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. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Ultimate Guide To Children's Books | Bianca Schulze (Mom of 3, Author, Children's Book Review)

    Bianca Schulze is the founder and editor of The Children's Book Review—a resource devoted to children's literature and literacy—and the host of The Growing Readers Podcast. Bianca is also the author of DON'T WAKE THE DRAGON which has been translated into 20 languages and is now a six-book series, as well as 101 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU GROW UP which is an Amazon Editors' pick for Best Nonfiction for Kids. She also a wife and the mother of three kids! In our conversation today we discussed: * How to raise readers in your household * How to foster a love of reading within your family * Her Top 5 book recommendations for 2024 * The Children’s Book Review journey from blog to important literary resource * How she came to write her earliest books * Classic holiday stories for families * How parents can work with kids who are struggling to find reading enjoyable — Where to find Bianca Schulze * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaschulze/ * Website: https://www.biancaschulze.com/ * The Children’s Book Review: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.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: [1:38] Welcome [2:19] Professional background [4:05] Family [5:13] Children’s book review evolution [8:11] How does being an author inform your work? [10:25] Don’t Wake the Dragon Series [14:27] Inspiration for 101 Books to Read [17:25] Top book recommendations by age [27:55] New releases you’re excited about? [29:08] Where to buy all your books [31:41] Classic holiday book recommendations [33:24] How do you choose age level books? [35:29] Using Children’s Book Review as a resource [37:05] Trends in children’s literature right now [39:17] How to encourage children to love reading [44:24] Diversity/representation in literature [46:45] Growing Readers Podcast [48:44] What’s next? [49:46] Advice on how to juggle work & family [53:25] Lightning round [58:43] Thank you — Show references: Children’s Book Review: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/ Growing Readers Podcast:https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/thegrowingreaderspodcast/ Bianca’s Published Works: https://www.biancaschulze.com/#published-works CU Boulder: https://www.colorado.edu/ Dragons Love Tacos : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragons-love-tacos-adam-rubin/1107389326 Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell, Ashley Mackenzie (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/impossible-creatures-katherine-rundell/1143746993 The Poisoned King (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Impossible Creatures #2) by Katherine Rundell: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-poisoned-king-katherine-rundell/1146144609 Kate DiCamillo: https://www.katedicamillo.com/ Priya's Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids by Priya Krishna: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/priyas-kitchen-adventures-priya-krishna/1142903399 The Yellow Bus by Loren Long: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-yellow-bus-loren-long/1143921425 Where Is Koketso?: A Search, Seek & Find by Nyasha Williams, Anna Abl (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/where-is-koketso-nyasha-williams/1144786418 The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-remarkable-journey-of-coyote-sunrise-dan-gemeinhart/1128564272 Coyote Lost and Found by Dan Gemeinhart: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/coyote-lost-and-found-dan-gemeinhart/1143297511 BookShop: www.bookshop.org Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/ The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-outsiders-s-e-hinton/1100458329 Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twas-the-night-before-christmas-clement-clarke-moore/1102050730 Stick Man by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stick-man-julia-donaldson/1015184424 Dia

    1 hr

  2. NOV 7

    Helping Kids Discover Passions Without Pushing Too Hard | Carlo Navarro (Dad of 5, Fractional Exec)

