Today, we have Dr. Brett Levine who graduated magna cum laude from USC and in the AOA medical honor society of the University of Southern California School of Medicine.  He completed his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery training at the University of Pennsylvania in 1994. Since that time, he has treated over 130,000 patients in his career thus far.  He is a partner and owner of his single-specialty surgery group, Beach Cities ENTS outside Los Angeles, California.In this episode,  Dr. Brett also discussed…1:13 - How he ended up having his own private practice and group of EMT surgeons3:08 - What did he learn along the way with the different groups that didn't work4:03 - The disappointing time of his life that led him to start looking at other opportunities and to form his own practice5:34 - His learning with another senior physician going off on his own9:42 - What are his realizations of being a parent and on his journey with his kids and how it helps him with his relationships in the office and with his patients14:41 - What do kids teach us18:42 - How does he balance family life with his clinical life23:24 - Importance of having a group outside your profession25:49 - What he had learned along his  medical profession journey28:36 - What are the topics that this Breaking Out Of The Medical Mindset course will touch on31:26 - Things that you can learn in practice that are important if you want to become an efficient healthcare professional35:58 - Being a good role model as a physician, father, and a leader in the community37:35 - He shares about his platform and the difference between a medical mindset and BOOM39:09 - Talks about his new launch course the BOOMM 1.040:30 - Dedication to career and family41:58 - The importance of sharing your personal life to connect with your patients46:10 - Speaking about being vulnerable48:29 - Importance of learning from your failure51:10 - No one can relate to you except the people who are by your side58:38 - How to connect with Dr. BrettListen and be inspired. It will be worth it all!Connect with Brett LevineWebsite: www.BOOMmindset.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073393088587Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boomm_mindset/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boommindsetGet In Touch With Dads Before Doctors!Website: www.dadsbeforedoctors.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dadsbeforedoctorsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsbeforedoctorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/dadsbeforedoctorsIf you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review. That way, we'll be able to reach even more dads like you.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-before-doctors-podcast/id1572464956Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JrRJgdX8FwueuwJFROir8Be our next guest: https://dadsbeforedoctors.com/podcast

Today, we are joined by Justin Skinner a real estate, author, and speaker. He grew up on a dairy farm in the Midwest. Played collegiate baseball. He and his wife started their own design and photography business after being fired from a job. The business grew into owning real estate and running Airbnbs. More recently he’s written a book called Professional Failure and he is the host of The Professional Failure podcast. Mr. Justin defined what failure means to him and how his optimism developed.In this episode, Justin also discussed…1:11 - About the guest and his life is growing up.2:27 - About his book ''Professional failure'' and his thoughts about failure3:51 - How failure became a ''gift'' for him5:09 - Struggles of trying to be '' too perfect'' and how to overcome it6:17 - His realization is not being drafted on his childhood dream.8:47 - To whom does he attribute the lessons and discipline he gained that had a massive impact on his mental outlook in life9:21 - How his parents handled him when he messed up being a kid11:51 - How he came up with having a podcast and being an author on ''Professional Failure''14:49 - How he started and his journey in writing a book 17:12 - Understanding failure whatever your profession is18:45 - Documenting failures rather than accomplishments19:32 - Understanding failure through a kid growing up 20:29 - Admitting things that don't go right21:13 - Things to know about failures 23:37 - Where to find his book and how to connect with himListen and be inspired. It will be worth it all!Connect with Justin SkinnerWebsite: www.professional-failure.comInstagram: @justincskinnerTwitter: @justincskinnerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-skinner-8876754aPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-professional-failure-podcast/id1613170517Get In Touch With Dads Before Doctors!Website: www.dadsbeforedoctors.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dadsbeforedoctorsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsbeforedoctorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/dadsbeforedoctorsIf you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review. That way, we'll be able to reach even more dads like you.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-before-doctors-podcast/id1572464956Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JrRJgdX8FwueuwJFROir8Be our next guest: https://dadsbeforedoctors.com/podcast

