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The BizDad Podcast Adam La Barr, Sr.
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Welcome to The BizDad Podcast with your host and The BizDad himself, Adam La Barr. Adam became a business owner while in the Air Force and then left the military to better serve his family. Adam is a Christian, a dad to three amazing kids, a coach, a real estate investor, and a business owner. On The BizDad Podcast, Adam explores the unique journeys of amazing dads who are striving for greatness in both business and family.
Great dads are an integral part of raising kids and on this Podcast, we dive into the melding of fathership and entrepreneurship. Whether you're already a BizDad, a dad who is an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or simply a man striving to be a better dad, we have an episode for you.
Get ready as The BizDad brings you conversations that will inspire, challenge, and equip you to be a better dad and entrepreneur!
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Episode 51: Creating a Lasting Legacy—Matt Eyre on Entrepreneurship and Family
"I just want to be able to teach my kids about investing as soon as possible—and I want to try to leave a legacy for them. Now, I just want them to be proud of me." —Matt Eyre
Matt Eyre shares his transition into the family business, Airbus Service, and his role in co-founding Air Heavy Duty Fleet Services. The discussion delves into raising athletic children, sustaining a lasting marriage, and leveraging mentorship and leadership frameworks for business growth. Discover how Matt integrates family priorities with entrepreneurial endeavors, emphasizing the importance of leaving a lasting family legacy.
Takeaways
- Family is more important than business, and it is crucial to prioritize and emphasize family values.
- Creating and communicating core values within the family helps build a strong and harmonious family unit.
- Core values should guide decision-making and actions in both personal and professional life.
- Having the right team is essential for business growth and success.
- Leaving a legacy for children involves equipping them with the tools and knowledge to be successful in life.
And much more!
Connect wth Matt:
Eyre Bus Service: https://eyre.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and Background
00:40 Family and Business
04:49 Transitioning to the Next Generation
06:39 Passion for Sports and Skiing
08:06 Health and Retirement
09:14 Annual Ski Trips and Helicopter Skiing
13:13 Sports and Athletics in the Family
16:01 Building a Relationship
19:19 Working Outside the Family Business
22:18 Planning for the Future
23:29 Keys to a Successful Marriage
26:53 Implementing Lessons Learned
30:26 Taking Massive Action
31:36 Leaving a Legacy
31:50 Involving Family in Vision and Goals
36:09 Kids in Sports
38:34 Balancing Pushing Kids and Avoiding Overwhelm
42:45 Creating Memories
51:29 Family Board Meeting
55:24 Family Harmony
57:25 Avoiding Dysfunction
01:02:36 Open and Honest Communication
01:03:14 Family in Business
01:04:11 Defining Core Values
01:06:29 Creating Core Values as a Family
01:07:26 Aligning Actions with Core Values
01:08:14 Using Core Values in Business and Family
01:10:02 Involving Children in Core Values Discussion
01:13:08 Implementing Core Values in Daily Life
01:14:08 Business Goals and Growth
01:16:30 Expanding Business through Acquisitions
01:19:00 Building a Buy Box for Acquisitions
01:21:13 The Importance of Having the Right Team
01:22:21 Starting a Maintenance Division
01:26:11 Focusing on Core Business
01:27:26 Leaving a Legacy for Children
01:29:25 Teaching Children about Investing
01:30:36 Children Choosing Different Paths
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📩 For Business Inquiries: adam@ralcapitalgroup.com
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Episode 50: Shaping a Business Mindset—Josh Notes on Risk, Innovation, and Family
"We must teach our children to share their stoic stories with autonomy, mastery, purpose, and extraordinary discipline—I think that is what I'm trying to accomplish every day with my kids." —Josh Notes
Serial entrepreneur Josh Notes discusses balancing entrepreneurship with parenting, reflecting on his upbringing and pivotal career moments. He emphasizes teaching his children critical thinking and curiosity through structured goal setting and mental strategies. This episode offers insights on nurturing resilience and curiosity in children alongside maintaining entrepreneurial success.
