In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer at Golf Canada, for a conversation about leadership, fatherhood, and building a career in professional sports.

Mark shares how he went from entry-level ticket sales with the Toronto Blue Jays to leading the commercial strategy behind one of Canada’s biggest sports organizations.

We talk about:

• Breaking into the sports industry with no connections
• Why sales skills can shape your entire career
• Parenting in a blended family of five kids
• Mental health, stress, and opening up as a man
• The lessons his dad passed down—and how he’s passing them on

This is an honest conversation about work, family, and showing up the right way, both at home and in your career.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dan MacKenzie, President of the Canadian Hockey League, for a conversation about leadership, fatherhood, and what it means to shape the next generation.

Dan shares his journey from teaching and coaching basketball to helping grow the National Basketball Association in Canada, and eventually stepping into one of the biggest leadership roles in junior hockey. He reflects on patience, timing, and the importance of taking chances when opportunities come.

We also talk about:

• The pressures facing young athletes today
• Mental health in junior hockey
• Parenting teens in a busy career
• Lessons passed down from his father
• Why being present matters more than perfection

This is a thoughtful episode about family, responsibility, and building a legacy that lasts far beyond sport.

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In this episode, we’re joined by JC Deacon, Head Coach of the University of Florida Men’s Golf Team, to talk about leadership, fatherhood, and what it takes to build champions.

JC shares his journey from growing up in Toronto to coaching at the highest level of collegiate golf, including winning a national championship and developing elite athletes. But beyond the wins, this conversation dives into the mindset behind success—focusing on attitude, work ethic, and building strong character.

We talk about the role of parents in youth sports, how pressure impacts young athletes, and why separating identity from performance is critical for mental health. JC also reflects on the lessons his father taught him, how those shaped his career, and what legacy means as both a coach and a dad.

A powerful episode on discipline, perspective, and raising the next generation the right way.

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This Episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services