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The Dad Who Knows Nothing

by Dana Hilts

Asking the questions about stuff Dad’s should know: parenting, life advice, personal finance, wellness and living your best life, as a Dad. Join me in my journey to learn from people who know more than me - which is pretty much everyone - so I got a long list of people to talk to and learn from, many of whom I have not met yet but will play a profound role in my growth and understanding of this game we call life!

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Episodes

  1. Dream Events Minus the Nightmare

    Are you planning an event in your future? A wedding? An anniversary? On this episode of "The Dad Who Knows Nothing" I speak with Keith Willard, an event planner in South Florida, one of the busiest event areas of the country. He is also the host of the "Behind the Veil" podcast, where he provides...

  2. Now Hear This! Insights from a Top 2% Podcast Host

    How do you grow your brand and your network? BUILD RELATIONSHIPS! This episode's guest is an expert in this very thing and it has translated to great success, including having a podcast "Now Hear This Entertainment" that is a top 2% podcast in the world. Bruce Wawrzyniak has been promoting for…

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  3. Driving the Right Traffic to Your Business

    How do you get the right customers to your business? Marketing is usually the answer that first comes to mind, but is all marketing created equal? On this podcast, I speak with Steven Lentz, founder of Ocelot Traffic. The agency creates multi-faceted, branded content that can be shared across...

  4. The Premier French Coach Connection

    Have you ever wanted to learn French? It is a great goal to have for your development, because: 1. French has secured its status as a top international language 2. Learning French gives you access to the world 3. French is on the rise 4. French is a favorite among language learners 5. For an...

  5. The Fitness Oracle

    John Katsavos is a Personal Trainer and host of The Fitness Oracle podcast who is dedicated to helping people regain their confidence through exercise, martial arts, and mindset hacks. Over the past 20 years, he has developed healthy hacks both in and out of the gym which have been proven to...

  6. Master Your Mindset to Optimize Your Performance

    "Mind over matter" is a phrase that many of us have heard at various times. This phrase is usually in reference to utilizing our minds to self-regulate in moments when situations or events seem out of our control. Our minds have the innate ability to drive us to achieve amazing things, while at…

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  7. Teen Brewer to Sochu Expert

    Beer, wine, whiskey, bourbon, vodka, rum, tequila, and gin represent most of the traditional alcohol consumed in this country, either straight or as a key ingredient in our favorite cocktail. However, there is a whole other spirits category that is Japan's greatest secret. It is not sake, but...

  8. Take Messy Action and Create What You Have Always Wanted

    When I grow up, I am going to be.....or do..... Do you remember saying that when you were younger? Do you remember what those dreams were? And maybe life has moved in fast motion as you took care of what you needed to. But what if you could still do what you wanted to do, but are scared or stuck?...

  9. The Three Day Weekend Club

    On this episode, I spoke with Wade Galt, who helps people create the LIFE, LIFESTYLE & LEGACY they most desire. Pulling from 15 years experience as a productive employee and over 15 years as a software company founder & owner, corporate consultant, sales process implementation coach…

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  10. Live Your Way Thin

    There are many weight loss experts in the fitness industry but when it comes to sustainable weight loss, you will be hard pressed to find anyone who knows more about the subject and how to achieve it than my latest guest, Stavros Mastrogiannis, does. Stavros is a 29-year veteran of the weight…

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  11. Just an Average Joe Becoming Financially Independent

    What does financial independence mean to you? How do you get there? Many of us think of it as a destination, when in reality it is a daily process. What steps can you take TODAY to help you on this path? Join me as I talk with Mike Cavaggioni, top 1% internationally ranked podcaster with his...

  12. How to Find Networking Bliss

    Welcome to the "Dad Who Knows Nothing" podcast! Join host Dana Hilts and guest, networking expert, Sara Alepin, to discuss the ins and outs of networking for individuals and businesses. Sara, the founder of District Bliss, a networking support group for entrepreneurs, shares her insights on how...

  13. Real Wealth through Real Estate

    Welcome to the "Dad Who Knows Nothing" podcast! Host Dana Hilts sits down with real estate expert Rich Fettke to discuss the benefits of real estate investing and how it can lead to financial freedom. Rich shares his insights on the power of leverage and cash flow, the importance of hard assets,...

  14. Your Past Does Not Define Your Future

    Welcome to the "Dad Who Knows Nothing" podcast! Join Dana Hilts as he shares the mic with Erik Allen, the host of the top-ranked podcast "The Erik Allen Show." Erik shares his inspiring story of overcoming a difficult childhood in an abusive household and how that led him to start his successful...

  15. Life by Backward Design

    Welcome to the "Dad Who Knows Nothing" podcast! Join host Dana Hilts as he sits down with Nathaniel A. Turner, an author, TED speaker, and humanity propulsion engineer. Nathaniel is best known for his book "Raising Supaman," a collection of letters he wrote to his son as he was growing up. In…

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  16. Own Your Genius

    Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts as he interviews Kevin Kepple, a business coach. Kevin shares his story of how he got into coaching and explains how he helps his clients create clarity in their business, impact with their leadership, and freedom in their lives. He...