    Carlo Navarro is a former marketing leader turned fractional executive and the owner of the @StartupDad instagram handle (I’m jealous!). He’s been a mentor in the Chicago startup scene via 1871 and a marketing director and sales leader at companies like Blueleaf, Carrum Health, Pandora and more. He’s also a husband and the father of five (!) kids. In our conversation today we discussed: * Helping your kids discover their passions and dreams * Avoiding the temptation to push your kids to live your idealized version of life * Navigating complex health issues in a large family and managing through them * The role of social media and technology for your kids * A framework on following through with consequences for your kids * How to capture the idea Christmas card photo with a family of 7 * The family adjustment when his wife went back to work * How he identifies and catches himself when he’s about to lose his patience — Where to find Carlo Navarro * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlonavarro/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdad/ 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: [1:28] Welcome [2:37] Professional background [3:46] Childhood [5:58] Were there other Filipino kids in your school? [7:29] How did you meet your wife? [8:12] What does your wife do for work? [9:15] Adjustment of wife going back to work [10:29] Their decision to start a family [12:27] Household dynamic of kids [15:13] Helping kids navigate their dreams [17:54] Not living vicariously through kids [20:49] How to pull off the perfect family Christmas card [23:56] What has changed emotionally after multiple kids [25:33] Balancing health issues in a large family [33:30] Advice to younger Carlo [35:28] Favorite book to read to your kids? [37:10] An area you and partner don’t align? [40:24] Kid’s relationship with technology [43:53] Mistake you made as a dad? [44:48] Ways to identify when losing patience? [47:02] Follow along [48:03] Lightning round [57:00] Thank you — Show references: 1871: https://1871.com/ Blue Leaf: https://www.blueleaf.com/ Karim Health: http://karimhealthcare.com/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/ Detroit Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/ Swisher Home Improvement SHI: https://swisherhomeimprovement.com/ HHT: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hereditary-hemorrhagic-telangiectasia Rosie Revere Engineer & Series by Andrea Beaty: http://www.andreabeaty.com/ Troomi: https://troomi.com/ Connected Families: https://connectedfamilies.org/ Bottle Warmer: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Temperature-Control-Automatic-Shut-Off/dp/B0876T9DQZ/ Messi: https://www.intermiamicf.com/players/lionel-messi/ Michael Jordan: https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/michael-jordan/ Caillou: https://en.caillou.com/ Blippi: https://blippi.com/ Atlas 7 Passenger: https://www.vw.com/en/models/atlas.html Pee Wee Herman: https://peewee.com/ Lion King: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110357/ Lion Guard: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3793630/ Sandlot: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108037/ — 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

  3. OCT 30

    Turning Divorce, Alcoholism And Violence Into Dadversity | Nathan Jefferson (Dad of 2, Founder of Dadversity)

    Nathan Jefferson is an entrepreneur, turned tech recruiter, turned entrepreneur (again). His latest company, Dadversity, is focused on helping Dads improve their personal, professional and parenting skills. It’s rooted in his own lived experience with two abusive stepfathers and a biological father who left him at a young age. He’s on a mission to help Dads be better so they don’t repeat the mistakes he experienced in his childhood. Nathan is also a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed: * The origin story of Dadversity * What it’s like being the product of a broken home * How to balance (or not) building a business with Dad life * How to maintain strong relationships at home when your mind is elsewhere * He he has learned to be a better Dad despite having poor role models * The most impactful conversations he’s had with Dadversity guests * The emotional toll that building a community can have on you — Where to find Nathan Jefferson * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanjefferson/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadversitynathan/ * Dadversity: https://dadversity.co.uk/ 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: [1:45] Welcome [1:59] His background as a recruiter [4:46] Origin of Dadversity [12:22] Example of a Dadversity workshop [14:52] How Nathan met his wife; all about his kids [17:28] His wife as the family anchor [18:55] Earliest memory of becoming a Dad [20:34] Balancing Dadversity and fatherhood [23:03] A good piece of advice [25:39] How did you learn to be a dad withou role models? [28:37] Dadversity conversation that has stuck with Nathan the most [31:39] Most surprising thing about becoming a Dad [34:31] Advice to ignore [36:41] Writing a book/favorite book to read? [37:51] Frameworks [41:39] Where do you and your partner not align? [43:20] Something you gave up to be a Dad? [46:16] Mistake as a Dad? [47:48] Where to follow along [49:19] Lightning round [56:31] Thank you — Show references: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadversitynathan/ Dadversity: https://dadversity.co.uk/ University of Oxford: https://www.ox.ac.uk/  CocoMelon: https://cocomelon.com/ Two For Joy - The true story of one family's journey to happiness with severely disabled twins by James Melville-Ross: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Joy-happiness-severely-disabled-ebook/dp/B0DHYQ77BP/ Sing 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6467266/ Home Alone:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099785/ Green Mile:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120689/ — 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