In today’s episode, we have Dr. Kate Mangona began practicing as a board-certified pediatric radiologist, a supportive physician’s wife and mother to three little girls and a mini poodle, an active and passive real estate investor,  and a certified life coach. Dr. Kate hosts the Medicine, Marriage & Money podcast and leads the Medicine, Marriage, & Money Coaching Program where she helps married physicians Moms spend less time arguing with their spouse, and more time reigniting the sparks once felt during their honeymoon. Dr.Kate helps high-achieving mothers to have the tools necessary to minimize arguments even during conflict and design the life and relationships they crave. In this episode, Dr. Kate also discussed…2:03 How did Dr. Kate grow up learning about medicine and money4:50 How did Dr. Kate grow up learning about marriage7:45 Dr. Kate saw her parents as models of relationship10:09 Importance of love and connection to maintain a relationship15:15 What can listeners expect to hear on her podcast16:00 What is the biggest thing that couples need to work on when having struggles in their relationship?19:12 How was she able to manage all things in life20:35 How she handles things in her career21:46 Giving time with her kids22:19 Spending time with her husband23:44 What to do if you are being judged by others24:47 Her suggestions to improve relationships or marriage28:18 Dr. Kate's ebook "The Medical Marriage Survival Guide"29:20 What's something that no one asks but you wish they would?Listen and be inspired. It will be worth it all!Connect with Dr. Kate Mangona Website: https://www.medicinemarriageandmoney.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicinemarriageandmoney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katemangonamd/Get a FREE copy of her e-book "The Medical Marriage Survival Guide" here: https://library.medicinemarriageandmoney.com/the-medical-marriageGet In Touch With Dads Before Doctors!Website: www.dadsbeforedoctors.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dadsbeforedoctorsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsbeforedoctorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/dadsbeforedoctorsIf you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review. That way, we'll be able to reach even more dads like you.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-before-doctors-podcast/id1572464956Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JrRJgdX8FwueuwJFROir8Be our next guest: https://dadsbeforedoctors.com/podcast

Dr. Ryan Stegink was born and raised in the Midwest, He is majored in physics before going to medical school, ultimately specializing in general pediatrics. Dr. Stegink now works as an outpatient general pediatrician and enjoys caring for patients from all over the world, using his Spanish skills on a daily basis. He also enjoys encouraging colleagues and trainees, having been through burnout himself less than a year out of training. In this episode, Ryan also discussed…1:24 - About the guest4:19 - how did he work on changing his poor work-life habit5:49 - Recommendations to have a conversation with people that will help you evaluate your work-life balance7:16 - recommendations on how he went about finding that data or finding what they wanted as completed visits and the missed opportunity.9:05 - How does burnout show up in Dr. Ryan's life12:30 - The importance of having the right group that will be supportive on you14:27 - How he came up with his podcast about physician burnout and dealing with different issues.16:44 Enjoying the moment before you settle down18:22 Dr. Ryan shares about working with his residence and other stuff19:28 He shares about how he almost became a father23:46 Giving empathy to his patients as he also has a grief experience in the past24:00 How to help other physicians to get things done without being exhausted or stressed26:13 Shares about his podcast "MedEdWell Podcast"28:26 What's something that no one asks but you wish they would?29:47 Parting wordsListen and be inspired. It will be worth it all!Connect with Ryan SteginkWebsite: www.mededwell.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mededwell1Instagram: https://instagram.com/MedEdWellLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mededwellGet a FREE "Maximize Your Clinical Efficiency" PDF guide, just go to https://www.mededwell.com/efficiencyguide/Get In Touch With Dads Before Doctors!Website: www.dadsbeforedoctors.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dadsbeforedoctorsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsbeforedoctorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/dadsbeforedoctorsIf you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review. That way, we'll be able to reach even more dads like you.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-before-doctors-podcast/id1572464956Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JrRJgdX8FwueuwJFROir8Be our next guest: https://dadsbeforedoctors.com/podcast

