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Working Dads

by Dear Media

Free Ideas is your ultimate resource for entrepreneurial inspiration and actionable strategies. Follow along as I document the journey of building a digital marketing agency from the ground up, leveraging the power of my own company, Penji, to test and refine real-world business practices.

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  1. What This Dad Learned About Leadership and Life After Surviving Cancer

    In this episode, we sit down with a dedicated father and entrepreneur to explore his remarkable life journey. After surviving cancer three times, he shares how these life-altering experiences reshaped his perspective on fatherhood, family, and business. From navigating unexpected parenthood to...

  2. Divorce When His Son Was 6 Months Old. Here's What He Built Instead.

    Nick Howe sat in a room staring at his newborn son. And knew he couldn't do it anymore. Not the marriage. Not the version of himself he'd been performing for everyone else. Not the cycle he'd watched his parents and grandparents repeat for decades. So at six months old, his son Cam became the...

  3. He Packed Up His One-Year-Old and Moved Across the Country for a Job. Here's What He Learned

    Steve’s episode of the Working Dads Podcast premieres on YouTube October 4. Stay tuned! Steve and his wife were both from LA. Then he took a job in New York. Packed up his one-year-old son. Moved across the country away from every friend and family member they had. And just figured it out. New...

  4. 22 Years Married. Two Kids Living on Their Own. Here's What He Did Right. |

    Three things you'll learn: The one word Chris says is the real secret to a long marriage — and why it's not love, communication, or compatibility How Chris used sales to raise his kids — from dinner table negotiations to ordering their own food at age five in controlled stranger interactions that...

  5. Laid Off With a 7-Month-Old at Home. Here's What He Did Next

    Three things you'll learn: What Joe did in the first three months after his layoff that made everything worse — and the moment his wife called him out that finally changed things Why Joe says he'd take a pay cut to spend more time with his kids — and what that decision says about the shift...

  6. Runs a Company With His Wife. Here's How They Haven't Killed Each Other

    Three things you'll learn: How Bernard and his wife divided the business — sales vs. strategy, laundry vs. big picture — and why knowing your lane is the only way a husband-wife business actually survives Why Bernard says his teenagers seeing his daily struggle is one of the greatest gifts he can...

  7. Homeless Shelter at 24. Now He's Building a Company and the Family He Always Wanted

    Three things you'll learn: Why Doug says the fellowship of other men — not willpower, not motivation — is what actually saved his life and what that means for every working dad listening right now The moment in 2020 when Doug had no choice but to look in the mirror — and how facing every demon…

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  8. New City Knowing Nobody. The First Thing He Did Changed Everything

    Three things you'll learn: Why Gui says finding community is the single most important thing a new dad can do — and the exact move he made the first week in a brand new city that made all the difference The honest truth about going from one kid to two — who actually needs the attention, why most...

  9. His 2-Year-Old Asked Him to Put His Phone Away

    Three things you'll learn: The simple 5:30 to 7:30 rule Matt uses to be fully present every single day — and what it took to finally stick to it Why Matt says the partner you choose either pushes you to be your best self or doesn't — and how his high school sweetheart has been the quiet engine...

  10. He Sold a 100-Person Business, Then Had an Ego Moment That Changed Everything.

    Three things you'll learn: What eight years of cross-country travel actually costs you — not just in miles but in your marriage, your presence, and your own mental health — and what Mike would do differently if he could go back The ego moment in a Dallas lunch that made Mike realize he could…

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  11. 6-Year-Old Started Asking How Many Calls I Made Today

    Three things you'll learn: The simple star reward system Joel and his wife built that's teaching their girls how to earn things — and why it's working better than threats ever did Why Joel says letting go of control is the single best thing he's done for his mental health as a working dad How a...

  12. How a Dad of 5 Figured Out the One Thing Nobody Talks About

    Three things you'll learn: Why Logan and his wife budget their time the same way they budget their money — and the simple weekly system that keeps a family of eight from falling apart The one Amazon habit that was silently destroying their budget — and the dead simple fix that changed everything...

  13. The One Thing Matt Wishes He Did Differently While Building a 10-Year Company | Matt, CEO of Hunter

    Three things you'll learn in this episode: Why Matt says the biggest mistake he made wasn't working too much — it was not taking enough risks early when he still could bounce back How his wife's unconditional support became the silent foundation of everything he built — and what happens to…

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  14. How a Casino VP Balances a Hotel Opening, Two Kids, and 9 Year Marriage

    Andrew Effiong — VP of Hospitality, Casino Executive, and Father of Two Andrew Effiong is a VP of Hospitality at a casino, husband of 9 years, and father of two. In this episode, Andrew gets honest about what it actually looks like to build a high-pressure career in the casino industry while...

  15. Naming Your Business: Why It Matters More Than You Think

    Your name sets the tone. It’s the first impression, the identity, the hook that makes people pay attention (or forget you instantly). - What makes a great business name - Why the name needs to make sense and feel true to what you do - How to avoid overthinking and still make progress - Real-world...

