Startup Dad

Adam Fishman
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Startup Dad

Adam Fishman (author of a top business newsletter on Substack with 10K+ subscribers) interviews executives, entrepreneurs, and company leaders in technology companies who are also fathers. They discuss the tough aspects of work, parenting, family, the mistakes made and lessons learned along the way. startupdadpod.substack.com

  1. 22 HR. AGO

    Don’t Wait Until It’s Convenient | Sean Ellis (Dad of 2, Author, Advisor, Founder, Growth Phenom)

    Sean Ellis is a growth legend and the creator of the term “growth hacker.” He has built a legendary framework (the “Sean Ellis test”) for determining product/market fit, wrote the original book on Growth (“Hacking Growth), and has founded several companies along with working at or advising companies like LogMeIn, Dropbox, Eventbrite, Bounce and more. In addition to his role as the Godfather of Growth he’s also a husband and the father of two adult children. * Maintaining strong relationships with your daughters during the tumultuous teenage years and into their 20’s * Sean’s philosophy on not waiting until it’s convenient * Navigating big challenges with kids—from autoimmune disorders to depression * Balancing the approach between letting kids figure stuff out on their own vs. jumping in to help them * When to push and when to back off * Sean’s meteoric rise as a CEO and head coach of a youth soccer team * Some controversial approaches that worked for his family — Where to find Sean Ellis * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanellis/ * X: https://twitter.com/SeanEllis * Sean’s Newsletter: https://substack.com/@seanellis Where to find Adam Fishman * FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [2:05] Welcome [2:42] Sean’s professional background [7:49] Childhood [9:13] How Sean met his wife; all about their kids? [11:18] Are 20 year olds “kids”? [12:00] Decision to start a family [13:01] Earliest memory of becoming a Dad [15:31] Maintaining relationship w/daughters into adulthood [20:55] Surprising thing you learned as a Dad? [22:28] Advice for younger Sean [23:41] Shared advice to friends [25:31] Balancing parenting techniques  [30:20] Did the kids come back home while working? [31:54] Sean the soccer coach [37:05] Parenting style evolution [41:41] Where Sean and his wife don’t align on parenting [43:36] Kid’s relationship with technology [45:36] What he gave up to become a dad? [47:24] Mistakes he made as a dad? [49:10] Where to follow along [49:55] What inspired you to write again? [52:00] Lightning Round [55:38] Thank you — Show references: LogMeIn: https://www.logmein.com/ Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/ Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/ Bounce: https://usebounce.com/ UC Berkeley: https://www.berkeley.edu/ UCLA: https://www.ucla.edu/ Breathalyzer: https://www.amazon.com/BACtrack-Breathalyzer-Professional-Grade-Smartphone-Connectivity/dp/B079XXNBF3/ref=zg_bs_g_15992781_d_sccl_1/143-4646178-9363038?psc=1 Vuori: https://vuoriclothing.com/ Anastasia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118617/ National Lampoon’s European Vacation :https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089670/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com  Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

    57 min

  2. SEP 26

    The Historical Changes Happening To Fatherhood Right Now | Dan Doty (Dad of 3, Fatherhood Unlocked)

