In this conversation, Josh and Chris explore the intersection of being a CEO and an active father. They share their personal journeys, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and the importance of partnership in parenting. This discussion delves into personal growth through fatherhood, and touches on heartfelt content including the significance of communication and therapy.

Chris Federspiel is the CEO of Blackthorn, the #1 Salesforce Event Management app. His career started at a very young age, when he took up coding in middle school and high school. He went on to work in sales and marketing for a number of years before eventually founding Blackthorn in 2015.

In This Episode

00:00 Journey of a CEO and Fatherhood

04:14 Work-Life Harmony: Balancing Business and Family

09:08 The Importance of Partnership in Parenting

13:49 Personal Growth Through Fatherhood

17:57 Navigating Parenthood and Professional Life

22:30 Lessons Learned from Therapy and Patience

26:18 Traveling with Kids: Tips and Experiences

31:26 Looking Forward: Hopes and Aspirations for Parenting

46:18 Outro

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Chris Federspiel: A CEO’s Guide to Fatherhood