  16. Services You Should Offer (Here’s How to Decide)

    In this episode, we cover: - Why clarity beats complexity when choosing your services - How to narrow down your offers based on what you’re confident and comfortable doing - Why your service should be the exact answer to one clear problem - How to position yourself as the obvious solution to your...

  17. How to Choose a Niche (Find Your Perfect Audience)

    . In this episode, we break down how to: - Choose a niche without overcomplicating the process - Identify your ideal demographic using real customer data - Focus on what you’re actually good at (not what’s trending) - Let your current audience guide your future growth Whether you’re just starting...

  18. How to Start an Marketing Agency

    In this episode of Free Ideas, we break down everything you need to know to build a successful agency from the ground up. - Understand your service—know what you’re truly good at. - Define your offerings—don’t try to do everything, specialize. - Focus on solving problems, not just chasing money....

  19. Why Weather Vane

    In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain to show you exactly how projects are posted within Penji and the work that goes into optimizing client websites. This is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build an agency from the ground up. The website? Not perfect. The pricing? Still...

  20. Will It Work?

    This isn’t just a podcast, a business experiment, or a creative outlet—it’s the beginning of something bigger than just numbers, profits, or views. It’s about exploring ideas without limits, testing what works (and what doesn’t), and sharing the raw, unfiltered process of building something from...

  21. My Love Letter

    For the past 15 years, I’ve dedicated myself to making world-class creative services accessible to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and marketing teams. Now, on Valentine’s Day, I’m launching my love letter to that very same mission—while also creating a space where I can share my journey, my...

  22. Scaling your SaaS Business with Dan Martell

    Dan Martell is an award-winning Canadian entrepreneur, at 25, Dan formed his first start-up, Spheric Technologies Inc., and watched it grow by an average of 152% per year before he sold the company 4 years later in mid-2008. As an informal angel investor, he is active in advising entrepreneurs...

  23. Making Elephants Fly with Captain Hoff

    Always innovating on his life, Captain Hoff has tried more professions than cats have lives, including serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, angel investor, studio head, computer engineer, filmmaker, Hollywood TV exec, published author, coder, game designer, manga rewriter, animator and voice...

  24. Master Hard Skills Quickly with Scott Young

    Learn a new talent, stay relevant, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way. Ultralearning offers nine principles to master hard skills quickly. This is the essential guide to future-proof your career and maximize your competitive advantage through self-education....

  25. DIY Marketing with Ivana Taylor

    DIY is a fantastic way to grow your business if you are on a budget. If you are on a budget or if you just want to save money, enjoy the episode and take out your note pad, pen, and paper. Links mentioned in interview: --------------------------- Website: DIYMarketers.com Follow Us: ----------...

  26. Preparing For The Next Stage of Growth with Clate Mask from Keap

    This is the most selfish episode I’ve launched to date. Do you know how many times you get to speak with the CEO of a $500 million dollar company? Before this conversation, I probably had about 20 questions written out, we only got to about 7 of them. I wish there was more time! Some of the…

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  27. The Rapid Mind with Erin Pheil

    Her work and words have been featured in books, magazines, podcasts, webinars, newspaper columns, and events and conferences, and she's given keynote talks and presentations on instincts and human behavior. Her Signature Program has an unheard of 95.6% success rate, and the average time it takes...

  28. The Art of Social with Sillie Mugo

    Moving to the US as a teenager was a recipe for major change, but also gave Sillie the ability to write her own story; one that would lead her to discovering her passion for Abstract Art and teaching other creatives how to start and grow their own business. Sillie’s Activate Your Purpose program...

  29. Mobilizing People Around Your Mission Justin Gray from LeadMD

    LeadMD is based on a set of core values that focuses on enabling uncommon talent and a set of marketing principles designed to create catalyst moments within our clients. Justin is also an angel investor. Now, if you want to hear a well polished entrepreneur, this is your episode. Everything…

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  30. Purposefully Driven with Grant Aldrich from Onlinedegree.com

    Something I’ve come to appreciate is when a person does their homework. Both literally and figuratively. Grant’s answers are well thought out and have purpose. His goal of helping others is real and I’m excited to hear more about the future of OnlineDegree. The best companies come from founders…

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  31. Conversion Optimization And Why You Need To Apply It Your Business TODAY! with Raphael Paulin-Daigle

    During the interview we talk about the Testing Trifecta. Interesting concept. If you sell online, this is going to be a great episode for you. For everyone else, you get the luxury of learning from a young founder. He’s won a ton of awards and been doing this since he was 15! Congrats Rapheal and...

  32. How To Build A Product/Service That Lasts with Greg Koberger from ReadMe

    Links mentioned in interview: --------------------------- Website: https://readme.com Follow Us: ---------- Podcast Website:http://www.tbeshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ Sponsors: --------- Penji helps...

