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May 20, 2025 50 mins

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Larry Hagner, founder of the Dad Edge, about his mission to create legendary marriages, epic relationships with kids, personal financial mastery, optimized health, and leadership within families. 

Larry shares his personal journey growing up in a dysfunctional household, the challenges he faced in his early fatherhood, and his moment of transformation when he decided to become a better dad. He discusses the importance of continuous learning, the impact of community, and how to overcome common struggles like impatience and anger.

00:00 Introduction and Epic Podcast Intros
01:00 Larry's Childhood and Family Struggles
04:46 Reconnecting with Biological Father
07:50 The Turning Point: Becoming a Better Dad
09:09 Creating the Good Dad Project
15:26 The Power of Community and Mastermind Groups
22:41 Dealing with Anger and Impatience as a Parent
24:40 Confronting the Misunderstanding
26:03 Weathering the Storm Together
28:22 Implementing Family Systems
29:35 Mission-Oriented Parenting
35:09 Rite of Passage for Sons
36:34 The Importance of Leading by Example
36:52 Staying Present and Focused
39:11 Top Advice for Dads
46:36 Connecting with the Community
48:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell

The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders’ visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more.

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