The Girl Dad Show: Recent Episodes
Young Han
Are you a young professional thinking about starting a family, but don't know where to start? Or perhaps a working parent wracking their mind for more ways to balance the boardroom with the playroom?
Join Young Han, full time dad and full time professional, on his journey to become the best dad he can be through a series of interviews with fellow working parents. These interviews dive into topics such as work-life balance and other candid experiences from both the diverse range of guests and Young himself.
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In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han talks with Drew Chalfant, VP of Legal & Compliance at HomeFront Brands and co‑owner of HAWKs Charlotte–Lake Norman, about work‑life integration, franchise ownership, and parenting with purpose. Drew shares the risk that reshaped his family life, the discipline behind choosing the right hard things, and how unstructured outdoor play is helping his kids become confident leaders. Expect practical lessons on building systems for business, nurturing entrepreneurial kids, and creating community through meaningful work.Key takeaways include that work and life are interconnected and true balance is integration, choosing your hard builds discipline, children learn more from example than words, pursuing challenging but manageable goals creates fulfillment, and community is central to lasting happiness.Connect with Drew Chalfant👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewchalfant/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewchalfant/👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drewalanchalfantConnect with Young Han👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.comConnect with The Girl Dad Show💻 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showAll episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.
n this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Vijay Rajendran—executive coach, entrepreneur, investor, startup advisor, UC Berkeley instructor, and author of The Funding Framework: Secure Startup Funding with Confidence.Drawing from more than 20 years of experience helping founders grow into effective CEOs, Vijay shares valuable insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, raising capital, and balancing the demands of family life. From supporting startups in over 80 countries to coaching leaders through pivotal moments, Vijay offers a unique perspective on what it takes to build successful businesses while remaining present at home.Young and Vijay discuss why leadership is one of the most valuable resources in any organization, how entrepreneurs can develop resilience and grit, and the importance of communication with both business partners and family members during challenging seasons. They also explore how AI is changing the way professionals work and how founders can leverage technology to focus on higher-value activities.Whether you're a founder, business leader, parent, or someone striving to balance ambition with family, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and actionable takeaways.In This Episode:Why leadership is the ultimate competitive advantageLessons from coaching hundreds of founders and CEOsBuilding resilience as both an entrepreneur and a parentThe role of communication in strong relationships and teamsHow AI is reshaping work and creating new opportunitiesStrategies for balancing business growth with family life🔗 CONNECT WITH VIJAY RAJENDRAN🌐 Website: https://startupsystem.substack.com/🌐 Website: https://www.mystartupsystem.com/👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayarajendran/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this solo episode Young Han reflects on a recent family trip to Hawaii and a clear epiphany he had when he gave himself permission to be bored with his kids. Without scheduled activities or constant optimization, Young noticed how unstructured time reveals creativity, problem solving, emotional growth, and who his children are becoming. He explains why efficiency and overplanning can block connection, how small moments of downtime produce the most honest conversations, and practical ways leaders can protect time to be present.Young shares what it felt like to stop working while on vacation, to sit on the beach and invent games, and to watch his kids demonstrate risk tolerance, fairness, and independent thinking. He contrasts this with his usual tendency to optimize every minute and describes the intentional tradeoffs he is making as his five year sprint winds down and family becomes a higher priority. All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW💻 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han talks with Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, about building repeatable businesses, the strategic advantages of nearshoring Latin American talent, and his family journey from fostering to adopting a baby girl. Brian has spent a decade focused on nearshoring, lived as an expat in Argentina, and grown three separate companies from $0 to $4M ARR each. He also served as VP of talent for multiple San Francisco tech companies through an IPO and an acquisition and holds an MBA from UCLA.This conversation mixes tactical hiring and scaling advice with deeply personal reflections on parenting, adoption, and social impact. Expect practical takeaways on nearshore hiring, building systems that scale, and how family priorities shape leadership.🔗 CONNECT WITH BRIAN SAMSON👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansamson/📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/plugg_technologies/💻 Website: plugg.tech🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW💻 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.
This solo episode kicks off Season 6 of The Girl Dad Show. Young Han reflects on six years of the show and how fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and intentionality have evolved together. He covers moving from San Francisco to Texas, the five year sprint and its impact on family, the shift from playful parenting to deliberate guidance, and why honesty and role modeling matter more than perfection. Expect practical takeaways on showing up consistently, curating your child’s influences, and building a life that teaches by example.Key takeaways:→ Your kids are more resilient than you think and good intentions matter more than perfection.→ Model the behaviors and values you want your children to adopt.→ Bring your children along on your journey and share both successes and struggles.→ Be selective about who influences your children and expose them to positive environments.→ Consistency and persistence in showing up matter more than being perfect.🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW💻 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.
In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Pete and Ryan, owners of Alpha Roofing, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and what it takes to build a legacy-driven business while staying grounded as parents.Pete and Ryan share how their childhoods, early exposure to hard work, and experiences in sports shaped their discipline, resilience, and leadership styles. Ryan reflects on growing up in the roofing industry from a young age, while Pete discusses the importance of truly understanding insurance and advocating for homeowners. Together, they open up about the challenges of modern parenting, teaching determination in a world of comfort, and why failure is often the best teacher.The conversation also dives into building strong company culture, taking bold risks in business, and why legacy for them means more than revenue. It means raising kids with character, creating opportunities for their families, and enjoying life along the way.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysRyan has been in roofing since he was 12 years oldPete emphasizes understanding insurance and protecting homeownersChildhood influences shape long-term work ethicSports helped build discipline, resilience, and teamworkTeaching determination to kids is harder in today’s worldFailure is one of the best teachersStrong culture is built on teamwork and supportBuilding a business is about creating a family legacyCommunication matters in parenting and leadershipTime outdoors helps them recharge and stay grounded🔗 CONNECT WITH PETE & RYAN (ALPHA ROOFING)📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alpharoofingtexas?igsh=dzdpbnhyZzU2bmU4💻Website: https://www.alpharoofingtexas.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22459121660&gbraid=0AAAAABjODiL3hCQAqG3_8JNaXgHujtJbD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-v3H4aCskgMV1nJ_AB3jzBbgEAAYASAAEgKx_vD_BwE🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showThanks for watching! If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a parent or entrepreneur who could use the message.
In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Stephen Mellott, CEO of EPTI and President of HSI, for a grounded conversation about leadership, family, and what it really takes to build a meaningful legacy.Stephen operates a manufacturing business serving refineries and power generation systems, but his story starts far from boardrooms. He was raised in the middle of nowhere on a working ranch, the only boy among three sisters, with a father who was often away for work. That upbringing shaped how he parents today: understanding, but firm, and deeply intentional about presence.As a dad to two daughters, Lilly (14) and Madeline (almost 12), Stephen talks openly about how parenting is not one size fits all. His girls are completely different humans, and that reality has forced him to adapt, listen more, and lead differently at home just as he does at work.Throughout the episode, Stephen emphasizes a few non-negotiables:Integrity cannot be compromised, whether you are leading a company or raising kids.Respect matters in every role, father, husband, leader.And partnership is everything.Stephen is clear that while single parents can absolutely succeed, his ability to operate at a high level in business is directly tied to the support of his wife. She is his partner in all of it, carrying the load when he cannot and helping keep the family grounded. His advice is simple and honest: work with your partner, do not freak out, and trust that it will be okay. After all, our parents did not have it all figured out either.This conversation is not about perfection. It is about persistence, humility, and showing up with integrity even when you are learning in real time.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.🔗 CONNECT WITH STEPHEN MELLOTT 🌐 Website: http://www.hsi-llc.com👥 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-mellott-2688571b/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Joel Flory, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of VSCO (Visual Supply Company). Joel shares his journey from professional photographer to tech founder, and how his approach to leadership has evolved alongside his role as a father of two teenage daughters. From stepping down as CEO to embrace a new chapter as executive chairman, Joel reflects on what it means to lead with humility, balance ambition with family, and stay grounded in purpose. The conversation explores the lessons of fatherhood, the importance of listening, and how community, feedback, and continuous growth shape both his work and his life. All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together. Takeaways Parenting is a team sport that requires listeningProfessional and personal growth often mirror each otherWork-life balance starts with prioritizing health and familyFeedback is a cornerstone of continuous improvementTransitioning from CEO to Executive Chairman demands humilityLeadership is about service, not controlCommunity involvement leaves a lasting legacyExecutive coaching fuels purpose and growthnthood requires grace, empathy, and adaptabilityFamily goals can be structured like business OKRsSuccess means building a significant business while being present for family🔗 CONNECT WITH JOEL FLORY👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelflory/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
This is Part 2 of my five-year sprint series, and I'm getting even more vulnerable about the reality of building a portfolio of 17 service businesses while trying to balance family, health, and financial goals. If you thought Part 1 was raw, this episode dives deeper into the challenges, failures, and hard-won lessons that nobody talks about in the entrepreneurship space.What You'll Learn: • The harsh reality of service business cash flow timelines (spoiler: it's longer than you think) • How I'm building an incubator ecosystem to scale beyond individual businesses • The demanding nature of work-life integration when you're building at this pace • Why I believe business ownership is the fastest path to middle class stability • The importance of delusional optimism and protecting your mindset from negativityThe truth is, service businesses take 6 years or more to really cash flow the way you want them to. That's not what the gurus tell you, but it's the reality I've lived through 17 times now. I share the specific challenges I've faced, the sacrifices that were necessary, and how I'm using the ecosystem I've built to fund new ventures and create true time freedom.This isn't just about building businesses - it's about creating a system that generates both wealth and the freedom to be present for what matters most. I get honest about the toll this journey takes, the family dynamics it creates, and why I believe this path, despite its difficulty, is still the best option for achieving financial independence.🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW💻 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.
In this special solo episode, I'm breaking down my entire five-year journey of building multiple businesses, taking strategic risks, and completely redefining what success looks like beyond the traditional retirement playbook. This isn't your typical entrepreneurship story - it's a deep dive into the mindset shifts, strategic decisions, and calculated risks that transformed my entire approach to business and life.What You'll Discover: • Why I chose to sprint for 5 years instead of living a mediocre life for 25 • How moving to Austin completely shifted my perspective on business and life • The consulting revelation that 75% of business fundamentals are universal • My approach to building scalable systems across 20+ different ventures • The surprising lessons from starting a pool service business • Critical mindset shifts for sustainable entrepreneurial growthThrough my consulting work, I discovered something that most entrepreneurs miss - the fundamentals of business are remarkably similar across industries. This became the foundation for how I built repeatable systems and processes that could scale across multiple ventures simultaneously.This is Girl Dad Talk to close out Season 5 Part 1. Part 2 drops next week with even more insights on risk-taking, business growth, and lifestyle design. If you're tired of playing it safe and ready to think bigger about your next five years, this episode will give you the frameworks and mindset you need.🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW💻 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han talks with Christine Tsai, CEO and founding partner of 500 Global, about her journey from early product work at Google to scaling one of the world’s most active venture firms. Christine shares how she helped grow 500 Global to over $2B in AUM with investments in more than 3,000 companies across 80 plus countries, and what it takes to build and manage a global portfolio.Christine traces the influence of her immigrant family and an early love of technology, including how her mother’s engineering career shaped her perspective. We discuss her product marketing work at Google, the evolution of 500 Global, and the firm’s role in backing founders around the world.We also dig into parenting and leadership, exploring how she balances family with running a fast changing firm, what success looks like as a parent, and how a growth mindset applies to both raising kids and building companies. Christine offers thoughts on how AI and technology are reshaping opportunity and risk, and lessons drawn from her immigrant story and early tech exposure.🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE TSAI👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinetsai📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/christine_tsai🐦 X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/christine_tsai🔗 CONNECT WITH 500 GLOBAL👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/500global📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/500global🐦 X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/500GlobalVC🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW💻 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Trisha Stetzel — U.S. Navy veteran, international bestselling author, business strategist, and executive coach at ResultsXtreme Business Solutions (powered by Focal Point of South Texas) — for a candid conversation about military service, transition to civilian life, leadership for women veterans, and building multi-generational family legacy.Trisha shares how service shaped her leadership, the practical habits that sustain resilience, and what it looks like to design a life aligned with values, family, and community. We talk coaching female veterans, cultural experiences from postings in Japan and Hawaii, navigating parenthood in military life, and why small habits and time in nature compound into meaningful growth.This episode blends practical takeaways for leaders and founders with deeply human stories about sacrifice, identity, and legacy.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.🔗 CONNECT WITH TRISHA STETZELWebsite / Company: ResultsXtreme Business Solutions (Focal Point of South Texas)Instagram: https://instagram.com/teamstetzelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HANLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/X: https://twitter.com/younghanWebsite: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jim Brown, founder of OrgHealth, bestselling author, and leader of the Imperfect Leadership Movement, for a powerful conversation on leadership, parenting, and building organizations where people and performance thrive. With more than 30 years of experience advising CEOs, executive teams, and boards, Jim has seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t when it comes to leadership. His approach challenges the traditional idea of the “perfect leader” and instead encourages leaders to embrace imperfection, lead with humility, and take ownership with courage. In this conversation, Jim shares how parenting has deeply influenced his leadership style, why psychological safety is essential for both families and organizations, and how authenticity builds stronger relationships at every level. He and Young explore the connection between leading at home and leading at work, and why being open about emotions and imperfections can actually strengthen trust. Jim also dives into his upcoming book, The Imperfect CEO, and his broader mission to help leaders move away from perfectionism and toward more honest, human leadership. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. Takeaways Great leadership starts with embracing imperfectionAuthenticity and humility build stronger teams and culturesPsychological safety is critical in both business and family lifeParenting shapes how we lead and communicateTrust is built through openness, not perfectionHealthy organizations prioritize both people and performance 🔗 CONNECT WITH JIM BROWN🌐 Website: www.orghealthteam.com📘 Book: https://imperfectceobook.com/👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authorjimbrown/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Steve Bennet, founder and managing director of Bodega Partners, longtime startup CFO, investor, professor, and father and grandfather, for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, mentorship, and life after decades in Silicon Valley.With over 30 years of experience and involvement in more than 150 technology startups, Steve has seen the full spectrum of success and failure. From companies acquired by IBM, Comcast, and Citrix to ventures that didn’t make it, he brings a rare perspective on what actually drives long-term success in business and in life.But this conversation goes beyond startups.Steve shares why teaching and mentoring students has become one of the most fulfilling parts of his career, how his perspective on success has evolved over time, and what it means to balance family life while navigating high-pressure roles in venture capital and entrepreneurship.He and Young dive into the realities of startup challenges, the incentives behind venture capital, and the difficult decisions founders face as they grow their companies. They also explore parenting through a long-term lens, why letting kids make mistakes matters, and how experience shapes the way we guide the next generation.This episode is about perspective. What changes after 30 years of building, investing, and teaching. And what actually matters at the end of it.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.🔗 CONNECT WITH STEVE BENNETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebennet/X: https://twitter.com/ProfessorVCBlog: http://www.professorvc.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HANLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/X: https://twitter.com/younghan_Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Andrew Pudalov, founder of Rush Bowls, a fast-growing, health-focused franchise built around fresh, nutritious bowls and smoothies.Andrew’s journey didn’t start in food. He spent 15 years climbing the ranks in New York City’s competitive finance world before making a bold decision to pursue a more purpose-driven path. In 2004, he opened Boulder, Colorado’s first all-natural bowl and smoothie bar, combining his passion for health, performance, and great-tasting food.More than two decades later, that single idea has grown into Rush Bowls, a nationwide brand with over 55 locations, serving communities with wholesome, crave-worthy meals and an active lifestyle mission.In this conversation, Andrew shares what it really takes to walk away from a stable career and build something from the ground up. He and Young dive into the realities of franchising, scaling a brand while staying true to its core values, and why the wellness industry continues to grow.Beyond business, Andrew reflects on fatherhood and how becoming a parent has shifted his perspective on time, priorities, and success. They discuss the challenge of balancing family life with entrepreneurship, the importance of being present, and how building a business and raising a family often require the same mindset: patience, discipline, and long-term thinking.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysAndrew Pudalov left a 15-year finance career to pursue entrepreneurshipRush Bowls grew from a single shop into 55+ locations nationwideThe wellness food space continues to expand with strong demandFranchising requires systems, infrastructure, and long-term visionBuilding a purpose-driven brand creates lasting differentiationParenting reshapes how founders think about time and prioritiesBalancing family and business is an ongoing challenge, not a destination🔗 CONNECT WITH ANDREW PUDALOVLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-pudalov-07697010/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HANLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/X: https://twitter.com/younghanWebsite: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Martin Zych, founder of xPanda.ai, an AI-powered financial analyst platform helping businesses automate financial insights and decision-making.Martin shares his journey from working in finance and accounting at high-growth tech companies to becoming an entrepreneur building tools that leverage artificial intelligence to improve how companies understand their numbers. Before founding xPanda.ai, Martin also built Jirav, a financial planning and analysis platform used by thousands of companies and accounting firms to automate reporting and forecasting.Beyond business, this conversation dives into Martin’s approach to fatherhood and how he balances building companies while raising two children. He discusses the importance of setting boundaries between work and family, spending meaningful time with his kids, and intentionally teaching them resilience, problem-solving, and independence.Young and Martin also explore Martin’s early entrepreneurial ventures, his creative approach to branding using animal logos, and his belief in lifelong learning through new skills and experiences. Whether experimenting with biohacking, building new companies, or even trying stand-up comedy, Martin believes curiosity and continuous growth are key to both business and life.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysMartin Zych transitioned from finance and accounting into entrepreneurshipxPanda.ai is building an AI-powered financial analyst platformMartin helped companies raise more than $250M during his finance careerSetting boundaries between work and family is essential for foundersTeaching kids resilience and problem-solving is a top parenting priorityLifelong learning drives both personal and professional growthCreative branding and storytelling can differentiate a business🔗 CONNECT WITH MARTIN ZYCHLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/martinzychX: @martinzychX (Company): @xpanda_ai🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HANLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/X: https://twitter.com/younghanWebsite: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showThanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with someone navigating both entrepreneurship and parenthood.
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jack Nelson, CEO of Skimmer, a private equity–backed technology company powering pool service businesses across the country. Jack shares his journey from practicing law to leading a fast-growing technology company serving thousands of pool professionals nationwide.
Jack opens up about how his background in law and business shaped his decision-making style, why he values being deliberate in both leadership and parenting, and what it takes to scale a company in a traditional industry that’s rapidly evolving through technology.
Beyond business, this conversation dives into fatherhood and family life. Jack talks about raising two young kids while building a high-growth company, the importance of patience as a parent, and how kindness and respect serve as guiding principles both at home and at work. He and Young also discuss industry trends in the pool service market, the role of AI in future innovation, and how entrepreneurs can balance ambition with presence in their family lives.
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Takeaways
Jack Nelson transitioned from law into tech entrepreneurship
Skimmer is helping modernize the pool service industry
Deliberate decision-making is a core leadership principle
Parenting and entrepreneurship require patience and adaptability
Work-life balance is an ongoing process, not a fixed formula
Technology and AI will continue shaping traditional industries
Kindness and respect matter in both family and business
Learning and curiosity drive long-term success
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In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Miguel Alexander Centeno, founder and managing partner of Tax Hack (now Centurion Firm), veteran tax strategist, and father of three, for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, parenting, and building a meaningful life.Miguel shares his journey from Big 4 tax manager at PwC to leading one of the fastest-growing private firms in America, recently named to the INC.5000 list. Along the way, he has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives, been quoted by The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, and Fox Business, and built a respected brand in the tax advisory space. But behind the credentials is a father navigating the complexities of raising children at different stages while running a high-performance business.Miguel opens up about becoming a young dad, how his immigrant background shaped his work ethic and values, and the lessons he wants to pass on to his kids. He and Young discuss balancing independence and support in parenting, teaching resilience, slowing down to cherish time with family, and why parents must prioritize their own well-being to model success properly.This episode dives into branding, specialization, legacy, and what it really means to define success beyond survival.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysMiguel has been a father throughout his entire entrepreneurial journeyBranding and specialization are critical for business growthParenting requires balancing guidance with independenceImmigrant values shape discipline and resilienceTeaching hardship and perseverance builds characterSlowing down and cherishing time with kids mattersSelf-care is essential for parentsSuccess is bigger than money or status🔗 CONNECT WITH MIGUEL ALEXANDER CENTENO🌐 Website: http://www.mytaxhack.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taxhack🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taxhackaccountinggroup2945💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taxhack/mycompany/🐦 X: https://www.x.com/TaxHackAmerica/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Pete and Ryan, owners of Alpha Roofing, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and what it takes to build a legacy-driven business while staying grounded as parents.Pete and Ryan share how their childhoods, early exposure to hard work, and experiences in sports shaped their discipline, resilience, and leadership styles. Ryan reflects on growing up in the roofing industry from a young age, while Pete discusses the importance of truly understanding insurance and advocating for homeowners. Together, they open up about the challenges of modern parenting, teaching determination in a world of comfort, and why failure is often the best teacher.The conversation also dives into building strong company culture, taking bold risks in business, and why legacy for them means more than revenue. It means raising kids with character, creating opportunities for their families, and enjoying life along the way.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysRyan has been in roofing since he was 12 years oldPete emphasizes understanding insurance and protecting homeownersChildhood influences shape long-term work ethicSports helped build discipline, resilience, and teamworkTeaching determination to kids is harder in today’s worldFailure is one of the best teachersStrong culture is built on teamwork and supportBuilding a business is about creating a family legacyCommunication matters in parenting and leadershipTime outdoors helps them recharge and stay grounded🔗 CONNECT WITH PETE & RYAN (ALPHA ROOFING)📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alpharoofingtexas?igsh=dzdpbnhyZzU2bmU4💻Website: https://www.alpharoofingtexas.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22459121660&gbraid=0AAAAABjODiL3hCQAqG3_8JNaXgHujtJbD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-v3H4aCskgMV1nJ_AB3jzBbgEAAYASAAEgKx_vD_BwE🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showThanks for watching! If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a parent or entrepreneur who could use the message.
