Legacy Over Likes | Coach Joe on Leading Men, Grilling Wisdom & Playing the Long Game

This week on Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, we’re joined by the one and only Coach Joe Johnson — a father of six, grandfather of seven, military vet, serial entrepreneur, and founder of the Ice and Fire Leadership Academy.

From raising a blended family and surviving DCFS coat drama to building a legacy over social likes, Coach Joe drops decades of hard-earned wisdom on fatherhood, faith, leadership, fitness, and what it really means to show up for your people.

In this episode:

Parenting wins and fails that’ll make you laugh (or cry)

The power of presence across generations

Leading your kids and your business with integrity

The story behind Ice and Fire Leadership Academy

Discipline, faith, and fitness over 40

“Deal or Dumbbell” — rapid-fire hot takes with Coach Joe

Why community spaces matter for raising up the next generation

Whether you're a dad in the grind, an entrepreneur chasing purpose, or just here for some grilled grandpa wisdom — this episode delivers.

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