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March 13, 2025

#83 Thriving in Business and Family: Tom Telford’s Secrets to Success

In this episode of the Formidable Family Man Podcast , Greg Denning interviews Tom Telford, an accomplished entrepreneur, mental wellness advocate, and family man, to explore the principles that fuel resilience in both business and life. Tom dives deep into his personal journey and the key practices that have helped him become a successful entrepreneur while maintaining a strong, supportive family life. They discuss the importance of the "Five S's"—sleep, sun, sweat, serve, and stoke—as the f...
Guest: Tom Telford
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Aug. 9, 2023

#57 Staying Centered While Starting, Scaling, & Selling a Business as a Couple, with Jared Rowley

Is it even possible to build, scale, and sell a successful business, and still stay grounded, centered, and focused on the right things?! Absolutely! Although there will be many who will tell you it can't be done. My guest today built, scaled, and sold a very successful business with his wife, all while remaining focused on family, faith, and even a classical education. Listen to this interview today to learn specific actions, habits, and strategies to stay centered while you pursue financia...
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July 20, 2023

#56 How to Get BIG Results (& Still Take Lots of Family Vacations), with Coach Viliami

Bridge the gap between what you know and what you do! Commit to what things will be in the future! Lots of people have a 'why', but they still don't do shiz. You have to have The Who -- God, family, service To get to the next level, you have to empower other people. How to get results? Self inventory- calendar and bank account. Where is your time and money going?? Most are shooting from hip Process — steps that replicate success Incremental and progressive The calendar is broken natura...
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March 23, 2023

#49 How To Prepare Physically & Financially, And How To Build a Community

In many ways, life is an unending stream of opportunities. Opportunities to serve, opportunities to rise, opportunities to make your situation better, and opportunities to really live life. Your level of preparation directly affects the level at which you can take advantage of these opportunities. In this episode I answer a follow up question I received from a listener about how to specifically prepare physically, financially, and as a community. Be The Man. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your ...
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Jan. 10, 2023

#44 Winning in Life, Real Estate, & Business While Raising a Young Family, with Austin Foley

Despite what so many men think, it is TOTALLY possible to succeed as a businessman, investor, husband, and father. It takes effort. It requires tactics and tools. It demands that you become your best self. But it is absolutely possible. And I would say, it's absolutely essential too. That's what we discuss today with my guest Austin Foley who is raising a young family while seeking to win as a businessman and investor as well. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Pu...
Guest: Austin Foley
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Dec. 1, 2022

#40 Getting Your Business to Work For You, with Skylar Lewis

There are proven systems and strategies that entrepreneurs and businessmen can use to automate and replicate success. You don't have to do everything yourself, and you definitely DON'T have to be a miserable slave to your business either. Listen to this episode to learn how to implement systems and strategies to give you back control and freedom. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children Join Greg’s 90...
Guest: Skylar Lewis
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Oct. 1, 2022

#32 Letting God Guide Your Life & Business, with Damon Willis

Damon Willis is genuinely great human being, and happens to be one of the best salesmen in the country! In this awesome episode Damon and I discuss mistakes, starting over, how to really connect with other people, chase greatness, believe in yourself and let God guide your life and work. You don't want to miss this one! We are all spiritual beings, and there is an amazing side of life that many of us miss out on if we don't give it the attention it deserves. RESOURCES: Let me help you in yo...
Guest: Damon Willis
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Sept. 7, 2022

#27 Building a business empire while raising a family, with Shawn Villalovos

Shawn Villalovos knew nothing about finances when he started working in the financial industry in California over 25 years ago. Now he and his wife run a very successful financial services business, while raising a family. How do you enter an industry you know nothing about and proceed to build an empire? How do you become one of the best in your field and set yourself up for life? What’s the best way to both work with and support your wife as she pursues her goals and dreams? With work and...
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Sept. 1, 2022

#26 Life lessons from building a business from scratch with Passion & Persistence, with Ty Brown aka Ty The Dog Guy

This awesome story of starting as a teen with an unstoppable passion for dogs, and the grit and determination to learn the skills and push through the hard times of starting a business and a small family simultaneously, is both inspiring and instructive for all of us. Ty went from totally broke--driving an embarrassing old truck and parking down the street so no one would see it-- to a multi million dollar business with locations across the country. Plus, he shares special lessons about life t...