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Red Boswell, President of the International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), longtime franchise executive, and father of three, for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, parenting, and building a life rooted in growth and strong relationships.Red brings more than 30 years of executive leadership across franchising, marketing, and entrepreneurship. As President of IFPG, he has helped grow the organization into the #1 franchise broker network, recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for seven consecutive years. Prior to IFPG, Red founded and scaled a 148-unit pet-service franchise system, launched a franchise and marketing consulting firm, and held senior growth and CEO roles within global franchise organizations.At the heart of this episode is Red’s perspective on fatherhood and family. He shares what it’s been like raising three entrepreneurial-minded children, navigating the transition into an empty-nest season, and why communication and intentionality are essential as kids grow more independent. Red also opens up about learning through failure, the importance of knowing yourself as a leader, and how maintaining a strong partnership with his wife has anchored both his personal and professional life.They explore franchising as a vehicle for opportunity, the often-underestimated role of franchise consultants, and why balancing ambition with family presence is key to long-term fulfillment. Red also touches on the hobbies and passions that keep him energized, from off-road electric skateboarding to water sports.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysWhy knowing yourself is foundational to entrepreneurshipHow failure becomes a catalyst for growthRaising kids with an entrepreneurial mindsetNavigating the empty-nest transitionCommunication as the backbone of strong relationshipsThe power of franchising as a growth vehicleWhy family and work-life balance matter more than ever🔗 CONNECT WITH RED BOSWELL👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/redboswell/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Dave Hansen, CEO of ClientTether, longtime sales leader, and father of four, for an honest conversation about parenting, leadership, and building meaningful relationships in both business and family life.Dave shares his unconventional path from tech into franchising, what he’s learned from leading sales teams for over 20 years, and how coaching franchise systems has shaped his view on people, growth, and accountability. But at the heart of this conversation is fatherhood.Dave opens up about becoming a young parent, navigating one of his son’s leukemia diagnoses, and how that experience permanently shifted his perspective on presence, structure, and what truly matters. He and Young explore why validating effort matters more than outcomes, how structure and discipline create freedom for kids, and what it looks like to prepare children not just for careers, but for life.They also dive into Dave’s aspirations as his kids move toward adulthood, his vision for traveling and working remotely as an empty nester, and why creativity, hobbies, and hands-on experiences (yes, including blacksmithing) still matter.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysDave Hansen is CEO of ClientTether and a father of fourHis transition from tech into franchising reshaped his careerRelationships are everything in business and parentingParenting is a constant journey of learning and adaptationValidating effort builds confidence in childrenStructure and discipline set kids up for long-term successA child’s leukemia diagnosis changed Dave’s parenting lensCreating meaningful opportunities for kids matters more than titlesLife after kids includes new seasons, goals, and adventuresCreativity and hands-on hobbies help build well-rounded humans🔗 CONNECT WITH DAVE HANSEN👥 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidahansen/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Trace Miller, Founder and CEO of Konala, a fast-growing healthy fast food concept built around one simple idea: make nutritious food delicious, convenient, and accessible. Trace’s story starts long before Konala. As a child, nutrition played a critical role in helping him overcome serious health challenges, shaping how he thinks about food, discipline, and long-term well-being. That perspective eventually led him from running a food truck to building Konala, a drive-thru protein bowl concept designed for people who want to eat better without slowing down their lives. Throughout the conversation, Trace shares how family support has been foundational to his journey, why patience is one of the most underrated skills in both parenting and business, and how he stays present with his kids while scaling a brand. He also opens up about personal growth, continuous learning, and what it takes to build a business that actually solves a real problem. This episode is a reminder that success does not have to come at the expense of health or family. With the right values and intention, you can build something meaningful while still showing up for the people who matter most.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.🔗 CONNECT WITH STEPHEN MELLOTT 🌐 Website: https://konala.com/👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trace-miller-29a3b8111/?skipRedirect=true🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Stephen Mellott, CEO of EPTI and President of HSI, for a grounded conversation about leadership, family, and what it really takes to build a meaningful legacy.Stephen operates a manufacturing business serving refineries and power generation systems, but his story starts far from boardrooms. He was raised in the middle of nowhere on a working ranch, the only boy among three sisters, with a father who was often away for work. That upbringing shaped how he parents today: understanding, but firm, and deeply intentional about presence.As a dad to two daughters, Lilly (14) and Madeline (almost 12), Stephen talks openly about how parenting is not one size fits all. His girls are completely different humans, and that reality has forced him to adapt, listen more, and lead differently at home just as he does at work.Throughout the episode, Stephen emphasizes a few non-negotiables:Integrity cannot be compromised, whether you are leading a company or raising kids.Respect matters in every role, father, husband, leader.And partnership is everything.Stephen is clear that while single parents can absolutely succeed, his ability to operate at a high level in business is directly tied to the support of his wife. She is his partner in all of it, carrying the load when he cannot and helping keep the family grounded. His advice is simple and honest: work with your partner, do not freak out, and trust that it will be okay. After all, our parents did not have it all figured out either.This conversation is not about perfection. It is about persistence, humility, and showing up with integrity even when you are learning in real time.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.🔗 CONNECT WITH STEPHEN MELLOTT 🌐 Website: http://www.hsi-llc.com👥 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-mellott-2688571b/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Derek Notman and Adam Holt, co-founders of REBL Dads, for an honest conversation about the collision of fatherhood and entrepreneurship.Derek shares his journey growing up in a broken household, becoming a young father himself, and navigating entrepreneurship without the support system he needed most. He opens up about the moment he realized that being a dad is hard, being an entrepreneur is hard, and trying to do both without community can feel overwhelming and isolating.Together, Derek and Adam talk about why existing communities often focus on either business or parenting, but rarely both. When they couldn’t find a space that supported the full reality of being a dad and a builder, they decided to create it themselves. The conversation explores the importance of shared experience, honest support, and building something meaningful not just for success, but for sustainability.This episode is for founders, operators, and dads who have ever thought, “There’s gotta be a better way.”✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further together.🔗 CONNECT WITH ADAM HOLT🌐 Website: https://rebldads.com/👥 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hadamholt🔗 CONNECT WITH DEREK NOTMAN🌐 Website: https://rebldads.com/👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dereknotman/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
We’re back from the break with a brand new episode of The Girl Dad Show.In this solo reflection, Young Han looks back on the lessons, challenges, and growth that shaped 2025, both personally and professionally. From the evolution of the podcast to navigating leadership bottlenecks in his businesses, Young shares what worked, what didn’t, and what ultimately forced him to grow.He opens up about how his views on financial freedom have changed, especially as they relate to parenting, time, and long-term security for his family. The conversation dives into the cost of constant context switching, why leadership models must evolve as companies scale, and why health and energy are now non-negotiable priorities.Looking ahead to 2026, Young outlines a renewed focus on franchising, personal development, and building systems that create clarity at work and presence at home. This episode marks a reset and a fresh start as the show returns with new conversations and deeper insights.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further together.Key TakeawaysWhy 2025 was a defining year for the showHow consistency builds real credibility over timeThe connection between money, parenting, and freedomRecognizing when you’ve become the bottleneckWhy context switching drains leadership energyHealth as a long-term investment for family and longevityClear priorities and focus heading into 2026A renewed emphasis on franchising and learning from operatorsProtecting quality time with family🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Adi Prakash, Founder & CEO of Sentient Ventures and former Amazon executive. Adi shares his journey from leading strategy at Amazon Web Services to launching his own AI-native firm, designed to help companies scale smarter, faster, and more sustainably.The conversation dives deep into the realities of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the role of family support during big career shifts, and the lessons Adi has learned as a parent. From modeling behavior for children to embracing work-life integration over the elusive “balance,” Adi offers actionable insights for both business leaders and parents.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, which helps founders go further together.Takeaways:Chase presence, not perfection in parentingChildren reflect their parents’ behaviors and attitudesWork-life balance is a myth; integration is keyCompartmentalizing time can boost focusFamily support is essential during transitionsEntrepreneurship requires perseverance and planningSuccess is about not quitting, even in uncertainty🔗 CONNECT WITH ADI PRAKASH🌐 Website: https://sentientventures.ai👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaprakash/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
This episode is a discussion on the rising topic of iPad usage among kids with guests, Eric Liu and Nis Frome. The conversation explores the advantages of educational tools and tech literacy while discussing the downsides, like excessive screen time and dependency on digital devices. The discussion ranges from personal parenting experiences with technology to broader implications on children's development, focusing on how parents can strike a balance between tech exposure and healthy, active lifestyles. The guests also reflect on the importance of moderation and mindful screen use in today’s tech-saturated world. About Our Guests: Nis Frome is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for his expertise in building and advising groundbreaking ventures. He co-founded Feedback Loop, acquired by DISQO, and has contributed to successful projects like Coderbyte, Session Rewind, and JOON. Nis has also invested in innovative startups such as DEN, Beam, Realm, and Reflex.Eric Liu is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader with deep insights into the evolving landscape of business and personal development. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology, innovation, and human behavior, Eric brings a unique and valuable perspective to every conversation.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:iPads can be educational tools but also serve as digital babysitters.Excessive screen time can negatively impact children's attention spans.Moderation is key when introducing technology to children.Exposure to technology is inevitable; teaching moderation is essential.Different activities on iPads can have varying impacts on children.Parents should evaluate the purpose of screen time for their kids.Creating a balanced environment with alternatives to screens is important.Tech literacy is important, but it can be developed without early exposure to iPads.The conversation around technology and children is nuanced and requires careful consideration.Ultimately, parenting decisions should be based on individual family dynamics and values.🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC LIU & NIS FROME👥 Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/👥 Nis's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisfrome/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Scott Doty, founder and CEO of BrainStorm Tutoring & Arts and a devoted father of two, for a thoughtful conversation on parenting, purpose, and building a life aligned with your values.Scott Doty grew up in Ramsey, New Jersey, where he balanced sports, music, and academics before attending Tufts University and earning his Master’s degree from the University of Melbourne in Australia. Along the way, he became a National Merit Finalist, a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar, and a member of Mensa.In 2006, Scott and his wife Ashley founded BrainStorm Tutoring & Arts, which has grown into Northern New Jersey’s premier academic mentoring network. Today, BrainStorm employs over 60 people, has won Best in Northern New Jersey seven years in a row, and was named One of the Most Innovative Companies in America by Entrepreneur Magazine.Scott has taught on five continents and is a sought-after performance coach specializing in college admissions, test prep, purpose-led life design, and productivity. He also advises startups on brand strategy, company culture, and client relationships.Scott shares his journey as an entrepreneur who intentionally built flexibility into his work so he could remain present at home. Together, he and Young explore what it means to raise grounded, curious kids in a fast-moving, hyper-digital world. Scott opens up about his parenting philosophy, including his no-cell-phone rule, how he thinks about protecting children’s mental health, and the balance between exposing kids to the real world while still creating a safe foundation.This episode dives into education, intentional parenting, and the responsibility of helping children become confident, capable humans. It’s a conversation about slowing down, leading with values, and creating impact both inside the home and beyond it.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further together.🔗 CONNECT WITH SCOTT DOTY👥 Scott's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sedoty/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In this episode, Young sits down with brothers Brian and Scott Moran, the founders of SamCart, as they take us through their entrepreneurial journey. The idea for SamCart arose from their own business needs, driving them to develop a solution to overcome the challenges they faced. Brian reflects on the importance of family and how he prioritizes it above all else, making his wife and children his top priority. Scott shares his experiences as a parent, navigating the hardships of loss and finding the strength to be the best father possible. Throughout the conversation, they delve into the importance of empathy in parenting and instilling core values in their children. Together, they discuss SamCart's mission to empower businesses to thrive and succeed, allowing entrepreneurs the freedom to balance their personal lives without compromising their business's stability. Join Young and these inspiring brothers behind SamCart as they share insights, advice, and the joys of parenthood while building a successful business.Learn more about SamCart: https://www.samcart.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH BRIAN AND SAM👥 Brian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbrianmoran/👥 Sam's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-moran-66881422/💻 Website: https://www.samcart.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In this episode, Young interviews Neil Kucera, a seasoned entrepreneur and devoted father of two. Nick shares his entrepreneurial journey, including his unique business venture, Trash Caddies, and the significance of recurring revenue models. He also offers valuable insights on maintaining a strong marriage while being a dedicated parent and navigating the complexities of teaching kids about money. From cherishing quality family time to providing advice for both soon-to-be parents and entrepreneurial parents, this conversation is brimming with parenting wisdom.Takeaways: The concept behind Trash Caddies and recurring revenue.Prioritizing being a good spouse to be a better parent.Practical tips for creating quality family time. Balancing entrepreneurship and parenting. Navigating the maze of teaching kids about money. The significance of showing love to your children.Advice for soon-to-be parents and entrepreneurial parents.Personal growth as a parent. Nick's recommended book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People."🔗 CONNECT WITH NEIL👥 Neils Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkucera💻 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkucera🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Eric Liu. Eric is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader, known for his deep insights into the evolving landscape of business and personal development. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology, innovation, and human behavior, Eric brings a unique perspective to every conversation.Young and Eric explore the complexities of divorce and its profound impacts on personal growth and relationships. Through personal anecdotes and deep reflections, they discuss navigating life's transformations and maintaining personal integrity amidst relationship challenges. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:✔️Both Young and Eric emphasize how individuals evolve over time, shaping their values and relationships.✔️The discussion sheds light on how divorce can sometimes align with personal growth and happiness when life goals diverge from marriage.✔️Learning from older generations offers valuable insights into leading a fulfilling life.✔️Upholding personal values, even if they challenge or end relationships, is crucial for personal satisfaction.✔️With age, priorities shift towards spending meaningful time with loved ones and engaging in activities that bring🔗 CONNECT WITH Eric Liu 👥 Eric's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Brian Schwartz — founder of SIZE, an advisory group of former C-suite operators supporting 60+ late-stage technology and consumer companies. Brian shares his global career journey across Expedia Group, DreamWorks Animation, and international markets, and opens up about how becoming a father reshaped his priorities, routines, and long-term plans.Brian reflects on raising a young daughter while building a high-performance career, the role of travel in expanding his children’s worldview, and why financial readiness, stability, and aligned values mattered deeply in his family-planning decisions. He also explores the realities of modern parenting: evolving schedules, increasing responsibilities, and the need for a supportive partner, strong self-awareness, and intentional balance.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.Thanks for watching! Takeaways Brian created a Madagascar-inspired New Year’s countdown for kids and spent years living abroad while building a global marketing career.Remote work allowed him to form a strong bond with his daughter as a present and engaged girl dad.Travel is a core family value — exposure to new cultures is a priority for his children.Family planning was rooted in financial readiness and modeled after his entrepreneurial parents.He values siblings close in age to build companionship and shared experiences.Parenting requires deep self-reflection and balancing joy with challenge.Brian questions the ROI of traditional education and prioritizes happiness and opportunity over financial success.A supportive partner, financial planning, and maintaining personal interests create healthier family dynamics.Children’s activities increasingly shape family schedules, requiring constant adaptation.Success is defined by fulfillment and presence — not just financial outcomes.🔗 CONNECT WITH BRIAN SCHWARTZ👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianpschwartz/💻 Website: https://www.size.vc/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show🎙 ABOUT OUR HOST Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In this solo episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han reflects on how parenting changes as children grow—and how, as parents, we must grow with them. Young explores what it means to stay adaptable as a father, drawing lessons from situational leadership and the need to evolve our parenting styles as our kids move from dependence to independence. He opens up about missing the early, cute stages of childhood while finding new joy in raising independent, curious, and outspoken kids. This honest reflection is for every parent navigating the transition from guiding little ones to mentoring young adults. Young reminds us that parenting isn’t just about directing—it’s about listening, supporting, and evolving through every stage of the journey. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together. Takeaways Adaptability is essential as children grow and changeParenting mirrors situational leadership—your approach must evolveUnderstanding developmental stages leads to better connectionListening is just as important as leadingFocus on what you can control in parentingFamily traditions and memories matter more than career milestonesGuiding with empathy builds long-term trust and resilience 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Joel Flory, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of VSCO (Visual Supply Company). Joel shares his journey from professional photographer to tech founder, and how his approach to leadership has evolved alongside his role as a father of two teenage daughters. From stepping down as CEO to embrace a new chapter as executive chairman, Joel reflects on what it means to lead with humility, balance ambition with family, and stay grounded in purpose. The conversation explores the lessons of fatherhood, the importance of listening, and how community, feedback, and continuous growth shape both his work and his life. All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together. Takeaways Parenting is a team sport that requires listeningProfessional and personal growth often mirror each otherWork-life balance starts with prioritizing health and familyFeedback is a cornerstone of continuous improvementTransitioning from CEO to Executive Chairman demands humilityLeadership is about service, not controlCommunity involvement leaves a lasting legacyExecutive coaching fuels purpose and growthnthood requires grace, empathy, and adaptabilityFamily goals can be structured like business OKRsSuccess means building a significant business while being present for family🔗 CONNECT WITH JOEL FLORY👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelflory/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Grant Marcks, Partner at The Riverside Company, to unpack his journey through private equity, franchising, and fatherhood.With over 15 years of experience in business development, capital markets, and relationship management, Grant leads Riverside’s franchise industry specialization, sourcing investments and shaping strategy across the lower and middle markets. He shares how internships shaped his path, the unique dynamics of the franchise world, and how private equity is evolving with new entrants and market shifts.Beyond finance, Grant reflects on the importance of relationships, patience, and being present for his young family — proving that success isn’t just measured by deals closed, but by the impact made at home.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.Takeaways Franzy is creating a marketplace for buying and selling franchisesAlex’s journey started in the laundry industry during collegeFranchisors often struggle financially until hitting scaleHappiness is a guiding principle for both parenting and businessParenthood requires grace, empathy, and adaptabilityFamily goals can be structured like business OKRsSuccess means building a significant business while being present for family🔗 CONNECT WITH GRANT MARCKS👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-marcks-722bb671/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Alex Smereczniak, co-founder and CEO of Franzy, a marketplace designed to democratize buying and selling franchise businesses. Alex shares his entrepreneurial journey — from launching a laundry business in college to building Franzy — and dives deep into the unique challenges and opportunities within the franchise ecosystem.The conversation explores the balance between business and family, the overwhelming early days of parenthood, and how empathy, grace, and structured family goals play a key role in navigating both worlds. Alex also highlights why happiness is his North Star, the importance of adaptability in parenting and entrepreneurship, and what success truly means to him.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.Takeaways Franzy is creating a marketplace for buying and selling franchisesAlex’s journey started in the laundry industry during collegeFranchisors often struggle financially until hitting scaleHappiness is a guiding principle for both parenting and businessParenthood requires grace, empathy, and adaptabilityFamily goals can be structured like business OKRsSuccess means building a significant business while being present for family🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEX SMERECZIAK👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-smereczniak-%F0%9F%A6%81-40310329/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Kevin Noble, a mechanical engineer turned operator and finance partner, to explore how intentional parenting and entrepreneurship intersect. After a decade helping Atlassian scale—including leading a 135-person enablement organization—Kevin founded Group 18 in 2025, where he now serves as a fractional COO, helping companies deliver predictable execution, make faster decisions, and increase margins.Kevin shares his personal journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, how meditation has shaped his parenting, and why he believes love is an act—not just a feeling. He opens up about his approach to raising three kids in Austin with his wife and two rescued pit bulls, the lessons learned from his upbringing, and his philosophy of fostering curiosity, presence, and self-awareness in both business and parenting.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis and Owners Club — helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysTransitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship brings both growth and challengesMeditation fosters intentional parenting and self-awarenessLove is shown through actions, not just wordsBalancing work and family requires presence and communicationEncouraging curiosity and independence helps children thriveLeadership is about respect and listening, not always being the smartest in the room🔗 CONNECT WITH KEVIN NOBLE👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinnoble/📰 Newsletter: https://catalyst.group18.co/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this Girl Dad Talk episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han and guest host Eric Liu dive into the transformative role of AI in the modern workplace and beyond. From AI-generated resumes and the new dynamics of job interviews to content creation, automation, and financial modeling, they explore how AI is reshaping both business and personal life.The conversation also touches on the future of bookkeeping, education, and personal branding, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid AI adoption. Together, they emphasize the importance of adaptability, trust, and maintaining balance as technology continues to evolve.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysAI is transforming the hiring process, from resumes to interviewsBusinesses are leveraging AI for content creation and automationBookkeeping and financial modeling are prime candidates for AI disruptionPersonalized education through AI could reshape learningBuilding a personal brand is more important than ever in a digital worldAdaptability is key to thriving in the age of AIBalance and perspective are essential when integrating technology🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC LIU👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAATcIAUBpCMFDjT5cICAaEMYFbSNaxVgIpw🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han catches up with Eric Liu to talk about the realities of balancing business, family, and personal growth. Young reflects on his recent successes with Blue Ocean, including closing a funding round, while also sharing the challenges that come with business growth and shifting family dynamics.The conversation dives into lessons learned from past business failures, the evolving role of fatherhood, and the importance of gratitude and perspective in both life and work. Young also outlines his vision for the future—building a unique operating system for small businesses—and explains why tracking inputs and outputs is critical for success.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.Key TakeawaysSuccessfully closing a funding round for Blue OceanThe impact of business growth on family lifeParenting insights and the importance of communication with partnersLessons learned from past business challengesFuture plans to create a small business operating systemTracking inputs and outputs as a tool for better outcomesWhy gratitude and perspective shape happinessThe need to align time and values in work and family life🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC LIU👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAATcIAUBpCMFDjT5cICAaEMYFbSNaxVgIpw🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Paul Hood, CPA, Co-Founder and CEO of Paul Hood, a regional tax and accounting firm with 13 offices across four states. Paul shares his inspiring journey from a tough childhood with a single mom to building a thriving business, writing books, and leading alongside his sons.Paul opens up about the challenges he faced early in life, how adversity shaped his perspective on success and leadership, and why family remains at the center of everything he does. He emphasizes the importance of service, selflessness, and creating value—not just wealth—in business and parenting..Together, they explore:Paul’s journey from adversity to becoming a CPA and financial leaderFamily plays a central role in both his life and businessAdversity can shape resilience, leadership, and valuesParenting is about instilling values and preparing the next generationSuccess is measured by impact, not just financial gainService, leadership, and humility are at the heart of his philosophyThe importance of heritage and identity in shaping purposeBuilding a family legacy in business with his wife and sons✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.🔗 CONNECT WITH PAUL HOOD👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paulhood/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Patrick Dendy, a former professional athlete turned financial advisor. Patrick shares how his background in sports shaped his grit, patience, and mindset—and how those lessons now guide his work in helping families, especially dads, secure their financial futures.Patrick opens up about the challenges of balancing family life with business, the importance of role modeling for his children, and why soaking in life’s fleeting moments matters more than chasing every career milestone. He also shares his belief in free thinking, financial literacy, and enjoying life while planning for the future.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.Key TakeawaysPatrick’s journey from pro athlete to financial advisorSports taught him perseverance, grit, and patienceFamily time always takes priority over business commitmentsChildhood is fleeting—be present and soak it inRole modeling matters more than lectures in parentingFinancial literacy is a core value he teaches his daughtersParallels between sports and business leadershipGolf as both an outlet and a way to build relationships🔗 CONNECT WITH PATRICK DENDY👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-dendy-82071a16/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han interviews Ryan Parsons, CEO of Evive Brands and co-founder of The Brothers That Just Do Gutters. Ryan opens up about his entrepreneurial journey—from starting a small gutter business with his brother to leading a multi-brand franchise platform—while raising six kids with his wife.Ryan shares the lessons he’s learned from building businesses, the power of franchising to scale impact, and why leadership and values are at the center of everything he does. Beyond business, he reflects on his Christian upbringing, the importance of supportive partnerships, and why he believes in quantity time (not just “quality time”) with his children.Together, they explore:How franchising helped scale a family business into a platform brandThe balance between entrepreneurship and parenting six kidsThe surprising ways parenting reveals selfishness—and how it builds growthWhy screens aren’t a replacement for creativity and connectionThe value of community, faith, and living below your meansHis vision for Evive Brands and the legacy he wants to leave behind✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.🔗 CONNECT WITH RYAN PARSONS👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brothersgutters/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode, Young Han interviews Jonathan Grzybowski, co-founder and CMO of Penji, about the intersection of fatherhood and entrepreneurship. Jonathan shares his journey of becoming a father, the challenges of balancing business and family life, and the importance of supportive relationships.Jonathan Grzybowski is the CMO and co-founder of Penji, an Inc. 5000 creative subscription service empowering businesses, agencies, and teams with affordable top-tier creative talent.Beyond Penji, Jonathan is a storyteller and content creator, hosting Dear Dads and Free Ideas, where he shares authentic insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and family life.As a husband, father, and entrepreneur, Jonathan’s mission is simple: help those who help others.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.Key TakeawaysBeing a father changes your perspective on lifeParenthood is full of both challenges and joysBalancing family and business requires intention and planningEmpathy and communication are essential in relationshipsCreativity should be encouraged in children’s growth🔗 CONNECT WITH Jonathan Grzybowski👥 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/grzybowskij/💻 Website: https://penji.co/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Jim Cook, a Silicon Valley veteran with over 30 years of experience scaling startups, including guiding Mozilla from Series A to IPO. Jim is the founder of BenchBoard and the creator of Cook’s PlayBooks newsletter, where he coaches leaders and equips them with frameworks to bridge the gap between vision and execution.Jim shares how he’s balanced high-stakes executive roles with being present for his family, why sales skills are essential in every career, and how travel helps build empathy in children. He discusses the importance of modeling good behavior, setting boundaries, and staying authentic in both leadership and content creation. Jim also critiques the unhealthy 996 work culture and explains why teaching financial literacy to kids is one of the best investments parents can make.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.Key TakeawaysOver 30 years of leadership experience in Silicon Valley, including scaling Mozilla from Series A to IPO.Balancing family and career is crucial during children’s formative years.Sales skills are valuable in every profession, not just sales roles.Travel fosters empathy and cultural understanding in children.Modeling behavior is more impactful than simply telling kids what to do.Setting boundaries between work and family leads to healthier relationships.The 996 work culture promotes burnout and imbalance.Financial literacy for kids is a must.Authenticity resonates more with audiences than polished perfection.🔗 CONNECT WITH JIM COOK🌐 BenchBoard Website: https://www.benchboard.com/👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cookflix/📩 Cook’s PlayBooks Newsletter: https://www.cooksplaybooks.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Adi Prakash, Founder & CEO of Sentient Ventures and former Amazon executive. Adi shares his journey from leading strategy at Amazon Web Services to launching his own AI-native firm, designed to help companies scale smarter, faster, and more sustainably.The conversation dives deep into the realities of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the role of family support during big career shifts, and the lessons Adi has learned as a parent. From modeling behavior for children to embracing work-life integration over the elusive “balance,” Adi offers actionable insights for both business leaders and parents.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, which helps founders go further together.Takeaways:Chase presence, not perfection in parentingChildren reflect their parents’ behaviors and attitudesWork-life balance is a myth; integration is keyCompartmentalizing time can boost focusFamily support is essential during transitionsEntrepreneurship requires perseverance and planningSuccess is about not quitting, even in uncertainty🔗 CONNECT WITH ADI PRAKASH🌐 Website: https://sentientventures.ai👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaprakash/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Minh Tran — engineer-turned-entrepreneur — who built a successful niche business selling officially licensed college-logo duct tape. Minh’s story is one of grit, heart, and deep community roots.From navigating the challenges of being a minority business owner to balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship, Minh shares powerful reflections on what success really means — and why he wants his kids to grow up knowing the value of hard work, memories, and emotional honesty.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysMinh believes in paying it forward and investing in communityHe faced real challenges as a minority entrepreneurStrong relationships drive business successHis family is central to every decision he makesCreating lasting memories matters more than just financial winsEmotional expression is key to strong parentingHis wife is his greatest supporter and biggest fanHe wants to ignite🔗 CONNECT WITH MINH TRAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvtran1/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
