Summary
In this episode, Rod Richard interviews Danny Lehr, co-founder of Caffeine and Kilos, about work-life balance and entrepreneurship. Danny shares his journey from being a PE teacher to starting a gym and a successful coffee and apparel company. He emphasizes the importance of time freedom and flexibility in his life and how it has allowed him to spend more time with his family. Danny also discusses the Perfect Week Formula and how he uses a calendar to manage his time effectively. He concludes by talking about his children's involvement in sports and activities and how he balances their schedules with his own. In this conversation, Danny Lehr discusses the challenges and strategies of being a single parent and the importance of shared responsibilities and communication with his wife. He emphasizes the need to build a supportive community and not be afraid to ask for help from other parents. Danny also highlights the importance of curating your environment and surrounding yourself with people who support your goals and values. He shares his perspective on fatherhood, describing it as being there for your kids and guiding them through life. Danny encourages fathers to instill a growth mindset in their children and teach them the value of effort and authenticity.
Takeaways
Time freedom and flexibility are key benefits of entrepreneurship.
Using a calendar and scheduling tasks can help manage workload and reduce stress.
The Perfect Week Formula is a helpful tool for structuring and prioritizing tasks.
Balancing work and family life requires intentional scheduling and communication.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:04 Work-Life Balance and Entrepreneurship
09:00 Time Freedom and Flexibility
12:25 Managing Workload and Stress
17:23 The Perfect Week Formula
24:14 Using a Calendar for Time Management
28:44 Balancing Work and Family Life
29:26 Children's Involvement in Sports and Activities
34:32 Managing Schedules with Children's Activities
35:21 Shared Responsibilities and Communication
38:23 Building a Supportive Community
43:45 Curating Your Environment
50:55 Fatherhood: Being There and Guiding
52:49 The Power of Effort and Growth Mindset
59:09 The Importance of Effort and Authenticity
59:31 Teaching Kids to Care and Give Their Best
