What happens when a former military bomb dog handler turns his attention to raising a family, building businesses, and keeping faith at the center of it all?
In this episode, Erik sits down with Adam La Barr — husband, father of three, entrepreneur, and host of the BizDad Podcast. From chasing bombs in Afghanistan to chasing business deals in America, Adam shares how his faith journey shaped his approach to intentional fatherhood and business ownership.
They unpack how to raise kids in a world filled with noise without sheltering them, the lessons Adam learned from missed birthdays while serving in the military, and why he’s passionate about buying businesses that create freedom instead of consuming family life.
Adam also reveals his process for evaluating deals, how real estate led him to small business acquisitions, and why aligning with Christian partners matters in the long run.
This one’s a must-listen for fathers, faith-driven entrepreneurs, and anyone tired of sacrificing family on the altar of success.
0:00 Intro2:30 Adam’s faith journey from childhood to Afghanistan6:10 Choosing a Christian spouse and building a family foundation9:55 Raising kids with exposure, not shelter14:30 Lessons from the military on marriage, fatherhood, and time away18:10 Why Adam launched the BizDad Podcast22:20 Shifting from real estate to buying businesses27:50 The escape room deal and learning to evaluate businesses33:40 Superpowers in business: knowing your strengths (and weaknesses)40:50 Faith in business partnerships and being equally yoked47:10 Burner or Bliss: Disney, EVs, Social Media & AI52:25 Final thoughts, where to connect with Adam
BizDad Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@thebizdad
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VidAngel https://www.vidangel.com/
GoBundance https://gobundance.com/
Trail Life USA https://www.traillifeusa.com/
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Connect with Adam: https://adamlabarr.com/