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#224: Jeff Hittner: Redefining Success as an Ambitious Dad

April 03, 2026

Jeff Hittner left NYC during the depths of Covid and relocated to Valencia, Spain, where he thrives with his wife and two young children, combining his Western entrepreneurial mindset, with the slower pace of life of Europe.  Today, Jeff helps others find a clearer definition of success as a dad, and a stronger intentional parenting framework. His podcast is "Ambitious Dads".   0.00:    Intro & Moving from New York to Spain 6.00:    Life in Europe vs Life in the US 13.00:  Life as an ent...

#223: DJ Paris: How to Thrive as a Man

March 24, 2026

DJ Paris is the Host of the "Men on Point" Podcast, which focuses on the challenges men face.  He is also the host of the "Keeping in Real" Podcast, which focuses on the elite performers in real estate.  0.00:    Intro 2.00:    Why DJ started his "Men on Point" Podcast 6.00:    The epidemic of loneliness among men. 9.00:    Link between our physical health and our mental health 20.00:  Why we need to do hard things 22.00:  The importance of good modelling by parents 28.00:  The gifts f...

#221 – Jorge Sanchez: The Immigrant Mindset that Built a Chicago Empire

March 05, 2026

Jorge Sanchez, founder of Fargo Construction, has spent more than two decades developing new construction multi-unit buildings across Chicago, helping reshape neighborhoods like Pilsen. His journey began as a young boy who left home in Mexico, eventually making his way to Chicago and starting in paving and construction.  After the 2009 real estate crash forced him to reinvent his business, Jorge pivoted into development and turned adversity into opportunity. Today his paving company operates ...