Today we are joined by Dr. Gabe Bietz, he’s a surgeon, real estate, and a writer. From telling bedtime stories to making up stories for his kids, Dr. Gabriel Bietz had finally come up with creating a book and publishing it. He wrote the book “The Adventures of Arya and Krishna Betta Fish”. A beautiful story indeed of how it all started!In this episode, Gabe also discussed…1:38 - Dr. Gabriel tells a little bit about himself.2:17 - Story of what he went through that gave him the idea of writing a book7:09 - Her wife hired for him a manager to publish the book11:48 - The most challenging part of creating a book12:52 - They found an illustrator for their book14:34 - They hired a graphic designer17:17 - They've sold some of their book copies on Amazon19:38 - They distributed the book through a different medium23:17 - How did he go about marketing the book26:06 - His advice for those who want to publish a book and don't know where and how to get started28:40 Planning to write a book again29:40 A physician becomes a writer and a real estate 32:40 How he involved in Real Estate early34:31 Pieces of advice for those who want to get started on writing a book40:00 Gabe advice for dads and to all listeners about the importance of leaving a legacy to your children 41:49 How to find Gabe and his book “The Adventures of Arya and Krishna Betta Fish”Listen and be inspired. It will be worth it all!Connect with Gabe BietzWebsite: Bettafishadventures.comInstagram: bettafishadventuresGet In Touch With Dads Before Doctors!Website: www.dadsbeforedoctors.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dadsbeforedoctorsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsbeforedoctorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/dadsbeforedoctorsIf you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review. That way, we'll be able to reach even more dads like you.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-before-doctors-podcast/id1572464956Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JrRJgdX8FwueuwJFROir8Be our next guest: https://dadsbeforedoctors.com/podcast

Jordan Frey is a plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction in Buffalo, NY. He is also one of the fastest growing physician bloggers as he shares his journey from financial cluelessness to financial well-being with a goal of helping all physician to do the same!In this episode, Jordan also discussed…1:09 - About Dr. Jordan as a physician and a blogger2:18 - Growing up in a friar household - his learnings and how did he come up having financial knowledge.5:15 - The actions he did take to get out of the negative mindset about money and to have a more abundant mindsent.7:23 - How they use ''intenional spending'' that lead them towards building financial foundation9:00 - When and what made him decide to start a blog11:41 - How does he budget family time while being a plastic surgeon, working in an real estate industry, and having a blog and podcast.15:52 - Shares about his wife  17:20 - What is his Why's?18:34 - How to make doctors financially free19:30 - Money is just a tool 20:50 - Things to do to become financially free20:56 - What people don't ask but wish they did?27:35 - How to connect with Dr. Jordan FreyListen and be inspired. It will be worth it all!Connect with Jordan FreyWebsite: www.prudentplasticsurgeon.comGet In Touch With Dads Before Doctors!Website: www.dadsbeforedoctors.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dadsbeforedoctorsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsbeforedoctorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/dadsbeforedoctorsIf you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review. That way, we'll be able to reach even more dads like you.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-before-doctors-podcast/id1572464956Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JrRJgdX8FwueuwJFROir8Be our next guest: https://dadsbeforedoctors.com/podcast

