About this episode
In this first episode of Better Call Daddy, we kick off our journey with the inspiring Evan Carmichael, author of "Built to Serve." Evan shares his vibrant energy and insights on happiness, entrepreneurship, and the importance of learning from others. As a successful entrepreneur, husband, and father, Evan emphasizes that happiness is a constant pursuit and that we must adapt to what brings us joy over time. Join hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman as they dive into Evan's personal experiences, including the high expectations he faced growing up as the middle child in a family of achievers. With heartfelt stories about his parents, Evan reveals how their lessons shaped his path and inspired him to help others find their unique purpose. Throughout the episode, Evan discusses the power of empathy, the importance of authenticity in the influencer space, and how he strives to learn from various role models while remaining true to himself. With a focus on building confidence and the impact of encouragement, this conversation is packed with motivation and actionable insights for anyone looking to elevate their life. Don't miss this engaging dialogue filled with laughter, wisdom, and the kind of advice that only a father and daughter duo can share. Tune in and discover how to embrace your journey and become the best version of yourself! (00:00) Welcome to the Better Call Daddy show, the number one daddy daughter podcast (00:32) Reena Friedman Watts welcomes Evan Carmichael to the Better Call Daddy Show (00:53) Hey. All right. Let's go. I'm so excited, too. I literally was up all of last night (01:02) Evan Carmichael says being happy is achievable for everybody (03:10) Growing up, we had high expectations. I never did great at school (05:17) You said that you like to be people's first interview (09:16) How has having a child changed you personally (10:11) There are three important lessons that come out of Evan's interview Evan believes in entrepreneurs. At 19, he built then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist helping raise $500k to $15mil. He now runs the biggest YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with 2M+ subscribers, wrote 4 books & speaks globally. He wants to solve the world's biggest problem. He's set 2 world records, uses a trampoline & stand-up desk, owns Canada's largest Salsa Dance Studio & has a giant Doritos bag in front of him all day long to remind him that he’s stronger than the Doritos. Toronto is his home. He's a husband, father, TSM fan & Teemo Main. Evan's website: http://www.evancarmichael.com/ Evan's FB - https://www.facebook.com/evan.carmichael YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelingTheMasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvanCarmichael Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evancarmichael/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evancarmichael/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/evancarmichael Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/evancarmichael/ Evan's Books: 1) Your One Word Book - The Powerful Secret to Creating a Business and Life That Matter http://www.evancarmichael.com/oneword/ 2)Top 10 Rules for Success: Rules to Succeed in Business and Life from Titans, Billionaires, & Leaders who Changed the World http://www.evancarmichael.com/top10/ 3) 254 Confidence: Your daily guide to building unstoppable confidence in your life, work, and relationships. https://amzn.to/2L2WnqA 4) 3 Point Landing Journal: Your powerful companion to go from just watching another video to actually taking action in your life https://amzn.to/2MHabdR 5) New book (March 17, 2020 launch): Built to Serve - https://evancarmichael.com/vip 6) Evan's YouTube Growth Bootcamp Course Order Page: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/youtube-growth-bootcamp-order-page Check out our YouTube together and subscribe https://youtu.be/G4zbn3pZens Me and my daddy love five-star reviews you can make our day at ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy