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by Bryan Verduzco

5.0(19 reviews)
35 episodes
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Whether becoming a father and parent was something you were "ready" for or not, nothing can truly prepare you for all of the challenges you're about to face or that you're already in the throes of, you'll have to FITFO - Figure It The Father Out. Your host, Bryan Verduzco, is on that same journey. He's just an everyday dad on a voyage of growth, to become the best father he can be by interviewing individuals from the NBA to MBAs, education to entrepreneurship, behavioral psychology, and much more, to get the info you need to thrive as a parent.

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Episode thumbnail for Lucas Mijares: 6 Sons, $250M Biz, 1 Non-Negotiable; Character Over Capital

November 7, 2025

Lucas Mijares: 6 Sons, $250M Biz, 1 Non-Negotiable; Character Over Capital

<p>Welcome back to the FITFO Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Lucas Mijares, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Zion Capital, to unpack his journey from humble door-to-door salesman to leading a quarter-billion-dollar financial firm—all while raising six kids and fostering a home built on strong values. </p><p>Lucas Mijares gets real about the lessons learned from marrying young, the challenges of balancing fatherhood with entrepreneurship, and the importance of character over legacy. We dive into topics like instilling resilience in kids, the art of being present in a distracted world, and strategic life decisions that shape both family and business. <br>Whether you’re a parent, a business leader, or just seeking inspiration to pursue your own path, this episode delivers candid advice, hard-earned wisdom, and a whole lot of motivation to figure things out, at home and in the office. Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Time stamps:</p><p>00:00 Intro Balancing Success and Parenthood</p><p>04:42 Starting Over: Reinventing Life Together</p><p>06:43 Optimism Drives Sales Success</p><p>10:05 Legacy Beyond Business Ownership</p><p>15:13 Parenting, Coaching, and Growth</p><p>16:06 Building Resilience in Children</p><p>21:15 Prioritizing Focus Over Distractions</p><p>24:52 His Wealth Management Approach</p><p>29:06 creating your own legacy</p><p>32:46 Building Success Together</p><p>37:59 Teaching Kids to Tithe</p><p>41:39 Prioritizing Family Over Career</p><p>44:37 &quot;Intentional Fatherhood&quot;</p><p>47:40 Resilience and Leadership Lessons</p><p>50:12 &quot;Life&#39;s Challenges and Growth&quot;</p><p>52:56 Fatherhood Conversations Inspire Growth</p>

Episode thumbnail for Cody Alimondi: Dealer's Choice - Building Teams, Careers, and a Life of Purpose

October 24, 2025

Cody Alimondi: Dealer's Choice - Building Teams, Careers, and a Life of Purpose

<p>In this episode, Bryan sits down with Cody Alimondi—author, mental coach, and founder of House of Jester. </p><p>They dive deep into the art of role-based hiring, discovering one’s purpose, and how mindset separates high performers. Cody shares the frameworks behind his new book “Dealer’s Choice,” and offers actionable advice on finding fulfillment, building culture, and becoming the kind of leader—and human—your team needs.</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:54 Cody’s journey from college athlete to author and mental coach. </p><p>08:04 The importance of purpose in life </p><p>13:17 How cultivating curiosity and interests leads to passion</p><p>20:46 Cody’s advice for getting started with writing and publishing a book. </p><p>28:00 The keys to fulfilling work: autonomy, self-directed teams, and incentives. </p><p>32:56 The difference between motivating versus managing</p><p>37:54 How non-monetary incentives—like prioritizing employee health—can transform workplace culture. </p><p>44:14 Cody&#39;s LINDA hiring framework and its impact on role-based recruiting. </p><p>55:36 Why hiring should be a thoughtful, personalized experience—and how to get it right. </p><p>58:00 Where to find Cody’s books and follow his new brand, House of Jester. </p><p>59:09 Sneak peek: Cody’s upcoming book profiling misfits who became mavericks.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources &amp; Mentions:</strong></p><p>Follow Cody on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyalimondi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LinkedIn</a></p><ul><li><p><strong>Books mentioned:</strong> <a href="https://a.co/d/24Y2mQs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Man’s Search for Meaning</a>, <a href="https://a.co/d/5Vj1tBi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">How to Win Friends and Influence People</a>, <a href="https://a.co/d/bldZZIj" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Good to Great</a>, <a href="https://a.co/d/aQK0S0o" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bird by Bird</a>, <a href="https://a.co/d/1bswFrL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Work by James Suzman</a>, <a href="https://a.co/d/hCp2nO4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Outlive</a>.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://a.co/d/ilNwQ0b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Dealer’s Choice</strong></a> – Cody’s new book </p></li></ul><li><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/houseofjester/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>House of Jester</strong></a> – Cody’s newest project; follow @HouseofJester on Instagram</li></ul><li><br></li><li>Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, and leave us a review. Stay tuned for more FITFO conversations.</li></li>

Episode thumbnail for Modern CTO - Joel Beasley on Start-up Success, Homeschooling, and Finding Balance

January 17, 2025

Modern CTO - Joel Beasley on Start-up Success, Homeschooling, and Finding Balance

<p>Welcome back to another year of FITFO, Figure it the Father Out, where I interview amazing Moms, Dads, and thought leaders to uncover the compelling stories at the intersection of family, entrepreneurship, child development, health, technology and many more arenas we face in life. Today, I&#39;m thrilled to have Joel Beasley, the &quot;Modern CTO,&quot; join us for a deep dive into his multifaceted life journey. </p> <p>His podcast has over 100K listeners and has become known as the place where CTOs hang out. Check out his weekly podcast where he hangs out with interesting Fortune 500 CTOs in Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics + Many more industries. </p> <p>In this episode, Joel opens up about the profound impact of parental influence, emphasizing how children tend to mimic their parents&#39; behaviors. He shares his personal philosophy on work-life balance, detailing how he organizes his professional life around his family to ensure quality time with his children. Joel discusses his unique hiring insights for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), stressing the need for cultural fit and a deep understanding of delivering customer value.</p> <p><br></p> <p>More from Joel:</p> <p>ModernCTO Pod: https://moderncto.io/podcast/</p> <p>Website: https://moderncto.io/</p> <p><br></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>00:00 His podcast launch and how he gained Microsoft CTO as a listener.</p> <p>08:22 How to grow a podcast</p> <p>13:51 Balancing podcasting, entrepreneurship, and parenthood challenges.</p> <p>18:18 Move to the country </p> <p>21:50 First Tech Endeavor</p> <p>27:47 Homeschooling approach</p> <p>38:25 Started a podcast after finance software success.</p> <p>42:17 How to Balance work and family life</p> <p>54:41 Books that transformed his journey</p> <p>01:08:00 Hiring and different ways to distribute equity</p> <p>01:14:15 His next venture...</p>

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What is FITFO?

Whether becoming a father and parent was something you were "ready" for or not, nothing can truly prepare you for all of the challenges you're about to face or that you're already in the throes of, you'll have to FITFO - Figure It The Father Out.

Your host, Bryan Verduzco, is on that same journey. He's just an everyday dad on a voyage of growth, to become the best father he can be by interviewing individuals from the NBA to MBAs, education to entrepreneurship, behavioral psychology, and much more, to get the info you need to thrive as a parent.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates bi-weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

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Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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