Takeaways:
- Entrepreneurial families shape mindsets.
- Early ventures teach valuable lessons.
- Entrepreneurship demands risk-taking.
- Teach kids autonomy and discipline.
- Nurture children's curiosity.
- Explore alternative educational approaches.
- Parents foster learning opportunities.
- Choose schooling that fits a child's needs.
- Limit kids' screen time effectively.
- Discipline and decision-making are key.
- Encourage self-governance in children.
- Fractional CFOs guide financial planning.
- Build efficient business systems.
- Sports coaching teaches life values.
- Set goals in sports and business.
- Understand roles in golf coaching.
- Manage emotions through coaching.
Connect with Josh Notes:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshnotes/
https://www.instagram.com/joshnotes55/
https://twitter.com/joshnotes55
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:55 Family Influence
06:37 Entrepreneurial Start
10:29 Early Lessons
13:12 College Exploration
20:30 Career Choice
25:23 Teaching Entrepreneurship
30:10 Critical Thinking
31:21 Curiosity Encouragement
34:13 Alternative Education
38:06 Parental Role
43:14 Schooling Impact
55:47 Environment Choice
58:07 World Preparation
01:01:15 Discipline Importance
01:03:10 Avoiding Conflict
01:04:17 CFO Transition
01:09:58 Business Systems
01:12:20 Systems Implementation
01:16:18 Financial Forecasting
01:18:43 Conflict Avoidance
01:19:25 Conflict Teaching
01:20:38 Coaching & Parenting
01:21:36 Sports Mentoring
01:23:00 Dad & CEO Coaching
01:23:26 Life Lessons Coaching
01:25:20 Business Coaching
01:26:09 Youth Sports Coaching
01:27:07 Golf Mentoring
01:29:04 Golf Goals
01:30:24 Parenting & Business Strategies
01:32:03 Golf Parenting Roles
01:33:16 Caddying Importance
01:34:28 Golf Psychology
01:36:15 Life & Golf Coaching
01:37:49 Caddying Preparation
01:39:26 Golf Confidence
01:41:01 Positive Golf Mindset
01:43:25 Golf Teamwork
01:45:02 Managing Golf Stress
01:46:00 Golf Coaching Evolution
01:47:27 Golf Challenges
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✅ Stay Connected With Me/Us.
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Episode 49: From Troubled Past to Successful Present—Aligning Family Values with Business Decisions (Matt Aitchison)
“I’m also a big believer in not staying anywhere longer than you feel you’re meant to be there. It's my five year vision. I recalibrate my five year vision every single year.” —Matt Aitchison
In this conversation, Matt Aitchison opens up about his relationship with his father, how his early experiences influence his current life, and his approaches to parenting and business. He shares key insights on personal development, family values, and the critical importance of being an engaged father and husband. We'll also explore his strategies in time management, homeschooling, and making principled business decisions.
Discover how Matt aligns his actions with core values, balances family with business, and leads by example, emphasizing communication, behavior modeling, and family involvement in decision-making. Plus, get a glimpse into his real estate expertise and his strategic exit from hotel investments.
Takeaways
- Overcame troubled youth to success
- Progressed from cold caller to investor
- Setting core family values
- Uses frameworks for decision-making
- Balances success with family life
And much more!