    Dan Doty is the founder of Fatherhood Unlocked – a company that is helping Dads win at work, build deeper family connections and thrive in relationships. He’s also a writer, wilderness guide and has been an inner city high school teacher. Through his work Dan is at the forefront of the global men’s movement to help Dads be better at all aspects of life. His most recent project, Fatherhood Ready, is a course and community that helps prepare men for fatherhood. He’s also a husband and the father of three kids! In our conversation today we discussed: * The exciting and historical changes in the role of fatherhood * Why the role of fatherhood is changing * The differences between how we were raised by our fathers and how they were raised by theirs * The transition into fatherhood as a rite of passage * Parenting in the time of great technical and societal change * All about Fatherhood Ready and what it means to prepare for fatherhood — Where to find Dan Doty * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-doty-18a50719/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherhoodunlocked/ * Fatherhood Unlocked: https://www.fatherhoodunlocked.com/ Where to find Adam Fishman * FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [1:48] Welcome [2:10] Dan’s Professional background [4:24] Most surprising aspect of your work? [6;38] Childhood and destiny [9:58] Balancing of bonding & wilderness [12:03] Dan’s life now [14:20] Their decision to start a family [20:24] What is driving this historical change? [23:08] Dan’s wife as a spiritual guide and intuitive [25:14] Sense of “fit” [26:52] Earliest memory of becoming a dad [29:09] Differences in emotion from kid to kid [30:29] Rite of passage into fatherhood [35:37] Advice  to younger Dan [37:48] Advice to ignore? [38:37] Fav book to read to kids? [40:34] Frameworks [43:46] Area where you and partner don’t align? [44:26] Role of fatherhood in this time? [48:16] What’d he give up to be a father? [50:25] How does he recharge his batteries? [52:00] Mistake as a father? [54:04] How does he recover when losing his temper? [57:07] Where to find Dan [58:53] Lightning round [1:01:11] Thank you — Show references: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherhoodunlocked/ Fatherhood Unlocked: https://www.fatherhoodunlocked.com/ Fatherhood Ready: https://www.fatherhoodready.com/ Meat Eater: https://www.netflix.com/title/80126646 Evryman: https://evryman.com/ RIchard Reeves: https://richardvreeves.com/ REI: https://www.rei.com/ Match.com: match.com Anthony Bourdain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Bourdain 0.0 Productions: https://zeropointzero.com/ Will To Change by Bell Hooks: https://bellhooksbooks.com/product/the-will-to-change/ Jason Mraz: https://jasonmraz.com/ Martha’s Vineyard: https://www.mvy.com/ Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html Moana: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3521164/ Princess Bride: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520princess%2520bride Maine: https://www.maine.gov/portal/index.html — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com  Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

    1h 2m

  3. SEP 19

    How To Stop Freaking Out | Carla Naumburg, PhD (Mom of 2, Best-selling Author of 5 books)

    Carla Naumburg, PhD is a clinical social worker and the best-selling author of five parenting books. These include her international bestseller, How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids (Workman, 2019), as well as You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent; Ready, Set, Breath and Parenting in the Present Moment.. Her latest, which is recently published and the topic of this podcast is How to Stop Freaking Out, the (completely swear-free) middle-grade adaptation of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids. She’s also a wife (making her second appearance on the pod) and the mother of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed: * Everything about her newest book and the philosophy behind it * How she first got into writing * What it takes to research and write a book * The inspiration behind How to Stop Freaking Out * The five different types of freakouts * Why kids freak out * How to model and teach emotional regulation in our kids * An extensive discussion on kids, smart phones and social media Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Overcast and YouTube. — Where to find Carla Naumburg * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlanaumburg/ * Carla's Website: https://www.carlanaumburg.com/ * Carla's Books: https://www.carlanaumburg.com/books/ Where to find Adam Fishman * FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [1:43] Welcome [2:54] How did she start writing? [5:15] Carla’s Childhood [6:43] Her newest book [8:13] Inspiration for How To Stop Freaking Out [10:26] The Process for writing a book [12:42] How a metaphor from her last book didn’t translate to this one [14:58] Teaching middle schoolers [20:29] The types of freakouts [25:44] Why do kids freak out? [30:18] Modeling/teaching emotional regulation [36:04] How do parents navigate freakouts/how do we shrink our buttons? [43:52] Smart phones/social media and kids [50:42] Waiting on phones plan [55:39] The book [56:17] Lightning round — Show references: Carla and Josh on Startup Dad - youtube.com/watch?v=YiaE6ZmaOIQ How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent: https://www.amazon.com/How-Stop-Losing-Your-Kids/dp/1523505427 You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent: How to Practice Self-Compassion and Give Yourself a Break: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Parent-Self-Compassion/dp/1523517115 Ready, Set, Breathe: Practicing Mindfulness with Your Children for Fewer Meltdowns and a More Peaceful Family: https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Set-Breathe-Practicing-Mindfulness/dp/1626252904/ Parenting in the Present Moment: How to Stay Focused on What Really Matters: https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Present-Moment-Focused-Matters/dp/1937006832/ How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic: https://www.amazon.com/How-Stop-Freaking-Out-Ultimate/dp/1523518243/ Sweet Valley High: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Valley-High-138-book-series/dp/B08LGKQMDM Mount Everest: https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Everest Oprah: https://www.oprah.com/index.html The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt: https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036 Taylor Swift: https://www.taylorswift.com/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/ First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette by Catherine Pearlman PhD LCSW: https://www.amazon.com/First-Phone-Digital-Responsibility-Etiquette/dp/0593538331 Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World by Devorah Heitner: https://www.amazon.com/Screenwise-Helping-Thrive-Survive-Digital/dp/1629561452/ Caillou: https://en.caillou.com/ Bluey: https://www.bluey.tv/ MacGyver: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088559/ My Fair Lady: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058385/ The Breakfast Club: http

