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"A group of entrepreneurial dads prioritizing both business growth and fatherhood is EXACTLY the community I’ve been searching for." OPPORTUNITY BELOW I just received this message this morning from a dadpreneur I've never met. REBL Dads ? is a community for fathers by fathers where we build legacies while learning how to be the best versions of ourselves at home and work. Our Gathering events are an opportunity for dads to come together and share stories, struggles, and successes to help us grow. We blend mastermind mornings with fun, activity filled afternoons to promote and foster deep and meaningful friendships while celebrating what it means to be a dad and entrepreneur. Off the heals of an amazing Gathering on Necker Island with Sir Richard Branson H. Adam Holt, CFP?, ChFC? and I are excited to announce our next two more Gathering's!!! If you're looking for a community and experience like REBL Dads offers then please go to www.rebldads.com to learn more. We're on a mission to empower 1 million dads, come join us! #dadpreneur #dad #entrepreneur #community

5 Days in Paradise ??? ? I am forever grateful for the opportunity to spend five days on Necker Island (Sir Richard Branson’s home) with other REBL Dads. It has taken me a while to put words to my experience, and this probably will not do it justice but prompted by getting the photos the photographer took ?? Here goes ?? ? Originally, I was going alone, but ultimately, circumstances changed (thank you, Jamie Hopkins, truly thankful), and I ended up going on this adventure with Denise.?Thankfully, Denise was with me because after experiencing the Island, I felt I would have had a pit in my stomach if she were not with me. ? Initially, I said yes because of the location. How many opportunities would we have to go to spend time on a private island with someone like Richard Branson? In the end, the adventure was so much more than the location. ? As I have said prior the people made this experience. Gratitude to H. Adam Holt, CFP?, ChFC? and Derek N.H. Notman, CFP? for putting a group together that was second to none. And Laura Wilson thank you for all you did. ? The conversations, interactions, and exercises that got me thinking about being a dad and an entrepreneur were amazing.?I learned so much about the importance of dad and being a good one at that. Not everyone had a life experience like I did growing up or a relationship with their kids like I do today.?Many believe differences divide, but in this case, as in many others, having an open mind can add tremendous value and perspective that you never thought about before, and our conversations had just that. ? ?? Business wise it was invigorating being around other businesspeople who were so passionate about what they did, so much so that their business was almost like another child.? ? ?? Everyone truly seemed to find JOY in what they were building business-wise and their families too. ? One realization I came away with was I need to disconnect more often, not because I need a break, but because it is during these times of disconnection that some of the best ideas come to the surface.?These ideas will only lead me and our team to better serve the families we work with.?This trip was the first time in a long time, maybe EVER, that I truly disconnected, and the ideas, as well as the passion to help others, were flowing? ? The only regret I have for going on this trip with these other great people is that the group did not exist when my kids were younger.?Being a dad and family has always been paramount for me because of the loss of my mom and brother-in-law at an early age, but with people like the REBL dad community, I could have leaned into it and learned so much more. ? ? I thought going to Necker Island and spending quality time with the REBL Dads might be a one-and-done, but now I have a whole new perspective. ? I look forward to being an active member of this community, taking trips to disconnect and grow, and seeing amazing places. There be more posts as I continue to process this

About to kick off the 2nd annual REBL Dads Gathering in the Temple on Necker Island. Here with an amazing group of dadpreneuers including the OG himself Sir Richard Branson. Grateful, stoked, and ready to support each other be the best fathers and entrepreneurs possible!

Exciting news! I joined Richard Canfield on the Innovate and Overcome podcast to share my journey. This is the most in-depth, behind the scenes conversation I have had about my journey — from overcoming challenges as a financial advisor, uprooting my family for an opportunity that blew up and almost bankrupted me, to founding Couplr AI and the REBL Dads community. I open up about: Failure Almost going bankrupt The Fatherhood pandemic Time with Sir Richard Branson AI and the work we're doing at Couplr. Learn from my journey and gain insight as we explore how AI is revolutionizing finance and how I help dadpreneurs excel as fathers and leaders. Don’t miss it! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eufPprmY #FinTech #Entrepreneurship #FamilyLife #FinancialAdvisory Rethink. Financial Advice Podcast

Dad. Three letters that mean so much. If you're a dad or thinking of becoming a dad you have the most important and rewarding role you'll ever have. You have the opportunity to mold but also be molded. I could list a bunch of things you should do to be a "successful" dad, but being a good father comes in many shapes and forms so no need to preach to you here. One thing I've learned as a dad that has made me a better person and entrepreneur is that I can learn as much from son as he can learn from me. Just today he told me a quote that really resonated.... "If you want to buy something without looking at the price tag, then you have to be able to work without looking at the clock." As a dadpreneur this hit home, and how cool that my son is the one who picked up on it. The one bit of advice I will suggest is this....Be present. Your kids will grow up much much faster than you realize. They won't remember the important business meetings but they will remember if you were present for sporting events, dinner, and bedtime. If you're looking for more support as a dad and entrepreneur then you should also check out REBL Dads, a passion project to support fathers on a global scale. What's one bit of advice you wish you would have had as a young father? To all you dads out there, wishing you all a very Happy Father's Day! #fathersday #dadpreneur

Being a dad is arguably the most important role I will ever have. Jobs, startups, work, etc. will come and go. But the lasting impact and memories I impart on my son will last much longer, intentional or not, which is why these lessons are so important. This is part of why I created REBL Dads, to help dads be better leaders at home and work. I love this article by Holly Branson on the Seven Lesson she's learned from her dad, Richard Branson. Here are her 7 lessons: 1. Always be present? 2. Respect everyone’s right to be who they want to be 3. When you feel you can’t, know that you can?? 4. Find the thing that makes you jump out of bed in the morning, and work won’t feel like work at all?? 5. Family comes first, always? 6. Never lose your sense of childlike wonder?? 7. Always ask yourself, how do I make the future better? These are all brilliant and I would be hard pressed to tell you my favorite. I would add one lesson I am trying to instill in my son and that is to Always Stay Curious. What do you think about these lessons? What's something you would add to the list? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/erBS3Rph #dadpreneur #dadlife #entrepreneurship #happiness

Your kids don't care how much you make or how successful you are. They won't remember the deals you closed, BUT will remember the dinners, bedtimes, birthday parties, and sporting events you missed. Here's some food for thought and my top tip on how to be there more for your kids. "75% of the time you’ll ever get to spend with your kids is over by the time they turn 12. 90% of your time with them is gone by the time they’re 18.” When I first became a dad it felt like I had plenty of time to be a good parent, we've got 18 years before they leave home right? I focused on being an entrepreneur, on working a ton, and even when I was home my mind was elsewhere. I think we all struggle with this. But time does fly and I started to notice a void I was feeling with my kid. No deal or amount of money will ever fill this void, only quality time with your kids will. My top tip for not missing time and special moments with your kids is..... ?? Include them in your life ?? Here's a couple of ways I do this: ?? Take them on trips, even business trips. I bring my wife and son with me as much as possible. ?? Schedule time with your kids before anything work related. We call this "Team Papa Time". It's special father-son time. ?? Ask them what they want to do and then go do it! Like this quad-biking experience that my son found for us. Our kids are our future. Part of setting them up for success is teaching them about money, business, etc. of course but also showing them that you love them and prioritize them over this thing we call work. Tell us, what tip do you have to spend more time with your kids? #parenting #dadpreneur #entrepreneur #happiness