This week on The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Umang Shah — marketing executive, fractional CMO, and founder of Inovari — for a thoughtful conversation about what happens when your entire worldview shifts after becoming a parent.Umang Shah is a seasoned marketing executive with 20+ years of experience leading global marketing innovation across industries like tech, retail, CPG, life sciences, and financial services. He’s held leadership roles at companies like Microsoft, Walmart, Campbell’s, Medidata, and Northwestern Mutual. Named one of Adweek’s 50 Vital Leaders in Tech, Media, and Marketing, Umang now runs his own consultancy, Inovari, where he helps startups and growth-stage companies stay perpetually relevant.Together, they unpack how fatherhood has impacted Umang’s career decisions, health, and lifestyle, and why the pandemic was a major turning point for realigning priorities. They talk about the emotional and mental adjustments required to show up fully — both at home and at work — and why being present is sometimes the hardest but most valuable thing you can do.Whether you’re a new parent, a seasoned one, or someone thinking about how to better balance your ambition with the rest of your life, this episode offers candid reflections and real-world insight.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysParenthood forces a reset on what really mattersSuccess doesn’t mean much without well-beingKids model what we do, not what we sayFlexibility in consulting can be freeing, but not without its pressuresEnjoying the ride is often more important than controlling it🔗 CONNECT WITH UMANG SHAH👥 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shahumang 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jennifer Paradis, CEO of @Signatures Apparel, whose entrepreneurial journey spans wellness, manufacturing, and everything in between. From launching her first company at 24 to acquiring and transforming Signatures Apparel into a thriving enterprise, Jennifer has done it all while raising her children as a single mom.Jennifer opens up about how her blended family upbringing and early exposure to business shaped her leadership style, the personal challenges that redefined her relationship with work, and why she sees mistakes as one of life’s greatest teachers. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her build a high-growth company rooted in transparency, resilience, and human-centered values, while also remaining deeply present as a parent.✨ This episode is proudly sponsored by Thesis, providing high-impact, tailored consulting solutions designed to optimize performance and drive sustainable growth. TakeawaysHow Jennifer's blended family taught her adaptability and empathyWhy she celebrates mistakes as key moments for growthThe path from wellness entrepreneur to manufacturing CEOHow her health journey shaped her leadership and risk toleranceWhy she believes in empowering team members, not just managing themBalancing parenting with business ownership as a single momThe importance of letting kids carve their own pathHow joy, hobbies, and boundaries help her stay groundedThe legacy she hopes to leave through both family and business🔗 CONNECT WITH JENNIFER PARADIS👥 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-paradis-b98289317/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jason Mok, VP and GTM leader at Brex and a devoted single dad. Jason currently serves as GM of Brex’s Startups business and oversees Strategic Partnerships. Before Brex, he was an Operating Partner and GM at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), where he led the firm’s first $400M Seed Fund, and spent 16 years at Silicon Valley Bank championing early- and growth-stage founders.Jason’s story spans decades of leadership in banking, venture capital, and fintech—but at the heart of it is a father navigating the complexities of work, legacy, and raising good humans.In this episode, Jason opens up about teaching his kids about money, setting boundaries between work and family, and how success as a parent isn’t about control—it’s about the relationship you build as they grow up.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.TakeawaysJason Mok is a single dad and fintech exec at BrexBrex offers a financial stack for startups and enterprisesJason’s path includes SVB, a16z, and years of startup advisoryParenting requires consistent self-reflectionTeaching kids about money is non-negotiableBeing present matters more than being perfectSelf-care supports strong parenting and leadershipBoundaries between work and family take real intentionLegacy is built through quality relationships, not just career wins🔗 CONNECT WITH JASON MOK👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmok/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Diraj Goel, serial entrepreneur, advisor, and CEO of GetFresh Ventures. After scaling companies like WebCT, Vision Critical, and Hootsuite to exits and 9-figure revenues, Diraj now helps founders grow real businesses without burning out—or burning capital.He’s built a life where business growth and family time both matter. From his 35-hour work week philosophy to tactical growth strategies that challenge traditional startup thinking, Diraj's story is packed with practical advice for founders who want to scale smart and live well.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.Takeaways:• Why Diraj left corporate to launch GetFresh Ventures• His 35-hour work week approach—and how it creates space for family• What founders misunderstand about growth and capital• The mindset shifts that shaped his parenting and leadership• How ADHD affects his thinking and productivity• Redefining success beyond exits or valuations• Why you shouldn’t fear starting a family while building a business🔗 CONNECT WITH DIRAJ GOEL👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diraj/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Healey Cypher, CEO of BoomPop and Partner/COO at Atomic. Healey has spent his career building and selling companies centered around remarkable customer experiences—from selling Oak Labs to Zivelo, to leading Zivelo as CEO and exiting to Verifone, to his early days driving innovation at eBay.But beyond the boardroom, Healey is also a devoted dad of two, a husband, and someone who strives daily to be a good human.Healey shares why travel, gratitude, and hiring great people are key to building a fulfilling life and a lasting business. This is a must-watch for any parent-entrepreneur looking to lead with heart and build something meaningful—at home and at work.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.Takeaways:The transition from virtual to in-person events post-pandemicHow AI is changing the game in event planningThe influence of childhood in Saudi Arabia on Healey’s global outlookBalancing high-growth entrepreneurship with being a present parentHow values like integrity and empathy show up in leadershipBreaking generational patterns and embracing personal growthThanks for watching!🔗 CONNECT WITH HEALEY CYPHER👥 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/healeycypher/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jamie Ahern, seasoned FinTech and InsurTech executive, founder, and proud dad.Jamie is the CEO of Parabolic Auto, a company transforming how auto dealerships sell finance and insurance products. From trading subprime mortgages at Citadel to leading roles at LearnVest, LiveWatch, and Kin Insurance, Jamie’s career spans high-stakes finance, fast-paced startups, and now, fatherhood.He opens up about becoming a dad to his son Quinn, navigating the NICU experience, and finding connection in a new community. The conversation covers parenting in a multicultural household, managing mental health in a noisy world, and why presence and perspective define success both at home and at work.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.Takeaways: Fatherhood has been a transformative experience for Jamie.Community and cultural identity play major roles in parenting.The NICU journey reshaped their appreciation for healthcare and support.Outdoor play, mental health, and family dynamics in a modern world.Redefining success through the lens of love and presence.Thanks for watching! 🔗 CONNECT WITH JAMIE AHERN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieahern🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with David Walsh, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and dedicated father of three, to explore how endurance, relationships, and risk-taking have shaped his approach to both business and parenting.David shares his journey from Wall Street to the tech world, reflecting on how becoming a young parent influenced his ambition and perspective. He dives into his latest venture, Activ8 Growth Partners, and the legacy he’s building through innovation and connection.From running marathons with his family to leading billion-dollar exits, David opens up about how personal growth and professional success are deeply intertwined. If you’re interested in the mindset behind long-term success, in both business and fatherhood, this episode is for you.✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.Takeaways:• How parenting early in life shaped David’s entrepreneurial path• Parallels between endurance sports and business leadership• Navigating decisions: IPOs vs. acquisitions• The role of personal relationships in sustained success• Lessons in risk, legacy, and long-term motivation• Teaching values like resilience and accountability to your kids• Why David is betting on his next chapter with Activ8Thanks for watching!🔗 CONNECT WITH DAVID WALSH👥 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidarthurwalsh/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode, Young Han launches Season Five of The Girl Dad Show, reflecting on the evolution of fatherhood and the importance of being both nurturing and challenging as a parent. He shares his excitement for returning to weekly episodes, focusing on interviews with successful parents who have navigated trials and tribulations. Young discusses the changing landscape of parenting, the need for fathers to be more present, and the balance between nurturing and pushing children to achieve their potential. He emphasizes the importance of role modeling and adapting parenting styles as children grow, while also looking forward to the future of parenting in a rapidly changing world✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.Takeaways: Focus on interviewing successful parents.Fatherhood has evolved significantly over the decades.Dads are becoming more present and involved in parenting.It's important to have conversations about parenting changes.Role modeling is crucial for effective parenting.Success as a parent is when children want to return to you.Parenting requires a balance of nurturing and challenging.Awareness and flexibility are key in modern parenting.The future of parenting will involve adapting to new challenges.Thanks for watching! 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode, Young tackles imposter syndrome, a common challenge for business owners, and emphasizes the significance of building relationships and mastering distribution skills to overcome insecurity and promote business growth. He also shares a heartwarming story about using coaching techniques to help his daughter navigate friendship challenges and parallels these struggles with the difficulties business owners face when forming connections. Young encourages embracing rejection as an essential part of the journey to find the right connections and highlights the importance of continuous personal development on the "S curve." These insights offer valuable lessons in overcoming obstacles both in business and personal life.Listen & discover: - The impact of imposter syndrome on business owners. - Building relationships and distribution skills for business success. - The quest to find your perfect customer. - Applying coaching techniques to help children navigate challenges. - Embracing rejection as a stepping stone to success. - The "S curve" pattern in personal development. - Encouraging problem-solving skills in children.Thanks for watching! 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOST Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In this episode, Young interviews Scott Doty, the founder and CEO of BrainStorm Tutoring & Arts, and a dedicated father of two. Join them as they navigate the challenges of parenthood and entrepreneurship, offering valuable advice and perspectives. Uncover the secrets to creating a fulfilling life aligned with your values, forging deep connections with your children, and making a positive impact on their lives and the world. Gain insights from Scott's entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing family and flexibility. Explore his unique parenting perspective, including his no-cell-phone rule and the delicate balance between exposing children to the real world and safeguarding their mental well-being. Tune in for an enlightening journey of education, inspiration, and empowerment.About Our Guests: Scott was raised in Ramsey, NJ, where he goofed off a lot in class & played a bunch of sports. He continued his sports, his music, and his liberal arts education at Tufts University and then, for his Master's, at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Scott was a National Merit Finalist in high school, a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar in his 20s, and is currently a member of Mensa.Thanks for watching! 🔗 CONNECT WITH SCOTT👥 Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sedoty/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOST Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
For the first time ever, we had a father-daughter duo on the show! This episode's topic is... divorce. Our incredible guests are sharing their unique perspectives on the divorce that threatened to tear their family apart. Hear how they were able to reconnect after years of estrangement to build a stronger bond than ever before. Plus, Abigail shares what it was like for her growing up with parents that were both entrepreneurs — how it shaped her outlook on success, the challenges it created, and the lessons learned from their family dynamics. About Our Guests: Abigail Fair is a therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. Passionate about psychology and mental well-being, she is committed to guiding individuals through their personal challenges. As the daughter of an entrepreneur, she brings unique insights into the impact of growing up in a high-achieving family. Abigail's experience provides a fresh perspective on balancing professional ambitions with personal growth. Alex Fair is the Founder and CEO of MedStartr, a platform revolutionizing healthcare by connecting startups with essential funding and partners. With over two decades of experience in healthcare innovation and venture capital, he's helped launch over 90 health tech companies. Alex is also a dedicated father, balancing his entrepreneurial journey with the joys and challenges of parenting. Thanks for watching! Takeaways: Abigail’s path to becoming a therapist and her aspirations in psychology. Alex’s insights on venture capitalism and balancing entrepreneurship with family life. The impact of family dynamics on personal growth and professional success. Strategies for maintaining healthy family relationships and navigating divorce. The joy of downtime activities like art, music, and finding new interests. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEX AND ABIGAIL 👥 Alex's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfair/ 👥 Abigail's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-fair-2013072b0/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOST Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In this episode, Young interviews Neil Kucera, a seasoned entrepreneur and devoted father of two. Nick shares his entrepreneurial journey, including his unique business venture, Trash Caddies, and the significance of recurring revenue models. He also offers valuable insights on maintaining a strong marriage while being a dedicated parent and navigating the complexities of teaching kids about money. From cherishing quality family time to providing advice for both soon-to-be parents and entrepreneurial parents, this conversation is brimming with parenting wisdom.Takeaways: The concept behind Trash Caddies and recurring revenue.Prioritizing being a good spouse to be a better parent.Practical tips for creating quality family time. Balancing entrepreneurship and parenting. Navigating the maze of teaching kids about money. The significance of showing love to your children. Advice for soon-to-be parents and entrepreneurial parents.Personal growth as a parent. Nick's recommended book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People."🔗 CONNECT WITH NEIL👥 Neils Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkucera💻 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkucera🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In this episode, Young interviews Dale Dupree, a.k.a. The Copier Warrior, a.k.a. The Leader of the Sales Rebellion. Dale is an accomplished sales professional, entrepreneur, and father of two. He shares parenting insights, emphasizing the importance of teaching his children to be free thinkers and living a life that prioritizes personal happiness over societal norms. Dale candidly discusses a dark period in his life and how his son played a pivotal role in helping him find his way out. The episode also delves into the challenges of communication in relationships, the impact of modern-day convenience on mental health, and the significance of traveling with kids.Takeaways: Navigating societal expectations and prioritizing personal happiness. Coping with dark moments and finding support in unexpected places. Challenges in communication in relationships. - The effects of modern-day conveniences. The joy and significance of traveling with children.Perspectives from a popular kid who defended the bullied.Self-reflection on patience and its transformative power.Embracing mistakes and challenges as essential for personal growth.🔗 CONNECT WITH DALE👥 Dale's Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/copierwarrior/💻 Website: https://www.thesalesrebellion.com/crumpled-letter/💻 Website: https://www.thesalesrebellion.com/💻 Website: https://www.copierwarrior.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
What Is Love: Anti-Pinterest-Perfect Parenting
In this episode, Young engages in a heartwarming conversation with Brooke Winters, a devoted mom of three who embarked on a remarkable journey from a demanding HR career to the nuanced landscape of stay-at-home parenting and entrepreneurship. Brooke shares her unique perspective on the intersection of love, fulfillment, and parenting. The discussion unfolds as Brooke challenges societal expectations, offering insights into navigating the intricacies of being a stay-at-home mom and the fulfillment found beyond the confines of a traditional career. The episode touches on the incorporation of kids into entrepreneurial ventures, the importance of encouraging meaningful conversations, and reflections on what fulfillment truly means for individuals and families.
Takeaways:
Brooke’s transformative journey from a high-stress corporate job to being a stay-at-home mom.
Misconceptions about stay-at-home parenting
How to let go of being a Pinterest-perfect parent.
How to incorporate kids into entrepreneurial pursuits.
Ways to foster meaningful conversations.
Perspectives on what your kids might choose for a living
Finding fulfillment outside of work.
Valuable advice for parents on establishing what love looks like for your family.
Reflections on personal growth and embracing a unique style of parenting.
🔗 CONNECT WITH BROOKE
👥 Brian's Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookewinter320/
💻 Website: https://clarityhrconsulting.com/
🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN
👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/
🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_
💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com
🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW
Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
🎙 ABOUT OUR HOST
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
Podcasting, Parenting, and Personal BrandingIn this episode of The Girl Dad Show, hosts Young and Eric dive into the world of podcasting, parenting, and personal branding. They discuss the nuances of social interactions, the role of humor in parenting, and the importance of allowing children to navigate challenges.The conversation also explores the motivations behind content creation, the balance between passion and metrics, and the impact of connecting with influential guests. Young and Eric share insights on monetization strategies, lessons learned from past collaborations, and the evolving nature of podcasting. As they strategize for future seasons, they emphasize the importance of audience engagement and personal storytelling.About Our Guest: Eric Liu is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader with deep insights into the evolving landscape of business and personal development. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology, innovation, and human behavior, Eric brings a unique and valuable perspective to every conversation.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:Podcasting is both a creative and collaborative journey.Group dynamics can elevate conversations and interactions.Humor plays a unique role in parenting and family life.Personal branding is essential in today's digital world.Building meaningful relationships can be more valuable than metrics.Podcasting allows guests to reconnect with past relationships.Metrics don’t always define the true success of content.Monetization requires understanding your audience deeply.Creating content is a time-intensive process, even with AI tools. Enjoying the creative process is key to long-term success.Lessons from failed collaborations can shape future projects.Combining different content themes can boost engagement.Strategic planning is essential for podcast growth.🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC LIU 👥 Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/👥 Nis's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisfrome/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
His Journey to Better Fatherhood and CommunityAbout Our Guest: Larry Hagner, founder of the Dad Edge podcast and community, which has become a leading resource for dads looking to improve their parenting and relationships. Larry opens up about his journey into fatherhood, reflecting on the impact of his challenging childhood and the pivotal moment that led him to seek help and become a better dad. He shares how his desire to be a better father and break the cycle of his own upbringing sparked his mission to create a community where dads could learn and grow together. The conversation dives into themes of forgiveness, the importance of a supportive partner, and how Larry balances his business and family life. He discusses his personal growth, including reconnecting with his biological father and learning to teach his own children about forgiveness. Larry also emphasizes the need for vulnerability and openness in relationships and how creating a strong, supportive network can foster deeper connections. He offers valuable insights for fathers seeking to find balance, invest in personal growth, and strengthen their family dynamics.Thanks for watching!Takeaways: Larry Hagner is the founder of the Dad Edge podcast and community.His journey into fatherhood began with a moment of realization about his parenting.Childhood experiences significantly shape parenting styles and decisions.Larry's turning point came when he reacted out of anger towards his son.He created a community to learn and grow as a father.Reconnecting with his biological father was a significant part of his journey.Forgiveness is a central theme in Larry's relationship with his father.Larry emphasizes the importance of teaching his children about forgiveness.He acknowledges that he is a work in progress as a parent.Navigating conversations about the past with his children is an ongoing process. Family identity can be complex and requires open communication.🔗 CONNECT WITH LARRY👥 Brian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-hagner-a82b8715/💻 Website: https://thedadedge.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In this episode of the Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with his wife, Amy, for an honest conversation about marriage, entrepreneurship, and parenting. They discuss the contrasts in their personalities, Amy's experience as a stay-at-home mom, and the importance of communication in their relationship. The couple shares insights on balancing work and family life, evolving parenting styles, and how entrepreneurship impacts their home. Amy offers advice for other entrepreneurial spouses, highlighting the need for open communication and self-care while nurturing relationships and personal fulfillment.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:Being married to an entrepreneur means constant change.Balance in parenting comes from appreciating differences.Stay-at-home parenting can feel isolating.Communication is key to understanding each other's struggles.Embracing the role of a full-time parent is a journey.Work-life balance is an ongoing challenge.Parenting styles can complement each other despite conflicts.Unexpected guests can enrich family life.Transitioning to a stay-at-home role is a significant change.Finding joy in the chaos of family life is essential. It's tough for me to share stuff with you.There's a sense of constant pressure to perform.I want to help and support you more.You're the equalizer in our family.🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
Redefining Success as a Parent and LeaderAbout Our Guest: Brian is the founder of SIZE, an advisory group of former c-suite executives supporting over 60 late-stage technology and consumer companies. SIZE partners closely with CEOs and executives, diving deep into their businesses to drive growth, navigate uncertainty, and achieve successful exits.Previously, Brian was Vice President of Global Marketing at Expedia Group, overseeing marketing for the $5.4 billion hotel group. Before that, he held marketing leadership roles at DreamWorks Animation, managing retail P&Ls, brand strategies for major franchises like Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon, and over 100 omni-channel campaigns.Brian sits on four boards, advises 20+ companies (including unicorn Gopuff), and is a scout investor for Canaan Partners. He earned a Master’s in Finance from the London School of Economics and a BA from Indiana University.Thanks for watching!Takeaways: Brian Schwartz created a New Year's countdown for kids with Madagascar characters and has lived in multiple countries, building a career in global marketing.Remote work has allowed him to spend more time with his daughter, nurturing a strong bond as a girl dad.Traveling is a lifelong passion for him and his wife, and they believe in exposing their children to different cultures through travel.The decision to start a family was grounded in financial readiness and stability, influenced by his entrepreneurial parents.He values raising children close in age, fostering companionship, and reflects on the challenges and joys of parenting, emphasizing self-reflection and balance.Brian questions traditional education's ROI, while prioritizing opportunities and happiness over financial success for his children.Managing family dynamics requires a supportive partner, financial planning, and maintaining personal hobbies and interests.Parenting evolves over time, bringing joys and challenges, with children's activities increasingly shaping family schedules.Advice for new parents includes seeking help, balancing work and family, and defining success through fulfillment, not just finances.🔗 CONNECT WITH BRIAN👥 Brian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianpschwartz/💻 Website: https://www.size.vc/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
The Risks and Rewards of SharentingIn this episode of the Girl Dad Show, host Young Han is joined by, Eric Liu, and Nis Frome discuss the concept of 'sharenting'—the practice of sharing information about children online. They explore the pros and cons of this practice, share personal experiences, and discuss best practices for responsible sharing. The conversation also touches on the monetization of children in social media and the importance of finding a middle ground in sharing. The episode concludes with reflections on the benefits and potential pitfalls of sharenting, emphasizing the need for moderation and awareness.About Our Guests: Nis Frome is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for his expertise in building and advising groundbreaking ventures. He co-founded Feedback Loop, acquired by DISQO, and has contributed to successful projects like Coderbyte, Session Rewind, and JOON. Nis has also invested in innovative startups such as DEN, Beam, Realm, and Reflex.Eric Liu is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader with deep insights into the evolving landscape of business and personal development. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology, innovation, and human behavior, Eric brings a unique and valuable perspective to every conversation.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:Sharenting builds community among parents.It allows for the preservation of memories.Oversharing can lead to privacy risks.Children may resent their online identity.Constant documentation can strain parent-child relationships.It's hard to protect children's identities online.Sharing can help connect with family and friends.Moderation is key in sharing children's lives.Monetizing children can be exploitative if done for financial need.Finding a balance in sharing is essential.🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC LIU & NIS FROME👥 Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/👥 Nis's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisfrome/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
The Real Challenge of New Year’s Goals In this episode of the Girl Dad Show, Young reflects on his journey as a content creator and the importance of New Year's resolutions. He discusses his personal goal-setting process, including time tracking and self-reflection, and emphasizes the significance of setting aspirational goals. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced in finding a middle ground between business and personal life, highlighting the need for qualitative time with family and the lessons learned throughout the year.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:New Year's resolutions provide a structured way to reflect and set goals.Tracking time can lead to better self-awareness and productivity.Setting aspirational goals can motivate personal growth.Learning from business practices can enhance personal goal setting.Balancing work and family is a continuous challenge for parents.Qualitative time with family is as important as quantity.Self-reflection helps in understanding personal values and priorities.Adapting to challenges can lead to new opportunities for growth.Maintaining a positive mindset is crucial during tough times.🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
