Entrepreneurial Family Man

Is there a quick fix?  In your marriage, family or business?  So many times we want the silver bullet and avoid seeing the long game for sustained growth.  As entrepreneurs, we sometimes look for a quick fix or the magic bullet.  Proverbs tells us that those who try to become rich quickly will get punished.  The EFM crew talks in this episode how real success happens.  Where do you need to mature?  There is no short-cut to true success.  What’s your long game, not your quick fix?  

Where do you desire Momentum in Your Life? How do you go from being irregular to gaining traction with what matters most? How do you keep things moving and growing in all areas of your life?  Who do you have around you to encourage you and support you?   We encourage you to take some time to journal, think and focus on the domains of your career, marriage and family. How could you create a group of EFM guys virtually or locally to lift you up and help you gain momentum? Visit us at EFMLife.com to connect and jump into our private Facebook group. 

Part 2 of two episodes with Dan Miller, the EFM guys open up to share more of their story and reasons for living and sharing the EFM life with others. 

Being interviewed by our mentor and friend, New York Times best-selling author Dan Miller was a treat. In this part 1 of 2 episodes, we explore the EFM origin and journey in what sets the EFM lifestyle apart. 

Ever feel like your self-confidence is like a yo-yo? Do swings of highs and lows affect you regularly as an entrepreneur? How does internal talk work with you? When you're focused on doing (or not doing) versus simply being how do you feel? How does it affect your business, your marriage and your family?  More at EFMLife.com

Ever want to blend vacation with intentional time with other families who get you? In this episode, we unpack our recent trip together and share what more could be in store for EFM families. A cruise vacation that we recently returned from brought to light the value of taking trips together with other like-minded families. Our wives connected in deep ways, our kids had a blast together and we had time for focused conversation around the values we hold dear to at EFM.   Time to make your next trip one with other families who share your same values?  Visit us at EFMLife.com to learn more and reach out. 

As guests on the Dad Hackers, we discuss ways we are growing as fathers, husbands and business leaders. For more info, visit EFMLife.com and visit our Facebook group.

The Irish Lads from EFM talk about choosing a word to help you grow this year. Setting goals are great, however choosing a word can help as well. 

After one full year, we explore who are we, why are we here and where are we going?  What’s one thing that if it happened in 2019 would make your life measurably better? How can you be intentional in 2019 with what you want to do?

The EFM guys celebrate a full year together as a band of brothers and as co-hosts of a podcast. What significant events happened this past year?

Merry Christmas from EFM!  We have much to be thankful for and we hope you enjoy this beautiful Christmas with your family, friends and loved ones.  In what ways will you intentionally celebrate and carry on thoughtful traditions? As you rejoice with your family this Christmas have you thought about the Christmas story's entrepreneurial family man? Visit EFMLife.com for more and to connect to our private Facebook community. 

Trusting God - and taking action? You have the faith you need. But are you being stagnant and not taking action with what you've been given? How often do we talk about trusting in God for a situation then just wait? And wait. What do we need to do in order to move forward IN faith?  Or maybe you're on the opposite end of the spectrum. Perhaps you have the idea, start to move forward, remember to ask God about it, then try to ask Him to come along?   Listen in as we discuss and share how faith, trust and action can work together. 

Navigating family traditions - proceed with caution! How do you approach the holidays? What family traditions have you adopted as your own for your nuclear family as opposed to those you've just brought with you from status quo? Explore your family of orientation versus nuclear family traditions and what you truly want to hold as your own.  What's best for YOUR family?  How do you deal with tension and inlaws?  What do u want to adopt or putt off from your own life’s traditions? Visit us at EFMLife.com to connect and jump into our private Facebook group for more.   

Parenting toddlers and young ones can be a challenge. Let's face it, you signed up for this, now what? The early stages of childhood are challenging. From dirty diapers, messes, noise, etc things can be overwhelming. What do we do as dads at this age when sometimes we feel helpless?  What's your role at this stage and later?  Take the pressure off yourself and just be there at this early age then watch the relationship grow over time.  Explore BEING rather than DOING at this age.  Visit EFMLife.com for more.   

It's holiday time - are you ready? How do you navigate family traditions, in-laws, outlaws and all in between? How will you lead and approach the family holiday season and be intentional to make your own traditions?  What may be awkward when you get together this holiday season?  How might you lead as the man of your household when it comes to rituals, traditions and creating lasting memories together? Visit us at EFMLife.com to connect and learn more. 

Whether in a job or building your business, there are tasks you must do that just. plain. stink. suck But those unpleasant things and roles move the business forward and must be done. How do you approach that?  Not all hats an entrepreneur wears are comfortable. Do you batch those tasks to get all the pain away at once and quickly? Make a list of all the jobs/roles/tasks within your business. What do you enjoy and not enjoy?  How can you delete roles, delegate tasks or hire well?   EFMLife.com  

Are you introvert or extrovert? How do you approach sales and in-person meetings with either of these types? Anyone can do sales. It really doesn't matter your interpersonal typeset.  A good presentation of self matters - no matter what you're like.  Listen as we explore what not to do, things to avoid, tips to build and leverage relationships. 

Is entrepreneurship for anyone? How do you think like an entrepreneur? Where can you find opportunities? In this episode we tackle thinking like an entrepreneur - the important mindset shift that has to happen.  And then, just as importantly, what being an entrepreneur means for your lifestyle.  You can go build your own dream or you can be busy building someone else’s. It’s your choice. More at EFMLife.com where you can also join our private Facebook group.

What are key ingredients in most relationships? Whether in business, marriage or other healthy relationships we believe these two are vital to your success. As an entrepreneur, life can be tough and the road lonely. Fortunately, you can be intentional about building supportive relationships with other entrepreneurs - but be sure they include these key ingredients.  Listen in as we explore keys to your success.  Visit EFMLife.com to connect in more ways.  

When it comes to money, what discussions do you need to have with yourself and your spouse?   How can you get on the same page financially even if coming from completely different upbringings?  And what actions do you need to take when it comes to money? What do you wish to create? Where do you see opportunities? How will you bless those around you with the resources you've been given?  Visit EFMLife.com to learn more and jump in our private Facebook group as we keep the conversation going.