    1h 3m

  4. SEP 12

    What's So Great About The 'Pee Pee Tee Pee' (and other important advice) | Kyle Lacy (Dad of 2, Jellyfish)

    Kyle Lacy is the Chief Marketing Officer of Jellyfish—a platform that helps developers make data-backed decisions on resource investments. Across two decades he has built companies like Lessonly, Openview, Salesforce and ExactTarget. He’s also a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed: * Managing work, life and parenting appropriately * Handling stress across the different facets of your life * Dispelling the myth about separation of ‘church and state’ between family and work * Learning how to put your kids before yourself * The role of nature vs. nurture in parenting * The most important invention ever - the pee pee teepee * How most parenting advice is complete crap — Where to find Kyle Lacy * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy * X: https://x.com/kyleplacy Where to find Adam Fishman * FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [1:33] Welcome [2:10] Kyle’s Professional background [4:26] What life was like growing up [6:12] Siblings [6:24] Do your siblings have give you parenting advice? [6:53] His family now and how he met his wife? [9:06] Are his kids back to school? [10:59] Decision to start a family [12:34] Work/life balance [15:27] Support network [17:23] Separation of “church and state” [19:58] Earliest memory after becoming a father? [22:43] Dads and emotions [24:11] Putting kids before yourself [26:37] Surprising aspect of fatherhood [28:18] Advice for younger Kyle? [29:55] Advice to ignore? [31:29] Fav book to read to kids [32:14] Nature vs. Nurture [33:27] Parenting frameworks [35:29] How Kyle’s parenting style evolved [38:02] Did parenting change you as a manager? [40:53] When do he and his partner not align [44:02] Kid’s relationship to tech [47:42] Mistake as a father? [48:33] Follow along [50:11] Rapid fire — Show references: Jellyfish:https://jellyfish.co/ ExactTarget (now Salesforce): https://www.salesforce.com/ Lessonly (now Seismic): https://seismic.com/lessonly/ OpenView: https://openviewpartners.com/ Sam Richard LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-crowell-richard/ Sam Richar Twitter: @SamCRichard Spokane, Washington: https://www.visittheusa.com/destination/spokane Indianapolis, Indiana: https://www.visittheusa.com/destination/indianapolis Anderson University: https://andersonuniversity.edu/ Twitter Marketing for Dummies: https://www.amazon.com/Twitter-Marketing-Dummies-Kyle-Lacy/dp/0470930578 Branding Yourself: How to Use Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself by Erik Deckers & Kyle Lacy: https://www.amazon.com/Branding-Yourself-Social-Reinvent-Biz-Tech/dp/0789749726 CodeSweep (now HCL Software): https://www.hcl-software.com/appscan/products/appscan-codesweep Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Orange Theory: https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us Greenlight: https://greenlight.com/ Linda Flanagan Episode: youtube.com/watch?v=YLqEX8lZeFI Pee pee tee pee: https://www.amazon.com/Peepee-Teepee-Sprinkling-WeeWee-Cellophane/dp/B000NM3DFY What to Expect When You’re Expecting: https://www.amazon.com/What-Expect-When-Youre-Expecting/dp/0761187480 Boston, MA: https://www.boston.gov/ Calvin & Hobbes: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Calvin-Hobbes-Bill-Watterson/dp/1449433251 Dogman: https://pilkey.com/series/dog-man Gemstone Dragons: https://www.samanthamclark.com/gemstone-dragons/ Diary of a Wimpy Kid: https://wimpykid.com/ Big Nate: https://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Popularity-Nothing-Possibly-Strikes/dp/0062968610 Crocs: https://www.crocs.com/ Jibbitz: https://www.crocs.com/c/jibbitz Josh & Carla’s Episode: youtube.com/watch?v=YiaE6ZmaOIQ New Balance white shoes: https://www.newbalance.com/men/shoes/all-shoes/ Nike: https://www.nike.com/ Bush’s beans: https://www.bushbeans.com/en_US/ The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jona

