EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026 · 1H 8M
The Real Secret Behind Great Dads (From a Founder & Chef)
from Driven Dad · host Matt Bourque
What happens when success burns you out… and forces you to redefine everything?Jon Morrison went from high-pressure restaurant kitchens working 16–18 hour days to building a thriving ice cream business — all while learning how to be present as a father, partner, and entrepreneur.This conversation isn’t about overnight wins.It’s about burnout, identity, reinvention, and learning that success means nothing if it costs your health and family.In this episode, we talk about:→ The real intensity of elite kitchens (and why burnout happens) → How a $2,000 ice cream machine turned into a business → The moment that changed everything during the pandemic → Balancing entrepreneurship, fitness, and fatherhood without losing yourself → Why movement, walks, and community matter more than motivationIf you’re trying to build something meaningful while keeping your life together — this episode will hit home.
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