This Dad Thing — My First Failed Attempt at Building a Brand

Before podcasting, before acquisitions, before LinkedIn — I tried building a dad blog. It was called This Dad Thing. I wanted to create affiliate income, run ads, build traffic, and eventually work from home while raising my kids. Instead, I got: • Burnout • No traffic • No revenue • A handful of blog posts • And a YouTube video about mulch In this episode, I reflect on that early failure and why it shaped what I’m building today. Sometimes the first attempt isn’t supposed to win. It’s supposed to prepare you. 🔗 Connect & Follow ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarioGonzalezJr-LLH 🎙️ Podcast: https://legacybuilderspodcast.podbean.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgon1 🌐 Website: https://LifetimeLegacyHoldings.com 👉 Follow for more real conversations about business, fatherhood, and identity.