Holiday Reflections Lessons Learned and Hopes for the New YearIn this episode of the Girl Dad Show, Young Han, Nis Frome, and Eric Liu discuss gratitude, personal growth, and parenting. They reflect on the past year, sharing lessons learned and goals for the future. The conversation covers building strong family relationships, acknowledging mistakes, and the importance of support systems. They also delve into the complexities of relationships, the power of gratitude, and the role of community in personal growth.About Our Guests: Nis Frome is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for his expertise in building and advising groundbreaking ventures. He co-founded Feedback Loop, acquired by DISQO, and has contributed to successful projects like Coderbyte, Session Rewind, and JOON. Nis has also invested in innovative startups such as DEN, Beam, Realm, and Reflex.Eric Liu is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader with deep insights into the evolving landscape of business and personal development. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology, innovation, and human behavior, Eric brings a unique and valuable perspective to every conversation.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:Gratitude can transform problems into mere inconveniences.Perspective and resources play a significant role in stress management.Building strong family relationships is essential for emotional well-being.Parenting involves balancing authority and friendship with children.Acknowledging mistakes and apologizing can strengthen parent-child relationships.Challenges in business can lead to personal growth and resilience.Setting personal resolutions can help maintain focus on self-improvement.Reflecting on relationships can help eliminate unnecessary drama in life.Healthy family dynamics contribute to overall happiness and support.🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC LIU & NIS FROME👥 Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/👥 Nis's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisfrome/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
He's a Lawyer, Tech Entrepreneur, AND Father?!About Our Guest: Karl Seelbach is a dynamic lawyer and tech entrepreneur who successfully manages a law firm while spearheading a legal tech startup, Skribe.ai, which aims to modernize the deposition process. With a passion for innovation, Karl navigates the complexities of the legal industry and understands the importance of building strong client relationships. His journey has been marked by challenges that have fueled his drive for success, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated the shift towards remote legal practices.Thanks for watching!Takeaways: -Balancing multiple roles requires a strong support system.-Building strong client relationships is crucial for success.-The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote legal practices.-Facing adversity can ignite a drive for success.-Surrounding oneself with good people is essential for managing multiple ventures. Communication with your partner is crucial for support.-Understanding your children's perspective can enhance your relationship.-Balancing work and family requires conscious effort and sacrifices.🔗 CONNECT WITH KARL👥 Karl Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwseelbach/💻 Website:https://www.doyleseelbach.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
Reflections on Family, Business, and What Really Matters This YearIn this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young reflects on his birthday and Thanksgiving, sharing insights on gratitude, personal growth, and the importance of family connections. He discusses the challenges faced over the past year, the lessons learned from entrepreneurship, and the joy of watching his children grow. The conversation emphasizes the value of perspective and appreciation for what one has, while also contemplating future aspirations.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:Reflecting on the past year helps in personal growth.Family connections are vital, especially during holidays.Challenges can lead to valuable lessons and resilience.Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster of emotions and risks.Gratitude can shift your perspective on life's challenges.It's important to balance work and family time.Children's growth brings joy and fulfillment to parenting.Tough times reveal true character in people.Understanding what truly makes you happy is essential.Annual reflections can guide future aspirations.🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
Raising Financially Literate Kids... Advice for Future ParentsAbout Our Guest: Kelsey Stuart is an entrepreneur and franchise owner of Bloomin' Blinds with a strong background in family business. After transitioning his family's business into a successful franchise, Kelsey has navigated the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, learning valuable lessons from unexpected opportunities along the way. His experience during the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped his perspective on business responsibility, particularly for his franchisees. A dedicated father, Kelsey prioritizes teaching his children financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and the value of hard work. He believes in proactive participation in society and advocates for thoughtful decisions about education and career paths. In addition to his business pursuits, Kelsey finds balance in life through creativity, relaxation, and spending meaningful time with his family.Thanks for watching!Takeaways: -Kelsey Stuart family business expanded through franchising.-Franchising was chosen for growth beyond owner-operator roles.-Unexpected business opportunities taught Kelsey valuable lessons.-COVID-19 shifted Kelsey’s focus to franchisee responsibility.-Teaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship to kids is a priority.-Kelsey values hard work and proactive participation in society.-He and his wife share a strong entrepreneurial partnership.-Balancing work and family is an ongoing challenge.-Kelsey emphasizes self-awareness and patience in parenting.-Traveling can be both rewarding and overwhelming.🔗 CONNECT WITH KELSEY👥 Kelsey Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-stuart-014b7b50/💻 Website:https://www.bloominblinds.com/about-us/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
Lessons in Growing My Businesses While Prioritizing Family Time | Ep. 151 | In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han shares his latest life and business updates, diving into the dual role of being an entrepreneur and a parent. He discusses the rapid growth of his consulting business and the unexpected success of his pool service venture while reflecting on how he navigates when to prioritize family time versus professional opportunities. Young offers valuable insights on time management, the importance of building the right team, and fostering meaningful moments with loved ones.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:-Business has been slow, but things are picking up.-Maintaining team integrity during tough times is crucial.-Quality time with family is more important than quantity.-Communication with my partner is key to balancing work and family.-Building trust within my team has been essential for growth.-The pool cleaning business is thriving despite economic challenges.-Investing in relationships with team members pays off.-Parenting requires constant communication and partnership.-Values are taught through actions, not just words.-Future plans include family bonding experiences like RV trips.🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
How iPads Are Shaping Our Kids. The Pros and Cons of Screen TimeThis episode is a discussion on the rising topic of iPad usage among kids with guests, Eric Liu and Nis Frome. The conversation explores the advantages of educational tools and tech literacy while discussing the downsides, like excessive screen time and dependency on digital devices. The discussion ranges from personal parenting experiences with technology to broader implications on children's development, focusing on how parents can strike a balance between tech exposure and healthy, active lifestyles. The guests also reflect on the importance of moderation and mindful screen use in today’s tech-saturated world. About Our Guests: Nis Frome is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for his expertise in building and advising groundbreaking ventures. He co-founded Feedback Loop, acquired by DISQO, and has contributed to successful projects like Coderbyte, Session Rewind, and JOON. Nis has also invested in innovative startups such as DEN, Beam, Realm, and Reflex.Eric Liu is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader with deep insights into the evolving landscape of business and personal development. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology, innovation, and human behavior, Eric brings a unique and valuable perspective to every conversation.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:- iPads can be educational tools but also serve as digital babysitters.- Excessive screen time can negatively impact children's attention spans.- Moderation is key when introducing technology to children.- Exposure to technology is inevitable; teaching moderation is essential.- Different activities on iPads can have varying impacts on children.- Parents should evaluate the purpose of screen time for their kids.- Creating a balanced environment with alternatives to screens is important.- Tech literacy is important, but it can be developed without early exposure to iPads.- The conversation around technology and children is nuanced and requires careful consideration.- Ultimately, parenting decisions should be based on individual family dynamics and values.🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC LIU & NIS FROME👥 Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/👥 Nis's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisfrome/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
How A Wall Street Executive Built His Own Glass BusinessAbout Our Guests: Chad Shepler, owner of Gatsby Glass of South Austin, made a bold shift from architecture to running a custom glass installation business. As a father, Chad is dedicated to teaching his children the importance of grit, resilience, and hard work. His personal experiences—including a near-drowning incident as a child—have shaped his perspective on life and success. Beyond business, Chad finds joy in smoking barbecue and balancing family life with his passion for leadership and innovation.Thanks for watching!Takeaways: Chad transitioned from architecture to owning a small business.He emphasizes the importance of being present as a parent.Success is not defined by working long hours.Teaching grit to children is crucial for their development.Chad believes in the value of quitting books that don't resonate.He enjoys smoking barbecue as a hobby.Chad's experience with drowning as a child shaped his perspective on life.He aims to show his kids that hard work is necessary for success.Chad values empathy and understanding in leadership.🔗 CONNECT WITH CHAD👥 Chad's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadshepler/💻 Website:https://www.gatsbyglass.com/south-austin-tx/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
Challenges in Compound Living - Can Shared Spaces and Values Truly Coexist?This episode is a discussion on the rising topic of compound living with guests, Eric Liu and Nis Frome. We're covering everything from the benefits of community support, shared values, and social interactions, to the challenges of privacy concerns and decision-making difficulties. This conversation includes personal experiences with communal living, from multi-generational households to living with friends, and its impact on child-rearing and neighbor relationships.About Our Guests: Nis Frome is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for his expertise in building and advising groundbreaking ventures. He co-founded Feedback Loop, acquired by DISQO, and has contributed to successful projects like Coderbyte, Session Rewind, and JOON. Nis has also invested in innovative startups such as DEN, Beam, Realm, and Reflex.Eric Liu is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader with deep insights into the evolving landscape of business and personal development. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology, innovation, and human behavior, Eric brings a unique and valuable perspective to every conversation.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:Compound living offers built-in community support and the opportunity to create social interactions based on shared values.Privacy concerns and decision-making challenges are potential drawbacks of communal living.Choosing neighbors and shared resources can enhance the communal living experience.Communal living can have a positive impact on child rearing by providing opportunities for social interactions and shared values.The decision to live in a community and choose neighbors is a personal choice that depends on individual preferences and circumstances.🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC LIU & NIS FROME👥 Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/👥 Nis's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisfrome/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
Forget Book Smarts... This CEO Says Likeability is the True Key to SuccessAbout Our Guests: Shane Neman is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and founder with a rich background in technology, real estate, and venture capital. With a career spanning over two decades, Shane has successfully founded, scaled, and exited several businesses. His expertise includes digital innovation, property management, and hospitality, as well as investing in early-stage startups. Shane is known for his strategic thinking, resilience in business, and commitment to helping other entrepreneurs succeed. He is currently focused on building and investing in companies that drive meaningful impact.Thanks for watching!Takeaways: Finding the right environment for children is crucial for their development and happiness.Parenthood shifts your perspective and influences decision-making.Being an investor requires ongoing learning and adapting to challenges.Investing demands tough decisions and navigating uncontrollable factors.Business survival, especially during crises like COVID-19, is vital.Teaching children financial responsibility is key to preventing future mistakes.Likeability and social skills are important for success.Openness to new opportunities can lead to unexpected achievements.🔗 CONNECT WITH SHANE👥 Shane's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneneman/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In this episode of the Girl Dad Show, Young Han discusses the topic of college with his guests, Eric and Nis. They explore the rising cost of college, the value of a college degree, and the flaws in the current education system. They share their personal experiences with college and express their concerns about the future of higher education. The conversation highlights the need for parents to prepare their children for multiple scenarios and make informed decisions about their education.About Our Guests: Nis Frome is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for his expertise in building and advising groundbreaking ventures. He co-founded Feedback Loop, acquired by DISQO, and has contributed to successful projects like Coderbyte, Session Rewind, and JOON. Nis has also invested in innovative startups such as DEN, Beam, Realm, and Reflex.Eric Liu is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader with deep insights into the evolving landscape of business and personal development. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology, innovation, and human behavior, Eric brings a unique and valuable perspective to every conversation.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:The cost of college has been increasing at an exponential rate, making it a financial burden for many families.The value of a college degree is subjective and depends on individual circumstances and career goals.The current education system is flawed and not data-driven, leading to outdated curriculum and irrelevant skills.Parents should prepare their children for multiple scenarios and help them make informed decisions about their education.Alternative paths, such as vocational schools or entrepreneurship, can provide valuable skills and financial stability.The perception of college as a default option needs to be challenged, and the focus should be on what makes individuals happy and successful.🔗 CONNECT WITH Eric Liu & Nis👥 Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/👥 Nis's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisfrome/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
AI's Game-Changing Impact: What Every Parent Needs to Know! | Ep. 145 | David CaspilloAbout Our Guest: David Caspillo is the founder of Comerit and a passionate AI enthusiast. With a career spanning enterprise solutions and entrepreneurship, he brings a wealth of experience and insights into the tech industry. David is committed to balancing work and family life and values creativity and leadership. He is a strong advocate for pursuing passions and finding balance in life.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:✔️David has spent 25 years focusing on enterprise wide solutions, primarily with organizations that use SAP as their major transaction system.✔️He emphasizes the importance of staying ahead of technology and adapting internal processes and skill sets to deal with changes.✔️David has dabbled in multiple companies, including a health and nutrition company and a kids transportation company.✔️Both Young and David recognize the changing landscape of careers and the importance of pursuing passions and finding balance in life. The transition from typewriters to computers serves as a lesson on the importance of adapting to technological advancements.✔️Soft skills, such as communication, leadership, and empathy, will continue to be valuable in a technology-driven world.✔️AI may enhance human creativity by increasing the appreciation for human-made art and music.✔️Parents should prioritize quality time with their children and limit screen time to foster human connection.🔗 CONNECT WITH David 👥 David's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-caspillo-6482aa/👥 Comerit's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comerit/🐦 Comerit's X: https://x.com/Comerit_data💻 Comerit's Website: https://www.comerit.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
The Shocking Truth About Divorce: It's Not as Bad as You Think! | Ep. 144 | Eric LiuYoung and Eric explore the complexities of divorce and its profound impacts on personal growth and relationships. Through personal anecdotes and deep reflections, they discuss navigating life's transformations and maintaining personal integrity amidst relationship challenges. About Our Guests: Eric Liu is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader, known for his deep insights into the evolving landscape of business and personal development. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology, innovation, and human behavior, Eric brings a unique perspective to every conversation.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:✔️Both Young and Eric emphasize how individuals evolve over time, shaping their values and relationships.✔️The discussion sheds light on how divorce can sometimes align with personal growth and happiness when life goals diverge from marriage.✔️Learning from older generations offers valuable insights into leading a fulfilling life.✔️Upholding personal values, even if they challenge or end relationships, is crucial for personal satisfaction.✔️With age, priorities shift towards spending meaningful time with loved ones and engaging in activities that bring🔗 CONNECT WITH Eric Liu 👥 Eric's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
For the first time ever, we had a father-daughter duo on the show! This episode's topic is... divorce. Our incredible guests are sharing their unique perspectives on the divorce that threatened to tear their family apart. Hear how they were able to reconnect after years of estrangement to build a stronger bond than ever before. Plus, Abigail shares what it was like for her growing up with parents that were both entrepreneurs — how it shaped her outlook on success, the challenges it created, and the lessons learned from their family dynamics. About Our Guests: Abigail Fair is a therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. Passionate about psychology and mental well-being, she is committed to guiding individuals through their personal challenges. As the daughter of an entrepreneur, she brings unique insights into the impact of growing up in a high-achieving family. Abigail's experience provides a fresh perspective on balancing professional ambitions with personal growth.Alex Fair is the Founder and CEO of MedStartr, a platform revolutionizing healthcare by connecting startups with essential funding and partners. With over two decades of experience in healthcare innovation and venture capital, he's helped launch over 90 health tech companies. Alex is also a dedicated father, balancing his entrepreneurial journey with the joys and challenges of parenting.Thanks for watching!Takeaways:Abigail’s path to becoming a therapist and her aspirations in psychology.Alex’s insights on venture capitalism and balancing entrepreneurship with family life.The impact of family dynamics on personal growth and professional success.Strategies for maintaining healthy family relationships and navigating divorce.The joy of downtime activities like art, music, and finding new interests.🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEX AND ABIGAIL 👥 Alex's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfair/👥 Abigail's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-fair-2013072b0/🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOWWebsite: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show 🎙 ABOUT OUR HOSTYoung Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
In celebration of Father's Day, we're thrilled to launch Season 4 of The Girl Dad Show! 🎉 This season opens with a look at the unique challenges of being both a dedicated father and a successful professional. Our host, Young Han, explores the transformative journey of modern fatherhood, sharing strategies for staying present and deeply engaged with our children amidst the chaos of daily responsibilities.Takeaways-Balancing work and family life is a significant challenge for many fathers, impacting their ability to be present and engaged with their children.-Storytelling and creative activities can be powerful tools for building connections and fostering meaningful interactions with kids.-The evolving dynamics of parenting require fathers to adapt and be more present, thoughtful, and engaged in their children's lives.-Building a supportive community of fellow dads and learning from the experiences of others can provide valuable insights and guidance for navigating the complexities of fatherhood and professional life.-The new format for Season 4 of the Girl Dad Show will be 2 high-quality episodes a month.Please enjoy & subscribe! ABOUT OUR HOST: Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential. FOLLOW US! Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show ABOUT OWNERS CLUB: Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/ Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/ Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership! If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
Young & Satwick dive into topics such as the challenges of transitioning to The U.S. and starting a business, instilling decision making at a young age, getting exposed to different cultures and different point of views enabling kids to make clever decisions.ABOUT SATWICK:Satwick is the Co-founder of Eva Gifting Assistant. Eva Bot helps companies and professionals leverage great gifting experiences to generate referrals, testimonials and build long term relationships.Satwick looks after all of the growth and marketing of Eva Bot. He also looks after Eva Bot's customer success. Apart from ramping up sales and marketing, Eva Bot also recently added video review features and gets those posted in different social media platforms. Eva Bot is also currently working on leveraging their AI engine to make it easier for their customers to personalize their gifts.Please enjoy & subscribe!ABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
Mihir Pathak on the value of patience & learning how to have some. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.Mihir Pathak (https://linkedin.com/in/pathakmihir) is the COO of Mayvenn, the fast growing company empowering hairstylists & salon professionals by vastly improving the way people interact with hair companies.Young and Mihir jump straight into topics from Mihir's background (at NASA, prepping generals for CSPAN, working with Obama including an embarrassing but wholesome story, and more), how to mentor & grow people & ensure they excel, and how parenting affects all of that.Please enjoy & subscribe!ABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
David Silverander on designing the life that you want. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.David Silverander (https://www.linkedin.com/in/silverander/) is the co-founder & and served as COO of Remaker Labs in Santa Barbara, California, the company behind Hitch, the most funded bottle in Kickstarter history, until they parted ways in February 2021.Please enjoy & subscribe!ABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
Young & Peter dive into topics such as raising 3 kids with 2 having special needs, troubles and tribulations and how to overcome them, and all the mindset that you need to build a happy and successful life.ABOUT OUR GUEST:Peter Espinosa is a CEO, Founder, Owner, Sales Leader, Board Member, and Advisor. He believes that companies can achieve special and unique results if they take care of their customers and treat their employees well. Motivating people to work hard and deliver exceptional results is not only possible, but likely, if they work for a company that values their contributions and a culture that respects them as an individual. Customers and prospects are increasingly seeking to do business with companies who possess what he calls the "big 3": a great product/ solution, special and uniquely fun and motivated people, who genuinely love their customers.Please enjoy & subscribe!ABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
Young Han & Victoria Ransom talk about a big picture perspective, education for children, prioritizing quality time with kids, the increase of entrepreneurial parents, and how your kids can influence your business and career choices. ABOUT VICTORIA:Victoria has been an entrepreneur since her early twenties and has developed four companies, including Wildfire, which was acquired by Google in 2012 for $450M. Her current venture, Prisma, is pioneering a new approach to K-12 education that turns the current rigid, ‘one size fits few’ model of education on its head.Victoria was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and recognized by KEA in their annual World Class New Zealander awards. She was named to Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40 list and was recognized by President Obama in 2013 for her contributions to entrepreneurship. In addition, she was named one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2012 and one of the '25 Women to Watch in Tech' for 2011 & 2010. She is on the board of Trustees at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. In her spare time she is an avid snowboarder and surfer and a passionate adventure traveler who once spent six weeks living with a remote Amazonian tribe and five months living in a favela in Brazil!Please enjoy & subscribe!ABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
Andy Cunningham on success, as a parent and entrepreneur. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.Young and Andy dig straight into topics like growing up despite harsh conditions, getting lucky and working closely with Steve Jobs, raising kids with ambition, and how to actually help your kids choose friends wisely (among other things).Andy Cunningham (https://linkedin.com/in/andreacunningham) is the founder & president of Cunningham Collective, a marketing strategy firm with expertise in positioning companies to win. She is also the author of the Amazon best-seller, Get to Aha!: Discover Your Positioning DNA and Dominate Your Competition (McGraw-Hill), and the host of the popular podcast Marketing Over Ice. An entrepreneur at the forefront of marketing, branding, positioning, and communicating “The Next Big Thing,” Andy has played a key role in the launch of a number of new technology categories and products (including the Apple Macintosh) over the past 35 years. Today, she specializes in identifying and leveraging a company's position in order to gain traction. She advises startups on bringing innovation to market and helps publicly traded companies communicate their role and relevance to their constituents.Her book: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Aha-Discover-Positioning-Competition/dp/1260031209Her book recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190Please enjoy & subscribe!ABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
Julie Inouye shares insights on Work, Parenting, and Leadership. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.Julie has spent over two decades helping brands to tell their stories and is most recently is the President at Outcast. She has held leadership roles across global brands, including CNN, Yahoo, PlayStation, LinkedIn -- and has worked across the communications and marketing disciplines throughout her career. She is a self-proclaimed crisis communications junkie and will travel for good eats.Young & Julie delve into topics such as the compromises taken to balance work and parenting, how parenting styles can differ between family members, how parenting style can be applied to leadership, and how to ask more questions so you get to know your kids better.Please enjoy & subscribe!TAKEAWAYS:Communication is incredibly important for career success. Julie discusses how she has been in the communications field since she started college.Self-awareness is the key to success. Once you understand yourself, you can start to qualify what success means to you.Communicate openly with your partner about parenting expectations.It’s okay to outsource some things as a working parent, such as cleaning. It makes life easier.Invest in your own discovery and exploration before having kids. It's okay to cut corners as a parent. Parenting doesn’t have to be rigid, it teaches you to go with the flow.ABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this conversation, Rajesh Gopi from Season 1 Episode 32 discusses his work in the startup ecosystem and the importance of founders understanding equity and cap table management. He explains how his startup, 212, provides tools and data to help founders focus on their equity and avoid dilution. The conversation then shifts to parenting, with Rajesh sharing stories about his three children and their interest in math and engineering. He emphasizes the importance of education and storytelling in teaching his kids about various topics. Rajesh Gopi shares his perspective on parenting and encouraging entrepreneurship in his children. He emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where kids can think for themselves and be confident in taking risks. Rajesh believes that failure is necessary for learning and encourages his children to start their own businesses. He also discusses the challenges of being a first-time parent and the need for a support system. Rajesh's favorite business book is 'Shoe Dog' by Phil Knight, which highlights the journey of starting Nike. In his free time, Rajesh enjoys picking up new hobbies every six months, such as astrophotography and learning to play the flute.TAKEAWAYS:Founders often overlook the importance of equity and cap table management, which can lead to dilution and loss of control of their companies.212 provides tools and data at an affordable price to help founders understand and manage their equity.Rajesh Gopi's children have a strong interest in math and engineering, likely influenced by their parents' backgrounds.Rajesh uses storytelling and real-life examples to teach his children about various topics and instill a love for learning.Education and ensuring access to food are top priorities for Rajesh, influenced by his own upbringing. Create an environment where kids can think for themselves and be confident in taking risksEncourage children to start their own businesses and embrace failure as a learning opportunityHaving a support system is crucial for first-time parentsThe book 'Shoe Dog' by Phil Knight is a favorite for its insights into the journey of starting NikePursuing new hobbies can be a fulfilling way to spend free timeCHAPTERS:00:00Introduction and Background08:17Importance of Understanding Dilution and Cap Table14:26Teaching Through Storytelling30:29Embracing Failure and Learning from Mistakes38:49Favorite Business Book: 'Shoe Dog' by Phil KnightABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In the finale of Season 3 of the Girl Dad Show, Young Han reflects on the challenges and ups and downs of hosting the podcast. He shares his plans for the break, including remastering previous episodes and going live on social media. This season, he has learned a lot about parenting and podcasting, as well as the importance of staying accountable and building in public. He also talks about the value of meeting incredible people through the podcast and the need to achieve both professional success and parenting success if you want overall personal success. Season 4 will focus more on parenting and feature high-value interviews sharing the inspiring stories of incredibly successful parents.TAKEAWAYS-Taking breaks and regrouping is important for catching up, getting ahead, and strategizing for the next season.-Building in public creates accountability and discipline in achieving goals and aspirations.-Meeting and learning from incredible and successful people is a powerfully valuable experience.-Striving for both professional success and parenting success is a challenge, but it’s important for overall personal growth.-Season 4 of the Girl Dad Show will be heavily focused on parenting and feature high-value interviews sharing the inspiring stories of incredibly successful parents.CHAPTERS2:07 Plan for Season 3 Break5:23 Reflecting on Season 38:59 Deciding to Continue to Podcast9:27 Building in Public11:10 Realizations from Interviewing Parents12:27 Losing His Way in Season 313:29 Why He’s Grateful for Season 314:36 A Wave of Modern Parenting16:31 Getting Back to Why He Started the Podcast17:07 Letting Go of Control19:18 Focusing More on ParentingABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
In this episode, Young interviews Jani Tuomi, a digital health entrepreneur & investor and co-founder of Matchday Health and imaware. Jani shares the personal experiences that led him to a career in healthcare and his motivation to help people identify diseases before symptoms show. He discusses his aspirations of supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and his involvement in the Austin startup ecosystem. Jani also talks about his family life, including his wife and two sons. He emphasizes the importance of being present for his children and the soft skills he wants to instill in them. This conversation explores the differences in parenting styles and experiences between generations. Jani highlights the freedom and unstructured play that characterized his childhood and contrasts it with the more planned and technology-driven experiences of today's children. The importance of adapting parenting styles and finding a balance between structure and curiosity is emphasized. Young and Jani also touch on the challenges of managing multiple activities for children and the evolving relationships between siblings. TAKEAWAYS:Jani's motivation to enter the healthcare industry stemmed from a personal experience with a family member's preventable illness.Jani believes in fostering soft skills in his children, such as confidence, communication, and teamwork. Childhood experiences and parenting styles have evolved over generations, with today's children having more structured and technology-driven lives.Adapting parenting styles and finding a balance between structure and curiosity is important for the development of children.Managing multiple activities for children can be challenging, and it is important to consider the interests and preferences of each child.Parenting is a continuous learning journey, and it is important to be open to evolving and adapting as children grow.