    58 min

  5. SEP 5

    Safety & Security On The Internet As Parents | Kevin Hanaford (Dad of 2, Discord, Cruise, Microsoft)

    Kevin Hanaford is an engineering leader at popular chat application, Discord where he oversees security, safety, privacy and platform teams. His career has included companies like Microsoft, PayPal, Amazon, Salesforce, and autonomous vehicle company, Cruise. In addition to his roles at some of the most significant technology companies of the last two decades he’s also a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed: * How his Dad started the local ISP in his home town * How the world of internet safety and trust has shaped his perspective on parenting * Frameworks and principles that he and his wife hold dearly for their family * The relationship he wants his daughters to have with technology * Balancing the demanding, 24/7 job of security with a commitment to his family * His earliest and most surprising memories of becoming a Dad * How he explains to his kids what Dad does for work — Where to find Kevin Hanaford * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhanaford/ * Kevin’s Website: https://kevinhanaford.com/ Where to find Adam Fishman * FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [1:34] Welcome [1:47] How we got connected (thank you Behzod!) [2:37] Kevin’s professional background [4:48] His Dad starts an ISP [6:57] Life now [9:58] Partner’s work [11:09] Decision to start a family [13:57] Earliest memory of becoming a dad [16:44] Most surprising thing since becoming a dad [18:16] Advice for younger Kevin [20:34] Advice to ignore [23:07] Frameworks [28:53] Where do you and your partner not align? [32:38] Kid’s relationship with technology [40:21] Managing job and family [44:28] Explaining to kids what you do for work [45:24] Mistake you have made as a dad [47:51] What is one thing you gave up to be a dad? [51:04] Follow along [52:02] Rapid fire — Show references: Discord:https://discord.com/ Microsoft:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/us/home Amazon: amazon.com Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/ Cruise: https://www.getcruise.com/ Moonfall Inc: https://moonfallink.com/ Sour Patch Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Sour-Patch-Kids-Chewy-Candy/dp/B003EMOPMK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ Inside Out 2: https://movies.disney.com/inside-out-2 TikTok: tiktok.com Halo: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo Dr. Pepper:https://www.drpepper.com/s/ Mtn. Dew: https://www.pepsicopartners.com/pepsico/en/USD/PEPSICO-BRANDS/MTN-DEW%C2%AE/c/brand_mtnDew Topo Chico: https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/brands/topo-chico Xbox Live: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/live Destiny: https://www.amazon.com/Destiny-Standard-PlayStation-4/dp/B00BGA9Y3W Stardew Valley: https://www.stardewvalley.net/ Insulated coffee mugs: https://www.amazon.com/YETI-Stackable-Insulated-Stainless-MagSlider/dp/B0CCJYXC4M New Balance: https://www.newbalance.com/ Vans: https://www.vans.com/en-us Britney Spears: https://britneyspears.com/ Oops I Did It Again: youtu.be/CduA0TULnow?si=4MEX39dbqu9C2uOE Tina Turner: https://www.thetinaturner.com/ Taylor Swift: https://www.taylorswift.com/ Coco Melon: https://www.netflix.com/title/81273085 Star Wars Trilogy: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls052192052/ — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com  Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

    58 min

  6. AUG 29

    Multicultural Families and Avoiding Over-Optimization of Parenting | Martin Pannier (Dad of 1, Founder/CEO Primo)

