Going Viral After 40: The Rise of John Wellington, "The Dadbod Veteran"

Truth Tastes Funny host Hersh Rephun sat down with Jon “The Dadbod Veteran" Wellington on the eve of The GenX Takeover Tour - a contagious comedy show that unites viral comedians in a nostalgia-fueled live show blending sharp generational humor and real-life storytelling, earning sold-out dates and enthusiastic local press praise.Jon's a Navy vet, proud father of five, and digital comedy breakout who’s living proof that it’s never too late to go viral. After a decade of military service and years of raising a full house, Jon found himself an empty nester in 2022... and accidentally launched a new career as a content creator.Today, with over 5 million followers and a hit nationwide comedy tour he’s telling raw, funny, and refreshingly real stories about parenting, midlife purpose, and the unexpected freedom of finding your voice on social media.https://genxtakeover.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_0pVwZdzjVIUcaavNZKmiAhttps://www.instagram.com/thedadbodveteran/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/Dadbodveteran/https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadbodveteran?lang=en--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/