In this episode, Young Han discusses the importance of embracing change and growing as a parent. He shares his personal experience of his oldest child becoming more self-aware and the challenges that come with it. The conversation explores the need for parents to adapt their parenting styles as their children change and develop. Young reflects on the challenges of self-awareness and insecurities that children face and how parents can support them. The episode also discusses the transition to situational leadership and the balance between guidance and independence. Young emphasizes the importance of parenting for happiness, confidence, and resilience, and maximizing the parent-child relationship.TAKEAWAYS:Parenting styles and values need to adapt and change as children grow and develop.Children go through stages of self-awareness and may develop insecurities.Parents should be open to new approaches and adapt their parenting to meet the needs of their children.Balancing guidance and independence is important in parenting.Parenting should focus on fostering happiness, confidence, and resilience in children.Regular check-ins and communication are essential for maximizing the parent-child relationship.CHAPTERS:02:48 The Challenges of Self-Awareness and Insecurities06:13 Adapting Parenting Styles to Evolving Children09:01 Navigating the Transition to Situational Leadership12:13 Balancing Guidance and Independence14:48 Parenting for Happiness, Confidence, and ResilienceABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young Han discusses his thoughts on work-life integration and the challenges he faces as a business owner and parent. He explores the concept of balancing priorities and making decisions that align with his long-term goals. Young Han reflects on the importance of financial freedom and the sacrifices that may be necessary to achieve it. He shares his personal experiences and the lessons he has learned from his father's workaholic lifestyle. Young Han contemplates the idea of work-life integration as a way to bridge the gap between work and family life. He invites listeners to join him on his journey towards finding a balanced and fulfilling life.TAKEAWAYS:Work-life integration involves merging work and personal life in a way that aligns with one's values and goals.Balancing priorities and making decisions can be challenging, but it is important to consider the long-term impact on both work and family life.Striving for financial freedom may require sacrifices in terms of time spent with family, but it can also provide more opportunities in the future.Navigating the challenges and confusion of work-life integration requires self-reflection, trust in one's decisions, and a willingness to adapt.As a business owner, Young Han sees work-life integration as an opportunity to set his own standards and create a more humane way of living.Understanding the hierarchy of needs and priorities can help in making informed decisions about how to allocate time and resources.CHAPTERS:01:18The Concept of Work-Life Integration08:07Striving for Financial Freedom12:48Work-Life Integration as a Business Owner15:15The Hierarchy of Needs and PrioritiesABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young Han interviews Nis Frome, an entrepreneur who recently transitioned from tech entrepreneurship to fractional consulting. They discuss the challenges of fundraising and the demanding nature of venture-backed startups. Nis shares his experience of living in Austin and the differences from New York City. They also explore the joys of being a dad and the benefits of multi-generational living. Nis reflects on the importance of creating adversity for children's growth and the balance between protecting and preparing them for the future. In this conversation, Nis Frome and Young Han discuss the challenges of parenting in the digital age, including the impact of technology on children's mental health. They also explore the decision-making process of choosing the right school for their children and the importance of social interaction in education. The conversation delves into the need for education reform and the limitations of the current school system. They also touch on the challenges of finding the right daycare and the importance of living space for a growing family. The main takeaway is to contextualize the advice given and received as parenting is a personal journey with different goals for each family.Please enjoy & subscribe!Chapters:01:32 Transitioning from Tech Entrepreneurship to Consulting06:21 Living in Austin and the Differences from New York City09:14 Benefits of Fractional Consulting11:13 Balancing Work and Family as a Fractional Consultant13:23 The Joys of Being a Dad14:18 Multi-generational Living and Community16:15 Creating Adversity for Children's Growth23:43 The Challenges of Parenting in the Digital Age26:17 Choosing the Right School for Your Child28:29 The Impact of Schooling on Social Skills30:02 The Need for Education Reform32:37 Choosing the Right Daycare35:39 The Importance of Living Space for a Growing Family38:38 Advice for Parents: Contextualize the Advice You Give and ReceiveABOUT OUR GUEST:Nis Frome is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor, known for his expertise in building and advising groundbreaking ventures like Coderbyte, Session Rewind, JOON, and more. With a successful track record that includes co-founding Feedback Loop (acquired by DISQO), Nis brings invaluable insights to the intersection of quality of life and the future of work. As an angel investor, he has championed innovative startups such as DEN, Beam, Realm, and Reflex. FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership! If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this episode, Young Han shares his professional parenting journey while traveling for work. He discusses his travel plans and the challenges he faces, including flight anxiety and claustrophobia. He shares exciting business opportunities in the wellness industry and the importance of addressing the broken healthcare system. Additionally, Young discusses new business ventures and the mentorship and partnership he has received. He expresses his appreciation for the podcast and its impact on his life.TAKEAWAYS:-Traveling for work can be challenging, but finding ways to manage stress and anxiety is important.-Recording and sharing thoughts can provide clarity and focus.-Integrating work and family life is a constant struggle, but finding ways to spend quality time with loved ones is crucial.-The wellness industry presents opportunities for innovation and disruption, particularly in addressing the broken healthcare system.CHAPTERS:02:23Flight Anxiety and Claustrophobia04:09The Benefits of Talking and Recording05:37Desire to Travel with Family07:02Exciting Business Opportunities09:28Challenges in the Wellness Industry13:40New Business Ventures15:04Mentorship and Partnership17:19Appreciation for the PodcastABOUT OUR HOST:Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Justin Kistner discusses his entrepreneurial journey from his previous business UpFocus, to his latest business, Copy Club – a community for learning and using AI to write better content. He reflects on his decision to work remotely, his experience transitioning back to office work, the challenges of commuting, and his intention to create passive income. Justin shares his thoughts on AI and the importance of teaching children how to use it as a tool. Young and Justin discuss the role of technology and social media, the challenges faced by parents today, and the benefits of parenting communities. They also explore the power of positive reinforcement, the role of emotional intelligence in parenting, and the impact of parenting on future generations. Additionally, they touch on the importance of self-care for parents and speculate about the future of parenting.Please enjoy & subscribe!TakeawaysCopy Club provides a community for learning and using AI to improve content writing.Family members may not fully understand the intricacies of an entrepreneur's work, but their support is crucial. Working remotely provides flexibility and allows for a better work-life balance.Creating passive income streams can lead to financial freedom and more time with family.Success as a parent is about reducing the frequency and severity of pain for your child.Teaching children how to use AI as a tool is important for their future success. Parenting is a crucial responsibility that requires continuous learning and adaptation in the modern world.Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool in parenting, promoting healthy behavior and emotional development in children.Education and emotional intelligence play significant roles in effective parenting, shaping the future of children and society.Self-care is essential for parents to maintain their well-being and provide the best care for their children.The future of parenting will likely involve further integration of technology, increased focus on mental health, and continued exploration of new parenting approaches.Chapters08:18 - The Value of Being an Expert Software User10:30 - Introducing Copy Club18:40 - Shutting Down UpFocus25:21 - The Importance of Product Management28:19 - Family's Perception of Justin's Work34:04 - The Decision to Work Remotely35:19 - Transitioning to Office Work36:18 - The Drawbacks of Commuting39:35 - The 2040 Freedom Plan43:13 - Building a Million-Dollar Business45:04 - Creating Passive Income53:31 - Growing Up in an Entrepreneurial Family56:12 - Gaining Perspective on Mortality01:05:11 - Thoughts on AI for Kids01:07:35 - Favorite BooksABOUT OUR GUEST:Justin Kistner is the founder of CopyClub.ai and CopySub. With a mission to leverage the power of AI to enhance human creativity and productivity, Justin co-founded CopyClub.ai, a community exploring the intersection of writing and artificial intelligence. Additionally, he established CopySub.com, a subscription service aiding businesses in growing their search traffic by delivering high-quality, search-optimized articles every two business days. With over a decade of experience in product management across successful startups in the digital marketing sphere, Justin brings expertise in marketing communications, creative direction, and online marketing. He resides in Kenmore, WA, where he enjoys vegetable gardening and cheering on the Oregon Ducks football team with his wife and son.FOLLOW US!Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-showABOUT OWNERS CLUB:Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership! Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership! If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this episode, Young Han discusses his upcoming travel plans, including attending the pool expo in San Antonio and meeting with potential partners. He also shares his excitement about traveling to Taiwan to meet Jeremy Lin and work on a project together. Young Han talks about the challenges of being a business owner and the pressure to perform. He reflects on his father's advice on surviving and growing in a recession. Additionally, he discusses his interest in gardening as a family and explores the concept of communal living with Boundless Life.
Takeaways
- Building a business requires hard work, sacrifice, and the ability to navigate challenges.
- Surviving and maintaining during a recession can give a business a competitive advantage when the market improves.
- Phobias and anxieties can arise after becoming a parent, and it's important to acknowledge and address them.
- Gardening can teach children valuable life skills such as patience, discipline, and delayed gratification.
- Exploring communal living can provide opportunities for connection, shared values, and immersive experiences.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Travel Plans
03:16 Spending Time with the Team
05:08 Meeting with Jeremy Lin
06:05 Speaking at South by Southwest
07:02 Speaking at Cogax Conference
08:00 Surviving and Growing in a Recession
13:09 Phobias and Travel Anxiety
15:03 The Pressure of Building a Business
19:07 Advice from Father on Navigating a Recession
20:30 Exploring Gardening as a Family
22:24 Boundless Life and Communal Living
24:15 Gratitude for Listeners and Conclusion
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Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
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Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
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In this conversation, Ryan discusses his recent personal experiences, including challenges with COVID-19, unexpected bills, and family celebrations. He also provides insights into his app, Flighty, and the challenges of obtaining flight data. Ryan reflects on the balance between work and family life and the importance of emotional intelligence in parenting. He shares his upbringing in a supportive community and the influence it had on his parenting style. The conversation concludes with a discussion on hobbies and activities for relaxation and the value of negotiating tactics and understanding others.
Takeaways
- Balancing work and family life is a constant challenge, but setting clear boundaries and prioritizing quality time with family can help create a healthier balance.
- Emotional intelligence is crucial in parenting, as understanding and supporting children's emotional needs is just as important as meeting their physical needs.
- The influence of upbringing on parenting styles and values is significant, and reflecting on one's own upbringing can provide valuable insights into parenting decisions.
- Trusting your instincts and doing what you believe is right for your child is often the best approach, as no one knows your child better than you do.
- Engaging in hobbies and activities that allow for hands-on work can be a form of relaxation and provide a sense of fulfillment outside of work and parenting.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
03:40 Family Life and Holiday Celebrations
06:09 Flighty App and Future Plans
12:13 Balancing Work and Family Life
13:33 Children Mimicking Parents' Behaviors
15:19 Reflecting on Parenting Weaknesses
16:43 Using Whiteboards for Parenting Goals
18:27 Seeking Parenting Advice and Frameworks
20:38 The Influence of Upbringing on Parenting
22:13 Transitioning from Survival Mode to Intentional Parenting
23:50 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Parenting
25:01 The Impact of Culture on Parenting Styles
26:46 The Role of Work-Life Balance in Parenting
27:33 Reevaluating Priorities and Finding Fulfillment
28:23 The Value of Connecting with Other Parents
29:43 Gaining Perspective from Different Upbringings
30:44 Parenting Styles and Emotional Development
32:09 The Emotional Dimension of Life
33:22 Recognizing the Privilege of a Stable Upbringing
34:27 Choosing a Partner with Complementary Qualities
35:31 Understanding and Supporting Emotional Needs
36:41 The Impact of Parental Influence on Children
38:00 The Challenges and Rewards of Parenting
39:32 The Intuitive Nature of Parenting
41:24 The Importance of Trusting Your Instincts
42:52 Hobbies and Activities for Relaxation
45:12 The Value of Working with Your Hands
46:35 Negotiating Tactics and Understanding Others
52:40 Conclusion and Farewell
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Ryan Jones is the Founder & CEO of the award-winning app Flighty – the modern flight tracker designed for passengers first. Flighty has been praised by the WSJ, NYTimes, Bloomberg, and Travel+Leisure. In 2023 it won an Apple Design Award and was a finalist for iPhone App of the Year. Prior to Flighty, he created and sold a weather app, worked for Apple, and came from the Oil industry. He is raising his 2 daughters, ages 3 and 1, with his wife in Austin, TX.
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/rjonesy
https://twitter.com/flighty
Flighty:
https://www.flightyapp.com/
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ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
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In this heartwarming episode, Young shares cherished moments and reflections on his relationship with his wife, Amy. From their first photo together at St. Patrick's to the amusing story of how he convinced her to go on their first date, Young paints a picture of their journey together. Their dynamic partnership is evident in how they complement each other's strengths, providing a balanced upbringing for their daughters. Despite the challenges of finding time after kids, Young reminisces about their early days of saving money to travel and the importance of prioritizing their relationship.
Listen & Discover:
- Heartwarming anecdotes and reflections on Young and Amy's relationship.
- Amusing stories of how Young convinced Amy to go on their first date.
- The complementary strengths that contribute to a balanced family life.
- Challenges and joys of finding time for each other after having kids.
- The pivotal role of a spouse as a supportive partner in business.
Join Young on this journey down memory lane as he shares heartfelt stories and insights about love, partnership, and entrepreneurship.
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ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
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ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
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In this episode, Young interviews Joey Bouchard, CEO and founder of QuoteWell, who recently welcomed his first child, Rex. Together, they explore the transformative experience of welcoming a newborn. Joey shares his unique approach to parenting, discussing his aspirations for his son and emphasizing the value of instilling core principles from an early age. The conversation also delves into the significance of work, the challenges of balancing a loving relationship with effective child-rearing, and the secrets to successful pawn shop shopping.
Listen & Discover:
- Insights on the lucrative industry of insurance
- Joey's approach to being a parent and his aspirations for his son
- The value of work and the importance of teaching children about work and business
- The secret to shopping at a pawn shop
- Joey’s favorite book Never Split the Difference
Throughout the conversation, Joey shares valuable perspectives on parenting and instilling core values in children.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Joey Bouchard is the CEO and founder of QuoteWell, a technology-driven marketplace for business insurance. QuoteWell's mission is to help business owners and their agents find specialty insurance solutions faster, in a more data-driven way, and at a fair price. QuoteWell has raised over $20M in funding, and is backed by New Enterprise Associates. Prior to QuoteWell, Joey worked at Palantir for over five years, leading teams across all three major divisions of the company: Business Development, Product Development, and Operations. His work at Palantir spanned financial services, insurance, consumer packaged goods, and the Department of Defense. After Palantir, Joey worked at the second-largest retail agency, Aon, as an insurance strategy consultant for over a year. Joey lives at home in Austin with his wife- Jenna, son- Rex, and chocolate labrador- Bourbon.
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ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/|
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In this episode, Young explores the concept of communal living, its growing appeal, and the profound impact it can have on individuals and families. From the allure of shared responsibilities and centralized support to the deeper questions about the purpose of wealth and the pursuit of community, Young's thought-provoking reflections offer a unique perspective on this evolving lifestyle choice.
Listen and Discover:
- The rising interest in communal living and its appeal to diverse demographics
- The power of communal living in centralizing support and sharing responsibilities
- Thought-provoking insights on the purpose of wealth and the pursuit of community
- Young's introspective exploration of communal living and its implications for individuals and families
- Dad Talks Q&A on Young's perspective on relocation and living in Texas
- Dad Talks Q&A on how Young manages his work and rest
Tune in to gain valuable insights and a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of communal living.
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ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
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*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young interviews Rose Punkunus, the founder and CEO of Sudozi, former Uber executive, and devoted mother to two boys, aged 2 and 4. Young and Rose explore the challenges of managing the less structured nature of parenting and its parallels with business. The discussion touches on fostering creativity in children, the balance between boundaries and exploration, and the essential factors for success. The conversation also delves into the trade-off of sacrificing sleep for increased productivity, the benefits of walking for mental and physical well-being, and advice for parents on maintaining personal time and setting meaningful goals.
Listen & Discover:
- Balancing the less structured nature of parenting with the demands of business.
- Navigating creativity, boundaries, and exploration in children.
- Essential factors for success, including support systems and strategic outsourcing.
- The trade-off of sacrificing sleep for increased productivity.
- The benefits of walking for mental and physical well-being.
- Advice for parents on maintaining personal time and setting meaningful goals.
Join Young and Rose in this insightful exploration of the intersections between business and parenting, offering valuable perspectives for working parents.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Rose Punkunus is the founder and CEO at Sudozi helping companies prevent wasting money with smarter procurement. Earlier in her career, Rose joined Uber as the second strategic finance hire in 2013 and held a number of roles including the US & Canada CFO. After Uber she was the CFO for two Series C venture backed startups before starting Sudozi.
When Rose isn't thinking about budgets and procurement, she enjoys playing trucks with her two boys (2 and 4 year old), having a nice meal with her husband, and going to a yoga class.
Website: https://www.sudozi.com/
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ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
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In this episode, Young provides an insightful glimpse into his parenting journey, sharing how he imparts Korean culture to his girls and highlighting the significance of travel in his family dynamics. He offers practical tips for traveling with kids, covering planning, organization, and the right mindset, while also delving into his approach to family trips. The Dad Talks Q&A segment tackles budgeting advice for parents and explores Young's unique perspective on financial planning for his daughters' future. The episode wraps up with a discussion about Young's reading habits and his favorite books that have significantly impacted his life and outlook.
Listen & Discover:
- The intersection of parenting and cultural enrichment through his Korean heritage
- Practical tips for seamless travel with kids, from planning to organization and mindset.
- Dad Talks Q&A: Financial planning nuances and being a responsible parent.
- Young's favorite books of all time and his approach to reading recommendations.
Embark on a journey of parenting wisdom and travel hacks with Young as he shares invaluable insights to make your family adventures smoother and more enriching.
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ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young interviews John Fong, entrepreneur and father of two. Young and John navigate the intricacies of parenting, touching on various topics such as the impact of the pandemic on family dynamics, teaching kids about budgeting, and the evolving patterns of parental spending. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by working parents, with John sharing insights into being a provider and reflections on success. Emotional moments arise as John discusses the loss of his parents, and the episode also explores the transition from a career to entrepreneurship. The discussion is peppered with advice for parents, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the moment and practicing patience. Insights into taking risks, the immigrant experience, and John's favorite book and hobbies add depth to the conversation.
Listen & Discover:
- The impact of the pandemic on family dynamics.
- Teaching kids about budgeting and smart spending decisions.
- Evolution of parental spending on children.
- Nostalgic moments in buying things for your kids.
- The challenge of work spilling over into your personal life.
- John's perspective on being a provider and the emotional aspects of success.
- Reflecting on success and the proximity to mortality.
- Emotional moments surrounding the loss of parents.
- Transitioning from a career to entrepreneurship.
- Advice for parents, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the moment and being patient.
- Insights into taking risks and the immigrant experience.
- Young and John's thoughts on this episode's Hot Topic question on Unschooling
Join Young and John in this insightful exploration of parenting, entrepreneurship, and the diverse experiences that shape a working parent's life.
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ABOUT JOHN:
John is a seasoned CFO who has spent +20 years building private and public companies, from psychedelic mental healthcare to technology and mining companies. John started F28 Studio because he loves working in the trenches with early stage founders to scale their ventures to meaningful financial events, from more revenue and fundraising to IPO and life changing exits.
People can connect with John via:
Website:
https://www.f28.studio
LinkedIn (where John writes and shares weekly thoughts):
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfong/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/f28.studio?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ==
Threads:
https://www.threads.net/@f28.studio
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this episode, Young explores the transformative power of turning life's challenges into opportunities, emphasizing the role of a positive mindset in achieving success. He shares a proven system that has propelled businesses to the million-dollar mark, exceeding the expectations of the average business lifespan. The episode includes the new Dad Talks Q&A section, teasing intriguing questions about dealing with death and cutting people off. Young shares his experiences in meeting problem-solving individuals, emphasizing the impact of relationships on personal growth and realizing the wisdom of his mother's advice.
Listen & Discover:
- The transformative power of a positive mindset in navigating life's challenges.
- Young's proven system to elevate businesses to the million-dollar mark.
- The significance of reaching the million-dollar milestone for business owners.
- Insights into FYA's role in rapidly scaling 7-figure companies.
- Exciting prospects for companies Young has invested in.
- The new "Dad Talks Q&A" section
- Impactful lessons learned from meeting problem-solving individuals.
- The influence of relationships on personal growth and development.
- Wisdom gained from realizing the truth in a mother's advice.
Join Young in this insightful exploration of resilience, success, and the transformative journey of entrepreneurship.
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ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young navigates the complex terrain of loss, sharing the profound experience of saying goodbye to his cherished dog Chloe, a loyal companion of many years. Chloe's departure prompts reflections on the emotional significance of relationships and serves as a poignant reminder to express love and care to those we hold dear. The episode delves into the high-risk, high-reward nature of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the resilience required to face catastrophic moments as a leader. Young encourages embracing the occasional panic but swiftly transitioning to problem-solving mode, highlighting that success often emerges from navigating failures.
Listen & discover:
- The importance of cherishing moments and showing love and appreciation to loved ones
- The parallels between emotional loss and the challenges of entrepreneurship, highlighting the necessity of resilience and problem-solving in the face of adversity.
- The reality of success and the integral role of failure in the entrepreneurial process, emphasizing the importance of building resilience and coping mechanisms to navigate the pressures of leadership and risk-taking.
- The value of vulnerability in fostering growth and learning, as personal experiences and failures are shared to provide support and guidance to fellow entrepreneurs.
This episode offers a poignant exploration of loss, resilience, and the realities of entrepreneurship, providing valuable insights for both personal and professional growth. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of navigating emotions and challenges, and to discover the profound connections between personal and professional experiences.
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ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young interviews Ichan Stall, a dedicated father of two and a multifaceted professional with a wealth of experience. Ichan's insights into entrepreneurship, parenting, and the delicate balance between the two offer valuable guidance to fellow parents and aspiring entrepreneurs. The conversation delves into a myriad of topics, including the importance of seeking advice from experienced individuals, the challenges of being the eldest sibling, and the impact of cultural and familial expectations. Ichan's reflections on parenting, emphasizing patience, positive reinforcement, and seeking support, provide a compelling narrative for listeners.
Listen & discover:
- The value of seeking advice from experienced individuals.
- The dynamics of being the eldest sibling and assuming a leadership role.
- Navigating cultural and familial expectations.
- The realities of living in the Bay Area, California, and the trade-offs it entails.
- Balancing career aspirations with the decision to have children.
- Insights on parenting, emphasizing patience, positive reinforcement, and seeking support.
Join the conversation and gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship, parenting, and navigating familial dynamics in this episode of TGDS.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ichan-stall
North Texas Angel Network: https://www.northtexasangels.org/ichan-stall
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this episode, Young shares the transformative practice of doing annual life check-ins, a game-changing ritual for both personal and business aspects. He breaks down the three main assessments he performs during his birthday reset, focusing on what went well, what didn't, and a self SWOT analysis. Young explains how to leverage the data gathered from these assessments to make informed decisions and set ambitious yet realistic goals. The episode delves into the significance of physical health for optimal performance, consistency in self-care routines during challenging times, and the evolving perspective on risk as one grows older. Young also discusses his love for The Girl Dad Show, his commitment to his personal brand, and the blessing of integrating family into his work, exploring the delicate balance of doing what one loves while navigating the responsibilities of work and family life.
Listen & Discover:
- The power of annual life check-ins for personal and business growth.
- Leveraging assessment data to make informed decisions and set realistic goals.
- Evaluating and curating the people in your circle for personal and professional development.
- The crucial role of physical health in overall performance and well-being
- Insights on risk-taking and the changing perspective on high-stress endeavors.
- Young's passion for The Girl Dad Show and his commitment to his personal brand.
- The delicate balance of integrating family into work and doing what you love.
Join Young in this insightful exploration of self-reflection, goal-setting, and the evolving dynamics of life, work, and family.
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ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young engages in a heartwarming conversation with Brooke Winters, a devoted mom of three who embarked on a remarkable journey from a demanding HR career to the nuanced landscape of stay-at-home parenting and entrepreneurship. Brooke shares her unique perspective on the intersection of love, fulfillment, and parenting. The discussion unfolds as Brooke challenges societal expectations, offering insights into navigating the intricacies of being a stay-at-home mom and the fulfillment found beyond the confines of a traditional career. The episode touches on the incorporation of kids into entrepreneurial ventures, the importance of encouraging meaningful conversations, and reflections on what fulfillment truly means for individuals and families.
Listen and Discover:
- Brooke’s transformative journey from a high-stress corporate job to being a stay-at-home mom.
- Misconceptions about stay-at-home parenting
- How to let go of being a Pinterest-perfect parent.
- How to incorporate kids into entrepreneurial pursuits.
- Ways to foster meaningful conversations.
- Perspectives on what your kids might choose for a living
- Finding fulfillment outside of work.
- Valuable advice for parents on establishing what love looks like for your family.
- Reflections on personal growth and embracing a unique style of parenting.
Join Young and Brooke for a candid exploration of the multifaceted nature of parenting and the pursuit of individual fulfillment.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
I am a devoted mother to three incredible children aged 15, 11, and 10, residing in my hometown, Redding, CA. Over the past 11 years, I've cherished a happy marriage and completed our family with two lovely dogs, Bella the corgi, and Blaze the German shepherd mix.
Five years ago, I ventured into entrepreneurship, founding Clarity HR Consulting, drawing on my 14 years of management experience. My passion lies in aiding small and medium-sized businesses, valuing employees as invaluable assets. When not working, my family and I enjoy quality time together, exercising, reading, experimenting with homebrews, and traveling. I'm a dedicated Dodgers fan and previously worked as a wedding planner before finding my true calling in HR.
I firmly believe in effective communication, simplifying labor laws, and fostering positive interactions between employers and employees. HR, to me, means being a coach and mentor, not just a watchdog. My goal is to assist businesses proactively, positively impacting their operations and bottom line. In everything I do, whether guiding businesses through HR complexities, spending time with family, supporting the Dodgers, or exploring new places, I live with passion and purpose, celebrating thriving businesses and meaningful connections.
Brooke’s Social Handles:
www.linkedin.com/in/brookewinter320
linkin.bio/clarityhrconsulting
CLARITY HR Consulting (@clarityhrconsulting) • Instagram photos and videos
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
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In this episode, Young explores the intricate balance of being an entrepreneur while raising a family. The conversation touches on the interplay between traditional schooling and real-world experiences for children, highlighting the value of exposing them to the professional environment. Young shares personal insights on transforming work trips into opportunities for family bonding, challenging the conventional concept of downtime. The discussion extends to the crucial time small businesses need to establish themselves and the necessity of patience during their growth. Young concludes with a powerful message emphasizing the primacy of family over entrepreneurial stress and the importance of gratitude in navigating challenges.
Listen & Discover:
- Integrating family into the entrepreneurial journey and the benefits of doing so.
- The contrast between school-based learning and the real-world experiences kids gain through exposure to the business environment.
- Making the most of work trips by involving kids and turning potential downtime into quality bonding moments.
- The essential time required for small businesses to establish themselves and thrive.
- The significance of surrounding oneself with fellow entrepreneurs who understand the sacrifices of building something from scratch.
- The powerful role of gratitude in overcoming challenges and fostering personal growth.
Join Young in this exploration of entrepreneurship, family life, and the profound lessons that come with the journey.
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ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young interviews Chris Brusznicki, a dedicated entrepreneur, family man and father of six. Chris shares his insights into building a successful business that not only provides for his family but also affords him the freedom to be present when needed. His wife, also an entrepreneur, joins in the juggling act of managing business and family. Chris emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, eliminating inefficiencies in business, and the significance of setting aggressive goals for personal growth. The episode also explores Chris's Army experience in Iraq, highlighting the lessons of self-reliance and team collaboration.
Listen & Discover:
- Navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship with a partner who shares similar life goals.
- Setting boundaries for family time, such as a no-phone rule during crucial moments.
- The value of addressing inefficiencies in business for improved productivity.
- The impact of aggressive goal-setting on personal achievement.
- Lessons from Chris's Army experience in Iraq, emphasizing self-reliance and teamwork.
- Striking a balance in teaching kids to realize their potential
- Encouraging positivity and praise in parenting for fostering a positive mindset in children.
- The unique perspective of entrepreneurs and the inherent stress and uncertainty that come with it.
- Chris's amusing take on the productivity of parents compared to those without kids.
Tune in to gain insights into entrepreneurship, family life, and personal development, with Chris's engaging and humorous anecdotes.
Please enjoy & subscribe!
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brusznicki/
Twitter: @ChrisBrusznicki
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this episode, Young interviews Dale Dupree, a.k.a. The Copier Warrior, a.k.a. The Leader of the Sales Rebellion. Dale is an accomplished sales professional, entrepreneur, and father of two. He shares parenting insights, emphasizing the importance of teaching his children to be free thinkers and living a life that prioritizes personal happiness over societal norms. Dale candidly discusses a dark period in his life and how his son played a pivotal role in helping him find his way out. The episode also delves into the challenges of communication in relationships, the impact of modern-day convenience on mental health, and the significance of traveling with kids.
