What No One Teaches You About Being a Dad With Larry Hagner

Disruptor Nation, if you've ever questioned whether you're doing enough as a father, this one's going to hit home. In today's episode, I sit down with Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge, author, coach, and a man on a mission to help fathers lead their families with purpose. But before the books, podcast, and global community… Larry was just a kid trying to make sense of chaos, pain, and fatherlessness. This conversation is raw, real, and transformative. Larry doesn't just share his story. he equips us with tools to be present, patient, and powerful men in our homes. We dive into: Larry's childhood and how abuse, addiction, and instability shaped his early years What fatherhood triggered in him and how it became his greatest teacher The origin story of The Dad Edge podcast and the movement it sparked Why patience isn't passive, it's a daily discipline for leading your family How to truly connect with your kids (Hint: It starts with 1-on-1 time and emotional safety) How writing The Spirit of Fatherhood helped him unpack the role of a modern dad Why your presence, not your perfection, is what your children crave How collaborative community is the future of parenting growth Whether you're a dad, husband, mentor, or future father, you'll walk away with clarity, conviction, and tools to lead your family better. Countdown to Impact – Larry's 3-2-1: 3 Books that shaped him: Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine - https://a.co/d/c58jayN Relentless by Tim Grover - https://a.co/d/3KpWSQv Grow Up: Become the Parent Your Kids Deserve by Gary John Bishop - https://a.co/d/iDSjIYw 2 Quotes he lives by: "The definition of hell is meeting the man you could have become on your deathbed." [He lives by this one so deeply, it's all he needs.] 1 Person who made an impact: His grandfather, who taught him manhood without words—and love through quiet leadership and affection. Larry's books: The Dad's Edge - https://a.co/d/1sP02vx The Spirit of Fatherhood - https://a.co/d/3kVIvmI  Follow Larry at: TheDadEdge.com And make sure to follow The Point of Impact Podcast for more high-impact conversations that change how we show up and lead.