  4. OCT 24

    Teaching Your Kids Cultural Empathy And Understanding | Phil Carter (Dad of 2, Growth Advisor)

    Phil Carter is a consumer subscription growth expert and advisor. He has built a popular Reforge course on consumer subscriptions and advises companies on their growth strategy. Prior to that he led growth and product functions at Faire, Quizlet and Ibotta. Phil is also a husband and the father of two kids. Phil’s wife, Ashley, founded a non-profit called Daring Girls that comes up in today’s episode and has helped over 20,000 Tanzanian women further their education. Donate today! In our conversation today we discussed: * Raising kids during the pandemic * Traveling internationally with young children * How to teach kids cultural empathy and understanding * Protecting coveted time with your spouse * Avoiding everything becoming a household logistics conversation * The weekly family meeting and how that works for Phil and his family — Where to find Phil Carter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philgcarter/ X: https://x.com/philgcarter 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 [2:03] Professional background [4:14] Childhood [5:32] What family are you close to now? [7:27] How you met your wife [8:39] Daring Girls and his wife’s work [11:28] Decision to start a family [13:27] Earliest memory of becoming a dad? [16:36] Raising kids during the pandemic [20:21] Taking kids to Tanzania [25:42] Talking to kids about diversity [29:02] Family meeting [32:37] Advice for younger Phil [35:56] Advice to ignore [37:43] Protecting time w/ spouse [40:59] Standing date-night time/sitter [42:03] Keeping date-nights from becoming logistical discussions [44:09] Where do you and partner not align? [47:16] Mistake you made as a dad? [49:05] Halloween [51:11] #1 book recommendation  [52:29] Fav holiday recipes or traditions? [54:10] Follow along [54:49] Lightning round [1:03:56] Thank you — Show references: Daring Girls: https://daringgirls.org/ Donate to Daring Girls: https://daringgirls.org/donate/ Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/ Ibotta: https://home.ibotta.com/ Bain: https://www.bain.com/ Stanford: https://www.stanford.edu/ Turo: https://turo.com/ Faire: https://www.faire.com/ Reforge: https://www.reforge.com/ Harry Potter: https://www.harrypotter.com/ Tanzania: https://www.britannica.com/place/Tanzania Pokemon: Detective Pikachu: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5884052/ DinoLingo: https://www.dinolingo.com/ Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini: https://www.amazon.com/Kite-Runner-Khaled-Hosseini/dp/159463193X Children Of The Corn: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087050/ Lion King Soundtrack: open.spotify.com/album/7e8y48Z2fkJNGBOKSECCeS The Five Love Languages: https://5lovelanguages.com/ Osprey backpacks: https://www.osprey.com/ How to Train Your Dragon: https://www.dreamworks.com/how-to-train-your-dragon Bluey: https://www.bluey.tv/ The Wild Robot: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29623480/ Mighty Ducks: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104868 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 — 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 5m

  5. OCT 17

    Fighting Off The 'Should Gremlins' | Rob Taylor (Dad of 4, Coach, Founder of Dads in Business)

