1 : Inspiration – Conquering School Hardship – Joel Louis

1 : Inspiration – Conquering School Hardship – Joel Louis

Author: Mark Eckdahl - Entrepreneur | Dad | Father of 3 kids | Software Engineer | Podcast Host June 12, 2015 Duration: 13:40

1 : Conquering School Hardship – Joel Louis

Joel Louis is the founder of Startup Dad Headquarters (HQ), on a mission to help extraordinary Father’s of today who are / want to be fully engaged in every aspect of their children lives and who are also trying to figure out how to purse their dreams of entrepreneurship in order to leave a legacy behind.

Their vision at Startup Dad HQ is to inspire and enable one small business launch every single day by father’s all over the world.

On Father’s Day of 2014, Joel launched Startup Dad HQ, a business interview show / podcast, focused on the intersection between The Evolution of Dads and Entrepreneurship. Each interview takes them through the journey, of their guest. They share their failures, bumps and bruises and their rise to the top as they navigated through the complexities of Fatherhood, Entrepreneurship and Life.

Startup Dad HQ also features webinars and live interactive workshops with content experts in all areas of Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship.

His story is amazing, from struggles as a student for most of his schooling, to a teacher that changed his entire mindset.

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Mark Eckdahl brings his perspective as an entrepreneur, software engineer, and father of three to Wisdom From Dads. Each episode is built around a compelling short story, often drawn from the intersections of family life, marriage, and the lessons learned while raising kids. These narratives are crafted to be genuinely enjoyable, packed with moments that resonate whether you're driving solo or gathered in the living room. The idea is simple: these 15-minute stories are designed to spark meaningful conversation, offering a shared experience that can bridge generations. You might hear a tale about a business hurdle that taught a deeper lesson about patience, or a funny, everyday family moment that revealed something profound about connection. This podcast serves as a resource for anyone reflecting on their own upbringing, perhaps filling in a few of those missed wisdom moments, and for parents looking for a natural, unforced way to open up dialogues with their children. It’s not about lecturing; it’s about discovering inspiration together through storytelling. The value lies in that potential-to listen, to laugh, and to then turn off the episode and start talking. Mark’s background blends the practical with the personal, giving each story a grounded, relatable feel that makes the wisdom accessible, not abstract. Tune in for a brief, engaging break that aims to leave you and your family with more than just a story, but a starting point for your own shared insights.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 14

Wisdom From Dads | Storytelling | Inspirational | Family | Marriage | Kids
Podcast Episodes
4 : Marriage – Confessions of a Terrible Husband – Nick Pavlidis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:44
Nick Pavlidis, author of Confessions of a Terrible Husband book, and also podcast host shares what rocked his world to create these resources. He shares what started him on this road and where it has taken him. I was cur…
3 : Humor – Daughter’s Feedback on Second Dad Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:49
Wedding Day picture, giving Aurora her necklace This is reaction to Episode #2 – which is also played on Biz Chix (my wife’s podcast) with some notes for Father’s Day! It is a great one-two to listen to that episode foll…
2 : Parenting – Tips for being a Second Dad with Mark Eckdahl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:50
Giving Aurora her necklace at our Wedding Host Mark Eckdahl shares about his personal experiences and struggles learning to be a second dad. Wisdom From Dads – A new perspective on wisdom and stories to share with our fa…