Listen & Discover:
- Navigating societal expectations and prioritizing personal happiness.
- Coping with dark moments and finding support in unexpected places.
- Challenges in communication in relationships.
- The effects of modern-day conveniences.
- The joy and significance of traveling with children.
- Perspectives from a popular kid who defended the bullied.
- Self-reflection on patience and its transformative power.
- Embracing mistakes and challenges as essential for personal growth.
Tune in to gain insights into life, travel, and parenting, with Dale's engaging and candid storytelling.
Please enjoy & subscribe!
MORE ABOUT DALE:
The Sales Rebellion: https://www.thesalesrebellion.com/
The Crumpled Letter: https://join.thesalesrebellion.com/crumpledletter/
The Copier Warrior: http://www.copierwarrior.com/
DALE’S BOOKS:
How to Start a Sales Rebellion: The Copier Warrior’s Guide to Sales + Life: https://a.co/d/35kFD9V
The Sales Whale: https://a.co/d/5V7XvsR
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this episode, Young delves into the everyday realities of parenting and how to navigate the occasional hurdles that arise. Sunday serves as a setup day for the work week, but sometimes, a significant meltdown can derail your plans. Young highlights the fact that children, like adults, have their challenging days, and dealing with meltdowns is a fundamental aspect of parenthood. He also explores the distinctions between parenting and the world of business, offering a unique perspective on managing these challenges.
Listen and discover:
- Insights into handling meltdowns and challenging moments in parenting.
- Understanding that children also experience difficult days.
- The unique nature of parenting challenges, different from the world of business.
- Tips for teaching children about emotions and acquiring valuable parenting skills.
- The power of gaining perspective on trying parenting moments.
- How to cultivate compassion and patience when dealing with young children.
Dive into the full episode for more wisdom and a deeper understanding of navigating parenthood with grace and empathy.
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ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young interviews Neil Kucera, a seasoned entrepreneur and devoted father of two. Neil shares his entrepreneurial journey, including his unique business venture, Trash Caddies, and the significance of recurring revenue models. He also offers valuable insights on maintaining a strong marriage while being a dedicated parent and navigating the complexities of teaching kids about money. From cherishing quality family time to providing advice for both soon-to-be parents and entrepreneurial parents, this conversation is brimming with parenting wisdom.
Listen & discover:
- The concept behind Trash Caddies and recurring revenue.
- Prioritizing being a good spouse to be a better parent.
- Practical tips for creating quality family time.
- Balancing entrepreneurship and parenting.
- Navigating the maze of teaching kids about money.
- The significance of showing love to your children.
- Advice for soon-to-be parents and entrepreneurial parents.
- Personal growth as a parent.
- Nick's recommended book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People."
Join the conversation and explore the journey of entrepreneurship and parenting with Neil Kucera in this episode of TGDS.
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MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST NEIL:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkucera
Twitter: @neilkucera
Trash Caddies: https://www.trash-caddies.com/
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this "Girl Dad Talks" solo episode, Young explores the shifting business landscape and its effects on entrepreneurs. With empathy, he discusses the uncertainties many business owners face in the current economy. Young also shares valuable insights on overcoming fears, including those related to parenting, offering a fresh perspective on managing this universal emotion.
Listen & discover:
- Insights into the current business climate and challenges.
- Guiding business owners through uncertain times.
- Strategies for progressing in the face of fear.
- The impact of projecting personal fears onto children.
- Overcoming fear through exposure & repetition
- Fear as a common human experience.
Don't miss this episode for a practical look at adapting to change and finding courage in the midst of uncertainty.
Please enjoy & subscribe!
ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young dives into an engaging conversation with John Pol, a seasoned business leader and dedicated father of three. John's remarkable journey unfolds, from early entrepreneurial experiences at his mother's flea market stand to collaborative business ventures with his spouse. Throughout his path, John's experiences showcase the value of resourcefulness, emphasizing how seemingly modest lessons can transform into priceless assets in both personal and professional pursuits.
Listen & discover:
- The influence of early entrepreneurship experiences.
- The intricacies of partnering in business with a spouse.
- Strategies for blending work and personal life.
- How to discover the sweet spot where business success meets personal fulfillment.
- Navigating the parental comparison trap.
- The unique learning opportunities that travel presents to children.
- The importance of presence and patience in parenting.
Join the conversation in this episode of The Girl Dad Show as we delve into entrepreneurship, parenting, and the invaluable life lessons that both worlds offer.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
A hands-on entrepreneur with diverse ventures, from owning restaurants to investing in startups and real estate. John has quietly made meaningful contributions in each domain, including a partnership in elderly care homes. While he values his business commitments, his role as a father to three remains closest to his heart. Always on the move, John relishes travel, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and landscapes to fuel his creative pursuits.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpol/
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this episode, Young tackles imposter syndrome, a common challenge for business owners, and emphasizes the significance of building relationships and mastering distribution skills to overcome insecurity and promote business growth.
He also shares a heartwarming story about using coaching techniques to help his daughter navigate friendship challenges and parallels these struggles with the difficulties business owners face when forming connections. Young encourages embracing rejection as an essential part of the journey to find the right connections and highlights the importance of continuous personal development on the "S curve." These insights offer valuable lessons in overcoming obstacles both in business and personal life.
Listen & discover:
- The impact of imposter syndrome on business owners.
- Building relationships and distribution skills for business success.
- The quest to find your perfect customer.
- Applying coaching techniques to help children navigate challenges.
- Embracing rejection as a stepping stone to success.
- The "S curve" pattern in personal development.
- Encouraging problem-solving skills in children.
Join the conversation and gain valuable insights into conquering imposter syndrome, nurturing relationships, and fostering personal growth in this engaging episode of TGDS.
Please enjoy & subscribe!
ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young interviews Sam LaRobardiere, a father of three and Founder and CEO of Theory Coffee Roasters in Redding, California. Sam shares his captivating journey in the coffee-roasting world and how experiences in the coffee world parallel his insights into parenting and entrepreneurship. From the constraints that fuel creativity to the shifting focus of business owners as their companies grow, Sam shares valuable wisdom. He also reflects on the importance of providing emotional security to children and the need to prioritize love and connection over financial success.
Listen & discover:
- Sam's entertaining first attempt at coffee roasting.
- The value of preserving company culture during growth.
- What it takes to win the Golden Bean Coffee Roasting Competition.
- Parenting teenagers and the joys of this season.
- Teaching healthy emotional intelligence to teens.
- The shift in focus as a business owner from product to people.
- The power of sharing trade secrets and supporting emerging businesses.
- The true desires of children: love and emotional security.
- Sam's heartwarming advice for parents and soon-to-be parents.
Join the conversation and gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship, parenting, and the art of roasting coffee in this engaging episode of TGDS.
Please enjoy & subscribe!
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Sam LaRobardiere has been in the coffee industry since 2012, is a Certified Q Grader and the Founder and CEO of Theory Coffee Roasters in Redding, California. Theory Coffee Roasters is known for sourcing, roasting and brewing world class coffee in a friendly manner. Since opening their doors in 2016, Theory has grown to four locations, been published in Food and Wine Magazine as one of the top 100 cafes in the US, and based on Sam’s performance in the Golden Bean Competition, was recognized as one of the top 30 coffee roasters in North America by Fresh Cup magazine. Sam is also currently one of the top 10 coffee roasters in North America based on his performance at the US Coffee Roasting Championship. Additionally, Theory Coffee Roasters was the Overall Champion in the Small Chain category at the 2023 Golden Bean Coffee Roasting Competition. The Golden Bean is the largest coffee roasting competition in North America.
Sam continues to pursue his passion for coffee by developing stronger relationships in the coffee industry while simultaneously expanding locations. When not roasting coffee, Sam can be found hanging with his family and friends, likely sharing a great culinary experience and exploring the worlds of wine and whiskey. Also notable in Sam’s story is his time spent serving his country in the United States Marine Corps. Theory is proud to be a veteran-owned and
family-operated business.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this episode, Young explores the parallels between gardening and running a small business, finding unexpected connections between these seemingly different worlds. His wife, Amy, embarks on a journey to create her dream garden, revealing how constraints can spark creativity.
Listen & discover:
- How constraints can drive creativity.
- Overcoming creativity blocks.
- The role of boundaries in achieving goals.
- Transitioning from tech to small business.
- The marathon of building a small business.
- Embracing the value of slowing down.
Tune in to gain fresh insights into patience, growth, and the synergy between gardening and entrepreneurship.
Please enjoy & subscribe!
ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young interviews Ariem Anthony, a dedicated father who made the remarkable transition from being a part-time work-from-home dad, focusing on raising and homeschooling his three girls, to becoming a professional designer and entrepreneur. Ariem shares his extraordinary journey, including his experience working as a project manager at Disney, providing insights into the inner workings of design teams and illustrating how they adapt as companies evolve.
As the conversation unfolds, Ariem delves into the profound aspects of parenting adult children and the challenges it brings. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong parent-child foundation before aiming to be a friend to your kids. The episode explores the intricacies of fatherhood across generations, highlighting how societal shifts have ushered in a more present and emotionally expressive era for dads.
Listen & discover:
- Insights into Disney's design teams and their evolution.
- A deep dive into parenting adult children and the evolving dynamics of the parent-child relationship.
- The changing landscape of fatherhood and the breaking of traditional gender roles.
- Ariem's personal journey of homeschooling and its benefits.
- Balancing professional success without a formal higher education.
- Valuable advice for soon-to-be parents and self-discoveries through the parenting journey.
- Navigating family opinions and doing what's right for your family despite naysayers.
- Why Ariem loves the book "The Four Agreements" and how it influences his life.
- Ariem's candid response to the question “Are girls easier to raise?"
Tune in to this engaging episode of TGDS for a delightful conversation on parenthood, career, and the ever-changing roles of fathers in today's world.
Please enjoy & subscribe!
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this episode, Young reflects on his experiences at Apple, where he witnessed a unique and celebratory tradition known as the "Tour of Duty." He shares his admiration for this practice, where employees are clapped out and celebrated on their last day, fostering a sense of security and positive closure.
One of the central themes of this episode revolves around reframing leaving a company, whether through quitting or being let go, as a positive experience. Young explores how the "Tour of Duty” concept can be applied to both professional and personal aspects of life, including parenting.
Listen and discover:
- The competitive landscape of landing a job at Apple.
- How the "Tour of Duty" concept instills a sense of security among employees.
- Knowing when to decline a promotion that doesn't align with your goals.
- Leveraging your strengths for success.
- The power of transparent conversations with your boss.
- Questions to ask before accepting a higher position.
- Applying the "Tour of Duty" concept to create positive transitions.
- Reframing quitting or leaving for positive outcomes.
- Using the concept in personal conversations, including parenting and relationships.
Tune in for an enlightening exploration of how embracing change and celebrating transitions can lead to personal and professional growth.
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FULL SUMMARY:
In this episode, Young reflects on his experiences at Apple, where he witnessed a unique and celebratory tradition known as the "Tour of Duty." He shares his admiration for this practice, where employees are clapped out and celebrated on their last day, fostering a sense of security and positive closure.
Young highlights the importance of finding the right position within a company that aligns with your strengths and emphasizes the value of open and transparent conversations with bosses. He explores the guidelines for accepting higher positions in a scaling business and discusses how the "Tour of Duty” concept has transformed his approach to employee management.
One of the central themes of this episode revolves around reframing leaving a company, whether through quitting or being let go, as a positive experience. Young explores how the "Tour of Duty” concept can be applied to both professional and personal aspects of life, including parenting. Tune in for an enlightening exploration of how embracing change and celebrating transitions can lead to personal and professional growth.
Please enjoy & subscribe!
ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young interviews Tina Malhotra, the CEO of Color Factory and a devoted mother of two. The discussion centers around Tina's extraordinary journey of effectively managing work and motherhood, offering insightful perspectives and practical advice. From balancing work while pregnant to overseeing business expansion alongside growing her family, Tina's experiences exemplify resilience and adept multitasking.
Tina's candid insights underscore the intricacies of juggling work and home life. Her wisdom in discerning when to drop the "plastic balls" to prioritize the more delicate facets of life resonates deeply. With a focus on open communication with her children and a fresh take on successful parenting, Tina brings innovation to her role as both CEO and mother. As she navigates the intricacies of these roles, Tina's story demonstrates that thriving requires embracing challenges while cherishing each precious moment along the way.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Tina Malhotra is the CEO at Color Factory, an interactive art museum that brings the joy of color to life through carefully curated immersive experiences.
Tina Malhotra brings over 14 years of experience in experiential marketing, event production and creative strategy development. Malhotra is responsible for various verticals across the company’s growth trajectory, including marketplace positioning, and oversaw the creative development for its flagship location in Chicago, which launched in June 2022.
Prior to being appointed CEO in November 2021, Malhotra served as Color Factory’s Chief Experience Officer (CXO) for four years, overseeing the creative, environmental design, technical production and physical build-out of each Color Factory location. Malhotra spent 11 years in New York City creating experiences for brands, including LEGO, HBO, Nike, Coca Cola, Delta and Conde Nast.
In 2017, Tina relocated from New York City to Houston where she now resides with her husband, 5-year-old son and three-year-old daughter.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this milestone 100th episode, Young reflects on the podcast's journey and shares valuable insights. From his clever tactics to achieve a century of episodes to his ongoing learning as a podcast host, Young's candid storytelling invites listeners into his world. He explores the evolving landscape of parenting and how the digital age has transformed our approach to raising kids. With a touch of humor and humility, Young reminds us that there's no universal parenting playbook and that even successful parents navigate the unknown.
As he wraps up this special episode, Young's introspective journey through 100 episodes showcases the evolving nature of parenting and the uncharted territories we all navigate, emphasizing the essence of the show: embracing the adventure of parenting and finding inspiration in the candid stories shared by guests.
Tune in for relatable parenting wisdom, insightful interviews, and a celebration of the remarkable journey that "Girl Dad Talks" has embarked upon.
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ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
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In this episode, Young interviews Debbie, a guest who shares her journey of balancing parenthood and a successful career. They discuss her experience as a stay-at-home mom, the influence of her father on her parenting approach, and the power of his words in shaping her blended family.
Debbie emphasizes the importance of allowing kids to express their individuality, supporting their career choices, and leaving a positive impact on both family and work. She reflects on the surprising lessons of patience she gained through parenthood and offers advice for parents and soon-to-be parents. Join Young and Debbie as they explore the dynamics of parenting, career, and leaving a lasting legacy.
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With over two decades of experience, Debbie Warner leads as Senior Vice President and Principal at MWM DesignGroup (MWM), an Austin-headquartered, Woman-Owned, Multidisciplinary A/E firm. Recently awarded the 2021 Luna Outstanding Executive of the Year, Debbie’s executive leadership achievements in the construction, architecture, and engineering industry were recognized by the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA). Under her leadership, MWM has experienced tremendous growth and earned industry-wide recognition as Zweig Group’s “Hot Firms” and “Best Firm to Work For” for multiple years in a row.
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Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
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In this episode, Young shares his personal journey as a parent and professional. Reflecting on the landscape of parenting podcasts, he highlights the rarity of enduring shows and attributes the success of his podcast to a commitment to valuable content.
Young's adaptability shines as he underscores the need to evolve in the face of a changing world. Drawing parallels between his expertise in business strategies and his approach to parenting, he emphasizes the importance of reevaluating goals and embracing change for growth. Through candid anecdotes, he navigates the demands of parenthood alongside personal and professional pursuits, expressing his desire to create lasting memories through meaningful journeys with his daughters. Tune in for an insightful exploration of the delicate interplay between parenting and career-building.
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Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
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*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young sits down with brothers Brian and Scott Moran, the founders of SamCart, as they take us through their entrepreneurial journey. The idea for SamCart arose from their own business needs, driving them to develop a solution to overcome the challenges they faced.
Brian reflects on the importance of family and how he prioritizes it above all else, making his wife and children his top priority. Scott shares his experiences as a parent, navigating the hardships of loss and finding the strength to be the best father possible.
Throughout the conversation, they delve into the importance of empathy in parenting and instilling core values in their children. Together, they discuss SamCart's mission to empower businesses to thrive and succeed, allowing entrepreneurs the freedom to balance their personal lives without compromising their business's stability. Join Young and these inspiring brothers behind SamCart as they share insights, advice, and the joys of parenthood while building a successful business.
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Learn more about SamCart: https://www.samcart.com/
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Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
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In this episode, Young shares profound insights from his personal and entrepreneurial journey. As a business owner, he emphasizes the unyielding responsibility that comes with having no backup person, where the buck ultimately stops with you. Young finds excitement in work as his family embarks on a week-long vacation to Montana, granting him guilt-free hours to focus on his endeavors.
The conversation delves into the significance of being prepared when luck knocks on your door, seizing opportunities with courage and determination. Young draws wisdom from the book "Chase, Chance, and Creativity" by James H. Austin, highlighting the power of hard work and resilience, the keys to beating competitors with more skill. Additionally, Young candidly shares how he handles whining and navigates problem-solving, all while reflecting on the invaluable life lessons passed down from his father.
Join Young as he unravels these insightful topics, sprinkled with humor and genuine experience.
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Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach, and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners, and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this episode, Young interviews Eric Liu, an accomplished entrepreneur, builder, small business strategist, and devoted father to his young son. Together, they explore the significance of making money and discuss diverse strategies, from diversification to the eggs-in-one-basket mentality. Eric shares profound insights on parenting, underscoring its demanding nature that requires unwavering attention. They delve into the intriguing concept of having anything versus everything and the inevitable sacrifices involved in realizing our desires.
The conversation takes a deeper dive into the art of building compound relationships and imparting entrepreneurial skills to our children, while also highlighting the importance of prioritizing happiness over wealth. They candidly discuss the ever-evolving landscape of parenting resources and the invaluable lesson of staying true to oneself amidst the myriad of influences. Throughout the episode, they reflect on how parenthood transforms our visions for the future and the desire to be fully present for our children without succumbing to overwhelming schedules.
Join Young and Eric as they embark on a thought-provoking exploration at the crossroads of finance and parenting, sharing invaluable insights and practical wisdom. Don't miss out on this engaging and enlightening discussion!
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Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
In this episode, Young reflects on recent discussions with Amy, as they reassess their lives since moving to Texas. They explore the pros and cons of their new location, from the challenging heat to the beauty of the community. Despite the tough conversation, they enjoy watching their girls adapt and evolve.
Young takes the opportunity to reassess work and shares valuable insights, emphasizing the importance of defining personal success. He also reminds listeners that success goes beyond financial achievements.
Young fondly reminisces about family trips, cherishing the special moments and creating lasting memories. He expresses his desire for one-on-one time with each child and with Amy, seeking to strengthen their connections. Lastly, Young shares his approach to resolving conflicts among their girls and opens up about his fear of not meeting his perceived role as a provider for his family.
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Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.
ABOUT OWNERS CLUB:
Young launched an exclusive community called ‘Owners Club’ in 2023. This is a community where ambitious and growth-minded business owners come together to effectively scale their passions into profits. Members take part in interactive workshops led by industry experts, network with other business owners and gain access to resources tailored to their specific career fields. For being a valuable TGDS listener you are eligible for an exclusive discount on Owners Club membership!
Find out more about Owners Club: https://www.owners.club/
Apply Now to Owners Club: https://ownersclub.samcart.com/products/owners-club-membership/
*Use code TGDS75 for 75% off the first year of your annual membership!
*If you click on our links, we may receive a tiny commission AND… most of the time, you will receive an offer. Win/Win! The products that The Girl Dad Show recommends are the ones we believe in.
In this episode, Young interviews John Alarcon, the co-founder of Worklyfe and a devoted father of three. John shares his journey from starting as an intern in a painting company to becoming an entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of aligning choices with personal values and the lessons he learned from his own upbringing. Discover how John strives for success, instills resilience in his children, and teaches them about money and finding their passions. Join us as we explore the balance between work and family life, and gain valuable insights on employee management and parenting with intention.
In addition, John reflects on the impact of his brother with Down syndrome, highlighting the significance of compassion and the lessons that are not always taught through words. Get ready to uncover tips on discipline, embracing challenges, and fostering a strong work ethic. Don't miss this episode as we delve into the joys and challenges of parenthood, offering practical advice and relatable stories to inspire and empower you on your parenting journey.
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Jon Alarcon is Cofounder at Worklyfe, an inspiration platform that helps companies drive performance and improve retention by aligning business objectives with their employee’s most meaningful personal aspirations. Jon leads GTM strategy, customer experience, and strategic initiatives, scaling Worklyfe towards their next 1000 customers. Jon is a passionate advocate for building healthy relationships between employees and their employers, creating environments where employees can do their best work and live their best lives. Prior to cofounding Worklyfe, Jon was the Head of Customer Success and a member of the founding team at Blueboard, an experiential rewards and recognition platform where he launched various employee programs across 400 companies. Jon lives in San Diego and when not hard at work, is a dad of three amazing kiddos.
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In this episode, Young provides exciting business updates, celebrating the recognition and success of Blue Ocean as a major player in the northern Austin pool service industry.
Additionally, he shares his plans for a special week alone with his girls while Amy is away on a girls' trip. Young emphasizes his commitment to instilling values of hard work, sacrifice, and personal happiness in his daughters. He highlights the significance of being fully present in every moment and setting a positive example for his children.
Join Young as he navigates the balancing act of entrepreneurship and parenthood, offering valuable insights and lessons on creating a fulfilling family life.
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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
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In this episode, Young interviews Scott Doty, the founder and CEO of BrainStorm Tutoring & Arts, and a dedicated father of two. Join them as they navigate the challenges of parenthood and entrepreneurship, offering valuable advice and perspectives. Uncover the secrets to creating a fulfilling life aligned with your values, forging deep connections with your children, and making a positive impact on their lives and the world.
Gain insights from Scott's entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing family and flexibility. Explore his unique parenting perspective, including his no-cell-phone rule and the delicate balance between exposing children to the real world and safeguarding their mental well-being. Tune in for an enlightening journey of education, inspiration, and empowerment.
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Scott was raised in Ramsey, NJ, where he goofed off a lot in class & played a bunch of sports. He continued his sports, his music, and his liberal arts education at Tufts University and then, for his Master's, at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Scott was a National Merit Finalist in high school, a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar in his 20s, and is currently a member of Mensa.
He & his future wife, Ashley, launched in 2006 what has become northern NJ's premier network of academic mentors, BrainStorm Tutoring & Arts, which now employs over 60 people and has won "Best in Northern New Jersey" for seven straight years. BrainStorm has also been named "One of the Most Innovative Companies in America" by Entrepreneur magazine. The company uses customized, enthusiastic, relationship-driven tutoring to create outstanding life opportunities for its thousands of students.
Scott has taught on five continents and is a highly sought-after performance coach specializing in college admissions, test prep, and purpose-led life design and productivity. He is also a consultant to many start-ups, specializing in brand strategy, company culture, and client relationship management.
He & Ashley live with their two daughters in Hawthorne, NJ.
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Welcome back to The Girl Dad Show! In this first episode of the new season, Young reflects on his personal journey and shares valuable insights on parenting and personal growth. After 43 years, Young has finally discovered what he wants to be when he grows up, bringing a sense of clarity and purpose to his life.
Discover Young's perspective on optimizing time, focusing on character building, and the importance of being a benchmark for children. He encourages parents to invest in their own happiness and well-being, as it positively impacts their role as parents.
Finally, Young explores the benefits of joining mastermind communities and the positive impact they can have on personal and professional growth.
Join Young on The Girl Dad Show for more inspiring discussions on parenting, personal growth, and creating a fulfilling life!
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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
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In this episode, Young discusses the current state of the economy and the fear it brings, emphasizing the importance of focusing on what you can control and leading activities instead of lagging indicators. Young also shares how podcasting has helped him grow in many ways, and he reflects on the amazing guests he has had on the show. Finally, he shares his favorite life lessons with his guests, including being a fountain, not a drain, and how to handle accidents.
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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
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In this episode, Young interviews Jeff Jensen: the proud father of 2 little girls, and CEO and founder of Clyr. Jeff reflects on his own upbringing and the importance of faith, family, and friendships in achieving true success in life.
Jeff encourages entrepreneurs to seek fundamentals to gain insights that put them ahead of the game and to be "students of the game" and truth seekers, rather than glossing over headlines. They also discuss the challenge of balancing building a business with having children, emphasizing that there is never a perfect time to have kids. Jeff concludes by discussing the impact of social media on people's lives, especially his daughters as they grow older.
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Jeff Jensen first and foremost is the proud father of 2 little girls! Jeff is CEO and founder of Clyr (pronounced Clear) which is making pool maintenance carefree and worry-free through technology and CTO at a real-time analytics company called Corva. Previously, he has been CTO of 2 startups that have over $50M raised in VC-backed capital and he has a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
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In this episode, Young talks about the challenges of parenting two kids with completely opposite personalities and trying to treat them fairly. He emphasizes the importance of understanding fear and how to navigate challenging situations, and shares how teaching his daughters to not be paralyzed by fear can set them up for success in life. Young also talks about the risks and rewards of starting a business and the importance of not giving up on your side hustle. Finally, he suggests considering podcasting as a form of video journaling to help solve your own problems.
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In this episode, Young interviews Michael Brito: Global Head of Analytics for Zeno, university professor, and proud father of two young adult daughters.