    Rob Taylor is a growth and sales advisor and the founder of the Dads in Business community. Dads in Business is a supportive network of content, resources and community to help busy dads better manage themselves, their family and their business. Rob is also a husband and the father of four children. In our conversation today we discussed: * What to do when they don’t teach Dad in school * Robs journey to create Dads in Business * The feeling of loneliness that Rob experienced after becoming a Dad for the first time * How to fight off the “Should Gremlins” * Where Dads can learn about fatherhood with such limited resources * Some of the most impactful conversations he’s had on Dads in Business * Balance and boundaries — Where to find Rob Taylor * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtaylorofficial/ * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dadsinbusiness 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: [1:46] Welcome [2:16] Dads In Business [13:07] Example of oldest son’s questions [14:03] Rob’s wife & four kids [17:50] Decision to start a family [19:48] “Should” gremlins [22:48] Combatting “should” gremlins [25:45] Earliest memory of becoming a dad [27:04] What does “teaching dad” mean to you? [33:39] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad? [35:54] Dads in Business most impactful moments [39:57] Memorable story of DIB impact [42:45] How has Rob’s parenting style evolved [45:54] Mistake as a dad? [46:57] What’s next? [49:05] Follow along [50:11] Lightning round [56:36] Thank you — Show references: Dads In Business LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dads-in-business/ Dads In Business Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3NsyHEWffBfu5gNpU2x-Ow Dads In Business TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsinbusiness Dads In Business Website: dadsinbusiness.co.uk Book Of Dad: https://dadsinbusiness.co.uk/the-book-of-dad/ Deck Of Dad: https://dadsinbusiness.co.uk/dad-deck/ WWE: https://www.wwe.com/ Undercover Billionaire: https://www.discovery.com/shows/undercover-billionaire Cereal Dad Preneur: Put Your Family First While You Build An Empire And Create Wealth by Matt Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Cereal-Dad-Preneur-Family-Empire-ebook/dp/B08GRXW2QB Grant Cardone: https://grantcardone.com/ Mike Michalowicz Profit First: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/ Dads in Business Podcast - Sleep Fitness: Transforming Men's Health Performance: youtube.com/watch?v=nRDh4Nn3pw4 Inside Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/ Die Hard: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/?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

  6. OCT 10

    Leveraging FOMO to be Present and Purposeful | Michael Perry (Dad of 2, Founder and CEO, Maple)

    Michael Perry is a serial founder and entrepreneur. He is currently the founder and CEO of Maple, an all-in-one app that helps parents get and stay organized. Prior to Maple he founded Live For Fame, Giving and Kit which he led for 6 years before selling to Shopify and then continuing with them for another four years. He was early in the leveraging AI to transform marketing for small businesses. Michael is also a husband and the father of two children. In our conversation today we discussed: * Remote work as a founder and parent * His thoughts on Amazon’s return-to-work policies * The feelings that arose for him when becoming a father * Advice he’d give his younger self * Decision-making frameworks to make the best use of his time * What it means to leverage FOMO to be present and purposeful * How having kids changed him as a founder and a manager * The relationship he wants his kids to have with technology — Where to find Michael Perry * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlperry/ * X: https://twitter.com/michaelperry * Maple: https://growmaple.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: [1:43] Welcome Michael [2:33] Professional background [13:51] Maple [23:01] How he met partner and their decision to have kids [28:29] IVF journey [32:57] Earliest memory of becoming a dad [36:53] FOMO [40:37] Amazon’s return to office policy [46:51] Frameworks [51:17] Area where you and partner don’t align? [55:07] Kids' relationship to technology? [1:02:06] Where to follow along with Michael’s journey [1:03:18] Lightning round [1:08:32] Thank you — Show references: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/ Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/ Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/?ref=lgo BigCommerce: https://www.bigcommerce.com/ Madison, Maine: https://www.madisonmaine.com/ Santa Barbara, CA: https://santabarbaraca.com/ IVF: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/in-vitro-fertilization/about/pac-20384716 Snoo: https://www.amazon.com/SNOO-Smart-Sleeper-Happiest-Baby/dp/B0716KN18Z Frozen: https://frozen.disney.com/ Spiderman and his Amazing Friends: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083481/ Star Wars: https://www.starwars.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

    1h 9m

  7. OCT 3

    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

  8. 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

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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
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Adam Fishman
  • Show Website
    Startup Dad

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