    Martin Pannier is a French entrepreneur who started the company Primo to help small and medium-sized businesses get their IT work right for new employees. He’s worked as a product leader at iziwork, Gusto and several others. In addition to being a founder he’s also a husband and the father of one young daughter. In our conversation today we discussed: * Raising a daughter in a multicultural family * How to avoid the temptation to view parenting as an accomplishment * Why not to focus on over-optimization of parenting * Maintaining relationships outside of the family when it’s hectic * The balance of two working parents when one is a founder * His most surprising aspects of becoming a Dad * A few things he learned very quickly after his daughter was born * Having a newborn and running a company — Where to find Martin Pannier * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinpannier/ * Primo: https://www.getprimo.com/ Where to find Adam Fishman * FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [1:37] Welcome [1:51] Background [5:25] Martin’s Childhood [8:25] Martin’s Family [11:58] Did he have to convince his wife to move to France? [15:09] Their decision to start a family [17:23] What it’s like having a newborn & running a company? [21:53] Multicultural parenting styles [25:56] Terrible parenting advice [28:04] Earliest memory of becoming a father [30:07] Parenting as an accomplishment [34:22] What surprised you the most about becoming a dad? [35:39] Diaper changing competition [36:43] What did you learn after having your daughter? [39:34] How he has prioritized maintaining relationships outside the house [41:04] Favorite book to read to Juno? [42:02] Family language in a multilingual household [43:57] How has having child/starting company impacted your life? [45:58] What he hopes for his daughter’s relationship to technology [50:03] What’d he give up to become a dad? [51:39] Mistakes made as a dad [53:25] Where to follow Martin [54:44] Rapid fire / lightning round [1:00:40] Thank you — Show references: iziwork: https://www.iziwork.com/fr/ Gusto: https://gusto.com/ Paris, France: https://www.britannica.com/place/Paris Seine: https://www.britannica.com/place/Seine-River World Bank:https://www.worldbank.org/en/home French Space Agency: https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/Centre_National_D_Etudes_Spatiales_CNES Siqi Chen’s Startup Dad Episode: youtube.com/watch?v=I2Nm5Mkj0s0 Sheep In A Jeep: https://www.amazon.com/SHEEP-JEEP-Nancy-Shaw/dp/0395470307 War and Peace: https://www.amazon.com/War-Peace-Vintage-Classics-Tolstoy/dp/1400079985 Where The Wild Things Are: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wild-Things-Maurice-Sendak/dp/0060254920 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-maslow-hierarchy-of-needs Baby Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Monitor-5Display-Pan-Tilt-Zoom-Temperature-Lullabies/dp/B09GM8JZM9/ Hatch Lights: https://www.hatch.co/ The Expectant Father: https://www.amazon.com/Expectant-Father-Ultimate-Dads-Be/dp/0789212137 Lion King: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110357/ Honey I Shrunk The Kids: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097523/ — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com  Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

    1h 1m

  7. AUG 22

    Money And Mania Are Ruining Kids Sports - And What To Do About It | Linda Flanagan (Mom of 3, Author, Journalist, Coach)

    Linda Flanagan is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. She is the author of numerous articles on youth sports and the book Take Back The Game - How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids Sports—And Why It Matters. She is a founding board member of the NYC chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance and her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Runner’s World and NPR’s Mindshift. In addition to being a lifelong athlete she’s also the mother of three grown children. In our conversation today we discussed: * The inspiration behind Take Back The Game * The role of her father in her life as an athlete and how that shaped her perspective on sports * The differences between fathers and mothers and their impact on daughter participation in sports * The key changes in how youth sports have transformed with the influence of money and increasingly high stakes * Changes in family dynamics and parental expectations; the influence of the Name Image and Likeness rules (or NIL) * Early sports specialization and its effect on children’s physical and mental health * How to make sports fun again * Success stories in communities implementing positive change in youth sports * Advice to parents who want to support their children’s athletic interests without falling into the mania — Where to find Linda Flanagan * Website: https://lindaflanaganauthor.com/ * X: https://x.com/lindaflanagan2 * IG: https://www.instagram.com/Lindaflanagan_author/ Where to find Adam Fishman * FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [1:51] Welcome [2:15] Childhood [3:26] Linda’s Kids [3:57] Coaching career [4:52] Realization that kid’s sports needed reform [8:06] What role did Linda’s father play in her athletics? [11:32] Differences between fathers and mother’s impacting daughters in sports [13:07] Key changes in sports regarding money [21:33] NIL - Name, Image and Likeness [25:05] Early sports specialization [29:43] Alternatives to specialization [33:56] Organizations that have implemented positive change [39:11] Role of tech and media on sports [42:43] Role of coaches [44:26] Advice for parents [50:28] Changes for the next decade [53:01] Where to find Linda [54:33] Rapid fire / Lightning round [58:22] Thank you — Show references: Take Back the Game, How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids Sports and Why it Matters by Linda Flanagan: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Game-Ruining-Sports/dp/059332904X ESPN Wide World of Sports: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/wide-world-of-sports/ NIL: https://iconsource.com/what-is-nil/ NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ Families and Sport Lab at Utah State, Travis Dorsch: https://cehs.usu.edu/families-in-sport-lab/people/faculty/travis-dorsch Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484 Tiger Woods: https://tigerwoods.com/ The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt: https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036 Free Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy: https://letgrow.org/free-chapter/ Peter Gray (professor at BC): https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/psychology-neuroscience/people/affiliated-and-emeritus/peter-gray.html Jason Targoff: https://www.cambridgeyouthsoccer.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1309964&mid=1365147&newskeyid=HN1&newsid=437883&ctl=newsdetail Pick up Sports App: https://pickupsports.co/pages/app-1 Steve Magnus: https://www.stevemagness.com/ Ferber Method: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/baby-sleep/ferber-method WSJ article, When Junior Heads to College, Helicopter Parents Turn to Empty-Nest Coaches: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/helicopter-parents-empty-nest-co

