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In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han talks with Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, about building repeatable businesses, the strategic advantages of nearshoring Latin American tal…

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In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han talks with Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, about building repeatable businesses, the strategic advantages of nearshoring Latin American talent, and his Family journey from fostering to adopting a baby girl. Brian has spent a decade focused on nearshoring, lived as an expat in Argentina, and grown three separate companies from $0 to $4M ARR each. He also served as VP of talent for multiple San Francisco tech companies through an IPO and an acquisition and holds an MBA from UCLA. This conversation mixes tactical hiring and scaling adv…

This solo episode kicks off Season 6 of The Girl Dad Show. Young Han reflects on six years of the show and how Fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and intentionality have evolved together. He covers moving …

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This solo episode kicks off Season 6 of The Girl Dad Show. Young Han reflects on six years of the show and how fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and intentionality have evolved together. He covers moving from San Francisco to Texas, the five year sprint and its impact on family, the shift from playful Parenting to deliberate guidance, and why honesty and role modeling matter more than perfection. Expect practical takeaways on showing up consistently, curating your child’s influences, and building a life that teaches by example. Key takeaways: → Your kids are more resilient than you think and …

In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Pete and Ryan, owners of Alpha Roofing, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and what it takes to bu…

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In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Pete and Ryan, owners of Alpha Roofing, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and what it takes to build a Legacy-driven business while staying grounded as parents. Pete and Ryan share how their childhoods, early exposure to hard work, and experiences in sports shaped their discipline, resilience, and leadership styles. Ryan reflects on growing up in the roofing industry from a young age, while Pete discusses the importance of truly understanding insurance and advocating for homeowners. Together…

In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Stephen Mellott, CEO of EPTI and President of HSI, for a grounded conversation about leadership, family, and what it really takes t…

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In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Stephen Mellott, CEO of EPTI and President of HSI, for a grounded conversation about leadership, family, and what it really takes to build a meaningful legacy. Stephen operates a manufacturing business serving refineries and power generation systems, but his story starts far from boardrooms. He was raised in the middle of nowhere on a working ranch, the only boy among three sisters, with a father who was often away for work. That upbringing shaped how he parents today: understanding, but firm, and deeply intentional about pr…

In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Joel Flory, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of VSCO (Visual Supply Company). Joel shares his journey from professional photo…

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In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Joel Flory, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of VSCO (Visual Supply Company). Joel shares his journey from professional photographer to tech founder, and how his approach to leadership has evolved alongside his role as a father of two teenage daughters. From stepping down as CEO to embrace a new chapter as executive chairman, Joel reflects on what it means to lead with humility, balance ambition with family, and stay grounded in purpose. The conversation explores the lessons of fatherhood, the importance of listening,…

This is Part 2 of my five-year sprint series, and I'm getting even more vulnerable about the reality of building a portfolio of 17 service businesses while trying to balance family, Health, and financ…

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This is Part 2 of my five-year sprint series, and I'm getting even more vulnerable about the reality of building a portfolio of 17 service businesses while trying to balance family, health, and financial goals. If you thought Part 1 was raw, this episode dives deeper into the challenges, failures, and hard-won lessons that nobody talks about in the entrepreneurship space. What You'll Learn: • The harsh reality of service business cash flow timelines (spoiler: it's longer than you think) • How I'm building an incubator ecosystem to scale beyond individual businesses • The demanding na…

In this special solo episode, I'm breaking down my entire five-year journey of building multiple businesses, taking strategic risks, and completely redefining what success looks like beyond the tradit…

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In this special solo episode, I'm breaking down my entire five-year journey of building multiple businesses, taking strategic risks, and completely redefining what success looks like beyond the traditional Retirement playbook. This isn't your typical entrepreneurship story - it's a deep dive into the mindset shifts, strategic decisions, and calculated risks that transformed my entire approach to business and life. What You'll Discover: • Why I chose to sprint for 5 years instead of living a mediocre life for 25 • How moving to Austin completely shifted my perspective on business and lif…

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han talks with Christine Tsai, CEO and founding partner of 500 Global, about her journey from early product work at Google to scaling one of the world’s m…

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In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han talks with Christine Tsai, CEO and founding partner of 500 Global, about her journey from early product work at Google to scaling one of the world’s most active venture firms. Christine shares how she helped grow 500 Global to over $2B in AUM with investments in more than 3,000 companies across 80 plus countries, and what it takes to build and manage a global portfolio. Christine traces the influence of her immigrant family and an early Love of Technology, including how her mother’s engineering career shaped her perspective. We discuss her p…

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Trisha Stetzel — U.S. Navy veteran, international bestselling author, business strategist, and executive coach at ResultsXtreme Bu…

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In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Trisha Stetzel — U.S. Navy veteran, international bestselling author, business strategist, and executive coach at ResultsXtreme Business Solutions (powered by Focal Point of South Texas) — for a candid conversation about military service, transition to civilian life, leadership for women veterans, and building multi-generational family legacy. Trisha shares how service shaped her leadership, the practical habits that sustain resilience, and what it looks like to design a life aligned with values, family, and community. We…

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jim Brown, founder of OrgHealth, bestselling author, and leader of the Imperfect Leadership Movement, for a powerful conversation on…

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In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jim Brown, founder of OrgHealth, bestselling author, and leader of the Imperfect Leadership Movement, for a powerful conversation on leadership, parenting, and building organizations where people and performance thrive. With more than 30 years of experience advising CEOs, executive teams, and boards, Jim has seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t when it comes to leadership. His approach challenges the traditional idea of the “perfect leader” and instead encourages leaders to embrace imperfection, lead with humilit…

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Steve Bennett, founder and managing director of Bodega Partners, longtime startup CFO, investor, professor, and father and grandfath…

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In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Steve Bennett, founder and managing director of Bodega Partners, longtime startup CFO, investor, professor, and father and grandfather, for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, mentorship, and life after decades in Silicon Valley. With over 30 years of experience and involvement in more than 150 technology startups, Steve has seen the full spectrum of success and failure. From companies acquired by IBM, Comcast, and Citrix to ventures that didn’t make it, he brings a rare perspective on what actually drives long-ter…

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Andrew Pudalov, founder of Rush Bowls, a fast-growing, health-focused Franchise built around fresh, nutritious bowls and smoothies. …

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In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Andrew Pudalov, founder of Rush Bowls, a fast-growing, health-focused franchise built around fresh, nutritious bowls and smoothies. Andrew’s journey didn’t start in food. He spent 15 years climbing the ranks in New York City’s competitive Finance world before making a bold decision to pursue a more purpose-driven path. In 2004, he opened Boulder, Colorado’s first all-natural bowl and smoothie bar, combining his passion for health, performance, and great-tasting food. More than two decades later, that single idea has …