  33. How To Conquer Cashflow With Freshbook's Matt Baker

    How To Conquer Cashflow - 24 million Americans - a group larger than the population of Florida - say they want to work for themselves by 2021. For many, the risks associated with such a massive change is the only thing keeping them from making their dream a reality. Matt can shed a light on...

  34. Youpreneur with Chris Ducker

    I’ve known about Chris for years. In fact, one of the early blogs I’ve read was Chris’. Chris’ soothing voice is paired with his expertise and understanding of how business and life works. I wanted to tackle the idea of being you. Easy in concept, hard in execution. People to people relationships...

  35. Seeking Peak Performance In Life and Business with Ryan Hanley

    Through his my work as a Creator, Strategist, and Speaker, Ryan helps individuals and organizations create meaningful and sustainable long-term growth. Ryan’s help leadership positions as CEO and Chief Marketing Officer provide a broad range of experience and expertise in both the macro (brand...

  36. The Spartan Way with Joe De Sena

    I did a Spartan race for the first time three years back. On paper it said that it was around 8 miles. Which I thought was incredibly obtainable, the only problem was that it wasn’t 8 miles at all. It was more like 12 miles. The things I learned about myself during this process sticks with me to...

  37. Using Your Difference To Make A Difference with Tayo Rockson

    Tayo Rockson is the author of Use Your Difference to Make a Difference, which aims to strengthen self-awareness, acknowledge biases, connect with others in a meaningful way, and celebrate the differences around us all. To be truly connected, we must educate ourselves, choose not to perpetuate...

  38. Sending Cold Emails That Get Replies with Guillaume Moubeche from Lemlist

    You can see Guillaume consistently creating content on Linkedin and is incredibly transparent about how he grew the company. You can check that out on any social platform and his blog on Lemlist.com Guillaume is based out of France and it’s incredible to have a bond with a professional who has a...

  39. The Rolling Mat with Stephanie Mitchell

    She is the Beer Yogi of Atlanta! Catch her leading yogis through all level, energizing flows on a monthly basis. Over the last few years, The Rolling Mat has gained substantial partnership with large corporations such as Whole Foods, Keller Williams Realty, AT&T and Healthsource Chiropractic and...

  40. Achieving Mental Wellness In The Workplace

    Follow Us: ---------- Podcast Website:http://www.tbeshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ Sponsors: --------- Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering...

  41. Acquiring More Customers with Shane Barker

    Shane is an active member of Sacramento startup culture, donating time and resources to help young companies build a optimize their business from napkin sketch to revenue. He is a regular at hackathons and startup events, mentoring and guiding other entrepreneurs. Links mentioned in interview:...

  42. Thin Lines Between Humility and Confidence

    Follow Us: ---------- Podcast Website:http://www.tbeshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ Sponsors: --------- Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering...

  43. Better Coworking, Better Business, and Better Communities with Alex Hillman

    Alex founded Indy Hall in 2006, making Indy Hall one of the world’s oldest fully independent coworking communities. Links mentioned in interview: --------------------------- Website: https://dangerouslyawesome.com Website: https://www.indyhall.org Follow Us: ---------- Podcast...

  44. Cancer Survivor and Self Taught Designer Shares An Inspiring Story!

    Follow Us: ---------- Podcast Website:http://www.tbeshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ Sponsors: --------- Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering...

  45. The Superhero Institute Jeff Gibbard

    Jeff took a hard pivot in 2019 after more than a decade of work in the Social Media industry, and is now on a mission to help rehumanize the online world, inspire the next wave of extraordinary leaders, and give every human being access to the tools and trainings they need to be more strategic,...

  46. Breaking Barriers In A Male-Dominated Industry

    Follow Us: ---------- Podcast Website:http://www.tbeshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ Sponsors: --------- Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering...

  47. Building The Right Product with Lindsay Tabas

    Lindsay works with founders, helping them to sell the right product before building the wrong one! Links mentioned in interview: --------------------------- Website: https://www.lindsayt.com Follow Us: ---------- Podcast Website:http://www.tbeshow.com Instagram:...

  48. Changing The World One Man At a Time featuring Aaron D’Arcy

    Follow Us: ---------- Podcast Website:http://www.tbeshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ Sponsors: --------- Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering...

  49. Six Degrees with Wayne Kimmel

    Wayne and his team recently launched the SeventySix Capital Athlete Venture Group, which allows professional athletes to invest, learn, and work directly with top sports tech startups and entrepreneurs. The firm aims to bridge the gap between athletes, entrepreneurs, and investors by creating...

  50. This Founder Is Revolutionizing How You Can Donate To The Homeless

    Links mentioned in interview: --------------------------- Website: https://www.givecard.io Follow Us: ---------- Podcast Website: http://www.tbeshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ Sponsors: --------- Penji…

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Free Ideas is your ultimate resource for entrepreneurial inspiration and actionable strategies. Follow along as I document the journey of building a digital marketing agency from the ground up, leveraging the power of my own company, Penji, to test and refine real-world business practices.

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