IF 93 - He Shut Down His Gym Business to Save His Kids from Losing Their Dad with Vaughn Bethell

The Invested Fathers

Vaughn Bethell discusses his 15-year career in the fitness industry, during which he built a successful business from 23 to over 350 clients before stepping away from it all in 2016. Overwhelmed by the physical, mental, and emotional toll, Vaughn transitioned to real estate and committed to putting his family first. He shares insights on personal development, the importance of self-care, and the value of intentional fatherhood. Vaughn emphasizes how he’s implemented lessons learned from his fitness business to prioritize family and financial stability through a new business model. The episode touches on the critical role of coaches in personal and professional growth and the impact of redefining success and scaling in business. Vaughn also highlights the importance of expressing love and pride as a father to ensure a strong, supportive family dynamic.

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00:00 From Fitness to Burnout: My Journey Begins

01:20 The Breaking Point: Walking Away from Success

02:50 Transition to Real Estate: A New Beginning

03:41 Family First: Redefining Success

05:14 The Importance of Self-Care and Coaching

09:12 Identity Crisis: Rediscovering Myself

12:15 Faith and Family: The Core of My Being

16:32 The Role of Coaches in Personal and Professional Growth

22:08 Redefining Scale for Efficiency

22:28 Scaling Down for Happiness

22:46 The Pressure of Managing People

23:10 Coaching and Mentorship

23:21 Intentional Fatherhood

24:40 Involved vs. Intentional Father

25:48 Intentional Activities with Kids

28:12 Dating Your Wife

31:28 The Emotional Rewards of Fatherhood

39:44 Promoting the Flip Life Podcast

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