About this episode
Ted Phaeton is a husband, father, and dog dad with a passion for helping men unlock their full potential through productivity, time mastery, and leadership. An Emmy Award-winning Morning Meteorologist at Queen City News in Charlotte, NC, Ted understands the power of structure, discipline, and efficiency—waking up at ungodly hours has made him a master of time optimization and peak performance. As the host of The Modern Man Podcast (a globally ranked top 2% podcast), Ted is on a mission to connect men in pursuit of their greatest potential. Through his coaching, online mastermind community (The Noble Knights), and signature Tools of Time course, Ted provides proven frameworks for productivity, mindset, and success. His expertise helps high-achieving men take control of their schedules, master their habits, and create a life of purpose, efficiency, and freedom. Ted is now expanding his impact into television hosting, game shows, and docuseries, aiming to bring his insights on time, human potential, and performance psychology to a larger audience. Whether behind the camera, on stage, or in the coaching arena, Ted is committed to helping men optimize their lives, lead with purpose, and elevate their capacity to show up for their families, businesses, and communities. In this conversation, Ted shares the personal journey that led him to create Noble Knights. We dive into the quiet crisis of male isolation, the lessons Ted learned from mentorship and failure, and how reading No More Mr. Nice Guy became a turning point in reclaiming his voice and values. We also explore the emotional weight men carry behind success, the danger of clean armor, and why real strength comes from showing up cracked but still standing. From building The Modern Man podcast to leading weekly men’s groups, Ted is helping men redefine success, one honest conversation at a time. What’s Inside: How Ted’s personal journey led him to create The Noble Knights Lessons Ted learned through mentorship and life experiences A deep dive into the emotional weight behind male success Mentioned In This Episode: The Modern Man Podcast https://themodernmanpodcast.com/ted Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealphaeton4kast/ Instagram Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themodernmanpodcast/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-phaeton-3557261b/ Support the Channel: $JahmaalCMarshall Free eBook Here: https://mailchi.mp/83059b50b2e8/3-tips-to-mitgate-burnout-from-the-inside-out CONNECT WITH LISTEN THEN SPEAK Visit our website: https://listenthenspeak.com/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/ Follow us on Twitter: ListenThenspk Follow us on Instagram: @listenthen_spk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.