Escape the 80-Hour Week: A CEO's Guide to Family & Focus

Is it possible to be a top-tier business owner AND a present parent? USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Rob Finlay joins Harmonious at Lunch to dismantle the myth that you must sacrifice one for the other. Having built and sold four companies while raising four children, Rob shares his raw journey from being what he calls “Fat Rob”—where business stress physically manifested—to reclaiming his health and family time.

This episode is a tactical guide for any leader feeling stretched thin. Rob details the exact calendar management system he used to ditch the 100-hour workweek for hyper-productive 40-hour weeks. Learn why teaching your children (and young employees) real-world skills like networking, financial literacy, and even proper business dinner etiquette is a critical component of leadership at home and in the office.

Chapters:

[00:00] - Intro: Can You Be a Successful Entrepreneur & Good Parent?

[01:30] - The Struggle of Being a Young Entrepreneur and Dad

[02:40] - The Myth of “Being There” vs. Being PRESENT with Family

[04:08] - “Fat Rob”: How Business Stress Physically Wears You Down

[06:15] - The Solution: How to Prioritize Yourself, Family, and Business

[08:00] - The Calendar System: Escaping 80-Hour Weeks for Focused Work

[12:15] - Raising Future Leaders: Teaching Your Kids Essential Business Skills

[13:45] - The “Hey Dad” Book: Why We Fail to Teach Kids Real-Life Skills

[16:05] - Mentoring Young Employees: The “Don’t Order Soup” Rule

[17:20] - The “Green Gas” Story: A Parent’s Wake-Up Call

[18:45] - How to Connect with Rob & Get His Book

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Learn more from Rob Finlay: Get the essential guide for parents and young adults, "Hey Dad," and learn the foundational skills for success: https://www.heydadbook.com/

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Business Website: https://www.defeasewitheasetc.com/

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