Jim Kukral is an entrepreneur and speaker. He is currently working on two different one-man stage shows, including Once Upon a Pandemic. After a cancer diagnosis at the beginning of the pandemic, Jim threw away his 25-year career in marketing to inspire others to change their mindset and change their lives. Join us as we discuss his cancer survival and recovery, how Jim faced his midlife crisis and shifted his career and mindset, what technology looks like now and in the future, and much more! I’m Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I’m also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving father to an awesome little girl. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow parent and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things we love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Tickets are now available to The Author Life Summit, taking place September 10-11 in Colorado Springs, CO! Grab yours at https://theauthorlife.com/summit2022 Links Jim Kukral – https://jimkukral.com Creator Dad – https://creatordad.life Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com Are you a writer? Work with Zach! – https://zachbohannon.com/author-services/

Dana Kaye is a publicist and author. She is the owner of Kaye Publicity, a literary public relations firm. Join us as we discuss Dana’s transition from book critic to public relations manager, business owner, and manager, how she has grown her team over the years, what adjustments she had to make after becoming a parent, and much more. I’m Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I’m also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving father to an awesome little girl. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow parent and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things we love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Tickets are now available to The Author Life Summit, taking place September 10-11 in Colorado Springs, CO! Grab yours at https://theauthorlife.com/summit2022 Links Kaye Publicity – https://kayepublicity.com Your Breakout Book – https://yourbreakoutbook.com Your Book, Your Brand by Dana Kaye – https://books2read.com/kayeyourbook Creator Dad – https://creatordad.life Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com Are you a writer? Work with Zach! – https://zachbohannon.com/author-services/

Robert J. Crane is the author of over 90 books and has sold over a million copies. This summer, he’ll be releasing the 50th book in his bestselling series, Girl in the Box. Join us on this episode as we talk about maintaining a story for 50 books (and counting), how the publishing landscape has changed over the past 10 years, what it’s like having your spouse running your author business with you, and much more! I’m Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I’m also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving father to an awesome little girl. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow parent and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things we love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Tickets are now available to The Author Life Summit, taking place September 10-11 in Colorado Springs, CO! Grab yours at https://theauthorlife.com/summit2022 Links Robert J. Crane – https://robertjcrane.com Creator Dad – https://creatordad.life Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com Are you a writer? Work with Zach! – https://zachbohannon.com/author-services/

Amanda J. Clay is an author of domestic thrillers. She’s also a new(ish) mom and a wine and cocktail enthusiast. Join us as we discuss adjusting to life as a new parent, rebuilding your brand after a long break, how she maintains work/life balance, the pursuit of traditional publishing, and much more! I’m Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I’m also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving father to an awesome little girl. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow parent and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things we love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Tickets are now available to The Author Life Summit, taking place September 10-11 in Colorado Springs, CO! Grab yours at https://theauthorlife.com/summit2022 Links Amanda J. Clay – https://amandajclay.com Creator Dad – https://creatordad.life Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com Are you a writer? Work with Zach! – https://zachbohannon.com/author-services/

Dave Chesson is a writer and entrepreneur. He is the owner of 7 companies, including Kindlepreneur, Publisher Rocket, and Atticus. Join us on this episode as we discuss building a company from the ground up, how Dave launched one of the best publishing tools in the business without knowing how to code, the current state and future of Atticus, and how he built a business while working in the military and being a husband and father. I’m Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I’m also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving husband and father. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow parent and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things we love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Tickets are now available to The Author Life Summit, taking place September 10-11 in Colorado Springs, CO! Grab yours at https://theauthorlife.com/summit2022 Links Kindlepreneur – https://kindlepreneur.com Atticus – https://atticus.io Publisher Rocket – https://publisherrocket.com Creator Dad – https://creatordad.life Creator Dad on Patreon – https://patreon.com/creatordad Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com Are you a writer? Work with Zach! – https://zachbohannon.com/author-services/

Writer and musician T.W. Piperbrook returns to the show to talk about his ten-year anniversary of publishing books and gives an update on his band, With Honor. I’m Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I’m also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving husband and father. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow parent and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things we love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Join the Creator Dad Community and Discord at https://patreon.com/creatordad Links T.W. Piperbrook – http://twpiperbrook.com With Honor - https://linktr.ee/WithHonor Creator Dad – https://creatordad.life Creator Dad on Patreon – https://patreon.com/creatordad Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com Are you a writer? Work with Zach! – https://zachbohannon.com/author-services/

JP Rindfleisch IX is a writer, podcaster, editor, and scientist. He writes paranormal and dark fantasy, collaborating on several different projects. He is the co-host of the Write Away Podcast and of the Serial Fiction Show. JP has become one of my best friends after he attended several of my writing retreats, and his name has come up on this show so much that I invited him on even though he isn’t a parent. Join us as we talk about staying productive with your creative endeavor when you travel for work, collaborating, the value in going to conferences and writing retreats in person, how community changed his life, and much more! I’m Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I’m also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving husband and father. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow parent and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things we love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Join the Creator Dad Community and Discord at https://patreon.com/creatordad Links JP Rindfleisch IX - http://www.jprindfleischix.com Creator Dad – https://creatordad.life Creator Dad on Patreon – https://patreon.com/creatordad Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com Are you a writer? Work with Zach! – https://zachbohannon.com/author-services/

C.G. Cooper is a USA Today bestselling author and entrepreneur. He writes military thrillers including the Corps Justice series. Also, he’s the founder of AuthorMind.io, a NFT platform where you can own a piece of his book royalties. Join us as we discuss the power of community and friendship, what it looks like to be a full-time creative, how our processes and productivity have evolved over time, why cultivating silence is crucial for a creative, and how discomfort fuels creativity. I’m Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I’m also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving husband and father. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow parent and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things we love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Join the Creator Dad Community and Discord at https://patreon.com/creatordad Links C.G. Cooper – https://cg-cooper.com AuthorMint – https://authormint.io The Author Life Summit 2022 - https://theauthorlife.com/summit2022/ Creator Dad – https://creatordad.life Creator Dad on Patreon – https://patreon.com/creatordad Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com Are you a writer? Work with Zach! – https://zachbohannon.com/author-services/

J. Thorn returns to the show to discuss a book we both recently read called The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. He recommended it to me, and it was impactful on both of us, so I thought it would be great to have this conversation. I’m Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I’m also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving husband and father. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow parent and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things we love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Join the Creator Dad Community and Discord at https://patreon.com/creatordad Links J. Thorn – https://theauthorlife.com The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel – https://books2read.com/morganmoney Video by Ali Abdaal: The Book That Changed My Financial Life - https://youtu.be/Gg8_TA7U0Uw Creator Dad – https://creatordad.life Creator Dad on Patreon – https://patreon.com/creatordad Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com Are you a writer? Work with Zach! – https://zachbohannon.com/author-services/

No, Creator Dad isn't ending. But there isn't a regular show this week. Check out this quick message from Zach. Are you a writer? Work with Zach! – https://zachbohannon.com/author-services/ I’m Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I’m also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving husband and father. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow parent and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things we love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Join the Creator Dad Community and Discord at https://patreon.com/creatordad Links Creator Dad on Patreon – https://patreon.com/creatordad Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com Are you a writer? Work with Zach! – https://zachbohannon.com/author-services/