Primed Fatherhood

In this episode I interview Ben Dettamanti who is a funny and hard working dad. He’s living his dream and taking leaps and bounds that most of us are unwilling to risk. Listen in as we discuss how he jumpstarted his career as a full time hunter, how he paid off all his debt and how he manages his time between hunts with the family. 

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“To every man there comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and fitted to his talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for that which would be his finest hour.” Winston Churchill

In that critical hour that Winston Chur...

What does it mean to be “The Provider”?

Is it really just about making the money to get the family what they need?

Should the dad still be the provider in the 21st century when women have careers too?

Has the definition of being a good provider changed with modern society?

This is the story of how my preparation for both daughters turned into an obsessive research project that led me to some amazing discoveries. 

Please join me in this episode as I share the story and findings that led to the creation of PRIMED FATHERHOOD.

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In some ways new years is a great time to set goals and look forward to a new chapter in life BUT  I think we all have experienced the frustration of setting new goals and then falling short of what we want.  

Sometimes I've been so frustrated with the new years thing that I have completely avoided the process of setting new years resolutions.  

“Any problem, big or small, within a family, always seems to start with bad communication.” Emma Thompson

I would say most of our problems in life can be solved or aided by better communication. If not by communication by itself then by knowing how to communicate with the right people at the right time.

“The single biggest ...

If you listened to episode 19 you probably got a feeling for how enthusiastic and energetic Andy is as we discussed the power and process of networking. 

In the second part of that interview I was really impressed by the things that he does to stay engaged with the kids and wife. As we talked I realized there are 5 key elements that make up the success that he h...

When I started Rugged Material I was still in college. I got a tip to go to the group called the “Thinkubator” group on a thursday night. It was my first stab at trying to network my own business. I got to the meeting a little late and saw this big group of middle aged guys sitting around a fancy conference table all very engaged in little side conversations with people around them. When I walked int...

Everyone has at least one big roadblock that is keeping them from living the way they want to live. It could be you are needing to make more money or you need to get healthier or it could be that you have relationships that are struggling. For most of us it’s usually a combination of some of these.

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My guest today spent almost 10 years working for the CIA before deciding that it was a single man’s game and he was ready to start a family. In this episode Jason Hanson shares tips, tricks and stories from his career as a CIA Agent and now private sector consultant. We discuss how dads can prevent threats to the family and prepare to handle them in the heat of the moment. 

In my last episode I ended it by saying we were only hours away from my wife getting induced into labor to have our 2nd daughter. This episode is my report of how the delivery went, what I felt, learned and want to remember. 

Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When PRIMED.

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There is no question about how difficult pregnancy, labor and delivery can be for the mother but it can also be quite difficult for the father. In this episode I discuss what I have felt and done while awaiting for the arrival of our new daughter.

The father’s role is to care for the pregnant woman, provide, prepare the home, and be informed about all that needs...

Lief Condie is a fantastic example of humble strength and knowledge. He has been a great leader in all areas of his life with titles like “Engineer Of The Year” for the state of Utah, Eagle Scout then Silver Beaver in Boy Scouts of America, Bishop, High Council Member and Father. He is quiet but firm, he is calculated but not slow to act. When he decides to add his opinion to the discussion people li...

This is the 2nd part of my 2 part interview with my close friend Tayson Whittaker. He is the founder and president of Outdoor Vitals, he’s a huge outdoor enthusiast, a great dad and a great friend. In this episode we dig into why he pushes himself to the limits outdoors and how that benefits him in all aspects of life. Stay tuned as we discuss the lessons he learns outdoors and how he is passing thos...

The primed fatherhood podcast is based on the premise that past achievements do not guarantee future successes. As fathers we need to stay focused on all aspects of our most important role so my goal is to broadcast an episode every Monday and Thursday that inspires you or instructs you on important items related to fatherhood. 

Primed Stands for Provide, Refine...

Outdoor Vitals is an ultralight backpacking brand that was started by Tayson Whittaker about 5 years ago. He has since grown it into a thriving 7 figure business while simultaneously starting a family. Now he and his wife have 2 awesome kids and have a lot of great knowledge to share with us. 

Tayson and I have become close friends over the last 5 years and I am...

This episode is the second part of my interview with police chief Darin Adams. In this episode we focus more on the family dynamic where in the previous one we focused on career and leadership. Stay tuned as Darin teaches how he balanced his ambition with his family responsibilities. He also gives great guidance on how to build strong relationships with family and co-workers as well as why it is impo...

I love hearing my friends and family who are first responders talk about their jobs. It’s noble and difficult work with so much urgency. My guest today is Cedar City Chief of Police, Darin Adams. He started his career as an EMT soon after high school and has worked through many different disciplines of the first responder world.

Stay tuned as we discuss the many leadership lessons he has learned on his way to becoming chief of poli...

PRIMER Episode. Short & to the point to motivate you and PRIME you for action as a father.

At some point in your life you may find yourself saying something like: we just don’t love each other like we used too. Or “I don’t understand why I don’t love them like I should. What you should do in this case is very different than what many people actually do. I want to share what I’ve found you should do to avoid the heart ache that come...