  17. How to Keep More Money in Your Pocket

    Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest Lance Belline as they discuss strategies to help self-employed individuals and families keep more money in their pockets. Lance explains the three "buckets" of investments used to accumulate wealth and receive income...

  18. DIY Education for Kids (AKA Homeschooling)

    Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest, Linsey Knerl, as they explore the fascinating world of DIY Education for Kids (AKA Homeschooling). In this episode, Linsey will lift the veil on the myths and realities of homeschooling, as well as provide essential…

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  19. Be The Change You Want to Be

    Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest, Dai Manuel, a Lifestyle Trainor, as they explore the power of vulnerability and creating a safe space for one another. Dai shares his story of how he overcame depression, anxiety, and alcoholism, and urges the…

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  20. The Right Way to Health & Fitness

    Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest, Jeff Later, as they discuss the right way to health, wellness & fitness. Why do a high percentage of people who loses weight gain it back? One of the things Jeff mentions is self-sabotage. Hooked? Here's what else you...

  21. The 1031 Exchange - A Little Known Tool in the Real Estate Investment Toolbox

    Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest, Dave Foster, as they talk about The 1031 Exchange - A Little Known Tool in the Real Estate Investment Toolbox. He shares the most recent guidelines for utilizing the tax code mechanism to reinvest profits so that it...

  22. Climate Change Fun with "The Sweaty Penguin"

    Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest, Ethan Brown, as they talk about how climate change affects the entire world and not just one side of the planet. Even if there are various solutions, the discussion always starts with the primary issue, how we can…

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  23. Financial Sustainability

    This week I had the privilege of speaking with Myles Wakeham, as we discuss achieving financial independence and sustainability. Myles shares a typical set of steadfast perspectives on life and how to overcome terrible points. The goal of the financial aspect is to reach the point where income...

  24. Talking Security for Family & Home with "The Secure Dad"

    How do we keep our family secure, both in our homes and online? I had a chance to sit down with "The Secure Dad" Andy Murphy to talk about practical steps that everyone can take to secure their family's home and their family's presence online. Andy Murphy founded The Secure Dad in 2016 realizing...

  25. How to Support When Cancer Strikes

    Cancer has touched all of us in some way - but most of us don't know what to say or how to be there for the person. I spoke with Kim Hamer who is working to support those that support those with cancer - either personally or professionally. After the death of her husband, Kim, an HR leader…

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  26. The Tortoise Lab - The Business of Turning Ideas into Business

    How do you take an idea and make it into a functioning and profitable business? Any entrepreneur will tell you that this is not accomplished without help and support through coaching, investments, etc. This initial support is critical to take their business idea into reality and start generating...

  27. Leading With a "SAGE" Mindset

    I am fascinated by the power of our own mindsets. You could say that I am obsessed with understanding and talking about how our mindsets can allow us to accomplish amazing things, both as an individual and as a part of a high-performing team. This podcast is another conversation regarding how to...

  28. The Ultraman's Guide to Health & Wellness

    You will enjoy this episode, I guarantee it. It is a story of health and wellness from a true expert in the field, but it is also a story of survival and defying the odds from a horrific accident that happened to this Ultraman. I had the honor of speaking with Scott McDermott, Personal Trainer,...

  29. Happiness Hacks with The Happiness Coach

    We all want to be happy. But happiness means different things to different people. So how do you find your happiness? Especially if you have struggled with depression and anxiety in the past? Dannie De Novo is a happiness coach and international bestselling author. After having battled depression...

  30. "Cracking the Life Code"

    The brain is the most powerful computer on the planet and like computers, it has been hardwired with different 'codes' that can sometimes be traced all the way back to childhood. Understanding these codes and how to crack the code allows you to achieve more. On this week's episode, I speak with...

  31. Be a Rebel for Your Health

    “Every Bite We Take And Thought We Think Are Either Investments In Our Health, Or A Debt We’ll Have To Repay Later.” Those were amazing words from my guest this week, Gregory Anne Cox. She is a Certified life, weight loss, and health coach for women over 50 who want to take a rebellious approach…

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  32. Make the Leap and Tell Your Story!

    All of us have a story to tell and lessons to share based on those stories. But many of us hesitate to tell our stories due to a feeling that no one will want to hear it. But that is the beauty of well-told stories that have a lesson - they are all going to resonate with someone. On this episode…

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  33. Bringing Meditation to Life

    Most of us have heard about and possibly experienced the benefits of meditation. And some of us do some type of breathing, mindfulness or other similar activity to meditation because we all know that there are benefits. But sometimes we put to much pressure on ourselves and think about how much...

  34. Communications at NASA

    Ever wonder what it is like to work for NASA? How does one get a job at NASA? On today's podcast, I had the privilege to talk with Philip Baldwin - Network Operations Manager in the Space Communications and Navigation Program at NASA Headquarters. We talked about how he started working at NASA…

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  35. The "Strength" of Experience

    There are a lot of options out there for getting healthier and more fit, but few come with over 40 years of experience and I got to have one of them join me on my podcast. Stephen Hercy, globally known as Dr. Fitness USA is an International Body Designer, Body Transformation Mentor, Ergonomic...