Connect with Matt:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmattya/
Millionaire Mindcast Podcast: https://www.millionairemindcast.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maitchison
Personal Account: https://mattaitchison.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildingwealthwithmattya
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:00] Matt's early aspirations
[00:02:00] Personal challenges faced
[00:03:00] Real estate beginnings
[00:05:00] Importance of balance
[00:09:00] Parenting insights
[00:15:00] Personal growth
[00:16:00] Post-jail changes
[00:17:00] New life standards
[00:18:00] Career and family path
[00:19:00] Dad's influence revisited
[00:20:00] Crucial life decisions
[00:21:00] Business and personal frameworks
[00:22:00] Implementing life strategies
[00:23:00] Preparing kids for future
[00:25:00] Family values reinforcement
[00:28:00] Early GoBundance influence
[00:29:00] Kids' integration in decisions
[00:30:00] Family and business management
[00:31:00] Family-focused discussions
[00:32:00] Relationship recharges
[00:33:00] Communication in marriage
[00:34:00] Feedback from family
[00:35:00] Family board meetings
[00:38:00] Family time prioritization
[00:39:00] Parenting in modern times
[00:40:00] Work-family balance
[00:41:00] Long-term family goals
[00:42:00] Aligning decisions with values
[00:43:00] Time value with kids
[00:46:00] Kids' independence
[00:47:00] Travel impacts on family
[00:48:00] Managing family commitments
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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:
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👉 Episode 48 Preview: It Didn't Start With You with Harvey Yergin... -
Episode 48: Empowering Your Family & Business With EOS—Insights From Expert Harvey Yergin
Join Harvey Yergin as he discusses the profound journey of connecting deeply with his children, navigating the challenges of parenting shaped by generational trauma, and his professional life as an EOS implementer. Harvey shares how applying EOS tools has transformed his personal and professional life.
Learn how to enhance communication, focus on core goals, and build stronger family bonds. Discover the impact of mentorship and planning on achieving long-term success. This video is a must-watch if you're an entrepreneur looking to streamline your business and achieve growth.
From narrowing his focus and applying EOS tools to his personal life to enhancing communication with his spouse and involving his kids in his work, Harvey shares a holistic view of integrating life and work principles. Discover how he mentors his children, plans meaningful family trips, and aligns his family’s goals and values through a vision traction organizer.
Additional key insights:
- Generational trauma influences parenting.
- Apologies strengthen child relationships.
- Create safe spaces for open communication.
- Focus narrowly on boosting productivity.
- Filter decisions through core focus.
- Personal accountability drives growth.
- Accountability charts enhance organizational clarity.
- Apply EOS tools to family planning.
- Mentorship enriches children's lives.
- Overnight trips build parent-child bonds.
- Discuss work openly with children.
- Enhance spouse communication for growth.
- Align goals with values for fulfillment.
- Facilitate future-focused family conversations.
- Involve family in vision and planning.
Timestamps:
00:00 Background Introduction
01:40 Fatherhood Influence
06:07 Fatherhood Insecurities
08:57 Parental Impact
11:18 It Didn't Start With You
13:08 Fatherhood Takeaways
14:18 Family Connections
22:01 Fatherhood Growth
26:27 Entrepreneurship Shift
30:22 Becoming EOS Implementer
32:36 Ideal EOS Clients
34:43 Real Estate & EOS Balance
35:30 Focus Refinement
36:03 Decision-Making Focus
37:06 Accountability Realization
38:01 Clarity via Accountability
39:01 Work-Life Balance
40:15 EOS in Personal Life
41:21 Mentoring for Kids
43:29 CEO Parenting
44:26 Family Vision Creation
45:38 Family Goals Involvement
48:05 Child-Focused Trips
49:12 Work-Kid Communication
51:29 Direct Child Communication
56:15 Spouse Communication
59:30 Fatherhood Growth
01:00:00 Dad Lessons
01:00:37 Vision with Spouse
01:01:11 Family in Growth
01:02:33 Vision for Future
01:03:48 Spousal Goals
01:04:45 Priorities Understanding
01:05:12 Goals-Values Alignment
01:06:06 Future Discussions
01:07:19 Values Sharing
01:08:12 Goal Crafting
01:09:08 Goal Filtering
01:10:16 Life Alignment
01:11:48 Vision Setting
01:12:19 Kids in Goal Setting
01:13:03 Kids in Values
01:14:19 Health-Family Balance
01:17:09 Trip Planning
01:18:00 Paris Planning
01:23:08 Business Goals
Connect with Harvey:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/harvey.yerginiv
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyergin/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harvey-yergin-776590168/
EOS WORLDWIDE: https://www.facebook.com/eosworldwide
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Episode 47: Manifest Your Own Reality with Tony Johnson
"You have to live by core values, treat people the right way, and do the right things in life." —Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson shares his personal experiences and the lessons he's learned on the road to success, all while highlighting the importance of not letting professional achievements overshadow family connections.
