Welcome to the very first episode of 2 Dads & Business — where marketing, mindset, and real-life collide. Stephen Christopher and Andrew Olson kick things off with an unfiltered conversation about how this podcast came to life, why “just starting” matters, and what it really means to be intentional in business and in life.

From home service marketing truths to balancing family, partnership, and personal growth — this episode sets the tone for what’s to come. Expect laughs, wisdom, and a few side tangents (just how we like it).

Segments include:

• Why we started this podcast

• The not-so-sexy side of entrepreneurship

• Stephen’s take on being present & purposeful

• The role of friendship in business partnerships

• A sneak peek at what’s coming in Home Service Corner & Stephen’s Corner

Many home service businesses are chasing the next “magic bullet” — the new platform, the perfect ad, the secret funnel. But here’s the truth: there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and trying to copy what someone else is doing can actually slow you down.

In this episode, Stephen and Andrew unpack why most marketing falls short — not because of the strategy, but because of misaligned expectations and the pressure of constant comparison. They get real about what actually drives long-term results and how to focus on your business, not everyone else’s.

In this episode:

• The myth of the “perfect marketing strategy”

• How comparison creates confusion and burnout

• Why copying other businesses usually backfires

• The importance of mindset, consistency, and internal alignment

• What to fix before throwing more money at marketing

Forget the silver bullets — this is about building something that actually works for you.

This isn’t medical advice. Stephen isn’t a doctor, and he’s not here to tell anyone what they should or shouldn’t do!

This is just his story — one of learning to understand his brain, trust his instincts, and build a thriving business by working with how he’s wired.

In this mini-episode, Stephen opens up about living with ADHD and why he chose to ditch the traditional route of medication and quick fixes. Instead, he leaned into mindset work, meditation, and radical self-awareness to find clarity and build a life that works for him.

In this episode:

• Why he stepped away from traditional treatment

• How meditation became a turning point

• The mindset shift that helped him thrive

• How ADHD became a business strength — not a barrier

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel wired a little differently, this episode is a powerful reminder: you don’t have to follow the “normal” path to create success.

Welcome to our first Home Service Corner, where Stephen and Andrew go all in on the real stuff home service business owners need to hear.

In this episode, they talk about why blaming leads, marketing agencies, or algorithms won’t solve your problems — and how success in this space starts with real leadership, accountability, and alignment. They dive into what separates average operators from sustainable businesses and challenge owners to stop looking for external fixes and start owning their outcomes.

What’s inside:

• The ownership gap in home services

• Why your internal alignment matters more than your lead source

• The danger of chasing volume without structure

• How agency partnerships should actually work

• Getting honest about what’s not working before you scale

This one’s packed with hard truths, real talk, and practical perspective from two guys who’ve seen what works — and what doesn’t.

Not all advice is created equal — especially when you’re building something of your own. In this episode, Stephen shares why filtering input is one of the most important (and overlooked) skills for entrepreneurs.

What’s inside:

• Why success isn’t always loud

• The danger of taking advice from the wrong people

• How to stay clear and intentional in a noisy world

Before you ask how much to spend on marketing, you need to ask this: What’s the actual goal of your business?

In this Home Service Corner, Stephen and Andrew dig into why budget decisions should start with intention — not guesses, gut feelings, or what your competitor is doing. Are you trying to scale fast and sell? Grow slow and steady to pass it down? Something in between?

Whatever your vision is, your marketing budget should be built to support that, not just to “get more leads.”

• The real question behind every marketing budget: What’s your business for?

• Why copying other companies’ budgets never works

• How to create an intentional growth strategy (and spend accordingly)

• Why clear vision leads to better decisions — and better results

If you’ve been treating marketing spend like a guessing game, this episode will shift your whole approach.