  36. Confessions of a Marketing Strategist

    What is the first thing you should do before you start building out a marketing/lead generation campaign? Why are most marketing strategies unsuccessful? Why is the customer experience so critical when it comes to lead generation? On this week's episode, I speak with "The Dad-Preneur" Alex...

  37. Septemics - Hierarchies of Human Phenomena

    What if you had the tools or the playbook to accurately analyze, assess, predict and manage the behaviors and characteristics of groups and individuals? Think of what that would mean for you as person? As a leader? Have you ever heard of Septemics? It is a philosophic system based on the fact…

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  38. O.P.E.N. Up the Possibilities

    How do you O.P.E.N. up possibilities in your life? How do you take advantage of opportunities that may present themselves? I had the privilege of speaking with Robert Raymond Riopel (pronounced Real-Pell, although I mispronounced it in my intro!), an international best-selling author, App…

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  39. "ACE" Your Path to Success

    How would you like to fast-track and ACE your path to success? How would you like to expand and extend your influence and authority? I had the privilege of talking with Tracy Wilson, #1 Best Selling Author of "The She Myth" and author of "The Freedom Seekhers Journal" and "The Legacy Builders...

  40. Planning - The Gift to our Future Self

    "Planning is the gift from our past self to our future self" - was just one of the gems around planning that my guest this week, Mia Moran, delivered on our podcast. Mia is a mom of three teenagers, entrepreneur and coach, who also makes time for family, wellness and joy — and she hopes to…

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  41. Bulletproof Leadership

    Do you want your leadership to be bulletproof? Ready to withstand any challenge? In this week's episode, I speak with Charles Matheus, who came from humble beginnings to become an outdoor leader leading wilderness and hiking expeditions in places like the Grand Canyon, Wyoming and Costa Rica.…

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  42. Becoming "The Rainmaker" in Business

    Make it rain! This expression is common, but do you have what it takes to be "The Rainmaker" for your business? I sit down with the man in South Africa - Di Di "The Rainmaker" Hoffman to talk about this important business skillset. What is a "Rainmaker" in business? Is this skillset something you...

  43. Re-wire Your Brain

    Have you ever heard of NLP - Neuro-Linguistic Programming? We all have mapping that has been created in our minds, through experiences that occurred, some from way back in childhood. This mapping can create negative behaviors in our adult lives, almost imperceptibly. Our brains are the greatest...

  44. MELT Away the Pain!

    What if you could ‘melt’ away stiff areas of your body, make them more flexible, reduce or eliminate chronic pain and erase the signs of aging, all in ten minutes per day? Sue Hitzmann, author of New York Times bestselling book “The Melt Method” and a nationally recognized educator, exercise...

  45. Master Your Communication

    What if you were a top-notch communicator? What if you were skilled at always communicating effectively - both in business and in your personal life? How much better would your life be? On today's podcast, we talk with Brenden Kumarasamy, the founder of MasterTalk, a channel on YouTube dedicated…

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  46. Digital Strategy & Literacy

    What is the first thing you should do if you are starting a business? How do you protect yourself and others from the "dark side" of social media? Matt Bailey, Digital Marketing Expert, talks about how most people do not understand how to use search analytics. He offers some guidance on good...

  47. Overcoming Insecurity For Good

    Author, TEDx Speaker & Coach, Jaemin Frazer, the founder of The Insecurity Project talks about where insecurity comes from, how it causes limiting beliefs, the role social media plays, how insecurities come into play in relationships, using insecurity to grow and practices he uses to identify the...

  48. Grateful for Graham

    What do you know about Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)? Carl and Amanda Robertello talk about their 2 year-old son, Graham, who was born with a rare skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). EB is a family of life-threatening rare genetic disorders that affect the body's largest organ: the…

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  49. The Power of Presence

    Hadley Brown, a former prison guard, who has worked in numerous facilities over his career talks about his career and how the importance of establishing a presence helped him to never be afraid while on the job, even during the most extreme circumstances. Key Topics 0:00 - Introduction 1:16 -...

  50. Finding Clarity of Purpose in Your Career and Life

    Rick Forgay, CEO of Business Leadership Mastery, talks about how his upbringing allowed him to be his own person, helping to give him a positive mindset and a healthy desire to always be learning. Rick also discusses techniques for job interviews, finding a balance and clarity in life, as well as...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Asking the questions about stuff Dad’s should know: parenting, life advice, personal finance, wellness and living your best life, as a Dad. Join me in my journey to learn from people who know more than me - which is pretty much everyone - so I got a long list of people to talk to and learn from, many of whom I have not met yet but will play a profound role in my growth and understanding of this game we call life!

HOSTED BY

Dana Hilts

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Asking the questions about stuff Dad’s should know: parenting, life advice, personal finance, wellness and living your best life, as a Dad. Join me in my journey to learn from people who know more than me - which is pretty much everyone - so I got a long list of people to talk to and learn from,...

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