Dads Making a Difference Podcast

Cam Hall
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The Dads Making A Difference Podcast with Cam Hall is strategically designed to inspire you to live a life of significance. A life focused on passion, purpose, and presence. A life where you can make a real DIFFERENCE in your family, in your business, and in the community around you. This podcast is inspired by you. The Dad that feels called to live with purpose. The Dad that works hard to give all he has to build his family, his faith, his finances, and his fitness. The Dad that his family is proud of. The Difference Makers. The key to becoming a real difference maker in your life, is being intentional about the information you digest. That includes what you listen to, the conversations you have, and the company you keep. Well, you’re in good company with Cam and Dads Making A Difference. Cam’s intention with the Dads Making A Difference Podcast is that it inspires you to elevate your game and become a man of action. The interviews and stories shared here will drive you to surround yourself with your own trusted group of advisors. A tight knit community that is going to bring you out of isolation, give you a sense of belonging and purpose, and will fuel your drive to commit to something larger than yourself, to truly become a Dad Making A Difference! So get inspired and join us as Dads Making A Difference!

  1. 2025-08-27

    Breaking Isolation: Why Every Dad Needs Trusted Advisors

    What if the very thing you’re hiding is the key to your greatest strength? In this episode of the Dads Making a Difference Podcast, Cam sits down with Brian Seim, Christian, husband, father of five, and founder of the Kingdom Family Leader movement, to talk about breaking isolation, facing your past, and surrounding yourself with the kind of men who sharpen you for life and legacy. Brian opens up about his own journey, growing up with an absent father, navigating personal struggles, and learning that vulnerability is not weakness but the starting point for true leadership. From years in coaching and masterminds, he’s learned that success without connection leaves men feeling empty, and that the path to fulfillment starts with owning your story and inviting others into it. This conversation will challenge you to: Identify the real reason you might be isolating yourselfEmbrace the power of brotherhood and authentic conversationsUnderstand the difference between coaching and a true mastermindBuild a support network that calls out your blind spots and celebrates your wins Balanced Dad Blueprint Connection: Peak 1: Foundation – Strong Body, Clear Mind → The mental clarity and emotional resilience that comes from dropping the maskPeak 2: Alignment – Purposeful Priorities → Surrounding yourself with men who help you align actions with your valuesPeak 3: Legacy – Lasting Impact → Modeling openness, trust, and integrity for your family and community If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “have it all together” while silently struggling, this is your call to step out of isolation and into a trusted circle of men who will help you grow. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on fatherhood, leadership, and building a lasting legacy. Share your thoughts in the comments—what resonates most with you? Explore The DMD community, coaching programs, and FREE resources designed to help you lead with purpose and create lasting impact: Get Cam's Weekly 5-Minute Newsletter for Busy Dads, the Balanced Dad Blueprint: Balanced Dad BlueprintFree Resource – DMD Time Machine: www.dadsmakingadifference.caJoin the Brotherhood: www.dadsmakingadifference.ca Other Ways to Connect, Follow, and Engage: WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

    42 min

  2. 2025-08-20

    Making Men Strong Again: Faith, Fitness, and Fatherhood with Sean McManus

    What happens when a young dad decides to stop living for someone else’s dream and start building the life God called him to lead? In this powerful episode, Sean McManus joins Cam Hall to share his journey from corporate work to coaching men in health and leadership. Sean opens up about the moment he felt called to 'make men strong again,' and how that calling now drives his mission to help men rebuild confidence, kill passivity, and lead boldly in their homes, churches, and communities. Key Takeaways: - Why physical health is a leadership issue. - The role of faith in building confidence and breaking passivity. - How to lead your family from a place of overflow, not exhaustion. - Practical ways to start stewarding your health today. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on fatherhood, leadership, and health. Share your thoughts in the comments—what resonates most with you? Explore The DMD community, coaching programs, and FREE resources designed to help you lead with purpose and create lasting impact: Have 20 lbs to lose in the next 90 days? Want to be stronger for your family? Visit Fight The Dad BodGet Cam's Weekly 5-Minute Newsletter for Busy Dads, the Balanced Dad Blueprint: Balanced Dad BlueprintFree Resource – DMD Time Machine: www.dadsmakingadifference.caJoin the Brotherhood: www.dadsmakingadifference.ca Connect with Sean: Instagram: @TheSeanMcManus Other Ways to Connect, Follow, and Engage: WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

    31 min

  3. 2025-07-30

    When the Magic Carpet Ride Ends: Preparing Your Kids for Real Life with Rob Finlay

