This week, we’re joined by Ed Leon: retired law enforcement officer, OCR race director, entrepreneur, and a dad of 27 years. From leading federal investigations to launching Frontline OCR and even crafting Irish shillelaghs (yep, really), Ed brings the grit, leadership, and dad wisdom that only comes from decades of showing up.

In this episode:

How to stay strong in your 40s, 50s, and beyond

Why obstacle course racing (OCR) is more dad-friendly than you think

What 27 years of fatherhood teaches you about balance, grit, and family

How law enforcement shaped Ed’s approach to parenting and entrepreneurship

And Ed’s best dad hack for stress-free family trips 🚐

Recurring Bits:

Dad Hack of the Week: courtesy of our guest

Joe’s Judgments: Can volunteer workout group leaders be sued? (Legal hot take inside)

Whether you're a dad trying to keep up with your kids, grow your business, or survive another school pickup line, this one’s for you.

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“Mortgages, Mindset & Writing the Damn Book – with Otis Gatlin”

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Episode Summary:
In this episode, we sit down with Otis Gatlin — mortgage expert, mindset coach, and author of The Mortgage Manual. Otis shares how he balances dad life with a high-pressure finance career, what inspired him to finally write that damn book, and why educating yourself before applying for a mortgage is non-negotiable. If you’re a dad chasing big goals (and maybe a few hours of sleep), this one's for you.

What You’ll Hear:

A game-changing “Dad Hack” from Otis

Otis’ journey from underwriting to authorship

The mistakes people make (and how to avoid them)

How discipline helped him finish his book

The balancing act of being a present dad and a productive entrepreneur

Straight-up takeaways on finance, focus, and fatherhood

Key Takeaways:

Financial confidence starts with clarity — get educated before you apply.

Want to write a book? Don’t wait for perfect. Break it down and show up.

Being a present dad

Whether you’re underwriting or unloading the dishwasher, discipline wins.

Guest Info:
Otis Gatlin is a government-certified mortgage underwriter, advocate for affordable housing, and author of The Mortgage Manual. His mission? Help families achieve homeownership — and fix the system while he's at it.

Grab Otis’ book: https://a.co/d/gy4HRHr

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This week, we’re joined by Bobby “StayPuft” Dobroski — CPR instructor, entrepreneur, and fellow dad warrior. Bobby’s the founder of DobroSkills CPR, where he teaches life-saving skills to parents, kids, first responders, and organizations… all while navigating dad life, and entrepreneurship.

We dig into:

Why every family needs CPR training

Sneaking in fitness when life’s chaos won’t stop

The real story behind “20 minutes of screen time” (spoiler: it’s a lie we all tell ourselves)

The highs and fails of dad life and running a business from home

Bobby’s journey from teacher → stay-at-home dad → business owner

Recurring Segments in This Episode:
🛠 Dad Hack of the Week
💪 Quill’s Corner

Class Dates Mentioned:
📅 Babysitter CPR & First Aid – Sept 6
📅 Become Your Own Instructor – Sept 21

Connect with Bobby:
🌐 https://www.dobroskills.net/
📱 https://www.facebook.com/Dobroskills.net

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