164. Bob Abbate, AKA Dad
Hurdle with Emily Abbate
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4.9 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 21 June 2021
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
With Father's Day yesterday, I feel like now Is as good of a time as ever to bring my Dad, Bob, onto the show. For episode 164, we talk everything from his proudest and scariest moments as a father to his best advice for me as I continue to grow my business. I think it’s cool because you really get some insight into where I got this entrepreneurial bug from. My dad — aside from being my best friend — has been one himself since after college when he opened his first audio equipment store and then after that, multiple marketing agencies. We also talk about his earliest memories, his hopes for me in my new Brooklyn chapter, and his advice for all of you when the hurdles happen. I know that for some Father’s Day (and Mother’s Day) can be tough, but I’m happy to share my dad with you, and I’m here if you need someone to talk to.
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| 0:00.0 | Look in the mirror. Are you happy with what you see? If not, find a dream, figure out how to give it some wings and make it real. |
| 0:07.0 | Your audience is younger rather than older. This is the time to make shit happen. This is the time. Right now, go make it happen. |
| 0:15.0 | Find that hurdle. |
| 0:17.0 | And conquer it. |
| 0:19.0 | Conquer it. |
| 0:30.0 | Hey everyone, Emily Abadi here. You are listening to Episode 164 of Hurtle. |
| 0:42.0 | A wellness focus podcast where I sit down with inspiring individuals to talk about big wins, top moments, and everything in between. |
| 0:50.0 | On the show, you can expect vulnerability, motivation, and candid discussions with everyone from top athletes and CEOs to aspiring entrepreneurs on what it really takes to follow your passions. |
| 1:02.0 | My mission is simple. To inspire you to be your best self, move with intention, and have some fun along the way. |
| 1:10.0 | Today, I am talking to the one, the only Bob Abadi, aka my dad. I'm bringing my dad on the show. |
| 1:19.0 | In honor of Father's Day yesterday, you know, it was really special for me to introduce my mom a few weeks back. |
| 1:24.0 | And so I felt like it was only appropriate to get dad behind the mic. |
| 1:29.0 | We talk about everything from his proudest and scariest moments as a father to his best advice for me as I continue to grow my business. |
| 1:37.0 | And it's cool because you really get some insight into where I got this entrepreneurial bug from. |
| 1:43.0 | My dad, aside from being my best friend, has been one himself since college in entrepreneur when he opened up his first audio equipment store. |
| 1:52.0 | And then after that, multiple marketing agencies. |
| 1:56.0 | I am so grateful for him in my life. And I know that for some, Father's Day and Mother's Day can be definitely difficult time. |
| 2:04.0 | So I am happy to share him and his wisdom and his insights and his humor, although it might be such dad humor. |
| 2:13.0 | At times, I'm so happy to share him with you. And thank you for allowing me to. |
| 2:19.0 | Before we get into it today, last week, I announced the newest pick for the hurdle book club. |
| 2:24.0 | And that is green lights by Matthew McConaughey. |
| 2:28.0 | I'm putting a link to buy the book in the show notes, but we are going to be meeting and save this date on Monday, July 19th. |
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