Working Dads

Project World Impact is a place for people to find non profits for cause and location. There are two parts to Project world Impact, you can find on the website for cause and location, working with thousands of non profits and they are hopeful to give this software away to them for free. The other part is the marketing arm where Chris Lesner is working with these non profits to further give their cause reach to their target audience.

For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Nobody prepares you for this.

Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

Come find your people.

Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Dave is the Founder and CEO of Vinitial, is a secure HIPPA compliant for texting app for patients and providers without exchanging cell phone numbers. Dave comes from a blue collar town in South Jersey. His first job was 11 to 12 years old, where he worked for his dad’s tree service business. Throughout his life, he hasn’t been given much, and has had to to work for everything.

For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Nobody prepares you for this.

Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

Come find your people.

Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Fitness has always been Nick's passion. When he went to school for mathematics, his mom always envision him getting a stable job as an actuary. While Nick was studying for his actuary exam, he created the idea for an app that Rowan students can use to find friends that to the gym. Although his mom thought he was studying for his actuary exam, Nick was actually applying for a business pitch competition that he later won. This award winning project became FITDegree. The app has changed, a lot since it's original idea, but as mentioned in podcast Nick is dedicated for his business to sold a problem and not just be an opportunity.

For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Nobody prepares you for this.

Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

Come find your people.

Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Trailblazer Ventures is a startup lab with a mission to increase female-founded ventures. Trailblazer’s first product is a type of social network called Dreamers // Doers, which helps entrepreneurial and influential women find each other. #Timestamp 01:00- If Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg Had a Baby 01:30- Dessert, but more specifically with a warm chocolate and vanilla ice cream 02:10- Gesche’s Story. Born in Africa, to Germany, Malasia, Beijing, Hong Kong, and New York – Half German and Half Chinese 03:00- How Trailblazer Ventures Started – Seeing Initial Impact and How Gesche Doubled Down On Her Passion – The Product Facebook Used To Be (Curated and high touch community) 05:05- Ah-Ha Moment! – She Liked Her Job At the Venture Firm, But Didn’t Love It! 08:15- How Her Upbringing Helped Define Who Gesche Is Today 09:08- Benefits of Living in The States and Also In New York – We Are More Open Minded and Focused on Progress and Appreciation For Diversity. There is so much that’s happening and can happen with New York’s Density.” 11:00- Early Struggles of Dreamers // Doers – Making Sacrifices To Make It Work – Having a Heathly Mindset 12:20- Things That Were Supposed to Work, But Didn’t – Gesche Tried Starting a Typical Startup, But It Didn’t Work For Their Culture 14:50- If you could pitch to one person, who would it be? 15:30- Failure and How Gesche Overcame It – Initial Incorporation of The Business, and Filing an S Corp in Delaware 16:45- Habits That Have Helped Gesche More Efficient – Journaling – Evernote 22:00- Other Forms of Tech Gesche Uses – Pocket – Tap Stack 23:05- What Is Your Why? and Embrace Things That People Perceive As Negative 25:12- Gender Roles and Tips 28:25- What Can Men Learn From Women, In The World Of Business What Is Your Why? “Realize why you’re doing what you’re doing. Every path that you can pick has certain things that are amazing and crappy. Trying to figure out why you’re going that route. Your idea, who you’re dealing with. Then embrace it. We obsess too much with things that are negative.” Embrace Things That People Perceive As Negative “Our biggest strength is also our biggest weakness. Figuring it out and making yourself succeed. For example, I’m creative, but I need structure to execute. Sometimes I worry, I’m not hardcore enough of a business person, but I also know that is my superpower.” Gesche Haas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gesche Personal Website: http://www.geschehaas.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/geschehaas Website: http://www.dreamersdoers.me__________ Techie, Millennial Author, WWE Fan, Podcaster. Philadelphia native, Johnathan Grzybowski started his career at 14 mowing lawns. Over 5 businesses later, Johnathan has a deep passion on bettering the lives of millennials and helping them execute their ideas into profitable businesses. It’s never been easier to start a business, but how do you make it successful? Constantly millennials are claiming to be entrepreneurs, but may not truly know what it takes to either become one or last long enough to succeed at being one. By listening/viewing The Blind Entrepreneur, we are determined to help those who are “blind” see the true struggles of business, successes, and the grind it took these millennials to succeed. #LINKS Email: [email protected] Podcast: http://theblindentrepreneur.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jgrzybowski Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/grzybowskij Instagram: http://instagram.com/grzybowskij Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/grzybowskij #SUBSCRIBE iTunes: http://bit.ly/TBEPodcast #PS. I wear startup t-shirts while recording and give shoutouts to the company’s tee I am wearing. If you’d like your startup to be featured on the podcast and allow me the opportunity to wear your swag, I wear a large t-shirt!