Ken Wimberly is the founder and visionary behind Legacy of Love, Inc. and the Legacy Journal App. He is married to his soulmate, Amber, and has three children. Ken is a bit of a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of KW Net Lease Advisors, a commercial real estate brokerage and investment firm headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. He is a founding member of Laundry Luv, a chain of laundromats with a mission to educate, equip, and inspire those in the communities where they serve. He is also an investor in (and founding Operating Principal of) Keller Williams Realty in Abilene, TX. He has over 15 different streams of income from real estate investments, operating businesses, coaching services, and oil & gas holdings. In this episode, Ken also discussed...2:07 - His work experiences in over 2 decades2:30 - He entered the real estate world3:15 - He affiliated with the Keller Williams in 2009 and he started to scale his business8:05 - Three things that happened to him on his journey which led him in doing a legacy journal for his children11:37 - The first time he started doing the journal and his first little entry for his 10-month-old daughter12:50 - His goal in doing his journal13:23 - He started sharing it with other moms and dad14:05 - In 2018, he eventually compiled all his stories in one place and gave it to his daughter who graduated --  and so, the creation of Legacy Journal.15:53 - Importance of photos that come with a quick little backstory in it.17:08 - What is Legacy Journal and how does it work for the listeners.19:49- One of the most valuable things you can ever leave for your children20:41 - What happened when he handed down his journal of his daughter to her when she graduated in highschool22:25 - The last entry that he had written for his daughter.23:47 - What he has learned along his journey being an entrepreneur and with the app.23:53 What he learned along the journey in entrepreneurship and how he managed to keep going straight. 24:56 His perspective in life and his inspiration to improve his mindset26:18 Being a role model in all aspects27:42 Importance of planning for the future as a family28:01 Importance of planning with your wife29:09 How they paid their debt in just 2 years32:27 How positive and negative example has an impact on others36:17 Time management39:57 Shares his military experience41:49 How to connect with Ken WimberlyListen and be inspired. It will be worth it all!Connect with Ken WimberlyWebsite: https://legacyjournal.app/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lordwimberlyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacyjournal.app/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenwimberlyccim/ Get In Touch With Dads Before Doctors!Website: www.dadsbeforedoctors.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dadsbeforedoctorsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsbeforedoctorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/dadsbeforedoctorsIf you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review. That way, we'll be able to reach even more dads like you.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-before-doctors-podcast/id1572464956Spotify: https://open

Kirk Martin is a host of Calm Parenting Podcast and has helped almost one million parents in 19 countries stop the defiance, disrespect, yelling, and power struggles with the most strong-willed children. In this episode, Kirk also discussed...01:57 How did he start doing the podcast02:35 - tell us about you growing up and with his dad being a colonel03:50 The impact of their upbringing on his personality05:00 How's having a high-achieving parents 06:00 Parents are competing in many other voices around their children especially in social media. 06:15 Giving a child a space to learn and becoming a dad that your kids want to come to08:26 His realization that drew him closer to his son08:40 He found out that he's really good with the misfit kids and he started "the lego camp"09:19 the news about the 'lego camp' had spread and he started charging money for it09:48 The demand got higher 10:10 Tips on how to de-escalate the situation11:20 Do the opposite12:47 The analogy to use 13:19 Talk with calmness14:20 Example of good parenting method16:13 Options on how to discipline calmly17:03 Do no discipline right away. Let things be calm.18:12 What to say to them instead of yelling?19:05 What a parent should do and say21:00 Handle frustration with demonstration to your children22:47 Martin's secret to tell for Daddies with wife relationship 24:23 Calm your kids for stopping your wife from being  emotionally exhausted24:57 Do this instead of being angry29:00 How you deal with a child's weaknesses31:32 How to discipline your child in a good and effective way33:48 Whenever you say no to something inappropriate you, have to say yes to something appropriate35:40 Kirk also trains teachers to become kids more productive and change their behavior 40:16 Tips for dads towards their child43:37 Tips for dads towards their wife 44:57 Great advice for dads46:28 Where to contact Kirk MartinListen and be inspired. It will be worth it all!Connect with Kirk MartinWebsite: www.CelebrateCalm.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateCalm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calmparentingpodcast/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast/id1281790712Get In Touch With Dads Before Doctors!Website: www.dadsbeforedoctors.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dadsbeforedoctorsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsbeforedoctorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/dadsbeforedoctorsIf you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review. That way, we'll be able to reach even more dads like you.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-before-doctors-podcast/id1572464956Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JrRJgdX8FwueuwJFROir8Be our next guest: https://dadsbeforedoctors.com/podcast