    Picture this: It's 1 AM. Your phone rings. Your heart races as you answer, expecting the worst. Instead, your college-aged daughter asks, "Dad, can I put the green gas in my Jeep?" That moment changed everything for entrepreneur and father of four Rob Finlay. What started as relief quickly became a sobering realization: Had he been so focused on building businesses that he'd forgotten to build life skills in his children? In this episode, Rob shares the wake-up call that led him to write a book and interview over 30 experts—from Navy SEALs to NASCAR drivers—to discover what young adults really need to thrive in the real world. Key Topics Discussed:The "Magic Carpet Ride" Reality: How our education system creates dependency, then abruptly demands independenceThe Social Isolation Crisis: Why young adults struggle with networking and real-world communicationEssential Life Skills: From financial literacy to calling 911 under pressureThe Good Human Foundation: Why character matters more than achievementCoaching vs. Helicoptering: Transitioning from protector to empowerer Main Takeaways:✅ Include your kids in social situations - Let them see you interact professionally and personally  ✅ Don't top up their shortfalls - Create opportunities for them to earn and problem-solve  ✅ Focus on building good humans first - Character trumps credentials every time  ✅ You can't give what you don't have - Model the life you want them to live Power Quote:"The whole goal for any parent is to produce a young person who's a good human. That to me is the most important. You've already won if you've got that." - Rob Finlay This conversation will challenge you to examine: Are you preparing your children for the magic carpet ride to end, or are you extending it? The difference could determine whether your kids thrive or struggle when they step into independence. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on intentional parenting, raising resilient kids, and leading your family with purpose. Share your thoughts in the comments—what resonates most with you? Explore The DMD community, coaching programs, and FREE resources designed to help you lead with purpose and create lasting impact: Get Cam's Weekly 5-Minute Newsletter for Busy Dads, the Balanced Dad Blueprint: Balanced Dad BlueprintFree Resource – DMD Time Machine: www.dadsmakingadifference.caJoin the Brotherhood: www.dadsmakingadifference.ca Other Ways to Connect, Follow, and Engage: WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

    27 min

  4. 2025-07-23

    Reading, Resilience, and Raising Leaders: What Every Dad Should Know

    What if the key to better leadership, deeper connection with your kids, and more confidence as a dad was...reading? In this episode of the Dads Making a Difference Podcast, Cam sits down with Dr. Danny Brassell. Author, speaker, educator, and father, to explore the transformational power of reading in fatherhood and leadership. Dr. Brassell shares his unlikely journey from hating libraries to becoming one of America’s leading reading ambassadors. You’ll hear his powerful story of career pivots, financial loss, spiritual growth, and how he used simple storytelling techniques to build influence, resilience, and connection with his kids and the world. From hilarious nose hair stories in kindergarten classrooms to game-changing leadership insights, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about what it means to be a present, impactful dad. Key Takeaways: Why dads need to read (even if it’s the sports page)How to get your kids hooked on books without naggingSimple habits that make reading part of your family cultureWhat Paul Harvey, Nike, and Game of Thrones can teach us about leadershipWhy AI isn’t the enemy of learning, it’s a tool for growth “Our kids are always watching us, if we want them to read, we’ve got to read.” Share your thoughts in the comments—what resonates most with you? Explore The DMD community, coaching programs, and FREE resources designed to help you lead with purpose and create lasting impact: Get Cam's Weekly 5-Minute Newsletter for Busy Dads, the Balanced Dad Blueprint: Balanced Dad BlueprintFree Resource – DMD Time Machine: www.dadsmakingadifference.caJoin the Brotherhood: www.dadsmakingadifference.ca Other Ways to Connect, Follow, and Engage: WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

    33 min

  5. 2025-07-16

    Money, Mindset & Mission: Breaking the Chains of Financial Fear with Matt Morizio

    What if your money mindset is what’s actually holding you back? In this powerful episode, Cam Hall sits down with Matt Morizio—father of seven, former minor league baseball player, and founder of a wealth management firm—to talk about what it really means to be a provider. Matt opens up about his own transition from scarcity to stewardship, sharing how fear once dictated his financial decisions, and how faith, generosity, and intentionality helped him reclaim his peace and purpose. This is more than a conversation about money. It’s a conversation about legacy, identity, leadership, and becoming the dad your family needs you to be. Key Takeaways: Why your emotional attachment to money might be sabotaging your peaceHow to give from a place of trust, not guiltWhy earning more is sometimes the only optionWhat Matt's toughest season taught him about faith and fatherhood 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on fatherhood, financial mindset, and legacy leadership. Share your thoughts in the comments—what resonates most with you? Explore The DMD community, coaching programs, and FREE resources designed to help you lead with purpose and create lasting impact: Get Cam's Weekly 5-Minute Newsletter for Busy Dads, the Balanced Dad Blueprint: Balanced Dad BlueprintFree Resource – DMD Time Machine: www.dadsmakingadifference.caJoin the Brotherhood: www.dadsmakingadifference.ca Connect with Matt Morizio: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattmorizioWebsite: https://www.reconstructingwealth.com Other Ways to Connect, Follow, and Engage: WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