    59 min

  8. AUG 15

    Setting A Good Example For Your Kids | Rob Schutz (Dad of 2, co-founder of Ro and Snagged)

    Rob Schutz is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of multi-billion-dollar online health company, Ro. He has also founded the domain name service company, Snagged. He invests alongside me in the 20Growth fund. In addition to his skill as a founder he’s also a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed: * How to set a good example for your kids in how you treat others * Not putting too much pressure on yourself to have hard and fast rules or systems * Adjusting your life to be more present * The emotions and feelings you go through as a new Dad * The most surprising aspects of fatherhood * The difference between the relationship he wants his kids to have with technology vs. social media * Some exciting new rapid fire/lightning questions! — Where to find Rob Schutz * Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robschutz/ * X: https://x.com/rob Where to find Adam Fishman * FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [1:29] Welcome [1:59] Professional background [3:45] Rob’s Childhood [6:39] Rob’s family [8:15] Starting a company [10:58] Decision to start a family [11:57] Music [12:30] Earliest memory of being a dad [14:43] Setting a good example for kids [16:43] Is this perspective how you/partner were raised? [18:39] What emotions arose when becoming a dad [23:08] Most surprising things you’ve learned? [26:20] What does “being present” mean to you? [30:59] Advice to younger Rob [33:14] Advice to ignore [34:23] What book do you gift new dads [35:04] What book do you read to your kids? [35:47] Frameworks [38:52] Balance of parenting [41:52] How has parenting evolved [45:13] Aligning as parents [47:33] Kid’s relationship to technology [51:51] Mistake as a dad [53:10] Follow along [53:56] Rapid fire — Show references: Ro: https://ro.co/ Snagged: https://www.snagged.com/ 20 Growth Fund: https://www.thetwentyminutevc.com/20vc-fund/ Bark Box: https://www.barkbox.com/ University of McMaster: https://www.mcmaster.ca/ IBM: https://www.ibm.com/us-en Isaiah House:https://isaiahhouse.org/ Penn State: https://www.psu.edu/ Cornell:https://www.cornell.edu/ Habitat for Humanity: https://www.habitat.org/ Mega Touch Machine: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/megatouch-video Crunch Labs:https://www.crunchlabs.com/ Finasteride: https://ro.co/lp/medications/hair-loss/ Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads by Gary Greenberg & Jeannie Hayden: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Prepared-Gary-Greenberg/dp/0743251547 The Book with No Pictures by B. J. Novak: https://www.amazon.com/Book-No-Pictures-B-Novak/dp/0803741715 Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/en/ iPad: https://www.apple.com/ipad/ Cloth diapers: https://www.grovia.com/ Tesla: https://www.tesla.com/ Is It Cake: https://www.netflix.com/title/81333845 Mighty Ducks: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104868/ Goonies: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089218/ Blockbuster: https://www.blockbuster.com/ — For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com. For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com  Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

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Adam Fishman (author of a top business newsletter on Substack with 10K+ subscribers) interviews executives, entrepreneurs, and company leaders in technology companies who are also fathers. They discuss the tough aspects of work, parenting, family, the mistakes made and lessons learned along the way. startupdadpod.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Adam Fishman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    66
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    © Adam Fishman
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    Startup Dad

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