Dr. Dawn DeLavallade is a physician and author on a fierce mission to introduce America to the Female Breadwinner- the newest category of modern woman. With more than 30% of U.S. households having a woman as the primary earner, Dr. Dawn forces society to have gritty conversations about how higher-earning women are affecting today’s relationships.  Dr. Dawn is the Champion for Female Breadwinners, committed to pulling back the curtains on a new normal that is reshaping romance, in an effort to heal.In this episode, Dawn also discussed...1:27 Her life growing up inside a traditional family and being in a broken family4:18 A backstory for her platform to tell about women as higher-earners5:06 How did she came up with her mission6:57 Her first book as a healing process for herself8:21 What guys should know about women being the higher earners10:43 Women feel guilty working outside their homes11:34 Woman need an acceptance and reassurance from their husband11:51 Reason why divorce is prevalent for spouses with female bread winners rather than male bread winners (Man's POV)13:23 Women's POV15:51 Communication is still important16:11 How to establish communication in relationship19:31 How a man can handle finances 20:22 Difference between high-income couple and low-income couple21:43 As a male physician, how do we support female physician inside the hospital and out.23:51 How to help society to normalize what it means to be a man25:56 The goal of the Dads Before Doctors podcast26:21 What is one question people don't ask but wish they would? 28:56 Where to connect Dawn DelavalladeListen and be inspired. It will be worth it all!Connect with Dawn DelavalladeWebsite: SheMakesMore.comFacebook: @SheMakesMoreInstagram: @SheMakesMoreLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dawndelavalladeGet In Touch With Dads Before Doctors!Website: www.dadsbeforedoctors.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dadsbeforedoctorsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsbeforedoctorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/dadsbeforedoctorsIf you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review. That way, we'll be able to reach even more dads like you.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-before-doctors-podcast/id1572464956Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JrRJgdX8FwueuwJFROir8Be our next guest: https://dadsbeforedoctors.com/podcast

Leif Dahleen retired from medicine at the age of 43, having achieved financial independence several years earlier. He started Physician on FIRE to enlighten, educate, and entertain other high-income professionals while discussing money matters of all sorts.He is happily married with two children. They call northern Michigan their home base and travel frequently as a family.In this episode, Dr. Leif also discussed....1:10 What is life growing up in a Daleen fam1:45 Impact of having a relatively frugal parents while he's growing up 2:32 The Start of Physicians on Fire3:00 What triggered him to start the blog3:15 Crazy revelation that transformed him4:14 What does Physicians On Fire offers4:44 His purpose for creating the POF5:27 How this POF changed his money management6:17 What are the processes that made his blog bigger and his initial thoughts on his blog when it first started8:04 Mission for his blog8:25 His story of being financially independent8:46 Life donating and investing11:42 Volunteered to support the salary of a physician 12:36 How did he end up retiring early? 14:33 His preparations for his early retirement16:24 How a guy approached him to join his group 17:45 What kind of response does Dr. Leif get to his chief and coworker about his retirement? 19:02 How did he educate his children 22:04 How his kids experience in traveling 23:20 His kids adjustments to homeschooling 25:27 How can you be financially independent and retire earlier29:57 His plans and habits 31:40 How to contact Dr. Leif Listen and be inspired. It will be worth it all!Connect with Leif DahleenWebsite: https://www.physicianonfire.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physicianonfire/Instagram: @physicianonfireLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leif-dahleen-a3064a223/Twitter: @physicianonfireGet In Touch With Dads Before Doctors!Website: www.dadsbeforedoctors.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dadsbeforedoctorsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsbeforedoctorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/dadsbeforedoctorsIf you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review. That way, we'll be able to reach even more dads like you.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-before-doctors-podcast/id1572464956Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JrRJgdX8FwueuwJFROir8Be our next guest: https://dadsbeforedoctors.com/podcast