For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Nobody prepares you for this.

Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

Come find your people.

Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Aaron Janx began working with the advertising division of a Fortune 500 company as an “errand boy” and was promptly promoted to sales and shortly thereafter was once again promoted, to Regional executive and in the same year. In addition, Aaron proceeded to set the world record as the youngest executive manager in company history. Aaron Janx began working with the advertising division of a Fortune 500 company as an “errand boy” and was promptly promoted to sales and shortly thereafter was once again promoted, to Regional executive and in the same year. In addition, Aaron proceeded to set the world record as the youngest executive manager in company history. #Timestamp 01:12- Arby’s Buffalo Chicken Slider. (Don’t have to get dirty in order to do it) 02:45- Aaron’s Janx Story - Father of four, married, and a college drop out - Aaron’s hustle started as an errand boy 07:00- Sales, Sales, Sales - What are some things that startups aren’t focusing on? 08:15- Sales Approach - What are some techniques that Aaron used - Pitch Anything Book 10:40- How to get into the right mindset to sell 12:00- How Aaron became a sales person at the age of 18 - Aaron was the kid who never opened up his book during school, and it worked in his favor. - How his uncle influenced his selling style 14:15- Ways to obtain a mentor - “Don’t hang out with your friends” 17:00- Early struggles in Aaron’s business 18:20- Aaron’s biggest failure and how he turned his life around after food stamps. - “After the real estate collapse, I had a wife, kids, and a ton of pride. I asked myself, What do I know best? I went out and did that.” 20:05- How family has shaped his life into the man he is today - “It adds more pressure.” 22:35- Certain processes and procedures that helps Aaron more efficient 25:10- Prospecting tips for entrepreneurs - How his uncle influenced his selling style - “Rules of engagement are the same with online and offline, only the mechanics have changed.’ - Find ways to compliment people - Ask questions about their product and how they do their job? - Then continue to ask questions until they ask you a question about you! - Going back to basics 29:00- Resources that Aaron uses on a daily basis - Schedule One - Typeform - Sam Cart 30:45- Three pieces of advice from Aaron 34:10- How to contact Aaron Janx Find a pain in the market place A deep pain, the deeper the pain the better. Coaches are heart centered. So if they are not getting clients, it breaks their heart. It ruins their life if they don’t get clients. Once you get someone to understand that you fix the pain, make sure you’re equipped with the necessary tools and develop the product/service around fixing that pain. Episode 50: Aaron Janx, 30, Sales Mentor that focuses on client acquisition for coaches around the world. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronjanx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AaronJanx/ Website: http://www.aaronjanx.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronjanx

For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Nobody prepares you for this.

Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

Come find your people.

Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Culture Cloud is an app that allows people to connect based off of their similar interest in real time. The app allows you to connect with global travelers and locals from around the world. #Timestamp 01:00- Reese's Cup 01:55- Introduction to Jeffrey Eker 03:50- Where Did The Idea Come From? 05:45- What Should American Millennials Be Focusing On? 07:25- Where Did Jeffrey's Passion Come From? 09:00- Struggles Early on In CultureCloud 11:35- Biggest Failure This Far In CultureCloud 13:05- How Much Travel Has Jeffrey Done? 14:45- How Does Jeffrey Communicate With His Team That's All Across The World? 16:00- Types of Resources To Make Jeffrey More Efficient 17:40- GoogleDrive is Jeffrey's Most Valuable App 18:40- Stories About Jeffrey's Travels and How Important It Is To Meet People. Also How CultureCloud Helped People Meet For The First Time (Stories From Bali) 21:05- Case Studies From CultureCloud 24:30- How Marketing Worldwide Actually Helped CultureCloud Grow 14:45- How Does Jeffrey Communicate With His Team That's All Across The World? Jeffrey Eker Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-eker-jr-42b8917b Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultureCloudApp/ Website: http://www.culturecloudapp.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecloudapp/ App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/culturecloud/id1054149384

For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Nobody prepares you for this.

Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

Come find your people.

Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Author of the award winning book "2 Billion Under 20" and his new book which we will be discussing today is "3 billion under 30." Jared Kleinert also builds businesses from his business consulting firm called Kleinert Ventures. #Timestamp 01:25- New York Pizza! 03:00- Introduction 05:40 - 11:10- How Jared Started His First Book 11:20- How Jared Met Influencers 14:50- Biggest Failure In The Book Writing Process 17:20- “You’re 20 Years Old, How Do You Know About The World?” 20:38- Efficiencies In Jared’s Life 22:50- Processes and Procedures 25:03- Go Find Amazing People To Surround Yourself With, How Are You Spending Your Time/Focus, and Don’t Lose Your Cellphone Go Find Amazing People To Surround Yourself With “Find peers that will make you step up your game and find mentors that will help you step up your game.” How Are You Spending Your Time/Focus “Try cutting away from the noise and only focus on things that will move the needle. If you’re looking for influencers, find them. If you’re not going to use a marketing plan or have a need for a great social following, then find the influencers and partners to help you get there. If your business is at the mercy of something outside activity, don’t do it. Stay focused on the tasks. Don’t Lose Your Cellphone “Simple piece of advice, but you’re attached to this thing. Use it to it’s fullest potential.” Jared Kleinert Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaredkleinert Website: http://jaredkleinert.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredkleinert Book: https://www.amazon.com/Billion-Under-20-Millennials-Breaking/dp/1250067618/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473274864&sr=8-1&keywords=jared+kleinert __________ Techie, Millennial Author, WWE Fan, Podcaster. Philadelphia native, Johnathan Grzybowski started his career at 14 mowing lawns. Over 5 businesses later, Johnathan has a deep passion on bettering the lives of millennials and helping them execute their ideas into profitable businesses. It’s never been easier to start a business, but how do you make it successful? Constantly millennials are claiming to be entrepreneurs, but may not truly know what it takes to either become one or last long enough to succeed at being one. By listening/viewing The Blind Entrepreneur, we are determined to help those who are “blind” see the true struggles of business, successes, and the grind it took these millennials to succeed. #LINKS Email: [email protected] Podcast: http://theblindentrepreneur.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jgrzybowski Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/grzybowskij Instagram: http://instagram.com/grzybowskij Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/grzybowskij #SUBSCRIBE iTunes: http://bit.ly/TBEPodcast #PS. I wear startup t-shirts while recording and give shoutouts to the company’s tee I am wearing. If you’d like your startup to be featured on the podcast and allow me the opportunity to wear your swag, I wear a large t-shirt!

For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Nobody prepares you for this.

Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

Come find your people.

Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

MetroButler is a property manager and short term rental concierge for people that are looking to rent their properties on services like Air BNB’s, Craigslist, and many more. MetroButler will help facilitate ALL of the logistics. #Timestamp 00:50- Ice Cream and Cookies, Especially a Chip-Which 01:50- Introduction 03:20- Where Did It All Begin 05:10- What Kind of Kid Were You? 05:50- What is MetroButler? 06:50- Where Did The Idea Came From? 07:50- What Were Some of The Early Struggles OF The Business 10:00- Failures in Business 11:17 - 13:59- INVESTOR SECTION What Point Should You Look For Funding 14:00- Basketball, Drinks, and Friends 16:20- Different Forms of Technology 18:00- Get Your Administrative Stuff Figured Out, Trust Your Gut, and Once You Commit, You Have To Go Quickly Get Your Administrative Stuff Figured Out Working at a coworking space has helped us significantly. They help with all of the admin stuff, such as; wifi. printing, packaging, and more… As the CEO, I don’t want to waste time and our employees time doing these simple tasks.” Trust Your Gut “It’s easy to go to Barnes and Noble and read books to learn about business, but at the end of the day you have to believe in what you’re doing. You can go out and read books by Tim Ferris, but you may be miserable with the outcome. There is no single way to grow a business, every startup has grown in a different way. Some of them have been successful and some of them haven’t, just go out, do your own thing, and trust your gut.” Once You Commit, You Have To Go Quickly “You learn a lot from launching something too early, but you can die by not waiting. I would never say launch something out thats not good, but there is nothing wrong with putting something out as a beta and fixing it over time. Use the feedback instead of trying to be a perfectionists. Matt Learner Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-lerner-1a225312 Website: http://www.metrobutler.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroButler/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metrobutler/ __________ Techie, Millennial Author, WWE Fan, Podcaster. Philadelphia native, Johnathan Grzybowski started his career at 14 mowing lawns. Over 5 businesses later, Johnathan has a deep passion on bettering the lives of millennials and helping them execute their ideas into profitable businesses. It’s never been easier to start a business, but how do you make it successful? Constantly millennials are claiming to be entrepreneurs, but may not truly know what it takes to either become one or last long enough to succeed at being one. By listening/viewing The Blind Entrepreneur, we are determined to help those who are “blind” see the true struggles of business, successes, and the grind it took these millennials to succeed. #LINKS Email: [email protected] Podcast: http://theblindentrepreneur.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jgrzybowski Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/grzybowskij Instagram: http://instagram.com/grzybowskij Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/grzybowskij #SUBSCRIBE iTunes: http://bit.ly/TBEPodcast #PS. I wear startup t-shirts while recording and give shoutouts to the company’s tee I am wearing. If you’d like your startup to be featured on the podcast and allow me the opportunity to wear your swag, I wear a large t-shirt!

For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Nobody prepares you for this.

Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

Come find your people.

Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Proper Knot and David Alan Clothing, the company's purpose is to reintroduce people to the modern day gentleman, they want to bring back that feel of the 1940’s and 50’s where everyone was dressed head to toe even to places like the grocery store. It’s their job to turn men into gentlemen but also put these gentlemen in the right mindset to dress professionally. #Timestamp 00:50- David’s Food is His Drive and Never Giving Up 03:00- Introduction to David Alan 05:40- When did David’s Entrepreneurial journey begin 06:45- Where did the passion come from? 08:15- What is the Proper Knot and David Alan’s clothing? 10:40- What is a Modern Day Gentleman 13:00- Does The Suit Guy Wear Anything Outside of a Suit? 14:00- Difference Between A Custom Suit and a Store Brand Suit. NAME DROPS HERE! 18:00- How David Created A Referral Based Business 21:00- Biggest Failure This Far 23:00- Best Habits as an Entrepreneur 25:10- What Technology David Uses 27:01- Patience, Believe in Yourself, and Have Fun Patience Patience is a virtue, I’m the type of guy that wants it now, but I had to step back and say if it happened then, it wouldn’t have been right. It’s not about starting something, just to start something. But doing something when it’s right Believe in Yourself A lot of people near and dear to myself did not believe in me in the beginning but your the only one that submerges yourself in the product. I was told that my idea was stupid. I’d never make it, but that just fuels me. Because your mind set and the way you look at life is so powerful as far as getting to that next level. You can truly do whatever you put your mind to it. Have Fun What are you doing if you’re not having fun doing it. Medical sales was a tin of fun, but I lost the passion. I gave up a 40 hour work week to work 80 hours a week.I wouldn’t have changed it for the world, I love my clients, I love the people I’m with. If I could work 200 hours a week, I would. David Alan The Proper Knot: http://www.properknot.com David Alan Clothing: http://www.davidalanclothing.com/home/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidalanstyle

For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Nobody prepares you for this.

Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

Come find your people.

Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

PocketPets is the largest distributor of sugar bears in the world. Sugar Bears are an incredibly cute animal that is changing the landscape of how we view pets in our country. #Timestamp 00:45- Water, It’s his religion, it keeps his system going, but with a hint of Chick Fila 01:45- Introduction to Matt and PocketPets 04:20- Struggles in Business 05:30- Matt’s Genuine Way To Help People 11:00- How Matt Made His First Million 14:00- Struggles in Business 17:00- What Systems and Processes That Matt Uses 22:40- Resources You Can’t Live Without 24:20- Hitch the Wagon on Someone is Already Successful, If Your Mouth is Moving, You’re Selling Something, and Ability to Adapt Hitch the Wagon on Someone is Already Successful “Find someone that has done what you want to do and let them show you how they did it. To learn experiences of life, takes a lifetime. To experience things through someone else’s life, takes a phone call.” If Your Mouth is Moving, You’re Selling Something “If you’re not good in sales, you’re going to have a tough time running a business. Sales is not just putting a product in someones hand and getting a dollar. To meet someone and create enough value is a special relationship, but the amount of times that I have to sell to employees, vendors, etc… You have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.” Ability to Adapt The market dictates what you should do. If you try to fight the market you’re going to have a hard time succeeding. Changing/persuading peoples thoughts and your ability to adapt will being you success. Matt Granados Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-granados-12829224 Website: https://www.sugarbears.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/matt87granados __________ Techie, Millennial Author, WWE Fan, Podcaster. Philadelphia native, Johnathan Grzybowski started his career at 14 mowing lawns. Over 5 businesses later, Johnathan has a deep passion on bettering the lives of millennials and helping them execute their ideas into profitable businesses. It’s never been easier to start a business, but how do you make it successful? Constantly millennials are claiming to be entrepreneurs, but may not truly know what it takes to either become one or last long enough to succeed at being one. By listening/viewing The Blind Entrepreneur, we are determined to help those who are “blind” see the true struggles of business, successes, and the grind it took these millennials to succeed. #LINKS Email: [email protected] Podcast: http://theblindentrepreneur.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jgrzybowski Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/grzybowskij Instagram: http://instagram.com/grzybowskij Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/grzybowskij #SUBSCRIBE iTunes: http://bit.ly/TBEPodcast #PS. I wear startup t-shirts while recording and give shoutouts to the company’s tee I am wearing. If you’d like your startup to be featured on the podcast and allow me the opportunity to wear your swag, I wear a large t-shirt!

For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.

Nobody prepares you for this.

Not the guilt of leaving for work when your kid is still asleep. Not the pressure of providing for a family while trying to build something that actually matters. Not the identity crisis that hits when you realize you're not just the guy who grinds anymore — you're somebody's dad. And that changes everything.

I started Working Dads because I lived that. I'm co-founder of Penji, husband to Emily, and dad to a two-year-old who already has more energy than I do. I've been bootstrapping a company for over a decade and I still don't have it all figured out. But I've learned that the most dangerous thing a working dad can do is try to figure it out alone.

So every week I sit down with founders, executives, investors, and everyday dads who are in the thick of it. We talk about the real stuff. The marriage conversations you keep avoiding. The financial pressure nobody admits to. The moment your kid looks up at you and you realize you've been somewhere else even though you've been standing right there.

We've also got Built During Bedtime — my weekly newsletter for working dads. The one thing I write after my daughter goes to sleep. Straight to your inbox. No fluff.

And we've got a community. Slack channel and Facebook group full of dads who get it. The kind of guys you can be honest with. The kind of friendships that actually go somewhere.

Come find your people.

Working Dads. For dads figuring out work, family, and everything in between.