjoy listening.

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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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