In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, Chris Michaels, founder of Storage Rebellion, shares how faith, fatherhood, and self-storage investing shaped his journey from financial pressure to business ownership. Based in Rochester, New York, Chris explains how overcoming debt, trusting God, and prioritizing family helped him build freedom without sacrificing integrity. Discover practical lessons for entrepreneurial dads seeking purpose driven success. Listen now on all major platforms!

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Meet the guest:

Chris Michaels is the founder of Storage Rebellion, a values driven community helping entrepreneurs build wealth through self storage investing while prioritizing faith and family. Based in Rochester, New York, Chris transitioned from financial struggle to ownership by combining strong leadership, disciplined thinking, and trust in God. His mission centers on freedom without sacrificing integrity.

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(17:24) Debt and storage pivot

(19:13) First deal strategy

(25:03) Growth through discomfort

(34:48) Marriage during risk

(45:27) Leading with vision

(01:13:20) Closing thoughts

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In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, Jay London, a commercial developer and custom homebuilder, shares lessons from growing up on a farm, going broke twice, and rebuilding through real estate. He explains why diversifying income matters, why chores build character, and why time with kids beats chasing paychecks. Learn how to pursue wealth without losing your family. Listen now on all major platforms!

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Meet the guest:

Jay London is a commercial developer, self-storage owner, custom homebuilder, and licensed real estate broker in the Oklahoma City metro area. After starting law enforcement, Jay built a long career in residential and commercial development, including multifamily, industrial, and self-storage projects. His work emphasizes disciplined execution, long term assets, and family leadership.

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👉 LinkedIn

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(09:21) Market mindset

(10:11) Build to hold

(14:47) Trade careers

(32:28) Responsibility lessons

(39:09) Time over money

(01:04:15) Closing thoughts

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In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, Aaron West, founder of The West Experience Real Estate Group in California’s Central Valley, shares lessons on leadership, marriage, fatherhood, and business growth. He explains how communication, self-awareness, and intentional goal setting shaped his success as a husband, dad, and entrepreneur. Aaron also discusses limiting beliefs, resilience, and philanthropy as keys to lasting impact. Listen now on all major platforms.

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Meet the guest:

Aaron West is the founder and team leader of The West Experience Real Estate Group in California’s Central Valley. With nearly 20 years of experience, he specializes in leadership development, delegation systems, and intentional goal setting that support success in business and family life. Aaron is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow while staying present at home.

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👉 Website

👉 Facebook

👉 Instagram

👉 LinkedIn

👉 E-mail: aaron.thewestexperience.com

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:01) Marriage intention

(17:49) Communication feedback

(22:19) Parenting shift

(33:41) Let them fail

(38:08) Modern parenting fears

(01:25:03) Closing thoughts

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📩 For Business Inquiries: adam@ralcapitalgroup.com

In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, Darren Shearer, Founder and CEO of High Bridge Books, shares how faith, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship intersect in everyday life. From leading a Christian publishing company to discipling his three sons at home, he explains stewardship, purpose, and raising boys with strong values. Learn practical ways to lead your family and business with eternal impact. Listen now on all major platforms!

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Meet the guest:

Darren Shearer is the Founder and CEO of High Bridge Books and Founder of the Theology of Business Institute. A former U.S. Air Force logistics officer, he now helps Christian thought leaders publish impactful books while equipping believers to live out their faith in the marketplace. His work focuses on stewardship, leadership, and discipleship in business and family life.

📌 Connect with the guest:

👉 Christian Business Leader

👉 High Bridge Books

👉 High Bridge Media

👉 LinkedIn

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(11:34) Faith driven fatherhood

(26:16) Five life responsibilities

(44:27) Christian publishing mission

(54:32) Discipling sons at work

(58:59) Faith in business

(01:08:41) Closing thoughts

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👉Instagram: / adamlabarr

👉Linkedin: / adam-la-barr

📩 For Business Inquiries: adam@ralcapitalgroup.com

In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, Chris Merz, a real estate investor, shares how entrepreneurship, intentional fatherhood, and real estate investing intersect. He explains building investor focused niches, balancing family with business growth, and learning leadership through marriage and parenting. Chris also discusses values driven decision-making, long-term wealth strategies, and raising children with purpose. Learn practical insight for fathers in building businesses and families. Listen now on all major platforms!