Tony discusses opportunities in real estate, particularly office spaces, comparing the 2007 financial crisis to today's market. He emphasizes goal-setting, system implementation, and task delegation, and shares how he discusses work with his kids using the Culture Index. Tony concludes by highlighting the value of gratitude and personal growth over comparisons.
Tony Johnson founded Timeless Properties Construction Co in 2007, developing it into a leader in commercial construction in eastern North Carolina with over $160 million in volume. In 2022, he launched Timeless Capital Investments LLC to enhance commercial real estate investments. He also produces Carolina Commercial Real Estate Connection, a platform for real estate discussions. A dedicated father of four, Tony is committed to community improvement and enjoys coaching soccer and other outdoor activities.
Additional key insights:
- Values strong business relationships.
- Prioritizes goal-setting and seizing opportunities.
- Applies Culture Index in business and family.
- Emphasizes gratitude and self-improvement.
- Focuses on building children's self-confidence.
- Sees potential in office space investments.
- Sees children’s sports as character building.
- Stresses learning from business failures.
And much more!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Family Introduction
01:25 - Reflections on Parenthood
03:21 - Parenting Insights
06:09 - Upbringing and Styles
08:16 - Dad and Me
10:46 - Father's Early Life
12:24 - Kids and Sports
16:17 - Pushing Sports on Son
18:55 - Communicating with Kids
22:45 - Avoiding Negative Influences
25:01 - Discussing Drinking Risks
36:59 - Career Shift to Development
37:27 - From Bartending to Building
40:07 - Construction Industry Entry
42:33 - Financial Collapse Impact
45:34 - Comparing Market Collapses
48:26 - Real Estate Opportunities
50:29 - Office Space Potential
56:02 - Setting Goals
01:07:57 - Discussing Work with Kids
01:10:39 - Culture Index in Business
01:13:34 - Gratitude for Achievements
01:14:04 - Valuing Family Time
01:17:45 - Quality Time Importance
01:19:16 - Fambundance Insights
01:22:50 - Goal Setting Power
01:27:07 - Reality Manifestation
01:30:09 - Balancing Family and Success
Connect with Tony Johnson:
Website: https://timelesspropertiescc.com/
Email: tony@timelesspropertiescc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-johnson-897255231/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TimelessProperties/?fref=ts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timelesspropertiescc/
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Episode 46: God Knows Better Than We Do with Chase Calhoun
Chase Calhoun, a real estate investor and general contractor, draws inspiration from his childhood at a mountain cabin with his father. He incorporates his family into his travels and business, teaching them about diverse experiences and goal-setting. After exploring various careers post-college, he settled into real estate and construction.
In a discussion with his friend Adam, they delve into why some children avoid family businesses, citing negative experiences. They emphasize the importance of being present, limiting phone use, and safely integrating technology in family settings. They also plan to enhance their children’s exposure to different cultures through travel, aiming to balance work and family life effectively.
Some highlights from our call:
"It's important that we give our kids the freedom to learn—but we also protect them as much as we can." —Chase Calhoun
Additional key insights:
- Family memories inspire goals
- Family in business and travel
- Teach kids financial literacy
- Follow passion for fulfillment
- Involve kids in business
- Business participation is optional
- Balance work and family
- Prioritize presence over distractions
- Protect kids online
- Travel teaches cultural appreciation
And much more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
09:23 Family Memories
11:44 Family in Business
23:01 Career Transition
26:28 Child Development
37:20 Business Scaling
44:29 Property Management
50:24 Kids in Business
53:32 Work-Family Balance
57:15 Minimizing Distractions
01:01:07 Online Safety
01:11:59 Family Travel
01:14:14 Work-Life Balance
Follow Chase Calhoun:
Email: chasecalhoun.realestate@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasecalhoun.realestate/
Website: https://www.chasecalhoun.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chase-calhoun-801440a9
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