837: Larry Hagner of the Dad Edge Podcast

Aug 16, 2018

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Larry Hagner of The Dad Edge Podcast. Larry’s show focuses on what it means to be a man and a good father and the boys have a great conversation with Larry about the state of fatherhood today among other things.

Helping men be men. Larry shares his superhero origin story and how his podcast was created through his struggles becoming a father. (6:30)
What drove him to start his podcast for other men? (9:43)
Does he have empathy for his biological father? (16:49)
How important is it for children to have that male role model? (19:34)
Are you a parent first or couple first? The steps he and his wife implement to create homeostasis in their household. (22:00)
Are there certain themes that have created conflict in his relationship? (28:18)
How has his online/social media business affected his relationship? (29:30)
What has the transition been like going from the medical device industry into his current business? How passion is fuel and strategy is the map. (32:15)
What hurdles has he faced in scaling his business? (34:45)
Why has there been an explosion in the marketplace for men seeking help? Crisis in masculinity? (38:37)
What does it mean to be a great father to him? His 5 dimensions of a man. (41:10)
What is financial intimacy? (42:52)
What dimension are men lacking in the most? How to aim to create balance and not crush it. (46:02)
Who have been the most impactful guests on his podcast? Biggest lessons he has taken away? (50:34)
What are his thoughts on participation trophies? (54:10)
Have any of his guests surprised him? (58:30)
Are there any common mistakes/traps men fall into? (1:01:55)
What are his thoughts on men not wanting to get married or have a meaningful relationship? (1:05:08)
Has he created any rites of passage for his own children? (1:08:55)
How does he police social media/device usage with his kids? (1:10:53)
What advice would he give his 28 year old self before he got married? (1:20:25)

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