Michael discusses the challenges of raising two girls with different personalities, navigating the teenage years, and finding the balance between being supportive and letting go. He also shares his thoughts on mental health and the importance of getting kids involved in sports. Michael ends with his veteran dad advice to cherish every moment and document along the way. Tune in for an insightful conversation on parenting and self-discovery.
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Michael Brito is the Global Head of Analytics for Zeno. He leads a 40+ analytics team spanning all time zones and supporting clients across B2B, Consumer, Technology, and Healthcare verticals.
Brito and the analytics team extract actionable insights to inform paid, earned, and owned media programs and campaigns. They help clients deep-dive into target audiences to uncover their brand affinities, media preferences, and trending conversations. They provide earned media intelligence and give clients unique insights into the most impactful media outlets and the narratives driving the news cycle.
He’s been recognized as one of the Top 50 Social Intelligence Pioneers by The Social Intelligence Lab, named to the Dashboard 25 Class of 2022 by PRWeek, and identified as one of the Top 25 Digital PR innovators by PRovoke Media.
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In this episode of TGDS, Young shares his excitement about coaching his daughter Lily's soccer team for the first time and how he hopes to apply his experience in coaching businesses to sports. He reflects on the persistence and hard work that got The Girl Dad Show to Season 2 and a new Season 3, despite the odds against most podcasts. Young also shares his thoughts on the relationship between luck and success and the importance of being prepared and willing to try when opportunities arise.
Young offers some valuable tips for influencing your kids' interests, such as surrounding them with the activities you want them to participate in, like music and the arts. He also stresses the importance of surrounding yourself with successful professional parents to stay inspired and motivated.
This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneur parents looking to balance their personal and professional lives. Tune in to TGDS to learn more!
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In this episode, Young interviews Casey Woo - a seasoned multi-stage operator, founder of Operators Guild, and father of three. Young and Casey dive deep into the topic of self-discovery. Casey gives listeners the foundational questions to consider when deciding on a career path. Casey also shares how his ADD affects his relationships and the intentional practices he uses to be a present parent.
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Casey Woo is a seasoned, multi-stage operator, bringing over two decades of experience in investment banking advisory, public equity investing, high-growth operational and military leadership roles. His last role was the CFO of Landing, where he oversaw the company’s Finance, Legal and People operations. Prior to Landing, he served as the Global Head of Strategic Finance at WeWork.
Over the last decade, Woo has held strategic and operational CFO roles at high-growth technology and tech-enabled businesses including Novus (Fintech SaaS), Pantheon (DevOps SaaS), and Zozi (Marketplace Consumer). He began his career at Morgan Stanley as an M&A investment banker covering the Global Industrials and Business Services sector. Subsequently, as a public equity investor, Woo covered a broad range of industries, including consumer/retail, technology, media and industrials at New York-based global long/short equity hedge funds Maverick Capital and two ground-up funds as the very first investment professional. He now oversees 700+ CEOs, COOs and CFOs as the founder of Operators Guild, an invite-only community for professionals in strategic finance and operations roles. Woo holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University and served as a Distinguished Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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In this episode, Young is stuck a Portland snowstorm awaiting the next flight. Young chats with listeners from his hotel room about getting past imposter syndrome as a Business Ops expert. He also shares highlights and the special moments he had with his girls during their recent family trip.
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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
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In this episode, Young interviews Nami Baral: Founder & CEO of Niural, successful entrepreneur, and mother to a young toddler. Nami and Young dive deep into the struggles of maintaining individuality and personal identity while being both an entrepreneur and a parent. She also shares her parenting philosophy for building character and the importance of exposing her child to their cultural roots.
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Nami Baral is the Founder & CEO of Niural (niural.com), a globally compliant payroll and contractor management platform . Nami is a repeat entrepreneur with two successful tech exits. Prior to Niural, Nami founded Harvest, a fintech company that leveraged AI to reduce debt for American consumers. Harvest was backed by several iconic investors like Kleiner Perkins, Hustle Fund, Barclays bank and more. Nami sold Harvest to Acorns in 2021. Before Harvest, Nami was Head of Product Partnerships at Twitter, which she had joined as an early employee. Nami graduated from Harvard with a degree in Economics and Mathematics. Nami is a prolific angel investor, and has made 60+ investments till date. Nami is an active mentor especially to fintech, data and AI founders. And most importantly, Nami is the mother of a highly opinionated and active 3 year old.
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In the episode, Young reveals his latest venture and passion project, Owners Club. He shares what inspired him to create this business and how business owners can benefit from being a part of this community. He also talks about the Eisenhower method and how it helps him prioritize the tasks on his to-do list.
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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
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In this episode, Young interviews Chris Short, Co-Founder/GM of Blue Ocean Pool Service and father of three. Chris shares his experience blending families and fostering a relationship with his stepson while having two sons of his own. He talks about the different stages of parenting and the new challenges he’s encountered as he guides them into adulthood. Chris also shares how he believes prioritizing people first is the foundation for a company's success.
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Chris is the Co-Founder/GM of Blue Ocean Pool Service that is based in Liberty Hill, Texas. Blue Ocean Pool Service specializes in Weekly Pool Maintenance, Service & Equipment Repairs, Complete Pool Renovations, and Outdoor Living Projects. Blue Ocean has experienced rapid client growth in the Central Texas Area to 235 Clients in a short 14 months of operation. Chris grew up in Texarkana, Texas, and moved to Austin with his family shortly after his father completed his 2nd term of the Texas House of Representatives. After 5 years in the Golf Business, Chris moved to the San Francisco East Bay Area. He Co-Founded a Start Up that grossed 70mil in the first year. Now back in Texas, Chris met his lovely wife, Wendy. They met in 2016, and have been married for 2 years. They share 3 grown boys, and live in Round Rock, Texas. When not working to grow Blue Ocean, you find Chris & Wendy spending time on Lake Travis, Camping, Off-Roading, Scuba Diving and playing Golf in various parts of the country.
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In this episode, Young talks about how multiple tests of his framework for scaling businesses have proven successful, bringing him closer to launching his new venture. He also shares the latest productivity tactic he has been testing for simplifying his life to clear the clutter from his physical, digital, and mental space.
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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
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In this episode, Young interviews Garrett Viggers: entrepreneur, artist, musician, and father of three. Garrett shares his thoughts on what it means to be successful in both his career and his family. They talk about how Garrett practices presence at a deeper level in order to show up fully for his family. Garrett also shares his future plans as he prepares for the “empty nest” phase of parenting.
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Garret Viggers is the Co-Founder of Limelight Health (acquired by FINEOS in 2020).
He is currently exploring other pain points with employee benefits distribution, the music industry, as well as web3/blockchain real-world use cases.
Garrett is a renaissance insurtech entrepreneur with over 20 years in the employee benefits industry, an artist and Redding-based singer-songwriter & instrumentalist (hammer dulcimer, lap dulcimer). He received a Masters in Spiritual Formation in 2010 at St. Stephens University in New Brunswick Canada.
In February, 2014 Garrett co-founded Limelight Health as Chief Product Officer, a Redding and San Francisco-based insurtech startup that grew to 125 team members with 12 million annual recurring revenue. The vision was always to empower insurance carriers, brokers, employers and employees to make good benefits decisions through the underwriting, quoting, and enrollment journey. One highlight of scaling Limelight Health's culture was Garrett's vision to incorporate music that fostered authenticity and vulnerability in the midst of a growing Saas startup, including a re-mix version of Eye of the Tiger, which started as Garrett's personal anthem and became a limelight cultural anthem. In August 2020 FINEOS acquired Limelight Health for 75 million. Garrett has lived in Redding, CA since 2003 and also enjoys backcountry snowboarding and surfing. He has a beautiful wife, Tara (married 25 years), and three growing kids, Judah (21), Gabriel (19), and Scarlett (16).
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In the episode, Young takes listeners behind the scenes of The Girl Dad Show Podcast. He breaks down the process of creating each episode and shares his vision for growing the podcast into a revenue-generating business in Season 3.
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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
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In this episode, Young interviews Jamie Ceglarz, CEO and Founder of Guild Talent, Co-Founder of the Operator’s Guild, and father of two. Jamie talks about good communication and how it is integral to his business and family's success. He also shares his strategies for separating work time and family time and how he transitions between the two to be a present parent.
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Jamie is the CEO and Founder of Guild Talent as well as the Co-Founder of the Operator’s Guild. Guild Talent is a boutique executive search firm based in San Francisco. Their specialty leadership hiring with mid-stage start-up companies. He’s grown the company from just himself to 20 employees in under 4 years. The Operators Guild is a nationwide professional network for Operations and Finance leaders of (mostly) venture-backed companies. Jamie grew up in the Bay Area and went to San Diego State for college. He met his lovely wife in San Francisco and they've been married for 5 years. They have 2 young boys and recently relocated to Bend, Oregon to enjoy the outdoors and focus on work/life balance. When not working or networking, you’ll find Jamie with his family somewhere outdoors (ideally on a ski hill or trail, or golf course).
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In this episode, Young talks about reconnecting with his parents over the holidays and how the experience reaffirmed his decision to slow down on work and focus on family. He also reflects on his feelings about Grace’s 4th birthday celebration.
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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
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Jen Ford is a seasoned C-level executive with a background in e-commerce, retail, travel, and technology. During her career, Jen has worked in both public and private companies, from start-ups to Fortune 100. She has led successful teams in a broad range of finance, operational and strategic functions through the highs of triple-digit growth, IPOs, and acquisitions as well as the lows of cash constraints, restructuring, and a global pandemic. Jen is passionate about scaling companies from early stages to maturity and creating operational excellence. As a leader, Jen is known for her genuine and transparent leadership style and, while she is unwavering in her drive for high standards, she leads with an emphasis on culture and connection.
In her current role as an Advisor to Founders, CEOs, and CFOs at high-growth companies, Jen is a sounding board, coach, and ally. Leveraging over 20 years of experience as an operator, financial steward, and partner to Founders and CEOs she helps teams become a better version of themselves, drive stronger execution, and build value across the organization.
Jen lives with her husband and two daughters in Austin, Texas. They have a strong sense of adventure and love traveling and being outdoors. Jen has a creative streak: she is an award-winning photographer and has been known to entertain on Instagram with her pancake art. Jen and her husband both dedicate time to their local community, including volunteering with JDRF, Girls Empowerment Network, and Generation Serve.
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In this episode, Young talks about overcoming fear and worry by redirecting your focus to things within your control. He shares how shifting his outlook on work/life balance has increased his level of happiness. He also talks about his new strategy for achieving his personal life goals and how listeners can implement the same tactics in the coming new year.
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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
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In this episode, Young and Henrik talk about innovation and how Henrik’s company, Gembah, has made it possible for entrepreneurs to bring their product ideas to life. They discuss how Henrik’s hands-off approach has yielded positive results at work and home. Henrik also shares his views on leadership and how complete transparency can be the foundation for building solid relationships.
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CEO of Gembah. Former CEO/Co-founder of Boundless. Incubator and Board Member of OutboundEngine. Previously President of EverydayWealth, and co-founder and President of Creditland. Management and IT Consulting with Andersen Consulting.
Father of Chloe (almost 18) and Axel (almost 15) and happily married to Koshla for more than 20 years.
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In this episode, Young talks about the importance of prioritizing time for your parents, especially as they get older. He shares his outlook on the future of The Girl Dad Show and what listeners can expect in the coming year. He also expresses his gratitude to his listeners and his holiday hopes and wishes for designing the life they desire.
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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
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In this episode, Young and John talk about leadership and how the same tactics for managing employees can be used for parenting your kids. They discuss the importance of credibility and how how to build a solid reputation both at work and in your personal life. John also shares his parenting philosophy on raising happy kids and good humans for the world.
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John is the Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Sitetracker, where he leads Sitetracker's efforts to retain and grow its global customer and partner base. John has a broad range of experience leading commercial & operations teams, having previously led teams in sales & business development, product marketing, and operations. John lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and daughter.
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Young talks about how his outlook on birthday celebrations has shifted as he's gotten older. He explains how learning through repetition can be one of the best ways to excel in your field of work. He also shares how the initial testing of his framework for scaling businesses has been remarkably successful.
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In this episode, Young and Joey talk about work ethic and why it is a major contributor to one's success. They discuss parenting and ways to use everyday activities as opportunities to create memories. Joey also shares his strategies for teaching his daughter about money to build a solid foundation and understanding of the concept.
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Joe has over 27 years of experience in the Information Technology and Services industries in progressively more senior roles, ranging from a hands-on computer technician to account management, sales, and now CEO.
Joey has an extremely strong work ethic and goes above and beyond for his clients and staff. With his background, he has a vast understanding of all technical activities along with the financial responsibility to his clients and his company. He can give his customers the best possible solutions knowing the service end of the business as well as the technical.
Running a successfully managed IT service company is his passion. He loves to be able to help create real solutions for Fortune 100 companies and small businesses alike. Besides helping all of these companies he’s able to employ many talented IT technicians and help them create a future in IT.
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Young talks about his annual birthday check-in and how he uses this time to reflect on the past year and reassess his goals. He shares his excitement to celebrate Thanksgiving week with family visiting from California. He also expresses deep gratitude for the support of friends and family during a time of need.
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Young & Connie discuss the importance of mental health and ways to instill positive coping techniques in your children at a young age. They talk about creating a supportive environment for kids while allowing for the freedom to find their own way. Connie also emphasizes perseverance and our ability to learn any skill, even if that skill doesn’t come naturally to us.
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Connie Chan Wang is a builder, storyteller, and connector who is passionate about building purpose-driven teams and businesses, telling human-centered stories that win hearts and minds, and connecting dots and people to drive impact. She has the privilege of transforming and destigmatizing mental healthcare through her work at Headspace Health as VP of Enterprise Marketing. Connie also serves on the board of the Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club. She lives in the SF Bay Area with her husband and her 7-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter.
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Young talks about the importance of being approachable when helping his girls work through their personal struggles to find solutions. He touches on his philosophy on music and how he believes it can positively impact several areas of your life. He also shares the coping technique his girls use which parents may find useful for diffusing emotional outbursts.
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In this interview, Young and Michael dive deep into culture and how to cultivate strong relationships as both a business leader and a parent. Michael touches on his early life struggles and how he found the inspiration he needed to turn his life around. They also discuss the importance of choosing courage over fear and share tactics to help you reach your highest potential.
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Michael Chernow is a Serial Entrepreneur, Restaurateur, Podcast Host and expert in the world of wellness, fitness and nutrition. Most recently, Michael founded and launched Kreatures of Habit, an in-your-face lifestyle and wellness brand, reimagining how you establish healthy habits in your life. After years in the restaurant business in NYC, he realized that his calling was to be of service in a more personal way, with the ability to impact more lives. Honoring his 17 years of sobriety by launching his newest venture, Michael’s goal with KOH was to create easily-accessible nutritional products that are rooted in adopting the positive habits that transformed his life, and allowed him to replace alcohol with the nutrition and fitness he needed
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Young talks about celebrating Halloween with their community of neighbors and shares an exciting new development with his consulting business that he hopes will lead to expansion and growth.
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Young & Kara dive into topics such as navigating untraditional parenting dynamics as a family with a working mother with a stay-at-home father and how she practices and implements servant leadership both in business as well as parenting. They also touch on the importance of embracing and enjoying every moment with your kids.
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Kara Hoogensen is a senior vice president with Principal Financial Group®, in charge of Specialty Benefits for U.S. Insurance Solutions (USIS). She is responsible for group benefits, a business area she previously led as vice president, as well as the individual disability income business line and the sales compensation administration area.
Hoogensen joined Principal® in 1996 and held roles in pension underwriting and consulting until 2000. After a year with Merck & Co., Inc. as a professional representative, she re-joined Principal in 2001 as a business development consultant and then held multiple strategy positions before being named director and then managing director for Defined Contribution Investment Only (DCIO). She was promoted to chairman, president, and CEO of Principal Bank® and Principal Trust Company® in 2014 and became president and CEO of Principal Securities, Inc. in 2015. Hoogensen assumed her role of vice president of Group Benefits in USIS in August 2017 and assumed her current responsibilities in March 2020.
Hoogensen received her bachelor's degree from Central College. She earned her Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation from the International Foundation of Employee Benefits and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation. In 2018, she was named to the board of directors for Limelight Health, Inc., a California-based quoting, underwriting, and proposal platform for the employee benefits industry, and served from 2018 until the company’s acquisition in August 2020. She also serves on the Central College Economics, Accounting and Management (EAM) Advisory Council.
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Young talks about reevaluating his goals in order to spend more time with family, and how spending the weekend alone with the girls has deepened their relationship. He also gives a word of advice for entrepreneurs on how to find success during this recession.
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Young & Jared dive into topics such as helping people discover their dreams and deciding which to pursue, implementing coaching strategies into his personal and parenting life, the importance of compassion when it comes to leadership, and letting go of perfection by embracing mistakes.
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Jared Montz helps people he cares about reach their dreams.
He's a former pro soccer player turned Front Row Dad, Grateful Husband, Lead Lightly Leader, Curious Learner, 4x Business Owner, Investor, and Coach.
Jared's about family 1st, business 2nd. He's grateful for his lovely wife, Lauren, their two daughters Skylar and Hayden and their fetch-loving dog Leo. They live in Vegas, baby Vegas! Their businesses include Pure Barre Fitness studios, OSA Soccer Camps, and a recently formed small business holding company called Giverfly.
Fun facts... Their soccer camps business has over 200+ free training videos on youtube that have been viewed over 35 million times. Plus, Jared was featured in Gary Vaynerchuk's Crush It book back in the day!
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Young talks about programming quality time into the family schedule, how a concept in bodybuilding relates to his business growth strategy, and how his girls entering school have shifted routines.
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Young & Bryan dive into topics such as the evolution of parenting, Bryan’s thesis on what a good parent should be, how to enjoy all aspects of raising a child, and his unique approach as an executive coach to help clients realize their greatness.
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Young talks about reconnecting with his daughter Lily, the importance of scheduling one-on-one time with your kids and significant other, and creating checkpoints to reevaluate goals strategically.
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Young talks about how slowing down and taking the time to implement a journaling practice have benefited him in his work and personal life.
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Young & Pavel dive into topics such as moving their family with kids, raising them in a network of community and family members, and teaching them resilience.
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Young talks about how using his same strategies for growing tech startups has helped turn his pool service company into a booming business that is thriving despite the recession.
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Young & Kyle dive into topics such as instilling grit, determination, and perseverance in children and how his upbringing has helped him to have optionality and an understanding of what values he wants for his family.
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Young talks about his consulting business taking a hit during this recession, the struggle of maintaining a relationship with his parents since moving to Texas, and dipping his toes in the service industry with his new pool business.
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Young & Jason dive into topics such as how family history and culture influence our upbringing and how we raise our kids, finding time for ourselves while raising kids in an entrepreneurial house, as well how important it is to find time to spend with your spouse so the family unit as a whole is healthier and happier.
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Young talks about generating passive income through real estate investments and how to strategically organize your personal and professional life with time boxing.
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Young & Sandy dive into topics such as her entrepreneurial journey that led her to parent coaching, living all around the world and moving with kids, and taking life circumstances and rolling with the punches.
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Young talks about building his consulting business and exploring avenues for generating passive income.
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Young & Erin dive into topics such as her journey to entrepreneurship and podcast creation, being a foster care therapist, the importance of building a loving environment for families, and being able to build her life around her family with time and work.
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Young talks about why he made the move from California to Texas and what inspired him to start The Girl Dad Show podcast.
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Young & Ben dive into topics such as his journey from taking his passion in event planning into a full-scale technology company, learning how to set expectations with his kids and communicating with them, and also bringing them up around music and nurturing their goals and aspirations.
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Young & Ben dive into topics such as his journey from taking his passion in event planning into a full-scale technology company, learning how to set expectations with his kids and communicating with them, and also bringing them up around music and nurturing their goals and aspirations.
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Young & Jason dive into topics such as the process of starting a dad counseling group, building a legacy to help and impact the world, the goal of helping as much dad as possible, & understanding our goals towards our kids.
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Jason Kreidman is the founder of Dad University, an educational company dedicated to helping dads go from overwhelmed and confused to calm and confident parents. Through his courses, YouTube videos, and social media, he is working to improve the lives of dads around the world.
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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Young & MaryAnne dive into topics such as becoming a blogger, the ups and downs of being a stay-at-home parent, and raising awareness of being a stay-at-home parent.
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Young & Philip dive into topics such as designing a life around family, maintaining a successful career, and encouraging kids to demonstrate resilience to gain confidence.
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Cody Wright on Capturing Moments. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young & Cody dive into topics such as capturing moments that are worth passing on, realizing one's privileges, being successful in not only meeting goals but also building up people around you, balancing competing pressure and allowing mistakes to happen, and being honest with our kids.
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Virginia Schutte on Connecting People to Science. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young & Virginia dive into topics such as Switching careers and making it work, life of a scientist, supporting kids no matter what, setting an objective and hitting it, applying science to parenting, definition of success and paying attention.
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I am an award-winning storyteller, consultant, and trainer who is unstoppably and loudly enthusiastic about how science makes life better. Since earning my Ecology Ph.D. in 2014, I have worked to diversify how people interact with science online. I have created and led digital engagement programs, designed communications strategies, and trained scientists to identify and meet their communications goals. My expertise in telling science stories using unexpected media spans platforms and includes outputs ranging from a fashion photography campaign on Instagram to candidly connecting with an audience on Reddit.
ABOUT OUR HOST:
I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Young & D’Anthony dive into topics such as appreciating life and celebrating simple things, importance of proper communication, things that we can do to make somebody else’s life better, and the art of discipline.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
D’Anthony Ward is the owner of the inspirational clothing brand, Create Dope Humans, aimed at highlighting those who embrace their own uniqueness in order to improve the lives of those around them. He is a social media influencer, Youtuber and award-winning filmmaker. D’Anthony has worked to disrupt the FOMO culture in the community by encouraging his audience to slow life down by celebrating the simple and appreciating the everyday. D’Anthony is committed to tackling outdated stereotypes around fatherhood, marriage and parenting in general. He has written, directed and independently produced thought-provoking roundtables and podcasts in hopes to highlight the value that can be found when you focus on the simplicity that life has to offer.
ABOUT OUR HOST:
Young is all about operations. He has started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understands a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, he guides companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. He has experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Satwick Saxena on Taking the Plunge. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young & Satwick dive into topics such as the challenges of transitioning to The U.S. and starting a business, instilling decision making at a young age, getting exposed to different cultures and different point of views enabling kids to make clever decisions.
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About Satwick: Satwick is the Co-founder of Eva Gifting Assistant. Eva Bot helps companies and professionals leverage great gifting experiences to generate referrals, testimonials and build long term relationships.
Thousands of teams across tech, insurance, real estate, mortgage and financial services trust and love Eva to build and strengthen relationships with customers, prospects and employees.
Satwick looks after all of the growth and marketing of Eva Bot. He also looks after Eva Bot's customer success. Apart from ramping up sales and marketing, Eva Bot also recently added video review features and gets those posted in different social media platforms. Eva Bot is also currently working on leveraging their AI engine to make it easier for their customers to personalize their gifts.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Margaret Abe Koga on Parenting, Politics & Providing Perspective. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young & MAK dive into topics such as; political strategies to support small businesses, making the world a better place for our kids, the influence and inspiration of family on career choices, empowering our daughters, pursuing your passion.
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About MAK: Margaret Abe-Koga is in her fourth term on the Mountain View City Council. She became the first Asian American female to serve on the City Council and as Mayor in 2009 during the Great Recession, and again served as Mayor in 2020, where she led the city through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Margaret has been a champion for sustainability, transportation, affordable housing, public safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. She serves on regional bodies including the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors as an ex-officio member, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Board which she chairs, and as the Santa Clara County Cities Association 1st Vice President. Prior to her service on the City Council, Margaret served as Trustee for Area 1 on the Santa Clara County Board of Education.
Margaret graduated from Harvard University with an AB in American Government. She and her husband, Yotto, have two daughters, college student Aili, and Aina, a senior at Mountain View High School.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries
Justin Wolff on Just Do It. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young & Justin dive into topics such as taking advantage of life and living it to the fullest, showing up for your kids, deciding what matters, teamwork with your partner, and business building.
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About Guest: Justin is the CEO and Co-Founder of JunkTheory, an upcoming skin care line that is taking a 360 approach to sustainability by responsibly sourcing its formulas while virtually eliminating plastic in its packaging. Prior to founding JunkTheory, Justin co-founded and was the Chief Giving Officer at Yoobi, a school supply brand that donates a school supply item for every item it sells. Over the past 7 years, Yoobi has donated more than 70 million essential school supplies to over 5 million students, and has stocked 150k+ classrooms in the most impoverished elementary schools across the U.S.
Born in South Africa, Justin was raised in Los Angeles, attended U.C. Berkeley, where he earned a B.A. in Political Economics, with a focus on China. Following his graduation, Justin moved to Israel where he served in an elite paratrooper regiment, and later worked in the media technology space. In 2005, Justin returned to the U.S. to pursue his Juris Doctorate degree at Cardozo School of Law in New York City. Justin spent almost 5 years as a project finance attorney, specializing in the clean energy sector. His practice took him from New York to Hong Kong, and eventually back to Los Angeles. Justin worked on over $4B in clean energy projects worldwide (primarily utility-scale wind and solar developments). In his final year of practicing law, Justin did extensive pro-bono work in the education space, which helped inspire his decision to co-found Yoobi. Justin is an avid scuba diver, mountain climber, and father to two little sea huggers.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Robbin McManne on Accepting Challenges. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young & Robbin dive into topics such as expectations on kids, gentle parenting, patience and grace with yourself, the influence your parents can have on your parenting style, and involving your children in your career.