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Meet the guest:

Chris Merz is a real estate investor, Realtor, and entrepreneur based in the Pacific Northwest. He operates residential real estate and Rama Capital, an investment firm focused on small multifamily properties. As a father of two, Chris prioritizes building systems that support both business growth and family presence.

📌 Connect with the guest:

👉 Instagram: @chrismerzre

👉 Facebook: Chris Merz

👉 YouTube: @chrismerzre

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:27) Real estate niche

(06:58) Family upbringing

(17:14) Marriage leadership

(21:01) Couples coaching

(37:52) Fatherhood presence

(01:10:36) Closing thoughts

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In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, Jeremy Dyer, Founder and Managing Partner of Starting Point Capital and VP of Capital Formation at Rise48 Equity, shares how passive real estate investing helped him shift from career success to intentional family leadership. He explains moving from active investing to multifamily syndications, teaching entrepreneurship to children, and building generational wealth with purpose. Learn practical insights for fathers seeking financial independence and impact. Listen now on all major platforms!

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Meet the guest:

Jeremy Dyer is the Founder and Managing Partner of Starting Point Capital and VP of Capital Formation at Rise48 Equity. With experience as both an active and passive real estate investor, he holds passive equity across thousands of multifamily units nationwide. Jeremy focuses on educating families about passive investing, impact driven wealth, and long-term financial freedom.

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👉 Website

👉 LinkedIn

👉 E-mail: jeremy@rise48equity.com

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(06:25) Redefining success

(13:30) Educating investors

(25:10) Adoption journey

(34:29) Marriage intentionality

(43:02) Teaching entrepreneurship

(01:28:42) Closing thoughts

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In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, Kevin Talcott, founder of Talcott Financial Coaching, shares how intentional money management reduces stress and strengthens families. He explains why habits drive financial outcomes, how budgeting improves marriage communication, and why preparation matters during life’s hardest moments. Kevin also connects financial leadership with fatherhood, faith, and long-term legacy. Learn practical insight for dads building stability at home and in business. Listen now on all major platforms!

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Meet the guest:

Kevin Talcott is the founder of Talcott Financial Coaching, where he helps men in their 20s and 30s build clarity, reduce financial stress, and plan with confidence. With over a decade of experience in personal finance, Kevin focuses on behavior, budgeting, and intentional leadership at home. He is passionate about faith, fatherhood, and long-term stability.

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👉 LinkedIn

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:01) Coaching purpose

(07:03) Accountability limits

(14:36) Intentional fatherhood

(29:12) Parenting expectations

(44:13) Coaching growth

(01:17:26) Closing thoughts

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👉Instagram: / adamlabarr

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📩 For Business Inquiries: adam@ralcapitalgroup.com

In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, Michael Wagner, investment consultant at The Storage Rebellion and founder of FeelingBetter.work, shares his journey from high performance success to deeper personal fulfillment. Michael explains how achievement, money, and impact alone did not resolve inner restlessness, and how healing emotional wounds reshaped his leadership as a husband, father, and entrepreneur. He explores nervous system health, self-leadership, faith, and showing up fully for family life. Learn insights for fathers seeking alignment beyond external success. Listen now on all major platforms!

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Meet the guest:

Michael Wagner is an investment consultant at The Storage Rebellion and the founder of FeelingBetter.work, where he supports high achieving men seeking fulfillment beyond success. With a background in physical therapy and self-storage investing, Michael now focuses on emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and personal responsibility for fathers and entrepreneurs.

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👉 Website

👉 Instagram

👉 Facebook

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(07:25) Self-worth roots

(15:46) Marriage responsibility

(29:06) Nervous system

(45:16) Healing spreads

(01:00:49) Parenting presence

(01:05:26) Grace and discipline

(01:15:12) Closing thoughts

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👉Instagram: / adamlabarr

👉Linkedin: / adam-la-barr

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