    49 min

  6. 2025-07-09

    Raising Resilient Kids in a Digital World: Lessons from Emotional Schools

    Are your kids truly ready for the challenges of life? In this powerful conversation, Cam sits down with Leroy Slanzi — a veteran educator, principal, and author of Emotional Schools. With 25 years of experience working with kids and parents, Leroy offers a no-nonsense, practical framework for building emotional intelligence and resilience in children. Together, they explore: The “perfect storm” facing today’s families, from social media to parental burnoutHow dads can plant seeds of resilience from birth through teen yearsWhy purposeful observation matters more than hoveringThe power of micro-dosing engagement and letting kids safely failPractical strategies to build passion, grit, and self-regulation at every age If you want to show up as a present, intentional father — without becoming a helicopter parent — this conversation will give you tools, encouragement, and a blueprint to raise emotionally healthy kids in a disconnected world. Leroy shares personal stories, hard-won lessons, and inspiring ideas you can put into practice right away. Let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with Leroy Slanzi at emotionalschools.com Share your thoughts in the comments—what resonates most with you? Explore The DMD community, coaching programs, and FREE resources designed to help you lead with purpose and create lasting impact: Get Cam's Weekly 5-Minute Newsletter for Busy Dads, the Balanced Dad Blueprint: Balanced Dad BlueprintFree Resource – DMD Time Machine: www.dadsmakingadifference.caJoin the Brotherhood: www.dadsmakingadifference.ca Other Ways to Connect, Follow, and Engage: WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

    48 min

  7. 2025-06-25

    Marriage, Money & Mission: A Blueprint for Purpose-Driven Dads

    What does it really mean to live a “balanced” life? In today’s powerful episode, Cam sits down with Dr. Travis Parry—father of eight, author of Achieving Balance and Marry and Grow Rich, and founder of the Make Time Institute. Together, they unpack the tension every driven dad feels: chasing success while trying to stay connected at home. Travis shares his journey from aspiring pilot to business owner, sparked by the sudden loss of his father, and how that moment redefined his purpose. You’ll hear a fresh perspective on balance—not as perfect time allocation—but as intentional alignment with your highest priorities. From managing family finances with your spouse to the real reason most entrepreneurs resist delegation, this conversation delivers wisdom every dad needs. Key Takeaways: Why balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about prioritizing what matters most.How unresolved money beliefs are silently hurting your marriage.The three steps to financial unity with your spouse (hint: it starts with psychology).Why “grinding now for balance later” is a myth that destroys families.A practical framework for sustainable growth without losing your health, marriage, or purpose. “Balance is a feeling. When you’re living your highest priorities, you feel fulfilled—regardless of the chaos at work.” – Dr. Travis Parry Share your thoughts in the comments—what resonates most with you? Explore The DMD community, coaching programs, and FREE resources designed to help you lead with purpose and create lasting impact: Get Cam's Weekly 5-Minute Newsletter for Busy Dads, the Balanced Dad Blueprint: Balanced Dad BlueprintFree Resource – DMD Time Machine: www.dadsmakingadifference.caJoin the Brotherhood: www.dadsmakingadifference.ca Other Ways to Connect, Follow, and Engage: WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

    40 min

  8. 2025-06-18

    When the Switch Turns Off: Rediscovering Empathy in Fatherhood

    What happens when the weight of leadership and loss becomes too much? In this raw and vulnerable solo episode, Cam shares the story of a young man who changed his life and the heartbreaking loss that flipped a switch inside him. From the outside, everything looked fine. But inside, he was disconnected...from empathy, from care, from himself. Cam opens up about the long shadow of emotional burnout, the hidden pain behind professional leadership, and how numbness creeps into fatherhood, marriage, and community. He explores how routine and discipline weren’t enough, and how connection, physical movement, and community with other men have been his lifeline back to himself. Whether you're in a season of grief, burnout, or simply feeling “not like yourself,” this episode will speak to your soul. Because we’re not meant to walk alone, and healing starts with connection. Share your thoughts in the comments—what resonates most with you? Explore our community, coaching programs, and FREE resources designed to help you lead with purpose and create lasting impact. 👇 Get Cam's Weekly 5-Minute Newsletter for Busy Dads, the Balanced Dad Blueprint: Balanced Dad BlueprintFree Resource – DMD Time Machine: www.dadsmakingadifference.caJoin the Brotherhood: www.dadsmakingadifference.ca Other Ways to Connect, Follow, and Engage: WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeEmail - cam@dmdpodcast.com

    32 min
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The Dads Making A Difference Podcast with Cam Hall is strategically designed to inspire you to live a life of significance. A life focused on passion, purpose, and presence. A life where you can make a real DIFFERENCE in your family, in your business, and in the community around you. This podcast is inspired by you. The Dad that feels called to live with purpose. The Dad that works hard to give all he has to build his family, his faith, his finances, and his fitness. The Dad that his family is proud of. The Difference Makers. The key to becoming a real difference maker in your life, is being intentional about the information you digest. That includes what you listen to, the conversations you have, and the company you keep. Well, you’re in good company with Cam and Dads Making A Difference. Cam’s intention with the Dads Making A Difference Podcast is that it inspires you to elevate your game and become a man of action. The interviews and stories shared here will drive you to surround yourself with your own trusted group of advisors. A tight knit community that is going to bring you out of isolation, give you a sense of belonging and purpose, and will fuel your drive to commit to something larger than yourself, to truly become a Dad Making A Difference! So get inspired and join us as Dads Making A Difference!

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