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About Guest: Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin is a parenting expert and consultant for the international, personal development app, LiveMore. Robbin also sits on the Expert Panel for Newsweek Magazine where she contributes to and writes articles related to parenting for the publication. In her work with parents from all over the world, She helps them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!
Find out more about Robbin’s work at www.yellingcurebook.com
Robbin@parentingforconnection.com
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About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Robert White on Proactive Presence. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young & Robert dive into topics such as how your childhood impacts how you raise your kids, how age gaps between children affect their relationships, the challenges of blending business and parenting, the definition of success in both business and family, as well as parallels in goal-setting for business and with parenting.
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About Robert: A 7th generation Texan, and raised by parents who were small business owners, Robert gravitated towards the business world and learned the importance of a strong work ethic from his mother and father.
Following graduation from Texas A&M with a degree in economics, Robert began his insurance career in 2007 in Houston working at Unum, the nation’s largest disability & leave management carrier. After building a strong reputation as a consultative resource and subject-matter expert, Robert was recruited to join Marsh McLennan Agency, one of his brokers who he had supported since moving to Austin. Since joining MMA Austin in 2018 as an Employee Benefits Consultant, he has leveraged his experience and expertise to develop a unique process delivering proactive and innovative solutions aligned with his clients’ culture and objectives.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two children playing football, baseball, golf, snow skiing, hiking, and boating on Lake Travis.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Rajesh Gopi on Planning Ahead. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young & Rajesh dive into topics such as time allocation, fostering an environment for your kids to develop, the importance of failure in life, staying connected to your partner, as well as taking a deep dive into the technicalities of best business practices.
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About Rajesh: Rajesh enjoys breaking down complex problems, building simple theories, and running tests to validate his understanding. His interests range from startups to the big bang. When he's not working with the founder ecosystem, Rajesh goes whiskey shopping across Texas Hill Country distilleries on his motorcycle. Rajesh & his wife Rashmi live in Austin with their three children.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Victoria Ransom on Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young & Victoria dive into topics such as a big picture perspective, education for children, prioritizing quality time with kids, the increase of entrepreneurial parents, and how your kids can influence your business and career choices.
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About Victoria: Victoria has been an entrepreneur since her early twenties and has developed four companies, including Wildfire, which was acquired by Google in 2012 for $450M. Her current venture, Prisma, is pioneering a new approach to K-12 education that turns the current rigid, ‘one size fits few’ model of education on its head.
Victoria was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and recognized by KEA in their annual World Class New Zealander awards. She was named to Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40 list and was recognized by President Obama in 2013 for her contributions to entrepreneurship. In addition, she was named one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2012 and one of the '25 Women to Watch in Tech' for 2011 & 2010. She is on the board of Trustees at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. In her spare time she is an avid snowboarder and surfer and a passionate adventure traveler who once spent six weeks living with a remote Amazonian tribe and five months living in a favela in Brazil!
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Ahmend Abdelaal on Prepared for Success. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young & Ahmend dive into topics such as qualifying success in personal and professional life, Providing your kids with options, the balance of preparing your kids and giving them space to develop and learn, transitioning into parenthood, and professional life during Covid.
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About Guest: Ahmed is a father, mixed martial arts enthusiast, and an operations guy with a flare for strategy and technology. He started off his career as an offshore oil driller and transitioned to tech after accidentally developing a piece of software to make his life easier and people got interested in his problem solving. Today, he's a high growth tech operator. His paths has been filled with adventure, challenges, and achievement. After transitioning to tech, he took a four year stint at McKinsey to hone his strategy thinking and become more well rounded before returning to tech. After working at Oracle and Amazon, he decided to join the high growth start up world where he built operations for Scale AI and helped them go from $100M to a $7.3B valuation. He is described as a field general and war time leader who repeatedly achieved the impossible by attempting the absurd. He also travelled all over the world and lived in several countries before transitioning to the US 9 years ago. In his spare time, he spends time with his daughters, travels, and trains and competes in Brazilian Jujitsu.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Eric Wong on Expect the Unexpected. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young and Eric explore topics such as the joy kids bring, societal expectations and pressures, the changes and season of life, self discovery, and defining success.
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About Eric Wong: Eric is an entrepreneurial leader at people-focused ventures. Most recently, he was Chief Commercial Officer at Impro.AI, a Canadian HR Tech startup. Prior to that, he co-founded and led Exember, an SF-based firm focused on executive meetings. After getting his MBA at Stanford, and spending 13 years in the San Francisco Bay Area, he decided to come back home to Vancouver in late-2019, prioritize family, and design his ideal work and family life with his wife and two young daughters in Canada.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small too big, early too late stage, and across many different industries.
Joanne Pasternack on Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young and Joanne explore topics such as the decision-making process, intentionality in parenting and using everything in life as learning opportunities, the team aspects of a family unit, bring your children into your professional life and not separating the two.
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As mentioned in the video- Results by Gary L. Neilson and Bruce A. Pasternack comes strongly recommended by Joanne and the link for its purchase is included below:
https://www.amazon.com/Results-Whats-Wrong-Unlock-Performance/dp/1400098394
About Joanne Pasternack:
Joanne Pasternack is a dynamic and visionary philanthropic impact strategist who, over the past two decades, has galvanized community engagement with internationally recognized brands including the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, ServiceNow, City of Mountain View, and Special Olympics.
As the President + Chief Impact Officer of Oliver+Rose, Joanne works with professional athletes, legends, entertainers, philanthropists, corporate executives and high net worth individuals to amplify their impact to inspire change around their areas of passion, commitment and expertise. Through this role, she co-founded and serves as the chief strategist for Athletes’ Voices, launched in collaboration with Harvard University and co-facilitated by The Doug Williams Center and a consortium of the athletic conferences comprising 45 HBCUs.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small too big, early too late stage, and across many different industries.
For this episode we invited Jacob Beemer to guest host and interview Young for his birthday episode. Listen in on everything Young has learned so far and how he approached parenting.
Jacob Beemer on Moving to the Next Level. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young and Jacob explore topics such as moving with kids, being a new parent, kids in the world of covid, the role of nurturing in social adaptation, and the realities of aging.
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About Jacob Beemer: In 2020 I was nomadic, working remotely in the French alps. I have over 12 years of professional experience as a video producer and podcast director. Because most of us had been at home, I focused primarily on post-production work while riding out the pandemic. Now living in Miami permanently, I have a fiber internet connection at my home studio along with a robust personal editing server environment.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small too big, early too late stage, and across many different industries.
Dennis Carlson on TITLE. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
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Young & Dennis discuss his mission-focused career supporting the end of forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking around the globe, how his medical journey impacted the rest of his life, and putting your "money where your mouth is" when it comes to your values.
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About Dennis Carlson: Dennis and his wife of 21 years Steph, a school counselor, live in Davis, CA with their three children, the soon-to-be UCSC Banana Slug Cassidy (18), field hockey champ Sweden (15), and aspiring trampoline gymnast Finn (12). Dennis serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships for International Justice MIssion (IJM), where he engages mission-minded leaders to invest in a proven and scalable solution to end forced labor, slavery, and human-trafficking.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Jeevan Balani on Generational Growth. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Young & Jeevan dive into topics such as nature versus nurture, the sacrifices Jeevan's parents made for his future, how he "over-invests" time in his children, his time as a stay-at-home dad, and finding patience within parenting.
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About Jeevan Balani: Jeevan is a Growth Marketing Executive and Entrepreneur. Most recently, he has served as a fractional head of growth for Masterclass, Outschool, and Emeritus. Prior to that he worked at McKinsey and Company focusing on high tech. He loves being a Dad, playing basketball, and coaching people in their careers.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Candace Fleming on Consciously Creating Harmony. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
This episode is sponsored by Monti Kids, premium Montessori toys delivered directly to your door.
Young & Candace speak on the importance of spending time with your kids after a long day at work, watching your children take on both your strengths and flaws, as well as the importance of being creative when it comes to fitting everything into your busy schedule.
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About Candace Fleming: Candace brings 20+ years of experience building, growing, and transforming businesses as an operating executive in software and consumer products companies, with particular expertise in strategy, cross-functional operations, supply chain, growth, and e-commerce. She is currently CEO of Monti Kids, a pioneer in the early child development space, providing patent-pending, authentic Montessori toys for children, and educating millennial parents through an innovative e-curriculum. Her track record also includes reinventing the electrolyte drink market as co-founder of H2ORS, where she personally led product and supply chain development, selling drink powder as effective as IV therapy to athletes, hospitals, oncology patients, and leisure segments. She also pioneered the social media analytics movement, founding Crimson Hexagon with Harvard professor Gary King. Crimson was a SAAS provider of data-based insights from Twitter, Facebook, and other social data sources on a massive scale, and completed a very successful exit via Brandwatch/Cision. Prior to her years as an entrepreneur, Candace began her career as a management consultant and then at HP, where she was part of a groundbreaking analytics and modeling team, which optimized the way consumer and industrial HP divisions worldwide managed their supply chains.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Weston Woodward on Connectivity that Counts. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
This episode is sponsored by Blue Jean Coffee, sublime coffee in the comfort of your own kitchen. Use the link to save 10% off your first order.
Young & Weston dive into his career as a connector, nomad life, sharing your passions with your children, how connecting like-minded people can impact the greater good, and how life constraints promote creativity.
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About Weston Woodward: Weston Woodward is a professional connector, community builder, and producer based in Austin, Texas. Weston is focused on facilitating warm introductions, strategic partnerships, and harnessing a powerful community that actively changes the world through execution and impact.
He has worked with notable brands such as Aston Martin, Whole Foods, and Mercer. Whether it's assembling freelancers/partners for a big brand or building out technology teams near shore, he always makes sure that the human connection is at the forefront. For the past two years, Weston has produced premiere events during Sundance, SXSW, and hosts a monthly event series in Austin. He is a member of Summit/Summit Institute, Misfits, EPX, and an advisor to Serial Marketers. He now currently acts as Chief Impact Officer for IronLightLabs.org and working on several deals around real estate, esports, and motor sports.
About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Jenn Cole, . Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
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About Jenn Cole: When Jenn’s husband, Chad told her they were uprooting their life in Florida to move to Austin, Texas she was not happy! His corporate relocation moving two sets of parents, a child, and three fur babies was not on her list of things to do. Three years later she could not imagine herself living anywhere else! Jenn graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services, and worked as a social worker for over a decade. Her keen eye and love of design then led her to open her own Interior Design Firm. Those two diverse paths naturally evolved into her to becoming a Real Estate Agent with the ability to help clients navigate through the tough process of moving and the roller coaster of selling and purchasing a home.
Young & Jenn explore her role in building a business in real estate, setting your children up for financial success, starting a new career later in life, the many phases of parenting, and balancing what your kids want with what you want for them.
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About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Brandon Blahnik, Raising Emotional Health. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
This episode is sponsored by Blue Jean Coffee, sublime coffee in the comfort of your own kitchen. Use the link to save 10% off your first order.
Brandon Blahnik (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonblahnik/) is the Director of Customer Experience at Made In, where we collaborate with the world's best chefs and partner with centuries-old cookware manufacturers to craft restaurant-quality kitchen tools for both home and professional cooks. Outside of work, he loves exploring the incredible culinary scene in Austin with his wife and 2 young daughters, chasing a little white ball around the golf course, and will travel any chance he gets.
Young & Brandon explore being the only man in the house full of girls, setting and modeling expectations as parents, identifying parental strengths and weaknesses as a couple, how to set your children up for long-term success, "back-seat cooking", and more.
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About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Matt Kreutz, Life on Firebrand. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
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In 2007, Matt Kreutz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-kreutz-15933118a/) started Firebrand Artisan Breads in a small West Oakland warehouse, moving to a larger retail and wholesale shop in Uptown Oakland in 2015. Their focus is on making the best breads and pastries while providing excellent service to their staff, customers, and community. They provide high quality jobs with a focus on hiring people with barriers to employment.
Young & Matt jump into Matt's impressive business Firebrand bakery, why he helps people in need, how living through "some shit" has shaped his life, Matt's dramatic childhood, discovering punk rock as a kid, why he's so disciplined, how to tailor your lifestyle to match your desires, and how everything ties into parenting.
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About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Steve Cecil on the Power of Words. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
This episode is sponsored by two12 (https://www.two12.co), a collection of tools & data that help founders raise capital. Use the code "TGDS" at checkout to save 25%.
Steve Cecil (https://linkedin.com/in/stevececil) is a verbal branding professional and short-form copywriter, specializing in 9-letter novels (product names, corporate identities, and other registered trademarks) as well as 6-syllable sagas (taglines, slogans, servi marks, and category descriptors).
Young & Steve dive into how Steve broke into a Name Job and amazing stories of what it takes, coming up with the name Subaru CrossTrek, an exercise in naming, coming up with the name Coursera, the hardest part in naming & how it is extremely relevant to parenting, stories of how Steve's adult children found love in completely different ways, about why your kids' lives won't always revolve around you, the advantages of growing up with dyslexia, and more engrossing stories on how to achieve happiness & solve problems in general.
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About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Michael Vermillion on Only One Shot. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
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Michael Vermillion, Senior Managing Director at J.D. Power Global Business Intelligence, is an experienced leader in organizations from the four-person startup to the world's largest maker of consumer products. Passionate about technology, brand, and innovation.
Young & Michael dig into topics like nuclear engineering & the future of nuclear tech, on having a daughter navigating the job market as an engineer, whether or not there is room for creativity in business, the parallels between good parenting and business, and how to balance pushing your kids to excel versus going overboard.
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About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Jay Williams on How to Thrive. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
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Jay Williams (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayw329) is a leader on the Enterprise Sales team at Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global, on a mission to end the collective delusion that stress & burnout are the prices you must pay for success. Thrive is helping the world's largest companies empower their people to build healthier habits, which in turn activates stronger work cultures with sustained well-being, improved resilience, and higher performance.
As the father of two resilient teenagers, Jay is a mindful father passionate about the power of meditation, traveling the world, and chicory coffee from New Orleans - a passion introduced to him during his college years at Tulane University. After initially kicking off his career in the entertainment industry, Jay has spent the past 15+ years in sales leadership roles at both large organizations and fast-growing startups.
Young and Jay talk about how the struggles of the first 18 months of the pandemic have caused parents to take on extra roles like counselors, teachers, administrators, etc, about how Thrive (the company) is helping parents regain balance in their lives, how to instill yourself in your kids' lives by sharing what you love, how his parents were a catalyst in his own life, about the hardest things about being a parent, and how Jay helped his kinds find the things that have meaning to them.
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About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Isaiah McPeak on On Cultivating Lasting Joy. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Isaiah McPeak is a Master Yoda of building and scaling teams, product management, brain science, communications, teaching, and coaching, with an Aristotelian rhetoric twist. He has started six organizations (and 2 bands!), designed and shipped multiple B2B and B2C products, successfully been part of four startups raising pre-seed funding and journeying to or through growth stage (5 money raises, $6M total), personally sold over $35M in services and software, and coached CEOs and keynote speakers. He is coauthor of Upside Down Debate: A Deeper Why to Persuasion and frequent tech speaker and trainer in Austin, TX. He paints, makes music, sews, dances, adventures, and road trips with his wife (a future Brené Brown!) and two daughters, 11 and 7.
Young and Isaiah dive into topics like unexpected ways how an overreliance on cellphone usage affects our daily lives, Isaiah's childhood and the impact on his own kids' upbringings, encouraging his kids to cultivate tangible & lasting joy, and how to embrace & adapt parenting style in this technology filled era.
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About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Hong Quan on Conscious Decision Making. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Hong Quan is a Wall Street Trader turned Startup Recruiter. He's worked with a lot of startups over the last two decades, a few of which you've likely heard of. His most important job is being the #StartupDad to his two kids in Palo Alto, California. Not only has Hong helped startups grow in their most crucial early years, he's started a few companies of his own! His latest is an electric bike startup called Karmic City, where they're building the future of personal electric vehicles for everyone.
Young & Hong dig into topics like how one phone call changed the way Hong viewed companies forever, the strange ways the bike industry has been affected by the pandemic, success despite humble upbringings & how to prevent that from burdening your children, the correlation between where kids are brought up versus career options & choices, ways to objectively improve being a parent, how choosing where to live is a conscious decision & can be a massive investment in your children's future, and how to succeed as a startup founder while having kids early.
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About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Herb Larsen on Grit & Sacrifice. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Herb A. Larsen is a totally blessed husband of 43 years to Carolyn Endow Larsen and the father of 3 sons, 2 grandsons, and one precious granddaughter. His incredible boys (Sean 41, Seiji 33, and Seth 30) are all college graduates and musicians, following the music and influences of their mom and dad. Herb is from a family of 11, all raised in Southeastern Idaho and graduated in Engineering in 1977 from Idaho State University. After spending 44 years in sales engineering & upper management roles in the Building Construction Products Industry, Herb retired in late 2021 to pursue his many hobbies and interests. An avid guitar player and collector, he has been involved in contemporary Christian Worship music for nearly 50 years. His many other interests include golf, global travel, gardening, woodworking, winemaking, and restoring old 1930's and 40's phonographs and radios. Herb's wife, kids, and grandkids are the joy of his life and they look forward to more travel freedom to spend quality time with them.
Young & Herb dive deep into topics like exciting adventures as a new retiree, a willingness to take risks, why Herb moved around so much, how growing up in a family of 11 shaped his life, how to balance teaching kids work ethic vs giving them what they want, on the value of a college degree today, career sacrifices needed to ensure kids' success, and the affordability of having kids now and back then.
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About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Greg Bailey on Being Intentional with Time. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han. Greg Bailey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbaileycom/) is an entrepreneur, technology company founder, software company executive, startup advisor, angel investor, and former corporate executive with more than 25 years of experience in business. His previous corporate roles were focused on product leadership, innovation, strategic marketing, brand management, marketing communications, P&L management, cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, sales, distribution and business unit leadership. Young & Greg dive into topics like a dangerous encounter with a bear, their shared love of coffee, raising kids in California versus small towns, and entrepreneurship versus stability & family life. Please enjoy & subscribe! About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Jeremy Giroir on Adventure and Life Lessons. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han. An entrepreneur at heart, at the age of twelve, Jeremy (https://linkedin.com/in/jeremy-giroir) learned the power of compound interest and immediately began cutting grass for income so he could start saving for retirement. In college, instead of getting a part-time job, he purchased prepaid phone cards and ATMs wholesale and sold them to convenience stores. Upon graduating, he turned down a job offer from Price Waterhouse Cooper in order to build, then later sell, a vending machine business. In 2013, he moved to Austin and purchased a stone fabrication company. After growing the company to $3.2M in annual sales and 22 employees, he sold it and is now pursuing the real-life version of his favorite childhood board game, Monopoly. Although his career has been eclectic and rewarding, his most fulfilling job to date is being a dad to his 16-month-old daughter, Ellery. Young & Jeremy talk about topics from a sneak-peek into Jeremy's exciting resort building adventure, his yearlong RV journey with a toddler, the supportive upbringing he wishes to instill in his daughter, life lessons learned from his father, why he sold his last business, and what success is in business and parenting. Please enjoy & subscribe! About Young Han: I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Julie Inouye on Balance and Compromises. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Julie has spent over two decades helping brands to tell their stories and is currently the Vice President of Communications and Social at VSCO. She has held leadership roles across global brands, including CNN, Yahoo, PlayStation, LinkedIn -- and has worked across the communications and marketing disciplines throughout her career. She is a self-proclaimed crisis communications junkie and will travel for good eats.
Young & Julie delve into topics such as the compromises taken to balance work and parenting, how parenting styles can differ between family members, how parenting style can be applied to leadership, and how to ask more questions so you get to know your kids better.
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About Young Han:
I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Jason Andrews on Humility & Empathy. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Jason is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and seasoned executive who loves to help solve big problems in #insurance, #insurtech, #health, and #wellness. Passionate about building values-driven cultures where people can collaborate in an environment where trust and authenticity bring about amazing results.
Currently, Jason is Chief Alliance Officer for FINEOS (ASX: FCL), a global company transforming core systems for group benefits. FINEOS’ vision is to create a world where protection from illness, injury, and loss is accessible to everyone. Over the past 20 years, Jason has started 4 companies and raised over $50M. His most recent company, Limelight Health, was acquired by FINEOS in August 2020.
Named one of 30 innovators to watch and INC. 500 fastest growing companies in 2019. Entrepreneur of the Year and nominee for EY Northern California Entrepreneur of the Year 2020. Insurtech News 'top 50 global online influencers' 2021.
Jason also spends time advising early-stage companies, sits on the Board of Directors of GoVoluntr & CCHIS, and enjoys spending time with his wife of 24 years and his three teenage boys; Wesley, Thomas, and Nathan.
Young & Jason dive into topics preventing your kids from making the same mistakes you did, being vulnerable & humble, and the constant challenge of adapting to life.
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About Young Han:
I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Chris Hsiung on navigating social media & parenting. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Chris Hsiung is the Police Chief of the Mountain View Police Department, located in the heart of Silicon Valley CA, and is an internationally recognized speaker and author on the topics of digital strategy, crisis communications management, and social media engagement. Chris also serves in several leadership positions on multiple boards, including committee member on the IACP's Professional Standards, Ethics, and Image Committee and as board member on the Global Advisory Council for the Crisis Ready Institute. You can follow him on Twitter: @Chief_Hsiung or connect on LinkedIn.
Young & Chris delve into topics like navigating social media today & raising your kids in times of uncertainty to handle everything life comes at them.
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About Young Han:
I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Anthony Serina on recruiting during a pandemic. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Anthony Serina (https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-serina-ba656121) is co-CEO & cofounder of Revivn, a simple solution for managing used electronics. A resident of Brooklyn NY, Anthony enjoys spending time with his wife, three daughters, and dog while exploring the city. He never says no to good chocolate or watching the New York Yankees.
Young & Anthony jump into topics like raising twins (and how to tell them apart), how to make decisions (like recruiting) during a pandemic, and managing your time balancing between a startup and kids.
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About Young Han:
I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Josh Moreali on raising an extreme sports family. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Dr. Josh Moreali, Partner at Progressive Motion PT, is a driven individual who finds satisfaction in helping people positively change their lives through improved movement. As a physical therapist, Josh's treatment is constantly evolving and expanding. By utilizing principles from methods such as Movement Links, DNS, and FRC, Josh looks at the integration and dynamic interaction of each structure (muscles, joints, ligaments) instead of looking at the body as separate structures. When Josh is not in the clinic, he spends time with his wife and 3 children. He is an avid mountain biker and used to race motorcycles.
Young & Josh dive right into topics about raising an extreme sports family and how it affects his business, his real-life high school sweethearts story, and the real secret on how to get things done while having kids.
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About Young Han:
I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Mihir Pathak on the value of patience & learning how to have some. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Mihir Pathak (https://linkedin.com/in/pathakmihir) is the COO of Mayvenn, the fast-growing company empowering hairstylists & salon professionals by vastly improving the way people interact with hair companies.
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About Young Han:
I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
David Silverander on designing the life that you want. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
David Silverander (https://www.linkedin.com/in/silverander/) is the co-founder & COO of Remaker Labs in Santa Barbara, California, the company behind Hitch, the most funded bottle in Kickstarter history.
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About Young Han:
I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Michael Ogata on becoming an adult, a dad in 2020 and beyond. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Michael Ogata (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ogata-46365b24) is the co-founder of Flipbird Films, a collective of artists dedicated to the craft of storytelling. As a boutique media production company, Flipbird has worked with businesses such as Mercedes Benz, Glamour, the Horowitz Foundation, Filipino Advocates for Justice, and many more. Their vision is to create bold, cinematic, and dynamic content that inspires and moves the masses.
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About Young Han:
I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Andy Cunningham on success, as a parent and entrepreneur. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Andy Cunningham (https://linkedin.com/in/andreacunningham) is the founder & president of Cunningham Collective, a marketing strategy firm with expertise in positioning companies to win. She is also the author of the Amazon best-seller, Get to Aha!: Discover Your Positioning DNA and Dominate Your Competition (McGraw-Hill), and the host of the popular podcast Marketing Over Ice. An entrepreneur at the forefront of marketing, branding, positioning, and communicating “The Next Big Thing,” Andy has played a key role in the launch of a number of new technology categories and products (including the Apple Macintosh) over the past 35 years. Today she specializes in identifying and leveraging a company's position in order to gain traction. She advises startups on bringing innovation to market and helps publicly traded companies communicate their role and relevance to their constituents.
Her book: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Aha-Discover-Positioning-Competition/dp/1260031209
Her book recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190
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About Young Han:
I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.
Ed Sullivan on Applying Lessons from Parenthood to Entrepreneurship and to Life. Brought to you by The Girl Dad Show with Young Han.
Ed Sullivan (https://linkedin.com/in/edsullivan) is the Managing Director of PartnerReady, a global services firm that provides executive "fractional partner leadership" to emerging technology and service companies. Ed is a 15-year veteran of Silicon Valley, where he specialized in building ecosystem strategies and partnership programs for startups and is an alumnus of Salesforce and Publicis Groupe. Ed is the proud father of two daughters, one who just graduated college and the other still in university. In his spare time, he is an avid road & gravel cyclist, skier, and snowmobiler.
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About Young Han:
I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.